A terrifying sword strike

"In this battle, the Top Twenty-Five have emerged victorious. Congratulations to all 25 of you, but don't get too excited yet."

The Immortal Guard Commander, his eyes sharp as torches, scanned the twenty-five Winners Group, including Li Hao, and said:

"Each member of the Losers Group has the right to choose one disciple to challenge. If they win, they can take the place of the loser. Each disciple can only accept two challenges; this is an opportunity for the Losers Group!"

Upon hearing his words, the Losers Group were all stunned, then their eyes lit up.

The Winners Group were somewhat surprised. Some of them had a slight change in expression and looked rather gloomy, while most remained calm and didn't seem to care, thinking it was just a little more time wasted.

"The Losers Group still have a chance? That's good, that's fair!"

"That's great. I just encountered that Emperor Clan, and there was no way I could defeat him. That guy is almost guaranteed to advance to the top three. Even if I can rank in the Top Ten, I'll still lose to someone like that."

"The Top Hundred Competition Format remains unchanged from before."

Aside from the many disciples in the Losers Group who were overjoyed, all the various Tianzong breathed a sigh of relief, just like always.

"It seems I still have a chance."

Upon hearing this, Gui Lingyue's eyes flashed, and she immediately glanced at the other Winners Group.

At this moment, the golden phantoms of the twenty-five Winners Group were reflected in the sky above the Emperor Platform.

She naturally couldn't challenge Li Hao again. There was no luck or mistake in that battle; she lost completely and couldn't be Li Hao's opponent in the short term.

Apart from Li Hao, there aren't many other people she can be wary of.

"Great, Miss, you still have a chance to make it into the Top Five!"

Beside him, the Clan Elder exclaimed in surprise, "The rules of this Southern Region are so fair!"

Besides them, the others who unfortunately lost are also looking for their own opponents.

Gu Yan was also pleasantly surprised; he hadn't expected such a good thing to happen.

His gaze swept across the Top Twenty-Five.

On the other side, the defeated Green-Dressed Girl also chose from the Top Twenty-Five, similarly avoiding Yue Xi, who had previously defeated her.

In the short time Past Three Incense Sticks to burn, the Immortal Guard Commander stepped out from the air and said, "Now, who will be the first to challenge?"

For a moment, the Mountain Summit was quiet, and the Losers Group fell into a brief silence.

"I'll do it."

Soon, someone stepped forward. The rules stipulated that each member of the Winners Group would only accept two challenges, and the weakest among them could advance if they won both challenges.

Therefore, the earlier you take on the challenge, the better.

"It's the Tai Kun Clan. With them making a move, they're guaranteed a spot in the Top Ten. I wonder which unlucky soul will be chosen."

"Damn it, he pointed at Chi Xuanyu Imperial Clan of our Red Frontier Immortal Dynasty!"

"They're not exactly pushovers, after all, they're the Imperial Clan the Immortal Dynasty, and the Profound Sun Clan at that, ranking among the Top Five Hundred Clans."

"The Tai Kun Clan is one of the Top Ten clans, why would they really bully the weak? It would be shameful to win that way."

There was much discussion among the crowd, while within the Red Frontier Immortal Dynasty, there was a chorus of curses, yet there was nothing they could do.

Chi Xuanyu, standing among the Red Frontier Imperial Clan, was exceptionally handsome and tall, but his face was as black as the bottom of a pot, looking extremely unpleasant.

He had seen his opponent's previous performance and knew he was probably no match for him.

"Damn it, do they think I'm neither a pushover nor capable?"

Chi Xuanyu was Anger, but he still stepped onto the Emperor Platform.

Soon, after both sides entered the arena, the battle was about to begin.

This battle was extremely fierce. Although Chi Xuanyu knew he was no match, he could not bear being challenged and did not hesitate to damage his Bloodline foundation to unleash Secret Art.

However, the young man from the Tai Kun Clan used extremely brutal killing moves, and his physical Immortal Body was invincible. In the end, he suppressed him with brute force and took his place.

Following the comeback of the Losers Group in the first battle, Gui Lingyue also made her move. She didn't choose the weakest opponent, but instead chose a Heavenly Prodigy from a major clan ranked thirtieth.

Her fighting Movement Method was even faster. Ghost Reflection Moon quickly closed in, directly slapping the opponent's Primordial Spirit out of their body with a single move. She then tore the opponent apart with her own Primordial Spirit. Just as she was about to finish the fight, the opponent begged for mercy and surrendered, and was only saved in time by the Immortal Guard Commander.

Seeing how fierce the Losers Group were, the other Winners Group looked rather grim. Only a few remained calm, with Shen Wuji of the Ancient God Clan looking particularly expectant, as if he desperately wanted someone to choose him.

Soon, other Losers Group also made their moves, but not everyone was like Gui Lingyue, possessing extraordinary combat power to rank among the Top Ten. Soon, some of them defended their status in the Winners Group.

Time passed.

With many Losers Group falling in the losers' bracket, the selection process has become increasingly cautious.

Seeing that the Losers Group' group glanced at his golden phantom and then ignored him, Li Hao knew that no one would choose him. Feeling relieved, he took out the pastries he had bought earlier and ate them, sharing a few pieces with the Dream Master.

Old Man Li smelled the aroma and asked Li Hao for some, but Li Hao told him to exchange it for fine wine.

Old Man Li protested, arguing that he should have to exchange his wine for it.

"She's the Sect Master, and you are?" Li Hao's words left him speechless.

Feeling the gaze cast upon him by the Dream Master, Li Tiemu naturally had no temper, but he was indignant in his heart. This brat was so blatantly snobbish!

Soon, Gu Yan also found his opponent.

The Dream Master selected one of the weaker opponents among the Top Twenty-Five for him, but Gu Yan didn't choose him. Instead, he chose the one with the Sword Heart.

The audience gasped when Gu Yan chose his opponent, and countless people turned to look Past the valiant young man.

So far, as the Supreme's Direct Disciple, Na Sword Heart is considered by everyone to be a strong contender for the championship.

"That's too fierce. Is that guy trying to kill himself?"

"My God, is he not planning to win?"

"How could he just waste such an opportunity like that? What was he thinking?"

Everyone stared at Gu Yan in astonishment, unable to comprehend it.

Li Hao glanced at Gu Yan and saw the determination in his eyes, immediately understanding what he was thinking.

That's the thought that comes from Chess Player encountering a top player, wanting to play a game against them even at the cost of their life.

If we miss this opportunity, we may never have another chance.

After all, even if they make it into the Top Twenty-Five, they might not necessarily encounter them.

"Gu Yan, how did you choose him?"

Old Man Li was getting anxious. This was such a rare opportunity, and they had just wasted it.

"Even if I make it into the Top Twenty-Five, that's my limit with my current strength."

Gu Yan shook his head slightly. If it were the Top Ten, he would still try to compete, but without a doubt, he had no chance of making it into the Top Ten, and the ranking of twenty-fifth was meaningless to him.

"Rather than forcing your way through and then losing, it's better to..."

He didn't continue speaking, but instead leaped over the Emperor Platform.

Li Tiemu was stunned, unsure of what to say.

While surprised, the Dream Master gazed at the young man's retreating figure, a smile playing on his lips. He said, "With such Conviction, he might very well make a name for Heaven and Earth in the Future. That's a good thing. Rankings are temporary, after all. He has done his best for the Sect; it's time for him to fight for himself!"

Hearing his words, everyone else's opinions changed, and they felt that Gu Yan's courage to challenge that Sword Heart was truly commendable!

"Hmph, courting death!"

Inside the Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Pavilion, many disciples let out cold laughs.

On the other side, Sword Heart was somewhat surprised to be chosen. He was resting with his arms crossed and his eyes closed when he slowly opened them. When he saw the challenger's appearance, his eyes flickered slightly, and he understood what the other person was thinking.

"It seems the other party wants to experience your Swordsmanship."

Beside her, Mingyue's lips curved into a smile.

"Teaching him a sword technique wouldn't hurt."

Sword Heart remained calm, and with a flicker of his figure, he teleported to the Emperor Platform.

At this moment, the Sealing Array Barrier closed.

"That brat actually challenged Sword Heart? Doesn't he know that Sword Heart is a once-in-a-millennium Prodigy in our clan?"

In the distant Sword Peak, the Ancient Sword Immortal Clan gathered at the Mountain Summit. Upon seeing this scene, some couldn't help but curse angrily.

"Challenging Sword Heart? That's incredibly presumptuous of you. Do you think you can challenge Sword Heart just because you've grasped the Sword Immortal True Intent?"

"Sword Heart comprehended the Sword Immortal True Intent at the age of one hundred, became a disciple of the Supreme One, and is expected to lead our clan to dominate the All Under Heaven in the Future. Does he really dare to test his skills?!"

That brat is so ignorant!

Everyone in the clan criticized and sneered at the boy who had left the clan.

On the Emperor Platform, all was quiet.

Gu Yan and Sword Heart gazed at each other from afar, both able to sense the Bloodline Aura of their shared ancestry.

"I've been away from the clan for quite some time, cultivating under my Master. It's been a long time since we last met. May I ask which lineage you belong to?"

Sword Heart looked at this disciple of his own clan and asked calmly.

Gu Yan's eyes turned slightly cold as he said, "No need to worry about that. This battle will only be about swordsmanship, nothing else."

Sword Heart raised an eyebrow slightly, then gradually gathered Immortal Power in his palm, slowly forming a sword. He said, "You have just comprehended the Sword Immortal True Intent and have the qualifications to join the ranks of top Heavenly Prodigy. For the sake of our clan, I will bestow upon you a sword."

"Let me see just how sharp my clan's strongest sword is!"

Gu Yan narrowed his eyes, his gaze becoming more determined than ever before. He had Heavenly Prodigy of this clan prodigy who had become a disciple of the Supreme Being since childhood. He was the pride of countless people in the clan, including his parents, grandfather, and the clan leader.

He wanted to see how far he still fell short of the pride they held in their hearts!

Sword Heart didn't speak again. He was indifferent by nature and not a talkative person. Even when he met his clansmen in a foreign land, his heart was not stirred much.

This sword Frostless!

The sword shadow that gathered in his palm slowly released a chilling white aura, causing the temperature on the entire Emperor Platform to plummet instantly, as if it were about to freeze.

Gu Yan was also unleashing his full power at this moment. He knew that only by going all out would he be qualified to learn from Gu Yan.

The Extreme Realm Power, as well as the Sword Immortal True Intent, were all integrated into his sword.

At the peak of his state, he looked at the clan's Heavenly Prodigy before him and felt the chilling Sword Intent emanating from him, as if he were facing a towering sword. The intense pressure made his heart clench even though he possessed the Sword Immortal True Intent.

In a daze, he seemed to see the most majestic Sword Peak in the clan standing before him.

Then, it slowly fell.

Frost Qi spreads, All Things wither, like Reincarnation.

The sword strike was neither fast nor slow, yet in Gu Yan's eyes, it seemed to stir up Time and Space and space, leaving behind countless afterimages.

For a moment, he forgot to make a move and stood there dumbfounded.

As the sword approached his head, the intense sense of impending death jolted his Primordial Spirit awake, and almost instantly he ignited his Divine Blood, unleashing his strongest power.

With a loud bang, his Sword Qi, which had just been condensed, shattered into pieces under the sword's might, like thin ice shards.

Then, his body flew backward and crashed hard onto the Emperor Platform. He lost all feeling in his body, and his Primordial Spirit seemed to be frozen, losing all sensation of pain.

His mind was buzzing, his eyes fixed on the sword that had slashed into his line of sight.

After a long while, he came to his senses and realized that he was not dead. There was a terrible wound on his chest, and a chill was spreading from it.

Without a doubt, he lost this sword exchange, and lost completely.

Outside the Emperor Platform, many members of the Winners Group also had solemn expressions.

This sword strike was extremely terrifying; most of them knew they couldn't withstand it!

Besides them, many others in the Immortal Lord Realm group also showed slight changes in expression.

"Such strong Sword Dao!"

Some Whispers that they felt this sword strike posed a threat to them.

"Fifth Layer of Water Dao, Fifth Layer Sword Dao..."

Boya Xuejian's eyes narrowed slightly, and she Whispers, her previously calm expression completely changing at this moment.

His fingers clenched slightly. The young man in front of him, who was at the True Immortal Realm, was only one realm above him, but the other man's mastery of Water Dao and Sword Dao was the same as his!

Fifth Layer!

This is a realm that is almost impossible to reach in the True Immortal Realm!

Reaching the Origin Fourth Level is already extremely extraordinary, a veritable Prodigy, while the Fifth Layer is a monster among Prodigy!

"Is this the Supreme's Direct Disciple? This isn't even his full strength!"

Chu Tianhuang's expression also turned serious. The young man before him made even the Immortal Lord Realm their group feel threatened.

Although the opponent may not have the ability to defeat them, once the opponent breaks through that Dao Realm and also steps into the Immortal Lord Realm, then the advantage of the great realm will disappear, and the outcome will be truly hard to say!

"Fivefold Swordsmanship..."

Li Hao's expression also turned solemn. This was the strongest Sword Dao he had ever seen among people of the same realm.

His Sword Dao only has Fourth Layer.

After all, he Sword Dao the Eleventh Dan swordsmanship, which was the pinnacle.

Unless he can break through the Twelfth Stage, his Sword Dao will leap to the Origin Sixth Level Realm!

Furthermore, it can even be upgraded to the Immortal Lord Realm!

However, at present, among those of the same realm, the opponent's strength has already exceeded the standard, surpassing the level that True Immortal Realm can achieve!

"What a powerful sword!"

In the distance, Shen Wuji's eyes flashed with fighting spirit. His opponent's previous attacks were all extremely decisive. Although the Sword Intent he displayed was extremely profound, it was not as terrifying as the sword revealed by this one.

"Is that the Personal Disciple of the Southern Region Supreme? Miss, if you encounter that person, you must not fight him head-on!"

The Clan Elder Whispers, his expression turning solemn.

Gui Lingyue gave Sword Heart a deep look. In this battle, the young man's simple sword strike made many of the Winners Group members feel their hair stand on end. Even she could only rely on her Primordial Spirit to try to fight him.

"It seems the battle between the opposing side and that Emperor Clan will be quite spectacular."

Beside her, Gui Lingshuang whispered.

This was only the True Immortal Group; if the other party were to step into the Immortal Lord Realm, she would quite like to have a contest with them.