The Most Powerful Overlord

Chapter 357: North Xiaoyao, South Jianting

Wangyue Pavilion.

Fang Yunjing and others were present.

Recently, Medicine King Valley experienced sudden changes, and Wangyue Pavilion also underwent significant transformations.

At the strong request of Ye Canghai and Fang Lingfei, the two had already headed to the Hidden Sect to continue their cultivation.

Ye Qingtian once again stirred many people.

"Ye Xiaoyao has finally come into contact with the Hidden Sect! Now he is beyond our judgment!"

Fang Yunjing said.

Qing Haichao couldn’t help but say, "But I heard that a strong figure from the Outer Hidden Sect has already set their sights on Ye Xiaoyao! They even declared that if Ye Xiaoyao keeps provoking the Hidden Sect, someone will come to take care of him!"

Ren Xuyin also said, "I’ve heard too. It’s said that the Outer Hidden Sect was disgraced by the incident at Medicine King Valley. Soon someone will personally come to restore face. I’m afraid the road ahead for Ye Xiaoyao will be even harder."

Tian Aozi nodded, "That’s right, and the few people who act by then are top-tier experts from the Outer Hidden Sect. It might even be the Southern Celestial King who takes action!"

"The Southern Celestial King is claimed to be the strongest in the Outer Hidden Sect! If he takes action, Ye Xiaoyao will have to kneel!"

"Of course! Although Zhu Xiaoran made a breakthrough, his martial prowess in the Outer Hidden Sect is estimated to be just reaching around the top eight! Among the top five of the Outer Hidden Sect are Monk Jie Se, the Prince from Mu Royal Mansion, Yue Bufeng of the Yue Family, the elder generation’s Lingnan King Gu Qianqiu, and the Southern Celestial King. Any one of these five taking action could leave Ye Xiaoyao with uncertain life or death. The terrifying part is that these five are now all on the same team."

"Indeed, they could actually enlist someone with skills like Ye Xiaoyao’s, but because he’s from the Ye Family, they won’t. They can only suppress him."

"Hiss!"

The crowd gasped, their eyes filled with a look of horror.

As members of the Outer Hidden Sect, they held deep fear towards these superpowerful figures.

These individuals were legendary, almost like divine spirits.

Even Young Master Wu Chen, Fang Yunjing, and others would have to feel apprehensive.

These experts could even rank in the Hidden Sect!

"Fortunately, it’s rumored that the Southern Celestial King’s father is celebrating his 100th birthday, and it seems the experts of the Outer Hidden Sect will all go to congratulate him, so for now, Ye Xiaoyao is safe."

Guo Zhenxuan said.

Fang Yunjing suddenly smiled slightly, "Have you heard about the major event that happened recently in the Chen Family?"

"Ah? Pavilion Master, what happened in the Chen Family?"

The crowd asked curiously.

Everyone knew that the Chen Family was where the Southern Celestial King belonged.

"This is something I found out recently. It’s said that there was once a profligate young master, Xiao Jianting, from the Xiao Family in Nanzhou, who was ultimately cast out of the Xiao Family due to his mother’s humble status. He was even publicly jilted by Chen Xiaoqi, the eldest lady of the Chen Family, in front of the whole Nanzhou. As a result, the Xiao Family declined significantly.

However, after mysteriously disappearing for nine years, Xiao Jianting returned as a king, reportedly sweeping through all major forces in the Southern Region, with no one able to match him. A few days ago, he even carried a thousand-pound stone lion and fought his way to the gate of the Outer Hidden Sect Chen Family, defeating numerous experts of the Chen Family. He eventually forced the Southern Celestial King to battle..."

"What was the result?"

The crowd asked anxiously.

"The result was that the Southern Celestial King was actually defeated!"

"What? The Southern Celestial King actually lost? This is too terrifying!"

"Hiss!"

Everyone present gasped, their eyes bursting with incredulous disbelief.

"Exactly! This matter is known to very few. Plus, Wangyue Pavilion has been busy dealing with the Medicine King Valley and didn’t pay attention. Thus, no one knew. Now that Xiao Jianting has defeated the Southern Celestial King, he even married the Chen family’s twin sisters, making a name for himself in the Outer Hidden Sect! Many in the Outer Hidden Sect are now referring to ’North Xiaoyao, South Jianting’. And clearly, Xiao Jianting’s strength surpasses Ye Xiaoyao."

Fang Yunjing said.

"Alas, I hope Ye Xiaoyao doesn’t get involved in Elder Chen’s birthday celebration!"

Tian Aozi remarked.

"Hey, to be honest, I feel like Ye Xiaoyao will go."

Ren Xuyin said.

Fang Yunjing thought for a moment and said, "Even though Xiao Jianting defeated the Southern Celestial King, he doesn’t actually belong to the Outer Hidden Sect. He’s still a man of the mortal world. I have decided to update the Hidden Dragon List and Dragon List!"

By the evening, Wangyue Pavilion released information that the Huaxia Hidden Dragon List and the Dragon List rankings were simultaneously updated.

This ranking update would undoubtedly be the most shocking in the Huaxia Martial Arts Realm.

The reason is none other.

Because the first position on both lists, Ye Xiaoyao, had become second!

This is surely the most unbelievable thing of the year!

Originally, Ye Xiaoyao was an incredible miracle. Now that he’s second, it’s even more unbelievable.

For a time, everyone’s attention was on the new number one.

Xiao Jianting of the Xiao Family in the Southern Region — Heaven-defying rejected young master returns, sweeps all, defeats multiple experts from the Outer Hidden Sect, a well-deserved first place.

"What? When did Huaxia produce such a heaven-defying expert? This is simply insane!"

"Look at the strength assessment given by Wangyue Pavilion, said to be far beyond Ye Xiaoyao. He’s on par with some legendary figures that we simply cannot imagine!"

"Exactly! It’s said that Xiao Jianting’s strength reaches levels we can’t even fathom!"

"What’s happened to Huaxia this year? North Xiaoyao, South Jianting. Two supreme geniuses. This is heaven’s blessing for Huaxia Martial Arts!"

...

For a time, the entire Huaxia Martial Arts Realm was in an uproar.

Even the Outer Hidden Sect, which typically didn’t pay much attention to mortal world news, was focused on this issue.

Compared to Ye Xiaoyao, they favored Xiao Jianting more.

Even if the two had the same strength, due to Ye Xiaoyao’s background, he couldn’t enter the Hidden Sect, but Xiao Jianting could, and his future is promising.

Now everyone in the Outer Hidden Sect knows that Xiao Jianting defeated the Southern Celestial King; even if he enters the Hidden Sect now, he would be a standout on the Celestial Pride True Dragon List.

Not to mention, his future!

Entering a Profound-level Sect would be no problem!

He might even become an Inner Sect Disciple of an Earth-level Sect, opening doors to unravel the ultimate mysteries of the martial arts in the future.

Some are even eagerly anticipating the scene where Xiao Jianting confronts Ye Xiaoyao!

Moreover, it is very possible!

The Outer Hidden Sect is preparing to target Ye Xiaoyao, and the Southern Celestial King might seize the opportunity to have Xiao Jianting take action.

After all, they both belong to the mortal world and are rivals on the Hidden Dragon List and Dragon List.

The confrontation between the two would be rational and justified.

Defeating Ye Xiaoyao would surely be another stepping stone for Xiao Jianting to secure his position in the Hidden Sect.

This battle is expected to come soon!

Even though everyone knows the likely outcome, they are still eagerly anticipating it.

The following day.

Du Xuening and her group set off for a trip, while Ye Qingtian and Shen Huamo headed towards Nanzhou City.

Nanzhou City is a top-tier city in the south, economically prosperous and culturally rich.

The most important thing is that within Nanzhou City, there are many families that have existed for hundreds, even centuries.

Additionally, some top martial arts sects are among them, though they remain hidden and out of reach for the ordinary people.

And the three major cities, Nanzhou, Lingnan, and Yang City, form Huaxia’s Southern Country’s largest triangular region, representing the most top-tier cities of the Southern Country.

Previously met in the United States, Yue Huijun is from a great family in Yang City. Her ancestors once produced the Southern Celestial King.