Do I need external help to deal with you?
Ye Cang and Qin Feng's expressions froze.
Black rank 6 star?
They had previously guessed Gu Xuan's cultivation speed, and thought that he would at most be able to stabilize 5 star Black rank within a month, or even reach the middle of it. As for reaching the peak of 5 star Black rank, they had never thought of it.
After all, even for cultivation geniuses like them, breaking through 2 or 3 star realms in a year was the most they could do. In a month, it would at most be stabilizing 1 star realm, or cultivating from stabilizing to the peak.
Moreover, this was something only cultivation geniuses like them could do.
However, Gu Xuan's fighting strength was heaven-defying, and his flame power was incomparably vigorous. It was naturally more difficult for him to break through. Thus, they thought that they could barely observe Gu Xuan's improvement. Thus, when they discovered that Gu Xuan hadn't improved at all, they weren't surprised.
But now, not only did Gu Xuan have obvious improvement, he even reached 6 star Black rank!
From just stepping into 5 star Black rank, all the way to 6 star Black rank. To achieve this in a month's time was something they didn't even dare to think about.
If it was an ordinary person doing this, then it would be fine. At most, they would be envious of him. However, Gu Xuan was different from others. He had the ability to challenge those above his rank, and was extremely strong!
Under these circumstances, if his cultivation speed was faster than ordinary people, then there was only one word to describe it: Monster!
Gu Xuan was a monstrous genius through and through. He was a hundred times more monstrous than them.
"Another Zhou Juechu!" Qin Feng shook his head. There was a bitter look on his face.
"Zhou Juechu? It's still too early. " Ye Cang's expression was ugly, and he humphed. He was already extremely unhappy. No matter what, Gu Xuan's current strength meant that even if he couldn't compare to Zhou Juechu, he could still be considered a monster genius.
That sturdy youth who was originally disdainful of Gu Xuan also froze in place, his face alternating between green and red.
Before, he didn't put Gu Xuan in his eyes, thinking that he could easily defeat him, so he spoke arrogantly. But now, Gu Xuan was already at 6 star Black rank. He was no match for Gu Xuan.
The arrogance from before was like a slap to his face.
"I admit defeat." After hesitating for a moment, the sturdy youth clenched his teeth and said.
Exchanging blows with the Black Rank Six Star Gu Xuan, that would only be asking for humiliation.
Gu Xuan shook his head and felt a little helpless. These people were really straightforward. When they realized that they were not his match, they directly refused to fight with him. Then, there was no way for them to train their martial arts.
If this person was slightly weaker, he could still continue to hide his cultivation base and train. But in this situation, if he only used the strength of a Profound Grade Five Star, he would only end up being easily defeated.
"I also admit defeat."
"I also admit defeat."
The voices of a few people rang out one after another from the side. These people were all cultivators ranked in the top twenty-four. A total of six people automatically admitted defeat, reluctantly handing over their treasure points.
The difference between twenty-four and twenty-five was huge, mainly because Yang Fan had just broken through, while they had all broken through a long time ago. Naturally, there wasn't much of a difference.
When the eighteenth place also admitted defeat, Ye Cang's expression also sank. He looked at Gu Xuan and coldly said: "Gu Xuan, make your move. They admitted defeat, but it doesn't mean that I will. I'm ranked seventeenth only because I only wanted to challenge Qin Feng and didn't challenge anyone else. If I wanted, I could even defeat the eleventh place!"
Although Ye Cang already knew that he couldn't compare to Gu Xuan, it didn't mean that he had to submit to Gu Xuan.
As an arrogant genius, he didn't admire those who were more talented than him. He only admired those who were stronger than him!
If Gu Xuan was at the same level as him, Ye Cang would admit defeat without hesitation. However, he didn't think that the current Gu Xuan had the strength to easily surpass him.
"With you?" Gu Xuan looked at the sky and frowned: "Let's do it tomorrow."
Gu Xuan had spent a lot of time exchanging blows with Yang Fan. Now, it was time for Zong Qi to refine the pill. Once he succeeded, he had to take advantage of the fact that the pill's medicinal properties hadn't fully formed. If it was too late, it would be much more difficult to improve the quality.
"What, are you scared?" Ye Cang suddenly sneered. "It's true that you broke through to the Black Rank 6 star. However, I know that people like you who can challenge those of a higher level don't improve with your level. I really want to see if you're really strong or just bluffing!"
"If you say you're scared, then you're scared." Gu Xuan casually said, then turned and left.
The sneer on Ye Cang's face deepened: "Looks like your strength really doesn't have much to do with your level. Looks like when you challenge those of a higher level, you don't rely on your own strength but on external forces."
Ye Cang's words immediately made many people's expressions change.
Challenging those of a higher level usually happened in two situations. The first was that one's own foundation was strong, so they were more tyrannical than those of the same level. The second was that one relied on external forces.
The first one didn't need much. As one's level increased, that would be one's own strength. For example, if one's flame power was condensed, then after breaking through to the next level, this advantage would naturally increase as well.
The second one was external forces. For example, if a Black Rank fighter obtained a Human Rank spirit artifact, relying on the power of the Human Rank spirit artifact, he could immediately challenge a Supreme Rank fighter. However, when that fighter stepped into the Supreme Rank, his strength wouldn't be much more tyrannical than the Black Rank fighter before.
Gu Xuan's aura seemed to have strengthened as a result, but it was impossible to determine what kind of situation Gu Xuan was in. The first possibility was very likely, but the second possibility couldn't be eliminated.
If it was the second, then Gu Xuan's value would greatly decrease.
"External forces?" Gu Xuan turned to look at Ye Cang, smiled and said: "You don't have the qualifications to make me use external forces."
Gu Xuan's external forces were naturally Yun Xi. If he used Yun Xi's power, then not to mention trash like Ye Cang, even a Supreme Rank fighter could be easily slaughtered. To deal with trash like him, did he need external forces?
"What did you say?" Ye Cang's gaze turned cold. Gu Xuan only broke through one rank and he actually said that he didn't have the chance to make Gu Xuan use external forces?
"I said, you piece of trash. I'm too lazy to use external forces. Even if I don't use external forces, you're not on the same level as me. Do you hear me now?" Gu Xuan looked at Ye Cang and said with a cold smile.
"Alright, alright! Then I'll wait here tomorrow. I hope you're not just spouting nonsense. "Ye Cang was unable to restrain his anger.
Many people frowned. Even though Gu Xuan's performance was shocking, these words were too arrogant. Perhaps Gu Xuan didn't use external forces. This possibility wasn't small. However, to say that Ye Cang wasn't on the same level as him was a bit over the top.
After all, Ye Cang was also a veteran expert in the peak of the Black Rank. No one would doubt that Gu Xuan was stronger than Ye Cang. However, to say that they weren't on the same level was too exaggerated.
"He's too arrogant. If Senior Brother Ye Cang really wanted to raise his ranking, he would be ranked 11th now. No matter how strong Gu Xuan is, he can't be one level higher than Senior Brother Ye Cang, right?"
"Indeed. Hah, I didn't think Gu Xuan would be so arrogant after just showing his talent."
"Let's wait until tomorrow. I hope Senior Brother Ye Cang can hold on for a bit longer. It's best if he wins!"
Those disciples who were ranked higher than Ye Cang also frowned. It was reasonable to say that those 20 or so ranked students weren't on the same level as Gu Xuan.
However, Ye Cang's strength wasn't something they could compare to. Ye Cang wholeheartedly wanted to challenge Qin Feng. Unless he defeated Qin Feng, he wouldn't raise his ranking to motivate himself. His strength was unquestionably ranked 11th in the Heavenly Court. Even those who were ranked higher than Ye Cang called him Senior Brother.
The top 5 students of the Heavenly Court were all at least close to the Supreme Rank. Even though the rest weren't that exaggerated, they still weren't something normal peak Black Rank students could compare to.
Gu Xuan said that he was one level higher than Ye Cang. Didn't that mean he was about the same as the top 5 seniors?
In their eyes, Gu Xuan was too arrogant. Even though Gu Xuan would reach this position sooner or later, it definitely wasn't now. Now that Gu Xuan had said it, it would cause them to be dissatisfied, especially when they were incomparably jealous of Gu Xuan.
Hearing the discussions behind him, Gu Xuan sneered and ignored them. The truth would naturally be revealed tomorrow. Right now, he was too lazy to speak nonsense and directly headed to the Alchemy Pavilion.
Even though Gu Xuan had only refined a few pills, he was actually refining the last one. After receiving his guidance, Zong Qi's alchemy skills had greatly improved, not wasting a single pill.
After the last pill was refined, Gu Xuan once again used the Ice Soul Freezing Flame to nourish the pill, raising it to medium quality.
"Master, I didn't waste a single pill. Do you think …"
Zong Qi looked at Gu Xuan with a face full of smiles. He was clearly impatient to have another chance to comprehend alchemy.
"I just finished refining. Let's do it in two days." Gu Xuan frowned and said.
"Alright." Zong Qi could only helplessly nod his head. He also knew that alchemy consumed a lot of the soul. He only asked because he had some hope.
In reality, for Gu Xuan to be able to nourish a rank 4 pill at the Black Rank, in his eyes, Gu Xuan's soul strength was already so strong that it was practically a miracle.
After resting for a while in Zong Qi's alchemy room and bidding farewell to Mu Ling, Gu Xuan left the Alchemy Pavilion. At this moment, a familiar voice rang in Gu Xuan's ears.
"Gu Xuan, when did you become able to refine rank 4 pills and even take in a rank 4 alchemist as your follower?"
"Yunxi, you're awake?"
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