Tian Ming stood in the center of the arena, calmly looking at Gui Huo.
Gui Huo said smugly, "What? Giving up?"
Tian Ming was helpless. "I cannot defeat you, but you cannot defeat me either. Your attacks are not enough to harm me."
Gui Huo's expression darkened. Tian Ming was right. No matter how strong his talent was, the most he could achieve was being undefeated. To win, he had not yet reached that level.
"Alright, Gui Huo. Being able to fight to a draw with a Martial Hall Master is something to be proud of," Barzel said in a loud voice.
Gui Huo was unwilling. "Big Brother Barzel, I heard that the Great Yu Empire has a powerful Reaching Realm cultivator who can fight across realms. I wonder if I could have a match with that expert, so I can learn a thing or two."
Everyone was stunned. Many people subconsciously looked towards Lu Yin.
Dolan Yushan's expression changed. He glanced at Lu Yin, then looked at Barzel. "Councilor Barzel, you have traveled a long way and must be tired. My Father Emperor has ordered me to prepare a banquet. Please."
Barzel gave a faint smile. "Crown Prince Dolan is too kind, no need to rush. I heard that your country's King of Zishan is invincible in the Reaching Realm. How about having him come out for a spar with Gui Huo? Gui Huo also wants to learn how to become invincible in the Reaching Realm."
Gui Huo looked arrogant, his gaze directed at Lu Yin, full of provocation.
Tao Xiang bared her teeth. "This guy is so annoying. You'd better not go. He's unbeatable."
A glint flashed in Lu Yin's eyes. These guys were clearly looking for trouble by calling him out. They had no connection before, so there was only one possibility: Wendy Yushan. The news that he wanted to marry Wendy Yushan had spread. Undying Yushan really knew how to find things for him to do.
Dolan Yushan still wanted to refuse, but Lu Yin had already stepped out.
No matter what, the other party had come to his doorstep to provoke him. Regardless of victory or defeat, he had to have the courage to fight. Otherwise, he would never be able to hold his head up high again.
Shuz and the others looked at Lu Yin, their eyes thoughtful.
Tian Ming whispered to him, "Be careful to avoid his attacks. Don't be reckless. His attacks are monotonous."
Lu Yin nodded and faced Gui Huo directly. "I am the King of Zishan, Lu Yin. You want to learn how to become invincible in the Reaching Realm? I can teach you, for free."
The corner of Gui Huo's mouth lifted. "Good. Then you can teach me a thing or two." As he spoke, the black flame in his hand formed a chain that floated in mid-air, then whipped out to attack Lu Yin. The black flame brought not only extreme heat but also an indescribable sense of nothingness. Lu Yin didn't dare to touch it and hurriedly dodged. The ground was cracked by the whip, and sparks flew everywhere.
Lu Yin casually struck out with a palm, a slightly compressed Sky-Splitting Palm, and fiercely blasted it towards Gui Huo.
Facing this kind of attack, Gui Huo didn't even bother to dodge. He also struck out with a palm, shattering the Sky-Splitting Palm.
Barzel sneered. Gui Huo's entry into the Outerverse Youth Council was not based on talent alone. Even without his talent, his strength was absolutely not to be underestimated. His talent was just capital that allowed him to challenge stronger opponents.
Lu Yin hadn't expected Gui Huo to be so powerful, easily shattering his Sky-Splitting Palm. His attacks against Tian Ming just now had been monotonous; it seemed it was all an act, just to deal with him.
The surrounding black flames hung in the air, their range growing larger and larger, gradually enveloping the entire space. "King of Zishan, is this your so-called invincibility in the Reaching Realm? How disappointing," Gui Huo laughed loudly.
Lu Yin didn't mind and only used the Roaming Step to dodge. The space covered by Gui Huo's flames grew larger and larger, and with the speed of the Roaming Step, his range was gradually being compressed.
Many people watched with worry. If Lu Yin was defeated, the Great Yu Empire would also become a laughingstock.
Among the Martial Hall elites, Las sneered. He didn't care about any reputation; as long as Lu Yin was defeated, it was good. The more disgraced, the better.
Gurbach's eyes were strange as he stared at Lu Yin. Beside him, Shuz's gaze was low. "Is this his strength? This kind of strength can defeat you?"
"Watch carefully before you speak," Gurbach said lightly without elaborating.
Instantly, the surrounding black flames completely enveloped the area, even covering the sky above. Lu Yin's eyes sharpened. He exerted force in his calves, and his body instantly vanished, appearing in front of Gui Huo. An afterimage remained in his original spot.
Everyone was surprised. Barzel's expression changed. This speed was rare among Reaching Realm cultivators. No wonder he was called invincible in the Reaching Realm. Unfortunately, his opponent was the unbeatable Gui Huo.
Shuz and Gurbach's group looked at each other in surprise. Void Flash. Lu Yin had actually mastered it.
Dolan Yushan's eyes also lit up. A very proficient Void Flash.
Tao Xiang clenched her fists and shouted, "Go for it!"
Gui Huo didn't care. "Is that all you can do, run? Look up. You have nowhere to run." As he spoke, the black flames filling the sky rumbled down, like a black cloud crashing towards the entire martial arena. Everyone retreated.
Lu Yin executed Void Flash again and disappeared. This time, he didn't dodge but faced the black flames head-on. A cold aura started to emanate from his body, turning into solid ice. He jumped directly into the flames. To deal with fire, one naturally had to use ice. He had borrowed Bai Xue's talent to execute this. It was his first time using it, and although he was not proficient, he could still defend for a short time.
Gui Huo didn't know where Lu Yin was, but Barzel and the others saw it. They were especially shocked to see the layer of ice covering Lu Yin's body. An Ice Talent.
Dolan Yushan was surprised. He remembered from Siken Maldo's report that Lu Yin's talent was something like a die. How was it an Ice Talent now?
Ordinary ice couldn't block the black flames, but it helped Lu Yin pass through them and appear in the sky above the arena. His figure flickered and appeared next to a large bell. He kicked out, and the large bell let out a deafening boom. The bell was fiercely swung by Lu Yin towards Gui Huo's position, crashing down on his head.
Because of the black flames, Gui Huo couldn't see his surroundings clearly. He didn't care, confident that Lu Yin couldn't harm him. But when the large bell landed, he knew something was wrong. His vision went dark, not because of the flames, but because he himself had been sealed by the bell.
Gui Huo was trapped under a large bell, like a mouse in a cage, unable to escape no matter what.
The large bell in the martial arena was made of special materials and could defend against the attacks of a Limiteer Realm expert. The ground was also not so easy to break. The deeper it went, the harder it was. With the strength of the Reaching Realm, it would take at least three hours to break through the ground and escape.
Everyone stared blankly. This... this was also possible?
The large bell let out a rumbling sound as Gui Huo tried every means to escape from within, but it was useless.
Lu Yin landed on the bell and tapped it casually. "Not bad, really hard."
"Cheating! You're cheating!" a Limiteer Realm cultivator beside Barzel shouted angrily.
Lu Yin was surprised. "Didn't you say that fairness is not needed in a fight? Where does cheating come from?"
"You..." the Limiteer Realm cultivator was furious.
Barzel raised his hand to stop him, staring at Lu Yin. "You're not wrong. A fight is a war; there is no such thing as fairness. He challenged you. A loss is a loss, no complaints. Our Youth Council is not a sore loser."
Dolan Yushan said, "Councilor Barzel, it's just a spar. There's no need to determine a winner or loser. Besides, Gui Huo hasn't lost. He can escape in three hours at most."
Barzel said in a low voice, "So what if he escapes? With the King of Zishan's speed, Gui Huo can't win."
"My Royal Brother can't win against Gui Huo either. How about we call this match a draw?" Dolan Yushan said with a smile.
Barzel didn't refuse, nor did he agree. He just gave Lu Yin a deep look, heard the loud bang from the large bell, and frowned. With a wave of his hand, the ground of the martial arena exploded right under the bell. Everyone felt a strong wind hit their faces, like a blade, and felt Barzel's power.
Gui Huo shot out from underground, glaring at Lu Yin angrily. "Despicable! If you have the guts, fight me fair and square. What kind of skill is it to use tricks? Is this the way of combat in your Great Yu Empire?"
Lu Yin looked at him with amusement. "Combat is ever-changing. You not only need strength, but also brains. I told you before I started that I would teach you, for free."
Gui Huo was furious, his already pale face turning even whiter.
"Gui Huo, get back here!" Barzel roared.
Gui Huo gritted his teeth, unwilling. "Big Brother Barzel, let me fight him again."
"I said, get back here!" With a loud roar, Barzel's figure seemed to instantly transform into a terrifying Tyrant Bear. The roar shook the heavens and the earth, causing the martial arena to crack, the clouds in the sky to evaporate, and space to become unstable.
Everyone's scalp tingled as they looked at Barzel in shock.
Lu Yin's pupils contracted. What strong pressure. In that instant, he felt that the pressure this person gave him far surpassed that of Siken Maldo and the others before.
Gui Huo's expression changed drastically. He quickly complied, not daring to argue further.
Barzel suppressed his anger and looked at Dolan Yushan faintly. "Crown Prince Dolan, I've made a fool of myself. Let's go. We're hungry and want to taste the delicacies of the Great Yu Empire."
Dolan Yushan smiled and made a gesture of invitation.
Everyone watched Barzel and his group leave, unable to help but let out a sigh of relief. The pressure from the Outerverse Youth Council was immense. A Reaching Realm cultivator had actually rendered a Martial Hall Master helpless. If not for Lu Yin saving the day, their Great Yu Empire would have truly been ridiculed by the entire universe.
Tao Xiang appeared beside Lu Yin. "That's more like it, my friend."