Even though it was embarrassing, it was an efficient counterattack and also perfectly countered Fang Yun's sneak attack. Once everyone understood what had just happened, they were stunned! Nobody expected Yi Tianyun to achieve such a feat.
The infamous trash had easily crushed Fang Yun. Although Fang Yun's cultivation was not exceptionally high, the Seventh Level of the Body Refinement Realm was still considered upper-middle tier.
This meant that Yi Tianyun's cultivation had at least reached the Seventh Level of the Body Refinement Realm. That did not necessarily make him a genius, but he was definitely not the trash everyone believed him to be.
No one actually knew Yi Tianyun's current cultivation level. They could only speculate. After all, when someone's cultivation was higher than yours, they could conceal it.
"W-What's going on…" Shi Xueyun was shocked. The fact that Yi Tianyun could remain so calm in this situation was already surprising enough. The strength he demonstrated just now was definitely not below the Seventh or Eighth Level of the Body Refinement Realm.
Could he still be called trash?
Yi Tianyun knew everyone was astonished. Of course he expected this reaction. The infamous trash suddenly revealing such power naturally left everyone speechless.
Fang Yun died in Zhao Hualong's arms while Zhao Hualong suppressed his fury, murderous intent surging toward the heavens!
"Hmph, trying to show off now, are we? So your cultivation was actually higher all along. No wonder you were able to kill Fang Chen!" Zhao Hualong glared at Yi Tianyun resentfully. "No wonder you insisted on participating. Your cultivation has at least reached the Eighth Level of the Body Refinement Realm, which is higher than Fang Yun's! But did you really need to kill him?"
Yi Tianyun sneered coldly: "Both brothers used daggers to assassinate me. Are you telling me I should just stand there and let myself be killed? Besides, he personally said this was a life-and-death duel. Am I wrong?"
Yi Tianyun fully understood Zhao Hualong's intentions. However, since Spirit Sect insisted on provoking him, he naturally would not allow himself to be slaughtered without resistance.
They had used daggers to assassinate him. If not for his quick reactions and physical strength, the one lying dead on the ground right now would have been him, not Fang Yun!
Therefore, whenever he faced danger, he would never lower his guard and would do whatever necessary to survive. Naive people could not survive in this world for long. Repaying evil with virtue? That was complete nonsense to him. The moment someone chose to become his enemy, they were already dead in his eyes!
Zhao Hualong's eyes were filled with grief and rage. Yet all he could do was swallow the humiliation.
Thanks to Yi Tianyun's victory, Jade Palace had won the first round.
"How is this trash? If he really were trash, he couldn't possibly be this strong…"
"It seems the rumors were false! This kid isn't trash at all. In fact, he's quite talented!"
The disciples of Jade Palace immediately began discussing among themselves. The strength Yi Tianyun displayed had left a deep impression on all of them.
This world respected the strong. Only by displaying overwhelming strength could one earn the respect of others!
"Tianyun, you may come down now." Shi Xueyun sighed in relief. She did not care about anything else as long as Yi Tianyun remained safe.
"Palace Lord, may I continue fighting?" Yi Tianyun calmly asked.
The situation had become rather ironic. Previously, everyone mocked him as trash, especially Zhao Hualong. Yet after witnessing his strength, all of them had become speechless.
"Oh? Impressive. Very well, continue if you wish!" Zhao Hualong narrowed his eyes toward Yi Tianyun. Although he tried to hide it, his eyes were filled with killing intent. If this were not Jade Palace territory, he would have already killed Yi Tianyun himself.
"Tianyun, hurry down and recover. Don't force yourself…" Shi Xueyun worriedly advised him. She believed Yi Tianyun was only stubbornly enduring everything.
"Palace Lord, I am perfectly fine. Do you really want me to continue being treated as trash by them?" Yi Tianyun asked solemnly.
Shi Xueyun was startled by his words. What exactly had caused such enormous changes within him? Had he perhaps obtained some kind of inheritance?
The most important thing now was proving his strength, proving he was not trash, and living with dignity! Seeing Yi Tianyun's determination, Shi Xueyun finally relented and allowed him to continue.
Zhao Hualong sneered coldly: "Very well, then continue standing there. You've already proven you're not trash. Mo Cheng, your turn!"
"Yes, Elder Zhao!"
A young man immediately leaped onto the stage. A carefree aura radiated from him. Judging from his appearance, he looked like a playboy. However, none of the female disciples of Jade Palace had any interest in him at the moment.
He walked leisurely across the stage, whether because of his relaxed personality or because of his overwhelming cultivation. His cultivation was far above Fang Yun's, having already reached the Ninth Level of the Body Refinement Realm! At their age, such cultivation was already extremely impressive.
"This is bad. The next opponent is actually Mo Cheng!"
"He is an inner disciple of Spirit Sect. At the same age as us, his cultivation has already reached the Ninth Level of the Body Refinement Realm!"
"Does Yi Tianyun still stand a chance? This is the Ninth Level of the Body Refinement Realm we're talking about!"
The disciples of Jade Palace immediately felt immense pressure. Zhao Hualong was already furious beyond measure, so he directly sent out his strongest disciple, Mo Cheng. If Yi Tianyun was truly only at the Seventh or Eighth Level of the Body Refinement Realm, then defeat was inevitable.
"I will defeat you within three moves." Mo Cheng spoke calmly while looking down at Yi Tianyun arrogantly.
Yi Tianyun smiled faintly and replied: "Three moves? Isn't that rather arrogant?"
The disciples of Spirit Sect were truly prideful.
Mo Cheng calmly replied: "Your movements are too rigid and lack flexibility. Your strength is not particularly impressive either, and your speed is too slow."
Yi Tianyun immediately laughed softly: "It seems I really do have many flaws. Thank you for kindly pointing them out. However, defeating me within three moves… you're being far too naive."
"As long as you can suppress me within three moves, I will immediately admit defeat!" Mo Cheng proudly declared. Three moves might not sound like much, but when the difference in cultivation was huge, even a single move could decide victory.
Yi Tianyun calmly taunted him: "If that's the case, then I only need one move to suppress you!"
Yi Tianyun's expression remained calm and serene.
It was not arrogance.
He was simply confident in his own strength!