Chapter 139: A "5" Star Value Scrub

Upon hearing Xiao Cangshan's words, the curiosity of everyone present was completely piqued.

If Fang Xuan's group of four could achieve such dazzling results, wouldn't Tang Yan, whom Mo Bin had heavily recommended, be even more heaven-defying?

Mo Bin was quite confident in Tang Yan. A smile hung on his face as he waited for Xiao Cangshan to reveal the answer.

Unfortunately, that smile had not yet fully bloomed before it instantly froze.

The expressions of the other Elders also stiffened for a moment, before bursting into roars of laughter.

"Hahaha, Youngest, such a powerful talent actually needed your recommendation." The Fifth Elder, always quick and outspoken, teased Mo Bin.

Mo Bin stared wide-eyed at Tang Yan's results. That record of a "5" Star Value nearly blinded him.

"Elder Mo, there is no need to be disheartened. For the Eastern Region to produce four such talents is already enough to surprise everyone," Xiao Cangshan offered in comfort.

Though inwardly astonished, Mo Bin knew this could not be forced. He sighed softly in his heart.

For the youth he had placed such high hopes on to achieve such an abysmal result was truly baffling.

The crowd spent a while longer observing the students' results across the four zones. The Grand Elder chuckled, "The quality of this year's newcomers is a bit higher than the last."

"It appears so based on the current results. However, it is still early. The one who has the last laugh is the true hero." Xiao Cangshan waved his hand. "Go back for now. We will return in the final three days to watch the last struggle."

Hearing this, the Elders took their leave and dispersed.

...

Within the forest, Su Ying'er stared at Tang Yan with an icy gaze.

This detestable fellow before her had snatched away her Spirit-Baleful Orchid.

But just now, the crowd had exchanged for Pills from this kid. He was currently enjoying the crowd's goodwill. If she made a move against him, it would likely stir the dissatisfaction of those around them.

Especially that Young Master Yu, whose cultivation strength made people deeply wary.

Knowing she had no chance to reclaim the Spirit-Baleful Orchid today, she secretly vowed that the next time she saw Tang Yan, she would never let him off.

Waving her hand, she signaled the blue-robed youth and the others to leave.

"Halt. Who said you could leave?" A playful voice rang out, causing Su Ying'er and her group to stop in their tracks.

Raising her delicate brows, Su Ying'er asked coldly, "Is there a matter?"

Tang Yan glanced at the blue-robed youth and said flatly, "Last time, you ambushed me from behind, and I let you go. I didn't expect you to remain unrepentant and dare to try a second time."

Seeing Tang Yan's calm, unruffled expression, a hint of mockery flashed across the blue-robed youth's eyes. "What do you want?"

"Leave your Star Value behind, and I can let you keep some dignity."

"Relying on your helpers to take advantage of the situation?" Su Ying'er cast a wary glance at Yu Juechen.

Tang Yan sneered inwardly. He knew exactly what Su Ying'er meant by those words. She was merely worried that the onlookers who had benefited from him would lend a hand.

Especially this Young Master Yu beside him. With a strength already at the Black Rank Ninth Grade, he was someone Su Ying'er and her group simply could not resist.

Being young and hot-blooded, Chen Cheng laughed in anger at Tang Yan's threat. "Just you? You want my Star Value?"

"That's right. Just me!"

The words drifted into the air as Tang Yan's figure instantly blurred, appearing right before the blue-robed youth.

Chen Cheng saw a dark blur flash before his eyes as an intense sense of crisis flooded his body.

Yet, he simply refused to believe that a country bumpkin with only a five Star Value could be his match.

Seeing Tang Yan's fist swinging toward him, Chen Cheng gave a light shout and thrust his palm out to meet it.

"Eh?"

Just as their techniques were about to clash, Yu Juechen suddenly cried out in surprise, his eyes widening.

He watched as Tang Yan's imposing punch forcibly altered its trajectory right before the collision!

What! The blue-robed youth's heart lurched. Sensing danger, he hurriedly chopped his right palm downward to intercept Tang Yan's attack while desperately retreating.

Although Chen Cheng's combat experience was decent, no one could have anticipated that a fist's trajectory could be changed mid-strike.

Despite his timely block, Tang Yan's fist still smashed into his right shoulder.

Bang!

Under the force of the blow, Chen Cheng was immediately knocked back several steps.

Seeing that this single punch had failed to defeat his opponent, Tang Yan could not help but sigh at the vastness of the world; truly, there is always someone stronger. He had assumed one punch would settle it, but it seemed he needed to strike again.

Tang Yan moved, his figure charging at the blue-robed youth once more.

"A continuous strike!"

The sudden shift in Tang Yan's attack trajectory had already left Yu Juechen intensely shocked. Now, seeing Tang Yan unleash a second strike without the slightest pause, Yu Juechen's jaw nearly hit the floor.

He had stepped into the Black Rank Ninth Grade before turning nineteen and was hailed as the absolute top genius of the Rakshasa Sect.

But compared to this guy in front of him, what kind of genius was he?

He couldn't alter his attack trajectories mid-air, nor could he string together such seamless continuous strikes!

Though his cultivation was slightly higher, this young man looked even younger. The gap between them wasn't talent, it was time!

Just how many monstrous geniuses were out there in the world?!

Before the blue-robed youth could even catch his breath, Tang Yan's attack arrived.

A thick look of terror flashed through his eyes. How could this guy be so fast?!

Before he had time to think, Tang Yan's fist sank deep into his abdomen.

"Pfft!" A mouthful of blood immediately sprayed out, dying his blue robes red.

The pride in Chen Cheng's eyes was completely wiped away, leaving nothing but endless humiliation... and deep, lingering fear!

In just two moves, he had been utterly defeated, left without a shred of power to fight back!

Wasn't this guy also at the Black Rank Fifth Grade? How could his combat power be so terrifying?

"What are you going to do?" Seeing Tang Yan approach with a fierce grin, the blue-robed youth shuddered, his voice trembling.

"Nothing much, just taking some spoils of war!" Tang Yan smiled warmly. He fished out Chen Cheng's jade token and transferred the Star Value.

"Fifty Star Value, quite a haul..." Tossing the jade token aside, he continued rummaging through Chen Cheng's robes.

"You... what else are you doing!" the blue-robed youth cried out, his voice laced with anxiety and panic.

"When I asked for your Star Value earlier, you refused and forced me to act. This is the attached interest." Tang Yan proficiently scoured for supplies, tossing them into his Storage Ring without even looking.

"You!" The blue-robed youth's eyes practically split at the seams. A violent surge of Qi and blood rushed to his head, and with a heavy retch, he was literally angered into coughing up another mouthful of blood by Tang Yan.

"Don't you think you've gone too far?!" Su Ying'er stepped forward, pointing at Tang Yan with a sharp reprimand.

"If you feel I'm going too far, you are more than welcome to teach me a lesson. I happen to be quite interested in the things you are carrying as well." Tang Yan looked up at Su Ying'er, a playful smirk hanging on his face.

Though Su Ying'er was furious, the strength Tang Yan had just displayed made even her find him extremely thorny to deal with.

Seeing that Su Ying'er did not dare to step forward, Tang Yan let out a light chuckle. "You are welcome to come find trouble with me in the future."

Saying that, he ignored the crowd, turned around, and swaggered away.

"I will definitely kill you!" Staring at Tang Yan's retreating back, the blue-robed youth roared through gritted teeth.

"Let's leave this place first. We will take our revenge once he is alone!" Su Ying'er frowned. She took out a Pill and fed it to Chen Cheng, then had someone support him as they walked off into the distance.

Seeing the main parties depart, the onlookers also dispersed.

Though no one knew his name, the distinct characteristics of Tang Yan began to spread quietly through a small circle of cultivators.