423: Lei Sheng's contrast between nonchalance and despondency

In silence, Ye Yulei's eyes slowly swept toward Su Yuan.

He sighed heavily, hesitated for a moment, and spoke to Su Yuan, who was fully focused on recovering from his injuries.

"President Su, I lost."

Hearing the Hall Master personally admit defeat, Fang Xin and the other two men's brains completely crashed.

Their gazes toward Su Yuan changed repeatedly.

A high-stage Eighth Realm Martial Artist defeated a Ninth Realm Peak Hall Master who possessed the Power of Five Laws at Perfection.

President Su actually accomplished such a Heaven-Defying feat!

His name would be completely recorded in the annals of Xia Country history!

Ye Yulei's emotions were complex; he didn't know whether he should be happy or depressed.

He was naturally happy that such a Heaven-Defying Genius like Su Yuan had appeared in Xia Country.

But since Su Yuan had crossed so many Realms to fight and win against him, he simply couldn't feel happy inside.

In this battle that lasted a day and a night, Ye Yulei believed he had already given his utmost effort.

Before the battle, he had thought it would be an easy fight.

Who would have thought that even after giving his all, he couldn't defeat Su Yuan, this rising star.

During the battle, Su Yuan's Breathing Technique and Martial Skill continuously advanced, allowing him to push his talent to the extreme and immediately apply it in the fight.

His outrageous observational ability allowed him to spot the flaws in his own Martial Skill's habitual movements, find them, and retaliate.

Astonishing combat endurance, coupled with the skillful application of nine kinds of Law Power at Perfection.

Are you telling me this is a high-stage Eighth Realm Martial Artist?

Calling him a Ninth Realm Peak Martial Artist wouldn't be an exaggeration.

In this battle.

Ye Yulei had nothing to say about his defeat.

Unexpectedly, he really became that stepping stone.

Fang Xin and the two others looked at the Hall Master's retreating figure, feeling a sense of loneliness for some reason.

The Hall Master must be feeling terrible, having been crushed on the beach by the 'back wave' that is President Su.

They didn't dare step forward to talk to Ye Yulei, merely sighing secretly in their hearts.

Su Yuan had generally recovered one-third of his strength, and he shifted his gaze to Ye Yulei.

In this battle against the Thunder Saint, he had used every Move and trump card he had, except for the shenluo spear.

It was only at the final critical moment of the battle that Su Yuan used the great killer Move, 'Power of Law Control', crushing the Thunder Saint in one fell swoop.

In fact, 'Power of Law Control' merely served as the icing on the cake.

Su Yuan believed that even if he hadn't used 'Power of Law Control' in the end, the Thunder Saint wouldn't have been able to withstand his Uncertain Profound Style.

With the advancement of the Star Energy Divine Emperor Breathing Technique and the Uncertain Profound Style, the growth and change in Su Yuan's strength were evident.

Moreover, since he was already here, he couldn't possibly not use 'Power of Law Control' even once, right?

He had to experience the effect of 'Power of Law Control' after all.

"Thunder Saint, thank you for the match."

Su Yuan smiled faintly; his mental state and appearance were much better than Ye Yulei's.

With two great recovery Sharp Weapons on him, Su Yuan's recovery ability had reached a terrifying level.

In his current state, it wouldn't be a problem even if he fought the Thunder Saint at his peak for another half day.

However, whether the Thunder Saint could last half a day was unknown.

Su Yuan's strength had undergone a transformation; the Thunder Saint might not be able to last that long.

Su Yuan knew very well what the true difference between him and the Thunder Saint was.

Almost all of the Thunder Saint's attack methods, Breathing Techniques, and so on, had reached the limit of this Realm—the Perfection stage.

Su Yuan, on the other hand, was different. He was still in an ascending state in all aspects, and his room for improvement was much greater than Ye Yulei's.

Breaking through during battle was a perfect example.

Su Yuan could improve almost at any time, while Ye Yulei could only maintain his original strength.

Unless he comprehended the sixth Major Achievement Law to the Perfection stage.

But how could such a thing be comprehended just by saying so?

"I benefited greatly from this battle."

"Thank you, Thunder Saint, for giving me this opportunity to fight with you."

"I hope the Thunder Saint comprehends nine Laws at Perfection soon, and I wish the Purple Thunder Martial Arts Hall continuous prosperity."

"If there's nothing else, I'll be taking my leave now."

Su Yuan bowed slightly toward Ye Yulei and then thanked him.

"Haha."

"I should also thank President Su—oh no, Saint Yuan."

"Thank you, Saint Yuan, for fighting me and letting me realize my shortcomings."

"Thank you also, Saint Yuan, for your blessings toward me and the Purple Thunder Martial Arts Hall."

"I wish the Saint Yuan's strength reaches the Peak soon."

Ye Yulei gave an unconstrained laugh, exchanging thanks with Su Yuan.

However, nine Laws at Perfection was almost a luxury for him. He smiled bitterly internally and watched Su Yuan depart.

"Respectfully seeing off the Saint Yuan."

Three voices rang out in succession. Fang Xin and the two others bowed respectfully toward the direction Su Yuan had left.

Ye Yulei and Fang Xin understood in their hearts that it was no longer appropriate to call Su Yuan 'President Su'; he had the strength to defeat their Hall Master, so calling him Saint Yuan was better.

After all, the position of honorary president of the Jing Province Martial Arts Association was not the position of a true president.

Saint Yuan was the most appropriate title for Su Yuan now.

After Su Yuan completely disappeared, Ye Yulei's face suddenly turned pale, and the depression on his face was no longer concealed.

"I really... lost to Su Yuan."

When Su Yuan was still present, he had forced himself not to look too dejected.

Now that Su Yuan was gone, Ye Yulei didn't want to pretend anymore.

Ye Yulei was such a proud person, yet he had been defeated by an eighteen-year-old student.

It was impossible for him not to feel struck.

"Sigh..."

At this moment, Ye Yulei was like a child, drifting over to Fang Xin's side, tilting his head, and leaning on his shoulder, looking wronged.

A rough, rugged man was slumped over Fang Xin. He Yong and Zhou Feilei looked at the Hall Master's contrast and strangely felt like laughing; they had never seen this side of the Hall Master before.

Because the Hall Master was in a bad mood, they forcefully held back their laughter until their cheeks were flushed red.

Fang Xin's body was shaking from holding it in, but Ye Yulei didn't seem to notice, still immersed in the emotion of defeat.

They were not in a hurry to leave the outskirts. Since the battle was over anyway, they decided to let their Hall Master recover for a while.

As for the battle report of the two, they could discuss it later. A day and a night had passed already; a little more time wouldn't hurt.

Outside the Purple Thunder Martial Arts Hall, after a day and a night, the number of people gathered on the street had increased rather than decreased.

The entire street was almost bursting, and there were even dense crowds of figures in the air.

They were all waiting for the result of the battle between Su Yuan and Ye Yulei.

Inside the Purple Thunder Martial Arts Hall, all the Hall Disciples were suffering internally.

Why hadn't the Hall Master returned yet? They had thought the fight with President Su would be resolved in just a few minutes at most, but a day and a night had passed, and the Hall Master still hadn't returned.

This wasn't right, was it?

As time passed, the Purple Thunder Martial Arts Hall Disciples' moods grew worse, and they had a feeling something bad had happened.

Inside Zhanfeng University, Su Yuan returned to the school within seconds.

Since the battle with the Thunder Saint was over, it was time to return to school and tell Instructor Li the result.

The news of his defeat of the Thunder Saint would spread wildly once the Thunder Saint returned to the Purple Thunder Martial Arts Hall, so Su Yuan didn't need to actively disclose it.

After washing the bloodstains from his body in his dorm, Su Yuan rushed toward Li Dieyi's dorm.

Outside the dorm door, Li Dieyi sensed Su Yuan's Qi, and the door opened.

Entering the Wind Domain, Su Yuan came before Li Dieyi with a joyful expression.

In the Void-Breaking Will area, Qin Xuexin noticed Su Yuan's return, quietly stopped Cultivating, and perked up her ears.

"Instructor Li, I defeated the Thunder Saint!"

Li Dieyi showed no surprise upon hearing this. She smiled sweetly and said softly.

"The Thunder Saint's strength is considered extremely powerful, even among Martial Saints who possess five Laws at Perfection."