Fairy, I am truly a virtuous gentleman!

On the highest arena atop Mount Wuyue, a man and a woman were facing off.

The man on the other side had a steady appearance, looking to be in his twenties or thirties. He wore a purple robe, with a golden lotus imprinted between his eyebrows. His expression was serious, and his eyes were bright and piercing, radiating spiritual light. He was clearly a person who had achieved success in cultivation.

On the other side was a beautiful young woman. Her face was plain and she wore no makeup, yet she was as radiant and charming as the warm sun.

She wore a white dress with gold trim that covered her legs, reaching only to the sides, and openwork boots that revealed her delicate, snow-white, smooth ankles and slender, long legs.

The blue ribbon around her waist fluttered gently in the wind, like an unintentional caress. The girl, simply standing there, seemed to blend into her surroundings, becoming the most beautiful scenery in the world.

But her high, delicate nose and long, narrow, scarlet eyes, even when she was just looking at someone normally, gave off an air of innate, superior nobility that was extremely oppressive.

As the finalists on the highest stage, both men possess exceptional strength and impressive backgrounds.

The man's name was Wu Tao, and he was the holy son of the Golden Lotus Sect in the Southern Wilderness State.

As is widely known, the Great Xuan Heaven is the ruler of the thirteen great cultivation holy lands, among which the orthodox immortal sects of the Seven Sects and One Palace are the most prominent.

Apart from this, all other immortal lineages are considered unorthodox, otherwise they would be subject to questioning by the Seven Sects and One Palace.

However, the Golden Lotus Sect was not unknown; its predecessor was the Five Lotus Divine Sect, a powerful force that dominated a region.

However, in the ancient times, the Heavenly Court collapsed, the Dark Age descended, and the forces of the heavens fought endlessly. The Five Lotus Divine Sect was caught up in it and was eventually besieged. Only a few fragmented lineages managed to escape.

The Golden Lotus Sect was one of these lineages, and eventually chose to come to the Great Xuan Heaven, sign a legal contract with the Immortal Sect Holy Land to show their submission. Although they were restricted by others, they were able to settle down and multiply.

Today, the Golden Lotus Sect has become one of the most renowned sects in the Great Xuantian Heaven besides the thirteen sacred cultivation sites, and in recent years it has been implicitly hailed as the number one unorthodox sect.

But the young girl was even more extraordinary.

Because she is the youngest daughter of the current Holy Emperor of Dali, Princess Liuli, Ji Daoyun.

"Your Highness, please forgive my rudeness."

Wu Tao, the Holy Son of the Golden Lotus Sect, said solemnly, "I am determined to win first place in this Grand Gathering of Myriad Laws."

Ji Daoyun looked arrogant, her snow-white chin held high, and said in a clear voice, "On the arena, there are only opponents. Don't overthink it. Go all out. If you really can do it, then give it a try."

After saying that, the two began to fight.

The golden lotus mark between Wu Tao's eyebrows emitted a dazzling light, and then a phantom golden seven-petaled lotus flower appeared, enveloping him within it.

This Golden Lotus Mark is not only proof of Wu Tao's status as a holy son of the Golden Lotus Sect, but also a rare and powerful Taoist technique, effective for both self-protection and attack.

Ji Daoyun, however, remained calm and composed, and gestured with her delicate hand.

In an instant, the entire purple-gold arena was filled with boundless, shimmering golden mist, a beautiful and dazzling sight.

Wu Tao was slightly taken aback; even with his keen eyesight, he couldn't discern what kind of move it was.

Until a ray of rosy light gently touched the seven-petaled golden lotus.

Swish one by one

Wu Tao's protective golden lotus reacted violently, like boiling oil meeting cold water, hissing and crackling, and its surface glow quickly dimmed.

A drop of sweat slid down his temple.

"Could this be...?"

Wu Tao's eyes narrowed. Inside the seven-petaled golden lotus, he felt the astonishing heat and, recalling the characteristics of the misty haze, immediately exclaimed, "True Fire of the Sun!"

In the beginning of the universe, before the distinction between the pure and the impure, before the formation of heaven and earth, all things were in chaos and confusion.

Later, the pure energy ascended to the heavens, while the turbid energy sank to the earth. Through the collision and separation of the pure and turbid in the netherworld, many innate sacred spiritual beings were born in the void.

For example, the Ten Divine Fires and the Seven Divine Waters.

The primordial nature of all things endows these innate spiritual beings with boundless power, enabling them to overwhelm the universe and rule over all directions.

It is extremely rare and truly extraordinary!

However, the secret techniques and methods to master such innate spiritual objects and use them for one's own benefit were mostly lost after the collapse of the ancient Heavenly Court.

Occasionally, some of these are kept secret, and it's unknown which immortal sect they belong to; they are not easily shown to others.

The True Fire of the Sun is among the Ten Divine Fires and is known for its powerful and terrifying burning divine power!

It is said to possess unfathomable power, being extremely strong and yang, symbolizing the brightness and heat of the great sun.

Therefore, the true fire of the sun is also known as the pure yang fire or the fire of the sun, which is the original fire of the innate sacred golden crow of the sun.

Generally, only by finding the core of the blazing sun in the heavens and absorbing all its heat and energy can it be fully nurtured and evolved into its final form.

This fire is undeniably terrifying. In the hands of a powerful being, even a single spark can turn an entire region or a celestial body into ashes, causing the souls of countless beings to suffer the scorching heat of the flames, making it difficult for them to be reborn.

Moreover, the True Fire of the Sun has various miraculous effects. Anyone who refines this fire can elevate their destiny, ascend to heaven in one step, and possess a noble appearance.

Vast and boundless, its power swallows mountains and rivers, causing all evil spirits to flee and all ghosts to give way!

With this thought in mind, Wu Tao breathed a sigh of relief.

If that's the case, then this shouldn't be divine fire. After all, if it were truly the fire of the sun, I would probably have been burned to ashes by now, and I wouldn't have been able to hold on.

Judging from its appearance, although it is dazzling and pure, it is difficult to take shape and can only spread and cover in the form of smoke and mist, which does not completely match the description of the true fire of the sun.

As expected, seemingly unwilling to make the mistake go unpunished, Ji Daoyun generously explained, "This is the Great Sun Flame, taken from the core of a extinguished Xuan Chen Blazing Sun. Although it has the rudiments of divine fire, it is not the right time yet."

The extinguished core of Xuan Chen...

Such extraordinary abilities can only be achieved by immortal masters of the Dao Lord level or above.

Wu Tao choked up; for him, the Holy Son, such a price was far too astonishing and extravagant.

Although the Golden Lotus Sect has poured enough resources into him, he is still inferior to the true disciples of the Immortal Sect Holy Land, or the noble ladies of the direct lineage of the overlord of the Great Li Immortal Dynasty.

You should know that he has never met the sect's patriarchs, and he has only met the sect leader a few times. How could he possibly ask them to help him with his cultivation?

After all, he wasn't the only Holy Son.

"call……"

Taking a deep breath, Wu Tao gritted his teeth, his expression resolute.

That's why he needs to enter the Crimson Abyss as the top student!

Once I achieve the highest grade Golden Core and become the number one on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, I will surely be able to squeeze out all the other competitors, become the young sect leader, and be the next successor of the Golden Lotus Sect!

"The golden lotus has bloomed!"

Veins bulged on Wu Tao's forehead, and the previously fluctuating illusory golden lotus immediately stabilized and began to slowly rotate.

The next moment, the seven petals of the giant golden lotus bloomed.

At the same time, the Purple Gold Arena seemed to have transformed into another realm, with no palaces or pavilions visible in the surrounding area, only high platforms and open pavilions.

Only extreme landscapes such as wind and frost, torrential rain, desert, ice field, scorching sun, and ocean flash by in a constant cycle, changing in an instant.

A seven-petaled golden lotus, each petal a world unto itself.

When the flowers bloom, the cycle of reincarnation never stops.

However, in this strange world where survival is difficult and the mere thought of being alone brings endless loneliness.

A figure enveloped in golden flames, with an exquisitely beautiful and radiant face, exuding both charm and nobility, like a goddess, slowly walked from afar, treading on the shattered heavens and earth.

The world collapsed and crumbled behind her.

Just as a magnificent gemstone can only be truly appreciated when laid out on the ground and trodden upon by a young girl's snow-white feet, so too can its true value be revealed.

"If that's all the strength you have, then you may leave."

The goddess spoke calmly, and with a wave of her hand, the otherworldly realm vanished into nothingness.

Wu Tao, who was silently reciting incantations and preparing to cast a spell, was stunned, his face filled with disbelief.

"How could it be so fast..."

Before he could finish speaking, his entire body was instantly covered in golden flames.

The outcome is decided.