Emerging from the secluded alley, Xie Feng and Gu Yu headed towards the city center.
There is a shrine here, where information is entered.
Tomorrow is the Soul Battle, and the sect needs to report on its participation.
Each sect is limited to one participant and one substitute.
To ensure everything went smoothly, Xie Feng filled in the form that he would participate and A Ling would be his substitute.
One night passed.
The day of the Soul Battle arrived quickly.
The competition venue was a spacious area in the city center. The stage was large, and the surrounding spectator seating was arranged in spiral-shaped floors. The entire stage was simple yet grand.
Xie Feng led his men here, and upon seeing the battle platform, he thought to himself, "Roman-style architecture, quite impressive!"
At this moment, the square was already crowded with men, women, and children.
They were all participants from various sects, as well as relatives, friends, and fellow disciples.
Gu Yu looked around, surveying the scene, and laughed, "These people are nothing special. If Master were to take them down on the spot!"
Yao Cang chimed in, "Teacher is the best in the world!"
Xie Feng sighed, "You guys are so loud, try to be more discreet..."
Suddenly, a commotion arose from the crowd, and a group of people approached from a distance.
They were dressed in jewels, sparkling like rays of bright moonlight.
Xu Fei said, "These are people from the Moon Sect!"
A group of about ten people walked over. Most of them were women. When they saw Xie Feng standing out from the crowd, they couldn't help but whisper among themselves.
Gu Yu said, "Sure enough, even a woman from the Moon Sect would feel a flutter of infatuation in front of such a handsome man!"
He has now accepted the fact that his master is the most handsome man in the world, and has even started showering him with compliments!
"Don't flatter me to death; I'm a married man."
Xie Feng remained expressionless.
Gu Yu chuckled, "Of course I know, I'm just helping my master's wife test you! If you have any other ideas, Master, I'll tell your master's wife right away!"
Xie Feng: "..."
He was so moved by his disciple's upright values that he cried.
As the Moon Sect members walked past, a man dressed in moon-white robes at the very back suddenly stopped.
He smiled kindly at Xie Feng and said, " Chu Yi, Elder of the Moon Sect, I know you. Your name has been widely circulated these past few days!"
Xie Feng raised an eyebrow. He didn't know anyone from the Moon Sect, nor did he know what this person's purpose was in making small talk.
However, guests are always welcome, and besides, the other party seemed kind.
He smiled slightly, "Elder Chu is a handsome and capable man."
Chu Yi smiled politely, then suddenly lowered his voice and said quickly, "You've been targeted by the Thunder Sect and the Sword Gate. They will join forces against you on the battlefield. For your safety, withdraw from the competition immediately!"
He witnessed the entire battle between Xie Feng and Hong Jian yesterday.
I'm reminding you today out of good intentions.
Xie Feng smiled calmly, "Thank you for your kindness, Elder Chu. Now that I'm here, I have no fear!"
Chu Yi gave him a deep look, sighed softly, and left.
He was astonished that Xie Feng, an unknown junior, had the courage to challenge the three major powers.
Even if he could defeat Lei Ao and Lei Lian, what about the Thunder Sect Master? What about the entire Thunder Sect?
Not to mention the Sword Gate, whose strength is equally impressive!
For an ordinary person, offending two such powerful forces upon arrival would essentially be a death sentence.
Chu Yi left, Gu Yu watched his retreating figure and said, "That guy was a good person."
Yao Cang continued, "Soon he will be able to experience the teacher's formidable prowess."
Xu Fei hesitated before saying, "Although I think people need confidence, and I know my older brother is very strong, but... aren't you afraid of being proven wrong?"
"I've been slapped in the face countless times in my life, I don't care about this one!"
Gu Yu tossed her head back and flicked her hair away from her forehead.
Xu Fei's lips twitched. "..."
Just as Moon Sect walked past, another commotion arose.
Sword Gate is here!
A buzz of discussion arose among the crowd.
" The Sword Gate is so despicable! They timed their attack perfectly, coming right behind the Moon Sect!"
"Logically, the three major forces should appear in the order of strength, with the strongest appearing last. Sword Gate takes advantage of the Moon Sect's indifference to fame and fortune, always pulling this stunt!"
"Does that mean they can defeat the Moon Sect just because they appear a little later? All this nonsense!"
Unlike the Moon Sect's reputation, the Sword Gate's appearance immediately sparked discontent among the crowd.
Several others grumbled quietly.
Led by Sword Gate, the group from the Shi Jian walked with their heads held high and chests out, completely unconcerned about what others thought.
The plaza has five floors, but Xie Feng, being from an unknown small sect, could only sit on the first floor.
The Sword Gate group arrived at the audience seats on the first floor near the platform. Shi Jian's sharp gaze swept around and finally settled on Xie Feng's face.
His face instantly contorted into a ferocious expression.
Xie Feng was speechless. He sat in the back, surrounded by a sea of people, but even that couldn't hide the man's sharp, eagle-like eyes.
Of course, he wasn't afraid.
Instead, he casually raised his eyelids and stared back coldly!
A pair of eyes honed in countless battles—the power of that gaze is unimaginable!
Lei Lian blinked, his gaze suddenly shifting.
He can't take it!
Realizing he had lost the eye in the stare contest, Lei Lian was filled with rage. He stormed over and headed straight for Xie Feng.
The two looked at each other again!
A single glance, like lightning!
Lei Lian gritted his teeth and stormed off in anger!
This scene stunned Xu Fei, who couldn't help but exclaim, "B-Brother, were you two just fighting with your eyes? That was terrifying..."
Xie Feng casually remarked, "I only glanced at him twice, and he got shy and ran away, haha."
Xu Fei's lips twitched, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
My brother is really funny.
Soon, everyone arrived; there were tens of thousands of people in the square.
These are all prominent figures in the north.
Now, we're still missing the most important one!
As they spoke, a celestial chariot sped across the sky, its white and gold color shimmering with light.
The horse's hooves struck the ground, making a crisp, melodious sound.
On either side of the carriage stood a man and a woman, both with sharp eyes and outstanding demeanor.
There was also a man driving the carriage; he had a short beard and his eyes held a sense of world-weariness and composure.
" The Spirit Emperor has arrived!"
Instantly, a clamor arose as everyone looked up at the carriage!
The carriage reached the airspace above the battle platform, and the driver dismounted first, lifting the curtain to let someone down.
Dressed in white robes, with an exquisite and refined appearance.
Northern Spirit Emperor!
He went straight to the fifth floor, where the Thunder Sect, Moon Sect, Sword Gate, and other top-tier forces gathered. After exchanging pleasantries with everyone, he sat in the most luxurious seat in the center.
The three men stood coldly behind him.
A man as cold as stone, his name was Leng Handao).
A gentle girl, her name Huan Yan'er.
The driver was as still as a pine tree, and his name, Xiao Mo, suited him perfectly!
After the Northern Spirit Emperor appeared, the Soul Battle began with his command!