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After leaving the Dragon Star Immortal Realm, Wuyuan's Qi Refining Avatar sat quietly in the meditation room of the mansion world.

Silent and motionless.

"I really didn't expect that the Xia Mountain World is controlled by the Blood Refining Demon Palace, and how powerful the Blood Refining Demon Palace is." Wuyuan sighed inwardly. "Even my master has no solution."

Thinking of this, Wuyuan also understood why the consumption of source crystals was so high during the first teleportation.

He also understood the danger faced by his Body Refining Avatar and the living beings in the Central Continent.

"My strength is still too weak."

"If my Body Refining Avatar had the strength of the Saint Domain, at least, within the Xia Mountain World, self-preservation would be more than enough, and there would be much more room for choices." Wuyuan thought to himself.

Unfortunately, the Body Refining Avatar, despite its fast cultivation speed and short time, is only at the sixth stage of the Lingering Body.

"Strength!"

"I need more powerful strength."

"I must revise the plan of my Body Refining Avatar." Wuyuan pondered, "As for my Qi Refining Avatar... I must also strive not to disappoint my master."

"First is the Dragon Star Duel, I must secure the first place."

Wuyuan continued his cultivation as usual.

Days passed, and the Central Continent remained calm.

Wuyuan's Qi Refining Avatar, except for receiving guidance from the master once, has been cultivating in seclusion.

In the blink of an eye.

There is only one day left before the start of the Dragon Star Duel held once every thirty years.

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ps: A long chapter of six thousand words, guaranteed to be two in one.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 264 Sword Intent Flourishing (Seeking Monthly Votes)

Dragon Star Immortal Sect Headquarters, Mansion World, Trial Area.

"The guidance of the master indeed has made me progress faster." Wuyuan stood in the void, silently recalling the master's guidance more than twenty days ago.

Every guidance session benefited Wuyuan greatly.

It's just that the level of the Southern Hidden Immortal is too high, and under his broad perspective, Wuyuan's every move has no secrets at all.

"Even though it's the same move, when the master performs it, the sword intent is everywhere, making it impossible for me to find the master's trace." Wuyuan sighed inwardly. "The speed of his body movement is also extremely unpredictable."

There is a significant gap.

"My swordsmanship is still far behind compared to the master." Wuyuan immediately suppressed many thoughts in his heart.

Such a gap is normal.

But Wuyuan believes that, step by step, he will eventually reach the level where he can handle things effortlessly, just like the master.

"Dragon Star Duel."

"The Gold Core True Transmission disciples who will ultimately confront me are estimated to be at the Ninth Stage of the Gold Core. Their mana will be stronger than mine, especially the three of them, Xing Luo, who probably have condensed their personal magical treasures to the level of third-grade spirit artifacts." Wuyuan thought.

Apart from Wuyuan, among the Gold Core True Transmission disciples of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, there are a total of seven who have surpassed the fiftieth floor of the First Star Tower.

Among these seven, three of them, Xing Luo, Chen Chuan, and Haoshan Jing, have Gold Core True Transmission and possess the third-grade Immortal Artifacts.

They are also Wuyuan's biggest competitors.

For a Gold Core True Transmission disciple to reach the Ninth Stage of the Gold Core, they can completely refine their personal magical treasures to the level of third-grade spirit artifacts.

From fourth-grade to third-grade, it is a qualitative change.

"My advantage is a strong divine sense and a greater number of personal magical treasures." Wuyuan is very clear about this: "The only problem is weaker mana."

With more personal magical treasures, coupled with numerous auxiliary magical treasures, once a fierce battle begins, the consumption of mana will naturally be greater.

"So, if a real fight breaks out."

"Do not drag it out; every battle must erupt at the fastest speed and deal with the opponent." Wuyuan thought.

If it is dragged out?

Then there will be trouble. If the consumption of mana continues for a long time, once the mana is depleted, it will be like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

Wuyuan does not believe that he can defeat these Gold Core True Transmission disciples solely by manipulating magical treasures with his divine sense.

It's worth noting that the True Transmission disciples of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect are all considered peerless geniuses, capable of fighting against the True Man Zi Fu and others.

They are not weak.

It's just that Wuyuan is too strong, making other Gold Core True Transmission disciples seem to have lower talents.

"Block the enemy with the troops; no matter who the opponent is, I just need to defeat them." Wuyuan's fighting spirit soared in his heart: "I don't believe anyone can withstand my Thousand Swords Formation."

Strength brings absolute confidence.

"Swords out." Wuyuan's thoughts moved.

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Nine sword pellets flew out instantly from the sea of Qi, floating along the skin and flesh, detaching from the body.

Swiftly unfolding, they formed nine dazzling flying swords revolving around Wuyuan.

Surrounded by a brownish-yellow airflow.

The sword intent was powerful.

All of them were fourth-grade spirit artifact flying swords.

As the personal magical treasure and something Wuyuan poured his heart into refining, these nine fourth-grade spirit artifact flying swords, in terms of power, could each match a second-grade spirit artifact.

"Attack." Wuyuan thought again, and in an instant, hundreds to nearly a thousand flying swords appeared overwhelmingly.

All of them were fourth-grade spirit artifact flying swords.

On the sword body, all engraved with the earth's Dao secret patterns, powerful and most suitable for Wuyuan, all of which were purchased by Wuyuan from the Dragon Treasure Tower over the years.

Seven hundred and twenty-nine fourth-grade spirit artifact flying swords cost more than seven hundred thousand source crystals.

Basically, Wuyuan's remaining source crystals were completely consumed, and even some original treasures had to be sold.

Except for this sword formation.

Wuyuan also spent about six hundred thousand dragon crystals to purchase two sets of identical sword formations, each consisting of seven hundred and twenty-nine flying swords.

These two sword formations are more precious, and ordinary outer disciples cannot obtain them. They must be exchanged with dragon crystals.

Their power is also stronger.

"Swoosh! Swoosh!" Nine personal flying swords, each leading eighty flying swords, countless brownish-yellow star patterns appeared, and each flying sword's surface faintly revealed star patterns emitting rosy light.

In the blink of an eye.

Nine relatively large arrays of a hundred swords were formed, scattered but faintly connected, firmly protecting Wuyuan in the center.

Nine arrays of a hundred swords, combined into a thousand-sword array.

"Star Domain Realm." Wuyuan activated the realm power with a thought, and instantly merged with the nine large arrays of a hundred swords.

In an instant, the star domain realm glowed with rosy light, and the sword intent was vast!

As if a small world of swords descended, it was the fifth level of the Xuanhuang Sword Formation—Sword Intent Flourishing!

"Operate!"

Wuyuan took a step, and the vast sword intent instantly submerged him. The originally tens of miles wide thousand-sword array expanded rapidly, quickly spreading to a radius of three hundred miles.

Within three hundred miles.

Only the soaring sword intent was hard to find, and Wuyuan's trace was elusive.

At the same time, "Swoosh!" "Swoosh!" Only countless sword formations gathered together, forming formidable divine swords.

The nine divine swords circled, and their speed soared to the extreme. In the huge sword formation, they appeared and disappeared mysteriously, with edges that sent shivers down one's spine.

Lasting for six breaths.

"Boom!"

A figure fell from the sky, the originally huge sword formation also dissipated, the sword intent subsided, and the hundreds of sword lights quickly gathered and returned to Wuyuan's surroundings.

"Sword Intent Flourishing, this fifth level has reached a stage of initial completion." Wuyuan smiled: "Purely in terms of the comprehension of the Dao, I am no weaker than those seven Gold Core True Transmission disciples."

The Xuanhuang Sword Formation has a total of ten levels.

The fifth level, Sword Intent Flourishing, theoretically requires the comprehension of true intent at the fourth level to have a chance of initial refinement.

True intent at the fourth level is equivalent to the defenders on the fiftieth floor of the First Star Tower.

However, this is only the entry stage, and it is only theoretical.

To be able to manipulate nearly a thousand flying swords to form a sword formation with just one thought, like Wuyuan? That's just a dream.

Even if many Gold Core cultivators have enough comprehension of the Dao, they still can't do it.

Why? Not enough mana!

Wuyuan can do it because, in addition to having a high comprehension of the Dao, it is also closely related to his powerful divine sense. Without a strong divine sense, he would not be able to do it.

"Five years ago, when I challenged the First Star Tower, my comprehension of the Dao, compared to the defenders on the fiftieth floor, was slightly weaker. It was all relying on the might of my powerful divine sense to forcefully break through." Wuyuan secretly thought.

And now?

Even without relying on the power of divine sense, Wuyuan believes that he can easily defeat the defenders on the fiftieth floor.

However.

"There is still some distance from breaking through the sixtieth floor." Wuyuan shook his head secretly.

In the past five years, he occasionally tried.

A year ago, he broke through the fifty-eighth floor but fell on the fifty-ninth floor.

Now, what about going again?

Wu Yuan estimated that he could break through the fifty-ninth floor, but there should still be some distance from breaking through the sixtieth floor.

"Strive."

"Since Master has set the goal for me to break through the sixtieth floor before the age of sixty, it must be challenging." Wu Yuan continued to contemplate the mysteries of the sword formation.

With guidance from the "Stellar Code" and prolonged guidance from the Master, Wu Yuan's progress had been extremely fast.

Unlike many Gold Core True Transmission disciples who struggled to advance even a level after starting from the fiftieth floor, Wu Yuan made rapid progress.

As time passed.

Suddenly.

"Hmm?" Wu Yuan's eyes slightly narrowed because he had just received a transmission from the Dragon Star Immortal Realm.

And it was an unblockable transmission.

Wu Yuan immediately checked it.

"True Transmission disciples leaving for Xia, the Dragon Star Duel held by the sect once every thirty years is about to begin. Please go to the True Transmission Tower in the Immortal Realm Qinglong City an hour later." The transmission came from Xuyou Di Xian.

Xuyou Di Xian was responsible for managing the True Transmission disciples of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect.

Over more than ten years, Wu Yuan had met him many times in the Dragon Star Immortal Realm and was somewhat familiar.

And this was normal. Meeting in reality? With numerous disciples scattered everywhere, it was too difficult. Meeting in the Divine Void Realm was easier.

While Wu Yuan was contemplating.

"Hmm? Kuang Long is looking for me?" Wu Yuan shook his head with a wry smile, and a strand of thought entered the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm.

...

Crimson Moon Immortal Realm, Dragon Star Island, inside a massive mansion.

This was Kuang Long's mansion.

As a True Transmission disciple, his mansion was as large as Wu Yuan's, but the layout could be arranged at will.

"Hoo~" Wu Yuan appeared out of thin air at the entrance of the mansion.

"Respected True Transmission."

"Respected True Transmission." The two Gold Core servants at the entrance quickly bowed respectfully, acknowledging Wu Yuan.

Moreover, Wu Yuan's identity could be sensed with just a thought within the Dragon Star Island.

"True Transmission disciple Kuang Long has set up a banquet, please proceed directly to the main hall an hour later." One of the Gold Core servants respectfully said.

Wu Yuan nodded slightly and proceeded on his way.

Along the way, the Gold Core servants belonging to Kuang Long all saluted him.

Arriving at the main hall.

"Senior Brother Lixia has arrived."

"Big Senior Brother has arrived."

"Senior Brother Lixia." The five figures inside the hall all stood up, looking towards Wu Yuan with extreme enthusiasm.

"Senior Brother Lixia, take the top seat." Kuang Long, a burly figure, warmly said.

Wu Yuan swept his gaze.

Six jade platforms arranged in a circle, with no apparent distinction between primary and secondary, so he directly sat on the central vacant seat.

In front of each person's case, there were plates filled with immortal delicacies.

"Shi Yun, Qing Guang, Kuang Long, and Luo An address me as Senior Brother. But you two, if we really talk about it, you're my Senior Brother and Senior Sister. Do you also call me Senior Brother?" Wu Yuan smiled and said, "Feel free to sit, everyone."

"Lixia Senior Brother, we only entered the sect a few years earlier than you."

Shi Yun, a bald young man, shook his head and said, "When Senior Brother seizes the first place in the Dragon Star Duel, he will naturally be the Senior Brother of all our Gold Core disciples."

"Yes, Lixia Senior Brother, we're just changing our address a bit earlier." Qing Guang, dressed in purple, with a stunning appearance.

Wu Yuan couldn't help but smile.

The sect had regulations that among True Transmission disciples of the same realm, the terms Senior Brother and Junior Brother were based on the order of entry.

The only exception — Dragon Star Duel's first place!

Once you seize the first place, regardless of when you entered, you become the eldest senior brother.

Among the six present, all became True Transmission disciples in the recent ten to twenty years and were exceptionally talented individuals.

They all entered the sect at roughly the same time.

Natural relationships would bring them closer. Moreover, during the first Dragon Star Duel, there was no competition pressure, naturally making the mindset more relaxed.

Most importantly, there was 'Kuang Long,' a seemingly rugged but extremely sociable True Transmission disciple.

Over the past few years, Wu Yuan had mostly declined Kuang Long's frequent banquet invitations.

However, on a few occasions when he attended, he got to know some True Transmission disciples.

At least, he could recall their names and had a general understanding of their personalities.

As everyone ate and drank.

They chatted.

"Lixia Senior Brother, to be honest, the six of us, although we all directly advanced to the top 32 spots, we all know that we five are just making up the numbers. There's no doubt we will lose in the first battle." Kuang Long's voice was low, "Only you have the strongest strength."

"Do you have the confidence to seize the first place?" Kuang Long fixed his gaze on Wu Yuan.

Suddenly, Shi Yun, Qing Guang, and the others also looked over.

They were all a bit curious.

"First place?" Wu Yuan tasted the wine in his cup, smiled slightly, and said, "I say I'm not confident. Do you believe it?"

Chapter 265: Dragon Star Duel

"Haha, indeed, Lixia Senior Brother."

"Courageous."

"The first! In the Dragon Star Duel, Lixia Senior Brother will surely seize the first place." The five True Transmission disciples present all smiled, appearing quite excited.

"Lixia Senior Brother." Kuang Long's voice was deep, "We all became True Transmission disciples as soon as we entered, all considering ourselves geniuses. To be honest, even if other Gold Core True Transmission disciples defeat us, we wouldn't accept it in our hearts."

"What sets us apart is just time," Kuang Long said.

Shi Yun, Qing Guang, and Luo An all nodded.

Geniuses were full of pride.

For them, this Dragon Star Duel was undoubtedly a loss, the difference in cultivation years being too great.

Time had an incredible magic.

According to Wu Yuan, among them, the one with the strongest strength was undoubtedly Kuang Long. Although he entered late, his strength was already formidable when he joined.

However, under normal circumstances, it would be challenging for him to enter the top 32.

After all, Gold Core True Transmission disciples were selected by Dragon Star Immortal Sect from millions of Gold Core disciples, forming an outstanding group.

And among those present, the weakest in strength, Luo An, was much younger than Wu Yuan. Just over thirty years old, how could his strength be strong?

Let alone winning in this Dragon Star Duel, even after thirty more years, Luo An would find it difficult to become a True Transmission disciple based on his strength alone.

"Only to Lixia Senior Brother, we acknowledge defeat," Kuang Long smiled.

His eyes sparkled, appearing very sincere.

"Lixia Senior Brother, you are younger than us, but your achievements are so high." Qing Guang's eyes were enchanting and extremely charming.

"Alright."

"Borrowing your good words." Wu Yuan smiled and said, "I believe that by the next Dragon Star Duel, all of you will have enough strength."

Wu Yuan was well aware of why everyone had this attitude. First, their ages were close, making them naturally closer. Secondly, it was his strength and identity.

Peerless geniuses.

Immortal disciples.

As long as they weren't foolish, they would understand that, as long as he didn't fall, he was destined to rise.

After all, how many immortals could be born from generation to generation of hundreds or thousands of True Transmission disciples? Most True Transmission disciples would eventually stop at the Refinement Realm, Holy Domain Realm, or even fall early.

Therefore, people like Kuang Long, Shi Yun, and others naturally wanted to befriend Wu Yuan.

In the future, when Wu Yuan rose and ranked among the high levels of the sect, they might have unexpected gains.

Of course, among the interests and flattery, there might also be genuine feelings.

Who could say for sure?

Just like Qing Guang, as a stunning beauty with an extraordinary temperament, who among the people present couldn't see her intentions toward Wu Yuan?

However, Wu Yuan didn't show any reaction.

"As long as I am strong enough, continuously strong, then these flatteries and friendliness will continue forever. There is no need to argue about their authenticity." Wu Yuan drank the wine in his cup in one gulp.

In the blink of an eye, more than half an hour had passed.

"It's almost time. Let's continue eating and chatting while entering the Dragon Star Immortal Realm with a trace of thought." Kuang Long smiled, "But, we need to enter the Dragon Star Immortal Realm with a trace of thought."

"Okay."

"Go ahead." Everyone present nodded in agreement.

With their strength, maintaining two Illusory God Realms simultaneously was effortless. Therefore, Kuang Long chose to host the banquet in the Red Moon Immortal Realm.

It did not delay the banquet.

... In the Dragon Star Immortal Realm, Qinglong City, True Transmission Tower.

As a massive palace group, due to the small number of True Transmission disciples visiting, there were usually only some attendants and maids stationed here.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

Wu Yuan, Kuang Long, Shi Yun, Qing Guang, and the others entered the main hall of the True Transmission Tower, which was incredibly vast.

It was over ten miles long and several miles wide, more than enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people.

"So many people." Luo An whispered.

Wu Yuan and the others also looked over, seeing hundreds of figures in the main hall, most of them having strong divine soul auras.

Purple Palace Realm!

Most of them were True Transmission disciples in the Purple Palace Realm.

"Someone else has come."

"It's a Gold Core True Transmission disciple, it's Lixia!"

"Which one is Lixia?"

"Is he Lixia? It's my first time seeing him, but his temperament is extraordinary." The few hundred True Transmission disciples waiting here all turned their heads.

And their gazes, for the most part, fell on Wu Yuan.

Lixia!

Thirteen years into the sect, he was accepted as a disciple by an Immortal and recognized by numerous sect protectors and elders as the greatest genius in the sect for the past tens of thousands of years.

To be honest, many powerful Purple Palace True Transmission disciples might not truly acknowledge Wu Yuan's rapid rise.

Many peerless geniuses, although dazzling at first, might not continue to shine.

Of course, with so many eyes watching, these Purple Palace True Transmission disciples did not foolishly come to trouble Wu Yuan. On the contrary, many of them greeted Wu Yuan.

In the end, even if there were some Purple Palace True Transmission disciples who felt uncomfortable, under the condition of no loss of benefits, no one would be foolish enough to actively offend Wu Yuan.

Wu Yuan responded to each one.

The number of Purple Palace True Transmission disciples was dozens of times that of Gold Core True Transmission disciples, but their quality was no less. Each one was not to be underestimated.

Soon, Wu Yuan and the others arrived at the front of the main hall, where more than twenty figures had gathered. Their divine soul auras were obviously weaker.

Because these people were Gold Core True Transmission disciples.

"Lixia has arrived."

"Lixia." These Gold Core True Transmission disciples looked towards Wu Yuan, and each of them had complex expressions. Not many of them came forward to greet.

In the Dragon Star Duel, Gold Core disciples and Purple Palace disciples competed separately.

Therefore, everyone present was a direct competitor.

Wu Yuan was also observing these Gold Core True Transmission disciples.

In total, there were twenty-seven of them, all of whom were part of the top 32 in the previous Dragon Star Duel.

As for the other five Gold Core True Transmission disciples? They had all advanced to the Purple Palace Realm, so they naturally no longer participated.

"Xing Luo, Chen Jing, Hao Shanjing, Ku Fang, Dong Shan..." Wu Yuan's gaze swept over the seven figures that posed a threat to him.

The seven individuals, in terms of their insights into the Dao, were all able to reach the 50th floor of a One-Star Tower.

Of course.

Six of them were over a hundred years old, and they were actually challenging a Two-Star Tower. The difficulty of a Two-Star Tower was much higher than that of a One-Star Tower overall. Based on the floors they challenged, one could also judge their strength.

"Chen Jing, surpassed the 43rd floor of the Two-Star Tower, equivalent to the 53rd floor of a One-Star Tower, proficient in formations, a formation cultivator, practicing for over 120 years." Wu Yuan's gaze swept over a woman in a purple robe.

Her face was beautiful but not as stunning as Qing Guang.

The path of formations was very mysterious, especially skilled at winning with weak techniques against strong opponents.

"Lixia Junior Brother, if I accidentally run into you, you must go easy on Senior Sister." Chen Jing smiled slightly.

"Sister is joking. In the last Dragon Star Duel, Senior Sister took third place." Wu Yuan shook his head slightly. "I've heard rumors about Senior Sister's formations for a long time. This time, it might be her taking first place."

"I dare not." Chen Jing shook her head and sighed. "Facing Lixia Junior Brother, I'm not confident, and facing Xing Luo Junior Brother, I'm equally unsure."

Wu Yuan smiled but didn't say anything more.

"Xing Luo." Wu Yuan's gaze turned to another young man in a white robe.

This young man had his eyes closed, looking calm.

As if he hadn't heard the exchange between Chen Jing and Wu Yuan.

He was Xing Luo!

Before Wu Yuan arrived, Xing Luo was recognized as the current generation's number one genius in the Dragon Star Immortal Sect.

"Eighty-nine years old, the same age as Kuang Long, passed the 54th floor of a One-Star Tower." Wu Yuan thought to himself, "Looks like a young man, but his personality is deep and calm. He's a device cultivator."

Wu Yuan had long heard about Xing Luo.

A One-Star Tower restricted those under a hundred years old.

But the Dragon Star Immortal Sect's True Transmission disciples were limited to those under two hundred years old.

So, like the Gold Core True Transmission disciples who could pass the 50th floor of a One-Star Tower, although there were quite a few, a total of seven, most of them had surpassed the age limit, achieving a level comparable to passing more than 50 floors of a One-Star Tower.

Xing Luo was an exception.

"This Xing Luo is a third-grade Immortal Foundation. It is rumored that he cultivated seven lifebound treasures, possibly my greatest enemy." Wu Yuan pondered.

If both sides were the same age, Wu Yuan would not be afraid at all.

However, with a difference in cultivation time, he needed to be cautious.

Device cultivation referred to using treasures as lifebound objects, and to some extent, sword cultivation also fell under device cultivation.

"Hao Shanjing." Wu Yuan's gaze fell on a burly man in bronze armor, over three meters tall.

Like a small mountain.

Hao Shanjing was a body-refining cultivator, with a Ninefold Spirit Body and a third-grade foundation. He had also passed the 42nd floor of a Two-Star Tower.

He cultivated multiple source techniques, and once his strength erupted completely, it would be terrifying.

According to Wu Yuan's intelligence, in the previous Dragon Star Duel, if it weren't for Chen Jing using formations to restrain him, he would have been eliminated much earlier, possibly not even making it to the top 16.

Thirty years had passed, and Hao Shanjing's strength had undoubtedly become more formidable.

"Lixia Junior Brother." Hao Shanjing smiled, his face full of fat gathered together, looking like a big, foolish person, appearing very honest.

"Hao Shan Senior Brother, hello." Wu Yuan smiled. Anyone who took him for a fool was the truly foolish one.

As for the other Gold Core True Transmission disciples?

Wu Yuan observed each one, and subconsciously felt that the threats were very small.

... As time passed, all the Purple Palace and Gold Core True Transmission disciples gathered.

Hum~

A figure in a black robe appeared out of thin air. His aura was majestic, and his face resembled that of a horse, appearing extremely solemn. His gaze swept over all the True Transmission disciples in the main hall.

"Pay respects to the Elder."

"Respectful greetings, Elder." Including Wu Yuan, all the True Transmission disciples bowed, and the entire hall fell silent.

"The Dragon Star Duel, the Purple Mansion battle, and the Golden Core battle will proceed simultaneously," said Xu You, the Earth Immortal, in a cold tone. "After preliminary screening and registration, a total of over 9,600 Inner Sect disciples in the Purple Mansion realm are qualified to participate in the Dragon Star Duel."

"Purple Mansion True Transmission disciples total 792. You will compete with these Inner Sect disciples in the Purple Mansion realm to vie for the remaining 840 spots."

"Tomorrow at noon, arrive at the mountain gate on time. Latecomers will be considered eliminated. Understand?" Xu You's voice was indifferent.

"Yes." Hundreds of Purple Mansion True Transmission disciples responded in unison.

Wu Yuan, Xing Luo, and the other Golden Core True Transmission disciples listened quietly.

Participating in the Dragon Star Duel was not a casual decision. Since they volunteered, their strength had to be strong. Among the tens of thousands of Purple Mansion cultivators in the sect, those truly able to participate often numbered less than ten thousand.

"As for you thirty-three Golden Core True Transmission disciples..."

"Six new entrants directly advance to the top 32. The remaining twenty-seven will compete with over a million disciples in the Golden Core realm for the remaining 26 Golden Core True Transmission spots," Xu You, the Earth Immortal, said coldly. "Understood?"

"Understood." Wu Yuan and the others replied in unison.

Silence ensued.

"All True Transmission disciples, remember that retaining your True Transmission status is the first step," Xu You said coldly. "If you want to become an Immortal's disciple and gain more source crystals and dragon crystals as rewards, then go for it!"

"Don't settle for just being among the top 840 in the Purple Mansion and the top 32 in Golden Core. Aim for the top ten or even the first!"

"The better you perform, the better the sect's rewards will be."

Xu You said indifferently, "I have transmitted the corresponding rules for the battles to each of you through the Dragon Star Realm."

"Now, all of you can disperse."

... All True Transmission disciples dispersed one after another, and Wu Yuan returned to his personal palace in the Dragon Star Realm.

"The rules for the battles are really complicated," Wu Yuan remarked, scanning through the densely packed rule explanations.

Over 8,000 Inner Sect disciples, 27 True Transmission disciples.

Competing for 26 True Transmission spots naturally had complex rules.

"Six days? The end of the spot competition?" Wu Yuan thought, "Ranking battles after six days?"

As new True Transmission disciples, Wu Yuan, Xing Luo, and others directly participated in the ranking battles.

The rules of the ranking battles were simple.

Thirty-two True Transmission disciples fought in pairs, winner advances to the next round... 32 to 16, 16 to 8, until the final first place is determined.

Each battle determined the winner in a single match.

Cruel.

Speechless.

"First place rewards 30 million source crystals and 10 million dragon crystals?" Wu Yuan's eyes brightened. "If added to the 100 million source crystals rewarded by the Master?"

Instant wealth.

If he could obtain it, at least before entering the Purple Mansion realm, Wu Yuan wouldn't have to worry about lacking cultivation resources for his Qi Refining Avatar.

"First place! No one can stop me." Wu Yuan was full of motivation.

Money moves hearts!

If not interested? No other reason, the money is not enough, add more money.

...

"Other True Transmission disciples are eager to apprentice, but I don't need that," Xing Luo, the young man in a white robe, sat in his own mansion. "However, as the Master said, as long as I make it to the top four?"

"I can't defeat Lixia?"

"Hmph!"

Xing Luo's eyes were full of coldness. "Even the Master looks down on me? Lixia's talent is high, but after cultivating for decades, I refuse to believe I can't win."

Geniuses are always proud. Xing Luo was taken in as a direct disciple by an Earth Immortal early on and indeed had the capital to be proud.

...

"Last time, I was third. Do I have to settle for third again?" Chen Jing, though a woman, had an extremely stubborn personality. "No!"

"I will set up even more powerful formations."

"I must defeat Xing Luo and Lixia, especially Lixia. Beating an Immortal disciple? Many elders will surely be watching this time."

...

"Hehe, I'm afraid no one thinks I can get first place." Haoshan Jing lay on the vast earth.

Beside him was a huge plant with countless vines.

"This time, I finally successfully cultivated this high-level source technique. I want to see who can withstand my attacks."

"Lixia? The top swordsman in Sword Cultivation? My body-refining lineage is the God of War!"

"He is an Immortal disciple, definitely attracting a lot of attention. If I defeat him, perhaps some elders or even patriarchs will take me as their disciple."

"After winning first place, I will break through to the Mountain and River Realm. The Mountain and River Realm is the period of rapid strength growth." Haoshan Jing was ambitious.

...

Many peerless geniuses each had their own thoughts and aspirations. Some hoped to make it to the top 32, while others aimed for the top 16. People like Kuang Long and Shi Yun simply didn't want to lose too miserably.

For the millions of Golden Core disciples in the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, and even many Purple Mansion cultivators, the Dragon Star Duel was a grand event.

"Witnessing!"

"Haha, even if you can't participate, you can still experience it."

"This time, it's Lixia's first time participating in the Dragon Star Duel. I estimate many Immortals in the sect will pay attention." Countless disciples were discussing.

The Dragon Star Duel was a real combat confrontation.

The quota competition was held in different spaces. For example, the Golden Core realm's quota competition took place in a small world.

Countless sect disciples could watch the battles through the Red Moon Immortal Realm.

As time passed, on the second day, the Purple Mansion quota competition and the Golden Core quota competition of the Dragon Star Duel took place simultaneously in multiple small worlds.

...

"This Xing Luo, actually cultivated three lifebound flying swords?" Wu Yuan, staying in his mansion, observed the battles through the Dragon Star Immortal Realm.

His focus was directly on Xing Luo, Chen Jing, and Haoshan Jing.

To some extent, this could be considered a benefit for the new True Transmission disciples, allowing them to get an early understanding of their opponents' strength.

"Fire Dao? Annihilation Fire Law? Possesses corrosive power?" Wu Yuan observed Xing Luo's battle, where only three lifebound flying swords were revealed.

Condensing into a formation of a hundred swords!

Then, on the battlefield of the quota competition, sweeping away, defeating one Golden Core disciple after another.

No one could withstand his sword.

... Wu Yuan then observed Chen Jing.

Compared to Xing Luo, Chen Jing's strength was not inferior at all. She transformed into a massive water dragon composed of countless streams, sweeping over everything.

Mountains collapsed, the earth tore apart.

The world overturned.

This was no ordinary Golden Core cultivator. Even many Purple Mansion cultivators would find it hard to cause such destruction.

Even if dozens or hundreds of Golden Core disciples joined forces, they couldn't withstand her formation attacks.

"This is just a moving formation." Wu Yuan frowned slightly. "During the ranking battles, she might use a fixed formation. She's really tough."

Formation cultivators are known for being tricky.

"However, they are not without weaknesses," Wu Yuan observed Chen Jing, already generating many combat ideas.

Other Golden Core True Transmission disciples might have various thoughts, such as wanting to showcase more to catch the attention of Immortals and be taken as disciples. But for Wu Yuan, there was only one goal – to win!

...

"Get lost!" Haoshan Jing roared, and massive vines suddenly appeared on his arm, lashing out like a colossal dragon, containing terrifying power. Instantly, it shattered the formation created by six Golden Core disciples in the distance.

"Pu~" "Pu~" "Pu~" Six Golden Core disciples instantly turned into six white lights and disappeared.

While the Dragon Star Duel was a real battle, the battlefield was a small world completely controlled by the sect, with protective restrictions for each disciple. Injuries were possible, but no one would surely fall.

..."So strong! Life of grass and wood?" Wu Yuan's eyes brightened. "This Haoshan Jing's lifebound wood spirit is probably formidable."

Body-refining cultivators mostly used living beings as their lifebound objects. Rarely would someone use grass or wood spirits. Except for legendary beings like Jianmu, most grass and wood spirits had low intelligence and potential.

However, this didn't deny some advantages of grass and wood spirits.

For example – huge size and strong vitality!

"This Haoshan Jing has a profound comprehension of the Wood Dao."

"What kind of source technique is he cultivating? He is a third-grade Immortal Foundation, capable of cultivating high-level source techniques. To what extent has he cultivated?" Wu Yuan quickly realized that this Haoshan Jing might be a formidable opponent.

Because Wu Yuan was also a body-refining cultivator.

The lineage of body-refining cultivators was rare, making achievements more difficult. However, once they rose, their combat power was incredibly robust.

In a life-and-death battle, even sword cultivators had to avoid their sharpness.

Body-refining cultivators could make mistakes hundreds or thousands of times, but sword cultivators couldn't afford a single mistake.

...

The competition for the Golden Core True Transmission spots in the Dragon Star Duel lasted six days due to the large number of participants.

In the end, the top 26 were selected!

They, along with Wu Yuan, Kuang Long, and the other six new True Transmission disciples, constituted the new generation of Golden Core True Transmission disciples.

Out of the original 27 Golden Core True Transmission disciples, eight were tragically eliminated.

However, the seven acknowledged experts like Xing Luo, Chen Jing, and Haoshan Jing were not eliminated, possibly controlled by the sect's higher-ups.

Without rest or interval, the ranking battle for Golden Core True Transmission disciples was determined on the same day the quota battle ended.

It was not just a list but also the order of battles!

Once this battle list was released, it set the million Golden Core disciples ablaze.

"Kuang Long is really unlucky. He encounters Haoshan Jing, a body-refining cultivator, in the first battle."

"What bad luck is he? Dongshan is unlucky. They say he had a chance to make the top eight, but in the first battle, he meets Lixia, the widely recognized strongest."

"This is nothing."

"Haven't you guys noticed? According to this list, if nothing unexpected happens, Lixia's opponent in the top eight should be Xing Luo."

"And regardless of who wins between them, in the top four, they will likely have to face Chen Jing!"

"Haoshan Jing will only meet the winner among the three major powerhouses in the final showdown."

"Is this random allocation?" Countless Golden Core disciples were crazily discussing.

They couldn't believe this battle list. It seemed too coincidental, as if it was deliberately making the strongest group of True Transmission disciples clash.

In his residence world.

"Very well!"

Wu Yuan also received the battle list for the first time and, with a hint of fighting spirit, said, "If I want to take the first place."

"Do I need to consecutively defeat Xing Luo, Chen Jing, and Haoshan Jing?"

"Well, Dongshan has also passed the 40th floor of the Second Star Tower. In fact, he is not weak." Wu Yuan smiled slightly. "Is this a test from the sect?"

"Okay."

"The reward, I've decided."

...

Dragon Star, in the main hall.

"Lixia, this isn't the sect trying to make things difficult. Your Master is trying to make things difficult for you." The middle-aged man in red robe looked at the battle list in his hand, smiling helplessly.

In fact, the Dragon Star Duel, held every thirty years for tens of thousands of years, was generally presided over by a Dao Immortal.

He wasn't usually required to pay attention as the sect master. However, this time was different, as someone spoke up.

"My rewards are not so easily obtained," the young man in a white robe said with a faint smile. "My disciple must defeat all the strong opponents of the same generation to take the first place."

The middle-aged man in red robe shook his head with a wry smile and put down the duel list.

...

As time passed, half a day went by, and the Golden Core True Transmission ranking battle arrived as scheduled.

"Swoosh!"

Wu Yuan left his residence world and headed to the battlefield – Immortal City 83!

"May the True Transmission prevail!" Master Lusui led many Golden Core disciples, respectfully wishing.

"Haha, good." Wu Yuan smiled and flew into the teleportation array.

Watching Wu Yuan leave.

"Immediately enter the Dragon Star Realm and watch the battle! Cheer for the True Transmission." Lusui gave orders to the Golden Core disciples behind him.

The entire Dragon Star Immortal Sect, with millions of disciples, had hundreds of immortal cities.

Each immortal city was enormous.

Immortal City 83, which usually housed over ten thousand Golden Core disciples, as well as numerous servants, was far less lively than today.

In the super-large martial arts field, there were already over a million spectators, with tens of thousands of sect disciples and many attendants.

Although they could watch the battle through the Divine Illusion Realm, many people who enjoyed watching in person were also present.

Not only Golden Core realm and Purple Mansion realm cultivators but also many sect protectors and even Immortals were secretly watching.

Many people wanted to see the strength of the Dao Immortal disciples.

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Note: The above translation is a continuation from the previous text and is the end of this chapter.

Chapter 266 Dominant Victory (Seeking Monthly Votes)

Inside the super-large spherical martial arts arena with a radius of four hundred miles, it was completely covered by a massive array, while around the arena, there were densely packed seats.

Even if forcibly accommodated, it could hold up to a billion spectators.

However, the sect's Golden Core disciples held a high status in the outside world, so why would it be arranged like this?

Moreover, there were many Purple Mansion True Individuals and even some Refining Void Feathermen who descended in their true forms.

Therefore, each spectator seat was very spacious and luxurious.

With the perception of the Golden Core cultivators and Purple Mansion True Individuals, they could easily see the entire spherical martial arena.

Furthermore.

These sect disciples could still divert their attention to watch the battles in the Dragon Star Realm, making the viewing angle in the Divine Illusion Realm the best.

In the Divine Illusion Realm, there would also be corresponding explanations of the techniques!

To be aware, in the Dragon Star Duel, the Purple Mansion True Transmission battles were arranged later due to the large number of participants.

So now, everyone's attention was on the Golden Core True Transmission ranking battle.

In the Golden Core True Transmission ranking battle, there were a total of sixteen matches in the first round, to be held one after another in the Martial Arts Arena of Immortal City 83.

And the most eye-catching battle, without a doubt, was Wu Yuan's fight.

His battle was scheduled as the first one!

"Golden Core True Transmission Ranking Battle, Round of 32, First Battle! Dongshan vs. Lixia!" The Refining Void Featherman in a black robe floated in the air above the martial arts arena, his voice cold, echoing in the vast arena.

"Dongshan, promoted to Golden Core True Transmission in two Dragon Star Duels."

"Spiritual Body Nine Layers cultivator." The black-robed guardian introduced the two sides, "He has also passed the 40th floor of the Second Star Tower."

Inside the martial arena, over a million spectators listened.

In the Divine Illusion Realm, over eight million spectators were silently listening.

When they heard '40th floor of the Second Star Tower', countless Golden Core disciples and even many Purple Mansion True Individuals showed expressions of amazement on their faces.

This kind of Dao realization was considered extremely high among Purple Mansion True Individuals.

At the same time.

In the martial arena, a large number of light curtain projections had already appeared, showing scenes of Dongshan's battles in the quota war.

Dominant!

Violent!

A pair of fists, sometimes as heavy as a mountain, sometimes changing like sharp claws, his close combat was extremely powerful, truly unleashing his strength.

"The other participating disciple, Lixia!"

"Only fifty years old, but has already reached the 58th floor of the First Star Tower, Golden Core Seventh Layer. His talent is so high that he can be called the first genius in our Dragon Star Immortal Sect for tens of thousands of years." The voice of the Refining Void Featherman became high-spirited.

However, there were no light curtain projections of Lixia because Wu Yuan did not participate in the quota war at all.

To be precise, since joining the Dragon Star Immortal Sect over a decade ago, Wu Yuan had never truly fought against other cultivators.

Conquering the Seven-Star Pride Tower?

That was only a Divine Illusion battle, not a real confrontation and didn't count.

"Who will win this first battle?"

Boom!

The Refining Void Featherman instantly disappeared from the spot, and in the eyes of the onlookers, two figures appeared in the spherical martial arena.

The two faced each other from a distance.

"Who will win?" Countless spectators inquired in their minds. Judging from the introductions alone, it seemed that the strength of both sides was very close.

"Lixia has a higher Dao realization, but weaker magical power."

"Dongshan's attacks are fierce."

"Lixia has a greater chance of winning." Some Immortals observing the battle from afar within the sect easily made judgments.

... Inside the martial arena.

Wearing a black robe, Wu Yuan exuded a sharp aura, suspended in the void, like a divine sword, with a soaring sword intent spreading.

"My body is surrounded by an invisible restriction. When the attack intensity exceeds the ninth level of Golden Core, it will be determined that I lose?" Wu Yuan pondered.

This restriction covered a radius of ten meters around him, formed with the help of the arena's array, capable of withstanding the full force attack of a Refining Void Featherman, ensuring Wu Yuan's safety.

At the same time, Wu Yuan was also reminded not to use any external force, such as source crystal weapons, purchased talismans, or external elixirs.

In the void six hundred miles away.

A brawny man wearing black armor, with a bronze-colored skin and a vigorous life aura—Dongshan.

"Lixia, I know your strength is very powerful, but I will definitely do my best to defeat you!" Dongshan stared at Wu Yuan.

The vast number of Golden Core cultivators watching might not understand.

But Dongshan himself knew very well that defeating Wu Yuan? The hope was very slim.

"I will respect you." Wu Yuan smiled faintly, his robe fluttering, only the soaring sword intent remained unchanged.

In the next moment.

Boom!

Dongshan in black armor had already moved in an instant. His entire body instantly emitted surging endless earth-yellow airflow.

Spread for hundreds of miles.

His body instantly grew to ten zhang in height, like a giant, and his speed soared to over three hundred li per second!

The aura erupted to the extreme.

The most ordinary Golden Core Ninth Layer cultivator had a flight speed of about a hundred li per second, and obviously, Dongshan was not an ordinary Spiritual Body realm cultivator.

He was definitely a genius who could compete with Purple Mansion and Mountain River realms.

Why did the martial arena have a diameter of eight hundred li?

Because the top geniuses of the Golden Core and Spiritual Body realms had to fight, and they needed such a large space; any smaller, and it would be difficult to display their full strength.

"Earth Dao? It seems to comprehend the original way." Wu Yuan smiled with a hint of amusement.

The original way and the way of the earth both belonged to the Earth Dao, and they were only lower-level laws. However, if comprehended to a profound level, their power could be unpredictable.

"Starry Sky!"

Wu Yuan, suspended in the high sky, had countless flying swords appearing out of thin air around him, and at the same time, a vast array of flying swords connected in the sky.

With three innate flying swords as the core and seven hundred and twenty-four fourth-grade spiritual weapons as support, the Starry Sky Domain as the guide, in the blink of an eye, a spherical Sword Formation with a diameter of about ten li was formed.

The earth-yellow airflow dispersed.

Like miniature stars.

Starry Sky Sword Formation First Layer - As Solid as a Rock!

Boom, boom, boom!

As soon as the earth-yellow miniature stars formed, accompanied by dazzling earth-yellow airflow, the stars began to expand madly in all directions.

"Kill!"

Without hesitation, Wu Yuan, with the support of his powerful divine soul, infused nearly Purple Mansion realm true elemental power, erupted with full force.

When a lion pounces on a rabbit, it must use all its strength.

Boom!

The domains of the two powerhouses collided instantly. Both were domains of the Earth Dao, and it seemed like a collision of two celestial bodies, instantly setting off endless shockwaves.

Pong!

Countless sword lights whizzed, instantly tearing Dongshan's domain into pieces.

The gap is unbelievably large.

"How is this possible?" Dongshan widened his eyes, unable to believe it.

Swish!

A terrifying earth-yellow divine sword, composed of eighty-one flying swords, suddenly appeared from the miniature stars, like lightning, directly stabbing towards Dongshan.

"Roll!" Dongshan roared loudly, a punch struck out, carrying a terrifying momentum, as if the explosion of a celestial body.

It slammed into this earth-yellow divine sword.

Clang!

Pong!

This immensely powerful earth-yellow divine sword almost burst, countless cracks appeared on the surface, as if it was about to shatter.

In such a direct confrontation, Dongshan also retreated violently, instantly withdrawing hundreds of miles, his face slightly reddening. Cracks appeared on the surface of his arms, numerous blood beads overflowed, as if about to burst, and a surge of source power rushed out, repairing the injuries.

He gritted his teeth, feeling a chill in his heart.

Just one sword made his arms and fists somewhat unable to bear.

"Don't escape!"

Wu Yuan moved, surrounded by a vast star domain combined with a sword formation, it was like a star crashing directly towards Dongshan.

Swish!

Dongshan's huge figure, with a burst of light appearing on the surface, immediately increased in speed, like a gust of wind.

Narrowly avoiding Wu Yuan's star impact by a hair's breadth.

"Source Art - Shadow Movement? Or another speed-explosive type Source Art?" Wu Yuan instantly judged that this was a very common type of Source Art.

"Disperse!" Wu Yuan's mind moved.

Boom!

The originally spread Starry Sky Sword Formation unexpectedly surged and expanded rapidly, quickly covering all directions.

In the blink of an eye, it spread to a radius of three hundred li.

And how big was the entire martial arena? Only eight hundred li in diameter.

Hiss, hiss! The two domains collided frantically. Although Dongshan struggled with all his might, his domain was still rapidly declining visible to the naked eye.

A vast Starry Sky domain, countless sword lights circled, rushing from all directions.

Swish!

Dongshan was about to flee again, only to feel a terrifying tearing force coming from the direction of Wu Yuan.

His speed sharply decreased.

Wu Yuan approached like lightning.

"What?" Dongshan's face changed drastically; he had never encountered a cultivator who comprehended the Dao of Stars.

Faced with such a bizarre situation.

He gritted his teeth, a cold light flickered in his eyes, waving his fists, his mountain-like body suddenly erupted, like an eagle, lightning-like killing towards Wu Yuan. The claw light was sharp, directly tearing apart the Starry Sky domain.

In the blink of an eye, he killed dozens of li into the Starry Sky domain.

There was no escape, no need to avoid anymore.

Moreover, this was a one-on-one confrontation, always evading, sooner or later, he would lose.

"I've been waiting for you to take the initiative to fight." Wu Yuan smiled.

Splash! Splash! Splash! Only in the Starry Sky domain, countless flying swords appeared around Wu Yuan, like a vast sea of swords.

In the end.

Nine extremely huge divine swords were condensed.

Each earth-yellow divine sword was formed by the condensation of eighty-one flying swords, making it a Hundred Swords Formation; nine Hundred Swords Formations connected to form a Thousand Swords Formation.

Another Thousand Swords Formation.

Yellow Realm Sword Formation Fifth Layer - Sword Intent Abundant!

Splash! Splash! Splash! The nine swords whistled, seemingly not interfering with each other, but in fact, they were one entity, whistling from all directions towards Dongshan.

"Not good!"

"This?" Dongshan wanted to avoid, but within the domain controlled by Wu Yuan, even if he used Source Art - Shadow Movement, it was difficult to avoid directly.

How swift were the flying swords?

"Crack!" Dongshan swung his fists.

Fists like claws! Like knives! Even like hammers!

"Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!" In a lightning-fast exchange of over a hundred clashes, Dongshan desperately defended against the sword formation's attacks. The terrifying shockwaves produced surged in all directions, making the entire martial arena seem like it was about to explode.

Of course, this was an illusion.

With the support of the array, even a Refinement Realm Feather Warrior couldn't shake the martial arena in the slightest.

On the one hundred and sixty-third occasion, when the earth-yellow divine sword struck.

"Puff~" One of the earth-yellow divine swords violently broke through Dongshan's claw-like defense, slamming into his chest.

His blood and energy rolled incessantly.

"Whoosh!" Another divine sword slashed, viciously heading towards his neck.

Buzz~ A burst of light flashed, and Dongshan, with a mountain-like body, instantly disappeared from his original position, leaving only the overwhelming presence of thousands of flying swords surrounding Wu Yuan.

The Sword Intent was overwhelming.

"The first battle, victory for Lixia!" A deep voice echoed inside the vast martial arena.

... At this moment, countless cultivators watching were dumbfounded, hardly daring to believe their eyes.

Most people had anticipated the outcome of this battle.

However, few believed it would be a complete one-sided victory.

The gap in strength between the two sides was enormous.

Dongshan, who had slaughtered in the quota battles and exhibited astonishing power, had no resistance against Wu Yuan!

"Lixia!"

"So powerful."

"A single person manipulating thousands of flying swords, and from what I observed, they are all at least fifth-grade spiritual weapon flying swords."

"He has only been cultivating for decades?" Countless Core Formation disciples were shocked; they had never seen such a powerful Core Formation cultivator specializing in sword cultivation.

"Master! Haha, this is my master."

On a seat in the viewing platform, the burly King Qionghai excitedly shouted, "First place! Master will definitely take the first place."

He yelled frantically, but the surrounding Core Formation disciples didn't say much; they were still immersed in the intense battle just now.

"Lixia, so powerful?"

"Wasn't it said that his magical power is weaker than ours?"

"Controlling two Thousand Sword Formations at once, and you call that weak?" Xingluo, Chen Jing, Haoshan Jing, and other Core Formation True Transmission disciples also had changed expressions.

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Originally, I wanted to write a ten-thousand-word chapter in one go, but I overslept, overestimated myself, and tomorrow will conclude this plot. Sob...

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Chapter 267: Unshakeable

Whether it was the Mysterious Yellow Sword Array or the Star Hub Sword Array, Xing Luo, Chen Jing, and Haoshan Jing quickly distinguished between them.

Although they couldn't fully recognize them, there were corresponding explanations for the techniques within the Dragon Star Immortal Realm.

The level to which the sword array was displayed depended on the comprehension of the Dao.

Whether one could perform a Hundred-Sword Array or a Thousand-Sword Array was not only determined by the comprehension of the Dao but also by one's magical power, divine soul, and the grade of the flying swords.

"Dongshan's strength is already very strong. In a head-on confrontation, his attacks are probably inferior to Dongshan," Chen Jing's thoughts were in turmoil.

"Formation!"

"Yes, I don't need to confront him directly. I must use formations to trap Lixia heavily and then slowly consume him."

"Deplete his magical power." Chen Jing quickly made a decision. "Just like the last time I defeated Haoshan Jing."

Last time, she had used formations to forcibly wear down Haoshan Jing.

"However."

"Lixia, first, has to pass through Xing Luo." Chen Jing thought to herself, "What is Xing Luo's seventh-grade lifebound magic treasure? It's still a mystery."

...

"So strong." Haoshan Jing widened his eyes, burning with fighting spirit. "Two Thousand Sword Arrays, so powerful!"

"So ruthless!"

"I'm afraid we'll have to use our most powerful move to defeat Lixia." Haoshan Jing licked his lips, extremely excited.

He couldn't wait to have a battle with Wu Yuan!

...

"Dongshan, although not my opponent, is still an extremely powerful body-refining cultivator!" Xing Luo frowned, "This Lixia's Mysterious Yellow Sword Array, even the Thousand Sword Array, logically, shouldn't be this powerful. Why?"

"He's at the Third-Grade Immortal Foundation, but only at the Seventh Layer of the Golden Core. In terms of magical power, he should be two layers weaker than me. His lifebound flying sword should also be weaker than mine. Why is the power so strong?"

He didn't understand.

"In a direct confrontation, I am not this Lixia's opponent." Xing Luo's eyes were slightly cold. "I must find another way."

"It can only be this way." Xing Luo made a decision.

Suddenly.

"Okay, it's my turn." Xing Luo's eyes flashed, and his figure flew out of the quiet room.

The Core Formation True Transmission Ranking Battle.

The thirty-two participants would gather in the quiet rooms of the martial arena, observing the battles through the Dragon Star Immortal Realm. Once it was their turn to go on stage, they would receive a notification.

...

"It's the Divine Soul!"

Over the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, there was a separate space created.

In this space, powerful beings are holding a banquet, each exuding immense aura. Seated at the main seat is the Red-Robed Sect Master.

"This Lixia has a strong Divine Soul. Even in the Purple Mansion Realm, he is probably considered top-notch," a middle-aged man in a black robe with long hair said, seated on the right. "Truly a disciple of the heavens! Martial Sect Master, congratulations on Dragon Star Immortal Sect."

"Haha."

The Red-Robed Sect Master chuckled, "Master Xu, you flatter me. Lixia is still very young and, compared to the peerless geniuses of the Moonlight Realm, quite inexperienced."

Obviously, the black-robed middle-aged man is an Upper Immortal from the Moonlight Realm, holding a high position, prompting the Martial Sect Master of Dragon Star Immortal Sect to personally accompany him.

In addition to the Sect Master, there are several Upper Immortals and many Earth Immortals present.

"The powerful Divine Soul enables him to manipulate more treasures and enhances the power of manipulating treasures," Master Xu laughed, "Lixia has a good chance of winning the first place in the Dragon Star duel."

"With his rate of improvement, he will surely shine in the Moonlight duel."

Suddenly, he looked concentrated and said, "Martial Sect Master, the little guy below should be Xing Luo, right? He's quite outstanding too."

"Haha, they are all just unruly kids," the Red-Robed Sect Master laughed heartily.

He knew the purpose of Master Xu's visit.

It was due to the loss of Lixia.

So, he specially borrowed the Dragon Star Immortal Sect to inspect whether there were other outstanding talents worthy of special recruitment.

And Xing Luo is already the most outstanding genius of the current generation in Dragon Star Immortal Sect, second only to Wu Yuan.

"He won, Xing Luo won."

"Well done! Well done!" Master Xu laughed and glanced at the Red-Robed Martial Sect Master, raising his cup. "Come, Martial Sect Master, let's drink."

"Cheers." The Martial Sect Master raised his cup with a smile.

...

"He won."

"Just like before, Xing Luo defeated his opponent with just one move? Well, Qingguang's strength compared to his is still far behind," Wu Yuan shook his head slightly.

As soon as he entered the stage and returned to the rest area, he chose to watch the battles.

Unfortunately, he didn't discover too many secrets.

"Continue to rest."

Wu Yuan closed his eyes to recuperate, silently practicing to restore his magical power and mental strength.

Manipulating a large number of flying swords with Divine Soul also incurred consumption—consumption of invisible mental power.

The so-called mental fatigue is when mental power is almost exhausted.

In normal circumstances, cultivators don't need to sleep because their Divine Soul is strong enough to continuously replenish mental power.

However, if mental fatigue reaches its extreme or if the Divine Soul is severely damaged, it can lead to falling into a deep sleep.

...

"The first round, the third match, Chen Jing against Shi Yun."

In this match, there was no surprise. Shi Yun had high talent, having cultivated in the sect for over twenty years, and was already strong. However, against Chen Jing, he seemed somewhat weak.

In the end, Chen Jing easily won.

Time passed.

One after another duel determined victories and defeats. Except for a few matches with significant disparities in strength, most matches were very evenly matched.

Moreover, perhaps knowing that this Dragon Star duel was extraordinary, not only were countless disciples watching, but also many Nascent Soul protectors and Immortals were observing.

Therefore, the participating Core Formation True Transmission disciples were all fighting desperately.

As a result, the battles were exceptionally exciting.

With each duel determining the winner.

Soon, it came to the sixteenth match of the first round—Kuang Long against Haoshan Jing!

"Kuang Long? Just a newly promoted Core Formation disciple."

"The outcome is decided."

"Haoshan Jing is universally recognized as the strongest in True Transmission, and the sequence of battles is extremely favorable to him, making it highly likely for him to advance to the final battle," countless disciples, including Wu Yuan and Chen Jing, thought so.

As expected by many, Haoshan Jing won this battle.

However, the process caught everyone's attention.

Kuang Long, who was not favored by everyone, erupted with unprecedented strength, consecutively displaying two major Source Techniques.

And he unleashed his ultimate move—the True Intent of Solar Thunder!

At the beginning, Kuang Long caught Haoshan Jing off guard, repeatedly sending him flying before he could use his Source Techniques.

In the end, he defeated Kuang Long!

"Amazing!"

"He comprehended True Intent and cultivated multiple Source Techniques? Kuang Long's progress is terrifying. Now, he can already stand among the top Core Formation True Transmission disciples."

"He truly deserves to become a True Transmission disciple right after entering the sect." Countless disciples remembered Kuang Long's name.

They believed that Kuang Long would shine brightly in the next Dragon Star duel.

Of course, that would be thirty years later.

With this, all sixteen matches of the first round of the duel concluded.

...

The second round of duels would begin three hours after the end of the first round.

The specific matchups were officially announced.

As for the countless cultivators watching?

Even the weakest Core Formation cultivators could easily wait for three hours. Therefore, no one left.

"The first match of the second round is between Xing Luo and Lixia."

"Who will win?"

"Xing Luo was once hailed as the number one genius of the sect, while Lixia, now recognized as the sect's genius after replacing him, is considered a genius that appears once every tens of thousands of years."

"Two geniuses colliding?"

"Both not yet a hundred years old."

"The advantage lies in Lixia's higher talent, while Xing Luo has the advantage of practicing for a longer time." Countless spectators were excitedly discussing.

Among the eight matches, the duel between Xing Luo and Lixia was undoubtedly the most discussed.

Highly anticipated.

"My master will definitely win! Why? Because he is my master." King Qionghai exclaimed, his pride making many disciples frown.

But no one dared to say anything.

"Humph, arrogant? What's this compared to my arrogance?" King Qionghai paid no attention to the gazes around him, only boasting to a group of dragon disciples beside him.

Within Dragon Star Immortal Sect, there were many dragon disciples, and the sect had a rich dragon heritage.

Certainly, although many disciples didn't like King Qionghai's pride, even more wanted to get to know him, hoping to make acquaintance with Wu Yuan through King Qionghai.

"Haha, looking for my master? Let's talk after the Dragon Star duel." King Qionghai could distinguish between light and heavy and laughed it off.

...

Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, three hours had elapsed.

The highly anticipated first battle of the second round has finally arrived.

Lixia versus Xing Luo.

As the Refined Void Feather Scholar in charge of supervising left, Wu Yuan, clad in black robes, and Xing Luo, dressed in white, simultaneously appeared in the spherical dueling arena.

All eyes were on them.

However, both Wu Yuan and Xing Luo instinctively blocked out all external gazes and noises, focusing solely on their opponent.

The only opponent.

"What a powerful Divine Soul." Wu Yuan carefully observed Xing Luo.

They had only met within the Dragon Star Immortal Realm before, and this was their first encounter in reality.

At first glance, Wu Yuan discovered that Xing Luo was not ordinary. The seemingly average and graceful youth in white robes exuded a remarkably strong Divine Soul aura.

It gave Wu Yuan a sense of lethal threat!

"Lixia." Xing Luo also stared at Wu Yuan. This young man in black robes seemed older than him but was actually several decades younger.

However, his talent was truly formidable.

If breaking through the 58th floor of the One-Star Tower only proved Wu Yuan's exceptional comprehension of the Dao and skill in battle, his terrifying strength was truly revealed in the battle against Dongshan.

Especially in terms of Divine Soul.

At just fifty years old, his Divine Soul had reached such a level that he effortlessly controlled two arrays of a thousand swords.

"In a direct confrontation, I'm at a disadvantage!"

"I must use my ultimate move. Although his Divine Soul is strong, even the Violet Mansion Realm may struggle to withstand my ultimate move." Xing Luo thought to himself.

Since perfecting his ultimate move many years ago, he hadn't truly unleashed it.

"Kill!"

"Defeat him!" Wu Yuan's fighting spirit soared.

Though it may sound slow, boom! Boom! In reality, in an instant, the two top Core Formation geniuses erupted.

One unleashed the Domain of Starry Skies!

The other unleashed the Domain of Annihilation Fire!

As the domains formed, the two powerhouses simultaneously displayed countless flying swords, creating a formation of a thousand swords each.

A thousand sword formations were the pinnacle for sword cultivators and a standard for truly powerful sword cultivators.

A formation of ten thousand swords?

Too complicated, difficult to refine, and, moreover, if one possessed a powerful Divine Soul, it was better to control higher-grade flying swords to form a formation of a thousand swords.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The earth-shattering collision seemed like the clash of two mighty sword immortals.

One was as solid as a mountain, unyielding, with countless flying swords combined with the domain, resembling a miniature star.

The other was a raging inferno with astonishing corrosive power, unleashing a forceful impact in all directions.

Both sides did not hold back.

"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" They were both within the sword formations, colliding in massive clashes of sword formations.

This was the essence of sword cultivation.

Manipulating a flying sword individually? Killing enemies from a thousand miles away? That's also sword cultivation, but it's just the imagination of the common folk.

A true sword cultivator can not only take the head of an enemy from a thousand miles away but also command thousands of flying swords, transforming them into a sword formation that sweeps away all foes.

In the blink of an eye, the two sides collided hundreds of times.

Within Wu Yuan's Star Hub Sword Formation, countless flying swords were trembling, showing signs of a faint collapse.

"The Way of Annihilation Fire is this powerful? His sword formation is unexpectedly so refined?" Wu Yuan's pupils contracted, feeling somewhat surprised.

Each of the Five Elements had its own strengths.

For instance, the Earth Element was best at defense, so when Wu Yuan attacked, he often relied on a mighty force to overwhelm his opponents. In terms of absolute sharpness and penetration, he was slightly inferior.

The Fire Element excelled in explosive power. In terms of surging explosiveness, no one could compare, even the Metal Element and the Thunder Element fell slightly short.

So, when Wu Yuan and Xing Luo clashed repeatedly without either falling behind, it actually indicated that Xing Luo was somewhat weaker.

However, it was abnormal.

"My mana is weaker, my primary magical treasure is less powerful, but my Divine Soul is stronger, compensating for many shortcomings," Wu Yuan frowned. "In a direct confrontation, everything is already evident."

Wu Yuan didn't quite understand.

Suddenly,

"Boom, boom, boom!" Xing Luo took the initiative and didn't hesitate.

The massive sword formation erupted forward.

At the same time, under the full eruption of the sword formation, three large spirit cauldrons, arranged in the shape of the character '品' (pin), finally appeared in everyone's sight.

"It's a spirit cauldron!"

"Three spirit cauldrons can form the Three Talent Cauldron Formation. It's heaven-defying, and the defense is absolutely unparalleled." Countless spectators widened their eyes.

The cauldron!

It carried a special significance in the vast universe, representing the strongest defense. However, compared to swords, it was the most challenging to refine.

Three spirit cauldrons were already inconceivable.

"Spirit cauldron?" Wu Yuan's pupils contracted.

He could sense the surging aura emanating from those three large cauldrons, indicating that they were extraordinary.

Most likely, they were the opponent's primary magical treasure.

"On the offensive, there are three primary flying swords; on defense, there are three primary spirit cauldrons. When I use my seventh primary magical treasure, the 'Array Diagram,' as a foundation and merge the sword and cauldron, my sword formation will naturally be extremely stable." Xing Luo was full of confidence; this was his ultimate move.

If it were six primary flying swords, they would integrate well.

But integrating a sword and cauldron? Although both were primary magical treasures, they were two completely different directions. Trying to merge them was extremely difficult.

Yet, Xing Luo achieved it.

Because he chose the seventh primary magical treasure, the Array Diagram.

He practiced multiple paths, blending them into one, making him incredibly powerful.

"Originally, this move was prepared for Chen Jing. Now, Lixia, you can give it a try." Xing Luo propelled his massive sword formation.

He attacked the crumbling Star Hub Sword Formation of Wu Yuan.

"Haha, good!"

"Xing Luo, you're formidable. Even with three or even six primary flying swords, I might not necessarily be your match."

"You are worthy of me unleashing my strongest strength." Wu Yuan's eyes were full of fighting spirit.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Six auras that were overwhelming and sharp like swords appeared by his side.

All of them were primary flying swords.

Immediately, the six primary flying swords merged into the sword formation.

"Boom, boom, boom!" Wu Yuan's previously shaky Thousand Sword Formation changed. Sword energy swept across, and its overall momentum began to skyrocket.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 268: Nine Swords Emerge, Final Battle (Seeking Votes)

"It looks like he's going to lose."

"Lixia's strength is slightly inferior; both are using the Thousand Sword Formation, but he's about to be defeated by Xing Luo." Countless spectators around the observation platform and within the Dragon Star Immortal Realm discussed the situation.

Even if their strength was weak, they could roughly analyze the situation.

"Master? How could the master possibly lose?" King Qionghai stared with wide eyes.

Having followed Wu Yuan for decades, in his heart, Wu Yuan was invincible among cultivators of the same level.

Moreover, by breaking through the 58th floor of the Star Tower, Wu Yuan had long proven this point.

"The seventh primary magical treasure of Xing Luo is unexpectedly an Array Diagram? It integrates offense and defense for all seven primary magical treasures." Chen Jing, observing through the Dragon Star Immortal Realm, also had a changed expression.

Xing Luo's concealment was too deep. Even in the previous Dragon Star confrontation, Xing Luo had not revealed the use of an Array Diagram.

Of course, during the last Dragon Star confrontation, Xing Luo was young and relatively weak.

Even if exposed, victory would have been unattainable.

"Interesting. Using the Array Diagram as the core, merging sword and cauldron, making the sword formation dozens of times more stable, and defense greatly increased. Interesting." Haoshan Jing stared intently. "Even if Lixia uses a two-layer Thousand Sword Formation, I'm afraid it won't be as effective."

In that special observation space.

"Haha, I really didn't expect this Xing Luo to simultaneously cultivate various paths such as Formation Dao, Sword Dao, and Tool Dao. Although it's complicated, he can perfectly integrate them in battle." Master Xu laughed, "His combination of formations, I've never seen before. It's probably something he created himself."

"Yeah, Master Xu is right."

"Xing Luo's strength surpasses that of Lixia." Several Earth Immortals who came with the Moonlight Realm echoed.

"Wu Zhanjiao, what do you think?" Master Xu smiled ambiguously. "If anyone is to take first place, it's probably Xing Luo."

"Xing Luo is quite impressive." Wu Zhanjiao, in a red robe, smiled slightly, his gaze falling into the martial arena below.

Suddenly, Wu Zhanjiao chuckled, "However, Master Xu's conclusion seems a bit premature. The situation has changed."

"Huh?" Master Xu was taken aback.

"Something's wrong."

"Look, Lixia's sword formation, how terrifying. How could its power be so strong? And it has stabilized again."

"Extraordinary, the power of the sword formation is soaring." Other immortals and Earth Immortals were amazed as they watched the spherical martial arena.

"Nine primary life-bound flying swords?" Master Xu's eyes narrowed, seeing a clue.

Wu Zhanjiao couldn't help but smile.

For him, whether Xing Luo or Wu Yuan won didn't matter.

But right now, he was more willing to see Master Xu embarrassed.

After all, which sect would want Moonlight Realm to keep poaching?

And at this moment.

Not only these immortal spectators, but also countless people watching through the Dragon Star Immortal Realm, were all shocked by this scene.

...

Inside the spherical martial arena.

"Boom, boom, boom!" The colors of the sky and earth changed as two large sword formations collided fiercely, clashing time and time again.

It was hard to determine the superior side, only numerous earth-yellow streams and flames surging.

"How is this possible!"

"This! This!" Xing Luo's body stiffened, staring in shock at the massive sword formation formed around Wu Yuan, like a constellation. "Nine... nine primary life-bound flying swords?"

As the two sides in the battle,

his perception was very clear. After dozens of consecutive collisions, he could clearly judge that within Wu Yuan's vast sword formation, there were nine particularly powerful flying swords.

If nothing unexpected happened, only life-bound flying swords could explain this.

Nine swords?

For many aspiring sword cultivators, cultivating three life-bound flying swords is already quite challenging, and cultivating six is considered a 'top-tier genius.'

Starting from three life-bound flying swords, the difficulty of refinement increases significantly with each additional one.

Similarly,

With each additional life-bound flying sword, once unleashed, the strength will sharply increase.

Wu Yuan, in the Seven Star Tower of Heavenly Pride, couldn't use life-bound flying swords, so he couldn't break through the fifty-ninth floor until recently when he felt confident enough.

If he could unleash nine life-bound flying swords?

Now, Wu Yuan dares to attempt breaking through the sixtieth floor, at least with hope to hold his ground.

"Nine swords! How is this possible!"

"Unless it's the legendary 'naturally superior immortal foundation,' even with a second-rate immortal foundation, it's difficult to cultivate nine life-bound flying swords." Xing Luo was shocked in his heart.

He considered himself a genius and exhausted many methods to refine seven life-bound treasures.

"For thirteen years since joining the sect, I've been quietly cultivating, especially after upgrading the nine life-bound flying swords to the fourth rank, this is the first time I've erupted." Wu Yuan smiled as he transmitted his voice.

The conversation between the two was unheard by the outside world.

In terms of quality,

Xing Luo's seven life-bound treasures were all 'third-rank,' weaker than Wu Yuan's life-bound flying swords.

But when nine swords integrated into one sword formation, it could almost ignore the gap in ranks.

Two to three items is a qualitative change.

Eight to nine items is also a qualitative change.

"Lixia." Xing Luo's powerful divine sense swept over, barely sensing Wu Yuan's position, still in shock.

Nine life-bound flying swords were definitely legendary among sword cultivators.

Second only to the legends of a first-class immortal foundation!

Those immortals who had lived for tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of years might have seen it once or twice during the long years.

But for Xing Luo, this was legendary.

"Lixia, your talent is indeed incredible. No wonder you were accepted as a disciple by the ancestor." Xing Luo's heart was boiling with a sense of battle.

When the legend becomes a reality, becoming your opponent?

"Don't just defend, sword cultivators are not very good at defense. You can withstand me with just defense." Xing Luo roared, "Attack! Even if you have to lose, let me see how strong the legendary sword cultivator is."

Wu Yuan silently listened; he felt Xing Luo's unprecedented fighting spirit.

This was not enmity.

They were fellow disciples, and it was not a matter of life and death, just a competition.

Therefore, there was no talk of mortal enmity.

"Xing Luo, as you wish." Wu Yuan transmitted his thoughts.

The next moment.

"Boom, boom, boom~" The 'Stellar Sword Formation,' originally like a miniature star, changed directly.

Countless flying swords transformed.

The originally unified and flawless Stellar Sword Formation instantly scattered.

Dividing into nine arrays of a hundred swords each.

Each array of a hundred swords faintly formed a huge real earth-yellow divine sword, with sword energy sweeping across the hundred miles of void.

Nine earth-yellow divine swords, faintly connected and unified, circulated endlessly, surrounding Wu Yuan.

A powerful and terrifying divine sense was applied to the nine arrays of a hundred swords.

"What tremendous power." Wu Yuan couldn't help but marvel. His divine sense was like a hand, controlling this force.

The fifth move of the Profound Yellow Sword Formation - Sword Intent Proliferation!

Each divine sword, in terms of power, was enough to rival the eruption of the fourth level of the Thousand Sword Formation, and with a total of nine divine swords?

"Go!" Wu Yuan's mind moved.

"Swish!"

The Star Domain rapidly expanded, and the divine swords roared, with one sword slicing through the vast sky at a terrifying speed.

It left a lasting sword mark in the void.

Directly shooting towards Xing Luo.

"Condense! Suppress!" Xing Luo's eyes turned red, and his divine sense operated at full power, blessing the seven life-bound treasures to defend with all his might.

"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"

Countless sword lights roared. Hundreds of flying swords, carrying surging endless flames, stood in front of the earth-yellow divine sword.

Like spikes, the divine sword pierced through the vast sky.

"Pong~" "Pong~" "Pong~" A series of roaring sounds, the true essence exploded, and the light seemed to distort. Countless flying swords were scattered by the impact.

The earth-yellow divine sword had torn a huge gap over a hundred miles in the Extinction Fire Domain.

The momentum was exhausted.

But before Xing Luo could relax.

"Swish!" Another earth-yellow divine sword suddenly arrived, following the path of a previous divine sword, easily cutting through the hundred miles of void and stabbing directly into one of the giant spirit cauldrons.

"Hum~"

A low rumble, the spirit cauldron shook violently, and numerous cracks appeared in the countless secret patterns connecting the Three Talents Cauldron Formation.

"Not good." Xing Luo felt his mind swaying, and his true essence and magical power operated, trying to stabilize the Three Talents Cauldron Formation.

"Boom!" Another divine sword roared, striking the Three Talents Cauldron Formation.

"Puchi!"

"Boom!" Sword after sword of earth-yellow divine swords swept across the sky, like consecutive meteors striking. They were relentless and continuous.

These earth-yellow divine swords were actually one entity.

Representing absolute power, the true force overwhelmed, the overwhelming sword intent oppressed Xing Luo as if he couldn't breathe.

"Boom, boom, boom~"

Dozens of consecutive sword strikes, Xing Luo couldn't avoid them. The Three Talents Cauldron Formation, representing the strongest defense, finally couldn't hold on and burst apart.

"Whoosh!"

Another divine sword roared.

"Lixia, you won this battle, but in the next Dragon Star Duel, I will try to defeat you again." Xing Luo's low roar echoed in Wu Yuan's ears.

"Puchi~"

The divine sword passed, and Xing Luo, in the blink of an eye after being hit, turned into white light and disappeared in the martial arena.

Only Wu Yuan remained.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Countless flying swords returned and were quickly collected by Wu Yuan.

"Next Dragon Star Duel?"

Wu Yuan murmured to himself, "At my current cultivation speed, after consolidating a bit, I will step into the Violet Mansion Realm when the Moonlight Battle ends in ten years."

Many Golden Core disciples had a short cultivation time, and if they hastily entered the Violet Mansion Realm, they would undoubtedly fall to become inner disciples.

So, some true transmission disciples would delay until they were two hundred years old.

Usually, they would cultivate to around one hundred twenty or thirty years old, consolidating their foundations more.

But for Wu Yuan?

As long as one fully perceives the special mysteries of the Golden Core perfection, there is no need to linger; they can cross directly into the Violet Mansion Realm.

Thirty years?

Too late!

"However, this Xing Luo is much stronger than I expected. If he doesn't encounter me, he probably has a chance to take the first place," Wu Yuan flashed this thought in his mind.

Xing Luo, young in age but extremely powerful in strength.

Indeed, he deserved to be called a once-in-a-millennium genius of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect. Even if he couldn't pass the sixty layers of the Star Tower, he would still be dazzling.

Swoosh~ Wu Yuan put away all his magical treasures and quickly left through the passage.

"The first battle of the second round, Xing Luo against Lixia, Lixia wins!" The supervising Lianxu feathered scholar's voice echoed in the martial arena.

...

"Incredible!"

"Xing Luo is so strong, even stronger than the first in the previous session, yet he still lost?"

"It's not that Xing Luo is weak; it's that Lixia is stronger." Countless spectators passionately discussed, all shocked by the outcome.

For this battle, the majority had predicted that Wu Yuan would win.

After all, Wu Yuan's performance in the first battle was extremely impressive.

Moreover, he performed the best in the Seven Star Tianjiao Tower.

However, the process was unexpected. Xing Luo immediately revealed an unprecedented strength.

And yet, Wu Yuan still defeated Xing Luo.

Without relying on any clever tricks, he directly faced the impact of Xing Luo's sword cauldron formation and completely shattered it.

Executing the "One Sword Shattering Ten Thousand Techniques" to the fullest.

Even those who were skeptical had to acknowledge his strength!

"Lixia, the sect's number one genius! The first!"

"Even the mighty Xing Luo couldn't stop him? Who else can?"

"No one can!"

"Looking back over thousands of years in our sect's Golden Core realm, there has never been someone as strong as Lixia."

"Senior Brother of the Golden Core!" Countless sect disciples discussed, most of them had already concluded that Wu Yuan would take the first place.

They even shouted the slogan "Senior Brother of the Golden Core."

Wu Yuan had displayed a strength far surpassing other Golden Core true disciples, completely in a different league.

...

"Too powerful."

"Lixia junior brother, unbelievably fierce. The last move he displayed should be the Nine Life-bound Flying Swords."

"Possible." In the Dragon Star Immortal Realm, hundreds of Violet Mansion true transmission disciples gathered in the True Transmission Tower, discussing with each other.

Their battles came after the Golden Core disciples, so now they had time to watch.

These Violet Mansion true transmission disciples were all shaken by the battle between Wu Yuan and Xing Luo.

"If both of them are at the ninth level of the Violet Mansion, in the Violet Mansion true transmission ranking battle, Xing Luo junior brother might be able to break into the top two hundred."

"Lixia junior brother, at least could break into the top fifty." These Violet Mansion true transmission disciples sighed.

It was too fierce.

They, as true transmission disciples, had cultivated for hundreds of years, and some even for over a thousand years.

Xing Luo and Wu Yuan? One had only cultivated for eighty-nine years, and the other for just fifty years.