High Cultivation

The Sixth Vein's first contestant was a male disciple with Spirit Pill Realm cultivation. Upon landing, he raised his hand and summoned a small pagoda, which then emitted rings of red light.

"My name is Qu Xiao. Let me test your strength!"

The male disciple said coldly, holding the pagoda in his right hand while casting spells with his left, channeling Spiritual Energy into the small pagoda.

Fang Wang, holding the Celestial Palace Halberd, nodded at Qu Xiao.

Should I give him a chance to show off?

Never mind!

I'm in a hurry!

There are still eight people left in the Sixth Vein!

After Fang Wang made up his mind, he released his right hand again, preparing to use the Sword Control Technique.

Qu Xiao, having already witnessed the terrifying speed of the Celestial Palace Halberd, immediately jumped back. The small pagoda in his hand shot out countless red light beams, creating a net between him and Fang Wang.

Fang Wang's lips curved upwards as he charged forward. With a single step, an aura enveloped him, quickly gathering behind his head to form three fireballs. The blade and tail end of the Celestial Palace Halberd also ignited with True Mysterious Sun Fire.

At this moment, Fang Wang looked like he was possessed by the God of Fire, causing the observing disciples within the Sect Main City to gasp in surprise.

Facing the net Qu Xiao had set up, he raised the Celestial Palace Halberd, his speed suddenly increasing. Like a line of fire stretching out at an incredible speed, it pierced through the countless red light beams.

By the time the Celestial Palace Halberd reached Qu Xiao, the numerous red light beams behind Fang Wang were already dissipating, and the flames of the True Mysterious Sun Fire still lingered in the air.

"How is this possible!"

Qu Xiao's eyes widened. He had mentally prepared himself, but only when facing the Celestial Palace Halberd could he truly feel the terrifying pressure it exerted.

In his pupils, the blade of the Celestial Palace Halberd grew closer and closer, about to fill his entire vision.

He immediately raised the small pagoda in his hand. The doors of the pagoda opened, and sheets of Talisman Paper flew out, rapidly growing larger before igniting, forming a magnificent sea of fire.

However, the sea of fire was instantly scattered by a powerful surge of energy. The Celestial Palace Halberd struck the small pagoda in Qu Xiao's hand with unstoppable force.

Qu Xiao was directly blasted away by an indescribably powerful surge of energy, crashing into the formation's light barrier. He vomited blood and lost consciousness instantly.

Fang Wang stopped, pointing his right hand forward, his palm less than ten centimeters from the tail end of the Celestial Palace Halberd.

The flames all around were being absorbed by the three fireballs behind Fang Wang's head, resembling a giant fiery cape. Waves of heat swept out in all directions of the combat stage.

"Third Vein, Fang Wang wins!"

True Person Greedy Sleep shouted loudly. This time, he spoke Fang Wang's name, intending to help him gain fame within the Taiyuan Sect.

Another move!

The clamor erupting from various areas of the Sect Main City was even louder than before. Fang Wang, standing on the combat stage, could hear the exclamations from all sides.

"So strong! It ended in just one move!"

"That Sixth Vein senior brother must be incredibly powerful; just looking at the manifestation of his Spiritual Energy tells you!"

"Fang Wang, another Lu Yuanjun?"

"Can he compare to Senior Brother Lu? Senior Brother Lu's fame isn't just within the sect. If White Clad Startling Swan were truly a disciple, then they might be able to compare to Senior Brother Lu."

"White Clad Startling Swan uses the Startling Swan Divine Sword Art. Could they be a disciple of the Third Vein?"

Unlike the battle with the Fifth Vein, the Sixth Vein disciple was appearing for the first time. Although their ranking was higher than the Fifth Vein, they were still decisively defeated by Fang Wang. This proved Fang Wang's true strength, and that he wasn't just picking on disciples who were already depleted.

Li Yu remarked with emotion, "Junior Brother Fang is truly smart. This fighting style conserves Spiritual Energy."

Other disciples nodded and chimed in with their comments.

Zhou Bo chuckled, "Being smart is a given, but we can't afford to use this kind of method."

Gu Li remained silent, her attention fixed entirely on Fang Wang.

Disciples from various veins were discussing Fang Wang's strength. Some were interested, some were wary, and some were worried or even fearful.

On the Second Vein's pavilion.

Zhou Xingshi listened to the exclamations of the senior brothers and sisters around him, a look of disdain on his face.

"This is a Heaven Origin Treasure Spirit! You can't measure him by ordinary standards. You might not even be his match!"

Zhou Xingshi looked at Fang Wang with burning intensity. As Fang Wang grew stronger, his perspective on his own predicament began to change. Perhaps the Myriad Poisons Spring Autumn Worm wasn't a disaster for him, but rather an opportunity.

The Great Qi's immortal cultivation world had never produced a Heaven Origin Treasure Spirit since ancient times. However, the Zhou family was an immortal cultivation family, making Zhou Xingshi aware of how vast the world outside was.

Perhaps by clinging to Fang Wang's coattails, he could go further!

Zhou Xingshi thought of Zhou Xue's promise to him, and his heart burned even hotter.

Fang Wang grabbed the Celestial Palace Halberd and turned to face the Sixth Vein's pavilion.

When he was at the Fourth Layer of Spirit Sculpting Realm, he could instantly kill those at the Third Layer of Spirit Pill Realm. Now, with his cultivation reaching the Ninth Layer of Spirit Sculpting Realm, wielding the Celestial Palace Halberd, which was suspected to be a Heaven Origin Treasure Spirit, and relying on the Grand Perfection Mysterious Sun Scripture, he was confident in sweeping through the Spirit Pill Realm.

In the upcoming battles, he would maintain this dominant posture!

Soon, the second disciple took the stage!

In less than ten breaths, the battle concluded!

The fight ended the moment Fang Wang closed in on his opponent. No one could withstand the Celestial Palace Halberd under the Grand Perfection Sword Control Technique. The Celestial Palace Halberd itself contained immense power. With both combined, anyone struck by this attack would be either dead or severely injured!

One by one, disciples of the Sixth Vein took turns on the stage, only to suffer consecutive defeats. The clamor in the Main City grew louder. When five disciples from the Sixth Vein were defeated, the noise began to subside.

It wasn't until the ninth disciple of the Sixth Vein fell off the combat stage, unconscious, that the entire city fell silent!

The nine disciples of the Sixth Vein could barely withstand two moves from Fang Wang at most!

Fang Wang stood on the stage, chest out, head held high. Even without a smile, he exuded an air of confidence.

"The Third Vein wins! They replace the Sixth Vein's ranking!"

True Person Greedy Sleep announced loudly, then looked towards Yang Yuanzi.

Yang Yuanzi remained silent. Fang Wang waited for a moment before flying towards the Third Vein's pavilion.

"Master is really something, he should have at least said something if he didn't want me to challenge."

Fang Wang felt helpless internally, but when he arrived before Yang Yuanzi, he still bowed respectfully.

Yang Yuanzi didn't comment on Fang Wang's performance. Instead, his disciples crowded around him, showering him with praise and flattery.

The Nine Meridians Martial Competition continued!

The Seventh Vein challenged the Second Vein!

After dealing with his fellow disciples, Fang Wang sat in meditation to recover his Spiritual Energy, striving to maintain his optimal state.

Twelve consecutive victories had spread Fang Wang's name throughout the Sect Main City. Those who ran betting pools considered Fang Wang capable of standing out and becoming one of the nine representatives of the Taiyuan Sect, so they began adjusting his odds.

For the next five hours, no vein peak challenged the Third Vein.

The Nine Meridians Martial Competition lasted for seven days. The Third Vein was clearly on the rise this year!

As night fell, the Nine Meridians Martial Competition continued. The duration of each match began to lengthen. The Sixth Vein, defeated by Fang Wang single-handedly, had already fallen to last place. Facing challenges from other vein peaks, their peak master chose to forfeit. Fang Wang knew he intended to make a push for ranking in the last two days.

It had to be said that seven days was indeed enough time to test every vein peak. Disciples from weaker vein peaks who possessed great strength would not be overlooked. The disciples of the First Vein were challenged from time to time, and it seemed the various vein peaks had reached some sort of agreement to take turns exhausting the Spiritual Energy of the First Vein's disciples.

From the current situation, the First Vein appeared to be handling it with ease.

On the second day, as noon approached, the First Vein faced a challenge from the Second Vein. This time, Zhou Xue was the first to take the stage.

Fang Wang stood up, preparing to watch Zhou Xue's match.

"You seem quite concerned about her," Gu Li said softly as she walked up to Fang Wang's side.

Fang Wang stared at Zhou Xue and replied, "She is my clanswoman, after all."

"I heard you aren't related by blood, that she's an adopted daughter."

"The Fang Family never treated her as an adopted daughter."

"Mm."

Gu Li said no more and watched the match with Fang Wang.

Zhou Xue's natal treasure spirit was a zither. When played, it would send opponents into a daze, causing them to lose their footing at best, or freeze in place at worst.

Such a natal treasure spirit sparked discussions among the various veins.

Zhou Xue achieved six consecutive victories and was eventually replaced by her peak master. Her performance was strong and generated much discussion in the Main City. However, in the hearts of most disciples, her performance was not as impressive as Fang Wang's.

Fang Wang represented overwhelming power, while Zhou Xue was enigmatic.

"Fang Wang, your clanswoman is not simple. Her cultivation is very high," Yang Yuanzi said meaningfully.

Fang Wang heard this and asked, "How high?"

Yang Yuanzi shook his head and did not answer, leaving Fang Wang speechless.

Li Yu followed up with a question, "Master, what grade is Zhou Xue's treasure spirit?"

Yang Yuanzi replied, "A lower-grade Earth Origin Treasure Spirit. The news hasn't spread yet, but after this Nine Meridians Martial Competition, at least five disciples of the Taiyuan Sect will become famous throughout the immortal cultivation world."