Urban God of War: The Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 548 - 543 All Present

Xiao Rulong spoke up at this time, "You're talking about Bu Fengning of the Bu Family, right?"

Chi Jark nodded, which left Ye Feng somewhat puzzled.

"Brother Chi, didn't you say before that the top of the Genius List was an Onmyoji from Fusang?"

Ye Feng asked directly.

On the way to Xuanyuan Hall before, Chi Jark had said that the one at the top of the previous session's Genius List was an Onmyoji from Fusang, and according to him, among the top ten on the list, Xuanyuan Hall had only three on it, and there was no mention of Bu Fengning of the Bu Family, whom both people were talking about.

Chi Jark immediately explained in a grave voice, "Brother Ye, what you don't know is that Bu Fengning wasn't on the last session's Genius List because he didn't participate!"

"At that time, Bu Fengning was in a minor secret realm and missed that session's Genius List; once he emerged from that secret realm, it wasn't long before he ascended to the realm of a Grandmaster of the Golden Core Realm."

"I had sparred with him when I was at the Half-Step Golden Core, which was before the martial arts tournament, and with just one move, he defeated me. Even against that Onmyoji from Fusang, I could hold my ground for several exchanges, but under his hand, I could only withstand one move!"

As Chi Jark said this, a rare look of fear flickered in his eyes.

Ye Feng furrowed his brows, Bu Fengning had defeated Chi Jark, a Half-Step Golden Core, with just one move?

Such strength was terribly intimidating, and that was three years ago—a lot could have changed in that time, making his power even more formidable.

Xiao Rulong also had a look of wariness in his eyes as he said, "We haven't heard much about Bu Fengning recently, but he can't enter the Heavenly Origin Secret Realm anymore—he's already a Grandmaster of the Golden Core Realm."

"But the fellow is indeed a genius. He was already a Grandmaster of the Golden Core Realm three years ago, and now he probably has few rivals within the Golden Core Realm."

Hearing this, Ye Feng was calculating in his mind—wondering if he would be a match for Bu Fengning if they met.

Ye Feng felt somewhat unclear about the full extent of his own strength; he still didn't know his own limits.

Chi Jark also nodded with a bitter look on his face.

"We all came up at the same time, but Bu Fengning had already become a Grandmaster of the Golden Core Realm three years ago, while the rest of us were still Half-Step Golden Core."

Chi Jark's eyes revealed some dejection and even a sense of defeat, which was the first time Ye Feng had ever seen him like this since they had met.

"Brother Chi, your strength is not lacking either; you'll catch up sooner or later. There's no need to be so downhearted,"

Ye Feng said with a smile, offering comfort.

Xiao Rulong laughed on the side, "Don't mind him, Brother Ye. This guy just pretends to be upset. No matter how strong Bu Fengning is, what does it matter? He has just come across a few more secret realms, that's all."

Xiao Rulong made a carefree gesture, but he couldn't completely hide the jealousy in his tone.

Chi Jark changed his expression immediately and said with a light smile, "Once I come out of the Heavenly Origin Secret Realm, I'll be a Grandmaster of the Golden Core Realm too. At that time, Bu Fengning—who would be afraid of whom?"

He said this out loud, but Chi Jark himself knew all too well that the chances of competing with Bu Fengning were slim to none. Even if he rose to the realm of a Grandmaster of the Golden Core Realm, he wouldn't be a match for Bu Fengning, who had already been in that realm for three years.

Outside the stone hut, Bu Yuntian arrived in front of Xuanyuan Hall and began scanning the surroundings as if looking for someone.

Not long after, the appearance of another person stirred up commotion once again.

It was Hong Gaishi from the Hong Family!

At this time, Hong Gaishi had also flown from a distance to the front of Xuanyuan Hall, followed by some Clan Elders from his family and a Golden Core Realm Expert.

"The prodigy of this generation from the Hong Family, Hong Gaishi, has also arrived."

"It seems that Hong Gaishi is also quite strong. I've heard he has reached the Half-Step Golden Core Realm."

"What does Half-Step Golden Core amount to? I heard that on Earth, the New Northern Border King is almost crushing the whole of the Hong Family so much that they can hardly lift their heads."

"Speaking of the Northern Border King, it's unclear whether he will participate in this Heavenly Origin Secret Realm selection."

Those around began speculating and discussing, and Hong Gaishi, who could hear their words, was not looking too pleased. He did not expect the news from Earth to have already spread here so quickly.

Hong Gaishi scanned his surroundings, also searching for someone. In fact, he was looking for Ye Feng.

However, after looking around, he found no sign of him.

"Ye Feng, if you show up, I must defeat you in this Secret Realm's quota selection!"

Hong Gaishi murmured coldly and then settled down in an open space with his family members to rest.

Inside the stone hut, the three of them listened to the discussions outside. Both Chi Jark and Xiao Rulong showed smiles.

Chi Jark said with a teasing smile, "Brother Ye, it looks like your rivals have all gathered."

Xiao Rulong also said, "Brother Ye, I need to tell you that Golden Cicada from the Buddhist Sect also seems to want to target you in the selection for the Secret Realm. He appears to have received information about you killing an Elder of the Buddhist Sect on Earth."

"There's no specific news from Dao Sect yet, but it's best if you stay vigilant, Brother Ye."

Xiao Rulong kindly reminded him.

Listening to this, Ye Feng himself felt somewhat overwhelmed. Having too many enemies was not a good thing. However, he wasn't very worried since his own strength spoke for itself.

"What's there to fear from that bald monk of the Buddhist Sect? He's nothing but a subordinate I've defeated. Isn't it effortless for Brother Ye to deal with him?" said Chi Jianren as he waved his hand dismissively.

Yet these words surprised Xiao Rulong, who couldn't help but say, "Brother Chi, even though Golden Cicada is only seventh on the prodigy list and was a Half-Step Golden Core three years ago, three years have passed. I've heard he's only one opportunity away from breaking through to the Golden Core Realm."

"Brother Ye's strength..."

Xiao Rulong looked at Ye Feng with some curiosity. He had only heard that Ye Feng had the strength of a Half-Step Golden Core and could fight against a Powerhouse of the Sacred Realm.

But every Half-Step Golden Core prodigy on the list has the strength to fight a Powerhouse of the Sacred Realm or even a Grandmaster of the Golden Core Realm, and almost every one of them has experience in defeating experts of the Golden Core Realm.

Is Ye Feng really that strong?

Chi Jianren scoffed, "Xiao Chubby, you're underestimating Brother Ye. With Ye Xiong's strength, defeating Golden Cicada is absolutely effortless."

Chi Jianren glanced at Ye Feng. In fact, he said this partly to test him. Throughout their journey, Ye Feng had given him the impression that his strength might not be lower than his own. Every move Ye Feng made felt as though there was unreleased power, and even Chi Jianren was unclear about his true strength, so he wanted to gauge Ye Feng's reaction.

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Ye Feng was no fool. He had already seen through Chi Jianren's ploy.

With humility, Ye Feng said, "Brother Chi flatters me too much. I'm simply an ordinary practitioner of the Half-Step Golden Core Realm."

Seeing how Ye Feng answered, Chi Jianren knew that Ye Feng still didn't want to reveal much, so he said nothing more.

Xiao Rulong observed this and his opinion of Ye Feng rose a notch. Ye Feng was neither arrogant nor impatient. His amiable nature made him someone worth befriending.

Time passed quickly, and soon the selection competition was upon them. The stone huts that had been set up in front of Xuanyuan Hall had already been taken down.

At that moment, seven figures emerged from Xuanyuan Hall one after the other, each exuding an incredibly powerful aura.

Everyone looked up at those figures with eyes filled with reverence. These seven were the real pillars of strength for Xuanyuan Nation, the seven Hall Masters of the Xuanyuan Hall!

However, many people were puzzled at this moment. There were seven people, one short!

Where was the Third Hall Master?

"With our utmost respect, we welcome the Hall Masters!" everyone said in unison, bowing.

The seven Hall Masters came side by side, standing in front of the grand entrance to Xuanyuan Hall.

Suddenly, someone asked, "May I inquire of the Hall Masters why we do not see the Third Hall Master of Utility Pavilion?"

This question immediately made several Hall Masters frown.

The person asking was from the Li Family of the Utility Pavilion, a young man who looked to be just over thirty.

Seeing that the Hall Masters had not replied, the young Li Family member asked again with a firm voice, "I heard from my family that my younger brother, Li Benzhong, had also come to Xuanyuan Hall, but now he is missing. Does Xuanyuan Hall have any news?"

He was Li Chengkun, also Li Benzhong's elder brother. He had received news from his family that his brother had arrived at the Outer Battlefield, but despite his inquiries, he found no information about Li Benzhong, which puzzled him.

Now, not only his brother but also their Li Family's Ancestor was missing. What was going on?

Li Chengkun wanted a clear answer.

At that moment, Ye Feng, among the crowd, looked a little peculiar. The disappearance of both the Third Hall Master and Li Benzhong seemed to be related to him, but naturally, he was not about to step forward and admit it.

But these Hall Masters...

Ye Feng raised an eyebrow, concerned that the Hall Masters might speak out. If the truth came out, he would once again become the center of attention. Having incapacitated the Third Hall Master as soon as he arrived at the Outer Battlefield would surely shock everyone.

Just then, the Seventh Hall Master stepped forward to speak, "The Third Hall Master and Li Benzhong have gone out. Where exactly they have gone, we too do not know."

The other Hall Masters exchanged peculiar glances. The Fifth Hall Master and the Sixth Hall Master both seemed restless, wanting to step forward to clarify the situation and tell Li Chengkun that the Third Hall Master was severely injured by Ye Feng before he left, as was Li Benzhong.

They had no particular fondness for Ye Feng and would welcome someone having a conflict with him.

Just as the two were about to make a move, a voice filled with authority suddenly rang in their ears.

"What's this? Do you two want us Hall Masters to become the laughingstock? A Hall Master, incapacitated by a newcomer to the Outer Battlefield..."

The Fifth Hall Master and the Sixth Hall Master hesitated and reluctantly stepped back, heeding the First Hall Master's words. As the First Hall Master said, revealing the matter might indeed be somewhat embarrassing.

Li Chengkun registered the response with a sense of loss on his face and fell silent.

The First Hall Master had by now walked to the forefront, scanning the crowd below. His eyes lingered on Ye Feng for a moment before he announced loudly, "The contest for the Heavenly Origin Secret Realm spots begins now!"