"When facing Fellow Daoist Tiansha, one can never be too careful."
Zhang Fan looked at Heavenly Baleful True Lord and said, "Fellow Daoist, you have traveled all the way from the Eastern Region to my Northwest."
I don't know what the matter is.
"Having heard of a newly rising Dominant Faction in Southern Heaven, I've come out of curiosity to meet this fellow Daoist."
"Just to see Xu Chuan?"
"He once joined forces with others to kill the demon lord's Avatar in your Southern Heaven Death Sand Sea?"
Is this true?
Zhang Fan hesitated for a moment and said, "Although I did not witness the encirclement and killing of the Demon Venerable Minggu."
However, Zhang also contributed to the siege and killing of the Bloodsun Demon Venerable.
Ultimately, it was only through the intervention of a senior from the West Boundary Palace that the enemy was completely slain.
"Does he possess the Death Intent Divine Ability?"
Zhang Fan felt a surge of emotion, but outwardly said, "Why does Fellow Daoist Tiansha ask such a question?"
"Mysterious Moon Fellow Daoist, please answer first, and then I will explain."
After a short while, Zhang Fan shook his head, "I only know that Fellow Daoist Xu cultivates the Withering-and-Flourishing Dao."
This difficult path is enough for him to cultivate.
The ability to attain the Death Intent Divine Ability is even more difficult to comprehend than the Kurong Dao.
He is not yet Four Hundred Years Old. If he has also mastered the Death Intent Divine Ability, wouldn't he be comparable to a top-tier High Antiquity Peerless Prodigy?
"Not yet Four Hundred Years Old, yet you remember me so clearly, fellow Daoist."
"Fellow Daoist Xu is someone I've watched grow up."
"I see," said Heavenly Baleful True Lord. "However, that Fellow Daoist Xu is indeed Monstrous Prodigy for this era."
But compared to the Peerless Prodigy of High Antiquity, they are still far inferior.
"Fellow Daoist Tiansha, it's your turn. Why did you seek out someone who Death Intent Divine Ability?"
"On True Lord way to the Northwest, I encountered a mysterious and powerful figure, an old man who possessed the Death Intent Divine Ability."
This is suspected to be the Elder Nether Crow appeared in my Blackwater Domain some time ago.
I suspect he comes from Southern Heaven, perhaps one of your top experts from Southern Heaven.
However, apart from that newly risen Fellow Daoist Xu, I've dealt with the others before, and they don't seem like them."
"I see."
Zhang Fan fell silent. The first person who came to mind was indeed Xu Chuan.
What does Fellow Daoist Xu intend to do?
"To assassinate the Heavenly Baleful True Lord alone? Or to test his strength?"
A moment later.
Heavenly Baleful True Lord said, "Of course, True Lord also suspect that the other party is Avatar of a High Antiquity powerhouse."
That Death Intent Divine Ability was comparable to Top Divine Ability.
I also need to use the Dharma Form Phantom to break it.
He didn't use his Dharma Form at all, either because he didn't have one, dared not use it, or feared that if he did, the Dharma Form would reveal its true form.
"It does sound like Spirit Transformation Avatar," Zhang Fan said. "However, I don't know if Fellow Daoist Xu cultivates the Death Intent Divine Ability."
But my Demon Heaven Fellow Daoist in the Northwest possesses this Divine Ability.
"The Demon Heaven Venerable?"
"Exactly."
"Mysterious Moon Fellow Daoist, are you sure?"
"Zhang has fought against him, and fellow Daoists from the Void Clarity Sect and Azure Cloud Sect are aware of this."
The Heavenly Baleful True Lord fell into deep thought.
He then clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Many thanks to Mysterious Moon Fellow Daoist for informing me."
"As long as you don't cause trouble on my Mysterious Moon Sect's territory, that's fine."
"Don't worry, as long as they don't provoke True Lord, I have no interest in dealing with them."
"Understood. I'll take my leave then."
"Wait, it's been centuries since we last met. How about we have a friendly spar?"
"Fellow Daoist Tiansha, are you doubting me?" Zhang Fan's gaze narrowed slightly.
"Just a friendly exchange, nothing more."
"Okay, let's go to a secluded spot then!"
"Many Mysterious Moon Fellow Daoist for your kindness."
The two left immediately.
Thousands of miles away.
A remote, desolate place.
Suddenly, a violent fluctuation occurred.
The roaring sound continued incessantly.
Both Heavenly Baleful True Lord and Zhang Fan used their full strength, unleashing their Divine Ability, magical Law Treasures, and Dharma Form Phantom.
Only the trump card, the magical Spirit Treasure, remains unused.
After half an incense stick's time.
A section of a 100-meter-high low peak has been cut off, leaving the surrounding area pitted and uneven.
In mid-air.
The two stood several dozen feet apart, silently gazing at each other.
Heavenly Baleful True Lord spoke first, "It's been hundreds of years since we last met, Mysterious Moon Fellow Daoist has become even stronger."
Back then, I, the True Lord, had a slight advantage.
"Fellow Daoist Tiansha is too kind. We still have Spirit Treasures we haven't used, so the outcome is still uncertain."
Upon hearing Heavenly Baleful True Lord smiled and said, "It's just a casual sparring match; there's no need to use Spirit Treasures."
"Does Mysterious Moon Fellow Daoist wish to settle this score with me here?"
Zhang Fan pondered for a moment, then withdrew his imposing aura and said with a faint smile, "Then I am no match for you Fellow Daoist Tiansha."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
"Mysterious Moon Fellow Daoist, I have another question. Do you think Tianyu will attempt to break through to the Spirit Transformation?"
Zhang Fan's expression froze for a moment, and he asked suspiciously, "I only know that the Ascension Gate has kept a very low profile in recent years."
Few disciples or followers went out.
I don't know anything about Tianyu.
"Mysterious Moon Fellow Daoist, you know better than I do about the situation of the Ascension Gate and its feud with the Xu Household."
If the Ascension Gate wants to break free, what else can it do?
Should we join forces with you to deal with the Xu Household?
Your Mysterious Moon Sect has a close relationship with the Xu Household. Your Mysterious Moon Sect also played a significant role in Ascension Gate to fall into such a state.
That's simply impossible.
The Xu Household has no conflict of interest with the other Three Houses.
Unless they are determined to destroy your Mysterious Moon Sect and the Xu Household, a simple alliance will not be enough to cripple you.
"Fellow Daoist Tiansha, since you can see it all clearly, why do you need to ask me?" Zhang Fan said calmly.
"From the fact that he exchanged ten years of cultivation time in the Heavenly Origin Grotto from the demon tide, everyone could tell that he intended to break through to the Spirit Transformation."
The impact of Spirit Transformation caused celestial phenomena far exceeding anything seen at previous Cultivation Realm, making it impossible to conceal.
"What about time? How long do you think it will take for him to succeed?"
Zhang Fan's eyes flashed, "You came here for Heavenly Feather True Lord's attempt to break through to the Spirit Transformation?"
But how did you know?
Ordinary spies would never be able to find out this information.
Only Great Cultivator could guess that the Ascension Gate had exchanged cultivation time for the Heavenly Origin Grotto.
They will not easily leak this information.
"Zhang is indeed clever; you guessed it without me even realizing it."
Tell me how long it will take Tianyu to break through to the Spirit Transformation, and I'll tell you who informed me of this, how about it?"
"Trade?"
"That's right."
Zhang Fan thought about it for a moment, then decided it was just a guess and couldn't be taken seriously, so he nodded in agreement.
"We have all made considerable gains in the three years at Heavenly Origin Grotto. Heavenly Feather True Lord has gained ten more years than us, so his results are naturally even better."
In addition, he reached the point of comprehending the Heaven-and-Earth Origin Power in just a few hundred years.
I estimate that he is not far from breaking through to the Spirit Transformation.
It could take anywhere from a few years to twenty or thirty years.
The former was because Zhang Fan considered that the Xu Household's debt of Fortune was about to be repaid, at which time they would inevitably take action against the Ascension Gate.
The Xu Household now possesses the power to destroy them.
If Heavenly Feather True Lord wants to make a change, he must first attempt to break through to the Spirit Transformation.
The latter was Zhang Fan's own guess.
This conclusion is based on my current progress in understanding the concepts.
"Why several years?" A glint flashed in the eyes of the Heavenly Baleful True Lord.
What problems have arisen over the years?
"Mysterious Moon Fellow Daoist, please explain why you have reached this conclusion."
Zhang Fan said, "I have already informed you of my speculation, now it is your turn to fulfill the deal."
"It's Xu Chuan!" said Heavenly Baleful True Lord. "Not long ago, a major incident also occurred in my Blackwater Domain."
A Martial Way Sect was established, forcibly occupying a region as the foundation for its Martial Artists.
Xu Chuan, however, brought his top experts to aid him, forcing the four Dominant Faction and many other top forces to make an agreement.
"How is that possible!"
"Do you think the Xu Household shouldn't be in the Blackwater Domain, or do you think they lack the strength?"
Heavenly Baleful True Lord sneered, "In short, this message was sent back by Junior Brother Seven Kills before they left."
I might not be the only one who received this news.
The Myriad Souls and the Netherworld are also aware of this.
But whether they will come, I don't know.
Alright, now it's Mysterious Moon Fellow Daoist's turn to answer this True Lord's question.
Zhang Fan suppressed his doubts and said, "I came to this conclusion because of the Xu Household."
Because within a few years, the Xu Household will inevitably take action against the Ascension Gate.
If Tianyu does not successfully break through to the Nascent Spirit Transformation before then, the Ascension Gate will most likely be destroyed.
As for why I was certain the Xu Household would take action, that involves the Xu Household's secrets, and I cannot answer that.
Fellow Daoist Tiansha need not ask any further.
"No wonder he said that; it seems he's taking a gamble too!"
Heavenly Baleful True Lord thought to himself, "I wonder if he lured us to Southern Heaven to stop Tianyu from breaking through."
"Or it's to keep us here."
"True Lord understand. The transaction is over. I will personally go to the Xu Household to find out more."
Goodbye!
The Heavenly Baleful True Lord immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute and left.
Zhang Fan frowned slightly. "Firstly, for Tianyu; secondly, for the Xu Household. But why would Xu Chuan do this?"
What about those Martial Way Sects?
Filled with doubt, he immediately returned to Mysterious Moon City and then Teleportation to Cloudbrook City.
As for the Heavenly Baleful True Lord, even if he flew at full speed, it would take him half a month to reach Yunxi.
Two or three days later.
Cloudbrook City.
The Xu Household.
Zhang Fan did not enter the Inner City, but instead contacted Xu Mingxian and asked him to inform Xu Chuan of his arrival.
The Withering-and-Blooming Courtyard.
Xu Chuan looked at Xu Mingxian in surprise, "Your Master came to Yunxi? Looking for me?"
"Master said he wants to see Father."
"Understood, you may come with me."
Xu Chuan quickly located the Restaurant where Zhang Fan was, and together with Xu Mingxian, they disguised themselves and went there.
Inside the private room.
Xu Chuan said with a faint smile, "Zhang is not in seclusion on Mysterious Moon Peak, so why does he have time to come here?"
"The Heavenly Baleful True Lord has arrived, are you aware?"
"Yes, we know. Didn't the Void Clarity Sect already inform all the major powers?"
He has already entered the Northwest region.
"Yeah."
"Fellow Daoist, do you have nothing to say to me, Zhang?"
Zhang Fan stared at Xu Chuan.
Xu Chuan was taken aback. "What is Zhang saying? I don't understand."
"I knew it would turn out this way." Zhang Fan sighed softly. "Wasn't he someone you brought here?"
Perhaps there are also the Old Man Myriad Souls and the True Lord Youming.
His trip to the Northwest was specifically for you.
"Furthermore, the Heavenly Baleful True Lord said that the Blackwater Domain created a Martial Way Sect, and your Xu Household is its backer?"
"The Heavenly Baleful True Lord is no pushover either. He actually informed Zhang of all this information. It seems he wants to sow discord between our two families."
However, these are all my Xu Household's own plans, and it's impossible for me to tell you everything, Zhang.
Of course, this applies if it concerns the Northwest.
Xu will notify.
Zhang Fan nodded. "I'm not dwelling on these things, I'm just curious about what those Martial Way Sects are all about."
"Is that the power of your Xu Household?"
"That sect is called the Martial Sect, founded by Tianwu. You should have some impression of him, right?"
"The Martial Way experts your Xu Household invited during that battle in the Northwest?"
"He has already broken through to the Fourth Martial Way Realm, and it was he who asked my Xu Household for help last time."
My Xu Household also trains Martial Artists, and given the favor we received during the last great battle, I helped him establish himself in the Blackwater Domain.
I also tried to persuade him to come to my Northwest.
But Tianwu is determined to do so, and there's nothing I can do about it.
However, the debt of gratitude has been repaid, and the Xu Household will not interfere with how Martial Sect develops in the Blackwater Domain thereafter.
Otherwise, it will inevitably provoke retaliation from the entire Blackwater Domain faction.
Zhang Fan nodded upon hearing this, "So that's how it is Fourth Martial Way Realm, Tianwu is truly remarkable."
Relying on fragmented Ancient Inheritance, they have actually come this far.
With his guidance, it would indeed be easier for a Martial Artist to break through.
But the Blackwater Domain...
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Zhang Fan had also traveled to the Blackwater Domain and knew the conditions there; they were extremely harsh.
"Let's see how things develop on their own. The agreement between my Xu Household and the various forces in the Blackwater Domain is only verbal."
At most, it will buy them several decades of stable development.
Whether they can truly establish themselves depends on themselves.
"That's true." Zhang Fan then asked, "What are your plans regarding the Ascension Gate?"
Although he had some guesses, Zhang Fan still wanted to hear the exact answer from Xu Chuan.
"It's either me or him. The Fortune destiny will be repaid in the next few years. Once this matter is settled, it's time to send the Ascension Gate on its way."
Furthermore, I promised the Spirit Transformation Venerable behind the Ascension Gate that I would not launch a preemptive attack on the Ascension Gate for a hundred years.
"Is that so? Then why did you lure Heavenly Baleful True Lord and the others to Southern Heaven?"
Is it to disrupt Tianyu's breakthrough to the Spirit Transformation stage?
"Otherwise what?" Xu Chuan laughed. "As long as it doesn't reach the point of Tribulation Lightning."
Even if the attack fails, it won't cause serious damage.
Once Tianyu takes this step, his strength will be far greater than that of Nascent Soul Perfection at the peak of his cultivation.
Even if the Dharma Form fails to materialize, it will still be Dharma Form than yours.
I estimate I can rival two or three people in the same realm.
"I agree with your opinion. I also inquired with the Azure Cloud Sect and Void Clarity Sect before."
Generally, those seniors only attempt to reach the Spirit Transformation when they are nearing the Great Limit of their Lifespan.
They are rarely besieged.
Some were brought forward.
Without exception, they all met with annihilation when they drew upon the Heaven-and-Earth Origin Power.
Ultimately, they are severely damaged and perish quickly, within months to years.
The years before Withering-and-Blooming High Person.
Like the former Ascension Gate, the Void Clarity Sect is the number one power in Southern Heaven.
The Void Clarity Sect staked a great deal of its resources on it.
However, the Void Clarity Sect ultimately suffered a blow, its foundation weakened considerably, Withering-and-Blooming High Person was also besieged and killed.
"I never knew there was such a secret. Thank you for telling me, Fellow Zhang."
Zhang Fan stroked his beard and smiled faintly, "I should take my leave now that I have disturbed you. The Heavenly Baleful True Lord will be arriving in Yunxi soon."
He once asked me if I possessed the Death Intent Divine Ability.
Fellow Daoist Xu, you'd better be careful.
Furthermore, I have already informed him about the Demon Heaven Society's Divine Abilities.
"Thank you for the reminder, I understand."
Zhang Fan nodded slightly, then left Yunxi.
Xu Chuan looked at Xu Mingxian, "How long until you comprehend the Fourth-Tier Middle Stage Battle Formation?"
"It will definitely be completed within five years. It already has Prototype. All that remains is to continuously develop, optimize, and solidify it."
To quickly assemble the Battle Formation.
Otherwise, it would be difficult to use in actual combat.
"Excellent! This will make the destruction of the Ascension Gate even more certain."
Xu Zhaoyuan went into seclusion to comprehend the Creation Power.
Recently, my seclusion periods have been getting longer and longer, often lasting one or two months.
Xu Chuan had examined his Dao of Creation, and it was already at Prototype 70-80% rudimentary.
With the blessing of the Five-Element Creation and the guidance of Xu Chuan, it is truly possible to comprehend it at the Golden Core Stage.
Of course, even so, with his Nascent Soul-Level Spiritual Consciousness, achieving the final stage was still an insurmountable barrier for him.
There is absolutely no chance of success within the next ten years.
Not many days later.
Xu Deling emerged from seclusion and arrived at the Withering-and-Blooming Courtyard.
She flipped her hand and took out a Flying Sword. The sword was jet black, with a line of Blood Threads in the center and Dark Gold Runes on both sides.
As soon as it appeared, black mist filled the air, enveloping the sword and giving it an air of mystery.
"It's done?"
"Yes, grandfather. I named this Flying Sword 'Xue Ming,' which not only fits the Death Intent Divine Ability but can also absorb the Essence Blood of enemies or one's own Essence Blood."
Once all the Blood Threads light up, you can unleash a deadly strike, its power comparable to eighty percent of Low-Grade Spirit Treasure.
"Eighty percent? That strong?"
"Xue Ming" requires very high-quality Essence Blood, at least at the Nascent Soul level.
And at most, one strike can be saved; after the strike is delivered, time must be spent recharging the energy.
"While useful, it's not particularly useful unless its limitation of only being able to store one hit is addressed."
The need for Essence Blood has also decreased.
That would be perfect.
"That's what I think too, but this is all we can do for now. Perhaps we can improve it when my skill in crafting Artifact Refining Path advances further."
After all, this Law Treasure still has the potential to become a high-end Spirit Treasure.
Xu Chuan sized up "Xue Ming," "It seems more suitable for my Second True Self."
"You've successfully cultivated the Second True Self?"
"That's right, there's someone called Wan Miesheng currently operating in the Blackwater Domain.
He cultivates the true demonic technique, the "Netherworld Blood Slaughter Scripture".
The primary focus is on the path of killing, with the will to die as secondary.
It possesses techniques such as the Bloodslaughter Sword Formation and the Bloodslaughter Incantation Seal.
"Grandfather, you're using more and more disguises."
"If I could infiltrate the True Demon Race, then all my efforts would not have been in vain."
Xu Chuan smiled and said, "Go and rest. It's not too late to cultivate again in a few days."
With the foundation of three Nirvanas, you should be able to reach the peak of the Nascent Soul Late Stage within twenty or thirty years.
"Then, with the power of the 'Tian Luo Pill,' breaking through to the Nascent Soul Perfection will be no problem."
My granddaughter has confidence.
"By the way, I bestowed the 'Heavenly Demon Trident' upon De Wen, who has already broken through to the Late Stage."
As for the Thunder Hammer Spirit Treasure, I also plan to give it to Ye Fan later.
You don't blame your grandfather, do you?
Xu Deling smiled gently, "Making the best use of resources and talents is the way my Xu Household has always been."
There's nothing wrong with my grandfather's arrangement.
As for Spirit Treasure...
I am confident in restoring the "Vermilion Bird Wing".
This is a flying Spirit Treasure, possessing formidable offensive power, making it several times more valuable than ordinary Spirit Treasure.
Therefore, Grandfather need not worry about me.
Even after successful repair, with my special Talent, I might soon be able to refine a true Spirit Treasure on my own.
"Grandfather believes in you."
Xu Deling bowed and left.
Xu Chuan went into seclusion for seven or eight days.
The Heavenly Baleful True Lord arrived Cloudbrook City.
"What a magnificent city of Immortal Way!"
Heavenly Baleful True Lord stood high in the sky, overlooking Cloudbrook City, which stretched as far as the eye could see.
"The Red Dust is ever-changing, and there seems to be a surging trend constantly gathering momentum."
The Xu Household has managed to develop such a celestial city in such a short period of time.
It's truly unbelievable.
He fell from the sky.
There are no checks at the outer city gate; visiting cultivators pay one Spirit Stone, but most of them have Tokens.
As soon Heavenly Baleful True Lord Sha entered the city, a low-level Qi Refining cultivator stepped forward, wanting to guide him and introduce Cloudbrook City.
Heavenly Baleful True Lord did not stop it.
He also wanted to take a closer look at the city.
Over the course of several days.
He went to the most popular Yellow Crane Tower Inn, and then visited the Cultivation Tower, the Divine Ability Tower, the Heart Demon Tower, and the Combat Power Tower.
The Heart Demon Tower has special requirements.
He just wandered around outside.
The Combat Power Tower only accepts cultivators or Martial Artists below the Nascent Soul.
As for the Cultivation Tower and the Divine Ability Tower, he had been inside and seen them.
Cloudbrook City today.
Although the majority are still cultivators of the Immortal Way.
However, there are already a large number of Martial Artists throughout the city.
After all, many of the descendants of Xiu Shi who settled in Cloudbrook City did not have Spirit Roots.
They all resolutely embarked on the path of Martial Way.
That way, I can help my family in the future.
The Xu Household also sells Martial Artist Pills, but Pills suitable for the Origin Martial Realm are rare, and those suitable for the Origin Core Realm are nonexistent.
However, there are two or three types of Pills suitable for Skin Refining, Flesh Refining, Organ Refining, Bone Refining, Blood Tempering in the Mortal Transcendence Realm.
There are also various types of Spirit Rice that can increase Qi and Blood.
As the number of Martial Artists increased, this type of Spirit Rice became more common, and almost every major and minor Aristocratic Clan cultivated it.
Even if you don't use them yourself, you can still sell them, and you're basically guaranteed to make a profit.
That's why.
There are quite a few Martial Artists of the first realm in the city.
The number of the Origin Martial Realm is gradually increasing, but it's only around 100,000. In the past hundred years, the Origin Core Realm has only increased by seven or eight.
And they were mostly Martial Artists from the Xu Household.
The Golden Core in Cloudbrook City, including those from the Xu Household, has reached several hundred.
The Xu Household's vassal forces.
The Zhou, Qin, Wang, Li, and Zhao Five Households now each have at least three Golden Core cultivators, and some have as many as five.
The Chen Household, to which Chen Changge belongs, also has five or six members, and Chen Changge himself has also achieved Great Accomplishment of Divine Powers, reaching the Peak Golden Core stage.
However, the hope of reaching the Nascent Soul is slim.
The Lineage that followed the Xu Household in the early days, as well as the people of Dongxi at that time, all gradually became Foundation Establishment Lineage.
Some even joined the ranks of the Golden Core Aristocratic Clan.
For example, the Chen Household of Chen Ergou and Bai Jing's maternal family, under Xu Mingyuan's deliberate care.
A Golden Core also appeared.
Of course, these Golden Core cultivators all have the Bloodline of the Xu Household.
Within Cloudbrook City, the Golden Core Aristocratic Clan are no longer considered major Greater Clans.
Only a top-tier Golden Core Aristocratic Clan would have significant influence.
The Chen Household, Tang Household, and Yan Household are all top-tier Golden Core Aristocratic Clan.
As for the Yan Household, since Yan Kuangtu is naturally from the Nascent Soul Aristocratic Clan.
Its foundation has been greatly enhanced with the help of Yan Kuangtu.
Over the past century, Digital Golden Core have emerged one after another.
This is all thanks to Yan Kuangtu exchanging his own merits for top-tier Cultivation Chamber or Golden Core fortuitous opportunities from the Xu Household, which resulted in this scene.
Otherwise, given the Yan Household's circumstances, it would take at least two or three hundred years for Digital Golden Core to be born.
It would take seven or eight hundred years to reach the level of the Mo Household.
As for elevating it to the level of the original Skyreach Sect, even the Yan Household might not be able to do it.
After all, the Northwest today is not the same as it was hundreds of years ago.
Three Great Factions ruled the Northwest.
All Nascent Soul cultivators submitted.
The era when a single human infant ruled an entire government is gone forever.
But.
Given the current size of the Xu Household, it wouldn't be surprising if Cloudbrook City could accommodate several Nascent Soul Aristocratic Clan.
However, the Xu Household's pace was too large, and ordinary forces simply could not keep up.
"The Xu Household is managed quite well; these days, not a single fool has dared to come near them."
I'm finding it a little hard to get used to.
The Heavenly Baleful True Lord smiled gently.
His final stop was naturally the Inner City.
But.
When he arrived in Cloudbrook City, his every move caught Xu Chuan's eye.
Therefore.
He hadn't even entered the Inner City yet.
Xu Chuan had already had a chance encounter with him in the outer city.
"Fellow Daoist Tiansha, I've been in Cloudbrook City for a few days now. I wonder if you've found your stay comfortable?"
"You're Xu Chuan?"
"Exactly."
Xu Chuan concealed his Cultivation Realm level, but it was still within the range that Nascent Soul Perfection cultivator could discern.
"Everyone says that Phoenix Plume Fairy is the Number One Heavenly Pride in the Southern Heaven, but you, Withered Glory True Lord, are truly deserving of the title."
Heavenly Baleful True Lord said, "The Number One Heavenly Pride of my Heavenly Baleful Sect has entered the Nascent Soul Late Stage realm before he turned Four Hundred Years Old."
The Phoenix Plume Fairy is similar.
And you're not much older than them, at least not more than Sixty Years.
My junior brother Xuan Sha isn't confident he can break through to the Nascent Soul Perfection within Sixty Years.
"Fellow Daoist Tiansha is too kind," Xu Chuan smiled slightly. "It was merely a fortuitous opportunity."
What brings you to Yunxi, fellow Daoist?
"If I had known that Fellow Daoist Kurong and his companions had visited my Blackwater Domain last time, I would have certainly gone to meet them."
"It is indeed a pity. I, Xu, was also looking forward to meeting you, the number one person in the Blackwater Domain."
The Heavenly Baleful True Lord's eyes flickered slightly.
"Now that you've met the person, is there anything else?"
"Fellow Daoist Kurong, are you trying to drive me away?"
"The Southern Heaven and Blackwater Two Domains have different stances. If we become too close, it might cause other comrades to have reservations."
"That makes sense, but didn't you invite us here, fellow Daoist?"
"I simply shared the news, thinking that since several fellow Daoists have also reached this stage, they might be interested."
Whether you come or not is up to you, fellow Daoist.
"Fellow Daoist Kurong is very good at understanding people's hearts."
"Isn't this a simple trick that everyone knows? Do you really believe everything your fellow disciples and others say?"
The Heavenly Baleful True Lord remained silent.
After a short while, he continued, "Fellow Daoist Kurong, won't you invite me to your Xu Residence for a visit?"
"Xu said he was afraid other fellow cultivators would misunderstand."
"Fellow Daoist Kurong, are you truly not going to give me any face at all?"
"Fellow Daoist Tiansha, what are you saying? You've been wandering around my Cloudbrook City for many days. Have I ever chased you away?"
"If that's the case, then let's see what methods Fellow Daoist Kurong has to prevent this True Lord from entering."
"This must be Fellow Daoist Tiansha's true purpose," Xu Chuan said with a faint smile, showing no worry whatsoever.
"Mysterious Moon Fellow Daoist has been here? Your relationship is much closer than mine."
"We're all in this together. If we have a falling out, the entire Northwest might fall into despair again."
Xu Chuan asked, "Where do we fight?"
"Fellow Daoist, do you dare?"
"For every person who dies in Yunxi, I will make Heavenly Baleful City die twice as many."
Don't worry, Xu only targets the affiliated Aristocratic Clan of the Heavenly Baleful Sect; innocent people won't be harmed.
Haha~
Upon hearing Heavenly Baleful True Lord laughed heartily, "Fellow Daoist Kurong is indeed extraordinary."
"Fellow Daoist Tiansha doesn't believe me?"
"How could that be? The Ascension Gate is a cautionary tale. Although my Heavenly Baleful Sect is confident that it is slightly stronger than them."
But it won't exceed that much.
This True Lord has no intention of going crazy with the Xu Household.
But I must say, you have a lot of skills; you've managed to unite the entire Northwest into one.
Otherwise, you'll inevitably be hesitant to act, fearing the consequences.
"Fellow Daoist Tiansha sees things clearly."
"I have indeed come here to see your strength. I heard that a hundred years ago, you were slightly inferior to Tianyu."
However, the Sand Sea tidal wave of decades ago was already more severe, and even slightly surpassed it.
Such a rapid increase in speed truly piqued True Lord curiosity.
"When in Rome, do as the host says. Fellow Daoist Kurong, suggest a place, and I, the True Lord, will go wherever I please."
"How was the battle at the Astral Wind Layer?"
Heavenly Baleful True Lord's eyes narrowed. "Fellow Daoist is quite confident."
In the Astral Wind Layer, fierce Astral Wind rage, and only those at the Nascent Soul Realm can fly for extended periods, requiring either Law Power or High-Grade Magic Treasure for protection.
As for Physical Body traversal, Fourth-Tier Physical Body is required.
"Then let's fight in the Astral Wind Layer!"
Xu Chuan waved his hand, opening a gap in the Grand Formation to allow the two to pass through.
Two streaks of light shot straight into the sky, rapidly rising higher.
Soon, they arrived at the Astral Wind Layer.
Even the weakest of these Astral Wind are comparable to attacks from Golden Core cultivator, and sometimes, when they encounter a large-scale attack...
Even High-Grade Magic Treasure can be torn apart.
Of course, this place is dangerous, but occasionally some excellent heavenly materials and earthly treasures, with a quality of at least Fourth Tier.
Some Nascent Soul cultivators can also collect the essence of the Great Sun, the essence of the Astral Wind, and so on here.
These are all useful to Nascent Soul, and even more so to cultivators below the Nascent Soul stage.
It can help those who practice Divine Ability of the corresponding attribute to cultivate supernatural Cultivation Method and even increase their cultivation level.
Xu Chuan did not use his Physical Body to withstand the attack, but instead enveloped himself in Azure Light to resist the occasional Astral Winds.
In contrast, the Heavenly Baleful True Lord regarded the Astral Wind as nothing.
"Fellow Daoist Tiansha's Physical Body strength is unparalleled in my experience, comparable to that of my clan's Spirit Beast Moyue."
"Does Fellow Daoist Kurong always have to talk for a while before sparring with others?"
"If you don't make a move, I, the True Lord, will strike first!"
The Heavenly Baleful True Lord flashed, directly shattering the Astral Wind, and clenched his fist to smash it down.
Xu Chuan conjured up the Azure Dragon Treasure Umbrella out of thin air, and a cyan-gold light curtain descended, protecting him for ten zhang.
A phantom image of Dragon Soul wandered across the light screen, looking quite extraordinary.
Boom!
The Heavenly Baleful True Lord slammed his fist into the light barrier.
The azure-gold light barrier trembled slightly, and a Dragon's Roar's roar resounded.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
He delivered a series of punches, each carrying a fierce and Sha Qi, capable of shattering a small mountain.
But there was nothing that could be done about the light barrier.
"Nine-Pattern defensive Law Treasure!"
The Heavenly Baleful True Lord's gaze darkened; such Law Treasures were quite rare even for powerful figures like them.
"Four Seasons Seal!"
Xu Chuan would not allow him to attack.
Although the Nine-Pattern Defensive Law Treasure is powerful, it can still be broken by a strongman like the Heavenly Baleful True Lord's continuous attacks over time.
Spring, summer, autumn, and winter —the Four Seasons Reincarnation, each with its own unique charm.
The Heavenly Baleful True Lord savored it carefully.
"Glory Seal!"
"The Withered Silence Seal!"
The Heavenly Baleful True Lord completely blocked the attack using only his Physical Body and Law Treasures.
"The Withering-and-Blooming Force is indeed remarkable; its withering, decay, and death are somewhat similar."
But it is not as Badao as the will to die.
Could I have guessed wrong?
"Xiantian Withering-and-Blooming Finger!"
The power of decomposition and tearing forced even the Heavenly Baleful True Lord to treat it with caution.
However, he had not mastered the Top Divine Ability and was unable to completely contend with him.
The Law Treasure's light barrier was broken through by both attacks.
"True Demon Dharma Form!"
The Heavenly Baleful True Lord immediately used his Dharma Form Phantom to block Xu Chuan's Top Divine Ability, and even gained the upper hand.
"Azure Dragon Sword Formation!"
The Flying Swords within the umbrella's ribs burst forth, forming a torrent of swordplay.
The terrifying clash of forces turned the area within a thousand feet into Void, and even the Astral Wind was completely dispersed.
One after another, Spatial Rifts appeared.
Compared to the area below, the space in the Astral Wind layer is slightly thinner.
Before the two had even used their full strength or unleashed their Spirit Treasures, spatial cracks had already appeared.
In their repeated clashes, the two were evenly matched.
The Heavenly Baleful True Lord intended to use his Dharma Form to block the Sword Formation and instead use his Physical Body to attack and kill.
But Xu Chuan's "Wind-Thunder Wings" appeared behind him, making him even faster.
It can even condense Astral Wind, mix them with divine lightning, and unleash an attack comparable to Top Divine Ability.
"His speed, Divine Ability, and Law Treasures are all superior to mine. Although my Physical Body is strong, I cannot touch him at all."
Moreover, his Spirit Treasure is both offensive and defensive.
Even if three or four people surrounded him, it would be very difficult to kill him.
If he were to condense Dharma Form, he might truly become the number one Nascent Soul!
But was it really not him who ambushed and killed me in the Eastern Region that day?
If it's him, Xu Chuan is hiding his true intentions far too well.
Heavenly Baleful True Lord did not completely abandon his doubts.
He firmly believed that such a powerful person wouldn't appear out of nowhere.
Of course, he felt that the person was more likely to be Spirit Transformation.