Chapter 253

Chapter 253

"The list has only been circulating and promoted for half a month? And it's already here?"

Li Xian finished his cultivation of the true form of Fu Li and turned his attention to the True Man of Dongming who brought the news.

He was slightly surprised: "The True Lords of the Boundless Immortal Dynasty are very high in fighting spirit."

“The Boundless Immortal Dynasty is different from our Great Luo Immortal Sect. In order to attract talent, they promote themselves as a country full of freedom, justice and equality. This approach has indeed attracted a large number of low- and middle-level rogue cultivators, but in order to maintain this image, they are also easily swayed by public opinion.”

Master Dongming smiled and said, "Of course, the fact that they only sent Xiao Zhanfeng first, instead of Chu Yunji, Leng Xingshu, and the Crown Prince Yun Wuxiu, who you mentioned might be the number one Dao Realm expert in the Boundless Immortal Dynasty, is enough to prove that they also seem to be thinking of creating momentum to help Chu Yunji or Yun Wuxiu achieve their goals."

Li glanced at the list.

In the new rankings, he is ranked first, Crown Prince Yun Wuxiu is second, Leng Xingshu is third, the border general Dai Jia is fourth, Chu Yunji is ranked fifth, and behind her are Yun Guantian, Xiao Zhanfeng and others.

“Taking them one by one will be a bit slow.”

Li Xiandao.

However, considering the purpose of his trip, Chu Yunji, Leng Xingchu, and the others were merely appetizers; Yun Wuxiu…

There might be some surprises, but the real target is still the Demon Lord Rahu, who possesses great fortune and opportunities. He can't very well send everyone on this list at once to end the battle quickly.

Immediately, he calmed down and said, "Let's deal with this first. As for the others, like Yun Guantian and Chu Yunji, let's skip them and go straight for Leng Xingchu, forcing Yun Wuxiu to take the field."

"We have prepared the venue."

Master Dongming bowed slightly.

Li Xian also stood up.

The dark golden light gradually receded from his body, and countless specks of dust, shimmering with a faint golden hue, drifted down from his clothes.

These dust particles...

Each strand represents the depletion of materials worth tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions.

If it weren't for the fact that Li Xian's Great Devouring Technique completely absorbed these energies, any other True Monarch cultivating the ninth level of the Floating Dawn True Body could earn tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of merit points each time they simply collected the remaining energy from these dust particles.

Li Xian took a leisurely bath and changed his clothes before calmly leaving the cave and arriving at the embassy entrance.

This place was already completely surrounded by a huge crowd of people from the Boundless Immortal Dynasty, three layers deep. Adding the number of cultivators in the void, the number was probably more than 100,000.

In addition to ordinary citizens of the Boundless Immortal Dynasty, a large number of law enforcement personnel from the Boundless Immortal Dynasty were also present to maintain order.

After all, it is the embassy of the Great Luo Immortal Sect. The Great Luo Immortal Sect is not like the declining Wuji Star Palace. If something really happens, the Boundless Immortal Dynasty will definitely not be able to bear the responsibility.

The higher-ups of the Immortal Dynasty were aware of this.

At this moment, the people gathered outside were talking animatedly.

"Xiao Zhenjun has arrived, and the battle can be declared over. He is a legendary figure of our Boundless Immortal Dynasty, having fought countless battles! His legendary deeds could be told for three days and three nights! His growth and life story have been written into dozens of novels, each of which has been a huge hit!"

"Even so, isn't it too ruthless to end the battle so quickly? After all, our Boundless Immortal Dynasty is a land of etiquette and friendship."

"Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit! Besides, this Li Xian is no weakling. He once killed Gu Qianfan, the number one rogue cultivator in the world, and he seems to have the strength of a senior True Monarch! True Monarch Xiao will probably need to expend a lot of effort to defeat him. By the way, is there any bookmaker offering bets? I'm betting on True Monarch Xiao! What do you guys think?"

"Brother, you're guaranteed to win, just wait and count your money."

Various kinds of conversations filled the surrounding area.

Besides these people, on many tall buildings and flying boats, a group of important figures also gathered together, their eyes constantly fixed on the Great Luo Immortal Sect's embassy.

The people from the Wuji Star Palace were riding in a sightseeing airship, leisurely drifting through the void.

"Hopefully, this Li Xian isn't just seeking fame. This time, we've used up several important hidden agents to push things along."

The Way to Resolve a Thousand Sorrows.

"Elder, please believe me, Li Xian is definitely more powerful than we expected."

The road to Guan Canghai is fraught with obstacles.

He kept recalling the figure that radiated dark golden light, like an ancient deity...

Only after being beaten will one realize just how terrifying Li Xian really is.

"Hmm? That's the Radiant Sun Immortal Sect. Their people are here too?"

At this moment, Xie Qianchou looked at a flying boat in the distance with some surprise.

"In theory, the Boundless Immortal Dynasty is a force suppressed by the Radiant Sun Immortal Sect. It is reasonable for the Radiant Sun Immortal Sect to react when the Great Luo Immortal Sect makes such a big commotion on the side of the Boundless Immortal Dynasty. However, the Great Luo Immortal Sect's actions are reasonable and justifiable. The Radiant Sun Immortal Sect cannot find any fault with them and can only keep a close watch on them."

As Guan Canghai spoke, he glanced in the direction of the flying boat, and soon his eyes became somewhat strange: "That's... Song Xuan Yan, the newly promoted Daoist of the Yaoyang Immortal Sect!?"

"Song Xuanyan?"

Jie Qianchou was taken aback: "The one who fought alongside you in Dengxian City?"

"Yes, I heard that after his battle with Li Xian, he was inspired by his defeat and actually comprehended the Yin-Yang interaction, condensed a golden core, and advanced to the Dao Child at the last moment."

As Guan Canghai spoke, he said with some envy, "If he hadn't become a Dao Child, the Golden Core and Refining Spirit stages would have been his limit. Now that he has become a Dao Child... in the future, he might not be without hope of passing the tribulation of lightning, ascending to the Immortal Realm, and living for ten thousand years."

However, Jie Qianchou didn't care about that; what he cared about was...

"Two of the three from the battle at Dengxian City have already arrived. Has the last one, Tantai Yue, arrived yet?"

"Uh……"

Guan Canghai was at a loss for words.

Ambassador Xie, being well-informed, quickly exclaimed in surprise after making some inquiries, "You actually came? Now all three of you are here."

"..."

Guan Canghai.

"That's right. Li Xian has become famous throughout the world recently and is regarded as a true immortal seed on par with Yi Yuanshi, Zhou Yuchen, and Chu Yunji... In fact, because Li Xian has cultivated for the shortest time and has shown the most amazing talent, he is showing a tendency to replace Yi Yuanshi and become the leader of the four great prodigies."

Jie Qianchou said, “Under these circumstances, his sudden appearance in the Boundless Immortal Dynasty and the huge commotion he caused will naturally attract the attention of all the surrounding forces. It would be more convenient to send someone who has seen him before to inquire about such a person.”

After he finished speaking, he raised his head, as if looking for the location of the people from the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty.

At the same time, he also wanted to find out exactly how many people were paying attention to this great battle.

Compared to Jie Qianchou, who needed to make a deliberate inquiry, the host, Wuliang Immortal Dynasty, naturally understood how many people Li Xian's list had attracted after more than half a month of fermentation.

Therefore, even though Xiao Zhanfeng had arrived in front of the embassy, ​​the words of Crown Prince Yun Wuxiu still echoed in his ears.

"This list has already caused quite a stir, and many foreign forces are paying attention. Perhaps Li Xian wants to accumulate invincible power, and this is only the beginning. However, if you can directly stifle his momentum, it will not only benefit yourself, but also our Boundless Immortal Dynasty."

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will do my utmost to demonstrate the might of my Boundless Immortal Dynasty, which is no less than that of the Nine Great Immortal Sects, and will not disappoint Your Highness or anyone else."

"Okay, we can still trust each other."

The crown prince encouraged him remotely with his divine sense: "Perhaps you are still a notch below Leng Xing Shu in terms of foundation, but your advantage lies in the numerous battles you have experienced in your cultivation so far. Your outstanding combat experience and mental fortitude have laid the foundation for you to unleash your full strength in any situation. Relying on this advantage, you not only possess unparalleled resilience, but you can also overcome the strong with the weak when in a disadvantageous position..."

"To win against the strong with the weak?"

Xiao Zhanfeng frowned slightly.

"Ok!"

Yun Wuxiu said, "When Li Xian killed Gu Qianfan, he was only at the Golden Core stage. Now he has broken through to the Spirit Refinement stage. Therefore, his true combat strength should be no less than yours, and may even be close to that of a top True Monarch!"

"I understand."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhanfeng remained calm and composed: "Let's not even talk about whether Li Xian has combat strength close to that of a top True Monarch. Even if he does... just as Your Highness said, foundational strength is important, but performance is equally important. I believe that with my rich combat experience, I will definitely be able to turn the tide even if we are at a slight disadvantage!"

"That's why I let you be the first to accept the challenge..."

Yun Wuxiu praised him, then seemed to sense something: "Alright, Li Xian is out, next..."

"Leave it to me."

Xiao Zhanfeng's eyes were resolute, his fighting spirit soaring, as he looked directly at the figure emerging from the embassy district.

"Li Xian!"

As Li Xian, the main character, appeared, the crowd surrounding him, layer upon layer, erupted in cheers.

"This is Li Xian?! The most outstanding Daoist of the Great Luo Immortal Sect? Known as unparalleled in the world? He's so young."

"As long as one achieves a certain level of cultivation, who can't remain young forever? Perhaps he has already lived two lifetimes."

"Quiet down. Be mindful of displaying the grandeur of our Immortal Dynasty. We are a great power in this world, and the future tenth in the world."

The noise and commotion surged like waves, continuously crashing against us.

That kind of chaotic and disorganized sound was enough to give anyone a headache, like a hidden mental attack.

but……

Considering that countless onlookers were still needed to spread the word about this battle and continue to build momentum, Li Xian, Dong Ming, and the others did not say anything.

Xiao Zhanfeng immediately stepped forward: "Li Xian from the Upper Sect, Li Daozi, regarding your ranking of the strongest Dao Realm cultivators, placing yourself first, I cannot agree with that..."

"So, you've come to challenge me, to test the truth?"

"Correct."

Xiao Zhanfeng's lips curled into a smile: "Of course, swords have no eyes. If Li Daozi is afraid, then he only needs to change that list and apologize to us, and he can leave directly. After all, you are the Daozi of the Great Luo Immortal Sect. If you were to be defeated in front of everyone by a nobody like me who can't even make it into the top five of the Dao Realm, it would be a disgrace to your Immortal Sect's prestige..."

"Although this is my purpose, I must commend you for daring to challenge me even after I have clearly told you that you are still lacking in experience."

Li Xian looked at him with a hint of encouragement in his eyes: "Xiao Zhanfeng, you have great courage."

But this encouraging attitude didn't sit well with Xiao Zhanfeng...

But it reminded him of the way some superiors look at a clown trying to amuse themselves!

Suddenly, the expression of this True Lord, who was regarded as a legendary role model by countless people, turned gloomy.

"Li Daozi is so confident, but I hope he doesn't turn out to be so weak when we actually fight, or even die by my sword. That would be a laughing stock."

"To encourage you, you will see a part of my true strength."

Li Xian said, and slowly rose up: "Let's go, let's fight in the void."

As they spoke, the ascent began to accelerate, heading straight for an altitude of ten thousand meters.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhanfeng quickly followed Li Xian.

Also following were Dongming Zhenren, Guan Canghai, Jie Qianchou, Song Xuanyan, the people from the Crown Prince's Mansion, and many mid-to-high-level cultivators with the power to fly on swords.

As for lower-level cultivators and ordinary people...

They simply didn't have the courage to go back to the past.

The terrifying storms and thunder unleashed by such a clash between True Lords meant that areas dozens of miles away were not considered safe zones.

It would be best for them to remain on the ground and wait quietly for the final outcome.

……

Two figures, along with many others following behind, quickly soared into the sky, reaching a height of tens of miles.

At this altitude, converted to one's previous life, one would have entered the stratosphere, but here, all one could see were swirling white clouds.

"Come."

Li Xian reached out his hand to Xiao Zhanfeng.

Xiao Zhanfeng had already learned of Li Xian's strength from the Crown Prince. In addition, he also felt that if Li Xian did not have the strength of a near-top True Monarch, that is, comparable to Leng Xing Shu, the first Dao Realm cultivator of the Boundless Immortal Dynasty, he might not have been so arrogant as to rank himself first.

Therefore, he did not humbly say "guests are welcome" or anything like that in response to Li Xian's behavior.

"Alright!"

With a low shout from this legendary True Lord who had experienced countless battles, his figure seemed to suddenly transform into a bolt of lightning. At the forefront of the lightning, a sharp ray compressed to its limit by speed, carrying the sharpness to tear through the clouds, fiercely attacked Li Xian.

Instantaneous Void Slash!
A sword technique that maximizes explosiveness and speed!
Sword techniques, like the Qiankun Sword Manual, have many variations. The Instant Void Slash is the strongest killing move for sudden advance and instant kill.

Xiao Zhanfeng used this sword technique to kill countless powerful enemies!

Furthermore, relying on the instantaneous killing effect of this Instantaneous Slash, he annihilated countless arrogant individuals who boasted of their superior strength.

As the swordsman used this technique to instantly reach Li Xian, a chilling sword light appeared, condensing all its sharpness. Then, it transformed into a sword beam that could cut through hurricanes and tear apart the void, aiming at Li Xian and slashing down.

The speed of this sword strike exceeded the speed of sound by many times, so much so that when he rushed in front of Li Xian and unleashed this sword strike, there was no booming sound from the outside world.

and……

Just as he had guessed, Li Xian did not respond in time when his sword actually struck.

Just as the sword was about to strike his body, a dark golden light appeared on his body.

but……

This hastily performed spell...

"Too late!"

Xiao Zhanfeng's eyes gleamed with barely suppressed excitement, and he could almost picture the reverence he would receive from thousands of people when he defeated the Dao Child of the Great Luo Immortal Sect, who was even a True Immortal Seed-level Dao Child.

At that time, the entire capital of the Boundless Immortal Dynasty will be chanting his name—Xiao Zhanfeng!!!

"clang!"

A deafening clash of metal, like the roar of a bell, and a shockwave that nearly disrupted the magical energy within him shattered the imagined cheers from the crowd in his mind.

At that moment, Xiao Zhanfeng's mind seemed to go blank for a moment.

His sword...

It hit its mark.

With lightning speed and thunderous force, it struck Li Xian's head hard.

The sharpness and magical power contained in the sword's edge, carrying a force capable of cleaving a mountain, poured down as if to destroy everything in its path.

but……

It's only close!

The indestructible sword blade, and the brilliance contained within it, could not advance even an inch after encountering the layer of dark golden light flowing over Li Xian's body.

Even more so, the violent backlash shattered the sword light contained in his sword strike, and shattered the magic power he poured out, causing his blood and qi to surge violently within his body.

"It...it blocked it?"

Xiao Zhanfeng's pupils contracted sharply.

Li Xian actually blocked that sword strike!?

However, he was, after all, a legendary figure who had fought countless battles and earned his reputation through sheer hard work, and his reaction time was far faster than that of those academic prodigies.

When his first sword strike missed, he almost instantly regained his composure and focused his fighting spirit.

The blocked sword suddenly shifted sideways, and then, as his body spun 360 degrees, the sword was flung with a visible burst of lightning force, slashing heavily towards Li Xian's neck.

The speed of this sword strike is not much different from that of the Instantaneous Slash.

It is called Thunderous Fury Slash.

"kill!"

Xiao Zhanfeng roared.

The sword's 360-degree rotation unleashed lightning, a thunderous roar, and then...

Like waves crashing against rocks, it was instantly shattered into pieces.

"clang!"

Amidst another clanging of metal, the sword struck Li Xian's neck from the side.

It seemed that the gravitational potential energy carried by the 360-degree rotation caused him to tilt his head slightly.

but……

That's all.

The dark golden light flowed silently at the spot where Xiao Zhanfeng's sword had struck, remaining perfectly still and blocking out all the sharpness and thunder contained in that sword strike.

It seemed that no matter how fast the sword was, or how fierce the lightning on the blade was, it could not harm even a fraction of Li Xian's true form within the dark golden light.

"How...is this possible..."

Xiao Zhanfeng felt as if his breath had stopped.

"Put some effort into it."

Li Xian said something.

These three simple words ignited Xiao Zhanfeng's extraordinary temperament and burning fighting spirit, causing him to roar once more. His body suddenly shot up in a burst of light, appearing behind Li Xian.

Having completed his flanking maneuver, he leaped into the air, and from his elevated position, with the force of gravity and the destructive power of a mountain crashing down, he once again slashed at Li Xian's body.

This move is earth-shattering!

Even with so many fancy and elaborate moves...

Li Xian's body remained motionless, only his upper body and head slightly turned to meet Xiao Zhanfeng's sword light once again.

"Oh!"

This time, an even more vast and violent sword aura and magical power exploded the moment the sword clashed with the head.

The golden light and sword light complemented each other, scattering wildly in all directions, as if to tear apart this void within a range of several thousand meters.

Even though each of the shattered sword lights was so intense that it could severely injure a Golden Core cultivator or even kill a Grandmaster, Li Xian, who was at the core of the attack, still had no visible injuries on his head.

The dark golden light flowed slowly, seemingly unbreakable, giving off an aura of timelessness.

However, this unchanging nature brought an unprecedented shock, shattering the fighting spirit of True Monarch Xiao Zhanfeng.

In addition, his sword strikes, which were deadly moves from swordsmanship, collided head-on with the true form of Hunyuan Fuli. The backlash of his magical power and his mind caused his right hand, which was holding the sword, to tremble slightly involuntarily.

"I said that to show my appreciation for your courage, you will see a part of my true strength."

Li Xian extended a finger and pushed the sword away: "Continue."

This action of pushing away the sword's edge made Xiao Zhanfeng feel as if he had been electrocuted, instantly jolting him and causing him to leap hundreds of meters away in one breath.

They seemed worried that Li Xian was about to launch a sudden counterattack.

It wasn't until he had sprinted hundreds of meters in one breath that he realized it was just a simple action by Li Xian. Only then did he forcibly stop and turn his gaze back to Li Xian.

but……

Even though he hardly needed to breathe anymore, he couldn't help but gasp for breath.

It felt as if something was pressing down on it, making it hard to breathe.

The exchange between the two was slow in appearance but fast in reality.

Xiao Zhanfeng's three moves and three attacks were executed with lightning speed.

Only then did the powerful figures from various forces, who had been watching from dozens or even hundreds of miles away, finally react and stand up abruptly.

"How is that possible!?"

"This is... Li Xian's innate spell, the Floating Dawn True Body!? He has cultivated this supreme technique to the ninth level!? But even the ninth level of the Floating Dawn True Body shouldn't be this powerful. How could Xiao Zhanfeng's sword techniques not break through his defense!?"

"Is...the difference really that big?"

Everyone's face was filled with astonishment.

Some people couldn't help but widen their eyes, their gazes filled with disbelief.

The Crown Prince Yun Wuxiu of the Boundless Immortal Dynasty even crushed the teacup in his hand.

"I knew it."

Guan Canghai said in a low voice.

"That's the feeling..."

Song Xuanyan had already closed his eyes, unable to bear looking at him.

but……

Xiao Zhanfeng truly lived up to his reputation as a legendary expert who had experienced countless battles.

Their fighting spirit and resilience far surpass those of ordinary people.

Even in the face of such a staggering disadvantage, he still did not give up.

"I do not believe!"

With a low roar, he darted hundreds of meters in one breath, then accelerated again, wielding his sword in one hand, and once again, like a cannonball shattering the void, he blasted towards Li Xian.

"kill!"

"Oh!"

A violent collision erupted once again from the void.

The scattered golden light and shattered sword energy tore through the clouds and spread in all directions.

This all-out attack caused his body to tremble violently once again, and the surging magical power within him was almost impossible to calm down.

Yet he still roared, with a tragic and unwilling fighting spirit, and thrust his sword out fiercely once more.

His body moved like a swimming dragon, and his sword flashed like a startled swan!
This sword was aimed directly at Li Xian's throat, seemingly intending to shatter the dark golden light there before piercing through with undiminished force.

but……

At this moment, Li Xian raised his hand.

That's enough for now.

He flicked his finger lightly at the tip of the sword that had been thrust out.

When the dark golden light at their fingertips collided with the sword blade that Xiao Zhanfeng thrust out with all his might, sword energy and golden light burst forth once more.

However, as sword energy and golden light burst forth, an extremely condensed sword energy, in the blink of an eye, blasted into Xiao Zhanfeng's sword.

This sword, which was personally crafted by His Highness the Crown Prince after he became a True Monarch, lacking only the materials imbued with Daoist essence, and whose craftsmanship was in no way inferior to that of a ninth-realm divine weapon, suddenly developed cracks that quickly spread...

Then, in the next instant...

"Crack!"

Shattered!

Countless cracks flew out from the sword's body, and were then scattered in all directions by the bursting sword energy.

Some of them even blasted towards Xiao Zhanfeng's body, leaving a bloody gash on his body and face.

This outcome...

This left Xiao Zhanfeng completely stunned, as if struck by lightning.

At the moment the precious sword shattered, it seemed that his belief in fighting and winning again and again, despite repeated defeats, also shattered.

(End of this chapter)