Fierce competition in the Ancient Immortal Realm

Seeing that the other person had finished practicing swordsmanship, Li Hao also got up to leave.

During this time, besides cultivating and Cooking, he would occasionally take a walk in the courtyard and give Gu Xingwan Immortal Arts to repay the kindness of Old Gu.

"You can go by yourself, I won't go."

Li Hao said.

"Not going? Why?"

Gu Xingwan froze, her expectant expression turning into astonishment.

Li Hao said, "Didn't the Imperial Clan say before that breaking through the Tenth Desolate Domain would directly grant us a spot in the battle? I've already got that, so there's no need for me to join the fray."

Gu Xingwan was stunned. Her previous defeat in the Sparring and the two years they had spent together had made her realize how strong this young man was, but she hadn't expected him to have already qualified to fight.

"But three years Past, and your strength has improved further. If you take on another challenge, you will definitely go even further!"

Gu Xingwan couldn't help but say, "In that case, your ranking will be even higher!"

"What special rewards are there for being ranked even higher?" Li Hao asked.

Gu Xingwan was stunned, speechless for a moment, before finally stammering, "If we can make it into the Top Ten, Top Five, or even first place, there will definitely be an Imperial Clan reward."

"That's too difficult. The Top Twenty are already contested by the Immortal Lord Realm, let alone the Top Ten or the Top Five."

Li Hao shook his head, not intending to reveal his trump cards in such a place. He would rather spend this time eating more Ancient Demon and cultivating. If an Ancient Demon happened to invade during this time, he would suffer a great loss if he missed the opportunity.

"But once all the spots are confirmed, the Imperial Clan will reward one thousand people who have qualified to fight. You must be there too. Do you want someone else to accept the reward on your behalf?" Gu Xingwan couldn't help but ask.

Li Hao said, "I'll Past there then. There's no need to go earlier. There's still a month left before it ends."

"..."

Gu Xingwan, then looked at him quietly and said, "Are you short of a month? I need to go Past and aim for a higher ranking. If you leave now, we... can travel together."

"It's alright, you can go ahead."

Li Hao waved his hand dismissively and said.

Gu Xingwan's fingers clenched slightly, her cheeks flushed and paled, and she glanced at the oblivious boy with a mixture of disappointment and annoyance. Finally, she turned away and snorted:

"Then I'll go first, don't regret it."

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Seeing the girl stomp her feet and fly away, Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly. He also turned around and walked in the opposite direction towards his own courtyard.

He could see the girl's affection, but he dared not accept it.

In the Great Dream Nine Abyss War Camp.

On a Secret Realm Battle Stage within the Battle Battalion, a girl in a snow-white dress wielded her sword with sharp attacks. With one hand, she swung her Swordsmanship, while the other hand Mastery wind, rain, and thunder to aid her. Surrounded by storms and suppressed by her Dao Domain, she aimed to force the Golden-armored Soldier opposite her into a corner.

"Break."

The Golden-armored Soldier suddenly let out a low roar, his spear flashing like a rainbow, piercing through the storm and thunder, and striking towards the girl's head.

The girl's Sword Momentum shifted, drawing the spear to her blade and unleashing a sharp slash.

But after that sharp whistle, a second spear suddenly leaped past the golden light and struck the girl's face, carrying Destruction fighting spirit.

The sudden attack of the divine spear was extremely swift. The girl's eyes narrowed slightly, but she did not freeze in place. Instead, her body suddenly spun around like a rapidly spinning snow lotus, her skirt billowing up like gears, bringing with it a sharp, cold light. With a flick of her longsword, she deflected the second golden spear, and then pinched her fingers together.

From the storm behind the Golden-armored Soldier, two sharp Sword Qi suddenly slashed out and struck directly.

The Golden-armored Soldier's Battle Armor glowed with Azure Radiance, blocking the Sword Qi, but the powerful impact still caused him to lose his balance and fall forward.

The girl flicked her Sword Light, aiming straight for his face. The Golden-armored Soldier was startled, and his Immortal Power suddenly erupted. An Immortal Power Law rippled out, forcing the Sword Light back and also lifting the girl dozens of feet away, slamming her to the edge of the Battle Stage, where she almost fell off.

The girl's face was deathly pale, but she remained steady on the edge of the Battle Stage, though her hand holding the sword trembled incessantly.

"I lost."

The Golden-armored Soldier glanced at the girl with a complicated expression, then turned to the young man in Blue Robe outside the Battle Stage and spoke.

A look of surprise appeared in Ji Qingxuan's eyes. He nodded to the man, and after the Golden-armored Soldier turned and teleported away from the Battle Stage, Ji Qingxuan moved to the girl's side and said:

"Not bad, you actually managed to force the opponent to use Immortal Dao Laws to avoid injury, that's quite remarkable!"

Looking at this Eldest Senior Brother, Yue Xi was also overjoyed. She hadn't expected that he would rather unleash his Immortal Power Law than get injured.

"To force a general at the First Level of Immortal Lord Realm to reveal his true abilities with the power of True Immortal Realm Ninth Layer realm cultivator is truly remarkable."

Wei Hongye and Lu Wu Chen also rushed over, both with smiles on their faces. Such great progress, if with such ability they still couldn't pass the Imperial Clan's test and become one of the thousand people in the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty, then it could only mean that there were far too many monstrous Prodigy in this generation of the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty!

Congratulations!

Murong Qingwu flew over and said with a smile.

Another Black-robed Youth also landed, his expression calm, merely nodding slightly.

Yue Xi glanced at the young man, but the joy in her eyes vanished instantly. She calmly said:

"Although I forced him to use his true abilities, if he doesn't use his Immortal Lord power and only fights with his suppressed True Immortal Realm Perfection power, I feel that winning might not be easy. He's just unwilling to get injured."

"That's normal. People on the battlefield don't want to get hurt easily; it's instinct."

Ji Qingxuan said, "But to have forced him to this point is already quite difficult. Your cultivation level is one level lower than his. The difference in Immortal Power between the ninth and Tenth Layer levels of the True Immortal Realm Ninth Layer is stark. The higher the cultivation level, the greater the difference between each level. The difference in Immortal Power between you is the sum of the difference True Immortal Realm First Layer!"

Yue Xi felt slightly better, but still somewhat disappointed. She said, "If you can withstand his true Immortal Dao attack without being defeated immediately, that's real skill. Otherwise, if you encounter Immortal Lord Realm in the Southern Region Assembly Battle, you'll have no choice but to admit defeat."

Wei Hongye glanced at Gu Yan, understanding her thoughts, and smiled, "Gu Yan is Innate Sword Immortal Body, which he has already activated. He only managed to withstand a casual attack from the Immortal Lord Realm with all his might. You can't compare to him; you've already done very well."

"Yes, in the Southern Region Assembly Battle, True Immortal Realm and Immortal Lord Realm are two Battle Stage. You won't encounter each other unless you actively challenge Immortal Lord Realm opponent after the True Immortal Realm battles are over. Otherwise, the difference in realms is undeniable. True Immortal Realm being able to challenge Immortal Lord Realm opponent... is extremely rare throughout history."

Ji Qingxuan said.

Gu Yan's eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing his words, as if a fighting spirit had been stirred within him.

Murong Qingwu noticed the change in her Junior Little Brother's eyes and couldn't help but smile slightly, secretly amused. Her Eldest Senior Brother's words had once again subtly encouraged this competitive Junior Little Brother.

However, in the past two years, she and Gu Yan have fulfilled their previous agreement to Sparring. Unfortunately, after two years, she has actually been caught up with and surpassed by this young man.

Ancient Immortal Bloodline, a natural Sword Immortal Body —truly living up to its reputation.

The other party clearly grasped the Emperor Sword Intent she had comprehended on Emperor Sword Mountain more deeply than she had.

Looking at the entire True Realm, in terms of Sword Dao Aptitude alone, the Innate Sword Immortal Body should be considered the highest aptitude for Sword Dao.

Perhaps, only that boy could compare to him... Murong Qingwu suddenly thought of that other Junior Little Brother. Just thinking of that casual and indifferent smiling face, she felt a sense of closeness to him for some reason. He was much easier to get along with than Gu Yan, who was aloof and silent.

"With only one month left until the three-year agreement, it's time for you to set off. The longer you persist in the Tenth Desolate Domain, the higher your ranking will be. Theoretically, it's impossible for any of you to last a month there. If you really had that ability, you could have directly broken through the Tenth Desolate Domain and secured your qualification to participate in the battle."

Ji Qingxuan said with a smile.

The three men's eyes narrowed, and a hint of fighting spirit flashed in their eyes.

In the previous tests, they hadn't even made it into the top 1,000. Now, three years have passed, and it's time to see how they've fared.

"Then we'll go. Thank you for taking care of us these past few days, Senior Brother Senior Sister."

Murong Qingwu her head and expressed her gratitude.

Yue Xi and Gu Yan immediately followed suit and thanked them.

Ji Qingxuan waved his hand and said, "The glory of Sword Abyss is entrusted to you."

"Um."

Gu Yan nodded vigorously, his eyes becoming deep.

After Ji Qingxuan and the others, they packed their bags and set off to leave the Frontier for the Immortal Capital Imperial City.

Besides the Great Dream Nine Abyss War Camp, people also left the other Battle Battalion one after another, but the number was not large.

Most of the disciples who participated in the war did not choose to venture to this Frontier, but instead trained and cultivated themselves elsewhere.

In the Wildfire Army City.

Inside Yinglong Imperial Guard Camp, Huo Xiaoqi glanced around the courtyard. It had been more than half a year, and he hadn't seen the young man return for a long time.

Now that his three-year term is almost up, it's time for him to leave and go back to aim for a higher ranking.

"Battalion Commander, I'm leaving. If Chong Er returns, please tell him I'll meet you in the Ancient Immortal Realm!"

Huo Xiaoqi said to Shi Tianjin.

Shi Tianjin was stunned. He already knew that Huo Xiaoqi was a disciple of a certain Sect, but he did not expect that the other party would participate in the Southern Region Assembly Battle.

"You... you're leaving?"

"That's right, the Sect needs me."

Huo Xiaoqi waved goodbye without saying anything more.

Shi Tianjin and the others knew they couldn't stop the other party, nor did they have any reason to do so, so they accompanied them as they left.

Another one's gone, sigh.

An old soldier couldn't help but sigh. In Yinglong Imperial Guard Camp, Huo Xiaoqi and Chong Er, two powerful True Immortal Realm warriors, were stationed there. If a war broke out, they would greatly increase the sense of security for the others. But now they had all left.

"Wish them luck. We have to rely on ourselves. On the battlefield, we can't always depend on others; that will only lead to our demise sooner or later."

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Shi Tianjin looked into the distance, then turned his gaze away and shook his head.

Having learned his lesson from the boy, his attitude towards these newcomers became much gentler than before.

"Once you've finished training, I'll report to the Tiger Lion Army."

Shi Tianjin looked at the people around him and said, "You must also cultivate diligently and strive to survive."

The group looked at each other, speechless.

Outside the Imperial City Imperial Palace Platform the Yan Chu Immortal Capital.

One after another, figures were teleported here from the Yan Chu's Four Directions Cities. Their Aura were powerful and restrained. Some were their elders Master, Immortal Lord Realm experts, while others were participants in the battle. Although they were True Immortal Realm, their Aura were powerful, like dragons and tigers hidden between their arms and fingers. Their movements seemed to have the power of ten thousand dragons surging.

"It seems that people from other sects have also arrived ahead of time."

"A lot of people are coming."

"Three years are almost over, and it's time for this ranking to come to a final conclusion."

"I have just Seclusion to study my cultivation techniques, Immortal Method have improved by leaps and bounds. Master, I will certainly not let you down!"

"Junior Sister, once I secure a spot in the competition, I'll propose marriage to your Lineage. Wait for me!"

"Senior Sister, among these thousand names, there must be my name, Wang Chu's!"

Figures from all directions gathered here. After teleporting together outside the Imperial Palace Platform, they followed the Imperial City Guards like a shower of Starlight to the Ancient Immortal Realm in the Square inside the Imperial Palace.

The entrance to that Ancient Immortal Realm has not been closed for three years. A very small number of people have never left this place and have been challenging themselves and meditating in Seclusion within the Ancient Immortal Realm.

At this moment, as the geniuses from various Heavenly Prodigy gathered, Chu Xiangtian also arrived above the Imperial City. Beside him were two figures dressed in luxurious attire, a man and a woman, who were also of imperial Bloodline, a prince and Princess.

"It seems these Sect have invested a lot of effort over the past three years; the disciples who have come this time are noticeably Aura than before."

"Three years have passed, and this is the moment we've been waiting for. If we can't fight, it will all be meaningless."

The tall and beautiful Princess beside her spoke calmly, her eyes carrying the indifference of the Imperial Clan, lacking arrogance but appearing even more haughty.

"Let's go check it out. Those little guys are probably planning to cause a ruckus this time too."

"That's right, the final ranking will be presented right under Father Emperor's nose."

As they spoke, they flew into the Ancient Immortal Realm.

Outside the Emperor Platform, several figures Descent.

"They've arrived."

"So many people."

As soon as Yue Xi and Murong Qingwu appeared, they sensed powerful Aura all around them. Many people made no attempt to hide their abilities, displaying their arrogance Heavenly Prodigy pride.

Their eyes turned serious. Three years ago, they were full of confidence when they faced the challenge, but they didn't even make it into the top 1000, which was a huge blow. Now, that sense of pressure seemed to have returned.

"Let's go to the Ancient Immortal Realm first. I've already contacted my Master, and he's on his way with the people from the Immortal Sect."

Gu Yan said.

The three of them set off together, flying off the Emperor Platform and heading towards the Ancient Immortal Realm.

Just as they approached the entrance to the Ancient Immortal Realm, suddenly, a vast and powerful aura surged from behind them, its momentum extremely fast and undiminished.

The three men's expressions changed slightly, and they turned to look, only to see four or five figures dressed in Royal Golden Swallow Dragon Robe flying towards them.

Upon seeing them blocking the way, the young man in the lead sneered, "Where did these lowly commoners come from? Get out of the way!"

Murong Qingwu reacted quickly, pulling Yue Xi and Gu Yan aside.

Only after those Imperial Clan figures had left did a hint of anger appear in her beautiful eyes.

"Too barbaric! Are they princes?"

Yue Xi and Gu Yan also came to their senses, their expressions turning somewhat grim.

"There are many princes, and it's inevitable that some of them are domineering. Don't take it to heart," Murong Qingwu said, though she herself was equally resentful.

Gu Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, memorizing the appearance of the leading youth, and whispered, "If we meet again at the Southern Region Assembly Battle, I will let him know that Imperial Clan Bloodline can be trampled underfoot!"

Yue Xi glanced at him, her eyes revealing admiration. For the first time, she found this Junior Little Brother rather endearing.

Murong Qingwu sighed and smiled wryly, saying, "This is something we should only say to our own people. Don't tell outsiders, or we'll be in for a world of trouble. Let's go in first and see if Haotian is there."

"Um."

Mentioning Haotian, both Yue Xi and Gu Yan's eyes lit up slightly, and they immediately entered the Ancient Immortal Realm.

At this time, disciples from various Immortal Sect flew in from within the Ancient Immortal Realm, their numbers increasing.

Shortly after Murong Qingwu and her group arrived, other Tianzong followed suit.

While they waited, figures clad in golden swallow robes soared down from the sky, chatting and laughing heartily. They seemed oblivious to the numerous disciples from various sects below them, as well as the top Prodigy selected from other forces.

"Brother, how about we have a competition this time to see who can break through the Tenth Desolate Domain the fastest?"

"Alright, whoever loses bets a Mid-grade Immortal Weapon as a small prize!"

"No problem."

"Chu Tianzheng, you'd better step up your game! How dare someone ride roughshod over you? Try to squeeze everyone else out of the Top Twenty and let them know that this is Imperial Clan territory!"

"Losing to outsiders is quite embarrassing."

Several Imperial Clan figures laughed loudly as they rushed into the Desolate Region.

Among the Top Twenty, several individuals stood out because their serial numbers were not among the top one hundred; they were clearly not members of the Imperial Clan.

"That guy..."

Star Palace, a figure stood atop the majestic Star Palace Domain Artifact, his eyes scanning the surroundings, but he couldn't see the figure who had accompanied him on the battlefield, and he couldn't help but frown slightly.

Given that boy's fighting prowess, he's bound to put on a spectacular performance this time. Could something have happened to him in that battle?

"Junior Sister, what are you looking at?" A gentle voice rang out, followed by a young man dressed in Star Robe gracefully descending.

His hair flowed freely, his appearance was elegant and refined, and his posture was upright, making him look as handsome as a god.

He gazed at the girl before him, a hint of hidden admiration in his eyes. Heavenly Talent was the most Prodigy talent in the Star Palace's history, and the unparalleled jewel of the entire Star Palace.

"Nothing."

Xing Lan shook her head slightly, withdrew her gaze, and said, "You all prepare yourselves. Do your best this time and strive to have a hundred people from our Star Palace secure a spot."

"Um."

The young man nodded and didn't ask any further questions.