Battling Li Xuanjun, Formidable Strength

It's indeed a bit of a pity that we couldn't recruit Chen Ning, a top-tier Ninth Rank.

But it's just a bit of a regret.

The eldest prince said calmly, "Sect Master Xuanjun, let's go."

Li Xuanjun stood there, somewhat silent.

Zhao Yinyin spoke excitedly, "Sect Master Xuanjun, you've seen it yourself. If his conspiracy succeeds, the entire Azure Heaven Realm will be plunged into chaos and death. He wants to seize the throne, and he will surely start a war. Can you bear to see this land riddled with holes from now on?"

The eldest prince laughed and said, "Sect Master Xuanjun, I don't ask you to help me start a rebellion, but if you don't even repay that favor, how will you face my mother's ancestors in the netherworld?"

"Well..."

Li Xuanjun sighed, appearing several years older than before, and said, "Your Highness, regarding the First Prince's words, I may be able to persuade him to stop his actions in the future, but today, I really cannot let you take him away."

"Foolish!"

Zhao Yinyin was helpless.

If they can't persuade Sect Master Xuanjun, and they really have to fight, Chen Ning is indeed very strong, but this person is just too legendary.

Unrivaled at the Grandmaster Realm.

Grandmaster once challenged Li Xuanjun, only to have his Dao heart extinguished by a single sword strike.

He never recovered from that setback.

The Celestial Person are too far apart, too unattainable.

Li Xuanjun, in fact, is the nightmare in the hearts of the Grandmaster of the Azure Heaven Realm.

At this time.

If we cannot defeat him, we cannot keep the eldest prince alive.

"Your Highness, you go first. I will stop you here."

Li Xuanjun spoke calmly.

The eldest prince nodded and turned to leave.

But then...

An invisible barrier suddenly appeared beneath his feet, preventing him from escaping.

Upon seeing this, Li Xuanjun couldn't help but look at Chen Ning, a hint of surprise once again appearing in his aged eyes.

"Young friend, your skill is truly remarkable. It seems that only after we determine a victor can the restriction beneath the Crown Prince's feet be broken."

What he said makes perfect sense.

Only when the two determine a winner can the decision of whether the eldest prince stays or leaves be made.

If Chen Ning wins, he will naturally bring the eldest prince back.

Only if Li Xuanjun wins will there be time to break the barrier.

This confinement technique is the "Draw the Ground as a Prison"Divine Ability that Chen Ning obtained back in Heaven of Profound Understanding. It's not a powerful Divine Ability, just a technique for trapping enemies, but breaking it still requires some effort.

And not everyone has the ability to crack it.

Chen Ning smiled slightly and said, "This junior would also like to experience the style of the number one Grandmaster in the Azure Heaven Realm!"

Now.

No further explanation is needed.

They both knew that only by determining the victor could the fate of the eldest prince be decided.

Chen Ning also became somewhat excited. The person opposite him, according to strength calculations, was equivalent to the Late Stage of the Saint King Realm in the Vast Land.

And Li Xuanjun's strength is estimated to be second only to the Saint Emperor!

All I saw was...

Li Xuanjun took a step forward.

Boom!

The towering sea of clouds collapsed, and turbulent currents surged.

That kind of power was truly far greater than any Grandmaster Chen Ning had ever defeated in the Azure Heaven Realm.

Chen Ning's eyes gleamed, his black hair flew wildly, and his aura surged forth, soaring straight into the sky.

"Young friend Sword Dao reached its pinnacle, but it has been too smooth... Without setbacks, it's difficult to make further progress. I'm here to help you fill in the gaps."

Li Xuanjun smiled faintly.

A sword's cry resounded throughout.

Terrifying Sword Intent converged from all directions.

"Chen Ning, you must be careful!"

Sensing the immense Sword Intent, Zhao Yinyin couldn't help but feel nervous.

Sect Master Xuanjun is too powerful!

The understanding and insights into the realm of Sword Dao are indeed beyond what someone of Chen Ning's age can achieve.

Chen Ning was aware of this as well.

So.

He did not use any other means or the power of the Great Dao, but only the Sword Dao.

This serves as a test.

In an instant.

A similarly immense Sword Intent rose up.

Sword Qi filled the universe.

The entire sky above Ten Thousand Swords Valley was shrouded in terrifying Sword Qi.

The terrifying Sword Intent released by Li Xuanjun also unleashed a rainbow-like Sword Qi, surging and powerful.

The two Sword Qi roared and intertwined.

One rises as the other falls.

An endless stream.

Chen Ning and Li Xuanjun remained standing in place, controlling the vehicle.

Li Xuanjun remained calm.

Chen Ning, however, felt somewhat strained.

It is indeed quite difficult to fight against such a master of Sword Dao.

This Li Xuanjun.

Its reputation is well-deserved.

"Young friend, your Sword Intent contains an unyielding force of resistance; it is quite tenacious."

Li Xuanjun exclaimed in admiration.

If it weren't for this indomitable Sword Intent, Chen Ning wouldn't have been able to hold on until now.

Upon hearing this...

Chen Ning sincerely replied, "Senior's understanding of Sword Dao is truly extraordinary. If we weren't adversaries, I would very much like to learn from you."

Now.

For some reason, Chen Ning felt a strange pang of compassion.

Logically speaking...

He was clearly only at the Great Saint Middle Stage, while his opponent was at the Saint King Late Stage, and might even be just one step away from becoming Saint Emperor. His idea seemed rather presumptuous.

However, Chen Ning genuinely couldn't bear to see Li Xuanjun perish so hastily in this turmoil in the Azure Heaven Realm.

He knew.

After this matter is resolved, regardless of which side gains power, Li Xuanjun will ultimately die.

This was destined to be a tragic ending.

Chen Ning, however, harbored a selfish desire to make a change.

"Young friend, your talent is unparalleled in my life. I have no right to ask for your guidance; I have only lived a few more years than you have."

Li Xuanjun chuckled softly.

He also valued Chen Ning highly.

At such a young age, his Sword Dao has reached its pinnacle, and his future achievements will surely surpass his. Li Xuanjun truly felt a sense of appreciation for his talent.

Only.

If Chen Ning only possessed his current strength, he wouldn't be able to stop him from taking the eldest prince away today.

"Young friend, as I've said before, unless Celestial Person being personally descends, no one can defeat me."

That's all.

The sea of Sword Qi in the sky surged several times over again, its momentum immense, as if tens of thousands of sword cultivators were attacking simultaneously.

Such a commotion.

This naturally alarmed everyone in the entire Ten Thousand Swords Valley.

Of the three Grandmaster, apart from the Purple Crown Grandmaster who was severely injured by Chen Ning, the Grandmaster Danxia and the Curly-Bearded Grandmaster arrived together.

They came with them.

There are also countless disciples of the Ten Thousand Swords Valley.

"What happened?"

"Look! It's the sect leader!"

Someone exclaimed in surprise.

"Strange... Wasn't the sect leader supposed to be traveling? When did he return?"

"And who is this Celestial Person who is fighting the sect leader?"

Those who could fight the sect leader and create such a commotion naturally assumed it was Celestial Person being descending to earth. Besides Celestial Person, who else in the entire Azure Heaven Realm could rival the sect leader?

"They don't seem to be Celestial Person..."

Someone couldn't help but swallow hard. "It's... it's... it's the young man who came with the princess!"

"What?!"

Upon hearing this statement...

Everyone was utterly shocked.

They just severely injured their Ten Thousand Swords Valley Grandmaster, and now they're actually going to fight the sect leader...

Just how twisted is this guy?!