74: Advancing in a high-spirited manner

However!

These attacks hadn't even touched Yao Delong's body before they crashed into the web of Divine Sense he had spread out!

Buzz!

The threads of the web hit by the attacks instantly transmitted the information back, then broke inch by inch like ignited silk threads!

But strangely, as they broke, more Divine Sense threads from all around surged in, replenished, and rewove themselves as if alive!

The entire giant web only vibrated violently a few times before completely nullifying this wave of attacks!

And Yao Delong's running speed was not affected in the slightest!

His figure darted through the complex maze passages, sometimes shifting, sometimes turning.

Whenever a new Divine Sense attack came from the shadows, it would always, the moment it entered his Divine Sense perception range,

be captured, guided, shared, and dissolved by his Divine Sense 'spiderweb'!

Some attacks were dispersed by the web's threads, while others were guided to collide with the maze's walls.

Even the very few tricky attacks were precisely avoided by his incredible micro-movements—as if he had foreseen them!

His movements were fluid, precise as if practiced countless times!

Fast! Exquisite! Like entering an uninhabited land! Straight to the core!

“Pfft—!”

On the high platform, Peak Master Han Yunzhou, the Peak Master of Zhuàn Zhèn Peak, who had been intently watching the situation inside the Formation, suddenly gasped.

He choked due to the sudden movement and coughed violently!

His refined face now showed only shock!

“Divine Thought like silk! Weaving a web into a domain! Such strong Divine Sense! Such exquisite and subtle control!”

Peak Master Han Yunzhou almost cried out, runes flashing wildly in his eyes, as if admiring an peerless Formation diagram.

“He actually divided his Divine Sense into thousands, weaving it into a web! Not only can he perceive and avoid attacks in advance, but he can also repair damage at any time!

Such a method... such control... at this Realm, it's simply... simply terrifying!”

Next to him, the Dan Chenzi, Dan Chenzi, had also completely lost his immortal-like composure, his eyes wide, forgetting to stroke his long beard:

“His Divine Sense strength far surpasses that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivator!

Even more rare is this control, where the web forms with a thought, moves with a thought, as if it were an extension of his arm!

Such control cannot be achieved without great perseverance, great Comprehension Ability, and great Opportunity!

This child's talent in the Dao of Divine Sense is definitely no less than his Pure Yang Dao!”

“Too fast! This speed...”

The Peak Master of Thunder Marsh Peak muttered to himself, watching the light dot representing Yao Delong on the light screen penetrate the maze at an inconceivable speed, approaching the core!

In the square, the column of incense used for timing had just begun to emit wisps of smoke, barely burning past the first bamboo ring!

Not even a third of the incense stick had burned down yet!

At this very moment—

Buzz!

At the core of the Thousand Illusions Profound Mechanism Formation, a brilliant and solid Divine Sense imprint suddenly lit up, like a star illuminating the night!

Immediately after, Yao Delong's figure slowly stepped out from the Formation's exit, his expression calm, as if he had merely taken a stroll inside the Formation.

Behind him, the column of incense... had only burned down a negligible small section!

In the square, there was a deathly silence.

Almost at the same time Yao Delong emerged, another figure was also teleported out—it was Xiao Huohuo!

His face was filled with unconcealed excitement and pride; he felt he had performed exceptionally well this time.

His speed far exceeded expectations, even much faster than Senior Sister Lin Shishi!

“Haha! Brothers, how was it? Did you see? My Divine Sense...”

He looked around, ready to receive everyone's admiring gazes and cheers, but found... the entire world was terrifyingly quiet!

Everyone's gaze, as if solidified, was uniformly focused on Yao Delong, not far from him!

Their eyes were filled with extreme shock, awe, and... stupor?

Xiao Huohuo's triumphant expression instantly froze. He slowly turned his head to look at Yao Delong, who stood beside him with a calm expression, as if he had just taken a casual stroll inside.

Then he looked up at the high platform—

He saw the Sect Head, the seven Peak Masters, and all the Elders;

All of their gazes, tangible and intensely hot, were similarly fixed on Yao Delong!

The weight in those eyes was heavier than all the Divine Sense attacks he had endured in the Formation combined!

“Uh...” Xiao Huohuo opened his mouth, all his prepared grand pronouncements stuck in his throat.

He looked at Yao Delong, then at the Peak Masters on the high platform who were staring at Yao Delong as if he were a rare treasure.

Finally, he looked at the thousands of stunned faces in the square... a cold wave named “reality” instantly extinguished all his proud little flames.

Xiao Huohuo silently, and with immense resentment, glanced at Yao Delong's calm profile.

He silently retracted the arm he had intended to wave, and silently... straightened his body, trying to make himself an inconspicuous background.

Well, that excitement was for nothing.

Then, like the suppression before a dormant volcano erupts, it immediately triggered a tsunami-like roar of sound!

“Less than... less than a third of an incense stick?!”

“My heavens! Am I seeing things?!”

“How... how did he get through? He seemed... like a streak of light?”

“Divine Sense weaving a web?! What kind of Divine Ability is that?!”

“Monster! This is definitely a monster!”

“Is Luoxia Peak... going Heaven-Defying?!”

Just then, an exclamation came from the high platform; “It's him! It must be him!”

Peak Master of Heavenly Sword Peak, Li Cen, slammed his hand on the armrest, his voice filled with uncontrollable excitement,

“That day, the soaring Pure Yang Sword Intent that erupted from Luoxia Peak caused a celestial phenomenon.

Besides this child, who else could possess such Sword Dao talent?! That was no accident!”

As soon as these words were spoken, one wave subsided only for another to rise!

“Pure Yang Sword Intent? Celestial phenomenon?” The Peak Master of Thunder Marsh Peak's eyes flashed with electricity.

“No wonder! Such pure Pure Yang power, combined with such astonishing Divine Soul control, comprehending Sword Intent... is not surprising!”

“Good! Good! Good!”

Ji Yanshuang, the Peak Master of Chiyan Peak, even praised him three times, her fiery body trembling slightly with excitement, her colorful eyes fixed on Yao Delong.

“With such Foundation, such Comprehension Ability! My Chiyan Peak's supreme Cultivation Technique, 'Burning Heaven Boiling Seas,' requires exactly this kind of person, supremely yang and unyielding, to cultivate to Major Achievement!

Old Ghost Li, how can your set of strict sword techniques compare to this domineering Cultivation Technique that burns everything? Don't mislead talented Disciples!”

“Junior Sister Ji, you are mistaken!”

Li Cen's Sword Qi erupted, his robes fluttering without wind, his voice cold as ice.

“The Dao of the sword values purity and sincerity!

My Heavenly Sword Peak's 'Nine Heavens Tribulation Lightning Sword Canon' draws upon the power of heavenly lightning punishment, blending the sharpness of the Sword Dao's killing intent. Cultivated to its extreme, one sword strike can break all laws!

This child possesses pure yang, and his Divine Sense is like a web, perfectly matching the speed of lightning and the exquisite subtlety of the Sword Dao!

Cultivating fire under you would be like casting pearls before swine!”

“Hmph! Fire is the beginning of civilization, the source of all things!

Burning Heaven Boiling Seas encompasses all phenomena; how can it be compared to your singular lightning method?”

Ji Yanshuang showed no weakness, hot waves surging around her.

“Enough!” Liu Yue, the Peak Master of Spirit Water Peak, frowned slightly, her voice cool and clear like a flowing ice spring, instantly diffusing the tense atmosphere.

“Both Senior Brother and Junior Sister, do not forget that this child is wearing the uniform of a Luoxia Peak Disciple!

Junior Sister Leng, even if she often dedicates herself to comprehending the Dao and doesn't involve herself in peak affairs, is still ultimately the Luoxia Peak Master!

By openly vying for him like this, where do you place Junior Sister Leng? Where do you place the Sect's rules?”

Her words were like a bucket of cold water, causing Li Cen and Ji Yanshuang to falter slightly.

Peak Master Han Yunzhou, the Peak Master of Zhuàn Zhèn Peak, who had been silent, also stroked his beard and said:

“Junior Sister Liu is right. It's understandable that the Peak Masters are eager for talent, but this child's affiliation cannot be decided by our empty arguments here.

We still need to... ask Peak Master Leng, and... his own wishes.”

After speaking, he gave a meaningful glance to White Cloud Master, the Sect Head, who was seated in the center.

Sect Head White Cloud Master's gaze swept across the faces of the several Peak Masters who were arguing heatedly.

He then looked at the still calm figure in the square below, his heart already filled with countless emotions.

The potential this child displayed had already exceeded his expectations!

He suppressed his emotions and said in a deep voice:

“This matter will be discussed later. The assessment is not yet complete; there is still the physique round. Exceptional talent in Foundation and Comprehension Ability does not necessarily mean one's physique will also be unparalleled among peers. Continue the assessment!”