Chapter 432 - 414: The Candidate, Su Yu Goes to Battle

The six Great Commanders, including Su Yu, fell silent for a moment, each lost in their own calculations.

Finally, Wang Lingran was the first to speak. "Mansion Master, this martial competition is of great importance. We need to consider it carefully. First, we must clarify the approximate strength of the people from the Inspection Bureau."

"That’s right. If the other side is hiding a Profound Bone Realm expert, our chances of winning will be slim."

Ye Xiaohong added with a frown.

"You can rest assured on that point. I’ve spoken with Commander Liu. No one at the Profound Bone Realm will be participating. Otherwise, it would break the rules."

"Furthermore, for those who represent our side in this competition, the victors will be given priority in the distribution of territory within the Inner City."

Pang Xuan picked up the teacup before him, took a light sip, and then spoke indifferently.

"In that case, there’s nothing more to be said! Our side will dispatch our three strongest fighters! I am willing to be the first!"

Zhao Sen’s expression turned cold as his gaze swept over the others. His intention was clear: he believed he was strong enough and wanted to participate in the upcoming battle.

This battle primarily concerned the interests of the Great Commanders. As martial arts geniuses and powerful figures holding real authority, they were naturally unwilling to easily cede their benefits to others.

"Commander Zhao, who is stronger and who is weaker isn’t something for you to just say," Li Jingxuan said with a cold laugh.

"Commander Li, it seems you’re looking to have a little spar first!"

Zhao Sen’s response was firm, clearly indicating he was truly ready to fight.

"Gentlemen, please calm down. How about we first declare our intentions? Among the six of us Great Commanders, let’s see who wants to participate!"

Wang Yungui suggested.

Pang Xuan also said directly, "Everyone, state your intentions!"

"Fine! Then I, Zhao Sen, will be direct. I will definitely participate in this battle!"

"That Tiemu Chuan provoked me. I have to skin him alive!" Li Jingxuan spoke up right after Zhao Sen.

Ye Xiaohong didn’t state his position immediately, instead looking toward Wang Yungui and Wang Lingran.

Both of them were from the Wang Family, and they didn’t get along with each other. He wondered what they would choose.

"As a weak woman, I will not be participating," Wang Lingran said with a smile, putting on a gentle and delicate act.

However, no one was fooled by her appearance. Anyone who could become a Great Commander was no fool.

No one knew what Wang Lingran was truly thinking, but she was definitely not just a weak woman.

"Then I will not participate either."

When Wang Yungui said this, everyone was stunned. They hadn’t expected Wang Yungui to withdraw as well.

His strength was second only to Ye Xiaohong’s; he was by no means weak!

"Then let the final spot fall to me." Ye Xiaohong’s expression relaxed. ’This is the best possible outcome.’

Li Jingxuan and Zhao Sen were both at Muscle Forging Realm Perfection and cultivated Xuan-tier Martial Arts. Their strength was astonishing, so their chances of winning this competition were quite high!

The commanders had all tacitly ignored Su Yu, not taking him seriously.

After all, he was only at the Ape Tendon Realm. Even if his talent was astounding and he could be considered equivalent to the Tiger Tendon Realm, he was still far behind them.

But Su Yu didn’t think that way. He now had his own designs on the Inner City’s territory, and he was confident he could defeat his enemies.

"Everyone, it seems you’ve forgotten to ask my opinion."

Su Yu’s tone was calm, but his voice instantly carried throughout the entire room.

The others didn’t quite react at first. Then, after a few seconds, Zhao Sen suddenly burst out laughing.

"Commander Su, have you gone mad? Why would we need to ask for your opinion on this matter? Are you saying that if we asked, you would actually fight?"

Su Yu didn’t bother explaining himself and said directly, "Mansion Master, I want to fight. If I need to prove my strength, then let’s hold a preliminary sparring match tomorrow."

His words were full of confidence, but they left everyone, including Pang Xuan, looking baffled.

’Is this kid for real?’

’He’s only at the Ape Tendon Realm, what gives him the right to be so confident? Has he lost his mind?’

Zhao Sen’s gaze turned cold as well. He stared intently at Su Yu, trying to see through him and find the source of his confidence.

’During the annihilation of the Huyan family, his ability to fight an expert from the Tiemu family who was at the Jiao Tendon Realm was indeed impressive.’

’But according to the reports, he only managed to kill his opponent in the end by relying on the external power of that Taibai Primordial Magnetism.’

’Could it be that he still has some of that Taibai Primordial Magnetism?’

’But even with that external power, can he guarantee a one-hit victory? If the difference in strength is too great, his enemy won’t even give him the chance to make a move.’

A look of astonishment flashed through Wang Lingran’s beautiful eyes as she looked at Su Yu. ’This Su Yu is always doing surprising things.’

’Previously, when I represented the Wang Family to recruit him, I thought he would agree immediately, but to my surprise, he refused me.’

’Then, during the operation to annihilate the Black Lotus Sect, he actually interrupted the Divine Statue’s blessing, turning the entire situation around in one fell swoop. He accomplished something even I couldn’t do, which shocked me even more.’

’Now, even I have withdrawn from this competition, yet he, someone at the mere Ape Tendon Realm, is actively demanding to participate.’

The curiosity in her beautiful eyes grew stronger. She simply couldn’t figure out where his confidence came from.

"Mansion Master Pang, since Commander Su is so confident, then let the two of us have a little spar. The winner fights, and the loser shuts up!"

Zhao Sen guessed that Su Yu’s trump card was still the Taibai Primordial Magnetism, but he was even more confident that with his own strength, he wouldn’t give Su Yu the chance to use that move at all!

’Even if he somehow manages to force it out, I’ll be able to dodge it!’

’If he thinks I’m on the same level as that Tiemu Bo, who had just entered the Jiao Tendon Realm, then he’s gravely mistaken!’

Just then, Li Jingxuan suddenly spoke up.

"Mansion Master, since several commanders are vying to fight, then I shall withdraw."

"Hm? You want to withdraw?"

"Yes!"

"In that case, having three combatants is just right. Does anyone else have any objections?" Pang Xuan had the air of someone who wouldn’t interfere, letting the Great Commanders decide among themselves.

Zhao Sen’s face was grim. He glanced at Wang Yungui and Wang Lingran. Neither of them was weak, but right now, they both looked like they had no intention of participating.

"Commander Su, surely you understand the importance of this matter. If you lose, you’ll be throwing away everyone’s interests! When that time comes, don’t blame me for being unreasonable!"

Zhao Sen’s threat was direct, a clear sign that all pretenses were being dropped.

"Just worry about yourself! When the time comes, whoever loses will be the one who can’t hold their head high!"

"Good, Su Yu! I’ll remember those words! In three days, we’ll see how you perform in the arena tournament!"

Seeing that everyone had come to a decision, Pang Xuan offered no further opinions. He simply explained a few more rules for the tournament and then dismissed them.

After everyone had left, Pang Xuan remained alone. He let out a silent sigh.

’It seems the Public Security Bureau is about to lose the fat piece of meat it never got to swallow. The Inspection Bureau came well-prepared this time; how could they possibly let the Public Security Bureau win?’

’Liu Longyu must have brought the Inspection Bureau’s geniuses this time. There might even be experts from the top one hundred of the Inner City’s Martial Examination hidden among them!’

’Li Jingxuan and Zhao Sen... their strength is only enough to rank within the top three hundred. If they really go up against those hidden experts, they are bound to lose.’

’As for Su Yu, his struggle is even more futile. While his Taibai Primordial Magnetism is formidable, the gap in strength is too vast. He probably won’t even get a chance to use it!’

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「The next morning.」

Su Yu’s mind was as calm as still water as he continued to methodically practice the Green Wood Shadow Ape Fist.

[Green Wood Shadow Ape Fist Skill Level +13]

[Green Wood Shadow Ape Fist Skill Level +13]

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[Martial Arts]: Green Wood Shadow Ape Fist (Skill Level 1010/2000)

’My Skill Level is over a thousand. At this rate, I’ll only need a dozen or so more days to break through again!’

’But the most pressing matter right now is to continue improving my strength for the tournament in two days!’

Su Yu then summoned his panel to check his current Breakthrough Points.

[Breakthrough Points]: 3 (Progress: 68%)

After obtaining the Divine Blood, he had gained another Breakthrough Point. Combined with the constant supply of Treasure Medicine recently, his Breakthrough Points had been accumulating rapidly.

Now he had over three points!

’Time to break the limit!’