Supreme Lord of Towers

Moo.

Above the White Jade Battle Platform, a thunderous bovine roar echoed, sounding like a thunderclap, shaking the soul.

It came from the mouth of a bull, fully covered in golden scales, behind Ye Teng.

Wherever this Golden-Scaled Bull passed, even the ground trembled violently, as if an earthquake had struck, an incredibly imposing sight.

In a flash of lightning, it charged to within two zhang of Xiao Lan, its two incredibly sharp horns suddenly bursting with dazzling golden divine light, like two Golden Holy Swords, stabbing towards Xiao Lan’s delicate body.

This is Ye Teng’s Bloodline Divine Technique, called Wild Bull Piercing Heaven, its power reaches an extreme level.

Even a cultivator at the True Qi Realm Tenth Layer might not be able to resist it.

However, facing Ye Teng’s ultimate killing technique, the expression on Xiao Lan’s face remained indifferent as ever, not even casting Ye Teng a proper glance.

Booming sounds.

The next moment, a fierce True Qi surged forth from Xiao Lan’s delicate body, like a tidal wave, enveloping everything within one zhang.

This True Qi was almost comparable to that of a Half-Step Gang Qi Realm master.

”No good, this is the True Qi unleashed by eighteen Seas of Qi, how could it be so powerful?” Ye Teng couldn’t help but gasp in shock, feeling a chill run from head to toe.

”Insolent wretch, get lost.” A sharp glint burst out from Xiao Lan’s eyes.

Boom.

In a flash, the True Qi surrounding her body easily blasted the Golden-Scaled Bull away.

Ah!

A shrill scream erupted from Ye Teng’s mouth.

Though ensconced within the Golden-Scaled Bull, he was shaken to the point of spitting blood, with internal organs suffering considerable damage.

With just one blow, Ye Teng completely lost the ability to fight and was harshly knocked off the White Jade Battle Platform, lying on the ground wailing incessantly.

”Terrifying, this Xiao Lan is truly too terrifying.”

”Ye Teng couldn’t even withstand one of her moves.” The younger generations of the Ye Family and the Luo Family stood frozen, full of dread.

”Haha, as expected of Miss Xiao Lan, she’s really strong!”

”The first place in this assessment is definitely going to be our Miss Xiao Lan.” The young members of the Xiao Family cheered, brimming with pride.

”The fourth round of eliminations has finally ended, who would’ve thought Ye Chen, this waste, could fight his way to the final.” Many onlookers sighed.

They originally thought the first place in this assessment would be contested between Xiao Lan and Luo Yuan.

But unexpectedly, Ye Chen managed to kill Luo Yuan and advance to the final showdown.

This truly surprised everyone.

”However, Ye Chen’s journey ends here; no matter how lucky he is, there’s no way he can be a match for Xiao Lan.”

”Indeed! Xiao Lan’s power is far stronger than Luo Yuan’s, and Ye Chen might not even withstand one of her moves.”

”Hmph! People like him who rely on luck to get to the finals are bound to be eliminated. If luck was useful, then why would strength even matter?” Someone scoffed with a mocking smirk.

”Lan’er, you did well. Next, all you need to do is defeat Ye Chen to secure the top spot in the assessment, and then you’ll be entitled to learn a Yellow Level Middle Grade Martial Art.” said Xiao Yang, the Patriarch of the Xiao Family, with excitement.

”Dad, don’t worry, defeating a clown like Ye Chen is an easy task. I, Xiao Lan, aim for first place, who could compete with me?” Xiao Lan said arrogantly, her expression full of cold pride, as if she was the protagonist of this world.

From beginning to end, she never considered Ye Chen a worthy opponent.

Because Ye Chen simply didn’t have the qualification.

Even if he had a fourfold Qi Sea Foundation, what could he do? His Qi Sea amount could not match hers.

Not to mention, Ye Chen hadn’t even awakened his bloodline.

What could he use to compete with her, a genius who awakened a Yellow Level Second Grade bloodline?

”Xiao Lan, Ye Chen, take a break for a cup of tea time before the final round of assessment begins; however, you must make sure not to kill each other this time.” At this moment, Ouyang Xue, who had remained silent, suddenly spoke, her voice incredibly cold.

She said this out of concern for an unexpected incident befalling Ye Chen in the final showdown.

After all, despite his formidable power, Ye Chen was fundamentally not considered a match for Xiao Lan, based on various data points.

If Xiao Lan intended to kill Ye Chen during the competition, it would be troublesome.

”Heh! Ouyang Xue, it seems you, too, have no faith in Ye Chen! Understandably so, as he’s nothing more than a waste unable to awaken his bloodline—how could he possibly defeat Xiao Lan?” remarked Liu Xin, unable to hold back a mocking laughter filled with ridicule.

”Liu Xin, stop talking. Do you not see Ye Chen’s current cultivation level? If he reaches the True Qi Realm Ninth Layer as Xiao Lan does, Xiao Lan wouldn’t necessarily have the advantage.” Ouyang Xue retorted with a cold smile.

”Is that so? From what I know, Ye Chen is just like Xiao Lan, both sixteen years old this year. Yet, why has Xiao Lan reached the True Qi Realm Ninth Layer while he’s just at the True Qi Realm Fourth Layer? Because fundamentally, he’s just too weak.” Liu Xin’s smirk widened, looking at Ye Chen as if he were a pitiful laughingstock.

Time slipped away.

Soon, the time for a cup of tea had elapsed.

Swish.

Xiao Lan began to move gracefully, stepping onto the White Jade Battle Platform under the watchful eyes of many.

Meanwhile, Ye Chen leaped and instantly appeared several zhang away from Xiao Lan.

”Haha! The moment has finally arrived. With Lan’er’s strength, defeating Ye Chen will be effortless.” Xiao Lan’s father, Xiao Yang, said excitedly, as if already witnessing Xiao Lan winning the first place.

”Hmph! Ye Chen, your luck ends here today. Haven’t you always longed to reunite with your parents? Once the assessment is over, you can go and accompany them.” Ye Lin’Er said, gazing at Ye Chen with a cruel expression flickering at the corner of her mouth.

No matter what achievement Ye Chen might obtain in this assessment, it wouldn’t change his fate of death.

Because Duanmu Jie had set his heart on killing him.

Anyone who offended the Duanmu Family rarely met a good end.

Even if Ye Chen became a student at Celestial Flame Academy, Duanmu Jie had his ways to take him down.