Chapter 879 - 877: The Brightest Guy in the Room

Chapter 879: Chapter 877: The Brightest Guy in the Room

"Yv Feng of Celestial Sword Mountain?"

"Gasp, it’s actually Yv Feng! He’s probably the most astonishing top-tier genius at this grand event."

"To think Yv Feng came in person."

"Why do I get the feeling that Yv Feng is here for Xu Yang?"

"Hong Xiaoxing alone isn’t enough to warrant his appearance."

"What a shame we can’t go in."

The very first arrival left everyone astonished, sparking immense excitement and anticipation. Yv Feng led the group from Celestial Sword Mountain inside and presented their gifts.

Xu Yang, standing near the back of the crowd, was secretly surprised.

Yv Feng! Xu Yang had never met anyone in the top three of the Dragon and Tiger List; to him, they seemed to exist only in legends. Today, he finally had the chance to see the third-ranked Yv Feng. Truth be told, his heart fluttered with an eager urge to test his strength.

"Xu Yang, we meet again."

Hearing the sinister voice, Xu Yang abruptly turned around. It was Jiang Yue Long.

Jiang Yue Long stared at him with a wide grin, making no effort to hide the deep-seated hatred in his eyes.

"You little bastard, you’ve got some nerve severely injuring Mr. Du," Jiang Yue Long sneered. "You’ve successfully offended my Canglan River. I promise you’ll taste cruelties beyond your wildest imagination."

Though his voice was kept extremely low, everyone around them was a powerful cultivator who heard every word loud and clear. Moreover, Xu Yang was already the center of much attention. When they saw Jiang Yue Long approach him, nearly everyone cast a spectator’s gaze their way.

Hearing Jiang Yue Long’s threat, they all felt a secret chill. While Jiang Yue Long’s behavior was repulsive, the Canglan River’s strength could not be underestimated. Utterly offending the Canglan River meant they would cast aside all face and resort to countless shameless tactics. It was a headache for anyone.

"A defeated opponent like you can only wag his tongue, right? I doubt you have the guts to fight me openly," Xu Yang retorted bluntly, his tone even more domineering. "No matter. Whatever tricks you have, bring them on. I’ll take them all. And I promise you, next time, I’ll definitely make the cultivators of the Canglan River wish they were dead."

It was a clash of titans, and the atmosphere instantly froze. The surrounding crowd clicked their tongues in secret.

Jiang Yue Long’s face darkened, murderous intent surging in his eyes. He truly wanted to give the order for his group to rise up and tear Xu Yang to pieces.

"Mr. Jiang, we’re about to go in," a cultivator from the Canglan River approached and whispered, casting a cold glare at Xu Yang. ℯ𝓵.

Jiang Yue Long slowly released his clenched fists and gave a savage smile. "Then let’s wait and see. There aren’t many people I want dead who manage to live peacefully.

"We’ll run into each other again. When that time comes, I’ll make you kneel and beg me like a dog."

With that, Jiang Yue Long turned on his heel and returned to the Canglan River’s ranks.

Xu Yang sneered, but inwardly, his vigilance spiked. He thought, "Jiang Yue Long isn’t a threat, but the Canglan River is. Judging from Jiang Yue Long and Du Ling, most of their cultivators probably share their despicable nature. They are all shameless scoundrels who will resort to any dirty trick. I need to be careful.

"The Blood Marsh has been quiet lately. The fall of a Lord, combined with Lord Mo Bai’s deterrence, must have forced them to lay low for now. Still, I can’t let my guard down. I absolutely must obtain the Purple Star Treasure Armor and the Black and White Meteor Tower. I can temporarily refine and use the latter, which will provide a great safety net in times of danger."

Regardless, experts at the Late Stage of Golden Immortal were the greatest threat he could currently encounter. Extreme Realm powerhouses, no matter how shameless, wouldn’t attack so easily. With the Purple Star Treasure Armor and the Black and White Meteor Tower, he could barely manage to fend off even a group of Late Stage Golden Immortals or their special techniques.

Xu Yang suddenly felt a sharp gaze. He glanced sideways and chuckled.

Situ Ke!

That guy had come too, his eyes piercing and his face gloomy. Seeing that Xu Yang had noticed him, Situ Ke gave a cold harrumph and slowly looked away. Although Situ Ke was no saint either, he was much better than Jiang Yue Long.

Xu Yang smiled faintly and casually withdrew his gaze, paying him no mind.

Whispers rippled through the surrounding crowd. Everyone present belonged to top-tier immortal sects and various first-rate factions; even those who came in small groups of three or five had some background. Witnessing this scene, none of them could remain calm. For an outsider to dare oppose local top-tier immortal sects required truly extraordinary courage.

"With Xu Yang’s current battle record, neither Jiang Yue Long nor Situ Ke is a match for him. This time, Xu Yang and Yv Feng are undoubtedly the most eye-catching," someone murmured.

"They might even overshadow Miss Hong. I wonder if the two of them will spar. I’m really looking forward to it."

In one of the groups, a young man narrowed his eyes as he sized up Xu Yang. "Is his battle record actually real?"

"Mr. Yu, it’s pretty close to the truth," an old servant beside him whispered.

"Mr. Yu, you are ranked fourth on the Dragon and Tiger List, second only to Yv Feng. Why don’t you go test the waters with Xu Yang later?" a cultivator from the Vajra Sect said with a wide grin.

The young man was none other than Yu Fengtai, the Prince of the Great Yu Kingdom. Ranked fourth on the Dragon and Tiger List, he possessed an illustrious reputation.

Yu Fengtai frowned. "Is it any of your concern?"

"Hehe, I’m just making a suggestion."

Yu Fengtai let out a cold laugh. "Situ Ke, control your people."

Situ Ke, his face dark, barked a reprimand at his subordinate.

At this moment, a cultivator from the back approached Yu Fengtai and respectfully handed him a memory brand. "Mr. Yu, this contains the footage of Xu Yang dealing with Mr. Du."

His interest piqued, Yu Fengtai concentrated his senses on it.

A few breaths later, he inhaled sharply and crushed the brand in his hand. When he looked at Xu Yang again, his eyes were filled with endless apprehension. What a monster. Though he didn’t want to admit it, the footage inside had genuinely made his blood run cold.

As time passed, group after group entered Hongtian Prefecture, led by attendants toward the grand event plaza deep inside. Xu Yang followed the crowd inward, his expression completely unfazed.

Suddenly, a familiar figure caught his eye.

Yang Yuan! He was already walking near the front.

"I, Yang Yuan, a true disciple of Black Fire Immortal Mountain, have come uninvited to congratulate Miss Hong on her coming-of-age ceremony," Yang Yuan announced. "A meager gift, to show my respects."

"Please come in, Mr. Yang."

Yang Yuan glanced back at Xu Yang, his face entirely frosty. Just thinking about the events of that day made him want to explode. To think Xu Yang had humiliated him so publicly! It was absolutely unbearable. He thought viciously, "The Starfall Immortal Ruins will be your graveyard."

Led by an attendant, Yang Yuan entered the grand event plaza and was seated. The numerous cultivators behind them exchanged glances, unable to stop themselves from gossiping.

"Black Fire Immortal Mountain is a top-tier immortal sect in the Northern Province, one of the very few that can be counted even in the Upper Realm."

"Isn’t Xu Yang also a disciple of Black Fire Immortal Mountain? Why didn’t Yang Yuan bring him along?"

"It seems there’s bad blood between the two. Xu Yang beat him up in public before."

"That Yang Yuan isn’t simple either. He’s at the Middle Stage of Golden Immortal and is a genius on the Immortal Pride List."

"Tsk, tsk. Yang Yuan is representing Black Fire Immortal Mountain. How is Xu Yang going to announce himself now? Having another person represent Black Fire Immortal Mountain would be ridiculous. If he offers congratulations purely on his own behalf, he’s still been checkmated by Yang Yuan."

The crowd eagerly put on expressions of wanting to watch a good show. Situ Ke and Jiang Yue Long threw occasional glances at Xu Yang, their faces full of amusement.

Xu Yang acted as if he hadn’t heard a word. With an unchanging expression, he slowly stepped forward and presented his invitation.