I Became An Immortal On Mortal Realm - Chapter 44

Chapter 42: Battle Spirit Elixir Realm Ninth Level

Translator: 549690339

Five disciples?

Fang Wang raised an eyebrow, curious. He, Zhou Xue, and Gu Li aside, could there be two other Earth Origin Spirit Treasure disciples?

This piqued his interest regarding the upcoming combat trials.

After Zhou Xue was replaced, the second vein lost another match, and its Peak Master directly conceded, choosing not to let the last two competitors take the stage.

It wasn’t until evening that a vein peak finally challenged the third vein, but this time, Yang Yuanzi cut off Li Yu mid-speech and let others take the stage first while saving Fang Wang for last.

This arrangement was intended to allow Fang Wang to recover to his peak condition as much as possible while also giving other disciples the opportunity to showcase themselves.

The remaining combatants of the third vein all smiled. They too worried about Fang Wang single-handedly blocking all challengers, depriving them of their chance to perform.

The Nine Veins Combat Method was about winning glory for their vein peaks, and individual victories related to great opportunities to come; everyone wanted to try their luck.

Zhou Bo went first and lasted a hundred rounds before being defeated. Fortunately, he wasn’t seriously injured. The second to enter was the eldest disciple Li Yu, who was at the Spirit Elixir Realm Seventh Level and achieved three consecutive victories before he fell.

Li Yu’s performance didn’t surprise the disciples from the other veins; they felt it was to be expected. The Peak Masters let out a slight sigh, somewhat disappointed in Li Yu.

Fang Wang knew that Li Yu was over two hundred years old and still in the Spirit Elixir Realm, which was evidence enough of his average talent.

The third to take the stage was Gu Li, who used her Earth Origin Spirit Treasure and the Gu Family’s inherited Five Saints Sword Technique to dazzle everyone, defeating an opponent at the Spirit Elixir Realm First Layer, even though she herself was only at the Soul Sculpting Realm.

Each vein has its inherited cultivation techniques and spells, but disciples from prominent families like Gu Li have their own techniques and legacies. Their joining the Great Abyss Gate is more for the resources controlled by the Nine Great Sects.

Among the preceding disciples who had taken the stage, there were many sword cultivators, but none were as pure as Gu Li. With her brilliant use of the Five Saints Sword Technique, the name Gu Li began to spread.

The subsequent opponents were all below the Spirit Elixir Realm Second Layer, and some were even Soul Sculpting Realm disciples, causing Fang Wang to suspect that Yang Yuanzi had signaled the other side.

After three consecutive victories, Gu Li was replaced, and the matches that followed had wins and losses. In the end, the third vein maintained its ranking, making the other vein disciples realize the third vein had truly risen.

In the following three days, Fang Wang had not taken the stage, while other disciples had already made their moves. They were consistently challenged by the lower-ranked vein peaks, and ultimately the third vein secured its position.

The battles during these three days had been splendid, mainly among the top five vein peaks. The second vein unexpectedly presented a genius with Earth Origin Spirit Treasure, who was also in the Spirit Elixir Realm.

This person, named Ye Xiang, had been in the sect for fourteen years and had not participated in the previous Nine Veins Combat Method. He hadn’t appeared in the earlier matches, so his reputation was not outstanding until now. He achieved seven consecutive victories, immediately making a name for himself within the Great Abyss Gate.

The second vein he represented secured the second place, unable to overcome the first vein, but the other vein peaks could not surpass them either.

In fights between the first vein and the second, it was a complete sweep; and as for the second vein versus other veins, they too displayed a sweeping momentum…

On the morning of the sixth day, another vein peak challenged the first vein, and this time Lu Yuanjun took the stage.

Lu Yuanjun scored nine straight victories, each fight ending within two moves, without even moving his position. He seemed even more at ease than Fang Wang, and his opponents were stronger than those Fang Wang had faced.

Although Lu Yuanjun won quickly, his opponents hardly got injured, simply being rapidly sealed and left with no choice but to concede.

Just like that, Lu Yuanjun also claimed nine victories, securing one of the final nine seats. Afterward, he no longer competed, leaving it to other disciples to take part.

That day at noon, as soon as the battles between the two veins ended, Yang Yuanzi immediately declared, “The third vein challenges the first vein!”

Upon these words, the entire city was electrified!

After lying dormant for several days, the third vein finally aimed for a higher ranking, and this time they directly challenged the first vein!

The spectating disciples were not so much focused on the third vein’s performance but on Fang Wang taking action. Facing the strongest-ranked first vein, the third vein would surely send out Fang Wang, or else there would be no point in competing!

“Fang Wang, you go first,” Yang Yuanzi instructed outright.

Fang Wang nodded and walked to the edge of the terrace amidst the encouragement of his fellow sect members, his heart ablaze with anticipation. The first vein was filled with experts, and what he most wanted was to challenge Lu Yuanjun, to see how great the gap between them was.

But just at that moment, a commotion rose up throughout the city, as a man from the first vein leaped onto the combat platform.

“How could it be him!”

Li Yu exclaimed in dismay.

Fang Wang fixed his gaze on the person standing on the combat platform. It was a man in blue attire, his long hair casually tied back with a straw rope, with a ruggedly handsome face marred by stubble, which gave off an air of nonchalance.

“Xu Lang, in the Spirit Elixir Realm Ninth Level with a Top-Grade Mysterious Elemental Spirit, is the disciple only second to Lu Yuanjun in the first vein. He was once the big brother of that vein and the foremost talent of the Great Abyss Gate. He stepped down only after his defeat to Lu Yuanjun. Brother Fang, you must be careful!” Zhou Bo quickly informed, providing a simple introduction of the opponent’s background.

Spirit Elixir Realm Ninth Level!

Far from being intimidated, Fang Wang felt a surge of excitement within him.

Good, bring it on!

He leaped gracefully, soaring like a white crane and landing lightly on the dueling platform.

Xu Lang’s right hand rested on the bamboo rod at his waist. He lifted his chin and looked down on Fang Wang with a sneer, stating with a smile, “Junior Brother Fang, Lu Yuanjun says you are strong. I hope you won’t disappoint me.”

Fang Wang raised his right arm, and the Heavenly Palace Halberd materialized just beneath his palm. He grasped it and replied, “I will certainly give it my all. However, I hope Senior Brother Xu won’t blame me if you end up defeated by my hand.”

The thirty-two Golden Mirrors not only reflected images but also transmitted the conversations of the disciples on the stage to the crowd. Everyone could sense the tension in the air upon hearing the exchange between the two.

A female disciple from the first vein chuckled to Zhou Xue, “Your fellow clan member seems quite confident.”

Zhou Xue replied with a smile, “He’s only nineteen years old, at the peak of his youthful arrogance. If he isn’t confident now, when should he be?”

Nineteen years old!

The expressions of the disciples from the first vein changed slightly, but only Lu Yuanjun maintained his smile; he seemed quite looking forward to Fang Wang’s performance.

Xu Lang, faced with Fang Wang’s domineering reply, snorted coldly and drew the long sword hidden within the bamboo rod.

Without further ado, Xu Lang fiercely hurled the bamboo sword. It glinted coldly, its speed not inferior to Fang Wang’s earlier throw of the Heavenly Palace Halberd, and perhaps even faster!

Fang Wang’s eyes focused, and he launched the Heavenly Palace Halberd from his hands like a cannon shot, emitting a roar as it tore through the air to meet its target.

Boom!

The moment the two weapons collided, an extremely powerful Sword Qi burst forth from the bamboo sword, shaking the dueling platform!

Almost simultaneously, Fang Wang and Xu Lang stepped forward. Even though Fang Wang moved with Shadowless Step, as he held the Heavenly Palace Halberd, Xu Lang also grasped the hilt of the bamboo sword; it should be noted that Xu Lang covered even more distance.

With weapons in their hands, Fang Wang swung his Halberd with great force, while Xu Lang agilely dodged and leaped into the air, swinging his sword down towards Fang Wang.

The two engaged in an intense close-quarters battle. The clashing sounds of halberd and sword echoed endlessly, with blades shimmering and cold light glittering.

Their movements were too fast; within a range of about fifteen meters, they interweaved back and forth, their forms a blur to those below the Spirit Elixir Realm, which led to a hush falling over the city as the spectators feared missing even a second of the action.

Disciples from the third vein were anxious for Fang Wang, while those from the first vein were surprised.

“Senior Brother Xu is wielding a top-grade Magic Artifact. He exchanged a million points of contribution to get it!”

“This indicates that Fang Wang’s Lifespirit Treasure is of very high grade; it’s likely an Earth Origin Spirit Treasure.”

“It’s definitely an Earth Origin Spirit Treasure, just compare it to Ye Xiang!”

“Only nineteen and able to fiercely battle the ninth layer of the Spirit Elixir Realm. You should know that Senior Brother Xu is no ordinary person; he too is a genius.”

“No wonder Senior Brother Lu said he’s stronger than us. It’s a shame such a talent didn’t join our first vein.”

Zhou Xue watched Fang Wang’s performance with a slight smile, her eyes full of his silhouetted figure.

Boom!

Xu Lang unleashed an even greater Sword Intent; a single swing of his blade unleashed hundreds of Sword Qi, sweeping towards Fang Wang like a fierce storm, the force imposing.

Fang Wang planted the Heavenly Palace Halberd into the ground with one hand, and Solaris Spiritual Power erupted, forming an invisible barrier to defend. His robe billowed violently, yet his posture was steadfast, exuding an air of indomitable spirit. As the Sword Qi collided, they instantly formed a spectacular ten-meter-high wall of Qi.

Xu Lang leapt up high, holding the bamboo sword in his right hand. In his left, he conjured his Lifespirit Treasure, also a sword but without a blade, only a hilt. As he grasped it in reverse, the sun’s rays faintly outlined the blade.

Fang Wang looked up, Solaris True Fire sparking from his eyes. His right hand ignited with Solaris True Fire, quickly enveloping the Heavenly Palace Halberd. Then, he let go and kicked the tail end of the halberd, launching the flame-engulfed weapon spinning into the air. As the blade pointed downward, he seized the Halberd’s shaft and delivered a mighty upward slash.

Mighty Solaris True Fire transformed into a fire dragon soaring into the sky!

The entire sequence happened in the blink of an eye, dazzling to behold. Before Xu Lang in the air could swing his sword, a vast fire dragon had already manifested in front of him, its head several times larger than his entire body!