This wasn't just Zhang Yuge's arrogance. Everyone from the top to the bottom of the Longhu Immortal Sect, throughout the entire Nanzhou, and even across the whole Immortal Alliance, shared this view.

However, calculate as they might, who could have foreseen that the now-declining Sanqing Immortal Sect would give birth to an Innate Thunder Saint Body? Such a peerless physique was incredibly rare, even during the zenith of the Sanqing Immortal Sect. It was as if it was born solely to wield and command thunder and lightning, far stronger than Zhang Yuge's own Congenital Lightning Spirit Body.

This had already dealt a heavy blow to Zhang Yuge, but it wasn't to the extent that he found it completely unacceptable. After all, the other person possessed a Sacred Body. Losing to them wasn't shameful. At most, he might later lament his birth in the wrong era, sighing, "If a Yu was to be born, why a Dian as well?"

But... what the hell, Wang Xiu! A disciple of the Sanqing Immortal Sect's Divination Sect! How can you be so damn impressive too? The Divination Sect! Aren't they all supposed to be a bunch of charlatans? Aren't they only good for things like geomancy, fortune-telling, great and small omens, the White Tiger, and other nonsense that might doom a husband? How can you also wield thunder?!

He understood more clearly than any prodigy in the arena just how terrifying the tidal wave of thunder had become after his battle with Ji Zidian spiraled out of control. Zhang Yuge estimated that he would need to at least reach the Nascent Soul Realm and use the Holy Artifact, the Five Thunder Heavenly Heart Seal, to suppress the thunder tide. And even then, it would only be a forced suppression.

And Wang Xiu? He was just chatting and laughing without any sign of casting a spell or using a powerful Magical Treasure. Not even a wisp of Mana fluctuation emanated from him. And he just dispelled the thunder tide like that?

The difference between them was like heaven and earth. It meant that Wang Xiu's mastery over thunder had reached a terrifying level beyond description. Zhang Yuge had no idea if even the Longhu Immortal Sect's Innate Primordial Divine Thunder, cultivated to perfection, could achieve such a feat. Even with Ji Zidian's Sacred Body and her immense innate talent, he secretly thought it would be a long shot for her to accomplish this before reaching the Emergence Stage.

The deeper he contemplated, the more his spirit crumbled. He, the dignified Saint Heir of Longhu, had held the title of "invincible in Thunder Technique among the younger generation" for so many years. He never imagined that one day, in the very field he excelled at, he would be defeated by a fortune-telling charlatan... No, he was completely crushed! Who would believe it if he told them?

「At the same time.」

The minds of the dazed onlookers gradually cleared.

So, was it really Wang Xiu... who single-handedly resolved the thunder tide that even the Saint Heir of Longhu and the Innate Thunder Saint Body couldn't handle? The same tide that left countless prodigies present utterly helpless? And he did it all while chatting and laughing?

The moment this conclusion surfaced in everyone's minds, their heads began to buzz as if a mountain had been dropped into a tranquil lake. They couldn't help but question reality.

This was too damn preposterous, wasn't it?

Such a terrifying thunder tide... even the renowned Saint Heir of Longhu, supposedly peerless in Thunder Technique among his peers, was at a loss. Even the Sanqing Immortal Sect's brand-new Innate Thunder Saint Body had no solution. All those prodigies from the Golden Core Ranking, and even the many Nascent Soul Stage Venerables sent by the Immortal Alliance, could only watch from a distance. And yet, it was resolved by you, a disciple from the Sanqing Immortal Sect's Divination Sect? You've got to be kidding, right?

The air above fell silent.

Li Xuanqi, the Saintess of Mount Shu, stood barefooted in the void, her blue robes fluttering in the wind. The silver ring in her hand had vanished, replaced by two golden wheels imbued with a rich immortal light, which revolved around her body. The glow illuminated her form, adding a divine charm to her incomparably beautiful face.

However, her expression was blank, as if she hadn't processed what happened.

Umm... to be precise, she *really* hadn't processed it.

When she sensed the world-destroying aura, she had unhesitatingly summoned the Sun and Moon Golden Wheels, intending to protect as many disciples from the Mount Shu Immortal Sect below as possible. As for the others, she was powerless to help. Yet, before she could even act, the terrifying thunder tide had dissipated just like that. It vanished as quickly as it had arrived, giving no one time to react.

She lifted her head slightly, her gaze fixed on the ethereal, white-robed youth at the center of the arena, her eyes filled with curiosity. The Sanqing Immortal Sect has someone like this! They hid him so well!

Beside her, Zhuge Changsheng of the Shan Hai sect slowly materialized, a wry smile and a sigh on his face. "Hid him well? He completely fooled me!"

He had been drinking tea in a nearby pavilion the entire time, and he had seen Wang Xiu's previous performance. Unlike the others, he didn't find Wang Xiu's method of currying favor with everyone to be degrading in the least. In his eyes, the world was a chessboard, and every person, every piece, had its use, no matter how insignificant they seemed. Wang Xiu's Cultivation Level appeared mediocre, neither high nor low, but he possessed extremely potent social skills and a charm that quickly endeared him to others. This ability was unique in itself.

Zhuge Changsheng had guessed that the Sanqing Immortal Sect sent this disciple from the Divination Sect—with his average cultivation and lack of combat prowess—to the crucial Ancient Sanctuary for one reason: to use him as a piece to strengthen ties with the other Cave Heavens and Blessed Lands. While it might not secure any major benefits for the Sanqing Immortal Sect, it was far from useless. However, reality had just slapped him harshly across the face.

Zhuge Changsheng had never imagined that the social butterfly from the Divination Sect was actually a hidden master! The thunderstorm that even Zhang Yuge and the Innate Thunder Saint Body couldn't resolve, he just wiped it away while chatting and laughing? Insanity! Did the reversal have to be so dramatic?

He couldn't help but howl internally, though a sense of relief washed over him at the same time. Thank goodness. Thank goodness Wang Xiu was exposed early! If we'd gone into the Ancient Sanctuary with everyone underestimating the Sanqing Immortal Sect, and then this guy suddenly appeared out of nowhere, he would have scared us all to death! Now that we know, we can at least make some preparations. Thank you, Zhang Yuge! Thank you, Innate Thunder Saint Body! And thank you, you damn thunder tide!

These weren't the only ones who were shocked. Even Xiang Tiange, Li Zuoyue, Mo Wuwei, and the others who had come with Wang Xiu were utterly stunned by the scene.

Xiang Tiange was dumbfounded. "Damn, how is Junior Brother Wang Xiu so fierce?"

Li Zuoyue jumped up excitedly. "Awesome, Junior Brother Wang Xiu! That's incredible!"

Mo Wuwei stared at Wang Xiu's figure, biting her red lip. I never thought Junior Brother Wang Xiu was not only an expert in manipulation, but also so astonishingly proficient in Thunder Technique... If that's the case, maybe later I can ask him to help enchant my custom-made Wolf Fang Crossbow Machine? Add a little electricity to it? Then it would have a paralyzing effect when it hits someone. Junior Brother Wang Xiu... he wouldn't refuse, would he?

Jiang Ling'er's eyes turned into hearts as she cupped her face, looking completely infatuated. "Senior Brother is so amazing! He was so thrilling when he taught Senior Sister Ji a lesson, too! I'm so jealous of Senior Sister Ji..."

Huang Yunchong burst out laughing, showing off to the confused onlookers in the distance. "Hahaha, stunned, aren't you? Awesome, right? That's my brother! We've been to brothels together, jealous? Ouch!"

Before he could finish, a fist the size of a sandbag landed squarely on his head. Jiang Ling'er stood with her hands on her hips, fuming, "Don't you dare spread rumors about my Senior Brother! He would never go to a place like that!"

Mo Wuwei also stared at him coldly. "Exactly! Junior Brother Wang Xiu isn't that kind of person!"

Huang Yunchong wore a pitiful expression. He really wanted to argue, but seeing the fierce looks from the two women, he was certain that if he said one more word, they would beat the crap out of him! So, he chose to keep his mouth shut. He then silently turned his head toward the center of everyone's attention, Wang Xiu, and wept silently in his heart. Junior Brother Wang Xiu, do you have any idea what I've endured for your sake? You have to compensate me for this later... At the very least, treat me to the All Fragrances Garden for two and a half years!

RUMBLE!

Just then, the void shattered. Endless celestial light spilled from the cracks, illuminating the heavens and the earth, making all things radiate with brilliance. A massive, ancient immortal boat slowly sailed out from within, carrying an unspeakably profound and heavy aura.

On the boat, a white-robed elder stood with his hands behind his back, his voice booming, "Do not panic, everyone! It is merely a thunderstorm. I can quell it with the flick of a finger... Eh?"

Before he could finish his sentence, his gaze swept across the scene below, only to see a world at peace. Apart from the devastation on the ground, there wasn't the slightest sign of a thunderstorm. A question mark popped up over his head.

Weren't there... two youngsters whose battle got out of hand, causing the void to roil with thunder, a situation that couldn't be controlled? Where's the thunder?

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