Chapter 149: You’re Not Dead?
After the Great Empress announced the matter of taking a disciple, many of the younger generation were even more eager to perform in front of her. But in Mingyan’s view, this position was either Jade Peony’s or Gu Hanshuang’s. These two were too powerful. Their cultivation had pulled a long way ahead of these people. Not to mention, they themselves were heaven-gifted talents and could kill enemies across realms. If you let those ordinary cultivators of the previous generations of the Sacred Lands and prominent families at the Tai Yi Realm go up and compete with them, they would probably be beaten so badly they wouldn’t know which way was north.
Mingyan had no intention of competing. But it wasn’t that he felt he couldn’t beat these two. After breaking through to the Divine Gate Realm, Mingyan believed that he had a fighting chance against either Gu Hanshuang or Jade Peony.
But there was no need. If Mingyan really won, and the Great Empress said in front of so many people that she wanted to take a disciple, then at that time, it would probably be out of his hands.
After the Great Empress finished speaking, the Queen Mother of the West of Yaochi personally came forward and began to organize and mediate the conflicts of various parties.
At this time, Huang Junru finally arrived. Huang Junru stood in the line of the Huang family.
Before the Dark Era arrived, it was best to resolve the messy affairs of various parties. Otherwise, when they faced the Dark Era together, some Sacred Lands and prominent families had no great righteousness. If they played the backstabbing game, it would be very bad.
Wind Spirit Moon Shadow had no grievances to resolve, but the Huang family and the Yun family had some conflicts. At that time, Yun Ling and that Rotating Core Realm elder were directly killed by Huang Junru with a flick of her finger. The Yun family had never produced a Great Emperor. Moreover, they were in the wrong in that matter at that time, so they could only suffer in silence.
There was nothing to say about this matter. This time at the Peach Banquet, neither Huang Junyi nor Huang Qingfei had concealed their cultivation. Three Human Gateway cultivators, that was a great shock to the other Sacred Lands and prominent families. Moreover, although Yaochi had always remained neutral, their friendly relationship with the Huang family was well known. So this matter, with the Yun family’s “it’s in the past,” it really was in the past.
The conflicts of the Sacred Lands and prominent families were dealt with for two days. After that, Yaochi announced that the competition of the younger generation had officially begun.
Although they did not plan to become the final winner, both Mingyan and Yue Qingying had to at least show their faces. It was fine as long as they didn’t compete for the winner’s spot.
Yaochi had a relatively strict competition system. They seemed to prepare something for the champion, runner-up, and third place every time. So if one could win some fame, it would naturally be a double harvest of fame and fortune.
But because this Peach Banquet was a bit special, and there were too many people participating in the competition, Yaochi simply held some of the auditions at the same time. Anyway, the venue was big enough.
Both Mingyan and Yue Qingying went on stage. Yue Qingying was at the early Divine Gate Realm, and her opponent was a peak Qi Sea Realm.
In the face of this strength gap, the opponent had almost no resistance and was defeated by Yue Qingying.
And on Mingyan’s side, the opponent was not strong either, also a peak Qi Sea Realm. Mingyan didn’t even need to use any moves. Just relying on his physical strength, one punch, and the opponent was directly knocked out of the stage, instantly winning.
A peak Qi Sea Realm was not enough to look at in front of him and Yue Qingying. This couldn’t even be called a competition. After all, as soon as they fought, the opponent couldn’t hold on. Could this be called a competition? This was a one-sided beating.
So Mingyan and Yue Qingying naturally advanced all the way.
And on the other side, Jade Peony and Gu Hanshuang also cut through all obstacles and won repeatedly. As a member of the younger generation, Ning Feixuan naturally also participated in this competition.
And as the competition progressed, more and more people were eliminated. Mingyan finally met his first early Divine Gate Realm opponent. And coincidentally, it was the Little Kun Peng King, Bei Ming Ni.
Seeing Bei Ming Ni, Mingyan was a little surprised. He hadn’t expected to meet him.
Since his defeat to Mingyan, according to Jade Peony, the Little Kun Peng King seemed to have undergone a devil’s training. Now his strength was not what it used to be. Although he was still at the early Divine Gate Realm, he was much stronger than before.
The Little Kun Peng King went on stage first. After knowing that his opponent was Mingyan, a cold smile couldn’t help but appear on his lips. The conflict between the two of them had started a long time ago. Now, it was time to resolve this conflict.
“It’s the Little Kun Peng King, Bei Ming Ni, the second of the Eastern Continent’s Demon Clan! His opponent is… the Holy Son of the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land, Mingyan!”
“Have these two fought before…?”
“I heard so. At that time, Mingyan seemed to be only at the Illuminating Sea cultivation, and the Little Kun Peng King suppressed his cultivation and was defeated by him!”
Obviously, someone recognized Mingyan and the Little Kun Peng King. At this time, a demon from the side snorted coldly but did not speak.
This battle was the Little Kun Peng King’s battle to wash away his shame. Bei Ming Ni stood on the stage and beckoned to Mingyan. “Come here, be my mount!”
Mingyan also jumped onto the stage, a little surprised. “You’re still alive? I thought you were dead!”
Bei Ming Ni’s face instantly turned dark. His black hair danced, like a demon god, his whole body’s blood qi was reviving!
“The enmity of that day will be repaid today! If I don’t take you as my mount, I, Bei Ming Ni, will change my name to Bei Ming Turtle!”
“?” Had Mingyan heard this somewhere before?
Mingyan’s face also turned cold. The other party kept saying he wanted to take Mingyan as a mount. Even a clay bodhisattva had a bit of a temper, let alone Mingyan. “Then I’d like to see if your mouth is tougher, or my fist is harder!”
Mingyan no longer hesitated and took the initiative to attack. He stepped on the Wind Spirit Scripture and quickly approached. Bei Ming Ni did not dodge. The strength of the Kun Peng Clan was their physical body. The two of them faced each other with their fists. Bei Ming Ni wanted to fight head-on.
Of course, Bei Ming Ni knew that Mingyan had already broken through to the Divine Gate Realm, but he was not flustered. In his opinion, even if the other party’s physical body was stronger than his, it would not be much stronger. Bei Ming Ni planned to test how strong Mingyan’s current physical body was.
Of course, a try meant a goodbye…
On the side, Ning Feixuan was not in the arena now. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Mingyan, planning to watch him show his might. Ning Feixuan believed that Bei Ming Ni was definitely not Mingyan’s opponent.
And Yue Qingying, Huang Feiyan, and the others were even more at ease. The strength of their junior brother (fiancé) was still very trustworthy.
The result was unexpected! As soon as their fists collided, there was a crack, accompanied by Bei Ming Ni’s muffled groan. Bei Ming Ni retreated several steps and almost fell out of the arena. He looked at Mingyan in extreme shock. This physical strength?! Are you kidding me?
Bei Ming Ni felt that his right hand had completely lost all feeling. The bones were all shattered?! Was this still a human?! Even immortal gold was not as hard as you!
Mingyan would not give him a chance. Mingyan flashed forward, not playing any tricks, and a heavy punch hit Bei Ming Ni’s jaw. Bei Ming Ni had no time to dodge because Mingyan was even faster than before. He was directly sent flying out of the arena by one punch and fainted directly. This battle was over.
There were many cultivators who were paying attention to this match, but at this moment, they were all stunned.
Weren’t both of them at the early Divine Gate Realm? How was Bei Ming Ni defeated in two punches?!
There were no fancy tricks, no Dao techniques, no phenomena. Just two simple punches. The Bei Ming Ni who had been clamoring to take Mingyan as a mount was now almost beaten out of his wits by one punch and fainted on the ground…
“This child’s physical body… is a bit too terrifying…” even a Human Gateway Realm Sacred Master couldn’t help but be tongue-tied. They had seen it very clearly. Besides stepping on a special footwork, Mingyan had not used any other Dao techniques. And the result was that he had finished off the Little Kun Peng King, who was also at the early Divine Gate Realm…
“Gu Hanshuang seems to have an opponent!” some people from the Eastern Continent couldn’t help but have their eyes flicker. With such a crushing posture, even against that ridiculously strong Gu Hanshuang from the Southern Continent, he might not necessarily lose!
And, if it was said that Mingyan had not used any Dao techniques, then the Little Kun Peng King had simply not had time to use any Dao techniques and was directly knocked out by one punch!
Someone from the Kun Peng Clan immediately came forward, glared at Mingyan, and then helped up Bei Ming Ni, feeding him a healing pill. And on Yaochi’s side, they naturally announced Mingyan’s victory.
Mingyan was about to leave the stage, but Bei Ming Ni woke up. After realizing what had happened, Bei Ming Ni was immediately furious and instantly revealed his demon clan’s original form! He showed his Kun Peng body and swooped towards Mingyan!
The Kun Peng’s original form blotted out the sun. It was indeed very imposing when it swooped down. But Mingyan looked at him coldly and didn’t even intend to block.
“No!” That elder of the Kun Peng Clan hurriedly acted, turning into a void giant hand and blocking Bei Ming Ni. He was both shocked and angry. The Great Empress was still present. Was Bei Ming Ni crazy?!
“What? Bei Ming Turtle, not convinced?” Mingyan was not flustered at all. Seeing that Bei Ming Ni still wanted to act, Mingyan couldn’t help but find it a little funny.
Just as Bei Ming Ni had turned into a human form, he heard the name ‘Bei Ming Turtle’. His chest immediately felt sweet, and he spat out a mouthful of blood in anger. Bei Ming Ni said angrily, “You, you despicable villain! You actually sneak-attacked me?!”
“It’s clearly that your skills are inferior. What are you talking about now?” at this time, the Yaochi Holy Maiden, Ning Feixuan, who had been paying attention to this side, said calmly.
“Pah!” Bei Ming Ni was furious and didn’t even listen to Ning Feixuan’s words. Just now, Mingyan’s speed was too fast, and because the bones in his entire arm were shattered, Bei Ming Ni was still planning to recuperate when he was immediately stuck by Mingyan and knocked out by one punch! Wasn’t this a sneak attack?
Mingyan looked at Bei Ming Ni calmly. “If you’re not convinced, you can wait until after the Peach Banquet and come and find me. At that time, I won’t know the severity of my hand. Don’t be killed by me with one punch, Bei Ming Turtle.”
“That’s enough. If you lost, you lost. Don’t act like you can’t afford to lose,” at this time, Jade Peony also walked over. Jade Peony looked at Bei Ming Ni coldly. Bei Ming Ni immediately shut his mouth, a deep fear in his eyes.
Seeing this, Mingyan was a little surprised. It seemed this Jade Peony had beaten him quite a bit. To make this arrogant and stubborn Bei Ming Turtle so cowardly, probably only Jade Peony could do it.
Jade Peony’s appearance also made many people pay attention to her. Before, Jade Peony had won all the way with a crushing strength. At this moment, seeing her reprimand Bei Ming Ni again, her identity seemed to be about to be revealed!
Of course, these were not within Mingyan’s concern. Mingyan glanced at Jade Peony. Seeing her cold face, he withdrew his gaze. Mingyan even muttered in his heart, this Jade Peony’s acting is quite good… although the two of them seemed to have a good relationship in private, they were enemies in public. After all, Mingyan was on Gu Hanshuang’s side.
And at this time, seeing Jade Peony walk over, Gu Hanshuang also walked over to support Mingyan. Gu Hanshuang first stood by Mingyan’s side, then looked at Bei Ming Ni and said casually, “Trash.”
Hearing these two words, Bei Ming Ni couldn’t take it anymore. He spat out another mouthful of blood and fainted again!
Mingyan gave Gu Hanshuang a thumbs up. These two words were comparable to his two punches!
