159: challenge

As Su Changqing was still immersed in thought, a voice suddenly rang out, interrupting his train of thought.

"Su Shengzi."

Su Changqing came back to his senses; it was Lin Xuanyi who spoke.

"What is it?"

Su Changqing asked curiously.

"I know I am not your opponent, but I have always wanted to fight you before and never had the chance. Today, I boldly challenge you."

Lin Xuanyi stood up, his face showing a hint of solemnity.

Back then, when Su Changqing's cultivation was not high, he had already defeated the Buddhist Saint of Zen Heart Temple. Now, his cultivation far surpassed everyone else, and none of the Prodigy Martial Artists present were Su Changqing's opponents, not even Lin Xuanyi himself.

But even so, he still wanted to fight Su Changqing, considering it fulfilling his long-held wish.

Su Changqing was slightly startled, while everyone else looked over.

After Lin Xuanyi finished speaking, Nangong Ling also stood up:

"Su Shengzi, if you don't mind, how about a fight with me too? I don't mean anything else, don't misunderstand, I just want to feel the gap between us."

Nangong Ling was afraid Su Changqing would misunderstand him as being hostile, so he quickly explained.

Su Changqing found it amusing after listening, and Wei Ranzhi also stood up:

"I also wish to ask Su Shengzi for guidance."

The strongest Prodigies of the younger generation from the Three Great Holy Lands all wanted to fight Su Changqing. If this news were to spread, it would definitely shock the entire Human Race.

Su Changqing did not refuse. He smiled slightly, stood up calmly, and said:

"Since that's the case, then all three of you can attack together."

Hiss!

As Su Changqing's words fell, a look of endless shock appeared on the faces of the Prodigies in the hall.

Wei Ranzhi, Nangong Ling, and Lin Xuanyi were not ordinary Prodigy Martial Artists. All three had Late Stage King Realm strength, but their true combat power could definitely rival the Monarch Realm.

It was equivalent to three Monarch Realm Martial Artists challenging Su Changqing alone. No matter how strong he was, his strength must be limited, right?

Challenging three great Prodigies at once, wasn't this blatant contempt?

However, not only did the three of them show no dissatisfaction, but they even exchanged smiles.

For the three of them, fighting Su Changqing one-on-one had no chance of winning at all. If the three of them fought Su Changqing together, they might still have a fighting chance.

Of course, Su Changqing was unaware of their inner thoughts. If he knew, he would only say, "You're overthinking it."

The three of them stood in front of Su Changqing simultaneously. Su Changqing stood up, his expression calm, without the slightest fluctuation.

Everyone looked over in unison, their eyes filled with endless curiosity.

They were all Prodigy Martial Artists from various factions, with their own pride, and none were willing to admit they were weaker than others.

But the few people in front of them were indeed the top Prodigies of the Heavenly Martial Continent, the cream of the crop among the younger generation.

"Make your move."

Su Changqing said lightly.

The three exchanged glances and no longer hesitated. The next moment, Nangong Ling made the first move, throwing out his folding fan. Countless tiny arrows flew out, heading straight for Su Changqing.

The moment the folding fan flew out, he himself instantly shot forward, striking towards Su Changqing.

His speed was incredibly fast; some of the Prodigy Martial Artists present hadn't even reacted before he had already arrived.

However, in Su Changqing's eyes, such speed was too slow; he didn't even need to use his Purple Extreme Divine Pupil.

He smiled slightly and threw a punch.

A plain, unremarkable punch directly shattered all the arrows that Nangong Ling had launched. The terrifying fist force didn't even stop, heading straight for his chest.

"Bang!"

The power of a single punch directly sent Nangong Ling flying.

His body was sent flying seven or eight meters, and his chest ached intensely.

This was the result of Su Changqing holding back; otherwise, that punch might have directly taken Nangong Ling's life.

The Martial Artists present couldn't help but show shocked expressions.

One must know that Nangong Ling's series of attacks just now were extremely fast and powerful, and the Martial Artists present would probably not have been able to easily resist them.

But Su Changqing did so with such ease.

Seeing this, Lin Xuanyi also did not hesitate, his long sword glided.

"Swift Wind Sword Intent!"

As swift as the wind, extremely fast, that sword strike carried an extremely terrifying momentum.

This sword strike, even an ordinary Emperor Realm Initial Stage Martial Artist would not be able to resist easily.

Su Changqing naturally felt the power of this Sword Intent. He chuckled lightly:

"Since that's the case, I'll defeat you with Sword Intent."

A single sword gleam illuminates the nine provinces.

"Cold Ice Sword Intent."

With that, Su Changqing casually drew an ordinary long sword and struck with it. The Cold Ice Sword Intent instantly permeated the entire hall.

A cold aura assailed them, penetrating deep into their bones, making them feel a chill down their spine.

Cold, extremely cold.

Everyone present instinctively shivered, needing to circulate their True Qi to dispel the cold from their bodies.

"Boom!!"

...

Two terrifying Sword Intents collided, and a violent explosion echoed throughout the entire hall. Some Prodigy Martial Artists who were close were directly sent flying. The Prodigy Martial Artists all circulated their True Qi, raising their Protective Aura to resist.

After a long while.

When the explosion subsided, everyone looked at the center of the hall. Su Changqing stood safe and sound in his original spot, while Lin Xuanyi had been sent flying by Su Changqing's attack, his surroundings bloody and covered in wounds.

Defeated, utterly defeated.

Looking at the scene before them, everyone shivered from the bottom of their hearts.

This was the first time they had witnessed Su Changqing's true combat power, perhaps just the tip of the iceberg, but it was astonishing enough.

Two moves, defeating two top Prodigies, and doing so with such ease and comfort.

Wei Ranzhi attacked with her thin sword. Her speed was incredibly fast, like a phantom.

Su Changqing smiled slightly, his long sword also moving like a Dragon.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

...

The two exchanged blows with their long swords. Wei Ranzhi's thin sword was incredibly fast, each move carrying Killing Intent, while Su Changqing's long sword seemed to come alive, each move as fast and flexible as a swimming Dragon.

The more Wei Ranzhi fought, the more startled she became. Su Changqing barely used any combat power, so relaxed and at ease, which made her even more aware of the greater gap in strength between herself and Su Changqing.

"Boom!"

With a moment of distraction, Wei Ranzhi was sent flying. Su Changqing had held back his strength, so she wasn't seriously injured.

At this point, the battle ended.

All three top Prodigies were defeated.

Su Changqing smiled as he looked at everyone and said:

"Is there anyone else who wants to challenge me?"

He looked at the Martial Artists present, a calm smile on his face.

Everyone looked at each other, none daring to step forward.

Just then, a young man in a white robe stood up. He cupped his hands and said:

"I am Ouyang Li, from the Ouyang Family. I know I am not Su Shengzi's opponent, but I would still like to seek guidance."

The Ouyang Family is a Hidden Family with profound heritage. In terms of strength and heritage, it is not inferior to the Four Great Sacred Grounds.

This Ouyang Li's cultivation was also good, with Late Stage King Realm combat power, wielding a silver-white long spear.

Su Changqing smiled slightly:

"Anyone else?"

As Su Changqing's words fell, two figures stood up.

"I am Ximen Chuan, from the Ximen Family, here to seek guidance."

"I am Dongfang Han, from the Dongfang Family, here to seek guidance."