Everyone watching Mu Qing's actions in the arena felt utterly baffled, unable to understand what he was doing.
Master Xuanming and the others, however, discerned something else.
"This fellow's cultivation of the Rebirth Secret Scroll has clearly reached the verge of transcendence, yet he can actually suppress it!"
Master Xuanming had overseen matters concerning the Rebirth Secret Scroll for a long time. Though he had not cultivated this Bloodline Method himself, his familiarity with the Rebirth Secret Scroll surpassed that of most people.
He knew full well that once someone cultivated the Rebirth Secret Scroll, they would become addicted to it, continuing all the way until they reached the transcendent realm and ultimately turned into a Madman.
Mu Qing was only one step away from the transcendent realm. Clearly, he was keeping himself from entering transcendence by refusing to continue cultivating the Rebirth Secret Scroll.
Master Xuanming could not help admiring Mu Qing. He knew just how terrifying the Rebirth Secret Scroll was. Once cultivated, it was difficult to stop; going without cultivating it would leave one in an excruciatingly painful state.
"If I remember correctly, Sword Three successfully transcended, didn't he? Why is Mu Qing refusing to transcend instead? If that mysterious expert truly is the backer behind him and Sword Three, then they should help him transcend as well!"
Master Xuan Yi felt a trace of doubt.
"What exactly is he trying to do?!"
Outside, Red Feather Emperor roared. Along with several other Heavenly Court Emperors, he charged straight to the Barrier, drew his immortal sword, and unleashed heaven-shaking Sword Qi.
Seeing that Bai Duanhun was in dire straits, he could no longer worry about anything else. Given Bai Duanhun's status in the Heavenly Court, they absolutely could not let him die!
And now that cracks had appeared