Chapter 106 Are Your Yun City Rankings Arranged in Reverse?

Sure enough, the moment Yao Qian heard Tang Yan's words, his body trembled with rage, and a fierce killing intent burst from him.

Fang Wentian felt a headache coming on.

How had Yun City produced such a little fiend?

Just as he was feeling helpless, Mo Bin, who sat off to the side, gave a soft cough.

"Young man, Young Master Su has already lost the strength to fight, and the Grand Competition must continue. Why not give this old man some face and stop here? Two hundred million taels of silver is far too great a sum. Change it to twenty million taels. What do you think?"

Hearing an Elder of Azure Dragon Academy speak, Tang Yan knew that if he kept stirring up trouble, he would inevitably draw dissatisfaction from every side.

Besides, his purpose of washing away Yun City's humiliation had already been achieved. He said, "This disciple will follow Elder Mo's arrangement."

"City Lord Yao, what do you think?" Seeing Tang Yan agree, Mo Bin turned to look at Yao Qian.

Although Yao Qian did not even want to pay the twenty million taels, this was Mo Bin's suggestion. No matter how unwilling he was, he could only nod.

"Many thanks to Elder Mo for mediating."

Seeing the matter settled, Tang Yan smiled. Without attracting notice, he released the restriction on Yao Qian, cupped his hands toward those below the stage, and walked back toward Yun City's seats.

As they watched Tang Yan step down from the arena, everyone's view of Yun City changed by no small measure.

A young man with sword-like brows and bright eyes watched Tang Yan's figure, a faint trace of interest appearing in his gaze.

"That kid is rather interesting."

Cheng Gong, who sat beside Fang Xuan, gave a dismissive smile.

"Although he won, that brat is only at Black Rank First Grade. Su Wei was simply too careless."

"I hope so." Fang Xuan nodded.

"Tang Yan, you truly stole all the limelight this time!" Lin Dongxue said with a smile when she saw him return.

"Young Master Su saw that I've been poor lately and wanted to give me some silver to spend. How righteous of him!" Tang Yan could not help praising him.

"You and that glib tongue of yours!" Lin Dongxue rolled her eyes at Tang Yan, then suddenly lowered her voice. "Tang Yan, do you think I can win later?"

"As long as you don't underestimate your opponent, you will definitely win," Tang Yan said seriously.

Seeing that Tang Yan seemed even more confident than she was, Lin Dongxue felt her heart settle for no reason.

"Will the young talents holding number four please enter the arena!" the red-robed old man said.

This time, the ones fighting were from Fang City and Qing City.

Both were at Black Rank Second Grade. On the stage, they exchanged move after move, each displaying their own methods. For a time, it was difficult to tell who would win, and the spectators below watched with great enjoyment.

"Dongxue, what do you think of the two on the stage?" Tang Yan asked.

"Although their strength is about equal, the one from Qing City is much more composed when counterattacking. If the one from Fang City has no stronger killing move, Qing City will win in the end," Lin Dongxue analyzed.

Tang Yan nodded.

Lin Dongxue's judgment matched his own. This girl's eye for battle had improved quite a bit.

Sure enough, just as Lin Dongxue had predicted, after roughly a quarter of an hour, the Fang City cultivator began to show signs of defeat. Before long, he was beaten down.

Next, it was Lin Dongxue's turn to appear.

Perhaps because this was her first time facing such a grand occasion, a trace of nervousness appeared in Lin Dongxue's eyes.

"Treat your opponent as a Spirit Beast and defeat him with all your strength!" Tang Yan encouraged her from the side.

Lin Dongxue immediately thought of the days when she and Tang Yan had fought side by side on Cangyun Mountain. Warmth rose in her heart, and a confident smile appeared on her face.

"Will the young talents holding number five please enter the arena!" the red-robed old man's voice rang out.

When everyone saw that the person stepping out was actually from Yun City, their spirits rose once again.

Earlier, Tang Yan had relied on Black Rank First Grade strength to suppress Su Wei, who was at Black Rank Third Grade. Everyone had no choice but to reexamine Yun City, which had always ranked last in past competitions.

"Zhao Yuqian!"

When they saw the person stepping out from Fang City's side, someone immediately called out her name.

Zhao Yuqian's strength had already reached Black Rank Third Grade. She had also spent some time as a Mercenary, and her reputation was resounding. She was one of the favored candidates to enter Azure Dragon Academy.

Those who had originally held some expectation toward Yun City now switched sides at once, all cheering for Zhao Yuqian.

"Little sister, are you going to admit defeat yourself, or should this elder sister beat you down?" Hearing the surrounding cheers, Zhao Yuqian lifted her chin slightly, her face full of arrogance.

"Lin Dongxue of Yun City. Please instruct me." Lin Dongxue took a deep breath, showing not the slightest fear.

Lin Dongxue already had an excellent bearing. Now, with her heroic air pressing forward, many of the spectators below who were not from Fang City could not help but feel favorable toward her.

Seeing Lin Dongxue fail to appreciate her warning, Zhao Yuqian grew faintly angry and thought to herself that she would make her suffer in a moment.

"Fifth match, begin!"

At the red-robed old man's command, the duel began.

Perhaps Zhao Yuqian was naturally overbearing. At the very start, the aura around her abruptly changed, and the strength of Black Rank Third Grade unfurled in an instant.

"Delicate Palm!"

With a clear shout, her jade hand swiftly formed seals in midair. One palm shadow after another flickered into being.

An extremely nimble aura spread out. Though graceful, it concealed killing intent.

"She used a martial skill the moment she entered the fight, and it's a full-strength blow at that. Zhao Yuqian's temper is as arrogant as ever."

"This year's Eastern Region Grand Competition is truly thick with hostility, especially when it comes to Yun City. As long as someone from Yun City steps onto the stage, their opponent attacks with all their strength. This girl looks soft and delicate, as though her strength isn't very high."

But everyone's sighs soon came to an abrupt halt.

On the arena, an equally sharp aura spread from Lin Dongxue's body.

"Third Rank!"

Sensing the aura around Lin Dongxue, everyone's expressions went blank.

Since when did Yun City have such a powerful younger generation as well?

Facing Zhao Yuqian's pressing attack, Lin Dongxue did not panic. She swiftly launched her counterattack.

"Fierce Wind Blow!"

Her arms spread slightly, her jade-like forearms drawing arcs through the air. The surrounding currents seemed to answer her call, gathering between her arms and gradually forming a whirling current of wind.

"So you do have some strength. But that is all."

Realizing that Lin Dongxue was also at Third Grade, Zhao Yuqian gave a cold snort. With a raise of her hand, she brought forth layers of palm shadows. Like a celestial maiden scattering flowers, they drifted with graceful uncertainty as they struck toward Lin Dongxue.

"Then let our hands decide the truth!" Lin Dongxue shot back.

The whirling current moved after Zhao Yuqian's attack, yet arrived first, swiftly meeting her palm shadows head-on.

"Bang!"

In the first direct clash, the two young women were evenly matched.

Zhao Yuqian took a deep breath. With a twist of her body, she sent a fist smashing toward Lin Dongxue.

Seeing Zhao Yuqian's swift and fierce attack, everyone secretly nodded.

As expected of a woman with great fame even in Fang City. Just this speed of attack alone surpassed many experts of the same grade.

Her strength had long been proven in Fang City. Quite a few experts of the same grade had once tried to tease her, only to be beaten into a sorry state in the end.

Seeing Lin Dongxue choose to meet the first move head-on, Lin Xiao sighed inwardly.

If Tang Yan had been the one to act just now, he would certainly have changed the path of his attack in the instant before the two moves collided, catching his opponent unprepared.

Compared with Tang Yan, his own girl was still a step behind.

Still, Lin Xiao remained very confident in his daughter's strength.

Just as everyone thought Lin Dongxue was about to suffer, they saw her beautiful leg move as fast as lightning.

It was as though she had already predicted Zhao Yuqian's path. With a spinning kick, she struck straight toward Zhao Yuqian's chest.

That clean, beautiful spinning kick exceeded everyone's expectations as well.

Even Mo Bin, seated on the judges' platform, revealed a trace of surprise in his eyes.

Zhao Yuqian's heart startled.

She had not expected Lin Dongxue to counter so quickly. This kick was aimed straight at a vital point, forcing her to change her move and swiftly retreat.

Shock appeared on everyone's faces.

After two moves, Lin Dongxue had actually gained the upper hand?

Wasn't Liu Zhi supposed to be Yun City's number one?

Are your Yun City rankings arranged in reverse?