In the understanding of many martial artists, the levels subdivided within realms were ordinary-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, and elite-grade.

In fact, within the circle of top-tier powerhouses, there was also a super-grade classification, meaning no different from the system’s “super genius.”

But to achieve this level, one needed to start with at least sacred-grade spiritual roots.

For example, Gu Chao Jiu had sacred-grade spiritual roots. Although he was currently only an elite-grade Wushi, due to his natural talent, he had the opportunity to become super-grade level.

Someone like Qing Linfeng with supreme-grade spiritual roots, no matter how hard he tried, would be limited by his spiritual root restrictions and could only stop at elite-grade.

In the end.

What kind of spiritual roots one had largely determined their grade level.

But the Iron Bones Clanging Sect disciples were exceptions.

Many of them had common-grade or mid-grade spiritual roots, yet their true strength was considered high-grade among their peers!

Ignoring spiritual roots and forcibly enhancing strength.

This was the charm of the various resources Jun Changxiao provided, and also the reason they won all seventy-two matches out of seventy-two!

Of course.

No matter how much one stimulated potential, there was ultimately a limit.

For the Iron Bones Clanging Sect disciples to reach an even higher level, they could only upgrade their spiritual roots.

Back to the main topic.

Jun Changxiao, who possessed supreme-grade spiritual roots and spontaneously gathered an additional qi spiral after breaking through to Wushi, could absolutely be called super-grade.

Elder Jin had 320,000 in strength without martial technique or other factor enhancements. He had 330,000. Though only a difference of 10,000, being stronger than his opponent was an indisputable fact!

“Swish!”

Jun Changxiao charged over again, completely giving Elder Jin no chance to catch his breath, launching fierce close-quarters combat.

With martial technique enhancement, his strength easily broke through to over 350,000!

Boom! Boom!

Fists and palm strikes like a violent storm erupted in the martial arena.

The formed air waves spread outward in ripples, startling nearby martial artists into retreating one after another, afraid of being caught in the aftermath!

Ye Xingchen observed for a while longer, becoming extremely certain in his heart: “He’s definitely super-grade level!”

The mouths of martial artists from various factions twitched.

So the Iron Bones Clanging Sect leader was even more terrifying than his disciples, actually able to suppress an Eighth-Grade Wuzong!

Witnessing Elder Jin fall into a passive position, the expressions on Qin Haoran and the alliance bosses’ faces froze, their gazes revealing shock.

Just what kind of miraculous elixir had this guy consumed to become so strong in just one short year?

Or perhaps, had he been deliberately suppressing his cultivation from the very beginning? Playing pig to eat tiger the whole time?

Ma Yunteng suddenly understood: “No wonder Sect Leader Jun has such high attainments in martial techniques—he’s actually a Wuzong!”

That explained it.

Without formidable strength, how could he resolve his own difficulties in martial studies!

City Lord Xie thought differently.

He believed that since Sect Leader Jun was so formidable, perhaps it really was related to the sect’s ancient heritage!

All in all.

No one would believe that Jun Changxiao had broken through from Pulse Opening Third Stage to Second-Grade Wuzong in just over a year.

Because—that would be truly too terrifying!

Therefore, hiding his cultivation was the most logical explanation.

…

Boom! Boom!

Jun Changxiao attacked with two more Explosive Fists, driving Elder Jin back to the edge of the martial arena. His expression was extremely ferocious, sharp pains coming from both arms.

At this moment, he had also realized that his own strength was weaker than his opponent’s. Continuing to fight would only make him more passive.

“Whoosh! Whoosh!”

Elder Jin spread both arms, rotating them rhythmically in the air. Powerful spiritual energy gathered and he suddenly thrust forward, shouting loudly, “Dragon-Subduing Demon-Quelling Palm!”

“Whoosh!”

The surging spiritual power instantly transformed into a long dragon, emitting dragon roars as it charged toward Jun Changxiao with a thunderous bellow.

Whoosh whoosh—

The lifelike dragon beast carried continuously increasing power, finally breaking through to over 400,000!

“One of the Lingquan Sect’s sect-protecting supreme techniques!” everyone exclaimed in shock.

Every sect or sect branch had unique and powerful cultivation methods, often called sect-protecting supreme techniques.

The Dragon-Subduing Demon-Quelling Palm, a supreme-grade high-tier technique, was one of the Lingquan Sect’s sect-protecting supreme techniques.

This move manifested a dragon beast from spiritual energy—supremely rigid and yang, with incomparable might!

“Holy crap!”

Jun Changxiao, who was about to continue attacking, saw the dragon beast charging powerfully toward him and hastily used the Cloud-Treading Step to dodge.

However, the Dragon-Subduing Demon-Quelling Palm that flew past him seemed to have a targeting function. It turned around in mid-air and attacked again with powerful force.

“This is bad!” Jun Changxiao, who had just dodged, exclaimed.

Boom!

The Dragon-Subduing Demon-Quelling Palm carrying 400,000 catties crashed down, immediately producing spiritual power like dense fog that engulfed most of the martial arena.

Silence.

The surroundings became utterly quiet.

Everyone stared at the air waves on the martial arena, their gazes revealing shock. Clearly, they were deeply shaken by Elder Jin’s powerful move!

Truly worthy of an Eighth-Grade Wuzong!

Even though he appeared somewhat disheveled just now, he still had the composure to execute his trump card and launch a powerful counterattack!

“Elder Jin’s Dragon-Subduing Demon-Quelling Palm has at least 400,000 catties of force. If Sect Leader Jun was hit, he’ll definitely suffer heavy injuries!”

“He’s still too inexperienced before a veteran Wuzong.”

“That said, forcing Elder Jin to use a sect-protecting supreme technique with only Second-Grade Wuzong cultivation is already quite remarkable.”

The martial artists from various factions discussed, their gazes revealing admiration.

Alliance Leader Qin and the alliance bosses’ faces were filled with gloating expressions. Though it came a bit late, it still felt great!

Gradually.

The air waves on the martial arena dispersed.

Alliance Leader Qin and the others, who had been laughing gleefully, found their facial muscles gradually stiffening along with the disappearing air waves.

Clearly visible on the arena, Jun Changxiao stood proudly, surrounded by something like a barrier protecting him.

Seal-Imprint Shield!

The instant the Dragon-Subduing Demon-Quelling Palm struck, Sect Leader Jun had activated it.

Although it was only high-grade initial-tier level, it was a defensive martial technique bought from the shop. With his cultivation condensing the barrier, it was far stronger than holding an iron shield!

“Elder Jin.”

Jun Changxiao said, “Your strength is a bit weak.”

“…”

Elder Jin’s fury soared to the heavens. His arms rotated through the void, then condensed spiritual energy and once again struck out with Dragon-Subduing Demon-Quelling Palm!

Boom!

The roaring dragon beast charged over again.

After the air waves dispersed, Jun Changxiao still stood in place, the corners of his mouth lifting in a disdainful smile.

“Heavens!”

Someone exclaimed in shock, “Just what kind of defensive martial technique is this that can easily withstand a supreme-grade high-tier martial technique!”

Seeing the shock appearing on the faces of martial artists from various factions, the Iron Bones Clanging Sect disciples immediately became extremely proud, because they could also use the Seal-Imprint Shield that their Sect Leader had executed!

“Detestable!”

Elder Jin flew into a rage from embarrassment and once again condensed spiritual energy to execute Dragon-Subduing Demon-Quelling Palm. But after three consecutive bombardments, he still couldn’t shake Jun Changxiao.

Powerless.

Completely powerless.

It was like striking cotton with over 400,000 catties of force—completely absorbed!

How could Elder Jin be willing to accept this? Just as he was about to gather spiritual energy to bombard again, Jun Changxiao removed his barrier and attacked using the Cloud-Treading Step.

This time, he held nothing back. Martial techniques combined with his own strength, launching an overwhelming offensive!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Fist-to-flesh power repeatedly bombarded Elder Jin, forcing him to only block, to constantly retreat.

After executing Dragon-Subduing Demon-Quelling Palm, he had already consumed quite a bit of spiritual energy from his spiritual core. This made him appear even more passive.

Explosive Fist!

Mountain-Splitting Palm!

Sect Leader Jun showed no mercy. The two domineering martial techniques were executed alternately by his left and right hands, immediately pummeling Elder Jin until he was in unspeakable misery.

“Swish!”

After a long while, he withdrew his fists and stood still.

Elder Jin stood half-turned, his arms still instinctively blocking up-down, left-right, up-down-up-down. He simply couldn’t stop.