Chapter 52: The Gap in Realm

Already feeling depressed, Elder Ruthless turned an even uglier shade of liverish green upon hearing Su Yang’s words.

What on earth was happening today? He was being repeatedly provoked by a junior who seemed utterly determined to do away with him. Having spent years in secluded cultivation, whom had he ever offended?

Elder Ruthless was burning with fury. He simply could not fathom what gave the young man before him—merely at the peak of the Three Mysteries Realm—the confidence to fight him to the death. Did he truly believe that with Xuantian present, he wouldn't dare kill him?

"Hmph, brat, you are courting death this time," Elder Ruthless's gaze turned chilling, the intent to kill Su Yang growing even stronger in his heart.

When everyone heard Su Yang make such a demand, they all wondered if the kid had lost his mind.

Did he genuinely think he could defeat Elder Ruthless?

Where on earth did he get his confidence?

The Third Prince found it increasingly amusing. Under normal circumstances, no one would be reckless enough to challenge an old Origin Realm monster who had been in seclusion for years. Yet, while this brash young man had some skill, how could he possibly be a match for Elder Ruthless?

Or was there something more to this?

With his meticulous mind, the Third Prince refused to believe Su Yang was stupid enough to act this way without a reason. The only explanation was that everything had been prearranged.

As for the mastermind behind the scenes, it was most likely the Sect Master of the Sky Profound Sect, Xuantian!

At this moment, Xuantian’s heart was also on the verge of collapsing. He wondered if this kid was out of his mind. Did he really think that with him overseeing the event, the other party wouldn't dare fight him to the death?

What a ridiculous notion...

Xuantian never expected that Su Yang would genuinely want to put Elder Ruthless to death.

Yet he was also intensely curious: what gave Su Yang the confidence to utter such words? Was the Supreme Bloodline truly so heaven-defying that one could leap an entire major realm to slay an opponent?

Although monstrous talents were not rare, Xuantian had never witnessed anyone quite like this.

"What on earth is going through this kid's head? Is something wrong with him... After finally smoothing things over, he just has to stir up trouble again," Yu Qiuyue thought with utter helplessness. She never imagined Su Yang would be such a thorn in the side, deliberately courting disaster.

Now they were in trouble. Given Elder Ruthless's temperament, he certainly wouldn't refuse. If he truly killed Su Yang then, even with the Sect Master present, he would only be able to pretend he saw nothing.

"Ahem... Su Yang, have you thought this through? Are you sure you didn't misspeak?" Xuantian coughed twice and asked.

With a completely expressionless face, Su Yang replied in a calm tone, "This disciple is certain!"

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"Hahaha, good. This elder accepts. Sect Master Xuan, surely you won't reject a junior's request?" Seeing the opportunity to kill Su Yang right before his eyes, Elder Ruthless immediately poured oil on the fire.

"Young people possess a competitive spirit, so how could this sect master refuse? It's just... I fear Elder Ruthless might end up with an unappealing reputation," Xuantian said, catching the underlying meaning in the elder's words and knowing the latter wanted to eliminate Su Yang to remove any future trouble. Yet, constrained by Su Yang's Supreme Bloodline, he still wanted to find an opportunity to defuse the battle.

"Being challenged by a junior can be considered an honor for this old man. Why would I fear any tarnished reputation? Am I right, Sect Master Xuan?" Elder Ruthless retorted with a flawless reply.

"Master, I beg you to grant this. This disciple has absolute confidence!" Su Yang spoke up once again. He knew the Sect Master was trying to keep him from throwing his life away, which was why he was hesitating. But Su Yang was no fool; since he had already brought it up, he possessed at least ninety percent certainty of victory.

"Very well, since that is the case, this sect master grants it." Seeing that the situation could not be resolved, Xuantian had no choice but to readily agree.

"Brat, pick a place?" Elder Ruthless looked at Su Yang and sneered.

"Anywhere will do," Su Yang replied with an equally icy tone.

"Since both of you are in such high spirits, why not battle on the martial arts arena of my Prince Liang's estate?" Prince Liang chimed in at this moment. The situation was growing increasingly interesting, and he was quite eager to witness how a cultivator at the peak of the Three Mysteries Realm would challenge an expert of the Origin Realm.

As for the outcome, it had nothing to do with him.

Whichever of the two died, it would merely be a grievance between sects, and his Prince Liang's estate wouldn't need to get involved.

In short, as long as it caused no harm to him, it was a good thing.

Once both parties agreed, the crowd relocated to the Prince Liang estate's martial arts arena.

After Su Yang and Elder Ruthless took their positions on the stage, they stared at each other, both waiting for the other to make the first move.

Elder Ruthless possessed a profound and lofty cultivation base, so he harbored zero fear of whatever heaven-defying tricks Su Yang might pull. Before absolute suppression in cultivation, all tricks were mere floating clouds.

Su Yang tightly gripped his iron club, beginning to circulate the energy throughout his limbs and bones. His Supreme Blood began to slowly boil.

A majestic intent to battle erupted from him.

"Hah!"

Golden light flashed, covering Su Yang's entire body like a suit of golden armor.

Elder Ruthless remained unmoved, simply waiting quietly for Su Yang to strike.

"Die!" Without hesitation, Su Yang made his decisive move. Leaping into the air, he was the first to bring his club down in a sweeping strike. The violent force carried a sonic boom, resembling a sky-splitting momentum that was truly astonishing.

"Little doll, do you really think that just because your strength is somewhat greater, you can hit this old man?" Elder Ruthless sneered coldly.

In the blink of an eye, his figure vanished from where he stood. Noticing this, Su Yang's pupils constricted as he hurriedly sensed the fluctuations in the surrounding air.

After his club missed and smashed a deep pit into the ground, he quickly vaulted upward, thrusting his weapon into the void.

Boom!

Elder Ruthless suddenly appeared directly above Su Yang, having condensed a powerful martial arts technique imbued with spiritual energy, which he then slammed downward.

"Vigor Palm!"

With a resounding crash, the stone slabs beneath Su Yang's feet shattered instantly, the immense pressure forcing Su Yang half a meter down into the ground.

"Hah!" Su Yang let out a furious roar, his battle intent erupting fully.

The surge of energy violently bounced Elder Ruthless backward. After spinning three times in mid-air, the elder finally managed to steady his stance.

"Three Suns Blazing Fire Palm!" Su Yang held the club in his left hand while condensing violent spiritual energy in his right, executing a supreme technique of the Su family.

The energy of the Three Mysteries swirled around his palm, raising a terrifying flame that whipped outward like a fiery serpent.

Boom!

The ferocious flames instantly swallowed Elder Ruthless whole.

In just a few short seconds, their exchange had been so breathtaking that the spectators could not help but click their tongues in secret amazement.

They never imagined Su Yang could actually hold his own against Elder Ruthless. Even though he was at a disadvantage, it was more than enough to prove that this young man was not someone who merely clung coward-like to his life.

And right now, he had even secured a minor victory.

Engulfed by the flames, Su Yang did not dare let down his guard, keeping his undivided attention locked onto that figure ahead.

Suddenly, a powerful surge of spiritual energy erupted, instantly shattering the blazing fire.

Elder Ruthless emerged completely shrouded in a thick layer of majestic spiritual energy.

"Brat, this elder will now let you see just how vast the gap in realms truly is!" With those words, Elder Ruthless transformed into an afterimage, appearing directly before Su Yang in an instant.

His withered palm struck squarely against Su Yang's chest.

Spiritual energy exploded outward in tandem. Su Yang's body flew like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily onto the martial arts arena amidst a billow of dust and flying stone fragments.

Was the battle already over after just a single palm strike?

Witnessing this scene, everyone couldn't help but think to themselves. If that was truly all it took, Su Yang was far too foolish. With just this pitiful amount of strength... how dared he challenge an expert of the Origin Realm?