The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS

The first battle thus concluded.

Zhu Kong had light injuries, bordering on no injuries at all, while Yun Zheng was critically wounded and near death. If it weren't for True Master Tianyang's timely treatment, the word "near" could have been omitted.

This battle left a lasting impression of Zhu Kong in everyone's mind, as well as the Cultivation Technique filled with a murderous aura.

Everyone present, including those from Dragon Tiger Mountain and Zhenwu Sect, was wary of Luo Fu Palace, keeping them in mind with caution.

That Zhu Kong could wield the Killing Sword was not so significant. As a Divine Origin Realm fighter, he might be considered a master in worldly society, but compared to those seated high on the dais, Zhu Kong was but a child who had just learned to walk.

What truly deserved attention was Hua Yufei.

Just by sensing his Qi Mechanism, it was clear that Hua Yufei had fully recovered. His recovery indicated that bringing down Luo Fu Palace would not be easy. Anyone wishing to supplant Luo Fu Palace's position would have to go through a bitter fight.

Moreover, if Hua Yufei had also mastered this unknown Slaughter Sword Technique, his strength was definitely not to be underestimated.

"This Sword technique of Luo Fu Palace carries an exceedingly heavy murderous energy, surpassing even Duke Shenwu Luo Feng from Daqian, applying extreme pressure on vitality. It's also uncertain how our friend Zhu Kong has managed to cultivate it,"

said Tong Ming from Zhenwu Sect's high dais, as he gestured to muffle the sound.

Tong Ming, old and experienced, had led a life of ups and downs. In certain aspects, his experience could be said to surpass those younger Divinity Realm fighters.

It was for this reason that he spotted the drawback of this Slaughter Sword Technique.

"For that junior to cultivate this Killing Sword is utterly impossible. Although I don't know the principle behind the creation of this Killing Sword, the erosion of vitality by the murderous intent is real. With the lifespan of a Divine Origin Realm fighter, harboring such intense murderous intent is tantamount to seeking death. Even if he survives, he will only end up a white-haired, decrepit old man," Tong Ming continued.

Clearly, Zhu Kong had not become an old man too frail to wield a sword, as his vitality, though eroded, was still within the range of a young man.

"And regarding Daoist Hua," Tong Ming glanced at the dais to his far right, "if his injuries were truly so severe that he couldn't show his face, then cultivating the Killing Sword would only hasten his death. His body wouldn't withstand the assault of the murderous intent."

"Uncle-Master means..." Xuan Chen inquired.

"I have heard that Luo Fu Palace possesses a Sword technique that has been sealed away. If that technique is indeed this Killing Sword, why didn't Palace Lord Hua cultivate this Sword technique before?"

A flicker of longing passed through Tong Ming's eyes, "Luo Fu Palace must have recently acquired something that prolongs life or a Secret Technique, enabling the cultivation of this Sword technique."

He was nearing five hundred years old, with his lifespan running out, yet he still harbored a deep attachment to life. In such a moment, the way to prolong life held great allure for him.

Xuan Chen fell silent upon hearing this.

All three of the Zhenwu Three Elders were nearing the end of their lifespans. They had remained in seclusion within the forbidden ground, not only to avoid interfering with Sect affairs but also to use Secret Techniques to slow the ebbing of their vitality.

If these three Elders were to pass away, it was highly possible that Zhenwu Sect might face the same fate as Luo Fu Palace today.

"Uncle-Master, let's just observe the changes for now," Xuan Chen suggested.

Tong Ming silently nodded, his eyes returning to a state of calm, like the undisturbed surface of an ancient well.

Observing the changes was not about being inactive but about waiting for the right moment to strike.

'Tong Ming of the Zhenwu Three Elders seems to place great emphasis on lifespan. Hmm... put plainly, he is afraid of death.' At the edge of the square, Qing Yu observed the conversation between the two from Zhenwu Sect.

Perhaps it was the arrogance of the powerful, but Tong Ming simply muffled his voice without worrying that someone might read his lips with Lip Reading Skill.

Of course, it might also be due to their confidence in their own perceptual abilities.

Staring at their lips to read their words was likely to be detected by them due to the concentration required. Although there were many people and many distractions here, someone fixated on their lips would stand out.

However, Tong Ming and Xuan Chen would not expect that if Qing Yu did not wish to be detected, no one would be able to detect him.

What Qing Yu was best at was countering perceptual abilities.

And so, he had "read" their entire conversation.

Of course, Tong Ming's old Taoist desire for a longer life was not much of a weakness, and Qing Yu simply made a mental note of it. Perhaps one day, this little piece of information could have a surprising effect.

While the crowd was discussing, the True Pill Realm's battles were about to start.

On the side of Luo Fu Palace, Lin Jianfeng, who had been representing Hua Yufei, entered the fray. From Chunyang Palace, it was True Master Tianyang's leading disciple, Yun Lai.

Both had cultivated to the True Pill Realm for many years and possessed profound power. A mere gesture or movement unleashed Sword Qi and Magic Swords all around.

Compared to Zhu Kong and Yun Zheng, the bout between these two was extraordinarily exciting. The two little Taoists in front of Qing Yu stopped their whispering and craned their necks, staring without blinking.

However, for Qing Yu, their fight was not as interesting as the previous two Divine Origin Realm fighters.

It had been over a year since his breakthrough to the True Pill Realm. During this not-so-short period, Qing Yu had experienced various battles of all sizes, and his vision, naturally, had elevated.

While Lin Jianfeng showed exceptional Sword Dao and Yun Lai wowed with his Qi Sword, in Qing Yu's eyes, they lacked the type of brilliance that immediately caught your attention.

Compared to Zhu Kong's Killing Sword and Yun Zheng's "Heavenly Escape Sword Technique," Lin Jianfeng and Yun Lai lacked something that would truly intrigue others.

After all, no matter how powerful these two were, they were not as strong as Qing Yu. The only difference between them and Zhu Kong was how long it would take to defeat them: a moment for Zhu Kong and about an hour for Lin Jianfeng and the other.

There was a difference in time, but the outcome was the same.

'Unknowingly, I've become arrogant, looking down on True Pill Realm Martial Artists below the Earth Rankings,' Qing Yu thought, somewhat bored.

Since it was uninteresting, Qing Yu naturally wouldn't focus all his attention on the battle between Lin Jianfeng and the other. His gaze shifted slightly to observe the still seated figures of Mingxuan Temple.

Mingxuan Temple had brought only four people, but each one was stronger than the last.

Besides a young Divine Origin Realm disciple, the other three were a Divinity Realm warrior and two in the True Pill Realm.

The Divinity Realm fighter, whom Qing Yu remembered being called "Master Jing Xiu," had been meditating with closed eyes, seemingly indifferent to everything around him.

But if he were truly indifferent, why come to the Debating Conference at all?

Of the two True Pill fighters, one was Master Jing Xiu's disciple, named "Bai Yue," who was also meditating with closed eyes and unmovable.

The other True Pill fighter was a female crown, who had been watching the ongoing battle intently, or perhaps was fixated on Lin Jianfeng.

As for that Divine Origin...

'Hmm? I can't see through him, interesting...'