Within the sixth-Rank Spirit Convergence Array, three powerful auras soared into the sky, spiritual light filling the heavens as they clashed.
Yet on closer inspection, it became clear that the three auras were not evenly opposed. One of them was resisting the other two at once.
And the one against two was naturally Liu Bai.
"This freshman… is a little terrifying," Bai Ran murmured, his eyes filled with astonishment as he watched Liu Bai, who still held firm against both himself and Liu Xuan.
"Since when did a mid-phase Heaven Fusion Realm cultivator possess such overwhelming and profound spiritual power? Even those at the early-phase Heavenly Transformation Realm might not compare."
The answer was clear. One only needed to look at Liu Xuan, whose expression had turned dark. He was at the early-phase Heavenly Transformation Realm and already at its peak.
Taking a deep breath, Bai Ran realized there was no need to become enemies with such a terrifying figure over a mere conflict. After all, there was no irreconcilable enmity between them.
Huo Yun: "?"
If he knew his guild leader was having such thoughts, Huo Yun's mind would have been filled with question marks.
"Today's matter, I have understood it. Heaven and earth treasures are gained by fated chance. Since this Heavenly Spirit Lotus was obtained by Junior Sister Su Xuan and her companions, then it was destined for them. For Huo Yun and the others to try to snatch it was indeed improper," Bai Ran suddenly withdrew his aura and spoke slowly with a faint smile.
His words left many people dumbfounded, even Su Xuan's expression was filled with surprise.
But when her gaze fell on the youth standing before her, everything suddenly seemed natural.
In the end, this was still a world where might made right. Even in this so-called ivory tower of an academy, the rules were the same.
"Since there was a mistake, then punishment is necessary. But one million Spiritual Values is a bit excessive. How about my Iron Cavalry Society compensates with five hundred thousand Spiritual Values, and we end this matter here?" Bai Ran offered his terms.
Liu Bai did not refuse. After all, the original demand for one million Spiritual Values had been casually said, his true intention being to provoke the president of the Iron Cavalry Society into making a move. But since Bai Ran was so tactful, Liu Bai did not press the issue.
Of course, the main reason was that Bai Ran was merely Early-Phase Heavenly Transformation Realm expert and his Heavenly Rankings placement was not high. Liu Bai simply had no mood to "bully" such a "weakling."
Seeing Liu Bai nod, Bai Ran secretly sighed in relief. He then took out his Spiritual Value Token, extracted a strand of spiritual power, and merged it into Liu Bai's token. After that, he clasped his hands toward Liu Bai and quickly led all members of the Iron Cavalry Society away.
During this process, Huo Yun, who Bai Ran expected to make a fuss, remained completely silent. Even when Bai Ran chose to bow his head, Huo Yun had no reaction.
At first, Bai Ran felt puzzled, but when he returned to his group and saw Huo Yun's lifeless eyes, he instantly understood everything. Yet what of it? Even if it were himself, he could only sigh.
"Well then, the Iron Cavalry Society has left. Pavilion Master Liu Xuan, what is your decision?" Liu Bai asked with a faint smile, his gaze resting on the decisive Bai Ran.
He had to admit, Bai Ran was a smooth and pragmatic individual.
Although he had lost face and five hundred thousand Spiritual Values, in the future, when they left the academy, with such a character Bai Ran would surely walk farther and smoother than those prideful so-called geniuses who always looked down on others.
However, Liu Xuan was clearly not Bai Ran. At the peak of the early Heavenly Transformation Realm, he would not bow with a few words or a display of aura.
"With the nuisance gone, is this not perfect? Freshman, do you even have the qualifications to give me choices?"
Boom!
As Liu Xuan's final word fell, his gaze turned icy. An astonishing spiritual power erupted from his body like a storm, forcing the surrounding crowd to stagger backward.
A powerful oppressive might enveloped the entire area. Everyone felt their breathing grow difficult.
Even Su Xuan and her three companions' faces changed. So this was the might of a Heavenly Transformation Realm expert, how terrifying.
"Early peak Heavenly Transformation Realm. Quite an impressive strength," Liu Bai said calmly.
The storm of spiritual power raged, yet within its center, Liu Bai stood like an unyielding stone, unmoved amidst the surging waves.
Seeing this, Liu Xuan grew solemn. From the earlier clash of auras, he had already sensed this freshman's strength was extraordinary. Now it seemed it had surpassed even his expectations.
But with matters as they were, there was no turning back. This battle was unavoidable.
He thrust out a fist, vast spiritual power surging like a tidal wave and crashing toward Liu Bai.
Boom!
Black spiritual power erupted from Liu Bai's right hand. Death Seals flowed rapidly, and in an instant five Senluo Death Seals ppeared in his palm. Without hesitation, he too launched a punch. The two overwhelming forces collided violently in the sky.
A thunderous explosion shook the heavens. Spiritual power shockwaves spread, ear-piercing sonic booms resounded, and the raging tempest of spiritual energy swept the air from the surrounding space.
"They're fighting, they're fighting!"
Countless students' eyes blazed with excitement. Finally, the two had clashed.
One was the thirteenth ranked on the Heavenly Rankings, a Heavenly Transformation Realm powerhouse. The other was the strongest freshman who had already created countless miracles. Their duel would not only satisfy everyone's curiosity but could also affect the Heavenly Rankings themselves.
The violent shockwave swept over both combatants. Even Liu Xuan, a Heavenly Transformation Realm expert, was shaken back several steps. But to the astonishment of all, Liu Bai only retreated half a step.
In other words, in this direct exchange, the one holding the advantage was the freshman, Liu Bai.
Liu Xuan's expression grew heavier as he looked at Liu Bai. In truth, one million Spiritual Value was a large number, but he could have afforded it. Yet he never imagined he would be forced down by a freshman.
Now it seemed that Liu Bai truly lived up to his reputation as the strongest freshman. Perhaps he was even one of those monstrous talents comparable to the three evildoers on the Heavenly Rankings.
Of course, the fight was not over. Thinking more now was useless.
So what if he was a monstrous talent? What did Liu Xuan have to fear?
"Come again!"
With a thunderous shout, Liu Xuan seemed to cast aside his worries. His aura shifted drastically.
Vast spiritual power erupted from his body, condensing behind him into a colossal beast with the head of a dragon, the body of a tortoise, and four tiger-like claws.
"Dragon Turtle! So Liu Xuan has fused with the essence of a Heaven-grade High-rank Spiritual Beast, the Dragon Turtle," Liu Bai thought with a hint of surprise.
As the Dragon Turtle appeared, a frigid aura surged across the land. The temperature of the world plummeted. The air itself seemed to freeze into strands of ice, and even the flow of spiritual power became sluggish.
Yet Liu Bai remained calm, even a little excited.
Though he had killed Heavenly Transformation Realm experts before, and even repelled Fan Tong of the late-Phase Heavenly Transformation Realm, this was the first time he could engage in a direct and unrestrained battle against such an opponent.
At this moment, Liu Bai's blood boiled with exhilaration.
Boom!
Yellow-brown spiritual power suddenly burst forth from Liu Bai. Accompanied by a dragon's roar, a colossal Four-Winged Flood Dragon, a hundred zhang in length, soared into the sky from behind him and clashed with the Dragon Turtle above.
"What beast is that? A dragon? But it has four wings?" Many who had never seen such a creature voiced their curiosity.
"The Four-Winged Flood Dragon. It ranks twenty-third on the Earthly Rankings, a powerful spiritual beast just beneath the legendary Divine Beasts. Even in the Northern Spiritual Academy, it is a rare sight. It surpasses Liu Xuan's twenty-seventh ranked Dragon Turtle."
"No wonder Liu Bai is so strong. To think he actually fused with such a powerful Spiritual Beast…"
Although Liu Bai had acted several times in the Northern Heaven Spiritual Academy, he rarely used his Spiritual Beast essence. Few knew what beast he had fused with. But seeing the Four-Winged Flood Dragon he summoned now, everyone felt they had discovered the true reason for his overwhelming strength.
But only Su Xuan and the others knew that Liu Bai had originally fused with the Earth Spirit Stone Python. So where did this Four-Winged Flood Dragon come from?
Of course, although curiosity filled their hearts, even the straightforward Guo Xiong among the four would not ask. After all, everyone had their own secrets. Only by remembering never to pry into the secrets of others could friendship last long. Otherwise, overly curious people did not live long.
This truth had been firmly instilled in them since childhood by their parents' teachings. Anyone who was not a fool understood this.
Looking at the massive Flood Dragon before him, Liu Xuan's expression grew even more solemn.
Clenching his teeth, he finally chose to take the initiative.
"Dragon Turtle, charge! Crush them!"
Moo!
The colossal Dragon Turtle let out a sky-shaking roar as black waves surged forth. Stepping upon the torrents, it transformed into a thousand-zhang black water column, carrying an extremely terrifying chill. Under countless trembling gazes, it fiercely collided with the Four-Winged Flood Dragon in the skies.
Boom!
At the instant of impact, the heavens above seemed to twist. The next moment, an earth-shattering explosion resounded across the sky. Black waves and earthen-yellow spiritual light burst apart violently, sweeping across the surroundings in a cataclysmic tide.
This scene alarmed everyone within the sixth-Rank Spirit Convergence Array. One after another, they turned their gazes to the distant sky. But all they could see was a sky filled with spiritual radiance, surging waves, and the vague outlines of two titanic beasts.
"What is going on? Has someone challenged the top twenty of the Heavenly Rankings?"
Some knowledgeable seniors recognized it immediately. Only those within the top twenty could unleash such terrifying combat power.
"Maybe they are fighting over heaven and earth treasures. That tide just now clearly marked the birth of a Heavenly Spirit Lotus. Each time such a treasure appears, a great battle follows."
"That is not right. A Heavenly Spirit Lotus alone cannot attract those ranked within the top twenty. Those people cultivate within the seventh-Rank arrays. Normally you cannot even see their faces."
"…."
The entire sixth-Rank Spirit Convergence Array erupted in heated discussion. Some even began rushing toward that direction out of curiosity.
As for those originally nearby, their faces were filled with excitement mixed with nervousness, as if they themselves were the ones engaged in battle.
It was just like watching a game. The players themselves had not even gotten worked up, but the spectators behind them were already shouting in panic and excitement.
Violent spiritual power erupted as Liu Bai and Liu Xuan took the brunt of the blast.
The overwhelming impact struck them head-on. Both of their faces turned pale as they were swept away.
Bang!
Liu Xuan was smashed into a mountain peak, his body embedding into the cliffside. Cracks spread rapidly as the mountain wall collapsed with falling rocks.
He quickly struggled free, wiping blood from the corner of his lips. Looking up, he saw Liu Bai thousands of zhang away. Though Liu Bai looked battered, with his robes mostly torn and his face pale, there was not a trace of blood.
In other words, in this clash he had still lost.
A bitter smile flashed across Liu Xuan's face. He had not expected that he truly could not compare with a freshman.
Of course, this did not mean he had been completely defeated. Anyone who had reached Liu Xuan's level naturally had hidden trump cards, whether a Deity art or a powerful high-grade Spiritual Artifact.
And Liu Xuan's trump card was clearly the former.
"Xuanwu Divine Art, Xuanwu Seal!"
With Liu Xuan's furious roar, the Dragon Turtle beneath him let out a heaven-shaking bellow. The next instant, its massive body was engulfed in a torrent of black water. As Liu Xuan's hand seals shifted, the waters gradually dispersed. The Dragon Turtle had undergone a drastic transformation.
A colossal beast appeared, its form that of a tortoise, crouched silently within the waves. But most striking of all, from where its tail should have been extended a massive black serpent, its hideous head raised, flicking out a sinister dark tongue.
This form was exactly that of the Xuanwu, one of the Four Great Divine Beasts of the Great Thousand World.
Of course, Liu Xuan was only using the Divine Art to push his Dragon Turtle essence into manifesting a form that resembled the Xuanwu. It carried its shape, but not its true essence.
Even so, the sight of this Xuanwu crouched in the heavens, as black waves surged endlessly from all directions of the Spiritual Array, filled the air with an almost tangible sound of rushing water that echoed across heaven and earth.
Liu Bai's expression grew solemn. Standing at the center, he could clearly feel the terrifying might of this Xuanwu Divine Art.
To resist a Deity Art, only another Deity Art would suffice. Thus, Liu Bai had no choice but to reveal his trump card as well.
Of course, unlike his previous battles of life and death, this was only a duel among students. There was no need to go too far. Therefore, he prepared to counter with an attribute-restraining divine lightning.
"Five Elements Divine Lightning Art, Bing Fire Divine Lightning!
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