Although Bai Nianchen did not like Chen Xiaohan, he still told her, "Regarding your situation, this Daoist believes that poison cultivation is a very powerful technique. Your opponent is likely also a poison cultivator, and your poison might not be as potent as theirs. Therefore, my suggestion is to enhance your other abilities."
Chen Xiaohan's expression turned solemn.
Bai Nianchen glanced at her body and said, "If your physique allows you to exert some close-combat effects, you might be able to surprise your opponent."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaohan's eyes lit up.
Everyone assumed the Heavenly Poisonous Serpent Body was merely a physique that could release poison. However, it also greatly enhanced Chen Xiaohan's physical flexibility, offering significant advantages in close-quarters combat.
She revealed a sweet smile, "Thank you, Daoist Bai, for your guidance."
The group gathered to discuss, but they did not deliberately lower their voices. Many people took out their devices to film, much like they would for reality shows.
For Li Qingyun and the others, the sentiment remained: without conflicts of interest, there was no need for secrecy.
Moreover, if the methods they devised were genuinely helpful to others, it would also mean strengthening humanity.
They couldn't expect to be the only ones facing those enemies after three years.
After discussing some more details, everyone decided to engage in combat with these Immortal Emperors from various realms.
With a flash, Li Qingyun met with the Azure Emperor again.
"It seems you have a method to deal with me. Come, let me see how capable you are."
Li Qingyun's expression was solemn as he began to circulate the "Azure Wood Art." The phantom of the Dao Enlightenment Tree appeared behind him, radiating immense vitality.
Following this, perhaps sensing Li Qingyun's fighting spirit, the "Chaos Divine Lotus" within his body emitted a five-colored divine light, slowly manifesting in his hand.
The Azure Emperor raised an eyebrow and said in surprise, "You have considerable resolve, but it's still not enough to forgo the 'Myriad Things Azure Lotus Art.' Your killing power is insufficient. However, if you believe this is enough, trying it isn't impossible. After all, we have plenty of time. I won't disappear until you defeat me."
"Senior, forgive my offense!"
The two quickly clashed again. However, as the Azure Emperor had predicted, although Li Qingyun's recovery rate had greatly increased, his damage output had significantly decreased.
Moreover, he couldn't utilize too much of the "Chaos Divine Lotus's" power, lacking sufficient killing intent. Although he lasted slightly longer than the first time, he still failed.
However, Li Qingyun's eyes lit up, and he unhesitatingly entered the tower again.
The advantage of this "Ascension Tower" was that as long as you weren't afraid of being beaten, you could fight opponents infinitely.
If nothing else, just accumulating combat experience was an extremely valuable function.
...
The Immortal Emperor Luo Xiaowei encountered was known as the "Nebula Sword Emperor." Unsurprisingly, he was a sword cultivator.
For professions like sword cultivators, comprehension was paramount.
Cultivation techniques merely provided more offensive options, while sword intent was the core of a sword cultivator.
Each sword cultivator's Dao was unique, related to their sword intent and sword heart.
The Nebula Sword Emperor, much like Luo Xiaowei, did not have outstanding cultivation talent, but his comprehension was high.
Even though the opponent was only at the late Qi Refining stage, Luo Xiaowei felt that the ordinary iron sword in the opponent's hand was dazzlingly sharp.
It looked like a drawn sword.
"Good heavens, you can be as mighty as you want! I have a sacred artifact!"
Luo Xiaowei sneered, and instantly the Zhulong Burning Heaven Sword in his hand erupted with dazzling purple firelight.
Terrifying power gathered in his hand, and his opponent, being an AI, was not intimidated by Luo Xiaowei and naturally did not dodge.
Luo Xiaowei saw the Nebula Sword Emperor's fearless gaze, brimming with killing intent.
It was hard to imagine what this young man had endured to forge such terrifying sword intent, and this was merely at the Qi Refining realm.
"I'll deal with you! Do you think I'm afraid of you!"
Luo Xiaowei gritted his teeth, enduring the oncoming sword energy, and unleashed a burst of sword energy formed by the Zhulong fire.
"Boom!"
Their sword energies collided. Luo Xiaowei was forced back a few steps, while his opponent was enveloped in purple flames.
Combat simulations were not about pain; as long as one wasn't dead, they would charge forward again.
Luo Xiaowei's eyes widened, surprised by how difficult this opponent was.
He was given no chance to rest and immediately raised his sword to block in front of him!
Suddenly, his opponent's movements became unpredictable, as if transforming into a gust of wind.
Luo Xiaowei parried left and right, his face growing paler.
Although his opponent's form was gradually dimming from the Zhulong fire, Luo Xiaowei himself was constantly suppressed, unable to pinpoint his opponent's movements.
"Damn it, what kind of sword technique is this?"
After over twenty exchanges, Luo Xiaowei finally couldn't hold on. The tip of his sword, carrying a gust of wind, pierced Luo Xiaowei's throat...
After being teleported out, Luo Xiaowei pursed his lips, realizing he had a significant problem.
His opponent had clearly used a set of sword techniques later on, while he... had no comparable sword techniques!
Yes, as a sword cultivator, he hadn't learned any sword techniques. This was abnormal!
"This is an opportunity to identify and rectify my deficiencies. I'll try again! My weapon has an advantage. If I rush him before he deploys that sword technique, I have a chance to kill him instantly!"
Having figured this out, Luo Xiaowei ignored the mockery from the AI and, sword in hand, stepped back into the tower.
...
Upon entering the tower, Zhang Xiaohu's mouth twitched slightly.
"Good heavens, it really is you, Nine Heavens Flame Emperor..."
The Nine Heavens Flame Emperor, being the first and so far only Immortal Emperor to be defeated, had a poor reputation in the outside world.
Many people even used encountering the Nine Heavens Flame Emperor in the "Ascension Tower" as a benchmark for determining one's poor aptitude.
Wasn't this indirectly stating that his own aptitude was indeed quite poor?
However, before the battle, after reading about the Nine Heavens Flame Emperor's life, Zhang Xiaohu felt a fire ignite within him, ready to erupt! It was truly inspiring!
With mediocre talent, he had fought against the tide, crushing those deemed prodigies under his feet, and forged an immortal Immortal Emperor title!
Previously, his idol was Li Qingyun, but now, his idol was the Nine Heavens Flame Emperor!
The young Flame Emperor appeared and immediately launched an attack on Zhang Xiaohu.
Zhang Xiaohu roared, and circles of flowing fire appeared on his body, his eyes filled with fighting spirit!
"I will, without a doubt, become someone like you!"