Limit experts and the Dragon Phoenix Ranking
The war quickly broke out. Although the Asura Sect's attack was only probing, they still sent tens of thousands of Inner Sect Disciples to charge forward. The sheer number of disciples above the Void Splitting Realm made the killing intent on the entire Ancient Qin Battlefield seem to be inexplicably drawn in, becoming even more intense.
Zhuge Xiang and Li Ying, disciples of the Battle Hall and Blood Hall Disciples respectively, walked side by side, moving through the Battlefield, but each of them devoted a portion of their attention to the high-ranking targets on the other side.
According to the rules of the Cultivation World, cultivators at the Qi Refining Stage Deity Transformation stage cannot directly intervene in battles between Qi Refining stage Cultivator. Therefore, no matter how intense the battle is, the three Deity Transformation stage Hall Master cannot intervene in public. Thus, on this Battlefield, people like Zhuge Xiang, who have Qi Refining Stage cultivation but exceptionally strong combat power, are often the key figures in determining the outcome of the war.
Although Zhuge Xiang and Li Ying were not familiar with each other, through careful observation, Zhuge Xiang discovered that Li Ying was very strong, even comparable to himself.
On that day in Shuzhong City, Zhuge Xiang encountered a so-called Limit Expert, referring to someone who, although not having broken through to the Deity Transformation stage, possessed combat power far exceeding that of other Cultivator in the Return to Simplicity Realm. Through observation, Zhuge Xiang discovered that Li Ying should also be a Limit Expert, which explained why Man Kui had asked him to join forces with him to assassinate local high-ranking officials.
In truth, Zhuge Xiang was secretly amazed by Li Ying's strength, and Li Ying was equally astonished by Zhuge Xiang's strength. Li Ying had always strived to improve her strength and rarely stayed in the Inner Sect.
Because Inner Sect missions only serve as training for ordinary disciples, Li Ying, at her level, already has the right not to participate in sect missions in order to seek the opportunity to break through to the Deity Transformation stage. This time, upon learning that Qingxu Sword Sect and the others over a Spirit Stone Vein, Li Ying returned to the Sect in order to gain a breakthrough opportunity in the battle.
Unexpectedly, the Sect produced such a genius as Zhuge Xiang. At first, seeing that Zhuge Xiang was only at the Innate Realm Fourth Layer, yet was assigned to assassinate high-ranking enemy officials alongside him, Li Ying secretly looked down on Zhuge Xiang's strength. But now, through the chaotic battle, Li Ying discovered that Zhuge Xiang possessed combat power no less than his own.
Zhuge Xiang, wielding the Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear, slaughtered his way through the Battlefield. The spear, a weapon of the Battlefield, was a true dragon among weapons. Zhuge Xiang's Spear Arts were truly at their peak on the battlefield; his Zhuge Xiang Spear across the land, sending at least seven or eight men flying, contributing their Experience Points...
The system notifications kept ringing in my mind, and they were so pleasant to hear. Although the experience gained from defeating one opponent in a battle involving more than ten thousand people was not much, the sheer number of participants made up for it.
On average, Zhuge Xiang gains thousands of experience points with every breath. If you zoom out on the Character Interface, you can see with the naked eye that Zhuge Xiang's Experience Points are increasing at a steady rate...
"Die!" Zhuge Xiang's bravery and skill in the midst of the battle naturally attracted the attention of several enemy experts. Taking advantage of the chaos, three Cultivators at the Return to Simplicity Realm surrounded Zhuge Xiang and unleashed their powerful martial arts, attacking him relentlessly.
The sharp Sword Qi carried a deadly cutting force, the heavy Demon Subduing Pestle carried a righteous and powerful Buddhist Power, and the domineering fist energy seemed capable of shattering everything. The three Cultivators at the Return to Simplicity Realm attacked together, taking the attack by surprise. Such a killing formation would surely cripple even other Cultivator at the Return to Simplicity Realm, if they didn't die.
However, Zhuge Xiang was not flustered by the sudden attack. All of Zhuge Xiang's strength came from battles. His combat experience was so rich that even though he had only been cultivating for three or four years, he was no less than those masters who had been cultivating for thirty or fifty years.
Faced with three powerful attacks, Zhuge Xiang's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He swung his Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear, which transformed into an arc of light, like a crescent moon, Sweep Through Thousands of Soldiers...
Sweep Through Thousands of Soldiers (Perfection Level): Requires Innate Realm. Wields weapon to attack up to five targets around you. Attack power +50%, also has a knockback effect, knocking targets back 10 meters. Consumes 120 MP.
Bang bang bang...
A series of sounds rang out as Zhuge Xiang's Spear sent the three men flying. Although it was a group attack Skill, his Skill level was Perfection Level high that its power not only didn't decrease but actually increased.
With Sweep Through Thousands of Soldiers, Zhuge Xiang not only resolved his own crisis but also injured three Cultivators at the Return to Simplicity Realm. Such ferocious attack power drew everyone's attention, and no one dared to approach Zhuge Xiang easily.
"So powerful!" A true expert's skill is evident from the first move. Zhuge Xiang effortlessly resolved a crisis, even injuring three cultivators at the Return to Simplicity Realm with a single counterattack. Li Ying was secretly amazed by Zhuge Xiang's strength, but also felt much more at ease. Since Zhuge Xiang possessed such power, it would be relatively easier for the two of them to join forces and kill local high-level Cultivator.
Zhuge Xiang's battle was indeed eye-catching. After defeating three Cultivators at the Return to Simplicity Realm in one move, he attracted the attention of the enemy's powerful figures even more. A man and a woman, two Cultivators, approached Zhuge Xiang in the midst of the melee. All the Asura Sect Disciples blocked their way were either killed or injured. The fighting power displayed by this man and Human Heart was awe-inspiring.
"Shadowless Sword Zhou Tai, Twenty-Fifth on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking? And Thousand Shadow Sword Wu Xuefei, ranked thirty-second?"
Over here, a man and a woman walked with swords in hand. Their fierce fighting prowess naturally attracted the attention of the Asura Sect Disciples. Some disciples recognized the two and couldn't help but exclaim in low voices.
The Dragon Phoenix Ranking is a grand event held once every ten years in Yanling Commandery. All Cultivator under the age of thirty are eligible to participate, and only the top Top 32 are qualified to be included in the Dragon Phoenix Ranking. It can be said that every Cultivator on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking is a young talent with a great chance of breaking through to the Deity Transformation stage. They are all Cultivator that all forces focus on cultivating. Unexpectedly, two disciples from the Qingxu Sword Sect have appeared on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking.
"Zhou Tai? I never expected to meet you here. You ranked twenty-fifth back then, and today I'm going to get my revenge," Li Ying said in a low voice, blocking the man's path as she saw the situation.
"Li Ying, Twenty-Sixth on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking?" Seeing Li Ying blocking Zhou Tai's path, some people from the Qingxu Sword Sect recognized his identity and exclaimed in low voices.
Ten years ago, Li Ying was only nineteen years old, while Zhou Tai was already twenty-six. The two participated in the Dragon Phoenix Ranking together, vying for the twenty-fifth place. Unfortunately, Li Ying was half a move short in the end.
Now, ten years have passed, and Li Ying believes his cultivation has surpassed Zhou Tai's. Moreover, Zhou Tai is too old to appear on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking stage again. Therefore, Li Ying wants to take this opportunity to understand the regrets of ten years ago. (To be continued...)