The Tenth Chapter

Upon hearing this, Di Jun's face showed pride. The Golden Crow clan's mastery of the Solar True Fire was indeed unmatched in the world.

"Not good!"

"Little Ten is in danger."

Eastern Emperor Tai Yi suddenly spoke. Tongtian and Di Jun immediately stopped talking, focusing all their attention on the mirror.

Tai Cang activated his Shangqing Sword Qi to seal all of Lu Ya's escape routes. With a flash, he drew his sword and went straight for Lu Ya.

The Golden Crow Transformation Rainbow Technique was astonishingly fast.

Tai Cang understood that if he continued to stall, even if he won, he would expend too much mana.

After his mana was depleted, how would he deal with the remaining nine Golden Crows?

At this moment, there was only one plan: close-quarters combat.

Only by limiting Lu Ya's chances to use the Golden Crow Transformation Rainbow Technique could he have a chance of winning.

Good!

Lu Ya, however, did not perceive the danger. Seeing Tai Cang attack, he instead laughed heartily. The Solar True Fire ignited around him, transforming into a three-legged Golden Crow.

He did not reveal his true form but instead controlled the flaming Golden Crow to pounce on Tai Cang.

The defeat is set.

Tenth brother was careless.

Inside the Sun Palace, Di Jun, Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, and other Demon Race powerhouses all shook their heads.

With their eyesight, they could naturally see the gap between Lu Ya and Tai Cang. If they had maintained their distance and circled around using the Golden Crow Transformation Rainbow Technique, there might still have been a slim chance of victory.

But to engage in close combat rashly at this moment, even with equivalent cultivation, there was no chance of winning.

Just as I wished!

Tai Cang was slightly surprised, not expecting Lu Ya to dare to engage him head-on.

Seeing the flaming Golden Crow attack, a sharp glint flashed in Tai Cang's eyes. His Wooden Sword trembled slightly, and the Shangqing Sword Art · Law Breaking Style was suddenly unleashed.

Hum--

Sword qi surged into the sky, and a giant sword phantom condensed around Tai Cang, colliding fiercely with the flaming Golden Crow.

In an instant, the two passed each other.

Crack--

Amidst the sound of shattering, the flaming Golden Crow disintegrated. A bloodstain appeared on Lu Ya's neck, a near miss.

Tai Cang sheathed his sword and stood, the sword qi around him gradually dissipating. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He had almost taken Lu Ya's life just now. If he hadn't shifted the sword qi by a third in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

What powerful sword qi!

Tai Cang, your move is truly strong.

Lu Ya's surprised voice came from behind him. Tai Cang was momentarily stunned.

Did this guy not realize he was on the brink of death just now?

He turned to look. Lu Ya was not only not angry but instead had an excited expression all over his face. The nine Golden Crow Princes not far away were also eager to try, completely unaware of the danger they had just faced.

A heaven-sent opportunity.

These princes truly do not know the dangers.

Tai Cang shook his head inwardly, resolving to teach these pampered young masters a lesson today.

He flicked his wrist, and the Wooden Sword let out a soft hum: "Prince Lu Ya, you have lost."

"Ah? I lost?"

The flames around Lu Ya flickered, and his face showed confusion.

In their understanding, they had never experienced defeat.

"Tenth brother, you have indeed lost."

Di Yi strode over, patted Lu Ya's shoulder, and then saw the bloodstain on his neck. He cupped his hands towards Tai Cang: "Thank you, fellow Daoist, for showing mercy."

Phew--

Tai Cang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, there were still reasonable people among the Golden Crows.

Di Yi's composure prevented this match from devolving into a farce.

Tai Cang's heart stirred, and he immediately cupped his hands in return: "Fellow Daoist Di Yi is too kind. This was merely a spar, not a fight to the death."

Di Yi nodded slightly, then turned to Lu Ya and said, "Tenth brother, come back with me. You have been defeated in this battle."

"Yes..."

Lu Ya responded with a dazed expression and silently followed Di Yi to the side.

Congratulations, fellow Daoist Tongtian!

In the Sun Palace, Di Jun and a host of other Demon Race powerhouses offered their congratulations to Sect Master Tongtian.

The two sides had previously agreed that the Golden Crow's tenth prince, Lu Ya, would represent the Demon Race in a competition against the Intercepting Sect's immortals. Now that Lu Ya had been defeated by Tai Cang, the wager naturally concluded with a victory for the Intercepting Sect.

What was even more commendable was that Di Jun and the others showed no displeasure. After all, everyone had seen Tai Cang hold back at the last moment, and the Golden Crow Prince's lack of combat experience was laid bare, which was a valuable lesson for the Demon Race.

We won just like that?

The competition is over?

The Intercepting Sect disciples in the hall exchanged bewildered glances. They had eagerly come to fight, and before they could even face the Golden Crow Prince, the competition had already ended? Zhao Gongming and the others looked at the spiritual fruits and fine wine on the table, feeling that the victory was too easy, leaving them with a sense of loss.

Fellow Daoist Di Jun, this...

Sect Master Tongtian was about to respond when he suddenly heard an angry shout from the mirror: "Fellow Daoist Tai Cang, do you dare to fight me!"

The Golden Crow's ninth prince appeared, flapping his wings. Flames transformed into Golden Crow wings behind him, and in an instant, he arrived in the arena. As his sleeves fluttered, thousands of fire crows swirled around him, like a king amidst flames.

Presumptuous!

What is Little Nine doing!

Di Jun slammed the table, his face filled with anger. Lu Ya's defeat was within reason, but the ninth prince, a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, rashly intervening could be seen as sour grapes.

Big brother, please watch.

Eastern Emperor Tai Yi suddenly spoke, "That Tai Cang has already accepted the challenge."

Everyone present was shocked and quickly looked at the mirror. Indeed, they saw Tai Cang's lips curve slightly. He held a wooden sword and bowed, saying, "Ninth Prince, please!" As he spoke, his mana surged, and he was ready for battle.

Facing an opponent at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, Tai Cang dared not be careless in the slightest. This was completely different from his fight against Lu Ya just moments ago.

Di Jiu said nothing more and waved his hand, sending out countless Golden Crow fire shadows. Compared to Lu Ya's Solar True Fire, these fire crows were more agile, their trajectories elusive and unpredictable. In an instant, the entire space was scorched a fiery red, as if the doomsday fire tribulation had descended.

Be careful, Junior Brother Tai Cang!

The Intercepting Sect disciples in the Sun Palace cried out in alarm. Everyone could see that the offensive power of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal was worlds apart from that of a Golden Immortal. Under such might, Tai Cang would be utterly annihilated if he made the slightest mistake.

Master!

Zhao Gongming and the others looked at Sect Master Tongtian in unison. If Tai Cang were in danger, only a Saint could save him.

Tongtian calmly watched the scene in the mirror, unconcerned by the unfolding situation. His composed demeanor made Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi secretly surprised, wondering if they had underestimated this disciple of the Intercepting Sect.

In the courtyard, Tai Cang's gaze was sharp. As his wooden sword trembled in his hand, vast sword intent erupted. The incoming Solar True Fire Golden Crows dispersed before they even got close, vanishing into the air like scattered embers about ten feet away.

It's sword intent!

What astonishing sword momentum!

The Golden Crow princes watching were horrified. Even from afar, the chilling sword intent made their skin prickle.

The sword's edge turned sharply, and Tai Cang's wooden sword unleashed a brilliant beam of light. As the sword qi pierced the air, he formed a hand seal with his left hand, drawing down the lightning from the nine heavens. The Primordial Clarity Divine Thunder transformed into a cage of lightning snakes, blocking all escape routes around Di Jiu.

Destruction-level divine lightning!

A Golden Immortal realm cultivator wielding such a divine ability!

The Demon Race saints in the Sun Palace changed color. Di Jun stared at Tongtian and exclaimed, "Fellow Daoist, is this esteemed disciple of yours the chief disciple of the Intercepting Sect?"

Tongtian's eyes twitched slightly. He said calmly, "Tai Cang is my inner disciple." As soon as he said this, a hush fell over the assembly. The Demon Race saints exchanged glances, their eyes sweeping over Zhao Gongming and the others, and the hall fell silent.

On the battlefield, Di Jiu roared and activated his innate true fire. The Golden Crow Dharma image had just taken shape when it was torn apart by the destructive sword qi. The lightning cage sealed all directions. Seeing the sword qi descend, despair finally appeared in the eyes of this Golden Crow prince.

A deafening boom echoed through the backyard, the ground trembled violently, and dust and smoke billowed. The lightning light gradually dissipated.

A gentle breeze blew, and as the dust settled, Di Jiu was revealed kneeling on one knee. His body was blackened, and he was gasping for breath. Although his life was not in danger, he was no longer able to fight.

Ninth Brother!

Ninth Brother!

Di Yi and the others immediately stepped forward to check on him. After confirming that Di Jiu's injuries were not serious, they breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Tai Cang, "Fellow Daoist Tai Cang, you truly have hidden depths."

Tai Cang smiled faintly. Facing an opponent at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, he dared not be careless. He raised his wooden sword and said, "Everyone, let's continue."

Di Ba stepped forward, and the pressure of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal swept across the entire arena. A scorching flame condensed into a spear in his hand. He cupped his fists solemnly and said, "Please guide me."

Before his words had even finished, he had already transformed into a streak of light and attacked Tai Cang. Having witnessed Tai Cang's strength, he no longer dared to underestimate this opponent at the Golden Immortal Grand Perfection realm.

Well come!

Tai Cang swung his sword to meet the attack. The wooden sword and the spear collided in mid-air, emitting a piercing screech. The violent energy fluctuations caused the ground in the backyard to crack and the sky to tremble.

The Fusang Tree emitted a dazzling light, stabilizing the space. Although the aftermath was suppressed, the clash between the two intensified, and the scattered sword energy was enough to instantly kill ordinary Golden Immortals.

Suddenly, a cold glint flashed. Tai Cang's wooden sword stopped at Di Ba's brow, and the battle abruptly ended.

Fellow Daoist, you have lost.

A hint of relief flashed in Tai Cang's eyes. This was a clean victory. He discovered that the purity of his Shangqing Qi was not inferior to that of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, and with his continuous mana recovery, he could even contend with a mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

I have lost.

Di Ba dejectedly retracted his spear. To lose to a Golden Immortal while being a Grand Unity Golden Immortal was a significant blow. However, he was convinced and turned to retreat to his brothers.

Tai Cang nodded in satisfaction. As long as the opponent did not cheat, he could quickly complete the task of defeating the Ten Golden Crow Princes and obtain the full-level authority.

Tai Cang looked at the remaining seven Golden Crow Princes and tightened his wooden sword, saying loudly, "Please, give me your guidance!"

"I'll face you!"

Before the words even fell, one Golden Crow Prince had already flown to attack Tai Cang.

However, his strength was on par with Di Ba's. His long-range Solar True Fire couldn't match the Primordial Clarity Divine Thunder, and in close combat, he was no match for Tai Cang's sharpness.

In less than half an hour, this Golden Crow Prince was defeated.

After that, Tai Cang was unstoppable.

Golden Crow Princes took turns fighting, but all returned defeated.

"Junior Brother Tai Cang is mighty!"

"Junior Brother Tai Cang is mighty!"

As the Golden Crow Princes were defeated one after another, the Intercepting Sect disciples in the Solar Palace cheered with joy.

Tai Cang was fighting on behalf of the Intercepting Sect, and now, with consecutive victories, he had brought them unparalleled glory.

The gazes of the crowd towards Tai Cang became more respectful, and their past reservations vanished.

In the Primordial World, the strong reigned supreme!

Even among fellow disciples, internal strife was inevitable.

In the past, although Tai Cang's talent was outstanding, he only inspired envy and even jealousy.

Now that he had consecutively defeated Grand Unity Golden Immortals, the jealousy in Zhao Gongming's heart had long since turned into admiration.

If one person is only slightly stronger than you, it might breed resentment; but if they are so strong that you can only look up to them, then you can only be sincerely convinced.

"They were all defeated..."

Seated at the main seat, Di Jun's expression was grim.

Although he hadn't taken Tai Cang seriously, his sons being defeated by a higher realm was hard to accept.

Eastern Emperor Tai Yi and other Demon Race powerhouses also frowned.

While Tai Cang's strength was indeed admirable, making a name for himself by stepping on the Golden Crow Princes made the Demon Race lose face.

"This is the last battle."

Tongtian suddenly spoke, "Di Yi is in the middle stage of Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Tai Cang may not be able to win."

As soon as these words were spoken, a flicker of light flashed in the eyes of Di Jun and other Demon Race powerhouses.

Just as Tongtian said, with Di Yi's cultivation, defeating Tai Cang should be a foregone conclusion.

If they could salvage the situation, the Demon Race's honor could still be preserved.

Everyone concentrated their gaze on the scene in the mirror, hoping Di Yi could turn the tide.

"Fellow Daoist Di Yi, it's your turn."

In the backyard, after defeating Di Er, Tai Cang looked at Di Yi with burning eyes.

His heart was surging with excitement—as long as he defeated Di Yi, he could complete the mission and unlock the one-click max-level privilege. At that time, his Grand Clarity Bright Jade Body would be perfected, cultivating both body and Primordial Spirit, and his strength would undoubtedly reach a new level!

"Big Brother!"

"Big Brother!"

Di Jiu and the others also looked at Di Yi, their expressions solemn.

Nine brothers had been defeated consecutively. If Di Yi were to lose again, what would become of the Golden Crow clan's honor?