Holy Lands Have Regrets

As the Yaoguang Saint Son received the sword, the others were immediately startled, but what followed was a burst of heat.

Who among those who are considered geniuses is a fool?

Whether it was Yao Yuekong, Central Emperor Xiang Yufei, or Yaoguang Saint Son, their performance after receiving the sword fully proved that this sword was no ordinary weapon.

Moreover, besides Yao Yuekong, Xiang Yufei, and Yaoguang Saint Son, the only other two people who possess this kind of War Sword are the Holy Imperial Son and the Heavenly Emperor Son.

So, from another perspective, could we say that possessing such War Sword is the symbol of a "prodigy"?

Moreover, from the words of the Yaoguang Saint Son and Zhou Tong, they understood that this was merely the qualification for the challenge; Zhou Tong had not actually set a specific time limit for the challenge...

Once I obtain such a sword, it will not only elevate my status, influence, and prestige, but I also won't have to fulfill any conditions or fight a werewolf like Zhou Tong...

"I will accept your challenge!" At this moment, the Holy Son of the Purple Mansion Holy Land stepped forward.

It's one thing to be unable to defeat his own Saintess, but now even the Saintess, the "wife" the Holy Land had arranged for him, has been cheated on by Ye Fan. What's even more tragic is that he has been ordered by his elders to strictly forbid him from revealing this matter.

Who can understand the sorrow in the heart of the Purple Mansion Holy Son?

He desperately wanted something to vent his frustrations, or even something to symbolize his identity and pride!

For the Purple Mansion Holy Son, Zhou Tong's "challenge letter" to all the geniuses was the best thing!

Zhou Tong glanced at the Purple Mansion Holy Son, and couldn't help but silently mourn for him. However, he didn't care, casually stuck another War Sword into the ground, and said, "Anyone who isn't afraid of death, come and take this sword!"

"I'll do it!!" The Purple Mansion Holy Son stepped forward, grasping the sword hilt, however—

"Puff!!"

A mouthful of blood bloomed in the air, incredibly tragic and beautiful. The Purple Mansion Holy Son turned pale, flew backward heavily, crashed to the ground, his head lolled to the side, and he fainted.

"What!?"

Everyone's expression changed, and they looked at the Purple Mansion Holy Son. Yao Yuekong, Xiang Yufei, and the Yaoguang Saint Son were all unharmed after receiving the sword, but it turned into a bloodshed when it came to the Purple Mansion Holy Son?

"His primordial spirit was severely damaged by the impact of the battle intent!" Central Emperor said softly to Xiang Yufei.

"The War Sword contains Brother Zhou's Supreme Battle Intent. Those who cannot withstand the impact of his battle intent are not qualified to wield this sword!" Yao Yuekong's black hair danced lightly, her expression calm, but her gaze toward the Purple Mansion Holy Son was somewhat contemptuous.

"How dare any Tom, Dick, or Harry touch my challenge?" Zhou Tong's cold gaze swept over everyone around him, and countless people immediately lowered their heads, not daring to meet his eyes.

"I'll do it!"

However, soon, a second person stepped forward. This person was none other than Ji Haoyue, who had previously been defeated by Zhou Tong.

"I advise you to give up! Those who are defeated by me will never catch up with me in the future! In fact, your fear and anxiety mean that even if you are of similar strength to me, you are no match for me!" Zhou Tong glanced at Ji Haoyue and said calmly.

Mindset is very important, extremely important!

Why is it said that once the Emperor's Path is defeated, there will be no more chances?

This defeat was due to a flawed mindset.

Even if one's strength surpasses that of past opponents in the future, if one's mindset is not adjusted, one may not be able to exert seven or eight tenths of one's strength when facing opponents who have defeated one before, thus suffering another defeat.

"Elder brother..."

Ji Ziyue, standing to the side, clung tightly to a corner of Ji Haoyue's clothes, a tear welling up in her eyes.

Ji Haoyue turned around, glanced at Ji Ziyue, flicked the hem of her clothes, strode forward, walked to the War Sword, took a deep breath, and then directly grasped the hilt.

"Buzz!!"

Almost instantly, Ji Haoyue's wild eyes radiated an unparalleled, fanatical fighting spirit.

But Zhou Tong understood that the fighting spirit belonged to him, Ji Haoyue's will could only struggle to withstand it under his own fighting spirit.

"Difficult!" Yao Yuekong shook his head.

Ji Haoyue had been defeated by Zhou Tong twice before. Now, facing Zhou Tong's terrifying fighting spirit, he was at a disadvantage from the start, even more so than the Purple Mansion Holy Son. The fact that he could hold on was already a testament to his amazing talent.

At the same time, Yao Yuekong frowned. He glanced at Zhou Tong and was secretly shocked. "I wonder what path Zhou Tong is taking. He has such an amazing fighting spirit. It's really terrifying. Could it be that he is taking the legendary Battle Immortal Path?"

Yao Yuekong was also shocked when he thought of the legends about "Battle Immortal" that he had read in ancient books.

This path is absolutely the most violent and explosive, and also the most difficult. You fight your way up until you become an immortal. Anyone who walks this path is an absolute war god with earth-shattering combat power!

At this moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on Ji Haoyue.

He gripped the sword hilt tightly, veins bulging on his hands, and terrifying divine power and Dao principles emanated from him, distorting the surrounding space.

Ji Ziyue looked at her brother with a worried expression.

At this moment, she was certain that the War Sword contained not a trap, but an Supreme Battle Intent — Zhou Tong's fighting spirit. Whether one could wield the War Sword tested not only one's cultivation level, but more importantly, one's mental fortitude and ability to withstand the impact of that fighting spirit.

"Puff!!"

Finally, Ji Haoyue also coughed up blood, and the hand that was gripping the War Sword finally loosened.

Although he didn't vomit blood and faint like the Purple Mansion Holy Son, he still couldn't pull his War Sword from the ground; everyone looked at Ji Haoyue and saw a kind of desolation deep in his eyes.

Ji Haoyue's eyes grew dimmer and dimmer. He did not stay there any longer and turned to leave Jade Pool.

"Brother!!" Ji Ziyue exclaimed in surprise.

Ji Haoyue paused, shook her head, and continued walking away.

"Unable to withstand the fighting spirit, his Dao Heart shattered... This is the end for a hero of his generation!" Yao Yuekong sighed softly. Just moments ago, he and Ji Haoyue had enjoyed each other's company, chatting about various physiques throughout history, but in the blink of an eye, Ji Haoyue's Dao Heart had been completely destroyed.

This Emperor's Path is so cruel; countless outstanding figures throughout history have been buried on it.

In the entire universe, all the outstanding figures of an era could only fulfill that one and only imperial throne!

"Is there anyone else willing to accept the War Sword?" Zhou Tong asked, sitting quietly to the side and drinking.

Everyone fell silent. Thanks to the foresight of the Purple Mansion Holy Son and Ji Haoyue, they dared not entertain any further thoughts. This sword was not to be touched!

Not far away, the Holy Lord of the Great Sage gathered together also fell silent.

When Zhou Tong first arrived, they had been keeping a close eye on the younger generation. But now, seeing the Purple Mansion Holy Son and Ji Haoyue suffer setbacks one after another, everyone felt uneasy.

"I missed it!!" The Jiang Family Patriarch sighed inwardly, his brows furrowed with regret.

Originally, thanks to Jiang Taixu's connections, there was an opportunity to bind such an unparalleled Overlord to the Jiang Family's war chariot, but one wrong move led to total defeat!

"What a pity..." The Ji Family also felt some regret.

They were well aware that Ji Ziyue had some connection with Zhou Tong and Ye Fan, and that they had even ventured together into the perilous Bronze Immortal Palace. From this perspective, they could almost be considered sworn brothers.

But this friendship was completely destroyed during the Jade Pool Flat Peach Assembly.

It wasn't just the Jiang Family and Ji Family families who felt regret; other sacred sites, such as the Tai Xuan Sect, were also filled with endless remorse.

But what's the use of regretting it now?

Everyone looked at Zhou Tong, who was as Sword One, and sighed slightly. They had missed the best opportunity. If they went over now, others might not pay them any attention.