Defeat (Two chapters in one)
A domineering and powerful Aura, as imposing as a mountain, stood in front of Su Muqing; it was Su Zhenyuan.
Upon hearing that barely perceptible murmur, he rushed over immediately to prevent his beloved daughter from falling victim to the Demon deeds and being killed.
Beside him stood a restrained and quiet Aura —it was Li Hao.
He also rushed over immediately and stood in front of the girl.
Seeing that pale and haggard face, his vision seemed to overlap with the Southern Region Assembly Battle, and he immediately felt a sharp pain in his chest.
"I'll untie you!"
Su Zhenyuan supported Su Muqing, and a domineering destructive power surged out, permeating her Primordial Spirit and instantly erasing the Spirit Blood Curse Seal left by the Chi Xu before his death.
That power would be extremely troublesome even for the Perfection of Immortal Lord Realm, but it was nothing more than cotton wool in front of him.
After his daughter had recovered, Su Zhenyuan's gaze shifted to the young man beside him, his eyes flickering slightly.
The fact that the other party was able to arrive so quickly, coupled with their previous actions of stopping Su Muqing from fighting for her, meant that at this moment, regardless of their original reasons—even if it was to curry favor with the Su Clan —he felt nothing but goodwill towards them.
If they're willing to go to such lengths for their daughter, what's wrong with the Su Clan offering him support?
"Snort!"
On the Black Warship, the Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man and his companions had grim expressions and let out a cold snort.
Although Su Muqing's voice was soft, she had ultimately admitted defeat. Even if she argued with the Human Race, she couldn't win; this was, after all, Human Race territory.
They were just a hair's breadth away; if they had acted half a second faster, they could have killed Su Muqing.
If this Human Race Heavenly Prodigy falls, then half of the goal of this trip will have been achieved.
At this moment, Su Muqing had broken free from her dream and regained consciousness. When she saw her father in front of her, she felt relieved. Then, out of the corner of her eye, she glanced at Li Hao beside her and was slightly taken aback.
She wasn't surprised that her father could come to her aid immediately, but this guy...
Thinking of the other party's previous actions, her eyes flickered. This time, she didn't show any disgust in her eyes, but silently turned her gaze away and looked at the Demon Prodigies.
The moment their eyes met, they saw the murderous intent in each other's eyes.
However, Su Muqing had already conceded defeat and had no further chance to challenge. Her face was gloomy and ugly. Even though she was confident that she could defeat her opponent if she gave it her all, she did not have the ability to kill two top Heavenly Prodigy in a row after experiencing an opponent like Chi Xu.
If the person before her inflicts irreversible and short-term damage on her before dying, then if another such person comes along, she will still lose, and she will die.
Still not strong enough... Su Muqing clenched her fingers, her face full of resentment.
Seeing her expression, Su Zhenyuan understood his daughter's thoughts, but his eyes remained extremely gentle as he said:
"You've done very well; you've avenged the Jiang Family brat. Let's go."
Su Muqing didn't move, but her face was gloomy as she said, "If I leave, who will fight him?"
Su Zhenyuan looked at the Demon youth, his heart filled with complex emotions and distress. The other party was nothing but a speck of dust in his eyes, easily annihilated with a single glance. However, among the young Heavenly Prodigy, the other party was a top figure. Apart from Su Muqing, there was probably no one on the Human Race who could rival him.
"But you're no longer qualified to fight. Let's think of another way."
Su Zhenyuan said.
"Why don't you let me give it a try?"
Li Hao suddenly spoke up at this moment.
He could also see that the Human Race was stretched thin, and the Demon Prodigies was extremely powerful. He himself couldn't say he was absolutely certain of victory, after all, did the opponent still have any trump cards up his sleeve?
"You?"
Su Zhenyuan and Su Muqing both looked at Li Hao simultaneously. Su Muqing then frowned and said coldly:
"Don't get involved. I can't help you right now, and I don't need you to die for me."
As he spoke, he turned and left.
Li Hao glanced at her back. Although she still spoke in a cold tone, for the first time he didn't feel any dislike.
Moreover, for the first time, he did not follow the other person's retreating figure, but stayed where he was.
Sensing the Aura lingering behind her, Su Muqing, who had flown out of the Dao Arena, turned around and glanced at the young man, a look of surprise appearing in her eyes.
Especially when she saw the boy staring intently at his father, seemingly genuinely intending to go into battle, a complex emotion flickered in her eyes.
Isn't it not just for her? Is it also for the Human Race the Northern Region?
That lazy, unambitious boy actually possesses such courage and magnanimity?
Inside the Dao Arena, Su Zhenyuan and Li Hao locked eyes, and he suddenly realized that the young man was serious.
His eyes flickered slightly, but he quickly shook his head, took Li Hao directly out of the Dao Arena, and sent him back to the Su Clan.
"Your cultivation level is too low; there's no reason for you to take action. If you truly have the will, you should cultivate diligently and strive to avenge today's humiliation in the Future!"
Su Zhenyuan spoke in a low voice, his tone leaving no room for argument. He then ignored Li Hao and looked at Jiang Qiuyu and Lin Daogong, discussing the matter telepathically:
"Muqing lost. The child has done her best. Who should we send now?"
Jiang Qiuyu and Lin Daogong both saw that Su Muqing had done her best. That Demon Prodigies used that strange power right from the start, which was impossible to defend against. It was no wonder Su Muqing lost.
But... who should we send now?
Even Su Muqing, who possessed the Time Origin Seventh Level, couldn't withstand that power. Who else could?
The entire hall fell silent, and the patriarchs of the various Aristocratic Clan exchanged bewildered glances.
They are not afraid of death, nor are they afraid to send their clan's Heavenly Prodigy into battle, but if they cannot win, losing could mean the destruction of an entire Immortal City.
This crime... they cannot commit it with mere passion.
Not only the scene, but the entire Gusu Emperor Star also fell silent. Whispers rippled through the Thirty-Six Thousand Immortal Cities, with countless eyes revealing anxiety and hope, wondering what other solutions Su Zhenyuan and his people, the pillars of the Human Race, might have.
"What, no one dares to accept the challenge?"
At this moment, the Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man sneered.
His words, reflected through the World Stone, spread throughout the Emperor Star and the Demon Territory, and countless cheers resounded throughout the Demon Domain.
Although Chi Xu died, Su Muqing had just won, and she herself had almost died, so it could be considered that she had won back a point.
The only ones truly still immersed in grief were the Spirit Blood Race, whose entire clan was currently uttering hateful and blood-cursing curses, determined to remember the Su Clan.
The hatred accumulated over countless Years has formed a wall, which has been continuously reinforced.
"Let me go."
Lin Jinrou spoke in a low voice, her eyes revealing a resolute determination.
But the old man at the Immortal King Realm in front of her stopped her, shook his head slightly, and looked on with sorrow in his eyes.
If one knows they are destined to lose, why throw their life away? Losing an Immortal City is a great loss, but it's better than losing another Heavenly Prodigy.
"If you don't send anyone soon, then it will be our turn to choose."
The Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man said coldly.
Upon hearing this, Su Zhenyuan, Jiang Qiuyu, Lin Daogong, and the others, having failed to reach an agreement, all looked grim.
No one expected that the Demon Prodigies who came out one after another were all of this level. Those who were slightly inferior, such as Su Wanqing, didn't even have a chance to fight. Their combat strength on the surface was not even on the same level.
Among the Human Race, there are only two or three Prodigy of Su Muqing's caliber, and Jiang Xuming is almost one of them. Now that Su Muqing has been defeated, they can't find anyone else to compete with.
"Lin Zhixuan hasn't come out yet?"
Jiang Qiuyu couldn't help but ask.
Lin Daogong nodded slightly and sighed, "That child is at a critical juncture in his breakthrough, and we can't rush him. However, as long as we stall until he emerges, one of us can easily defeat them all. We just need to delay him."
Su Zhenyuan and Jiang Qiuyu exchanged a glance, a hint of confidence in their eyes, and immediately changed their strategy.
Soon, they selected their disciples.
"Lin Beifeng, go. Remember, don't engage in direct combat. Just stall for time. If things get unfavorable, admit defeat immediately. Don't make unnecessary sacrifices."
Lin Daogong transmitted his voice to a member of the Lin Clan.
Lin Beifeng stepped forward, handsome and refined, with a face like jade. He nodded, his eyes filled with killing intent, and leaped directly onto the Battle Stage.
Li Hao frowned when he saw the young man sent out. He didn't know about the strategy that Su Zhenyuan and the others had discussed and changed, but sending this person into battle was most likely a suicide mission.
Could it be that they've already given up on winning and are only hoping to lose in a less humiliating way?
The battle has begun in the Dao Arena.
As soon as the Sealing Array Barrier closed, Lin Beifeng unleashed his full power, but instead of attacking, he switched entirely to defense, unleashing numerous Immortal Treasure and consuming two Immortal Pills, causing his Aura to continuously rise.
Although it was all for the sake of delaying, he disregarded the cost and risked damaging his own foundation.
The Demon youth sneered, and the power of Nightmare swept through again. Soon, Lin Beifeng's Dao Domain was eroded, and his body swayed precariously.
He could only hold on for less than three breaths before coughing up a large amount of blood and slurring his words as he admitted defeat.
Seeing this scene, countless people had complex expressions.
Despite using drugs, exhausting all his strength, and activating over a dozen Immortal Treasure, he still couldn't withstand the Demon Prodigies's methods. Could it be that the opponent intended to sweep through everything single-handedly?
Silence fell upon the Emperor Star; there was no sound.
Su Zhenyuan and the others had grim expressions and sent out a second person.
Soon, Lin Jinrou also joined in.
But they didn't hold out for long and eventually gave up.
Following that, the Jiang Family, Jiang Huanhuan, Su Wanxue...
They were all quickly defeated, and only after fighting with all their might did they admit defeat and were rescued.
When it was Su Wanqing's turn, Li Hao finally understood Su Zhenyuan and the others' intentions. Taking into account the discussions around him, he stopped Su Wanqing and went to Su Zhenyuan.
"Um?"
Su Zhenyuan frowned when he saw Li Hao approaching again.
He highly recognized the boy's Heavenly Talent. To reach such a level with Soul Lifespan of a hundred years, his Heavenly Talent was even more exaggerated than that of the Lin Clan. That was why he could not let Li Hao sacrifice himself on the battlefield.
"Uncle, let me go! I promise, even if I have to burn my Primordial Spirit, I will never lose!"
Li Hao stared at him and said, word by word.
He had barely finished speaking when Su Wanqing rushed over, grabbed Li Hao, and said:
"What are you doing? I can do it. I won't die. Even if I'm no match for you, I'll admit defeat."
Li Hao didn't look at her, but stared directly at Su Zhenyuan.
Sending Su Wanqing into battle to buy a little time would be pointless and risk her death.
"Don't be so foolish as to seek your own death; you don't know what's good for you."
Su Muqing's voice came through, cold with a hint of anger, but her words were unusually well-intentioned.
Su Wanxue remained silent after her defeat. She had previously held a prejudice against Li Hao, but now that Li Hao had volunteered to fight again and again, his courage alone was enough to change her mind and make her put aside all her other prejudices.
"Who is that? He wants to volunteer for the fight."
"Only at the Second Level of Immortal Lord Realm? Has he gone mad? Is he going up there to die?"
"If he goes up there, he probably won't even have a chance to admit defeat; it'll be over in an instant."
Many people who witnessed this scene began to whisper among themselves. Although they couldn't understand Li Hao's behavior, no one looked down on him.
The series of defeats, and the losers were all top-tier Heavenly Prodigy with great reputations, would likely result in defeat for other Aristocratic Clan Heavenly Prodigy as well. In that case, it would make no difference who was sent up at this point.
On the contrary, going into battle at this time would be purely risking one's life.
This is at least a kind of courage—the courage to willingly sacrifice oneself for the Human Race!
"You..."
Su Zhenyuan was surprised by Li Hao's persistence. He was somewhat helpless and was about to refuse when Li Hao's Aura gradually began to rise.
However, before he could reveal his primordial Primordial Spirit, suddenly, a deafening thunderclap shook the sky from thousands of miles away.
Immediately following, the thunder roared across thousands of miles, sweeping across the land and arriving in an instant.
Countless gazes turned to see a figure appear out of thin air high in the sky, surrounded by scorching Aura and divine lightning.
For a moment, the scene fell into a breathless silence, followed by excited and delighted cheers from the Heavenly Prodigy Aristocratic Clan.
"It's Lin Zhixuan!"
"He's here! He's finally here!"
"The Lin Clan's True Dragon has finally emerged!"
The prodigies from all the Heavenly Prodigy Aristocratic Clan were overjoyed. Previously, Lin Jinrou, Jiang Huanhuan and others had suffered defeat after defeat, and they had all despaired and were prepared to fight to the death. But now, Lin Zhixuan has arrived. This top Prodigy Lin Clan, and even the top Prodigy of this Emperor Star, has arrived!
Among the Thirty-Six Thousand Immortal Cities, countless immortal citizens reacted a little slowly, but soon they too were in an uproar.
The young man's appearance was familiar to everyone on the Emperor Star; statues of Lin Zhixuan could be found in many Immortal City Mastery the Lin Clan.
Countless people know what this number one person of the Emperor Star looks like.
"Older Brother!"
Lin Jinrou, who had just been defeated and injured but had recovered, was now beaming with joy, her eyes filled with excitement.
The other Lin Clan Heavenly Prodigy, like dead fish splashed with water, immediately regained their energy, their faces full of surprise.
"Zhixuan..."
Su Muqing gazed at the Dao Light figure, her eyes momentarily lost in thought, but she quickly recovered, her eyes revealing Wenrou and reassurance.
They were childhood sweethearts, and after embarking on their cultivation journey, they each displayed top-notch talent, joined forces, and chased each other's progress.
But as she cultivated for longer, Lin Zhixuan gradually surpassed her, like a wall guarding her, making her feel at ease while she chased after him.
After reaching the Saint Realm, she was frequently disturbed by certain dreams. In those dreams, she seemed to transform into another person and saw countless strange sights. These sights often became distracting thoughts during her cultivation, greatly affecting her.
This is also why her cultivation has gradually slowed down.
Fortunately, she has an exceptional understanding of time, feeling it as natural as an extension of her own limb, which prevented her from falling too far behind.
"It's Brother Zhixuan!"
Su Wanqing also saw Lin Zhixuan and was stunned. Her eyes immediately lit up with surprise, and she felt a sense of relief.
But soon, she realized something and turned to look at the boy beside her.
The Aura emanating from the young man, like a dragon emerging from the abyss, gradually grew stronger, but as Lin Zhixuan arrived, the Aura ceased and gradually dissipated, returning to silence.
Like an insect that had just raised its head, it was forced back into the shadows by Dao Light dazzling figure.
Su Wanqing's eyes suddenly showed a hint of pity and heartache. She knew that all men in the world would pale in comparison to Lin Zhixuan and would feel ashamed of themselves.
However, the outcome was already known from the beginning, but the other party still insisted on their own feelings, and this sincere affection ultimately came to nothing.
"Lin Zhixuan!"
Jiang Huanhuan's eyes sparkled as she looked at the figure with delight.
After a series of defeats, the Human Race had fallen into despair, and the atmosphere had plummeted to freezing point. At this moment, Lin Zhixuan's arrival was like a god appearing out of nowhere, shining brightly, as if a savior Descent!
After a moment of stunned silence, the patriarchs of the various Aristocratic Clan all showed joy on their faces. They had finally waited for this moment!
On the Black Warship, the Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man and a group of Demon Prodigies all stared intently at the young man before them.
This is the most troublesome Prodigy of the current Human Race.
This is also on the kill list.
The guy with imperial potential has a sliver of hope of becoming Great Emperor in the Future.
High in the sky, Lin Zhixuan, surrounded by the extraordinary phenomena of the Great Dao Origin, looked down with a cold and disdainful gaze, his Aura completely unreserved.
As soon as Seclusion, the elders of his Lineage sent him Communication informing him of the situation there and tearing open the Void for him to quickly travel over.
The Human Race suffered successive defeats, Su Muqing was also defeated, and Jiang Xuming of the Jiang Family, the guy he had previously struggled to defeat, had also perished.
Faced with such a perilous situation... his gaze slowly swept across the entire scene, and seeing the pairs of eyes filled with surprise and anticipation, he immediately understood that he had now become Human Race's only hope.
When Su Muqing was defeated, it meant that he was the last bulwark.
His gaze fell on Su Muqing, and he nodded slightly to her, the coldness in his eyes softening a little before looking at the others.
Soon, he saw Li Hao in front of Su Zhenyuan, but he didn't recognize him. However, the boy's expression was more noticeable. Unlike the others, he didn't show any surprise or excitement; he just looked at him calmly.
However, Lin Zhixuan didn't think much of it. After scanning the area, he landed on the Black Warship.
"Finally, someone decent has arrived?"
The Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man sneered.
Lin Zhixuan's eyes were icy cold as he said, "You will all have to pay back what you lost before!"
His figure blurred, and without greeting anyone else, he stepped directly into the Demon Ancestor's Dao Arena.
Upon seeing this, Lin Daogong hurriedly tried to inform him of the Intelligence about the Demon Prodigies, but the Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man had already waved his hand and impatiently Sealing Array Barrier.
The Demon Prodigies sized up this number one Human Race in a thousand years, gave a slight sneer, and then, without any warning, suddenly launched a Nightmare attack.
"Careful!"
Su Muqing, Su Wanxue, and the others couldn't help but speak up to remind them.
However, the sound could not penetrate the Sealing Array Barrier.
Dao Arena, the power teleported in, but Lin Zhixuan's expression remained as cold as ever. Only his eyes shifted slightly as he finally understood why the others had been defeated.
"Snort!"
He suddenly unleashed his Immortal Power, revealing his Primordial Spirit, which contained seven hundred Primal Spirit Golden Bone.
With overwhelming Primordial Spirit power guarding his mind, he unleashed the Lin Clan's Supreme Primordial Spirit Secret Art, transforming it into a golden pagoda for self-protection.
The Nightmare, corrosive power was immediately blocked, and could only slowly erode it.
But this speed was too slow. Lin Zhixuan had already taken action, his body surging with Immortal Power. As he moved, there were faint dragon roars and hissing sounds. The phantom of the Candle Dragon materialized from his Immortal Power.
With a loud bang, the space in front of the Demon Prodigies tore apart and time distorted. The three demonic treasures flew out automatically, blocking Lin Zhixuan's spear, but cracks appeared on them one by one.
With just one strike, he destroyed three demonic treasures, and it seemed that Lin Zhixuan had not even used his full power.
Seeing this scene, countless people were shocked and excited; the power was too great.
Moreover, Lin Zhixuan's cultivation level was also revealed; he was at the Eighth Level of Immortal Lord Realm!
Although he was not at the Perfection of Immortal Lord Realm, the sheer power and might of his Immortal Power were even stronger than those at the Perfection of Immortal Lord Realm!
"That's... the Candle Dragon Immortal Power!"
"His Immortal Power has actually been refined to such a level! This is simply unbelievable!"
"His Immortal Power was condensed to the point of being as pure as water, reaching its ultimate state. His Immortal Power even incorporated the Origin the Candle Dragon; the water condensed into a dragon, and the dragon transformed into a candle. He actually succeeded in cultivating it!"
"The legendary Candle Dragon Immortal Power of the Lin Clan has actually been cultivated! Among those of the same realm, this mere Immortal Power is enough to easily sweep and crush all opponents, making one invincible in their own realm!!"
The patriarchs of all the Aristocratic Clan present were shocked and incredulous that the young man before them was so extraordinary.
The group of Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man all had solemn expressions, some of them turning gloomy.
"Is this the result of his Seclusion? It seems his previous sacrifices were not in vain."
Jiang Qiuyu breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.
In the Dao Arena, Lin Zhixuan's spear swept across continuously, his whole body roaring like a dragon. In the blink of an eye, he exhausted all the defensive magical treasures of the Demon Prodigies. Then, with a bang, the spear pierced through, enveloped by the Time-Space Power. Combined with the violent Candle Dragon Immortal Power, it directly pierced through the opponent's Dao Domain, shattering the opponent's Nightmare Pseudo-Domain.
A cracking sound rang out, and the Demon Prodigies's expression changed drastically as his body was torn to shreds.
Lin Zhixuan's eyes turned cold. Not wanting to give his opponent a chance to admit defeat, he suddenly increased his power, intending to wipe out the torn flesh, including the opponent's Primordial Spirit.
But from the distorted Nightmare Phantom reflected behind that Demon Prodigies, a cry of surrender rang out, as if that were the True Form.
As soon as the voice was uttered, the Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man Entering the Dao and protected him.
Seeing this, Lin Zhixuan did not rashly pursue, otherwise, if the Demon in front of him did not have any martial ethics and attacked him directly, he might be killed on the spot.
The Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man glanced at the young man, and indeed had the urge to wipe him out with a single finger in the blink of an eye. Such Prodigy could not be allowed to live. However, this was ultimately Human Race territory. Although the Demon Emperor was watching him from afar, it was hard to say whether the sleeping Great Emperor behind the Su family, Jiang Family Su Clan, and the other Three Great Families on this Emperor Star would Awakening and kill him with a single palm strike.
He ultimately followed the rules, refrained from acting impulsively, and brought the Demon Prodigies back to the Dao Arena to heal his wounds.
"Is that the strongest Heavenly Prodigy among Human Race...?"
The other Demon Prodigies looked solemn, some even grim, staring intently at Lin Zhixuan.
The domineering Immortal Power that the opponent had just displayed moved them. The fact that the opponent could defeat Meng Qing was enough to make him stronger than most of them.
Suddenly, the predicament and situation that Human Race had just faced seemed to have reversed and fallen on them.
Silence fell on the black deck, and no Demon Prodigies spoke up to volunteer for battle.
Meanwhile, the cheers of the Human Race were deafening, echoing throughout the entire Gusu Emperor Star.
Who else?
Lin Zhixuan's eyes were cold and sharp, carrying a hint of Chill. He felt that he had been careless in not killing his opponent.
If we unleash our full power, we will surely have a chance to leave our opponent no opportunity to beg for mercy.
Su Zhenyuan and Jiang Qiuyu exchanged glances, both seeing the joy in each other's eyes; things were settled now.
That Demon Prodigies, along with the previous one with the Chi Xu, was definitely among the top of this group of Demon Prodigies, but he was crushed by Lin Zhixuan. Now, it's the turn of the Human Race to sweep them all away!
"The Lin Clan has truly produced True Dragon!"
Jiang Qiuyu said softly.
Lin Daogong smiled broadly, a rare glimpse of pride in his eyes. Lin Zhixuan was indeed the most outstanding Heavenly Prodigy in the Lin Clan, the most Heavenly Talent in every generation of the Lin Clan, except for the Progenitor.
"What, is there no one else who can send someone?"
Su Zhenyuan spoke, returning the words of the Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man to the other party.
Hearing this, everyone felt a great sense of relief and looked at the Demon with smug eyes.
The Black Warship was silent.
"Which of you will go?"
The Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man had a stern face as he glanced at the crowd behind him.
But what he received in response were pairs of evasive eyes.
The once arrogant and powerful Demon Prodigies were now all silent.
Only three people did not dodge; two had solemn expressions, while the remaining woman had a black veil over her face and deep, unreadable eyes.
"I'll go."
In the oppressive silence, the Black Veiled Woman standing in the center finally spoke slowly.
Upon hearing her words, the Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man and the Golden-Eyed Man beside him both looked at her. Now that things had come to this, they had no choice but to let her take action.
She has her trump card, and on the Human Race, Lin Zhixuan also has his trump card. Since that's the case, let's have a showdown beforehand, and the outcome will depend on this battle!
"Okay, I'll leave it to you."
The Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man nodded.
"Only."
The Black Veiled Woman slowly spoke, saying, "Without the loss of others, I... cannot guarantee that I can definitely kill him."
Her voice was like ice in a deep lake—not cold, but devoid of warmth or emotional fluctuation.
"If you're not confident, you can fight him to the death."
"Purple-Robed Middle-Aged Man said."
The Black Veiled Woman did not reply, because the latter did not understand the meaning of her words.
Just because she can't guarantee a kill doesn't mean she'll lose.
After all, killing a formidable opponent like Lin Zhixuan, leaving him speechless and unable to admit defeat, requires overwhelming strength.
But winning doesn't require that.
Whoosh!
As the Black Veiled Woman stepped into the Demon Ancestor's Dao Arena, a chorus of cheers and encouragement erupted from the Human Race for Lin Zhixuan.
Lin Zhixuan's eyes were cold as he said, "After all this time of selection, did you choose this unlucky wretch to come out and die?"
"Oh?"
The Black Veiled Woman raised an eyebrow slightly, but looked at him coldly.
Lin Zhixuan didn't say anything more. Both of them were extremely cold-hearted and had no habit of wasting words.
The Black Veiled Woman stopped speaking, but as the Sealing Array Barrier closed, her aura began to emanate, and the Soul Mirror reflected that her Soul Lifespan was six hundred years!
Compared to Lin Zhixuan and Su Muqing, they are not much different, only a few decades apart.
But then, her Aura surged, reaching the Ninth Level of Immortal Lord Realm!
In terms of skill alone, he surpassed Lin Zhixuan.
Upon seeing this, the cheers among the Human Race subsided somewhat, but soon, many began to discuss it.
For top Heavenly Prodigy, the level of their cultivation is no longer the standard for measuring strength; what matters is their foundation and inner strength.
For Lin Zhixuan, a difference of just one realm was enough to reverse the situation.
Even an ordinary Immortal Lord Realm who has reached the Perfection Realm is no match for a casual strike from Lin Zhixuan, who wields the Candle Dragon Immortal Power. That's the difference.
However, as her realm was revealed, the Extreme Realm Power of the Black Veiled Woman was also displayed. At the same time, an Immortal Seal appeared on her forehead, flowing with the strange phenomena of the Nine Sequence Origin.
But the Immortal Seal did not have nine blossoms; instead, it was a unified whole!
Dao Source Immortal Seal!!
The entire Gusu Emperor Star fell silent in an instant.
Those who were still arguing, and saying that it wasn't a big deal that the other party was a level higher, all fell silent at this moment, staring at the scene in astonishment as if someone had grabbed their throat.
Dao Arena, Su Muqing, Su Wanqing, and others all changed color, including the Lin Clan, the Jiang Family, and the Heavenly Prodigy various Aristocratic Clan.
The Dao Source Immortal Seal, the legendary Immortal Seal!
Even if Immortal Emperor were to Personal Disciple, they might not be able to condense it. Only a very small number of Immortal Emperor' Personal Disciple could master this seal!
Nine Flowers Nine Orders represent the ultimate expression of Heavenly Talent and comprehension, but the Dao Source Immortal Seal... that's another level altogether. It involves not only comprehension but also fortuitous opportunity and other factors, making it impossible to replicate, hence its legendary status.
"How could this be...?"
Su Muqing was slightly lost in thought.
Su Zhenyuan and the others' expressions changed as they stared in shock at the Black Veiled Woman.
The Dao Source Immortal Seal... How could such Prodigy be born among these Demons, and what's more, they even brought him here for Sparring?!
Aren't you afraid they'll disregard the rules and kill him?
Lin Zhixuan's cold gaze narrowed slightly when the Dao Source Immortal Seal appeared. He himself possessed the Nine Flowers Nine Sequences Immortal Seal, which was a little short of the legendary one.
The Black Veiled Woman before him... her Heavenly Talent was no less than his!
Lin Zhixuan began to take things seriously, gripping the divine spear tightly, his strength increasing wildly.
The Black Veiled Woman also deepened her Aura, becoming as Abyssal Sea, with her Immortal Power flowing out, and strange phenomena resembling wisps of black smoke emanating from Immortal Power.
This was clearly a kind of condensed Immortal Power, though not the Candle Dragon Immortal Power, it had still transcended the realm of Immortal Power as fluid as water.
"Sleepless Eternal Night!"
The Black Veiled Woman said softly.
With a wave of his hand, the black Immortal Power instantly enveloped the entire Dao Arena, completely surrounding the Demon Ancestor's Dao Arena, making it impossible to see what was inside.
But then a series of dragon roars suddenly rang out, followed by what seemed like a flash of golden light.
This was followed by a series of violent tremors, and the slightly distorted space breaking through the Black Mist.
The mere sounds were enough to convey just how intense the battle inside was.
The crowd, who had been cheering and excited, now looked tense and clenched their fists.
Lin Zhixuan is our last hope; we absolutely cannot lose!
"Brother Zhixuan..."
Lin Jinrou clenched her hands, and unusually, she even wanted to pray.
Suddenly, a golden divine Divine Radiance pierced through the Black Mist and appeared above the Demon Ancestor's Dao Arena; it was a terrifying spear shadow.
The spear shadow exuded boundless power, even emanating Emperor's Might!
"It's the Emperor Path Spear Art that Brother Zhixuan comprehended!"
Someone from the Lin Clan exclaimed in surprise.
The divine spear stood tall between Heaven and Earth, like a giant peak, piercing through all the mist and fog in an instant.
Wherever it passed, the Black Mist dissipated, but behind the tip of the spear shadow, the Black Mist gathered and closed again like Tide.
The crowd then saw the Black Veiled Woman, only to discover that she had revealed her true form: a thick, dark Dense Fog with faint Blood Light within, and two crimson eyes.
The Emperor's Spear pierced downwards, tearing the Black Veiled Woman's body to shreds.
A series of Mystery Immortal Arts appeared above the Black Veiled Woman, their complex Immortal Arts and patterns revealing themselves, but all of them shattered.
As the light from the divine spear faded, the Black Veiled Woman veils exploded.
The Black Mist shrouded everything once more, as if returning to silence.
Bang!
Then came a series of muffled thuds from inside, like the sound of something shattering.
The dark aura quickly and gradually faded away.
Upon seeing this, countless people revealed expressions of great joy.
However, as the black energy receded, apart from the collapse of the heavens and the earth and the devastation everywhere in the Demon Ancestor's Dao Arena, there was no sign of Lin Zhixuan standing there as people had imagined, and the Demon was not killed.
On the contrary, Lin Zhixuan was covered in wounds, his new Immortal Armor was cracked, his spear was broken, and his hair was disheveled. He looked completely different from his previous domineering aura.
On the other side, the figure of the Black Veiled Woman lay prostrate in the Void, slightly panting, but her aura was stronger than Lin Zhixuan's.
Su Zhenyuan and the others' expressions changed as well, their fists clenched, their hearts pounding in their throats.
"Die!"
The Black Veiled Woman raised her hand, and the power of the surrounding Heaven and Earth was mobilized once again. From the void behind her, an extraordinary will Descent, and with the activation of its power, it crushed Past Lin Zhixuan.
Lin Zhixuan gripped his divine spear tightly, but sensing the extraordinary will behind his opponent, his expression changed several times. He switched from offense to defense, parrying repeatedly and retreating.
Off the field, Li Hao also sensed that extraordinary will. He was stunned for a moment. It was like the Immortal Transformation will in the Unseen that one had vaguely touched when one had reached the pinnacle of immortality.
He called it... Heavenly Venerable.
That girl in black veils had actually touched upon the Immortal Transformation immortality, the Heavenly Venerable's Will, and could even borrow it?
Doesn't this mean... he's already halfway to the Terminal Realm stage of Immortal Transformation?!
Li Hao was shocked and incredulous.
He currently only masters two Terminal Realm.
"He actually..."
Su Zhenyuan and the others also sensed that extraordinary will and were all shocked. How could someone who was only at the Immortal Lord Realm and had not yet mastered the World Domain be able to communicate with the consciousness of Heavenly Venerable and reflect his consciousness projection?
Although it hasn't reached the true Terminal Realm, the level of merging with the consciousness of the Heavenly Venerable, it has already stepped into the threshold of the Terminal Realm!
At this moment, they realized once again why the Demon dared to challenge the Human Race, come here for Sparring, and propose conditions that the Human Race could not refuse. It turned out that... they were confident of victory!
With a loud thud, Lin Zhixuan's body slammed into the Sealing Array Barrier, startling countless stunned people as if they were awakening from a dream.
The previous cheers and jubilation felt like a dreamlike celebration, but now it seems like we're just returning to reality.
Lin Zhixuan... the number one Human Race in the Northern Region in a thousand years, is actually... going to lose??
Countless people felt as if their blood had Solidification; they couldn't believe it, they couldn't even imagine it.
However, soon, with the Black Veiled Woman's pressing attack, Lin Zhixuan's aura was clearly suppressed, and the Origin phenomenon manifested by the Candle Dragon Immortal Power was also suppressed.
With the Dao Source Immortal Seal, and his cultivation level being one level higher, Lin Zhixuan was no longer at a disadvantage in terms of Immortal Power.
He has mastered Sixth Layer of the Nine Sequence Origin, which is already extremely exaggerated.
But the other side is no slouch either.
To win... you have to burn your Primordial Spirit, or take medicine to forcefully advance your realm and stimulate your potential.
But this would severely damage the foundation.
Lin Zhixuan gritted his teeth, constantly parrying and blocking, but the Black Veiled Woman gathered a power, transforming it into a giant black palm, which struck the opponent's waist, sending him flying once again.
As the Black Veiled Woman pressed down on him relentlessly, Lin Zhixuan felt the extraordinary will behind her Descent upon him, and his expression gradually turned grim.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, the Black Veiled Woman exuded an aura that surged dramatically.
With a single, instantaneous strike, he shattered Lin Zhixuan's Immortal Armor, simultaneously piercing through his shoulder and shattering his bones.
They were so close that Lin Zhixuan saw the murderous intent in the other's eyes. He immediately realized that the other had planned this all along, intending to catch him off guard and prevent him from begging for mercy and admitting defeat.
At this moment, he was completely suppressed by the opponent's Immortal Power and was unable to move at all.
Waiting to die?
As Lin Zhixuan gazed at the approaching oppressive force of death, the Emperor Blood within him erupted once more. In the fierce battle just now, both he and his opponent had exhausted all their means, using Bloodline power, Secret Art, and forbidden arts in turn. He had even unleashed his strongest imperial spear, but his opponent had corresponding forces to counter it.
For the first time in his life, he had been driven to this extent by someone with a similar Soul Lifespan.
The Black Veiled Woman sensed the surging power of Lin Zhixuan's Bloodline, as if she had anticipated it. From the dark dharma Dharma Form behind her, a blood-red eye opened, Supreme Darkness Law enveloped him, continuously eroding and dissolving the Immortal Power around Lin Zhixuan.
Her Immortal Power was already higher than Lin Zhixuan's, and with further suppression and erosion, the gap between them widened even further.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye, with both sides fighting at their peak.
Bang!
Lin Zhixuan's physical body shattered and tore apart in an instant.
His Primordial Spirit was exposed, and his seven hundred Golden Bone shone brightly, but at this moment the light was dim, and the power of his Primordial Spirit was almost exhausted in the battle just now.
Unless, one burns their Primordial Spirit... but that would be self-destruction.
The Black Veiled Woman unleashed her Primordial Spirit power with lightning speed, revealing over seven hundred Primal Spirit Golden Bone, slightly more than Lin Zhixuan's.
Lin Zhexuan's primordial spirit instantly unleashed the Lin family's top-tier primordial spirit immortal technique, condensing a nine-story golden pagoda on its surface, which he had cultivated to the peak of the Immortal Lord realm.
With a loud bang, the nine-tiered golden pagoda was smashed open, and the golden light of the Primordial Spirit instantly diminished and weakened.
The Black Veiled Woman's expression changed; she hadn't managed to tear the other's Primordial Spirit apart.
Lin Zhixuan's Primordial Spirit flew backward, and seeing the Primal Spirit Golden Bone Primordial Spirit Black Veiled Woman, he said in a low voice:
I surrender.
He didn't want to fight.
Both can burn their Primal Spirit Golden Bone; he can burn them, and so can his opponent. He can take drugs, and so can his opponent.
Destroying one's own foundation is pointless; he has too much to bear, the heavy responsibility of the Future of the Northern Region Human Race!
As Lin Zhixuan's words were spoken, countless people who had been holding their breath and watching the battle felt as if they had been struck in the chest by a heavy hammer. Their anticipation, which had been held so tightly that their hearts were in their throats, was ultimately shattered by those three words.
Countless people's faces turned deathly pale.
I admit defeat!
Lin Zhixuan actually admitted defeat!
The patriarchs of the various Aristocratic Clan present all opened their mouths slightly, but no sound came out. They didn't know what to say, and their throats felt dry.
The Lin Clan members, their faces drained of color, stared in disbelief at the figure—the most dazzling figure among Human Race, a figure who had shone brightly since childhood.
That invincible legend has... been shattered today.