I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 216: Confidence

I’m disgusted!

Zhang Yuan’s three powerful words were like three heavy hammers, mercilessly striking Xun Lingling’s face.

The seductive beauty instantly lost all color from her face, her eyes showing an incomparable mix of shame and anger.

Even with a hint of murderous intent.

Because Zhang Yuan’s response completely tore her facade away, then stomped on it thrice!

Despite this, Xun Lingling surprisingly endured it.

She took a breath, her complexion swiftly returning to normal.

She said mournfully, "So Protector Zhao views me like this, alas, alas!"

After speaking, she turned and gently raised her slender hand, wiping the corner of her eye.

The movement was graceful yet tinged with grief.

Even those with a heart of stone couldn’t help but feel a twinge of pity.

However, Zhang Yuan was completely unmoved, secretly sneering in his heart.

His response wasn’t baseless!

This Xun Lingling is the legitimate daughter of the Xun Family from East Ruins, who many years ago married the Eldest Young Master of the Zhou Family from North Ruins.

But the Eldest Young Master of the Zhou Family was no good, usually indulgent and promiscuous.

The day after their wedding, he ran off to Huayue Hall to indulge himself, not returning for half a month.

He ultimately died in the most famous brothel around!

As for the cause of the Eldest Young Master’s death, that’s not for outsiders to know.

Poor Xun Lingling, so young and already a widow.

Perhaps out of compensation, the Zhou Family gave her a hefty amount of wealth, along with a separate courtyard.

They restored her freedom.

Then this widow threw caution to the wind, daily gathering friends to drink and gamble.

It’s said she had countless guests entering her chambers, with a preference for the young and strong.

Despite Xun Lingling’s bad reputation,

she was extremely talented in Martial Arts, entering Tier Four early on, thus becoming an Outer Guardian of Celestial King Hall.

With the backing of the Xun and Zhou Families, Xun Lingling could do as she pleased in the city.

Usually traveling with a crowd, surrounded by admirers!

About this widow’s many tales, it was the Outer Hall Steward Daoist Xuan Yong who informed Zhang Yuan.

Xuan Yong had a good relationship with Xuan Cheng and was entrusted by the latter to take care of Zhang Yuan.

He was worried Zhang Yuan might fall for Xun Lingling’s tricks, hence the special warning.

Thus, Zhang Yuan understood the details about this woman.

Knowing the inside story, Zhang Yuan naturally wanted to keep his distance.

Yet his attitude was crystal clear, but Xun Lingling insisted on entangling him.

Making Zhang Yuan the target of her admirers’ hostility!

Zhang Yuan couldn’t bear it anymore, delivering a harsh slap.

Completely tearing down the facade with the opponent!

Zhang Yuan knew very well that publicly humiliating Xun Lingling would undoubtedly bring trouble.

But he had already entered Tier Four, with the Divine Nest backing him with the power of five Hosts.

Facing such a troublesome character with apprehension, he might as well buy a piece of tofu to crash into!

"Bold!"

"Impudent!"

"Death-seeking beast!"

Xun Lingling covered her face and walked away, immediately stirring up her entourage.

Especially several young men, who were infuriated, loudly berating Zhang Yuan.

As if Zhang Yuan was their sworn enemy.

One of the young men in fine clothes rushed over, spitting furiously and roaring, "Kneel, kneel before me!"

Zhang Yuan scoffed, "And who do you think you are?"

He laughed coldly, "Want to fight? I can oblige, let’s sign a life-and-death pact and head to the Yin-Yang Platform now!"

The Yin-Yang Platform was situated next to Celestial King Hall, just a hundred paces from Zhang Yuan’s current location.

Easily visible!

If grudges between martial artists in Ruins City ran too deep, they could sign a life-and-death agreement before settling it on the Yin-Yang Platform.

Usually, only one would come down alive!

The young man in fine clothes instantly froze his expression.

Suddenly, he became much more composed.

Although he was a True Qi Martial Artist too.

How he ascended to Tier Four, he was more than aware.

Zhang Yuan looked young, but he wasn’t joking.

If it came down to the Yin-Yang Platform, he had no confidence in defeating Zhang Yuan!

Besides...

Is it worth it?

Though he had exuded such power earlier, shrinking back now would be quite the shame, leaving him awkwardly in place.

He couldn’t agree, yet couldn’t disagree!

"Brother Hong Cai..."

At this moment, Xun Lingling’s voice softly came through, "Say no more, let’s go back."

The young man in fine clothes felt absolved, casting Zhang Yuan a fierce glare, "We’ll see!"

He said before frantically running after Xun Lingling.

A perfect image of a sycophant.

The rest of the crowd followed suit, departing as well.

Many of them gave Zhang Yuan vicious, cruel looks as they left.

If looks could kill, he would have been torn to shreds, just bones remaining!

Zhang Yuan remained indifferent to this.

But on his way home, he opened the Divine Nest panel.

Then invested all the Source Material obtained today into the Black Giant Ant.

Currently, the Black Giant Ant’s Evolution Level had exceeded 50%, but clearly, these hundred-plus points of Source Material were insufficient for it to rise to Level Four.

Thus, in the following days, Zhang Yuan went to the periphery of Taiwu Mountain every day.

Hunting bears, tigers, wild boars, and other large beasts.

Zhang Yuan, though unafraid of Xun Lingling, 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

those sycophants around her were no saints.

To guard against the unexpected, Zhang Yuan needed to continue enhancing his strength.

Seven days later, the First Host Black Giant Ant evolved and upgraded!

[Host: Zhang Yuan]

[Realm: Tier Four (True Qi)]

[Divine Nest: Level 4 (1%)]

[Host: Level 4 Black Giant Ant (1%)/16x Strength]

[Host: Level 4 Jade Mantis (1%)/Basic Saber Technique Profound Communication]

[Host: Level 3 Golden Grasshopper (1%)/8x Agility]

[Host: Level 4 White Dragon Loach (16%)/Basic Water Profound Communication]

[Host: Level 3 Red-eyed Crow (1%)/Advanced Servant Spirit]

[Qi Blood: 807/825]

[Source Material: 0]

The evolution pattern of the Black Giant Ant hadn’t changed.

Upon reaching Level Four, the previous eightfold strength increased to sixteenfold!

Currently, Zhang Yuan’s personal strength exceeded three thousand jin, not surpassing three thousand five hundred jin.

In fact, after he developed his Sea of Qi and condensed True Qi, his pure physical strength hadn’t increased by much.

Because the body has limits.

Unless one specifically practices a high-tier body refining technique, or has special talent, breaking through is quite difficult.

The Qi Entry Realm, compared to the Entering Force Realm, is actually a different path in terms of strength levels.

Qi Entry will also reach a limit, then one should change tracks again!

As long as Zhang Yuan invokes the Power of the Black Giant Ant, he can elevate his own strength to a terrifying level.

Even based on a baseline of three thousand jin, now with the maximum sixteenfold enhancement, that’s forty-eight thousand jin.

With such power, who in Tier Four could resist?

Zhang Yuan pondered.

Even a Tier Five True Essence Martial Artist may not withstand a single strike!

Unfortunately, with his current capabilities, a sixteenfold strength boost is mere wishful thinking.

Zhang Yuan, after repeated tests, ascertained that around elevenfold was his current limit.

Even so.

A full-force strike exceeding thirty thousand jin.

Who below Tier Five could match it?

This was Zhang Yuan’s confidence in daring to disdain those like Xun Lingling!