NOVEL WEB Chapter 102: Chapter 101: Is That You?
Deathly silence.
Extreme, oppressive silence.
Everyone present looked somewhat pale.
The name "Li Xun" now seemed like a towering mountain, pressing heavily on everyone's hearts. Even though he hadn't released any aura, his mere presence was suffocating.
The leader of Spirit Sword Valley's team was willing to play a supporting role to him.
No one could imagine any other prodigy within the Phoenix Origin Secret Realm who could rival Li Xun.
Perhaps, only that prince from the Great Chu Dynasty might stand a chance against him.
After all, just moments ago, that prince from Great Chu had shattered a slaughter formation with just a few punches. Such power carried an air of absolute dominance.
What was even more striking was that the prince displayed the strength of the late Profound Elixir Realm!
If memory served, even Li Xun had yet to reach this level.
A late Profound Elixir Realm expert versus one in the mid Profound Elixir Realm. To be honest, the prince of Great Chu had a slight advantage. Coupled with his possession of a High-grade Heaven technique, if he were to face Li Xun, the outcome would be difficult to predict.
If Li Xun also had a High-grade Heaven technique, many believed his chances of victory would be higher. But the issue was that Li Xun hailed from the Profound Sun Sect, where Heaven-level techniques were exceedingly rare.
At this stage, the core disciples wouldn't be granted access to train in them.
"If Li Xun also covets the Vermilion Bird Blood, we might just witness a spectacular clash between titans!"
Someone murmured softly.
They regretted not seeing how Li Xun had slain Ning Cheng earlier, but if they could watch him battle the prince of Great Chu instead, that seemed like a decent consolation.
At the very least, this prince of Great Chu should be stronger than Ning Cheng, right?
"Senior Brother Li Xun's presence here already shows where he stands. Just watch, it won't be long before he makes his move!"
A female disciple from the Shenxiao Sect spoke with unwavering certainty.
The admiration in her eyes as she gazed at Li Xun was evident. As for her own sect's team leader?
Apologies, she didn't hold him in high regard.
Just now, seven of them had charged forward together, only to fail to break through the formation and end up trapped by the mysterious figure. Her disappointment in her own leader was palpable.
If the prince of Great Chu hadn't stepped in, those seven might have already been completely wiped out by the mysterious figure.
"That mysterious figure isn't weak either. Though the formation was broken, remnants of it still linger, and its residual power is not to be underestimated. Even a Profound Elixir Realm expert might fall if they're careless!" someone whispered.
No sooner had they spoken than several streaks of light cut across the sky, heading straight into the formation. Each streak emanated a powerful aura—more prodigies had arrived.
The moment they landed, they joined the fray, their goal clear as day: the Vermilion Bird Blood atop the mountain.
"Brother Li, should we act?" Yao Feng asked.
"No rush," Li Xun replied, waving him off. His eyes, deep and penetrating, observed the dozen or so individuals currently battling on the black mountain.
His gaze swept over the prodigies from various sects before settling on the man in green robes.
It had to be said, this man truly lived up to the title of the Great Chu prince.
He was strong—far stronger than Ning Cheng.
With every move, he commanded the essence of heaven and earth, drawing it to himself. Like an emperor waging war across the land, his punches roared like dragons, causing the void to tremble and the mountains to shake.
And his opponent was even more intriguing.
It was the same mysterious figure who had stood silently behind the Third Princess outside the Phoenix Origin Secret Realm. Back then, Li Xun couldn't discern her strength, but now he had a clearer picture.
Her cultivation level appeared to be only at the peak of the Spirit Meridian Realm—not even at the Profound Elixir Realm.
Yet, with just a remnant formation and her own strength, she had managed to hold off the Great Chu prince and his two subordinates. This was nothing short of astonishing.
Both the Great Chu prince and his two subordinates were elites within the Profound Elixir Realm. Especially the prince, whose strength allowed him to challenge those beyond his level.
And now, someone from an entirely lower cultivation tier was managing to stalemate them. If word of this got out, it would undoubtedly cause an uproar.
Because…
The potential this mysterious figure displayed had already surpassed that of Ye Han, who had defeated a disciple from the Beast Taming Sect in the earlier arena battles!
"Interesting."
The corners of Li Xun's lips curled into a faint smile.
The strength of this mysterious figure wasn't anything extraordinary.
But every move she made was as elusive as a stag threading its horns through a tree branch, leaving no trace behind. Each strike was executed with an unparalleled finesse, a hallmark of mastery at the total completion stage. Even Li Xun couldn't help but feel a sense of inadequacy when comparing himself to her.
Most of his divine techniques were only at the minor or major completion stages. total completion still felt a long way off.
If the mysterious figure's techniques were merely at the Huang-level or Xuan-level, Li Xun wouldn't have found it so surprising.
After all, he himself had mastered one or two Huang-level martial techniques to total completion.
But the problem was that the mysterious figure wasn't using ordinary martial techniques—she was using divine techniques. And these weren't just Earth-level divine techniques. Judging by their power, they were even more exaggerated than the Emperor's Nation-Stabilizing Fist employed by the man in green robes.
The Emperor's Nation-Stabilizing Fist was already a High-grade Heaven divine technique.
But if this divine technique was even more advanced, Li Xun could only think of one classification:
Saint-level.
Saint-level divine techniques.
The Profound Sun Sect didn't have any, and even within the Great Zhou or Great Chu Dynasties, such abilities were considered priceless treasures.
For someone at the Spirit Meridian Realm not only to wield a Saint-level divine technique but to cultivate it to total completion… it was practically inconceivable. Unless, of course, this person had been cultivating for several thousand years longer than everyone else!
Could such a person exist?
In the past, Li Xun would have hesitated to answer. But now, he was certain.
Yes, such people existed.
And not only that—he had seen one before.
"Is that you?"
Li Xun's gaze deepened as he stared at the mysterious figure. In his mind, he recalled the slender silhouette he had encountered in the Qin Family.
If memory served, she also knew how to set up formations.
"Kill!"
On the black mountain, the green-robed man finally lost his patience. His voice thundered like a storm, shaking the earth and sky within dozens of miles. A terrifying killing intent suffused the area.
Buzz!
A seal appeared in his hand, rapidly expanding until it was as massive as a mountain. It radiated boundless brilliance and carried the roaring echoes of wind and thunder as it crashed toward the mysterious figure.
Unable to secure victory with his divine techniques, he had resorted to using a spiritual treasure.
Boom!
The mysterious figure's aura grew solemn. Divine light burst from her fingertips, and her delicate, jade-like hand reached out to collide with the seal.
The impact unleashed a blinding radiance, forcing many onlookers to close their eyes, unable to bear the dazzling light.
Dong!
A resounding explosion echoed as the shockwave rippled outward.
The mysterious figure was sent flying hundreds of meters backward.
The green-robed man, seeing this, did not pursue her. Retrieving his seal, he turned and flew directly toward the mountaintop.
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