Li Ya returned this time and brought many gifts for Gu An, including Immortal Cultivation medicinal herbs and overseas magic artifacts. When Gu An tried to make some polite conversation, Li Ya didn’t bother with the pleasantries and left directly through the window, leaving Gu An in silence.
Yang Jian also marveled at what a peculiar person this uncle-master was.
Although Li Ya seemed unreliable, Yang Jian still held a good opinion of his actions and words.
Just based on Li Ya’s previous declaration that he would protect him to the death, Yang Jian acknowledged him as his uncle-master.
After staying in Mystic Valley for a while, Gu An took Yang Jian and Blood Prison Great Saint to the Outer Gate City. With the approaching Grand Tournament, cultivators frequently flew across the sky, not just from Supreme Sect but from all over the world.
No matter the outcome of the Grand Tournament, Supreme Sect was set to gain substantial benefits this time, and Gu An was eager to see how much profit Supreme Sect would share with Sword Venerable Fudao.
Days passed by.
Five days later, though the weather was hot, the Inner and Outer Gate City was crowded due to the imminent start of the Grand Tournament.
In front of the South City Gate, countless cultivators gathered, forming a vast sea of humans, their heads bobbing, creating a spectacular scene. Explore more at m,v l’e-NovelFull.net
Following their gaze, in the sky stood an array platform surrounded by seventy-two large flags, with a diameter over a hundred miles, its base emitting a faint golden light forming a golden platform that blotted out the sky when looked at from below.
This array, known as the Luotian Floating City Battle Array, was purchased by Supreme Sect from Star Sea Congregations, specifically for Great Cultivators to compete in combat, at a huge cost. Maintaining this array required massive amounts of spiritual energy. It was said that Supreme Sect had already channeled the spiritual energies from their underground spirit lineages into the array.
Every city and medicine valley within Supreme Sect had formations projecting the scene of the Luotian Floating City Battle Array. These transmission formations were not very expensive, so even Mystic Valley had an array set up by Supreme Sect, allowing all disciples in the valley to watch the match.
In the Third Medicine Valley.
Over nine hundred disciples gathered in the pavilion area, some meditating on the ground, some sitting on benches, looking up at the light screen in the sky, waiting for the Grand Tournament to begin.
Before the combat even started, the disciples were already excitedly discussing.
Gu An sat by a stone table, savoring pastries. Yang Jian, An Xin, Xiaochuan, and You Yingying sat at the same table, also discussing the Grand Tournament.
The names of each Great Cultivator were mentioned from their mouths. Over the past decade, many oceanic Great Cultivators had established their fame in the Three Dynasties, making it uncertain who would claim the title of the world’s number one.
These ocean cultivators temporarily stayed in the Three Dynasties region, leaving many opportunities behind, promoting the development of the Immortal Cultivation world and establishing a reputation for virtue and greatness.
You Yingying mentioned an ocean Great Cultivator named Yellow-Robed Immortal Lord. Yellow-Robed Immortal Lord claimed to be the reincarnation of an immortal, possessing vast divine skills. The Star Sea Congregations tried to recruit him but were refused. His whereabouts were mysterious, like a dragon glimpsed but never seen fully. He liked to teach beings with mediocre talents, earning admiration.
She believed Yellow-Robed Immortal Lord could claim the first position in the Grand Tournament.
Xiaochuan couldn’t help but say, “Why are these ocean Great Cultivators meddling in the Grand Tournament? Isn’t this bullying?”
You Yingying replied, “Although the Three Dynasties region is weak, the Seven Stars Spirit Realm in the mainland is not. As long as cultivators from the Seven Stars Spirit Realm participate, other Great Cultivators will be drawn in, all wanting to establish their fame by stepping over the Seven Stars Spirit Realm. Of course, there might be undercurrents I’m unaware of. This Grand Tournament is indeed unusual with so many Great Cultivators joining.”
An Xin nodded, saying, “It’s said there are five hundred participants, with half coming from overseas. The Three Dynasties’ cultivators only make up a third. Besides Li Ya, the weakest among them is in the Mystic Heart Realm. Many withdrew after seeing the participant list, leading to the current situation.”
Yang Jian remained silent, gazing at the illusion in the sky with yearning in his eyes.
The title of the world’s number one was certainly mesmerizing.
Gu An didn’t join their discussion. He knew the level of participants in the Grand Tournament better than anyone.
Currently, five Loose Immortals had gathered within Supreme Sect; the number of Nirvana Realm cultivators reached seventeen, and there were over a hundred Mahayana Realm cultivators.
If nothing unexpected happened, sects within the Three Dynasties couldn’t hope to claim the first position in the Grand Tournament, or even make it into the top twenty. The only hope lay with the Supernatural City’s Li Ya.
Moreover, Gu An sensed a Wandering Immortal’s presence, hidden in the mountains outside Supreme Sect, purpose unknown.
This Grand Tournament was no longer just a test among the Immortal Cultivation world of the Three Dynasties.
Gu An wasn’t worried though. If Supreme Sect faced destruction, he would intervene.
If they weren’t in danger, he wouldn’t act even if Supreme Sect lost. One must accept their inferiority.
Until noon, the Luotian Floating City Battle Array finally changed. The seventy-two large flags trembled, bursting with golden light, quickly forming a majestic palace, vast and transparent, allowing the outside world to see inside.
“Today, the first Grand Tournament of Supreme Sect will begin. I am Lv Baitian, the Supreme Sect leader, here to announce the rules of the Grand Tournament. It’s all about winning. No killing…”
Lv Baitian’s voice spread throughout Supreme Sect through the array light screens, silencing the hustle and bustle instantly.
Gu An turned his head, asking An Xin to bring over a few more plates of pastries, and An Xin immediately obeyed.
After a while, Lv Baitian finished explaining the rules of the Grand Tournament and began announcing the first match.
“The first match today will be between the Cangtian Sect…”
Before Lv Baitian finished his words, a vast pressure engulfed Supreme Sect, interrupting him.
“Wait a moment!”
An aged voice echoed between heaven and earth, catching countless people off guard.
Was someone going to interfere with the Grand Tournament?
Yang Jian and the others beside Gu An also tensed up.
“Before the Grand Tournament begins, could Sword Venerable Fudao have a match with me? I am Bi Luo, the Island Master of Jinghai Bi Luo Island, known as Sage Bi Luo.”
The aged voice’s words caused a tremendous uproar within Supreme Sect.
Someone dared to challenge Sword Venerable Fudao!
You Yingying frowned, saying, “Sage Bi Luo? How is he involved? Did he align with someone?”
Xiaochuan couldn’t help but ask, “What realm is Sage Bi Luo in? Is he also an immortal?”
“Hmm, he is an immortal. As for his specific cultivation level, I’m not sure. He’s beyond my reach. I just heard rumors,” You Yingying replied.
Meanwhile, a figure appeared within the Luotian Floating City Battle Array, prompting countless people to look up. Through the array light screens, they saw the figure.
Clad in a green robe, the figure stood tall, holding a long staff. His white hair was coiled under a jade crown, his face old and stern, with green flames burning atop the staff, resembling coiling dragons and serpents, emitting a mysterious aura.
Sage Bi Luo!
An overwhelming ancient aura descends upon him, causing every cultivator who witnessed his true form to feel an innate sense of awe, akin to mortals gazing at the vast sky, instinctively revering heaven.
In the Outer Gate City, on the Heavenly Repair Platform, Supreme Sect’s high-ranking officials gathered. Lv Baitian, Ji Hantian, and Xuan Quan were all present.
Zuo Yijian stood beside the Heaven-Cutting Axe, frowning, his gaze towards Sage Bi Luo filled with hostility.
For such a grand occasion, someone jumped out to challenge Sword Venerable Fudao, appearing to harbor ill intentions.
However, he wasn’t worried, even somewhat excited.
Sword Venerable Fudao had not taken action for many years. Although his legend remained, overseas cultivators were unclear about his actual strength.
Lv Baitian looked up at the Luotian Floating City Battle Array, frowning and snorting coldly, “As expected, someone is looking for trouble. I just don’t know which force sent him.”
If Sword Venerable Fudao were defeated or refused to fight, Supreme Sect’s control over the Grand Tournament would weaken sharply, potentially leading to the tournament’s collapse and a crisis of annihilation for Supreme Sect.
Gu Zong looked at Lv Baitian, whispering, “Sect Leader, this person isn’t on the participant list.”
Lv Baitian nodded, replying calmly, “Then let’s wait and see. It’s time for the overseas cultivators to witness his power.”
Other high-ranking officials in Supreme Sect also showed anticipation.
Sword Venerable Fudao was not only invincible in the hearts of Supreme Sect’s disciples, but also to these high-ranking cultivators.
He quelled internal strife, slew demon ancestors, killed immortals, vanquished evil demons, and more.
Sword Venerable Fudao’s might wasn’t just talk, it was established through battles witnessed by Supreme Sect’s disciples.
In the Third Medicine Valley.
Just by listening to the disciples’ discussions, Gu An realized he couldn’t avoid taking action.
So be it, it had been a long time since he showcased his swordsmanship.
Gu An leaned against the stone table, swirling his wine cup with one hand, a slight smile playing at the corner of his mouth.
Yang Jian, who had been observing his master, noticed the change in his master’s expression and felt a shock in his heart.
Could it be that Sword Venerable Fudao was his master?
Having learned about Sword Venerable Fudao’s legendary tales over the years, Yang Jian had often speculated about this. Could a sect hide two mysterious powerhouses surpassing all disciples?
“Sword Venerable Fudao, could it be that you dare not show yourself? Or do you look down upon someone from a remote island like me?”
Sage Bi Luo’s voice rang out again, majestic and resounding.
Hearing his mocking words, Supreme Sect’s disciples were enraged, their anger surpassing their innate reverence.
They began hoping that Sword Venerable Fudao would take action and teach this oceanic rogue a good lesson!
Rumble——
Suddenly, the sky’s weather changed, clouds churned, white clouds turned black, and the world darkened, prompting countless people to look up.
Inside the Luotian Floating City Battle Array, Sage Bi Luo also looked up, seeing the rolling thunderclouds. He snorted, shaking his long staff, and his vast mana erupted, forming two azure dragons coiling within the array palace. Their bodies spanned a hundred miles, enough to silence all beings.
The two azure dragons slowly lifted their heads, roaring towards the sky, their dragon cries echoing endlessly.
“It is said that Sword Venerable Fudao’s swordsmanship is unparalleled in the world. Today, let’s see if you can break my array!”
Sage Bi Luo’s voice echoed again. He waved his sleeve, sending countless magic artifacts into the air between the two azure dragons. Wind and fire swirled, entangling the dragons, causing them to grow rapidly, their heads piercing the top of the Luotian Floating City Battle Array.
At that moment!
The thunderclouds suddenly parted, revealing a vast starry sea in the sky. All creatures’ eyes reflected the resplendent starry sea, magnificent and fantastical.