After severing ties with my family, I became the ruler of all beasts, and my sisters regretted it fo

"What? Where is he?" Han Xu's eyes widened; he hadn't even seen how Tang Qiang had dodged.

No, it wasn't hiding; it simply vanished from Han Xu's sight.

With everyone gone, Han Xu's attack naturally missed and was ultimately blocked by the arena's formation. The massive sword energy struck the arena's protective formation without even causing a ripple.

"First move!"

Tang Qiang's voice rang out behind Han Xu.

He did not take the opportunity to attack Han Xu; he meant three moves.

Han Xu turned around abruptly, cold sweat already streaming down his forehead.

If Tang Qiang hadn't spoken but instead attacked me, could I have blocked it?

At this moment, Han Xu felt a sense of fear.

"What kind of magical artifact did you use? Or did you obtain a celestial artifact?" Han Xu questioned.

He knew Tang Qiang's strength too well; he didn't believe that Tang Qiang had become so strong solely through his own abilities.

Although it's absolutely impossible for Tang Qiang to obtain a celestial artifact given his abilities, this is the best explanation.

"Ignorant fool." Tang Qiang was thoroughly enjoying himself at that moment.

In the past, he was the one who looked at those powerful disciples with such envy; now it was others' turn to envy him.

"Let's see how many times you can use it!" Han Xu didn't waste any more words and made his move again.

It wasn't that Han Xu was provoked into acting impulsively; he knew that if he didn't act now, he might not have the courage to do so later.

Han Xu used his signature Wave-Piercing Sword Technique again, but this time he was smarter. He concentrated the power of the Wave-Piercing Sword Technique on the sword without releasing it, so that he could see clearly how Tang Qiang moved so quickly.

Tang Qiang made a move.

However, Han Xu still couldn't understand Tang Qiang's movement method; in Han Xu's view, Tang Qiang had simply disappeared.

However, Han Xu did not sense the power of space.

If Tang Qiang didn't use spatial powers to teleport and evade, how did he manage to leave so quickly?

Even this speed of movement could escape his perception.

If it were merely a matter of deceiving his eyes, Han Xu wouldn't be so shocked. What truly shocked Han Xu was that he couldn't even perceive it.

How is this played?

With no target left, the surging energy gathered by Han Xu's spirit sword quickly dissipated.

"Second move!"

Tang Qiang's voice rang out again from behind Han Xu.

Han Xu turned around abruptly, and without saying a word, raised his sword again.

When Han Xu rushed in front of Tang Qiang again, Tang Qiang's figure disappeared once more.

This time, Han Xu didn't hesitate at all; he turned around abruptly and slashed without even looking.

Tang Qiang appeared silently behind Han Xu both times, and Han Xu believed that Tang Qiang would appear behind him again this time.

Sure enough, Tang Qiang appeared behind Han Xu.

When Han Xu saw Tang Qiang's figure, he was overjoyed.

Let's see how you dodge this time.

However, Tang Qiang had no intention of dodging at all. If Tang Qiang wanted to, with his speed, Han Xu's attack would not have been able to even touch the hem of his clothes.

As for why he didn't hide?

That's because there's simply no need to hide.

Han Xu's attack power was far weaker than Tang Qiang's opponent in the illusion. Although they were at the same level, one was in the heavens and the other was on the ground.

"Scatter!" Tang Qiang suddenly attacked the incoming spirit sword. His fingers were condensed with pale golden spiritual energy. Then, Tang Qiang's fingers arrived faster than expected, and he touched the hilt of the spirit sword with one finger.

When Han Xu realized the immense force on his hand, he wanted to change his move and strike Tang Qiang, who was right in front of him.

Unfortunately, he underestimated Tang Qiang's current strength. An irresistible force acted on Han Xu's hand. Han Xu wanted to hold the spirit sword tightly, but his body simply wouldn't obey him. His arm shattered inch by inch. If it weren't for his relatively strong physique, this blow would probably have turned his entire arm into a bloody mist.

"Three moves have passed, you've lost." Tang Qiang's voice was indifferent. He was now standing with his hands behind his back, about ten meters away from Han Xu.

As soon as Tang Qiang finished speaking, Han Xu's spirit sword fell to the ground.

A sword cultivator lost the ability to control his spiritual sword, but Han Xu lost, and lost completely.

Although Han Xu could still control the spirit sword to attack with his mind, he knew that it was no longer necessary.

This is the sect's arena, not some other place. If Han Xu had fought Tang Qiang outside the sect, he probably would have died in the first move.

Han Xu did indeed look down on Tang Qiang in the past, but now, Han Xu has to admit defeat.

"I lost!" Han Xu bowed his head and admitted defeat.

"You're not a bad man. Focus on healing your injuries. If anyone dares to challenge me in the future, you'll have to defend them for me," Tang Qiang said bluntly.

No matter where you are, the principle that strength reigns supreme will never be outdated.

Han Xu suddenly looked up: "What do you mean? You're not going to challenge the higher-ups?"

Han Xu simply couldn't understand what Tang Qiang was thinking. If he, Han Xu, possessed such strength, he would have already challenged the higher-ranked disciples.

"Why take on the challenge? Now is not the time." Tang Qiang slowly shook his head.

He's not back to challenge anyone; he just wants to make a splash and shut everyone else up.

When he returns next time, he will make a name for himself. The top 100 disciples are no longer Tang Qiang's goal; Tang Qiang's goal is to be in the top ten.

He wanted to elevate his cultivation level to the Dharma Aspect Realm, which was above the Venerable Realm. Once he broke through to the Dharma Aspect Realm, he felt that there were few people in the Suspended Sword Sect who could surpass him in other aspects. The only thing Tang Qiang was lacking now was his cultivation level.

"You, how did you do that? I..."

"I shouldn't have asked. I won't promise you anything. I'll do my best to keep my ranking."

Han Xu was very excited, but before he could finish asking the question, he realized that he had asked something he shouldn't have.

In the entire Upper Realm, who doesn't have their own secrets?

Tang Qiang's strength has increased so much that he must have obtained some incredible secret. However, Han Xu was not naive enough to believe that Tang Qiang would share this secret with him.

"That's fine then. Here, take this. I don't need it."

Tang Qiang generously tossed the healing pills to Han Xu.

Han Xu's rapid recovery is essential to maintaining his ranking.

After doing all that, Tang Qiang turned and left without any hesitation, seemingly oblivious to the intense gazes he received from below the stage.

It wasn't until Tang Qiang and Han Xu left that the inner and outer disciples truly erupted into a heated discussion.

It's no wonder these disciples were so excited, because not only Han Xu couldn't understand Tang Qiang's actions, but they, the bystanders, were the same; they simply couldn't understand them at all.

But needless to say, just two words: awesome!

This was the first time they had ever witnessed such a high-level battle, and everyone was extremely excited.