Miao Ruohu, being the young master of the Silvermeadows n, naturally did not fear Xiao Shun’s status as the leader of the New School Society. The Gu cultivators had their own unique methods. If a fight broke out, the Silvermeadows’ lethality would far surpass that of the New School Society; they could poison an entire area at the start of a battle. As for the Southeast Gu Art Association, they were not afraid of Xiao Shun either for a simple reason: they were based in Southeast Asia and did not believe he could extend the New School Society’s influence abroad. They had nothing to fear.


    Xiao Shun understood their confidence and had no objections. He revealed his identity merely to lure out hidden enemies. At such a grand event, it was impossible for the Xia family, giants in Southeast Asian Gu arts, not to participate. Once they knew who he was, they woulde to him, saving him the trouble of searching for them.


    Initially, Xiao Shun did not want to reveal his identity too early. Butter, he decided against hiding it since he disliked unnecessary trouble.


    Everyone withdrew from the arena. Now only Miao Lijiang and Xiao Shun remained on stage.


    “The leader of the New School Society?” Miao Lijiang looked at Xiao Shun with excitement. “If I kill you, our Gu cultivators will surely gain immense fame!”


    Hearing this, Xiao Shun smiled slightly. His opponent’s arrogance amused him. He gestured for Miao Lijiang to make his move.


    Miao Lijiang snorted heavily. “Let me show you the power of Gu cultivation!” He mobilized all his toxins externally, enveloping his body. Despite his earlier nonchnt words, he took the fight seriously and prepared thoroughly.


    Soon, wrapped in a ck mist, Miao Lijiang charged at Xiao Shun. As he ran, he flicked his sleeves,unching “ck Arrows” at Xiao Shun! His treatment of Xiao Shun was far more serious than that of Wen Feng. He unleashed seven or eight “ck Arrows” without hesitation.


    Xiao Shun merely smiled in response. Then, he released a surge of energy from his body like a tidal wave, colliding with the “ck Arrows.”


    “Boom! Boom!” After several muffled explosions, numerous ck clouds erupted on stage. Xiao Shun then raised his hand and pushed forward with a mighty palm strike, dispersing the ck mist. He stomped hard on the ground and rushed towards Miao Lijiang.


    Seeing the ck mist before him, Xiao Shun smiled and clenched his fist. A fierce wind blew away part of the ck mist covering Miao Lijiang’s body.


    “This…” Miao Lijiang’s face changed dramatically as he saw this scene. He looked in disbelief at Xiao Shun’s fist wrapped in golden light. Just one punch had broken through his defense-what a formidable opponent!


    Finally understanding the gap between himself and Xiao Shun, Miao Lijiang felt bitter recalling his earlier confident words.


    “Bang!” Xiao Shun’s fistnded on the exposed area of Miao Lijiang’s body, sending him flying off the stage. As he flew back, trails of lingering ck mist followed.


    “Thud!” Miao Lijiangnded heavily below the stage, with no ck mist left around him. He spat out a mouthful of blood and fell unconscious.


    The venue fell silent; from start to finish, only ten seconds had passed since Xiao Shun and Miao Lijiang began their fight. In such a short time, victory was decided!


    Everyone shared one thought about Xiao Shun: “Strong-too strong!”


    Wen Feng, having regained some strength, murmured what everyone was thinking: “That’s my master!”


    Song Ling’er proudly raised her eyebrows with a sweet smile on her lips.


    In a nearby lounge room, Ruan Xinbo stared motionlessly at the live broadcast screen. He swallowed hard and turned to Xia Li beside him.


    “President Xia, this Xiao Shun defeated a ‘physical Gu’ cultivator so easily-his strength is extraordinary!”


    Xia Li nodded thoughtfully: “He didn’t even use Dan fire; just with Arcane Vigor alone, he broke through Miao Lijiang’s protective poison shield. His cultivation must be at least at Anterior Realm Level Five!”


    The Xia family were Chinese by descent and practiced martial arts before bing Gu cultivators in Southeast Asia. Thus, Xia Li had deep knowledge about cultivators’ realms. However, due to an incident eighty years ago, they switched from martial arts to Gu cultivation-a desperate move for survival.


    That year, the Xia family head shed with a famous Southeast Asian Gu master. After battling for a day and night, the Xia ancestor narrowly won but was cursed with “forbidden Gu,” dooming future generations.


    “Forbidden Gu” is an ancient secret art from Wradeogon-a bloodline curse affecting both the victim and their descendants.


    To dy its effects, the Xia family head turned to Gu cultivation but achieved little over centuries. Xia Li’s grandfather and father died young due to this curse; all Xia family members faced simr fates.


    Desperate to save her family from ruin, Xia Li sought help from Cheng Yu in Wradeogon but failed because of none other than Xiao Shun standing on stage now!


    Ruan Xinbo nced at silent Xia Li and said: “President Xia, let me fight next!”


    Xia Li shook her head: “You’re no match for him; your skills are on par with Miao Lijiang’s-if he lost so easily so would you.”


    She stood up slowly and walked towards the door without responding further.


    Ruan Xinbo hesitated but said: “President Xia…”N?velDrama.Org content.


    Xia Li waved her hand dismissively and left without speaking further.


    On stage, Xiao Shun looked at Silvermeadows n members whose faces were pale from Miao Lijiang’s defeat-they were frustrated yet none dared challenge him now since their second strongest fighter lost so easily; challenging would be futile!