106: Chapter 106: All Subdued

Outside the Secret Realm.

The military bigwigs saw everyone working together to kill the Rank 5 Thunder Beast, and there was a chorus of praise.

"Good!"

"I was worried about their cooperation, but now it seems they can work together very well!"

"Even a Rank 5 exotic beast was taken down. They will definitely shine in the National Grand Martial Arts Competition!"

"Our Southeast Military Region has really struck gold this time!"

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Inside the Secret Realm.

After Jiang Ling and others killed the Thunder Beast, they all became wary of each other again.

In this selection trial, they were allowed to fight one another.

However, no one made the first move.

The situation on the scene was quite chaotic. Everyone was an opponent to each other; no matter who one attacked, it might invite a siege from the others.

Moreover, every person present was very powerful. It wouldn't be easy to snatch the bracelets from them.

"Which one of you is the first-place Jiang Ling?"

Suddenly, the long-haired man who had been shooting arrows tossed his hair and asked with a beaming smile.

"I am!"

Jiang Ling did not hide it, frankly admitting his identity.

"It really is him!"

Han Keer's pupils constricted.

She had felt just now that Jiang Ling's strength was extraordinary, and she hadn't expected him to truly be the first-place Jiang Ling.

"So you're the first place. No wonder you're so formidable."

Tie Ta gave a simple and honest smile. "I'm no match for you, so I won't fight you. I'm leaving now."

Tie Ta turned around and left.

"I'm no match for you either."

The youth in black shouldered his long spear, also preparing to withdraw.

"I want to fight you!"

The small fellow who looked like a madman jumped out, opening his mouth to reveal a set of sharp teeth.

"But the rest of you aren't allowed to interfere. I want to defeat him alone."

"No problem!"

The man with the bow retreated a few steps, crossing his arms to watch from the sidelines.

Han Keer did the same.

They also wanted to exchange blows with Jiang Ling to test his true strength, but they were unwilling to team up with others.

They had their pride.

"No problem, come on."

Seeing that these people were following the rules, Jiang Ling didn't mind the challenge.

He also wanted to use these people to test the high-density lightning he had just condensed.

After the big battle with the Thunder Beast, Jiang Ling's gains were immense.

His lightning density had already increased several times compared to before, and the power of the lightning had naturally increased several times as well.

"My name is Zhang Kuang. I'm very fierce when I strike, so be careful."

The small fellow, Zhang Kuang, gave a wicked smile and suddenly charged toward Jiang Ling.

His movements were somewhat unlike a human's and more like an exotic beast's, moving on all fours as he pounced forward.

Seeing that he wasn't using a weapon, Jiang Ling didn't take out his black iron great saber either.

The lightning on his body suddenly erupted as he performed the Rushing Thunder Hand, striking out fiercely at the small fellow, Zhang Kuang.

Crackle...

Purple Divine Thunder filled the sky and earth. Jiang Ling himself seemed to transform into an ancient deity. As he drove the Rushing Thunder Hand, infinite bolts of lightning covered the small fellow, Zhang Kuang.

Zhang Kuang immediately let out a shrill scream. The power of Jiang Ling's evolved lightning was indeed extremely formidable.

However, amidst the screams, Zhang Kuang became even stronger. His eyes turned blood-red, and his speed became ten times faster than before.

Bang bang bang...

The palms of both sides struck each other hundreds of times in just an instant.

Jiang Ling felt an eerie power from Zhang Kuang's body that didn't seem to belong to a human at all, but rather to an evil god.

"There really are all sorts of characters in the army."

Jiang Ling couldn't help but sigh.

He gave a loud shout, and the Divine Thunder became even more condensed. Under the effect of the Rushing Thunder Hand, wave after wave of impact surged toward Zhang Kuang.

It was like the raging waves of a sea, one after another, dense and continuous, never-ending.

Zhang Kuang's momentum grew fiercer. Even though his body was already scorched, he still didn't retreat, acting like a maddened beast as he clawed and bit at Jiang Ling.

The others couldn't help but be surprised at Zhang Kuang's appearance. Could this Zhang Kuang still be considered human?

He was simply a crazed wild animal.

Zhang Kuang and Jiang Ling fought for seven or eight minutes. The advantage of Jiang Ling's Rushing Thunder Hand became more and more obvious. The sky-filling lightning shrouded Zhang Kuang, causing him to be constantly bombarded, and his injuries grew heavier.

If it continued like this, Zhang Kuang would eventually be roasted through by Jiang Ling.

Thus, Zhang Kuang made a sudden leap backward, escaping Jiang Ling's attack range.

"I'm done. I can't beat you."

Zhang Kuang shook his head and admitted defeat.

"This Divine Thunder of yours is truly too powerful. This must be an SSS-grade talent!"

"Yes!" Jiang Ling nodded.

"No wonder it's so abnormal. I was about to be roasted through!"

"I'm leaving!"

Zhang Kuang turned around and dove into the woods, disappearing from sight.

"I'll try your Divine Thunder too!"

"By the way, my name is Li Yuan!"

The archer Li Yuan suddenly condensed a divine bow in his hand. Light flowed, and an arrow condensed out of thin air.

"Good!"

Jiang Ling nodded and took out his black iron great saber, getting ready.

"Watch my arrow!"

Li Yuan gave a low shout, and a light arrow shot toward Jiang Ling.

Jiang Ling swung his black iron great saber in a slash, and the light arrow was instantly shattered into pieces.

Next, Jiang Ling unleashed the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Steps, closing in on Li Yuan in an instant.

Li Yuan was greatly shocked. He hadn't expected Jiang Ling's speed to be so fast.

He hurriedly retreated, but Jiang Ling's Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Steps were strange and unpredictable. In a flash, he was at Li Yuan's side, and the black iron great saber slashed down at him.

As an archer, Li Yuan had to maintain distance to hold an advantage. Now that Jiang Ling was close, although he tried to dodge using his flexible movements, he couldn't dodge at all and was thrown into a panic by Jiang Ling's great saber.

"Stop!"

Li Yuan shouted and retreated a few steps, saying, "At this distance, I'm no match for you."

Li Yuan admitted defeat very frankly.

"No problem, then let's pull back some more distance."

Jiang Ling didn't mind.

Archers were meant for long-range sniping. Their current distance was indeed somewhat unfair for an archer.

"One hundred meters!"

Li Yuan spoke.

"I'll retreat one hundred meters. If you can still defeat me, I'll be completely convinced."

"No problem!" Jiang Ling nodded.

Li Yuan turned decisively and walked back a distance of one hundred paces.

"Alright, let's start now!"

Li Yuan drew his bow and notched an arrow again, shooting at Jiang Ling.

Jiang Ling once again used his great saber to slash, shattering Li Yuan's light arrow, and then quickly closed the distance between him and Li Yuan.

Li Yuan shot arrows while retreating, constantly trying to pull away from Jiang Ling.

However, the distance between him and Jiang Ling was constantly closing.

All the light arrows he shot were easily warded off by Jiang Ling, and they couldn't delay Jiang Ling's speed at all.

With Jiang Ling's Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Steps unleashed, coupled with the natural agility attribute bonus of lightning, his speed was much faster than Li Yuan's.