"Nie Feng, Bu Jingyun, both of you go together and capture You Ruo!"
Xiong Ba had become increasingly intrigued by You Ruo's strength.
Where had she learned such a powerful sword technique?
Crack!
Duan Lang's frozen form finally shattered, and he emerged, shivering violently.
His former pride and confidence were completely gone, replaced by a pale, trembling figure.
"You... you... you're a Great Grandmaster?!"
Duan Lang stared at You Ruo in shock. Though it sounded like a question, his tone made it a certainty.
"At least you have some discernment."
"Father, you'd best stop wasting your efforts. Bu Jingyun and Nie Feng are only Grandmasters. They're not my match."
"I'm leaving!"
You Ruo gave a light laugh and leapt gracefully into the air, preparing to leave.
"Cloud Dissolving Palm!"
"Wind God Leg!"
Two shouts rang out in succession.
In an instant, two figures blocked her path. Palm shadows and leg strikes crisscrossed intricately, completely enveloping her.
Whether it was Bu Jingyun, Nie Feng, or even Qin Shuang, they all had experience defeating grandmasters across realms.
Now that the two joined forces, even with You Ruo's strength, escaping would not be easy.
"All these years, my father never stopped praising the famed Feng and Yun in my ear."
"Hmph, what a reputation. I'll take this chance to see just how strong you really are!"
Annoyed by their interference, You Ruo's temper flared.
She dodged their sudden attacks with swift movements.
"Nie Feng, Bu Jingyun, don't hold back. Use your full strength. You Ruo is already a Great Grandmaster. She cannot be underestimated."
Xiong Ba's steady voice rang out from nearby.
A Great Grandmaster?
The crowd erupted.
When Duan Lang mentioned it earlier, many still doubted it.
But now that the Chief himself confirmed it, no one could question it any longer.
Miss You Ruo was truly formidable.
As expected from the daughter of the Chief, the Young Lady of the World Association!
Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun exchanged glances, growing serious.
Both Qin Shuang and Duan Lang had already lost to her. If the two of them teamed up and still failed, they would lose all face.
"Cloud Dissolving Palm: Crashing Waves!"
"Wind God Leg: Grass in the Wind!"
"Quick Snow Clear Moment Art: Radiance of the Unblemished Moon!"
Without further words, all three launched their attacks simultaneously.
A terrifying force immediately erupted between them.
In an instant, the surrounding plaza was ravaged by the shockwaves.
Spectators nearby looked on in horror.
Powerless to resist, they rapidly retreated.
Anyone who remained might be gravely injured by the sheer force of the aftermath.
The three were simply too powerful.
Far beyond what Qin Shuang or Duan Lang had displayed.
Especially Feng and Yun. Though they were only Great Perfection Grandmasters, the power they unleashed exceeded even that of many Great Grandmasters.
And of course, there was the Young Lady, You Ruo.
After the first exchange, You Ruo remained unmoved.
Instead, Feng and Yun were knocked back, sent flying through the air.
Fortunately, those had only been probing attacks. If they had used full force, both might have been seriously injured.
"Cloud Dissolving Palm: Roaring Waves of the Sea of Clouds!"
"Wind God Leg: Thunderous and Swift!"
"Quick Snow Clear Moment Art: Snow Reflected in Seven Skies!"
In their second clash, the trio stopped holding back and unleashed their true power.
Buzz!
Just as the battle intensified, the Hidden Dragon Ranking in the heavens updated once more.
This time, it revealed two names at once.
[Hidden Dragon Ranking – Rank 13]
[Nie Feng]
[Identity: Divine Wind Hall Master of World Association, third disciple of Xiong Ba, son of the Northern Drinking Mad Blade]
[Cultivation: Great Perfection Grandmaster Realm]
[Technique: Ice Heart Art, Wind God Leg]
[Reward: Earth-Grade Top-Tier Pill – Wind Travel Pill, transforms wind attribute physique and greatly improves wind technique comprehension]
[Hidden Dragon Ranking – Rank 12]
[Bu Jingyun]
[Identity: Flying Cloud Hall Master of World Association, second disciple of Xiong Ba, descendant of the Bu Divine Clan]
[Cultivation: Great Perfection Grandmaster Realm]
[Techniques: Cloud Dissolving Palm, Huo Family Sword Method]
[Reward: Earth-Grade Top-Tier Pill – Restoration Pill, can bring back the dead, note: must be consumed within one hour of death]
Xiong Ba stared at the list above and his pupils contracted sharply.
His face also changed slightly.
One was the son of the Northern Drinking Mad Blade!
The other was a descendant of the so-called Bu Divine Clan!
Ice Heart Technique!
Huo Family Sword Method!
Very interesting!
These two were clearly no ordinary people.
And they had hidden all this from him for so many years.
At this moment, the first thought in Xiong Ba's mind was whether Feng and Yun harbored disloyalty.
He even nearly acted on impulse to kill them on the spot.
But then he remembered the prophecy Mud Bodhisattva had given him, and he hesitated.
If he killed Feng and Yun now, would it affect his own fate?
Watching the battle from afar, his expression flickered between blue and purple.
Pfft!
Pfft!
As he debated, the battle ended.
Even though Feng and Yun were main characters with extraordinary fortune, they had not yet grown to their full potential.
In contrast, You Ruo had studied powerful techniques and was already a Great Grandmaster.
Even with their combined strength, they were defeated by a single sword strike and fell to the ground, unable to continue fighting.
"Father, farewell. Don't come looking for me again!"
"I will leave the martial world of the Han Dynasty."
"You will never catch me again!"
After defeating Feng and Yun, You Ruo feared Xiong Ba might act next.
Without lingering, she used her most powerful lightness technique and vanished into the distance.
She gave no one a chance to stop her.
Xiong Ba had been focused on Feng and Yun, still debating whether to kill them.
But that brief distraction gave You Ruo her chance to escape.
In only a few seconds.
By the time Xiong Ba snapped back to attention, her figure was already gone.
"Chase her! Bring the Young Lady back to me!"
Xiong Ba could no longer hold back his rage and exploded with fury.
"Master, we have disappointed you."
"The Young Lady was too strong. We couldn't stop her."
Feng and Yun immediately knelt to apologize, their faces still pale.
Xiong Ba's expression was like dark water, with a faint killing intent radiating from his body.
Below, Bu Jingyun instantly sensed danger.
When he saw the information on the list, he understood.
It seemed his hidden identity had been exposed.
Would Xiong Ba now turn on him?
He needed to find a way to leave the World Association soon.
Wait, what did it mean by descendant of the Bu Divine Clan?
Did he have a background that even he didn't know?
"Someone, take Shuang'er, Yun'er, and Feng'er to be treated!"
"This was not your fault. I underestimated You Ruo."
After much thought, Xiong Ba eventually suppressed his killing intent.
He would wait until he consulted with Mud Bodhisattva before making any decisions.
But from now on, he will keep a very close eye on Feng and Yun.