The Name of Eternity.

Chapter 597 Then I'll pick it for you.

Having secured ten wins already puts you among the top players in your class.

After all, the geniuses who can come here are all prodigies from various families, and they are all capable of taking on a thousand opponents of the same realm outside.

Before the celestial purple osmanthus bloomed, the competition for the divine spring golden osmanthus was extremely fierce. Even Su Qiyu and his group had to go all out. Judging from Su Wanqing's tone, it seemed as if this young man could win easily.

Su Wanxue looked at Li Hao, a glint of light flashing in her eyes. She also wanted to see how strong this young man was in actual combat, aside from his talent.

Sensing the gazes of the Su family members, Li Hao looked at Su Muqing. The girl had a cold expression and sat quietly, like a snow lotus illuminated by the bright moon. Her black hair fluttered and emitted a fragrance. She gazed at the sword pool in the distance, seemingly lost in thought.

At that moment, the other person did not speak, nor did they show any disgust on their face. Their stunningly beautiful face was serene and lovely, as if their broken face was healing and slowly overlapping before their eyes.

"No."

Li Hao shook his head, his gaze never leaving the girl, feeling that it was good enough for time to flow quietly like this.

He came to the Northern Region not to seek fame, but to accompany her as she awakens.

Hearing Li Hao's refusal, Su Wanqing was stunned. Li Hao's ability to keep up with her and Su Muqing's speed earlier showed that his movement technique was extremely strong. Just that movement technique and speed alone would make him invincible at the first level of the Immortal Lord Realm. Even if his attacks were weak, he could still drag the fight to a draw.

But why would Li Hao just give up this rare opportunity to make a name for himself?
"Ok?"

Su Wanxue frowned, clearly not expecting Li Hao to give up this opportunity.

You should know that becoming famous here will quickly spread throughout the entire Gusu Imperial Star, a rare opportunity.

Su Qiyu's eyes also showed doubt. What is there to fear in battle for a prodigy with a hundred years of lifespan, unless he has taken drugs and is all show and no substance?

"Humph!"

Su Muqing suddenly snorted coldly, turned to look at Li Hao, and her eyes revealed contempt.

“A true prodigy has the will to soar like an eagle and swim like a fish in shallow water, not someone like you who doesn’t even have the idea of ​​becoming the most powerful among those in the same realm.”

Li Hao stared at her for a moment and said, "If I had, would you let me stay with you for another ten years?"

"Impossible! Don't even think about it!"

Su Muqing's expression changed instantly, her eyes filled with coldness. "Don't tell me it's just an idea. Even if you are truly invincible in the same realm, you still won't let me give you a second glance. Just give up."

"Since that's the case, why say any more?"

Li Hao said indifferently.

Su Muqing was so angry she choked. She gritted her teeth, turned her head, and ignored Li Hao.

Su Qiyu frowned slightly and said, "Young brother, what Sister Mu Qing said is right. As a young man, one should aspire to travel far and wide. If you don't even have the courage to suppress those of the same realm, how can you expect Sister Mu Qing to look at you differently?"

"My ambition lies in all directions..." Li Hao shook his head slightly, a hint of the vicissitudes of life in his eyes. "Drawing my sword in the martial world, waiting for fame and fortune, the one who waits will already be old and gray. If someone likes you because of your fame and fortune, is it you they like, or the fame and fortune itself?"

Su Qiyu was slightly taken aback, then frowned and pondered, "But if you don't show your brilliance, how can you attract others?"

"What kind of light can be considered light?"

Li Hao countered, "Is it the light that shines alone atop the mountain, or the light that accompanies you through thick and thin, sharing your joys and sorrows?"

In the desperate situation of the Southern Region, before the supreme power, even though he had condensed the Dao Source Immortal Seal, it lost all its brilliance and became dim and lusterless. However, the figure that had traveled through the years still faced death.

What kind of light is the other party pursuing?

Su Qiyu raised an eyebrow, too lazy to discuss these matters with Li Hao any further. He just wanted to see Li Hao make a move, but it was clear that he was going to be disappointed.

"Brother Qiyu, don't waste your breath on this coward. Even if he goes on stage, I won't give him a second glance."

Su Muqing said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Su Qiyu had no choice but to give up regretfully.

Seeing the atmosphere turn cold, Su Wanqing couldn't help but sigh inwardly and didn't try to persuade her any further.

Beside her, Su Wanxue looked at the boy's shoulder, her eyes filled with disdain.

As the prodigies on the battle stage continued their fierce fight, time passed. When a sixth-level Immortal Lord from a prominent family stepped onto the stage, Su Muqing suddenly stood up and said:
"It stinks here, I'm going to get some fresh air."

As he spoke, his figure blurred, and he leaped onto the battle platform.

The prince on the battle platform was still looking around and selecting his opponents when he suddenly saw Su Muqing teleporting to the battle platform. He was stunned for a moment, and then the hair on his body stood on end and his face changed drastically.

That stunningly beautiful young woman was like a raging flood in his eyes, as if he were in the same cage as a ferocious beast.

"Miss Mu, what's going on?"

The prince was startled and forced a smile.

The audience fell silent instantly, followed by an uproar as everyone was taken aback.

In previous years, Zhenfeng was always the last to step up, but this time she took the stage before the other four little phoenixes, Lin Jinrou, Jiang Huanhuan and others could even go on stage.

"Stop talking nonsense, take this sword!"

Su Muqing was seething with anger. She said she would draw her sword, but in reality, she didn't actually draw it. Among those of the same realm, no one could make her truly draw her sword!

With her slender fingers joined together, she raised her hand and slashed through the air. A sword aura instantly condensed, and then the void split apart, as if time itself had been severed. Following the silent trajectory of time, it slashed towards the young prince.

That silent time trajectory is time stopped, there is no time or space, which also means that her sword technique will hit instantly and there is no way to dodge!

Bang!
Before the young prince could react, the immortal energy that had just erupted from his body suddenly shattered. The surging immortal power was crushed by a sharp aura, and his body flew backward, crashing heavily into the sealing array barrier.

The bloodstains spread from his forehead to his chest, showing no signs of healing and instead growing larger.

The young prince hurriedly scrambled to his feet, but his injuries continued to worsen. The sword energy at the crack seemed to devour his divine blood like a venomous snake, relentlessly destroying his immortal body. He quickly said:
"Miss Mu Qing, please show mercy! I concede!"

Su Muqing snorted coldly, raised her hand and waved it away, dispersing the sword energy on his body.

The young prince thanked him profusely, and the moment the sealing barrier opened, he rushed out and fled as if escaping.

"This is outrageous! The young master of the Kong family was defeated in a single move!"

"This wasn't even a proper attack. He had at least five wins before, which qualified him to win the Frosty Silver Osmanthus. This Su Family True Phoenix truly lives up to his reputation!"

"I'm afraid it's not just talk that she's invincible in the same realm. This once-in-a-millennium celestial purple osmanthus is indeed worthy of her."

After the initial shock, everyone discussed the matter animatedly. Although surprised by the outcome, they were able to accept it.

"Isn't she usually the last to appear? Why is she going on stage now? Is she so eager to secure a spot?"

"There are six 'Immortal Purple Osmanthus' blossoms, more than enough. Su Muqing is unparalleled among those in the same realm, but the others may not be. I'm afraid there will be a fierce battle between them!"

All eyes turned to Su Wanqing and the others, their eyes filled with anticipation for a good show.

Su Wanqing and Su Wanxue frowned slightly. If it were just a matter of winning ten games, it would be easy for them. But the Immortal Rhyme Purple Osmanthus requires being invincible in the same realm, which means that if their realms collide, they must decide who is superior!

"Who else is going up here? Come on up so I can finish the round!"

At this moment, Su Muqing on the battle platform said impatiently.

Below the stage, the numerous Immortal Lords at the sixth level, seated on prayer cushions, exchanged bewildered glances, their expressions shifting.

After a brief silence, someone finally stood up and leaped onto the stage.

"Then let me experience Miss Mu Qing's skills. I've long admired your name, and it's a rare opportunity to meet you today..."

Before she could finish speaking, a sword aura had already condensed, hovering between the girl's fingertips without being released.

"I'll give you a chance to make a move," Su Muqing said.

His voice was cold and his words were extremely arrogant. The young man's face immediately turned ugly. Without saying a word, he took a deep breath, his eyes revealing hidden anger, and suddenly drew his sword.

Bang!
His immortal seal was revealed, and it was none other than the Nine-Flower Immortal Seal. The immortal laws around him were like locks, and a sword aura resonated with the celestial dharma image behind him, slashing out together.

But the immense momentum that surged up in an instant vanished in the blink of an eye.

A sword aura, as fine as silk threads, contained the power to distort time, and struck directly at the moment the opponent stepped onto the stage.

It was said that she was asking the other party to make a move, but when Su Muqing used her swordsmanship, the other party was essentially just standing there and obediently taking a beating.

Bang!
His figure was cleaved like a tattered cloth and sent flying.

Two wins!
The entire arena fell silent as everyone exchanged bewildered glances. Most of them hadn't even seen how the man had been defeated. His swordplay was so powerful, yet it seemed like a mirage; he hadn't even had a chance to clash with Su Muqing.

"What terrifying time manipulation!"

Someone looked serious and whispered.

Su Qiyu's eyes shone with pride; even he was wary of his younger sister's control over the essence of time.

Su Wanqing and Su Wanxue, however, remained calm, having long known of Su Muqing's strength.

Jiang Huanhuan and Lin Jinrou looked solemn, and the other members of the Lin and Jiang families around them also looked wary.

Su Jiazhenfeng truly lives up to her reputation.

"Come again."

Su Muqing said indifferently, as if giving an order.

The area outside the battle platform grew increasingly quiet. After a long while, someone went up onto the platform again.

Bang!
The battle ended in the blink of an eye, unable to withstand a single move from Su Muqing. Four wins, five wins... As Su Muqing's victories continued to accumulate, she quickly reached twenty wins without a single defeat.

Thus, she is considered invincible in her realm and qualified to pluck the Immortal Purple Osmanthus.

Su Muqing's cold expression turned calm. After venting her anger in twenty consecutive matches, she had finally released her pent-up frustration and even obtained the Immortal Osmanthus. She was eager for the competition to end as soon as possible so she could pick the osmanthus herself.

As Su Muqing left and returned to the stage, a figure from the Jiang family soared into the air and landed on the battle platform.

Who will take on the challenge?

This is another woman from the Jiang family. She has only a casual relationship with Jiang Huanhuan. Seeing Su Muqing stealing the spotlight makes her feel somewhat uncomfortable.

His cultivation level was at the fifth level of the Immortal Lord realm. Soon, people of the same realm came up to the stage.

This woman from the Jiang family was ruthless. Like Su Muqing, she aimed to defeat her enemy in one move, so her attacks were extremely powerful.

The first fighter was severely injured, his primordial spirit was damaged, and the second fighter's immortal body was shattered, requiring rare medicine to repair it.

The other participants also became more aggressive. The Sword Pool Championship was originally a gathering of geniuses and prodigies from various families, where they would stop at the point of no return and not actually use their life-or-death fighting methods to fight to the death. However, the battle with the Jiang family woman seemed to have turned into a life-or-death struggle.

Nevertheless, the women of the Jiang family still managed to win one victory after another.

However, her moves to defeat her enemies in one strike became increasingly ruthless and powerful, clearly lacking the effortless composure of Su Muqing.

Seeing that her opponent had won ten consecutive matches, Su Wanqing did not wait any longer and chose to make her move.

Both being at the fifth level of the Immortal Lord realm, the opponent had ten victories and was already qualified to win the Divine Spring Golden Osmanthus. As for the Immortal Charm Purple Osmanthus, she was unwilling to give it up so easily.

Seeing Su Wanqing make her move, many of the noble families who had been defeated by the Jiang family woman immediately cheered for her.

"I'm definitely taking this Fairy Tale Purple Osmanthus!"

The woman from the Jiang family said coldly.

Su Wanqing said calmly, "Let's see how you perform."

"Humph!"

The woman from the Jiang family snorted coldly, but her eyes became serious. She naturally did not intend to defeat one of the four little phoenixes of the Su family in one move. Although the other party was not as good as Su Muqing, she was still a top genius of the Su family and a top genius of Gusu Imperial Star.

As the sealing formation closed, a fierce battle erupted between the two sides.

The two swords rang out like dragons, violently shaking the field. A terrifying wave of sword intent surged out, causing many prodigies to change color.

"So strong!"

"I've long heard that Su Wanqing cultivates the Netherworld God Sword Dao. I've heard that once you touch her sword energy, it's impossible to heal, and it's extremely terrifying!"

"This is an ancient forbidden sword technique, extremely difficult to cultivate. Unless Jiang Yingtong can finish the battle quickly and use her Annihilation Eye Technique, she will likely be defeated!"

Both Su Wanqing and Jiang Yingtong are top-tier geniuses. Their competition has clearly escalated to a higher level. They freely unleash top-tier immortal techniques, their immortal power surging. All of them possess the Nine Flower Immortal Seal, and are of the Nine Orders and Nine Flowers!
In the midst of a fierce battle, Jiang Yingtong suddenly unleashed the Eye of Annihilation, but Su Wanqing was prepared and unleashed a blood-red sword light, which was stained with some kind of terrifying blood energy.

Upon smelling the blood, Li Hao, who had been staring blankly at Su Muqing, also snapped out of his daze, his eyes narrowing slightly as he looked up.

Bang!
A blood-red sword aura suddenly flashed past, and Jiang Yingtong abruptly covered her face, letting out a scream, "My eyes!"

Blood seeped from the shattered eye on her forehead, seeping out from between her fingers, a truly horrifying sight.

Whoosh!
The sword light, carrying a chilling aura, arrived in an instant, pressing against Jiang Yingtong's throat as she was injured.

Jiang Yingtong covered her forehead with both hands, her face covered in blood, and looked at Su Wanqing with hatred and anger, saying:
"Untie me right now!"

Su Wanqing glanced at her, raised her hand and waved it. A crimson light, containing a strong fishy smell, retracted from her forehead and flew back into Su Wanqing's body.

"you lose."

Su Wanqing said calmly.

Jiang Yingtong was furious. She glared at her fiercely, then turned around and teleported away, leaving the battle stage.

"Well done, Wanqing!"

Su Qiyu and the others immediately cheered for Su Wanqing, their faces beaming with smiles.

Su Wanxue breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Wanqing's Nether Blood physique has improved again!"

Su Muqing's expression was indifferent, but her gaze suddenly turned to Li Hao beside her. Seeing that he was looking at Su Wanqing thoughtfully, a cold smile appeared on her lips, along with a hint of barely perceptible anger.

"Now you know you regret it? Your father gave you the chance to choose, but you insisted on pestering him. Marrying Wanqing was already a blessing you had prayed for for a lifetime, yet you still refused. It's ridiculous!"

Su Wanxue was taken aback, then she remembered that day in the main hall, her father had summoned them to choose a young man for her.

If this young man hadn't been so determined to win over the Su family's Zhenfeng, and given the choice between her and her sister Su Wanqing, his father would probably have agreed on the spot.

Thinking of this, Su Wanxue felt a chill of fear. Suddenly, she realized that the way the boy stared at Su Muqing so blankly wasn't so irritating after all; in fact, it was rather endearing.

Li Hao withdrew his gaze, glanced at Su Muqing, and said nothing.

The bloody scent that Su Wanqing had just emitted felt familiar to Li Hao; it seemed to contain the scent of ancient demonic blood.

But without a doubt, the other party could not be an ancient demon in disguise. Otherwise, if the Su family could not even detect the ancient demon right under their noses, they would not have been able to stand in the Northern Region for 100,000 years.

"Could it be half-human, half-demon?"

Li Hao's eyes flickered, and this thought flashed through his mind.

At this moment, the battle stage fell silent. Many people cheered for Su Wanqing, but no one went up on stage for a while.

She even defeated Jiang Yingtong; there are very few people left who can fight Su Wanqing.

Others joining the fray only added to her achievements, but although Su Wanqing was gentle and charming, her Nether Blood physique made her attacks extremely terrifying, easily causing severe injuries that were difficult to heal.

During the long wait, several more people, each with their own ideas, went up on stage to challenge, but they were all defeated by Su Wanqing's sword in one move.

While waiting for no one to accept the challenge, Lin Jinrou suddenly stood up from the Lin family's side.

She is also at the fifth level of the Immortal Lord Realm. If Su Wanqing wins the undefeated qualification, then the Immortal Rhyme Purple Osmanthus will not be hers.

"It seems that in the end it will be a contest between the two of us."

Lin Jinrou went on stage and said with a smile.

Su Wanqing had expected her to go on stage, after all, everyone was vying for the Fairy Tale Purple Osmanthus.

"It's been a long time since we sparred. The last time we competed was at the Northern Summit."

Su Wanqing said in a sweet and gentle voice.

Lin Jinrou nodded with a smile, "Yes, it's been about a hundred years. We couldn't decide a winner that time, so let's come and see this time."

The two exchanged a glance and said nothing more.

As the sealing array was activated, the two quickly unleashed their sword intent, revealing their ultimate power. Both were Nine Flowers Nine Orders Immortal Seals. In the blink of an eye, a surging storm of immortal power swept across the battle stage, with terrifying sword energy piercing through.

As top geniuses of the Northern Region's human race, both of them are qualified to become disciples of the Emperor, making them virtually invincible among their peers.

Unfortunately, three or four such invincible beings appeared in the same era. Only by defeating the other invincible ones can one become truly invincible!
As the exchange between the two intensified, the audience fell silent, holding their breath and watching intently, afraid of missing a single moment.

Bang!
On the battle stage, a burst of immortal power suddenly turned crimson red. Su Wanqing activated her Netherblood Body, indicating that she had used her true power.

Lin Jinrou was enveloped in a seven-colored light that transformed into countless ribbons, resembling a celestial maiden, and actually blocked the crimson immortal power.

The battle between the two intensified, and the sealing barrier on the battle platform trembled continuously, as if it were about to break.

As the Immortal King Tan gazed upon this scene from high above, his expression grew solemn, yet his eyes shone with joy. It was a blessing for the Northern Region's human race to have such a prodigy.

Bang!
Suddenly, a burst of seven-colored light exploded, dispersing the blood energy within the battle platform. Lin Jinrou's figure flickered, like a ghostly phantom, her sword light darting through the air, and pressed against Su Wanqing's brow.

Su Wanqing's expression hardened slightly, and she finally gave up on releasing her immortal power, saying bitterly, "I lost."

"I'm sorry, a few days ago, my Xuanmai merged into Daomai, and I stepped into a new stage."

Lin Jinrou smiled and spoke softly, then sheathed her sword.

This profound meridian was not controlled by the Immortal Lord, but rather it was a unique cultivation method associated with her special physique.

Su Wanqing smiled wryly and said, "Then congratulations."

After saying that, he sheathed his sword, turned around, and flew off the battle platform.

If she continues to fight, she may not necessarily lose, but that would require her to use her ultimate trump card, the Dark Blood Body, which is irreversible once used.

It's clearly not worth using such a forbidden power that can reverse life and death for a mere celestial purple osmanthus.

However... the ethereal purple osmanthus was destined to be unattainable for her.

She sat down on the futon next to Li Hao, looked up at the purple of the highest branch of the peak behind the sword pool, her eyes filled with regret.

Li Hao noticed the girl's gaze, seeing the regret and reluctance in her eyes, as if she had lost a beloved possession. His expression shifted slightly, and he whispered:

"Do you really like that thing?"

Looking at the waterfall rushing past the ethereal purple osmanthus tree, Su Wanqing said, "Of course I like it; no woman would dislike it."

Li Hao gazed at her for a moment and said in a low voice, "If you really like it, then I will pick it for you."

(End of this chapter)