Chapter 1 The Beginning
As the Mohxian Peak Lord's words fell, the battles between the three sects and one palace also began.
Body Sect versus Xuanlei Sect.
Ling Shen Sect versus Liuming Palace.
Upon hearing this, Li Xuan and the others turned their gazes towards the Xuanlei Sect's team.
"I'll go first, little junior brother can be at the end," Yu Heng said after glancing at Li Xuan.
As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Heng moved and stood at the very front of the team. Soon, Song Tao and others also took their positions. Clearly, the order of battle was now set.
Li Xuan didn't pay much attention to this. Since it was a continuous battle, everyone had to fight regardless of the arrangement. As for Yu Heng going first, it was likely because Li Xuan sensed that Yu Heng's aura was the strongest among the ten.
This arrangement was clearly intended to gain an early advantage.
"Body Sect, Yu Heng," Yu Heng cupped his fists and called out to the Xuanlei Sect's team.
"Junior brother Bi Hou, you go first," a man from the Xuanlei Sect team said softly as Yu Heng finished speaking.
"Yes!" The man who was called by name immediately walked towards Yu Heng.
"Xuanlei Sect, Bi Hou," the man said, also cupping his fists in a salute.
Soon, Yu Heng and Bi Hou were locked in combat. Watching their fight, Li Xuan frowned slightly. Although Bi Hou's aura was a few points weaker than Yu Heng's, he was still an existence at the initial stage of the Qiankun realm. In a continuous battle like this, if it dragged on, it would likely have a very negative impact on Yu Heng.
One must know that in a continuous battle, both sides fight until their strength is exhausted. Unless they explicitly surrender, they must continuously face the opponent's attacks. Even if Yu Heng won the first match, the second fighter from the Xuanlei Sect would likely be able to defeat Yu Heng with ease.
Li Xuan knew very well that the person who had spoken earlier was the strongest at the middle stage of the Qiankun realm in the Xuanlei Sect's team. Once the rhythm was controlled by him, the Body Sect might once again be at the bottom.
However, even so, Li Xuan could do nothing at this moment. Firstly, the order of battle had already been arranged, and secondly, Li Xuan's apparent strength was at the bottom. Since that was the case, Li Xuan could only wait. Moreover, Li Xuan was sure that he would most likely face that disciple at the middle stage of the Qiankun realm.
"This will be a tough fight," Li Xuan murmured, then closed his eyes to rest.
At the same time, halfway up the main peak of the Body Sect, a massive light screen appeared. On it was the scene of Yu Heng and Bi Hou's battle. Clearly, this was Ye Zhengwei's doing with his great divine ability. The same scene was also unfolding in the other two sects and one palace.
Bang!
After half a day had passed, Yu Heng struck Bi Hou's left shoulder with a palm. The next moment, Bi Hou was sent flying heavily. As Bi Hou spat out a mouthful of blood, he immediately passed out.
First match, victory.
However, Yu Heng's aura was also in disarray at this moment. Clearly, the consumption over these two days had taken a significant toll on Yu Heng.
"Xuanlei Sect, Liu Xia." As Bi Hou fell, a figure immediately flew out.
Li Xuan opened his eyes. After glancing at Liu Xia, he immediately looked at Yu Heng. The next moment, Li Xuan spoke directly, "Senior brother Yu Heng, surrender."
Yu Heng had intended to wear down Liu Xia, but Li Xuan's sudden interjection made him pause his movements. After glancing at Li Xuan, he hesitated slightly, then cupped his fists in salute and retreated.
"Body Sect, Qiu Mu." After Yu Heng retreated, Qiu Mu immediately shot towards Liu Xia.
As Qiu Mu and Liu Xia began their battle, Yu Heng also came to Li Xuan's side.
Seeing Yu Heng's slightly furrowed brow, Li Xuan smiled and said, "Senior brother Yu Heng, if you continue to fight, although you might wear down that Liu Xia, you will be injured. And given the current situation, you cannot guarantee the extent of the injury. Why get hurt then?"
Yu Heng pondered for a moment and then nodded slightly, "So be it. Since I've already stepped down, I hope junior brother Qiu Mu can win this match."
Li Xuan did not comment. Liu Xia's aura was clearly a level or two stronger than Qiu Mu's. This match might be a bit uncertain. However, Li Xuan did not speak, as it would be disheartening to his own side by belittling others.
Soon, in less than two hours, as Li Xuan had predicted, Qiu Mu was defeated.
After Qiu Mu was defeated, Song Tao stepped forward.
Seeing this, Li Xuan withdrew his gaze and decided it was best to close his eyes and rest.
Time quietly slipped away, and three days passed in the blink of an eye. The Body Sect had already sent seven people to battle. Currently, their record seemed to be in their favor. Apart from Qiu Mu, Mo Chen, and Lin Chu who had lost their matches, Yu Heng and four others had each defeated a disciple from the Xuanlei Sect.
However, Li Xuan knew that the real decider of victory still lay in the upcoming matches. And the strong disciple at the middle stage of the Qiankun realm from the Xuanlei Sect had not made an appearance yet. Yu Heng and the others had also noticed this, and everyone's expression was rather solemn.
"Little junior brother, when you go on stage later, you should just surrender. That person is named Tang Xiao, and with his strength, you likely don't stand a chance," Song Tao said as he came to Li Xuan's side, glancing at the disciple at the middle stage of the Qiankun realm.
Li Xuan was taken aback, then shook his head slightly, "If I surrender immediately, wouldn't that bring shame to our Body Sect? And since I am here, senior brothers and sisters can rest assured. Even if I am outmatched, I won't know until I fight."
Song Tao, Yu Heng, and the others exchanged glances and finally chose to remain silent. Although they didn't hold much hope for Li Xuan, his spirit of facing a strong opponent without giving up impressed them. Since that was the case, there was no need to persuade him further.
"Body Sect, Mu Ye." After Jing Yi and the female disciple from the Xuanlei Sect drew and retreated, Mu Ye also stepped forward.
Yu Heng and the others' gazes turned towards the Xuanlei Sect's team. Currently, only Tang Xiao and two disciples at the peak of the Shiyuan realm remained from the Xuanlei Sect, yet to fight.
"I didn't expect your Body Sect's overall strength this time to be much stronger than last time. Very well, I'll end this battle," Tang Xiao suddenly said. The peak Shiyuan realm disciple who was about to make a move immediately stopped.
"Tang Xiao is actually going to make a move," Yu Heng said, his brow furrowing. Although Mu Ye was at the initial stage of the Qiankun realm, facing Tang Xiao would likely be dangerous.
Li Xuan also looked at Tang Xiao with some surprise, but upon seeing the upturned corner of Tian Ye, the leader of the Xuanlei Sect, Li Xuan understood. It turned out that Tian Ye had asked Tang Xiao to step in, as the current record was making the Xuanlei Sect lose face.
"Xuanlei Sect, Tang Xiao," Tang Xiao said, cupping his fists slightly before Mu Ye.
"Please," Mu Ye said, knowing Tang Xiao's strength. As he uttered the word "please," a radiant light emanated from him. Clearly, Mu Ye had activated the strongest defense of his Divine Power realm physique.
Tang Xiao smiled at this, then his eyes narrowed slightly, and he struck out with a palm.
The palm, which seemed light and effortless, caused Li Xuan's pupils to contract sharply. This palm was powerful!
Bang!
The next moment, Mu Ye was sent flying backward by the palm strike. With a heavy thud as he landed, Mu Ye was directly knocked unconscious.
"Body Sect, Jia Wei." Yu Heng and the others quickly carried Mu Ye back. Jia Wei of Shengquan Peak took a deep breath after looking at Mu Ye and also stepped forward.
Bang!
Soon, the same situation occurred again. Jia Wei's body, just like Mu Ye's, was sent flying by Tang Xiao's palm.
In less than a minute, Tang Xiao, with his own strength, had defeated two core disciples of the Body Sect!
Instantly, Yu Heng and the others' gazes all turned to Li Xuan. After all, only Li Xuan remained for the Body Sect.
Li Xuan let out a sigh of helplessness and then stood up, walking towards Tang Xiao.
"Initial Shiyuan realm? Interesting," Tang Xiao said with a surprised smile as he looked at Li Xuan, but there was no hint of contempt on his face.
Li Xuan stopped and looked at Tang Xiao before saying, "Body Sect, Li Xuan."