Ye Xing's confidence surprised Ye Wendao. He couldn't understand how Ye Xing, who was only in the fifth-stage of the Martial Path, could be so confident in defeating Xiong Baotian.
The difference between the fifth-stage and seventh-stage wasn't just two stages. Furthermore, seventh-stage martial artists could release their internal energy. This was two completely different stages of the Martial Path. The difference in strength was too great.
A fifth-stage martial artist could reach the pinnacle. For example, a middle-grade martial technique, a middle-grade qinggong, a middle-grade body-tempering technique, or even a low-grade martial technique in the Transformative Realm …
All of these didn't have an advantage in front of a seventh-stage martial dao master. This was because a martial dao master could also achieve all of these.
Furthermore, a martial dao master could also cultivate high-grade martial techniques, high-grade qinggong, and even high-grade body-tempering techniques. In these aspects, they had an advantage.
He didn't have an advantage in martial techniques and there was a two-stage difference in cultivation. There was simply nothing that could make up for this difference …
In Ye Wendao's opinion, Ye Xing's only advantage was the Seven Star Steps of the Transformative Realm. This was indeed better than Xiong Baotian's.
However, there was no way he could beat Xiong Baotian with just his movement technique. Under the attack of Xiong Baotian's internal energy, the effect of his movement technique would be greatly reduced.
Furthermore, to truly defeat Xiong Baotian, one had to have a strong attack power. If one's attack power wasn't enough, no matter how fast one's movement technique was, one could only barely stay undefeated. It might not even last long.
After some thought, Ye Wendao didn't have high hopes for Ye Xing's life and death duel tomorrow. He could only shake his head and sigh.
"I hope you can come back alive tomorrow …!" Ye Wendao said in a melancholy tone before leaving with the rest of the group.
Ye Xing's confidence wasn't affected by Ye Wendao and the rest. He returned to his residence and cultivated the Thousand Shadow Fist in the courtyard.
His Thousand Shadow Fist was very close to reaching the Greater Mastery Realm. Although he would be relying on his bow to fight Xiong Baotian tomorrow, Ye Xing still had to raise his strength to its peak.
After Ye Xing issued the life and death duel to Xiong Baotian, the upper echelons of the Xiong Family received the news a little more than fifteen minutes later.
Xiong Yang was a famous figure in Celestial Azure City. Yet, his head had been severed and nailed to the most conspicuous place in Celestial Azure City. It was seen by countless martial artists. This was a great humiliation to the Xiong Family.
When the upper echelons of the Xiong Family heard the news, they were all furious. Especially Xiong Baotian, who flew into a rage after being challenged by Ye Xing.
"This damned little bastard, I'm going to break his bones inch by inch and tear his body into pieces. I'm going to make him suffer all kinds of pain and torture until he dies …!"
Xiong Batian clenched his fists until they creaked. He was like an enraged lion, gnashing his teeth and roaring.
Tyrannical Bear's eyes were also filled with murderous intent, revealing a ferocious look. However, there was still a trace of caution.
Tyrannical Bear said, "This little bastard should indeed be torn into pieces. However, Baotian, since he dares to challenge you to a life and death duel, he must be very confident. Otherwise, he wouldn't be seeking his own death."
Xiong Baotian's eyes narrowed. His gaze flickered as he said, "I underestimated him before. Presumably, his archery skills have indeed reached an extraordinary level. Otherwise, Elder Xiong Yang wouldn't have died in his hands. However …"
At this point, Xiong Baotian's tone changed. His eyes revealed a look of confidence as he continued, "It's impossible for him to kill me in a duel with archery skills. As a martial dao master, how can I be afraid of his bow and arrow when I'm on high alert?"
Tyrannical Bear nodded. "That's true. Moreover, there will be many martial artists watching the duel in the central square. There won't be much space left for you to display your archery skills. Losing the advantage of archery skills, I really can't think of any other trump cards that he can use to contend with you."
The murderous intent in Xiong Baotian's eyes intensified to the extreme. "This little bastard, I won't let him escape from my hands twice. Tomorrow, I'll make sure he's dead …! “
Although Celestial Azure City wasn't small, it wasn't very big either.
In just two hours, the news of Xiong Yang's head being nailed to the flagpole of Celestial Azure City and Ye Xing challenging Xiong Baotian to a duel of life and death at noon tomorrow was known by all the martial arts families in Celestial Azure City.
This matter was undoubtedly a stone that caused a thousand ripples in Celestial Azure City. Everyone who knew about it was shocked.
Although Celestial Azure City had Gu Cangnan, an eighth-level Martial Scholar, Gu Cangnan was the city lord of Celestial Azure City. He was a member of the government and was the manager of Celestial Azure City. He drifted outside the martial arts world of Celestial Azure City.
In the martial arts world of Celestial Azure City, a seventh-level Martial Scholar was a supreme existence. The Ye, Wei, and Xiong martial arts families had three at most and two at least. In total, there were less than ten of them.
To martial artists below the seventh-level, a martial dao master was like a giant mountain that was unattainable and needed to be looked up at.
Who would dare to challenge a martial dao master? Probably no one even dared to think about it.
But today, there was really a martial artist challenging a martial dao master. Moreover, it was a fifth-level Martial Scholar. It really made the martial artists of Celestial Azure City dumbfounded.
Of course, after the shock, most of the martial artists would say, "You overestimate yourself."
Celestial Azure City, City Lord's Mansion.
As the city lord of Celestial Azure City, Gu Cangnan naturally had someone report this matter quickly. When Gu Cangnan heard the news, he was shocked and immediately passed it on to Mu Feng.
"Ye Xing challenged martial dao master Xiong Baotian to a duel of life and death?"
Even as a peak eighth-level Martial Scholar from the Zishan Marquis Residence, Mu Feng couldn't help but be shocked after hearing the news.
A fifth-level martial artist challenging a seventh-level Martial Scholar. Such a matter had never happened even in the County City.
The shock on Mu Feng's face only lasted for a moment before it quickly returned to its original state.
Gu Cangnan looked at his expression and found it difficult to guess his thoughts. He said, "Mr. Mu, Ye Xing has been recruited by you as a student of the Gifted Class. Do you think you should stop this duel of life and death? If …!"
Before Gu Cangnan finished speaking, Mu Feng waved his hand and interrupted him. He said, "Since Ye Xing proposed the duel of life and death, it means that he has a certain degree of confidence. Why should I stop it …!"
As he said that, Mu Feng's eyes narrowed slightly. His gaze suddenly became much sharper. He said, "If he can really kill a seventh-level Martial Scholar with a fifth-level cultivation, it will be really unexpected. Even in the entire Zishan County, he will be the only one. When we return to Zishan County City, I will report this matter to the Marquis. The Marquis likes young geniuses the most. I think he will be interested in him."
The Marquis that Mu Feng mentioned was naturally the Martial Saint Zishan Marquis.
Gu Cangnan was excited. Even as the city lord, it was rare for him to have the opportunity to meet Zishan Marquis. He said,
"If Ye Xing can enter the eyes of the Marquis, it will be a blessing cultivated by three lifetimes. However, what if he loses the duel and is killed by Xiong Baotian?"
Mu Feng's expression did not change. He said, "Since he proposed the duel of life and death, if he dies, it will only mean that he does not know the immensity of heaven and earth and is seeking his own death. Such an overconfident person will not live long even if he enters the Zishan Academy. Let him fend for himself!"
… …
Not only those martial arts families, but even ordinary martial artists also heard about Ye Xing's deeds.
The entire Celestial Ocean City was talking about Ye Xing's duel with Xiong Baotian. For a time, Ye Xing became the most famous martial artist in Celestial Ocean City.
As for the person involved, Ye Xing, he put up a "Do Not Disturb" sign outside his residence and had been practicing the Thousand Shadows Fist in the courtyard.
The sky gradually darkened. After Ye Xing had dinner, he continued to practice.
For Ye Xing, who could scan through the super brain at night, it was no different from daytime and was unaffected.
It was not until the sky was completely dark and it was almost late at night that Ye Xing finally cultivated the Thousand Shadows Fist to the realm of great mastery.
The realm of great mastery of a high-grade martial skill was no small matter. It was much more difficult than reaching the realm of transformation for a low-grade martial skill.
At least, it was normal for a seventh-layer martial dao master to reach the realm of transformation for a low-grade martial skill. However, there was basically no one who could cultivate a high-grade martial skill to the realm of great mastery.
"Xiong Baotian, you shouldn't be able to block my Thousand Shadows Fist at the realm of great mastery. Even if there are many spectators tomorrow, the battle space will be disadvantageous for me to display my archery skills. You might be able to get close to me, but I still have the ability to fight you in close combat …"
Ye Xing thought in his heart. He stood in the courtyard with his fists clenched, like a deep abyss and a high mountain.
Thinking about the battle tomorrow, Ye Xing's heart was filled with lofty aspirations. His body exuded a shocking aura.
"Xiong Baotian, tomorrow noon will be the day you die. Although you won't be the first martial dao master I kill, you will definitely be the most well-known martial dao master to die by my hands!"
Ye Xing's eyes revealed a sharp light that contained a bone-deep killing intent.
The next day, Ye Xing woke up early in the morning and meditated in the backyard. He was not cultivating, but meditating to adjust his state of mind.
He wanted to be in his best condition for the battle of life and death today.
When it was close to noon, Ye Wendao once again came to Ye Xing's residence and gave Ye Xing a pair of high-grade metal gloves.
Although Ye Wendao did not have much confidence in Ye Xing yesterday, he was disappointed and did not want to care about Ye Xing's life and death.
However, it was not easy for the Yeh family to produce a talent. After thinking about it for an entire night, he still paid attention to Ye Xing today.
"Ye Xing, high-grade weapons in the gloves are extremely rare. This pair of silver fine silk gloves is Elder Wende's weapon. I will lend it to you temporarily. I hope you can win this battle of life and death."
Ye Wendao said as he handed the metal gloves to Ye Xing.
Ye Wende was a seventh-level martial dao master of the Yeh family.
"Thank you, Patriarch. Thank you, Elder Wende. Don't worry, the one who will die will definitely be Xiong Baotian!" Ye Xing accepted the silver fine silk gloves and became even more confident.
"Very good. If you can kill Xiong Baotian, it will be a great help to me." Ye Wendao was influenced by Ye Xing and a trace of excitement appeared in his eyes.
Ye Wendao and Xiong Baotian were both in their forties. They were of the same generation and had been rivals since they were young.
Ye Wendao was a six-star Destiny State, while Xiong Baotian was a seven-star Destiny State. When they were young, Ye Wendao was naturally weaker than Xiong Baotian and had scars left behind by Xiong Baotian.
Although Ye Wendao was not weaker than Xiong Baotian now, their statuses meant that they would not have the chance to fight again. If Ye Xing could really kill Xiong Baotian, it could be considered as fulfilling Ye Wendao's wish.
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