Chương 201: Pummeling Huang Yunran

The two energies generated a shockwave that spread out and alerted the other occupants of the rooms. In an instant, about five youths stepped out of their rooms out of curiosity.

"It's Huang Yunran from the Fiery Flame Manor!" They discussed, evidently referring to the elder youth.

"But who is he fighting? They seem pretty even matched to me""That's impossible. It's obviously a rank seven Yang realm cultivator. How's that even matched at all? Huang Yunran must be playing around with him""That's true. What's a rank seven yang realm cultivator doing here in the first place? The weakest in this floor should be peak yang realm cultivators at least right?" As the audience discussed, Huang Yunran retreated a few steps after their first clash and stood quietly.

"I really can't believe that a rank seven yang realm cultivator actually defeated Zhuge min. I guess Zhuge min is worse of a trash than I imagined. But I have to say, you are astonishing. Most of your strength comes from your high sword concept. No one in this continent below 25 years of age can compare to you in that aspect" He spoke after a while. Although the disdain in his tone had lessened, he still looked down on Long Feng. In his opinion, the gap between their Cultivation was an unbreathable one.

Long Feng smiled.

"You might need your younger brother to join you. I don't mind fighting two against one""You idiot, you think defeating Zhuge min makes you invincible? I can defeat him within three moves!" Huang Yunran snorted. Long Feng instantly frowned. He couldn't tell if this guy was telling the truth or bluffing, but if he was telling the truth then his combat power was probably comparable to rank three spirit realm"I don't have time to play with you kid.

It's your bad luck to have offended the Zhuge clan" Huang Yunran spoke. At the same time, he fully unleashed his cultivation. His aura that was at the peak of rank two spirit realm instantly rose to rank three. This was his true combat power. In this continent where the natural energy was very thin, it was a great feat for someone to be able to fight above their ranks in the spirit realm and above. It was nearly impossible. Take Zhuge min for example.

If he went to a high rank continent, he would have at least one or two ranks combat power. In other words, this continent was restricting the true potential of geniuses. This was another reason why many wanted to leave this continent. So it was surprising that Huang Yunran was able to fight above his rank.

"Still think you can beat me?" Huang Yunran asked, regaining his arrogance.

"Now, die for me!" Without wasting time, he smashed his fist at Long Feng. It was the same movement as before, but the power was different; greater. A huge fist manifested and followed his movement, punching at Long Feng.

"Second wave demon annihilation!" Long Feng retreated as his rank four demon concept energy surged and gushed out of his dantian, forming a pitch black palm with blood red claws. This palm was the manifestation of the second wave demon annihilation, something Long Feng could only use now. The palm and fist collided, causing a mushroom-like shockwave to spread. Long Feng was forced back three steps while Huang Yunran only shook and didn't retreat.

"You see? That's the difference between us." Huang Yunran smiled disdainfully, though he was inwardly shocked. This kid actually took on an attack comparable to a rank three spirit realm cultivator and was only pushed back? Although it was only a manifestation, it was still a true attack. At this point, almost all the youths in this floor had emerged; the weaker of them been a peak Yang realm cultivator and some even been rank two spirit realm cultivators.

They were all the products of the Long heritage of various forces in this continent; their hopes. They all wore expressions of shock and disbelief on their faces though at this moment. They could all see that Huang Yunran was using his true power, but a rank seven Yang realm cultivator was actually able to go against him?

"Without the Firmament Sword Art and the Firmament Steps, I really can't compare to a rank three spirit realm cultivator. I wonder, if I was in a high rank continent, how high would my combat power be?" Long Feng was unbothered by Huang Yunran's words and he stood in contemplation while regulating his inner energy.

"To think you dare to ignore me? I'll see if you dare to act so arrogantly later" Huang Yunran snorted coldly and punched out again, using the energy manifestation technique again. It would be a huge losses of face to use a greater technique just to defeat a rank seven Yang realm cultivator. Long Feng was speechless. Who exactly was arrogant here? He quickly used the second wave demon annihilation again to barely block the attack.

Huang Yunran snorted and punched out again while Long Feng used the same second wave demon annihilation to defend again. This continued a few more times until Long Feng spat out a mouthful of blood. If you come across this story on Amazon, it's taken without permission from the author. Report it. Huang Yunran finally sighed at this. He was beginning to get worried; thinking that he would have to use more powerful attacks to take down this youth. Luckily, he would not need that.

"It's so unfortunate. This kid is obviously a great talent but he's going to fall here" someone sighed"How is it unfortunate? You want this kind of threat to participate in the selection process? That would be one spot less for us!" Another person replied. They could all see that Rank one spirit realm cultivators could not stand against this kid. If he participated in the competition, one spot would most probably go to him.

"That's right. But I still feel it's a pity. Oh well" Behind Long Feng, Yan jian frowned.

"What exactly is brother Long Feng doing? Does he really enjoy getting beaten?" He turned to Li Yue'er who stood beside him. She had also been alerted by the shockwaves from her room and she came out to take a look, only to find Long Feng fighting someone. Li Yue'er naturally ignored Yan jian.

"It seems to me that he's playing with this Huang guy. He can clearly get victory if he uses his Firmament Steps and the Firmament Sword Art together" Yan jian continued. After taking a few more attacks from Huang Yunran, Long Feng finally had enough.

"He isn't strong enough to pressure me and help me to breakthrough. In that case, let's end this" He was actually not fighting back, only defending because he wanted to use Huang Yunran as a whetstone and force a breakthrough into rank eight yang realm. Unfortunately, he needed a little bit more pressure and Huang Yunran wasn't enough to give that.

"Is defending all you can do? Using that technique of yours, you will deplete your inner energy soon. I on the other hand can do this all day long." Huang Yunran, oblivious to Long Feng's thoughts continued to taunt him. Long Feng wiped some trace of blood from his lips and looked up at Huang Yunran with Bright eyes.

"Is this all you can do? In that case, get lost!" Before anyone could react, he suddenly vanished and appeared behind Huang Yunran who was completely unprepared.

"Elder brother watch out! Behind you!" Huang Yunran's younger brother shouted, but he was too late. Boom! Long Feng landed a solid punch on Huang Yunran's open back, sending him flying head first into a wall. Huang Yunran staggered backwards, feeling dizzy and terrified. Before he could react, he was sent flying again. The 'audiences' watched in shock as Huang Yunran was turned into a punching bag. Long Feng was simply too fast and unpredictable; he could appear anywhere and send Huang Yunran flying with a punch.

"Impossible! His speed… is actually comparable to rank five spirit realm cultivators!" A youth with discerning eyes shouted in shock.

"Which kind of movement technique is that? Could it be one from a cultivation manual?"

"That's impossible. Such a cultivation manual can only be found in high rank continents and the four regions. And the minimum cultivation realm required to cultivate a manual is the Imperial realm. Even peak spirit realm cultivators will explode if they attempt to do that!" Without doubt, Long Feng's Nine Firmament Steps had caused an uproar among the youths present. In a few minutes, Huang Yunran was beaten up till he looked like a pig; his face was swollen beyond belief.

His Junior brother had tried to help him but what could he do against Long Feng? Long Feng joined the brothers and pummeled them both until they lost all resistance. They couldn't even stand up. Long Feng finally paused, panting and sweating buckets.

"The Nine Firmament Steps is so terrifying! I'm completely out of inner energy in a few minutes!" He was very exhausted. Apparently, he was too weak to use the Nine Firmament Steps. He had to reach the spirit realm at least.

"But it was worth it." Long Feng said when he turned his gaze to the two Fiery Flame brothers on the floor.

"You…you better let us go right now otherwise you'll offend the Fiery Flame Manor! You've already offended the Zhuge clan. The Fiery Flame Manor can protect you against them!" The younger brother looked up and said.

"And if I don't let you go?" Long Feng asked.

"You'll attract the wrath of the Fiery Flame Manor upon yourself. Offending two great forces, you'll have nowhere to hide on this continent" the younger brother replied calmly.

"So what of you defeated us? You still don't dare to do anything to us. Let us go and we won't seek for trouble with you!" Huang Yunran added, his eyes full of derision. Even now, he was still so arrogant.

"I don't know if I should call you arrogant or stupid. I don't dare to kill you two, but I can cripple you. That's what you wanted to do to us right?" Long Feng smiled coldly.

"You dare!" Huang Yunran shouted.

"Say one more word and we'll see if I dare" Long Feng replied coldly, his gaze frosty. Huang Yunran shivered and remained silent.

"I have to say, you are smarter than this idiot" Long Feng turned to the younger brother. Huang Yunran's face darkened but he wisely remained silent.

"You're right. I don't want to offend two great forces, but by defeating you, haven't I already done that? At least, I suppose this idiot elder brother of yours won't let it go" Long Feng continued.

"You have my word. The Fiery Flame Manor would stay out of your grudge against the Zhuge clan. My elder brother will also not seek trouble with you" the Younger brother replied.

"Then I'll take your words. Of course, I can't let you just leave after coming to harm me. Leave your void rings behind!" Long Feng replied. Huang Yunran's expression instantly changed and even the younger brother frowned.

"It's not that I don't want to, but we hold a great fortune from the upper echelons of the sect for the auction. If you take our rings, I can't keep my words anymore. Are you sure you still want the rings?" The younger brother explained calmly. He was quite confident that Long Feng would not push further and risk offending the Fiery Flame Manor if he was wise.

"Enough nonsense. Hand them over or I'll knock you both out and take then myself!" Long Feng replied impatiently. Huang Yunran and his younger brother slowly took off their void rings and threw them to Long Feng.

"I hope you can keep them" the younger brother said and struggled to his feet.

"You'll regret this!" Huang Yunran also said fiercely. He wanted to say more but remembered that he was the weak party here and decided to stay silent. They two sect brothers slowly walked back to their rooms.

"Phew! That was unexpected. Let's go back to the room"Long Feng turned to Yan jian and Li Yue'er. Yan jian couldn't control his excitement as he replied,"If they have wealth comparable to the beggar young master the we're definitely going to clear out the auction house this time!" Li Yue'er hesitated before following them into the room. She was curious to know exactly how much wealth they had for Yan jian to boast of clearing the entire Yi and Hua Auction House.

She knew that the auction house only auctioned the best among the best on this continent. Long Feng closed the door shut after they all walked into the room. Then they gathered around and Long Feng took out the void ring of the younger brother first. Before he poured out the contents though, he looked up and asked,"Brother Yan jian, last time, you said that the final item in the auction can sell for at least five hundred thousand spirit crystals.

And earlier, you said that the wealth of these two could enable us to clear out the entire auction?" Yan jian nodded,"Yeah, what about that?"

"If that is true, you are expecting more than a few hundred thousand crystals from these two? Don't forget we only got about three hundred thousand crystals from the Zhuge clan. Even if the Fiery Flame Manor is richer than the Zhuge clan, it can't be by much" Long Feng explained. Yan jian paused for a moment before smiling.

"I thought it was something serious. Look brother Long Feng, you can't compare a family clan with a sect. They might have equal strength, but I assure you, at least in this continent, between a sect and a clan of equal strength, the sect would be willing to spend at least twice what a clan can""Why?" Long Feng asked, confused.

"Because, a family clan is ultimately a single family. They need to manage their resources tightly so that all clan members get enough resources. As for a sect, well, no one cares whether you get resources or not. In such situations like this auction, a sect would even stake half of their resources. If they acquire some great or valuable treasure, then it would be worth it. But a clan can't do that otherwise they would harm their heritage" Yan jian explained.

"So, in short, all you're saying is that this Huang Yunran should have more than that Zhuge min had?" Long Feng asked.

"Yes. That's what I mean""Alright. Let's check it out" Long Feng immediately poured out everything in Huang Yunran's younger brother's void ring. The dazzling treasures and crystals that poured out was only slightly inferior to the total resources they got from Zhuge min.

"Heavens! Now this is what I'm talking about! Hahaha!" Yan jian exclaimed excitedly.

"This kid is so rich! There's so much spirit crystals, and seven spirit armaments!" Long Feng's eyes widened in shock.

"Hurry, let's organize it all" Yan jian and Long Feng expertly got to work separating everything and appraising their value while Li Yue'er stood by the side watching them in amusement. A few minutes later, they were done.

"This is more than I expected. We got almost two hundred and fifty thousand spirit crystals from him alone! That's just fifty thousand less than Zhuge min!" Yan jian muttered, his eyes seeming to be brighter than the spirit crystals.

"Alright, let's check out Huang Yunran's void ring. I hope he doesn't disappoint us" Long Feng said as he took out the other void ring. When he poured everything out of it, he instantly felt dizzy even though he had prepared himself somewhat. The dazzling spirit crystals were just too much, almost blinding the trio. Even the natural energy in the room that was already very dense suddenly rose to another level altogether.