Chapter 26

"怎么样？敢不敢接？"

Lei Ruoxu narrowed his eyes and stared at Ye Zhong, a smile playing on his handsome and refined face.

At this moment, many people in the surrounding area of the valley frowned slightly. This so-called three-move challenge seemed simple, but it was actually extremely dangerous. The name of the Four Great Young Lords of the Lei Tian Dynasty was known to most of the people present. If such a person set this so-called three-move challenge, it would likely be a death sentence for Ye Zhong.

At this moment, let alone the people present, even among all the strong individuals in the Qingxuan Mountains, the number of people who could withstand these three moves from Lei Ruoxu would not exceed five. And each of these people had a considerable reputation in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

And now, this Ye Zhong, who had appeared out of nowhere, had the courage to accept these three moves, which seemed ordinary but were actually extremely dangerous?

At this moment, countless gazes fell on Ye Zhong, waiting for his decision.

Ye Zhong also narrowed his eyes slightly. After a moment, he suddenly smiled and said, "What a three-move challenge... But, what if I say I have no interest in your so-called three-move challenge?"

"Ha, in that case, even if Miss Su Yu blames me, I must leave you with one arm today," Lei Ruoxu said with a carefree smile.

"You're quite confident!" Ye Zhong nodded indifferently, "But even if you might leave me with one arm, I guarantee that the price will be the death of all your subordinates here. Do you believe me?"

Ye Zhong took a step forward, his eyes staring intently at Lei Ruoxu, not retreating at all due to his strength and threats. His eyes were calm, and his expression was unchanged, as if he were saying something very normal.

"This guy is indeed worthy of being a disciple of the Star Constellation Sect!"

At this moment, many people around drew in cold breaths, watching the two men, who were like needles against wheat awns, with tension. Lei Ruoxu's aura was astonishing, but this disciple of the Star Constellation Sect was not simple either. Although his aura was not as strong as Lei Ruoxu's, it was also impossible to ignore.

"Humph! Overestimating yourself! Exaggerating!"

Some people in the crowd sneered. No matter how well Ye Zhong spoke, Lei Ruoxu's nearly a hundred subordinates should all have the strength of the third level of Body Forging. Even if Ye Zhong's strength was not obvious, it would be extremely difficult for him to achieve what he said.

Only Su Yu frowned. She originally wanted to step forward to stop this, but after a moment, she sighed and remained still. Although she knew that Ye Zhong's strength was probably not a match for Lei Ruoxu, she did not find his claim of being able to kill Lei Ruoxu's nearly a hundred subordinates exaggerated. Because Ye Zhong had proven his strength and ability at the City Lord's residence. Although Su Yu did not know how Ye Zhong had done it that day, he had indeed done it. If things came to that, she would help him stop Lei Ruoxu. However, if that happened, she would be completely at odds with one of the Four Great Young Lords of the Lei Tian Dynasty, Lord Kongxu.

Seeing that Su Yu had no intention of stopping Ye Zhong, Lei Ruoxu's eyes did not show anger but a deep contemplative look.

At this moment, he narrowed his eyes and stared at Ye Zhong. After a moment, he suddenly smiled and said, "People of the Star Constellation Sect are indeed boastful, but for Miss Su Yu's sake, I don't want to completely fall out with you... How about this, I'll take another step back. If you can withstand one move from me, today's matter will be settled. What do you think?"

"Remember, this is my greatest concession and your last chance!"

As Lei Ruoxu's words fell, the valley was immediately filled with incredulous exclamations, clearly no one expected Lei Ruoxu to back down at this tense moment!

Ye Zhong's eyes narrowed, and he clenched his right hand slightly. After a moment, he let out a long sigh. Although he wanted to fight, it would not benefit either side, as it would only benefit others.

Therefore, after staring at Lei Ruoxu for a moment, Ye Zhong suddenly smiled and said, "One move it is. For Miss Su Yu's sake, I'll take your one move... If I can't withstand your move, I'll sever my own arm today as an explanation. But if I can withstand it, how will you explain yourself to me?"

"What do you want!?" Lei Ruoxu frowned and said coldly.

"Don't worry. I'm not interested in what you have. But if I can withstand your move, including me, everyone here can pass through this valley. What do you think?" Ye Zhong smiled and said calmly. However, his voice was loud enough for everyone to hear.

"Good! The disciples of the Star Constellation Sect are indeed generous!"

"Lord Kongxu, you are one of the Four Great Young Lords of the Lei Tian Dynasty. You wouldn't dare to refuse a bet, would you?"

"Exactly! Both sides should place their bets, making this one-move challenge more interesting!"

After a moment of silence, the crowd erupted in a roar, clearly many people had been preparing to watch the show, but now Ye Zhong's simple words had bound everyone to his chariot. At this moment, Lei Ruoxu was standing against everyone.

Su Yu gave Ye Zhong a strange look. She understood his nature of taking advantage of every situation, but she did not expect him to do something that had no benefit and only annoyed Lord Kongxu.

Under Ye Zhong's indifferent gaze, Lei Ruoxu's expression gradually turned grim. He had collected ten entrance maps for a reason, but now Ye Zhong's words were equivalent to destroying his plan, which naturally made him furious.

"What? Are you afraid?" Ye Zhong's expression was cold, and his eyes were filled with undisguised mockery.

"Heh heh heh! Afraid! How could I, Lord Lei, be afraid!" Lei Ruoxu laughed coldly, a faint killing intent appearing on his handsome face, "Since you like to be the good guy so much, I'll accept your bet. Prepare to withstand this one move!"

"Rumble—"

Lei Ruoxu took a step towards Ye Zhong, then lightly clapped his hands, and a faint thunder sound echoed within him, as if countless thunderbolts were coursing through his body.

"Lei Family, Spirit-Class Lower-Grade Body Forging Spirit Technique, Heavenly Thunder Technique!"

Su Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, clearly recognizing that Lei Ruoxu was unleashing his full strength, even using his ultimate Body Forging Spirit Technique without hesitation. It was evident that Lei Ruoxu was thoroughly enraged and intended to kill Ye Zhong with one move!

On the other side, Ye Zhong's expression was cold, and as he walked slowly, the spiritual energy stored in his body began to circulate on its own.

Spiritual Energy Circulation! This was a realm that even fifth-level Body Forging experts might not reach, at least Lei Ruoxu had not reached it.

"Swish—"

A faint sword whistling sound echoed as Ye Zhong's spiritual energy circulated, and at this moment, his dormant aura erupted like a sharp blade being drawn from its sheath, sharp to an astonishing degree!

"What!?"

From all directions, countless people drew in cold breaths simultaneously. Although everyone knew that Ye Zhong must have a trump card to face Lord Kongxu, no one expected his aura to be able to match Lord Kongxu's.

The mockery in Lei Ruoxu's eyes had long disappeared, replaced by a growing seriousness. In the next instant, he stomped his foot, and his figure darted forward like lightning. His right fist struck out, and thunderous sounds echoed from within him, accompanied by a shockwave that tore through the air, heading towards Ye Zhong.

Clearly, Lei Ruoxu was not holding back with this move!

As Ye Zhong watched this extremely fierce move, his expression remained calm. Then, he formed a sword gesture with his right hand, and the spiritual energy in his body spontaneously gathered at his fingertips, and with a point of his finger,

"Swish—"

It was as if an endless sharp blade had condensed in Ye Zhong's palm, and with a light sound, his finger flashed out like a sword beam.

"Clang—"

The two men's fist and finger collided instantly, and in an instant, a shocking wave of energy swept out, lifting all the leaves on the ground and scattering them in all directions.

The many onlookers, whether Lei Ruoxu's subordinates, other strong individuals, or even Su Yu, were all shaken and retreated, but their gazes remained fixed on the front. There, the two figures seemed to tremble slightly.

"Thud—"

In the next instant, Ye Zhong's figure wavered slightly and retreated three steps before stopping. At the same time, Lei Ruoxu's figure also trembled and retreated half a step.

"How is this possible!?"

Seeing this, many people drew in cold breaths and exclaimed in shock!

When Ye Zhong made his move, many people had already seen that his strength was only at the third level of Body Forging, but now he had actually withstood the move of Lei Ruoxu, who had the strength of the fifth level of Body Forging!?

At this moment, the entire venue was stunned!