The books that he had read did not have any records of what was beyond the High Immortal realm, and Elder Lu Yun had never mentioned it either. However, it was clear that the young man before him had already reached that level.
He was an unfathomable existence. If the other party were to make a move on him, he would be able to kill him with a single thought.
"Young friend Zhang Xuan, may I know if it's convenient for you to display your swordsmanship to us?"
Han Jianqiu's laughter suddenly sounded in the air.
"May I know how I should display my swordsmanship to you?" Zhang Xuan asked with a frown.
"Your cultivation is only at Heavenly Pseudo Immortal realm, so you won't be able to enter the elders' Ethereal Hall. Why don't we enter the core disciples' Ethereal Hall together? We'll have an equal cultivation realm and have a duel with one another. This way, we'll be able to better display our swordsmanship!"
Han Jianqiu said with a smile.
The elders had their own Ethereal Hall, and the core disciples had their own Ethereal Hall. Given Han Jianqiu's cultivation, it was clear that he was not qualified to enter the elders' Ethereal Hall.
"Enter the Ethereal Hall … Forget it, why don't you suppress your cultivation and fight me here?"
Seeing that Han Jianqiu was unable to tell that he was intentionally suppressing his cultivation, Zhang Xuan said with a smile.
"Here? Are you certain? " Before Han Jianqiu could say a word, Elder He had already spoken up. "In the Ethereal Hall, everyone's cultivation realm and zhenqi reserves are equal, so it's the fairest method. However, even if we suppress our cultivation here, the strength of our physical body, soul, and zhenqi reserves are still beyond our control."
In the Ethereal Hall, it was just a sliver of one's consciousness that would be allocated to one's body. Thus, it was similar to a puppet possessing a body. Only through a duel could one truly display one's swordsmanship.
However, in the Ethereal Hall, even with one's cultivation suppressed, the physical body and soul of a High Immortal was still extremely fearsome. It was not something that a Heavenly Pseudo Immortal could deal with.
"That's fine," Zhang Xuan replied.
In the Ethereal Hall, while the Library of Heaven's Path had been able to peer through one's identity, it had only been able to verify the swordsmanship one had executed. However, in the Ethereal Hall, the Library of Heaven's Path was able to see through one's identity in greater detail, going so far as to dig out eighteen generations of one's ancestors.
"Humph! Since that's your decision, we would like to see just how powerful the Gods' Sword Intent is!"
One of the elders stood up first.
The Gods' Sword Intent was something that the founder of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion had comprehended. As soon as they entered the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion, they knew that the Gods' Sword Intent was beyond their reach. However, no one had managed to comprehend it. Even the most formidable members of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion had no idea how powerful the Gods' Sword Intent was.
Since the young man before him wanted to compete with him here, it was for the best!
He could also experience it personally.
In any case, with their strength, even if they suppressed their cultivation, it would be impossible for the other party to hurt them!
"I am Chou Huo, the First Elder of the Core Disciple Hall of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion. My cultivation is at Heavenly High Immortal, and I would like to test out your swordsmanship!"
The elder known as Chou Huo stepped forward and suppressed his cultivation to the same level as Zhang Xuan. With a flick of the sword in his hand, a crisp cry sounded from it as he looked at Zhang Xuan calmly.
Their swords were all made by the Elder Hall, and they were all of the same batch. Their attributes were all the same, so there was no way they could gain the upper hand by relying on the sharpness of their weapons.
"You alone aren't enough. The rest of you should come down as well!"
Zhang Xuan did not draw his sword. Instead, he chuckled softly.
"Not enough?"
The eyebrows of the elders in the room shot up in astonishment.
This was especially so for Elder Bai Ye. He clutched his forehead in shock.
That fellow's nickname … I Am Low Profile? How in the world was that low profile?
Those present were not just the strongest experts of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion. Every single one of them was a renowned figure on the Forsaken Continent. It was one thing for Zhang Xuan to challenge them to a duel to test the waters, but he actually wanted all of them to come down together, including the sect leader?
How could he be so arrogant?
"Why? You dare not challenge me?"
Zhang Xuan's eyebrows shot up.
"The Gods' Sword Intent might be powerful, but the fact that I'm able to become the First Elder of the Elder Council and a core disciple isn't an empty title. Besides, I'm only suppressing my cultivation, not the Ethereal Hall. If you wish to challenge the others, you'll have to defeat me first!"
Chou Huo's complexion turned awful.
It was already beneath him to suppress his cultivation to challenge a Heavenly Pseudo Immortal realm primary stage cultivator, but the other party actually dared to disregard him?
This was no different from slapping his face on the spot!
Pah! Pah! Pah! Pah! Back and forth!
"You want me to defeat you first? Very well then! "
Seeing that the others seemed to have confidence in Chou Huo, Zhang Xuan chuckled softly as he raised a single finger.
"What do you mean by that? You want to defeat me in a single move? "
Chou Huo was taken aback for a moment before bursting into laughter. "Aren't you being a little too arrogant?"
"A single move? You are dreaming! "
Zhang Xuan shook his head. "What I mean is that without using my sword or any other part of my body, I'll be able to defeat you in a single breath with just a single finger!"
"You …"
Chou Huo was on the verge of exploding.
As the First Elder of the Elder Council and a core disciple, Chou Huo's temperament had already reached a level where he was able to maintain his composure. But the other party's words were simply too infuriating!
More importantly, the other party's gaze and movements … it was as if he was looking at an ant.
He was a Heavenly High Immortal!
He was one of the strongest experts on the Forsaken Continent!
Why did it feel like the other party was looking at him the other way around?
"Very well. Since that's the case, allow me to have a taste of your formidable moves. Let me see how you'll be able to defeat me in a single breath with just a single finger!"
Chou Huo said furiously, but he still chose to swallow his anger.
At his level of cultivation, he was already able to control his emotions freely.
"He's a little arrogant …"
"Arrogant? There's no limit to his arrogance at all!"
While the two of them were discussing, Han Jianqiu and Elder He glanced at one another with bitter smiles on their faces.
For a Pseudo Immortal realm lad to show no fear in the face of so many Heavenly High Immortals, he was even acting so arrogantly.
Was there something wrong with his head, or was he just too daring?
"The Gods' Sword Intent is able to stand against the gods … Let's just hope that he'll be able to amaze us!"
"Let's see!"
Zhang Xuan turned his gaze back to the crowd.
…
"What a pity …"
Seeing that no one was coming down, Zhang Xuan could not help but feel a little disappointed.
It was not that he was being arrogant, but he was doing it on purpose.
As long as all of them came down together and executed their battle techniques, the Library of Heaven's Path would be able to peer into their flaws. If they were to come down one by one, what if they realized that their swordsmanship was superior to theirs?
It was not as if such a thing was impossible.
"Forget it, I'll just have to deal with this one first before challenging everyone else …"
Seeing that everyone had settled down, Zhang Xuan knew that it was impossible for him to get them to come down. Thus, with a smile, he said, "Let's begin!"
Hu!
As soon as he said those words, Chou Huo made his move.
Even though he had suppressed his cultivation to Heavenly Pseudo Immortal realm, his speed was still as swift as a bolt of lightning. His sword tore through the fabric of space, appearing right before Chou Huo in an instant.
Even though they were at the same cultivation realm, he was still many times stronger than He Jingxuan.
Just as the other party's sword was about to reach Chou Huo's throat, Zhang Xuan raised his finger and tapped it lightly.
His movement wasn't swift, but it felt as if his finger was growing larger and heavier, as if a comet was falling from the sky. In an instant, Chou Huo felt as if he was facing an unstoppable force.
"How is this possible?"
Chou Huo narrowed his eyes in astonishment.
As a Heavenly High Immortal realm expert, even though he had suppressed his cultivation, his mental fortitude was still high. There was no way he would allow himself to be suppressed to the point where he would fall into a hallucination. Yet, the other party's finger really felt as if he was facing an unstoppable force.
How in the world did he do it?
Kacha! Kacha!
Chou Huo roared furiously in his heart. The pressure from the other party's finger struck him squarely, and his Pseudo Immortal zhenqi was unable to withstand it any longer. His sword began to bend involuntarily, and in the blink of an eye, it shattered into countless pieces.
At the same time, his body seemed to have been frozen in place, unable to move at all. He could only watch helplessly as the other party's finger moved toward his glabella.
"This fellow … Interesting!"
Chou Huo exclaimed in disbelief. On the dueling platform, Han Jianqiu suddenly froze for a moment before a smile crept onto his lips.
"Sect Leader Han, this …"
Elder He was still perplexed by Han Jianqiu's actions.
They were of the same cultivation realm, but not only did Zhang Xuan manage to break his sword with a single finger, he even seemed to have sealed the other party's strength. Just what was going on?
"If I'm not mistaken, not only is he skilled in swordsmanship, he has a deep understanding of formations as well!"
Han Jianqiu explained.
"Formations?" Elder He was even more perplexed.
"That's right. On top of using his sword, he also tapped into the formation of the entire Elder Council to nurture his Sword Intent. That's why he's able to unleash such a powerful attack," Sectmaster Han Jianqiu said. "Earlier, he intentionally used his words to provoke Zhang Xuan, but in truth, he was just stalling for time so that he could hide his Sword Intent within the formation."
At this point, Han Jianqiu could not help but remark, "It's no wonder he's able to comprehend the Gods' Sword Intent. His ability to utilize the environment is truly astounding!"
"This …"
Elder He's face twitched.
How long had it been since he arrived at the Elder Council?
Ten minutes at the very most …
Not only did he recognize the formation within the formation, he even infused his Sword Intent into it and tapped into the might of the formation …
This was way too overpowered!
Previously, they had thought that it was impossible for a person of the same cultivation realm to defeat them by so much, but from the looks of it now, it was indeed possible!
Peng!
While Zhang Xuan was shocked speechless, the battle between the two had already come to an end. With a flick of Zhang Xuan's finger, Chou Huo was sent flying. In midair, Chou Huo released his cultivation.
Otherwise, he would have sustained severe internal injuries.
"How is it?"
Zhang Xuan retracted his finger and asked with a proud look on his face.
From the moment Zhang Xuan made his move to the moment Chou Huo was sent flying, a single breath had passed.
"I … lost!"
Chou Huo felt a searing pain in his chest. Even though he knew that the other party's move wasn't just a simple swordsmanship, he could not say anything about it.
It was already embarrassing enough for him to be defeated by a Pseudo Immortal with a single finger. He could not bring himself to speak of it anymore.
"Hahaha!"
Seeing that Chou Huo had admitted to it, Zhang Xuan chuckled softly before sweeping his gaze across the crowd. Following which, his calm voice echoed in the ears of every single elder present.
"May I know if all of you are willing to grant me the honor of challenging you all to a duel? Allow me to pummel you one by one with my sword!"
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