On the White Jade Battle Platform, Xiao Lan's graceful figure stood quietly in place, her exquisite face full of cold arrogance, like a queen from on high.

Her dark eyes carried a hint of mockery as she sneered at Ye Chen, "Ye Chen, at this point, don't you, this worthless nobody, recognize your own limitations? I advise you to admit defeat on your own, to avoid further humiliation."

"Oh, is that so? I recall Luo Yuan saying something similar to me, and what was his fate? Sometimes, one shouldn't be too presumptuous." Ye Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, a sharp gleam flashing within them.

"The reason Luo Yuan lost to you wasn't because he was weaker, but rather because he was too foolish. If he hadn't underestimated you, do you really think you could have turned the tables?" Xiao Lan couldn't help but sneer, looking at Ye Chen as if he were a mere clown.

She still believed Ye Chen managed to kill Luo Yuan purely due to luck.

If Luo Yuan had gone all-out from the beginning, Ye Chen probably wouldn't have been able to withstand even two or three moves, let alone reverse the situation and kill Luo Yuan.

What a joke, and yet Ye Chen had no self-awareness, genuinely thinking his abilities were strong enough to compete with her, Xiao Lan.

This was truly overestimating himself.

"Words are useless; let's prove ourselves through our actions." Ye Chen didn't bother retorting Xiao Lan, but instead gestured her to come at him.

Sometimes, actions speak louder than words.

"Rest assured, Ye Chen, since Teacher Ouyang Xue specifically asked, I will go easy on you. I will try my best to control my strength, so as not to accidentally kill you." Xiao Lan spoke with a detached tone.

Sizzle sizzle sizzle.

In the next moment, an immensely powerful swell of True Qi burst forth from within her, enveloping everything within a three-meter radius.

Although she didn't take Ye Chen seriously, she understood the importance of giving her all even against a lesser opponent.

Previously, Luo Yuan had been too dismissive and gave Ye Chen the opportunity to win.

Xiao Lan wasn't foolish enough to repeat his mistake.

So, right at the start, she unleashed all the True Qi from her eighteen Seas of Qi, causing many in the audience below to feel suffocated by the pressure.

"Ye Chen, did you think only you could cultivate Yellow Level Lower Grade Martial Arts to perfection? I, Xiao Lan, can do the same. Now I'll make you see the gap between us, Fiery Sun Palm." At that moment, brilliant golden rays emanated from Xiao Lan's right palm as she lightly slapped it toward Ye Chen.

With a booming sound.

In the next second, a protective True Qi around Xiao Lan coalesced into a gigantic golden palm, nearly six meters long, burning intensely with golden flames, and it struck mercilessly toward Ye Chen.

This was the Xiao Family's Yellow Level Lower Grade Martial Arts, "Fiery Sun Palm," which Xiao Lan had cultivated to the perfection realm.

Xiao Lan had outstanding martial arts talent from a young age, reaching Upper Grade, far surpassing other cultivators in the Xiao Family.

Two years ago, she had already perfected this technique, capable of defeating ordinary cultivators two to three realms higher than herself.

Now, with her eighteen Seas of Qi, the power she could unleash from this martial art was terrifying.

Probably only a Half-Step Gang Qi Realm cultivator could withstand her attack.

"It's the Fiery Sun Palm at perfection; I want to see how Ye Chen will counter it."

"Hmph! This fool who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth really thinks he's worthy to be Miss Xiao Lan's opponent. Soon, he'll come face to face with reality." The young generation of the Xiao Family sneered, as if they could already foresee Ye Chen's impending defeat.

"Profound Fire Sword Technique." In the face of Xiao Lan's aggressive attack, Ye Chen's expression remained as calm as still water, showing no hint of tension.

Whoosh.

The next moment, he formed a Sword Seal with his hand, unleashing the Profound Fire Sword Technique.

Instantly, the True Qi around him condensed into a sword glow nearly six meters long, clashing fiercely with Xiao Lan's Fiery Sun Palm.

Rumble rumble.

A fierce wind arose within a radius of several dozen meters, and white shockwaves manifested in the very air.

Crack crack.

At this moment, the crimson sword glow Ye Chen had cleaved suddenly shattered and vanished into the void.

However, Xiao Lan's Fiery Sun Palm still retained some of its power and crashed down atop Ye Chen.

"Spiritual Ape Step." At the critical moment, Ye Chen's body left behind a shadow at his original spot and reappeared seven to eight meters away, successfully dodging the Fiery Sun Palm's attack.

"Haha, just as I predicted, Ye Chen's vaunted martial arts can't withstand Miss Xiao Lan's attack at all."

"All he can do is flee like a stray dog, but Miss Xiao Lan won't give him that chance." The young generation of the Xiao Family laughed, their expressions full of mockery.

Roar.

At that moment, a deafening beast roar suddenly reverberated through the hall, the sound tearing through metal and stone, causing everyone's eardrums to ache.

"Thunder Fox bloodline, it's the Thunder Fox bloodline!"

"Heavens, Xiao Lan has invoked the Thunder Fox bloodline as well; does she intend to end things with Ye Chen once and for all?" Many people exclaimed, their eyes fixed on Xiao Lan, full of deep apprehension.

They saw a two-meter-long exotic beast rapidly manifest behind Xiao Lan's graceful form, glowing with purple lightning.

It was a fox, stunningly beautiful, its purple fur sleek as satin.

Yet it exuded an aura of extreme danger, enough to make one's heart tremble.

"Ye Chen, your number of Seas of Qi is less than mine, and your martial arts realm is the same as mine; whereas I have the additional Thunder Fox bloodline. I wonder who gave you the courage to compete for first place with me?" Encased within the purple Thunder Fox, Xiao Lan's cold eyes fixed on Ye Chen, her lips curled in deep mockery.

Today, she aimed to utterly crush Ye Chen's confidence, making him realize the vast gap between them!

Only this way would Ye Chen maintain the reverence he ought to have for her.

"Hmph! Your Thunder Fox bloodline is something I helped you awaken; what do you have to be so proud of." Ye Chen laughed coldly.

"Stubborn fool, it seems I'll have to defeat you entirely for you to understand the meaning of awe." Xiao Lan's eyes emitted a terrifying cold gleam.

Roar.

In the next moment, she commanded the Thunder Fox to charge at Ye Chen with incredible speed.

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