Chapter 1191: Chapter 1188: A Lesson?
As the news of Ye Xuan entering the city spread, the guards of Xuantian Emperor City stationed at the inner city gate were all on high alert.
Ye Xuan’s might had already become well-known back at the Dao Chu Ancient Land.
No one dared to show him any disdain.
At the Qintian Observatory of the Xuantian Ancient Country, the Director, akin to an old Immortal, had once said that this young man was like a True Dragon, possessing an invincible aura among the younger generation.
For this reason, no one dared to underestimate him.
Of course, it was also because of the Director’s words that many young strong cultivators in Xuantian Ancient Country felt the urge to compete against him.
Today was the Peace Festival of Xuantian Ancient Country, the grandest day of the nation.
Countless prodigies from Xuantian Ancient Country had traveled here, both to observe the ceremony and because they heard the news that Ye Xuan would personally visit Xuantian Emperor City.
They wanted to see just how ’true’ this youth, reputed to be like a True Dragon, truly was, and just how invincible he could be!
From the outer city to the inner city, there were no armored soldiers of Xuantian Ancient Country hindering the way.
Xuanming Avenue was a street directly connecting the outer city to the inner city, broad and imposing.
The street was ninety meters wide, one might mistake it for an endless plaza.
The entire street was paved with Black Luminous Divine Stone, appearing extremely solid under the sunlight.
On both sides, there were various shops, pubs, or brothels.
Due to the Peace Festival, these shops were not allowed to open, and people were mostly gathered on both sides of the street, watching from behind the guarding soldiers.
Walking on Xuanming Avenue which led from the outer city to the inner city, the sides were lined with many cultivators of Xuantian Emperor City or native residents.
As for Ye Xuan, in fact, ordinary cultivators of Xuantian Ancient Country did not know him.
But in recent days, the three major forces of Xuantian Ancient Country, Wind and Thunder Mountain, and Heavenly Demon Sea, joined forces to demand Ye Xuan, and for this, they especially commissioned a top painter to sketch a portrait of Ye Xuan.
As a result, many people came to recognize this young man referred to by the Director of the Imperial Observatory as ’this child like a True Dragon’.
Additionally, as news quickly spread when he entered the city, many cultivators on Xuanming Avenue recognized Ye Xuan.
Even those cultivators outside of Xuanming Avenue, upon hearing the news, rushed to Xuanming Avenue to witness it themselves.
To see this legendary young True Dragon with an invincible aura among the younger generation.
"Is that guy Ye Xuan?"
On both sides, countless people watched the group of five walking on Xuanming Avenue, their eyes focused on the black-robed youth at the front.
"He doesn’t seem all that impressive?"
"By the way, can any of you discern his cultivation level?"
"I can’t see through it..."
"......"
Whispers abounded.
Walking on Xuanming Avenue, feeling the gazes from all sides, Ye Xuan remained calm.
Qiao Xinyu, East Desolate Wolf, Mountain Ridge Venerable, and Ao Rulong, all of whom had seen the world, showed no discomfort either.
As for Ye Xuan, that went without saying.
Half of the journey was covered.
A young man with a black long staff on his back, eight feet tall, dressed in a white tight robe, stepped onto the street, blocking Ye Xuan’s path.
"Wei Shi of the Yuxu Sect, asks Young Master Ye Xuan for guidance."
The young man in the tight robe cupped his fists, tiger eyes filled with a strong fighting spirit.
"It’s Wei Shi from Yuxu Sect!"
"I didn’t expect the first to strike would be him!"
Instantly, the cultivators on both sides of Xuanming Avenue began whispering among themselves, showing surprise.
"Wei Shi, he’s the strongest of the younger generation in Yuxu Sect. He’s just thirty but has already entered the Heavenly Saint Realm, with mastery in the Yuxu Heaven Rod Technique. I wonder how this battle will turn out!"
Someone said excitedly in a low voice.
For a moment, everyone looked forward to it.
Yuxu Sect, though only a third-rate force under Xuantian Ancient Country, was close to the country and exceedingly loyal, so its disciples had the privilege to cultivate at the Xuantian Saint Institute; thus, the young disciples were quite exceptional.
Take Wei Shi, for example, a standout among Yuxu Sect’s younger generation, fortunate to join the Xuantian Saint Institute for cultivation.
With his strength and status as a disciple of the Xuantian Saint Institute, he could have attended the ceremony within the inner city, but he chose instead to wait in the outer city.
His purpose was very clear—he wanted to challenge Ye Xuan.
"What will Ye Xuan choose to do now?"
A cultivator excitedly whispered to themselves.
All eyes were fixed on the black-robed youth.
The youth continued forward undeterred, walking neither fast nor slow, with no intention of speaking.
Seeing this, Wei Shi’s expression darkened; he took the Mystic Iron Rod from his back, striking its end to the ground with a muffled thud, accompanied by a wave of energy flying toward Ye Xuan.
Wei Shi coldly said, "Please give your guidance!"
Bang!
The wave of energy surged forward like a dragon, with inexplicable beast roars resonating in the air!
However.
The energy vanished three feet before reaching Ye Xuan.
It seemed as if Ye Xuan had an indomitable force around him, effortlessly dispelling Wei Shi’s initial show of force.
Bang!
The next instant, Ao Rulong’s figure soared past Ye Xuan, darting through Xuanming Avenue like a green streak.
Wei Shi’s pupils shrank, instinctively raising the Mystic Iron Rod to block.
Bang ————
Ao Rulong moved at an unimaginable speed, coldly watching Wei Shi as his fist lightly touched Wei Shi’s chest.
Wei Shi panicked, unable to block Ao Rulong with the Mystic Iron Rod, as the fist fell on his chest.
At that moment, Wei Shi felt as if hit by an ancient mountain, his body seemingly shattered.
With a loud bang, Wei Shi’s figure flew backward like a cannonball, crashing onto the ground in the distance, rolling several dozen times before stopping.
Despite struggling to get up, Wei Shi’s orifices bled, leaving him incapable of rising again, merely lying on the ground gasping heavily, eyes fixed on the imposing boxing grandmaster Ao Rulong.
Ao Rulong, indifferent, casually defeated Wei Shi with a punch and silently stood aside, waiting for Ye Xuan to arrive.
"This!"
All the cultivators on both sides of Xuanming Avenue were dumbfounded.
Why did Ao Rulong make a move?
Logically, shouldn’t Ye Xuan have taken action!?
For a moment, everyone was puzzled.
Soon, a wave of anger spread through their chests.
"Too despicable! If you don’t dare to fight, just say so! Why let someone else do it!?"
"This Ye Xuan is not a gentleman at all, but a scoundrel!"
"I think he lacks the ability!"
"......"
Everyone hurled abuse at Ye Xuan.
Yet, many hidden masters held a different view.
Perhaps Ye Xuan simply disdained fighting with Wei Shi, considering it a waste of time, and so let his subordinate handle it.
But even this could not suppress the immense anger most felt towards Ye Xuan.
Especially Wei Shi’s friends!