Chapter 554: Wu Qing Enters the Battle
"First Layer of the Profound Martial Realm?"
Qin Chuan raised an eyebrow. Using his Heavenly Eye technique to probe Lin Feng's cultivation, he was startled to discover that Lin Feng was only at the First Layer of the Profound Martial Realm.
"He must have cultivated a method to conceal his cultivation."
Qin Chuan immediately guessed that Lin Feng had cultivated a concealment technique; otherwise, his cultivation couldn't possibly be only at the First Layer of the Profound Martial Realm. If Lin Feng truly were at the First Layer of the Profound Martial Realm, even with heaven-defying abilities, he couldn't possibly defeat Yuan Tong, who was at the Sixth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm.
The other young geniuses of the Dragon Mountain Empire also used their Heavenly Eye techniques one after another. They probed not only Lin Feng's cultivation but also the cultivation levels of the other geniuses from the Snow Moon Kingdom. They wanted to see what strength these so-called Snow Moon geniuses actually possessed.
Soon, a cold, mocking smile appeared at the corners of their mouths. Aside from two individuals, none of these Snow Moon Kingdom geniuses had reached the Sixth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm. They posed virtually no threat. Among their own group, the weakest cultivator was at the Fifth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm, peak stage.
The Snow Moon Kingdom, after all, was still a vassal state. It simply couldn't compare to their Dragon Mountain Empire. Even the cultivation levels of their geniuses were far inferior.
Moreover, they were all well aware that the three who hadn't arrived were the most terrifying in terms of strength.
Lin Feng seemed to read the cold sneers on their faces. He also used his Heavenly Eye technique to observe the cultivations of the Snow Moon Kingdom group. Only Yue Tianming, ranked second among the Eight Young Masters, and Wu Qing, ranked third, were at the Sixth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm. The rest were at the Fifth and Fourth Layers of the Profound Martial Realm. There was indeed a gap compared to the Dragon Mountain Empire's geniuses. Those at the Fourth and Fifth Layers, though honored to participate in the Snow Domain Grand Competition, would likely just be cannon fodder.
As for why the Dragon Mountain Empire didn't select more geniuses from the empire itself to participate in the Snow Domain Grand Competition, Lin Feng wasn't entirely sure. Perhaps it was for balance, to allow the empire's vassal states to develop healthily as well.
After all, although these arriving geniuses had lower cultivations than the empire's geniuses, it didn't necessarily mean their talent was weaker. Perhaps if they swapped cultivation environments with the Dragon Mountain Empire's geniuses, they would become even stronger. Bringing them out to see a broader world, participate in the Snow Domain Grand Competition, broaden their horizons, and enrich their experiences might allow a few previously unremarkable geniuses to suddenly rise.
This kind of thing had happened before, especially on the stage of the Snow Domain Grand Competition, where the situation could change in an instant. Geniuses having a sudden epiphany during battle and breaking through, turning the tide against all odds—this was entirely normal.
Furthermore, among the vassal states, there were truly terrifying geniuses like Duan Wudao. No matter how you looked at it, the empire couldn't be separated from its vassal states. The vassal states were also resources for the empire's development and strength, so they naturally had to be properly developed and utilized.
"I heard you defeated Yuan Tong?"
Qin Chuan looked at Lin Feng and asked again.
Lin Feng coldly swept his gaze over Qin Chuan and shouted, "If you want to do something, just say it directly. No need for so much nonsense."
"Oh?" The crowd's gazes focused upon hearing Lin Feng's words. This guy was quite arrogant. Facing the people of the Dragon Mountain Empire, he still dared to speak so insolently.
Especially Qin Chuan. His eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at Lin Feng, a few traces of cold light flickering within them.
"Heh heh."
At that moment, a light laugh rang out. Jian Chen stepped forward and said to the crowd, "It's rare for all you young talents to meet, and you don't know each other yet. How about I introduce everyone?"
"No need for introductions. We just need to know they are the geniuses from the Snow Moon Kingdom coming to participate in the Snow Domain Grand Competition. That's enough. Those I should remember, I will remember naturally. Those I shouldn't remember, I won't remember even if introduced."
An indifferent voice came from Cui Wuming's mouth. His face remained as cold as ever, carrying a hint of murderous aura. His dark left hand was hidden within his sleeve, making it impossible to see.
"That's right. Those we should get to know, we will naturally get to know."
Another person chimed in, causing the eyes of the Snow Moon Kingdom crowd to narrow. The group standing opposite them was all extremely proud and aloof. Their meaning was clear: if your talent was high and your strength was great, they would naturally remember you. If you were ordinary, they wouldn't even bother to pay you any attention.
"Heh, in that case, I won't introduce you. Everyone from the Snow Moon Kingdom must have guessed who we are." Jian Chen glanced at the Snow Moon Kingdom crowd and said, "The young talents here are all geniuses who will be participating in the Snow Domain Grand Competition. They deliberately came here to have a look at you all."
"Hmph."
The Snow Moon Kingdom crowd snorted coldly one after another. Have a look at them? More like they came to check their cultivations, right?
"But this look has been somewhat disappointing. A vassal state is, after all, a vassal state. The strongest person is only at the Sixth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm."
The cold, stern young man in black said indifferently, his tone thick with sarcasm, causing the eyes of the Snow Moon Kingdom crowd to narrow once more.
"Your cultivation doesn't seem to be much stronger either. What right do you have to spout nonsense here?"
Wu Qing's pupils were deep and cold as he uttered a faint voice.
"Oh?" The stern young man's brow twitched, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes as he looked towards Wu Qing.
Wu Qing, however, was not afraid of him. His eyes met the other's gaze, and a hint of wild, demonic aura began to emanate from him.
"Heh heh."
The stern young man let out a sinister laugh. His gaze swept over the Snow Moon Kingdom crowd again, and he slowly spoke, "Everyone here, like us, will be participating in the Snow Domain Grand Competition. Since we have such a good opportunity today, how about we have a sparring match?"
"Here it comes!"
The hearts of the Snow Moon Kingdom people trembled. The Dragon Mountain Empire people indeed wanted to take this opportunity to make a move and humiliate them.
However, these Snow Moon Kingdom geniuses, who had arrived with soaring spirits, now found that spirit somewhat dampened. The geniuses from outside were far more numerous and stronger than they had imagined. The aura casually emitted by this group of figures was not weaker than any of theirs. Even without the Heavenly Eye technique, they could sense it.
"I'll start this sparring match to throw out a brick and attract jade. I wonder which of the Snow Moon Kingdom gentlemen will accept the challenge?"
The stern young man spoke again, but his gaze was fixed on Wu Qing, carrying a hint of provocation.
Wu Qing said nothing. He took a step forward, directly hovering in the void. His demonic pupils stared at the stern young man as he uttered two words from his mouth.
"I'll do it!"
The stern young man smiled. Similarly, he took a step across the void.
Qin Chuan, standing there, was stunned for a moment. He hadn't expected the first battle to be not between him and Lin Feng, but between the stern young man, Heisha, and this demonic-looking man.
But he wasn't in a hurry. Both sides were here. If they wanted to fight, it wouldn't be difficult.
Today, they would make these Snow Moon Kingdom people understand that although they were all geniuses, there was a gap between the geniuses of the empire and those of the vassal states.
"My name is Heisha, cultivation at the Sixth Layer of the Profound Martial Realm." Heisha looked at Wu Qing, a cold voice spitting out from his mouth.
"Wu Qing. Same cultivation as you."
Wu Qing said coldly. He raised his head, and his pupils grew increasingly demonic.
"Be careful."
A cold voice came from Heisha's mouth. He stepped forward, his body lunging directly. He swung his palm, and instantly, it seemed as if a storm of sand was about to kick up in the space around them.
Wu Qing's demonic pupils showed no emotion. His body trembled, and he also charged forward. The palm he swung out also carried a demonic aura.
"Boom!"
Their palm forces collided in the void. Wu Qing's palm was rigid, fierce, and overbearing, as powerful as a bear's paw. But with this strike, Wu Qing felt his palm go numb, with a slight stinging pain.
He glanced at his palm. Within it, bloody sand holes had appeared, stinging slightly.
But Heisha wasn't much better off. Wu Qing's terrifying palm force seemed to contain a million jin of force, shaking his arm until it trembled slightly.
"Such terrifying strength."
Heisha looked askance at Wu Qing, his eyes no longer as arrogant as before. This demonic-looking man before him didn't seem to be someone to be trifled with. He was quite formidable.
"Again."
Heisha stepped out once more. Sand danced wildly in the void, as if endless sand was converging into his palm, making his palm incredibly tough and sharp.
"Do you think I'm afraid of you?"
Wu Qing also struck out. The palm he swung out continuously expanded, turning pitch black, and even black fur appeared. This was no longer a human palm, but a powerful bear's paw.
Lin Feng watched Wu Qing with surprise. As the third-ranked among the Snow Moon Kingdom's Eight Young Masters, his strength was unquestionable. Today was also the first time Lin Feng had seen Wu Qing make a move!