After guarding the gates for a hundred years, I drove the Heavenly Saint to madness.

Outside Jiepai Pass, a raging inferno stretched as far as the eye could see.

Nine ancient fire dragons, formed from Samadhi True Fire, were roaring wildly, their raging heat distorting and warping the very space around them.

The protective array's light barrier trembled precariously under the licking flames, as if it would collapse completely at any moment.

Taiyi Zhenren stood atop the sea of ​​fire, his face contorted with rage, his eyes filled with the glee of impending revenge.

However, at this critical moment...

"Buzz—"

A soft sound.

The crimson aura barrier that had been struggling to hold on disappeared without warning.

It wasn't that they were breached, but that they withdrew voluntarily!

"What?"

Taiyi Zhenren, who was preparing to increase his firepower, was stunned. Even Yuding Zhenren, who was holding the line, and Randeng Daoren behind him were also surprised.

So you're giving up already?

Before they could react, a figure in black, completely unprotected, walked out step by step from the top of Jiepai Pass.

Holding an ancient longsword, Xiao Wuji stepped into the void. With each step he took, a five-colored lotus flower bloomed in the void beneath his feet.

He was amidst a raging inferno, yet he strolled around as if in a leisurely garden.

"Taiyi, do you think that without this Twelve Heavenly Gods and Demons Formation, I'm just a pushover that you can easily manipulate?"

Xiao Wuji slowly raised his head, and his deep eyes, which were no longer calm and reserved as before, burst forth with an arrogance that could change the color of heaven and earth.

"Today I'll show you what true confidence is!"

boom--!!!

As the last word fell, it was as if a dormant volcano within Xiao Wuji suddenly erupted.

A vast, boundless, and extremely pure pressure from a mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal was released without reservation!

That was not an ordinary aura of a Great Luo, but a supreme Daoist charm derived from the Creation Jade Tablet and the perfection of the Five Elements Laws.

Five divine lights—green, yellow, red, white, and black—soared into the sky behind him, transforming into five illusory emperor figures. They forcefully created an absolute domain amidst the boundless Samadhi True Fire.

"Sizzle sizzle—"

The once invincible sea of ​​fire, under the impact of this aura, actually let out a fearful wail and was forcibly forced back a hundred feet!

"Mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal?"

Guang Chengzi, standing some distance away, suddenly narrowed his eyes and exclaimed in shock, "How is this possible? You only just reached the Great Luo realm a month ago. Even if you consumed the Nine-Turn Golden Pill, it's impossible for you to break through this quickly!"

These words caused an uproar among the crowd. In particular, Taiyi Zhenren and Yuding Zhenren were visibly shocked.

They had heard of Xiao Wuji's extraordinary abilities before they came, but they never imagined it would be this exaggerated.

This cultivation speed is simply against the common sense of the cultivation world!

Ignoring the fear emanating from the crowd in the distance, Xiao Wuji held his sword in one hand, the tip pointing diagonally at Taiyi Zhenren: "Come and fight!"

"Arrogant!!"

Taiyi Zhenren was enraged, feeling both ashamed and angry.

So what if he's a mid-stage Great Luo Immortal? He's a veteran Great Luo Immortal who has already achieved the Dao Fruit. Does he think he's afraid of a junior who has just broken through?

"Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover, suppress them!!"

Taiyi Zhenren formed hand seals, and the Divine Fire Cover hovering above his head burst forth with dazzling red light, accompanied by nine fire dragons, and crashed down on Xiao Wuji like Mount Tai.

He used all his strength in this attack, determined to completely neutralize this variable.

Faced with this attack that could burn mountains and boil seas, Xiao Wuji advanced instead of retreating.

"Zhu Xian!"

The Immortal Execution Sword in his hand, infused with powerful magic, emitted a blood-drinking cry.

Although it lacks the earth-shattering sword energy storm, its pure sharpness is enough to cut through everything.

clang--!!

The sword's edge clashed violently with the divine fire shield.

The clang of metal shattered the clouds that stretched for miles around.

The terrifying shockwave swept in all directions, even shearing off a layer of the Jiepai Pass city wall below.

"Again!"

Xiao Wuji let out a long roar, his figure moving like lightning, the long sword in his hand transforming into countless sword shadows.

The Great Five Elements Technique circulated throughout his body, perfectly integrating the five elements of sharpness (metal), vitality (wood), endurance (water), explosiveness (fire), and solidity (earth) into his sword techniques.

clang!clang!clang!

With each collision, the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover let out a mournful cry, scattering sparks everywhere.

Taiyi Zhenren grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed, realizing that he was no longer able to suppress his opponent!

Xiao Wuji's magical power was incredibly strong, almost like a humanoid tyrannosaurus. Every sword strike made his blood surge and his hands go numb.

"This wretched creature...what a deep-rooted foundation!"

After several dozen rounds, Master Taiyi's forehead was covered in sweat, and the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover, which he had been able to control with ease, was now showing signs of stagnation.

"Now!"

A glint flashed in Xiao Wuji's eyes as he looked for an opportunity.

With the aid of the Great Cause and Effect Technique, he keenly detected the barely perceptible flaw revealed when the Divine Fire Shield was circulating spiritual energy.

"The Five Elements unite, unleashing a single sword strike to slay immortals!"

Xiao Wuji gripped the sword with both hands, and the five elements within his body instantly merged, transforming into a hazy, chaotic sword aura. Following the sharpness of the Zhuxian Sword, he fiercely slashed down at a node of the Divine Fire Shield.

This sword strike was incredibly fast and incredibly ruthless.

"Snap—!!"

"Snap—!!"

A crisp cracking sound rang out, particularly jarring on the battlefield.

The seemingly indestructible Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover was actually slashed with a tiny crack by this sword strike.

Clearly, even a primordial spiritual treasure couldn't withstand this terrifying sword strike. Its essence was damaged by this overwhelming killing intent, and its radiance dimmed at a visible speed.

Drawn by the force of the qi, Taiyi Zhenren coughed up a mouthful of blood, as if struck by lightning, and his body was violently retreated a thousand feet, his face filled with disbelief and horror.

Lost?

In a head-on confrontation, even using his most precious treasure, he was actually defeated by a third-generation disciple?

The entire room fell silent.

Yu Ding Zhenren, who was watching from the rear, tightened his grip on his sword, his eyes filled with solemnity.

As for the Taoist Ran Deng, his old face, filled with bitterness and hatred, was extremely gloomy.

"This child is a monster; he cannot be allowed to live!"

With murderous intent gleaming in his eyes, Ran Deng had reached the Great Luo realm in just a few months and had directly confronted Taiyi Zhenren, who wielded a supreme treasure. If this dragged on any longer, would he really still have any hope of obtaining the Chaos Bell?

"Fellow disciples!"

With a fierce shout, Ran Deng disregarded his status as the vice sect leader and directly summoned his companion spirit treasure, the Spirit Vulture Palace Lantern.

"This child is vicious and has fallen into demonic ways! We must not hold back! Everyone, attack together and kill him on the spot!!"

boom!

Before he could finish speaking, Randeng made the first move. The Lingjiu Palace Lantern spewed out a sky full of ghostly flames, transforming into a huge net of fire that enveloped Xiao Wuji.

"cut!"

Without further hesitation, Master Yu Ding drew his Immortal-Slaying Sword from his back, transforming it into a thousand-foot-long azure sword rainbow that aimed straight for Xiao Wuji's back.

"Give me your life!"

Even Guang Chengzi, who was still recovering from serious injuries, mustered his strength and summoned the Fallen Bell, emitting a series of soul-shaking sound waves in an attempt to interfere with Xiao Wuji's actions.

With the arrival of Taiyi Zhenren, who had recovered, and Manjushri and Cihang, who had been standing at the rear, they all unleashed astonishing supernatural powers.