Outside the Demon-Suppressing Pass, Demon Battlefield.
The originally chaotic and disordered Demon Battlefield has now become a gathering place for many powerful figures in the shadows.
These powerful figures, who rarely gather together, did not engage in combat with the demons. Instead, they simply observed from the sidelines, each concealing their presence and aura.
Their gazes were strikingly aligned.
Where their eyes met, stood a girl dressed in black, holding a sword in one hand.
Its aura was like a sword, now sharp and unsheathed, its soaring Sword-Ray rising from the ground, which was quite astonishing.
Blood dripped from the blade in her hand, leaving blood flowers on the Demon Battlefield, and in her wake, the corpses of demons remained everywhere.
Seeing this, even though these powerful figures had come to recognize the woman's talent after observing her all along the way, they still couldn't help but marvel.
"Her talent is truly terrifying. She actually managed to fight her way from the edge of the Demon-Suppressing Pass to here. Could this unstoppable Sword Intent be the work of a monster from the Sword Ruins?"
"I don't think so. How could the Swordsmanship of someone from the Sword Ruins be so agile? Although her cultivation level is not high, this kind of unstoppable Sword Intent is something that those sword fanatics who isolate themselves and work in isolation cannot cultivate."
"Tsk tsk tsk, it's been three days in a row, and this little girl hasn't met her match yet. Demons below the fourth level can't withstand One Sword strike from her. If I'm not mistaken, she's only at the Emperor Realm, right?"
"Such talent, if we could take him under our wing, would surely bring great prosperity!"
The group of powerful individuals occasionally communicated, always through secret whispers.
Their lips didn't move, but their eyes gleamed with intense interest and a fierce desire to compete.
As everyone knows, even if the demons in the Demon Battlefield are of the same level, they still have differences in their Holy Mark.
Even among demons at the Thearch Realm, the difference in strength between those with one and two markings is enormous.
In short, the Holy Mark on a demon represent its innate talent.
The more Holy Mark a demon has, the stronger it is, and the more terrifying its methods become.
As a training ground for geniuses throughout history, Human Race cultivators who have the courage to step into the Demon Battlefield and fight against demons carrying Holy Mark are already considered to be exceptionally talented.
Such beings are basically qualified to be among the Ten Great Saint Heavens.
If one can slay demons with Holy Mark, one will be among the best of the Ten Great Saint Heavens.
These powerful individuals had seen quite a few such beings.
However, they had never seen anyone like this girl in black, who was not only invincible among those of the same realm, but also, having spent a long time in this Demon Battlefield, slaying countless demons, including many Four-Mark Demon, yet she showed no signs of fatigue. Judging from her appearance, she seemed to still have energy to spare. Such a reserve of Spiritual Power was truly... Zhenzhen monstrous!
Amidst the whispers and discussions of the powerful figures around them, and their eagerness for talent, a cold snort suddenly broke through their unguarded whispers.
Stop dreaming.
The speaker wasn't exactly malicious; he was a familiar figure to the other powerful individuals. However, his words were blunt and ruthless, directly shattering the dreams of many who wished to possess the girl in black.
"This girl is not easy to win over. Previously, many dynasties and sects extended olive branches to her, but unfortunately, she rejected them all. Didn't you see today that even the Holy Masters stationed in Demon-Suppressing City were alarmed?"
Upon hearing this, the others indeed turned to look around.
As their Divine Sense spread out, they discovered that, indeed, around them, and also around the girl in black, there were hidden auras of terrifying Great Emperor.
These powerful Great Emperor did not deliberately conceal their auras. Although they did try to disguise them, the auras they exuded still made people tremble with fear.
Many people who were considering taking on apprentices swallowed hard, their eyes filled with shock.
In the Eastern Continent, within the Holy Heaven Domain, the most powerful are these Ten Great Saint Heavens.
No matter what sect or dynasty's top Lineage, none can compare to it.
This was also what shocked them.
This little girl's talent is so exceptional that even the Holy Masters of the Ten Great Saint Heavens are captivated by her?
You need to know!
To become a Saint Master of the Ten Great Saint Heavens, one's cultivation level must be at least at the Thearch Realm.
"What an immeasurable future..."
In the shadows, a powerful figure was filled with deep emotion.
But at that very moment, something unexpected happened below, where they were watching!
In the Demon Battlefield, almost all the demons on the outskirts have been wiped out. Even if some demons manage to sneak over, most of them are only at the first or second level of strength.
Therefore, no one expected to see a five-striped demon here!
"Ouch... This is trouble!"
Everyone was taken aback.
For them, even a demon with five stripes at the Emperor Realm was not invincible.
Although Five-Mark Demon are extremely rare, even the top geniuses in the Holy Heaven realm would find them difficult to deal with.
However, these people were all well-known experts, whose ages were unknown. Even if a demon with nine patterns was invincible in the Emperor Realm Emperor Realm, it was still just Emperor Realm, and they could easily kill it in their hands.
But for that woman...
"This little girl is in trouble."
Some people shook their heads and sighed.
Qu Youmeng, standing below, frowned slightly as she looked at the Five-Mark Demon that appeared before her—but only slightly.
The Five-Mark Demon's aura was indeed very strong, but it was not invincible to her.
Liu Xian'er, standing behind her, was deathly pale. She gripped a Linglong umbrella tightly to cover herself, and trembled as she looked at the five-patterned demon.
She said fearfully, "Sister Qu... Sister Qu, perhaps... perhaps we should run away?"
Five-Mark Demon!
How could we possibly win!
Qu Youmeng did not respond to her words.
She simply flicked her sword slowly, and without turning her head, said, "Stay here, don't move."
Then, with a light touch of his toes, he darted out like a flying sword, heading straight for the Five-Mark Demon!
The powerful figures watching from the shadows were taken aback.
"This little girl is far too impulsive! That's Five-Mark Demon!"
" Five-Mark Demon is not comparable to a four-striped one. This kind of demon probably already possesses considerable supernatural Divine Ability, making its strength extraordinary compared to Four-Mark Demon!"
Even if this little girl is exceptionally talented and possesses extraordinary Sword Intent, it would be far too presumptuous for her to rashly engage in combat with Five-Mark Demon!
Many powerful figures shook their heads slightly.
Some people were considering whether they should wait until Qu Youmeng was defeated before going down to rescue her.
However, everything is still unknown.
Even when facing the powerful aura of the Five-Mark Demon on the battlefield, Qu Youmeng showed no fear whatsoever.
She remained fearless, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
The Five-Mark Demon is indeed powerful.
But she's not weak either!
"Roar--" The demon, which looked like a lion or tiger, suddenly let out a roar.
With this roar, its supernatural Divine Ability were suddenly unleashed. Five Holy Mark lit up, and beams of blazing aurora swept across the entire battlefield in an instant, carrying an intense aura that could almost burn everything in its location to ashes!
The terrifying destructive force shattered the entire ground, with large swathes of magma gushing out from the cracks, a truly horrifying sight.
Qu Youmeng watched this scene without the slightest change in expression, and immediately drew her sword.
In an instant, the girl moved as swiftly as a shooting star, her Sword Intent sweeping across, shattering the aurora!
Her indifferent voice followed.
"In the days since my master left, I have comprehended this sword technique, and no one has ever forced me to use One Sword. Today, I will use you as a sacrifice for this sword!"
"This sword, Annihilation!"
boom--
With One Sword strike, an aura of Annihilation exploded forth, enveloping the massive body of the Five-Mark Demon. Amidst its desperate screams and roars, the terrifying Sword Intent pierced through it, suppressing and slaying it!
The sword fell, Five-Mark Demon died!
Qu Youmeng landed lightly, sheathed her sword and twirled a flower. Facing the Five-Mark Demon who suddenly collapsed in front of her, she showed neither sorrow nor joy, as if everything had been under her control all along.
The entire Demon Battlefield seemed to fall silent for a moment!
The powerful figures hidden in the shadows stared wide-eyed in disbelief, their eyes filled with astonishment.
They never imagined that Qu Youmeng could be so monstrous!
That's Five-Mark Demon!
Even Yan Ji, one of the Ten Saints of the Primordial Holy Heaven, would probably be unable to defeat this demon. His last achievement on the Demon Battlefield was killing a Four-Mark Demon with all his might!
But this woman before me actually cleaved five stripes with One Sword strike!
Not to mention the powerful figures who had been hiding here all along, even the Holy Heaven Masters who arrived later were filled with shock.
At the same time, another thought occurred to me.
'This woman is absolutely not to be missed! We must win her over to our Holy Heaven!'
In an instant, the hidden holy masters could no longer contain themselves.
Qu Youmeng had just killed the demon's corpse and hadn't left yet when she saw a series of spatial fluctuations appear in front of her.
At first, she gripped her sword cautiously, but upon seeing that her opponents were all Human Race, she relaxed her guard somewhat, though she remained vigilant.
However, before she could even ask these people why they had come, they had already spoken up impatiently.
"Little girl, what is your name? I am the Holy Master of the Big Dipper Holy Heaven. Would you like to join my Holy Heaven?"
"Heh, you, ranked sixth in the Big Dipper Holy Heaven, dare to speak so arrogantly? Little girl, my True Martial Holy Heaven possesses unparalleled Sword Dao, and countless holy masters who cultivate swordsmanship are available for you to practice. Would you like to come to my True Martial Holy Heaven?"
"I am Nie Fan, the Desolate Ancient Holy Heaven. If you are willing to join my Holy Heaven, you will receive the Desolate Ancient inheritance, allowing you to directly cultivate the path of the Great Emperor without any hindrance!"
"Come and become my disciple. From now on, I will personally instruct you, and you alone will be my only teacher!"
"..."
One after another, the holy masters blocked Qu Youmeng 'Qu Youmeng way, looking at her with fervent enthusiasm, offering whatever conditions they could to recruit her.
The other powerful figures hiding in the shadows were all shocked.
Although they had a general sense that there were quite a few holy masters hiding around them, they never expected there to be so many. Almost all the holy masters from the Ten Great Saint Heavens had come!
Are they out of their minds?
The conditions offered by each of them were more and more generous than the last!
In fact, Nie Fan's name is known to everyone on the Demon Battlefield!
This person was an ancient Ancient Emperor- level saint master from the Desolate Ancient Holy Heaven. He had no disciples, simply because he looked down on them. He was a blatant battle maniac, always on the Demon Battlefield. But now, he actually said he wanted to take on disciples?
Is it even possible that they only plan to accept this one student?
And they're even dumping all their resources on the other side?
hiss...
Liu Xian'er was also stunned.
She felt incredibly bittersweet, yet also happy for Qu Youmeng.
Only today did she understand why Qu Youmeng so decisively rejected the Liu Household's offer of employment.
The Liu Household... Ha, compared to the Ten Great Saint Heavens, what are they?
Even though she was Liu Household, she couldn't compare her Lineage to Holy Heaven.
And Sister Qu is actually a prodigy that even the Holy Heaven is vying for!
That's the Holy Heaven, a place their Lineage dreams of joining!
These holy masters before them were all figures whom even the Liu Household patriarch would look up to. Yet now, they had lost all their arrogance and crowded around Qu Youmeng, almost fighting over her.
This is really...
Liu Xian'er didn't even know what to say at that moment.
She could only stare blankly at Qu Youmeng, waiting for her choice.
Is it the Desolate Ancient Holy Heaven?
Or is it the True Martial Holy Heaven?
still...
"I am deeply grateful for your kind offer, but I must decline."
To everyone's surprise, Qu Youmeng shook her head in the face of so many invitations from holy masters.
"I have no intention of joining any faction at the moment."
ah?
Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned, almost thinking they had misheard.
But seeing Qu Youmeng's indifferent expression, everyone realized that they hadn't misheard; she had indeed, Zhenzhen rejected the Ten Great Saint Heavens!
but...
In the Eastern Continent, how could anyone possibly refuse an invitation from the Ten Great Saint Heavens?!
Everyone, including Liu Xian'er, was incredulous.
Did she really know what fortuitous opportunity she was rejecting?
However, others may ask, but each of the Ten Great Saint Heavens is a self-respecting person.
Seeing Qu Youmeng's firm refusal, although they felt it was a great pity, they didn't try to persuade her.
Some shook their heads, some sighed, and they all gave Qu Youmeng a deep look before leaving with regret.
Nie Fan was somewhat unwilling; this was the only time he had ever considered taking on a disciple.
only...
"Alright, alright, little girl," Nie Fan scratched his head and said gruffly, "If you change your mind, come find me. My door is always open for you."
He left with those words, feeling dejected.
Only after all the holy masters had left did Liu Xian'er finally catch her breath.
But she was still incredulous, murmuring, "Why...?"
Why did Sister Qu refuse?
She really wanted to ask if Qu Youmeng knew that those were the Ten Great Saint Heavens!
However, Qu Youmeng simply shrugged and laughed easily.
"I currently have no intention of joining the Holy Heaven."
After saying that, she raised her head and looked towards the horizon, her long hair brushing against her temples in the wind.