Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 226: Half-Step Grandmaster! Not Worth Mentioning!

Chapter 226: Chapter 226: Half-Step Grandmaster! Not Worth Mentioning!

"It’s not about listening to Lin Xuan," the Grand Elder said. "It’s that an Anomalous Fire has appeared at Flame Mountain. It is the legendary Blue Lotus Earth Core Flame, which possesses an extremely terrifying Destructive Power. However, this Anomalous Fire can only be obtained by the younger generation. This is your opportunity."

"What? An Anomalous Fire!"

Shangguan Hao was shocked, and Leng Rushuang was visibly excited. A fierce light glinted in Chu Yue’s eyes.

An Anomalous Fire was a terrifyingly powerful treasure. It wasn’t just desired by Alchemy Masters; other Martial Artists coveted it as well. Controlling an Anomalous Fire was equivalent to mastering a formidable new source of energy, one that could rapidly enhance their combat strength in a short amount of time.

If I can obtain the Anomalous Fire, I will definitely become the champion of the Hidden Dragon Chart!

Not only were Chu Yue and her peers thrilled, but every prodigy present was ecstatic. Even Lin Xuan’s eyes shone with a fervent light. They all wanted to rush to Flame Mountain immediately and seize the Blue Lotus Earth Core Flame.

Finally, the Heavenly Dao Tower descended beside Flame Mountain. The crowd couldn’t wait and rushed out. The foot of Flame Mountain was already bustling with activity; the young prodigies from the various great families of the Great Xia Country had arrived.

The arrival of the Heavenly Dao Academy naturally caused a sensation, drawing many gazes. An elder from the Palace of the Celestial King even came over to greet them, inviting Lin Xuan and the others into a nearby palace. "Everyone, please wait a moment," he said. "Once all the prodigies have gathered, I will lead you into Flame Mountain. The mountain is extremely dangerous and requires the protection of an array, so I ask you all to be patient."

The Grand Elder nodded. The other young prodigies, however, were too restless to wait and went outside to gather information.

「Outside.」

The prodigies were already discussing the matter with great excitement.

"The aura here is terrifying! It’s definitely an Anomalous Fire."

"I can’t believe the Palace of the Celestial King managed to occupy this place ahead of time. They moved fast."

"I wonder who will ultimately obtain the Blue Lotus Earth Core Flame."

"It’ll be a huge loss for the Palace of the Celestial King if one of their own doesn’t get it."

"I heard the Young Celestial King is already a nine-star Martial General."

"What? How is he cultivating so fast?"

"I remember he was just an eight-star Martial General a few months ago."

"Breaking through a whole realm in just a few months... that’s unbelievable!"

"Hey, aren’t those people from the Heavenly Dao Academy? Lin Xuan’s with them. He actually dared to show up."

"I heard the Young Celestial King has been looking for a chance to get revenge on Lin Xuan. I can’t believe Lin Xuan just delivered himself to his doorstep."

"He’s doomed, then."

"He might have beaten the Young Celestial King before, but now that the Young Celestial King’s strength has improved, he’s bound to lose."

"That’s for sure. As a nine-star Martial General, the Young Celestial King could kill Lin Xuan instantly."

"It’s not just the Young Celestial King who wants to deal with him. Lin Xuan has offended far too many people," another person added. "Especially the Ten Thousand Flames Sect. Don’t forget, he killed their Fire Spirit Child."

"That was a prodigy who had mastered three types of top-grade Spiritual Fire! It’s such a pity he died like that."

"The Ten Thousand Flames Sect will absolutely not let this go."

"I heard even Fire Dance from the Ten Thousand Flames Sect lost to him. She was no match. They probably can’t do anything to Lin Xuan."

The crowd buzzed with discussion. Just then, a cold snort echoed from a short distance away. "Who dares to question my Ten Thousand Flames Sect?"

Following the voice, a tall figure strode over. He was a powerfully built young man who walked with a majestic gait, surrounded by terrifying flames. He was like a Fire God, his presence seeming to scorch the very heavens and earth. The surrounding void roiled as if about to crack, unable to withstand his power. The other disciples trembled and scrambled backward.

"Heavens, who is that?"

"His flame aura is so terrifying!"

"He’s incredibly powerful, simply heaven-defying!"

"Could he be a prodigy from the Ten Thousand Flames Sect?"

Soon, another group of people emerged from the distance. Dressed in either Flame Battle Armor or Flame Robes, they all emanated a scorching aura. They were indeed from the Ten Thousand Flames Sect. They pointed to the tall young man and announced, "Listen well! This is the top prodigy of our Ten Thousand Flames Sect, Wan Tianming, our Senior Brother Wan! He is already a Martial General at the half-step Grandmaster level. Killing that Lin Xuan will be effortless for him."

"What? A half-step Grandmaster!"

The surrounding crowd was stunned. They hadn’t expected a figure of such caliber to appear among the prodigies here. It was too shocking, too unbelievable.

Wan Tianming can’t be more than twenty years old, right? He’s eligible for the Hidden Dragon Chart... In that case, he’s practically guaranteed to be number one!

The crowd erupted in exclamations.

Wan Tianming stood there with his hands clasped behind his back, basking in the crowd’s awe. He asked coldly, "Which one of you is Lin Xuan?"

SWISH! Every head in the crowd whipped around to look at the disciples from the Heavenly Dao Academy.

It’s over. Lin Xuan is a dead man. Who could have expected the Ten Thousand Flames Sect to have a prodigy at the half-step Grandmaster level? Lin Xuan is no match for him!

Over with the Heavenly Dao Academy group, everyone’s expression changed drastically. Targeted by Wan Tianming’s gaze, they felt their bodies burn as if they were about to melt. Many backed away in fear, while others quickly put distance between themselves and Lin Xuan.

Shangguan Hao stepped forward. "Friends from the Ten Thousand Flames Sect," he announced, "if you want to make a move on Lin Xuan, go right ahead. We aren’t acquainted with this fellow."

"That’s right, we don’t know him," Leng Rushuang added, eager to disassociate herself.

The other prodigies quickly fled, leaving only Lin Xuan, Ye Qingwu, and the other members of Wangyue Pavilion in the center of the clearing.

"Let’s see how you die now," Shangguan Hao sneered.

Leng Rushuang shook her head. This time, no one could save the brat. The others sighed, all certain that Lin Xuan was doomed.

What should I do? Ye Qingwu’s face was pale, her heart pounding in her throat. If Wan Tianming attacked, they had no way of stopping him. "Run!" she urged Lin Xuan. "Get back to the Grand Elder! You’ll be safe there!"

Lin Xuan just smiled. "Why should I run? A half-step Grandmaster? Is that supposed to be impressive? It’s not like I haven’t killed one before."

What?

Ye Qingwu froze. Shangguan Hao was dumbfounded. Leng Rushuang’s jaw dropped. Chu Yue stared in disbelief. Everyone was utterly bewildered.

Lin Xuan has killed a half-step Grandmaster? For real? What kind of joke is that? A half-step Grandmaster is an existence beyond the peak of the nine-star level, with terrifying power. How could Lin Xuan, a mere five-star Martial General, possess that kind of strength? The guy’s arrogance knows no bounds!

The crowd burst into a tumultuous uproar.

"Idiot," Chu Yue sneered, completely disbelieving him.

"What a clown," Leng Rushuang mocked.

Shangguan Hao burst out laughing. "You arrogant fool, who do you think you are?"

The other disciples also started laughing, finding Lin Xuan’s boast utterly ridiculous.

The members of the Ten Thousand Flames Sect also roared with laughter. Killed a half-step Grandmaster? What a joke. Even Senior Brother Wan, a half-step Grandmaster himself, couldn’t just kill another one so easily. You’d probably need the power of a full Grandmaster to do that. Is this Lin Xuan supposed to be a teenage Grandmaster? Impossible! They simply didn’t believe a word of it.

"To think that Fire Spirit Child died at the hands of an idiot like this. What a shame," Wan Tianming snorted. He raised his palm, preparing to swat Lin Xuan to death.

"Lin Xuan, run!" Ye Qingwu cried out urgently. She didn’t believe Lin Xuan’s claim for a second and was sure he was no match for his opponent.

But Lin Xuan simply stood his ground, motionless. A half-step Grandmaster... he truly didn’t take such an opponent seriously.