Primordial Era: Starting by overwhelming the Sages, Hongjun was stunned!

Long-eared Dingguang Immortal felt his breath catch in his throat and took three steps back.

"you....."

He gritted his teeth, a ruthless glint in his eyes:

"Very well! If the Vice Master passes all three tests, this disciple will willingly accept the punishment!"

"But if the vice-leader fails to pass even one hurdle..."

Kong Xuan sneered:

"If I am not up to the task, why not give you this position of deputy leader?"

"Arrogant!"

Long-eared Immortal Dingguang, enraged, laughed instead.

The disciples below the stage erupted in uproar.

How could I easily relinquish the position of vice leader?

The Master of Heaven finally opened his eyes and slowly said:

"In that case, let's begin."

He raised his hand and waved.

In the center of Biyou Palace, a fighting arena appeared.

The arena is made entirely of white jade, with flowing restrictions on it.

"The first test is a test of strength."

Daoist Duobao stepped forward and said loudly:

"Challenger, come up on stage."

As soon as the words were spoken, a figure leaped onto the arena.

"Immortal with the Curly Head, please enlighten me, Vice Master!"

The dragon-headed immortal, with a deep, resonant voice, manifested his true form as a lion-headed human, exuding a menacing aura.

Kong Xuan's expression remained unchanged. He took a step forward and was already on the arena.

"please."

The grotesque immortal roared, unleashing a burst of demonic energy from his body.

He was a green-haired lion who attained enlightenment, one of the Seven Immortals, and his cultivation had reached the peak of the Great Luo realm. It was only a matter of time before he broke through to the Quasi-Saint realm.

At this moment, he unleashed his full power, his demonic energy surging like a sea, causing the arena's protective barriers to vibrate loudly.

"The lion's roar shatters the heavens!"

Qiu Shou Xian roared, and the sound waves materialized, tearing through the void and rushing straight at Kong Xuan.

All the disciples below the stage held their breath.

The power of that roar was so great that even a late-stage Quasi-Saint wouldn't dare to take it head-on.

Kong Xuan remained completely still.

Only when the sound waves were upon him did he raise his right hand and gently brush them away.

Chaotic divine light surged from his sleeve, transforming into a thin layer of light curtain.

The sound waves struck the light screen, but disappeared without a trace, like a clay ox sinking into the sea.

"What?!"

The dragon-headed immortal's pupils suddenly contracted.

His supernatural power once shattered a post-natal spiritual treasure!

How could it be resolved so easily?

"It's my turn."

Kong Xuan spoke calmly, his right hand outstretched.

The five-colored divine light flashed and disappeared in an instant.

The five colors of blue, yellow, red, black, and white rotate in a cycle, instantly transforming into chaos.

The divine light of the Great Dao, though not unleashed at its full power, was still sufficient.

"brush!"

A divine light swept by.

Qiu Shou Xian felt a lightness all over his body, and all his magical treasures and protective demonic energy disappeared.

He stood frozen in place, his face deathly pale.

"Thank you for your concession."

Kong Xuan stopped, and the chaotic divine light receded.

The audience was deathly silent.

one move!

With just one move, Qiu Shou Xian was defeated!

"Next."

Kong Xuan's gaze swept across the audience.

Wu Yunxian gritted her teeth and leaped onto the arena.

"Wu Yunxian, please enlighten me, Vice Master!"

He was a golden-bearded turtle who attained enlightenment and served as the leader of the Seven Immortals. His cultivation had reached the early stage of Quasi-Saint.

At this moment, they unleashed their full power, dark clouds obscuring the sky and countless bolts of lightning striking.

"Thunderous Sea Descends!"

Wu Yunxian unleashed his innate divine power, transforming endless lightning into an ocean that crashed down.

This strike has already touched the threshold of the peak of Quasi-Saint.

Kong Xuan remained unmoved.

Only when the thunder was about to strike did he raise his left hand and grab at the air.

The divine light of the Great Dao reversed.

Devour!

The thunderbolts that filled the sky were caught in his palm and condensed into a thunder bead.

"Here you go."

Kong Xuan flicked his finger.

The lightning bolt shot back, its speed increasing tenfold.

Wu Yunxian was horrified and hurriedly summoned his protective magic treasure.

"boom!"

The thunder pearl exploded, and Wu Yunxian was blasted off the stage, spitting out blood.

Second match, won.

The audience was silent.

The disciples looked at Kong Xuan with awe.

Chang Er Ding Guang Xian's face turned ashen.

He hadn't expected Kong Xuanqiang to be this powerful.

"Third place."

Kong Xuan looked down at the audience.

No one answered.

With Qiu Shou Xian and Wu Yun Xian both defeated, who else dares to challenge them?

"Since no one is willing to take on this challenge, this first hurdle..."

Just as Daoist Duobao was about to make an announcement, a voice suddenly rang out:

"I'll do it."

Jin Guang leaped onto the arena.

Golden Light Immortal!

One of the Seven Immortals, the Golden-haired Hou attained enlightenment and reached the early stage of Quasi-Sainthood.

His expression was solemn as he cupped his hands and said:

"The Vice Master's strength is extraordinary; I know I am no match for him."

"But since it is a test, we should do our best."

"Please enlighten me, Vice Leader."

Kong Xuan nodded:

"Can."

Jin Guangxian took a deep breath and revealed his true form.

The golden-haired beast roared to the sky, its body radiating boundless golden light.

"Golden light shines everywhere!"

When the supernatural power was unleashed, the golden light was like a sword, extremely dazzling.

This attack is not intended to injure the enemy, but only to delay them.

Jin Guangxian knew that he was no match for Kong Xuan.

But as long as you can survive three moves, you can be considered to have lost but still have honor.

However, Kong Xuan did not give him a chance.

"brush."

The chaotic divine light reappeared.

Jin Guangxian felt a blur before his eyes, and all his supernatural powers and magical treasures vanished.

He stood frozen in place, offering a wry smile and bowing:

"I admire the Vice Master's extraordinary abilities."

Kong Xuan stopped:

"Thank you for your concession."

All three victories were won in a single move.

The audience of Wanxian had no further objections.

Daoist Duobao announced in a loud voice:

"First hurdle cleared!"

"Please, Vice Master, enter the Heart Refining Mirror."

The Master of Heaven raised his hand and waved.

An ancient bronze mirror appeared out of thin air, its surface indistinct, as if countless phantom images were flowing within it.

The Heart-Refining Mirror is a supreme treasure of the Jie Sect, capable of reflecting one's true nature and refining one's spirit and soul.

Kong Xuan remained calm and stepped into the mirror.

Ripples spread across the mirror-like surface, engulfing him.

Below the stage, a cold smile flashed in the eyes of the long-eared Dingguangxian.

He had personally experienced the power of the Heart-Refining Mirror.

The illusion in the mirror points directly to the deepest obsessions, fears, and desires in one's heart.

Even a quasi-saint at the peak of his power cannot guarantee that he will not lose his composure.

A stick of incense?

He bet Kong Xuan wouldn't last even half a pillar!

The world in the mirror.

Kong Xuan stood amidst chaos.

The surrounding scenery shifted, and fragments of memories surged forth like a tide.

In my past life, a skyscraper collapsed to the ground; in this life, an immortal volcano.

Yuan Feng wept blood, while Zhunti grinned maliciously.

The five-colored divine light swept away everything, but it could not wash away the saint's oppressive aura.

"Kong Xuan, you are destined to be with me in the West..."

The voice of Cundi echoed in my ears.

In the illusion, Cundi reappeared, the Seven Treasures Tree was intact, and the Vajra was blessed with boundless Buddha light.

"Kneel down and become my mount, and you will gain eternal life."

The oppressive aura was like the collapse of the heavens, and the aura of a saint was incredibly real.

If it were an ordinary Quasi-Saint, their mind would have already collapsed by now.

But Kong Xuan just watched quietly, his eyes expressionless.

"It's just an illusion."

He murmured to himself.

How could a chaotic demon god be deceived by illusions?

A top-tier Chaos Demon God, born to wield the Great Dao, with an iron will.

This Heart-Refining Mirror is useless to him.

Kong Xuan closed his eyes and focused his mind on the source.

A chaotic halo of light spread from within his body, dissolving the illusion wherever it passed.

Outside the mirror.

The incense stick is about to burn out.

Long-eared Dingguang Immortal stared intently at the Refining Heart Mirror, his palms sweating.

The mirror will appear as long as Kong Xuan's mind is slightly disturbed.

Even after the incense burned out, the mirror remained murky.

"Time's up."

Daoist Duobao announced.

The Tongtian Sect Leader raised his hand, and the Refining Heart Mirror concealed its brilliance.

Kong Xuan's figure appeared in the mirror, his expression normal and his breathing steady.

"Second stage, passed."

The Taoist priest's voice carried a hint of amazement.

The thousands of immortals below the stage all stood in solemn reverence.

To be able to hold an incense stick in the Mirror of Refining the Mind without losing one's mind—this level of resolve far surpasses that of ordinary quasi-saints.

Chang Er Ding Guang Xian's face turned pale, and he gritted his teeth and said:

"There's a third level!"

The Master of Heaven glanced at him and said indifferently:

"Set up the formation."

The four swords of Zhuxian resounded together.

The sword lights intertwined, transforming into a misty array that enveloped the center of Biyou Palace.

The formation was shrouded in mist and clouds, with celestial light appearing and disappearing, its forms ever-changing.

The Mysterious Array of Ten Thousand Immortals!

This formation was created by the Tongtian Sect Master who observed the grandeur of ten thousand immortals coming to pay homage. It contains the Daoist essence of the Jie Sect's ten thousand immortals, and its wondrous transformations are difficult for anyone below the level of a sage to break.

"Vice Master, please enter the formation."

Duobao Daoren said.

Kong Xuan nodded and stepped into the formation.

The clouds and mist instantly engulfed him.

Outside the formation, Long-Eared Immortal Dingguang sneered:

"The Myriad Immortals' Bewildering Array is ever-changing."

"Even Senior Brother Duobao would need three days to break through."

"One day? That's wishful thinking!"

The disciples below the stage all remained silent.

Indeed, this formation is extremely difficult.

Zhao Gongming frowned and said:

"Master, isn't this formation a bit too...?"

The Master of Heaven said calmly:

"Since this is a test, we should give it our all."

"If he can truly break the formation in a day, then his position as deputy sect leader will be well-deserved."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

In the midst of the battle.

Kong Xuan stood amidst a vast expanse of white clouds and mist.

The surrounding area was filled with the flow of Daoist energy, and the illusory figures of countless immortals appeared and disappeared.

Each illusory figure represents a different kind of Jie Sect supernatural power or a change in formation.

"That's interesting."

A glint of light flashed in Kong Xuan's eyes.

This Myriad Immortals' Bewildering Array is indeed mysterious.

Even with his current level of insight, he couldn't see the flaw for the time being.

But he wasn't in a hurry.

His connection to the top-tier Chaos Demon God not only granted him rapid cultivation but also a terrifying understanding of the Great Dao.

The divine light of the Great Dao faintly appeared in his palm.

......

Suddenly, a chaotic light shot into the sky from within the formation!

"That is..."

All the disciples were astonished.

The clouds and mist within the formation churned violently, and the illusory figures of ten thousand immortals trembled in unison.

The chaotic divine light seemed to split the heavens and earth, tearing through the mist.

A figure stepped out from the formation, his Daoist aura resonating with the formation.

Kong Xuan!

He held in his hand the core of the array, the very linchpin of the Myriad Immortals Bewildering Array!

"That's impossible!"

Long-eared Dingguangxian cried out in surprise.

In an instant!

In just a moment, they broke through the formation?