However, the key that restricted them was the sample. Not only did they need a ready-made sample source, but they also needed a strong sample recipient.
In the beginning, the strongest sample in the secular world was a Heaven Level Paragon, so the center of the secular world could only produce Heaven Level Paragon experts. However, when the people of the ancient underworld appeared, Foundation Establishment and Golden Core experts were no longer a problem. Now that Chen Dongcheng and Lu Pingan had brought the half-dead Chen Jiu, it was only natural that they could produce Nascent Soul experts.
Xue Jianfeng was the first test subject. As for why he could reach the peak of early-stage Nascent Soul, there was only one reason: Chen Jiu, who was the sample source, was at the peak of early-stage Nascent Soul.
"Path of no return? Looks like you're really confident. " Bing Wuqing's eyes narrowed into slits. This was a sign that he was serious. No matter how much she looked down on Xue Jianfeng, now that he had become a peak early-stage Nascent Soul expert, he was definitely a formidable opponent.
"I'm a whole level stronger than you now. Why don't you give me a reason not to be confident?" Xue Jianfeng grinned coldly and suddenly drew his sword. The speed of his sword was more than a hundred times faster than when he was at Golden Core Paragon. At first glance, it looked like a beam of cold light, and in the next instant, it was already at Bing Wuqing's throat.
No one could have imagined that Xue Jianfeng would so openly kill Bing Wuqing in broad daylight. One must know that even when Bing Wuqing had seized the opportunity to turn against him previously, it was only to punish him. This fellow was a classic example of a vile person who would seek revenge whenever he had a grudge.
Coold and Xu Xiaodong's eyelids twitched at the sight, and they immediately broke out in cold sweat for Bing Wuqing. However, this was a battle between Nascent Soul experts, and they were only at the early-stage Golden Core experts, so they could not interfere at all.
Fortunately, Xue Jianfeng's sword stopped at the last moment. It was not that he had deliberately withdrawn his strength, but that there was an additional layer of ice between the tip of his sword and Bing Wuqing's throat. What was different was that this layer of ice was an eerie black!
Clang! With a crisp sound similar to metal colliding, Xue Jianfeng's sword was deflected by this layer of black ice, which shocked the arrogant Xue Jianfeng.
He was now a peak early-stage Nascent Soul expert. How could he not break the defense of an early-stage Nascent Soul expert when he went all out? Especially when this layer of black ice appeared, it made people's hair stand on end. What kind of evil technique was this?
"Your level has indeed increased by quite a bit, but unfortunately, your strength has not increased by much. Your sword is a bit unsteady." Bing Wuqing said calmly. Not only was there not the slightest hint of panic in her expression, it was as if she had seen through her opponent's background with this sword strike and regained her confidence.
Xue Jianfeng's attack was indeed fast, so fast that he couldn't even react in time. However, the tip of the sword began to drift in the end. This was a sign of an unstable realm and insufficient foundation. No matter how nature-defying the technique was, it was not surprising that Xue Jianfeng would suffer from this after forcefully turning him into an expert at the peak of the early Nascent Soul realm in such a short period of time. Otherwise, it would not have been easy for Bing Wuqing to block his sudden attack.
"Humph! Stop putting on an act!" Although that was what he said, Xue Jianfeng began to feel a little diffident. All this while, Bing Wuqing had always been superior to him. Even though she was superior to him now, he actually did not have much confidence.
After all, he was not a fool. He knew better than anyone the drawbacks of the improved elixirs, especially when he had just become an expert at the peak early-stage Nascent Soul realm. Against Bing Wuqing, an expert at the early stage Nascent Soul realm, there was a risk that he would fail miserably.
At the end of the day, Xue Jianfeng would always feel inferior in front of a true peerless genius like Bing Wuqing. It was just that he was deceiving himself and refused to admit it no matter what.
"Whether I'm putting on airs or not, we'll know once we fight." Bing Wuqing's tone was very unyielding. Unlike the shock she had shown just now, the way she looked at Xue Jianfeng now was filled with aggression, just like how a vicious wolf would look at an injured leopard. Before the leopard was injured, the vicious wolf might have retreated, but now that it had seen through the leopard, the tables had turned.
Being stared at like that, Xue Jianfeng felt his scalp go numb for a moment, and he even took half a step back subconsciously. However, he quickly regained his senses and forced a cold laugh. "Hmph, you sure sound arrogant. Let's see if you have what it takes!"
Bing Wuqing did not speak, but answered him with her actions. A pitch-black ice sword appeared soundlessly in her hand, emitting an unparalleled mysterious aura. It seemed sacred and solemn, yet evil and ruthless at the same time. It was hard to fathom, but it made one's heart palpitate.
Xue Jianfeng's heart skipped a beat when he saw this. Black ice, black ice again!
Before today, he had never seen such a move from Bing Wuqing. Judging from the situation just now, this was obviously her trump card, and its power must be extraordinary.
Just as they were about to fight, a group of people hurried over from afar, and Hong Qingyuan's voice rang out. "Wait! Let's talk this out! "
It was not just Sect Leader Hong Qingyuan who had come. Great Elder Chi Qianqiu and the other members of the Elders Guild had arrived as well. They could not help but feel nervous. This was a battle between two Nascent Soul Realm Old Monsters, and once they got serious, it would be a huge disaster for the entire Snow Sword Sect. Not to mention that Xue Jianfeng and Bing Wuqing were both members of the Snow Sword Sect. To a Primordial Sect, every Nascent Soul Realm Old Monster was an invaluable asset. They did not want the Snow Sword Sect to lose any of them for nothing, especially if both sides were to suffer heavy losses.
"Hmph, your reinforcements are here." Xue Jianfeng was already in a difficult position, and he was clearly frightened by Bing Wuqing's stance. Now that he had found a way out, he pretended to be magnanimous and said, "Considering that you and I are from the same sect, and considering the bigger picture, I'll remember what you did last time. You'd better know your place in front of me in the future."
"Pretentious." Bing Wuqing looked at him as if she was looking at an idiot, but she did not make a move forcefully. Her priority was to protect Coold Leng, and it would be detrimental to Coold Leng's safety if they really fought here.
Hong Qingyuan and the others breathed a sigh of relief when they saw this. On one hand, they were still shocked by Xue Jianfeng's strength, and on the other hand, they were genuinely worried. If the two of them were to really fight without a care in the world, they would not even dare to stop them. If they dared to interfere in the battle between two Nascent Soul Realm Old Monsters, even Hong Qingyuan, who was at Golden Core Great Perfection, would only end up as cannon fodder.
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