Chapter 188: Crushing Defeat
After understanding the situation, Xiao Tian headed straight to the front hall. On his way, he encountered Mo Ling.
Mo Ling, flying and shouting, called out, "Brother Xiao Tian! Brother Xiao Tian! I was just about to find you!"
"What's the matter?" Xiao Tian asked.
Mo Ling replied, "Do you know about the Hongya Cave's visit?"
"I just heard about it," Xiao Tian nodded.
"All of our strongest direct disciples in the Dao Sect are currently in seclusion. Hongya Cave deliberately chose this time to come, and we hardly have anyone who can hold the stage," Mo Ling quickly explained. "This time, Hongya Cave sent a few troublesome disciples. We've had three matches already, and we've lost two. Now, Junior Sister Huanhuan is fighting, and it looks like she can win. But there's still the most troublesome disciple from Hongya Cave who hasn't fought yet. If we can't find you, Junior Sister Huanhuan might have to fight twice. The hall master secretly hinted for me to find you."
"In that case, let's go meet these arrogant people!" Xiao Tian smiled. With his current strength, it would be a walkover.
The Dao Sect was vast, and the front hall was specially used for receiving various forces. Generally, Dao Sect disciples rarely came here, but today, because of Hongya Cave's visit and challenge, many people had gathered to watch the excitement.
When Xiao Tian and Mo Ling arrived, they saw the huge platform for sparring was already packed with people. Among the noisy crowd, there was also some anger mixed in.
"Brother Xiao Tian is here!" As soon as Xiao Tian landed, the surrounding Dao Sect disciples cheered excitedly.
Hearing this, Ying Huanhuan, who was about to make her second move, stopped and looked at Xiao Tian. Smiling, she said, "Xiao Tian, I'll leave the rest to you."
"Alright." Xiao Tian nodded and looked at Ying Huanhuan's opponent.
The opponent was a woman in red, tall and beautiful, with a slightly raised eyebrow indicating her pride. In her hand, she held a red whip that looked like a fiery snake, emitting strong fluctuations, clearly a powerful heavenly treasure.
"That woman is Song Yan, ranked third among the younger generation in Hongya Cave, with the cultivation of the eighth-level Nirvana," Mo Ling explained to Xiao Tian.
Xiao Tian's gaze swept past Song Yan to a man in black not far away. His aura was even stronger, almost reaching the ninth-level Nirvana.
Mo Ling continued, "That is Huo Zhen, the strongest among the younger generation in Hongya Cave, with a peak eighth-level Nirvana cultivation, close to breaking through to the ninth level."
Xiao Tian nodded and stepped forward under the puzzled eyes of the Hongya Cave disciples. He looked at Song Yan and Huo Zhen and said lightly, "I'm in a hurry, so both of you can come at me together."
"Arrogant!"
"Who do you think you are, daring to challenge Sister Song and Brother Huo together?"
"Does the Dao Sect only have such arrogant people?"
Hearing this, the Hongya Cave disciples started cursing, but Huo Zhen, Song Yan, and the two Hongya Cave elders had serious expressions. They couldn't see through Xiao Tian's cultivation.
Huo Zhen asked, "Who are you?"
"Personal disciple of the Desolate Hall," Xiao Tian answered.
One of the Hongya Cave elders said, "Huo Zhen, since this Dao Sect disciple challenges you both, you might as well fight him together."
Without hesitation, both stepped onto the platform and said to Xiao Tian, "Please guide us."
Xiao Tian clasped his hands behind his back and said proudly, "You attack first. I'm afraid if I make a move, you won't have a chance."
"How bold!"
"Arrogant!"
Hearing this, both Song Yan and Huo Zhen's eyes flashed coldly. As the pride of Hongya Cave, they had never been underestimated like this before.
"Hmph!" Song Yan snorted coldly, and with a flick of her arm, her red whip curved into an arc. With a snap, a sharp wave of energy spread out.
"Swoosh!"
The red whip shot out like a fiery snake, tearing through the air and striking towards Xiao Tian with lightning speed. At the same time, Huo Zhen's eyes flashed with a sinister gleam, and he stepped forward. Violent energy surged from his body, and he turned into a black shadow appearing in front of Xiao Tian.
"Cave Mountain Fist!"
Huo Zhen did not hold back, punching out with violent energy gathering at his fist. The power could shatter mountains.
"Boom!"
His punch, with a thunderous force, exploded forward. The speed was like lightning, and the shrill sound of the wind echoed across the platform.
In the eyes of the onlookers, Xiao Tian's right hand clenched into a fist and suddenly punched forward.
"Boom!"
This punch seemed ordinary, but it emitted a terrifying aura, like a tidal wave crashing down, spreading out and causing the surrounding space to collapse with cracks.
"Crack!"
The platform beneath them emitted cracking sounds and was torn apart by deep fissures.
"Pfft!"
Under this power, Huo Zhen and Song Yan spat out blood, their bodies thrown far away like shooting stars. Seeing this, the two Hongya Cave elders hurriedly caught them, relieved to find they were not in mortal danger.
However, their faces were extremely gloomy.
"Insolent!"
One of the Hongya Cave elders, with a cold gaze, looked at Xiao Tian and said, "This is just a spar. Your Dao Sect disciples are too ruthless."
"I already held back. Otherwise, they would be dead under my fist," Xiao Tian replied. With his current peak Dou Zun physical strength, one punch could easily kill both elders. He had suppressed his cultivation to peak Dou Zong to make it fairer.
"Arrogant brat, today I'll discipline you on behalf of your master!"
The elder appeared in front of Xiao Tian, striking out with a powerful palm. Seeing Xiao Tian's "peak Nirvana" level strength, the elder intended to teach him a lesson.
"Daring to attack me!" Xiao Tian's eyes flashed coldly, and his expression turned icy. He reached out and grabbed the elder's palm, shocking the elder.
"Crack!"
With a squeeze, Xiao Tian shattered the elder's bones. Grabbing the elder's arm, he swung him around and smashed him into the ground.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
With each swing, the elder was slammed into the ground, trying to resist but finding his strength sealed by Xiao Tian. The onlookers were stunned, their eyes filled with awe.
This elder from Hongya Cave was a Life Profound Realm expert, yet he was completely overpowered by Xiao Tian.
(End of Chapter)
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