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Xiong Ba nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "My Tianxia Society has swept across the Han Dynasty's martial arts world, and no one can rival it. If I were to acquire this cultivator, I could become the supreme overlord for all eternity. Therefore, I intend to personally go to Snow Moon City to meet that Celestial Mystery Immortal and see if I can obtain any clues. Would you two be willing to come with me?"
Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun exchanged a glance and replied in unison, "Yes, Chief."
They were also very curious about that Celestial Immortal and the newly revealed top-ranked Bei Li.
Time flies, and before they knew it, it was time for Su Chen to have his fortune told again.
The sixteenth floor of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion was packed with people, more martial arts practitioners than ever before, their auras growing ever stronger. Despite the increased number of experts, order was maintained, and no one dared to cause trouble. This was naturally due to the intimidating reputation of the Heavenly Mystery Immortal, but more importantly, Li Hanyi and Yaoyue sat in the center. These two were true beauties.
Li Hanyi, needless to say, ranked among the top three in the recently announced list of the most powerful figures in Beili, her cultivation having reached the half-step Divine Realm. This meant that, apart from a very few individuals, no one in the entire Beili martial arts world could rival her. Yaoyue was equally renowned. Especially a few days ago, she used the "Wedding Dress Divine Skill" to cripple Song Yan Hui, the city lord of Wushuang City, making her reputation as a "demon immortal" spread like wildfire throughout the Beili martial arts world. After all, Song Yan Hui, as the city lord of Wushuang City, was a prominent figure in the Beili martial arts world. With this precedent, who would dare to recklessly cause trouble at the Ascending Heaven Pavilion?
Time flies, it's almost noon.
Inside the seventeenth floor of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion, Sikong Qianluo was practicing with her silver spear. A chill emanated from her, and a thin layer of frost formed on the ground within three meters. This was the "Mysterious Ice Spear Technique" that Su Chen had obtained through divination. He had placed the first three levels of this spear technique, along with the thirty-six secret techniques of the Rakshasa Hall, on the bookshelf for the maids to browse freely. As a spear fanatic, Sikong Qianluo naturally chose the "Mysterious Ice Spear Technique" immediately. If Sikong Changfeng were here, he would be speechless with astonishment. Because at this moment, Sikong Qianluo's aura had reached the peak of the Free and Easy Realm. This was, of course, the effect of the Supreme Profound Yin Pill. With the help of the Supreme Profound Yin Pill, the cultivation levels of several maids had greatly improved. Even Jiang Yuyan, who previously had no cultivation, had now reached the peak of the First Rank Martial Artist, and was ready to step into the Vajra Mortal Realm at any time.
"Mr. Su's marksmanship is indeed impressive."
"With Qianluo's current strength, even Minghou and Yueji are probably no match for her." Ye Ruoyi couldn't help but sigh as she watched Sikong Qianluo's actions.
Jiang Yuyan said matter-of-factly, "This was taken out by Mr. Su. It might have been made by an immortal, so of course it's powerful."
"Sister Ye, it's almost noon. Shall I go down this time?" Tian Nv Rui walked out gracefully, carrying a tray in her hand, her posture alluring.
Ye Ruoyi said, "Then I'll have to trouble you."
"a piece of cake."
Tian Nv Rui always loved joining in the fun, and when Ye Ruoyi agreed, she immediately took the tray and went downstairs.
The moment she appeared, the sixteenth floor of the Ascension Pavilion fell silent. The two Heavenly Secret Tokens on the tray, like the most precious treasures in the world, attracted everyone's attention. Even the originally stunningly beautiful Heavenly Maiden Rui paled in comparison.
"The rules for this competition for the Heavenly Secret Token remain unchanged."
"First, let's decide who owns the Silver Heavenly Secret Token. Which expert is willing to be the first to defend the arena?" Tian Nu Rui looked around the entire arena and said loudly.
Unsurprisingly, the Marquis of the Underworld and the Moon Princess stepped forward.
Southwest corner of the hall.
Xu Fengnian asked, "Old Huang, do you think Minghou and Yueji will be able to obtain the Silver Heavenly Secret Token this time?"
Old Huang laughed and said, "After several bloody battles, these two have clearly improved their cultivation. Even ordinary experts in the Free and Unfettered Heaven Realm might not be able to defeat them. This time, they might really succeed."
While the two were talking, three challengers had already been defeated by the Underworld Lord. Although Wuxin's inner demon technique severely injured him, it gave him a feeling of being reborn after destruction, and his cultivation level was almost close to the Free and Unfettered Heaven Realm.
"Who else?" Minghou gripped his heavy sword tightly, his sharp eyes sweeping across the entire scene.
The martial arts practitioners exchanged glances, none daring to step forward and challenge him. Although many had come, very few had truly reached the Free and Unfettered Heavenly Realm. Just when Minghou thought he had the Silver Heavenly Secret Token in the bag, a piercing voice suddenly rang out:
"With such meager abilities, you dare to try and obtain the Silver Heavenly Secret Token?"
"Let me meet you!"
The Marquis of the Underworld's eyes narrowed as he stared intently at the approaching figure, coldly asking, "Who exactly are you? State your name now!"
"Listen carefully, I am Cao Zhengchun, the Second Director of the Eastern Depot of the Ming Dynasty."
Eunuch Cao stepped forward, his face full of disdain.
"go to hell!"
Without further ado, Minghou swung his sword and thrust it straight at Cao Zhengchun.
"Hmph, it's nothing but amateurish skills."
Cao Zhengchun sneered, put one hand behind his back, and pushed forward with the other.
With a loud bang, both Minghou and Yueji, who had just arrived, were sent flying by the palm strike.
Everyone gasped in shock, filled with awe for Cao Zhengchun.
To possess such skill, one must be a master of the Free and Unfettered Realm, or even possibly a Great Free and Unfettered Realm expert to achieve such ease.
The east corner of the hall.
Bao Butong leaned close to Murong Fu and whispered, "Young Master, another eunuch has appeared this time. If we keep waiting like this, it might never end."
Murong Fu nodded: "Right now, the hope of seizing the Silver Heavenly Secret Token by force is slim. Fortunately, the Murong family has a rich family fortune. Selling some items might give us a chance to compete for the Golden Heavenly Secret Token."
Bao Butong sighed: "That's all we can do."
Just then, the situation on the field changed again.
The Marquis of the Underworld and the Moon Princess joined forces to launch another attack, but were still easily defeated by Cao Zhengchun.
"Who else wants to experience my sixty years of Heavenly Gang Boy Kung Fu?"
Cao Zhengchun said smugly.
The heroes of the martial arts world present were once again astonished. Even Minghou and Yueji were defeated so easily, who would dare to step forward and challenge them?
Just then, an extremely terrifying aura suddenly enveloped the entire area.
An old man in a black overcoat slowly walked down from upstairs, and the martial arts practitioners along the way gave way as if they had seen a ghost.
Even Li Hanyi, who was sitting on the main stage, immediately stood up when she saw this person and said respectfully, "Li Hanyi greets Senior Dugu. I haven't had a chance to thank you for your guidance last time."
Upon hearing this, many newcomers to the martial arts world showed expressions of shock.
So this is Dugu Qiubai, the master who reached the realm of a terrestrial immortal sixty years ago?
Rumors circulated that he was defeated by the Celestial Immortal with a single sword strike, but it seems his injuries have now healed.
Cao Zhengchun, who was originally arrogant and conceited, changed his expression instantly upon seeing Dugu Qiubai and became cautious.
Dugu Qiubai nodded to Li Hanyi, then looked at Cao Zhengchun and said in a low voice, "I also want to compete for this Heavenly Secret Token."
Upon hearing this, Cao Zhengchun felt a chill in his heart. Although he was extremely unwilling, he still forced a smile and said, "Senior Dugu, you are too kind. How could I dare to argue with you?"
After saying that, he handed over the silver Heavenly Secret Token with both hands.
Although Cao Zhengchun's initial arrogance followed by obsequiousness was quite comical, no one on the field laughed at him.
After all, Dugu Qiubai was a master of the terrestrial immortal level; if it were them, they would be even more helpless.
Half an hour slowly passed in a tense atmosphere.
Tiannu Rui smiled slightly and stepped forward again to say:
"Since no one is going to challenge it, this silver Heavenly Secret Token will belong to Senior Dugu Qiubai."
"Next, we will decide who owns the Golden Heavenly Secret Token. The starting bid is 10,000 taels of silver."
As soon as she finished speaking, the wealthy merchants dressed in brocade robes did not rush to make an offer, but instead all looked at Xu Fengnian.
Xu Fengnian lived up to expectations, lazily saying, "One million taels."
Upon hearing this, the wealthy merchants all showed expressions of "I knew it," withdrew their hands, and stopped bidding.
"Xiao Se, the owner of Snowfall Manor, offered two million taels of silver."
Just then, Xiao Se spoke, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
Everyone was filled with questions.
Snowfall Manor? Never heard of it.
However, upon seeing Tang Lian beside Xiao Se, these people abandoned their intention to continue investigating.
As one of the most outstanding masters of the Tang Clan and the disciple of Baili Dongjun, the Great Lord of Snow Moon City, Tang Lian is quite famous.
Since Xiao Se is with him, he must not be a simple person either.
Tian Nu Rui looked slightly surprised, sized Xiao Se up and down, and nodded, saying:
"Since no one is offering a higher price, this golden Heavenly Secret Token belongs to Boss Xiao."
"Please follow me upstairs, you two who have received the Heavenly Secrets Tokens."
Suppressing his excitement, Xiao Se followed Tian Nv Rui upstairs.
Unexpectedly, Wuxin, Tang Lian, and Lei Wujie also followed along as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"Hey, what are you guys doing following us?"
Xiao Se asked, frowning.
Wu Xin said, "Boss Xiao, that's not very considerate. Last time I got the Heavenly Secret Token, didn't you all come along too?"
"That's right, that's right. What can't we brothers know about each other?"
Lei Wujie stepped forward and put his arm around Xiao Se's shoulder.
Although Tang Lian didn't speak, she didn't show any intention of avoiding the situation.
He had been curious about Xiao Se's true identity for a long time.
Seeing how shameless these people were, Xiao Se had no choice but to let them follow him.
Soon, the group arrived at the seventeenth floor and bowed to Su Chen together.
Dugu Qiubai also expressed his respect for Su Chen.
Sitting at the head of the table, Su Chen glanced at the group and nodded slightly, saying:
"Everyone is free of charge."
"The person holding the Heavenly Secret Token may step forward and state their purpose."
When Xiao Se saw Dugu Qiubai looking over, he immediately said, "Senior Dugu, please go first."
Dugu Qiubai did not refuse, removed his black bamboo hat, and said in a deep voice:
"When the Celestial Immortal was telling Li Hanyi's fortune before, he said that my swordsmanship was not among the top ten sword immortals in the world."
"The reason I have come here is to ask the Celestial Immortal to instruct a sword immortal who is stronger than myself."
"I've heard from people in the martial arts world that it's acceptable to ask questions like that, right?"
"As for the reward, I am willing to offer my self-created 'Nine Swords of Dugu' sword technique."
Xiao Se, Tang Lian, and the others looked at each other in surprise, not expecting that Dugu Qiubai really "only seeks defeat".
He was defeated by the Celestial Immortal not long ago, and now he wants to find an even stronger sword immortal. He's practically a masochist.
Seemingly seeing through Xiao Se and the others' thoughts, Dugu Qiubai snorted coldly and said in a deep voice:
"Once you are invincible, you will naturally understand my feelings."
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