Urban Most Awesome Dad

Chapter 653

?Chapter 653: Chapter 653: Guarding Inspection_1 Chapter 653: Chapter 653: Guarding Inspection_1 The gates of the ruins formed a semicircular arch, about two zhang high with a base four zhang long, with a purple halo around the doorframe encasing a barrier of milky white light that undulated like ripples.

Vague human silhouettes could be reflected in it, and while it was impossible to see through to the inside, every few seconds, a bright light would burst forth, followed by white mist slowly dissipating.

“Hahaha, we’ve finally made it, everyone hurry and rush in.”

A burly man, excitedly shouting as if he had seen too many anti-Japanese dramas, finished speaking and, like a cheetah, charged towards the gates of the ruins.

“Bang!”

However, before he could get close to the gates, he was knocked back and sent flying.

Fortunately, whoever kicked him didn’t want to cause harm, so he was simply repelled without being injured.

“Who was it?

Stand out!

How dare you sneak attack Jing Mountain’s Fierce Tiger?”

The brawny man executed a mid-air somersault, landing steadily on the ground.

He turned to the front, shouting angrily while he took off the weapon he carried on his back—a huge black mace with densely packed and sharp iron spikes.

However, once he saw the person who had struck him, his complexion changed dramatically, and he immediately lowered his head sheepishly, like a primary school student who had erred facing their teacher, assuming a tame and obedient manner.

There was no helping it; anyone who saw the person standing before them would lose their temper.

Xu Fan, with a faint smile on his face, stood in front of the gates, arms crossed and an air of leisure about him.

He spoke in a light voice, “The first time was a warning, the second, I’ll cripple your cultivation, and the third, I’ll be sending you to meet King Yama.”

“Gulp!” The burly man swallowed hard, not daring to let out a peep.

Other people’s expressions changed, not expecting Xu Fan’s words to be so dominating.

Knowing that Xu Fan represented Flame Dragon in both word and deed, they swallowed their dissatisfaction.

After all, the Flame Dragon Organization was part of Yan Country’s significant national institutions, representing the official strength of the Ancient Martial World.

If not for Flame Dragon maintaining order within the Ancient Martial World, it wouldn’t enjoy such peace.

Thus, the various forces of the Ancient Martial World have always cooperated amicably with the Flame Dragon Organization, existing in a peaceful coexistence, and conflicts were generally avoided.

Of course, apart from Xu Fan’s identity, what mattered most was his own strength.

If he hadn’t possessed the power to defeat the Banished Immortal, giving him a strong and dominating confidence, the people present would have wished to rise and attack him after hearing those words.

Everyone present fell silent, even Chu Wujie, who had reached the complete state of Heavenly Venerable, didn’t speak out against it.

Even less so for others who wouldn’t rashly take the lead.

After all, the words had been spoken; to act against them would be seeking death, right?

“Hehe…

don’t be so tense, everyone.

Patron Xu actually just wants everyone to obey the order, to prevent anyone from breaking the rules, so his tone might be a bit harsh.”

Li Yunlei approached with a smile on his face, standing beside Xu Fan.

He cupped his fist towards the crowd and said, “Everyone, come over.

Let’s keep some distance between us.

We have plenty of time, and a few minutes won’t matter.

Besides, the ruins are quite extensive, and getting in a few minutes early won’t let you explore much more.

Now, everyone, please enter the electronic detection gate one at a time.

It will check your physiological age.

A green light means the age requirement is met; a red light means it’s not, and you will be forbidden from entering the ruins.”

As Li Yunlei spoke, he gestured, and members of the Flame Dragon immediately brought over the electronic detection gate that had been prepared earlier and placed it to the right side of the gates.

“Entry is now permitted, let’s begin!”

The members of Flame Dragon stood guard on both sides, vigilant and ready to stop anyone who tried to force their way into the ruins.

People looked at each other in silence for a moment, no one daring to step forward first with Xu Fan maintaining order.

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“What’s wrong with you all?

Not getting checked is wasting time.

Fine, I’ll go first.”

Shen Jianting, after hearing Shi Hongyun’s speculation and knowing that Xu Fan wouldn’t go in, was emboldened and immediately moved to the front of the electronic gate and stepped in.

“Beep~”

Following the signal, the detection gate lit up with a green light.

Shen Jianting’s lips curled into a cold sneer, as he crooked a finger toward Luo Xiong, provoking him, “Luo Xiong, come in quickly.

You and I haven’t settled the victory yet; don’t go dying on me so easily.”

Immediately after, Shen Jianting charged into the ruins’ gate.

But upon entering, the gate’s milky radiance rippled, sending out circles of ripples.

And Shen Jianting’s figure, along with his aura, disappeared without a trace, losing all sensing.

“Hmph, boasting shamelessly.

Daring to vie with me, Luo Xiong, for the inheritance of the Northern Territory Sovereign is courting death.”

Where could Luo Xiong endure being provoked in front of all these people?

With a quick step, he appeared in front of the electronic gate, striding over it.

The instant the entry beep sounded, he was already at the ruins’ gate, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

Following that, the many prodigies on the elites’ leaderboard no longer delayed, entering one after another into the ruins through the electronic detection gate in succession.

Many couldn’t help but glance at Xu Fan, but he did not look sideways, showing no reaction.

Yet they still couldn’t conceal the astonishment in their eyes.

Xu Fan’s current strength could be said to be a life goal these peers wouldn’t consider too ambitious.

After all the young experts listed on the leaderboard entered the ruins’ gate, the rest began their entry.

Regardless of where, the gap between people is primarily reflected in personal strength and status.

In scrambling to partake in good fortune, it generally goes by this order, the higher your strength and background, the more say and choice you have.

And among these people, there were naturally those who harbored hopes of luck, wishing to fish in troubled waters, and tried their luck, but without exception, they were detected as unqualified, receiving stern expulsion.

But when this situation occurred thrice, Xu Fan no longer indulged the behavior, and with a lightning-fast kick, he sent a person flying, smashing them twenty-some meters away.

They spat out blood with a splutter, then promptly closed their eyes and passed out.

This immediately deterred those still considering an attempt.

After all qualified individuals had entered, less than fifty people remained at the scene.

There were influential seniors and idlers drawn to the bustle.

Those responsible for guarding the ruins’ gate included members of the Flame Dragon Organization, as well as a strong individual dispatched from each major power to assist jointly, participating together.

This was also considered a mutual restraint, as well as a recognition of status among each other.

Xu Fan cast a glance at Qin Qinglong, who got the message and stepped into the detection gate, though he did not enter the ruins’ gate.

“What’s the Flame Dragon doing, pulling back at the last minute?

Well, with his strength, facing the many prodigies of the leaderboard, he is indeed lacking.

It’s understandable that he might shrink back at the actual event,” someone said.

“Haha, Long Guhuang must be embarrassed.

Their chosen one is actually a coward who fears death, not daring to enter the ruins to compete.

I wonder what sort of rumors will spread if this gets out?”

“The strength of the Flame Dragon has always been quite formidable, otherwise, how could it suppress the Ancient Martial World and Black Blade Organization?