Chapter 113: Realm Gap

Until now, for a boy of ordinary talent like Ye Liuyun, Qi Tianyue naturally could not be bothered to give him more than a glance.

But the recent events made Qi Tianyue vaguely realize that the Ye Liuyun before her is a figure she cannot afford to miss in her life.

As a princess of the dynasty, she naturally understood that if she could win over the alchemy prodigy before her, the benefits to the Qi Tian Dynasty would be unimaginable.

Ye Liuyun was somewhat unaccustomed to Qi Tianyue's sudden change in attitude.

He did not want to get too close to such a utilitarian woman, yet he also did not wish to offend her easily, after all she was still a princess. So he consistently maintained a lukewarm stance.

Princess Qi Tianyue also knew that the impression she had given Ye Liuyun earlier was poor, which is why he now did not fully trust her. Still, she would not give up easily. Take it slow; after all, both of them were in the Spiritual Pill Hall, and they would have plenty of contact!

She still had great confidence in her looks and charm.

Before long, the two of them arrived at the Comprehensive Hall.

The news of Ye Liuyun challenging Huang Wenxuan had already spread, so today many people set aside their tasks and deliberately came to watch the match.

At this moment, upon seeing Ye Liuyun and Qi Tianyue side by side, some outer-door disciples, especially the new ones, displayed surprised expressions.

"When did Ye Liuyun and Princess Qi Tianyue start dating?"

The new disciples clicked their tongues in amazement, finding it unbelievable.

Since entering the Sect, everyone had become accustomed to the princess's noble aloofness. Apart from a few people like Long Yue and Nan Xin'er, she hardly paid any attention to anyone else.

Yet at this moment, Qi Tianyue perched like a dependent little bird beside Ye Liuyun, serving merely as a backdrop.

Ye Liuyun and Qi Tianyue arrived at the challenge platform and saw today's judge, who was the steward in charge during the entrance test, Steward Yue.

For such formal challenges, the Comprehensive Hall always sends a Steward to act as judge and supervise the contest.

Many senior disciples did not even know who Ye Liuyun was. Moreover, it was said his realm was True Yuan Fifth Tier, and the power gap was so vast that it seemed like outright bullying. Thus they watched with a theatrical mindset, waiting to see how the "ignorant youngster" would become a laughingstock.

"Ye Liuyun challenges the reserve inner-door disciple Huang Wenxuan; the match begins."

Steward Yue, seeing that the two were present, announced directly.

As soon as the words fell, a burst of noisy laughter erupted from below, and some senior disciples even whistled.

"Silence!"

Steward Yue let out a loud shout. An invisible mental pressure enveloped the arena, and the hearts of all the disciples shivered in unison.

The academy's hierarchical system was strict; no one dared to challenge a Steward's authority at that moment. The overconfident disciples below immediately fell silent, and the whole venue fell into dead silence.

"Senior sister, rest assured! I won't disappoint you!" Ye Liuyun, as if knowing Li Mengxi's concerns, offered the reassurance before stepping onto the platform.

"Junior brother!"

Li Mengxi clenched both hands, trembling in body and mind.

Ye Liuyun had launched the challenge for his sake. Yet now she was powerless, only watching the junior brother fight with guilt.

She watched Ye Liuyun step onto the arena under the amused, mocking gazes of the crowd. His lonely, sorrowful figure made her deeply self-reproachful, tears of bitterness welling in her eyes.

Song Yi also lowered his head. He had previously not liked Ye Liuyun, feeling that Ye Liuyun had stolen his limelight. Yet after spending time together, he found his former petty mindset rather laughable.

Below, disciples like Long Yue and other new entrants showed looks of pity and ridicule.

Nan Xin'er, who had previously had a "tiff" with Ye Liuyun, now displayed a hint of unwillingness on her pretty face.

Qi Tianyue murmured to herself, "Perhaps only this way will he willingly walk the righteous path and wholeheartedly become an Alchemist!"

On the arena now, Huang Wenxuan stood leisurely on the platform, with a nonchalant demeanor.

But no one thought he was being arrogant.

The strength of a True Essence Ninth Layer Summit could easily dispatch a True Yuan Fifth Tier new disciple with a mere stretch of the hand!

After Ye Liuyun stepped onto the stage, his expression was exceedingly serious.

He could not now employ bloodline power nor use a soul sword; this battle would be a fierce one.

He already felt the pressure from his opponent. Thus he activated his Illusion Pupil, focusing his Divine Sense on the adversary while True Essence surged within his body.

The nine major Meridians and countless minor Meridians in his body had already been fully rebuilt; his True Essence could be mobilized far faster than that of ordinary people.

"Kid, I didn't expect you'd actually dare to step onto the platform! Do you need me to give you a hand…"

Huang Wenxuan spoke leisurely, intending to tease Ye Liuyun.

Who would have thought Ye Liuyun would suddenly activate, employing the Airborne Technique, and his figure instantly vanished before Huang Wenxuan.

Huang Wenxuan's voice abruptly cut off, his heart leapt, a sense of danger surged. Suddenly he felt a sharp True Essence thrust strike his back.

The arena erupted in a roar; no one could discern Ye Liuyun's figure.

Too bizarre! It seemed as if he simply vanished into thin air, and when he reappeared, he was already behind Huang Wenxuan, and a finger immediately jabbed.

Even Steward Yue beside them felt a stir in his heart.

Everyone's hearts leapt at this sudden change.

No one expected Ye Liuyun to suddenly launch an attack. This guy's True Essence mobilization was just too fast!

Even Huang Wenxuan was greatly frightened. Before he could finish speaking, Ye Liuyun's attack had already reached his back.

In the critical moment, he could not evade; he forced all his True Essence to surge outward, creating an invisible True Essence wind vortex around his body, shielding him within.

The power of a True Essence Ninth Layer Summit erupted instantly, bearing an unmatched momentum that indiscriminately assaulted everything around.

An oppressive boom, accompanied by shattering airwaves flailing, shaking the soul.

The spectators below held their breath, staring at the result of this collision.

As the residual aura dissipated, a figure stood as steady as Mount Tai, king‑like, whose presence shook the world.

The other youngster's form spun several rapid circles in midair, was propelled over ten zhang, and then floated down gently.

"What terrifying power! It's probably comparable to a guard of the Royal Mansion!"

After Ye Liuyun landed, his internal qi and blood churned, and a flash of astonishment appeared in his eyes. Huang Wenxuan's strength was somewhat beyond his expectations. The condensation of True Essence was far stronger than ordinary True Essence of the ninth weight.

If his Immortal Overlord Body had not been cultivated to the fifth layer, he would likely have been injured.

Huang Wenxuan stood unmoving on the platform, sneering at Ye Liuyun: "Ye Liuyun, you are slightly stronger than I imagined. But if that's all your strength is, you don't even earn the right to fetch my shoes!"

Ye Liuyun stood ten zhang away, his breathing evened, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"Is that so? This has only just begun!" Huang Wenxuan's mockery also sparked Ye Liuyun's endless fighting spirit. Facing stronger opponents, his fighting spirit grows stronger as he fights.

The previous clash was really too fast; Ye Liuyun's movement speed was fast, while Huang Wenxuan's Protective True Origin erupted even faster.

Although neither side was injured, it already left the outer sect disciples below feeling deeply surprised.

But just as everyone had just let out a sigh of relief, changes arose again on the stage.

"Violet Lightning Raging Thunder!"

Ye Liuyun raised his hand, and Thunder's voice rumbled boom—boom—boom; immediately, a bucket-thick lightning bolt, mixed with chaotic electric sparks, instantly struck Huang Wenxuan.

Another speed attack.

Huang Wenxuan had no choice but to erupt his full-body True Essence Body Shield again.

The violent True Essence again formed a high-speed wind wheel, sweeping away the lightning.

Clone Shadow! Whirlwind Fist!

Huang Wenxuan also took the initiative to attack; he couldn't just stand there waiting for Ye Liuyun to strike.

But his clone shadow simply couldn't match Ye Liuyun's Illusion Pupil. Ye Liuyun's figure vanished again, dodging Huang Wenxuan's powerful strike.