Pay to Cultivate Immortality? My Sect is Completely Free - Chapter 156

Chapter 156: Xiao Yan’s Fierce Battle with the Nascent Soul Realm Genius

As the last disciple of the Sacred Tiger Sect stepped forward, all eyes in the arena once again focused on him.

He was a tall, robust young man, his powerful build striking. A pair of cold, gleaming eyes glinted sharply.

Two large broadswords were strapped to his back.

Within his body surged explosive power—each step he took made the ground crack and snap beneath him.

This man was Wu Yong!

The top young talent of the Sacred Tiger Sect!

The peerless prodigy famously renowned throughout Southern Xuan Prefecture!

And also the pride of the Sacred Tiger Sect!

“So formidable!”

“Such terrifying power! Wu Yong truly lives up to his reputation!”

“It’s said Wu Yong is a rare innate Divine Power wielder, with an unusually resilient body—his peers can’t compare!”

“No wonder he’s the most dazzling genius of the Sacred Tiger Sect!”

“The Eldest Senior Brother of the Sacred Tiger Sect really does have some serious skills.”

……

Around the Grand Plaza, many cultivators watched Wu Yong ascend the stage, whispering excitedly among themselves.

Wu Yong was the Sacred Tiger Sect’s peerless genius.

Rarely did cultivators of the same rank pose a challenge to him, and it was common for him to take on opponents above his level. He had already earned a formidable reputation in Southern Xuan Prefecture.

It was said that three years ago, before even reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, he had fought fiercely against a Nascent Soul cultivator and escaped without injury!

Xiao Yan gazed at Wu Yong, a sharp glint shining in his eyes.

This is a formidable enemy!

A perfect opponent to sharpen one’s skills against!

“Eldest Senior Brother, avenge the Fourth Elder!”

“Eldest Senior Brother, show them the power of our Sacred Tiger Sect!”

“Eldest Senior Brother, defeat them!”

…

Shouts echoed from below the arena as countless disciples of the Sacred Tiger Sect cheered.

Wu Yong stood firmly on the stage, his face radiating an air of aloof pride.

His fists clenched tightly, his bones creaking, and from within him, faint beast-like roars could be heard!

“Does your Heavenly Dao Sect want to send someone else?” he growled deeply, his overwhelming aura surging forth!

He was unmistakably a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator!

A talented Nascent Soul prodigy under a hundred years old!

He was also the very first Nascent Soul participant to appear at this Immortal Alliance Assembly!

At the same time, among the disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect, Zhuge Feng began transmitting his voice to Xiao Yan: “This man has stepped firmly into the Nascent Soul Realm, and his strength is quite impressive. Let me handle this battle.”

But Xiao Yan’s eyes flickered. One hand tightly gripped the Mysterious Iron Ruler, and a wild surge of fighting spirit flooded his heart.

“Eldest Senior Brother, I think I can do this!”

He raised his head, locking eyes with Wu Yong, his gaze burning with determination.

The peak Golden Core realm Man Hammer could no longer satisfy him; this time, he wanted a real, intense battle.

He was going to challenge a Nascent Soul!

“Master…” The disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect all looked toward Su Bai.

Su Bai smiled faintly and nodded, respecting Xiao Yan’s decision.

Having practiced the Hongmeng Body Refining Art, Xiao Yan’s bodily strength was already fully capable of competing with a Nascent Soul cultivator!

“This final match, let me finish it for you!”

Wielding the Mysterious Iron Ruler in hand, Xiao Yan stepped forward a few paces, locking eyes with Wu Yong across the distance.

His choice to stay and continue fighting rather than withdrawing surprised everyone.

Xiao Yan was at the Sixth Layer of the Golden Core Realm!

Wu Yong was at the First Layer of the Nascent Soul Realm!

Not only was there a difference of several smaller realms between them, but also a major realm barrier separating the Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages!

“Is Xiao Yan… overconfident?”

“A nineteen-year-old in the Golden Core Realm… I’d be even bolder in his place—fearless of anything!”

“Wu Yong is already projecting the aura of a Nascent Soul; does Xiao Yan really think he can take on a Nascent Soul that way?”

“There have been Golden Core geniuses who dared to challenge Nascent Souls, but none attempted it before reaching the peak of Golden Core!”

“Exactly, and Wu Yong isn’t just any Nascent Soul. By now, he probably matches the momentum of a Fourth Layer Nascent Soul!”

“Haha, maybe Xiao Yan is the strongest in the Heavenly Dao Sect. Since he chose to fight rather than be forced, perhaps the Sacred Tiger Sect still has a chance to win!”

“That seems to be the case. A Nascent Soul under one hundred years old doesn’t just appear out of nowhere.”

………

On the grand plaza, various voices echoed around. Yet, among all the disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect, there was complete silence.

Calm and composed, invincible among equals, undefeated across realms—this was the fundamental temperament of the Heavenly Dao Sect’s disciples!

“Now that both sides are in position, the tenth match officially begins!” the Divine Transformation Elder of the Dominating Heaven Sect announced loudly.

“Sacred Tiger Sect, Senior Disciple Wu Yong!”

“Heavenly Dao Sect, Second Generation Disciple Xiao Yan!”

The two called out their affiliations, signaling that both were ready.

*Whoosh…*

Wu Yong drew the great blade on his back and slammed his foot hard on the ground. Instantly, the entire arena shook thunderously.

His speed was extreme, like a shooting star streaking through the sky, accompanied by a fierce whooshing sound, as he swung his blade to chop down on Xiao Yan.

A Nascent Soul cultivator was truly incomparable to a Golden Core cultivator!

The moment Wu Yong struck, he displayed overwhelming power!

“Bring it on!” Xiao Yan showed no fear whatsoever. With a loud roar, dazzling golden light radiated from his body surface.

The Hongmeng Body Refining Art was running at full throttle, pushing his physical body to peak condition. At the same time, wielding the Mysterious Iron Ruler in hand, he leapt forward.

*Boom!*

The two collided midair with a thunderous crash, shockwaves rolling outward and the air roiling up fiercely.

Their clash was filled with an intense, overwhelming force!

“Impressive! Xiao Yan is actually able to go toe-to-toe with Wu Yong!”

In the spectator stands, some Nascent Soul Divine Transformation cultivators’ pupils suddenly constricted, revealing an indescribable shock.

It’s important to understand: although Wu Yong was only in the Initial Stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, he was a genius who easily swept through others at his level.

Holding his own against the Intermediate Stage of Nascent Soul was no challenge for him.

Yet, Xiao Yan from the Heavenly Dao Sect, only at the Sixth Layer of Golden Core, actually blocked a powerful strike from Wu Yong, a Nascent Soul cultivator!

*Bang!*

*Rumble!*

Their battle was so intense that sparks flew and electrifying thunderclaps echoed across the arena.

They were evenly matched!

This stunned everyone, their eyes glued to the fight, afraid to miss any detail.

Xiao Yan was truly extraordinary!

At nineteen years old and only at Golden Core Sixth Layer, he still had strength enough to contend with a Nascent Soul cultivator!

If he reached the peak of Golden Core and challenged the Nascent Soul Realm, it probably wouldn’t be difficult at all!

This placed him at a level higher than Wu Yong—one of the few prodigies on the entire continent defying destiny!

If Wu Yong had the potential to become a Venerable,

then a Golden Core cultivator capable of challenging the Nascent Soul Realm possessed the potential to become a Grand Venerable!

Plus, with Xiao Yan’s age—achieving this at nineteen—his future of stepping into the Fusion Grand Venerable Realm was almost guaranteed!

Of course, that was provided he didn’t perish along the way.

For a fallen genius, no matter how strong the talent or gift, it was all meaningless.