39: Don't you know how amazing I am?

The black-robed person spoke hoarsely, "Soon, you will find out."

After speaking, he didn't stay any longer and walked away quickly.

Find out soon?

Ouyang Yaoxi's willow-like brows furrowed, but she didn't think too much about it. She went to the guest courtyard to find Wang Ming.

She got straight to the point, "Xiao Ce has been stuck at the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer for nearly three years. It's not that he can't Breakthrough, but the Grand Elder intentionally had him solidify his Foundation, supposedly in preparation for the push to Core Formation."

She looked at Wang Ming with a serious gaze, "During these three years, he has descended the mountain several times to handle the Sect's external affairs, encountering more than one life-and-death struggle."

"His combat experience was forged through actual bloodshed and tempered in life-and-death situations."

She paused and added with emphasis, "You must not look down on him just because your talent is higher than his."

She hesitated for a moment and lowered her voice, "Furthermore, the Grand Elder values him immensely. This spar also concerns their face, so I'm worried... they might use some extraordinary means. You must be careful."

Wang Ming leaned against the window, listening quietly.

When she finished speaking, Wang Ming suddenly turned around and was in front of her in a single step.

He reached out and naturally wrapped his arm around her slender waist, gently pulling her into his embrace.

Caught off guard, Ouyang Yaoxi let out a soft cry. A rosy blush instantly flew to her cheeks, and she instinctively tried to break free.

"You... let go! I'm talking about serious business!"

Wang Ming smiled, "Are you that worried about me?"

He leaned close to her ear, "Have a little confidence... in your man."

"My power..."

He paused intentionally, "Don't you already know?"

Ouyang Yaoxi, thinking of something, instantly turned red from her ears down to her neck.

"You... you're shameless!"

Shy and annoyed, she balled her pink fists and thumped his chest, but her strength was soft, more like she was acting spoiled.

Wang Ming laughed and let her go, but he reached out and ruffled the hair on top of her head.

"Alright, I understand."

His tone became somewhat more serious, "Rich experience? Life-and-death struggles?"

He shook his head.

"What a coincidence."

"I have also killed... quite a few people."

Ouyang Yaoxi felt an inexplicable shiver in her heart.

She suddenly remembered that Wang Ming had never been a flower grown in a greenhouse.

His record was also stained with blood!

"In any case, be careful about everything," Ouyang Yaoxi whispered.

"Mm," Wang Ming responded casually. His gaze fell back onto her face, and he suddenly said, "After I win, shouldn't there be some kind of prize?"

Ouyang Yaoxi was stunned, "A prize? What prize?"

Wang Ming's smile was full of deep meaning, "For example..."

"Scram!" This time, even Ouyang Yaoxi's neck turned red. She glared at him fiercely, turned around, and fled the room.

Watching her back disappear out the door, the smile on Wang Ming's face gradually faded.

Extraordinary means?

Xiao Ce, you'd better not lose your mind, otherwise... I don't have the habit of letting grudges last overnight... Three days passed in a flash.

The Central Martial Arts Arena of Qingxin Palace.

Today, it was bustling with noise, almost packed to capacity.

A sturdy Protective Formation had been set up around the Bluestone Arena Stage, shimmering with colorful light.

Below the stage, a dense crowd of people surged.

Disciples from all Peaks of Qingxin Palace, whether inner or Outer Sect, had almost all come as long as they could spare the time.

The External Sect Cultivators from the guest courtyard had taken advantageous positions even earlier, full of excitement.

Such opportunities to observe top Geniuses of the same realm fighting were rare.

The Elders of each Peak, except for those on necessary duty, were also all present, seated in rows on the viewing platforms on both sides of the high stage.

In the very center, on the main seat, Palace Master Shen Lan Xin sat upright, watching the scene below with a calm gaze.

Grand Elder Zhang Wanyi stood slightly behind her at her side, her expression solemn.

The focus of everyone's gaze was gathered on both sides of the martial arts stage.

Xiao Ce was already in position.

Today, he had changed into a sharp outfit. His figure was tall and straight, and his long hair was tied up with a jade crown, making him look decent.

At this moment, he was staring coldly at Wang Ming opposite him.

Compared to him, Wang Ming was much more casual.

He hadn't even changed his clothes, still wearing that simple green robe.

He turned a deaf ear to the mountain-shaking discussions around him.

His gaze didn't fall on Xiao Ce but shifted slightly, scanning an inconspicuous corner on the outskirts of the arena.

There, a black-robed figure stood quietly.

A large hood covered most of the face, revealing only a slightly thin chin.

Wang Ming's brow twitched almost imperceptibly.

He felt a faint sense of familiarity from the other party.

This guy... He was about to use his Divine Sense to investigate.

At this time, Grand Elder Zhang Wanyi took a step forward, channeled her spiritual power, and her voice clearly spread throughout the field: "Silence!"

The field instantly fell quiet.

"Today's spar is intended to test the new Disciple Wang Ming, and it is also a match between fellow Disciples for exchange and verification."

Her gaze swept across the two on the stage, pausing particularly on Wang Ming's face.

"The rules are simple. Both sides will use their own abilities and exert their full effort. Only by going all out can the true limits be measured."

"But... you are all the future pillars of my Qingxin Palace. Remember, stop when appropriate, and do not damage the harmony."

Xiao Ce immediately cupped his hands, "Grand Elder, I know everything you've said! But swords have no eyes. When going all out, it's inevitable that there will be times when one cannot stop in time. If someone is accidentally injured because of this... what should be done?"

As he spoke, he looked towards the Palace Master.

Shen Lan Xin spoke slowly, "Since it is a test, you should naturally do your best. You two can just fight freely. If there is a critical moment that threatens life, this Palace Master will personally intervene."

"But if it's just ordinary damage... on the path of cultivation, how can one be completely unscathed!"

Her meaning was simple.

As long as no one was killed, she would handle the rest!

Xiao Ce was delighted in his heart; this was exactly the sentence he wanted!

He hurriedly bowed, "This Disciple respectfully obeys the Palace Master's decree!"

Zhang Wanyi nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Wang Ming, "Wang Ming, are you ready?"

Wang Ming withdrew his gaze from the corner and gave Zhang Wanyi a meaningful look.

He walked directly onto the martial arts stage and beckoned to Xiao Ce, "Come."

Arrogant!

Zhang Wanyi snorted coldly in her heart, but she didn't show it at all on the surface, saying faintly, "Now, the match begins!"

The moment the words fell!

"Boom—!"

The spiritual power of the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer Peak erupted from Xiao Ce without reservation!

An Aura far more violent than that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer Cultivator pressed towards Wang Ming!

He actually held nothing back from the very beginning, attempting to seize the initiative with his Aura!

The crowd below the stage instantly exploded!

"It's starting, it's starting!"

"Senior Brother Xiao's Aura is so strong! Even stronger than usual!"

"That Wang Ming... seems to have no reaction?"

"A twenty-year-old Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer. According to my estimation, there's a high probability it was forcibly piled up with Medicinal Pills. There's too much water; he couldn't possibly be Senior Brother Xiao's opponent!"

"I think Senior Brother Xiao is sure to win! Within three moves, the outcome will be decided!"

"Not necessarily, that Wang Ming looks quite calm..."

"Calm my foot, he's obviously been scared silly!"

"..."