Transformation Diagram: Starting as a Skinny Dog-Chapter 532 - 344: Causing a Sensation

At the top floor of Yun Meng Pavilion, white cranes circled in flight, a gentle breeze slowly passing through the corridor.

Xu Fanfeng’s words instantly drew the attention of the other Five Sons of Yan Capital present, including Chen Ku, towards him.

"Old Seventh..."

Xiao Tianzuo rose, began to speak but left the sentence half-finished.

He actually agreed with Xu Fanfeng’s words.

As it is said, possessing a jade disc proves to be a curse, but that depends on who holds the jade.

A mere child carrying a jade disc through a bustling marketplace is no different from courting disaster, whereas if it were a Feudal Prince proudly possessing mountains of jade discs, none would dare to covet them.

If Chen Ku can exhibit combat power comparable to the peak of the Eighth Realm, showcasing his ’Six Great Limit’ domain, it would not only deter those with impure intentions within Yan Capital from making a move against Chen Ku.

Simultaneously, a genius at the Six Great Limit level would also attract some powerful entities to take the initiative to approach, willing to invest and express their support to win over Chen Ku.

However.

Xiao Tianzuo didn’t expect his sworn brother actually wanted him to fight Chen Ku.

"Seventh Brother’s suggestion and idea are indeed correct," Duan Qingxuan slowly said, "Among the Seven Sons of Yan Capital, presently the combat power of myself, Big Brother, and Seventh Brother are quite similar, all are standard Eighth Realm peak combatants, ranked around three hundred and sixty."

Xiao Tianzuo stands as the senior, none among the Seven Sons of Yan Capital could handle his Pure Red Dust Unrivaled Blade.

Thus he ranks three hundred and sixty on the Genius List.

Below him is ’the Jiang Family’, another prominent family from Dragon Abyss, with ’Jiang Yufei’, one of the Seven Young Masters of the Jiang Family, who cultivates the World-Surpassing Divine Skill from the Jiang Family legacy, the ’Fire God’s Furious Heart Technique’, a powerful divine skill that incites heart’s fire, rumored to grow stronger with intensifying anger.

He and Xiao Tianzuo are both Eighth Realm second-time Marrow Cleansed, simultaneously stepping into the Three Great Limit domain.

Moreover, both the Xiao Family and the Jiang Family are Dragon Abyss Great Clans, thousand-year-old households, thus whether it’s lineage, martial arts, talent, or cultivation, they are equally matched.

Unfortunately, the Fire God’s Furious Heart Technique is exactly restrained by Xiao Tianzuo’s Pure Red Dust Unrivaled Blade.

In a previous duel with Xiao Tianzuo, he was narrowly defeated by half a move, as Xiao Tianzuo used Luo Hongchen to draw out the intention from the Fire God’s Furious Heart Technique, causing backlash upon Jiang Yufei.

Thus, ranking below Xiao Tianzuo, as the three hundred and sixty-first genius of Dragon Abyss.

Beneath Jiang Yufei.

Are respectively the three hundred and sixty-second genius Duan Qingxuan, the three hundred and sixty-third genius Xu Fanfeng, and one from Wuzhou Tianshan of Dragon Abyss, reputed to have self-created World-Surpassing Martial Arts, ’Young Blade Master’, named Luo Xuanfeng.

Upon hearing even Duan Qingxuan agrees.

Xiao Tianzuo knew this sworn sister also understood the reason behind Xu Fanfeng’s actions, not merely due to wanting to assist Chen Ku, but also because... this Seventh Brother of theirs was actually the most combative one among the Seven Sons of Yan Capital.

Among the Seven Sons, he has sparred with everyone.

Only losing to Duan Qingxuan and Xiao Tianzuo.

Thus, naturally wanting to see the actual strength of Chen Ku, whom even Xiao Tianzuo admitted not having the confidence to defeat.

"How about it?"

Xu Fanfeng opened his mouth to speak:

"Brother Chen, would you be willing to fight me?"

Chen Ku pondered.

He could certainly perceive Xu Fanfeng’s goodwill and his somewhat combative and martial fanatic nature.

This move, for him, is also quite beneficial.

After all, not everyone is willing to use their hard-earned reputation to elevate someone else.

Take Baojiao County, where he once resided.

Those grandmasters taught their disciples not only to pass on their skills but also to ensure that in their old age, their disciples could take on challengers on their behalf to preserve the reputation they struggled to build in their lifetime.

Otherwise, any rash newcomer could challenge long-established figures, and for the newcomer, this Jianghu would be too easy to navigate.

Thus...

Within the ’Genius Wars’ on the Genius List, there are two unwritten rules, which are:

"Within the top thousand, persons outside a hundred rank difference are prohibited from challenging higher-ranked individuals"

"Within the top hundred, persons outside a ten rank difference are prohibited from challenging higher-ranked individuals"

Only prevent lower-ranked individuals from crossing over a hundred ranks to challenge higher-ranked individuals, but do not prohibit higher-ranked individuals, also to provide a challenge limit for those eager to make a name.

To put it another way.

Chen Ku, currently ranked in the six hundreds, if following standard procedure, would first have to challenge someone around the five hundreds, then the four hundreds, to qualify for challenging the likes of Xiao Tianzuo.

Alternatively, he could specifically enter a Martial Arts Heaven and Earth trial to break tough records, earning a serious evaluation from the rules within the Martial Arts Heaven and Earth.

But all this would require a lengthy time.

A Martial Arts Heaven and Earth trial lasts at least half a month, and the one in Yan Capital is larger, offering more resources, presumably with a higher entry fee compared to Qiu Dragon Mansion.

Chen Ku clearly doesn’t have that time.

Thus, Xu Fanfeng’s actions are entirely generous, by initiating a reverse challenge to Chen Ku, naturally, when higher-ranked individuals challenge lower-ranked, the lower-ranked holds the right to refuse.

Conversely, lower-ranked individuals adhering to the challenge process, challenging higher-ranked individuals, the higher-ranked one cannot refuse.

Chen Ku’s gratitude towards Xu Fanfeng’s invitation is undeniable.

He looked into Xu Fanfeng’s eyes and said:

"Brother Xu’s kindness in using your reputation to elevate me, if I don’t accept, then I’d be ungrateful. However, I have one request; I hope our duel is just a spar, nothing more."

"Oh? Could it be Brother Chen is worried about unintentionally harming me? Rest assured, I know my limits."

Xu Fanfeng laughed heartily and said:

"And Brother Chen, this means you agree, right?"

"Brother Xu, pick a location." Chen Ku chose not to say more.

Inside, he was also mildly eager, as his Eighth Realm peak combat power had only been seen in fights against weaker opponents, never having sparred with super-genius like Xiao Tianzuo, Duan Qingxuan, Xu Fanfeng to truly test it.

He was also unsure if his Six Great Limit domain could withstand a challenge.

"Is there still a need to pick a place? Brother Chen, look out there at the Smoke Wave River, like a painting; isn’t it the perfect place for a duel?"

Xu Fanfeng stretched out his hand and said:

"Brother Chen, join me on the river for a battle."

"Please, Brother Xu, you go first!"

Chen Ku gestured for him to proceed.

"Haha!"

Xu Fanfeng saw that Chen Ku seemed to want to test his movement technique, and couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

As soon as the words fell.

His body instantly soared above the thirty-sixth floor of the Cloud Sea Pavilion.

Upon leaving the Cloud Sea Pavilion.

Xu Fanfeng’s figure was seen in mid-air, suddenly vibrating with Inner Firm, activating the vast blood that had undergone Marrow Cleansing twice, surging chaotically in the meridians, pairing with Gang Qi, pulling out a golden light curtain outside his body, like a Buddhist light crossing the long sky of Yan Capital, rushing toward the Smoke Wave River.

Accompanied by a loud shout from Xu Fanfeng, spreading across a radius of several dozen li.

"Genius List number three hundred sixty-three Xu Fanfeng, I now invite Genius List number six hundred fifteen Chen Ku, to commence a ’Genius Battle’ upon the Smoke Wave River, everyone bear witness!"

With this shout.

Whoosh~~

In that instant, everyone in the Cloud Sea Pavilion saw the light crossing the sky from above.

"Is that... the ’Jade Buddha Young Master’ Xu Fanfeng’s Buddhist light among the Seven of Yan Capital? Why did he suddenly fly out of the Cloud Sea Building, what’s going on?!"

Immediately, Xu Fanfeng’s loud and clear voice, like a bell resonating in everyone’s hearts, shook them to the core.

"What?"

"A super genius ranked three hundred sixty-one is actually challenging that Chen Ku to a ’Genius Battle’?"

"What’s going on? Isn’t it said that Chen Ku came to Yan Capital with the Seven of Yan Capital?"

"How could he just arrive in Yan Capital and be forced into a Genius Battle by the Seven of Yan Capital?"

"Don’t you understand? The martial arts tabloids have spread half of Yan Capital City with it, saying that Chen Ku supposedly has a part of the Hero King Treasure, having cultivated the Eight Gates Escape Armor Formation of the past Shocking God Heavenly King. The Seven of Yan Capital surely have become greedy, coveting the Hero King Treasure on Chen Ku, six of them altogether, forcing a young man from a little place like Qiu Dragon Mansion to hand over the Hero King Treasure!"

Jianghu people within a radius of several dozen li began to discuss heatedly upon hearing Xu Fanfeng’s voice.

There were all kinds of speculations.

The most prevalent speculation was indeed that the Seven of Yan Capital had thoughts on Chen Ku’s Hero King Treasure, choosing to bully the outsider.

"The Seven of Yan Capital were always known for their chivalry and justice, how could they do such a thing?"

"Were they faking it before?"

"Is it that when faced with such great temptation, their true nature is revealed?"

Some sharply questioned Xu Fanfeng’s invitation:

"That’s not right, Xu Fanfeng is ranked in the three hundreds of the Dragon Abyss Genius List, while Chen Ku is merely in the six hundreds. Such a drastically uneven Genius Battle, Chen Ku has every right to refuse."

"Could it be that he was coerced by the other five on the Cloud Sea Road?"

"If so, won’t the Martial Temple intervene?!"

Amidst these discussions.

"Chen Ku accepts the challenge."

A youthful voice quickly overrode the discussions of many people around the Cloud Sea Pavilion.

Bang!

On the Cloud Sea Pavilion, akin to sound booms appearing one after another, a youthful figure emerged, pulling out sound barrier arcs faster than Xu Fanfeng.

Finally, landing on the Smoke Wave River like a bright moon sinking into the vast river.

Exchanging glances with Xu Fanfeng from hundreds of zhang away.

Chen Ku’s voice and actions instantly silenced the initially noisy people, who then erupted with an earth-shattering sound:

"Just now, was that youth with speed not inferior to Xu Fanfeng, really the Chen Ku who obtained the Hero King Treasure?"

"Such speed?!"

"But he’s ranked in the six hundreds!?"

"Why do I feel he might be even faster than Xu Fanfeng?"

Some people’s hearts began to race, seemingly thinking of something, shouting:

"Quick, to the city wall by the river!"

"This might not be a Genius Battle of big versus small, but a battle of evenly matched opponents. Hurry, hurry to get a good spot!"

Instantly.

The Jianghu people in the city, those stirred by the novelty, those coming to watch the excitement, all rushed to the city wall on the northwest tower nearest to Smoke Wave River, wanting to secure the best view to clearly watch the combat on the Smoke Wave River.

On the Cloud Sea Pavilion.

Xiao Tianzuo and several other sworn brothers and sisters exchanged a glance, watching the city surge with people, all nodding silently.

There’s no denying, Seventh Brother’s actions stirred many bystanders across half the city.

After all, the Dragon Abyss Genius List ranks geniuses from all of Nine States, and Yan Capital is only the provincial capital of Dragon Abyss. Although it occupies the central province, it doesn’t mean all geniuses reside within Dragon Abyss City.

Even though the recruitment by the Divine Martial Hall might draw many, according to incomplete statistics from the martial arts tabloids, as of today, less than a third, just under a hundred, of the top three hundred geniuses had entered Yan Capital.

This shows that a Genius Battle among those within the top three hundred naturally causes a big stir.

"Let’s go watch too, before all good spots are taken."

Helan Qing, shaking his fan, said excitedly:

"I also want to see what kind of abilities this Brother Chen, who stepped into the Six Great Limits, possesses, as mentioned by Elder Brother."