Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

The use of magical treasures and supernatural powers is permitted, except for one-time consumable forbidden artifacts, external force talismans that exceed one's own cultivation level, and other means that obviously disrupt the balance.

However, it emphasizes "stopping at the point of contact," and states that any intentional acts of killing, maiming, or causing death will be dealt with accordingly.

The arbitration council, composed of the three major sects and the Qingyun Sect, will deal with the matter severely.

However, everyone knows perfectly well that rules are rules.

Once you're actually on the arena, especially in a contest between high-level cultivators, the power of supernatural abilities is unpredictable, and there are countless variables.

"Accidents" are always unavoidable. Especially when the two sides have a long-standing grudge, or when someone is secretly instigating it.

The competition begins with the Human Immortal realm and gradually progresses to higher realms.

Young disciples from various sects and schools displayed their talents on the arena, showcasing Taoist magic, swordsmanship, magical artifacts, and supernatural abilities...

The dazzling array of performances drew cheers and exclamations of amazement.

As top-tier forces, the performance of the disciples of the three major sects and Qingyun Sect naturally attracts much attention.

Regardless of their cultivation level, all the disciples from Qingyun Sect who participated in the competition delivered stunning performances.

They have a solid foundation, pure Taoist practices, are calm in battle, and have clear tactics.

They can often use seemingly simple and unadorned Qingyun Daoist techniques to break through their opponents' exquisite or even bizarre supernatural abilities.

They demonstrated extremely high combat skills and profound knowledge.

Even if there are occasional setbacks, they are due to differences in skill or experience, and are still honorable defeats.

The glory of Qingyun Sect has become increasingly popular through a series of victories.

Soon, the competition moved to the Celestial Group.

Competition in this group is particularly fierce, as it includes top geniuses from many small and medium-sized sects.

They often get stuck at the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm or the threshold of the Golden Immortal realm.

The battle on the arena grew increasingly intense, with flashes of light and shadow and deafening roars.

Just then, a duel drew everyone's attention.

The two sides facing off are: Lu Xueqi, a disciple of Xiaozhu Peak of Qingyun Sect, and Li Hun, a core disciple of Youming Valley.

When the match list was displayed through the water mirror, a low murmur arose from the audience.

"Lu Xueqi? Is she that genius from the Qingyun Sect? Rumor has it she's already reached the Taiyi realm?"

"Shh! But... she's one of the direct disciples of the Qingyun Sect, and it's said that her swordsmanship talent is astounding!"

"A vengeful spirit?"

A notorious ruthless character in the Ghost Valley!

It is said that he cultivates the "Soul-Devouring Yin Fiend Technique," a ruthless method that makes him virtually invincible among cultivators of the same realm; many have fallen at his hands!

"Qingyun versus Youming... this is going to be interesting! I've heard that Youming Valley has always been a bit resentful of Qingyun."

"It's not just that he's unconvinced, look at Yin Jiuyou's expression..."

On the high platform, Dao Xuan remained calm, his gaze fixed on the aloof and ethereal figure on the arena, showing no sign of worry.

Wan Jianyi, Shuiyue, and the others also remained calm.

They had absolute confidence in Lu Xueqi's abilities.

Yin Jiuyou's lips curled into a cold smile as he whispered to the elder beside him:

"Tell the vengeful spirit not to hold back. If you can 'accidentally' severely injure or even... that would be best."

Let the world see.

The so-called pride of the Qingyun Sect is nothing special.

On the arena, a barrier of light rose up.

Li Hun was a tall, thin young man with a pale face and sunken eyes.

It was surrounded by a faint gray-black mist, emanating an unsettling aura of coldness and filth.

He stared at Lu Xueqi, who was dressed in white like snow, with an unparalleled beauty but a frosty expression.

A glint of greed and cruelty flashed in his eyes.

"Qingyun Lu Xueqi?"

"Hehe, I've long heard that you're a famous ice queen of the Qingyun Sect, with unparalleled talent."

The vengeful spirit's voice was hoarse, like that of a night owl.

"Having seen it today, I can confirm that its reputation is well-deserved."

However, on the fighting stage, no one will show mercy to a woman.

"If you're scared, admit defeat now and kowtow to me, maybe I'll go easy on you?"

He tried to distract the other person with words.

Lu Xueqi didn't even lift her eyelids, as if she hadn't heard his foul language at all.

She simply stood there quietly, her right hand gently stroking the hilt of the Tianya Sword hanging at her waist.

His aura was cool and pure.

It stood in stark contrast to the filthy and chilly atmosphere on the other side.

"You're asking for death!" Seeing that the other party was ignoring him like this, Li Hun was furious and his eyes flashed with ferocity.

"Soul-Devouring Claw!"

He struck first, his arms flailing, and the gray-black mist around him suddenly surged.

It transformed into two ferocious ghost claws, each several feet in diameter, with black, sharp nails, and entwined with countless wails of wronged souls.

With a biting, eerie wind and a malevolent aura that erodes the soul, they came from the left and right.

He lunged at Lu Xueqi fiercely!

Where the ghost claws passed, even the arena floor was corroded with black streaks, and the air temperature dropped sharply!

This attack was vicious and cruel, and it also contained a soul-destroying attack.

Clearly, they wanted to severely damage their opponent right from the start, or even destroy their foundation!

"The Soul-Devouring Claw of the Netherworld Valley! How ruthless!"

"A deadly move right from the start! Lu Xueqi, watch out!"

Gasps of surprise erupted from the audience.

However, this terrifying blow was enough to throw ordinary Taiyi cultivators into a panic, or even damage their souls.

Lu Xueqi simply moved her fingers.

She didn't even draw her sword.

He simply pointed his fingers together like a sword and lightly touched each of the ghostly claws that were attacking from the left and right.

At the fingertips, a pure, icy-cold silver-white sword light shone.

It is not dazzling, yet it seems to freeze the soul and pierce through illusion!

laugh!laugh!

Two soft sounds, like a hot knife cutting into butter.

The two menacing, vengeful claws, wreathed in vengeful spirits, made contact with the silvery-white sword light the instant they touched it.

It was as if they had encountered their nemesis, starting from their fingertips.

It solidifies and crumbles rapidly!

The vengeful spirit in the package let out a mournful shriek, and then was completely purified and dissipated in the silvery-white sword light!

The two ghostly claws instantly transformed into two plumes of gray-black ice shards, which fell down in a flurry.

The vengeful spirit trembled violently, as if struck by lightning. All color drained from its face, and its eyes were filled with disbelief and horror!

His invincible Soul-Devouring Claw, imbued with the power of malevolent spirits and vengeful ghosts, was so easily defeated by the opponent...

A single finger pierced it?!

Moreover, the sword light at the opponent's fingertips contained an extremely cold and pure sword intent.

It actually connected directly with his Qi and rushed back into his body, freezing his Qi and blood to the point that they almost stopped.

My very soul felt a sharp pain!

"you……"

The vengeful spirit was both shocked and enraged, and then transformed into an even more frenzied and vicious being.

"You bitch! You've got some skills! Watch this move—the Night Parade of a Hundred Demons!"

He bit his tongue, spitting out a mouthful of blood, and rapidly formed hand seals.

In an instant, a chilling wind howled across the arena, accompanied by the wails of ghosts and wolves!

The ghostly figures were densely packed, each with a different shape, and exuding a strong sense of resentment and malevolence.

They surged out from behind the fierce spirits, almost obscuring half of the arena!

These ghostly figures bared their fangs and howled mournfully, forming a terrifying horde of spirits.

He pounced on Lu Xueqi frantically!

These are the vengeful spirits he captured and refined using secret methods; they are the most filthy and vicious.

It can corrupt magical artifacts, erode the physical body, and devour the soul!

"A hundred ghosts parade at night! The vengeful spirits have actually refined so many living souls! What a sin!"

"Lu Xueqi is in trouble now! These ghosts are the most troublesome!"

A cruel smile appeared on Yin Jiuyou's face.