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Faced with the giant fire dragon before him, Xu Lang's pupils suddenly contracted. He wasn't scared; instead, he immediately twisted his waist, gripped his sword with both hands, and spun in mid-air. Ferocious sword energy continuously flew out, quickly slicing apart the Mysterious Sun Fire Dragon.

Streams of sword energy rained down indiscriminately. Fang Wang wielded the Celestial Palace Halberd to resist. The stage surface was bombarded by sword energy, and even the formation light screen at the edge of the combat stage rippled from the impacts.

"What immense Spiritual Energy is this!"

"Senior Brother Xu Lang is so strong! His sword energy is broad and powerful, completely unrestrained!"

"Fang Wang is also very strong, not falling behind at all."

"After only three years of entry, Fang Wang has become this powerful?"

"In this battle, even if Fang Wang loses, he has proven his potential is no less than Lu Yuanjun's!"

Disciples from all meridians across the city discussed, giving Fang Wang and Xu Lang extremely high praise. The disciples of the Fang Manor held their breath, more nervous than Fang Wang.

Fang Hanyu stood by the window, gazing up at the golden mirror in the sky. Watching Fang Wang being suppressed by sword energy within the mirror, his expression was calm. He muttered to himself, "How much longer will you test him?"

In his heart, Fang Wang was invincible.

As if hearing Fang Hanyu's words, Fang Wang suddenly leaped backward, evading Xu Lang's sword energy assault.

Before even landing, Fang Wang raised the Celestial Palace Halberd high. With his left hand, he quickly cast a spell, channeling Spiritual Energy through his right arm into the Celestial Palace Halberd. Rolling thunderclouds condensed out of thin air above the combat stage, rapidly obscuring the entire arena.

At this moment, the elders surrounding the combat stage were all moved. True Person Greedy Sleep on the stage widened his eyes and murmured, "No way... how is this possible..."

The peak masters of each meridian straightened their bodies, and all elders and disciples of each meridian looked towards the thunderclouds above the combat stage.

Xu Lang, who was in mid-air, quickly landed. He held his sword with both hands, looked up, his brow furrowed, and slowly uttered five words: "Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique!"

Disciples throughout the city could hear the thunderous roar, oppressively intense. Before the Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique, other disciples had also cast large-scale spells, but none compared to the commotion of this technique.

Guang Qiuxian, Yang Yuanzi, Lu Yuanjun, and Zhou Xue remained unfazed. However, even Zhou Xingshi, Gu Li, and Fang Hanyu, who knew the true identity of White Clad Startling Swan, couldn't help but be moved.

In their impression, Fang Wang was a master skilled in swordsmanship. This was the first time they had seen him perform the Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique.

Three years of entry, mastering thirty-six forms of the Startling Swan Divine Sword Art, and now also mastering such a powerful lightning-element spell?

They had heard before that White Clad Startling Swan had used the Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique, but facing it directly now, they truly understood its terror.

Fang Wang raised the Celestial Palace Halberd high. Thunderclouds rolled in the sky, lightning intertwined, and terrifying pressure gathered, ready to be unleashed. At this moment, he was like a deity wielding the power of heaven and earth, his long hair fluttering in the wind.

Xu Lang realized the danger and immediately attacked Fang Wang.

He first threw the bamboo sword in his hand. The bamboo sword transformed into a cold glint, streaking towards Fang Wang's head.

So fast!

True Person Greedy Sleep on the stage almost intervened but held himself back.

Fang Wang used the Shadowless Steps to dodge. Xu Lang followed, closing in on him. He reversed his grip on his natal magic sword and slashed with the invisible blade towards Fang Wang's neck.

In an instant, Fang Wang swung the Celestial Palace Halberd down.

Clang—

The two natal treasure spirits collided. Xu Lang felt a dragon's roar explode in his ears, causing him a moment of disorientation. When he opened his eyes again, Fang Wang had already soared into the air.

With thunder rumbling overhead, Fang Wang coldly looked down at Xu Lang and then swung his halberd down.

The Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique erupted!

Dozens of lightning bolts suddenly struck down, varying in size, but enough to cover the entire combat stage.

Facing the world-ending lightning might, Xu Lang released his sword. He cast a spell with both hands, and the bamboo sword and the invisible sword circled around him, spinning rapidly. Sword energy overflowed from his body.

A lightning bolt struck him, but it was dispersed by two intersecting streams of sword energy, failing to injure him.

The two intersecting streams of sword energy circled Xu Lang, rapidly growing stronger and condensing into a formation. A storm of sword energy rose from the ground, its power equally astonishing, but soon he was engulfed by the lightning bolts.

Boom! Boom! Boom...

The combat stage trembled violently, and even the formation light screen at the edges quivered. The entire city fell silent, all disciples staring intently at the image within the golden mirror.

True Person Greedy Sleep held a golden mirror, blocking the impact of the Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique. His gaze was fixed on Xu Lang's previous position. Even though the lightning was blinding, his eyes did not blink.

When Xu Lang's figure had been obscured for more than three breaths, True Person Greedy Sleep could no longer hold back and immediately threw the golden mirror he was holding.

The golden mirror erupted with golden light, dispelling the lightning along its path and quickly arriving at the center of the combat stage. The powerful radiance it emitted resisted the sky full of lightning.

Seeing this, Fang Wang cut off his Spiritual Energy, no longer maintaining the Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique.

The thunderous roar in the sky disappeared, but the dark clouds could not disperse completely for a short while. Everyone's gaze turned to the area beneath the golden mirror.

As the lightning faded, Xu Lang's figure reappeared. He was kneeling on the ground, gasping for air, his robes tattered, his hair disheveled, covered in wounds, with bloodstains scattered all over. The two swords circling him slowed down and then clattered to the ground.

Xu Lang struggled to look up, but before he could find Fang Wang's figure, he collapsed, losing consciousness.

Fang Wang secretly breathed a sigh of relief at this scene. Xu Lang was indeed powerful; it would have been difficult to defeat him with just the True Mysterious Sun Fire. That's why he used the Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique. It was a high-grade spell of the Taiyuan Sect, not as difficult to learn as the Startling Swan Divine Sword Art, so it wouldn't expose the identity of White Clad Startling Swan.

To defeat Xu Lang decisively, Fang Wang had not held back when performing the Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique.

"A pity, I can't challenge Lu Yuanjun in peak condition."

Fang Wang feigned a nonchalant air, but inwardly he sighed, having consumed a lot of Spiritual Energy dealing with Xu Lang.

True Person Greedy Sleep immediately announced, "Fang Wang of the Third Meridian wins!"

An elder quickly went onto the stage to check Xu Lang's injuries.

All the disciples from the various meridians stared at Fang Wang in terror, and the entire city fell silent.

"Could that be the Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique?" a male disciple from the First Meridian asked, his voice trembling.

The Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique was Taiyuan Sect's most powerful lightning-based spell. Although Taiyuan Sect didn't primarily focus on lightning spells, the Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique was renowned, even having a significant reputation within Great Qi's immortal cultivation world.

After the introductions by Zhou Xue and Lu Yuanjun, the disciples of the First Meridian in the pavilion all knew Fang Wang's background.

To master the Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique after only three years of cultivation, with his rapid progress...

Such a genius...

Could the Lu Yuanjun of the past even compare?

After a brief silence, the entire city erupted in cheers and exclamations.

Fang Wang turned to face the First Meridian. Just as he was about to look for Lu Yuanjun, Yang Yuanzi's voice rang out, "Next!"

As soon as he said this, the disciple from the First Meridian who was about to step onto the stage breathed a sigh of relief.

Even Xu Lang, who was second only to Lu Yuanjun, had been defeated so miserably. They certainly wouldn't dare to go up.

The Nine Meridians Martial Competition had reached this point, and Fang Wang was the most ruthless, leaving every opponent he faced severely injured.

Amidst the cheers of the city, Fang Wang flew towards the pavilion of the Third Meridian, where he was greeted by a throng of disciples.

"Junior Brother Fang, you've surpassed me!" Li Yu exclaimed excitedly, seemingly unconcerned that Fang Wang might take his position as Senior Disciple.

The other disciples also praised Fang Wang's strength. The most exaggerated was Zhou Bo, who looked as if he was about to kneel and worship him.

Lu Yuanjun stood inside the pavilion, gazing at Fang Wang from afar, and chuckled softly, "It seems I still underestimated Junior Brother Fang's strength."

Disciples from all meridians marveled at Fang Wang's power. To possess such strength after only three years of entry was even more impressive than Lu Yuanjun had been in the past.

Coupled with the recent emergence of Zhou Xue, Ye Xiang, and Gu Li, all the disciples felt the impending rise of Taiyuan Sect.

Previously, Earth Origin Treasure Spirits were rarely seen, appearing perhaps once a century. Now, with four appearing in Taiyuan Sect, it was undoubtedly a sign of divine favor.

Fang Wang and Zhou Xue, due to their powerful abilities, were also considered Earth Origin Treasure Spirits.

"Fang Wang, you should rest well now. You don't need to go on stage again. Your victories are enough to secure one of the final nine spots."

Yang Yuanzi's voice came, his tone calm, as if Fang Wang's performance hadn't shocked him. However, if one looked closely, they would notice his knuckles were white as he gripped the armrests of his chair.

Inside the main meridian's pavilion.

Sitting beside Guang Qiuxian was the Vice Sect Master, Chen Anshi. He appeared to be in his early fifties, lean and wiry. Compared to the amiable Guang Qiuxian, he exuded more authority, with a palpable pressure emanating from his brows.

"Senior Brother, this child is so formidable. Could he be the one who was hiding in Shiyuan Hall that day?" Chen Anshi glanced at Guang Qiuxian, his eyes sharp as he spoke slowly.

Guang Qiuxian smiled without answering. Though he appeared composed, he was filled with emotion.

Was this a Heaven Origin Treasure Spirit?

Such strength in just three years...

Fang Wang was unaware of the thoughts of the Sect Master, Vice Sect Master, and elders. Upon learning that he could advance to the final nine spots, he began to envision his second natal treasure spirit!

After entering the Great Sage's Grotto-Heaven and collecting heavenly materials, he would definitely break through to the Spirit Pill Realm. At that time, he should be able to condense a second natal treasure spirit.

His first natal treasure spirit was a halberd; what would the second one be?

He needed to think carefully. Perhaps the Celestial Palace wouldn't interfere with his second spirit sculpting.