Within the cultivation space, Lu Changsheng’s avatar, with the aid of the Sword Dao Divine Fruit, finally achieved enlightenment of the first chapter of the Fifth Sword Realm.
Lu Changsheng eagerly seized this opportunity to comprehend as many mnemonic verses as possible.
The Fifth Sword Realm had already surpassed the Immortal Emperor Realm, even surpassing the Ninth Grade Divine King, Eighth Grade Divine King, Seventh Grade Divine King…
“Mount Taihua Goddess is truly one of the twelve Sword Maidens of Mysterious Lady Palace from Ancient Times. The Fifth Sword Realm is profoundly mysterious; even with the third Sword Dao Divine Fruit, I could only comprehend the first chapter.”
The effect of the Sword Dao Divine Fruit faded, and Lu Changsheng mastered the first chapter of mnemonic verses for the Fifth Sword Realm.
This did not mean that he could smoothly manifest the sword intent of the Fifth Sword Realm.
The Fifth Sword Realm at Great Perfection, capable of slaying existences that defy death itself.
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Merely starting with the first chapter, its power was already boundless.
“There are still five hundred years.”
Lu Changsheng’s avatar repeatedly practiced the Fifth Sword Realm, striving to manifest its sword intent.
Meanwhile, in the mundane world, Holy Maiden Chen Jinxia of Kunlun Mountains fought against Emperor Ku.
Emperor Ku unsurprisingly defeated Chen Jinxia with his cultivation level in the Divine King Realm.
In the fourth group, Prince Long of Miluo Palace also emerged victorious.
The top four emerged: Lu Changsheng, Yuexi, Emperor Ku, Prince Long, among which three spots were taken by the Heavenly Court’s eight great Divine Palaces.
“The eight great Divine Palaces of Heavenly Court are truly strong, occupying three out of the four spots; if not for Mount Taihua Holy Son, we from the Lower Realm wouldn’t have a single spot in the top four.”
“The strength of Miluo Palace among the eight great Divine Palaces is indeed the greatest, securing two spots in the top four.”
“This Prince Long effortlessly defeated his opponent; his strength is also formidable.”
“I wonder if Lu can defeat the top talent of Mysterious Lady Palace, Yuexi? Opposing a Ninth Grade Divine King is far too difficult for Lu.”
“It seems the talents from our Lower Realm can only advance as far as the top four.”
“Amongst the top eight, having three people from the Lower Realm and one in the top four is already quite an accomplishment.”
“Preventing the eight great Divine Palaces from monopolizing the top eight, we have already succeeded.”
People from various Holy Lands, Prestigious Families, and Immortal Dynasties discussed amongst themselves, with sighs about the might of the Heavenly Court’s eight great Divine Palaces.
The Palace Master of Mysterious Lady Palace suddenly spoke up, saying to Li Heng: “Our Mysterious Lady Palace wishes to invite your disciple Xia Ningxue to join us. For this, Mysterious Lady Palace is willing to compensate Guanghan Palace with fifty Dao Artifacts, thirty Twenty-Grade Divine Pills, and ten divine-grade Cultivation Techniques. How about it?”
Whoosh.
The entire Divine Palace, along with many Holy Lands, Prestigious Families, and Immortal Dynasties, were all astir.
The Palace Master of Mysterious Lady Palace, actually taking the initiative to request a person from Guanghan Palace!
Having experienced two ancient great wars, she was one of the twelve Sword Maidens of Ancient Times, just like Mount Taihua Goddess. Xia Ningxue’s talent had alarmed such a distinguished figure, prompting her to extend an invitation.
Not only that, but Mysterious Lady Palace was willing to pay a heavy price of fifty Dao Artifacts, thirty Twenty-Grade Divine Pills, and ten divine-grade Cultivation Techniques for this talent acquisition.
How precious are the instruments of proving the Dao, enough to equip fifty Divine King Realm powerhouses.
Twenty-Grade Divine Pills, invaluable treasures that could save one’s life at critical moments.
The ten divine-grade Cultivation Techniques from Mysterious Lady Palace were even more remarkable.
It was rare for Mysterious Lady Palace to proactively allow their Cultivation Techniques to spread.
After Mount Taihua Goddess, Taiyin Goddess, and other Sword Maidens of Ancient Times left Mysterious Lady Palace, they also could not teach outsiders Mysterious Lady Palace’s Cultivation Techniques and had to create their own.
To think that the Mysterious Lady Palace would actually offer fifty Dao Artifacts, thirty Twenty-Grade Divine Pills, and ten divine-grade Cultivation Techniques in one go, just to invite Xia Ningxue to join their ranks.
Those among the top eight had the qualifications to be invited by the eight great Divine Palaces.
Three from the Lower Realm had entered the top eight: Lu Changsheng, Xia Ningxue, and Chen Jinxia.
Chen Jinxia was the Holy Maiden of Purple Void Palace from Kunlun Mountains, which, in Ancient Times, was not inferior to Mysterious Lady Palace, hence Mysterious Lady Palace could not request a person from Purple Void Palace.
But Xia Ningxue was different.
Xia Ningxue was not a descendant of Guanghan Palace; she was a talented female cultivator who had ascended from one of the three thousand minor worlds, perfectly fitting the criteria of Mysterious Lady Palace.
After Wushen Palace’s failed attempt to recruit Lu Changsheng, this time Mysterious Lady Palace raised the stakes, hoping to persuade Guanghan Palace Master Li Heng to release Xia Ningxue.
“Please forgive my refusal.”
Li Heng had finally recruited an amazingly talented disciple for Guanghan Palace; how could she hand Xia Ningxue over to Mysterious Lady Palace?
Moreover, selling a disciple for treasures, how would others view their Guanghan Palace?
The Palace Master of Mysterious Lady Palace frowned, then said, “I’ll add two more First Grade Taoist Instruments. How about it?”
“First Grade Taoist Instruments?! Two of them at that!”
“Isn’t this a bit too extravagant? Just to have someone join Mysterious Lady Palace for cultivation, they’re actually giving away two Taoist Instruments; such magnanimity!”
All the Holy Lands, Prestigious Families, and Immortal Dynasties were deeply moved.
These were First Grade Taoist Instruments!
One First Grade Taoist Instrument alone was worth dozens of ordinary Dao Artifacts!
The Palace Master of Mysterious Lady Palace was willing to put forward two First Grade Taoist Instruments just to have Xia Ningxue join their ranks!
“Refused.”
Li Heng was still not persuaded by Mysterious Lady Palace.
First Grade Taoist Instruments were indeed top-tier Magical Treasures, but Guanghan Palace had them too, and compared to Magical Treasures, talents were even rarer.
Mysterious Lady Palace did not make another offer, seeing that Xia Ningxue herself did not wish to join.
Mysterious Lady Palace had no choice but to give up.
The semi-finals were about to begin.
“Longevity, the top talent from Mysterious Lady Palace is already in the Divine King Realm, the gap with the Immortal Emperor Realm is too great; there is no need for a head-on clash. You might as well forfeit, and when you become a Divine King in the future, you should be able to match her.”
Lin Xuantong advised Lu Changsheng to give up the match with Yuexi before he went to fight.
Yuexi was the top talent of Mysterious Lady Palace, now in the Divine King Realm, having decisively defeated Xia Ningxue with a definitive gap in cultivation level.