Refusing Battle, Arrogant

Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao quickly arrived at the center of the Yin Yang Tower's first floor. Along the way, they encountered many disciples fighting; some were battling around the barriers.

Others were directly attacking the barriers.

A barrier that Zhao Tanye could shatter with a casual wave required considerable effort for ordinary disciples to break.

Soon.

Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao reached the center of the first floor. By this time, many people had already gathered around the staircase.

They were all familiar faces.

-Chief disciples and direct disciples of the various main peaks. It was essentially the most elite batch of disciples from every peak.

"Come over here."

Miao Tian waved at Ning Fan, signaling him and Yun Qingyao to step behind him. Logically speaking, true masters wouldn't engage in life-or-death battles at this stage, but Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao had enmity with the Zhao family, so there was no guarantee someone wouldn't try a sneak attack.

Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao followed his instruction, stepping behind Miao Tian and the others.

"Oh?"

"So this is the newly famous new disciple of Changming Peak-Ning Fan?"

A voice rang out.

The voice belonged to the arrogant disciple who had previously asked the Sixth Elder about the rules. Right now, he stood with his arms crossed over his chest, sizing Ning Fan up with a slightly frivolous gaze.

Ning Fan frowned. The slightly offensive gaze of the person before him made him uncomfortable.

"This is the first-place A-grade disciple among those who joined the main peaks this session: Yun Zhan. Logically speaking, Yun Zhan should have received Yin Yang Peak's special reward specifically used to recruit the top ranker. But unfortunately, due to someone's existence, that special reward has eluded Yun Zhan,"

Li Yunqi tilted his head slightly and whispered into Ning Fan's ear.

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Ning Fan slightly raised an eyebrow.

Main peaks with profound foundations like Yin Yang Peak could completely rely on their advantages to recruit the most outstanding disciples.

Yin Yang Peak had done exactly that-the session's first-place A-grade disciple, as well as the true number one prodigy, would each receive a special reward.

If not for Ning Fan, Yun Zhan could have claimed both rewards simultaneously. Unfortunately, under Ning Fan's halo, even if Yin Yang Peak was willing to give the first prodigy's special reward to Yun Zhan, the proud Yun Zhan would absolutely not accept it.

To Yun Zhan, Ning Fan was like a massive mountain pressing heavily down upon his head.

"Ning Fan!"

"I, Yun Zhan, refuse to accept this! Today, I will defeat you right here, letting everyone know that I, Yun Zhan, am the true number one genius among this session's disciples!!"

Yun Zhan stared at Ning Fan, his eyes bursting with undisguised battle intent!!

For a moment, everyone's attention locked onto Ning Fan and Yun Zhan. The confrontation between geniuses was always enough to draw a crowd.

"Junior Brother Ning, be careful."

"That Yun Zhan is a bit odd; his cultivation realm increases at an extremely fast rate,"

Lin Yu reminded him with a grave voice.

"Fast?"

"How fast?"

Ning Fan asked dismissively.

"Profound Extreme Realm sixth layer."

Lin Yu replied.

Hearing Lin Yu's answer, the dismissiveness on Ning Fan's face vanished, replaced by a strange look.

Profound Extreme Realm sixth layer!?

This speed truly couldn't be considered slow. No, it should be called somewhat monstrous. After all, Yun Zhan was a disciple who had just joined the main peaks this session.

Leaving aside a freak like Ning Fan.

Taking Luo Ming for comparison-

Luo Ming was the fourth-place B-grade disciple among those who joined the main peaks this session. At the Spirit Vein, his realm was the Profound Extreme Realm fourth layer. Without a great Fated Chance...

...Luo Ming's realm wouldn't have improved at all, remaining at the Profound Extreme Realm fourth layer. But Yun Zhan was already at the Profound Extreme Realm sixth layer, approaching the level of direct disciple Zhao Yan'er. It had to be known that breaking through two layers in the middle stages of the Profound Extreme Realm would normally take an ordinary martial artist a month or two.

This was enough to prove how high Yun Zhan's talent truly was.

"Ning Fan, do you dare to fight?"

Yun Zhan stepped forward, emerging from behind the Yin Yang Peak's chief disciple. His body radiated a terrifying battle intent as he stared down Ning Fan.

"Not interested."

Ning Fan shrugged. The brief trace of strangeness in his eyes faded, replaced by cold indifference.

Boring.

Ning Fan's recent battles had all been fought above his own realm. Yun Zhan's talent was outstanding, but he was merely at the Profound Extreme Realm sixth layer, exactly the same as himself.

It simply couldn't rouse Ning Fan's desire to fight.

Moreover, right now.

Ning Fan and Yun Zhan had no conflict of interest. Making him fight Yun Zhan under these circumstances?

Sorry, he truly had no interest.

"You!!"

Yun Zhan never expected his challenge to be outright ignored by Ning Fan. A flash of undisguised anger crossed his eyes as he pressed forward aggressively.

"Ning Fan, are you afraid?"

"Not even daring to accept my challenge... I see that all the Sect's flattery regarding you is completely hollow."

"Nothing but an empty reputation!!"

Yun Zhan's voice rang with force, making it clear he wouldn't let this go without fighting Ning Fan. For a moment...

...gazes once again fell upon Ning Fan. With Yun Zhan pushing things this far, did Ning Fan still have room to refuse?

"Heh."

Suddenly, Ning Fan let out a scoff. He slightly lifted his eyelids, casting his gaze toward Yun Zhan, who stood nearby radiating soaring battle intent, and spoke word by word.

"Remember this: you may have outstanding talent and ranked first among a certain batch of disciples, but in my eyes, you are nothing more than a new disciple. I have absolutely no interest in you."

"You want to have a bout with me. That means you are the challenger."

"Challengers should have the self-awareness of a challenger. In my view, goading is the most foolish way to issue a challenge."

"Do you understand?"

Hearing Ning Fan's words, a sudden silence fell over the scene. No one had expected Ning Fan to respond in such a manner.

In everyone's eyes, Yun Zhan had already pushed his aggression to the limit. Ning Fan should have just struck back and fought him directly.

Otherwise, any method of refusing the battle would make Ning Fan appear weak and cowardly.

But who could have thought...

Ning Fan's attitude toward Yun Zhan could be summed up simply: sheer contempt.

Naked contempt.

He completely disregarded Yun Zhan as an opponent. He didn't even acknowledge Yun Zhan as a figure of any consequence. This arrogance and insolence were so natural, coming straight from the heart without the slightest hint of pretense.

This instead made Yun Zhan look like nothing more than a dancing buffoon.

"You!!"

Yun Zhan was stunned for a long moment. Only then did he raise his hand, pointing at Ning Fan with eyes glaring so wide they nearly tore, erupting with man-eating fury.

He, Yun Zhan, was the first-place A-grade disciple of this session. He had always been a sought-after existence. When had he ever suffered such disdain?

"Ning Fan, I will definitely make you pay the price for looking down on me!!"

Yun Zhan's voice seemed to squeeze through his clenched teeth.

But before Yun Zhan could make a move, the light curtain leading to the Yin Yang Tower's second floor slowly dimmed, instantly drawing everyone's gaze.

The door to the Yin Yang Tower's second floor.

Opened.

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