Chapter 284 The Purple Crystal Prodigy Appears! The Entire Audience is Shocked!

"If no one comes onto the stage, then this Sacred Student will be the number one person below amethyst rank!"

Jiang Yun's voice was calm but carried an unquestionable decisiveness, echoing through the silent Colosseum and clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"From now on, no one can say that I, Jiang Yun, am not qualified to hold the title of Heavenly Saint Student, along with its resources and privileges."

He looked around, and everywhere his gaze fell, the previous eyes full of doubt, disdain, and mockery had long since vanished, replaced by awe, complexity, and even a hint of avoidance.

Gold Rank Four!

Defeating the eighty-seventh on the earth ranking and the tenth on the earth ranking in succession!

One of those battles was nearly an instant kill!

Forcing an Elder to step in and save the day!

Such a record!

Such strength!

No more words were needed!

"If anyone is unconvinced, you are welcome to come and fight."

Jiang Yun paused.

Seeing that the directions where the strongest auras were located remained silent, he continued.

"If no one else accepts the challenge..."

He deliberately drew out his tone.

Giving the entire audience.

Especially those few directions, a final few breaths of time to think.

Then.

He clearly and indifferently spat out his decision.

"I shall depart. In the future, do not come to my residence to surround and make noise, disturbing my peace."

As soon as these words were spoken.

The entire audience erupted into an even more chaotic clamor of discussion once again.

However, this time, those questioning Jiang Yun's strength were few and far between; most were filled with alarm at the current situation and anxiety over failed expectations.

"What's going on? Does really no one dare to go up?"

"What about the top three of the earth ranking? Senior Sister Luo Qingshuang, Senior Brother Lei Qing, and Senior Brother Xiao Chen can't possibly be absent! Such a huge commotion!"

"They're definitely here! Today's events regarding the Sacred Student have likely already caused a sensation throughout Sky Dome Academy!"

"Then why aren't they making a move? Could it be... even they feel they have no certainty of winning?"

"Impossible, right? No matter how strong the Sacred Student is, he's still Gold Rank Four. Those three are all Peak Gold Rank 9, having touched the threshold of Amethyst, and one is even a monster who has a record of defeating an Amethyst!"

"Perhaps... they are observing? Or they feel that if they act now, winning is only natural, but if... I mean if there's a slight setback, they'd lose face big time?"

"It's also possible they were deterred by the Sacred Student's terrifying killing move? Don't forget, Feng Qianyuan's Thunder Feather Startling Wind Falcon was almost killed in one hit! Although those three are stronger, the Sacred Student's beast still looks like it has plenty of strength left!"

"This is killing me! Are they going to fight or not? I still want to see a Peak showdown!"

"If the Earth Ranking Prodigies really wimp out like this, then the title of number one person below amethyst rank might actually fall onto this Sacred Student's head!"

"Yeah! He put the word out here today, and if no one responds, who will dare to say he's unqualified later? Blocking his door to challenge him? What a joke; even the top ten of the earth ranking lost, and the top three don't dare to make a sound. Who would dare go?"

The discussion was tumultuous.

Countless gazes swept back and forth between Jiang Yun and the directions of those deep auras.

The air was thick with an anxious expectation and a faint disappointment.

On the battle stage.

Jiang Yun stood with his hands behind his back, seemingly calm, but in reality, his Diamond Rank powerful Divine Sense had already spread out like an invisible spiderweb, meticulously covering the entire arena, especially those few directions he was focusing on.

With the combination of his Divine Sense and talent abilities, the auras in those directions were as clear as torches in the night.

Jiang Yun also saw several other slightly weaker auras that still far exceeded ordinary Gold Rank Nine; they should be the others in the top ten of the earth ranking.

One of them.

Made his gaze pause slightly.

It was a young man whose face was sixty to seventy percent similar to Su Mingxuan's, but his temperament was more steady and reserved, with a hint of arrogance between his brows.

He was also standing on one of the spectator stands.

Beside him followed a familiar person whose face was still somewhat pale and whose eyes were gloomy.

Su Mingxuan.

Su Mingxuan was leaning into the young man's ear, whispering something, his gaze occasionally glancing toward Jiang Yun on the battle stage, full of expectation.

The young man listened with a calm expression, but a cold light flashed deep in his eyes, and his gaze seemed to collide with Jiang Yun's Divine Sense.

Su Gumu...?

Jiang Yun already had a suspicion in his heart.

This should be Su Mingxuan's older brother, who was in the top ten of the earth ranking.

Looking at this posture.

Su Mingxuan had certainly been stirring up trouble.

He just didn't know if Su Mingxuan's brother would choose to step onto the stage at this time to stand up for his younger brother.

Jiang Yun was not afraid.

Although Su Gumu was strong, the sense of threat he gave off seemed inferior to those few in the shadows.

If he dared to act, Jiang Yun would just deal with him as well, considering it a final resolution to his small grievance with Su Mingxuan, saving him from future nagging.

Time passed minute by minute.

Those few directions remained silent.

A chill slightly circulated around Luo Qingshuang, and she seemed moved to act, but ultimately returned to calm. However, those cold eyes held more scrutiny and recognition when looking at Jiang Yun, rather than Battle Intent.

Lei Qing clenched his fists.

But he suppressed his boiling battle blood.

He shook his head.

He was fond of fighting, but not stupid.

The destructive power Jiang Yun had just displayed was too terrifying. Without absolute certainty of being able to defend against that Black Dragon Flame, rushing up would be too risky.

He sought a hearty and satisfying battle.

Not a gamble where he might be instantly heavily injured or even killed.

He wanted to wait and see.

To see if those two would act first.

To further probe this Sacred Student's background.

As for Xiao Chen.

Showed no sign of making a move.

After Su Gumu finished listening to Su Mingxuan's words and his gaze collided with Jiang Yun's, he instead slightly averted his eyes, seemingly not intending to cause trouble at this moment.

"Heh..."

Jiang Yun chuckled inwardly.

It seemed.

Today, the title of number one person below amethyst rank was temporarily secured.

Although he missed the pleasure of clashing with top-tier opponents, being able to save himself from the trouble of countless subsequent challenges could be considered achieving his primary goal.

After all.

His time was precious. To charge into the top ten of the heaven ranking within a month, he needed more efficient cultivation and resource acquisition, not endless responses to challenges from those of the same rank.

Just as Jiang Yun was about to speak again.

To announce the end of today's challenges.

And then depart gracefully.

Leaving behind a domineering back that no one dared to face.

A slightly mocking chuckle.

Abruptly came from a high spectator stand on one side of the Colosseum.

The voice wasn't loud.

But it clearly overrode the discussions of the entire audience.

Carrying a condescending scrutiny and a faint disappointment.

"Tsk..."

"It seems that since this young master was promoted to Amethyst, there really is no one left on the earth ranking of our Sky Dome Academy."

The mocking tone in the words was completely undisguised.

"A mere Gold Rank Four fellow is here talking big, and yet no one on the earth ranking dares to step onto the stage to accept the challenge?"

"How laughable!"

The voice rang out.

The entire audience instantly fell silent!

Everyone, including Jiang Yun, followed the sound and looked over.

They saw that on an elegant high-platform seat with an excellent view.

At some unknown time.

A young man was actually sitting lazily.

He was dressed in a magnificent Silk Brocade Robe, with profound silver patterns embroidered on the cuffs and lapels. He had a handsome appearance, but there was a natural sense of superiority and a faint arrogance in his eyes.

He rested his chin on one hand.

With the other hand, he casually toyed with a Strange Crystal that flickered with a faint light, looking at Jiang Yun on the battle stage below with a half-smile, and also glancing over the directions where Luo Qingshuang, Lei Qing, and the others were.

"Is... Is it him?!"

"Senior Brother Lin Xinmu!"

"Last year's number one on the earth ranking! It's said he successfully broke through last year and stepped into the Amethyst Rank, and now he's already a Prodigy on the heaven ranking!"

"Why would he be here? Could it be... he's going to make a move?!"

"No way? He's at the Amethyst Rank! No matter how strong the Sacred Student is, he's only Gold Rank Four. This gap in Realms... he shouldn't do that, right!"

"Yeah! And the Sacred Student just said anyone below amethyst rank can fight. Senior Brother Lin is now an Amethyst, so by the rules, he can't go onto the stage!"

"But what do his words mean? Mocking the Earth Ranking for having no one? Or..."

The crowd instantly exploded!

Who would have thought.

Just as Jiang Yun was about to end today's challenges with an invincible posture and establish his name as invincible in the Gold Rank, a senior brother who had already been promoted to the Amethyst Realm and was ranked on the heaven ranking would suddenly appear!

Moreover.

As soon as this senior brother spoke.

He unceremoniously mocked the entire audience.

Including the top three of the earth ranking!

The smell of gunpowder was instantly at its Peak!

Jiang Yun also looked at this suddenly appearing Amethyst Rank Prodigy, his face still calm, but there was a bit more seriousness deep in his eyes.

Amethyst Rank.

This was already an opponent of another level.

Although the other party could not participate in the challenges below amethyst rank according to the rules, his attitude and words undoubtedly brought new variables and pressure to the scene that was about to conclude.

Lin Xinmu's gaze met Jiang Yun's.

The mocking curve of his lips became more pronounced.

He shook his head.

Using a tone as if he were commenting on a junior.

"Heavenly Saint Student, Jiang Yun, is it?"

"I watched your battle just now."

"I must say, being able to explode with such combat power as a Gold Rank Four, especially that final strike from your beast, truly makes... one's eyes light up."

He changed his tone.

The regret or rather contempt in his voice.

Was completely undisguised.

"Unfortunately, your Realm is ultimately too low. At Gold Rank Four, your total spiritual power, Physical Body strength, and Divine Sense resilience still have a qualitative gap compared to a true Peak Gold, especially those who have touched the threshold of Amethyst. Your beast's burst might be stunning for a moment, but if you fall into a battle of attrition or encounter an opponent who can truly withstand your killing move, defeat will likely be a matter of time."

He leaned forward slightly.

Looking at Jiang Yun.

His eyes carried a condescending scrutiny and a hint of subtle provocation.

"To be honest, if I hadn't already been promoted to Amethyst and were not limited by the rules for those below amethyst rank, I would really want to personally step onto the stage and gauge the quality of this Heavenly Saint Student, to let you understand what true Realm suppression is, and what it means to... not know the height of the heavens or the depth of the earth."

These words could be said to be quite unceremonious.

Directly attributing Jiang Yun's previous victories to a stunning burst but insufficient Realm.

And implicitly suggesting that the top three of the earth ranking didn't act.

Perhaps not because they didn't dare.

But because they disdained to bully a Gold Rank who had a low Realm but some special means.

These words undoubtedly stung the top three of the earth ranking.

The chill around Luo Qingshuang suddenly intensified, Lei Qing gave a cold snort, and Xiao Chen's aura fluctuated slightly.

Lin Xinmu was an Amethyst Rank and a heaven ranking Prodigy; although his words were harsh, they could not directly refute them, as the gap in Realms was a fact.

At the same time.

These words were also like a bucket of cold water splashed over many new students and Inner Court scholars who had just developed a fanatical admiration for Jiang Yun, clearing their heated heads a bit.

Yeah!

No matter how strong the Sacred Student is!

He is ultimately Gold Rank Four!

If he faced a true Amethyst, perhaps... for a moment.

The atmosphere of the entire arena became subtle once again.

The invincible aura Jiang Yun had just built up.

Seemed to have been cast under a shadow.

By those few words from this Amethyst senior brother.

Lin Xinmu was very satisfied with the effect he had caused. He leaned back against the chair, toying with the crystal in his hand, his gaze playful, as if waiting for Jiang Yun's reaction.

Would it be a youthful and vigorous rebuttal?

Swallowing his pride?

Or... Jiang Yun quietly listened to Lin Xinmu's words.

There was no sign of being provoked on his face.

Instead, he suddenly smiled.

He didn't pay attention to the provocation and belittlement in Lin Xinmu's words, nor did he argue about anything. He just looked at Lin Xinmu calmly. At the same time, his Diamond Rank Divine Sense, combined with his own mysterious talent ability, spread out silently like the most precise scanner, beginning to read the other party's information.

In his eyes.

Data entry information that others could not see appeared beside Lin Xinmu.

[Beast Tamer]: Lin Xinmu

[Age]: 27

[Realm]: Amethyst Rank Three

[Beast]: Void Shadow Mink (Space Attribute)

The information was manifested, clear and unmistakable.

Void Shadow Mink... Space Attribute... A flash of realization went through Jiang Yun's eyes.

No wonder this person could appear silently on that high platform, his aura having been hidden so well before that even he hadn't noticed in advance.

Space Attribute beasts were indeed eerie and hard to defend against, often able to produce unexpected effects in actual combat.

A Realm of Amethyst Rank Three.

Combined with this Space Attribute beast of great potential and special abilities, this person indeed had the capital to be ranked on the heaven ranking.