Chapter 24: Shameless Little Immortal (2/2)

Meng Cangran arched his hands in respect, turned, and retreated to his seat.

He maintained his timid and hesitant demeanor, yet his words made others think otherwise.

“This person is indeed weak…”

His voice retained its calm and earnest tone. His words were not meant as a mockery or teasing but a genuine expression of his belief.

Ning Wuxie secretly marveled at the hidden tigers and crouching dragons within the Yinsi Valley. It was no wonder that it was considered a sacred land for wandering cultivators.

The divine abilities that Meng Cangran had previously displayed clearly belonged to the Confucians School, an influential organization on the Lingwu Continent.

It could be said that while the Human Sect was the nominal leader of the human race on the Lingwu Continent, the Confucianists were the manipulators behind the scenes.

Almost every great dynasty was influenced and controlled by them to some extent.

By controlling the great dynasties, they essentially controlled the Lingwu Continent!

Ning Wuxie silently took note of Meng Cangran.

Several more matches followed, featuring sword cultivators, body refiners, and even a beastmaster.

The tournament’s format dictated that a single loss eliminated a participant, while a victory allowed them to continue fighting until they suffered a defeat. Their placement would then be determined.

After about an hour, Ning Wuxie’s name was finally called.

“Seventh match, Meng Cangran, versus Ning Wuxie!”

The wandering cultivators in the audience erupted into a frenzy at the sound of Ning Wuxie’s name.

“The Shameless Little Immortal is here? Where is he?!”

“I’ve been searching for him for a while now, but I can’t find him. I even mistook someone else for him earlier.”

“I’ve watched that video dozens of times and I’m certain I’ll recognize him, but still no luck!”

Amidst the chatter, Ning Wuxie stood up in silence, removed his bamboo hat, and placed it aside before stepping into the arena.

The swarthy cultivator’s face turned green. He couldn’t believe that Ning Wuxie had been sitting right next to him all along!

“Brother Ning, please go easy on me,” Meng Cangran said with a bow, his face also expressing surprise.

“Don’t you wish to concede?” Ning Wuxie asked.

Meng Cangran smiled slightly. “When I had not yet met Brother Ning, I did indeed intend to withdraw.”

“However, after seeing Brother Ning’s youthful demeanor, I couldn’t help but ignite a fighting spirit within myself.”

“I would like to give it a try!”

“Good!” Ning Wuxie exclaimed. Meng Cangran’s frankness and openness were rare qualities.

“Then I shall apologize in advance, Brother Meng.”

Ning Wuxie assumed a fighting stance. His steel knife had long since shattered, leaving him without any other weapons.

Meng Cangran appeared weak and frail, his clothes hanging loosely on his body. However, after he nodded slightly, a powerful aura erupted from him!

It was a boundless aura, as if it could swallow all of Heaven and Earth. It was the epitome of righteous energy.

It was as if the suffering and joy of all beings were in his hands, and he carried the valiant ambition of a single man bearing the burdens of his country and the martial arts world!

Despite his diminutive stature, Meng Cangran exuded a towering aura of righteousness that made it difficult for others to withstand.

The spectators were astonished. Although Meng Cangran had already fought two rounds, he had never displayed such a demeanor before!

Even the most inexperienced cultivators recognized him as an orthodox Confucianist.

Ning Wuxie narrowed his eyes as he observed Meng Cangran’s true strength.

It seemed that this fellow was like him, a powerful warrior who had concealed his abilities and taken up residence in the Yinsi Valley.

From the aura he exuded, he was likely a cultivator at the mid-stage of the Spirit Condensing Realm.

Meng Cangran’s disposition far surpassed Jiang Ren’s. He did not underestimate Ning Wuxie but instead treated him as an equal opponent.

A surge of fighting spirit also radiated from Ning Wuxie. He wanted to test his limits and see if he could defeat a mid-stage Spirit Condensing Realm Confucianist cultivator!

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