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Chapter 209: Refusal

Inside the grand hall,

"Becoming my Immortal Guard, you will receive countless resources in the future, various precious treasures, and all kinds of profound cultivation methods," the silver-armored woman continued.

"What a first-class sect can provide, I can provide."

"What a first-class sect cannot provide, I can also provide."

"In the future, when I achieve the Realm of Cosmic Tribulation, ascend to immortality, traverse many temporal and spatial planes, and establish an Immortal Island and even an Immortal Kingdom, being my Immortal Guard will also grant you the title of king or marquis, founding a sect will be a matter of course." The silver-armored woman, Zhuo Haimonth, looked down at Wu Yuan, her icy eyes containing a hint of gentleness and anticipation.

Wu Yuan was somewhat bewildered.

He had many speculations before, but he didn't expect this beautiful and mysterious woman to want him to submit.

Immortal Guard? Bodyguard?

From various signs, this silver-armored woman, Zhuo Haimonth, had an astonishingly high status. She was probably a significant figure in the entire Immortal Island.

Being able to command a Violet Mansion cultivator and a super powerful practitioner of law was undoubtedly intimidating.

And she spoke with a grandiose tone.

She could provide what even first-class sects couldn't?

It's worth noting that, in the vast Immortal Island, there were only dozens of first-class sects, each with deep foundations, long histories, and many powerful cultivators.

According to the information Wu Yuan found in the Tower of Scriptures, having a Realm of Cosmic Tribulation cultivator was the bottom line for first-class sects. Many second-class sects had more than one Realm of Cosmic Tribulation cultivator, yet they remained second-class.

From the Sovereign, Wu Yuan knew how powerful the Hòu Fēng Tribe was during its heyday. First-class sects were on the same level as the Hòu Fēng Tribe.

However, Wu Yuan, despite the tempting offer, instinctively refused to become an Immortal Guard. It was an instinctive rejection.

"Your Highness, forgive my ignorance. I don't know specifically what an Immortal Guard needs to do," Wu Yuan asked respectfully.

Even if he wanted to refuse, he needed to find a reasonable excuse. Directly provoking the other party would not be wise.

"Don't worry, the Immortal Guard, despite being called a guard, is not actually a protector or servant," Zhuo Haimonth said indifferently. "More accurately, they can be considered my followers."

"Serving me loyally, I'm still in the process of cultivating and experiencing, and when my strength becomes stronger, I will travel across many time and space dimensions to conquer with the Immortal Guard. It's the same for them."

"I will provide you with abundant resources for cultivation."

"I know you may have a background, a heritage," Zhuo Haimonth said, "but I don't care. My existence is destined to surpass your background."

"If you have enemies, as long as they don't provoke celestial beings, even if they are Cosmic Tribulation Immortals, as long as you're loyal to me, I can handle it," Zhuo Haimonth declared.

Such grandiosity!

Wu Yuan was shocked to hear this. With this tone, combined with various previous signs, the identity of the other party was almost certain – the high-level figures of the Red Moon Immortal Palace.

The hall fell silent.

"May I ask, Your Highness," Wu Yuan spoke in a low voice, "if I become an Immortal Guard, will I still have the hope of gaining freedom in the future?"

Freedom!

"You, under my command, won't be overly restricted," Zhuo Haimonth said indifferently. "However, becoming an Immortal Guard requires taking an oath of allegiance. Without my permission, you naturally can't easily leave."

"Moreover, why would you want to leave?"

"As I grow stronger, the benefits you receive as my Immortal Guard will also increase," Zhuo Haimonth looked down at Wu Yuan.

Wu Yuan understood.

This so-called Immortal Guard was actually a disguised servant, a high-level one but still a servant. Wu Yuan had made up his mind.

"Your Highness."

Wu Yuan, neither servile nor overbearing, spoke in a low voice, "Thank you, Your Highness, for lifting the siege of the Tu family. Li Xia expresses endless gratitude. However, the matter of becoming an 'Immortal Guard' is something Li Xia finds it difficult to comply with."

Before he finished speaking,

"Bold!"

"Daring to refuse the invitation of Your Highness," two consecutive angry shouts, two figures in red robes suddenly roared, revealing a pair of eyes hidden under their robes, cold and murderous. Two formidable wills completely descended, oppressing Wu Yuan's divine consciousness.

Trying to suppress Wu Yuan.

"Boom! Boom!" Like the violent beating of ocean waves, Wu Yuan felt his divine consciousness tremble.

But his powerful will and divine consciousness still allowed Wu Yuan to grit his teeth and endure.

"You."

"Dare to refuse me?" Zhuo Haimonth's voice suddenly turned cold, to the extreme, as if emerging from endless ice: "Becoming my Immortal Guard is an honor that many powerful cultivators can't even dream of. Yet you refuse?"

"Do you understand the consequences of refusing me?"

"Death!" Zhuo Haimonth looked down at Wu Yuan, her icy eyes filled with killing intent, as if trying to pierce through Wu Yuan's divine consciousness, sending shivers down his spine.

What a terrifying oppression!

Such strong killing intent.

Wu Yuan suddenly understood that Zhuo Haimonth must have experienced battles akin to a sea of corpses and blood, and her consciousness and willpower were extremely strong.

Perhaps only at the Violet Mansion realm, but far from an ordinary Violet Mansion cultivator.

"Li Xia, I consider you a talent. I'll give you another chance," Zhuo Haimonth's voice became colder, "Are you willing to become my Immortal Guard?"

"Willing, then live!"

"Not willing, die." The word 'die' was emphasized, as if hammering Wu Yuan's soul, instilling fear in his instinctive heart.

"Resorting to force when soft methods fail?"

"Not submitting means death?" Various thoughts flashed through Wu Yuan's mind, "Is Zhuo Haimonth so domineering?"

"If I can gain freedom in the future by temporarily submitting, that would be acceptable."

"But becoming a permanent servant?" Wu Yuan was inherently proud. He didn't mind occasionally bowing his head and retreating; it was unavoidable in the long years of cultivation.

Similarly, unlike joining a sect or force, joining a sect might lead to becoming the leader one day. Unlike taking on a master, apprentices could eventually leave.

But being a servant?

"Bowing down occasionally is for a better eruption in the future," Wu Yuan's mind was clear, "But if I submit to 'life' today, I won't be able to break free from the control for a long time, and I will be a servant all along."

"Being a servant for a long time will engrave this feeling into my bones, making it difficult to break free." Wu Yuan had made up his mind.

If he could never lift his head.

Then, it's better not to bow down from the beginning.

In the grand hall, the killing intent completely enveloped and shrouded Wu Yuan.

"Li Xia, make a choice." Zhuo Haimonth's voice became colder, like a terrible god of death about to erupt.

Ordinary Violet Mansion cultivators would tremble under such terrifying pressure, but Wu Yuan persisted.

"Your Highness."

Wu Yuan's voice was low, speaking with difficulty but full of determination, "If you want to kill me, I can't resist. However, to become a servant, it's better to kill me."

Silence descended.

Even the black-robed figure, who had remained silent, showed a trace of surprise in the depths of his eyes.

He didn't expect Wu Yuan to choose to resist under the threat of death.

Wu Yuan closed his eyes.

Waiting quietly for the arrival of death!

Death? Not frightening. When he came to Immortal Island, he was prepared for his demise; this was the norm on the path of cultivation.

The immortal path buried countless geniuses.

How many so-called geniuses and powerful cultivators quietly died on the road?

Suddenly.

"Haha." Zhuo Haimonth suddenly revealed a smile. The killing intent that had enveloped the entire hall suddenly dissipated, returning to normal. She looked at Wu Yuan with a smile again, "Li Xia, you are eligible to be my friend."

Wu Yuan couldn't help but open his eyes, full of astonishment.

Friend?

This Zhuo Haimonth, was truly unpredictable. Just now she was threatening, and now she wanted to be friends?

"I, Zhuo Haimonth, don't like to force others."

Zhuo Haimonth looked down at Wu Yuan, her eyes and tone much milder, saying, "If you had submitted from the beginning, you would have been my Immortal Guard."

"But."

"If you refused at the beginning, and later, under the pressure of death, agreed to me, I would kill you," Zhuo Haimonth didn't conceal, "Only those warriors who dare to persist in their own beliefs under the pressure of death have the qualifications to become my friends."

"True friends," Zhuo Haimonth smiled.

Wu Yuan forced a bitter smile.

The thought process of this Princess Haimonth was truly extraordinary.

"Thank you, Your Highness," Wu Yuan expressed his gratitude with a cupped hand.

He wasn't foolish either. If he could stay alive, there was no reason to seek death recklessly.

"Li Xia," Zhuo Haimonth casually inquired, "Which sect do you belong to? Although the 'Mystic Yellow Sword Manual' is widely circulated, many second-tier sects don't have it."

Wu Yuan's mind stirred.

Was she trying to dig into his background?

"Your Highness, I am without a sect," Wu Yuan shook his head, "I was planning to join a sect here in Immortal Island."

This was Wu Yuan's considered response.

Fabricate an origin?

Considering the displayed strength and background of the other party, she could easily expose any lie in a short time. It was better to tell the truth.

"No sect?" Zhuo Haimonth was slightly surprised, then smiled, "Do you have a master? Achieving such progress without the guidance of a renowned master is not easy."

"No master," Wu Yuan shook his head slightly.

Although he had received guidance from the Realm Lord, it didn't qualify as a master-disciple relationship.

At least, the comprehension of Daoist principles depended entirely on himself.

"Is that so?" Zhuo Haimonth's voice seemed meaningful.

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*Author's note: First update. (End of this chapter)*

Chapter 210: He, Quite Good

"I dare not deceive Your Highness."

Wu Yuan candidly said, "I indeed have no master, but when it comes to my experiences, I obtained the 'Mysterious Yellow Sword Manual.'"

Although he inherited the heritage of the Houfeng Tribe, it was primarily from the Wu Clan.

A Qi Refiner?

Wu Yuan really didn't have any remarkable experiences. If he had a grand experience as a Qi Refiner, he wouldn't have taken risks to explore the Immortal Continent while still weak.

And Wu Yuan wasn't afraid of the other party's investigation.

The art of soul separation, the method of the true self—what is the true self? Aside from the mysterious connection of consciousness and memory, the two true selves are completely independent in every aspect.

Not to mention the current Zhuo Haiyue, even the legendary celestial beings might not be able to perceive it.

So, as long as Wu Yuan didn't say anything, no one could tell that he was just a Qi Refining true self, at most, there might be some speculation.

"Haha, since you've openly informed me, as a friend, I won't ask more." Zhuo Haiyue smiled, "Tell me, do you want to join a sect or faction?"

"Yes," Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

There was nothing to hide. The reason the Qi Refining true self came to the Red Moon Immortal Island was to find a powerful faction for better guidance.

If he followed the usual cultivation path, the Qi Refining true self would undoubtedly be far inferior to the Body Refining true self.

"Do you wish to join my Red Moon Immortal Army? With your talent, becoming a core member is effortless." Zhuo Haiyue said.

If Wu Yuan could join the Immortal Army, she believed she could slowly win him over.

"Your Highness, I've considered it before, but the frequent honing and killing in the Immortal Army are too much for me," Wu Yuan shook his head slightly, "In my bones, I prefer quiet cultivation."

Just like in his youth, unless the Blood Mist was exhausted and he had no choice, Wu Yuan rarely took the initiative to kill enemies.

Embarking on the path of cultivation, Wu Yuan's temperament remained the same.

If pretending could make him stronger, Wu Yuan didn't mind pretending all the way.

"Quiet cultivation?"

"Li Xia, you're wrong. Roaming between life and death, the excitement, the joy after overcoming death tribulations, the pleasure of killing strong enemies – these can best stimulate the potential of life, and breakthroughs occur the fastest." Zhuo Haiyue shook her head, her eyes showing a reminiscing look, "Only after countless life-and-death experiences can there be great achievements."

Obviously, this was Zhuo Haiyue's path of growth.

She had gone through many life-and-death trials.

"Your Highness, with extraordinary talent and abundant luck, you can bravely progress, but for the vast majority of people, they are the ones killed." Wu Yuan said in a low voice, "Li Xia considers herself to have weak luck. When forced to face enemies, she gives her all, but she always worries that she will die sooner or later by actively wandering between life and death."

A person often treads by the river; how can their shoes not get wet?

The so-called trials of life and death, in Wu Yuan's view, were like the saying 'hardship tempers the will.'

This statement was not wrong.

However, there were better paths to becoming stronger, paths that didn't involve unnecessary suffering.

"Why don't you agree with me?" Zhuo Haiyue stared at Wu Yuan, her eyes uncertain, seemingly carrying a hint of anger.

Wu Yuan was slightly surprised, whispering, "I hope Your Highness will understand."

"Haha." Zhuo Haiyue suddenly smiled again, "I said I would consider you a friend. Friends shouldn't be constrained. Don't worry, I won't use my status to oppress you."

"Your Highness, your kindness is appreciated." Wu Yuan said respectfully, but there was a bitter smile in his heart.

Friends?

Are there such friends?

If given a choice, Wu Yuan would prefer to distance himself from the other party as soon as possible. It was too dangerous.

Maybe the next moment, she would turn hostile and kill.

"The trials of life and death, quiet cultivation breakthroughs—these are just different people's choices, a dispute in philosophy," Zhuo Haiyue said with a faint smile, "My master once said, there are countless paths ahead, different paths converge at the summit, just follow your heart."

"If you don't want to join the Immortal Army, I won't force you."

"So, do you have any thoughts on joining which sect or faction?" Zhuo Haiyue inquired.

"I haven't decided yet. I just want to join a sect that excels in swordsmanship," Wu Yuan shook his head. "I've looked through information on various major sects in the Immortal Realm's library, but the introductions are only superficial. I can't really tell if they are suitable for me."

In Wu Yuan's plan,

wait until Star Sword City, then gradually gather intelligence.

"Sword sect?" Zhuo Haiyue nodded. "When it comes to sword sects, among the numerous top-tier sects in the Immortal Continent, there are several proficient in swordsmanship. With your talent and strength, entering any of them shouldn't be a problem."

"However, the one that truly offers the best cultivation is the Moonlight Boundary!"

"Moonlight Boundary?" Wu Yuan looked puzzled.

He hadn't heard of it.

"Once you enter a top-tier sect, you'll naturally understand," Zhuo Haiyue smiled. "Moonlight Boundary is a place coveted by countless geniuses in the entire Immortal Continent. It's a top battleground for top-tier talents, and only those with extraordinary talents can enter."

"Because it's where the Red Moon Immortal Palace directly trains its disciples," Zhuo Haiyue said with a smile.

Wu Yuan instantly understood.

This Moonlight Boundary was essentially the method he found when researching information – a direct way to join the Red Moon Immortal Palace.

Only transcendent geniuses could enter.

"However, to enter Moonlight Boundary, you have to wait for their invitation. And to be invited, you have to make a name for yourself," Zhuo Haiyue shook her head slightly. "To make a name?"

Wu Yuan pondered.

"Joining other sects is similar," Zhuo Haiyue said. "There are three ways to join a sect. The first is to go to some high-level cities where many major sects have outposts. You can undergo assessments there. If you pass, you can naturally join."

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

That was his plan.

"The second is the 'Initiate Selection' held every ten years throughout the entire Immortal Continent. All major sects will recruit disciples on a large scale," Zhuo Haiyue said. "Usually, high-level members of various sects, such as many Divine Realm Immortals and Epoch Realm Immortals, will come to observe. If you perform well in the selection, you might even be directly accepted as a disciple."

"This is an advantage that the first method can't provide."

"So, many powerful geniuses specifically wait for the Initiate Selection," Zhuo Haiyue smiled.

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

In the vast Immortal Continent, Celestials? They were legends, great beings known across many temporal and spatial dimensions.

They had almost eternal lifespans.

Aside from the Red Moon Immortal, were there any living Celestials on the Immortal Continent? No one knew, at least not Wu Yuan.

In reality,

Divine Realm and Epoch Realm, in many aspects, their methods were almost like true immortals or demons, especially in terms of lifespan, which was astonishingly long. Hence, countless cultivators bestowed them with the title of 'Immortal.'

Divine Realm was named Earth Immortal.

Epoch Realm was titled Celestial Immortal.

Of course, these two realms were also known as 'pseudo-immortals,' possessing astonishing lifespans but encountering numerous difficulties in achieving true immortality.

Therefore,

being accepted as a disciple in Divine Realm or Epoch Realm was the dream of countless cultivators.

Clearly, the so-called Initiate Selection was an event that high-level members of various sects would pay close attention to.

If you joined a sect casually?

Even if your talent was good, without a stage to showcase it, you might not receive attention.

"Of course, the last way is the most difficult," Zhuo Haiyue smiled. "It's making a name. As long as you display high enough talent and are noticed by the person in charge of recruiting disciples from various major sects, they will naturally come to invite you."

"All major sects are peripheral organizations of Immortal Palaces, and they compete intensely with each other."

"For true geniuses, they will actively recruit and promise various generous conditions," Zhuo Haiyue said.

Wu Yuan understood.

Make a name!

Having a big reputation would attract various sects to come and invite you.

If your talent was high enough and you created a significant reputation, you might even gain the favor of Moonlight Boundary.

But all of this hinged on making a name!

"I seek Your Highness's guidance," Wu Yuan said proactively.

He could see that Princess Haiyue had some plans.

Otherwise, why would she share so much with him?

"If you want to join a sect, as your friend, I'm willing to help you," Zhuo Haiyue smiled. "If you trust me, just wait for me for two days. Come back to Star Sword City with me, and I'll arrange everything then."

Wu Yuan was slightly stunned.

So kind?

"Why, don't you trust me?" Zhuo Haiyue frowned.

"Naturally, I trust Your Highness," Wu Yuan said respectfully. "If Your Highness doesn't mind, then Li Xia respectfully obeys."

No choice.

If Zhuo Haiyue was willing, she could easily crush him without a chance to explain. If he died, then so be it.

Therefore, without crossing the bottom line, Wu Yuan didn't feel wrong about bowing his head.

"That's right," Zhuo Haiyue smiled faintly.

"Alright, I'll stay in Fengchuan City for two days. You can stay in another courtyard," Zhuo Haiyue said.

...

Watching Wu Yuan leave, there were servants to take care of everything.

In the main hall.

"Your Highness, why be so good to a little guy in the Foundation Establishment stage?" A red-robed figure waiting on the side revealed her face. Surprisingly, it was a woman, and she seemed somewhat displeased. "Your Highness only has three Immortal Guard positions. If it were me, I would have killed him on the spot for refusing you."

Zhuo Haiyue couldn't help but laugh.

"Third sister," another red-robed figure with a deep voice said, "Do you really think this kid has no background?"

The red-robed woman was momentarily stunned.

"I don't care if he has a background or not. Even if his background is significant, can it surpass mine?" Zhuo Haiyue said casually.

All the red-robed figures couldn't help but laugh.

Obviously, when there were no outsiders present, Zhuo Haiyue was relatively easy-going.

"Li Xia? Fearless in the face of life and death is great courage; adhering to one's principles and not yielding to the strong is great wisdom. However, not being rigid, being able to bow one's head and compromise, is rare," Zhuo Haiyue shook her head slightly. "I've been out for so long, tell me, how many people like this have you encountered?"

Everyone fell into deep thought.

"Of course, with billions of living beings, people with similar personalities won't be few," Zhuo Haiyue smiled. "But those who also have astonishing talent are rare. Looking at the talent he displayed, although not as good as mine, it's still first-rate. Becoming a core disciple of a major sect won't be difficult."

"High talent, good character—I have high expectations for him," Zhuo Haiyue said frankly.

Many red-robed figures nodded slightly.

"Divine Realm Immortals have a lifespan of ninety thousand years; Epoch Realm Immortals can live up to a million years," Zhuo Haiyue said softly. "If he can reach the Epoch Realm, helping him today won't take much effort, and it might be useful to me in the future."

"Today's cause, future effect. He won't be allowed to refuse!"

Epoch Realm?

These red-robed figures looked at each other in surprise. They didn't expect Zhuo Haiyue to hold Wu Yuan in such high regard.

Epoch Realm was already the peak powerhouse in the Immortal Continent.

"Old Yu, what do you think?" Zhuo Haiyue looked towards the mysterious figure in the black robe, who had been silent all along.

"He's quite good!"

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PS: Second update

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 211: Immortal-level Flying Ship

In the spacious and quiet chamber, there was a pristine and translucent jade platform.

Wu Yuan sat cross-legged on it, feeling a significant tranquility in his mind. The speed of his enlightenment seemed to have increased.

"This jade platform's effect might be even better than the one left by Master Qingyan in the Yanqing Palace," Wu Yuan thought to himself.

Truly luxurious.

This courtyard was just one of the dozens of VIP courtyards in the Red Moon Immortal Army's residence. However, each courtyard was decorated with unparalleled luxury.

The extravagance of a cultivator's residence was not judged by its appearance but by various aspects such as the level of protective formations, the richness of spiritual energy, and the quality of the jade platform, which couldn't be discerned with the naked eye.

"The seventh-grade cave mansion of the Red Moon Immortal Tower may not be comparable to this place," Wu Yuan sighed slightly, impressed by the treatment in the Red Moon Immortal Army.

Even in a fifth-grade city, the external conditions for cultivation were so superior.

The treatment for the geniuses and top experts in the Red Moon Immortal Army could be imagined.

"Moreover, living here is currently free of charge," Wu Yuan shook his head lightly, pondering, "What does Zhuo Haiyue mean?"

If he felt a bit confused just now, unsure of his status, Wu Yuan had now basically clarified his train of thought.

"Is Zhuo Haiyue a high-ranking figure in the Red Moon Immortal Palace? Is she responsible for inspecting Fengchuan City as part of the Red Moon Immortal Army?" Wu Yuan pondered, "And me, killing Tu Chi and the others, somehow became known to the high-level figures in Fengchuan City."

"So, did Zhuo Haiyue send that super existence under her command to capture me?" Wu Yuan thought.

Quickly.

Wu Yuan could roughly determine that without Zhuo Haiyue, he might have a chance to escape smoothly, or he might be caught up by the Old Ancestor of the Tu Clan.

The danger was resolved by the other party.

"Why help me?" Wu Yuan analyzed, "First, it's because I am in the right, having been plundered, and it's a normal occurrence in the battles on the Immortal Path."

Although being in the right didn't matter much in the fierce competition on the Immortal Path, it could at least make people convincing.

"Secondly, is it because of the talent I demonstrated?" Wu Yuan pondered, "Did it make her think of recruiting me?"

The other party saved him.

However, Wu Yuan hadn't forgotten that he had just walked around in the hands of the other party. If he hadn't met the other party's expectations, he might have died.

"However, she promised to help me and even said she wants to be friends?" Wu Yuan sighed.

This was a big shot; emotions and attitudes were entirely at their discretion.

And Wu Yuan had no resistance at all.

"My strength is too weak, and my skills are inferior," Wu Yuan shook his head slightly.

This was the Immortal Path, and strength was fundamental.

If his strength were strong enough, he could probably kill Zhuo Haiyue easily, and no one would say anything.

But with insufficient strength and background, he could only go along with the other party.

"Objectively speaking."

"She might value my strength, but if she can really help me join a suitable first-class sect," Wu Yuan analyzed, "then this time, it might be a blessing in disguise."

Leverage!

This was also an opportunity.

The so-called opportunities were not necessarily treasures or cultivation methods; sometimes seemingly insignificant help and guidance might be useful.

"I don't need to be her servant, but other things are hard to avoid at the moment," Wu Yuan had made up his mind, "Let's see what means Zhuo Haiyue has."

If it was genuinely beneficial to him.

Wu Yuan didn't mind accepting it.

Knowing when to advance and retreat, being flexible, on this long Immortal Path, being stubborn or arrogant would lead to failure.

Suddenly.

"Hmm?" Wu Yuan felt something.

He sensed a message transmitted by several Qi Sea Realm soldiers guarding outside the courtyard.

"Dong Family Ancestor seeks an audience?" Wu Yuan frowned slightly.

He had a slight understanding of the situation in Fengchuan City and knew that the Tu Clan and the Dong Clan were first-class families.

After a moment of thought.

"Do not see," Wu Yuan made a decision.

Without any relationship, he had attracted a visit from a Purple Mansion Ancestor.

"Either there's a conflict with the Tu Clan, and they want to rope me in, or they want to please Zhuo Haiyue through me?" Wu Yuan speculated to himself, "Either way, I don't want to get involved."

"Continue cultivating," Wu Yuan closed his eyes, continuing to cultivate his true essence and try to expand his transformed Qi Sea.

"The cultivation speed at the Qi Sea Realm is quite fast."

"Upon reaching the Golden Core Realm, the Qi Sea becomes extraordinarily vigorous, surpassing its past state by a thousandfold. The Golden Core is the condensation of the essence of true yuan, and it requires a sufficiently powerful consciousness and insight to control," Wu Yuan quietly cultivated. "Therefore, to break through to the Fourth Stage of the Golden Core, one must grasp the domain."

If we talk about Qi Sea Realm cultivators, they often break through one level in several years to several decades.

So.

Even after a hundred years, the true yuan's power might not necessarily increase by one stage in the Golden Core Realm.

"A high level of Dao comprehension is good for better control of the Golden Core, making it easier to condense," Wu Yuan realized in his heart. "The stronger the divine soul, the faster the assimilation of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and the faster the cultivation."

"I still have the assistance of the blood mist." In Wu Yuan's upper Dantian palace, countless blood-colored mists surrounded the towering black tower.

The original incarnation of the Qi Refining True Self did not have the blood-colored mist.

However, after killing Tu Chi and Fang Youlong, a large amount of blood-colored mist emerged from the black tower.

"If everything goes smoothly, it will take at most seventy to eighty years to cultivate to the Ninth Stage of the Golden Core," Wu Yuan estimated secretly.

Without the assistance of the blood-colored mist, relying solely on the source crystals, it would take at least more than a hundred years.

This was already considered very fast.

Most high-level Golden Core experts spent four to five hundred years or even longer to hope to step into the Ninth Stage of the Golden Core.

"Unfortunately, the blood-colored mists of the two True Selves cannot be shared." Wu Yuan seemed somewhat regretful.

The two True Selves each had a black tower in their upper Dantian palaces.

The black towers were exactly the same, and the divine souls were connected to each other, with a single consciousness. However, the blood-colored mists would only be retained in the True Self that killed the enemy.

... Outside the courtyard.

"Do you not want to see me?" Dong Family Ancestor was taken aback.

He had thought of several possibilities. Perhaps Wu Yuan would refuse the request, or perhaps he would raise the conditions.

But not seeing him at all?

It was beyond his expectations.

"Dong Zhenren, leave here." The soldier guarding lowly said.

"Yes, understood." Dong Family Ancestor nodded repeatedly. Although he was powerful, he didn't dare to be presumptuous in the depths of the Red Moon Immortal Army.

Quickly left.

"I can only think of another way." Dong Family Ancestor secretly said.

... Time passed.

As the general of the Red Moon Immortal Army in Star Sword City, Zhuo Haiyue had great power. In just a few days, she stirred up a storm in Fengchuan City.

A Purple Mansion True Immortal and eighteen Golden Core cultivators were investigated and executed for various charges.

More than three Purple Mansion families were severely hit, including the Tu Clan.

Countless were captured and killed.

Zhuo Haiyue's ruthlessness sent shockwaves throughout Fengchuan City.

However.

All of this had little to do with Wu Yuan, who was quietly cultivating. After three days of seclusion, he received a message from Zhuo Haiyue.

Swoosh!

Wu Yuan flew out of the courtyard, and with just one glance, he saw dozens of figures in the void, including many Purple Mansion True Immortals from Fengchuan City.

It was Zhuo Haiyue and her entourage.

Everyone looked at Wu Yuan flying over.

"Princess Haiyue." Wu Yuan slightly bowed and saluted.

"Hmm." Zhuo Haiyue just nodded lightly. "Now that everyone is here, board the battleship."

Whoosh~ With a wave of her hand, a huge warship over five hundred feet in length appeared in the sky.

The warship was ancient, entirely red, and covered with countless mysterious patterns, emitting an ancient and distant aura.

Floating in the void, the formidable pressure carried by the warship alone made people feel a slight trembling in their hearts.

Undoubtedly, this was an extremely high-grade warship.

"Can such a large warship be directly put away?"

"Such a great storage magical treasure." Many Purple Mansion cultivators, including Wu Yuan, were amazed in their hearts.

"The larger the spatial magical treasure, the more difficult it is to stabilize the space, and the manufacturing difficulty increases exponentially.

Normally, even a Purple Mansion True Immortal's flying boat is generally only two or three hundred meters long.

For example, in the second-grade spiritual tool flying boat, like the one in Yanqing Palace, it is considered very large, only about three to four hundred meters long.

However.

Whether it's Wu Yuan, General Luo, Tu Lianhe, or others, none of them noticed the mysterious figure in the black robe. A pair of eyes under the cloak flashed a trace of envy.

"An Immortal Grade flying boat, when will I have one?" The figure in the black robe sighed secretly.

Among everyone present, except for Zhuo Haiyue herself, only he truly understood the preciousness and power of this flying boat.

"Board." Zhuo Haiyue gave the order.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

Zhuo Haiyue entered first, followed by the figure in the black robe, and finally, more than ten figures in red robes and Wu Yuan.

Immediately.

The flying boat trembled slightly and disappeared into the void.

In less than a breath.

"It has left the range of the formation perception." General Luo was quite shocked.

Other Purple Mansion powerhouses were increasingly surprised.

Fengchuan City's formation could sense a range of one hundred thousand miles. In other words, Zhuo Haiyue's flying boat had flown beyond one hundred thousand miles in less than a breath?

"This is still within the Immortal Continent. If it leaves the Immortal Continent and enters the boundless starry sky, the speed will only be faster." A True Immortal commented.

...

The crimson flying boat traversed the land at an astonishing speed. Over ten red-robed attendants quickly arranged everything inside the flying boat.

In the main hall.

"Not going to Star Sword City?" Wu Yuan felt slightly surprised.

"Yes, I received an urgent order yesterday to go to the first-class city, 'Tuolong City.'" Zhuo Haiyue said. "So, the 'Yangming' plan originally prepared for you has to be postponed."

"Moreover, I don't have much time to deal with it."

"After some consideration, let's go straight to it." Zhuo Haiyue smiled. "Challenge the Seven-Star Heaven Tower."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 212: On Nan Yue Island (Seeking Monthly Votes)

"Challenge the Seven-Star Heaven Tower?" Wu Yuan was slightly puzzled. "To gain fame in the Red Moon Immortal Realm?"

In the Red Moon Immortal Realm, there are two areas that people talk about.

One is the Seven-Star Heaven Tower, which allows countless cultivators on the Red Moon Immortal Continent to enter and challenge.

The other is the Starry Sky Blood Battle Tower, where different powerhouses engage in direct combat, each battle determining victory or defeat, and even life and death.

Although Wu Yuan has not been to Immortal Continent for long, he has not entered these two areas. However, he has heard about them and gathered some related information.

"Yes, the Seven-Star Heaven Tower," Zhuo Haiyue smiled. "It's a place that attracts talents from the entire continent to try their luck. Not only geniuses like you, who haven't joined any sects, but also talents from Moonlight Boundary would try to challenge it."

"It's both a way to gain fame and a way to sharpen oneself."

"The Seven-Star Heaven Tower is the essence of the Red Moon Immortal Realm," Zhuo Haiyue said solemnly. "If you can reach a high level, you will surely become famous throughout the Immortal Continent."

"Even if the results are not outstanding, as long as you reach a certain level, I will recommend you to other sects, which will be much easier." Zhuo Haiyue said.

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

"You haven't been inside?" Zhuo Haiyue suddenly asked.

"No," Wu Yuan shook his head.

"Then let me tell you about it." Zhuo Haiyue said, "Originally, I wanted to organize a public martial arts assembly. You, as my friend, would participate and showcase your strength comprehensively."

"However, doing so would take a lot of time and effort."

Wu Yuan listened attentively.

"The Seven-Star Heaven Tower has its advantages but also disadvantages," Zhuo Haiyue said. "First, it..."

Quickly, Wu Yuan understood.

The so-called Seven-Star Heaven Tower is actually seven trial towers, often referred to as the 'Seven-Star Trial Tower' or 'Seven-Star Challenge Tower' by countless cultivators on Immortal Continent.

Different towers have different entry conditions.

Different from real-world combat.

Although the Divine Illusion Realm can simulate reality completely, it can only simulate external environments. It cannot simulate the internal conditions of each cultivator accurately.

Therefore, in the Seven-Star Heaven Tower, the physical qualities of each challenger are the same, and the magic treasures used are of the same level. Thus, the competition is based on insights into Dao, combat skills, soul power, mental strength, and more.

It cannot differentiate between the strength of the Immortal Foundation, the quality of personal magic treasures, etc.

"In real combat, the strength and weakness are clear at a glance," Zhuo Haiyue smiled. "But in the Seven-Star Heaven Tower, even if you gain fame, unless it's unbelievably brilliant, sects will still verify the Immortal Foundation and other aspects before focusing on cultivation."

"With extremely high comprehension, even if the Immortal Foundation is weak, such as being fifth or sixth grade, it can be a focus for cultivation. Those major sects are willing to pay a huge price to make the Immortal Foundation stronger."

"But if the Immortal Foundation is too weak, only eighth or ninth grade? Unless the comprehension is extremely high, like a once-in-a-thousand-years genius, otherwise, any major sect will carefully consider before focusing on cultivation." Zhuo Haiyue said.

Wu Yuan nodded.

Major sects recruiting disciples, both comprehension and Immortal Foundation, are complementary. A slight weakness in one aspect can be tolerated, but it cannot lag too far behind.

What if the Immortal Foundation is ninth grade, but the comprehension is high?

The speed of cultivating magic power is pitifully slow, and it's a luxury to transform the foundation into a sixth-grade Immortal Foundation, let alone breaking through the Purple Mansion Realm.

The Immortal Foundation can be easily raised by one or two grades.

The higher it goes, the more difficult it is to improve the foundation.

With a weak foundation, you are naturally at a disadvantage from the start. This is also the reason why Wu Yuan exerted all his efforts to improve his Immortal Foundation in the first place.

"Your Immortal Foundation is quite good. You only need to reach a slightly higher level." Zhuo Haiyue said casually. "You've been cultivating for less than a hundred years, right?"

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

"That's good. If you can reach the twentieth level, you can join a top sect." Zhuo Haiyue said. "However, you also need to understand that internal competition within the sect is also extremely fierce. If you can reach the thirtieth level, I can recommend you as an 'inner disciple' to a top sect."

"If you can reach the fortieth level, well, you can directly become a core disciple." Zhuo Haiyue said.

Twentieth level? Thirtieth level?

Fortieth level? Wu Yuan pondered.

"There is some information about the 'Seven-Star Heaven Tower' here." Zhuo Haiyue flipped her palm, revealing a celestial scroll.

"You can take a look."

"Make some preparations."

"Half an hour later, we will enter the Red Moon Immortal Realm and challenge the Seven-Star Heaven Tower." Zhuo Haiyue said.

Half an hour? Wu Yuan was slightly surprised.

So fast?

"Don't think it's fast, just challenging a tower. On the Immortal Path, competition is fierce, dangers abound, and you must seize the time. Don't always think about tomorrow," Zhuo Haiyue said solemnly. "Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow. How many tomorrows are there?"

"Thank you for your advice, Your Highness," Wu Yuan whispered, taking the celestial scroll handed over by Zhuo Haiyue.

Carefully reading it.

Zhuo Haiyue did not disturb Wu Yuan any longer.

"So, the detailed rules are like this. The Seven Stars are divided in such a way, the first level? The second level?" Wu Yuan immersed himself in the celestial scroll, reading the detailed information about the Seven-Star Heaven Tower.

A large amount of information rushed into his mind.

In the celestial scroll, besides extensive text descriptions, there were also many images of tower challenges, information that was challenging for him to gather in the Red Moon Immortal Realm.

Half an hour later, Wu Yuan and Zhuo Haiyue both took out the Red Moon Divine Illusion Crystals.

"Remember, during the fight later, the stronger your spiritual consciousness you invest, the more powerful your strength will erupt," Zhuo Haiyue instructed.

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

During his usual stay in the Red Moon Immortal Realm, he only explored and exchanged information, so there was no need to invest too much mental energy.

However, for Divine Illusion battles, focusing the mind was essential.

Buzz~ Buzz~

The consciousness of the two quickly descended into the vast and mysterious Divine Illusion world through the Divine Illusion Crystals.

In the Red Moon Immortal Realm, in a personal palace.

"Ah!" Wu Yuan opened his eyes, and the surroundings were still the scenes of Cloud Capital City, extending for miles.

Suddenly.

"Zhuo Haiyue requests to be your Daoist companion," the gentle voice of Xiao Yue sounded. "Do you agree?"

"Agree," Wu Yuan responded.

"Do you want to have identity markers?" Xiao Yue asked again. "Daoist companion, lover, bosom friend, advanced Daoist companion, ordinary Daoist companion, passerby, adversary, mortal enemy... Activating identity markers can quickly distinguish the other party's identity. For just one Source Crystal, you can unlock this privilege... Permanent privilege, oh!"

"Stop." Wu Yuan shook his head. "Don't say it, agreeing to her application is enough."

One Source Crystal, not much.

But Wu Yuan didn't want to unlock such privileges.

Quickly, Wu Yuan established a Daoist companion connection with Zhuo Haiyue's Divine Illusion identity, enabling them to communicate directly, ignoring the distance in the Divine Illusion world.

However, this privilege also required a fee!

One Source Crystal could connect with one Daoist companion for a year.

One hundred Source Crystals could permanently unlock this privilege, with no limit on the number of Daoist companions and no time restrictions.

Wu Yuan had chosen the one hundred Source Crystals long ago.

In the Red Moon Immortal Realm, fee-based privileges were everywhere.

This was one of the important reasons why various simple Divine Illusion realms were prevalent in Immortal Continent.

It was truly exploitative.

No sect or power could withstand the exploitation of the Red Moon Immortal Realm.

After confirming the location with Zhuo Haiyue, Wu Yuan chose to leave his personal palace and appeared on the bustling streets outside.

This was a very prosperous street in Double Jade City, with many cultivators coming and going. Not far away was the Red Moon Immortal Tower.

Wu Yuan waited quietly on the side.

"It's really lively here!"

"This is a very famous street in Double Jade City. Many immortal shops and treasure pavilions from reality have set up Divine Illusion shops here."

"Look at the war chariot flying by, tsk tsk!"

"War chariot? That probably requires a high level of privilege. You also need to specifically unlock the privilege to drive a war chariot and then purchase one." Two cultivators in white robes walked and discussed, feeling everything here was novel.

It was their first time on this street.

"Big brother, look, why is that guy standing on the side looking so silly?" one of them pointed to Wu Yuan in the distance.

"He does look a bit silly. It's our first time here, but we are still very calm. He's probably entering the Divine Illusion realm for the first time." The two whispered as if finding a sense of superiority.

Suddenly.

"Roar~" A passage appeared in the sky out of nowhere, and then four large silver dragons, pulling a gorgeous chariot, flew out of the passage.

"What a beautiful chariot."

"Silver Dragon War Chariot, priced at a million Source Crystals... The privilege is only for a thousand years."

"Quick, look at this." Not only the two white-robed cultivators, but also many cultivators on the street couldn't help but look.

It was too beautiful.

In reality, using four dragons to pull a chariot? Nothing special; many Purple Mansion Realm cultivators could do it.

But in the Red Moon Immortal Realm, without a doubt, it was a symbol of overwhelming power and wealth.

A million Source Crystals, just for a chariot's grandeur? Even Refinement Feathered Masters often hesitated to spend such an amount.

Swoosh!

The four silver dragons whistled and stopped by Wu Yuan's side. Wu Yuan could see Zhuo Haiyue in the chariot at a glance.

Clad in silver armor, she stood there like a female war god, even more majestic than in reality.

"Come up," Zhuo Haiyue said lightly.

Wu Yuan leaped lightly and boarded the chariot.

This was a privilege Zhuo Haiyue opened to him. Without the privilege, he wouldn't be able to board this luxurious chariot.

Boom! The silver dragons pulled the chariot, swiftly crossing the sky and disappearing.

This scene stunned the people on the street.

"What is that?"

"To actually have a Silver Dragon War Chariot come to pick up, and even the rider is so beautiful? Truly extraordinary! I've never seen such a beautiful woman, and she's actually a rider? Who is that young man in white robes? What a remarkable figure," both white-robed cultivators were shaken.

They secretly felt fortunate.

Fortunately, the discussion just now was very quiet and wasn't heard by the other party.

...

The chariot carrying Zhuo Haiyue and Wu Yuan swiftly soared into the sky, and the scenery in Wu Yuan's field of vision quickly changed.

In the blink of an eye, a floating giant island appeared in his sight.

Palaces dotted the island, with many majestic buildings, and flying war chariots could be seen entering the island from time to time.

"Here?" Wu Yuan was slightly surprised.

There was no record of such a place on the map of Double Jade City.

"This is Nanyue Island, considered a gathering place for many young talents in the Immortal Continent." Zhuo Haiyue said casually. "There are many similar sky islands in the Red Moon Immortal Realm."

"Only when the real identity matches will the permissions be automatically unlocked to reach here."

Wu Yuan immediately understood.

In the Red Moon Immortal Realm, the sixth-grade permission claimed to be able to reach all public areas, but in reality, there were still many 'private spaces.'

This Nanyue Island.

It was probably one of the gathering places for some big figures in the vast Immortal Continent.

Young talents?

How young? Based on Wu Yuan's speculation, Zhuo Haiyue had probably cultivated for hundreds of years, but among high-level cultivators, she could still be considered very young.

"But I don't have the permission." Wu Yuan couldn't help but say.

"I said you are my friend, and I have given you the permission. Over time, you will have many unexpected gains here." Zhuo Haiyue smiled. "Actually, when you become a true disciple in the sect, you will also gain corresponding sky island permissions."

Wu Yuan was secretly amazed.

Swoosh!

The Silver Dragon War Chariot roared in and directly flew into the central area of the island.

In the center of the island was a large lake, occupying a very large area. It was like a water banquet hall, beautifully hazy, with floating seats and tables, adorned with plenty of delicious food and fine wines.

Many powerful spiritual consciousness beings, except for a few who looked older, most of them had young faces, either enjoying drinks or shuttling through conversations.

It seemed that a banquet was taking place here.

And as the Silver Dragon War Chariot approached.

"It's Princess Haiyue!"

"Princess Haiyue is here."

"Haiyue." The entire water banquet hall instantly boiled, with hundreds of gazes turning towards the Silver Dragon War Chariot.

Whoosh~

Zhuo Haiyue waved her hand, instantly retracting the Silver Dragon War Chariot, and landed directly in the upper seat area of the entire banquet hall, bringing Wu Yuan with her.

Zhuo Haiyue naturally sat on the main seat, sitting here was like being surrounded by stars, overlooking the entire banquet hall.

Obviously.

Zhuo Haiyue's status was one of the highest in this banquet.

"Li Xia, you sit here." Zhuo Haiyue pointed to a spot next to her, one of the closest positions.

"Me, sit here?" Wu Yuan was slightly surprised.

He wasn't foolish. A glance over the entire banquet hall made it clear that this position was equally prestigious, probably not a place where ordinary people could sit.

"Your Highness, is it appropriate?" Wu Yuan couldn't help but ask.

"I told you to sit, so sit." Zhuo Haiyue frowned.

Wu Yuan helplessly nodded and took his seat.

This scene made the originally lively outdoor water banquet hall quiet for a few moments. Most people were shocked and turned their attention to Wu Yuan.

Who is this?

What kind of virtue and ability does he have to sit next to Princess Haiyue?

——

PS: Second update

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 213: Noble Descendant

"Who is he?"

"Don't know, never seen him on Nansheng Island."

"Do any of you recognize him?" The hundreds of people in the water banquet hall whispered to each other.

But no one knew Wu Yuan.

"Li Xia." Zhuo Haiyue, sitting in the main seat, spoke softly with a voice that only the two of them could hear. "The cultivators gathered on Nanyue Island are all in the Violet Palace Realm."

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

He could sense that the banquet hall was extremely luxurious, but the spiritual pressure from the participants wasn't particularly strong.

Even if it was strong, it was limited.

After all, although Wu Yuan's original self was only at the first level of the Golden Core, his spiritual power was no less than that of an ordinary Violet Palace cultivator.

In terms of status, Zhuo Haiyue was subtly the highest.

In terms of strength, Zhuo Haiyue was probably the strongest present.

"These Violet Palace cultivators are not comparable to those cultivators in Fengchuan City who are difficult to break through for years," Wu Yuan thought to himself, "but none of them can match Zhuo Haiyue."

As his horizons expanded and his knowledge increased, Wu Yuan gradually realized the extent of Zhuo Haiyue's strength.

She was probably a peerless genius!

"Of course, although they are all in the Violet Palace Realm, each one has a background. They either come from the core members of major sects or are direct bloodlines of powerful families. Any one of them, casually coming out, would be something ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators wouldn't dare to provoke," Zhuo Haiyue continued.

Wu Yuan fully understood.

In a word, those who could come to Nanyue Island either had a big background or were powerful enough on their own.

Otherwise, they couldn't enter at all.

"Of course, you are my friend, and that is your biggest background. I am your background," Zhuo Haiyue smiled. "You don't have to fear them."

Wu Yuan chuckled.

Friend? Background?

Wu Yuan had to admit that Zhuo Haiyue spoke with confidence, but she had the strength to back it up.

"I brought you here to introduce you to this circle," Zhuo Haiyue said. "These people come from various sects, and information about you will quickly be known to the 'Supervisory Hall' of various major sects."

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

In the vast Immortal Continent, major sects were essentially large forces, and various systems were quite complete, with specialized intelligence personnel collecting all kinds of information.

Fame isn't something you can boast about yourself; it depends on others spreading it.

"Everyone." Zhuo Haiyue no longer lowered her voice, her voice clear but still pleasant, echoing throughout the water banquet hall.

The banquet hall quieted down.

All eyes shifted to her.

"This person is named Li Xia."

Zhuo Haiyue pointed at Wu Yuan and said lightly, "He is a friend recognized by me, Zhuo Haiyue. In the future, he may often come to Nanyue Island. Please don't make things difficult for him."

Like a giant stone thrown into a calm lake.

The entire water banquet hall was completely boiling.

"Friend?"

"Recognized as a friend by Princess Haiyue?"

"Heavens!" Many participants showed expressions of surprise, and the way they looked at Wu Yuan completely changed.

Wu Yuan's keen perception told him instantly that the identity of being 'Zhuo Haiyue's friend' was not simple from the attitudes of the attendees.

Moreover.

Wu Yuan understood that Zhuo Haiyue's actions just now were endorsing him and genuinely treating him as a friend.

"Haha, Friend Li Xia, greetings. I am Beipo Tao from the 'Great Unfolding Immortal Sect'," a young man in black armor took the initiative to approach. He was extraordinarily handsome and exuded an extraordinary aura.

"Hello." Wu Yuan greeted with a cupped fist.

Chapter 213: Noble Descendant

Proper etiquette is essential.

Moreover, Wu Yuan also knew that the Great Unfolding Immortal Sect was a top sect on the Red Moon Immortal Island, with a renowned reputation.

"Li Xia, Beipo Tao possesses outstanding talents. He has reached the Violet Palace Ninth Layer after cultivating for hundreds of years. He is not only a core disciple of the Great Unfolding Immortal Sect but also a core descendant of the 'Beipo Marquis.'" Zhuo Haiyue introduced from the side. "In the future, he may inherit the title of 'Beipo Marquis.'"

"Your Highness is too kind." Beipo Tao respectfully said.

"Friend Beipo Tao is amazing." Wu Yuan smiled, feeling surprised in his heart.

On the Immortal Continent, sects are divided into first-class, second-class, and third-class. Even the weakest third-class sects have Nascent Soul cultivators.

Otherwise, how could they establish a sect?

Like sects, many cultivators establish their own families, and there are strong and weak ones. Bloodline inheritance is an innate desire of living beings, so the Red Moon Immortal Palace does not overly restrict it.

However, truly powerful cultivation families have extremely strong influence and are officially recognized by the Red Moon Immortal Palace, receiving noble titles and even territories.

The bestowed titles include Wang (King), Hou (Marquis), and Bo (Count).

Even the lowest-ranking Count families have a shocking status. According to Wu Yuan's research in the Tower of Records, even Nascent Soul cultivators find it difficult to obtain a Count's title, let alone the higher-ranking Marquis.

As for the Kings?

Without a doubt, they are established by Immortal cultivators in the Mahayana Realm.

There are very few noble families with the titles of King and Marquis. Although there are more Marquises, they are still rare.

"Brother Li Xia, which sect do you come from?" Beipo Tao casually asked, but the address was much closer.

From fellow cultivator to brother.

"No sect, no family." Wu Yuan smiled.

There was no need to hide this. Otherwise, how could he join other sects?

"No sect? Brother Li Xia, are you from which noble family?" Beipo Tao was surprised. Then he became puzzled, "In my Red Moon Immortal Island, there is no noble family named Li."

"He just entered the Divine Void Realm a few days ago." Zhuo Haiyue frowned and said, "Beipo Tao, don't be fooled by his words."

"Your Highness, forgive me. I'm just a bit curious." Beipo Tao smiled and said, "Brother Li Xia, please don't mind."

Soon after, Beipo Tao and Wu Yuan exchanged 'contact' requests and were set as ordinary fellow cultivators before bidding farewell.

Because more people came to toast to Wu Yuan, forming a queue.

Each one was extremely enthusiastic.

Wu Yuan responded with a smile, quickly noting down each identity, adding one Divine Void Realm contact after another, handling it all with ease.

Although he hadn't managed much during his more than ten years as the Emperor of Wu, Wu Yuan occasionally inquired.

Different levels, but the internal rules remain unchanged.

As Wu Yuan communicated with everyone, his information quickly spread among these young Violet Palace cultivators.

"This Li Xia comes from another Immortal Continent?"

"It's possible."

"He's also in the Violet Palace Realm, just entered the Divine Void Realm a few days ago? How is that possible! He's probably a talent from another Immortal Continent, and his identity is extraordinary."

"Yes, I heard that there is a powerful Marquis family named Li in the 'Hun Nine Immortal Continent.'"

"Being treated equally by Princess Haiyue, how could he be ordinary?" These Violet Palace cultivators from various sects and families quickly reached a consensus, and most people accepted it.

Wu Yuan and Zhuo Haiyue naturally heard it too.

"They're saying I'm the noble descendant from another Immortal Continent?" Wu Yuan was speechless for a moment.

Imagination could be deadly.

Zhuo Haiyue, on the other hand, smiled without saying a word.

Just as the banquet was reaching its climax.

Suddenly, a loud sound echoed through the sky. A golden chariot streaked across the sky, speeding towards them.

Four golden dragon-shaped creatures pulled the chariot, displaying extraordinary momentum.

At a glance, it was clear that the arrival was extraordinary.

"Prince Sizing is here."

"He's here too?"

"It must be for Princess Haiyue. Normally, she rarely visits our South Moon Island." There was a commotion in the banquet hall, and people whispered to each other.

Many female cultivators even showed a hint of admiration.

Princess? Wu Yuan's heart moved, faintly understanding that this title might be quite special in the Immortal Continent.

At the same time, Wu Yuan sensed a change in Zhuo Haiyue's expression, which had a slight smile but now turned somewhat indifferent.

"The newcomer is named Gusixing, a disciple of the 'Gu Clan,' one of the four major Marquis families in the Immortal Continent. He is among the top three of the younger generation in the Gu Clan," Zhuo Haiyue's voice echoed in Wu Yuan's mind.

Wu Yuan was secretly astonished.

Different circles meant different exposures.

For the past few months, Wu Yuan had been adventuring in the Red Moon Immortal Realm, mainly encountering Violet Palace cultivators.

However, coming to South Moon Island, he immediately encountered many elite disciples from prominent families.

Boom!

The chariot descended and disappeared. A warrior clad in golden battle armor stepped into the void. His face was sharp, his eyes resolute, resembling a war god.

Especially his war boots.

Every step on the void made people's hearts tremble, as if stepping on their own hearts, leaving Wu Yuan secretly shocked.

This is in the Red Moon Immortal Realm!

Wu Yuan instantly understood that Gusixing, in reality, was undoubtedly a super powerhouse.

If only Violet Palace Realm, he would be an extremely terrifying existence among the Violet Palace cultivators.

"Haha, Haiyue, you're here too."

Gusixing smiled, "It's a coincidence. Last time in the 'White Cang Immortal Realm,' I invited you to participate in the Red Dust Trial, to experience the 'Red Dust Daoist Companionship.' You refused, and I was sad for a long time."

White Cang Immortal Realm?

Wu Yuan was puzzled; he hadn't heard of it.

However, the four words 'Red Dust Daoist Companionship' made sense to Wu Yuan. The Red Dust Trial was a heart-refining process in the Divine Void Realm. It would block the six senses and memories, fully immersing cultivators in a simulated life, experiencing different life stages.

Naturally, there would be virtual growing up, marriage, having children, aging, and so on.

Most likely, Gusixing, this Prince, was pursuing Zhuo Haiyue, or at least had such intentions.

"Daring to pursue Zhuo Haiyue?"

Wu Yuan shook his head secretly. This guy has some guts.

"Gusixing, if your Dao heart is weak, go through the Red Dust Trial more. No need to involve me." Zhuo Haiyue said indifferently.

A sense of alienation emerged between them.

Zhuo Haiyue clearly wasn't fond of him.

"Haha." Gusixing didn't mind, then his gaze suddenly fell on Wu Yuan, "Haiyue, I heard from others that this is your new friend, Li Xia?"

"But according to what I know, this friend Li Xia is not a disciple of the Li Clan from the Hun Nine Immortal Continent. You're young; don't be deceived." Gusixing casually remarked.

As soon as this was said, a clamor erupted.

Hundreds of people in the banquet hall looked at each other. Originally, they were speculating about Wu Yuan's identity, but now it seemed off.

Wu Yuan remained calm.

This Prince Gusixing was hostile towards him!

Not only Wu Yuan but everyone could see a bit of the situation.

However, no one dared to intervene in the confrontation between the two Princes.

"I didn't say that Li Xia is from the Hun Nine Immortal Continent. Li Xia didn't say it either." Zhuo Haiyue sat in the main seat, not even standing up, "I said he is just my friend."

"Friend?"

Gusixing looked at Wu Yuan and said, "To gain your approval, Haiyue, is not easy."

"But I wonder, what ability does this friend Li Xia have?"

"Background and family? It doesn't seem like it."

"Strength? From the spiritual pressure, he's not even comparable to an ordinary Violet Palace cultivator."

"Could it be that he's a favorite?"

Gusixing shook his head, "Haiyue, for such a lowly servant, if you want to play around with him, fine, but why bring him out and embarrass yourself?"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 214: He Is Less Than a Hundred Years Old

As Gusixing spoke, the entire banquet hall fell silent. Many people had an expression of disbelief on their faces.

Indeed!

Many people had doubts about Wu Yuan's identity, and there might be thoughts similar to Gusixing's among them.

However, thinking and saying it out loud were two different things.

As expected by everyone.

"Gusixing!" Zhuo Haiyue suddenly stood up, her eyes freezing to the extreme, staring at him fiercely, exuding a ruthless aura.

No doubt.

Gusixing's words had angered Zhuo Haiyue.

If it weren't for this being the Divine Void Realm, she might have already started a fight.

Wu Yuan also frowned but remained silent.

Gusixing's status was too high, and Wu Yuan didn't want to establish a deep enmity over a verbal dispute. It would be meaningless and could only bring disaster.

The difference in status was too great; if the other party used some means, it could lead to a catastrophe.

"Gusixing!"

"Next time at the Moonlight Contest, I will defeat you." Zhuo Haiyue's eyes were fixed on him.

The anger was burning.

"Haiyue, with your talent, if you can defeat me, I will only be happy for you." Gusixing remained calm, "But Haiyue, remember, I hope you can become my Dao companion."

"But that doesn't mean I will blindly flatter you."

"What I just said, whether it's true or false, doesn't matter," Gusixing said indifferently, "I just hope you don't forget the royal blood flowing in your veins."

"Not everyone can climb up to you." Gusixing shook his head, looking down at Wu Yuan, "I really can't see where he excels."

Wu Yuan frowned slightly.

Hitting people below the belt—this Gusixing was constantly suppressing him verbally. Could he gain Zhuo Haiyue's approval by doing this?

Moreover, when it came to talent, Wu Yuan was extremely confident.

The Lord of the Peak had seen countless geniuses in the Later Peak Tribe. He was very confident in his innate talent and openly stated that in the flourishing times of the Later Peak Tribe, he was one of the most outstanding geniuses.

Of course, that referred to the innate talent of the physical body.

Even if the innate talent of the Qi Refining aspect was somewhat weaker, it was still first-rate.

"Okay, if you look down on Li Xia, I want to make you acknowledge him. I will make a bet with you." Zhuo Haiyue said coldly, "I bet that Li Xia can challenge the Seven-Star Celestial Tower and pass through thirty levels!"

A discussion arose.

"Thirty levels?"

"Look at Li Xia; he should also be in the Violet Palace Realm, having cultivated for at least a couple of hundred years. Challenging the Second Star Celestial Tower, if he can pass thirty levels, it proves he has the potential for the Divine Void Realm, which is quite extraordinary."

"With such talent, he would be considered a core member in any sect. Most likely."

"Thirty levels? That's not bad."

It should be noted that in major sects, Feathered Immortals of the Qi Refining aspect were already a backbone force with formidable strength.

The Divine Void Realm possessed the power to destroy heaven and earth.

Most of the Violet Palace cultivators present had the potential for the Divine Void Realm, but truly breaking through was very difficult. Breaking through to an even higher realm?

Even more challenging.

"Thirty levels? No!" Gusixing shook his head, "Just the potential for the Divine Void Saint Domain; we all understand what the Divine Void Saint Domain means to us. Without being called an Immortal, we can't be considered anything."

"If he can challenge the Celestial Tower to the fortieth level, it will prove he is worthy of being called a 'genius.' I will personally apologize to him." Gusixing glanced at Wu Yuan.

A stir arose.

"Forty levels?"

"This! Is this the Highness's perspective?"

"In my lifetime, I'm afraid it'll be difficult to break through forty levels."

"Li Xia, I'm afraid he's not that strong. He doesn't give me the impression of being that powerful." Many Violet Palace cultivators shook their heads.

Forty levels? Extremely difficult.

Being able to reach this point proves terrifying talent. As long as the Immortal Foundation isn't a hindrance, there is hope to step into the Divine Void Realm!

The Divine Void Realm is also called the Earthly Immortal, worthy of being honored with the title "Immortal," demonstrating the formidable power of this realm.

If the Divine Void Saint Domain level is considered the threshold for super-strong individuals in Xianzhou.

Then, the level of the Divine Separation Manifestation belongs to the outstanding figures in the vast Xianzhou, wielding great authority.

Lifespan is calculated in 'ten thousand years.'

If willing, they all have the hope to establish sects, passing down their teachings to tens of millions of disciples in the future.

"Gusixing." Zhuo Haiyue stared angrily at the other party.

Forty levels? She knew Wu Yuan's strength; perhaps he could break through, but there was no absolute certainty.

"Dare not?" Gusixing shook his head, "If you don't dare, forget it. If you can't even break through forty levels, how can you be called a genius?"

Forty levels? Wu Yuan was pondering.

"I bet!" Zhuo Haiyue seemed determined and said coldly, "Let's bet on whether Li Xia can pass through the Celestial Tower's forty levels. How much is the wager?"

"Okay."

"Let's not play big, so others won't say I'm bullying you." Gusixing smiled faintly, "Let's bet thirty million Source Crystals."

"Thirty million Source Crystals, fine." Zhuo Haiyue said coldly.

Thirty million Source Crystals? Not much? Wu Yuan's heart thumped.

He finally understood these royal geniuses.

Thirty million Source Crystals were a fortune that could drive a Violet Palace True Immortal crazy. Many weaker Refinement Stage cultivators might not be able to produce such wealth in one go.

But for Zhuo Haiyue and Gusixing? It was probably only a small part of their wealth.

"Thirty million? Indeed, it's the Highness."

"Selling my treasures and wealth, I'm afraid it won't be enough."

"Too scary."

"Does Princess Haiyue have so much confidence in Li Xia?"

"Where is the confidence? Clearly, it's unwillingness to lose face. Not to mention thirty million Source Crystals, even if it's over a hundred million Source Crystals, what does it matter to the Highness?" These Violet Palace cultivators sighed with emotion, feeling that today's trip was worthwhile.

Although they were core members of sects and elite members of major families.

But their cultivation time was short, and apart from a few treasures that couldn't be sold, their normal wealth was far from reaching the level of millions of Source Crystals.

It should be noted that Qingyan True Immortal, who was considered extremely powerful among Violet Palace cultivators back then, accumulated over a long period, but all his treasures and wealth were only in the tens of millions.

Zhuo Haiyue and Gusixing did not make any contracts.

For them, these Source Crystals were not worth reneging on.

"Li Xia." Zhuo Haiyue looked at Wu Yuan.

"Princess Haiyue." Wu Yuan stood up.

"Go and challenge. Project your battle image, break through the forty levels, and make Gusixing acknowledge you." Zhuo Haiyue said solemnly.

Gusixing just shook his head and sat down directly.

Wu Yuan nodded.

Forty levels?

"Li Xia, normally speaking, the battle projection is private, but to get invitations from major sects, they need to know your actual combat level. So, releasing it in advance won't hurt." Zhuo Haiyue's voice also echoed in Wu Yuan's mind.

"Okay." Wu Yuan nodded slightly, not resisting too much.

Displaying abilities?

Some cultivators with many years of cultivation experience will try their best to conceal their trump cards. However, during the rapid progression of their strength, various means will become stronger, especially since the Celestial Tower only assesses combat skills. Items like their primary flying sword and Immortal Foundation are the most important.

"Your Highness, I'm going now," Wu Yuan said.

Following that, his figure turned into a beam of light and disappeared instantly.

At the same time.

Buzz~

A projection screen appeared in the sky above the banquet, displaying an endless expanse of void with seven towering and endless towers suspended in the void.

Wu Yuan was standing in the void.

"Hurry up and enlarge the projection screen," the person in charge of Nan Yue Island quickly ordered. They had already noticed the commotion here.

Whoosh~

The projection left by Wu Yuan quickly enlarged, allowing everyone at the banquet to see it clearly. They all couldn't help but look.

They wanted to see how many levels Wu Yuan could conquer.

Thirty levels?

Or the incredible forty levels?

In the boundless void, Wu Yuan stood there.

"Is this the Seven Towers World?" Wu Yuan looked into the distance at the seven towering towers standing in the endless void.

Only in the depths of the void, there seemed to be countless stars shining.

It felt like the cosmic starry sky from a past life.

"Truly beautiful," Wu Yuan sighed.

It was his first time in the Seven Towers World.

This was a space opened separately.

Within the Red Moon Immortal Realm, anyone with eighth-grade privileges could come to the Seven Towers World to challenge.

Of course, eighth-grade privileges could only challenge once every ten years.

Seventh-grade privileges could challenge once a year, and those like Wu Yuan, with sixth-grade privileges, could challenge three times a year.

The Seven-Star Celestial Tower attracted countless geniuses and powerhouses from the entire Xianzhou to challenge.

To leave a name on the Seven Towers.

"Although it's called Seven Towers, in reality, only the first four towers have been opened." Wu Yuan had read the information provided by Zhuo Haiyue and understood this point.

The Seven Towers World was very special.

And very precious.

"According to my age, I can now challenge the First Star Tower." Wu Yuan's gaze fell on the towering tower on the far left.

The Seven Towers World, from the First Star Tower to the Seventh Star Tower, had increasing difficulty. However, it was not a matter of continuing to challenge the next tower after passing one.

Any cultivator could only challenge one star tower at the same time.

Its division was based on age.

Its purpose was to calculate a cultivator's combat and enlightenment talent.

The First Star Tower could only be challenged by those under a hundred years old.

The Second Star Tower could be challenged from a hundred to three hundred years old.

The Third Star Tower could be challenged from three hundred to a thousand years old.

The Fourth Star Tower could be challenged from a thousand to three thousand years old.

The Fifth Star Tower required challengers to be from three thousand to five thousand years old.

The Sixth Star Tower required challengers to be from five thousand to ten thousand years old.

The Seventh Star Tower could be challenged by those above ten thousand years old.

Of course, since the Red Moon Immortal Realm only opened the first four star towers in practice, only those under three thousand years old were eligible to challenge.

Therefore, the Seventh Star Tower is universally recognized as the 'Seven-Star Celestial Tower.'

In the cognition of numerous cultivators, only the most outstanding figures of each age group can pass through the highest 'one hundred levels' of each star tower.

"One hundred levels? According to the information, being able to pass forty levels represents the potential for Divine Separation Earthly Immortality." Wu Yuan shook his head slightly.

One hundred levels? Hard to imagine!

"Let's break through layer by layer. Let me see where my limits lie," Wu Yuan's eyes also held a hint of anticipation.

After cultivating for decades, he had never truly tested his strength in this way.

Whoosh!

Wu Yuan turned into a stream of light and rushed into the First Star Tower.

...

When Wu Yuan flew out of the First Star Tower, the central banquet hall on Nan Yue Island instantly exploded.

"What?"

"The First Star Tower?"

"This is Li Xia? He hasn't even been cultivating for a hundred years?"

"But his Divine Soul? It feels like he's at the Purple Palace Realm." Everyone present was shocked.

Even with peerless talent and excellent external cultivation, unless they had extremely special bloodlines, crossing into the Purple Palace Realm would take at least a hundred years, and even faster progress wouldn't be much.

Reaching the Purple Palace Realm in one day? Perhaps there were treasures capable of that, but it could easily lead to an unstable foundation.

And possessing a Divine Soul comparable to the Purple Palace Realm before a hundred years of cultivation? It demonstrated astonishing talent in the realm of Divine Soul.

"This?" Even the confident Ge Si Xing's expression changed.

"Ge Si Xing, I forgot to tell you," Zhuo Haiyue said lightly, "Li Xia is not yet a hundred years old, and he recently entered the Golden Core Realm in reality."

The crowd was even more astonished.

Entered the Golden Core Realm recently? He's so young! Yet, his Divine Soul is extremely powerful.

It's worth noting that, in the early stages of battles for Qi Condensation cultivators, the strength of the Divine Soul is crucial, sometimes even more important than True Yuan or magical power.

"Humph!"

"He is young, but having a strong Divine Soul doesn't mean his domain level is high. Besides, youth doesn't indicate strong combat capability." Ge Si Xing said coldly, "Forty levels aren't that easy to conquer."

"Prepare the three million source crystals," Zhuo Haiyue sneered.

Ge Si Xing's face darkened.

"Li Xia is about to start challenging," someone pointed at the projection.

Everyone couldn't help but look, and the entire banquet hall quickly fell silent.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 215: Sweeping All the Way (Three Updates Requesting Monthly Votes)

In the Seven Towers World, within the First Star Tower.

This was a vast and expansive world, with a desolate land resembling a desert, and three suns suspended in the sky.

The brightness made it seem like daytime.

"It appears vast and boundless, but the actual combat area is limited to a radius of one hundred miles?" Wu Yuan muttered.

He had already received a reminder from the Tower Spirit.

"My physical qualities and mana level are both at the normal level of the first tier of Golden Core (sixth-level Immortal Foundation)." Wu Yuan sensed the changes in his body.

In this Divine Illusory Realm, this was the power he could harness.

After passing each level, any injuries or mana consumption would instantly recover.

This ensured that every challenger would be in their peak condition during each battle.

"However, the Seven Towers World is truly miraculous, allowing me to fully display the level of my domain." Wu Yuan's divine sense moved, and yellowish-brown streams of air instantly appeared around him.

It looked no different from the outside world.

His understanding of the domain was completely revealed.

Incredible!

"In a personal palace, although unlocking stronger power permissions, it can only simulate the mana level and cannot fully simulate the insights of the Dao." Wu Yuan marveled to himself. "However, this Seven Towers World can perfectly simulate even the insights of the Dao."

Perfect and flawless!

At least, Wu Yuan felt no difference from the outside world, and this method was truly unimaginable.

Beyond Wu Yuan's understanding.

"However, the Red Moon Immortal Realm can probably only simulate the insights of the weak." Wu Yuan realized something. "That's why only the first four star towers are open."

The higher the level of the star tower, the longer the cultivator has been practicing, and the stronger their strength will undoubtedly be.

To achieve a perfect divine illusion.

It would naturally become more difficult.

"In the outside world, my primary magic weapon has immense power but imposes little burden on my Divine Soul and mana." Wu Yuan thought to himself. "But here, I can't use my primary flying sword."

This was a significant disadvantage.

Wu Yuan's advantage was that his divine sense was strong, much stronger than the ordinary cultivators who had been practicing for decades.

"Please select a weapon." The Tower Spirit's cold voice echoed once again in this vast world.

Following that, countless projections appeared before Wu Yuan's eyes, resembling various magical treasures. Some emitted a strong aura, while others were relatively weaker.

Flying swords, shields, battle armor, cauldrons, gourds, flying knives, sickles, and more.

All kinds of strange magical treasures, numbering up to a thousand kinds, were readily available.

"You can choose any level or any quantity of magical treasures." Wu Yuan marveled to himself. "The premise is that you can handle them."

Magical treasures do not become more powerful with higher grades.

For a cultivator at the first tier of Golden Core, unless it's a primary magic weapon, they usually use fourth or fifth-grade magical treasures.

Third-grade? Too much burden on Divine Soul and mana.

After a little thought.

"My Divine Soul is strong, and my mana is weak. I'm not suitable for manipulating magical treasures with too high grades." Wu Yuan made a decision. "Then, let's go for quantity over quality."

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Sword after sword appeared in Wu Yuan's storage magic treasure, and he could release them with a single thought. These flying swords had all been successfully refined, and using them was unimpeded.

Then he selected battle armor, flying knives, a large cauldron, and various other magical treasures.

Everything was ready.

"A record for the First Star Tower?" Wu Yuan glanced at the void, where there were inconspicuous rows of characters.

"Records of conquering the First Star Tower:

Highest record in the White Cang Immortal Country: Eighty-one levels.

Highest record in the Red Moon Immortal Continent: Seventy-six levels.

Recent billion-year record in the Immortal Continent: Sixty-eight levels.

Recent million-year record in the Immortal Continent: Sixty-seven levels.

Recent ten-thousand-year record in the Immortal Continent: Sixty-one levels."

"White Cang Immortal Country, for countless ages, has only reached level eighty-one?" Wu Yuan marveled to himself.

The Red Moon Immortal Continent is subordinate to the White Cang Immortal Country.

In one Immortal Continent, there is an incomparably vast expanse, and the so-called Immortal Country actually includes many Immortal Continents, gathering together to form an incredibly powerful Immortal realm! The creatures are endless.

Such an Immortal Country, from its birth until now, has experienced countless ages, measured in 'billions' of years.

Throughout the long years, the Immortal Country has given birth to countless powerhouses. However, until now, the highest record is only reaching level eighty-one.

Higher than that? None!

And in the Red Moon Immortal Continent, throughout endless ages, the highest record is only reaching level seventy-six. The recent record in the last ten thousand years is only level sixty-one.

"It's really hard to imagine what level one hundred means." Wu Yuan, just from this list, finally realized the difficulty of the First Star Tower.

Even with self-confidence.

Wu Yuan does not believe that he will be the first genius in the Red Moon Immortal Continent and even the White Cang Immortal Country in endless ages.

"Well, let's break through with all our might." Wu Yuan's eyes were full of determination. "The path of a genius?"

"That's right!"

"If you want to rise in the great world, then start today." Wu Yuan thought of this and spoke directly, "Begin."

In just a moment.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Suddenly, in the sky, a powerful black dragon with wings appeared out of nowhere, exuding a strong aura of killing intent.

"Black Dragon? Ling Body First Tier?" Wu Yuan instantly sensed that this dragon was quite equivalent to him in basic strength.

"Roar~"

With a roar, the black dragon roared and pounced towards Wu Yuan, its wings tearing through the sky, astonishingly fast.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Although it was the first level, Wu Yuan, who was challenging for the first time, did not dare to be careless. With a thought, eighty-one flying swords appeared around him.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A stream of yellowish-brown aura condensed in the void.

Then, nine flying swords combined to form a powerful Nine Sword Formation, and a dazzling divine light had already slashed through the sky.

Xuan Huang Sword Formation Second Layer—Nine Swords as One!

"Splurt~" The sword energy swept across, instantly cutting through the dragon's body, splitting the colossal dragon into two halves, falling to the ground, and countless blood splattered.

"So weak?" Wu Yuan was taken aback.

Too stupid, not even comprehending the domain.

"The first level, passed." The Tower Spirit's cold voice echoed in the world, "Do you want to continue?"

"Yes." Wu Yuan responded.

Hum~ An invisible fluctuation swept through, and the scene of the world changed instantly. The original corpse of the black dragon disappeared, replaced by two black dragons.

"Roar!" "Roar!" The two black dragons roared and attacked Wu Yuan.

"Splash!" "Splash!"

Two sword energies slashed through the sky, directly sweeping away the two black dragons, advancing to the second level.

With each increase in level, the guardian will have one more dragon, and the difficulty will naturally increase.

However, the strength of these dragons is much weaker compared to Wu Yuan.

Even the ninth-level Nine-Headed Dragon, without comprehending the domain, is not much different from the demon soldiers.

It's difficult even to shake Wu Yuan's domain, let alone kill him up close. How do they fight?

All wiped out.

Arriving at the tenth level.

"Still black dragons, but they are now Ling Body First Tier with the comprehension of Domain First Tier?" Wu Yuan quickly noticed the changes in the guardian's strength.

A black dragon controlling the domain, equivalent to the ninth-level Nine-Headed Black Dragon.

However, it still couldn't stop Wu Yuan, the only difference was the issue of consuming a few more swords.

From the twentieth floor to the nineteenth floor, the number of black dragons continued to increase, but their individual strength remained unchanged.

Sweeping through all the way.

Wu Yuan quickly reached the twentieth floor.

"Human cultivator?" Wu Yuan noticed the changes in his opponent. "Also comprehending the mysteries of the earth, also using flying swords, and also displaying the Xuan Huang Sword Formation."

Almost like a copy of Wu Yuan.

The only difference is that the opponent's understanding of the Dao is far inferior to Wu Yuan, and the spiritual consciousness is far from matching Wu Yuan.

"Kill!" Wu Yuan manipulated the sword formation and took the initiative to kill.

...

"Twenty floors already."

"He's really fast."

"The spiritual consciousness is really strong, actually manipulating eighty-one fourth-grade spiritual weapons flying swords in one breath." On the South Moon Island, these Purple Mansion cultivators who were watching through projections couldn't help but sigh.

Their strength is far superior to Wu Yuan.

But that's because they have been cultivating for many more years. When they were the same age, they admit that they were not as good as Wu Yuan.

"Twenty-third floor, the guardian of this level manipulates even more flying swords."

"Twenty-sixth floor, it has become two guardians, and the difficulty has suddenly increased. Look, Li Xia has a hard time fighting."

"Li Xia's strength is not bad, but his understanding of the domain seems low. It's no problem to pass the thirtieth floor, but to pass the fortieth floor? Difficult!"

"Yes, the fortieth floor of the First Star Tower is terrifyingly difficult."

"Even if I were to challenge the First Star Tower now, I estimate I would only barely pass the fortieth floor." Hundreds of Purple Mansion cultivators discussed.

They believe they have a broad vision and have seen through Wu Yuan's strength.

But soon, the entire central banquet hall on South Moon Island quieted down again.

...

On the thirtieth floor of the First Star Tower, the guardian is also a cultivator proficient in the earth element, but his understanding of the domain has reached the sixth level.

Wu Yuan's understanding of the domain is only at the seventh level.

However, when the guardian's nine fourth-grade spiritual weapon sword formation faced Wu Yuan's manipulation of eighty-one fourth-grade spiritual weapon flying swords.

The result was already doomed.

"Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!" Wu Yuan sensed the mysteries of the Seven Towers World: "So, the Nine Swords as One move can be used like this?"

In the past, he practiced and comprehended swordsmanship alone.

There was no one to guide him.

It was like making a car behind closed doors.

And these guardians, although each of them had weak spiritual consciousness resulting in weak strength, their proficiency in manipulating sword formations was extremely high.

"With the same level of domain understanding, I am not as good as them in manipulating individual Nine Sword Formations." Wu Yuan realized this.

In short.

The sword formation displayed by Wu Yuan could not fully embody his understanding of the domain, not only because of the short cultivation time but also because there was no reference and comparison.

In actual combat, one knows strength and weakness.

"Comprehend." Wu Yuan continuously absorbed the experience of these guardians, not just attempting to kill them.

But constantly comprehending and cultivating.

Battle is the best teacher.

Countless thoughts and ideas rushed into his mind, gathering and summarizing. Wu Yuan's swordsmanship improved rapidly and transformed.

"These guardians are the best teachers." Wu Yuan, eager and excited, said, "Don't waste this opportunity."

In the end, after a fierce battle of over a thousand rounds, forcing the guardian to use all his means, Wu Yuan finally erupted and killed him.

Starting from the thirtieth floor, Wu Yuan's breakthrough speed slowed down.

Every level takes a long time.

It's not that his strength is insufficient, but he is enjoying the process of challenging each level, summarizing and understanding in each duel.

Even so, no guardian on any level could stop Wu Yuan's progress.

Thirty-ninth floor.

When faced with six sword cultivators controlling the domain at the sixth level, Wu Yuan erupted again. The nine sword formations completely merged into one, converging to form a hundred-sword formation sweeping away the opponents.

Thirty-ninth floor, passed!

"On to the fortieth floor," Wu Yuan's eyes were full of determination.

He didn't forget the bet with Zuo Haiyue and Gu Sixing.

...

In the banquet hall of South Moon Island, when Wu Yuan erupted with the hundred-sword formation, everyone found it unbelievable.

Manipulating eighty-one flying swords and merging them into a formation of eighty-one flying swords are two different concepts.

"The Xuan Huang Sword Formation. He can form a hundred-sword formation with so many fourth-grade spiritual weapons, proving that Li Xia's understanding of the Dao definitely reaches at least the sixth level of the domain. He can easily reach the thirty-ninth floor." Someone marveled.

Clearly, this person knows a lot about the Xuan Huang Sword Formation.

"He is learning and improving in the midst of battle!"

"So strong."

"It's been a long time since I've seen such a genius in swordsmanship." These Purple Mansion real people all have great backgrounds and high insights. Ordinary Purple Mansion cultivators can't compare.

But at this moment, they were completely impressed by Wu Yuan.

Without relying on Zuo Haiyue, Wu Yuan has the qualifications to be ranked on South Moon Island, and even among the prominent figures.

"Gu Sixing, you're about to reach the fortieth floor." Zuo Haiyue glanced at Gu Sixing.

Gu Sixing stared coldly at the projection, saying nothing.

In the projection.

A black-robed cultivator stood in front of Wu Yuan. When the nine flying swords behind him gathered, the heavens and earth changed color.

"True Intent!"

"At the fortieth floor of the First Star Tower, the guardian has mastered a kind of true intent of the earth. This is the first time I've witnessed such a scene."

"Li Xia, can he win? Can he pass the fortieth floor?" Everyone stared intently.

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