Two Realms High Martial Arts: Gathering the Heavens to Become a Great Luo Immortal

Chapter 207 The Big Dipper's Strange Changes, the Golden Men Attack the Gate

Ever since Li Xijun killed Jin Zangfeng, a half-step Outer Realm cultivator, and rose to become the number one on the Human Ranking,

The entire martial arts world was instantly thrown into turmoil.

Everyone was astonished: "Who is Li Xijun?"

"Where did this martial arts prodigy suddenly come from? How could he possibly do something so astonishing?"

Normally,

All the geniuses on the Human Ranking have started by going down the mountain to gain experience and gradually built their achievements.

First, he gained some fame and climbed to a lower position on the list of famous people.

Then came the challengers from the various traveler lists who were ranked highly.

Those with less natural talent may get stuck at a certain point, unable to make any progress, and gradually become stepping stones.

The most talented martial arts prodigies climbed the rankings step by step, with some even rising from the bottom ninety-ninth to the top ten.

Even if some things in this process are beyond the realm of common sense,

Geniuses like Li Qinghan, who can leapfrog dozens of positions almost every time they appear, making rapid progress.

That was not without reason; they skipped several levels before reaching the top.

But Li Xijun appeared silently and suddenly, instantly rising to the top of the rankings.

His record is still bizarre. He killed Jin Zangfeng, who was half a step outside realm, in a head-on fight while only at the realm of opening two apertures.

To know,

Even the weakest half-step Outer Realm cultivator can still draw upon the spiritual energy of the outer world.

not to mention,

Or it's a prodigy like Jin Zangfeng, who was already famous on the Human Ranking and came from a top sect like Zhongxing Palace.

If it weren't for the fact that this "Book of the Mortal World" has never had any errors since ancient times, many people would even think it's fake.

But no matter what

That day, the golden script of the "Book of Mortals" filled the heavens, drawing the world's attention.

Such momentum and such achievements immediately led all the intelligence agencies and information brokers in the martial arts world to dig up his identity.

Simultaneously,

Even Li Xijun's portrait was widely circulated, and his face was featured on the first page of the monthly updated list of officials in the imperial court.

The moment he turned around, Duan Heyu recognized him.

This surprised even Li Xijun.

In this martial arts world with its "Book of the Mortal World," being listed on the list is indeed more prestigious than being a celebrity.

but,

He didn't care about such a small matter, nor was he worried that the two of them could pose any threat, and nodded in agreement.

"That's right, I am Li Xijun."

Li Xijun bowed with clasped hands in a gesture of respect, following the etiquette of the martial arts world.

As the words fell,

Duan Heyu and the monk Kongzhu finally snapped out of their shock.

These two young martial artists, who possess such high skill levels, are no ordinary people.

After confirming Li Xijun's identity, the two, who had initially thought their combat performance was normal, quickly returned to their usual expressions.

After exchanging a glance, the scholar in the blue robe straightened his slightly disheveled clothes, suppressed the surging blood within him, and solemnly clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, his posture extremely humble.

"I am Duan Heyu from the Duan family of Tiannan. Thank you, Brother Li, for saving our lives! If it weren't for your righteous intervention, we would probably be dead here today."

His tone was sincere, displaying the refined manners of a scion of a prominent family, yet the reverence in his eyes remained undiminished.

The monk Kongzhu quickly planted his bronze staff in the sand, clasped his hands together, and chanted a Buddhist prayer.

"Amitabha! This humble monk is from the Shaolin Arhat Hall, specializing in diabolo. Many thanks to the benefactor for saving my life. Benefactor Li, your divine skill is unparalleled; this humble monk is in awe!"

"The Duan family of Tiannan? The Shaolin Arhat Hall?" Li Xijun's eyes flickered slightly as information about the list of people flashed through his mind.

Almost instantly, he remembered the origins of the two men and understood.

"So it's Young Master Duan, the 'Sword Master Duan,' and Young Master Kongzhu, the 'Iron Rod Arhat.' I've long admired your names. Those barbarians from the Golden Wolf Royal Court are enemies of every kind. It was just a small favor to help out, so please don't stand on ceremony."

Li Xijun also knew the principle of mutual respect in the martial arts world, so she did not act arrogantly, but instead gave the two of them a lot of face.

Upon hearing this, both Duan Heyu and the Kongzhu monk showed a hint of joy on their faces.

Although their rankings and nicknames are insignificant compared to such a formidable figure, the other party's "I've long admired you" is mostly just a polite remark.

However, the other party was the number one on the Human Ranking and a true disciple of the Star Palace. Such a generous gesture, even if it was just politeness, was something the two of them greatly appreciated.

After they learned each other's identities and exchanged pleasantries,

Li Xijun then used this as a starting point to get to the main topic, asking:

"Young heroes, what has happened in the northern desert that would cause barbarian soldiers from the Golden Wolf Royal Court to venture into this desert?"

"Oh? Could it be that Brother Li is unaware of the unusual celestial phenomena that occurred in the northern desert a month ago?"

Duan Heyu was somewhat surprised.

This matter, which is already widely known, was something the other party was in the northern desert more than two months ago, yet they knew absolutely nothing about it?

Li Xijun remained expressionless and casually said:

"After killing Jin Zangfeng, I went to a secluded place to cultivate in seclusion. I have only emerged from seclusion today, and I am indeed cut off from news from the outside world."

Duan Heyu suddenly realized, subconsciously thinking that it might be because Li Xijun had fought beyond his level and was seriously injured, seeking a secluded place to recuperate.

He immediately explained:

"I see. Brother Li, about a month ago, deep in the northern desert, in the direction of the Big Dipper, a strange phenomenon appeared in the sky!"

At that moment, the daylight suddenly dimmed, the stars and moon lost their light, the sky was covered and the sun was blocked out, accompanied by bursts of sword cries like dragon roars that shook the clouds and lasted for nearly a quarter of an hour before dissipating.

This matter caused a great stir, with various sects and factions believing that it was highly likely that a rare treasure or ancient relic had appeared in the world.

Upon hearing this, Li Xijun's heart stirred slightly.

Back then, in the Mangshan Mountains, he remembered his older sister saying...

The Venerable Xuanwu has been hiding in this desert for a long time, all for the sake of the legendary tomb and secret realm related to the Night Emperor.

"Oh? So Young Master Duan and the young diabolo master are also here for the treasure?"

But to Li Xijun's surprise, Duan Heyu shook his head and said:

"That's not the case."

"It is now late autumn, which is the time when the northern barbarian Golden Wolf tribes come south every year to raid the border towns and plunder the border villages."

"The other side used this strange phenomenon as an excuse, claiming that auspicious omens had descended from the heavens to the northern desert, which was the blessing of their ancestral gods. They then amassed a large army and deployed troops outside our northern border, 'Beiyan Pass,' to exert pressure."

"On the other hand, they dispatched countless elite squads like the one just now to venture deep into the desert, ostensibly to investigate the source of the strange phenomena, but in reality to burn, kill, plunder, and search for any possible treasures or relics. Their arrogance was extremely rampant."

"The pressure on Beiyan Pass has increased dramatically. How can the heroes and heroines of our Great Xia tolerate the barbarians' insolence? Naturally, many skilled warriors have come north to this place. My third brother and I agreed to come here to slay the northern barbarians and protect the people of the northern border."

When Duan Heyu said these words, it seemed as if he were speaking from the bottom of his heart, and there was no way he could be lying.

Kongzhu, who was also kind, stood to the side, leaning on his iron rod and nodding heavily.

"All things in the world have their own destiny. It is enough for my brother and me to do our part in chivalry."

(End of this chapter)