Unexpected Event

Pang Qian, 10th place in the Heaven's Pride Ranking.

Well known for his powerful attacks.

His one full-powered strike could easily take down a 4th Qi Refining Realm.

The only reason why he still was 10th place was because he was too slow.

Agility was his greatest disadvantage.

The crowd all knew of this fact, which was why they peeled their eyes as they couldn't wait to see the result.

At the very least, the new disciple should be severely injured.

Or so they thought.

They saw the most ludicrous scene of their lives.

Pang Qian held onto the machete with two hands, his entire body putting pressure onto Long Chen's sword, his face scrunched up in ferociousness.

On the other hand, Long Chen was standing up, his posture straighter than a pole.

His right hand grasped onto the sword, singlehandedly stopping Pang Qian's frightening attack, while his left hand was freely hanging at the side.

His face was tranquil and calm, with no indications of straining himself.

The crowd was unable to express what they were currently feeling.

Was it shock? Stupefaction? Astonishment?

A dead silence permeated the atmosphere.

The Elder supervising the battle, was totally unprepared, as his weak and faint heart nearly stopped working.

Pang Qian fell onto the ground with two feet flat, moments later.

His face was full of astonishment, as he looked down at his machete, then looked back at Long Chen.

"The new disciples really are rising above the old. I admit defeat." Pang Qian said with a hint of awe, as he turned back and left.

It was just one strike, which determined the result of the match.

But one strike, was enough for him to realize who truly won.

Other people may not realize it, but Pang Qian could vaguely sense the aura Long Chen exuded when he blocked his full-powered strike.

It was just for a moment, but he caught it with his intricate senses.

The 7th Qi Refining Realm!

And he looked around 13.

This talent, was really unprecedented in the Wind Cloud City.

Even if he had won this fight, he was sure that Long Chen will catch up to him, and it won't be long till he was defeated, miserably.

He was indeed, not a match for him.

And if you looked closely, on his shiny machete, was a slight dent that was in the shape of a sword.

His machete that had followed him for years, killed countless monsters and beasts, yet not having a single speck on it, was dented.

"Long Chen wins the match against Pang Qian. Long Chen successfully takes over his rank, and is now currently in the 10th Place!" The Elder woke up from his daze, as he announced.

It was only then that a thundering uproar descended upon the entire crowd.

Pang Qian personally admitted defeat.

A new disciple took the 10th place within 3 days of coming into the Sect.

What could his cultivation possibly be at?

These was momentous feats that had never appeared within their Sect before.

Xiao Wan Wan excitedly bounced up and down as she screamed "I knew my Brother Long Chen was the strongest."

She then harrumphed, "Hmph! See who dares to talk about him again!"

A faint smile appeared on Murong Xuan's face.

While Long Chen expressionlessly stood there, waiting for the next challenger to arrive.

He was silent, but gave off an aura of magnificence and elegance, like the stars shining in the starring sky.

At this moment, Yang Yun paused in his steps, and within his hands was a challenge slip.

"Someone challenging me for the 3rd Place? I wonder, who possibly could have the strength and the courage to do so." Yang Yun narrowed his eyes.

The rat-faced youth saw the challenge slip which flew towards Yang Yun's hands, as he coincidentally remembered something.

"It's him! It's the new disciple I told you about. When I was leaving, I managed to vaguely hear the Elder announcing his challenges!"

"Oh?" Yang Yun sneered.

"At least this saves me some time to go and confront him then." He waves his sleeves, as he continued his steps towards the Combat Hall.

However, within his mind was a question he wasn't able to answer.

Why does he dare to challenge me?

What could he possibly have to give him courage against me?

On the way there, he suddenly heard bits of conversation from the disciples around him.

"Did you hear about the event that is happening at the Combat Hall right now?"

"Yeah, I heard that it is about an idiot new disciple who dared to challenge the entire top 10 ranks"

"You dumbass! How could you still think of him like that? Did you know, he had challenged the entire top 4 to top 10 already?"

"Not only that, he defeated every single one of them! With only one move! It is simply unbelievable"

As Yang Yun heard this, his eyebrows tightened into a frown.

A new disciple who could defeat the entire the top 4 to 10.

This was a bit too ridiculous.

Whatever, he will go and see whether if it is truly true.

When he entered the Combat Hall, it was already packed with people.

The entire hall was echoing with a cheer.

"Long Chen! Long Chen! Long Chen!"

This bustling atmosphere stunned him for a moment, as he walked towards the arena, where Long Chen stood with his back facing him.

"That's Yang Yun, from the Yang clan!"

"Yang Yun, who place 3rd? It's Long Chen's next opponent"

The audience pointed towards Yang Yun as they noticed his identity.

This gave Yang Yun quite a sense of accomplishment, as he raised his head a bit higher, while his posture was much straighter than ever.

"Are you the one, who wants to challenge me today?" Yang Yun glanced towards Long Chen's back.

A new disciple who had so much strength to defeat the top 10 disciples, was definitely someone special.

So his tone was rather neutral when he spoke to him.

It was just that when Long Chen turned his back, and placed his gaze onto Yang Yun, the latter nearly stumbled and fell.

Long Chen's eyebrows were as sharp as a sword, his jawline well-chiseled, his face exuding of---

Whatever his facial features were, he definitely was more handsome than his brother, and that only meant one thing.

He could never ever be offended.

Yang Yun steadied his legs that softened, trying to compose himself, as his mind went into a whirl.

Finally, after a while of silence, Yang Yun spoke up.

He coughed awkwardly, as he said "Oh, so it's Brother Long Chen who wanted to challenge me."

Long Chen confusedly looked at Yang Yun, and asked "Do I know you?"

To Long Chen, this senior disciple was fairly special.

All the other disciples he had fought against previously, one way or another, acted with pride or arrogance, even if it was faintly hidden in their eyes

It was as if they felt it was beneath them to fight against him.

Of course, he thoroughly changed their mind views after defeating them with one move.

But there was no disciple, like the Yang Yun in front of him, who directly gave him respect.

Did he know of him?

But then again, his face was rather unfamiliar to him.

Yang Yun lightly coughed again "You should know of my younger brother, Yang Chen. He told me of you."

"Oh" Long Chen nodded his head, his doubts clearing up.

So Yang Chen, was Yang Yun's younger brother.

And they were both from the Yang clan.

And judging from Yang Yun's attitude, it looks like Yang Chen had told him of some news that made him like that.

"Make your move." Long Chen straightforwardly said, gazing towards Yang Yun.

He still had two more opponents after him, and did not want to waste any more of his time.

At this moment, something unexpected happened.

Yang Yun simply said, "I surrender!"

The crowd burst into commotion.

Long Chen looked towards Yang Yun with surprise, throwing him a questioning glance.

"The moment I saw you, I knew that you were shining with brilliance. How could I possibly defeat you?" Yang Yun answered.

"Brother Long, next time you have time, you are always free to visit me at my courtyard." Yang Yun said.

He then jumped off the stage, and left the Combat Hall, along with the bewildered rat-face youth.

When they both walked outside the Combat Hall, the rat-face youth puzzled asked, "Young Master, why did you surrender to him for?

Yang Yun directly slapped his palm onto the rat-face youth and sent him flying.

"You nearly killed me today! Tell our subordinates to take note of him, and make sure to never cross paths with him!" Yang Yun shouted in anger, reverting back to his dignified appearance.