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Thirty-two candidates, from the Holy Lands, Prestigious Families, and Immortal Dynasty’s camps, comprise fifteen people.
The Heavenly Court camp, with talents like Emperor Ku of the Miluo Palace, Prince Long, Yuexi of the Mysterious Lady Palace, Tian Chengjian of Wuming Palace, Li Cangshui of The Three Pure Ones Palace, Chu Wuqing of Wushen Palace, were chosen, totaling seventeen people.
This was beyond the expectations of Heavenly Court’s ten thousand Divine Palaces.
The eight great Divine Palaces fielded sixteen talents, and together with the other Divine Palaces’ talents, Heavenly Court originally planned to secure more than twenty spots in the thirty-two, but only seventeen made it.
The strength of the various Holy Lands, Prestigious Families, and Immortal Dynasties cannot be underestimated.
“The first group’s competition has ended, with Wuming Palace’s Tian Chengjian emerging victorious.”
The Golden Armor Heavenly General announced the result, with Yan Zhiqiu of Kunlun Holy Land defeated by Wuming Palace’s Tian Chengjian.
Tian Chengjian’s realm has reached the peak of Ninth-layer Immortal Emperor, whereas Yan Zhiqiu was only at the Eighth-layer Immortal Emperor.
After competing in Cultivation Path with Tian Chengjian, Yan Zhiqiu swiftly admitted defeat, knowing he was outmatched.
Tian Chengjian advanced to the top sixteen, and the Kunlun Holy Son was eliminated, dealing another blow to the confidence of the various Holy Lands and Prestigious Families.
The Kunlun Holy Land only had Holy Maiden Chen Jinxia left.
Yan Zhiqiu scratched his head in frustration: “Lu Changsheng, it seems we won’t be able to compete this time. You must defeat Tian Chengjian for the pride of our Holy Lands.”
“Hmph.” Tian Chengjian, hearing Yan Zhiqiu’s candid words to Lu Changsheng, couldn’t help but snort coldly, “He should first worry about getting past Chu Wuqing of Wushen Palace. Chu Wuqing is a martial maniac.”
The Golden Armor Heavenly General announced the second group’s match-ups: “For the second group, Lu Changsheng of Mount Taihua Sacred Land will face Chu Wuqing of the Wushen Palace.”
The elders from the Holy Lands, Prestigious Families, and Immortal Dynasties simultaneously turned their eyes to Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng was their camp’s most promising candidate for competing in the top four.
With Yan Zhiqiu eliminated by Wuming Palace’s Tian Chengjian, everyone’s hopes were now placed on Lu Changsheng.
“Longevity, are you confident?”
Lin Xuantong knew that Chu Wuqing, Wushen Palace’s number one talent, was a formidable opponent and was concerned about Lu Changsheng’s condition.
He always felt that Lu Changsheng was not at his peak state.
“Please rest assured, Master.”
Lu Changsheng did not recall his avatar.
He wanted to see how far he could go with his current cultivation level of nine layers.
Lu Changsheng vanished, and the next instant he was already on the Martial Arts Platform.
His opponent was a burly middle-aged man with stubble on his face, holding a long spear, and his eyes fervent: “From the Wushen Palace, I am Chu Wuqing. Your winning streak ends here.”
The long spear in Chu Wuqing’s hands was engraved with the image of a ferocious dragon, the spear’s blade emitted a piercing divine light.
This was an eighth-grade Dao Artifact of Wushen Palace.
What was most terrifying was Chu Wuqing’s robust physique, with a faint silver radiance like divine iron.
“Wushen Palace is known in Heavenly Court for excelling in Body Tempering, and has collected a variety of Body Tempering Skills and Martial Techniques from the Immortal Realm. Their physical bodies are extremely powerful, akin to magical treasures, indestructible. The martial cultivators of Wushen Palace are madmen, constantly training, fierce and combative, challenging all the Divine Palaces. This Chu Wuqing, moreover, is a Great Accomplishment Immortal Emperor. Your disciple may face a tough battle.”
Even Kunlun Sect Leader Daoxuan couldn’t help joining the discussion to remind Lin Xuantong.
Wushen Palace is the strongest martial arts Holy Land in Heavenly Court, and their strongest talent of this generation is formidable.
The Everlasting Immortal also said, “Under normal circumstances, as Dao cultivators, we are at a disadvantage against martial cultivators in terms of physical constitution. At the same realm, martial cultivators tend to be more overpowering unless we are one realm higher to stand a chance of winning.”
“Yes.”
Many Saint Lords and ancestors of Prestigious Families nodded in agreement with the Everlasting Immortal’s view.
Martial and Cultivation Dual Practice is time-consuming and effort-intensive, but the advantage is also clear—it makes one nearly invincible at the same realm.
Lin Xuantong suddenly stated, “Fellow esteemed ones may not be aware, my disciple is also practicing Martial and Cultivation Dual Practice.”
“Ah?”
All the elders from various Holy Lands and Prestigious Families were shocked.
Lu Changsheng also cultivated in martial arts?
As the Saint Lords and ancestors of Prestigious Families were discussing amongst themselves, the people from the ten thousand Divine Palaces were also engaging in discussion.
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“Lu Changsheng is really unlucky, encountering Chu Wuqing from Wushen Palace in the round of 32 to 16. Chu Wuqing is a madman; he began Body Tempering at birth, practiced spear techniques from the age of three, and his skills are profound and supernatural. For a time, he continually challenged the other seven Divine Palaces, daring even to challenge Emperor Ku. Though he was defeated by Emperor Ku, he once caused considerable trouble for Emperor Ku before his Cultivation Level reached what it is today.”
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“Indeed, this guy is a martial fanatic and a Spear Saint’s Body. Our Palace Master of Yunlou Palace once gave him high praise, believing that without needing a million years, Chu Wuqing could achieve immortality and indestructible flesh.”
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“Now there will be a good show to watch.”
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All of the Heavenly Court’s hundred thousand Divine Palaces favor Chu Wuqing.
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After all, he is the number one genius sent out by one of the eight great Divine Palaces, the Wushen Palace.
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So far, not a single number one genius from the eight Divine Palaces has been eliminated, reflecting their strength.
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Lu Changsheng wields the Divine Sword “Purple Lightning Clear Frost,” the Immortal Sword falling into his hands.
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Chu Wuqing is a formidable enemy, while Lu Changsheng has split off an incarnation, leaving only ninety percent of his True Qi in his main body. Defeating Chu Wuqing with only ninety percent True Qi is quite difficult.
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Suddenly, Chu Wuqing said, “Today, I will let you witness the Divine Martial Technique I have created myself. This technique was originally devised for challenging Emperor Ku again, but if I seek eternity, I shouldn’t hide it away. One must have the courage to defeat all powerful enemies!”
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No sooner had he finished speaking than the crowd erupted in surprise.
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A Great Accomplishment Immortal Emperor creating a Divine Martial Technique?!
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What a martial arts prodigy!
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A self-created Martial Technique often fits the creator more closely, and its power is immense.
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Just like the Mount Taihua Goddess’s self-created Swordsmanship “One Sword Across Ages,” even when other Great Experts use it, it lacks her Spiritual Energy.
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Because this technique was crafted based on her physique and Cultivation Level, making it the most suitable Cultivation Technique for herself.
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Chu Wuqing, with the Cultivation Level of a Great Accomplishment Immortal Emperor, created a Divine Martial Technique solely for challenging Emperor Ku.
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Chu Wuqing has set Emperor Ku as his target, showing his madness.
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“This child is obsessed with martial arts; he will certainly achieve greatness in the future.”
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Even Daoxuan True Sovereign could not help but praise the genius of the Heavenly Court faction.
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The number one geniuses of the eight great Divine Palaces each have their unique strengths.
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Not only are all the Holy Lands shocked, but other geniuses from the eight Divine Palaces are also moved.
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Chu Wuqing has actually created a Divine Martial Technique, which is beyond imagination.
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Prince Long said with a smile, “This Chu Wuqing indeed defies expectations. Unfortunately, though he’s obsessed with martial arts, he’s still slightly inferior to Your Highness.”
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Emperor Ku was indifferent; if Lu Changsheng was eliminated by Chu Wuqing, it wouldn’t be good news for him.
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He would rather defeat Lu Changsheng himself and crush Lu Changsheng’s Dao heart.
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On the Martial Arts Platform, Chu Wuqing’s aura soared rapidly, his hand holding a Dao Artifact-grade long spear, his long dark hair flying in the gales, and the imposing pressure from his robust physique made the very ground tremble.
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“I, Chu Wuqing, began practicing with a spear at the age of three, unmatched under the heavens, and after sparring with many masters, have comprehended this Divine Spear Technique. Today, you are fortunate to be the first to experience it.”
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“This Divine Cultivation Technique, which is still not fully perfected and ungraded, consists of thirteen moves, named ‘Reaping Life Thirteen Spears.’ I’ve only created the first six forms, which are more than enough to deal with you.”
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“The first spear, Longing in my thoughts, enduring in my memories; brief longing is boundless—Pining!”
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Chu Wuqing’s momentum converged, his whole being merging with his spear as if the Spear Saint himself descended, his aura sharply intense, lightning flashing and thunder booming.
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Endless waves of pining Spear Intent tore through Lu Changsheng’s Sword Qi.
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Lu Changsheng grasped Purple Lightning Clear Frost, meeting Chu Wuqing with the fourth realm of Swordsmanship.
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Chu Wuqing’s spear techniques were incredibly sharp, as if intending to rip apart the Qi Sea formed by the fourth realm of Swordsmanship.
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This Martial Technique created by Chu Wuqing to face Emperor Ku is naturally powerful.
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“The second spear, Broken Intestines!”
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“The third spear, Blind Dragon!”
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Chu Wuqing’s Spear Intent kept transforming, even emitting a dragon’s roar that startled the Nine Heavens.
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A glint of cold light arrives first, followed by the spear, swift as a dragon!
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The Great Experts from Wushen Palace watched their trained martial arts prodigy, pleased, as Chu Wuqing indeed brought great honor to Wushen Palace this time.
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