Breakthrough, Meeting Xiao Chen Again

Mu Qingxue's process of refining the Nirvana Star God Fruit went exceptionally smoothly. With Xuanyuan Che guarding her side, the immense power of the stars flowed like a docile stream, perfectly integrating into her sword essence and sword soul.

Her cultivation also broke through to the Wu Xiang Realm naturally, and it continued to climb until it slowly stabilized in the middle stage of the Wu Xiang Realm.

But this was not the most significant improvement. The biggest change was in her Guixu Sword Intent. Within the originally hazy sword light, specks of starlight were integrated. With a single thought, she could summon falling stars and the destruction of all things. A nascent Sword Heart, interwoven with star patterns and Nirvana, had slowly begun to condense in the depths of her sea of consciousness.

When she opened her eyes, it was as if star rivers flowed within them. Her aura was several times stronger than before!

Mu Qingxue stood up and bowed solemnly to Xuanyuan Che, "Thank you, Junior Brother Xuanyuan, for your assistance."

Xuanyuan Che waved his hand and chuckled, "Sister Mu, you're too kind. We're all on the same side, no need for such formalities. How do you feel? Do you have the confidence to beat Nangong Huo now?"

Mu Qingxue was slightly stunned, then a powerful confidence flashed in her eyes. "If I encounter Nangong Huo, he has no chance of winning." Her Guixu Sword Intent hummed, extremely excited.

Xuanyuan Che nodded, then his gaze swept across the underground cavity. "The commotion just now was quite significant. Although most of it was concealed by the abyss's death qi, it's hard to guarantee it won't attract other trouble. Moreover, the Netherworld Clan lost a Saint and four peak Tai Xu experts, they won't let this go. Let's leave first."

The four didn't delay and quickly returned along their original path.

Upon returning to the surface, the ancient battlefield ruins had completely turned into a mess, with huge claw print craters that were shocking to behold. A dense death aura still lingered in the air.

"It seems that while we were down there, things weren't peaceful up here either," Yun Mengyao said coldly, sensing her surroundings.

Xuanyuan Che's gaze swept across the battlefield, suddenly landing on a patch of scorched earth where a trace of extremely faint sword intent fluctuation remained.

"Oh?" Xuanyuan Che raised an eyebrow, sensing the indestructible characteristic contained within that wisp of sword intent. "It seems that Sword Son from the Xiao Family also came to join the fun and even fought someone. His opponent's strength is not weak, at least Saint Realm, and... carries a repulsive curse-like aura."

"Was it another group from the Netherworld Clan? Or another powerful expert from another race within the battlefield?" Mu Qingxue asked with a serious expression.

"It's possible," Xuanyuan Che said, not delving deeper. "Let's go. There are still several days left in the first round, and our Battle Merit should be enough to advance. We can go sightseeing next, meet the Prodigies from other great domains, and by the way... deal with the Netherworld Clan."

A dangerous curve formed on the corner of his lips. The Netherworld Clan dared to make a move right under his nose; this matter couldn't be let go just like that.

Not long after they left, a figure appeared at the edge of the battlefield.

He was still dressed in black, and the ancient sword in his embrace was unsheathed by three inches. Its blade flowed with a watery cold light, emitting a sharp Sword Intent that could sever everything. His gaze swept across the battlefield, pausing for a moment at the abyss rift and the direction Xuanyuan Che had last stopped, his eyes still cold, but with a hint of indescribable solemnity and fighting spirit.

"Interesting, very interesting..." he murmured to himself, then his figure transformed into an unparalleled Sword Light, disappearing in an instant.

The Myriad Races Battlefield was vast and boundless, and more than half of the ten days had already passed.

Xuanyuan Che's four-person team had been rampaging all the way, not hiding their tracks. Wherever they passed, whether it was powerful alien race communities or certain academy teams who thought highly of themselves, they were swept away with overwhelming force.

Xuanyuan Che rarely made a move anymore, mostly just providing support from the sidelines. Even so, the terrifying combat power displayed by the three of Yun Mengyao was enough to deal with all the opponents they encountered.

The Eastern Xuan Academy's points soared at a despairing rate, firmly entering the top ten thousand, even directly breaking into the top one hundred, and their ranking continued to climb!

Xuanyuan Che's name, along with various exaggerated rumors, quickly spread throughout the battlefield.

"Did you hear? The Eastern Xuan Academy from the Eastern Desolation has produced a powerhouse named Xuanyuan Che, who blew up a Saint Realm Bone Demon with a single punch!"

"More than that! It's said that a Netherworld Clan Saint couldn't even last one move in front of him!"

"His three teammates are also incredibly strong, each one more formidable than the last!"

"Damn it, if you encounter them, just take a detour and don't get into any conflict!"

Within the battlefield, Xuanyuan Che's team from the Eastern Xuan Academy had become one of the names that could not be provoked.

The next day, the four arrived at an area called Meteor Lake. The lake water here contained a peculiar spiritual essence and was quite valuable, attracting many teams to hunt here.

On the lakeshore, a conflict was currently erupting.

One of the warring parties was another team from the Eastern Xuan Academy led by Xiao Chen! They seemed to have discovered a treasure spot where Star Scale Fish gathered, but they were targeted by another team.

The opposing side was from the Central Continent's Heavenly Palace Academy, the academy where Yu Xi, who had a grudge with Xuanyuan Che, belonged! Currently, Yu Xi was not present. The team was led by another young man with an arrogant aura, wearing a magnificent cloud-patterned battle robe. His strength had reached the late Tai Xu Realm, and he was accompanied by five or six teammates, all of whom had cultivation levels above the Wu Xiang Realm. Their strength far surpassed Xiao Chen and the others.

Xiao Chen's side only had five people, and the highest cultivation level was only early Tai Xu. At this moment, they were all injured and surrounded by the people from the Heavenly Palace Academy, their battle formation on the verge of collapse.

"You bumpkins from the Eastern Desolation, if you're smart, hand over the Star Cores and fish you just caught, and then kowtow three times. If I'm in a good mood, I might let you crush your tokens and get lost!" the Hua Pao youth from the Heavenly Palace Academy sneered, his eyes filled with contempt.

"Never! We discovered this place first!" Blood trickled from Xiao Chen's mouth as he gritted his teeth and persisted, his eyes full of unwillingness. He hadn't expected to encounter the elite team from the Heavenly Palace Academy here; they were somewhat powerless to resist.

"Stubborn. Then don't blame me for being ruthless. Cripple them!" The Hua Pao youth's eyes turned cold as he gave the order.

The Heavenly Palace Academy members immediately intensified their attacks, unleashing various magnificent spells and combat techniques towards Xiao Chen's group's battle formation.

Just as the battle formation was about to shatter, humiliation flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes. He thought of Xuanyuan Che, still unwilling.

Drip... A drop of blood fell from Xiao Chen's mouth. The situation for those behind him was even worse. Xiao Chen no longer hesitated and was about to order them to crush their tokens and give up--

"Heh, Heavenly Palace Academy? Such arrogance!"

A lazy voice rang out.

Immediately after, a thick bolt of silver lightning descended from the sky, precisely striking in front of the Heavenly Palace Academy members' attacks!

The lightning exploded, and the violent lightning aura instantly annihilated those spells and combat techniques!

A figure as sturdy as a mountain heavily landed between the two groups, it was Thunder Roar Ravine.

He twisted his neck, making cracking sounds of bones. "Who wants to cripple my Eastern Xuan Academy people? Did you ask your Grandpa Shi first?"

"Just now, was it you who said you wanted to cripple my Eastern Xuan Academy people?"