"Oh? Then tell me, who are the monsters with potential to win first place in this Hidden Dragon Conference? Just so I can prepare myself mentally."
Mu Jinyu heard Wu Zhiming's words and didn't get annoyed. He smiled and asked.
He was really quite curious about the strength of those Heaven's Pride monsters who were about to become his opponents.
This was a good opportunity to ask Wu Zhiming.
Wu Zhiming pondered for a moment before introducing, "Just recently, in the Zhao Kingdom near your Yan Kingdom, there appeared a super monster. He seems to be around thirty years old? His exact age is unclear, but he should be under sixty."
"For some unknown reason, he had a falling out with someone and was besieged by seven Sixth Layer Fanxu Realm experts. In the end, relying on a single sword, he slaughtered all seven experts."
"Witnesses said that his cultivation was only at the Fifth Layer of the Fanxu Realm, but his aura was terrifying, much more so than any Ninth Layer Fanxu Realm individuals the witnesses had ever encountered."
After a pause, he continued to introduce:
"As for another monster, he's a Heaven's Pride from the Chu Kingdom, the second-largest nation in the Kunlun Ruins, only after the Dayan Dynasty. His name is Chu Xingyun. Five years ago, to obtain a sword manual, he bloodily massacred an entire noble family, only to end up imprisoned in a death cell awaiting execution in the autumn!"
"But his comprehension was so defiant of natural law that even after being tortured in the death cell, he managed to grasp that sword manual and even killed the warden of the death cell, ultimately fleeing the Chu Kingdom!"
"At that time, his cultivation was only at the Seventh Layer of the Divinity Transformation Realm, while the warden was at the Second Layer of the Fanxu Realm. It was a sensation throughout the Kunlun Ruins!"
"Many people wanted to find him and force him to reveal that sword manual, but Chu Xingyun vanished without a trace, as if he had evaporated from the world!"
"Recently, Chu Xingyun reappeared. His strength is now at the Seventh Layer of the Fanxu Realm, and with one slash, he killed a Ninth Layer Fanxu Realm expert, and it's said he even once confronted a Hedao Realm expert!"
"But the Hedao Realm expert was wary of his ability to leap across cultivation levels and kill, and in the end, didn't make a move."
After finishing, Wu Zhiming sighed deeply, his sigh full of helplessness and longing, then continued to introduce:
"Lastly, there is the Crown Prince of the Dayan Dynasty, Ji Changxin!"
"His cultivation is at the Eighth Level of the Fanxu Realm. Not long ago, with a single point of his finger, he killed a Peak Ninth Layer Fanxu Realm expert."
"And compared to Chu Xingyun, who merely confronted a Hedao Realm expert without actually fighting, he truly fought with an expert at the early phase of the Hedao Stage and defeated him. Although his opponent had only just advanced to the Hedao Realm, this nevertheless shows how terrifying Ji Changxin is!"
"Everyone says that Ji Changxin's natural talent does not lose to the current Son of Heaven of the Dayan Dynasty and that he will, like his grandfather, seize first place on this year's Hidden Dragon List!"
"Reviving the Dayan Dynasty's Dragon Vein of a hundred years!"
As he spoke, Wu Zhiming gently shook his head and said, "The young Heaven's Pride monsters of this generation I know of are just these few, with some others yet unverified, like the heir of the Dragon Elephant Sect, the heir of the Xuanyuan Clan, and the unknown figure who just caused a phenomenon to appear over the Imperial Capital, so I won't say more..."
Looking up at Mu Jinyu, Wu Zhiming smiled wryly and said, "Brother Mu, with so many monsters emerging, do you feel any pressure? Has the difficulty of winning first place increased significantly?"
"Indeed." Mu Jinyu nodded lightly and said, "It's true. According to what you said, if it's all true, then there's going to be a good fight waiting for me..."
He shook his head slightly, with no hint of fear in his tone, "Although I'm not sure if I can win first place, I'm not truly afraid of them either. Let's see who will have the last laugh!"
Suddenly, a voice full of disdain and mockery sounded beside Mu Jinyu and Wu Zhiming.
"Hmph, oblivious to how high the heavens are and how wide the earth is. With just your level of cultivation, you dream of winning first on the Hidden Dragon List? You might as well go home and dream!"
"Hmm?!"
Mu Jinyu and Wu Zhiming, upon hearing such unpleasant words, couldn't help but turn to look at the onlookers.
They saw a man standing nine feet tall, extremely large, with his upper body bare, exposing muscles knotted like dragons, full of explosive power.
The man's appearance was ordinary, but his eyes were as large as copper bells, flashing with intimidating light. At this moment, he looked at Mu Jinyu with disdain. Although Wu Zhiming wasn't his primary target, he also felt a tremendous oppressive force, almost bringing him to his knees!
What made Wu Zhiming more apprehensive was that the opponent's cultivation seemed to be at the Seventh Layer of the Fanxu Realm!
This level of strength, if among the younger generation, would certainly qualify them as a top-grade monster!
In ordinary countries, Heaven's Pride such as those Mu Jinyu encountered in the Yan Kingdom Royal City were generally only at the Third or Fourth Levels of the Fanxu Realm, whereas the more formidable ones, like Wu Zhiming, would be at the Fifth or Sixth Layer!
Reaching the Seventh Layer of the Fanxu Realm meant entering the late stage of the Fanxu Realm, and generally, except for exceptions like Chu Xingyun and Dragon Vein inheritors like Ji Changxin, only the heirs of Hidden Sects and Super Clans could be cultivated to this point!
And this person now has the oppressive power of the late stage of the Fanxu Realm, showing he's extraordinary!
"Who are you?"
Mu Jinyu snorted lightly, dispersing the overwhelming oppressive force. He then coldly asked the man.
"Heir of the Dragon Elephant Sect, Gu Rulong!"
The tall and strong man saw that Mu Jinyu could actually dispel his oppression. A strange gleam flashed in his eyes, and then he answered arrogantly.
"What!"
"Heir of the Dragon Elephant Sect?!"
"Has the heir of the Dragon Elephant Sect really emerged?"
"Judging by his aura, he's indeed at the late stage of the Fanxu Realm; it should be true!"
"I didn't expect the heir of the Dragon Elephant Sect to actually emerge; then the emergence of the heir of the Xuanyuan Clan should also be true, right?"
"Wow, it seems this Hidden Dragon Conference is really going to be difficult!"
"Strange, why would the heir of the Dragon Elephant Sect get involved with them?"
"I think I heard earlier that it was that fellow at the Sixth Layer of the Fanxu Realm who said he wanted to compete for first on the Hidden Dragon List? That's why Gu Rulong couldn't stand it and came to confront him?"
"Haha, with his early Sixth Layer of the Fanxu Realm strength, he even dreams of competing for first on the Hidden Dragon List? He must be out of his mind, right?"
"That's just saying trouble comes from the mouth, alas..."
The appearance of the heir of the Dragon Elephant Sect immediately made the inn, already lively, even more animated.
There were those watching for spectacle, those feeling passionately excited, and others who felt pity for Mu Jinyu.
Gu Rulong, however, paid no mind to the crowd's words. He looked directly at Mu Jinyu, peculiarly curious as to why Mu Jinyu felt so familiar to him.
With a slight shake of his head, Gu Rulong dispelled that familiar feeling, then coldly said to Mu Jinyu, "You have some ability. No wonder you dared to speak so boldly and dream of surpassing your peers to win the Hidden Dragon List top spot!"
"I'll be honest with you. I don't like you. Stand up. If you can take one punch from me, I will acknowledge you have the qualification to compete with us. Otherwise, I'll ensure you don't even qualify to enter the Hidden Dragon Conference!"