Chapter 712 711: Three Slaps

"So you're the one they said could make the Hidden Dragon List?"

Guao Han was slightly startled when Yang Xiao suddenly appeared.

But when he sensed that Yang Xiao's cultivation was only at the Seventh Level of the Great Divine Power Realm, he relaxed completely.

'With his cultivation, even if he really could make the Hidden Dragon List, he's definitely no match for me right now. Besides, this brat is from such a backwater place, he's probably just bluffing. That girl defending him, though… her aura seems very special. An extraordinary constitution… it must be a Dao Body. I, Guao Han, must have her!'

Ever since Human Emperor Xuanyuan achieved his Supreme Divine Foundation by dual cultivating with ten thousand women, the Secret Technique for it has been the talk of the Divine Land Continent.

Of course, Guao Han knew about this.

He might not have been able to tell how special Yun'Er was at first glance, but after this long, he had naturally noticed a few things.

How could he possibly let such an opportunity slip by?

Meanwhile.

His expression returned to its usual cold arrogance.

His gaze toward Yang Xiao was filled with disdain.

He made no attempt to hide it, his face openly showing his contempt for Yang Xiao.

There was a simple reason for this.

It was because of Yang Xiao's earlier challenge.

His ranking and strength were comparable to Hua Qianbai's.

As a Mid-stage Demigod, he was capable of defeating enemies four Tiers above him. His true strength was comparable to that of a Tier Three True God.

Such strength and talent might not be considered top-tier on the Hidden Dragon List.

But for this guy before him to want a fight, given his cultivation…

'He'd have to be a peerless prodigy capable of fighting Six Tiers, or even Seven Tiers, above his level. Of course, for anyone below the True Divine Realm, even fighting Six Tiers higher wouldn't earn them the title of 'peerless prodigy'.'

'Even fighting Seven or Eight Tiers higher wouldn't be enough.'

'Only those who, after entering the True Divine Realm, can still fight Six Tiers higher are called peerless prodigies.'

'Even so, anyone below the True God Realm who can fight Six or even Seven Tiers higher usually has at least a one-in-three chance of becoming a peerless prodigy. Even if they fail, they are guaranteed to become a top-tier genius.'

'In the future, upon entering the True God Realm, their name is bound to appear on the Extreme Dao List.'

'They would even be ranked in the top thirty on the Hidden Dragon List.'

'Someone like that would have a thousand, even ten thousand times more potential than someone like me, Guao Han.'

'They would be a true chosen one, a favorite of the heavens.'

'Just like Nangong Miexian, the one who brought them here on this trip.'

'Would a figure of that caliber really appear in a backwater place like this?'

Even he himself, ranked 936th on the Hidden Dragon List, could still receive preferential treatment from the first-rate powers on the Divine Land Continent. As for places outside the Divine Land, he wouldn't even deign to visit them—unless it was an Emperor-level Continent with a Great Emperor's Dojo.

His current trip to the Star God Continent was solely due to an invitation from Nangong Miexian.

'If this kid in front of me really had that kind of potential, would he be wasting his time here?'

Guao Han felt…

…that it was utterly impossible.

Therefore,

he simply didn't believe that Yang Xiao had the strength to fight him.

The only reason he dared to issue a challenge was out of sheer stupidity.

So, naturally, his attitude became one of extreme contempt.

Seeing this arrogant man looking at her young master with such contempt…

…Yun'Er was about to explode with anger.

Nangong Yin was also getting angry, as she had witnessed some of Yang Xiao's true power.

However,

the man was a genius from the Hidden Dragon List, after all, and a part of her was still afraid.

So she didn't show her anger as obviously as Yun'Er did.

"What's the matter? Scared?"

In response, Yang Xiao just smiled faintly.

How could he not notice Guao Han's contempt?

It was just that to him, even a so-called genius from the Hidden Dragon List was nothing special. This man wasn't even worth his attention.

He naturally didn't take him seriously.

"If you're too scared, you can choose not to fight. But you must apologize to them and beg for their forgiveness!"

Because he didn't take him seriously…

…Yang Xiao had no intention of killing Guao Han.

But an apology was non-negotiable.

That seemed reasonable enough.

However…

…to Guao Han's ears, these words were an intolerable insult.

His eyes instantly turned red.

"You… you actually want me, Guao Han, to apologize to these two bitches?"

Guao Han was enraged.

And upon hearing this, Yang Xiao was enraged as well.

His expression instantly turned ice-cold.

Yang Xiao had just come out of seclusion and was in a fine mood. Although he'd only been in seclusion for half a month, he had already made some significant progress with his Great Star Dominating Body and Star-Picking Hand.

The six strands of Immortal Dao Will had also been completely refined, which was a wonderful surprise.

Combined with Yun'Er's transformation…

…things were looking great.

He was in a very good mood.

That was why he had tolerated this man's insolence and didn't want to stoop to his level.

An apology would have been enough to settle things.

But he never expected…

…this fellow, Guao Han…

…would dare to be so insolent.

To call Yun'Er a bitch!

'Who did he think he was?'

"If you won't apologize, then let's fight,"

Yang Xiao said, his face cold.

He strode toward Guao Han.

"Fight, then! You think you're a real genius just because you're from some backwater and have a little talent? Today, I, Guao Han, will show you what a true genius is! I'll show you the kind of person who can make it onto the Hidden Dragon List! It'll keep every Tom, Dick, and Harry from overestimating themselves and thinking they can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the likes of me!"

After this menacing speech, Guao Han was about to put on more airs about his status.

But Yang Xiao had already made his move.

He raised his palm and swept it toward Guao Han in a slap.

There was no fluctuation of aura.

It was pure Physical Strength.

Yet it made the very air tremble.

Instantly,

Guao Han's expression changed.

He could no longer afford to put on airs about being a genius from the Hidden Dragon List. His figure flashed…

…as he tried to dodge.

If that slap landed on his face, how could he ever show himself in public again?

But the moment the thought crossed his mind…

…he heard a loud SLAP!

Followed by a tremendous force…

…that instantly struck his face.

The man who had been looking down on them from on high from the very beginning was sent tumbling, slapped right to the ground.

'H-How is this possible? The brat's speed wasn't even that fast. With my strength, I should have been able to dodge it easily…'

Guao Han's mind went blank.

But just as he struggled to get up…

…while his head was still spinning…

SLAP!

Another tremendous force…

…struck his face.

THUD!

He once again fell face-first into the dirt.

And this time…

…the fiery, stinging sensation on his face finally registered.

Guao Han was so ashamed and enraged he could have died.

'Me, a renowned genius from the Hidden Dragon List, slapped by some country bumpkin?'

'Twice!'

'This is intolerable!'

In that moment…

Guao Han no longer held anything back. The power in his body erupted, and his aura surged with terrifying might.

Even a Tier Three True God would likely have to step aside to avoid the brunt of it.

But just then…

SLAP!

Another resounding slap landed on his face.

This time…

…it sent him flying.

In that instant…

…the proud and arrogant Guao Han…

…shattered!