Physical Body Contest, Ju Liusun Takes the Field

"Silence!"

Just as the myriad immortals of the Interception Sect cheered jubilantly, their voices shaking the nine heavens.

Supreme Elder Laozi, seated at the center of the high platform, slightly raised his hand and brushed his plain-colored Bagua sleeve.

The moment a saint's true words were spoken, the order of the Heavenly Dao stirred of its own accord in the unseen.

In an instant, it forcibly smoothed away the vast tidal wave of sound that filled Kunlun Mountain.

The entire Kunlun Mountain returned to an absolute silence so complete that not even a crow could be heard.

Supreme Elder Laozi remained composed as he looked down upon the many disciples below and slowly announced, "Now that the first contest of comprehension has determined its victor, the second contest shall begin."

"For the second round, you shall compare your physical bodies. The Expounding Sect and the Interception Sect shall each send forth disciples to take the platform and test the strength of their fleshly bodies."

As Supreme Elder Laozi's voice fell, he casually extended two fingers on his right hand and pointed into the void.

"Rumble!!!"

The earth trembled, and the void shattered inch by inch.

Before the gazes of countless disciples from the three sects, innumerable yellowish-brown runes frantically emerged from the emptiness.

In but an instant, they gave rise to an incomparably immense yellowish-brown Dao platform.

This was the Body-Refinement Trial Platform. Once one entered it, neither spells, divine abilities, nor the power of spiritual treasures could be used. Victory and defeat would be decided solely by the strength of one's physical body.

"Which of you from the Expounding Sect and Interception Sect shall take the stage first?" Supreme Elder Laozi asked in a deep voice.

However.

Just as the disciples of the Interception Sect were still quietly discussing which disciple should fight.

"Reporting to Master! This disciple, Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal, is willing to represent our Interception Sect and take the platform! I shall test the methods of our fellow disciples from the Expounding Sect and win another victory for our great sect!"

A man's voice, somewhat urgent yet incomparably ringing, suddenly resounded from the formation of the Seven Attendant Immortals.

The crowd's divine senses stirred, and they all turned to look.

They saw Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal hurriedly step half a pace forward and deeply bow toward Tongtian Cult Master atop the high platform.

His pair of shifty eyes was now filled with burning fervor and madness.

Watching the myriad immortals of the Interception Sect worship Xuan Liu with such reverence earlier.

The flames of jealousy in his heart had long since gnawed away every shred of reason.

He, Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal, had cultivated bitterly in the Interception Sect for countless years.

By now, his cultivation had long reached the peak of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm.

He stood only a hair's breadth away from the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.

In terms of seniority and cultivation, in what way was he inferior to this Fifth Senior Brother, who had only just broken through to the middle stage of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm?

Since Xuan Liu could flaunt his might before the Three Pure Ones Saints and see his prestige rise with the tide by breaking a formation.

Then today, he, Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal, would crush his enemy upon the Dao platform with nothing but his physical body.

On the platform, Tongtian Cult Master looked at the Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal who had volunteered himself.

Within those saintly Dharma eyes, a faint trace of nearly imperceptible hesitation flickered.

Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal had transformed from a strange beast of the Primordial World.

Among the Seven Attendant Immortals, the strength of his physical body could be considered among the best.

Yet this Xuanmen Grand Tournament concerned the Interception Sect's honor, and Tongtian Cult Master could not help feeling somewhat uneasy.

In the earlier contest of comprehension, his fifth personal disciple had taken the field and only narrowly managed to win a round.

If Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal lost this round, the Interception Sect and the Expounding Sect would be tied.

Xuan Liu, standing at the front, slightly turned his head.

His cold gaze fell upon Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal, and a flash of killing intent vanished in an instant.

"Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal..."

Xuan Liu murmured inwardly.

As a transmigrator who knew the course of development of the Primordial World almost like the back of his hand.

How could he not know what sort of vile, shameless creature this fellow was, despite all his talk of fighting for the great sect's glory?

In the future Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, it would be precisely because one of the Seven Attendant Immortals—this man who had received Tongtian Cult Master's favor and commanded the Six Souls Banner.

At the crucial moment when the Myriad Immortals Formation was broken, he would betray the Interception Sect without a shred of backbone.

That betrayal would lead to countless fellow disciples of the Interception Sect losing their lives and their lineage being utterly destroyed.

Even more disgraceful was that this traitor would later betray the Dao and enter Buddhism, becoming the so-called Fixed-Light Joyful Buddha, lingering on in the heavens and earth of the Primordial World in wretched survival.

Since you want to leap out now and fight for fame, then go ahead.

Xuan Liu sneered inwardly in disdain.

He had already won the first contest of comprehension.

Therefore, the figure the Expounding Sect sent out for this second physical-body contest would certainly be no ordinary opponent.

Since Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal had been blinded by profit, this was the perfect chance to let him suffer a crushing setback.

In any case, many great powers of the Interception Sect had yet to take action in the third contest, so their chances of victory remained very high.

Black Cloud Immortal, Golden-Hoop Immortal, Qiu Shou Immortal, and the other Seven Attendant Immortals stepped forward one after another.

"Master, Long-Eared's foundation is quite solid. Since he possesses such great resolve, it would be best to grant his request."

"Indeed, Master! In terms of physical strength, Long-Eared ranks among the best of us Seven Attendant Immortals. Let him fight."

"Reporting to Master, this disciple has once competed with Long-Eared in physical strength and was far inferior to him. He may well be worth a try."

"Master, please grant your approval and let Long-Eared fight on behalf of our Interception Sect!"

"Very well!"

Seeing this, Tongtian Cult Master's expression turned solemn as he gave the order. "Long-Eared, since you possess such lofty ambition, you shall represent our Interception Sect in the second round today!"

"Remember not to be careless. Do not bring shame upon our great sect!"

"This disciple will certainly not fail Master's saintly command!"

Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal was overjoyed and deeply bowed to Tongtian Cult Master.

Then his entire body turned into an exceptionally fierce streak of yellow light, landing steadily upon the Dao platform.

"Ju Liusun, you shall take the field in this battle!"

Upon seeing Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal ascend the platform, Primordial Heavenly Venerable's face darkened as he shouted sharply.

"This disciple, Ju Liusun, accepts the command! I shall certainly let that furred and horned rabble know what true Profound Sect orthodoxy is!"

As a thunderous Dao voice brimming with supreme confidence rang out.

From the formation of the Expounding Sect, a short and withered-faced figure who nevertheless radiated a heavy aura drifted forth.

Looking closely, Ju Liusun wore an earth-yellow Yuqing Dao robe.

His full head of black hair was casually tied behind his head with a strand of innate vine.

His cultivation had likewise reached the peak of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm.

He, too, stood only a single step away from the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.

Each of the Expounding Sect's Twelve Golden Immortals possessed solid foundations. Ju Liusun was no exception and was by no means someone ordinary disciples of the three sects could compare with.

"Whoosh!"

Ju Liusun showed no impatience or reckless haste, transforming into a streak of earth-yellow light.

He landed on the other side of the Dao platform, facing Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal from afar.

As both sides stepped onto the Dao platform, countless voices rang out below.

"Haha, with Junior Brother Ju Liusun taking action, the champion of this second contest is already in our Expounding Sect's pocket!"

"Of course! Junior Brother Ju Liusun's physical body is exceptionally stable, and his blood and qi are immensely solid. Even among the twelve of us, he ranks near the forefront."

"Indeed! That Long-Eared Fixed-Light Immortal is merely a rabbit spirit who took human form, with such lowly origins, yet he dares represent the Interception Sect? He does not know his own limits—utterly laughable!"