Chapter 398 - 244: Surprise (2)

Chapter 398: Chapter 244: Surprise (2)

After all, there was no reason for Cang City to help Su Xing hide this information. The headquarters of the Special Organization couldn’t possibly harbor any ill will toward them; at least, nothing like that had ever happened since the Special Organization’s victory.

However, this information only proved that Su Xing was still Tier Six half a month ago. What if, in that half a month, he had already become Tier Eight?

...

’Even Yao Yixiao found the idea absurd. Anyone who had reached Tier Eight knew the vast gulf between that realm and Tier Six—it was like the distance between heaven and earth. Still, there didn’t seem to be a more plausible guess.’

’Surely no one in this world could defeat a Tier Eight while only at Tier Six, right? If so, when he reaches Tier Eight, what kind of opponent would even have a chance of defeating him? It’s simply unimaginable. This is completely beyond our comprehension.’

"What are you thinking about?"

Lin Tianhan asked, seeing that Yao Yixiao had yet to say a word.

"..."

"Old Man Lin, if Su Xing was really at Tier Six half a month ago, do you think it’s possible he broke through two realms in that time?"

"Are you kidding me?"

Lin Tianhan’s brow twitched. "If someone breaks through to Tier Eight, it always triggers a phenomenon that shakes heaven and earth, inevitably causing some kind of anomaly. Even if he was in Cang City at the time, we, as fellow Tier Eight Powerhouses, would have definitely sensed it."

"But in the past half a month, there hasn’t been any sign of someone breaking through to Tier Eight."

"..."

"True." Yao Yixiao nodded in agreement with Lin Tianhan. He immediately calmed down. Previously, he’d hit a dead end trying to figure out Su Xing’s strength. Now, thanks to Lin Tianhan’s reminder, he had finally discovered the fatal flaw in his theory.

’Which means... Su Xing hasn’t broken through to Tier Eight yet. But that leads to an even more terrifying conclusion.’

’So he can really defeat a Tier Eight Transcendent while only in the Tier Six Realm? Is that even possible?’

Yao Yixiao wondered, shocked to his core.

"No, I don’t think so."

Lin Tianhan, however, had calmed down. He said, "While breaking through to Tier Eight in half a month is almost impossible, it’s possible he was on the cusp of Tier Seven and successfully broke through during that time."

"A Tier Six defeating a Tier Eight is indeed unbelievable, so much so that no such battle has ever been recorded in history. But a Tier Seven defeating a Tier Eight has happened before."

Lin Tianhan tried to explain.

"..."

Yao Yixiao heard Lin Tianhan’s explanation, but his brow remained furrowed. After a long moment, he slowly said:

"You know the gap between Tier Seven and Tier Eight. In history, every Tier Seven who managed to defeat a Tier Eight was, without exception, a genius who had spent a long time consolidating their power at that level. They always had their own trump cards, and it was only with the Tier Eight underestimating them that they could pull off an upset."

"But by your logic, if Su Xing just broke through to Tier Seven, he would have had no time to consolidate his power at that level. Plus, there’s no way you would have underestimated him."

Yao Yixiao said seriously.

"..."

"He’s a true genius. Maybe he could actually do it."

Lin Tianhan said after a moment’s thought, but his words failed to convince Yao Yixiao. After all, the word ’genius’ could be used to explain away anything.

’So why were they even denying the other two theories—that Su Xing broke through two realms in half a month, or that he defeated a Tier Eight as a Tier Six? Wasn’t it because they were looking for a theory that was actually convincing?’

’Still, a Tier Seven defeating a Tier Eight was currently the most logical guess, or at least, far more logical than the other two.’

"Let’s wait and see. He should be fighting that old man from Dragon Gate next. If he can defeat the Dragon Gate Master too, we should be able to figure some things out."

Yao Yixiao said, but his words astonished Lin Tianhan, who had no idea that the second person to take the stage would be the Dragon Gate Master.

"Isn’t this Dragon Gate? They should be the ones arranging the order of the fights, right? Since he saw me lose to Su Xing, why would he still choose to go up second?"

Lin Tianhan asked.

He was the Dragon Gate Master, the leader of his own sect. This was Dragon Gate, his territory. If he were to lose to an outsider here, the disciples would surely start to have doubts, which would be extremely damaging to his prestige as the Sect Leader.

"How should I know?" Yao Yixiao shook his head. "Who knows what’s going on in that old man’s head?"

"True enough."

Lin Tianhan nodded in agreement.

...

「Elsewhere.」

"How was it?"

Li Longxuan asked, looking at Su Xing who had just come back down.

"How was what?"

Su Xing didn’t immediately catch Li Longxuan’s sudden question and asked one in return. He then heard Li Longxuan say with a smile:

"The feeling of defeating a Tier Eight for the first time. How was it?"

"Not bad."

Su Xing replied with a smile of his own.

Everyone thought Su Xing had long possessed the ability to defeat a Tier Eight. In reality, without shattering his sword, the old Su Xing was as fragile as a porcelain doll before a Tier Eight. This was the first time he had truly defeated one.

This meant Su Xing had truly entered the ranks of the strongest Extraordinary Beings. Even in ancient times, the current Su Xing had reached a level where he could have founded his own sect.

"Good."

Li Longxuan said with a smile, "Su, you’re growing even faster than I imagined. When you get back, how about a friendly spar with me?"

"Elder Li, you have been a great benefactor to me. Of course, I wouldn’t refuse such a small request," Su Xing immediately replied.

"Don’t talk about benefactors. At first, I sought you out simply because my intuition sensed you, and I saw you as a talented junior. But as we’ve spent more time together, I’ve discovered that you not only have supreme talent, but your disposition and character are also very much to my liking."

Li Longxuan said lightly.

This was the first time Su Xing had received such direct praise. In the past, any compliments were usually said behind his back. Few people had ever praised him so openly to his face, and it made him feel a little embarrassed.

"Haha, alright, enough of that. Your next opponent is the Dragon Gate Master. Are you aware?"

Li Longxuan knew Su Xing quite well, so he immediately noticed his awkwardness. He chuckled and quickly changed the subject back to the fights.

"I recently read some manuals in Dragon Gate’s Scripture Pavilion. Their martial arts are truly extraordinary. The Dragon Gate Master should be a powerful Martial Artist of considerable skill."

"Indeed, his strength is formidable."

Li Longxuan nodded. "Dragon Gate’s martial arts have their own unique qualities. But since you were able to defeat Lin Tianhan, it proves your strength has reached that level, so don’t worry too much. I’m just telling you not to underestimate the other masters of the world just because of one victory."

"Rest assured, Elder Li. I won’t underestimate anyone, let alone my next opponent."

Su Xing said seriously.

"Good."

"Then get some rest."

Li Longxuan nodded. His movements and words became more and more sparse, as if he were trying to conserve energy and slow the dissipation of his clone, all just so he could continue watching Su Xing fight. He wanted to understand more about this junior he had taken a special interest in.

"Yes."

After speaking, Su Xing turned, walked over to a nearby chair, and sat down cross-legged. He began to circulate his energy using the Unity of Immortal and Martial cultivation method, slowly infusing Spiritual Qi into his Immortal Root.

Although Su Xing’s cultivation mainly relied on adding points, circulating energy through his Immortal Root could quickly restore his state. It also allowed him to maintain a sense of peace, which was perfect for his current situation.

"Hm?"

Li Longxuan glanced at Su Xing in surprise.

To be honest, this was the first time he had ever seen Su Xing cultivate like this. He looked just like a Qi Cultivator.

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