Everyone immediately went to Hunyuan Sect's main square, where there was a ready-made arena.
Jun Wen and Ying Feilong leapt onto the stage.
The demon race's cultivation system had many forms, one could say it's extremely diverse.
However, the mainstream cultivation levels were generally divided into Qi Gathering Stage, Condensed Origin Stage, Demon Core Stage, Demon Nascent Stage, and Soul Transformation Stage, corresponding respectively to the human race's Qi Refining Stage, Foundation Establishment Stage, Golden Core Stage, Nascent Soul Stage, and Soul Transformation Stage.
Ying Feilong was in late fourth layer of Condensed Origin Stage, equivalent to the late fourth layer of the human's Foundation Establishment Stage.
Jun Wen was in mid fourth layer of Foundation Establishment Stage and was at a disadvantage.
Thus, Xiao Baidao's heart rose to his throat, his eyes were fixed on the stage. If the situation turned unfavorable for his disciple, he would immediately make a move.
As for things like face and honor, to hell with it!
His little disciple was already missing, he absolutely couldn't let his fifth disciple meet with trouble.
Standing behind him, Jiang Ji said softly, "Master, rest assured. Fifth Junior Brother will definitely win."
Xiao Baidao thought, the eldest disciple was usually the most reliable. Why was he now speaking nonsense?!
Definitely win? Where did you see that?!
The demons already had the advantage, since their bodies were stronger than humans'. In addition, Ying Feilong's cultivation was one minor level higher than Jun Wen's. A draw would already be quite good.
How could he definitely win?
Seeing that his master didn't believe him, Jiang Ji didn't say more.
His confidence came from Little Junior Sister's "beatings".
Although Feng Xi later mostly sparred with the Golden Maned Suanni, she occasionally dragged Jun Wen, this unlucky fellow, to spar.
In order not to kneel down to Little Junior Sister, Jun Wen trained like his life was on the line.
To put it this way, even when he talks in his sleep, he's reciting cultivation techniques!
No matter how powerful this Ying Feilong was, could he compare to ten consecutive "kneel" characters from Little Junior Sister?!
Jun Wen would definitely win!
At this moment, the two on stage had already begun fighting!
The wild flood dragon formed from Ying Feilong's demonic qi lashed its head and tail fiercely. Jun Wen's flying sword shimmered with radiance, weaving up and down. The fight was extremely intense.
Ying Feilong had come this time with pent up anger!
Back then in the Endless Sea, he had already been in early fourth layer of Condensed Origin Stage, yet he had been dealt with by a human Qi Refining Stage little trash!
After returning to the Demon Clan, he had been mocked repeatedly and even had no face to go out!
He would use this Jun Wen to warm up, then defeat a human prodigy across ranks and wash away his former humiliation!
Thus, his attacks were extremely fierce from the start.
After a quarter of an hour, Jun Wen fell into a disadvantage.
Many people's hearts tightened.
Xing Wu clenched his fists, thinking, Jun Wen ah Jun Wen, if you lose, you won't only disgrace the human race but also disgrace Little Junior Sister!
Grit your teeth and hold on!
Among those present, only Jiang Ji remained calm.
Because he knew very clearly that when Jun Wen was usually attacked by Feng Xi's series of ultimate moves, it was far worse than this!
If he could endure in that kind of situation, then there's certainly no problem now.
When Ying Feilong's demonic qi ran low, it would be time for Jun Wen to counterattack.
Sure enough, as time passed, Ying Feilong's movements slowed and his attacks were no longer as fierce as before.
Jun Wen's pupils contracted slightly as he intensified his assault.
His figure shifted and darted about, each sword aimed at Ying Feilong's vital points.
Ying Feilong began to panic inside.
Why was this Jun Wen so difficult to deal with?
If he had known earlier, he would've chosen someone else!
His demonic qi and stamina were heavily depleted, he had to end this quickly!
Might as well go straight for the ultimate move!
He shouted loudly, "Flood Dragon Enters the Sea!"
The flood dragon formed of demonic qi expanded more than threefold and lunged toward Jun Wen.
Xiao Baidao had already prepared to intervene, but to his astonishment, his precious fifth disciple slipped away in an instant, evading the dragon's claws.
His speed was so fast that even his master was dumbfounded! This defied all his imaginations!
Wasn't Little Five only at the fourth layer of Foundation Establishment Stage? Why was this movement technique faster than someone at the eighth layer?!
While dodging, Jun Wen thought, what a joke, I can even dodge Little Junior Sister's ten "kneel" characters with one hundred thirty strokes. You're worth a fart!
Ying Feilong was completely dumbfounded!
When his flood dragon was about to disperse, Jun Wen used his ultimate move, "Ten Thousand Swords Return as One"!
A giant sword descended from the sky, smashing straight toward Ying Feilong!
If this'd been at the beginning of the match, Ying Feilong could've definitely dodged. But now his stamina and demonic qi were heavily depleted, he couldn't avoid it at all.
There's only one way out, jump off the arena and admit defeat.
He could choose only one between dignity and life. Gritting his teeth, he jumped off the arena.
Jun Wen won a complete victory.
Remembering Little Junior Sister's usual manner, he clasped his hands behind his back and stood.
"Some of you may not know me. I am a direct disciple of Xuantian Sect, Jun Wen, Feng Xi's Fifth Senior Brother.
Although my abilities are mediocre, dealing with a mere late fourth-layer Condensed Origin Stage demon is still child's play…"
Xiao Baidao glared at him, then smiled at Li Nanshi, "Left Protector Li, I've let you see a joke!
Among all my disciples, this fifth disciple of mine is the most useless one. He only knows some flowery moves and has no real ability."
Li Nanshi: "..."
In his previous interactions with Xiao Baidao, his impression was that this Sect Master Xiao, aside from being somewhat stingy, was quite serious.
Why had he now become so… infuriating?!
However, he's even more angered by Ying Feilong's uselessness!
You're one minor level higher, yet you still lost, nothing but a piece of garbage!
No wonder you were lit on fire by them like a candle before!
If not you, then who?!
At this moment, someone behind him leapt onto the stage.
"Jun Wen, I'll spar with you!"
The speaker was named Si Shi, a noble disciple of the Dun Demon Clan, at late fifth layer of Condensed Origin Stage.
If it'd been the former Jun Wen, even knowing he's no match for the other, for the sake of face he would've persisted.
But he's no longer the former Jun Wen.
He's now Niohuru(1) • Jun • Shameless • Wen.
He clicked his tongue, "Do you demons not know how to write the character 'face'?
You only challenge those with lower cultivation one after another, just how lacking in confidence are you?
This young master is tired and has no time to play with you!
See you later!"
After speaking, he directly jumped off the arena.
Xiao Baidao didn't feel embarrassed at all. Instead, he was rather gratified. Little Five had grown up!
Even Jiang Ji, who always acted rigidly and methodically, thought his junior brother had done nothing wrong!
Thus, the three, master and disciples wore identical expressions of pride.
Everyone else: "..."
In the past, the people of Xuantian Sect would rather suffer than lose face, stubborn to the extreme.
Ever since Feng Xi arrived, this entire style had completely ran away!
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(1)'Niohuru':
Referencing the Chinese TV Series, 'The Legend of Zhen Huan' or "甄嬛傳". The protagonist Zhen Huan is given the surname Niohuru when she returns to the palace after a transformation. In chinese internet slang, adding 'Niohuru' to a name implies a transformation or rebirth to a more powerful form.