Chapter 356: Chapter 355 Evidence
Powerful self-confidence.
Instantly, everyone was taken aback.
Even Han Xu Yang let out a breath of relief. Undoubtedly, this matter was troubling for him—one being the head of the Martial Mansion he favored, the other being the Sect Leader he had to win over. He was truly stuck, helping one was not right, and not helping was also wrong.
Now, if Xu Lingjun had evidence to clear his name...
That would be best.
Han Qingxue’s eyebrows slightly moved, as she looked at Xu Lingjun with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.
Zhou Qianmo was a meticulous person, taking everything into account... He even interrogated Wu Hongzhou to extract the Supreme Ultimate Skill of the Cuowu Sect to prevent Han Xu Yang from helping, thus intensifying the severity of the situation, leaving Xu Lingjun with no room to escape.
In such a scenario, if he couldn’t prove his innocence, he would inevitably be detained for investigation.
Once detained, there would inevitably be friction between the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion and the Cuowu Sect.
Their purpose would then be achieved.
Really, is his powerful self-confidence genuine, or just a façade?
Xu Lingjun said, "What about that Martial Skill? Let me have a look."
Sun Bumie angrily said, "How could I let you casually view the Martial Skill of my Cuowu Sect?"
"But you’ve determined that I’m the culprit. If I were truly the culprit, I would have definitely seen this Martial Skill before. So what’s the issue with letting me see it again?"
Xu Lingjun shook his head and said, "To prove my innocence, I naturally have to take a look at the Martial Skill... or are you, Sect Leader, feeling guilty after all?"
"I’m definitely not feeling guilty!"
Sun Bumie angrily said, "Fine, I’ll give you the Martial Skill, but I want to see how you prove your innocence. However, should you fail to clear your name... hmph... viewing the Martial Skill of my Cuowu Sect won’t be something easily let go of."
"Then I’ll be in your debt."
Xu Lingjun took the blood-stained Martial Skill and started reading it seriously.
All eyes were focused on that Ultimate Level Martial Skill in his hands.
Watching him turn page after page.
The turning pages clearly tugging at countless hearts.
Ji Roufeng was filled with worry, while Han Yun City, though silent on the surface, kept his gaze on Xu Lingjun, seemingly curious about how he intended to prove his innocence.
After a long while.
The pages finished turning.
Due to the bloodstains, a vital part was obscured, and just observing it was not allowed to cultivate, which was why Sun Bumie let Xu Lingjun see the Martial Skill.
Seeing Xu Lingjun finish reading, Sun Bumie asked, "So, how do you plan to prove your innocence?"
"Simple, just prove that I haven’t practiced this piece of trash, right?"
Xu Lingjun casually tossed the book back and asked.
Sun Bumie’s pupils shrank, and he angrily said, "Xu Lingjun, how dare you insult the divine skill of my Cuowu Sect?"
"If you don’t believe it, come and try it yourself!"
Xu Lingjun let out a low roar and charged towards Sun Bumie.
Launching a punch.
The fist force congealed, merging with the Unrivaled Divine Flame.
Upon reaching the Profound Realm, his understanding of the Flame Slaying Fist deepened. Now, when he throws a punch, in terms of power alone, even Feng Zhichen in the same realm cannot match his perfection.
However, no matter how strong the Flame Slaying Fist is, it’s merely an Extraordinary Level Martial Skill. Even though its power was greatly enhanced under Xu Lingjun’s Talent Source... it reached the Legendary Realm.
But against an Upper Realm Grandmaster, it was clearly too immature.
Even integrating Xu Lingjun’s full-force punch, Sun Bumie merely flicked his sleeve, effortlessly dissipating the assault. The blazing Divine Flame seemed devoid of air, extinguishing directly.
"Brat, how dare you!"
Sun Bumie, though uncertain of Xu Lingjun’s exact intentions, couldn’t let him act recklessly since he’d already attacked him.
With a reverse palm, he struck.
Taking into account their significant disparity in strength, he only used thirty percent of his power... but even this thirty percent was enough to severely injure and make the opponent cough blood, requiring at least a month for recovery, though it wasn’t fatal.
This was probably the punishment for daring to provoke an Upper Realm Grandmaster.
Thinking so, the palm struck right at Xu Lingjun’s chest.
With a loud bang...
True Qi invaded the body.
Sun Bumie couldn’t help but let out a gasp, looking up at Xu Lingjun in shock.
Only to see Xu Lingjun’s face flushed. He couldn’t help but let out a hiccup, and with great effort, he said one word at a time: "I’ll prove my evidence to you right now."
As the words fell.
Facing Sun Bumie’s thirty-percent-power strike, Xu Lingjun was completely unharmed.
Instead, he revealed a few charming and cheerful grins on his face.
Once again, he clenched his fist, employing the same Flame Slaying Black Dragon Fist, and punched towards Sun Bumie.
This time, Sun Bumie finally raised his other hand, directly grabbing Xu Lingjun’s fist, but the force crashing out from the opponent’s fist was as turbulent as a raging wave. It had completely different attributes, polar opposites, forming a spiral like a drill burrowing right into his palm.
This brat had just held back; his previous strike used at most only twenty percent of his strength, but now it was the full ten percent!
Unprepared.
Roaring flame seared through, directly scorching the hem of his robe into ashes, burning the sleeve of the hand that caught the punch into charred ashes...
Even Sun Bumie himself involuntarily retreated a few steps.
This attack left everyone astonished, including Han Yun City, who couldn’t help but stare wide-eyed. While he wasn’t surprised that Xu Lingjun advanced to the Profound Realm.
That Xu Lingjun was able to retreat an Upper Realm Grandmaster was something he clearly saw, and if someone slightly less powerful were in Sun Bumie’s place, they might have been harmed by this punch already.
At this moment Sun Bumie realized the unusual sensation.
He exclaimed, "You... you are..."
Having achieved the purpose he wanted with one punch, Xu Lingjun retracted his fist and stood, appearing more composed than the disheveled, retreating Sun Bumie, whose sleeve had turned to ashes.
Of course, he also had the confidence knowing that Emperor of the Great Xia was present, and Sun Bumie couldn’t attack him with full force.
In fact, only now did he realize the vast difference between them...
Hmm, even without going all out, he was so formidable. Even if I activate the Qiantian Gang Qi, at most, I’d cause him some minor injuries, defeating him is an impossibility.
Upper Realm Grandmasters are indeed formidable.
Facing Sun Bumie’s stunned expression, Su Xun smiled, "Understand now? Although I am a student of the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, in truth, the Pavilion Master treats me like a disciple. The technique I just demonstrated was the Supreme Level Martial Skill personally created by him, named ’Reckless and Irresponsible,’ which works similarly to your ’Reversing Heaven and Earth,’ but which is superior, Sect Leader Sun, do you know?"
"Supreme Level Martial Skill?"
Everyone present was simultaneously startled.
Sun Bumie was even more shocked, "Liu Zhiyuan, that old fox, can actually create a Supreme Level Martial Skill?"
They naturally recognized Liu Zhiyuan.
His strength was indeed quite impressive, but rather than his power, it was more his explosive character, flaring up like gunpowder, and utterly brainless personality that left them a deep impression.
Yet who would have guessed that this old fellow, with no sound, created a Supreme Level Martial Skill?
Could it be that his prior recklessness was in fact a disguise all along?
In truth, this man had deep thoughts and his comprehension far exceeded their wildest imaginations?
"Naturally, our Pavilion Master has the knowledge of celestial figures, unlike you mundane people only interested in power struggles. You don’t even understand his greatness."
Xu Lingjun sneered, "I simply ask, Sect Leader Sun, having learned our Pavilion Master’s ’Reckless and Irresponsible’, how does it compare to your ’Reversing Heaven and Earth’? Do I really need to covet your sect’s ’Reversing Heaven and Earth’?"
Sun Bumie was instantly speechless.