A man in a blue robe stepped onto the stage, his internal energy surging and causing his clothes to ripple as if in a strong wind.
The crowd below murmured, "It looks like this fellow is preparing to use poison again. I wonder if Xiao Yunlong can withstand it?"
"This brat, Xiao, dares to fight two opponents at once. If he can't even withstand the blue-robed man's poison, it just proves he's walking into his own death. He deserves to die!"
"Exactly. I dislike people like this Xiao brat the most. Relying on his own skills and strength to be so arrogant. If this kind of person were in a TV show, he'd definitely not survive three episodes!"
While the disciples of Jiangdong Pavilion whispered amongst themselves, the blue-robed man had indeed activated his specialty, poison. Strands of energy, fine as hair, carrying toxic gas, silently swept towards Xiao Yunlong.
Soon, the poisonous gas reached Xiao Yunlong.
However, Xiao Yunlong appeared completely unfazed, standing tall and straight like a javelin with his hands clasped behind his back.
Initially, the blue-robed man couldn't help but sneer, thinking this kid was just an arrogant and ignorant fool, falling right into his trap.
But as time wore on, the master poisoner, the blue-robed man, finally sensed something was wrong. Xiao Yunlong had remained motionless the entire time, showing no signs of poisoning. Instead, the slight upward curve of his lips even revealed a hint of mockery.
Xiao Yunlong smiled faintly and asked the blue-robed man, "Are you very confused as to why I haven't been poisoned?"
The blue-robed man gritted his teeth and said, "You truly are something, kid. It seems you saw through my poisoning methods long ago and held your breath in advance, circulating your internal energy!"
Boss Gao then quickly asked, "So, your poisoning method is transmitted through the air?"
The blue-robed man remained silent, his face grim.
Xiao Yunlong chuckled, "He uses his internal energy to split his energy into threads finer than hair, then delivers the poison to my nose. Those who don't understand this method think it's very clever, but in my eyes, it's just a petty trick!"
"So that's how it is. If that's the case, then as long as one reaches the Grandmaster of Hua Jin level, they can hold their breath in advance and there won't be any problem."
Boss Gao nodded thoughtfully. Although he was currently allied with the blue-robed man against a common enemy, he couldn't guarantee he wouldn't face him later. Thus, after understanding the situation, he unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.
The blue-robed man, his face like ice, gritted his teeth and said, "Boss Gao, don't forget we are on the same side now. This Xiao brat is our common enemy. Your behavior is rather inappropriate, wouldn't you say?"
Boss Gao nodded and smiled repeatedly, "Don't misunderstand. I just wanted to clarify your poisoning method. After all, with your silent poisoning, it would be bad if friendly forces were accidentally harmed, wouldn't it?"
The blue-robed man snorted, ignoring him, and shouted, "Boss Gao, although this kid avoided my poison gas attack by circulating his internal energy, you know that internal circulation cannot last for too long. At most, it's four or five minutes. Moreover, during this period of internal circulation, he cannot exert his full strength. This is our opportunity!"
"You are right!" Boss Gao's expression turned fierce. He said, "Mr. Blue Robe, I will take the lead, and you will provide support from the side. Together, we will surely be able to take down this kid!"
"Why are you still talking nonsense? I'll keep him occupied from the side. You hurry up and attack!" the blue-robed man roared.
Boss Gao narrowed his eyes, his feet touching the ground, and he leaped into the air. Mid-air, he swept out a whip kick, which, amplified by his energy, came crashing down like a tidal wave.
Boss Gao's whip kick was indeed incredibly powerful and generated immense momentum. The entire stage was swept by a gale due to his powerful leg technique.
Xiao Yunlong remained standing like a javelin with his hands behind his back. He merely looked up and glanced at Boss Gao.
The heavy whip kick instantly enveloped Xiao Yunlong.
To the onlookers below the stage, Xiao Yunlong appeared like a small boat in a storm, on the verge of capsizing under the impact.
However, in the next moment, Xiao Yunlong seemed to transform into a fish swimming in the sea, effortlessly evading the attack with a slight movement.
Boss Gao subconsciously raised his thick eyebrows, appearing somewhat surprised that the kid could evade his attack.
Before his momentum was spent, Boss Gao twisted his body in mid-air and delivered a waist kick.
Xiao Yunlong's figure flickered again, easily evading the attack.
Boss Gao, failing to land a hit repeatedly, became agitated and angry. His legs swept out like a violent storm.
Xiao Yunlong moved like a dragonfly skimming the water, each evasion a light leap. Not only did he fail to hit him, but he didn't even touch his clothes.
"Damn it, didn't you say he's circulating his internal energy now and can't exert his full strength? How can this Xiao brat still dodge my attacks?"
Boss Gao, frustrated by his repeated failures, cursed angrily.
The blue-robed man shouted, "How can you blame me? You're simply too weak. Your whip kick has great power, but its speed is too slow. It can't keep up with the opponent, so naturally, you can't hit him."
"Stop your sarcastic remarks, you damn fool, and attack together quickly!" Boss Gao retorted in exasperation.
"I originally thought I only needed to provide support, but it seems I have to join in now!" The blue-robed man sighed and joined the fray.
"With Mr. Blue Robe joining in, and with the poison suppressing Xiao brat's strength, they should be able to take him down now, right?"
The crowd below the stage watched and couldn't help but discuss amongst themselves again.
Xiao Yunlong's expression remained unchanged. In fact, a hint of nonchalance had appeared on his face.
Even with the blue-robed man joining in and attacking from both sides, they still couldn't subdue him.
"Damn it, this kid's movement technique and speed are truly astonishing! Even if his energy can't be fully utilized due to internal circulation, his speed is still terrifying!" the blue-robed man gritted his teeth.
"You know now, this damn kid really has some tricks up his sleeve. If that's the case, then I have no choice but to use my trump card..."
As he spoke, Boss Gao's expression darkened. He suddenly mobilized all the internal energy in his dantian and poured it all into his legs.
Following that, Boss Gao began to spin, his powerful aura creating a terrifying tornado as he continuously rotated.
The tornado blotted out the sky, its momentum incredibly awe-inspiring!
The Jiangdong Pavilion disciples standing near the stage retreated in unison, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire.
"Xiao brat, accept your fate!" Boss Gao's voice suddenly boomed from within the tornado.
The crowd below the stage exclaimed in awe, "Boss Gao is too powerful! The might of this move is terrifying!"
"So Boss Gao had a hidden trump card. This move is too fearsome. I bet my brother's twenty years of lifespan that Boss Gao will win this fight!"
"Damn you, fellow! You can bet, but why use my lifespan? However, I support you this time. Boss Gao's Tornado Leg is truly too strong!"
As the crowd below exclaimed, the violent tornado surged towards Xiao Yunlong, instantly engulfing him.
The wind roared with immense force. At this moment, the crowd could not see clearly what was happening inside. They only saw that after the tornado completely enveloped Xiao Yunlong, Boss Gao leaped from the air and landed on the ground.
Boss Gao panted heavily, but his face was beaming with a smile as he grinned, "With this, let's see if you still live, kid!"
However, in the next moment, his smile froze abruptly!
After the wind subsided, Xiao Yunlong was still standing there like a javelin with his hands behind his back. His expression remained unchanged. Not only was he not dead or injured, but not even a single thread of his clothes was tattered.
At this moment, the withered monk on the left side of the main seating area on the high platform calmly remarked, "As expected of a Martial King realm with Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak. This kid's comprehension and application of energy have reached a truly terrifying level; he's almost achieved the transformation of energy into form."
"Transformation of energy into form?" The Pavilion Master of Jiangdong Pavilion couldn't help but frown and ask.
"Yes, transformation of energy into form. This is something that can only be gradually comprehended upon reaching the middle stage of the Martial King realm. The early stage of the Martial King realm is merely a simple Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak. Upon reaching the middle stage, one can externalize their energy and condense it into form outside the body!"
The withered monk on the left paused before continuing, "For instance, the Xiao brat just now, by externalizing his energy, formed a shield around himself. Therefore, even though he didn't make a move to block, Boss Gao's Tornado Leg, executed with all his might, couldn't harm him in the slightest."
The withered monk on the right smiled and said, "If one cannot break through his energy shield, how can they possibly harm his physical body? The might of the Martial King realm is something that a Hua Jin Grandmaster cannot overcome!"
"I see!" The Pavilion Master of Jiangdong Pavilion nodded slightly.
However, Boss Gao, unaware of the reason, stood petrified, his eyes wide with disbelief.
"This... how is this possible? I clearly unleashed my strongest Tornado Gale Leg, and it still couldn't take you down?" Boss Gao exclaimed.
Not only him, but even the crowd below the stage was utterly shocked.
Xiao Yunlong slightly curved his lips and said faintly, "You think a petty trick can shake me? I told you, with your kind of trash, even if you could touch the corner of my clothes, I would consider it a loss!"
However, at this very moment, the blue-robed man behind Xiao Yunlong suddenly let out a fierce roar, "Now, die!"
As he roared, the blue-robed man's arms suddenly spread forward.
Invisible to the naked eye, hair-fine silver needles, dense as a pear blossom rain, surged towards Xiao Yunlong.
"These are hidden weapons... Be careful, Yunlong!" Liu Ruyan cried out.
Jun Bufan even wanted to rush onto the stage, but he was stopped by Buddha.
Because according to the rules of the Hegemony Competition, during a match, participants could use any means, including underhanded hidden weapons or poison, as long as they could defeat their opponent. Any method was permitted.
Therefore, regarding the blue-robed man's sudden sneak attack with hidden weapons, none of the Jiangdong Pavilion disciples found anything improper.
"Die, let's see if you still live!" the blue-robed man grinned maniacally.
However, just like Boss Gao earlier, the blue-robed man's smile soon solidified, and he could no longer laugh.
The dense silver needles shot towards Xiao Yunlong, and after emitting a series of "ding ding ding" sounds, they all fell to the ground.
The Pavilion Master of Jiangdong Pavilion shook his head slightly upon seeing this, "It seems this Hegemony Competition should be over. It's somewhat unexpected, yet also within reason!"
Xiao Yunlong slowly turned his head to look at the blue-robed man and said faintly, "The reason I didn't make a move earlier was mainly to see your hidden weapons. But honestly, it was too disappointing. I originally thought your application of energy was particularly special and extreme, capable of emitting some unique hidden weapons. I didn't expect it to be just these silver needles. How boring!"
The blue-robed man's face was filled with shock as he murmured, "So, you saw through my use of hidden weapons long ago, didn't you?"
Xiao Yunlong nodded truthfully, "Yes, but I also didn't expect your hidden weapons to be so trashy. Frankly, it's quite disappointing!"
Saying that, Xiao Yunlong shrugged slightly, "It's time to end this. Will you surrender yourselves, or shall I make a move?"
"I surrender!"
The blue-robed man, with almost no surprise, directly bowed his head and said, "My two main methods, poison and hidden weapons, were both broken by you effortlessly. I have some self-awareness."
Xiao Yunlong then turned to look at Boss Gao, "And you?"
"He has already surrendered. Even if I'm unwilling, what else can I do? I can only surrender!" Boss Gao said with a bitter smile.
Xiao Yunlong then turned to the host, who, after a moment of愣了愣, made the announcement.
Just then, the Pavilion Master of Jiangdong Pavilion stood up and was the first to applaud. Seeing this, the many disciples of Jiangdong Pavilion below also began to clap, and the entire Jiangdong Pavilion square erupted with continuous applause.
"Excellent, we won! We won! Now we can legitimately take over the territories of Boss An and Tu Sandao, and we've also secured the development rights for the high-tech zone. We've really struck it rich this time!"
Buddha couldn't contain his laughter.
Liu Ruyan glanced at him and said coldly, "Fat Buddha, don't celebrate too early. Didn't you hear Master Duanbi Mo say that your Pavilion Master of Jiangdong Pavilion is not someone to be trifled with? Yunlong has killed two of his top generals. Can he tolerate this easily?"
Jun Bufan also nodded and said, "Sister-in-law, you're right. I also feel that this matter might not be so simple, at least not so smooth."
"Listening to you two, does it mean we'll be in danger next?" Buddha's joy vanished, and worry appeared on his face.
"If my guess is correct, this danger has only just begun!" Liu Ruyan glanced at the Pavilion Master of Jiangdong Pavilion in the distance.
At this moment, the Pavilion Master of Jiangdong Pavilion, accompanied by the two withered monks, was walking towards Xiao Yunlong.