Gathering of the Holy Sons and Holy Maidens, a Broadside Against Everyone

Soaring Clouds Hall, the holy sons and daughters of the top cultivation sects in the Eastern Desolation gathered together, enjoying Spirit Cuisine while discussing profound mysteries and the Dao.

Cloud Soaring Pavilion's Holy Son, Xiao Ran, looked around at everyone and said:

"Today, before the Immortal-Devil Secret Realm opens, I invite you all to gather at the Soaring Clouds Hall. Firstly, I wish to discuss the path to immortality Longevity."

Secondly, we hope everyone can avoid each other in subsequent matches to prevent internal strife.

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell silent. Everyone's eyes flickered, each lost in thought.

Li Qingwan, the Holy Maiden of the Immortal Rosy Cloud Sect, chuckled and echoed:

"Fellow Daoist Xiao is absolutely right. Our cultivation levels are similar, and if we were to truly fight, some injuries would be inevitable."

If someone else seizes the opportunity to defeat you and you lose your chance to enter the Immortal-Devil Secret Realm, then it would be a great loss.

It would be safer to make an agreement to avoid fighting.

Moreover, many disciples from various sects have recently made rapid progress in their cultivation, and they have long coveted the positions of Holy Sons and Holy Daughters. At this time, it is naturally best to avoid internal strife.

Gu Jinghong, the holy son of the Pure Void Sect, retorted, "That is indeed a good idea, but some people should be excluded."

Despite bearing the title of Holy Son, they have suffered repeated defeats and are truly unworthy to sit with us. I feel ashamed to be in the same room as such people.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the hall began to look around, scrutinizing the group.

Lu Yan, the Holy Son of the Fire God Sect, immediately blushed, his lips trembling, but he couldn't utter a word for a long time.

Ye Liang glared angrily at Gu Jinghong:

"I have been defeated, but I dare to accept the challenge!"

Unlike you, you don't even have the courage to fight back; you're utterly useless! Besides, I was defeated by Liu Yi, and I accept the defeat wholeheartedly.

As for the others, I will naturally defeat them and wash away their shame.

In contrast, your Pure Void Sect not only lost your Holy Maiden in the Fortune Secret Realm, but also turned around and accused Liu Yi of killing her. In the end, you were the ones who had your Spirit Transformation Realm killed by Liu Yi. How laughable!

Upon hearing this, Lu Yan immediately echoed loudly, "That's right! I was there at the time, and I saw your Qingxu Sect's Pure Void Sect clearly."

"And you don't even dare to accept challenges from your own sect's disciples, yet you have the nerve to criticize us?"

Upon hearing this, the gazes of everyone in the hall toward Gu Jinghong immediately turned strange.

What Ye Liang and Lu Yan said was true.

Although they were defeated, at least they dared to face the challenge, while Gu Jinghong didn't even have the courage to accept the challenge.

Gu Jinghong retorted in shock and anger, "You're talking nonsense! I was in seclusion cultivating at that time, so I didn't accept any challenges. Later, I went out to gain experience and seek fortuitous opportunity."

Ye Liang curled his lip, meeting Gu Jinghong's hostile gaze, and said disdainfully:

"Hehe, whether it's true or not, you know in your heart, and I know too."

How about we have a match during the tournament and see who's stronger?

He is not the same person he was three years ago.

For the past three years, he has not had a moment's rest in order to wash away the shame.

They either travel to various cities in the mortal realm to promote the system, or use the Energy Points they earn to enhance their strength through the system's functions.

Moreover, he obtained a great fortuitous opportunity, cultivated Nine-Pattern Golden Core, comprehended the Fire Principle, and has now broken through to the Nascent Soul Early Stage.

This is far beyond what Gu Jinghong, Seven-Pattern Golden Core who broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm but had not yet comprehended the Great Dao Principle, could compare to.

Given Gu Jinghong's current strength, he is not even as good as Zheng Siqi, let alone him at this moment.

Gu Jinghong's face flushed with anger, and he said furiously, "Fine! I'll see what this three-time loser Saint Son is all about. The arena competition starts the day after tomorrow, and we'll have a match!"

Ye Liang glanced at him disdainfully. "Perfect, I'll use you as a warm-up for my upcoming match against Qian Duoduo."

Don't make excuses like needing to go into seclusion or being unwell and afraid to fight then.

Hearing this, Ye Qingxue at the next table showed a hint of surprise in her eyes and glanced at Ye Liang again.

When she saw Ye Liang again this time, she noticed that he was no longer the dejected man he was three years ago, and he had also shed his former arrogance and conceit, instead gaining a sense of composure and confidence.

Moreover, the aura emanating from him was exceptionally powerful, clearly indicating that he had encountered a great fortuitous opportunity in the past three years, and his strength had improved by leaps and bounds.

"So that person's Liu Yi." She thought to herself.

"I wonder if he'll participate in the Immortal-Devil Secret Realm this time? If I have the chance, I'd really like to spar with him and see how much of a difference there is between us."

Seeing the tense atmosphere, Xiao Ran quickly spoke up to mediate:

"Fellow Daoists, please calm down and don't let this damage our harmony. What do you all think of my suggestion?"

Chen Jie sat quietly, observing the argument between Ye Liang and Gu Jinghong, a hint of a smile in his eyes.

He knew very well that Ye Liang was called the most tragic saint in history by the system host.

However, now that he is the system host and his strength has increased by leaps and bounds, Gu Jinghong's provocation is likely just asking for trouble.

Upon hearing Xiao Ran's words, he shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of arrogance:

I don't think this suggestion is very good.

We cultivators are defying the heavens in our cultivation, and battles are inevitable. Only by fighting against the strong can we break through our cultivation level more quickly.

I'd like to experience the skills of everyone here. Please feel free to offer your guidance during the competition.

The smile on Xiao Ran's face immediately faded, and he looked at Chen Jie and said:

"Fellow Daoist Chen, I know that your cultivation is profound, but the cultivation of the fellow Daoists present here is not necessarily weaker than yours."

"If we were to actually fight, it would be bad if you were injured, fellow Daoist."

"It's alright, you lot can't hurt me," Chen Jie said confidently.

"Besides, even if I don't make a move in this competition, I'm afraid none of you here will have a good ending."

Since I'm going to be defeated sooner or later anyway, I might as well take this opportunity to test my skills against you all.

Chen Jie's words instantly offended everyone in the hall, and all eyes turned to him in anger.

"Arrogant! You think you can defeat all of us by yourself? You're utterly ignorant of your own limitations!"

"I never imagined the Chen Household would choose someone as arrogant and ignorant as your Holy Son."

"Chen Jie, I'd like to test your skills in the ring and see if you're really as good as you claim."

Ye Liang stared at Chen Jie in shock, never expecting the other party to be so bold, launching a scathing attack on everyone present without fear of offending anyone.

But then I thought about it again, and realized that the other party was currently ranked first on the Dao Image Realm (Nascent Soul Realm) Combat Power Ranking.

Given such formidable strength, it's somewhat understandable that they would dare to say such things, but it's just too arrogant.

Chen Jie glanced at the crowd disdainfully, "You are nothing but worthless scoundrels. It is an honor for you to have been defeated by me."

In this world today, the only one of my equals who can fight me is probably Liu Yi.

Please don't feel humiliated; I'm merely stating the facts.

These words instantly enraged everyone in the hall, who simultaneously unleashed their powerful auras, pressing down on Chen Jie and shouting angrily:

"Ignorant brat, utterly arrogant!"

Even the usually composed Ye Qingxue glared at Chen Jie with some annoyance.

Chen Jie ignored these imposing manners and got up to walk out of the hall.

"Hahaha! I hope everyone can maintain their current confidence after the arena matches, and not have their Daoist hearts collapse."