Chapter 2335: Chapter 2341: A Good Beating Solves Everything

On the Martial Arts Arena, stands a solitary figure.

A face that is cold and sharply defined, eyes filled with defiance and arrogance, leaves an unforgettable impression in just a moment.

This son of a turbulent world, standing isolated from it, resembles a Killing God, or even... a nightmare.

The Baili Family has long been known among the Hidden Forces for its eerie and murderous methods, each member ruthless, treating human life as mere grass.

Yet today, Baili Hengyun, the Young Master of the Baili Family, dared not accept the challenge, even uttered the words ’concede’.

Xia Yiming glanced over, uninterested, then turned to Dongfang Family Elders and asked, "Can the victory be declared yet?"

The Dongfang Family Elders nodded and loudly announced, "In this battle, the winner is the Ice Emperor Palace’s Xia Family, Xia Yiming."

Whoosh...

Without dawdling, Xia Yiming swiftly returned to the spectators’ seats.

"Palace Master." Xia Yiming bowed in respect.

Xiao Yi chuckled, "You really came and went quickly."

On the Martial Arts Arena, the contest continued.

"Next match, Murong Family’s Murong Lingyun, against..."

The Dongfang Family Elders announced loudly.

Whoosh... Whoosh... Two figures leapt onto the Martial Arts Arena.

Murong Lingyun, Xiao Yi recognized.

As for the other, Xiao Yi couldn’t be bothered to hear his name, nor needed to know.

The battle between these two would be a fight without suspense.

Indeed, the fight lasted only a dozen or so breaths.

Murong Lingyun, with a single sword strike, sent his opponent off the Martial Arts Arena, ending the battle thus.

"Second Layer of Saint Sovereign Realm cultivation." Xiao Yi glanced, smiling.

"Seems this fellow’s Five Kills is already Great Achieved, and there’s a hint of Small Achieved in his Six Kills."

On the Martial Arts Arena, Murong Lingyun finished the fight, sheathed his sword, and abruptly cast a fierce gaze towards Xiao Yi.

In his gaze, there were evidently challenge and battle intent.

"This guy." Xiao Yi chuckled lightly.

"Palace Master knows this Seven Killings Lingyun?" Xia Yiming asked.

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded, "Fought once years ago, and had some interaction afterward."

"Can’t say we’re friends, maybe half an acquaintance."

Xia Yiming spoke coldly, "That battle must have been won by the Palace Master."

"Otherwise, Murong Lingyun, who looks at everyone with disdain, would never reveal such a gaze filled with battle intent."

Xiao Yi nodded, asked, "You fought him too?"

"Yes." Xia Yiming nodded, "Both Sword Cultivators, and both Hidden Genius, naturally compare against each other."

"But that was years ago."

"Back then, Murong Family’s old Family Head invited the Clan Leader to study and resolve some Sword Dao puzzles."

"When I followed the Clan Leader to the Murong Family, I fought Murong Lingyun once."

Xiao Yi nodded, "Hidden Master Xia Yifeng, truly lives up to his name."

"What was the result? Did you win?"

Xia Yiming nodded, "Slightly edged out a win."

"But at that time, Murong Lingyun had only recently begun Four Killings, far different from now."

"If fought again today, the outcome’s uncertain."

Xiao Yi chuckled, "I see you and him seem to have some connection."

Xia Yiming nodded, "Yes, he is a good Sword Cultivator."

"Possesses the arrogance of a Swordman, yet also the purity and simplicity. I wouldn’t say he would be a good friend, but he is a certainly a good Sword Cultivator."

Xiao Yi nodded, "Without such a Sword Heart, he couldn’t have progressed in Seven Killings Sword Technique so quickly."

"Next match, Su Family’s Su Cheng, against..." The Dongfang Family Elders’ voice rang out again.

Su Cheng’s opponent was just an ordinary Hidden Genius.

The battle between them was similarly without suspense, ending in just a minute.

However, compared to Murong Lingyun who struck his opponent off the stage, Su Cheng was much ’gentler’, merely forcing a retreat.

"You know this person too, right?" Xiao Yi chuckled.

"Yes." Xia Yiming nodded, "If you know Murong Lingyun, you’ll definitely know Su Cheng."

"These two are almost inseparable, always together."

"However, Su Cheng is too mysterious, even when I met him years ago, we barely spoke."

"His Martial Soul is still a mystery to this day."

"But he is the only one I’ve seen who can make my Sword Heart tremble, he is undoubtedly a formidable Sword Cultivator."

Xiao Yi chuckled, "With your constant cold demeanor, others wouldn’t know how to converse with you either."

"A mysterious Martial Soul, huh? If you had to evaluate him, how would you rate him?"

Xia Yiming pondered for a moment, "Very dangerous."

"If I were to evaluate, his danger level would surpass even Lei Ting."

"Dangerous, huh?" Xiao Yi merely chuckled, glancing around.

Here, gathered the most outstanding young generation of this realm.

These talents and monsters, each extraordinary, each possessing their own chance encounters.

It likely won’t be long before a few from here will lead the continent’s direction, and perhaps someday, walk the farthest and fastest on the Martial Arts Dao.

Xiao Yi withdrew his gaze, looked at Xia Yiming, said, "I noticed just now, all the top talents and monsters present seem extremely wary of you, even fearful."

"Looks like you have quite the reputation among the Hidden Genius."

"Palace Master flatters me." Xia Yiming responded, "In terms of achievements, Yiming can’t compare to the Palace Master."

"Within Ice Emperor Palace, Bing Family and Nangong Family are extremely closed; only my Xia Family likes to wander among various Hidden Forces, often building connections."

"Hence when I was young, not only did I often travel with the Clan Leader, but also frequently ventured under his orders to complete given challenges."

"Thus over the years, Yiming has interacted with many Hidden Genius and monsters."

"So Yiming has a bit of fame among the Hidden Forces."

Xia Yiming paused, said, "On the other hand, Palace Master, your achievements are almost entirely in the secular world."

"Most of which are so incredible that they seem impossible."

"The only confrontation with Hidden Forces was directly battling Holy Moon Sect, an earth-shattering war."

"Naturally, probably all the young generation would assume you relied on the power of the Top-grade Holy Artifact Purple Lightning Divine Sword, and various protective measures from the Eight Palaces."

"Some things, when unbelievable but a plausible reason is found, they become deeply entrenched."

"If not so, Palace Master’s fame today wouldn’t be comparable to Yiming’s."

"Ha." Xiao Yi listened to Xia Yiming’s words, chuckled.

"According to you, being too extraordinarily accomplished seems rather questionable."

Xia Yiming spoke coldly, "The strong are proud, while the weak deceive themselves."

"People, ultimately, are like this, when things are as if mythical, they become stories unwilling to believe, eventually mere talk."

"If Palace Master disliked hearing such gossip."

"These Hidden Genius arrogantly feel superior, but once beaten, they learn to hold back."

"Ha." Xiao Yi wasn’t bothered by these foolish gossipers, but listening to Xia Yiming’s cold words, his expression became somewhat strange.

"From your words, if I’m not mistaken, you’ve done more than just interacts with many Hidden Genius and monsters, right?"

"Oh?" Xia Yiming appeared puzzled, "What does Palace Master mean?"

Sitting nearby, Qing Lin rolled his eyes, "Junior Brother Xiao Yi means, you’ve fought these guys quite a bit over the years, and certainly not lightly."

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