Hao Xinghe was clearly hesitant when he heard Duanmu Zhao's threat. However, he wasn't considering handing over Luo Ping. Instead, he was worried about bringing trouble to the Exquisite Divine Sect.
Just as Hao Xinghe was hesitating, Xue Linglong spoke up, "Patriarch Duanmu is truly arrogant. Since you want to shed all pretenses of cordiality, let's not put on an act. Let's get straight to the point."
"Since this disciple has joined our sect and become a disciple of junior brother Hao Xinghe, how can our sect hand him over so easily?"
"Junior Brother Hao Xinghe has already said that since Luo Ping and Duanmu Chen have already joined our sect, then the conflict between them needs to be settled by our sect's Law Enforcing Elders. How can we let Family Head Duanmu do it on his behalf?"
"Now that patriarch Duanmu doesn't agree with junior brother Hao's suggestion and insists on taking away our disciple, there's no need for us to be courteous with patriarch Duanmu. Let's see if patriarch Duanmu has the ability to take him away."
Xue Linglong was the leader of a sect after all. How could she allow her sect's dignity to be challenged?
Since things had already developed to this point, she would directly shed all pretenses of cordiality with the Duanmu clan and directly warn them that they would have to see if they had the ability to take away their disciple.
"From the looks of it, Sect Master Xue is clearly planning to use numbers to bully us. If news of this were to spread, I'm afraid it would have a huge impact on the reputation of the Exquisite Divine Sect."
"Patriarch Xue is a smart person. I'm sure you don't wish to see your sect's reputation damaged. Since that's the case, why don't we choose a fair method to resolve this matter? Is patriarch Xue interested?"
Duanmu Zhao's face darkened as he spoke to Xue Linglong.
Xue Linglong's expression remained the same when she heard that. She asked, "May I know what kind of fair method patriarch Duanmu has thought of?"
She naturally didn't believe that Duanmu Zhao's method would be fair. However, just as he had said, if the Exquisite Divine Sect really used their advantage in numbers to bully Duanmu Zhao's group, it would definitely damage the reputation of the Exquisite Divine Sect.
"Since your sect is unwilling to hand over this person, then we can only settle this through battle. As long as this Xinghe Peak's first seat can defeat my second brother, I will naturally lead my family and leave your sect."
"However, if this First Seat's skill is not as good as others and he dies at the hands of my second brother, then this brat must be taken away by me. What do you think? Does Headmaster Xue feel that this method of mine is fair?"
Duanmu Zhao explained his solution and began to ask for Xue Linglong's opinion.
Xue Linglong looked at the person beside Duan Muzhao. Although he was only a Level Seven Golden Immortal, the same as Hao Xinghe, she was still very suspicious.
After all, based on her understanding of Duan Muzhao, he would never propose a solution that would be disadvantageous to her. However, based on her understanding, Duan Muzhao's second brother was indeed a Level Seven Golden Immortal, and she could sense that the situation was still the same.
"What trick is this Duanmu Zhao playing? He seems to be very confident in his second brother. Could it be that this Duanmu Bo still has some tricks up his sleeve?"
"Now that Duanmu Zhao has proposed this solution in front of so many prospective disciples, I cannot refuse. Otherwise, wouldn't it show everyone that our sect is afraid of the Duanmu family?"
"Junior Brother Hao has been a Level Seven Golden Immortal for many years, and he cultivates both energy and body. His physical body is incomparably strong, and his self-created Galaxy Heavenflow Technique is very powerful. I believe he will be able to deal with this Duanmu Bo."
Although Xue Linglong was suspicious, she still decided to let Hao Xinghe fight. She looked at Hao Xinghe, and the latter immediately nodded resolutely.
"Alright, since Family Head Duanmu has proposed this method, our sect will naturally not refuse. Then we will let Junior Brother Hao and Fellow Immortal Duanmu Bo fight to determine the victor, and then we will decide whether to hand over our disciple."
Xue Linglong said.
"Hmph, Headmaster Xue is indeed straightforward. I hope that when the time comes, if your sect loses a First Seat, Headmaster Xue will not besiege us because of this."
A sinister smile appeared on Duanmu Zhao's face.
"Family Head Duanmu, you can rest assured. Our sect is not as petty as some other families. Moreover, it is not certain who will win in the end, and who will live and who will die. Family Head Duanmu, don't be happy too early."
Xue Linglong said sarcastically, and then retorted tit for tat.
"Hmph!"
Duanmu Zhao snorted coldly and did not say anything else. He looked at Duanmu Bo and signaled him to start the fight.
Duanmu Bo understood and immediately walked to the center of the crowd, looking at Hao Xinghe provocatively. Hao Xinghe saw this and was about to step forward without fear.
"Master!"
At this moment, Luo Ping's voice rang out, causing Hao Xinghe to stop and turn to look at Luo Ping.
Although the two of them had not formally acknowledged each other as their Master, Hao Xinghe had long recognized Luo Ping as his disciple. Hao Xinghe's actions had also won Luo Ping's approval, and he willingly called him Master.
"Good disciple!"
"Don't worry, Master is not bragging, but Master's strength is basically invincible among those of the same level. I will definitely defeat the opponent and ensure your safety."
"You just wait here. After Master's fight, follow Master back to Xinghe Peak. Master will teach you everything he knows."
Hao Xinghe said to Luo Ping.
His tone was quite relaxed, and he seemed to be very confident about this fight. Moreover, the smile on his face showed that he valued and liked Luo Ping very much.
Looking at Hao Xinghe's relaxed appearance, Luo Ping immediately nodded and said: "Disciple believes in Master, but Master must still be careful."
Luo Ping reminded him. After all, since Duanmu Zhao proposed this solution and sent Duanmu Bo to fight, it meant that Duanmu Bo must have some unknown powerful means, which made Duanmu Zhao so confident.
"Okay."
Hao Xinghe did not say anything more. He turned and walked in front of Duanmu Bo. In fact, his heart was very heavy. He naturally understood that the opponent in front of him was not a simple person.
Even if he was very confident in himself, this was after all a battle of life and death. He still had to be very careful. Otherwise, the final result would be death.
After Hao Xinghe stood still, the surrounding people stepped back, making a large space. At the same time, a layer of Spirit Boundary appeared on Nine Enlightenment Peak, enveloping Hao Xinghe and Duanmu Bo.
Looking at Hao Xinghe in the Spirit Boundary, Luo Ping was worried, but he still prayed in his heart, cheering for Hao Xinghe.
He was now the Deacon Elder of Xinghe Peak.
He was the same Elder Teng that he had seen during the test, protecting him from any sudden attacks by the Duanmu Family.
Beside Luo Ping, Jin Nan, Nalan Chong, Liao Chengyun, and Min Yi, as well as the three Jiao siblings, gathered around to watch the battle with him.
Liao Chengyun and Nalan Chong's aptitudes were above average, but Jin Nan and Min Yi were better. As for the three Jiao siblings, the one who was most shocked and surprised was Jiao Qingshan, because he was tested to have an extremely rare special constitution, the 'Innate Poison Body'.
The Innate Poison Body was an innate poison source body. Once its potential was fully developed, it would be impervious to all poisons, and would be able to control poison in battle, becoming a terrifying poison control expert.
The probability of this type of constitution appearing was very small, and if there was no special test method to test it, even the person himself would not know.
If he had not come to the Exquisite Divine Sect to become a disciple, perhaps even Jiao Qingshan himself would not know that he had such a rare and special constitution.
Although he was tested to have a special constitution, Jiao Qingshan did not look happy. This was because if he wanted to stimulate this special constitution and cultivate it to the Great Accomplishment Realm, he would have to constantly test poisons on his body, and go through the pain of thousands of tempering. Only then would he be impervious to all poisons and become a poison control expert.
Although his special constitution seemed to be of little value and difficult to cultivate, as long as he could endure the pain and cultivate it successfully, he would definitely be able to make his enemies retreat and tremble in fear.
After all, after cultivating it to the Great Accomplishment Realm, Jiao Qingshan himself would be a poison source, and would be able to control all kinds of strange poisons between heaven and earth. Once he made a move, his enemies would not be able to guard against it, and would die upon contact.
Of course, Jiao Qingshan did not pass the test because of his special constitution. His cultivation was also very profound, and had reached the standard of the test.
Jin Nan and the others had passed the test, and were originally very happy to be able to join the Exquisite Divine Sect. They did not expect that when choosing the mountain peak, Luo Ping would be threatened by the Duanmu Family.
Now that Hao Xinghe was about to compete with Duanmu Bo, Jin Nan and the others were very worried. If Hao Xinghe lost, then Luo Ping would definitely be taken away by the Duanmu Family, and the consequences could be imagined.
They were all praying in their hearts that Hao Xinghe would be able to kill his opponent. At this time, Hao Xinghe and Duanmu Bo had already begun their battle.
Duanmu Bo's immortal elemental energy surged out of his body, and in an instant, it condensed into a domineering giant axe in the void. The giant axe's runes fluttered in the air, and its momentum was like a rainbow.
Under his control, the giant axe directly chopped towards Hao Xinghe, and in an instant, it divided into thousands of giant axes, completely enveloping the surrounding space.
The thousands of giant axes were all surrounded by runes, and were connected to each other. The attack was fierce, and the incomparably powerful pressure had already sealed the space around Hao Xinghe, intending to restrict his movements.
As a Level Seven Golden Immortal expert, Hao Xinghe naturally would not be so easily restrained. Seeing the thousands of giant axes flying towards him, he did not hesitate to counterattack.
His counterattack was very simple and direct, without any fancy moves. He just stretched out his arms, and suddenly blasted out two punches in front of him.
Two incomparably huge fist shadows appeared in the void, directly tearing the space apart, and met the thousands of giant axes opposite him.
The attack speed of the two was incomparably fast, and in an instant, the two collided, stirring up an earth-shattering shockwave that spread out in all directions.
Hao Xinghe's two fist shadows were terrifyingly large, and directly blocked the thousands of giant axes. Like two spatial vortexes, the giant axes were all crushed to pieces.
However, although the giant axes were crushed, the runes on the giant axes all flew out, and quickly condensed again in the void. In an instant, it became a giant axe completely composed of runes.
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