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As the wind swept away the clouds, Ye Youluo positioned herself on the Legs Covering the Sky, with pieces of the Eastern Twenty-Four Sons falling into various places. The black and red pieces shimmered between heaven and earth, and a massive chessboard without edges slowly emerged before everyone.
On this chessboard, aside from the pieces, Sima Wuduan wielded his heavy sword with swift movements, each strike enveloped in the rushing waters of Hades, cleansing all that the Dust Realm had endured. It was as if a heart that had weathered many storms still retained its original purity.
With a profound understanding of the sword's essence, Sima Wuduan had likely reached a new level in his swordsmanship.
On one hand, those present were astonished by Ye Youluo's display on Legs Covering the Sky and her Falling Piece to the East against Hong Yulong. On the other hand, they had also witnessed Gu Ping's Dominating Sword and Sword Intent against Xiao Zhang. The two of them had gained deep insights from their previous peak battle at Liangxiaoshan.
Having experienced Ye Youluo's starry brilliance against Hong Yulong, they could appreciate her audacity in executing Falling Piece to the East. Meanwhile, having just fought Gu Ping and Xiao Zhan, they deeply felt Sima Wuduan's transparent sword heart. Yan Dong seemed as pure as jade amidst the tumultuous world, yet it was unclear whether Sima Wuduan could remain untainted while traversing Ye Youluo's Chessboard. I don't deny that his sword heart had once shattered and fallen into the mundane world.
The Yellow Spring Jade Heart suggested that he had likely submerged in Hades' waters for too long; otherwise, he would not have been able to endure Dong Lai for so long. I noticed that his sword-wielding posture had already lowered.
Though his insights were not as profound as those of Xiao Zhang and Hong Yulong, Tenglan, known as Zhongshang, had always been the most observant person. Even a slight difference in Bu Luo's finger was significant in Tenglan's eyes. It seemed that Sima Wuduan would eventually face defeat; however, having reached the Transcendence Realm for many years, would he easily concede?
Boom!
In the intense battle, another fierce clash occurred in mid-air. The chessboard between heaven and earth transformed into a virtual Chessboard. Sima Wuduan truly felt a sense of grounding; Ye Youluo was so powerful that she could place pieces in mid-air, condensing the Heavenly East Chessboard. Although it was merely a small section of the Chessboard, it required more than just immense spiritual power—it demanded vision, ambition, realm, and understanding. One could say that Ye Youluo and Yan Dong achieved what no one else could.
At this moment, Sima Wuduan realized that no matter how hard he tried throughout his life, he would never surpass this person before him. Her actions were so flawless that it was clear she belonged to an era of her own; no one could overshadow her brilliance. She was advancing far too quickly, like a moonlit figure daring to embrace the moon among the Nine Heavens—an achievement beyond what any mortal could reach.
Even an ordinary Refining Spirit Old Man would find it difficult to contend with her in front of me; how amusing.
Sima Wuduan smiled broadly. In his lifetime, he would witness his junior brother lead the Nine Nether Human Clan to glory. Even if he lost, how could he feel disappointed? After all, he knew that the person he faced now was none other than Ye Youluo.
In the midst of the Great War, Sima Wuduan suddenly realized that it had been a long time since he had called Ye Youluo "Junior Brother." He wondered when it had become that Ye Youluo's name carried such a weight of authority in the Ninth Underworld, much like how the title "Dao Zun" held a revered status in the hearts of Nine Nether Cultivators. It was deeply etched in their minds; no one dared to call him by name directly. Even the older cultivators, known as Lao Yi, would jokingly refer to him as "young friend," while he himself addressed them as "Senior."
His senior brother had indeed reached a formidable level of power.
Since Ye Youluo made his move, he had been focused solely on offense, seemingly intent on crushing Sima Wuduan with overwhelming strength. However, now that Ye Youluo's delicate Jade Leg had landed, it felt as if something had interrupted his momentum, causing him to pause momentarily. The impact was no longer as shocking as before.
"I see through you now," Sima Wuduan sighed, taking a slight step to the side to evade an incoming attack from Hongzi. He dragged his heavy Dull Sword down onto the Chessboard.
As two solitary peaks appeared on the horizon before Gu Ping, a fierce wind whipped through his scholar's robe. He pushed forward at full speed, hoping to reach Jie Donglai in time to prepare for what lay ahead. Although he was confident he could defeat Xiao Zhang, who had only recently broken through to become a Transcendent Practitioner, he knew that the Guardian at each level was exceptional. Whether it was Tenglan or Fei Xiao Zhang, they were all extraordinary individuals. By that reasoning, any cultivator emerging from the Transcendence Realm must be incredibly strong. Gu Ping had to take the guardians of the Transcendence Realm seriously; they would undoubtedly be stronger than Xiao Zhang and his peers.
However, Gu Ping was taken aback by the sight before him—two young practitioners who seemed to be engaged in a fierce battle exceeded his expectations. Each step he took felt like he was bearing the residual power of their clash. Even though he had quietly broken through to the Peak of Golden Core just two days before the Sky East Tournament began, it still felt incredibly taxing for him to approach them; he could barely muster enough spiritual energy to get close.
Oh, he's here.
The moment Gu Ping appeared beside Ying Zhan, Xiao Zhang recognized him as someone capable of defeating him through sheer strength. Although Xiao Zhang himself was quite young, if anyone could surpass those battling in mid-air, it would undoubtedly be this young man who had already triumphed over him at the Peak of Golden Core. If anyone could contend with Ye Youluo in Dust Realm a month later, Xiao Zhang believed it could only be Yan Dong. Despite Yan Dong being relatively unknown at present, Xiao Zhang had faith that this young man possessed remarkable potential; perhaps he was even sent by Daoist Sect as an envoy.
"I don't deny," he thought somewhat reluctantly.
Hong Yulong sighed suddenly; he understood why Gu Ping and Yan Dong were here. He also knew that when faced with life-threatening danger, this young man would be the first to retreat. Yet it was due to his cautious nature that Hong Yulong chose to remain in Tiandong City after being persuaded by Yan Dong. It was merely a small guess that led Xiao Zhang to endure ridicule instead of leaving immediately—an unsubstantiated assumption fueled by the presence of Ye Youluo standing before them.
Yan Dong could be considered the future of the Ninth Underworld, bearing the fate of two Daoist Sects upon his shoulders. His arrival at the Sky East Tournament meant something significant; it was what truly concerned Hong Yulong and Xiao Zhang. Since the Nine Nether Invasion was unavoidable, Yan Dong must not allow chaos in their own backyard; otherwise, they would have to redefine their situation in Tiandong. The question remained whether Dust Realm cultivators could defend their homeland. Although members of the Nine Nether Human Clan were still human beings, animosities between the Ninth Underworld and Dust Realm ran deep due to years of enmity and bloodshed. Enemies often bore grudges against each other; moreover, those involved were staunch defenders of their respective Dao Traditions. Once a conflict arose over Dao Traditions, there would be no turning back—no one would take a step back now. Hong Yulong hoped desperately that they would not have to reach that point.
Gu Ping had given up the chance to be first in the second round, insisting on breaking into the first round. This was to ensure that he could control Ye Youluo's every move before she left Tiandong City. Although Hong Yulong thought Gu Ping's actions were somewhat arrogant, he had to admit that if both he and Gu Ping were together with Ye Youluo, they could truly survive in Dong Lai. He couldn't deny it. Even Hong Yulong himself didn't understand why he felt that way, but he firmly believed it. Therefore, after his elimination, the only one left who could truly restrict Ye Youluo was Gu Ping.
Did he really defeat me?
Seeing Xiao Zhang's excited demeanor, Tenglan casually brushed off the dust from his clothes and glanced at Gu Ping. Although it was just a fleeting glance, Tenglan felt an odd sense of familiarity. He thought that the person before him couldn't possibly be Gu Ping, yet the chaotic spiritual power emanating from him was unmistakable. It was well-known that chaos, darkness, death, and such dark attributes could not coexist with Light Spirit Power. So no matter how mistaken Tenglan might be about this young man, he couldn't deny that his missing junior brother had been gone for half a year.
If I don’t believe it, I can always try it myself and see if he can handle me. He told me that he might have taught their Dao Sect's secret techniques to that young man. After the Sky East Tournament ended, that young man would become one of them. Once Jiang Ping broke through to the Transcendence Stage, he would look down on us for a few days.
Listening to Xiao Zhang's words, Hong Yulong turned his face away, not wanting to look at Xiao Zhang's arrogant expression directly. If Xiao Zhang knew that he was actually looking at the Chief of the Academy, he wouldn't know what kind of face to make.
However, Hong Yulong kept Gu Ping's identity bottled up inside him. Even Hong Ling beside him had an uncertain expression. Xiao Zhang might think Hong Ling was a bit jealous due to her sour demeanor, but little did they know that Hong Ling was worried about Gu Ping's rapidly increasing strength. With such power in the Dust Realm, it meant that Gu Ping might have a Dao Zun backing him up; otherwise, another Ye Youluo might emerge unexpectedly.
Bu Luo thought it over as well; Gu Ping's strength was indeed growing. If he faced Ye Youluo again, it might be easier for him this time. However, seeing Ye Youluo's true strength made both Hong Yulong and Hong Ling somewhat skeptical about Gu Ping’s chances. At this point, nothing could change Yan Dong’s situation; they could only hope that Gu Ping wouldn’t run away when it mattered most.
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