Two Realms High Martial Arts: Gathering the Heavens to Become a Great Luo Immortal

Chapter 395 The Number One Peak Under Heaven, The Azure Dragon Reappears

The battle between the celestial bodies had a far-reaching aftershock, and although it took place in the endless starry sky, it also caused various strange phenomena to appear in this world.

Stars appeared in broad daylight, meteors streaked across the sky like rain, and there were even occasional brief disturbances in the brilliance of the sun and moon, causing people all over the world to kneel down and pray for blessings, believing it to be an expression of divine wrath or a sign from the gods.

The energy of heaven and earth was in chaos, and everyone's mind was shaken. On the other side, the severely injured Chi Na Ri and the Undying Venerable King had become increasingly ethereal and indistinct amidst the shattering of the Buddha's light.

The two grandmasters had already transformed into two dim streaks of light, and without looking back, they fled hastily towards the northern desert and the western regions respectively, disappearing into the horizon in an instant.

Seeing this, Li Xijun coldly looked up at the sky. After the sword in his hand trembled for a moment, he returned it to his inner universe.

"Dharma Body... Martial Saint..."

No one knew what he was thinking.

The next moment, his majestic dragon scale armor, crystal dragon horns, and pure gold dragon eyes slowly disappeared, and the boundless power of all living beings' wishes receded into the depths of his inner universe like a tide.

With his aura subsided, Li Xijun returned to his composed appearance in black, though his face was slightly pale. Clearly, maintaining the "King of White Dragons" form and unleashing the "Vast and Boundless Shattering of Heaven and Earth" technique had taken a great toll.

Although he failed to capture two Grandmasters in this battle, he killed the Crimson Gallant Marquis with a single punch, defeated the combined forces of two top-ranked Grandmasters, and even attracted the intervention of his Dharma Body. This had already shaken the world and was enough to establish his supreme reputation.

Just as he calmed down and was preparing to reunite with Su Manniang and Li Qinghan, hum—!

Strange phenomena reappeared over Qiandao Lake, which had just returned to calm.

That magnificent golden light, which surpasses all things and contains the majesty of the Heavenly Dao, once again tore through the sky and descended fiercely, its brilliance and pressure even greater than before!

The Book of Mortals has revealed its divine power once more!

Every living being, no matter where they are or what they are doing, is involuntarily shaken and looks up at the endless sky.

A golden book-like phantom stretched across heaven and earth, slowly unfurling, revealing new golden characters line by line, as if engraved by the will of heaven, imprinted on the hearts of all beings:

[Great Summer, Midsummer, Day of Thunder.]

[In the Thousand Island Lake of Jiangnan, three sects gathered for a hunt; dragons battled in the wild, their blood turning black and yellow, the wind and clouds changing color, and the divine body descended upon the world.]

[Li Xijun of the Star Palace, on the shores of Thousand Island Lake, single-handedly battles three grandmasters!]

[First, he slayed the traitorous Divine Lord with his fist; then, he defeated the Vajra Venerable King and the Wolf Court Priest with swords and blades. His physical body was unparalleled, his true intent perfected, and he further invoked the power of ancient vows, manifesting the form of a true dragon and creating an astonishing divine skill!]

This battle shattered the stalemate of the three grandmasters, drew the intervention of the Dharma Body, and shook the entire land!

[Heavenly secrets are revealed, and the Earthly Rankings are reversed.]

[Top of the Earth Rankings, Number One Prodigy, Li Xijun!]

[The original top-ranked Azure Dragon Venerable has not appeared in the world for a long time, so his ranking has been adjusted accordingly.]

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[A fist that can overwhelm the world and slay the God-King; swords and blades merge to astound the Dharma Body!]

Number one on the local list!

These four words, like four thunderclaps from the heavens, exploded in the minds of every living being who saw or heard this announcement!

The capital city, the Forbidden City.

Inside a heavily guarded palace, the Vermilion Bird Venerable Mu Wanqiu, who had just broken through to the seventh level of the Outer Realm and whose aura was becoming increasingly elegant and noble, stood by the railing, gazing at the dazzling golden list in the sky. Her beautiful face was filled with amazement and a hint of daze.

She couldn't help but recall the scene when she and Li Qinghan went to the Northern Border and first met that still somewhat naive young man in that small courtyard in the border town.

Life is like a dream. Who could have predicted that the boy who once needed their care would not only become the crown prince with whom she was betrothed, but also, in such a short time and in such an earth-shattering way, ascend to the top of the Earth Ranking and become the undisputed number one person in the world below the seven Dharma Bodies on the Heaven Ranking!

"hope Jun—" she whispered, a complex and gentle smile appearing on her lips.

The inner palace, Fengyi Palace.

The Empress was playing chess with Madam Mu Qingyi, who was now considered her close friend.

When the golden light of the Book of Mortals shone through the window, bringing the shocking news into the palace, both of the wise ladies paused, holding their children's hands.

Mu Qingyi gazed at the sky, her dignified face unable to conceal her shock: "The Crimson Gallant Marquis—he actually killed him? Along with Chi Na Ri and the Undying Venerable King—Wanqiu's husband is truly—"

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She couldn't find the right words to describe it for a moment.

The Empress put down the chess piece, a relieved smile appearing on her face. Her tone was filled with satisfaction and absolute trust: "Sister Mu, with hope Jun here, the Great Xia Empire is as stable as Mount Tai."

The Eastern Depot, the council hall.

As Eunuch Wei was listening to his subordinates' report, the moment the Book of Mortals manifested its divine power, he suddenly stood up from his seat.

Upon seeing the list, especially the words "First on the Earthly Ranking, Li Xijun," he knelt down in front of all the guards and foremen, his head touching the ground. His voice was sharp yet filled with boundless fervor and reverence: "This servant congratulates Your Highness! Congratulations! Your Highness's divine might is unparalleled, and your ascension to the top of the Earthly Ranking is truly a blessing from Heaven upon the Great Xia, a fortune for the land, and a blessing for all the people! Long live Your Highness! Long live Your Highness! Long live Your Highness!"

His exaggerated posture and obsequious tone left his subordinates speechless, but they quickly realized what was happening and knelt down in a cacophony of cheers.

In southern Xinjiang, beside the ancient Yunnan road, there is a charming inn.

Three young martial artists with distinct personalities were drinking and chatting happily; they were Duan Heyu, Kongzhu, and Xiao Yishan.

The three have now all been promoted to outdoor shooting level and have agreed to travel the world together.

The light of the Book of Mortals enveloped the heavens and the earth, and also enveloped this remote inn.

When they saw that familiar name hanging at the top of the leaderboard, especially with that incredibly impressive record, the three of them froze.

"Clang!" "Smash!"

The wine cup in Duan Heyu's hand, the wine jar held by Kongzhu, and the meat leg that Xiao Yishan was holding all fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

Duan Heyu's handsome face was filled with a complex expression of disbelief as he murmured, "Earth Ranking... Number One? The Crimson-Blooded Marquis... defeated two Grandmasters... This... Brother Li... Back then at the Lan Yue Tower and Qiong Lin Banquet in Bei Yan County, we were drinking and laughing together, competing on the same stage... How long has it been?"

Even though he had anticipated Li Xijun's strange behavior, he was still overwhelmed with emotion and could not express it.

Xiao Yishan was the first to react. He slammed his hand on the table and burst into hearty laughter, causing dust to fall from the roof: "Hahaha! Good! Good! Brother Li has become number one on the Earth Ranking. This is a great joy!"

"Shopkeeper, bring me all the best wine in your shop! Today, we're celebrating Brother Li's victory; we won't leave until we're drunk!"

Palace of Stars.

Countless disciples gathered in the square, gazing up at the golden list in the sky, and erupted in deafening cheers.

"Number one on the Earth Ranking! It's His Highness the Star Lord!"

"Our Star Palace has once again topped the Earth Ranking!"

"It's been over a decade since the Azure Dragon Venerable disappeared—that's wonderful!"

Mu Hongling, who was acting as the palace master and handling daily affairs, stood in front of the main hall and stared blankly at the dazzling three characters "Li Xijun".

The young "Junior Brother Li," whom she had introduced to the palace and who still needed her care, seemed to be right before her eyes. But in the blink of an eye, he had become a towering figure, shining brightly like a star in the sky, a truly great man whom even she had to look up to.

This extraordinary encounter felt like a dream to her.

Some unknown and unpredictable dark place.

This place seems to be at the very bottom of the world, detached from the realm of the living, permeated with an unyielding stillness and coldness.

The Yellow Springs River flowed silently in the void, its surface undisturbed, yet it exuded a strange aura that eroded all life and soul light.

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The riverbank was a desolate stretch of sandy beach covered with pale gravel.

In the center of this desolate riverbank, one figure stands out.

It was a woman.

She has a tall and graceful figure, and even when she is kneeling, her extraordinary demeanor is still evident.

The blue dragon-patterned palace gown that should have been magnificent was now covered in dust and dulled, yet it still could not conceal the immense power and nobility it contained.

Her skin was as white as jade, and seemed to glow faintly in the surrounding dimness.

What is most striking is her appearance: mature and aloof, with phoenix eyes that exude power, and an innate arrogance that seems to soar through the heavens.

On either side of her smooth forehead, there was a pair of small and exquisite crystal dragon horns. They were not decorations, but symbols of a certain power she had cultivated to the extreme, and they shimmered with a faint blue glow.

Her long, black hair cascaded down her back, and even in this dire situation, it remained perfectly neat, though it had lost some of its luster.

She is none other than the Azure Dragon Venerable, who was missing for over a decade, the former number one on the Earth Ranking, and the leader of the Four Symbols Venerables of the Star Palace!

However, this once powerful and influential expert, who was at the half-step into the Dharma Body realm, is now being suppressed here by an unimaginable force.

What suppressed her was not some complex formation or cage, but merely a broken finger.

Those fingers, seemingly ordinary in size and solid as if carved from white jade, seemed to contain the ultimate truth of heaven and earth and supreme authority, reaching out from nothingness and gently touching her shoulder.

This seemingly insignificant detail was like a heavy blow to the entire blue sky!

No matter how much the Azure Dragon Venerable urged the vast Azure Dragon power within his body, or how much he drew upon his Dharma form and primordial spirit that had already merged with his own, he could not budge this finger in the slightest.

A blue dragon-shaped aura roared and surged around her, but it all dissipated before the invisible force field emanating from her fingers, like waves crashing against ancient reefs.

She could only remain in this half-kneeling position, using her supreme cultivation to withstand the omnipresent and terrifying pressure, barely managing to hold on, unable to escape.

Just then, the golden light of the [Book of the Mortal World] that had been blocking the outside world manifested, creating subtle ripples in this special space.

The Azure Dragon Venerable suddenly raised his head, his eyes seemingly piercing through layers of space to see the words on the golden list, and once again he was captivated by the information within.

"—First, slay the traitorous Divine Lord with his fist; then defeat the Vajra Venerable King and the Wolf Court Priest with swords—unparalleled in physical form, perfect in true intent—drawing upon the power of ancient vows, manifesting the form of the Dragon God—ascending to the top of the Earth Ranking—"

A series of messages flowed through her mind.

A clear look of surprise appeared on her proud yet weary face.

Despite being in dire straits, the Azure Dragon Venerable's lips twitched slightly, revealing a hint of great interest.

"It's him again—Li Xijun—"

"How many times has he caused the Book of Mortals to appear in the world?"

She murmured to herself, her voice ethereal and clear in the deathly silence of the River of the Dead, "The Palace of Stars—truly a remarkable figure has emerged."

On Qiandao Lake.

The golden light of the [Book of Mortals] slowly dissipated, and the invisible pressure of the Heavenly Dao gradually faded away.

However, on the lakeside, islands, mountain peaks, and lake surface—all the figures from the nine sects of the demonic path, aristocratic families, righteous sects, and martial arts gangs, whether they were unruly demonic tyrants, arrogant scions of aristocratic families, or highly respected elders of sects, did not speak up at this moment.

All eyes were focused on the black-clad figure standing silently in the void in the center of the lake.

I don't know who was the first to bow.

Then, like the wind blowing through wheat fields, or like the tide overflowing its banks, splash! splash!

One by one, the Dharma Masters, who usually dominated their respective regions and whose every stomp shook the martial arts world, bowed deeply and paid their respects!

Then came more powerful cultivators from the outer realms, and even ordinary martial artists who had awakened their potential or accumulated qi. Whether they were righteous or evil, officials or bandits, elites of sects or rogue cultivators, at this moment, facing this legendary figure who had ascended to the top of the Earth Ranking with absolute strength and withstood the intervention of the Dharma Body without defeat, they were all sincerely convinced. Some bowed, some clasped their fists, some knelt on one knee, and some performed the full prostration ceremony!

Although their actions differed, the heartfelt reverence and congratulations they expressed formed an invisible torrent that swept across the entire Qiandao Lake region!

"Congratulations, Your Highness!"

"Congratulations, Your Highness, on reaching the top of the Earthly Ranking!"

"Your Highness's divine might is unparalleled!"

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At first, the sounds were chaotic, but soon, these thousands upon thousands of voices seemed to be guided by some invisible force, gradually converging and unifying, finally transforming into a unified, earth-shattering wave of sound that soared into the sky and echoed among the mountains and waters of Thousand Island Lake: "Congratulations, Your Highness, on reaching the top of the Earth Ranking!!!"

The roaring sound spread far and wide, as if announcing to the whole world that an era belonging to Li Xijun had officially begun!

Li Xijun stood in the void, his black clothes fluttering slightly in the wind. His gaze calmly swept over the dark mass of people from all sides below, all bowing their heads, his face showing neither joy nor sorrow.

At this moment, he needs no words; his very existence is a symbol of supreme authority and power!

The Heavenly Ranking Dharma Body remains hidden from the world; he is, in fact, the number one peak in the martial arts world!