Jade Cauldron True Person, Xuan Liu Volunteers for Battle

"For the first match, Yu Ding, you shall enter the formation on behalf of our Expounding Sect."

Primordial Heavenly Venerable's pair of imposing dharma eyes shifted slightly, settling upon the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Expounding Sect.

Each of the Twelve Golden Immortals under his tutelage possessed extraordinary origins. Qingxu Daode, Taiyi, and Guang Chengzi were all individuals blessed with profound fortune and virtue.

Yet when it came to comprehending the heavens, earth, mountains, rivers, wondrous gates, and Eight Trigrams that had evolved from the opening of heaven and earth, none could surpass Jade Cauldron True Person.

Sending Yu Ding for this match was undoubtedly the best choice.

With Yu Ding's talent in formations, breaking the Yin-Yang Twofold Ritual Formation would be merely a matter of time.

Their Expounding Sect had already secured victory!

As for the Interception Sect, they were merely furred beasts, horned creatures, those born damp, and those hatched from eggs.

At most, they had some understanding of the Dao of formations.

Breaking the Yin-Yang Two Forms Formation was utterly impossible for them.

"This disciple accepts the command. I shall not disappoint Master's trust or tarnish the prestige of our Expounding Sect."

As a steady voice rang out, a figure drifted gracefully from the Expounding Sect's ranks.

Looking over, Jade Cauldron True Person wore a Jade Pure azure gauze crown threaded with gold atop his head, a flowing Eight Trigrams robe patterned with ink-wash mountains, rivers, and clouds, and carried the Sword of Immortal Slaying, which concealed supreme principles of slaughter.

His face was gaunt and stern, with not the slightest ripple of emotion in his eyes. His formidable early-stage Daluo Golden Immortal cultivation was restrained without a trace, giving him the bearing of an immortal sage.

Jade Cauldron True Person's long sleeves fluttered as he strode with great ease toward the Yin-Yang Two Forms Formation, where yin and yang qi surged and misted.

The Expounding Sect disciples all revealed proud expressions at the sight.

Guang Chengzi flicked his great sleeve and sneered repeatedly. In their eyes,

victory in the first match was already in the Expounding Sect's grasp.

Meanwhile, a brief silence fell over the Interception Sect's ranks.

Faced with the ever-changing formation personally laid down by Supreme Elder Laozi,

even Duobao Daoist and Golden Spirit Holy Mother, both Daluo Golden Immortals, did not dare claim they could reliably see through its profound Dao principles.

"Master! In this contest of comprehension, this disciple is willing to enter the formation on behalf of the Interception Sect and test Great Master Uncle's Yin-Yang Twofold Ritual Formation."

At the critical moment when the myriad immortals hesitated, Xuan Liu stepped forward with a calm expression.

He brushed his azure robe, the aura of a mid-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal around him exceptionally restrained.

His refined voice slowly spread through the void.

The moment those words were spoken,

countless outer disciples and registered disciples of the Interception Sect instantly erupted into a storm of heated discussion.

"Th-this... isn't Fifth Senior Brother being a little too arrogant?"

"That is a formation personally evolved by Great Master Uncle. Its mysteries are extraordinary. Even Eldest Senior Brother might not necessarily be able to break it."

"Exactly! Fifth Senior Brother has only just reached the mid-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal realm. How could he compare with Jade Cauldron True Person, who has already attained the Daluo realm and possesses such deep foundations?"

"I only hope Master does not lose his head and agree to Fifth Senior Brother's request!"

"Having received Master's favor, he dares to be so conceited. How could a formation set up by Great Master Uncle be so easily broken?"

Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal's shifty eyes turned slightly, his tone carrying undisguised skepticism.

Behind him, the voices of innumerable Interception Sect immortals rose in loud, unceasing clamor.

Clearly, they all felt Xuan Liu was acting on impulse and was more or less out of his depth.

If they lost to the Expounding Sect in the very first match,

then the face of the Interception Sect, before whom ten thousand immortals paid homage, would be greatly damaged.

Upon the dharma platform, Tongtian Cult Master looked at Xuan Liu, and a nearly imperceptible trace of hesitation flashed through his eyes.

Though he knew Xuan Liu had triggered Heaven-Defying Comprehension during ten thousand years of listening to the Dao and comprehended the Heaven-Cutting True Intent, making his aptitude unrivaled among the three sects,

this Yin-Yang Twofold Ritual Formation had been transformed by his elder brother, Supreme Elder Laozi, from the Great Dao of yin and yang. It was no trivial matter.

"Master, since Fifth Junior Brother has volunteered, in this disciple's opinion, why not let him attempt to break it?"

Just as the atmosphere grew exceedingly awkward and the uproar intensified,

Duobao Daoist suddenly took a step forward and bowed deeply to Tongtian Cult Master. With a solemn expression, he said, "Master, the junior brothers and sisters do not know this."

"Back when we went to the East Sea to seek out a place for our Daoist grounds, a Primordial Five-Element Grand Formation appeared outside Penglai Immortal Island."

"At the time, even a Daluo Golden Immortal such as this disciple was at a loss before the formation's Five-Element transformations. Fifth Junior Brother found the formation eye and helped me break the Primordial Five-Element Grand Formation."

"If he enters the formation this time, he will surely bring an enormous surprise to our Interception Sect!"

Duobao Daoist's words were like a great bell, ringing fiercely within the true spirits of every Interception Sect member.

"What?! Fifth Senior Brother's talent in formations is actually so high? While only at the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal, he could see through the Primordial Five-Element Grand Formation that even Eldest Senior Brother had been helpless against?!"

"Hahaha! Who would have thought Fifth Senior Brother's talent in formations was so formidable that he could even find the formation eye of the Primordial Five-Element Grand Formation?"

"Gasp! Just what kind of monster is Fifth Senior Brother? This talent for formations is far too terrifying, isn't it?"

"Th-this... compared to Senior Brother, we Ten Heavenly Lords have studied formations for so many years, yet we have failed Master's teachings!"

Black Cloud Immortal, Zhao Gongming, the Ten Heavenly Lords, and the others were utterly shaken. In that instant, all their earlier doubts were forcefully erased.

The surrounding space returned to an absolute stillness, so quiet that a falling leaf could be heard.

After hearing Duobao Daoist's explanation, the corners of Tongtian Cult Master's formerly stern and imposing mouth

rose uncontrollably in a broad smile.

He turned his head and glanced at the calm-faced Primordial Heavenly Venerable beside him, and a tremendous surge of pride and bold spirit rose within his heart.

Second Brother, you always think my Interception Sect is filled with useless creatures born damp or hatched from eggs, of lowly origins and ignorant of the heavenly order.

Today, I shall show you just how earth-shattering the foundation of my youngest personal disciple truly is!

"Xuan Liu, my disciple."

Tongtian Cult Master assumed an imposing expression and said gravely, "Since your Eldest Senior Brother thinks so highly of you, and you yourself possess such great courage, then today, I issue this sacred decree: you shall enter the formation on behalf of the Interception Sect and break the enemy!"

"Go. Do not be overly hasty. Remember to give it your all, and on no account bring disgrace upon the Interception Sect!"

"This disciple, Xuan Liu, respectfully obeys Master's sacred decree!" Xuan Liu remained composed as he adjusted his robe and bowed deeply with utmost respect.

Afterward, he slowly turned around, his clear and profound eyes falling upon the Yin-Yang Twofold Ritual Formation not far away, where the universe shone in strange colors and life and death flowed in cycles.

Back on Penglai Immortal Island, he had obtained Formation Mastery through the enhancement of Heaven-Defying Comprehension.

Thus, his confidence in breaking the Yin-Yang Two Forms Formation had already reached ninety-eight percent.

The reason it was not a full one hundred percent was that he did not wish to become overly prideful.

Yin-Yang Two Forms Formation, I, Xuan Liu, am coming!