Chapter 318: Defeated with One Punch!

Gu Fan listened to the discussions of the crowd, smiled faintly, and did not respond.

He walked directly toward the mountain gate of the Brahma God Sect.

From their conversations, it was clear that Lin Yi had already made his declaration of war public.

However, the Holy Son and the others naturally did not take him seriously. After all, just as those people had said, in the eyes of outsiders, he had been trapped in the Rift Battlefield for a year. Not to mention making progress in cultivation—just surviving would already be considered remarkable.

But who would have known that Gu Fan had entered the Void Sacred Realm, where not only did his cultivation advance, but he also encountered countless fortuitous opportunities.

“Truly, I am looking forward to this…”

With a smile on his lips, Gu Fan stepped forward, each stride spanning dozens of li, rushing rapidly toward the Brahma God Sect.

Half a day later, at the mountain gate of the Brahma God Sect.

Gu Fan descended and took out his disciple token from his storage pouch. Immediately, the sect-protecting grand formation recognized his identity and allowed him to pass.

Then Gu Fan leaped into the air, skimming over the outer disciples’ quarters.

He headed straight for the location of the Ten Peaks.

Along the way, he released his aura without the slightest restraint.

An overwhelming pressure cleared a space of over ten meters around him, where not a single person could stand.

“Who is this person? His strength is terrifying!”

“With such might, he might not be weaker than some of the peak masters of the Ten Peaks!”

“No… wait! Why does he look so familiar… it’s Gu Fan!”

“Gu Fan! Gu Fan has returned! He’s going to challenge the Holy Son Peak!”

“A major event! This is a major event—Gu Fan has returned!”

In an instant, the disciples who recognized Gu Fan spread the news. Countless disciples began rushing toward the Holy Son Peak to witness the spectacle.

The entire Brahma God Sect was shaken to its core. Everyone was shocked, eagerly awaiting this battle of revenge!

On the other side, atop the Holy Son Peak, Jiang Tianxin appeared at the summit the moment he heard the news, quietly awaiting Gu Fan’s arrival.

His hands trembled with excitement. A year ago, he too had been defeated by Gu Fan right here on the Holy Son Peak!

If not for the Holy Son saving him, he might have been beaten to death.

Now, one year later, he would wash away his shame in blood and trample Gu Fan beneath his feet!

Gu Fan, in an extremely high-profile manner, rushed toward the Holy Son Peak. He intended to defeat his opponent under the watchful eyes of all.

Just as he arrived above the peak, a sharp shout rang out.

“Bold! Flying is forbidden above the Holy Son Peak!”

With that, a giant divine hand reached toward Gu Fan.

This was a test, and also an act of intimidation.

Unfortunately, the attacker overestimated himself while underestimating Gu Fan.

Gu Fan’s eyes flashed coldly like lightning as he glanced at the man.

In an instant, the divine hand crumbled to dust.

The disciple who had struck out let out a muffled groan, his Qi Sea shattered on the spot!

With just a single look, Gu Fan had crippled a half-step Yang Spirit disciple. His power left everyone stunned and filled with anticipation.

Perhaps Gu Fan really did have the strength to fight Jiang Tianxin!

Jiang Tianxin lifted his head to meet Gu Fan’s gaze. His expression remained calm.

“Not bad. You are qualified to fight me.”

As he spoke, Jiang Tianxin rose to his feet, divine radiance erupting from his body as he gathered his power.

“I was worried that being trapped in the Rift Battlefield for a year would reduce you to a cripple. But now, it seems you are indeed qualified to make me act!”

Gu Fan’s gaze swept across the crowd before finally fixing on Jiang Tianxin.

“And who are you?”

Jiang Tianxin’s breath hitched. It felt as if he had thrown a punch into soft cotton.

“I am Jiang Tianxin!”

After a moment’s thought, Gu Fan suddenly realized.

“Ah, apologies. I don’t bother remembering trash. Someone my age who was defeated by me is nothing more than garbage.”

The words made Jiang Tianxin erupt in fury.

“Gu Fan! You’re seeking death! Enraging me will only make your end more miserable!”

“All right, all right. I actually pity you. Originally, today I intended to kill Ying Langtian. But you insist on rushing out to die.”

“If you want to fight Senior Brother Holy Son, you’ll have to get past me first!”

By now, Jiang Tianxin had gathered his power to the extreme. He stepped forward, his fists glowing with divine radiance as he struck toward Gu Fan.

“To die beneath my divine fists will be the greatest honor of your life!”

Gu Fan looked at the incoming attack, a cold smile tugging at his lips.

Buzz!

The heavens and earth quaked. An invisible wave rippled across a hundred li.

Gu Fan stood high above, hands clasped behind his back, motionless. Then, he stepped forward.

“You are mistaken, Jiang Tianxin. You are nothing more than another ant dying beneath my feet.”

In the next instant, endless thunder converged. Gu Fan seemed to wield the very Heavenly Tribulation itself, stepping forward like a sovereign.

Qilin Step!

The world fell silent. Dazzling light erupted, blinding the surrounding disciples.

The terrifying wave lasted only a few seconds before fading.

When the dust settled, Gu Fan stood in mid-air, his expression indifferent as he gazed downward.

In a massive crater below, Jiang Tianxin gasped heavily. His fists had been smashed into a bloody ruin, completely mangled.

He spat blood, his aura collapsing.

“One move…”

No one knew who muttered in awe first.

Then, the crowd erupted in shock!

“Jiang Tianxin was suppressed with just a single step?”

“No way… this feels too unreal, like a dream…”

That Jiang Tianxin would lose was not entirely unexpected. After all, Gu Fan was also a peerless genius who had once defeated him.

Otherwise, no one would have dared to open betting on this duel. Nobody would gamble on a sure loss.

But no one had expected Jiang Tianxin to be defeated so quickly and so utterly.

There was no prolonged battle, no fierce clash of moves.

With just one simple step—filled with humiliation, disdain, and contempt—Gu Fan crushed him.

Perhaps Gu Fan’s victory seemed too effortless, leaving the crowd with the illusion that Jiang Tianxin was far weaker than imagined.

Yet in truth, how could a mid-stage Yang Spirit genius capable of minor cross-realm combat possibly be weak?

The truth was simple—Gu Fan was just too strong!

Stronger than anyone could have imagined!

“Incredible… Gu Fan crushed him with a single step. Jiang Tianxin, a peerless talent, has fallen!”

“History repeats itself. Jiang Tianxin has now been defeated twice by the same man. I fear he will never rise again…”

At that moment, Jiang Tianxin suddenly burst into wild laughter from within the crater.

“I refuse to accept this! Why is it that no matter how hard I cultivate, I still cannot escape my fate!”

“I refuse to accept this! I am unwilling! I am Jiang Tianxin—my life and death are mine to decide!”

A scarlet light flared between his brows, his aura surging once more!

Far stronger than before, his power erupted as he charged at Gu Fan, his fists blazing with divine arts.

Gu Fan did not understand what Jiang Tianxin was babbling about, but he certainly would not show mercy.

“Nothing but a dying struggle.”

With that, he struck with his palm!

A pitch-black hand smashed Jiang Tianxin into the ground.

When it faded, Jiang Tianxin lay sprawled like a dead dog, completely spent. Having used a forbidden technique, his aura was utterly withered.

Seeing this, many disciples felt a faint sadness.

There was no greater tragedy for a genius than encountering someone even more dazzling.

At this point, everyone understood—Jiang Tianxin had been utterly defeated!

And yet, this battle was far from over…

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