Immortal Starry Sky

Wang Xu found a place, sat down cross-legged, and his gaze continually wandered over these genius warriors.

Deng Feidi's defeat did not mean the tenth position was at peace.

In just a moment, someone initiated another challenge for the tenth position.

The challengers were two people; two versus two, which was fair.

However, elsewhere, seat seventeen was the scene of a one-on-one battle.

One wave of battles followed another, with more than thirty genius warriors taking turns at occupying seats before being ousted by newcomers.

During this, Deng Feidi took a short break to restore some energy before choosing to challenge the thirteenth seat and successfully claiming it.

The fighting continued unabated.

From beginning to end, Wang Xu chose silence, observing from the sidelines without the slightest intention to attack.

But Wang Xu wasn't just watching.

Before his eyes, the scene had transformed into greenery.

Rows of numbers and columns of information floated constantly before Wang Xu's eyes.

The Mechanical Ancient Eye furiously computed, analyzing the strength of more than thirty genius warriors thoroughly, predicting every unusual trick and movement they might employ.

Wang Xu's gaze shifted to a seat on a flight of stairs.

On it sat a long-haired man in golden robes, cross-legged, who hadn't opened his eyes regardless of whoever was fighting.

The golden-robed man seemed like a statue; if not for his breathing, Wang Xu might have thought he was just a corpse.

Moreover, all other seventeen seats had been challenged and occupied.

But the position he occupied—no one had ever tried to move him—more accurately, not one person had even thought to challenge him!

"Number One... How strong is he?"

The position held by the golden-robed man was the strongest, the premier seat—number one.

Almost as if sensing Wang Xu's gaze, the golden-robed man's eyelashes quivered as he slowly opened his eyes, meeting Wang Xu's gaze.

Such strong battle intent!

In the golden-robed man's eyes, there was no killing aura from prolonged slaughter, nor any malicious energy from a twisted psyche, only boundless, surging battle intent!

He is challenging me.

Wang Xu could discern the meaning in the golden-robed man's eyes.

Immediately, Wang Xu stood up.

All the while, he maintained eye contact with the golden-robed man; the tension was palpable as if faint sounds of weapons clashing echoed around them.

"I challenge you."

Wang Xu spoke to the golden-robed man.

Initially, no one paid attention to Wang Xu; his voice was relatively small, drowned out by the battling genius warriors.

Yet, when someone caught a glimpse of Wang Xu, surprised to see he was challenging the golden-robed man in the number-one position, they exclaimed aloud.

"This person is challenging Li Dongbai!"

With this shout, all the combatants shuddered, then their astonished gazes turned towards Wang Xu from all directions.

The originally noisy scene went dead silent in an instant.

"God, he's challenging Li Dongbai?"

"He must be crazy!"

"No wonder we haven't heard of his name—turns out he's just a clueless fool!"

The genius warriors at the moment were wide-eyed, looking at Wang Xu as if staring at an idiot.

But Wang Xu paid no attention to these voices.

"I accept your challenge."

More surprising still, the golden-robed man in the prime seat stood up and stepped down, facing Wang Xu, and already wielding a serrated back cleaver in hand.

"Madness! Li Dongbai must be mad too!"

"Why would he accept a challenge—can this clueless fool endure a single strike from him?"

"Hmph! This fight should take place to teach this fool a lesson that not just anyone can challenge casually!"

Ridicule towards Wang Xu echoed without end.

"My name is Li Dongbai, and I can sense that you are a formidable opponent."

The golden-robed man slightly smiled, his demeanor courteous.

Such people are called scholars in the mundane world; their seemingly frail bodies easily blown away by a gust of wind—but Li Dongbai would never be blown away and instead instills fear in all genius warriors!

Li Dongbai had originally not noticed Wang Xu.

Even when Wang Xu cut off the hand of the bald-headed man in yellow robes, his eyes hadn't opened even a sliver.

However, whenever Wang Xu looked towards him, Li Dongbai felt a faint stirring in his heart.

This stirring intensified the more Wang Xu looked at Li Dongbai until finally making Li Dongbai open his eyes and emanate intense battle intent!

"Wang Xu."

Wang Xu's response remained concise.

In comparison with Li Dongbai, his battle intent did not waver.

"I believe you will be a very worthy opponent."

Li Dongbai's mouth curled into a warm smile.

Yet, in the next moment, the smile abruptly faded, Li Dongbai's gaze turning exceedingly fierce, transforming into a sword that seemed capable of piercing anything, as the back cleaver swept out!

So fast!

Wang Xu's pupils contracted, and his Thunder God Universe Light Saber swung back in a counter-slash!

Clang~~

The resonant sound of metal collision stung the eardrums of the surrounding genius warriors, instilling them with fear.

"Quick reflexes!"

Li Dongbai leisurely praised Wang Xu, the back cleaver swung out once again.

Wang Xu's face was solemn, continuously using the Thunder God Universe Light Saber to block.

He was caught in a passive position.

Li Dongbai's attack method was extremely crafty; every slash seemed aimed at his vital points, but whenever he moved to block, the cleaver would suddenly change angles, leaving Wang Xu exhausted from running back and forth.

Fortunately, with Wang Xu's current reflexes, he could withstand all of Li Dongbai's attacks.

But only withstand.

Wang Xu wanted to seize the opportunity to counterattack, but each time the Thunder God Universe Light Saber prepared to strike, the cleaver would eerily appear beside him, attacking him.

Wang Xu felt a chill in his heart.

The power of the first tier's number one position truly lived up to its reputation.

...

"He's actually fighting Li Dongbai?"

"He's quite a capable material, being able to hold up against Li Dongbai until now."

"Elder Zhu Xiang, your proud disciple has met his match this time."

Everyone looked towards Elder Zhu Xiang, who remained indifferent, unmoved by the observation.

However, if one looked closely, a trace of unusual emotion flickered through Elder Zhu Xiang's eyes.

Li Dongbai was the most satisfactory direct disciple he had received over the years.

In terms of cultivation talent, understanding of secret techniques, or personal wisdom, he far surpassed other disciples.

Hence, Elder Zhu Xiang invested the most effort in him, hoping that Li Dongbai would one day become the next "Teng He."

Li Dongbai did not disappoint his expectations, consistently maintaining his position as the top among his same-tier peers, never swayed by anyone.

This could be seen from his standing at the first tier's number one position.

The number one position's reward was the most lavish, signifying strength.

Yet those genius powerhouses had no intention of challenging it.

This position seemed to have already become Li Dongbai's personal domain, unshakable by others.

"Again!"

"Continue!"

"Haha... So thrilling, so exhilarating!"

Li Dongbai laughed heartily, thoroughly enjoying the battle.

The onlookers were all stunned.

They had never seen anyone within the same tier of the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect capable of fighting Li Dongbai.

Li Dongbai's name had already become the first among his same-tier peers, unmovable by anyone.

Even within the Celestial Tier, where realms were stripped away, he remained so.

Wang Xu's appearance shattered their conventional understanding.

Could the invincible Li Dongbai now have an opponent?

Though many thought so, not many believed Wang Xu would truly win.

At the moment, Wang Xu was completely at a disadvantage, with no counter moves against Li Dongbai's attacks.

But he was not impatient.

The small crack on his forehead presented him with a green scene, lines and lines of data appeared, analyzing Li Dongbai, continuously emerging.

Concerning Li Dongbai, Wang Xu was also quite surprised.

This person's strength was strong, extremely strong!

Wang Xu had already acknowledged this in his heart.

Though appearing as an Initial Celestial God, if told he could kill a Hundred Generations Celestial God, Wang Xu would unquestionably believe it.

Because he was too skilled in combat.

It was as if Li Dongbai was born to kill, even with a mortal body, exhibiting almost martial artist-like terrifying strength.

Wang Xu's body, influenced by the Mechanical Ancient Eye, was stronger than the average person.

In the face of having no response to Li Dongbai, he initially aimed to use his unique strength advantage, hoping to make Li Dongbai wary.

Yet Li Dongbai repeatedly neutralized his immense strength skillfully, as if it was cotton, vexing Wang Xu greatly.

"Clang~~~"

Yet another fierce collision, Wang Xu had started moving the Thunder God Universe Light Saber towards Li Dongbai's imminent attack position, preparing to block his assault again.

However, Li Dongbai retreated rapidly, withdrawing without continuing his attack.

"Your strength is impressive."

For the first time, Li Dongbai spoke seriously.

Wang Xu looked at him coldly, without any response.

"This battle is unprecedented, you are the first opponent capable of blocking all my attacks. I will use all my strength against you!"

Li Dongbai's words made Wang Xu's heart tense.

This still wasn't his full strength?

Not even using full strength, he had already rendered Wang Xu helpless. What would it be like if he used all his strength?

"Roar..."

Suddenly, a very faint, nearly imperceptible tiger's roar drifted into Wang Xu's ears.

Wang Xu's pupils shrank sharply.

Wasn't this the sound of a secret technique? Could Li Dongbai actually use secret techniques within the Celestial Tier?

However, Wang Xu quickly got his answer.

As the faint tiger's roar sounded, a faint white tiger phantom gradually emerged outside Li Dongbai's body!

This phantom was invisible to ordinary eyes; Wang Xu could see it clearly only because he had the Mechanical Ancient Eye.

Though it lasted just a brief moment, Wang Xu's face had turned completely grim.

Innate Divine Body! (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)