82: Chapter 82 Challenged by Wang Peng

Above Jiangbei Base City, two Martial Venerable Auras hung in the sky like scorching suns, unmasked and bold.

"What? Martial Venerable powerhouses? And there are two of them!"

City Lord Zhao Zhennan, Martial Arts Alliance Branch President Zhou Zhenghe, and Supervision Bureau Chief Ou Chengfeng felt these two powerful Auras, and their expressions changed drastically as they exclaimed in shock.

Immediately after, the figures of these few men flashed and appeared in the sky, flying toward Han Yongsheng and his companion.

The Martial King and Martial Marquis Old Ancestors of various families were also startled out of seclusion, their expressions changing greatly as they looked in the direction from where the pressure originated.

Meanwhile, in the wilderness outside the city, the lurking exotic beasts felt these two terrifying Auras and fled frantically like startled birds and beasts.

The Beast King-level exotic beasts led the stampede, and a horde of tens of thousands of beasts kicked up rolling dust in the wilderness, fleeing into the deeper regions.

This was the might of a Martial Venerable. Merely releasing their Aura was enough to intimidate ten thousand beasts.

Zhao Zhennan and the other two flew to the city gates and clearly saw the two figures standing in the air.

The person on the left had a tall, upright posture and a resolute face, appearing to be in his early thirties, with the Aura of an Early Stage Martial Venerable as deep as an abyss and as vast as the sea.

The person on the right looked to be in his forties, with a lean build, and possessed the same Early Stage Martial Venerable cultivation.

Zhao Zhennan took a deep breath and bowed respectfully: "I am Zhao Zhennan, the person in charge of Jiangbei Base City. Greetings, two Seniors. I do not know what brings you both to Jiangbei? We will certainly do our utmost and will not refuse any request."

President Zhou Zhenghe and Ou Chengfeng also bowed in unison, their postures extremely respectful.

Han Yongsheng swept a glance at the three of them, his gaze calm: "I am Han Yongsheng of the Magic City Han Family, and this is my paternal uncle, Han Tiande. We have come to Jiangbei this time to find our kin."

The Magic City Han Family!

These four words exploded in their minds like a thunderclap.

Zhao Zhennan gasped.

The Magic City Han Family was one of the five top families in Magic City, a behemoth with a Martial Saint powerhouse presiding over it!

How could such a Family come to a small place like Jiangbei to find kin?

President Zhou Zhenghe and Ou Chengfeng exchanged glances, and simultaneously thought of one name.

Han Ming.

That young man who possessed the SS-Rank Profound Ice Spirit Body and was admitted to Modu Martial Arts University. The most prodigious Genius in Jiangbei Base City in the last hundred years.

Could it be... that these two Martial Venerables from the Magic City Han Family came for the Han Family?

"Dare I ask, Senior Han, who are you looking for..." President Zhou Zhenghe asked tentatively.

Han Yongsheng looked at him: "The Jiangbei Han Family, is the Family Head Han Tianxiong?"

It really was the Han Family!

President Zhou Zhenghe's heart trembled, and he quickly said: "Exactly! Han Tianxiong is indeed the Family Head of the Jiangbei Han Family. If you are looking for him, this Junior is willing to lead the way for you, Seniors."

Zhao Zhennan also reacted and quickly chimed in: "Yes, yes, this Junior also knows the Han Family, and I am willing to lead the way for you two Seniors."

Ou Chengfeng was not to be outdone, and also expressed his willingness to lead the way.

This is the Magic City Han Family!

If they could establish a connection, they might be able to advance further.

Bureau Chief Li Baili stood on the city wall, watching this scene from afar, his inner excitement almost impossible to suppress.

He had bet right!

He had personally visited the Han Family to show his support back then, originally because he was optimistic about Han Ming's future. He hadn't expected that a small Han Family in Jiangbei would actually be related to the Magic City Han Family.

As long as Han Tianxiong remembered this favor, he would have established a connection with the Magic City Han Family.

Gang Leader Liu Heishui of the Black Water Gang had the same thought; although he was only at the Peak Martial Ancestor Realm, he could still hear the conversation above.

Knowing that these two Martial Venerables were looking for the Han Family, he was also filled with excitement.

Investing in Han Ming back then was indeed the wisest choice he had made in his life.

The Martial Marquis and Martial King Old Ancestors of the various families looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock and relief. They were shocked that a third-rate Family was actually related to the Magic City Han Family. They were relieved that they had not offended the Han Family before.

"Two Seniors, please this way."

President Zhou Zhenghe and Zhao Zhennan eagerly led the way, guiding Han Yongsheng and Han Tiande as they flew toward the Han Family.

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Modu Martial Arts University.

Han Ming was just about to go out when the nameplate at his waist suddenly vibrated.

He picked it up to look, and a conspicuous notification popped up on the light screen:

[Freshman Wang Peng has challenged you. Do you accept? Remaining time to consider: five minutes. If you do not respond before the time runs out, it will be considered an automatic forfeiture, and your rankings will be swapped.]

Wang Peng?

Han Ming glanced at his ranking: Fifth place, One-Star Martial Ancestor, Jiangzhou Wang Family, SS-Rank Earth Spirit Body. Highest Trial Tower record: level 53.

"I haven't challenged anyone yet, but someone has challenged me first." Han Ming's lips curled up slightly.

It just so happens, I'll use this Wang Peng to test my skills.

He clicked accept directly.

The news instantly spread throughout the freshman district.

"Wang Peng has challenged Han Ming!"

"Fifth place challenging fourth place! Now we have a good show to watch!"

"Wang Peng's SS-Rank Earth Spirit Body has unparalleled defense. It is said that as long as he stands on the ground, he can continuously absorb the power of the earth. No one in the same Realm can break through his defense."

"Han Ming's level three Wind and Thunder True Intent might be able to break his defense."

"Let's go, let's go take a look!"

The area around the challenge arena was soon crowded with people.

When Han Ming arrived, Wang Peng was already standing on the arena.

This was a burly youth, nearly two meters tall, with muscles all over his body as angular and defined as rock. He stood barefoot on the arena, and where his feet touched the ground, an earthy yellow light faintly flowed.

One-Star Martial Ancestor, Earth Spirit Body.

"You are Han Ming?" Wang Peng's voice was like a booming bell, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny and disdain, "A bumpkin from a small base city actually dares to dream of being ranked ahead of me?"

"Honestly, you aren't worthy of being my opponent, but since you've issued the challenge, I'll give you this opportunity."

Han Ming looked at Wang Peng with calm eyes, shook his head, and said indifferently.

Wang Peng grinned: "Arrogant enough. Then let me see if you actually have the capital to be arrogant!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he stomped his right foot violently, and the arena shook.

A layer of earthy yellow light spread from the soles of his feet, instantly covering his whole body like a suit of rock armor.

Earth Rank Low Grade defensive Martial Skill — Earth Armor!

"Watch out!"

Wang Peng roared, and his entire body rushed toward Han Ming like a meteorite. His speed was not fast, but with every step he took, the arena trembled, his Aura as majestic as a mountain pressing down.

Han Ming stood where he was, not dodging.

He raised his right hand, lightning condensing in his palm. The Wind-Thunder Palm, driven by level three Wind and Thunder True Intent, turned into a blinding flash of lightning and was ferociously struck out!

"Boom!"

The lightning collided with the earthy yellow light, emitting a heaven-shaking loud noise.

Wang Peng's Earth Armor shattered inch by inch, and he flew backward, slamming heavily into the protective light barrier at the edge of the arena.

One move.

The whole arena was in an uproar.

Wang Peng struggled to climb up, looking at the charred palm print on his chest, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"I lost."

He was a man of his word; he admitted defeat when he lost, without a single word of nonsense.

Han Ming nodded and turned to walk off the arena.

The surrounding discussions were like a boiling pot.

"Wang Peng couldn't even withstand one palm from Han Ming?"

"Yeah! This Han Ming is just too strong! Wang Peng's defense is invincible among those in the same Realm. Even if an ordinary Martial Ancestor was two or three small Realms higher, they wouldn't be able to break his defense. How could he not withstand one palm from Han Ming?"

"Why do I feel like Han Ming is more than ten times stronger than when he defeated Ye Yunfeng?"

On the other side of the spectator stand, a young girl stood with her head bowed.

She wore a water-blue dress, her long hair cascading down to her waist like a waterfall, her skin as white as snow, and her features as beautiful as a painting.

Her eyes were as clear as water, yet as deep as a pool, as if they contained ten thousand acres of blue waves.

It was the third-ranked freshman, Gu Lingxi.

"Level three Wind and Thunder True Intent... This person is even stronger than I imagined."

She watched Han Ming's retreating figure on the arena, her willow-like eyebrows slightly furrowed, and a trace of solemnity flashed in her watery eyes.

"Brother Nangong, what do you think?"

Not far across from the challenge arena, two youths stood with their hands behind their backs. The youth in green looked at Han Ming's departing back and asked the youth in white beside him.

"Very strong, but if it's only at this level, he won't be able to withstand three moves from me."

Nangong Li's expression was calm, but the words he spoke were filled with confidence, as if Han Ming didn't even have the qualifications to compare with him.

After speaking, he ignored Li Tianci beside him and turned to leave.

Li Tianci watched his departing back and smiled noncommittally.

This guy is still as arrogant as ever.