Chapter 271
Cultivators from the Eastern Cultivation World had considered that although both they and the Eastern Wasteland were regions far removed from the Central Five Provinces, there had been no communication between them; each had developed their cultivation independently. Thus, there might be some disparities between their Immortal Cultivation worlds, but they speculated that the gap should not be particularly large.
Yet now, as they engaged in combat with two individuals from the Eastern Wasteland, they discovered that each seemed stronger than the next!
If these two were so formidable, what about the other with the Ten Different Phenomena of Golden Elixir Great Perfection?
Everyone looked toward the man named Sha Haoqiong with bustling curiosity. Although he had been low-key and spoken little—Cao Zhen even said that this man was not his disciple—who knew if this was intentional?
The Eastern Cultivators realized these people from the Eastern Wasteland had undoubtedly been well-prepared. That silent man must also be tremendously powerful.
Feeling the gaze of the crowd, Sha Haoqiong felt greatly flustered inside, What are you all looking at me for? You don't think I'm one of those freaks as well, do you?
Though I am also exceptionally strong and a genius within the Immortal Sect, I really can't compare with the disciples of Sect Leader Cao.
You're not treating me as if I'm the same as Duo Duo and Zhu Peng, thinking of finding some extraordinary master to challenge me, are you?
Jue Jianzi glanced at Sha Haoqiong, hesitating for a moment. Initially, he had thought to have Fan Tianxing of the Tianxing Sect challenge Duo Duo, and then let the second strongest of their Ultimate Sword Sect spar with Sha Haoqiong. He himself was preparing to engage with Zhu Peng at the final moment.
Because, he had always believed that Zhu Peng was the strongest among them.
However, Duo Duo's strength far exceeded his expectations. Now that the Eastern Border had already lost two matches, if they were defeated in a third match, not just would it be a significant embarrassment for the Eastern Cultivation World, but the neutral factions might also wonder why bother provoking the formidable Easter Wasteland. How could they possibly attack the Eastern Wasteland?
Currently, the Eastern Border truly could not afford another defeat.
They urgently needed a victory, and the best, most secure choice was Xia Congyun.
Even someone as proud as he had to admit that if Xia Congyun advanced to the Ten Different Phenomena of Golden Elixir Great Perfection, he had no assurance of defeating Xia Congyun.
And if Xia Congyun had more time to stabilize her realm, he likely wouldn't stand a chance against her.
Even if the rival's Nine Abnormal Phenomenon Golden Pill was exceptionally strong and unique, he did not believe they could win. Within all the Nine Abnormal Phenomenon Golden Pills, none could match Xia Congyun.
Only, he wasn't sure if the opponent would accept the challenge.
Jue Jianzi's gaze moved from Sha Haoqiong to Cao Zhen and he suddenly spoke up, "Peak Master Cao, you have truly managed to cultivate such talented disciples, it is astounding. Coincidentally, we in the Eastern Border also have a person with the Nine Abnormal Phenomenon Golden Pills who is very keen on experiencing the wondrous skills of Peak Master Cao. I wonder if Peak Master Cao could enlighten her?"
Challenge Sect Leader Cao?
Hearing this, Sha Haoqiong breathed a sigh of relief, relieved that the challenge was not directed at him.
As for the person challenging Sect Leader Cao, all Sha Haoqiong could think was that they were truly courageous!
As soon as Jue Jianzi's words fell, cultivators of the Main War Sect from the Eastern Border began to praise Cao Zhen.
"I believe Peak Master Cao will certainly not refuse."
"Yes, to teach such disciples—there's no one else among the currently active cultivators in our Eastern Border who can do this!"
"Peak Master Cao, please enlighten us."
They intended to elevate Cao Zhen, making it difficult for him to decline.
But the cultivators from the Peaceful Sect began to worry. The Eastern Border had already lost twice and suffered humiliation twice; naturally, they also wanted a victory for the Eastern Cultivators.
However, what they feared more was that Xia Congyun might directly kill Cao Zhen.
Although Xia Congyun was not someone who delighted in slaughter, who could have anticipated her actions before?
Cao Zhen, who had not fought in a long time and had not been challenged for ages, now revealed a smile upon hearing the challenge, "Good, naturally since you seek to spar, I have no reason to refuse."
With those words, he stepped forward to the front.
Seeing Cao Zhen step forward and agree to the match, Jue Jianzi was instantly overjoyed. Whatever strength the other three with the Ten Different Phenomena of Golden Elixir Great Perfection might possess, it no longer mattered. As long as they defeated one, that would be sufficient!
And Xia Congyun, undoubtedly, could defeat Cao Zhen—even kill him!
Meanwhile, Xia Congyun had yet to make a move, but a step forward from someone in the Flowing Light Sect of the Bliss Control Sect addressed the crowd, "The reason our Flowing Light Sect's Congyun intervened is due to some personal reasons. Her participation does not reflect our Flowing Light Sect's intentions."
After speaking, he stepped back, not wanting to say more.
They from the Flowing Light Sect truly did not want to involve themselves in the conflict between the Main War Sect and the Peaceful Sect; however, they hadn't expected Xia Congyun to be persuaded to confront people from the Eastern Wasteland.
He knew that after Xia Congyun's intervention, there would surely be misunderstandings, so he specifically accompanied Xia Congyun here to clarify to everyone.
Xia Congyun's actions represented only herself and not the Flowing Light Sect, which maintained its usual neutrality.
Listening to the words of the Vice Sect Master of Flowing Light Sect, Yang Yudong's face suddenly revealed a pleased expression—indeed, he had been curious why the Flowing Light Sect would suddenly aid the Ultimate Sword Sect. It turned out to be because of Xia Congyun's own accord.