Dueling a Sect Master Alone (Part One)

The Azure Sword Sect is actually just one of the sixty-five Small Sect in Canghai Commandery, and its strength is relatively weak. This is because although the Azure Sword Sect was quite good a thousand years ago, it now only has two Deity Transformation stage Cultivator.

Large Sect, such as the Asura Sect, have more than a hundred Void Realm; Medium Sect have more than a hundred Nascent Deity Transformation in charge; and Small Sect have fewer requirements, as long as they have one Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator in charge, they can be called Small Sect.

Liu Rufang, the sect leader of the Azure Sword Sect, is a well-known Cultivator in Canghai Commandery. At a young age, she has already entered the Deity Transformation stage and Azure Sword Sect Master. In addition to her talent, Liu Rufang's appearance is also famous throughout Canghai Commandery.

A beautiful woman, who happens to be in the Small Sect like the Azure Sword Sect, naturally attracts the covetous eyes of many. The Beast Taming Sect, with nine Deity Transformation Stage Cultivators and its Sect Master, the Great Strength Tiger King, possessing the cultivation of the Spell Control Stage, took a liking to Liu Rufang and kidnapped her to the Beast Taming Sect. Disciples of the Azure Sword Sect secretly infiltrated the Beast Taming Sect to rescue her, but were discovered and pursued. Now, Hua Lingsha is being hunted down and has encountered Zhuge Xiang and Su Huayu.

"Azure Sword Sect? Beast Taming Sect?" Upon hearing Hua Lingsha's words, Zhuge Xiang nodded, having made up his mind. After a moment of silence, he asked, "What about the Dragon Phoenix Ranking in Canghai Commandery? Has it been opened yet?"

"The Dragon Phoenix Ranking?" Hua Lingsha looked at Zhuge Xiang with surprise at his youthful face, then Hua Lingsha her head and said, "The Dragon Phoenix Ranking selection in Canghai Commandery requires registration at the Heavenly Sword Sect, and then the top Top 32 are selected. The registration deadline seems to be three days away, but no one from our Azure Sword Sect has been able to successfully pass the Dragon Phoenix Ranking. So we haven't paid attention to this aspect."

It turns out that the Dragon Phoenix Ranking selection in Canghai Commandery is different from that in Yanling Commandery. Cultivator who are confident in themselves and meet the requirements can register at the Heavenly Sword Sect and then participate in the free-for-all. No matter how many people there are or how high or low their cultivation level is, the free-for-all will continue until there are still 128 Cultivator standing. Then, a series of duels will be held to select the Top 32.

Comparatively speaking, the selection process in Canghai Commandery is much simpler and faster. Therefore, while the Three Trials in Yanling Commandery have already been completed, the Dragon Phoenix Ranking in Canghai Commandery has not yet officially begun.

"Who says no one from our Azure Sword Sect will participate? Once we rescue Sect Master Liu, we'll also sign up for the Dragon Phoenix Ranking," Zhuge Xiang said with a smile.

It's impossible to return to Yanling Commandery, but the Dragon Phoenix Ranking isn't unique to Yanling Commandery; Canghai Commandery has it too. As long as you can participate and get through it, you'll be able to enter the Hundred Emperors Tomb.

"You? Young Master, do you mean you want to join my Azure Sword Sect?" Hua Lingsha reacted quickly. Zhuge Xiang 'Zhuge Xiang words made her understand his true meaning. Her beautiful eyes were filled with surprise and joy as she asked Zhuge Xiang.

"Alright, let's not waste any more time. Let's go to the Beast Taming Sect now," Zhuge Xiang said to Hua Lingsha with a smile, without saying a word.

"Us? Just the few of us going to the Beast Taming Sect?" Hua Lingsha stared at Zhuge Xiang in shock. Although she knew Zhuge Xiang was strong, was it really too Zhang Kuang for just a few of them to rush into the Beast Taming Sect?

"The few of us are enough," Zhuge Xiang said calmly, shaking his head.

With only nine Deity Transformation stage Cultivator, the strongest of whom was only at the Spell Control Stage, such Small Sect was not a significant threat to Zhuge Xiang.

The Phoenix Winged Black Tiger was summoned, and Hua Lingsha and Su Huayu sat on its back, while Zhuge Xiang himself Artifact Flight on the Sword of Judgment Phoenix Winged Black Tiger.

Perhaps inspired by Zhuge Xiang's confidence, or perhaps by the Zhuge Xiang King's Aura had just exuded, Hua Lingsha felt a little more at ease and led the way for Zhuge Xiang, flying towards the Beast Taming Sect...

Hua Lingsha escaped from the Beast Taming Sect, which naturally took a considerable amount of time, but given the flying speed of Zhuge Xiang and the others, it was by no means slow. The Beast Taming Sect's Sect was located in the Myriad Beast Mountain of Canghai Commandery. After flying for only half an incense stick's time, Zhuge Xiang and the others had already seen the outline of the Beast Taming Sect's Sect.

In the darkness, the Beast Taming Sect was brightly decorated, a scene of great celebration. Su Huayu and Hua Lingsha landed, and soon, two disciples from the Beast Taming Sect came forward to greet them.

As Small Sect, its high-end combat force consisted of Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator. Zhuge Xiang's Artifact Flight a magical artifact indicated he was Deity Transformation stage cultivator. The Beast Taming Sect dared not be negligent, and two disciples respectfully stepped forward to greet him, "May I ask your esteemed name, young master? What brings you to our Beast Taming Sect? I will inform our Sect Master."

"You may call me Young Master Zhuge. The reason I descended here is simply because I was passing by Myriad Beast Mountain and saw it decorated with lanterns and streamers, making it quite lively. So I came down to ask for a couple of cups of wine," Zhuge Xiang said with a calm smile on his lips. However, his King's Aura made him stand out from the crowd, making him someone not to be underestimated.

"Young Master Zhuge, welcome, welcome! Today is the auspicious day of my wedding, the Great Strength Tiger King. It is truly an honor to have such a master as Young Master Zhuge here to honor us..." After a short while, a loud and cheerful voice rang out, and a strong figure stepped forward, like a tiger king on patrol. The domineering aura emanating from him made people dare not look directly at him.

"Great Strength Tiger King, first level of the Spell Control Stage..." As his gaze fell upon the Great Strength Tiger King, the information from his Data Eye naturally appeared in Zhuge Xiang's eyes. Cultivator at the Spell Control Stage was indeed quite powerful, but Zhuge Xiang's cultivation was only half a step away from reaching the Spell Control Stage.

Great Strength Tiger King, a man as fierce as a tiger, exudes an aura of dominance, while Zhuge Xiang, with the influence of Natural King, gives people a sense of superiority and being born to be in a position of power. The feeling that Zhuge Xiang brings to Great Strength Tiger King is even more shocking.

"Sect Master, this woman seems to be Hua Lingsha from the Azure Sword Sect," Zhuge Xiang and Su Huayu were not recognized by anyone, but Hua Lingsha, who was following behind them, was recognized by a disciple of the Beast Taming Sect, who whispered in the ear of the Great Strength Tiger King.

Upon hearing this, the Great Strength Tiger King nodded slightly, whispered a few instructions, and then pointed at Hua Lingsha, saying to Zhuge Xiang, "I wonder what your relationship is with the Azure Sword Sect? The young lady behind you Azure Sword Sect disciples. She just disrupted my wedding banquet. If you have no connection with the Azure Sword Sect, I hope you will hand her over to me."

"Great Strength Tiger King, you're a man of few words, so I won't beat around the bush either." Now that the other party had made his point clear, Zhuge Xiang had no intention of beating around the bush and getting a free drink. He said, "I have now joined the Azure Sword Sect, but I heard that our Sect Master Liu is a guest at your Beast Taming Sect, so I have come to pay my respects. I hope Great Strength Tiger King will grant me this favor."

"With Young Master Zhuge's cultivation level, joining the Azure Sword Sect would be a waste of his talent. How about joining my Beast Taming Sect? My Beast Taming Sect will definitely give you a position as a vice Sect Master," the Great Strength Tiger King asked Zhuge Xiang with a sincere expression, his thick black eyebrows furrowing slightly.

"No need, the Azure Sword Sect is quite good, and I have no intention of leaving," Zhuge Xiang said calmly, shaking his head.

The guests from the Beast Taming Sect who had come to attend the wedding banquet gradually stopped talking and focused their attention on this place. Anyone who wasn't stupid could tell that Zhuge Xiang, this uninvited guest, had come with ill intentions.

These Human Heart were simply curious. Although Zhuge Xiang was quite strong, where did these few people get the confidence to come to the Beast Taming Sect?

"Alright, Young Master Zhuge, you are a straightforward person, so I won't waste any more words. Young Master's cultivation is quite good, but since Sect Master Liu is marrying me today, it would be inappropriate for me to take her away in front of so many relatives and friends. In our Cultivation World, strength speaks for itself. You and I exchange three blows, and whoever retreats first loses, how about that?"

Great Strength Tiger King, a man as fierce as a tiger, not only in physique but also in personality, can be considered an upright and honorable man.

In the Cultivation World, strength speaks volumes. The Beast Taming Sect was stronger, so they kidnapped Liu Rufang. In the Cultivation World, this was not considered a matter of great wrath. The strong compete for resources, treasure lands, and women; this is the nature of the Cultivation World.

"Young Master Zhuge, no! The Great Strength Tiger King strength. Few Cultivator of the same level can match his power..." Hearing the Great Strength Tiger King challenge Zhuge Xiang to a palm strike contest, Hua Lingsha hurriedly tried to dissuade him.

"Alright, since Great Strength Tiger King is so generous, I'll accompany you..." However, Zhuge Xiang did not refuse, but simply nodded calmly, agreeing to Great Strength Tiger King's words.

Using one's weaknesses to attack the enemy's strengths? Zhuge Xiang naturally understood that he would be at a disadvantage, but since he was currently in the Beast Taming Sect, he wanted to bring Liu Rufang back to the Azure Sword Sect in a less troublesome way and defeat the Great Strength Tiger King in his most triumphant spot in order to better deter the Beast Taming Sect.

"Alright, Young Master Zhuge, you're so straightforward. Regardless of victory or defeat, I'm determined to be your friend..." Seeing Zhuge Xiang agree without hesitation, Great Strength Tiger King laughed heartily.

As he spoke, he raised his palm, unleashing a powerful and fierce palm strike, carrying bursts of domineering Thunderclap force. At the Spell Control Stage, he was already capable of casting Spell. The Great Strength Tiger King, who had just made his move, actually mobilized Thunderclap magic power in his palm, showing no intention of holding back from the very beginning.

"Palm Thunder!" With a low shout in his heart, Zhuge Xiang summoned Thunderclap in his hand, using the power of Lightning against the power of Lightning.

Zhuge Xiang and the Great Strength Tiger King clashed head-on, and with a deafening roar, it seemed as if the entire Great Hall was shaken. Shattered Lightning flew everywhere, causing those around to hurriedly retreat.

Zhuge Xiang's feet left two deep footprints, and he remained rooted to the spot, not moving an inch. Meanwhile, the ground beneath Great Strength Tiger King was covered with cracks like a spider web, but he did not move an inch either.

"This guy is incredibly strong..." Zhuge Xiang was secretly astonished as he watched the Great Strength Tiger King not retreating an inch.

His cultivation was at the Tenth Layer of the Divine Ability Stage, only one level below his opponent. Even with the Palm Thunder Skill and the added boost from the Night Emblem, he still couldn't gain the upper hand. The Great Strength Tiger King's reputation was truly well-deserved. (To be continued...)