Chapter 1816: Chapter 1816: Eight Desolate Ruins, Second Desolate Power! (7/7)

Xu Yeming’s words left everyone present momentarily stunned.

Although "Xu Luo" was currently the focus of the Xu Family’s attention,

displaying such an arrogant attitude was somewhat disrespectful to them, wasn’t it?

Furthermore, from the sound of it, he intended to accept a gauntlet of challenges?

Xu Qing stood at the forefront of the crowd, his face darkened as he said, "What’s this? Has our esteemed Young Master Xu become so conceited after returning from the ruins? Or are you planning to hand over the Sun and Moon Token before it even warms in your palm?

To wager the heirship—do you think no one here is your match?"

Xu Qing’s intention was obvious.

He aimed to stoke conflict and intensify the emotions of everyone present, inciting them to target "Xu Luo."

Everyone present understood Xu Qing’s motives and his grudge against "Xu Luo."

But truly, "Xu Luo’s" words were infuriating.

Especially since he’d used the Sun and Moon Token and the heirship as stakes.

Did he not want these things anymore, or did he genuinely believe none of them were his equals?

News traveled quickly within the Xu Family.

A Junior Elder overseeing the martial arena, startled by the situation, hurried off to fetch reinforcements.

Almost all the strongest and weakest members of the younger generation and direct lineage were already here.

This was no longer a matter a mere Junior Elder could handle.

Soon enough,

several high-ranking elders arrived at the martial arena in haste.

The highest-ranking among them, the Second Elder, frowned and barked, "Xu Luo! What kind of nonsense are you causing here? Shouldn’t you be cultivating and preparing for the opening of the Chaos Divine Dynasty’s Core Land?"

Xu Yeming’s lips curled into a smile—this was precisely his intent in creating such a stir.

By deliberately drawing the senior elders to the scene, he wanted to observe their reactions during the upcoming duel.

Meanwhile, Xu Chen watched from the sidelines, prepared to observe any changes in their expressions should an opponent unleash that Nine Yin Cold Qi.

Xu Yeming firmly believed that there were indeed rebels among the higher ranks.

To execute such schemes, could they really succeed without having bought off a few senior figures?

Even the Xu Family’s strongest Revered Elder, the Purple Fire Tributor, had been bribed by the opposition.

Xu Yeming, neither obsequious nor arrogant, cupped his hands toward the Second Elder and said, "Second Elder, I simply acquired some ancient legacies in the ruins, and now I require actual combat to better master them. The power of this legacy will undoubtedly prove invaluable during the struggle for the Core Land."

The Second Elder was slightly taken aback and asked, "Then why are you wagering the Sun and Moon Token and the heirship? These two things are no trifling matters. You could have told us, and we’d help you select someone to spar with."

Xu Yeming explained with a pre-prepared excuse, "Only by cutting off all retreats can one fully unleash their potential."

Cutting off all retreats...

Was it truly necessary to take things so far?

Several elders exchanged doubtful and confused glances. While his reasoning seemed legitimate—after all, many obsessed cultivators favored such methods, and they often proved effective—it still felt somewhat off.

Seeing the elders hesitate, Xu Yeming pressed his advantage, cupping his hands again and saying, "I humbly request the elders’ approval."

"You..." The Second Elder hesitated. Suddenly, a voice echoed in his mind, prompting a slight pause before he finally nodded and said, "Very well, but mind your limits."

Xu Yeming expressed his thanks, then turned toward the gathered direct-lineage members. Leaping onto the arena platform, he gestured with his hand and said, "You’ve all heard me, haven’t you? The wagers I’ve mentioned stand true. Those of higher realms need not suppress their strength—step forward as you please."

Xu Chen couldn’t help but break into a cold sweat.

Could this actually work?

Could he truly hold his ground?

As Xu Yeming’s words settled, the crowd erupted in murmurs and excitement.

"With the Sun and Moon Token and the heirship at stake, don’t blame me for bullying the younger generation!"

No sooner had the words been uttered than a stout man leapt onto the arena platform.

"Xu Huang? I remember he recently advanced to the Middle Stage of the Monarch God Realm, didn’t he? And he broke through with the strength of the Fifth Level of Thunder Tribulation."

"Yes, Xu Huang’s breakthrough speed is indeed remarkable. It’s a pity he only survived the Fifth Level of Thunder Tribulation—he’ll never reach the Boundary God Realm. Otherwise, he might’ve contended for the heirship back then."

"Nonsense. With Xu Yuan standing in his way back then, how could it have been Xu Huang’s turn? Still, Xu Huang’s strength is undoubtedly among the best of our aristocratic family’s younger generation."

Hearing the murmurs from below, Xu Huang’s face darkened. Narrowing his eyes at "Xu Luo," he said coldly, "Back then, it was all due to a lack of resources. Otherwise, I would’ve achieved the Sixth Level of Thunder Tribulation too. Now, both the heirship and the Sun and Moon Token shall be mine!"

Xu Yeming chuckled and replied, "If you can take them, then by all means, come and claim them."

"Hmph, though you survived the Sixth Level of Thunder Tribulation, you haven’t even broken through to the Monarch God Realm. What can you possibly do?" As he spoke, Xu Huang’s figure charged toward Xu Yeming, a crescent moon’s phantom manifesting above his head as he roared, "You’ll regret letting us fight without suppressing our realms!"

Before his words finished,

Xu Huang had already closed in on Xu Yeming.

In the crowd below, Xu Chen frowned, watching Xu Yeming intently. Without the Classic of Mountains and Seas or his proficiency in Beast Taming to rely on, how could he possibly fight beyond his realm—especially against another Xu Family prodigy?

The others present also doubted whether "Xu Luo" could withstand Xu Huang’s all-out strike infused with the Eclipse Netherworld Record.

As Xu Huang bore down on him, Xu Yeming clenched his fist.

The Eclipse Netherworld Record triggered simultaneously.

Moon Eclipse Netherworld Energy coiled around his hand.

At that very moment,

a powerful surge of Qilin Bloodline power erupted, spiraling madly around Xu Yeming’s body.

His physical strength soared in an instant!

Amid the astonished gazes of the crowd,

he threw a single punch!

Boom!

At the center of the arena, where Xu Yeming and Xu Huang faced off, a shockwave rippled outward with deafening force.

The crowd was stunned to see that not only did "Xu Luo" release an explosive Qilin Bloodline energy,

he also withstood Xu Huang’s all-out punch without being knocked back or instantly defeated. Instead, Xu Huang was forced to stagger a step backward!

Had his foot not braced against the platform, Xu Huang would undoubtedly have been hurled back by this immense force!

What was happening?

Xu Huang’s expression wavered between disbelief and bewilderment. His pupils constricted as he stared in astonishment.

"Xu Luo" smirked and said, "You withstood it?"

Then, in a low voice, Xu Luo murmured, "Eight Desolate Ruins, Second Desolate Power..."

As his words faded,

under the shocked eyes of the gathered disciples and elders,

a ferocious aura of Taotie Bloodline suddenly erupted, intertwining and merging with the Qilin Bloodline to further enhance Xu Yeming’s physique.

In that instant,

Xu Huang felt an overwhelming force akin to Heaven Collapse and Earth Split emanating from his opponent’s fist. Unable to withstand it any longer,

crack!

The bones in his braced right leg instantly shattered.

Xu Huang’s entire body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, landing among the crowd, his aura faint as he passed out on the spot.

Xu Yeming gazed down at the gathered crowd, his tone exuding arrogance and his expression haughty as he declared loudly, "Send up the next opponent. The cultivation techniques I obtained in the ruins still require polishing."

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