Urban Most Awesome Dad

Chapter 649

?Chapter 649: Chapter 649: Rivals Meet_1 Chapter 649: Chapter 649: Rivals Meet_1 “Whoosh!”

The sound of light tearing through the sky was continuous, indicating that the comer was extremely fast, causing the surroundings to be stirred by the strong wind he brought with him.

Some of the people on either side stepped back to avoid being accidentally injured by the passing light; however, they dared not express their dissatisfaction, not even through their facial expressions, because it was clear that the comer’s strength far exceeded theirs.

When the figure in the light came to a halt and landed on a large rock not far from Xu Fan, his appearance became visible.

This man was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, dressed nearly in pure white.

In the snowy mountains, he easily blended with the snow, his black hair flowing down to his shoulders, dancing in the wind.

The young man in white had regular features and a handsome face, the kind that could easily make him idolized as a celebrity.

Unfortunately, there was always a hint of arrogance on his face, which made it somewhat uncomfortable to look at.

Once he stood firm, he swept his gaze across the crowd with a frown, as if he did not like this kind of environment.

Suddenly, he raised his right palm and swung it down abruptly.

Swish!

A gust of invisible force burst from his palm, whipping up a large swath of snow and pushing it toward the people on the right with a “whoosh,” forcing them to retreat.

The wind and snow were fierce, their momentum astonishing and quite domineering.

The ancient martial artists in that area changed their expressions, quickly retreating.

With a “boom,” the area these people had vacated was blasted into a giant hole, its diameter exceeding four and a half meters.

Their faces turned ashen, barely concealing their anger as they clenched their fists tight, but in the end, no one dared to step forward and accuse him.

Although among them were a couple of individuals with considerable strength, they cast dissatisfied looks at the young man in white but soon looked away, choosing to act as if nothing had happened.

Perhaps if they joined forces, they might not lose to the man.

However, if the young man in white only had strong abilities, he wouldn’t dare to act so arrogantly.

He must have come from some large influential power, which gave him such confidence.

Seeing the situation, the young man in white couldn’t help but smile lightly, satisfied with himself.

He slightly turned his head, his gaze falling to the left.

The people in the left area immediately tensed up, but after a brief hesitation, they obediently and helplessly moved back several meters.

Indeed, they had some self-awareness.

This thought crossed his mind.

“Xiong’er, how come you can’t change this bad habit of yours?

I’ve told you many times to be cautious and humble in your conduct outside, but you continue to be obstinate, acting so recklessly,” a somewhat aged voice said.

The voice sounded deep and resonant due to the profound cultivation of its owner, as if it came from a great distance, ringing in everyone’s ears with admiration and indulgence, causing their eardrums to vibrate incessantly.

The people inside and outside the platform felt discontent, thinking that the one speaking was not really educating his junior but rather flaunting his power and encouraging the young man in white to act arrogantly and imperiously.

Just as this thought crossed their minds, a gentle breeze blew across the scene.

In the next moment, another figure appeared beside the young man in white.

This man looked to be in his sixties, wearing a simple grey robe, his eyes bright and sharp, exuding an aura that was incredibly deep and authoritative, not concealing his profound level of cultivation.

What was most important was that barely anyone in the audience saw how he appeared.

“Uncle, your nephew has heeded your teachings and will try to pay attention,” the young man in white said with a bow.

“Ah… well,” the elder in the grey robe sighed softly, not pressing the matter further.

“I recognize him; he’s Luo Xiong, the Young Master of the Luo Family from the Ancient Martial World, famed for standing his ground in a direct confrontation with the Martial King,” Li Yunlei said with a slight frown, his tone slightly displeased as he introduced to Xu Fan.

“The old man next to him is the Luo Family’s second elder, Luo Yalu, a completed King in his strength, very tough to deal with when in action.”

“Understood,” Xu Fan replied, giving Luo Xiong another look.

To him, Luo Xiong’s strength wasn’t enough to catch his attention.

What was interesting was the aura around him, which seemed a bit odd, as if he cultivated a rather special technique.

But that’s all he did – give him a few extra glances before Xu Fan turned to look elsewhere.

“So that’s Luo Xiong, the strongest of the Luo Family’s current generation, ranked in the top five on the list of heroic talents.”

“This guy really acts in a domineering way.”

“You should see the kind of power he has.

To be considered a prodigy in the Ancient Martial World, how could he not be domineering?

It’s just that few people display it as openly and intensely as he does.”

“…”

Luo Xiong seemed to take the lead, and following him, those individuals listed on the Heroic Genius Rankings began to arrive one after the other.

Shen Jianting, the foremost figure of the current generation in the Sword Heaven Sect, stepped on his Treasured Sword, hands behind his back as he flew in.

Ye Xinyu, the Saintess of the Bing Xuan Sect for this generation, with a pair of perfect jade feet, stepped as if she were strolling leisurely in a courtyard.

Each step took her far, arriving amidst falling snow.

Li Tianfan, the most outstanding disciple of this generation from the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, carried the Qing Shuang Sword on his back, leaving footprints one by one as he braved the wind and snow to ascend the mountain.

Chu Wuya, the leading disciple of the Kunlun Sect from the Western Regions, also a scion of the prestigious Chu Family, held an ancient paper fan.

With an ethereal air about him, his light steps carried him onto the mountain peak like a swan taking flight, embodying the elegant demeanor of an unparalleled gentleman of the age.

Within half an hour, most of the figures who only appeared on the Heroic Genius Rankings were at the mountain summit.

It served as an eye-opener for those who came just to be part of the excitement.

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“The Saintess of the Bing Xuan Sect, Ye Xinyu, is truly a peerless beauty who stands alone in this world—a description of her descending like a goddess among mortals fits perfectly, as she is indeed the number one beauty of the Ancient Martial World.”

“The name Li Tianfan sounds like that of a transcendent Taoist practitioner, yet in reality, he is steeped in slaughter, having killed who knows how many malevolent fiends.”

“I find that the most eye-catching person here is Chu Wuya, who looks like a dashing young noble from ancient times.

But when he fights someone, he instantly becomes a fierce, wild character with extremely aggressive attacks, which can prove quite troublesome even for those of higher realm.”

“…”

“Xinyu, I haven’t seen you for half a year, how have you been?”

Luo Xiong smiled and waved to Ye Xinyu, who was not far from him.

But Ye Xinyu seemed as if she had heard nothing, simply bowing her head and not responding.

If one were to look into her eyes, they would find them serene and tranquil, without a single ripple.

Luo Xiong’s smile twitched awkwardly as he struggled to find a way to save face.

“Haha…

Luo Xiong, you’ve hit a wall, and not even a sneeze?

It must be uncomfortable,” Shen Jianting laughed boisterously as though looking for trouble, with a hint of mockery in his eyes that he made no attempt to hide.

He continued, “If I were you, I’d have a bit of self-awareness—it’s better than losing face and aching heart over misguided affections.

Sister Ye, that piece of swan meat, is not something a toad can hope to eat.”

The Sword Heaven Sect and the Bing Xuan Sect have always had a good relationship and frequently interact, hence they address each other as fellow sect members.

“Shen Jianting, is your mouth leaking like a broken pavilion that only knows how to spout sickeningly sarcastic remarks?” Luo Xiong retorted with a grimace.

“Haha, are you losing your composure?

I’d like to see you try and shut my mouth; it’s my own, isn’t it?” Shen Jianting fired back, not giving an inch.

“Very well then!”

Luo Xiong raised his voice, and the sound rolled thunderously.

Those close to him almost lost control of their vigor, which violently surged, prompting them to rapidly distance themselves in shock.

Luo Xiong’s expression became somber and cold.

He raised his right hand, pointing a sword finger directly at the sky.

Suddenly, the wind and clouds moved, and thunder roared as his aura swept out like a mighty river.

“Taiyuan Forbidden Demon Finger!”

With a shout of rage, Luo Xiong pressed his hand towards Shen Jianting.

Instantly, an energy sword finger, akin to condensed grey fog, plummeted from the sky, locking onto Shen Jianting’s qi and forcefully suppressing it with its ferocity.

Shen Jianting’s expression turned much more solemn.

In a split-second decision, he manipulated the Sword Box on his back with his qi and coldly shouted, “Purple Lightning, Quick!”

With a “clang,” as though a silver bottle had been shattered, the sound struck everyone’s ears sharply.

The Sword Box quivered, and from it shot out a dazzling purple rainbow light that hovered above Shen Jianting’s head.

The body of the sword gleamed with a purple aura, and its blade occasionally spat out small arcs of electricity.

The Treasured Sword “Purple Lightning” shot up with a “swoosh” towards the massive energy sword finger falling from the sky.

Upon hearing a booming sound from above, many people’s eyelids twitched in alarm.

The energy shockwave from the collision of the two forces created a fierce blast of air that surged in all directions, startling many people in the area to retreat, causing slight chaos on the scene.

One of them was Luo Xiong, the young master of the Luo Family from the Ancient Martial World’s martial royalty; the other was the most outstanding disciple of the current generation in the Sword Heaven Sect.

From their expressions, it seemed both had developed feelings for Ye Xinyu and could be described as rivals in love.