76: Trash should kneel before me!

As he spoke, a dashing young man appeared in the sky.

He carried a black greatsword on his back, his sharp eyes fixed on Tian Linfeng on the battle stage, and a surging, scorching Aura rose from him.

His simple words spread throughout the entire square, yet they quelled the crowd's commotion.

But what followed was an even greater uproar.

“This is Li Xingyan. He’s not as handsome as Tian Linfeng, but his resolute eyes make me afraid to look directly at him!”

“How is this possible? How can he be at the Foundation Establishment Stage? Am I going to lose?!”

“Fellow Daoist, don’t worry. There are still differences even within the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment. To Cultivate from the fourth level of Qi Condensation to the Foundation Establishment Stage in just three years is already an immense stroke of luck; how much strength could he possibly have?”

“Right, right! Fellow Daoist is correct!”

Unlike the spectators, the Disciples of the Spirit Beast Sect also observed Li Xingyan, but their discussions took a different direction.

“This is Li Xingyan? He looks quite ordinary…”

“No wonder he dared to come to the appointment; he also Cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Stage, but his Aura suggests he just had a Breakthrough, right?!”

“How can he possibly defeat Senior Brother Tian like this?”

“If you ask me, he's just a clown, not worth mentioning!”

Among the Li Family crowd, Li Xiner finally breathed a sigh of relief as she saw Li Xingyan safe and sound.

Meanwhile, in a certain corner, Zhao Yuting looked at the sharp-edged Li Xingyan in the sky, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

On the high platform, Wei Tiangang looked at the imposing Li Xingyan with some surprise and said, “I heard that Li Xingyan’s Cultivation unexpectedly fell six years ago due to his Physique, but what kind of Physique could allow a Cultivator at the fourth level of Qi Condensation to Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage?”

“Could Immortal Master Ice Ling explain?”

Wei Tiangang asked Li Xiangyun curiously.

“This, even I do not know. After all, a Physique capable of devouring Cultivation, I have never heard of before,” Li Xiangyun casually brushed it off with a laugh.

But at this moment, looking at Li Xingyan, whose Battle Intent was rising, he too was puzzled.

Because Li Xiangyun truly sensed an ancient and powerful Physique from Li Xingyan.

Wan Qing, who also noticed this, immediately said, “Xiangyun, I think this child Li Xingyan is quite good. How about after the big battle, let him come to the Sect to Cultivate?”

“Don’t worry, I will personally have the Old Ancestor guide him.”

“This…” Li Xiangyun was somewhat speechless; he knew he never received such treatment when he was young!

He immediately refused on behalf of Li Xingyan, saying, “This still depends on his own wishes.”

“To have such a calm demeanor after experiencing life and death at such a young age, it seems our Dragon Family and the Li Family’s relationship needs to grow even closer!” In the crowd, the Dragon Clan Chief thought to himself as he watched Li Xingyan on the battle stage.

At this moment, without a doubt, everyone’s gaze was focused on Li Xingyan.

This young man, whose appearance was not extraordinary, but whose temperament was outstanding.

Their gazes held curiosity, hostility, and anticipation… But none of these gazes affected Li Xingyan in the slightest. He looked around, and seeing that the Old Ancestor and Xin'er were both there, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, Li Xingyan said to Fire Old, “Teacher, thank you for your hard work. I’ll take it from here!”

Fire Old joked, “Just don’t say you lost.”

Li Xingyan also laughed, “Don’t worry, I won’t let you lose face!”

After speaking, Li Xingyan landed on the battle stage under everyone’s gaze.

In an instant, the battle stage, thousands of meters wide, immediately lit up with complex, profound beast patterns, forming a barrier that enveloped the stage.

There was no referee, and no rules… On the battle stage, Tian Linfeng, sensing the Battle Intent, stood up.

Looking at Li Xingyan, who was full of Battle Intent, Tian Linfeng’s lips curled into a sneer, “Three years ago, you were no match for me.”

“What… after three years, just because you somehow Cultivated to Foundation Establishment, you think you can fight me?”

“I will use absolute strength to tell you that trash is trash, and no matter how hard you try, you won’t defeat me!”

“Heh~” Looking at the chattering Tian Linfeng, Li Xingyan laughed, but it was a cold, disdainful laugh.

Indeed, he had Cultivated desperately for these three years to defeat Tian Linfeng and wash away the humiliation he had brought to the Li Family.

And Tian Linfeng had indeed once brought him immense pressure.

He traversed swamps, seized beast flames, and faced life and death all to defeat Tian Linfeng.

But at this very moment, Li Xingyan felt somewhat relieved.

Because Li Xingyan heard timidity and lack of confidence in Tian Linfeng’s words. Tian Linfeng was afraid of losing, and even more afraid of losing to this so-called 'ant' in his mouth.

The battle hadn't even begun, but Tian Linfeng was already timid because he had Cultivated to Foundation Establishment.

It turned out that the opponent he had desperately wanted to defeat was merely a lucky ordinary person!

“Tian Linfeng, your mouth is as foul as it was three years ago!”

With that, Li Xingyan no longer hesitated. Flames burned fiercely on his fists, and he threw a punch towards Tian Linfeng.

“Boom!”

A loud bang echoed as Tian Linfeng, with ancient tree vines wrapped around his fists, clashed with Li Xingyan.

“Li Xingyan, you dare to strike first?!”

Tian Linfeng’s gaze met Li Xingyan’s, his eyes filled with inexplicable anger.

Li Xingyan did not answer. The two touched and then separated.

Subsequently, the two stood facing each other on the battle stage.

A majestic Aura began to erupt from both of them, and the powerful Spiritual Qi caused the air to solidify.

On the battle stage, Li Xingyan slowly unslung the Black Obsidian Greatsword from his back, and a white-gold flame flashed in his eyes, unleashing a violent, scorching Aura.

Then, the massive greatsword pointed directly at Tian Linfeng, “Tian Linfeng, three years ago, you humiliated my Li Family and bullied me in my youth. Today, I want you to kneel and beg for mercy.”

“Wishful thinking!”

Tian Linfeng was enraged, and a long sword, as verdant as jade, appeared in his hand, spreading a rich life force.

Immediately after, a sharp wooden stake broke through the battle stage beneath Li Xingyan’s feet.

Li Xingyan leaped directly, gripping the greatsword tightly with both hands, and brought it down forcefully. A powerful Sword Qi, carrying surging waves of fire, descended from the sky.

A sharp glint flashed in Tian Linfeng’s eyes. He elegantly dodged the attack, then brandished his long sword, sending several sword blades flying towards Li Xingyan.

Li Xingyan tilted his sword, blocking the sword blades with its flat side, and was about to continue his attack. But suddenly, two blood-red thorns emerged from the ground, binding him.

Then, Tian Linfeng seemed to transform into an arrow shot from a bow, holding his long sword and thrusting it directly towards Li Xingyan.

“Whoosh~”

The crowd below gasped, as if they had already witnessed the scene of Li Xingyan being pierced by a single sword.

But how could Li Xingyan be so easily defeated?

He circulated his Cultivation Technique, and the powerful Spiritual Qi shattered the thorns. Then, he held his greatsword and smashed it down on Tian Linfeng, who was charging at him.

Tian Linfeng, not daring to take the risk, could only raise his sword to block. But upon contact, Tian Linfeng’s expression instantly changed, his fair face turning a pig-liver color.

Yet, even so, the terrifying greatsword still forced his knees to bend!

“Bang!”

A crisp sound rang out, and Tian Linfeng was seen kneeling on one knee before Li Xingyan.

“Trash should speak while kneeling before this lord!”