271: Guardian Pendant

Outside the Floating Cloud Immortal Palace.

A burly man clad in dark golden battle armor stood in the air, exuding an extremely terrifying Aura. Even the Void Realm seemed unable to withstand his power, beginning to twist and deform, as if it could shatter at any moment.

He gazed coldly into the Immortal Hall, his eyes like lightning, carrying an invincible, arrogant Battle Intent.

In just a short while,

More than a hundred Inner Courtyard Disciples had gathered around. After hearing Guang Yuan's words, their expressions varied; some were excited, others expectant, all with the mindset of watching a good show.

One was rumored to be the Myriad Realms' number one Prodigy since ancient times, while the other was a genuine Immortal Emperor Realm peerless Prodigy. They were filled with anticipation, wondering about the outcome of the upcoming battle between the two.

Inside the Immortal Hall.

God Xi gently said, "This Guang Yuan's talent is quite good. He reached the Middle Stage of Immortal Emperor Realm before three million years old, and his strength is considered top-tier even among Immortal Emperors at the Middle Stage."

"However, this guy is impulsive and arrogant. Although he doesn't have a profound background, he always looks down on Genius Disciples like you who come from major powers."

Wu Ning understood, realizing he was a highly envious fellow.

His strength was too weak; he didn't even have the interest to make a move.

"What's wrong?"

"I heard you're hailed as the Myriad Realms' number one Prodigy since ancient times, with unparalleled talent and extraordinary strength. Are you afraid to fight?"

Seeing no response for a long time, Guang Yuan couldn't help but frown and sneer,

"It seems the rumors are indeed unreliable! Fine, if you don't dare to accept the challenge, as long as..."

"Noisy!"

Boom—!

As Wu Ning's indifferent voice rang out, a giant palm print appeared out of nowhere in the sky and slammed down, instantly striking Guang Yuan and directly interrupting his next words.

Bang!

Guang Yuan was swatted away like a fly, his body piercing through the cloud sea and crashing heavily at the foot of Floating Cloud Peak.

"...Holy crap!"

The sudden scene left the onlookers dumbfounded. Senior Brother Guang Yuan, an Immortal Emperor Realm expert, was actually slapped away with one blow. Was it really that shocking?

They quickly looked towards the foot of Floating Cloud Peak, only to see Guang Yuan lying half-dead in a giant pit, his clothes tattered, his Emperor Physical Body shattered, and his entire body a bloody mess.

It was simply too horrible to look at!

Everyone fell silent.

What about the promised great battle?

One moment, Senior Brother Guang Yuan was full of imposing Aura, exuding an overwhelming pressure, and the next, he had become this miserable. This was too insane!

Some people's expressions immediately became extremely solemn. That person hadn't even shown his face, yet he instantly killed Guang Yuan, an Immortal Emperor at the Middle Stage, with a single move, without giving him any chance to resist.

It was as easy as swatting an ant.

Just how terrifying was his strength?

"Cough, cough..."

At the bottom of the giant pit, Guang Yuan struggled to move his body, enduring the severe pain to take out an Emperor-grade Immortal Pill for healing, which he swallowed directly.

The Emperor Pill melted upon entering his stomach, instantly releasing an incredibly vast medicinal power that surged into his limbs and bones. His injuries began to heal at a visible rate.

In less than ten breaths.

Most of Guang Yuan's Physical Body injuries had healed, but his face remained incredibly pale.

Feeling the strange gazes of the surrounding crowd, he was filled with extreme shame and anger, but recalling that terrifying palm strike, he felt a wave of powerlessness.

That palm strike seemed ordinary, but the terrifying power it contained was simply irresistible, like an ant facing a Dragon, feeling utterly insignificant.

A shadow fell over Guang Yuan's heart, and a Soul-deep fear of Wu Ning emerged.

Whoosh!

Once he could move again, he immediately fled into the distance at the fastest speed, without saying a word, only wanting to escape this terrifying place quickly.

The onlookers glanced warily into the Immortal Hall, then also dispersed.

...

Inside the Floating Cloud Immortal Palace.

God Xi smiled sweetly, "Now, the Inner Courtyard is truly going to be in an uproar."

Guang Yuan, an Immortal Emperor at the Middle Stage, being beaten half-dead with one move, this was definitely something that could shake the entire Chaos Academy.

Wu Ning's expression was calm. He didn't know how many Immortal Emperors had died by his hand over the years; Immortal Emperor-level figures no longer held his interest.

"Brother, who is this elder sister?"

At this moment, Xiao Xiao flashed into the main hall, her gaze immediately drawn to God Xi, who was sitting opposite Wu Ning.

With a pair of crystal-clear purple eyes, silky smooth purple hair, a purple Immortal dress flowing with Immortal Qi, and an innate noble temperament, she was the most eye-catching presence wherever she went.

Xiao Xiao's eyes flickered, and she felt a surge of emotion. Her elder brother was truly amazing; he even knew someone in the Chaos Academy, and she was a woman of peerless beauty and unparalleled temperament.

Such a perfect person, she was clearly a noble Prodigy of extraordinary status.

Even she liked her very much.

"This is Sky Ruins Divine Maiden—God Xi."

Wu Ning said with a faint smile.

"Sky Ruins Divine Maiden?"

Xiao Xiao blinked her eyes.

Goodness, this was definitely one of the most distinguished women in the Myriad Realms. As expected of her elder brother, he even knew the Sky Ruins Divine Maiden.

And they had just arrived at the Chaos Academy when she sought them out; their relationship was very unusual...

"You have a younger sister?"

God Xi gave Xiao Xiao a gentle smile, then looked at Wu Ning again, seemingly a little surprised.

"Is that strange?" Wu Ning retorted.

God Xi gave him a light, exasperated look, then stood up and walked in front of Xiao Xiao, smiling gently, "What a lovely little girl. You don't need to call me 'Goddess'; your brother and I are good friends, so you can just call me Sister God Xi."

"Sister God Xi!"

Xiao Xiao smiled sweetly, appearing incredibly well-behaved.

She was only thirteen years old now, and as her cultivation deepened, her development seemed to slow down even more. Her appearance was very deceptive; she was petite and delicate, with a clear and fair little face, looking extremely exquisite and cute.

But when she fought, she was incredibly fierce, a true violent little loli.

God Xi was captivated by her sweet smile and couldn't help but smile back, raising her hand to take out a crystal clear pendant emitting a shimmering glow:

"A small gift for our first meeting."

"This Guardian Pendant contains the power of a great being from our God Race. It will activate automatically when you encounter danger, forming a protective barrier that no Immortal Emperor-level expert can break. Even if a Dao Venerable makes a move, it won't be easy to break."

God Xi said, while placing the pendant around Xiao Xiao's slender, fair neck.

"This... Sister God Xi, won't this be too precious?"

Xiao Xiao couldn't help but hesitate. Something that could resist the power of a Dao Venerable was a treasure even for an Immortal Emperor.

She wasn't a child anymore, so she naturally understood the value of this Guardian Pendant.

But what she didn't know was that Wu Ning had given her many protective items, all of which had the power to resist a Lesser Extremity Dao Venerable.