Chapter 76: I'll Destroy You First!
Xiao Luocheng's sudden step forward undoubtedly surprised everyone present. Although Yun Che had made a huge splash today, winning five consecutive matches and shocking the entire venue, his brilliance ultimately could not compare with Xiao Luocheng's. Everything Yun Che had displayed was enough to place him among the best of the younger generation in New Moon City, but Xiao Luocheng was simply too famous. A senior brother disciple of the Yunyang Sect, a true dragon among men. Even compared to the younger generation of the major cities of Cang Feng, he would still be the one outshining others.
But now, this dazzling true dragon was actually showing respect to Yun Che? In many people's eyes, this wasn't called "respect" at all, but rather… if even such a level of Yun Che could make Xiao Luocheng view him seriously, then what they had witnessed today was indeed unbelievable!
"Warrior Yun, I wonder if you would be willing to give me some guidance?" Xiao Luocheng stood in the center of the arena, speaking to Yun Che with a tone that was graceful, polite, and extremely sincere.
Everyone's gaze shifted to Yun Che. After such an invitation from Xiao Luocheng, if Yun Che refused, he would not only lose face but also humiliate the New Moon Mystic Palace. But if he accepted… with his current state, would he be able to withstand even a single move from Xiao Luocheng? Most likely, he had already exhausted a great deal of his strength, and the outcome was predictable.
Qin Wuyou slightly frowned. Xiao Luocheng’s actions were ostensibly courteous, but they left Yun Che with no way to back down.
"I accept."
Xiao Luocheng’s words had barely faded when Yun Che’s clear and straightforward reply rang out.
Yun Che smiled faintly and said, "After five consecutive battles just now, it’s true that I’ve used up quite a bit of profound strength and suffered some minor injuries. However, I still have some strength left, and it should be enough to spar with Young Sect Master Xiao for a while. This is just a friendly exchange, not a life-or-death duel. Fair or unfair doesn’t matter. There’s no need to delay Young Sect Master Xiao and everyone else’s time over my little bit of exhaustion and minor injury."
When Yun Che said these words, everyone in the hall was utterly stunned. Because unless they were deaf, they could hear from Yun Che’s words… an extreme sense of confidence and arrogance!!
"What the hell… what does this Yun Che mean?"
"What does he mean by 'still have some strength left, should be enough to spar with Young Sect Master Xiao for a while'! Who does he think he is? And who does he think Xiao Luocheng is?"
"Yun Che is indeed a rare genius, but that kind of talk is way too arrogant!"
Even more people were secretly sneering in their hearts. If Yun Che had pretended to be weak and declined, no one would have blamed him. But since he dared to agree and even said such arrogant words, he was basically asking for humiliation!
"Good!" Xiao Luocheng’s eyes flickered with a hint of surprise, then he said unhurriedly, "Since we are exchanging pointers, we cannot guarantee complete safety during the fight. If I end up injuring Brother Yun, I trust that Brother Yun and the New Moon Mystic Palace will not hold it against me."
Xiao Luocheng was giving Yun Che a way out. With these words, even if he injured Yun Che, it would be within reason.
"Of course." Yun Che nodded calmly, then looked at the seven great sects and said aloud, "All the seniors here can bear witness. I only ask that if by any chance I hurt Young Sect Master Xiao, it will not be held against me."
Yun Che hadn’t finished speaking when Murong Ye suddenly exploded: "You?! Hurting Brother Xiao?! Hahahaha… Yun Che, you’re completely out of your mind! If you can hurt Brother Xiao, I, Murong Ye, will take back every word I’ve said today!"
Of course, except for Murong Ye… he clenched his teeth, his cheeks twitching, barely holding back from laughing out loud several times.
What an idiot, digging his own grave! Some people are just that stupid… Xiao Luocheng, make sure you beat him to a cripple, half-dead!
"Hahahaha!" Xiao Luocheng laughed heartily and said, "If I, Xiao Luocheng, am injured by Brother Yun, that would only mean my skills are lacking. I certainly won’t blame Brother Yun in the slightest. Everyone present can be my witness."
The moment Xiao Luocheng finished, the Yunyang Sect’s chief elder, Yan Zizai, shouted loudly: "Rest assured, with so many of us here today and so many eyes watching, we will naturally provide the most reliable witness. Regardless of who is accidentally seriously injured during the spar between the two of you, neither party can hold the other accountable. Otherwise, they would be breaking their word and be regarded as despicable scoundrels unworthy of respect."
As soon as Yan Zizai spoke, the various sects quickly chimed in agreement. Their words were, of course, directed at Yun Che and the New Moon Mystic Palace, because no one would ever believe that Yun Che could possibly injure Xiao Luocheng.
Let alone Yun Che, who had supposedly consumed a great deal of profound strength and suffered minor injuries, there was absolutely zero possibility.
Sikong Han’s face turned bitter. He cast a pleading glance at Qin Wuyou, only to see Qin Wuyou slowly nod under the oppressive gaze of the seven sects.
"Good!" Xiao Luocheng said calmly, "In that case, let me properly seek guidance from Brother Yun. I beg Brother Yun… to go easy on me."
The words "go easy on me" sounded especially grating coming from Xiao Luocheng's mouth.
Yun Che smiled faintly without responding. His aura became calm, his gaze focused. The first gate of his profound vein reopened!
According to Mo Li’s warning, given his current physical state, he could only open the first gate for the last ten-odd seconds, or else his body and profound vein would be overloaded, causing unpredictable damage.
But ten seconds… was enough!!
Deep in Yun Che’s eyes, an extremely dangerous light flickered…
I didn’t provoke you, I didn’t offend you, yet you want to destroy me.
Fine then…
I’ll destroy you first!!