Chapter 1: Crossing into Another World

  Martial artists cultivate themselves to seize the creation of heaven and earth, reversing the cycle of years. Even a low-ranking spiritual warrior is worthy of respect from everyone. However, this person is already in his forties. He still has designs on Yu Ling, which makes Young Master Cang extremely dissatisfied. Yu Ling is now in a confirmed relationship with him, and after the big competition ends, he plans to take her home to meet his parents, formally solidifying their relationship. Now, this middle-aged man still has such thoughts, and Cang Ye has long been itching to draw his sword to teach him a lesson.

  Although being over forty is considered old for ordinary people in the secular world, to a martial artist who has already transcended their innate limitations, there is no difference between someone in their forties and someone in their twenties. After all, with a longer lifespan, some age-related concepts have also become increasingly blurred.

  "Senior brother is overpraising me, compared to senior brother's spiritual cultivation, I am far inferior!"

  Upon hearing the praise from Cang Ye, Zong Tian felt a sense of pride. His cultivation was his greatest pride. Being mentioned in front of so many people, how could he not feel proud? At this time, he thought to himself that when they spar later and he teaches him a lesson, he would go easy on him. After all, it's not uncommon for sects to engage in friendly competition, and as his senior brother, testing his junior brother wouldn't raise any eyebrows.

  However, the few elders who heard this remark felt a bit uncomfortable in their hearts. If these words were spoken by another disciple, they would have been taken as mere praise. But coming from the mouth of this fifteen-year-old genius who could already rival the Spirit Master, no matter how you listened to it, it sounded sarcastic.

  "Let's just meet and get to know each other, no need for mutual flattery." Sun Hao was 100% supportive of Cang Ye, but he also didn't want his younger brother to clash with the other disciples in front of everyone on his first appearance.

  "Brother Sun, I've long heard that Brother Cang has become a disciple of Peak First Master. In two years, with his natural talent and the master's guidance, I'd like to see Brother Cang's cultivation for myself. Since there are many people here today, let me give some pointers to Brother Cang!"

  Upon hearing Zong Tian's words, even several core disciples sitting next to him furrowed their brows. What did this mean?

  Suddenly, one of the disciples present stood up and said to Zong Tian.

  "Senior brother, if you want to instruct junior brother Zhang, it shouldn't be at this time, should it? We can wait for the sect's examination in a few months, and it will be the same then. Why rush now? If senior brother insists on going through with it, junior brother is willing to play along."

  At this time, hearing someone speak up for himself, even Cang Ye was slightly stunned.

  Look at this person who speaks for himself.

  The first impression is that he's young, although several of the seated core disciples don't look very old either. However, upon closer inspection, it's still possible to tell them apart. This disciple, I'm afraid, is probably the youngest among all the disciples present.

  Who is this?

  Wait a minute, after some thought, Cang Ye suddenly knew who this person was.

  At the age of twenty, he is qualified to be listed as one of the strongest among the younger generation of the entire Xuanmo clan. Compared to him, even Xuanmo Lian's Tears of No Regret are no match!

  Taking a closer look at this Tearless, the depth of his cultivation is indeed not low. He's probably already taken one step into the realm of Tianling Masters. If it weren't for the fact that he received external help during his innate breakthrough, I reckon he would have broken through to Tianling by now!

  I don't know what relationship this person has with me, yet they're speaking up for me?

  Just as Cang Ye was in doubt, Sun Hao transmitted a message to him again.

  Listening to Sun Hao's transmission, Cang Ye knew that this was indeed the one who had no regrets in tears. At just 23 years old, he was already considered a high-ranking earth spirit, and was about to reach the peak of his power. Compared to Feng Yan of the Zhen Xing sect, he probably wouldn't be much inferior either.

  As for the reason why he spoke up for him, Cang Ye also knew. It turned out that this Lui Wu Wei had a crush on the little princess at first sight, but because of his strong and resolute personality, and his dedication to martial arts, after being rejected once, he buried this feeling deep in his heart.

  Perhaps it was because of his age, Cang Ye being only fifteen years old, so this person didn't have any hostility towards him. Upon hearing Zong Tian's intentions, he probably wanted to teach Cang Ye a lesson. Unaware of Cang Ye's true cultivation, he thought that as a fifteen-year-old, he would definitely lose miserably. Therefore, he took the initiative to speak out, not afraid of offending Zong Tian, and took this calamity for Cang Ye instead. It could also be said that in his heart, he had made amends with Yu Ling.

  "Oh? What does this mean, Shi Di?"

  "What I mean, everyone understands, Master Brother, what you mean, those present are probably not unclear! Sect Master Brother, if you want to fight, I'll accompany you in a battle, how about that!"

  Upon hearing Tiě Wú Huǐ's words, Zōng Tiān's face fell. Although his current strength was higher than Tiě Wú Huǐ's by more than one level, this person with a natural gift was indeed superior to himself and might surpass him at any time. Moreover, Tiě Wú Huǐ's master was one of the elder above. Offending this person would have some impact on his future growth. As for Cāng Yè, he didn't have so many worries, after all, Cāng Yè hadn't gained everyone's recognition yet, and Zōng Tiān had already "sounded out" this disciple of his.

  "I just wanted to test Little Shidi, it's not as serious as what Shi Di said. Since Cang Shidi doesn't dare to accept the challenge, then let's wait a few months and I'll test him again!"

  Even if he had given up on his previous idea, Zong Tian couldn't help but make a veiled jab at Cang Ye's cowardice, relying on others to keep himself safe.

  Seeing Zong Tian giving himself a face, he abandoned his idea and sat back with tears of regret.

  One can only protect oneself for a short time, but cannot guarantee safety for the rest of one's life. Later on, when such situations arise, even if Yu Ling knew about it, he couldn't be blamed for having no regrets.

  "Since Master wants to give some advice to his junior brother, what's wrong with that?" As soon as this was said, except for a few elders, the entire hall was shocked. Even Tiě Wú Huǐ, who had just spoken up for him, furrowed her brow.

  How can this person be so tactless!

  Upon hearing Cang Ye's response, the happiest person was Zong Tian. He had thought that today would definitely end in failure. Unexpectedly, this foolish kid really accepted. Can't he see that he wants to teach him a lesson? Or does he think that with his three-legged cat skills, he can take on his own moves?

  "Cough, since Junior Brother Cang also wants to exchange a few moves with me, I suppose none of you have any objections?" As he spoke, his gaze shifted sideways towards Tie Wuhen. It seemed as if he was saying, "It's not that I'm not giving you face, it's just that this kid is too impudent!"

  Ignoring Zong Tian's gaze, Lei Wu regretfully sat quietly, at this time he also felt that something was wrong. Yu Ling, a person with a gentle surface but a proud heart, would not like a reckless and foolish person. Since he said so, there should be some underlying card. As for what the underlying card is, it's believed to be revealed soon.

  The elders around saw things turn out this way. They didn't say anything because they also wanted to see if Hei Ye was really comparable to the Spirit Master!

  Actually, according to Xuzhen's original personality, he couldn't have done these things. However, after living in this world for five years, especially the two years of struggle at the foot of the mountain, Xuzhen's personality had long since faded away, and the new personality that belonged to both Cangye and Xuzhen had taken over his entire mind. The constant battles had already filled this new personality with pride! This pride wouldn't normally appear, only when he encountered things that moved his heart would he show this pride to the world!

  In the grand hall, with an extremely spacious area, this building was originally capable of accommodating thousands of people without appearing crowded. In a situation where there were less than a hundred people standing inside, it seemed particularly roomy. This competition was arranged to be held in the grand hall.

  "This time it's just a test between fellow disciples, I hope you'll pay attention and avoid hurting each other as well as the harmony!"

  After making room for the two of them, Sun Hao stood in the middle as the host and said.

  "Understood, Brother Sun. I'll definitely be careful." Zong Tian bowed slightly and said to Sun Hao in a relaxed tone.

  Probably the people present, only Sun Hao and Cang Ye understood that this sentence was not directed at Zong Tian, but at Cang Ye.

  As one of the people closest to Cang Ye, Li Tian Luo did not hide Cang Ye's specific cultivation from him. Upon learning that he could now actually contend with the peak of the Spiritual Master without being defeated, Sun Hao was also initially disbelieving, but this was what Li Tian Luo had told him, and yet he couldn't help but believe it.

  So in this duel, he was afraid of accidentally hurting Zong Tian with his heavy hand.

  "Disciples in the hall, take note! This match, regardless of the outcome, must not be leaked outside! Otherwise, you will be punished by the peak rules!" Sun Hao added a few more sentences as if he had suddenly remembered something.

  Wake up Sun Hao on this point, several elders who understood his meaning also spoke out and asked the disciples to keep it confidential.

  Everyone thought that after spreading it out, they would lose the face of Feng Shou. Now that Xuan Mo is officially rising, they can't afford to throw people away. Therefore, the disciples present expressed their willingness to keep the secret.

  Under the gaze of nearly a hundred core disciples and the sect's elders, the martial competition began.

  In Zong Tianxin's heart, the only thing that was lacking was Li Tian Luo not appearing, he was so eager to let this Peak Master Uncle know about his current strength.

  "Cang Shidi, you go first." With a slight bow of his hand, he signaled that Cang Ye could make the first move. For a Ling Master to point out a junior brother who might not even be a Di Ling Shi, if they were to take the lead, they would probably be laughed to death.

  "Thanks, senior brother." A disdainful smile. In the last few months of the two-year battle, after advancing to the peak of the spiritual realm, even those at the peak of the spiritual master realm didn't dare let him take the lead! Of course, that was because he had released an aura comparable to a sect master. Otherwise, who would care about a small earth spiritualist like him?

  Although this time, Cang Ye thought of winning beautifully, he didn't plan to release his sword intent, because that would be giving too much credit to the senior brother in front of him!

  "Stars scattered all over" lightly highlighted a few words, and a sword move was already made.

  Everyone present seemed to have seen the starry sky, and it was arranged in a certain order. In an instant, thousands of lights appeared in the hall. A chilling sword aura broke through the restraints, as if pouring down from the ninth heaven.

  That unparalleled impact was enough to make everyone who faced this move feel a deep sense of despair.

  The sword's intent is cold and heartless, the sword's energy is cold and chilling!

  In one sword, there are actually two layers of attack!

  "Spare his life!" By the time this sword was seen, all the elders already knew something was wrong and stood up to shout...