This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

Hearing Li Daoxuan say this, Lei Zun snorted and said:

"Very well, I'm willing to give Master Li this face. If Bai Zhengyang remains obstinate, I will lead my army to conquer the City of Ten Thousand Beasts and destroy the Beast Taming Sect."

After saying that, Lei Zun transformed into a bolt of lightning and returned to the military camp.

Ye Yuan's face was extremely ugly as he stared at Li Daoxuan and said coldly:

"You've got some clever schemes up your sleeve, trying to cause internal strife between my Qingyun and Leishen sects..."

Li Daoxuan remained noncommittal and said calmly:

"If the Azure Cloud Sword Sect leaves now, I can guarantee that the Beast Taming Sect will not seek revenge afterward."

Ye Yuan scoffed and said disdainfully:

"Seeking revenge? With that beast from the Beast Taming Sect?"

Li Daoxuan frowned slightly; the people of the Qingyun Sword Sect were indeed extremely arrogant.

This might be related to their sword practice, but Li Daoxuan felt that the main reason was that they were too sharp and did not know how to cultivate their minds, which is why they were so arrogant.

"Ye Yuan, there has never been an absolutely invincible expert in this world, nor has there ever been an absolutely invincible sect."

"No matter how strong you are, there will always be someone stronger than you."

"A true strong person is not one who bullies the weak, but one who, with an indomitable spirit, strives step by step upward to explore the limits of heaven and earth and the pinnacle of the Great Dao..."

He had only spoken halfway when a flash of sword light suddenly appeared.

Li Daoxuan stopped talking, looked at Ye Yuan, and his expression gradually turned cold.

"Ha... You think you're worthy of lecturing me? Do you think you're some invincible emperor?"

Ye Yuan pointed his sword at Li Daoxuan.

Li Daoxuan slowly exhaled and stopped speaking.

This person is mentally dull and cannot be taught.

It's better to kill them...

A faint fluctuation of magical power emanated from Li Daoxuan, and the sky was filled with swirling clouds and flashing lightning.

Ye Yuan was on high alert and instantly retreated several miles.

Just as Li Daoxuan was about to make his move, another sword light flew out from the ground camp and landed in front of Ye Yuan.

"Senior Li, please stop..."

The newcomer was none other than Cangming, the Holy Master of the Qingyun Sword Sect.

Li Daoxuan glanced at him and smiled slightly:

"Lord Qingyun, it's only been a few years, and you've already become a Celestial Immortal! Congratulations!"

Nearly five years have passed since I last saw Cangming.

Cangming was just one step away from becoming a terrestrial immortal back then, so it's not surprising that he has such cultivation now.

However, to Li Daoxuan's surprise, Cangming had just become an Earth Immortal, yet his cultivation was even more profound than Ye Yuan's.

In the cultivation system of the Xuanhuang Great World, the Earth Immortal realm is very different from the previous Nine Heavens.

As everyone knows, "Earth Immortal" is just a title; the true name of this realm should be "Martial Embryo Realm."

It is the fusion of a martial arts practitioner's own internal energy and spirit, condensing into a martial arts embryo.

When the Martial Dao Embryo is first formed, it is actually very weak, like an infant, and needs to be carefully nurtured. Therefore, some ancient texts further subdivide the Earth Immortals who have just entered the Martial Embryo Realm into the Newborn Realm.

As the martial embryo slowly grows and undergoes its first transformation, becoming less fragile, it is called the Wood Embryo Realm.

After reaching the Wood Embryo Realm, it will undergo a second transformation, becoming indestructible and invincible. It can manifest a Martial Embryo to protect its physical body, making it as indestructible as Vajra, hence it is also known as the Vajra Realm.

After reaching the Vajra Realm, the third transformation begins. The Martial Embryo begins to manifest innate divine abilities, mastering many incredible innate supernatural powers, much like a god, yet it remains trapped within the physical body and cannot transcend it.

This level is known as the demigod realm.

Next comes igniting the Divine Flame of Martial Dao, tempering the Martial Embryo into a truly immortal and indestructible god, capable of existing independently of the physical body. Even if the physical body dies, the True God of Martial Dao can still endure.

This is the true Martial God Realm.

Therefore, "Earth Immortal" is a general term, which can be further subdivided into four levels: Newborn, Wooden Embryo, Vajra, and Demigod.

Most martial arts practitioners are only at the initial stage when they first enter the Earth Immortal realm. Only a very few exceptionally talented individuals can achieve the Wood Embryo or even the Vajra realm as soon as they enter the Earth Immortal realm.

Cangming is clearly a rare genius; he has only been an Earth Immortal for a few years, yet he has already reached the Wood Embryo Realm.

His strength is even greater than that of Ye Yuan, the patriarch of the Qingyun Sword Sect.

Ye Yuan has been an Earth Immortal for over three hundred years, yet he is still only at the initial stage. This is due to his limited potential. No matter how he cultivates, unless he encounters a great opportunity to defy fate, he has no hope of reaching the Wood Embryo stage in this lifetime.

In contrast, Cangming still has great potential and may very well reach the demigod realm in the future.

"Thank you for your kind words, senior."

Cangming nodded slightly, his gaze passing through Li Daoxuan to Bai Susu, who was not far behind him.

He glanced at Li Daoxuan again, and he already understood.

Cangming sighed helplessly, never expecting that Bai Susu, the Holy Maiden of the Beast Taming Sect, would have gotten involved with Li Daoxuan.

With Li Daoxuan present, and the Beast Taming Sect's Earth Immortal Realm beast, it's no longer realistic to take it down in one fell swoop.

Cangming's mind raced, and he came up with an idea.

"Since you've come here today to act as a peacemaker, you surely don't want to see the three holy lands engage in a life-or-death battle, resulting in widespread suffering and countless deaths."

Li Daoxuan nodded slightly; this was indeed the main reason why he was willing to help.

With the three holy lands at war, who knows how many people will die.

If we could sit down and have a proper talk, it would be a way to save so many lives.

"Do you have an idea? Tell me about it."

Cangming smiled faintly:

"The Emperor's Decree is the most rare opportunity in the Xuanhuang Great World in a thousand years. The holder of this decree can enter the Heavenly Emperor's Daoist Temple to study the Great Emperor's scriptures. No one can resist such a temptation."

"So even if Senior Li has a lot of influence, my Qingyun Sword Sect and Thunder God Palace will not easily back down."

Li Daoxuan nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with the viewpoint of the Qingyun Sword Sect and the Thunder God Palace.

Cangming continued:

"But since you have come all this way to make peace, our three sects cannot refuse to give you face."

"Therefore, I propose that we hold a martial arts competition among the three sects, with each of the three holy lands selecting a few outstanding disciples under the age of thirty to compete."

"Only the final winner is qualified to receive the Imperial Prince's Decree."

"What do you think, senior?"

As soon as Cangming finished speaking, Ye Yuan immediately said from behind him:

"Holy Lord, why go to such lengths?"

Cangming turned around and glanced at him, his eyes flashing with sword light.

That one glance was enough to startle Ye Yuan, and he couldn't utter a single word.

Cangming stopped Ye Yuan with a glance, then turned back to look at Li Daoxuan, waiting for his reply.

Li Daoxuan laughed and said:

"I am not a member of the Beast Taming Sect, and I cannot make this decision on behalf of the Beast Taming Sect. Perhaps..."

Before Li Daoxuan could finish speaking, a voice came from within the City of Ten Thousand Beasts.

"The Beast Taming Sect has agreed to the martial arts competition..."