94: Chapter 94 Li Tianci's Challenge

After the Breakthrough, Lin Fan did not dare to stay in the Secret Realm for long.

Those two from the Blood Demon Alliance had seen him enter the Secret Realm with their own eyes; if they went back to bring reinforcements and blocked the entrance, he would become a turtle in a jar.

After exiting the Secret Realm, Lin Fan vigilantly scanned the surroundings but did not find those two people.

Lin Fan did not delay; he unleashed his Wind Shadow Step at full power, his figure turning into an afterimage as he sped towards Modu Base City.

Along the way, he avoided several waves of exotic beasts and finally returned safely to Modu Martial Arts University at dusk.

He did not return to his dormitory but went straight to the Mission Hall.

"What? You discovered an unexplored Secret Realm?"

The duty instructor at the Mission Hall stood up abruptly, his eyes filled with shock.

The surrounding students also looked over one after another, and an uproar ensued.

Lin Fan nodded and briefly recounted his encounter with the Blood Demon Alliance's pursuit, accidentally entering the Secret Realm, and the situation inside the Secret Realm.

He concealed the matter of the Spirit Marrow Pool and the Void Crystals, only saying that he had picked some Spirit Medicine and encountered a few low-grade exotic beasts.

The duty instructor's expression became increasingly grave.

The school's top management already attached great importance to the Blood Demon Alliance hunting students near Modu. And the location of the Secret Realm provided by Lin Fan happened to be in an area where the Blood Demon Alliance was frequently active.

"You did very well. This news is extremely important."

The duty instructor transferred five million points to Lin Fan's nameplate and said solemnly, "This is the reward for discovering the Secret Realm. The school will organize instructors to explore it. If there are more resources in the Secret Realm, you will be given additional rewards proportionally."

"Okay, thank you, Teacher."

Looking at the extra five million points on his nameplate, Lin Fan was also quite happy; it was enough for him to Cultivate until he reached the Martial King Realm.

The news quickly spread throughout Modu Martial Arts University.

A freshman discovering an unexplored Secret Realm and receiving a five-million-point reward made countless upperclassmen green with envy.

But what was even more shocking was that Lin Fan not only escaped unscathed while being pursued by two Great Martial Masters of the Blood Demon Alliance but also obtained such a great Opportunity.

This luck was simply Heaven-Defying.

"Is this Lin Fan also from Jiangbei? What kind of auspicious land is Jiangbei? Han Ming is a Prodigy, Gong Shuting is a Prodigy, and now another Lin Fan has popped up?"

"I heard he obtained a great Opportunity in the Secret Realm and broke through directly from a 5-star Great Martial Master to an 8-star Great Martial Master!"

"8-star Great Martial Master? Wouldn't that rank him in the top thirty freshmen?"

For a time, Lin Fan's name became a hot topic at Modu Martial Arts University.

In the Heaven-Grade Cultivation room, Han Ming sat cross-legged, the pale blue cold Qi around his body slowly receding.

The 300,000 Qi and blood values fed back by Lin Fan had all been refined, and his 7-Star Martial Ancestor Realm was even more stable. However, there was still a distance to go before reaching the 8-Star Martial Ancestor Realm.

He did not rush to Breakthrough but instead focused his energy on the comprehension of True Intent.

His Ice True Intent was already stable at the second level, but his Water True Intent had been slow to Breakthrough.

Water is both extremely soft and extremely hard. It can be a trickling stream or a monstrous tidal wave.

Han Ming continuously deduced the Profound Truth of Water True Intent in his mind, and the water-attribute Spiritual Qi around his body fluctuated accordingly.

One day, two days, three days... Water True Intent remained stuck at the Peak of the first level, always lacking that tiny bit of Opportunity.

Instead, his Fire True Intent, under the feedback from Nangong Li, quietly broke through to the third level.

Han Ming opened his eyes, a trace of crimson firelight flashing in them.

With the third level of Fire True Intent, combined with the Hunyuan Divine Body and the Fire Dragon Burning Heaven punch, his power had surged by at least 50% compared to before.

Although it was a pity that his Water True Intent had not broken through, the improvement in his Fire True Intent had raised his overall combat strength to a new level.

During these few days, Li Xuewei and Gong Shuting had also successively broken through a small Realm, feeding back 110,000 Qi and blood values to him.

Li Xuewei had already reached the 5-star Great Martial Master Realm, and Gong Shuting was a 9-Star Martial Master.

The feedback of 110,000 Qi and blood values, although it could not make Han Ming break through, also made his True Essence a bit more vigorous.

Just as he was about to continue comprehending the Water True Intent, his nameplate suddenly vibrated.

The monthly ranking challenge competition had begun.

And someone had issued a challenge to him.

Han Ming picked up the nameplate and took a look; it surprised him that the person challenging him was not Nangong Li, but the third-ranked Li Tianci.

Han Ming clicked to accept the challenge directly, while a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"Hmph, I wasn't looking for you, yet you came knocking on my door."

He knew that this Li Tianci was none other than the grandson of Li Beixiong and Gu Qingcheng.

Li Beixiong had humiliated his grandfather in the street and beaten him into a serious injury, and Gu Qingcheng had broken off their engagement to marry Li Beixiong; it was time to collect some interest.

Meanwhile, the news of Li Tianci challenging Han Ming instantly spread throughout the freshman district.

"Li Tianci is challenging Han Ming? Is he crazy? Han Ming is the one who defeated Nangong Li!"

"What do you know? I heard that Li Tianci has already broken through to a Four-star Martial Ancestor, his Yang Truth has also been comprehended to the third level, and he has even passed the 59th level of the Trial Tower. It's really not certain who will win or lose."

Qian Tong was very well-informed; as soon as the challenge news came out, he set up his betting stall.

"The betting is open! The battle for the number one freshman! Li Tianci challenges Han Ming! 0.8 to 1 for a Han Ming win, 2 to 1 for a Li Tianci win, 5 to 1 for a draw! We accept points as bets, no upper limit!"

Qian Tong shouted at the top of his lungs, while several helpers behind him were busy registering.

"Why is Han Ming only 0.8? Li Tianci is 2 to 1?"

"Are you stupid? Han Ming is the number one freshman, so the odds are naturally low. Li Tianci is the challenger, isn't it normal for the odds to be high?"

"That makes sense. I bet on Han Ming, 1,000 points!"

"I also bet on Han Ming, 500 points!"

"I bet on Li Tianci! 2 to 1, double the winnings! Although Han Ming won against Nangong Li, Li Tianci's Sun God Body specifically counters Ice, so I think he has a chance!"

"That makes sense, I'll bet on Li Tianci too!"

People placing bets came in an endless stream, but most still chose Han Ming.

After all, the title of number one freshman was there, and the trust level was higher.

When Han Ming arrived at the arena square with Li Xuewei, Lin Fan, and Gong Shuting, he also saw Qian Tong's betting table, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

"This guy, he really is wherever the hype is."

He did not go to place a bet. It wasn't that he lacked confidence, but there was no need to offend Qian Tong for these few points. Winning several million points from him last time was already enough to make him ache.

Li Xuewei tugged on Han Ming's sleeve and asked in a low voice, "Han Ming, aren't you going to bet on yourself?"

Han Ming shook his head.

Li Xuewei hesitated for a moment and also didn't bet. If Han Ming wasn't betting, what was she betting on?

Lin Fan and Gong Shuting also made no move.

The surrounding students saw that Han Ming didn't bet on himself, and immediately, there was a lot of discussion.

"Why didn't Han Ming bet on himself? Last time he bet three million!"

"Yeah! Is it possible he doesn't have the confidence to win?"

"Li Tianci's Sun God Body specifically counters Ice, and Han Ming's Ice True Intent happens to be countered; perhaps it's really hanging in the balance."

"That makes sense! Even he doesn't have confidence in himself, why should we still bet on him?"

"Let's go, let's switch our bets to Li Tianci!"

For a time, the number of people betting on Li Tianci increased suddenly. Qian Tong smiled from ear to ear, and his movements became a bit faster.

Han Ming ignored the discussions, walked onto the arena, and stood with his hands behind his back.

Li Tianci had already arrived.

Dressed in white, with a cold and stern expression, golden light faintly flowed around his body. The Aura of the Sun God Body was like a scorching sun in the sky, emitting waves of searing heat.

Four-star Martial Ancestor, third level of Yang Truth, Heaven Rank Medium Grade Martial Skill at Major Achievement.

With this strength, he considered himself not inferior to Nangong Li, and today he would let everyone see who the true number one freshman of Modu Martial Arts University was.

"Han Ming, today I will let everyone know who the true number one freshman is." Li Tianci's voice was cold and arrogant, his eyes filled with Battle Intent.

Han Ming glanced at him, smiled disdainfully, and said, "Overestimating yourself."

Li Tianci's expression darkened, and he said nothing more.

The referee instructor walked onto the arena; he was a middle-aged man at the Peak Martial King Realm. He looked at the two of them and raised his hand: "Are you ready?"

Both nodded.

"Begin!"

Before the words had even faded, Li Tianci's Aura erupted suddenly.

The Aura of a Four-star Martial Ancestor was like a volcanic eruption; golden light gushed out from his body, forming a golden halo around him.

The Sun God Body was driven to its limit, and the temperature in the air soared suddenly.

The third level of Yang Truth, combined with the amplification of the Sun God Body, had power comparable to the fourth level of True Intent.

In the stands, many freshmen turned pale and subconsciously took a few steps back.

"So strong... Is this Li Tianci's true strength?"

"This Aura is at least five times stronger than Nangong Li's last month! No wonder he dared to challenge Han Ming!"

Li Tianci took a step forward, his figure turning into a golden stream of light, appearing instantly in front of Han Ming.

Heaven Rank Medium Grade Martial Skill, Blazing Sun Palm, at Major Achievement Realm. With one palm strike, the golden palm print was like a falling sun, carrying an Aura that could burn everything, heading straight for Han Ming's chest.

The power of this palm strike was enough to severely injure an ordinary 3-star Martial King.

Han Ming stood where he was without retreating, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

You are exactly who I was waiting for.