The Purple Jade Bamboo Forest.
The Dao Transmission Platform.
This "earthen platform," unassuming at first glance, was actually profoundly mysterious and unfathomable.
It was a "divine and wondrous land" formed by the power of the eighth-level phenomenon, "Sages Transmitting the Dao," when Hao Ren was imparting his teachings.
It had absorbed sufficient "power of enlightenment."
It had integrated the true meaning of "the Dao that can be spoken of."
It contained infinite wonders!
When cultivators meditated on the "Dao Transmission Platform," they could enter a state of "enlightenment" in mere moments.
It was an essential location for home travel and "cheating to level up!"
Today.
Organized by the "United Committee."
The "Dao Transmission Platform" had been temporarily transformed into a "Sword Competition Arena."
The third round of the "Sword Competition" would directly determine a "contestant's" eligibility to rent the "Azure Origin Immortal Sword."
Therefore, the competition was extremely fierce!
At this moment, on the "Dao Transmission Platform," two young cultivators faced each other. m..oΓg
Clad in a cyan daoist robe, with a face like jade and a handsome, graceful demeanor, was "Super Handsome Guy" Xu Changqing!
Clad in a deerskin vest, with thick eyebrows and large eyes, exuding dominance, was "Wilderness Brother" Yun Tianhe!
Both of these individuals were "seed contestants," with many supporters.
"Xu Changqing, you're so handsome, I love you!"
"Yun Tianhe, you're the strongest, you're the best!"
...
Both of these cultivators were "rogue cultivators," but they were extremely popular and incredibly powerful.
At this moment, their battle had reached its most intense stage, with both having unleashed their "ultimate divine abilities."
Xu Changqing channeled his true essence, and his flying sword artifact soared into the sky.
Sword light flashed, and the void trembled.
His ultimate sword heart connected with heaven and earth.
From the depths of the void, the spectral image of an old man with a white beard and white hair appeared.
"Sword God Divine Ability!"
This divine ability was comprehended by Xu Changqing through watching "movies." It condensed the sword intent of heaven and earth, making it incredibly powerful and peerlessly sharp!
The spectral image of the old man represented the will of the Sword God, embodying the most incisive sword dao.
"Kill!"
The spectral old man raised his hand from afar, grasped the flying sword artifact, and unleashed a sword strike!
A single sword's cold light chilled nineteen provinces!
Endless sword energy surged forth, coiling like dragons.
The surrounding heaven and earth instantly transformed into an "ocean of sword qi."
Terrifying!
It was truly terrifying!
Ouyang Hao, Sima Longgen, and other "Sacred Land disciples" and "Family prodigies" were simply dumbfounded.
What the hell!
What sorcery was this!
This "divine ability" was far too powerful!
Ouyang Hao and Sima Longgen also possessed one or two "Sacred Land divine abilities."
They usually felt proud and self-important.
"Sacred Land divine abilities" were incredibly powerful, dominating the present era, enough to allow them to look down on any opponent!
However, compared to Xu Changqing's "Sword God Divine Ability," their "Sacred Land divine abilities" were utterly pathetic!
They might as well throw them away!
Ouyang Hao was plunged into extreme despair!
He was so emo!
He was truly emo!
Were even the bumpkins from the "Eastern Wasteland Mountains" this formidable now?
A casually executed divine ability was actually more powerful than the "Sacred Land divine abilities" they cultivated!
Their initial sense of "superiority" was instantly shattered by the brutal reality.
Ouyang Hao could not adapt to the immense sense of disparity; his emotions were in utter disarray.
Meanwhile, Sima Longgen beside him gritted his teeth and muttered to himself.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible... This must be the most powerful divine ability from the Eastern Wasteland Mountains! Yes, that must be it! That cultivator named Xu Changqing must have had some fortuitous encounter and inherited the legacy of a powerful ancient being..."
Sima Longgen "comforted himself."
This "A Q spirit" made him feel much better.
Hmm, thinking about it now, this rogue cultivator Xu Changqing has great potential. We can recruit him into our "Heavenly Mechanism Sacred Land" later.
Sima Longgen thought to himself.
However, the scene that unfolded next completely shattered his mentality!
On the "Dao Transmission Platform," the competition continued.
Yun Tianhe, facing Xu Changqing's "fierce assault," remained unhurried and composed.
He formed sword seals with his hands and unleashed his divine ability at his own pace!
"Falling Star Divine Ability!"
"Chasing Moon Divine Ability!"
"Piercing Sun Divine Ability!"
...
A one-click three-combo!
Yun Tianhe's flying sword moved like flowing water, quickly executing his "three-combo attack."
Each of these three divine abilities, when considered individually, was far less powerful than the "Sword God Divine Ability!"
However, when these three divine abilities formed a "mini-combo," their power greatly increased.
The three types of sword qi representing the sun, moon, and stars fused together, transforming into a "Starry Sky of Sword Qi!"
The "Ocean of Sword Qi" and the "Starry Sky of Sword Qi" collided violently.
Boom, boom, boom!
Bang, bang, bang!
The two sides were evenly matched, neither gaining the upper hand.
...
Sima Longgen
( ( ( ；꒪ꈊ； ) ) )
Holy crap!
Holy crap!
Oh, for heaven's sake!
One "Sword God Divine Ability" was already outrageous enough, but who knew another "one-click three-combo" would emerge, its power no less than the "Sword God Divine Ability!"
What in the world was going on?
Seriously, were the bumpkins from the "Eastern Wasteland Mountains" supposed to be this ferocious?
This was simply insane!
Xu Changqing's "Sword God Divine Ability" could barely be explained by him having a fortuitous encounter and obtaining the "legacy of an ancient powerful being."
Then how could Yun Tianhe's "one-click three-combo" be explained?
Was he also favored by fortune?
Did he also receive the "legacy of an ancient powerful being?"
This was too far-fetched!
"Legacy of an ancient powerful being" wasn't like a street vendor's stall; was there a "buy one get one free" service?
Sima Longgen felt like he was about to get emo too!
Damn it!
You people from the "Eastern Wasteland Mountains" are so awesome now, dare you show us an even more powerful divine ability?
Sima Longgen gave a wry smile, finding his own "ridiculous thought" absurd.
Heh, how could that be possible?
Even in their "Heavenly Mechanism Sacred Land," they could hardly find any divine ability stronger than the "Sword God Divine Ability" or the "one-click three-combo!"
Therefore, it was absolutely impossible to have a stronger divine ability in the "Eastern Wasteland Mountains!"
Impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
Then...
The duel between Xu Changqing and Yun Tianhe had entered a "fever pitch."
They fought to a standstill, neither able to overcome the other.
If this "stalemate" continued, it was likely to result in "mutual destruction!"
The "Dao Transmission Platform" was incredibly divine; it could neutralize the power of their divine abilities, preventing the sharp sword qi from leaking out and harming the surrounding "onlookers."
However, it did not concern itself with Xu Changqing and Yun Tianhe within.
The "Dao Transmission Platform" would not react even if the two fought to the death.
*Pfft!*
*Pfft!*
Xu Changqing and Yun Tianhe were wounded almost simultaneously.
One had his calf pierced by sword qi, while the other had a large gash across his chest, from which blood flowed profusely.
The situation was incredibly perilous!
If this continued, it was likely "mutual annihilation!"
However, the two of them could no longer stop their attacks; they could only grit their teeth and push on.
What to do?
At this critical juncture, a figure shot up into the sky.
Li Xiaoyao!
As the first person to obtain the "Azure Origin Immortal Sword," he was responsible for maintaining order during the competition.