Zhang Xian returned to the stage, and although he had suppressed his emotions, he still stood in front of True Person Xu with a hint of anticipation on his face.
"Master, your disciple has not failed you."
True Person Xu was also slightly moved.
He initially took this member of the Zhang as his disciple with the intention of using the Zhang's power to create more room for maneuver. However, Zhang Xian was indeed a good disciple, which warmed his heart.
"Good! Good! Good!"
True Person Xu said "good" three times in a row, a relieved and happy smile on his face.
" Xian'er did a good job. Go down and properly recuperate, lest you damage your foundation."
True Person Xu said gently, his tone filled with undisguised approval.
Zhang Xian bowed deeply, and then, with the help of the attending Daoist boy, he sat down cross-legged, took the elixir, and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.
On the opposite side, True Person Tong of Azure Wave Cave waved his hand and released a burst of Law Power to guide his disciple Wang Ning up. The latter was about to apologize, but True Person Tong waved his hand, indicating that she should go down and recuperate first.
On the high platform, True Person Yuchen stroked his beard and smiled, "Fellow Daoist Xu, your disciple has a solid foundation and is proficient in Daoist arts; his future is limitless."
"You flatter me, fellow Daoist!"
True Person Xu spoke modestly, but the smile in his eyes was unmistakable.
True Person Guizhen remained smiling, seemingly unconcerned about the outcome, and simply said, "The younger generation is indeed formidable. Fellow Daoist Xu's first disciple is truly extraordinary. It seems that my own worthless disciple will have to show some real skill."
After a short rest, it was time for the second round of the duel.
True Person Mei's gaze fell on Chen Shuangbai. This taciturn True Person rarely spoke, "Just do your best."
When Chen Shuangbai initially rejected this True Person, she thought she would face some difficulties afterward.
After all, he had publicly humiliated a Golden Core True Person.
But to everyone's surprise, nothing happened at all.
Fu Qianlan also said that her master was indifferent and rarely showed interest in anything other than cultivation and swordsmanship.
Chen Shuangbai replied, "This disciple understands."
Even though he has already been recognized as True Disciple, Chen Shuangbai has not yet held any official position within the sect, so he still has to maintain the proper respect due to True Person Mei.
The thunderous drumbeats sounded once more.
Two streaks of light descended from the stage.
One is bluish-white, and the other is reddish-blue.
The second battle ended with Foundation Establishment from the Spirit Taming Sect emerging victorious.
Although there were many shady dealings involved in this contest, it appeared to be fair on the surface.
At least everyone's cultivation level is at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.
Chen Shuangbai revealed his figure. He was tall and handsome, with a refined appearance and extraordinary demeanor. A plain white spirit sword hung at his waist, and his pine-frost-colored robes fluttered in the wind, creating a graceful and elegant appearance.
Compared to Chen Shuangbai's beautiful appearance, this Foundation Establishment from the Spirit Taming Sect was rather unremarkable.
The other person was wearing a blue robe and had a dignified appearance, but his eyes were long and narrow with dark green pupils, making him look like a bad person to anyone with eyes to see.
" Chen Shuangbai Jade Spring Sect, please enlighten me."
Chen Shuangbai bowed respectfully, displaying an elegant demeanor.
" Spirit Taming Sect, Mo Li!"
Mo Li looked at Chen Shuangbai with his deep green eyes. A small, thin snake, with a fleshy crest on its head and a body entirely green, was coiled around his waist. It did not appear sinister, but rather resembled a dragon.
Chen Shuangbai raised an eyebrow slightly, pondering what kind of demon this was.
But after bowing respectfully, the other party immediately launched an attack.
Mo Li raised his hand, and the small green snake at his waist crawled up his body to his palm. He leaped up and disappeared without a trace in front of everyone.
"Hiss! What kind of monstrous snake is this?"
On the stands, several cultivators from families unfamiliar with the Spirit Taming Sect showed expressions of shock.
Only the cultivators of the Spirit Taming Sect, one by one, clasped their fists and said with confidence on their faces, but they were not stupid. They did not explain what attribute this demonic serpent was or what Divine Ability it had!
Chen Shuangbai also raised an eyebrow.
Under the Divine Sense, the Spirit-Appraising Pupil Observation Eyes were silently activated. The pupils moved slightly, clearly sensing a very subtle fluctuation that was approaching him at an extremely fast speed.
"So this is a bloodline Divine Ability..."
He sighed softly to himself, then pointed his right index and middle fingers together at a certain spot. A burst of indigo Sword Qi surged forth, and with a crisp "poof," the vanished emerald green snake reappeared, its body exploding and falling to the ground writhing like a dead fish.
" Sword Qi?! This Foundation Establishment of the Jade Spring Sect is actually a sword cultivator?!"
Mo Li was taken aback.
He hadn't expected that his serpent technique, which had always been effective, would be hit directly by Chen Shuangbai in the very first move. He raised an eyebrow slightly, thinking to himself that Chen Shuangbai was indeed not someone to be trifled with.
Although he had carefully nurtured this Jade Shadow Snake for many years, there was more than one, so he wasn't angry yet. He simply became more serious, looking at Chen Shuangbai from afar, and slowly said, "Fellow Daoist, I am serious."
That's all.
He leaped into the air and vanished in the blink of an eye, replaced by a terrifying demonic ape with a completely reddish-black body, hair standing on end like steel needles, massive and powerful arms and legs, three lightning-like markings on its chest, and bloodshot eyes.
As soon as the demonic ape appeared, its dense aura of Sha Qi and Blood Qi poured out in all directions, and its boundless Demon Power surged like a tide, dimming the light of the sky.
True Person Yuchen of the Profound Firmament Sect let out a soft exclamation, praising, "So it's the Crimson Lightning Demon Ape..."
The Spirit Taming Sect Three Transformations of the Demon Spirit involves taking the essence of demons and absorbing it for one's own use. The higher the demon bloodline absorbed, the greater the power that can be exerted. However, this absorption process also involves extremely painful torment.
This Crimson Lightning Demon Ape is among the best in the Spirit Blood Grade, which shows that Mo Li's talent is also exceptionally high.
True Person Guizhen smiled without saying a word, only saying, "It's all thanks to the younger generation's hard work."
As he spoke, he silently observed True Person Mei's reaction.
True Person Mei remained calm, her cool eyes simply gazing silently at the arena.
This made True Person Guizhen secretly wonder, did True Person Mei of the Jade Spring Sect True Disciple?
Mo Li didn't care what Chen Shuangbai was thinking; he only felt that his body was filled with an incomparably violent power that desperately needed an outlet!
With a roar, he stomped his feet on the ground, his massive body leaving trails of crimson lightning as he charged straight at Chen Shuangbai.
Facing the ferocious and terrifying demonic ape, Chen Shuangbai showed no fear. Instead, she smiled, as if she had seen something amusing.
A glimpse of frosty blue light leaped out from the plain white scabbard hanging at his waist.
There was a loud "clang"!
A frosty blue light suddenly shone on the arena, illuminating the stench and torrential rain brought by the demonic ape.
The frost-blue light condensed into a cold, crescent moon, rising from the ground, clear and bright, as smooth as water, scattering and striking the leaping demonic ape.
The enormous Crimson Lightning Demon Ape, manifested through Secret Method, let out a mournful cry, tumbled several times, and crashed heavily into the barrier created by the Golden Core Core's Law Power, causing the entire arena to tremble slightly.
The demonic ape vanished, Mo Li lay on the ground, his hair disheveled, letting the mist fall on his face, soaking it. His face was filled with confusion, and a perfectly placed sword scar appeared on his chest.
The frost-blue crescent moon returned to its sheath. Chen Shuangbai stood tall and elegant, his robes spotless, and said gently:
"Thank you for your kind offer."
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