Chapter 531: Chapter 531: This Guy is a Genius! (3 More)
"Unrivaled below the level of King?"
Long Wei muttered softly and glanced at Yang Xiao, saying:
"Contestant Number 42 wins."
Long Yu then stood up and announced loudly:
"Let’s go for lunch first, have a rest, and come back here at 2 pm for the rematch. Alright, everyone can go have lunch now."
Of the 42 participants in the morning’s preliminary martial competition, among the 21 winners, 19 were King Level Evolvers, with only Yang Xiao and another King from Xuanwu City not being King Level Evolvers.
As Yang Xiao walked down from the plaza, everyone’s gaze towards him became complicated.
Yang Xiao killed Jiang Tao within two moves, which was beyond everyone’s expectations. Moreover, his attack methods were sharp and decisive, a feat even real King Level Evolvers might find hard to achieve.
Before the competition, everyone looked down on Yang Xiao, thinking that someone with only an Intermediate Enhanced Gene wouldn’t amount to much, but he had unexpectedly caused a huge upset.
Du Tianxing walked up to Yang Xiao with a smile and said:
"Brother Yang, I knew you could do it."
Yang Xiao responded indifferently:
"Really?"
He couldn’t be bothered to even look him in the eye and walked right past him, leaving Du Tianxing quite embarrassed.
Wang of Qingyun City, Li Jiachen, watched Yang Xiao’s departing figure enter the Wentian City International Hotel and scoffed:
"What’s so great about him? Isn’t it just defeating Jiang Tao? Wait until you face me this afternoon; I will show you the real gap between you and a King Level Evolver."
Gu Beifeng glanced at Li Jiachen and suddenly laughed:
"Brother Li should not underestimate this Yang Xiao. If you encounter him in the next duel, be careful; he has many tricks up his sleeve, quite formidable ones at that."
"Oh, is that so? Then brother Gu, compared to Yang Xiao, who’s stronger? Surely, brother Gu, you’re not afraid of Yang Xiao too?"
"Haha!"
Gu Beifeng chuckled dryly without answering.
Everyone returned together to the buffet restaurant.
Due to the morning’s duels, which were matters of life and death for many, the atmosphere in the restaurant during lunch was unusually cold, with almost no one talking to each other.
Those participating in the second round of fights in the afternoon began to size up all possible opponents, contemplating their combat strategies.
After eating, everyone went back to their own rooms to sleep and rest.
Yang Xiao returned to his room and practiced the Yijin Scripture for an hour.
Practicing the Yijin Scripture could relax his entire body and keep all his meridians in a smooth condition.
After more than a year of Genetic Evolution and several months of cultivating the Yijin Scripture, Yang Xiao felt that Genetic Evolution could endow a person with a strong power, similar to the Qigong or Inner Strength cultivated in Ancient Martial Arts. This mysterious energy could also circulate throughout the body.
After practicing the Yijin Scripture, he found that his burst strength had become more powerful and faster than before.
At the moment, in the top-floor office of the Wentian City International Hotel, Long Yu and Long Wei, along with a dozen others, were dining and discussing this morning’s martial competition.
Aside from being satisfied with the overall Genetic Evolution Level, most of the conversation focused on Yang Xiao.
"Yang Xiao is quite peculiar; whether it’s strength or speed, he exceeds what’s expected at his stage. Judging by his Combat Power, he’s more like a King Level Evolver."
"His movement technique is very strange; it’s almost approaching the effect of Instantaneous Movement."
"And the Finger Skill he used to kill contestant number 41 at the end, it doesn’t seem like that of a Genetic Evolver; it was quite eerie."
"This might be the reason why Gu Bo strongly recommended him to participate in this conference, right?"
"Gu Bo also said that Yang Xiao understands spiritual power, and his hidden attribute of spiritual power has at least reached 10 points."
"Oh, this kid understands spiritual power? Who taught him?"
"Naturally, it was old man Gu Bo. Bored out of his mind, he occasionally taught Yang Xiao the method of spiritual power cultivation. That kid is also smart, playing chess with Gu Bo every day. Over time, he gradually mastered the method of cultivating spiritual power."
"This guy is a genius!"
"Everyone doesn’t need to overestimate him too much. We will know after this afternoon’s matches. In the afternoon, he will encounter true King Level Evolvers. If he can defeat a King Level Evolver, that will be a real miracle."
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At two o’clock in the afternoon, everyone arrived on time at the square outside the Wentian City International Hotel, except for Jiang Tao who had died in the morning.
The remaining 21 people drew lots, still following the old rule where No.1 and No. 2 were to compete, but there was one lucky number. Whoever drew No. 21 could skip this round and proceed directly to the next.
The lucky number was drawn by Li Jiachen from Qingyun City, a King.
Yang Xiao drew No. 15, and No. 16 was East King Zhao Benling.
The battles in this round were extremely fierce. Apart from Yang Xiao and the King from Xuanwu City, who were not King Level Evolvers, the rest were. Everyone’s levels were similar, and at this time, the fight was about Beast Soul and Soul Skill, as well as on-the-spot performance and fighting will during combat.
Gu Beifeng and Du Tianxing, two veteran King Level Evolvers, advanced with an absolute advantage. The rest had nearly evenly matched fights, some even requiring intervention from Master Long and Long Wei to barely determine the winner.
"Next, No. 15 versus No. 16."
Yang Xiao and East King Zhao Benling stepped into the center of the square.
This time, everyone’s eyes were on Yang Xiao, eager to see if he could create another miracle.
"If Yang Xiao can defeat Zhao Benling, then he’s truly a genius."
"I think it’s unlikely. After all, Jiang Tao was not a King Level Evolver. There was a significant gap in combat power."
"Zhao Benling’s Beast Soul is the Tis City Tiger. As a King Level Evolver, he possesses great combat power. Can Yang Xiao break the iron rule of level suppression? After all, that is crossing an entire realm."
Du Tianxing watched Yang Xiao and for some reason, he really hoped Yang Xiao would lose to Zhao Benling, so he wouldn’t have to see Yang Xiao’s lofty demeanor.
Du Tianxing always felt that his deliberate coldness towards Yang Xiao made him quite embarrassed, as if he had failed in speculation. He felt very uncomfortable inside, very much hoping that Yang Xiao would be defeated by Zhao Benling, so that he wouldn’t be troubled anymore.
Zhao Benling, tall and burly, was a head taller than Yang Xiao. His body was muscular. He clasped his fists at Yang Xiao and said:
"Brother Yang Xiao, let’s agree to stop once a sufficient blow has been dealt, alright? If it turns out I’m not your match, I will concede voluntarily. Please show mercy. If you wish to concede, just say the word, and I will definitely not make things difficult for you."
Zhao Benling recalled how Jiang Tao got instantly killed by Yang Xiao’s move and felt somewhat alarmed inside. Hence, he said these words in advance. Even though he was a King Level Evolver himself, he did not dare to be careless.
"Please!"
"Please!"
The two clasped fists.
Perhaps learning from Jiang Tao’s lesson, Zhao Benling did not launch an attack first.
Yang Xiao smiled and pulled out a longsword with a +8 strength attribute from his Space Ring, thrusting towards Zhao Benling.
It seemed like a sword strike plain and simple, but in Zhao Benling’s eyes, Yang Xiao’s strike nearly sealed off all his escape routes. Not only was it fast, but it was also fierce and accurate.
If Zhao Benling knew that Yang Xiao had been practicing the Divine Mountain Sword Skill for half a year, as well as the Dharma Swordsmanship from Shaolin Temple and others, he wouldn’t have found it surprising.
Now, any random sword strike from Yang Xiao was in harmony with the essence of Ancient Martial Swordsmanship, striking at the enemy’s vital parts, forcing the enemy to react. Coupled with his speed and combat power, it was bound to dismay the opponent.
The sword light flickered, and a killing aura filled the air.