As a cold voice echoed, a green sword light descended from the sky and landed on the "arena."
The sword light dispersed, revealing a somewhat effeminate middle-aged man.
Upon seeing the face of the "effeminate middle-aged man," the elders of the "Penglai Sword Sect" present were shocked and horrified, scarcely believing their eyes.
"Yu, Second Young Master Yu Jiao, he's not dead, he's returned..."
"Penglai Sword Sect"'s Sect Master True Person "Yu Hua Jian Xian" abruptly stood up, exclaiming with emotion.
"Second Brother!"
The younger disciples below the stage were both surprised and bewildered.
"Who is this person? Why are the elders and the Sect Master True Person so agitated the moment he appears?"
The older stewards sighed, lamenting.
"This person's background is not simple. His name is Yu Jiao, the second son of the previous Sect Master True Person Yu Yuan Jian Xian, and the biological brother of the current Sect Master True Person Yu Hua Jian Xian!"
"Ah, why have we never heard of him before?"
"This..."
The older stewards hesitated, finding it difficult to speak!
Yu Jiao was involved in a melodramatic "love triangle."
Back then, the two most outstanding and competitive "quasi-Holy Sons" of the "Penglai Sword Sect" were "Yu Hua Jian Xian" and "Yu Jiao."
Yu Jiao's talent and strength were even superior to Yu Hua Jian Xian's, and he was considered the most likely candidate to become the "Holy Son."
At that time, both Yu Jiao and Yu Hua Jian Xian were madly in love with the "Penglai Quasi-Holy Maiden" of that era.
Yu Jiao, in particular, had openly confessed his love to the "Penglai Quasi-Holy Maiden" more than once.
However, the "Penglai Quasi-Holy Maiden" had her heart set on someone else; her beloved was Yu Hua Jian Xian.
Rumor had it that on the night before the previous "Grand Ceremony of the Three Immortals' Ascendancy," the "Penglai Quasi-Holy Maiden" personally sought out Yu Jiao and laid it all out for him.
"The person I love is Yu Hua. Even if you win the competition, I will not marry you!"
The "destructive power" of these words was astonishing!
Yu Jiao's heart was utterly broken.
He left "Three Immortals Island" that very night, and all news of him ceased. Everyone assumed he had perished, only for him to return now.
Yu Jiao's return was bound to stir up more trouble!
Yu Jiao's face contorted into a cold sneer. He held a "green flying sword" and cast a somber gaze at Yu Hua Jian Xian on the high platform.
"I've had many encounters and fortunes while venturing outside these past years. This flying sword is a first-grade magic treasure, only a sliver away from a Houtian Spiritual Treasure. I've named it Jiao Zi, the Jiao Zi Flying Sword!"
Jiao Zi Flying Sword?
What a terrible name!
Yu Hua Jian Xian couldn't help but frown.
Yu Jiao continued coldly.
"Additionally, I've personally created a sword technique called the Jiao Zi Sword Technique. It's very good, extremely powerful!"
Jiao Zi Sword Technique?
What another terrible name!
Hey, wait, Jiao Zi, dumplings...
There's nothing better than dumplings to eat, and nothing more fun than...
Who was Yu Jiao's sister-in-law?
The "Contemporary Holy Maiden of the Penglai Sword Sect"!
Yu Hua Jian Xian's Dao companion!
Yu Jiao's former secret love interest!
Holy crap!
Yu Hua Jian Xian's eyes widened abruptly, sharp glints shooting out. His powerful aura instantly erupted around him.
"Presumptuous!"
Yu Hua Jian Xian roared.
His aura solidified, transforming into a myriad of flying swords that surged torrentially towards Yu Jiao.
Facing the wrath of a "Nascent Soul Ancestor," Yu Jiao, who had already reached the "peak of the Nascent Soul realm," showed no fear.
He let out a cold laugh and flicked his finger on his "Jiao Zi Flying Sword."
*Zheng!*
With a sword's keen hum, endless sharp green sword light ascended.
The sword light shimmered, illuminating a vast expanse of heaven and earth with a verdant glow, as if the "Hulunbuir Grasslands" had descended.
The immense green sword light effortlessly blocked Yu Hua Jian Xian's imposing aura.
Witnessing this scene, everyone's expressions were incredibly complex.
Firstly, they were astonished by Yu Jiao's power.
This guy was merely a "Nascent Soul cultivator," yet he could withstand the aura of a "Nascent Soul Ancestor." He was incredibly formidable!
On the other hand, the crowd felt an unspeakable subtlety.
Speaking of which, Yu Jiao's green sword energy, coupled with the sword light resembling the "Hulunbuir Grasslands," was he perhaps hinting at something?
Yu Hua Jian Xian, seeing his aura being blocked by Yu Jiao, grew even more enraged and bellowed.
"Yu Jiao, I know you harbor resentment, but this is the Grand Ceremony of the Three Immortals' Ascendancy, not a place for you to run amok. Get down from the ancient arena immediately. We can settle our affairs later."
Yu Jiao heard this and let out two cold laughs.
"Yu Hua, after all these years, you're still so arrogant and self-righteous!"
"What do you mean?"
"Hmph, hmph, I'm not here to cause trouble. I'm here to participate in the Grand Ceremony of the Three Immortals' Ascendancy!"
Huh?
The entire hall was stunned by this declaration.
No one had expected Yu Jiao to want to participate in the "Grand Ceremony of the Three Immortals' Ascendancy."
This was utterly preposterous!
At this moment, a "Supreme Elder" stepped forward and said.
"Yu Jiao was the quasi-Holy Son of the previous generation. He later... for certain special reasons... In short, he did not participate in the Grand Ceremony of the Three Immortals' Ascendancy. According to the rules, he is eligible to participate in this session of the Grand Ceremony of the Three Immortals' Ascendancy."
A triumphant smile spread across Yu Jiao's slightly effeminate face.
"Heh, Yu Hua, did you hear that? I'm not causing trouble; I'm here to participate in the Grand Ceremony of the Three Immortals' Ascendancy, and I'm doing so legitimately. No one can stop me!"
"You..."
Yu Hua Jian Xian was both furious and indignant, but he truly had no way to deal with the other party.
Finally, Yu Hua Jian Xian said coldly.
"Yu Jiao, as an elder, if you truly have the nerve to compete with Kong Xu and don't fear being ridiculed, then by all means, make your move!"
Yu Jiao heard this and let out a cold sneer.
He raised his head, gazing at the sky filled with dancing green sword light, a scene resembling the "Hulunbuir Grasslands." His eyes suddenly turned ancient, and his tone was filled with immense lament.
"If... I'm not afraid of this, what else would I be afraid of?"
Saying this, Yu Jiao's gaze suddenly sharpened, becoming piercingly fierce, like a sharp sword, as he glared at the "Holy Son Kong Xu."
"Kid, I've heard you indulge in drinking, gambling, whoring, and smoking, indulging in all five vices. You're so useless, causing your mother endless heartache. Humph, Yu Hua is too much of a coward to discipline you, so today I will teach you a good lesson!"
Terrifying killing intent erupted from Yu Jiao, a boundless aura of slaughter!
This was no joke; he was genuinely intent on killing.
In Yu Jiao's mind, no one was allowed to harm his "white moonlight goddess," not even her own son, his own nephew!
Those who harm the "white moonlight goddess" shall perish!