This is what it truly means to be a master at showing off!

However, he never considered that showing off also requires corresponding strength!

A master capable of utilizing True Qi is naturally invincible against ordinary people. But when confronting someone stronger, acting with unlimited arrogance like he would with ordinary people is blatant courting death!

Xiao Tian’s gaze suddenly turned cold, not out of a fit of anger, but because the opponent obviously knew he wanted information related to Liu Hanyan, deliberately dangling it in front of him to provoke him.

Nevertheless, Thunder King Salon’s plan unexpectedly worked; when it involves Liu Hanyan, Xiao Tian could not remain completely calm.

Thunder King Salon was somewhat surprised by Xiao Tian’s reaction. Since the effect wasn’t as expected, let’s add fuel to the fire!

"Don’t say I know Liu Hanyan, even if I really killed her, what could you do to me?!" Thunder King Salon’s lips curled: "You’re just a weakling!"

Xiao Tian’s eyes narrowed slightly, then suddenly widened, showing a slightly manic smile. The True Qi within his body, sensing his fervor, accelerated twice as fast as before.

Without a moment’s pause, he kept pulling potions from his pocket, drinking them like they cost nothing.

"Only knowing how to rely on external aids to improve, is that how you maintain your ranking, Hunter?!" Thunder King Salon didn’t interfere but looked at Xiao Tian with disdain, erupting into mocking laughter.

Though Xiao Tian was indeed successfully angered by Thunder King Salon, he hadn’t lost his basic rationality. If he truly engaged recklessly in close combat, that would be the ultimate folly.

After consuming the potions he had, Xiao Tian immediately took a Ghost Face pill, using the temporarily accelerated True Qi to rapidly spread the medicinal power, seizing every second!

Feeling immense energy filling his limbs and bones, the True Qi within his body circulated faster than ever before.

Even his enhanced meridians started to throb with pain as Xiao Tian retrieved his unstoppable Life-taking Soul Chasing Lock from thin air!

Upon noticing Xiao Tian’s unusual actions, Thunder King Salon didn’t have time to confirm his sensation and launched a full-force attack without hesitation.

An arm glittering with electric light exuded a powerful aura, such that even the distant spectators could feel the energy contained in that punch, definitely enough to split mountains and rocks!

"This time, the Hunter is likely to fall!"

"I think so too!" agreed a person next to him, who then curiously asked, "But I’ve always wondered, with Thunder King Salon’s strength, why isn’t he ranked in the Dark List?"

As soon as these words were spoken, someone immediately replied: "To think you’re a top thirty-ranked expert and you don’t understand the basic rules of the Dark List ranking?"

The questioner suddenly recalled that the Dark List ranking rules indeed mention a comprehensive evaluation, but because the classification was too detailed, he hadn’t read it thoroughly.

As he pondered, someone else added: "According to the rankings, the experts of the Water Drop Organization inherently have disadvantages, plus Thunder King Salon seldom acts over the years, so not having a ranking is normal!"

"However, after this battle, it’s certain Thunder King Salon’s name will dominate over us!"

"There’s no helping it, our strength just doesn’t compare to his."

"Enough, watch closely, Thunder King Salon and the Hunter are starting to fight!"

After a round, everyone could only feel Xiao Tian’s situation seemed hopeless, unanimously believing Thunder King Salon would replace Xiao Tian and leap to become the top ten grandmaster.

In the center, Xiao Tian swung his chain, instantly locking Thunder King Salon’s arm, causing the latter’s brows to furrow as the blue flame wrapping him inflicted burning pain, yet he couldn’t break free.

On the other hand, Xiao Tian was in a similarly uncomfortable state, as arcs of electricity surrounding Thunder King Salon’s body were transmitted through the chain, causing a numbing sensation, making it difficult to precisely judge the strength in his hands.

A moment later, the two separated with great tacit understanding, using their cultivation energy to dissipate their discomfort.

The first round of direct confrontation already made Thunder King Salon feel Xiao Tian was challenging, unaware of what cultivation technique the other practiced—just that flame-wrapped chain was truly extraordinary!

This outcome astonished the surrounding onlookers, who initially thought the battle would end in one round but it ended in a draw.

However, despite the unexpected result, it fired up another round of heated discussion. For these spectators, longer matches meant more spectacular fights to watch.

Witnessing a duel between two grandmasters with their own eyes was beneficial even for these observers, possibly allowing those with slightly lower strength yet high comprehension to significantly boost their abilities.

Such battles might only be witnessed a few times in a lifetime, causing everyone to widen their eyes, not daring to blink, afraid to miss any exciting moments.

As for Lin Bingxuan and Melinda, they were evidently not as excited as the other bystanders, their eyes showing worry almost spilling over, yet they could only stay put.

Joining such a battle recklessly, even if it doesn’t cause harm, would distract Xiao Tian and put him in an even more disadvantageous situation!

At this moment, dozens of Kunlun Sect members shared a similar situation. Xiao Tian had their lives bound to him; if the Soul-Devouring Spider Silk was unfortunately destroyed in battle, it would be utterly problematic!

Celestial Punishment Daoist, unable to intervene, naturally wouldn’t sit around waiting for doom. He hurriedly gathered everyone to discuss strategies, trying to provide Xiao Tian with some assistance from outside the battlefield.

Within the field, Thunder King Salon patted his spotless sleeve, then a milky-white armor suddenly covered his body, surrounded by countless lightning charges, poised to resist external forces.

Once the armor fully covered the outside, Thunder King Salon instantly approached Xiao Tian, intending to engage in close combat. As long as the distance wasn’t too far, he could strike the opponent.

Thunder King Salon was confident that in such close quarters, he could definitely defeat Xiao Tian in a short time, with his confidence evidently coming from the protective armor surrounding him.

The milky-white armor, like Xiao Tian’s Life-taking Soul Chasing Lock, was an energy weapon produced by operating a sufficient amount of True Qi through a cultivation technique.

Thunder King Salon’s armor not only could defend against attacks but also use the power of thunder on its surface to counter the opponent, a truly powerful tool for both offense and defense.

Xiao Tian certainly wouldn’t stay in place waiting for death. He immediately leaped five levels outwards, while his chain once again whistled through the air.