At the same time, several old servants, each exuding the aura of Earth Level Martial Artists, rushed forward violently and blocked these genius youths, bearing all the Earth Level Martial Artist's aura.

"Are you an Earth Level Martial Artist?"

The old servants' eyes glinted with caution.

But they were greatly shocked in their hearts by the aura of an Earth Level Martial Artist released by Wang Xu.

This young man, who seemed barely in his twenties, was actually an Earth Level Martial Artist!

"Earth Level Martial Artist!"

Liu Rumi was the only genius among those present who was unscathed. Her beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked at Wang Xu with curiosity.

All the other genius youths stared at Wang Xu in fear.

Mortal Level, Earth Level.

Just a word apart, yet the gap was worlds apart.

They were not Ninth Layer Mortal Level figures like the four patriarchs. Even if everyone went up together, they were no match for Wang Xu.

In front of Wang Xu, they were nothing but insignificant ants!

Wang Xu slightly restrained his aura.

The aura he just released was merely that of a Third Class Earth Level Martial Artist.

This deliberately released aura was aggressive, which was why it sent the many genius youths flying and coughing blood.

If he had released the aura of a First Class Earth Level Martial Artist, these genius youths would have died instantly on the spot, without a hint of resistance.

After coldly sweeping a glance at the crowd, Wang Xu no longer needed to continue hiding and flew up, entering his room.

The moment the door closed, everyone heaved a sigh of relief.

The invisible oppression of an Earth Level Martial Artist was something even the old servants couldn't withstand.

Under such pressure, their hearts were shrouded in shadow, filled with unease.

Once Wang Xu left, the invisible oppression dissipated, and they felt completely relieved.

"The Main City Summit, isn't that the summit attended by the strongest of the Sixteen Main Cities?"

A genius youth's eyes still retained a lingering fear.

"He's not much older than us, how could he be the strongest of the main city!?"

Many genius youths looked towards the youths from Flame Fire Main City, who hurriedly shook their heads, "We don't know him at all!"

"Damn! That detestable guy! I must make him pay!"

Lin Shangyu's lips spilled blood, and he clutched his faintly aching chest, his eyes filled with hatred.

As the son of the City Lord of Chi Hurricane Main City, when had he ever been beaten so disgracefully by someone?

Moreover, the opponent was from Flame Fire Main City, a place ranked at the bottom among the Sixteen Main Cities, just like an ordinary person defeating him, a genius. Lin Shangyu was unwilling to accept it no matter what!

Especially when Lin Shangyu saw Liu Rumi unharmed, looking at Wang Xu with radiant spirits, her gaze fixed on Wang Xu, his grievances intensified.

"He's just a Third Class Earth Level Martial Artist, so what! With this level of strength, he dares to attend the Main City Summit? I'll make sure he loses all face before everyone and see how arrogant he can be then!"

Lin Shangyu gritted his teeth.

After the turmoil, Wang Xu sat cross-legged in his room, completely unaware that someone loathed him to the bone.

But even if he knew, Wang Xu was utterly unafraid.

......

"You're talking about an Earth Level Martial Artist from Flame Fire Main City?"

At this moment, before Lin Shangyu stood a middle-aged man with a solemn face, exuding an innate authority even without anger.

He was Lin Fenglang, the City Lord of Chi Hurricane Main City.

Lin Fenglang was a legendary figure in Chi Hurricane Main City, breaking through to the Seventh Layer of Mortal Level at eighteen, reaching Ninth Layer of Mortal Level before twenty, and becoming the youngest Earth Level Martial Artist in the city's history at twenty-three.

Afterward, Lin Fenglang's strength continued to grow, reaching First Class Earth Level Martial Artist in just twenty short years, rightfully becoming the City Lord of Chi Hurricane Main City.

Among the sixteen strongest of the Sixteen Main Cities, Lin Fenglang's strength ranked among the top.

"That's right, he's a Third Class Earth Level Martial Artist, which is nothing to father, but I hope you can break his arms and legs and make him lose face in front of everyone!"

Lin Shangyu's words were full of resentment.

Lin Fenglang looked at the son he had personally raised, a hint of satisfaction in his gaze.

For Lin Shangyu's ruthless tactics, he found no excessiveness; on the contrary, he needed this kind of merciless cruelty.

"A Third Class Earth Level Martial Artist? As far as I know, Yan Xi, the strongest from Flame Fire Main City, is a Second Class Earth Level Martial Artist."

Lin Fenglang said.

He clearly hadn't received any information that Wang Xu was a First Class Earth Level Martial Artist.

"Flame Fire Main City has been at the bottom for years, probably having long lost hope in the Main City Summit, that's why they sent this nobody to fill a spot. No matter what, father, you must break his hands and feet to vent this anger for me!"

At the Main City Summit, life and death were not allowed, but injuries and disabilities were not prohibited.

As for the degree of injury, that depended on personal strength.

"This is the simplest of matters. A Third Class Earth Level Martial Artist, I have ten thousand ways to cripple him before he can even utter a word of surrender."

Lin Fenglang's eyes flashed with ruthlessness.

Lin Fenglang's ascent didn't solely rely on talent, but also on ruthlessness.

In the hearts of the father and son, Wang Xu had already been branded as a cripple.

......

In just a few days, Wang Xu went out many times.

Liu Rumi kept a close watch on Wang Xu's movements, discovering that every time he went out, he returned with a large burlap package.

Over time, Liu Rumi discovered that Wang Xu's packages contained batches of spirit medicine.

"Why does he need so many spirit medicines?"

Liu Rumi was puzzled.

Every night, from Wang Xu's room came inexplicable bubbling sounds, as if something was boiling.

Wang Xu's mysterious actions made Liu Rumi even more curious.

However, the genius youths staying in the inn didn't share this curiosity.

Wherever Wang Xu appeared, they fearfully avoided him, dreading his release of the Earth Level Martial Artist's aura that could send them coughing blood again.

For safety's sake, the old servants advised the young master to find another inn.

But not a single genius youth chose to leave.

Thus, every time Wang Xu entered or exited the inn, numerous genius youths seemed to avoid him like a plague, and the crowd would automatically split apart, the scene becoming utterly silent.

"Hmph! Let's see how long you can stay arrogant!"

Lin Shangyu was also observing Wang Xu in secret, a vicious look lingering in his eyes.

About fifteen days later.

"Clang!"

A loud noise came from Wang Xu's room.

Everyone looked in that direction, but no one went forward to inquire.

"The Fourth Layer of 'Golden Spirit Scripture,' there seems to be no significant change."

Inside the room, porcelain jars shattered all over the ground, dark water spreading throughout the room, Wang Xu donned a black robe, and the silvery sheen that once glowed on his skin had turned a dull gold.

In recent days, Wang Xu had been constantly procuring spirit medicine.

Judging by Wang Xu's current progress alone, it would take at least four or five years for the 'Golden Spirit Scripture' to reach the Fourth Layer.

To speed up, the only method is to rely on external forces.

You Ji gave Wang Xu several lists, but many spirit medicines were simply unfindable, not even in Beiyuan Giant City.

Wang Xu settled for less, choosing low-grade spirit medicine as supplements.

Spending nearly three million silver, after more than ten days, the 'Golden Spirit Scripture' finally reached the Fourth Layer.

An advanced martial technique might cost only hundreds of thousands of silver, but the cultivation required millions of silver. Apart from Wang Xu, probably no one could afford it.

"Have you discovered any unique quality in the advanced martial technique I gave you?"

A red-robed figure of You Ji appeared, smiling.

"No change whatsoever."

"What?! No change? How is that possible!"

Upon hearing this, You Ji was immediately displeased, as this advanced martial technique he provided was certainly no ordinary item.

"Try using your Mechanical Ancient Eye to have a look."

Wang Xu activated the Mechanical Ancient Eye, and a row of numerical information appeared before him.

"No change whatsoever."

Wang Xu stated.

"Don't be in a hurry, you'll soon discover the special aspect!"

You Ji stared at Wang Xu.

Soon, Wang Xu's eyebrows twitched.

"The time of the Mechanical Ancient Eye has extended?"

Fifteen seconds had passed, yet Wang Xu felt no discomfort, his spiritual consciousness still in a healthy state.

About thirty seconds later.

Buzz~~

Wang Xu immediately closed the Mechanical Ancient Eye.

"So, have you discovered the unique aspect of this advanced martial technique I provided!"

You Ji said with pride, "I told you, how could my stuff show no change!"

Upon reaching the Fourth Layer of 'Golden Spirit Scripture,' the usable time of the Mechanical Ancient Eye had doubled.

To be precise, Wang Xu's spiritual consciousness had doubled in strength.

The Fourth Layer of 'Golden Spirit Scripture' enhances not the physical body, but the spiritual consciousness!

"What will the Fifth Layer enhance?"

Wang Xu gazed at You Ji.

"When the 'Golden Spirit Scripture' reaches Perfection, your physical strength will at least double compared to now, and the spiritual consciousness will be the same."

You Ji chuckled, "However, to reach Perfection, you must have those specific materials, low-grade spirit medicine cannot substitute."

Wang Xu understood well that it wasn't just a matter of spirit medicine. More importantly, the Summit of the Main City would begin in just a few days, leaving no time for him to gather the spirit medicine to advance to the Fifth Layer.

Subsequently, Wang Xu continued to hover seated in the void, beginning his cultivation.

Three days later.

The inn was empty, and Wang Xu also left, heading toward the "Battle Peak" in Beiyuan Giant City.

The event held at Battle Peak today was not the Summit of the Main City, but the Genius Summit that many anticipated eagerly.

It was a sea of people, with voices reaching a crescendo.

Not only martial artists but even ordinary mortals were raising their arms and shouting, creating a clamor.

Wang Xu found a spot on the viewing platform and surveyed the nearby positions with his gaze.

He was here this time not to watch the Genius Summit but to truly engage with sect members.

Rumble~

A thunderous sound interrupted all voices, and the scene fell into silence.

Wang Xu looked up, and a white figure had appeared on the main platform, seemingly out of nowhere. One moment the seat was empty, the next moment this white figure was there.

"Void Level."

Wang Xu recognized at a glance that this white figure was precisely the Celestial Level martial artist mentioned by Chaos.

Hoo~~~~~

After a moment of silence, the clouds dissipated, and the booming voices resounded to the heavens once more.

At this moment, a flash of light appeared in Wang Xu's eyes.

Beside the white figure, suddenly two more figures appeared.

The realms of these two figures were also at the Void Level, even surpassing the white figure.

"Sect members."

Wang Xu could ascertain that these two figures were the sect members he sought. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian.com to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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