The emperor ordered all completion levelled cultivators to challenge Ling Xian. Life or death was not an option.
After this order was given, everyone in the Zhou Dynasty fell into a state of shock. Especially those like the Third Prince, who was waiting for the emperor to get angry and kill Ling Xian himself, they were in a state of extreme shock.
Why?
Because this order was beneficial to Ling Xian. First, he limited the completion level to only those of the completion level. In other words, those of the original level cannot interfere. Then, he used the word "challenge". In other words, he could only fight face to face and could not assassinate.
Therefore, this was beneficial to Ling Xian. After all, with his cultivation level today, if he faces off against those of the original level, only death awaits him.
Therefore, everyone in the Zhou Dynasty was confused. They didn't understand why the emperor would issue such an order after Ling Xian killed Deputy Xiao Yao. However, there were also some who remembered the orders that Dao Wu Ji gave out and felt relieved.
After all, it was one of the nine Houses, the Wan Jian House. Even the emperor had to show them some respect.
When Ling Xian heard this news, he was a little surprised. He didn't think there would be a change in the situation. However, even though the emperor limited the number of challengers to the completion level, there was only a sliver of hope. The situation was not looking good.
Think about it, how many completion leveled cultivators were there in the entire Zhou Dynasty? There were at least hundreds of them!
Though Ling Xian was not afraid of those below the advanced stage of the completion level, what about those at the peak of the completion level? No matter how powerful he was, he didn't dare to claim that he had the ability to challenge those at the peak of the completion level!
Therefore, the situation was not looking good. Therefore, Ling Xian decided to quickly deal with the Third Prince, acquire the Wood of the Warming Soul, and leave the Zhou Dynasty immediately.
As he thought about it, Ling Xian sent Lin Qing Yi away. Then, he went into isolation to heal the wounds he received while chasing after Ling Tian Xiang.
Just like that, three days passed. Finally, he was at his peak condition. He broke out of isolation and planned on finding the Third Prince to resolve the seven years of hatred!
Just as he walked out of the lake, he ran into the Seventh Princess who was in a hurry.
Her face was heavy. The moment she saw Ling Xian, she said something that made him frown.
"Ling Xian, I'm afraid you won't be able to leave."
"Hmm?"
Ling Xian frowned, "Princess, why do you say that?"
"Sigh, don't mention it. I don't know who leaked the news, but as early as two days ago, my house was blocked by many challengers. " The Seventh Princess sighed and bitterly smiled, "I know you are in isolation, so I stopped those people and didn't disturb you."
"The person who challenged me …"
Ling Xian frowned. He didn't want to waste time with these people. "Then I will leave this place immediately."
As he spoke, a pair of snow-white wings emerged from his back, and he intended to spread them in the wind and soar into the sky.
However, just as he flapped his Winged Blitz, the Seventh Princess stopped him, "Ling Xian, if you leave now, you will be in trouble."
"I …" Ling Xian was confused.
"Think about it. Those challengers all know you're here. How could Father not know?" The Seventh Princess bitterly chuckled, "The reason why he punished me for covering up for you was because I am his daughter and because of the person behind you."
"But if you leave now, then I, who cannot hand over the person, will make Father furious." Pausing, the Seventh Princess continued, "When that happens, I will be in deep trouble. If it's light, I will be stripped of my status as a princess. If it's heavy, I will be imprisoned."
"In other words, I have to face this battle." Ling Xian breathed out a mouthful of murky air. There were only two paths before him.
One, he could escape. He could keep his life, but doing so would harm the Seventh Princess. The second, he could stay. This means he will have to face countless challengers. If he isn't careful, he could die.
Without a doubt, this was a difficult choice.
"That's right. If you don't want to harm me, then you have to face the challenge." The Seventh Princess' expression was heavy as she stared deadly at Ling Xian. She silently manipulated her Golden Dan.
She had made up her mind. If Ling Xian chooses to escape, then she will stop him.
After all, she was not related to Ling Xian. The fact that she took him in was because of Lin Qing Yi. There was no way she would take a bigger risk for him.
"Okay, I accept this battle."
Against the Seventh Princess' hopeful expression, the corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up and he revealed a confident smile.
Even though the Seventh Princess took him in, half of it was because of Lin Qing Yi and the other half was to kill the Third Prince. But no matter what, she didn't report him to the emperor. Therefore, why would Ling Xian harm her?
"Good. No wonder Lin Qing Yi is so infatuated with you. You really are a responsible man." The Seventh Princess's eyes flashed with strangeness. Her tightly clenched fists loosened and the Golden Dan she was secretly manipulating also stopped.
"No matter what, I can't harm you."
Ling Xian softly sighed. His eyes that were as deep as the sky flashed with complexity, "Plus, the emperor's order has given me a lot of face. If I avoid the battle and flee, I'm sure the Mortal Emperor will disregard his reputation and directly kill me. "
"I don't know about that. But one thing is for sure. My father has always been a man of his word. Since he said only completion leveled cultivators are allowed to challenge you, then original leveled cultivators will not interfere. "The Seventh Princess was certain.
"I hope so."
Grinning, Ling Xian paid his respect, "Thank you, Seventh Princess, for helping me defend against those people for two days. Now, take me there."
"Okay. But be careful. There are many completion leveled cultivators of the advanced stage." The Seventh Princess reminded him and began to move forward.
Many completion leveled cultivators of the advanced stage?
Ling Xian frowned. He marched forward and followed behind the Seventh Princess.
Just like that, the two of them walked for about half an hour before they arrived at a battle field.
This place was extremely spacious. In the middle, there was a giant battle ring that was made out of extremely sturdy spiritual stones. It ensured that the battle ring would not be destroyed due to the strength of the two parties.
Around the battle ring, there were isolation arrays set up one after another. These arrays could block out the shockwaves from the battle and prevent it from harming outsiders.
It was noon. On the battle field, there were more than 10 people. Every single silhouette was heavy like a mountain and was exuding an extremely dominating amount of Qi.
There were males and females, young and old. Without an exception, they were all completion leveled cultivators. They were also powerhouses with some background. Or else why would these people dare to challenge Ling Xian?
After all, Ling Xian's battle record was there for all to see. To be able to defeat four leaders by himself was not something normal cultivators could do.
Therefore, none of the cultivators here today were weak. They all had high confidence in themselves. When they saw the young man in black walking towards them, they began to discuss among themselves.
"This person should be that audacious young man. He is indeed as young as the rumors say."
"That's right. Ignoring today's situation, this person truly is unparalleled. It is rare."
"Yeah, ignoring his capabilities, his temperament alone is not something normal people can compare to."
"It's a pity that we are enemies with him today. I can't wait to kill a genius."
Everyone chimed in. Some complimented Ling Xian's arrogance, others released their killer's intent.
"None of them are weak …" Ling Xian manipulated his Qi and scanned everyone's cultivation level. He couldn't help but freeze.
Because out of everyone here, half of them were in the intermediate stage of the completion level. The rest were of the advanced stage!
"You are the Ling Xian who defeated the four deputies?"
An extraordinary looking middle-aged man stepped out one step. Terrifying Qi rolled out of him and created a hurricane.
"That's right. I am the one you have been waiting for." Ling Xian nodded and glanced around, "Everyone, are you all here to challenge me?"
"Nonsense. Our goal in coming here is to kill you." The middle-aged man's expression was calm, but he revealed a trace of arrogance, "Young man, you are strong. But before me, only death awaits you."
At those words, everyone frowned. They felt like this name was familiar. When they recalled this person's background, they immediately let out cries of surprise.
"You … You're Taba Feng, the one who caused chaos in the Martial Imperial Manor seventeen years ago?"
"What? So this person is the Poison Man, Ta Ba Feng, whose poison arts are unfathomable. He killed eight Core Formation Stage cultivators and more than two hundred Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators in one battle at the Wu Imperial Mansion! "
"I cannot believe the emperor's order drew this person out. Ling Xian is dead for sure."
"Yeah, Ta Ba Feng's capabilities are not that strong, but his poison skills are unfathomable. Even those at the peak of the completion level would fall into his trap if they are not careful. "
Everyone chimed in. Other than compliments towards Ta Ba Feng, there was only a lack of confidence towards Ling Xian. They thought he was dead for sure.
"Young man, did you hear that?"
Ta Ba Feng appeared arrogant and said in disdain, "If you surrender, I can leave your corpse intact. Or else if you force me to use poison, your death will be unsightly. "
"So you are a master of poison."
Ling Xian frowned. In the Taoism community, poison cultivators are rare. He didn't think he would run into one here. From everyone's discussions, it became obvious that this person was highly skilled with poison.
In the next second, however, his brows relaxed and he shook his head with a smile.
If there was a cultivator Ling Xian was least afraid of, then poison cultivators were without a doubt, at the top of the list.
"Hehe, young man, you are scared now." Ta Ba Feng smiled proudly and said in disdain, "Destroy your own cultivation so I don't have to make a move and make you wish you were dead."
Then, he slowly extended his right hand and a cloud of green fog rose.
Instantly, everyone's expression changed and they stepped back a few steps, afraid that they would be touched by the fog.
At this, Ta Ba Feng became even more arrogant. He laughed wildly, "Haha, young man, you are unlucky to have met me!"
"Is that so …"
Against the strange green fog, Ling Xian was not at all afraid. Instead, he revealed a sarcastic smile.
"You dare to embarrass yourself before me with a mere poisonous fog? You sure don't know how to live. "
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