Ten Thousand Dragons Technique

Chapter 627: Gathering Storm Across the Land! Countdown to the Final Battle!

The crowd erupted when they heard this.

What? Lin Xuan had slain a Grandmaster? Was that even true? They were all stunned.

But it wasn’t long before people started sneering.

"Enough with the boasting!" the Star Pavilion Master said.

Chu Yue scoffed, "How could you possibly slay a Grandmaster?"

Those from the Celestial King’s Manor jeered, "If you can slay a Grandmaster, then we can all slay a Martial Emperor."

Master Song sneered, "You arrogant fool. Slay a Grandmaster? In your dreams."

Everyone was speechless. So Lin Xuan is just bragging again. I knew it. How could he possibly slay a Grandmaster? Even someone as powerful as Chu Zhongtian had only managed to injure a Grandmaster; actually killing one was incredibly difficult. If Chu Zhongtian couldn’t do it, how could Lin Xuan?

Be that as it may, they all still planned to go watch the battle.

The duel was to be held at the Heavenly Dao Academy. People from all over the Great Xia Country began their journey there, eager to witness the battle with their own eyes. The three great families and the four great sects set out. The members of the Celestial King’s Manor also departed, hoping to see Lin Xuan die. Master Song was on his way as well, wanting to personally witness Lin Xuan’s downfall.

At that moment, countless martial artists were heading to the Heavenly Dao Academy, and the academy itself was buzzing with excitement. Although the duel was still half a month away, many people had already arrived.

The Grand Elder of the royal family came and finally met Lin Xuan. He wanted to convince Lin Xuan to give up the duel, but Lin Xuan flatly refused, leaving the Grand Elder helpless.

The Lin Family arrived as well. When they saw Lin Xuan, they were so excited they nearly cried.

"Young Master, we finally get to see you!"

They also tried to persuade him to give up and find a place to hide for now. With his status as a fourth-grade Alchemy Master, his future would be limitless.

But Lin Xuan just shook his head and refused. "You don’t need to worry," he said. "A mere Chu Zhongtian is nothing in my eyes. I will certainly win this battle."

As he finished, his voice grew louder, booming like thunder in all directions.

"I, Lin Xuan, await Chu Zhongtian’s challenge!"

At this declaration, the martial artists from the major families and sects were in an uproar.

How arrogant! Lin Xuan is actually issuing a challenge.

Does he truly have the strength to contend with Chu Zhongtian? Is he just overconfident and unaware of his own limitations, or does he have some hidden ace up his sleeve? The crowd was extremely curious.

As time passed, more and more martial artists arrived at the Heavenly Dao Academy. People from the three great families, the four great sects, and the Celestial King’s Manor all arrived. Elder Song and the other Pill Masters were there as well.

Bai Qianqian and Ye Qingwu arrived, too.

Upon seeing them, Yu Shiqie rushed over. "You two, hurry and persuade Lin Xuan! Tell him to give up the duel!"

"Why should he give up the duel?" Bai Qianqian asked.

Ye Qingwu added, "That’s right. Lin Xuan will definitely win this fight."

What? Yu Shiqie was dumbfounded. "What nonsense are you two talking about? Don’t you know Chu Zhongtian is already a Grandmaster? Lin Xuan is just a three-star Grandmaster. How could he possibly win?"

"Oh, Chu Zhongtian is already a Grandmaster?" Bai Qianqian asked with a hint of surprise before smiling. "So what?"

"Even if Chu Zhongtian is a Grandmaster, he’s no match for Lin Xuan," she said.

"Exactly," Ye Qingwu chimed in with a smile. "Junior Brother Lin has slain a Grandmaster before. Defeating Chu Zhongtian won’t be a problem."

"You’re crazy! Both of you are crazy!" Yu Shiqie grabbed at her hair in a panic.

The Wangyue Pavilion Master and the others who overheard were also dumbfounded. What is going on? It’s one thing for Lin Xuan to boast, but now these two are joining in?

When this news spread, the rest of the crowd was in an uproar as well.

"There are actually people who believe Lin Xuan’s words. Unbelievable."

"Those two girls are pretty, but how can they be so foolish?"

"Could Lin Xuan have tricked them?"

"That must be it."

The crowd buzzed with discussion. They didn’t believe a word Lin Xuan said and were convinced Bai Qianqian and Ye Qingwu had lost their minds.

"We’re telling the truth!" Bai Qianqian protested.

"I really saw it with my own eyes," Ye Qingwu insisted. "Junior Brother Lin killed a Grandmaster. He’s incredibly strong."

Damn, these two girls have gone completely mad. The crowd shook their heads and sighed.

Bai Qianqian and Ye Qingwu were frustrated. Why wouldn’t anyone believe them when they were telling the truth?

With three days left until the duel, Chu Zhongtian finally returned.

On that day, a figure descended from the sky. A terrifying dragon’s roar accompanied his descent, startling everyone. At that moment, countless people looked up to see a tall, powerful man in the void. He was incredibly handsome, his black hair whipping in the wind. A fearsome aura of the Dragon Dao emanated from him. He was like a Dragon God, a sovereign descending upon the world.

Those around him exclaimed at the intensity of his aura. The veteran powerhouses gasped, while the younger disciples trembled, nearly falling to their knees.

"Chu Zhongtian! It’s Chu Zhongtian! He’s finally back!" the crowd cried out.

"The aura on Chu Zhongtian is so strong," someone commented.

"Did he really just break through to the Grandmaster realm?"

"Why do I feel like he’s even more formidable than the veteran Grandmasters?"

"My god, he’s only twenty-three and he’s already this powerful?"

The younger martial artists were in absolute shock. They were also part of the younger generation, but compared to Chu Zhongtian, they seemed utterly insignificant—as small as ants.

Amidst the admiring gazes, Chu Zhongtian strode toward the Heavenly Dao Academy and entered its grounds.

"Chu Zhongtian is back!"

The Heavenly Dao Academy erupted. Countless young disciples looked at Chu Zhongtian with excitement in their eyes. This was their senior brother! The unparalleled prodigy!

The most excited of all were naturally the members of the Star Pavilion. Its elders and disciples swarmed over, gathering around Chu Zhongtian and cheering.

The Star Pavilion Master also strode over quickly. "I heard you fought a Grandmaster. Are you injured?" he asked, looking Chu Zhongtian up and down.

Chu Zhongtian replied, "No, I wounded him."

"That’s good." Seeing that Chu Zhongtian was unharmed and hearing his confident words, the Star Pavilion Master heaved a sigh of relief. He then asked, "So, how was the Ancient Relic? Did you make any gains?"

At this, a proud smile crept onto Chu Zhongtian’s lips. He laughed. "My gains were substantial."

Saying this, he couldn’t help but feel a thrill of excitement. The Ancient Relic he had visited was extremely old and contained the legacy of a Venerable. His battle with that Grandmaster had been a fight to claim it. He had defeated his opponent and finally secured the legacy. Moreover, he had already cultivated some of the Ultimate Skills from it. His strength was now far more formidable; an ordinary Grandmaster would be no match for him at all.

Hearing that Chu Zhongtian’s gains were substantial, the Star Pavilion Master was even more pleased.

Chu Yue was incredibly excited. "Big brother is amazing!" she exclaimed. "By the way, brother, you won’t believe it. While you were gone this past month, that Lin Xuan came back. He had the nerve to claim that he’s slain a Grandmaster! The kid is so full of himself. You have to teach him a good lesson."

Slay a Grandmaster? Chu Zhongtian rolled his eyes. He himself had obtained a supreme legacy and cultivated its Ultimate Skills, yet even he couldn’t slay a Grandmaster. On what grounds could Lin Xuan possibly do so? The kid’s boasting had truly reached the heavens.