Chapter 1057 Xu Nian's Strength
Xu Nian did not expect this Tiande Sect Master to be so severely injured.
To leave such a Heavenly Dao scar, it's clear that this Tiande Sect Master was wounded by a powerful Immortal Artifact.
And the opponent must definitely be a cultivator above the Early Stage Earth Immortal Great Success.
Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to exert the true power of this Immortal Artifact.
A person who has fully transformed their Immortal Essence can activate an Immortal Artifact and then perform Domain Level Profound Argumentation, which can form a Heavenly Dao scar, and this kind of scar is difficult for anyone to heal unless their Immortal Body is completed.
Even though this Tiande Sect Master is not far from Immortal Body Completion, he is still severely injured.
Of course, it's also fortunate that his Immortal Body is mostly refined, otherwise, he would've been unable to withstand this scar and would've died long ago.
Healing such a scar is very difficult, unless there are Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to treat it.
And such Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, Xu Nian has them.
However, without significant benefits, he is reluctant to take them out.
"Who is this?" The Tiande Sect Master finally noticed Xu Nian standing beside him and looked at Shi Guangxu to inquire.
"Aunt, I forgot to introduce him, he's my good brother, named Xu Nian," Shi Guangxu said.
"Xu Nian? Why does this name sound so familiar?" The Tiande Sect Master showed a puzzled expression.
"Hmph, isn't he the notorious scoundrel who caused chaos for the Guihai family some time ago and had a bounty issued on him?" An Elder snorted coldly.
Looking at Xu Nian, his gaze immediately became unfriendly.
The Tiande Sect Master's brows also furrowed slightly, and his gaze towards Xu Nian became less friendly.
Xu Nian was a bit speechless.
No matter where he goes, he ends up taking the blame for Shi Guangxu.
Before Xu Nian could start explaining, he saw Shi Guangxu winking at him, clearly wanting Xu Nian not to reveal the truth.
Of course, it would be very easy for Xu Nian to explain, after all, he still has a recording of Shi Guangxu's actions with Guihai Badao at the time.
It seems this Tiande Sect Master hasn't seen the recording of his nephew, otherwise, he would surely know this was all done by Shi Guangxu.
"I am Xu Nian, paying respects to the Tiande Sect Master," Xu Nian said, only slightly showing courtesy.
After all, the Tiande Sect Master is Shi Guangxu's aunt, which makes her his elder, so he must show the necessary respect.
As for the Tiande Sect Master's attitude towards him, he didn't mind.
"Since you are Xuer's friend, then stay. As long as you are in the Tiande Sect, the Guihai family won't dare to trouble you," the Tiande Sect Master said lightly, without showing too much enthusiasm.
Xu Nian smiled sheepishly and didn't pay much attention.
Presumably, their impression of him isn't too good.
Perhaps they think he came to the Tiande Sect to avoid the pursuit of the Guihai family and the Mu Residence.
"Aunt, are you planning to go to the Guihai family's banquet this time?" Shi Guangxu quickly recalled the purpose of their trip and asked.
"Yes, I must meet that old fool of the Mountain Sea Sect," a burst of anger surged in the Tiande Sect Master's eyes.
"I'll go with you," Shi Guangxu immediately said.
"No, if I'm not mistaken, you are also wanted by the Guihai family, right? If you go to the Guihai family and cause trouble, I'm afraid it will be hard for me to resist," the Tiande Sect Master said.
"Don't worry, Aunt, Xu Nian and I have no problems protecting ourselves. This time, I want to teach the Guihai family a lesson," Shi Guangxu said with a smile.
"Ridiculous, what is your cultivation? Just at the Tribulation Crossing stage, while the Guihai family openly has four Earth Immortals. The new master Guihai Tiangong recently accepted is even a Late Stage Earth Immortal. Even our Tiande Sect must give them some respect. If you two, at the Tribulation Crossing stage, try to cause trouble, isn't that courting death?" The Tiande Sect Master immediately scolded.
Xu Nian displayed a helpless expression.
Shi Guangxu grew anxious since he had shown off in front of Xu Nian, and now that the Tiande Sect Master wouldn't agree, wouldn't he be losing face?
"Aunt, just take us with you. We promise not to cause any trouble. Also, don't look at Xu Nian as just a Tribulation Crossing peak; in truth, he's amazing. Even Middle Stage Earth Immortals are no match for him," Shi Guangxu quickly pleaded.
This statement drew all eyes, including the Tiande Sect Master's and the four Great Elders', towards Xu Nian.
Can a Tribulation Crossing peak defeat a Middle Stage Earth Immortal? How could that be possible?
Xu Nian felt awkward under their stares and couldn't help but glare at Shi Guangxu.
"Hmph, you really think we're senile enough to believe a Tribulation Crossing peak can defeat a Middle Stage Earth Immortal?" The Third Elder snorted coldly.
He clearly didn't believe Shi Guangxu's words.
"Old man, you're at the peak of Early Stage Earth Immortal. If you don't believe it, why don't you spar with Xu Nian? If he loses to you, I, Shi Guangxu, will call you grandpa," Shi Guangxu said arrogantly.
"I don't have such an unfilial grandson," the Third Elder said disdainfully.
Xu Nian couldn't help but glare at Shi Guangxu.
Though he could defeat this old man, he had no grudges with the Tiande Sect and didn't want to create unnecessary disputes.
"Xu Nian, don't mind him. This old man is so arrogant; he needs a little setback to realize there are still geniuses in the world," Shi Guangxu said.
"Kid, do you really have the power to defeat me?" The Third Elder asked, looking at Xu Nian with a bit of disbelief.
"Senior, don't listen to Shi Guangxu's nonsense, my strength is nothing much," Xu Nian answered humbly.
"So you can defeat me!" The Third Elder angrily exclaimed.
The Tiande Sect Master also spoke at this moment: "If you can beat the Third Elder, I'll bring you along. If not, don't even think about it."
"Quickly, Xu Nian, what are you waiting for?" Shi Guangxu quickly urged.
Xu Nian had a helpless look on his face.
"Hmph, hesitant, here, take this!" The Third Elder snorted coldly, then immediately unleashed a punch towards Xu Nian.
Immortal Essence waves surged on the fist; even an Early Stage Earth Immortal expert would be hard-pressed to withstand this move.
Seeing this, Xu Nian felt a bit helpless.
He then threw a punch.
"Boom!"
A loud explosion.
The terrifying power erupted, but Xu Nian's figure remained motionless.
The Third Elder, however, was sent flying in a straight line, crashing into a distant hall pillar, causing it to crack.
The surrounding people were astonished, not expecting him not only to withstand the Third Elder's attack but also to send the Third Elder flying.
The Third Elder also looked shocked, finding it hard to believe this was all real.
He had actually been sent flying by a young man at the peak of Tribulation Crossing.
One should know he was an Earth Immortal expert with Immortal Essence Great Success.
"Senior, I admit it!" Xu Nian bowed respectfully.
Just now, although the Third Elder's punch was fierce, the fist contained no killing intent.
So when countering his punch, Xu Nian held back.
"What's there to admit, losing is losing, your strength surpasses mine," the Third Elder said straightforwardly.
The other three elders also changed their gaze towards Xu Nian.
Though this Xu Nian didn't have a good reputation, his strength was indeed formidable.
The most crucial point was he was still so young, with extraordinary potential in the future.
"Aunt, you see, I wasn't wrong, Xu Nian's strength is indeed impressive," Shi Guangxu said proudly.
"And your Late Stage Tribulation Crossing cultivation, do you also possess Early Stage Earth Immortal strength?" The Tiande Sect Master glanced at Shi Guangxu and asked.
Shi Guangxu immediately shut his mouth. Forget facing even Early Stage Earth Immortals—he might not even win against a Tribulation Crossing peak.