"Congratulations, Daoist Li, on successfully reaching the advanced stage of the Life Body Realm!"
As Li Xuan flew over, Wu Yigou immediately cupped his fists and said with a smile.
With Li Xuan's breakthrough to the advanced stage of the Life Body Realm, his chances of winning the duel in half a month naturally increased.
"The same to you. Sect Master Wu, what wind brings you here?"
Li Xuan nodded with a smile. Having just broken through, it was not advisable to start cultivating immediately.
Some insights still required a few days of seclusion.
Furthermore, Li Xuan had sensed the presence of Wu Yigou and Wu Xue when he underwent his tribulation, so he naturally wouldn't reveal anything in front of them.
Wu Yigou heard this and immediately said, "Daoist Li, I am here to provide you with some information. As you know, the Nine Sects War will take place in half a month."
"However, in the past half month, I have received news that Liu Xuan's strength is subtly showing signs of breaking through to the Supreme Realm. Therefore, for your safety, I felt it necessary to inform you."
"Liu Xuan is about to break through to the Supreme Realm? Sect Master Wu, there must be some underlying factors, right? From what I can sense, it would take far more than two years for Liu Xuan to successfully break through." Li Xuan frowned upon hearing this.
If Liu Xuan broke through to the Supreme Realm, he would likely not be a match for him. Even with all his trump cards, victory would be difficult.
Wu Yigou also nodded with a wry smile, "I am not entirely clear about the situation here. My informants within the Liu family are also unable to obtain more detailed intelligence."
"However, half a month ago, there were signs of change in the skies above Crescent Peak. And recently, this phenomenon has become increasingly intense. Even from afar, we feel a terrifying aura. Besides an impending breakthrough, there are unlikely to be other factors."
"Sect Master Wu, you mean that Liu Xuan is currently preparing to break through to the Supreme Realm? Could it be that Liu Xuan obtained some heavenly treasures?" Li Xuan said, his brow furrowed.
Wu Yigou pondered for a moment and then said, "Daoist Li, the day before yesterday, I, along with several other sect masters, went to Crescent Peak to investigate. In addition to Liu Xuan's aura, there also seemed to be the aura of a spirit beast."
"The aura of a spirit beast? Could it be that Liu Xuan absorbed the essence and blood of Ajin and Alai?" Li Xuan's brow furrowed upon hearing this.
If Liu Xuan broke through to the Supreme Realm, he might be able to single-handedly resist everyone on the Huayang Continent. With this thought, Li Xuan's expression became noticeably solemn.
The gap between the Supreme Realm and the Life Profound Realm, though only one level apart, was like the difference between heaven and earth. Even with Li Xuan's breakthrough to the advanced stage of the Life Body Realm, he would likely not be able to withstand a few rounds.
"Indeed. I am aware of the seriousness of the situation, which is why I came to inform you. If Liu Xuan truly breaks through to the Supreme Realm, the duel in half a month might become unnecessary. Therefore, if you feel it too difficult, you are welcome to leave."
"Our Wu family will absolutely not feel the slightest dissatisfaction because of this," Wu Yigou nodded and said.
Li Xuan fell silent. If Liu Xuan broke through, he would naturally not be a match for him. Even if he wanted to avenge Ajin and Alai, he would need to be strong enough to fight first.
However, choosing to leave because Liu Xuan was about to break through made Li Xuan feel a little uncomfortable.
Moreover, Li Xuan knew that if he chose to leave, Liu Xuan would undoubtedly become a mental obstacle in his future cultivation.
This was a great taboo for cultivation.
At this moment, Wu Yigou and Wu Xue both looked at Li Xuan, clearly awaiting his decision.
A moment later, Li Xuan slowly raised his head, a decisive look flashing in his eyes: "Since Liu Xuan has not yet broken through to the Supreme Realm, it is not impossible to fight. Moreover, if I fear now, how can I go far on the path of cultivation?"
"Sect Master Wu, I will continue to cultivate in seclusion here for the next half month. If anything happens, you may come to find me."
"Even if Liu Xuan truly breaks through, I, Li Xuan, will still seek justice for Ajin and Alai!"
A hint of relief flashed in the eyes of Wu Yigou and Wu Xue. They cupped their fists to Li Xuan and then disappeared.
Time passed swiftly, and half a month was gone in the blink of an eye.
On this day, above Crescent Peak.
Three groups of people stood in formation. The nine leaders at the forefront were the patriarchs of the nine sects.
Wu Yigou's faction and Chen Jintian's faction looked grimly at Liu Xuan and Wang Can, who led the Liu family.
"Wu Yigou, Chen Jintian, since we have reached this point, bring out whatever moves you have. I, Liu Xuan, will face them all. However, after this battle, the Huayang Continent will no longer have the Nine Sects."
Liu Xuan took a step forward, and a powerful aura instantly permeated the entire heaven and earth.
Following Liu Xuan's steps, Wang Can, along with the people from the Liu and Wang families, stepped forward in unison.
"Since we have already fallen out, there is no need for further discussion. Liu Xuan, under your leadership, the Nine Sects are no longer the Nine Sects of the past."
"Over the years, the rules set by our ancestors have been violated one by one. Especially your Liu family, you have long forgotten your ancestors' rules. Although you, Liu Xuan, are powerful, our families are not to be trifled with!"
Seeing this, Wu Yigou's aura also erupted. Following him, Hua Baijia, Hong Louyi, and Zhao Guo also unleashed their formidable auras, resisting Liu Xuan's imposing pressure.
"Liu Xuan, we do not deny that the Nine Sects have developed considerably under your leadership. However, the actions of your Liu family over the years have degenerated. Especially your son, Liu Shaoyun, has done many things behind the scenes that damage the reputation of the Nine Sects."
"We spirit masters should have upright intentions. Your son, Liu Shaoyun, and your Liu family's actions over the past century have been evil. Even if we die today, we will not tolerate it any longer!"
After Chen Jintian finished speaking, Huo Wuji and Sun Chuge, who stood by his side, also stepped forward, looking at Liu Xuan with stern expressions.
"Without our Liu family, could your families have achieved such glory today? Instead of thinking of restoring the mission left by our ancestors, you are now lecturing me with empty platitudes. The methods are secondary. As long as the goal is achieved, what does it matter if the methods are evil?"
Liu Xuan let out a cold snort, unmoved.
"Enough. Since Sect Master Liu is so stubborn, we have nothing more to say. Let us fight." Huo Wuji shook his head helplessly.
"Let us fight!" Wu Yigou's expression turned serious, and he slowly nodded.
"Just relying on you, do you truly think you can contend with our Liu family? If not for the sake of our ancestors, your families would have ceased to exist long ago! Today, I will let you witness what absolute authority truly means!"
Liu Xuan's expression remained unchanged. As soon as he spoke, his aura climbed again. The aura of the peak of the Life Profound Realm showed signs of change.
Clearly, Liu Xuan's strength had surpassed the peak of the Life Profound Realm and entered the realm of half-step Supreme Realm.
"Damn it! Liu Xuan has indeed made a breakthrough," Wu Yigou and Chen Jintian's expressions changed drastically upon seeing this.
After revealing his strength, Liu Xuan no longer concealed it. His gaze swept coldly over Wu Yigou and the others: "Today, my Huayang Continent will be unified. Even if Li Xuan comes, he will absolutely not be able to help you escape your fate today!"
"I give you ten breaths of time: surrender, or die!"
Wu Yigou and the others looked extremely solemn. Half-step Supreme Realm was enough to crush everyone present.
Knowing they were outmatched but still leading their clans to fight was clearly not a wise move. Moreover, if a battle were to break out, the lineage of their families would likely be annihilated.
For a time, Wu Yigou and the others hesitated.
"Alas, Liu Xuan, Liu Xuan, is half-step Supreme Realm truly invincible?"
Just as Wu Yigou and the others were wavering, a voice suddenly rang out.
As two streaks of spiritual light descended, Li Xuan's figure slowly appeared in front of Wu Yigou.