152: Chapter 152 is still just one move.

Ye Tian's seemingly casual punch sent the youth surnamed Wang, who was at the Middle Stage of the Ningyuan Sixth Stage, flying eight meters away, knocking him unconscious on the spot.

This scene instantly stirred up a huge wave of commotion around the arena where he stood!

"Hiss!"

After a brief, dead silence, the sound of people drawing in cold breaths rose and fell one after another.

The gazes of the spectating Disciples all gathered on the figure in green robes in the center of the arena, filled with horror.

"One... one punch? Just one punch?"

"Senior Brother Wang is at the Middle Stage of the Ningyuan Sixth Stage! His Stone-Cracking Punch can even punch through refined iron! How could..."

"That kid didn't even use True Qi, did he? He relied solely on his physical strength?"

"Monster! This guy is definitely a monster!"

Exclamations and discussions spread like a tide, affecting the battles on several nearby arenas. Many people looked over with a Divided Soul, wanting to know what had happened.

This commotion naturally caught the attention of the twelve True Martial Realm Elders on the high platform.

Several Elders, who were originally focused on the performances of Liu Ruyan, Leng Feng, or other Disciples, swept their Divine Sense toward the arena where Ye Tian was.

When they perceived the Ningyuan Fifth Stage Peak aura on Ye Tian, surprised expressions appeared on their faces.

"Defeating a Sixth Stage Middle Stage with a Ningyuan Fifth Stage cultivation using only physical strength? That is somewhat interesting."

An elegant-looking Elder let out a soft exclamation but then shook his head. "However, a powerful Physical Body is ultimately a side path; True Qi cultivation is the Foundation. Ningyuan Fifth Stage has limited potential and will find it hard to achieve great things."

His gaze quickly shifted back to the Disciples with stronger auras.

Most of the other Elders held similar views.

In their eyes, Ye Tian might have cultivated some special Body Refining Cultivation Technique, making his Physical Body different from ordinary people and allowing him to gain an advantage at lower levels.

But on the path of cultivation, the later the stage, the greater the reliance on True Qi cultivation and Martial Dao Concepts. Pure physical strength would gradually become weak.

For a Ningyuan Fifth Stage Disciple, no matter how strong the Physical Body, the upper limit was visible at a glance, and it wasn't worth much attention.

Their interest was mostly concentrated on Disciples like Liu Ruyan and Leng Feng, who showed exceptional True Qi talent and combat potential.

However, one Elder's reaction was completely different.

This person was exceptionally burly, with solid muscles that bulged against his Elder's robes. He radiated a fierce aura like a prehistoric beast.

He was none other than Elder Lei Gang, who was famous among the Outer Sect Elders for his path of Body Refining!

His physical strength was notable even within the entire Liuli Xuan Sect, and he was known as the number one Body Refiner in the Outer Sect!

Thunder Gang's gaze had been locked on Ye Tian!

"Good boy!"

Thunder Gang praised inwardly, his rough fingers unconsciously stroking his chin. "This Physical Body... it's incredibly solid, with abundant blood and Qi! His bones thunder, and his skin is as tough as precious armor!"

"This is definitely not as simple as having cultivated an ordinary Body Refining Cultivation Technique!"

"This Foundation... it's been laid far too solidly!"

"It's almost comparable to some True Martial Realm Deacons who specialize in Body Refining!"

As a master of Body Refining, his eyes were extremely sharp.

Ordinary Disciples might only see Ye Tian's great strength, but he could see something deeper.

The surging vitality contained within that body, a background forged through a thousand refinements!

This was definitely not something an ordinary Body Refining Cultivation Technique could create!

Elder Lei Gang carefully probed with his Divine Sense, but he could still only perceive fluctuations of the Ningyuan Fifth Stage, which made him even more surprised.

"Either he possesses an extremely sophisticated concealment secret technique, or... this boy's Physical Body is already so strong that it can naturally block the Divine Sense probes of those at the same or even higher stages? If it's the latter... then that is truly astonishing!"

Waves of shock rose in Elder Lei Gang's heart, and he developed an extremely strong interest in Ye Tian.

He decided to keep a close watch on this hidden gem of a boy.

On the arena, Ye Tian naturally didn't know that an Elder was paying special attention to him.

He stood calmly with his hands behind his back, quietly waiting for the next challenger.

Since he had stepped onto the arena, he naturally had to defend it to the end.

Soon, an elegant figure leaped onto the arena, attracting everyone's attention.

The newcomer was a man in his early twenties, exceptionally handsome with sharp brows and bright eyes. He wore a white brocade robe embroidered with cloud patterns and held a slender sword that was emerald green all over and brimming with spiritual energy.

It was surprisingly a Yellow Rank Low Grade Spiritual Artifact!

"It's Senior Brother Han Xiangzi!"

"Wow! Senior Brother Han is so handsome!"

"Go for it, Senior Brother Han!"

As soon as this man appeared, bursts of screams erupted from below the stage, especially from the group of female Outer Sect Disciples, whose eyes were filled with hearts and excitement.

This Han Xiangzi was not only handsome, but his cultivation had also reached the Late Stage of the Ningyuan Sixth Stage, and he had many followers in the Outer Sect.

Han Xiangzi clearly enjoyed this feeling of being the center of attention.

He first gave a charming smile to the Junior Sisters supporting him below, causing the screams to rise in volume again. Only then did he turn and give a slight bow to Ye Tian, his movements elegant and his voice gentle: "I am Han Xiangzi. Greetings, Junior Brother. Your skills just now were extraordinary and admirable. Please advise me!"

Watching this smooth "performance," the corner of Ye Tian's mouth twitched slightly, and he was speechless.

This wasn't like coming for a martial arts competition; it was clearly like coming for a show.

He didn't want to waste words, so he just cupped his fists in return and said concisely, "Please."

Seeing Ye Tian's cold attitude, a flash of displeasure crossed Han Xiangzi's eyes, but he still maintained a smile on his face: "Junior Brother, be careful!"

As his voice fell, his wrist flicked, and the emerald sword let out a clear ring as sword light suddenly flared!

In an instant, countless emerald sword flowers bloomed on the arena. Sword Qi crisscrossed, and his figure flickered about, making for a beautiful sight.

"What a beautiful sword technique!"

"Senior Brother Han's Green Lotus Sword Dance is truly pleasing to the eye!"

There was another round of cheering from below the stage.

However, in Ye Tian's eyes, this sword technique was flashy but unsubstantial, full of flaws.

The movements were too complex, pursuing visual effects while sacrificing speed and power. There were obvious gaps in the transitions between many Moves.

Ye Tian moved as if taking a stroll, weaving through the sky full of sword shadows. Han Xiangzi's sword edge was always off by a hair's breadth, unable to touch him even slightly.

After several consecutive Moves missed, Han Xiangzi felt embarrassed. His sword momentum changed as he increased his speed and locked onto Ye Tian.

Ye Tian frowned, not wanting to waste any more time.

His feet moved slightly, his speed suddenly increasing by a notch, and his figure instantly blurred.

Han Xiangzi only felt a blur before his eyes, and his originally clear target suddenly vanished!

He was startled, and his sword momentum couldn't help but stall as he hurriedly looked around.

Just then, Ye Tian's calm voice came from behind him: "Senior Brother, thank you for the match."

Han Xiangzi turned back in horror, only to see that Ye Tian had appeared behind him at some point, a palm lightly pressed against his back.

He didn't use force, only a gentle push.

"Thud!"

Han Xiangzi simply couldn't resist this force and staggered forward involuntarily for a few steps, falling directly off the arena. Although he was unhurt, his posture was wretched, forming a sharp contrast with his previous elegance.

The arena area fell silent, followed by the distressed cries of the female Disciples and their dissatisfied accusations against Ye Tian.

"Ah! Senior Brother Han!"

"Hey! How could you do that to Senior Brother Han!"

"You have no sense of tenderness toward the fair at all!"

Listening to the noise below, Ye Tian shook his head helplessly.

He hadn't struck hard, only pushed him off the arena, which was already showing mercy.

The reactions of these female Disciples made him feel quite amused, but he didn't care to pay them any mind and simply chose to ignore them.

After two consecutive battles, even more people began to pay attention to Ye Tian's arena.

Subsequently, several more Ningyuan Sixth Stage Disciples who didn't believe in the rumors stepped up to challenge him. Without exception, they were all easily "sent" off the arena by Ye Tian in the simplest way, either with a punch or a palm.

From beginning to end, he didn't use any True Qi, nor did he perform any flashy Martial Skills, relying solely on that incredibly strong Physical Body.

"This kid... is a bit strange!"

"Is he really at the Ningyuan Fifth Stage? Why does he feel even more powerful than the Seventh Stage?"

"Could he have cultivated some secret technique to hide his cultivation?"

More and more Disciples began to doubt Ye Tian's true cultivation level.

Even the Elders on the high platform, besides Thunder Gang, cast doubtful glances once again.

However, no matter how many times they probed with their Divine Sense, the result remained the same.

Ningyuan Fifth Stage Peak, with a steady aura and no trace of disguise.

"Strange... could it be that this boy's physical talent is gifted to such an extent?"

The elegant Elder stroked his beard, deep in thought.

Naturally, they couldn't imagine that Ye Tian wasn't using some high-level concealment technique, but was relying on the mysterious chaos bead inside his Dantian to mask his aura.

The level of the chaos bead far exceeded their understanding. Forget the True Martial Realm; even experts of the Sea Transformation Realm or Yuan Dan Realm might not be able to see through Ye Tian's true state.

This provided the perfect cover for Ye Tian's "low profile."

Elder Lei Gang looked at the chattering Disciples below and his puzzled colleagues, a meaningful smile appearing on his face: "A bunch of fools, only knowing how to judge high and low by True Qi."

"Don't they know that in the world of Martial Dao, all paths lead to the same destination?"

"This boy's Physical Body is already a treasure trove. Once his True Qi cultivation catches up, he will be like a dragon returning to the sea and will surely soar to the sky!"

"This unpolished jade, I, Thunder Gang, must have him!"

He was increasingly certain that Ye Tian was deliberately hiding his strength, and his true cultivation was definitely more than Ningyuan Fifth Stage!

This Heart-Nature and strength made him see an excellent candidate for Body Refining!

Ye Tian still stood calmly on the arena, turning a deaf ear to the discussions and speculations around him.

His gaze would occasionally sweep toward other arenas, following the movements of Liu Ruyan and Leng Feng.

He knew that the real challenge was still ahead.

What was happening now was just an appetizer.