Reaching the Summit in One Step!

Emperor Sword Mountain was originally a very quiet place. This time, in order to test his disciples, Yun Wumian captured some foreign races and threw them into Emperor Sword Mountain as "roadblocks". It is not difficult to find the Spirit Clan, but it takes a little time to find a hundred Spirit Clan who are exactly at the True Immortal Realm Fifth Layer. Therefore, he directly captured a Spirit Clan.

Using their own Immortal Kingdom realm, they could suppress them to the True Immortal Realm Fifth Layer, which would save them a lot of trouble.

At this moment, he was surprised to see that the elder of the Spirit Clan, who was at the Immortal Lord Realm Seventh Layer, was sitting at the same table as a junior disciple of Sword Abyss.

Meanwhile, Gu Yan had already entered Emperor Sword Mountain.

He entered without lingering, and following the guidance in his heart, flew straight towards the central area.

As he approached the central area, he saw figures of the Spirit Clan soaring out from the lush forest, each with an imposing aura, coldly staring at him.

Gu Yan remained expressionless, slowly drawing his Heaven Yard disciple 'Side Sword from the Void.

Boom!

With a crisp sound, the Black Stone landed on the Go Board.

"Eat!"

Li Hao said softly.

With this move, taking advantage of the Spirit Clan Elder's unexpected attack, he broke through the elder's great formation, creating a gap. If the elder wanted to fill the gap, he would need to take an extra step, but he wouldn't give him that opportunity.

"Um?"

The Spirit Clan Elder raised an eyebrow, glanced at Li Hao, then frowned and continued placing his pieces.

As they filled in the pieces one by one, Li Hao's offensive gradually penetrated into the opponent's formation, aiming to completely dismantle it.

"The younger generation is truly formidable..."

The Spirit Clan Elder sighed softly.

Li Hao smiled, raised his hand, and dropped the coin.

Puff!

A burst of Blood Light erupted as Gu Yan, sword in hand, walked towards the Teleportation Array in the central area.

Behind him were nearly a hundred Spirit Clan Race, all severely injured and defeated in all directions; some had torn Robe, while others had broken limbs.

Gu Yan's clothes were only slightly dirty at the corner.

Upon entering the Teleportation Array, the Second Layer contained 50 Demon Race at the True Immortal Realm Sixth Layer.

The Demon Race is a general term encompassing many different types, including Bull Monster, Dragon Demon, Cat Monster, and so on.

The abilities of the various Demon Race are not entirely the same, and being trapped among them will further test one's comprehensive coping skills.

At this time, there were not many disciples in this Second Heaven Layer, so each of them had to deal with even more Demon Race.

Gu Yan did not choose the shortcut of relocation, but continued to head Past the central area with his sword.

Snap!

The Black Stone charged towards the heart of the formation, seizing control of the main formation. The chances of the Spirit Clan Elder, who held the white pieces, turning the tide were now extremely slim.

But the Spirit Clan Elder seemed unwilling to give up, and continued to press forward with the white pieces.

Beside him, a middle-aged Spirit Clan stood with his arms crossed, and upon seeing this scene, merely shook his head and sighed softly.

As the battle on the Go Board intensified, Li Hao's move speed slowed down, but his accumulated advantage ultimately allowed him to break through his opponent's formation.

With a single move that solidified the situation, Li Hao let out a soft sigh of relief.

The Spirit Clan Elder also turned his gaze from the Go Board to Li Hao, a smile appearing on his lips.

"For someone your age to have such skill in chess is truly rare."

The Spirit Clan Elder praised.

Li Hao humbly replied, "Not at all, Senior's chess skills are profound, far beyond my reach."

The Spirit Clan Elder smiled slightly, and without any modesty, said, "I have lived too long after all. There are some things that I inevitably understand even if I don't want to."

As he spoke, his gaze returned to the Go Board, and he said, "Now, it's my turn to play."

Li Hao nodded.

The Spirit Clan Elder picked up a Black Stone from the chessboard, held it between his fingers for a moment, and then suddenly dropped it onto another part of the Go Board.

Boom!

A sharp crack and a powerful impact sent Gu Yan flying backward.

At this moment, he was already standing on the third level of Emperor Sword Mountain.

There were 20 Demon Race at the True Immortal Realm Seventh Layer, and at this moment, twelve of them surrounded him.

These Demon Race were clearly not true True Immortal Realm Seventh Layer, but their cultivation was suppressed to this level, making them even more terrifying than ordinary True Immortal Realm Seventh Layer Demon Race.

"Sword Abyss Prodigy? Hmph, although I can't kill you, destroying your Dao Heart is a form of revenge. My race is not a tool; how can we allow you Human Race to use us at will?!"

One of the Demon Race said, and the Heaven and Earth Dharma Form behind him was none other than a gigantic Purple Python.

The scales, as if forged from lava, look extremely imposing.

"Suppress him!"

The other Demon Race also growled softly.

They weren't as easy to get along with as the Spirit Clan; having been captured here for no reason, they could only vent their frustrations on these disciples.

As the Immortal Power of many Demon Race surged forth, revealing a powerful Aura, Gu Yan's expression also became solemn. He wiped away a trace of blood from the corner of his mouth, and a sword-shaped Black Flame seemed to ignite deep within his eyes.

The Sword Dao Origin: Slash!

A jet-black Sword Qi suddenly slashed out, containing the essence of the Sword Dao Origin Third Layer, instantly splitting the first Demon Race to charge in half and tearing its massive body apart.

The young man, sword in hand, charged out like a Black Jiaolong Awakening.

"Um?"

Li Hao's expression changed when he saw the Spirit Clan Elder make his move.

The place where the piece was placed--·

"The younger generation is formidable, but ultimately lacks experience."

The Spirit Clan Elder chuckled. The grand formation had been broken by Li Hao earlier, but now it had been reversed with this move.

Forming a counter-encirclement!

A game within a game.

Li Hao now understood that his opponent's seemingly relentless pursuit was actually a cleverly orchestrated scheme.

Now, the sharp blade that pierced the enemy's formation is trapped within it.

The knife has nowhere to be used, making it a dead end.

Fortunately, the hilt of his knife was left outside, which allowed him to continue maneuvering.

Seeing Li Hao struggle, the Spirit Clan Elder smiled and slowly reduced the space available for Li Hao's moves.

Li Hao frowned, deep in thought, each move he made was exceptionally difficult.

Beside him, the middle-aged Spirit Clan race member remained calm, having already discerned that Li Hao's struggle was merely a desperate act, with little chance of escape.

After all, the young man's chess skills were already somewhat inferior to his master's. Having been set up earlier, it would be almost impossible for him to escape now.

As they placed more and more pieces, cold sweat slowly appeared on Li Hao's forehead. He extended his sword by the hilt, but this only caused him to lose more territory. He couldn't take care of any other areas; if he were to abandon them...

Once the opponent gains a significant advantage, they can easily swallow him up.

Boom!

Two blood-red Sharp Claws descended from above, carrying boundless power. The surging immortal Immortal Power, combined with some kind of Origin Dao Resonance, covered the Sword Light and directly slammed the boy into the mountain below.

The mountain exploded, and the boy crashed in like a meteorite, only to be shot out again.

Beside them, two other Demon Race revealed their enormous forms and immediately gave chase.

But a figure suddenly appeared in the Void, blocking the two Demon Race, and then looked at the dying boy.

The young man revealed the Ancient Immortal Descendant Power, but he was still defeated. However, to be able to cross True Immortal Realm Third Layer of Emperor Sword Mountain with the cultivation of the third level of True Immortal Realm, and then fight for so long in this Fourth Layer, is already quite terrifying.

"Child, go back."

The old man in the Void pulled the boy up from the rubble and gave him a boost of power to bring him back to his senses. Then he spoke softly.

Although Gu Yan was seriously injured, he knew what had just happened. A struggle flashed in his eyes, but he eventually fell silent, only his eyes became sharper.

Having fought his way out from the twelve Demon Race of the third level, he had reached his limit in this Fourth Layer.

He didn't insist any longer, bowed slightly to the old man, and then turned and left Emperor Sword Mountain.

You lost.

As the piece was placed, the Spirit Clan Elder spoke to Li Hao.

Li Hao looked at the clear position of the White Stone on the Go Board, remained silent for a moment, and then nodded:

Thank you for your guidance, senior.

"I wouldn't presume to offer guidance. Watch us play two more games and see if you can figure out where you went wrong."

The Spirit Clan Elder chuckled softly.

He had a good impression of the young man, but he wouldn't instruct him in cultivation. However, he was happy to offer guidance on the way of Chess Dao.

Li Hao nodded and stood up to offer his seat.

A Ling was standing next to him, looked at Li Hao. Although Li Hao had ignored her earlier, she couldn't bring herself to dislike the boy.

Perhaps it was the other person's handsome features and clear, sincere eyes, or perhaps it was the way they focused intently on the Go Board, as pure and innocent as a child's heart, that prompted her to transmit her voice:

"Don't be discouraged. You're already very good at playing chess with Grandpa for so long."

Li Hao glanced at her, as if he had just met this girl and his eyes had been slightly brightened by her beauty.

He smiled and nodded.

Meanwhile, at the Fourth Layer Emperor Sword Mountain.

Even with her magnificent attire, Yue Xi was no match for the combined attack of three Demon Race at the True Immortal Realm Eighth Layer and could only cry for help.

As the elder teleported over and escorted her out of Emperor Sword Mountain, she was filled with resentment.

In this battle, she used almost all her strength, employing many of her trump cards and secret techniques, but ultimately she still lost.

She was overwhelmed by just three True Immortal Realm Eighth Layer.

After leaving Emperor Sword Mountain, Yue Xi saw that her Fourth Senior Brother, Xu Jianming, was already there on a hill.

A sense of comfort suddenly welled up inside her. She landed on top and asked, "Senior Brother, you didn't make it to the top?"

Xu Jianming had just finished recuperating when he saw his junior Junior Sister, who was fiercely competitive at heart. He smiled helplessly and said, "She's no match for those guys. The Ancient Demon Clan truly has few rivals among those of the same realm."

"You fought against the Ancient Demon?"

Knowing that her Fourth Senior Brother was at the True Immortal Realm Seventh Layer, Yue Xi couldn't help but ask, "Are you at the Fifth Layer or Sixth Layer?"

"The Sixth Layer."

Xu Jianming sighed.

A hint of envy appeared in Yue Xi's eyes. She was already close to the seventh level. She said, "There are still two years left, Senior Brother, don't give up."

"Um.

Xu Jianming nodded, then saw a figure flying through the Void ahead and laughed, "Junior Little Brother has arrived too."

As the Yue Xi began to shine, he turned his head and saw Gu Yan flying over, dressed in black.

However, Gu Yan's Robe were stained with blood and were somewhat torn, clearly indicating that he had been in a fierce battle.

Yue Xi stared intently, but didn't speak easily.

Xu Jianming, somewhat carefree, asked, "Junior Little Brother, which level have you reached?"

Gu Yan glanced at him; perhaps because he had just experienced a setback, the coldness on his face softened slightly.

He said, "The Fourth Layer."

"You two are both at the Fourth Layer?"

Xu Jianming laughed and said, "Not bad, it's a pity that the time was too short this time, otherwise if you two put in more effort, you might really have a chance to climb to the top."

Gu Yan asked, "And you, Senior Brother, what level are you at?"

"Sixth."

Gu Yan's eyes flickered slightly, but he remained silent.

Yue Xi suddenly asked, "How many Demon Race did you encounter in the Fourth Layer?"

Six.

2

Gu Yan said.

Yue Xi's expression changed slightly; she had only encountered three before being defeated.

Her fingers clenched slightly inside her sleeve, but she said nothing more.

Gu Yan didn't ask; if he had six, then this Senior Sister had at most four.

However, he did not set his sights on the other person.

"Third Senior Sister and Fifth Junior Sister haven't come out yet. Oh, and Seventh Brother too."

Xu Jianming gazed at the Emperor Sword Mountain and said, "Eldest Senior Brother must have reached the summit long ago. If I can reach the Sixth Layer, then Second Senior Brother must have gone up long ago too. I just don't know if Senior Sister can make it."

Wei Hongye is at the True Immortal Realm Eighth Layer, and the outcome of her battle against Ancestral Dragon, who is at the True Immortal Realm Ninth Layer, is uncertain.

Yue Xi then remembered Li Hao, the guy who joined the Sect with her. He still hadn't shown up?

Her expression changed slightly as she stared at Emperor Sword Mountain, her fingers tightening even more.

A moment later, two figures flew out; it was Wei Hongye and Murong Qingwu.

The two women came out almost together and saw the three people waiting there. They were not surprised that Lu Wu Chen and Ji Qingxuan were not there, but they realized that one person was missing.

"Um?"

The two were somewhat surprised.

Seeing them return, Xu Jianming's face showed regret. He asked, "Senior Sister, didn't you pass?"

"That Ancestral Dragon is indeed powerful. Xiao Wu and I originally planned to join forces, but Elder Zhou Qingyun, who guards the area, said that it can only be fought one by one there, and we were both defeated."

Wei Hongye sighed.

Xu Jianming looked at Murong Qingwu and sighed, "Fifth Junior Sister truly lives up to her reputation as Heaven-Sent Sword Star. She entered the sect later than me, yet she's already ahead of me."

"Who told you not to work hard?"

Murong Qingwu smiled and then inquired about Yue Xi and Gu Yan's situation.

Gu Yan was surprised that this seemingly lively girl could actually reach the seventh level. His expression changed slightly. Thinking of the previous duel, his eyes sharpened. He walked to the side, sat cross-legged, and focused on comprehending the Sword Dao Flash of Insight he had just received.

"There's someone missing—is it Seventh Brother? Hasn't he come out yet?"

Wei Hongye asked in surprise.

Xu Jianming also looked puzzled and said, "Could something have happened to him inside?"

"I didn't see him on the seventh level either. He must be down there, probably in some trouble."

Murong Qingwu didn't think much of it. She didn't have a deep impression of the Seventh Brother, but she was quite impressed by the Disaster Clan and the Innate Sword Immortal Body.

"Maybe."

Wei Hongye nodded, not thinking about it any further, and said, "Don't just sit around. It's only two years, so let's all work harder."

They didn't exchange any more words, but instead went off to cultivate their own skills.

At this time, Emperor Sword Mountain gradually returned to calm.

Although there are still disciples challenging the various levels, their numbers are gradually decreasing, and many disciples have already discovered their limits.

There are no shortcuts to reaching the top. Even if you band together and make it to the top, you still have to take turns challenging yourself at the back.

Nine figures stood atop the Mountain Summit.

"Eldest Senior Brother."

Lu Wu Chen climbed to the Mountain Summit and saw Ji Qingxuan already drinking tea in front of the Thatched Cottage. He went up and greeted him.

Ji Qingxuan nodded slightly. At this moment, Abyss Master Yun Wumian was already sitting quietly on the edge of a solitary cliff on another side of the Thatched Cottage. No one dared to go Past and disturb him, and they all gathered around the tea table in front of the Thatched Cottage.

"Not bad, not too difficult, right?"

Ji Qingxuan patted Lu Wu Chen on the shoulder and said with a light laugh.

Although Lu Wu Chen was usually a man of few words, he rarely showed a slightly embarrassed smile at this moment, and said, "That Ancestral Dragon is still a bit troublesome. Its Dragon Body is too domineering, and my sword could only barely break through it."

"The Ancestral Dragon Clan is born with the body of Ancestral Dragon, so it's normal for them to be domineering. They are second only to the Ten Great Immortal Bodies."

Ji Qingxuan nodded, glancing outside Emperor Sword Mountain: "That Junior Little Brother with the Innate Sword Immortal Body has also reached the Fourth Layer, which is quite impressive. I hope he can work harder. If he can seize this opportunity to obtain Emperor Sword Spot, it will greatly shorten the time it takes for him to catch up with you and me."

Lu Wu Chen glanced outwards, his gaze sweeping across the mountainside. When he saw the black-clad youth meditating with his eyes closed on the hill,

A hint of amusement flickered in his eyes.

I was surprised to find myself feeling pressured and relentlessly pursued.

Looking back at his Eldest Senior Brother, Lu Wu Chen saw no trace of jealousy on his face, and couldn't help but feel even more respect for him. He said:

"Eldest Senior Brother is engaged in combat at the Frontier. How is the situation there?"

Ji Qingxuan shook his head slightly, a hint of seriousness creeping into his expression. "That Ancient Demon Clan is ferocious. In recent years, the Cultivation Method researched by the Sect have all leaned towards the Primordial Spirit type, offering some resistance against them, but they are still at a disadvantage in battles against those of the same cultivation level."

Lu Wu Chen remained silent for a moment, then said, "Once I reach the Immortal Lord Realm, I'd like to go and test my skills."

Ji Qingxuan glanced at him and smiled. "Don't be impatient. I'll handle these tasks for now. What our Human Race lacks is not a single soldier, but a top-tier expert who can truly lead the Human Race to rise again."

At this point, his gaze fell upon the area outside Emperor Sword Mountain: "Perhaps, hope lies among them."

Lu Wu Chen felt a slight sense of satisfaction, and immediately felt that his Eldest Senior Brother's body seemed to have become infinitely majestic. He nodded silently and said nothing more.

Time flows silently.

Several days Past.

Xu Jianming, who had just awakened from his cultivation, looked around but still couldn't see Li Hao. His heart skipped a beat, and he immediately took out his Sword Talisman.

Disciples of the same sect can sense each other's Sword Talisman.

He used the Sword Talisman to search for Li Hao's Sword Talisman.

Li Hao originally gave the Sword Talisman to Evening Primrose to facilitate her free movement in various places, but by the time she became familiar with those places...

The Sword Talisman had already been returned to Li Hao.

At this moment, the place sensed by the Sword Talisman was right in front of Emperor Sword Mountain. However, what surprised Xu Jianming was that the Sword Talisman only stayed at the First Layer Emperor Sword Mountain.

Xu Jianming was somewhat stunned. So much time Past, and his Junior Little Brother was still at the First Layer?

Half a month Past.

Yue Xi awoke from her reverie and challenged Emperor Sword Mountain once more.

Other disciples also took turns challenging the mountain. After testing their limits upon their first entry, many disciples regarded Emperor Sword Mountain as their training ground to hone their Sword Technique.

After all, the elders are there to help in times of danger, and such a training ground is extremely rare.

Moreover, the Emperor Sword Mountain is rich in Immortal Power, making it an excellent place for cultivation.

This challenge is more difficult than before; there aren't many other disciples to help share the burden, and he has to face more Demon Race alone.

However, Yue Xi also possessed the pride of Heavenly Prodigy and did not find this matter bad. On the contrary, she complained that the other disciples had taken away the Demon Race, preventing her from conducting a fair and square test.

This time, she fought her way to the Fourth Layer, where she faced five Demons at the True Immortal Realm Eighth Layer. After a long and arduous battle, she finally managed to win.

Time flies.

Six months later.

Wei Hongye, along with Gu Yan, Murong Qingwu, and others, took turns challenging the challenge.

Wei Hongye and Murong Qingwu were still defeated, falling before the seventh level of the Ancestral Dragon.

But Gu Yan suddenly broke through to the Fifth Layer!

Furthermore, he defeated all three Ancient Demons at the True Immortal Realm Sixth Layer in the Fifth Layer, and fought his way up to the Sixth Layer before finally being defeated.

The others were shocked by Gu Yan's tremendous progress, which seemed to have skipped a level. They also realized that Gu Yan's primordial Primordial Spirit might have already broken through the Extreme Realm and condensed a Primordial Spirit meridian, otherwise he would not have been able to face the Ancient Demon so easily.

In the past six months, two other disciples of the elders have also climbed to the seventh level, reaching the Mountain Summit and obtaining the opportunity to comprehend the Emperor Sword.

And the First Layer Emperor Sword Mountain.

On the edge of a cliff far from the center, Li Hao played chess with Spirit Clan Elder.

In their fierce battles, Li Hao occasionally managed to win.

The Spirit Clan Elder was as skilled as Old Wang, but their playing styles were different. Moreover, the elder showed no humility on the Go Board, and Li Hao's victories were all somewhat lucky, taking advantage of the elder's carelessness.

"Hey kid, aren't you going to challenge him?"

As the chess game came to a close, the Spirit Clan Elder looked at Li Hao and couldn't help but smile.

Over the past six months, their casual conversations during their chess games had brought them closer and made them more familiar with each other. He found this unconventional disciple of Sword Abyss somewhat interesting; while other disciples were vying for advancement, he remained in Pingliu.

"There's still plenty of time, no rush."

Li Hao smiled.

It's rare to encounter a player whose skill surpasses one's own; how could one easily let such an opportunity slip by?

This is a rare opportunity for practice; it's difficult to find a worthy opponent for a game like this on ordinary days.

The Spirit Clan Elder chuckled, but didn't offer any further advice. His clan had been captured and brought here, so they didn't have a good impression of Sword Abyss. Although he didn't dislike the young man before him, it was difficult for him to feel any closeness to him.

Li Hao gathered his Chess Piece, yielding the position to the middle-aged Spirit Clan, while he himself reviewed the reasons for his recent defeat.

Over the past six months, he has accumulated a great deal of experience in Chess Dao. If he can grasp the Chess Heart Twelfth Stage- dan player here, that would be even better.

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

A year has passed since the Emperor Sword Challenge, and Emperor Sword Mountain has become deserted, with many disciples studying outside.

Only after making breakthroughs and progress will they go to Emperor Sword Mountain for actual combat.

On the seventh level of Emperor Sword Mountain, Li Tiemu and the Old Woman came to keep Zhou Qingyun company.

In this seventh level of the battle against the Ancestral Dragon, they took turns guarding the area, as only they had the strength to intervene in time and rescue their disciples from the Ancestral Dragon.

"Your disciple will reach this level soon; his Innate Sword Immortal Body is truly astounding!"

Zhou Qingyun couldn't help but sigh.

All three of them turned their gaze from the sea of clouds before them to the black-clad youth on the hill below.

"In just one year, he fought to a standstill with Ancient Demon at the True Immortal Realm Eighth Layer, and he also cultivated the Slaying Wilderness Art to the third level. If he weren't only at the True Immortal Realm Fourth Layer and the difference in Immortal Power wasn't so great, he could have defeated an ordinary ninth-level True Immortal."

The Old Woman's voice was also filled with emotion. The Slaying Wilderness Art was one of the top Sword Dao Cultivation Method in the Sword Abyss Tower. It was chosen by that young man and mastered by him.

" At the True Immortal Realm Fourth Layer, he already shows signs of being almost invincible within the True Immortal Realm. The Ancient Immortal Descendant is one of the few that can rival the Emperor Clan lineage; his reputation is well-deserved."

Zhou Qingyun said.

Li Tiemu had a smile on his face, but there was worry in his eyes.

Time is too short. For Heavenly Prodigy, what they lack most is not cultivation resources, but time!

In terms of cultivation resources, powerful forces can make up for it. He secretly gave Gu Yan 50,000 Immortal Stone to help him cultivate to the True Immortal Realm Fourth Layer within a year.

Currently, Gu Yan has no shortage of Immortal Stone and Immortal Pill for cultivation. Coupled with the concentration of Immortal Power here, he still has a chance to continue to break through to the True Immortal Realm Fifth Layer within a year!

Such a rapid ascension to the next level is absolutely terrifying. With his immortal Immortal Power doubling, he might even have a chance to challenge the Ancestral Dragon.

However, it's not a sure thing; no one is certain of victory.

Seeing through Old Man Li's thoughts, the Old Woman shook her head and said, "You're really greedy. Hongye has already reached the top, and Qingwu has a great chance too. Aren't you satisfied?"

Old Man Li smiled wryly and said, "But Red Leaf is almost Three Thousand Years Soul Lifespan. This Southern Region Assembly Battle..."

We can't just rely on her to lead the charge. Although she's very Heavenly Talent, she's still a bit too weak to lead our sect to a higher ranking."

"It seems you're betting everything on that Sword Immortal Body. That makes sense, especially if it's a three-year period."

He'll most likely get a spot.

Zhou Qingyun nodded, then his eyes suddenly shifted, and he said, "However, the Abyss Master is also keeping an eye on his talent. If it's really too late this time, making an exception for him wouldn't be out of the question, since special privileges are meant for Heavenly Prodigy."

Li Tiemu nodded slightly. He already had this idea in his mind. If that kid really didn't make it, he would swallow his pride and ask the Abyss Master to make an exception.

"That little girl from the Disaster Clan is probably too late. She's still struggling at the Fifth Layer. Her Primordial Spirit isn't strong enough, and cultivating the Primordial Spirit isn't something that can be done in a day."

The Old Woman said.

Li Tiemu nodded. She had also noticed Yue Xi, and apart from Gu Yan, her Heavenly Talent was already quite terrifying. This time, she was just unlucky.

"Speaking of which, there's also that young man with Nine-Ring Dao Heart."

He's in the First Layer.

Mentioning Li Hao, Li Tiemu couldn't help but smile wryly. Although his main focus was on Gu Yan, he also paid attention to Li Hao and Yue Xi. Li Hao did nothing at the First Layer of Emperor Sword Mountain; he went there to play Chess with the Spirit Clan.

He deeply admired Li Hao's social skills, but the boy's carefree attitude left him speechless.

After all, their Nine-Ring Dao Heart, so their State of Mind is absolutely flawless. If you were to forcibly command them, it might actually damage their Dao Heart.

"The First Layer?"

Zhou Qingyun and the Old Woman were both taken aback and looked at Li Tiemu in the wrong direction.

"That kid doesn't seem to be planning to compete for a spot. Maybe he realized from the beginning that he couldn't win and gave up early. I don't know whether to call him optimistic or just too carefree."

Li Tiemu said helplessly.

Zhou Qingyun and the Old Woman exchanged a glance, both speechless.

Time passed.

In the blink of an eye, two years have Past, and the trials of Emperor Sword Mountain are nearing their end.

In this final month, many disciples who Seclusion meditation awoke and engaged in fierce battles on Emperor Sword Mountain, striving to use this opportunity to hone their combat experience.

"Look! Senior Sister Qing has reached the Mountain Summit!"

"Finally passed! Haha, Senior Sister Qing spent a year challenging the seventh level and finally defeated that Ancestral Dragon!"

"I can't believe Senior Sister Qing actually got that spot in the last month! Amazing!"

On a certain Mountain Peak, many disciples cheered.

Murong Qingwu glanced at her. She recognized Senior Sister Qing; she True Immortal Realm Eighth Layer, so it wasn't too surprising that she had reached the top.

She took a deep breath, drew her sword, and headed towards Emperor Sword Mountain.

Beside her, Yue Xi also suddenly stood up and headed towards Emperor Sword Mountain.

Xu Jianming saw their figures and sighed softly. He was also challenging Ancestral Dragon, but the battle before the beginning of the month made him feel hopeless.

"Cultivating with you guys is torture."

Xu Jianming sighed bitterly. In less than two years, Yue Xi had actually reached the Sixth Layer, and his Junior Little Brother with the Sword Immortal Body was even more amazing, challenging the Ancestral Dragon just like him.

In less than two years, he was overtaken by this newly joined Junior Little Brother, leaving him with mixed feelings.

As some people reached the summit, many disciples were spurred on and headed to Emperor Sword Mountain.

The frenzied climbing has begun again.

The Sixth Layer.

Yue Xi fiercely fought against the Ancient Demon at the True Immortal Realm Eighth Layer. Madness appeared in her eyes, and she used ruthless moves, abandoning all self-defense.

"Court death!"

The Ancient Demon was also enraged and attacked fiercely, wanting to kill the woman before Elder Sword Abyss could make a move.

Yue Xi swung her sword desperately, her entire body surging with Immortal Power. Silver-white marks of chaos appeared on her forehead, the mark of her clan.

There's only one month left, and she hasn't even seen the Ancestral Dragon yet. If she doesn't get the Emperor Sword Spot this time, she'll never have another chance.

Kill!

Yue Xi attacked with all her might.

As many disciples took on the challenge, another disciple climbed to the Emperor Sword Mountain, causing an uproar among the other disciples.

"It's Senior Brother Sun! He also defeated the Ancestral Dragon!"

"How magnificent is Clear River Yard!"

"Wait, another one?"

At the Mountain Summit, a stunningly beautiful figure flew out, her hair disheveled. She gathered her hair with her delicate hand, tucking it behind her ear, and looked back, feeling that the scenery of this Heaven and Earth was truly vast.

"Light Dance."

A figure flew over; it was Wei Hongye.

She was delighted to see that Murong Qingwu had also climbed to the Mountain Summit.

"Senior Sister."

Murong Qingwu also had a smile on her face.

Her ascent caused a stir outside the mountain, and many disciples recognized her.

On the hill, Gu Yan, dressed in black, opened his eyes and glanced at the Mountain Summit.

Thinking of the previous challenge, a glint appeared in his eyes, and he slowly stood up.

The seventh level, Emperor Sword Mountain.

Gu Yan stood before the Ancestral Dragon once more, gazing at its majestic Ancestral Dragon, his eyes revealing an unprecedented resolute light.

He was enveloped in Silver Threads Immortal Power, and the ancient power of the Immortal Race Bloodline was activated. He had already comprehended the Origin Fourth Level of the Sword Dao, a level that only Immortal Lord could comprehend, and he had already mastered it when he was at the True Immortal Realm Third Layer!

Now, Perfection the True Immortal Realm Fourth Layer and approaching the True Immortal Realm Fifth Layer, he once again challenges the Ancestral Dragon.

"Young man, you are no match for me."

Ancestral Dragon's voice was deep and impatient. "Don't waste your energy!"

It was met with a dazzling flash of Sword Light.

Boom!

As the earth-shattering battle unfolded, Li Tiemu, Zhou Qingyun, and the Old Woman quietly appeared to the side, observing the battle.

Li Tiemu's expression was extremely solemn, and he was also a little nervous. This battle was extremely important to Gu Yan. There were only a few days left before the end, and if he failed again, it would be almost impossible for him to pass.

As the raging Sword Tide, the Ancestral Dragon also unleashed his Divine Might, letting out a deafening roar, shattering the Sword Tide, and engaging the youth in fierce combat.

Soon, Zuli's power and ferocious physical body suppressed the boy once again.

However, amidst the chaotic Sword Tide, a powerful and ancient Sword Intent suddenly revived. Under that extreme pressure, the boy's roar soared into the sky, accompanied by an Ancient Wilderness and desolate Sword Qi, and the Ancestral Dragon's body was slashed off with countless scales.

Upon seeing this scene, Li Tiemu, Zhou Qingyun, and the other two all narrowed their eyes in utter shock.

"Ancient Immortal Bloodline Awakening? That's the Sword Immortal Body Reaching Divine Power?!"

They were all shocked by the boy's transformation; they never expected that in such dire circumstances, his Bloodline would unleash an even more terrifying power.

And that changed the course of the battle.

A few minutes later.

A figure dressed in black climbed to the top of the Mountain Summit.

This scene caught the attention of many disciples outside Emperor Sword Mountain, who immediately erupted in a clamor of astonishment.

Many disciples were familiar with the black-clad youth, having long heard that he was Prodigy Innate Sword Immortal Body.

However, the other party has only just entered the realm, and their cultivation is only at the True Immortal Realm Fourth Layer, yet they were able to reach the top?!

"My God, am I seeing things? Is that guy Gu Yan?"

"It's him! True Immortal Realm Fourth Layer cultivator who defeated Ancestral Dragon? How is that possible!"

"This is outrageous! Even I, at the True Immortal Realm Eighth Layer, couldn't break through the Ancestral Dragon's physical body. How could he possibly do this?"

Some of the Heaven Yard disciples were also shocked, their faces filled with horror.

At the Emperor Sword Mountain, Ji Qingxuan, Wei Hongye, and the others were all taken aback when they saw the young man climbing up, and then they were quite surprised.

"You came up too?"

Murong Qingwu was surprised to see that her Junior Little Brother had actually caught up with her.

She then stared at him intently.

Gu Yan's Robe were torn, indicating he had been through a fierce battle, but his expression was calm. His Immortal Power also had a light and weathered feel to it. He only nodded slightly to Ji Qingxuan, and then looked around to see where the Abyss Master was.

"He's truly Prodigy."

Seeing her Junior Little Brother's arrogant demeanor, Wei Hongye felt both helpless and somewhat sentimental.

He's only just started learning, yet he's already caught up with these old guys who've been training hard for years. His talent is simply incomparable.

On the solitary cliff behind the Thatched Cottage, Yun Wumian was also watching the young man.

Over the past two years, he has observed the boy's every challenge, and his progress has been astonishing.

Such intelligence even stirred a sense of appreciation in him.

If the other party had failed this time, he had even considered making an exception for him, but he didn't expect this kid to be so determined.

At this time.

On the Sixth Layer the Emperor Sword Mountain, Yue Xi was defeated.

Her expression darkened. The difference in their Primordial Spirit made it extremely difficult for her to fight against the Ancient Demon, and she was constantly suppressed.

At this moment, she returned to the hill and was stunned by the exclamations around her.

She looked up and around, but didn't see her Junior Little Brother.

"He..."

Xu Jianming replied with a complicated expression, "Junior Little Brother has already reached the summit."

Yue Xi felt her mind reeling, as if it were buzzing. Had she reached the summit?

That Junior Little Brother who joined the sect after her has actually reached the top?!

She didn't even pass the Sixth Layer!

For a moment, her fingers clenched so tightly that she didn't even notice the blood flowing out.

She had just put down her foot when she suddenly turned around and headed back towards Emperor Sword Mountain.

Xu Jianming was not paying attention to her at the moment, and his mind was in turmoil. He felt embarrassed that his newly joined Junior Little Brother had surpassed him so beautifully.

As the competition nears its end, the challenges at Emperor Sword Mountain are becoming increasingly intense.

Despite fighting desperately and repeatedly challenging the Ancient Demon at the Sixth Layer, Yue Xi was still suppressed.

The last day has arrived in the blink of an eye.

Li Tiemu's voice echoed from the Emperor Sword Mountain: Today is the final test.

This final announcement also caused all the disciples to stop immersing themselves in cultivation; they were all told to either go and challenge the Emperor Sword Mountain.

Or you can watch others climb from the hilltop.

Standing on the Sixth Layer, Yue Xi heard the sound that resounded throughout the entire Emperor Sword Mountain. Her blood seemed to be burning, and her heart was pounding violently. It was the last day.

If she misses this opportunity, the gap between her and that Junior Little Brother will widen significantly, and she will never be able to catch up, not even be able to touch his shadow!

This can't go on, it absolutely can't go on like this!

I want to win! I want to get up there!

I'm going to climb up!!

A light shone in Yue Xi's eyes; without her even realizing it, a certain power within her Bloodline was quietly emanating.

The Disaster Clan brings calamity and misfortune is not without reason.

At the same time, the core force that brings disaster is the force that affects the Heavenly Dao Origin.

At this moment, a wisp of the power of the Heavenly Dao Origin surged in, but she didn't notice it. Only one voice echoed repeatedly in her mind: I must win! I must climb to the top!!

She unleashed her full power, slashing with her sword. That sword strike condensed a trace of the majesty of the Heavenly Dao Origin, carrying Aura of calamity. This caused the Ancient Demon, who was preparing to strike ruthlessly, to shrink his pupils and hastily dodge.

Yue Xi's hair flew wildly, and her tall body seemed to transform into a spirit. She swung her sword faster and faster until she cleaved the Ancient Demon's Primordial Spirit in two!

The First Layer Emperor Sword Mountain.

Li Tiemu's voice came from the Mountain Summit.

Li Hao, engrossed in his Chess, seemed oblivious until a gentle tug was felt on his clothes, at which point he turned around in surprise.

"It's the last day. After you finish this game, you should go."

Beside her, the Spirit Clan woman A Ling, spoke.

Li Hao realized then that time had passed so quickly.

He looked at the Spirit Clan Elder opposite him, who stroked his beard and smiled, "Young man, the Chess Dao is long. We are destined to meet again. If we have the opportunity to meet again in the future, let us play chess together."

When Li Hao regained consciousness, he felt a pang of regret and said, "Thank you for your companionship these past two years, senior."

The Spirit Clan Elder was taken aback, then burst into laughter, "I should thank you for letting me see that the Human Race also has such interesting beings."

Li Hao smiled. Although he hadn't been able to grasp the mindset of a Twelfth Stage- Chess Heart in the past two years, his understanding of the way of Chess Dao had improved considerably, and he had accumulated enough experience. He only needed to wait for the enlightenment of the Dao Heart Realm of the way of Go before he could step into the Chess Dao Twelfth Stage!

After a while.

This final game has ended.

Li Hao lost.

Li Hao stood up, bowed slightly, and said, "This junior bids farewell."

"This is a token of my Spirit Clan, Spirit Talisman. If you possess this talisman, and encounter any trouble within the Spirit Clan's territory, the Spirit Clan will treat you as one of their own, and you can also seek simple assistance from the Spirit Clan."

The Spirit Clan Elder tore through the Void with his finger and took out a celestial Immortal Talisman that emitted specks of Flash of Insight, handing it to Li Hao.

Li Hao was slightly taken aback, reached out and took it, then thought for a moment, picked up two Chess Piece from the game, and used the properties of the Universe Chart to imbue them with his own power.

"This bears my mark. Please accept it, senior. I hope that in the future I can find you again by following this mark."

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, the Spirit Clan Elder was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

According to the boy, this was something for tracking, and it would be strange if anyone carried it with them. But the boy presented it as a parting gift and said it with a sincere expression.

He smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll accept it."

Li Hao nodded, then said goodbye to them again.

Seeing the direction Li Hao had left, the Spirit Clan Elder called out, "You want to go to the Second Layer?"

"Hmm, let's go take a look at Shanding Peak."

Li Hao turned his head and smiled, then said goodbye again before Return to Emptiness Teleportation.

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, the three who had just been smiling and finding the boy's simple and honest nature endearing were all stunned.

Let's go check it out at the Mountain Summit?

Meanwhile, Li Hao, having bid farewell to the three Spirit Clan Elders, used the Space Origin in conjunction with the Return to Emptiness Teleportation to head straight for the central area.

There are no disciples here; the Spirit Clan patrols the central area.

Li Hao's arrival was silent; he passed directly through the Spirit Clan. Only after he stepped into the Teleportation Array did the many Spirit Clan guarding the area notice him, but they only saw the boy's back before he teleported away.

After the teleportation ended, Li Hao found himself in the Second Layer Emperor Sword Mountain.

The teleportation location seemed random, and he followed the guidance of the central area in his mind.

Upon arriving at the central area, a considerable number of Demon Race immediately appeared.

"There are still Human Race?"

"Kill him!"

Various Demon Race races revealed their true forms, their bodies enormous and ferocious, and pounced on Li Hao.

Li Hao's long robe fluttered in the wind, his sideburns danced in the breeze, yet his speed remained undiminished. He brought his fingers together as if forming a sword, and with a casual slash, he unleashed a powerful strike.

The Heaven and Earth Void seemed to have been severed, cracking open like a mirror.

As the Demon Race approached the edge of the rift, they sensed the terrifying power of the Void fracture and stopped, staring in horror at the young figure that weaved through the demons.

The opponent's unparalleled figure was frozen in their pupils.

The third level, the Fourth Layer...

Until they reached the Fifth Layer.

As soon as Li Hao was teleported out, he sensed the familiar Ancient Demon aura in the Void.

He looked around with interest, released his Aura, and flew towards the Past teleportation point.

Soon, near the teleportation point, three Ancient Demons at the True Immortal Realm Sixth Layer appeared from the Void.

"True Immortal Realm Third Layer?"

Sensing Li Hao's Aura, the three Ancient Demons were surprised; there weren't many True Immortal Realm Third Layer cultivators who could get this far.

They recognized Li Hao's Heaven Yard disciple robes, and a ferocious glint appeared in their eyes. They knew that once this trial ended, their deaths would be imminent. The Abyss Master might spare the lives of other races, but he would certainly show no mercy to their Ancient Demon Clan.

If you can take someone down with you before you die, then you've made a profit.

The three Ancient Demon exchanged a glance, their minds in sync, wanting to kill the Human Race quickly so he wouldn't even have time to cry for help!

When Li Hao saw the three Ancient Demons, his eyes also lit up slightly, and he licked his lips.

Whoosh!

In a brief moment of intersection, the Void seemed to Solidification. The power of the Space Origin Dao alone caused the three Ancient Demon figures to Pause slightly. Then, the Sword Qi unleashed by Li Hao's finger instantly pierced through their bodies.

Li Hao knew the Ancient Demon's body structure like the back of his hand. In an instant, he cut it apart while his Primordial Spirit also charged out.

In an instant, before they could even utter a scream, the three Ancient Demon perished.

Li Hao was able to kill True Immortal Ancient Demon when he was in the Saint Realm. Now that he has become True Immortal and has mastered many Immortal Arts, it is even easier for him.

As the three Ancient Demon died instantly, Li Hao raised his hand and collected their corpses into his Heaven and Earth Space, which would be delicious ingredients.

Subsequently, Li Hao stepped into the Sixth Layer...

Long after Li Hao disappeared, other disciples arrived at the fifth floor, cautiously making their way to the teleportation point, but they did not see the Ancient Demon.

The disciple was both surprised and secretly delighted, and immediately seized the opportunity to slip into the Teleportation Array.

Upon reaching the Sixth Layer, the area shrank even further. The Teleportation Array leading to the seventh level was not far away. The disciple stealthily made his way forward, only to find that the Ancient Demon of the Sixth Layer did not come out to attack him.

Meanwhile, at the seventh level Emperor Sword Mountain.

Ancestral Dragon looked at the young man who had drifted in before him, and seeing the young man's relaxed and leisurely demeanor, he raised his eyes slightly.

This young man did not conceal his Aura; he was at the True Immortal Realm Third Layer, and so far, the person with the lowest cultivation level standing before it.

However, the other party was wearing the robes of a disciple of the Heaven Yard, which showed that they were Heavenly Prodigy.

"Hmph, we just got rid of a True Immortal Realm Fourth Layer, and now another Level 3 one comes along. Does he really think just anyone can get past me?!"

Ancestral Dragon was somewhat annoyed. He glanced around and saw that the three old men had all escorted the little girl away, leaving an empty spot.

With no one watching over him, and this kid being delivered right to his doorstep, he's practically asking for death!

Die!

Having been imprisoned and used for two years, Ancestral Dragon had long harbored a burning rage.

At this moment, it directly revealed its enormous Ancestral Dragon body and pounced towards Li Hao.

Compared to the colossal body of the Ancestral Dragon, Li Hao was like a speck of dust suspended between Heaven and Earth and earth.

As the fierce wind swept across his face and the terrifying dragon's might Descent, Li Hao slightly raised his head, observing with a hint of interest.

Is this the Ancestral Dragon?

Call!

Faced with the enormous dragon claw descending from the Cloudmist, Li Hao also took out the True Treasure Long Sword that was provided to the disciples of the Heaven Yard.

Whoosh!

He raised his hand, seemingly casually slashing out with his sword.

But this sword strike is one of the Ten Immortal Arts, Blue Heaven!

One Sword Azure Sky!

At the same time, the traces of the Nine Flowers Immortal Seal were faintly reflected on his forehead, and then quickly disappeared.

The dragon claws that were pressing down, and the mighty dragon energy, were suddenly reversed. The entire sky seemed to be steaming, and the Cloudmist were suddenly shattered and split open, affecting thousands of miles. The whole world seemed to become quiet!

Only after the Sword Momentum swept past did the sword mark appear, splitting open on the Ancestral Dragon's body.

"Even the body of the Ancestral Dragon is nothing more than this."

A clear, youthful voice, tinged with laughter, rang out.

The enormous Dragon Body plummeted, and the Unparalleled figure of the youth slowly flew past the sword wounds on the falling Dragon Body, leaving behind a head of flowing black hair, as he walked towards the Teleportation Array leading to the Mountain Summit.

With a deafening roar, the entire seventh level of the Emperor Sword Mountain trembled violently, and dust filled the air, obscuring the enormous, horrified dragon eyes of the Ancestral Dragon.

The boy's figure had already disappeared into the Teleportation Array.

Emperor Sword Mountain.

In front of the Thatched Cottage, the disciples who had climbed to the Mountain Summit were waiting. Some paced back and forth, while others, though seemingly gazing at the distant sea of clouds, were actually filled with excitement and anticipation.

The Emperor Sword Mountain trial is about to end, which means that they will soon be given the opportunity to study the Emperor Sword.

Among the crowd, Ji Qingxuan, Wei Hongye, and others huddled together, their expressions concerned.

Here, Li Tiemu held a tall woman in his arms; her Shen Xiuhua face was now pale.

Her clothes were also tattered; it was Yue Xi.

"Is Junior Sister alright?"

Wei Hongye was filled with worry. She was truly surprised to learn from her Master, Old Man Li, that her junior Junior Sister had actually managed to break through the seventh level of Emperor Sword Mountain. However, seeing Yue Xi's unconscious state at this moment filled her with concern.

Li Tiemu shook his head slightly. He had witnessed his disciple's battle with the Ancestral Dragon, which was almost to the point of burning.

If it weren't for the awakening of the Bloodline power of the Disaster Clan, which made the Ancestral Dragon wary and unwilling to get injured, he probably wouldn't have been able to pass the seventh level.

"Let the Abyss Master take a look later."

Li Tiemu said.

At this moment, on the Void Immortal Dao outside the Mountain Summit, the sound of teleportation appeared, causing ripples.

Seeing this, everyone looked over.