CHAPTER 670: THE CHAMPION OF THE LAST HIDDEN DRAGON CONFERENCE, RANKED 670

In the midst of Ling Wan and Little Dragon’s bickering, the group finally stepped into the city of Boundary Tower. Upon entering, a wave of noise hit them, creating a lively atmosphere.

However, Yun Xiao and his companions didn’t pay much attention to the din, heading straight for the city center where the Boundary Tower stood, which was their true purpose for visiting.

As they approached, the towering structure loomed larger and the impression it gave grew stronger, like an insurmountable peak.

But Yun Xiao and his peers were outstanding youths from the Hidden Dragon Continent. Although the aura of the Boundary Tower was unique, it didn’t stop them there; perhaps this was another type of test by the Boundary Tower.

"Should we just go in like this?"

Yun Xiao looked back puzzledly at the tower not far ahead. Before Mo Qing could reply, a cold, mocking laugh sounded from the side.

"What backwater bumpkins, not even knowing the rules for entering the Boundary Tower. They dare to try their luck here; they better go home and babysit!"

The scoffing was unabashed, especially the last sentence, which made many around them laugh out loud. Indeed, this group was rather eye-catching.

Who else would bring children to challenge the Boundary Tower, and also ask such a question like "just go straight in?" Clearly, the youth carrying a wooden sword was an inexperienced local.

When Yun Xiao’s group turned around, they saw that the speaker was a well-proportioned young man with a folding fan, possessing a certain suave air about him.

His proud demeanor suggested a distinguished background, likely someone notable within an Empire in the Hidden Dragon Continent. Though, the sharpness in his previous words made Ling Wan by Yun Xiao’s side instantly fume with anger.

"What did you say? Dare to repeat that?"

With Ling Wan’s current Spirit Vein Realm Middle Stage strength, aside from the older generation of experts from the Hidden Dragon Continent, he feared no one. At least, who was this arrogant fellow to act so superior?

"I, Pan Rulong, said you are bumpkins. What about it?"

This man, calling himself Pan Rulong, paid no heed to Ling Wan’s angry shout, stepping forward with even more arrogance, as if the mere mention of the name ’Pan Rulong’ could intimidate everyone present.

"What? He’s Pan Rulong from the Chongyun Empire?"

"I heard that this Pan Rulong was the champion of the last Countries Hidden Dragon Conference, not even forty years old!"

"Too bad, although he caught the attention of someone from Impermanence Island of Tenglong Continent, he failed at this Boundary Tower. He hasn’t been able to pass even after ten years!"

"Look at him, he might have reached the Late Stage of Spirit Vein Realm. How can he still not get past this Boundary Tower?"

"Hey hey, whatever, now we’re in for a good show!"

"..."

Indeed, once the name Pan Rulong was spoken, following a brief silence, the scene erupted into a fervent buzz of conversations, letting Yun Xiao and his companions catch some clues.

"The champion of the last Hidden Dragon Conference?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Xiao and Mo Qing exchanged a glance, recognizing a hint of irony in each other’s eyes. What a coincidence, the champion of the last conference and the champions of this conference meeting here at the Boundary Tower, and it’s even gotten a bit unpleasant.

Right now, Yun Xiao kept his Meridian Qi Cultivation hidden, while Mo Qing’s Spirit Vein Realm Middle Stage was obvious to everyone, perhaps the reason for Pan Rulong’s provocation.

The crowd was right; Pan Rulong was indeed the champion of the Hidden Dragon Conference from ten years ago. In that final battle of the conference, his performance was dazzling, ultimately defeating a super-genius in the Late Stage of Meridian Union Realm.

Such a feat drew the attention of an Elder from the Impermanence Island of Tenglong Continent, who extended an invitation. But just as Pan Rulong and his Royal Family were overjoyed, this super-genius failed at the Boundary Tower.

And for ten consecutive years, Pan Rulong has been unable to conquer the Boundary Tower, making him increasingly depressed and irritable.

In fact, ten years ago, Pan Rulong wasn’t such a hot-tempered person; it’s just that after countless failures at the Boundary Tower, his temperament drastically changed, and he began mocking everyone he saw.

Especially when he saw young geniuses, Pan Rulong’s jealousy would uncontrollably surge. Today, as he once again attempted the Boundary Tower, he encountered a few much younger peers, already at the Middle Stage of Spirit Vein Realm. How could he stay balanced?

Although it was hard to see through the cultivation of the ruggedly dressed boy, by Pan Rulong’s sensing, both the black-clad woman and the chubby boy were unmistakably at the Middle Stage of Spirit Vein Realm.

Keep in mind, during the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference, Pan Rulong was nearly thirty years old, just barely attaining the Peak of Meridian Union Realm. These two were how old? Not even twenty yet, and they’ve already broken through to the Middle Stage of Spirit Vein Realm.

Such imbalance in his heart made Pan Rulong unable to resist mocking those younger talents that possessed greater talent than his own.

Moreover, before this Boundary Tower, fighting wasn’t banned, but usually, those who came to challenge the Boundary Tower didn’t harbor deep hatred towards each other, so there weren’t many opportunities for fierce combat.

But today, at this moment, as everyone watched the standoff, they all developed some interest. After hearing Pan Rulong introduce himself, would those seemingly talented youngsters back down and step away?

"So what if he’s the champion of the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference? He isn’t even fit to carry my brother’s shoes!"

Ling Wan also heard of Pan Rulong’s background from the discussions among the spectators. He couldn’t help but sneer, knowing that his brother Yun Xiao was also a champion of the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference and the current champion’s radiance surpassed any before.

Not to mention, could the previous champions of the Countries Hidden Dragon Conference escape the hands of a Heavenly Rank Expert? Could they turn the tide and achieve victory when the allied forces of the Eight Great Empires attacked?

In Ling Wan’s view, this unknown champion from the Hidden Dragon Conference probably wasn’t much; otherwise, why was he still fumbling around on the Hidden Dragon Continent at such an old age?

"Seeking death!"

Already annoyed by these individuals, Pan Rulong heard Ling Wan’s disrespectful words. The anger he felt was extraordinary. With anger rising to his gall, how could he, being in the Late Stage of Spirit Vein Realm, consider these youngsters worth noticing?

Boom!

A vast Meridian Qi surged out from Pan Rulong’s body, forming a phantom Meridian Qi Giant Dragon in front of him, exuding a semblance of dragon’s might.

This might be one of the formidable Meridian Techniques from his Chongyun Empire, fitting well with his name, but unfortunately, he had provoked the wrong person this time, and his fate was destined to be tragic.

"Ling Wan, don’t take a life!"

Yun Xiao, confident in Ling Wan’s Mixed Element One Qi Body, knew his brother’s strength. If it was just a slight difference in realm, this battle would likely end very soon.

This was an unfamiliar place, after all. Who knows what rules this Boundary City had. If Ling Wan unrestrainedly killed that Pan Rulong, it could lead to considerable trouble.

Even though Yun Xiao wasn’t afraid of anyone causing trouble on the Hidden Dragon Continent today, this place belonged to no Empire. If a Qi Seeking Realm Middle Stage or even Late Stage expert appeared, he didn’t have absolute certainty in securing victory.

"Ling Wan? Why does that name sound somewhat familiar?"

After Yun Xiao uttered "Ling Wan," many Cultivators who came from other Empires felt a peculiar sensation, as if they had heard this name somewhere before.

However, in his rage, Pan Rulong, upon hearing Yun Xiao’s shout, couldn’t hold back his anger anymore. Seemingly feeling like a superior, he wondered if it was disdain for him to tell a youngster in Spirit Vein Realm Middle Stage not to take a life.

"Roar!"

Enraged, Pan Rulong changed the seal in his hand, then the Meridian Qi Giant Dragon roared furiously, charging violently towards Ling Wan, determined to annihilate this ignorant youngster on the spot.

Then he would show that unsophisticated bumpkin who was the real superior, the one who could "take a life." Pan Rulong had absolute confidence in his attack with the Meridian Qi Giant Dragon.

Huff...

At this moment, just when the Meridian Qi Giant Dragon was about to strike Ling Wan, everyone witnessed an incredibly bizarre scene.

For that previously plump youngster had transformed into an enormous ball of flesh in an instant, bouncing powerfully towards the roaring dragon like a real rubber ball.

"This... this is..."

Some well-informed and experienced individuals, upon witnessing Ling Wan’s transformation into a meatball, immediately gasped in shock.

"He... he... he is Ling Wan, the talented disciple of the Jade Pot Sect from the Xuanyue Empire?!"

After a gasp of chilling air, a voice of extreme horror emerged, and immediately their gazes shifted from Ling Wan’s meatball form to a young man in coarse clothing.

"Wearing coarse clothing, of slender build, carrying a Wooden Sword, accompanied by Ling Wan—could that be..."

When people took another look at Yun Xiao, a name that had recently risen like the sun on the Hidden Dragon Continent burst uncontrollably from the depths of their hearts and lingered for a long time.

Especially when some saw Mo Qing and Little Dragon, and the lazy, fiery-red rat perched on the young man’s shoulder, all of it signaled that their guesses were spot on.