He was Zhuge Xiang

The extremely Zhang Kuang and familiar voice made Zhuge Xiang laugh. Zhang Kuang's cultivation level was not high, even lower than his own, only at the Second Layer the Returning to the Return to Simplicity Realm. However, Zhang Kuang's increasingly perfect Asura True Body, his Spear Intent, and the Asura Annihilation Spear taught by Luo Xue all qualified Zhang Kuang to participate in this Dragon Phoenix Ranking.

Zhang Kuang's Flying Magic Artifact was given to him as a spoil of war by Zhuge Xiang. Everyone on Sword Peak looked up at Zhang Kuang's descending figure. With only the cultivation level of the Second Layer of the Return to Simplicity Realm, he could be considered to be at the bottom of the cultivation on Sword Peak. However, the sharp Spear Intent on his body, as well as his amazing fighting spirit and youthful face, made people not dare to underestimate him.

"Brother Dao, your Spear Intent is truly profound. Forgive my poor eyesight, I forgot to send you a Flying Sword Message." Looking at Zhang Kuang was falling down, his intense fighting spirit and Spear Intent were something even Yin Gu dared not underestimate. He spoke directly, clearly acknowledging that Zhang Kuang was qualified to receive his Flying Sword Message.

"Haha, my name is Zhang Kuang. I'm just a nobody in the Asura Sect. I just came here uninvited because I saw there was a fight going on..." Zhang Kuang laughed loudly, putting away his powerful fighting spirit and Spear Intent. As he spoke, he saw Zhuge Xiang and his eyes lit up slightly. He sat down next to Zhuge Xiang and Pei Yingxiao without any politeness.

The Zhang Kuang answer from the Asura Sect drew the Cultivator on Sword Peak to Lin Haiyan and Gu Siqi. Of the five Cultivators on the previous Dragon Phoenix Ranking, these two were from the Asura Sect.

"So it's Junior Brother Zhang from our Sect. I never imagined that besides Junior Brother Asura Sect would also have someone like Junior Brother Gu Siqi," Lin Haiyan said with a smile, inviting Zhang Kuang to sit beside her.

The more people on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking, the stronger the sect's prestige. Since they all came from the Asura Sect, Lin Haiyan and Gu Siqi naturally extended an invitation. Most of the people sitting next to them were members of the Asura Sect.

"No need, I can sit here." Zhang Kuang did not heed the words of his two senior brothers and sisters from the Asura Sect, but shook his head and refused. Then Zhang Kuang's gaze fell on Zhuge Xiang and he said, "What about Lu Yuling? With her abilities, she should be able to occupy a place on this Dragon Phoenix Ranking, right?"

"Her? I doubt she's interested in that. It's just the two of us, more interested in fighting," Zhuge Xiang replied with a smile after hearing Zhang Kuang words.

"Hehe..." Zhuge Xiang's reply made Zhang Kuang's smile widen. He stared intently at Zhuge Xiang and said, "You kid, your strength is truly terrifying. I thought I had studied hard enough and should be qualified to fight you, but the gap between us still hasn't narrowed."

Zhang Kuang's Zhang Kuang words caused everyone on Sword Peak to look at Zhuge Xiang in astonishment. It was true that Return to Simplicity Realm Sixth Layer was stronger than an elder's Second Layer Return to Simplicity Realm. However, judging from the battle intent and Spear Intent Zhang Kuang had just unleashed, his strength definitely surpassed most of the Cultivator present. Yet, according to his own words, Zhuge Xiang was actually stronger?

Blood Heart Sword Pei Yingxiao, seeing Zhang Kuang sitting beside him, instinctively understood Zhang Kuang's strength. Now, hearing his words, Pei Yingxiao stared at Zhuge Xiang in surprise, inwardly shocked. How could this be? Why hadn't he felt any threat from him at all?

Those with low cultivation levels who dare to come to this Sword Peak fall into two categories: either they are exceptionally talented like Zhang Kuang, possessing terrifying combat power even with low cultivation levels, or they are simply spectators, narrow-minded individuals. Zhuge Xiang, with his Return to Simplicity Realm Sixth Layer and lack of threat to others, naturally falls into the latter category.

"Could it be? He's incredibly strong? He can even deceive my senses?" Now, even the group led by yn bone turned their attention to Zhuge Xiang.

At first, they didn't sense any threat; a quick glance at him was fine. But now, upon closer inspection of Zhuge Xiang, they were shocked to discover that although he didn't exude any threatening aura, he seemed as unfathomable as an ocean, with no clues about his bottom line.

"Friend, I am Blood Heart Sword Pei Yingxiao. I am truly rude of me not to know your name yet," Pei Yingxiao spoke first, formally introducing himself to Zhuge Xiang, just as yngu and the others were about to speak.

"Asura Sect, Zhuge Xiang, thank you for the fine wine, Brother Pei." Zhuge Xiang grabbed a pot of fine wine in the Void and handed it to Pei Yingxiao. It was rare to meet Cultivator who loved wine, and Zhuge Xiang was happy to make friends with Pei Yingxiao.

Zhuge Xiang!?

Upon hearing this, the entire Sword Peak was suddenly shocked. If the name Zhuge Xiang had been mentioned half a year ago, very few people in Yanling Commandery would have heard of him. In the past ten years in Yanling Commandery, Zhuge Xiang's reputation was that of a complete newcomer. However, his achievements over the years have surpassed all the previous geniuses.

His claim to fame was when Shuzhong City, with his Innate Realm cultivation, killed Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator. After that, he became unstoppable. On the Ancient Qin Battlefield, he almost single-handedly turned the tide and secured the victory for the Asura Sect. This time, when YN Bone sent Flying Sword Message, he originally thought that Zhuge Xiang had not arrived yet, but he did not expect that he had already arrived, but he just did not recognize him.

The God of Slaughter, Zhuge Xiang Zhuge Xiang, is rumored to be incredibly strong, possessing a sharp Sword Intent, a terrifying Spear Intent, and even a domineering Blade Intent. He seems to be an all-around powerhouse. Naturally, these Cultivators have already formed an image of Zhuge Xiang, this newly emerged genius, in their minds.

But when they actually saw Zhuge Xiang, who appeared completely aloof and drank like an ordinary scholar, they found it hard to believe that this incredibly young man was actually the renowned Zhuge Xiang who had made his name known throughout Yanling Commandery.

yngu glanced questioningly at Tian Lingshan beside him. No need to say more; Tian Lingshan's eyes had already given him the best answer. yngu stood up, holding his wine glass, and raised it to Zhuge Xiang, saying, "Everyone says Brother Zhuge's strength is unparalleled, but I've never had the chance to meet Zhuge Xiang before. Today, upon seeing him, I didn't even recognize him. I'll punish myself with a cup."

"Brother YN, you're too kind. Like Zhang Kuang, I'm also a fighter. I saw there was going to be a fight, so I came. Don't let me down then," Zhuge Xiang said to YN, raising his own glass. His first words were a direct challenge to YN, Human Heart the strongest.

A glint flashed in his eyes. Although he was very curious about Zhuge Xiang's true strength, how could Yin Gu refuse a challenge from Zhuge Xiang in front of everyone at this gathering? He laughed heartily, downed his glass of wine, and nodded, saying, "Of course, I will certainly not disappoint Brother Zhuge."

Zhuge Xiang's revelation of his identity drew the attention of the Cultivator on Sword Peak. This genius, whose fame resounded throughout Yanling Commandery like the rising sun, had a legendary record of killing Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator with his Innate Realm cultivation. Now that he had reached the Return to Simplicity Realm, how strong must he be? Everyone secretly speculated.

Ignoring the stares of those around him, Zhuge Xiang drank with Zhang Kuang and Pei Yingxiao. Pei Yingxiao looked at the Cultivator around him, especially the top experts at the head, his eyes filled with excitement. In his eyes, apart from Zhuge Xiang and Zhang Kuang being his friends, everyone else was his prey.

As for Zhang Kuang, his purpose, as he himself said, as Zhang Kuang Combat-Type Genius, was simply to fight against strong opponents.

Zhuge Xiang's final reason was simple: the commission from the Hundred Emperors Tomb's Mausoleum and the battle on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking were for Experience Points and system Dao Item.

The atmosphere on Sword Peak was harmonious, but these arrogant geniuses were not there simply for food and drink. Sure enough, after about an hour, these Cultivator began to spar with each other.

The friendly sparring battles slowly unfolded, with all the Cultivator watching intently as they fought. With the Dragon and Dragon Phoenix Ranking now in effect, everyone was a competitor, so naturally, they needed to gather information and intelligence about each other.

In Zhuge Xiang's view, those who dared to go up Sword Peak were indeed all strong, all of them were Limit Expert of the Return to Simplicity Realm. Even those Tenth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm were stronger than the Old Man Dragonwood whom Zhuge Xiang had encountered before.

After all, this is not yet the Dragon Phoenix Ranking competition, but just a friendly sparring match. So, during the battles, everyone restrained their strength and did not go all out. However, the intensity of the battles was enough to get people's blood pumping. Moreover, as the quality of the battles gradually increased, those who fell from the stage became the famous figures who were known throughout Yanling Commandery.

Of course, a few Cultivator also began to try their luck in challenging the five Cultivators from the previous generation. Meteor Blade Huo Siling was a 28-year-old adult male. He had the lowest ranking on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking, so naturally many people focused their attention on him.

However, Huo Siling's unpredictable Flying Dagger skills, which resulted in three consecutive victories, deterred anyone from challenging him. Huo Siling demonstrated with his strength that he, who ranked twenty-second on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking ten years ago, was even stronger ten years later.

"Zhuge Xiang, it's been since we parted ways on the Ancient Qin Battlefield. I've heard you've been studying Pill Refining Technique and Appraisal Technique lately. I wonder if your cultivation has declined? Would you like to play a match with me?" Just after Huo Siling defeated her opponent with another Flying Dagger, Tian Lingshan suddenly stood up and challenged Zhuge Xiang to a duel.

Tian Lingshan's words startled everyone at Sword Peak. Although Zhuge Xiang was a newcomer, his record was terrifying. Even though some people challenged Huo Siling, no one had challenged Zhuge Xiang yet. Now that Tian Lingshan had spoken, it was a good opportunity for everyone to see if Zhuge Xiang's strength was as terrifying as the rumors suggested.

"Miss Tian," Zhuge Xiang, who was drinking with Zhang Kuang and Pei Yingxiao, stood up with a broad smile upon hearing Tian Lingshan's challenge. "I welcome any challenge, no matter who it comes from. In the past few months, Miss Tian's cultivation has made further progress, overcoming the final hurdle and entering the Divine Ability Stage First Layer. Congratulations!" (To be continued...)