You don't want your secret to be revealed by others, right?-Chapter 189 - 16, Terrifying Speed

The crowd, upon hearing this, shifted their gaze toward Baili Fengzhi, standing behind Lin Yue.

It seemed that this last examiner had a not-so-simple relationship with His Highness?

Those unaware of the situation observed the tall and beautiful Baili Fengzhi and couldn’t help but speculate about her relationship with Lin Yue.

"Perform well," Lin Yue whispered.

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"Yes."

Baili Fengzhi immediately nodded, taking a few steps forward with her long legs, and turned her head to look at the Treasure Mirror that had restored its ninety-nine-layer Barrier.

However, she didn’t walk far and stopped after just a few steps, still dozens of meters away from the Treasure Mirror. There was no obstacle between her and the mirror, so she didn’t get any closer.

Those who knew of Lin Yue’s information naturally knew about his female guard, Baili Fengzhi.

Many present knew that Baili Fengzhi once commanded the Northwest Pass, but her Cultivation was only at the level of a Martial Cultivator of the Four Symbols Heaven Barrier, seemingly with a realm not worth mentioning.

Now, to exude the aura of the Four Symbols Peak was astonishing indeed.

After all, in the battle with the Heavenly Born Sect, the whole sect was annihilated by Taoist Tu’s Divine Firmament Thunder, leaving not even a wisp of a soul surviving.

The details of that battle were not leaked.

Naturally, no one knew the true strength of Baili Fengzhi.

Under the scrutiny of many eyes, Baili Fengzhi watched the Treasure Mirror within the layers of the Barrier from dozens of meters away, her expression tranquil as water.

Since Your Highness wants me to perform well, then...

She had already made up her mind.

At this moment, nearly tangible Power slowly circulated around her, and her formidable aura spread out, instantly altering the expressions of everyone present.

Was she gathering momentum from such a great distance?

Perhaps she wanted to sprint at top speed, relying on the momentum of her charge to increase her explosive power?

Some Martial Arts secret skills indeed made this possible, and it was not forbidden. It was allowed, though it wouldn’t add much to her power.

Many knew that Commander Baili was skilled with the spear, so a piercing burst was normal.

"Break."

However, Baili Fengzhi didn’t move an inch, merely gazing at the Treasure Mirror within the Barrier from dozens of meters away. She raised her hand and casually struck out with a palm.

Just a palm strike through the air.

"Boom!"

A dark red, tempest-like Palm Force suddenly erupted, the explosive power violently piercing the distance of dozens of meters toward the Treasure Mirror.

"Bang bang bang bang bang——"

In an instant, the ninety-nine layers of the Barrier shattered, and the remaining waves of Palm Force still struck the glimmering surface of the Treasure Mirror, rippling in waves before finally dissipating completely.

And Baili Fengzhi calmly lowered her hand as if she had just done a trivial thing.

"How... how is this possible?"

"Just the force of a palm strike through the air?"

"Not even a Martial Arts True Self could be this astonishing, right?"

"Could she be specialized in Palm Techniques?"

"Even so, one specializing in Palm Techniques should be adept at close combat, right? Without any weapon, achieving this purely with Palm Force? Could she be a Great Cultivator?"

"Her aura is clearly at the Four Symbols Heaven Barrier Peak, and besides, why would a Great Cultivator participate in an examination?"

"This... this woman is too terrifying, where did she come from?"

For a moment, there were unrestrainable murmurs all around.

Those who specialized in Martial Arts, if they didn’t use bows, Short Spears, or Flying Spears as ranged weapons, couldn’t effectively utilize a Martial Cultivator’s Power, which was inherently weak at range.

Just a palm strike across the air, even for those who specifically trained in Palm Techniques, the power of a Palm Force across dozens of meters might retain only thirty or forty percent of the close combat effectiveness.

But this woman’s casual strike showed clearly she hadn’t exerted her full strength, and yet a Palm Force at merely thirty or forty percent power easily shattered the ninety-nine-layer Barrier?

How terrifying would it be in close combat?

Moreover, many present knew that Baili Fengzhi was skilled with the long spear, and not proficient in Palm Techniques!

A palm strike through the air had such frightful power, what about in close combat with a long spear?

For a moment, not only the usual examiners but even the geniuses among them couldn’t help but turn their eyes toward Baili Fengzhi.

Who could have imagined that such a tall and beautiful woman, who seemed to be just the Prince’s personal female Guard and possibly of a decorative nature, could be so terrifying?

The anonymous Black Robe swordsman couldn’t help but stare at Baili Fengzhi in disbelief as well.

In terms of Realm, he could see that this woman was at the level of a Martial Arts True Self, just like him.

But to achieve this extent with the same realm?

The Fifth Young Master of Prince Changping, the Third Young Master from Duke Heng’s residence, and other examiners aiming for the Inner Hall, all felt helpless amid their shock.

That nameless Black Robe swordsman had already secured a place in the Inner Hall.

Now, there was another monstrous talent emerging?

With only three disciples to be taken for the Inner Hall examination, didn’t that leave just one spot available now?

Even Lin Yue was momentarily taken aback.

Although he knew that Baili Fengzhi’s progress over the year had been terrifying, he had not expected her to showcase her abilities so dramatically and deliberately prove her strength in this manner.

"Ninety-nine layers..."

Grandmaster An was also shocked as he watched Baili Fengzhi, and couldn’t help exclaiming, "Such astonishing Fire Spirit and Power, what kind of constitution do you have? An Innate Fire Body? No, that’s not right, the Innate Fire Element doesn’t have such strength, could it be the Canghuo Saint Body? That doesn’t seem quite right either... A Fire Qilin Body? Hmm, it seems a bit like that..."

Baili Fengzhi didn’t answer, but turned to Lin Yue and respectfully cupped her hands, "Young Master, I have honored your command."

"Not bad," Lin Yue replied with a hint of a smile.

It seemed Baili Fengzhi had heeded his words, drawing attention deliberately, perhaps to boost her reputation to attract more Guest Elders for him in the future.