97: Chapter 97: Invincible Jiang Xuan, sacrificed his life for his cause?
The Dao Battle Stage, located in the center of the Holy Land, is the largest battle stage in the entire Holy Land, spanning tens of thousands of meters. It is only opened during major competitions and has Saint-tier Formations carved within it, capable of withstanding the aftershocks of a Saint's battle.
At this moment, the Void Realm around the entire Dao Battle Stage was filled with dense crowds. Outer Sect Disciples, inner sect Disciples, and core disciples—almost all Disciples—had gathered here to witness the birth of a Saint!
In front of the battle stage, Lin Wuyuan and the Holy Land's Elders stood in the Void Realm, their aura powerful and majestic.
Within the Dao Battle Stage, nine figures stood, each with their unique aura. Especially the woman in the middle, her aura was cold, and her expression indifferent, as if she was uninterested in everything.
The other eight kept a body's length away from her, and only the passionate Young Master Bai Yansheng occasionally glanced at the woman.
The surrounding Disciples felt this aura that pushed people away from a thousand miles and couldn't help but shiver.
"Senior Sister Zhan Hong is getting colder and colder. You can feel that ruthless and indifferent aura from afar."
"Yes, she was originally a gentle Senior Sister, but now she has become like this. Compared to before, she is completely the opposite."
In front, Lin Wuyuan's expression was slightly solemn. Had this girl Cultivated the Ruthless Dao to such an extent? He wondered if it was a good thing or a bad thing.
The Ruthless Dao requires severing all Karma in the world. Those who Cultivate it cannot have any emotions or desires; otherwise, they will never be able to progress.
He glanced at Zhan Hong, then at Bai Yansheng beside her, shook his head, and his eyes held a thoughtful look.
As he pondered, a figure flew on a sword from afar. Feeling his aura, hundreds of thousands of Outer Sect Disciples instantly erupted, and the previously quiet scene suddenly became lively.
Shouts echoed throughout the entire Dao Stage:
"Senior Brother Jiang Xuan! Invincible!"
Jiang Xuan was seen flying on his sword in the Void Realm, with an ethereal temperament, like an immortal descended to the mortal world. He leaped down from the Shi Jue Sword, his hands clasped behind his back, and slowly walked to the front of the nine people.
Jiang Xuan casually swept his gaze over the group and shook his head, saying, "A bunch of King Realm cultivators, too weak."
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene fell into a brief silence. The Outer Sect Disciples' eyes shone brightly, their expressions of adoration as if they had seen a god in their hearts.
Among the nine, Shi Teng was the first to lose his composure. He took a step forward, and the treasured saber hanging behind him trembled slightly.
"Jiang Xuan! You are too arrogant! Do you really think you are invincible? Later, I will make you retract that statement!"
Jiang Xuan's lips curled into a slight smile, his expression playful, "No need for later, let's do it now."
After he finished speaking, to everyone's shocked gazes, his King Realm peak aura was released. The few people instantly felt immense pressure; this was the aura of the Ultimate Dao!
Their expressions changed drastically. Even the usually cold Zhan Hong, whose eyes were always indifferent, showed a ripple of emotion.
They were all too familiar with the Ultimate Dao aura. As Holy Land sequences, they had all entered this Ultimate Dao Domain in one or two of their previous Realms.
They didn't expect that Jiang Xuan had, in just a few months, progressed from the Dharma Aspect Realm to the Ultimate Dao King Realm. Had he truly mastered the Heavenly Emperor Art?
Looking at the tense group, an Elder presiding over the Saint selection turned to Lin Wuyuan and said, "Holy Lord, this...?"
Lin Wuyuan chuckled, "Haha, let them be. Anyway, the Saint will be born from among them. Let them fight as much as they want."
The Elder nodded. Since the Holy Lord had spoken, he would not question it further.
In the arena, Jiang Xuan locked onto all nine people. The Shi Jue Sword floated behind him, releasing a murderous Sword Intent. He stared at the group and slowly said, "If you can withstand one of my swords, I lose!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the nine people's expressions all changed.
"Swish!" Shi Teng's Spiritual Artifact treasured saber instantly emerged from its sheath.
"Jiang Xuan, you will pay the price for your arrogance!"
Shi Teng roared, his Dharma Aspect condensed behind him, and a flash of light in his hand. An incredibly huge saber light instantly streaked across the Void Realm, splitting space in two!
"What a powerful saber technique! As expected of Senior Brother Shi Teng! Let's see how that arrogant Jiang Xuan blocks this!"
Those who supported Shi Teng exclaimed in admiration, believing that Jiang Xuan would definitely not be able to withstand this saber strike.
Jiang Xuan felt the power of the saber light and shook his head, saying, "Too weak!"
He ignored Shi Teng's attack and instead conjured nine Shi Jue Sword Clones, which lunged at the nine people. The murderous Sword Intent combined with the incredibly powerful Ultimate Dao pressure caused the other eight people's expressions to change drastically. They all released their Dharma Aspects and unleashed their ultimate moves to resist with all their might.
They had a feeling that if they didn't use their full strength, they would definitely not be able to block this sword!
Shi Teng's face flushed red, and the anger in his eyes was almost spitting fire. Jiang Xuan actually looked down on him so much, ignoring his attack and striking at the other eight, completely disregarding him as a sequence.
The Spiritual Artifact in Shi Teng's hand shone brightly, and he unleashed another saber strike, even more powerful than before. "I'd like to see how you block this saber of mine!"
Jiang Xuan sneered, "Hehe, overestimating yourself."
Just then, Shi Teng's proud killing move instantly disintegrated upon touching the crimson Shi Jue Sword!
"Pfft!"
He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his face pale and weak.
"Bang, bang, bang!"
Sounds rang out as Bai Yansheng and the others simultaneously fell to the ground. They looked at Jiang Xuan in horror, realizing that they truly couldn't withstand even a single move against him!
Among the nine, only Zhan Hong was still struggling to hold on. Her beautiful eyes looked at the Shi Jue Sword, which was within reach, and a hint of madness flashed in her eyes.
"I cannot lose!"
Zhan Hong thought to herself. Then, a mysterious aura surged from her entire body. This aura was cold and ruthless, as if it wanted to annihilate everything in the world!
Bai Yansheng, lying on the ground in the distance, felt this aura and his expression changed drastically. Ignoring his own injuries, he rushed over, "Zhan Hong! Don't!"
However, as soon as his hand touched the periphery of the aura, his entire right hand was instantly crushed by two powerful forces!
Zhan Hong saw this scene, and a ripple seemed to appear in her eyes. A scene emerged in her mind.
In a courtyard, under a peach blossom tree, a boy and a girl stood facing each other. "Hongye, big brother will protect you, mother, and our family."
The young boy gently stroked the girl's small head, his eyes full of doting affection.
The girl smiled and nodded obediently, "Mm, I also want to be like big brother, Cultivate the Dao, and protect you and mother in the future!"
"Yansheng, Hongye, dinner is ready." A gentle and virtuous figure appeared at the doorway, calling out to the two.
"Coming, Mother."
The boy took the girl's hand and walked towards the house, the woman watching them with a smile in her eyes.
Suddenly, the scene froze, and the entire setting shattered like broken glass, splitting into pieces.
Zhan Hong's eyes suddenly opened, and there was no longer any ripple in them. The aura of annihilation on her body became even stronger.
Lin Wuyuan instantly stood up from his seat, his expression grim, "Sacrificing herself for the Dao! This girl is too reckless!"
He disregarded everything else and instantly appeared before her, intending to stop her!
However, once the act of sacrificing oneself for the Dao is performed, it cannot be reversed, unless time and space can be stopped for an instant. Perhaps there would be a slim chance.
But there was no one in the Holy Land who specialized in the Dao of Time and Space, which was one of the most powerful Dao in the world.
Just then, Jiang Xuan's voice sounded from behind, "How about I give it a try?"