A profound silence.

Not only were the surrounding “neighbors” shocked, but even Chong Xuansheng and Shi Si, who had been full of confidence in Jiang Wang, were taken aback.

They knew Jiang Wang would win, but they didn’t expect him to win so easily, without even using the Eight-Tone Fire Sparrow.

The best in one region isn’t necessarily the best in the nation. The best for a time isn’t necessarily the best for a lifetime.

In the vastness of the present world, there are always stronger experts, and mountains beyond mountains. No one dares to claim invincibility.

However.

A Tenglong cultivator who could contend for first place in Pingxi and Linhai Counties was easily defeated by Jiang Wang, even with three against one.

This couldn’t help but raise a question: What is Jiang Wang’s current position among Tenglong cultivators? Where does he stand in Linzi, or even the entire world?

Currently, Wang Yi Wu is generally considered the strongest Tenglong cultivator in Qi.

However, unlike his days in the Tongtian realm, where he swept away all opponents and defeated even the Seventh Prince of the Great Qi, Jiang Wuxie, breaking historical limits and leaving his name in cultivation history…

In the Tenglong realm, Wang Yi Wu has yet to prove himself. Everyone knows he’s strong, but no one knows exactly how strong.

As for Jiang Wang…

The battle on Cloudmist Mountain showcased his genius creation of the Grade A Middle-rank Dao technique, the Eight-Tone Fire Sparrow, revealing his ability to face Inner Mansion realm experts.

Today, he defeated three Tenglong experts single-handedly, without even using the Eight-Tone Fire Sparrow, relying instead on his unseen, self-created swordsmanship.

Having trampled the reputation of the Overturning Sea Hand and the Pingxi Twin Fiends, he naturally gained the qualifications to contend for the title of the strongest Tenglong cultivator.

Even Chong Xuansheng and Shi Si, who were with him day and night, were secretly astonished by his speed of progress.

The three Tenglong experts lay on the ground twitching, covered in countless sword wounds. They weren’t dead yet, but they had lost the ability to resist.

They endured the pain, none of them crying out. Their defeat already tarnished Bao Zhongqing’s reputation; giving in to pain would be a direct slap in his face.

“If you’re not dead yet, crawl back to the carriage yourselves!” Bao Zhongqing said grimly.

Jiang Wang didn’t kill them, stopping his sword at the last moment—undoubtedly due to his control, but it further highlighted the gap between them.

Yan Er and the Pingxi Twin Fiends struggled to their feet, enduring the pain, and wordlessly climbed into Bao’s luxurious carriage.

The two horses pulling the carriage had demon beast bloodlines, so they weren’t particularly bothered by the smell of blood.

Bao Zhongqing’s face was ugly, making him look even uglier, but he didn’t erupt in rage.

Instead, he looked at Jiang Wang and asked, “What swordsmanship is that?”

There was nothing to hide. Jiang Wang said plainly, “You could call it… the Sword of Humanity!”

He raised his chin slightly: “I only have two stances so far.”

The meaning was clear: Do you want to try them?

This was a response to Bao Zhongqing’s initial provocation.

In the illusory realm of Taixu, during his first Blessed Land challenge, his opponent was likely a Confucian cultivator who used a broken version of the Gentleman’s Nine Swords, a technique from ancient times. It instantly killed him.

He had pondered that sword countless times. This new sword style, whether it was a sublimation or materialization of the Sword of Boundless People, was based on the Sword of Boundless People. He also benefited from that initial defeat.

So far, the greatest benefit the Blessed Land in Taixu had given him was the chance to face opponents he couldn’t match, albeit in the realm of illusion. Of course, how much he could absorb depended on his own effort and talent.

However, he only had two stances of this sword style so far, and he didn’t even know how many stances it would have when completed—he was still exploring.

Faced with Jiang Wang’s response, Bao Zhongqing didn’t say anything more, and he didn’t seem to have any intention of personally retrieving his honor.

He simply turned to Chong Xuansheng and said, “Fatty, I gave you a chance.”

Chong Xuansheng didn’t react at all to being called a fatty, not even a twitch. It was utterly ineffective.

He glanced back with extreme contempt: “Bao Scarface, if your hands were even a third as skilled as your mouth, you wouldn’t have embarrassed yourself today.”

Bao Zhongqing gritted his teeth and nodded, turning and walking away in anger.

“Take all this junk at your doorstep with you!” Chong Xuansheng shouted after him.

Bao Zhongqing pretended not to hear, got into the carriage, took the reins, and drove away himself.

This surprised Jiang Wang. He had thought Bao would abandon his men and leave on his own.

One must know that for a noble scion of this status, driving a carriage was not a good look. In more strictly disciplined families, he would likely be reprimanded.

As soon as Bao Zhongqing’s carriage disappeared around the corner, Chong Xuansheng waved his hand and ordered the gatekeeper, “Get some people to come over and carry this stuff inside!”

Jiang Wang felt embarrassed for him: “Didn’t you say you didn’t want this junk?”

In fact, the embarrassment was completely unnecessary.

Chong Xuansheng waved his hand dismissively: “Bao Scarface is inferior in skill and brought this shame upon himself. This is just compensation!”

Jiang Wang looked up at the sky.

Regardless of whether this was right or wrong, it was hard to say. The key point was that you didn’t “forgive” him, so how could you accept compensation?

The servants were busy carrying things inside, and the three of them walked into the inner courtyard.

With the doors closed, they could talk freely.

Chong Xuansheng walked slowly and suddenly said, “If I’m not mistaken, Wang Yi Wu made a move!”

Jiang Wang didn’t understand: “What does Wang Yi Wu have to do with this?”

Saying that Bao Zhongqing was Wang Yi Wu’s man, and today’s ambush was planned as an inside job didn’t make sense. Bao Zhongqing himself was a top-tier noble scion, and he wouldn’t be a vassal of Wang Yi Wu.

Shi Si also looked over, clearly equally clueless.

Chong Xuansheng smiled smugly: “I’ll tell you later!”

He turned his head and sized up Jiang Wang with a hint of envy, making Jiang Wang’s skin crawl.

Back in the Tongtian realm, Jiang Wang relentlessly pursued him. From complete dominance to more losses than wins, and then slowly catching up to a roughly even score.

Fortunately, he had timely pushed open the Heavenly Gate, using his realm advantage to dominate for a period of time.

And now…

The story of Zhen Invincible and Du Gu Invincible seems to be coming to an end…

Chong Xuansheng couldn’t help but sigh: “Your current combat strength may have already caught up to me!”

Only may? Only caught up?

Jiang Wang smiled but didn’t speak. However, he quickly submerged his mind into the Taixu Illusory Realm and sent Chong Xuansheng an invitation for a spar—which was also quickly rejected.

The fatty saw his expression and guessed what he wanted to do, so he responded particularly quickly.

“Ahem.” Chong Xuansheng said seriously: “Let’s talk business!”

Just kidding! In the Tenglong realm, the Sixth Grade Sword Discussion Stage costs eighty merit points per battle! How could I, Chong Xuansheng, take such a loss… ahem… take such a risk?

Jiang Wang rolled his eyes, but there was nothing he could do about such thick skin.

Chong Xuansheng’s Shadow Guard was very efficient. They had barely entered the study, and Chong Xuansheng had barely settled into his seat, when the information was delivered.

The fatty casually unfolded the slip of paper, glanced at it, and smiled, confident and in control: “Just as I thought!”

The paper was passed to Jiang Wang, who read it for a while before handing it to Shi Si.

Frankly, after reading the information, Jiang Wang was even more confused.

Because he couldn’t see how this information supported Chong Xuansheng’s judgment.

It was more likely to refute his judgment!

He looked at Shi Si, who was buried in his heavy armor. No one could tell if he understood.

Jiang Wang always considered himself a smart man, but this time he really couldn’t follow the train of thought.

The information showed that just yesterday, Wang Yi Wu had repeatedly taken action to suppress many of Bao Zhongqing’s businesses.