Just as Bai Li Dong Jun was about to answer in shock, Wen Nan Tian's seemingly gentle but arrogant words reached his ears: "You still have one chance, come at me all together!"
Wen Nan Tian's words were undeniably arrogant.
He was facing the Eight Young Masters of Bei Li, the strongest young generation who almost monopolized the Liang Yu Ranking.
They represented far more than just a generation.
And now, Wen Nan Tian was giving them a chance, a chance to challenge him together!
The entire Qing Yue Tower fell silent.
No one doubted Wen Nan Tian's words. Someone as formidable as Lei Meng Sha had been effortlessly defeated by Wen Nan Tian with a peach branch in just two moves. So many young talents from the Southwest Dao had challenged him in succession, but none had even touched his clothes.
If they didn't join forces, wouldn't the other Eight Young Masters of Bei Li have no chance of winning even if they challenged him one after another?
They thought so.
"Don't misunderstand, Young Master Wen Nan Tian. Although I am one of the Eight Young Masters of Bei Li, the world knows I don't know martial arts. If you wish to spar, feel free to challenge them. I won't participate." Xie Xuan, with humility and courtesy, bowed to Wen Nan Tian and then retreated to the back of the crowd.
This scene was not surprising to anyone.
Because the only one among the Eight Young Masters of Bei Li who didn't know martial arts was the son of the Prime Minister, Xie Xuan.
It was reasonable for him not to participate in the challenge.
Only Wen Nan Tian knew that Xie Xuan was the future Ru Jian Xian, someone who would become a Sword Immortal the moment he picked up a sword after immersing himself in literature. Throughout history, he was the only one.
"If you don't want to tear down this Qing Yue Tower, wouldn't it be better to go outside and spar?"
Seeing that Xiao Ru Feng and the others were eager to move, Wen Nan Tian said with a smile.
Even though this wasn't his property, if things got too loud, they would definitely end up tearing down the top tavern in Chai Sang City. If he felt like it the next two days and wanted to prank his uncle or his naive cousin Bai Li Dong Jun, wouldn't he have to switch locations?
"Young Master Nan Tian, you are thoughtful. We shall heed your advice!"
Xiao Ru Feng, Liu Yue, Luo Xuan, and the others realized what was happening.
While Qing Yue Tower was one of the properties of the Gu family, the Money Spinner, the Gu Jian Men, they couldn't just tear down someone's building while holding their banquet here, right?
.
Led by Gu Jian Men, the group quickly reached a large open space within Chai Sang City.
On the way, Lei Meng Sha woke up.
Against Wen Nan Tian, he was still a formidable force. Especially after witnessing Wen Nan Tian effortlessly break his Jing Shen Zhi with a peach branch, even though Liu Yue, Xiao Ru Feng, and the others were close to understanding the Great Joy and stepping into the Joyful Heaven Realm, they still had no confidence at all.
"Lei Meng Sha, you fought Wen Nan Tian directly. While we still have time, tell us, what is his strength? Is he really a Sword Immortal?" Liu Yue asked in a low voice.
Lei Meng Sha, just regaining consciousness, was confused. The images from his fight flashed in his mind repeatedly.
Seeing everyone waiting for his answer, Lei Meng Sha said gravely, "I don't know. Mr. Li said there are four levels within the Joyful Heaven Realm: Nine Skies, Soaring, Great Joy, and Half-Step Divine Wandering. I don't think Wen Nan Tian is just Nine Skies. He's at least Soaring, or even worse, he might have already stepped into the Great Joy.
He knew how powerful his third chant of Jing Shen Zhi was. Even Mr. Li had praised it and considered it a technique that could challenge the Joyful Heaven Realm.
Yet Wen Nan Tian effortlessly broke it cleanly.
Lei Meng Sha wouldn't believe it if someone said Wen Nan Tian was only Nine Skies.
"Indeed?"
Su Mu Yu's ears twitched. There was no change on his cold face. He had already felt that Wen Nan Tian might be more than just a newcomer to the Joyful Heaven Realm during the battle at the Gu Manor. Now it was merely confirmed.
"Then it's tricky!"
"No wonder Wen Nan Tian is so confident, so sure of victory!"
"If he's Soaring, we might still have a chance if we work together. But if he's a Great Joy Sword Immortal, even if all seven of us fight together, it will probably be a suicide mission."
"Feng Hua is right."
Liu Yue, Mo Xiao Hei, Xiao Ru Feng, Gu Jian Men, and the others felt their hearts sink. With their masters and their own talents and strength, they might still have a chance against a Soaring Realm.
They might not be able to win, but to weaken Wen Nan Tian's true energy and ensure he couldn't interfere with the Yan-Gu wedding the next day, that might still be achievable. But if he was in the Great Joy Realm, then there would be no way.
Even all of them combined wouldn't stand a chance against a Great Joy Realm Sword Immortal.
Hearing his disciples worrying about him, Gu Jian Men hesitated for a moment before speaking, "If things really are impossible, count me in. My wounds from the last battle have healed over 90%. If I activate my military strength again, I can still fight."
Unexpectedly, as soon as he said this, objections arose from everyone.
"No!"
"Right, Gu Jian Men, stay out of this."
"Even if you risk the Jing Shen Zhi backlash, you absolutely can't fight. Otherwise, what was the point of all our hard work and scheming against Wen Nan Tian?"
Everyone opposed it unanimously.
If they weren't trying to stop Wen Nan Tian from killing Yan Bie Tian at the Yan family wedding, why go through all this trouble? If Gu Jian Men fought, even if they succeeded with their plan, it would only last one night. What would Gu Jian Men use to seek revenge?
Even if Yan Bie Tian was inferior, he still had Earthly Realm, or even Nine Skies strength.
For Gu Jian Men, who wasn't at his peak, seeking revenge would be a fool's dream.
Gu Jian Men looked at his brothers who were rejecting him and then excitedly discussing the task at hand, a sense of warmth flashed in his eyes, and tears involuntarily fell into the night wind.
.....
"Gentlemen, please!"
Wen Nan Tian, occupying the celestial center, smiled as he faced the Eight Young Masters of Bei Li who were subtly surrounding him in a formation.
"I have a sword, called 'Second in the World'. I learned it from my master. Young Master Wen Nan Tian, please be careful."
Liu Yue's figure soared, revealing a hint of Joyful Heaven Realm aura. The sword aura swirling around his sword was exceptionally sharp and powerful, and the faint sword intent seemed to tear through the night sky.
His words caused a shock among those present.
Second in the World, what an arrogant sword technique?
But then they thought of Mr. Li from the academy. Thirty years ago, he was the top in the world, and he called himself a Transcendent Immortal from the Heavens. It didn't seem so arrogant that this sword technique was called 'Second in the World'.
For a Transcendent Immortal like that, calling it 'Second in the World' probably meant that beyond this sword, there was no other. It was called second, but it was truly the first!
"Second in the World?"
"Please!"
A hint of anticipation flashed in Wen Nan Tian's eyes. To see Li Chang Sheng's swordsmanship would be worth the trip.
In this world, he was most curious about Mr. Li from the academy, who had practiced the Great Longevity Art and became immortal. He was definitely one of them.
PS: Weekend, please vote for flowers, monthly tickets… all are welcome.