Divine King of Honour Chapter 1918: A Preliminary Display of Power

"Kid, you really wish to contend with me?"

Li Kunn expressed astonishment upon hearing Xu Nian’s initiative to propose a battle.

"Indeed, didn’t you declare that defeating you grants the right to occupy this seat? Then let us proceed." Xu Nian assumed a cross-legged posture directly on the ground.

It appeared he intended to engage Li Kunn while remaining seated.

This peculiar action stirred bewilderment among the many seasoned cultivators present.

Could this individual truly possess such audacious arrogance?

Even Ye Shumin was taken aback by Xu Nian’s audacious move.

Although aware that Xu Nian’s might might rival Li Kunn’s, witnessing Xu Nian adopt a seated stance for the fight was entirely unexpected.

"Kid, do you intend to face me while seated?" Li Kunn inquired, his surprise evident.

"Precisely, there is no necessity to stand against you. The quicker this engagement concludes, the better," Xu Nian stated with composure.

These pronouncements ignited a clamor amongst the spectators.

Has this fellow lost his senses?

An expert at the peak of Undying Emperor stage challenging a Divine level grandmaster while intending to fight from a seated position?

Were it not witnessed firsthand, no one would ever credit such a tale.

"Very well, kid, since this is your chosen course of action." Li Kunn bellowed and promptly unleashed his Great Dao True Intent.

His punch, imbued with the Sixth Level Earth Attribute Great Dao True Intent, carried immense destructive power.

The Sixth Level Great Dao True Intent bore down directly upon Xu Nian.

Every onlooker’s countenance shifted; it was universally acknowledged that such a strike, if it landed, could inflict grievous harm even upon an Undying realm cultivator.

Ye Shumin’s brow furrowed in concern.

Yet, just as the crowd anticipated Xu Nian’s inability to withstand the assault, he offered a gentle smile.

He remained in his seated position, completely motionless.

"Buzz!"

An invisible surge of Great Dao True Intent emanated from him.

Xu Nian’s Great Dao True Intent intercepted and neutralized Li Kunn’s forceful punch.

"What?"

Li Kunn stared in disbelief, his powerful strike making no headway.

The surrounding multitude mirrored his astonishment.

#Ninth Level Great Dao True Intent?# The crowd deciphered the caliber of Xu Nian’s Dao Intent, their gasps echoing with profound disbelief.

Even the seasoned Divine-level experts were rendered speechless.

Not only Li Kunn, but Ye Shumin too, was utterly astounded.

"Well? Do I now possess the requisite qualification?" Xu Nian chuckled, his gaze fixed on Li Kunn.

"Yes, yes!" Li Kunn nodded hastily.

He dared not display any semblance of disrespect.

A Ninth Level Great Dao Intent was an unfathomable prodigy, not merely for the Divine realm, but exceedingly rare even among those at the God Level. Such mastery signaled an unparalleled future and an assured victory in this encounter.

Despite the bewilderment that the youth’s cultivation base was merely at the Nether Emperor level, his attainment of Ninth Level Great Dao Intent was utterly terrifying.

The onlookers were dumbfounded, and even the God-level cultivators now regarded Xu Nian with newfound seriousness.

He was not only deemed worthy of a central seat but could claim an even more prominent position if he so desired.

"If that is the case, why do you linger still?" Xu Nian inquired.

"Yes, please pardon me, I shall depart at once!" Li Kunn responded with haste and quickly retreated from the scene.

Ye Shumin stood dumbfounded, her gaze fixed upon Xu Nian, now imbued with a depth that was both profound and inscrutable.

"You have achieved Ninth Level Great Dao Intent?" Ye Shumin queried, her voice tinged with surprise.

"Indeed, I was fortunate enough to achieve a breakthrough," Xu Nian replied with a smile.

"But… were you not merely at the Sixth Level previously?" Ye Shumin found it difficult to reconcile this information.

"I was concealing my true strength then; in reality, I was at the Eighth Level of Heaven cultivation," Xu Nian explained with a smile.

Ye Shumin’s understanding dawned.

It became clear that Xu Nian had been deliberately suppressing his true abilities.

Noticing Ye Shumin’s acceptance of his explanation, Xu Nian offered a subtle smile.

In truth, he had not been concealing his cultivation; he had genuinely been at the Sixth Level of Heaven. However, the potent abilities bestowed by the Chaos Divine Palace could not be readily revealed.

Under normal circumstances, he would not have chosen to confront Li Kunn.

His actions today were deliberate; his singular objective was to gain an audience with the Netherworld Lord.

Therefore, he felt compelled to showcase his extraordinary uniqueness to the greatest extent possible, uncertain whether the Netherworld Lord was a witness.

He was willing to take such a risk, clinging to even the faintest possibility.

"Brother Xu Fenn, I must confess, I withheld something from you," Ye Shumin mused before speaking.

"Is this matter concerning the Nine Heavens Golden Xuan Bamboo?" Xu Nian inquired with a knowing smile.

He seemed perceptive to Ye Shumin’s intended revelation.

"You were aware?" Ye Shumin expressed visible surprise.

"I am aware. I also managed to obtain one, so there is no need for you to feel apologetic, Sister Ye," Xu Nian reassured her with a smile.

Ye Shumin visibly relaxed, a smile gracing her lips.

"To think that Brother Xu Fenn also acquired the Nine Heavens Golden Xuan Bamboo, I am truly relieved," Ye Shumin declared.

Previously, whether to inform Xu Nian of this matter held little consequence.

However, considering Xu Nian’s current exceptional talent, withholding this information now might lead him to harbor resentment if discovered later.

Even if it meant revealing the existence of the Nine Heavens Golden Xuan Bamboo, she needed to cultivate goodwill with Xu Nian.

It was an unexpected turn of events that Xu Nian already knew and possessed the item.

She felt fortunate to have shared this information openly.

"Your name is Xu Fenn?"

Suddenly, an unknown voice echoed through the air.

Ye Shumin turned her head to observe the newcomer, her expression shifting immediately.

Xu Fenn also turned to face the newcomer, surprise registering on his features.

The fact that this individual’s arrival had gone unnoticed signified their formidable strength.

The newcomer was an elder with silvery hair, yet possessed a countenance akin to that of a baby.

"This junior is indeed Xu Nian!" Xu Nian declared with respect.

"Very well, come with me, and take a seat by my side," the Elder instructed.

He then proceeded towards the very front of the plaza.

"He is one of the Law Enforcement Elders of the Netherworld God Temple, a master at the Daluo God level," Ye Shumin transmitted to Xu Nian.

"Daluo God?" Xu Nian mused aloud, clearly surprised.

He had not anticipated encountering such a powerful figure, a master at the Daluo God level.

This encounter felt like catching a significant prize with his latest action.

However, the prize was not quite what he had anticipated.

Nevertheless, Xu Nian obediently moved to sit in a cross-legged position next to the Daluo God expert.

"Would you consider taking me as your mentor?" the Daluo God level expert suddenly inquired of Xu Nian.

Xu Nian paused, considering the unexpected offer.

He was surprised that they wished to accept him as a disciple.

This turn of events certainly complicated matters.

His original intention was not to find a mentor, nor did he plan to remain in this place for an extended period.

Yet, rejecting a Daluo God level expert could easily lead to displeasure.

"There is no need to rush your answer; you may give me your response after this lecture concludes. I can inform you that my cultivation has reached the Daluo God Middle Stage, and my comprehension has attained the First Level of the Luo God Heavenly Dao," the Daluo God level expert elaborated.

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian was struck with profound shock.

Daluo God Middle Stage?

First Level Luo God Heavenly Dao?

An expert at such a high level could effortlessly crush someone like him without breaking a sweat.