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

Chapter 270 Entering the Holy Land, Destroying the Azure Dragon, and Finally Obtaining the Zhou Tian (a powerful spiritual energy system)

Li Xijun appeared behind the Palace of Stars.

Without pausing, he stepped onto the 90,000-step white marble staircase.

His steps were steady, his aura restrained, and each step seemed to resonate with the pulse of the world. He moved so fast that he left afterimages in the air, and in no time he was back in front of the Vermilion Bird Palace.

The palace doors opened silently, revealing the scene inside.

There stood her elder sister, Li Qinghan, dressed in white, her figure as upright as a plum blossom braving the snow, in the hall, a hint of worry in her eyes.

Beside her, Venerable Xuanwu Su Manniang leaned lazily against her chair, her voluptuous figure outlined in a breathtaking curve under her light blue dress, her eyes exuding charm.

Meanwhile, Venerable Vermilion Bird Mu Wanqiu sat upright in the main seat, dressed in a crimson palace gown, exuding nobility and aloofness, with a faint smile playing on her lips.

Even Mu Hongling was standing to the side, hunched over her desk, writing something.

"hope-kun!"

When Li Qinghan first saw Li Xijun, her clear, beautiful eyes instantly lit up with surprise and relief.

In a flash, she arrived in front of Li Xijun. Without saying a word, she grabbed his arm and began to examine him carefully, her true energy probing into him like fine threads.

"I'm glad you're alright... Hmm?" Upon checking, the worry on Li Qinghan's face was quickly replaced by shock.

She looked up abruptly, almost speechless, "Nine orifices? You...you've opened your nine orifices?"

Upon hearing this, Su Manniang and Mu Wanqiu, who had previously displayed a somewhat lazy or playful expression, simultaneously straightened up.

"What?" Su Manniang's figure flickered, appearing silently beside Li Xijun like flowing water.

A warm, soft hand pressed directly onto Li Xijun's back, and pure Xuanwu spiritual energy surged into it.

The next moment, her alluring peach blossom eyes widened instantly, and she couldn't help but whisper in amazement:

"The inner world is self-contained, perfectly harmonious and flawless... The meanings of the Four Symbols have all reached the ultimate level of heaven and humanity! This... how long has it been? And..."

Her hands couldn't help but gently squeeze Li Xijun's arms and shoulders, feeling the terrifying and resilient blood and energy hidden beneath his skin and fascia, like a lurking prehistoric beast. Her eyes were filled with disbelief.

"How did you forge your physical body? Your meridians are as strong as dragons, your bones glow with a radiant light, and your blood and qi are as vast as the sea! This strength is even greater than many experts who specialize in body tempering and are at the third level of the Outer Realm!"

Hearing this, Mu Wanqiu could no longer sit still.

She instantly stood up, came to Li Xijun, and extended her slender, jade-like fingers. A wisp of crimson Vermilion Bird spiritual power danced at her fingertips as she gently touched several acupoints on Li Xijun's forehead, chest, and dantian, as if she wanted to verify it herself.

She sensed the vast, star-like, yet harmoniously coexisting power of the Four Symbols within Li Xijun's body, as well as the indestructible physical barrier. A look of astonishment appeared on her usually cold and beautiful face.

"Strange! You little rascal, this rate of progress is simply defying common sense. Could it be that you received some kind of empowerment or inheritance from an ancient powerful being back in the northern desert?"

The two Venerable Ones seemed to have discovered some rare treasure. They reached out and touched Li Xijun's body from both sides, probing it with their spiritual energy. They clicked their tongues in amazement, completely immersed in exploring this perfect inner world and powerful physical body.

Li Qinghan watched as the two women practically surrounded her younger brother, groping him all over.

The slight smile that had appeared on his face because Li Xijun had returned safely and made great progress in his cultivation completely disappeared.

His face grew increasingly cold, and his body even began to emanate wisps of incomparably sharp white tiger aura.

That's enough.

She abruptly stepped forward, forcefully squeezing between the two, pulling Li Xijun behind her like a mother tigress protecting her cubs, her eyes fixed on them:

"hope Jun has just returned and needs to rest. If you two are curious, there will be plenty of time to discuss this later. Please do not do anything that would be unbecoming of yourselves."

Su Manniang covered her mouth and chuckled at Li Qinghan's behavior, saying, "Qinghan is quite possessive of her food."

Mu Wanqiu withdrew her hand, resuming her noble and aloof demeanor, but the probing intent towards Li Xijun in the depths of her eyes remained undiminished.

Seeing this, Mu Hongling, who had also been eager to experience Li Xijun's current state, quietly shrank back into her seat and muttered softly, "What a pity..."

Her voice immediately caught Li Xijun's attention.

He then looked at Mu Hongling, who was sitting at a table in the corner. He saw that there were many exquisite papers in front of her, with the ink still wet, as if she was writing something.

"Senior Sister Hongling, what are you writing?" Li Xijun asked curiously.

Li Qinghan, who had been firmly protecting him behind her, softened her expression when she saw that his attention had been diverted, and answered on his behalf:

"Through the gains from the Night Emperor's Tomb, I have taken advantage of the opportunity to open the nine orifices, completed the adjustment of my inner world, and cultivated the 'White Tiger Seven Kill God Slaughter Manual' to the point of perfection. I am only one step away from the realm of oneness with heaven and man."

She paused, then continued, "Therefore, the teacher decided to send out invitations to me widely, following the example of the Qionglin Banquet, to invite some of the top talents on the Ranking List to come to the Star Palace for a battle."

"Through life-or-death battles with formidable enemies, we hone our skills and seek opportunities to break through the unity of man and nature and directly enter the realm of the external world."

Mu Wanqiu nodded in satisfaction and said, "In fact, this is the standard way to use the Qionglin Banquet. A genius with all nine orifices open, almost like a celestial being, seeks a breakthrough by leveraging the pressure from fellow cultivators, and perfectly enters the outer realm."

"Like you before, with only four orifices open, you dared to take on three opponents at the Qionglin Banquet, win the battle, and even step into the Celestial Realm on the spot... an anomaly that Versailles has never heard of in a thousand years."

Upon hearing this, Li Xijun nodded and said calmly, "I see. Then I need to speed things up."

"Speed ​​up?" Li Qinghan looked at him in confusion. "What speed?"

Li Xijun's gaze swept over the four people in the hall, and he said clearly and firmly, "Of course, it's about the speed at which we kill the Azure Dragon Saint and comprehend the Zhou Tian Star Array Diagram."

Amidst the sudden surprise of the four, he bowed slightly to Mu Wanqiu and Su Manniang, his voice clear and resonant, echoing throughout the hall:

"This junior, Li Xijun, humbly requests the assistance of the two venerable ones to inform the entire palace."

"Today, in the presence of all the elders and true disciples of the Star Palace, I wish to fight to the death with Yin Tianheng, the Holy Son of the Azure Dragon!"

"The victor will be the Azure Dragon Saint Son, qualified to comprehend the [Celestial Star Array Diagram]!"

After he finished speaking, the Vermilion Bird Palace fell silent.

Li Qinghan frowned and spoke first: "hope Jun, I am confident that I can advance to the Outer Realm during the Qionglin Banquet. At that time, I will use my Outer Realm strength to kill Yin Tianheng."

"I think it's a good idea."

Before Li Xijun could speak, Mu Wanqiu interrupted her, saying:

"With hope Jun's physical strength alone, he has already surpassed many martial artists at the third level of the Outer Realm. With his Four Symbols Perfection and Unity of Heaven and Man strength, I think he can."

"Yes, I agree with that."

Su Manniang nodded slightly in agreement:

"Moreover, hope Jun also possesses the Night Emperor Sword Embryo. With his swordsmanship skills, killing that little mudfish wouldn't be difficult for him."

With both Venerable Xuanwu and his own teacher expressing such affirmation, Li Qinghan was forced to swallow his original words.

Seeing this, Li Xijun made a decisive decision and delivered the final blow.

"Then it's decided. There's no need to delay. I request that the two Venerable Ones convene a sect assembly and implement this matter today!"

That evening, in the council hall of the Palace of Stars.

The four lineage elders, symbolizing the four elements, and their true disciples gathered together in a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

The life-or-death struggle between Li Xijun and Yin Tianheng, the Holy Son of the Azure Dragon, for the position of Holy Son and the qualification to comprehend the [All Heavens Star Array Diagram], unsurprisingly caused a huge uproar.

"absurd!"

An elder belonging to the Azure Dragon lineage, with a stern face, was the first to voice his opposition, his sharp gaze piercing Li Xijun.

"Is the position of the Holy Son not a child's play? How can it be easily changed because of your words?"

"Saint Yin has long been a disciple of the Outer Realm, and his achievements and cultivation are exemplary for all of us. Even if you have some talent, how could you possibly be a match for the Saint? This battle is against the rules!"

Seated atop the Vermilion Bird throne, Mu Wanqiu let out a cold snort. Her usual languid voice vanished, replaced by an undeniable air of authority:

"The position of the Son of God shall be occupied by the virtuous and the capable!"

"hope Jun, ranked first on the Human Ranking, with all nine orifices open, reaching the realm of celestial beings—such talent and foundation are unseen in a thousand years. Having obtained the Azure Dragon Seal and perfected the 'Azure Dragon Wood Longevity Technique,' he is naturally qualified. Could it be... that the Azure Dragon Palace is afraid?"

The rigid elder's face darkened: "Venerable Vermilion Bird, you are mistaken! It's not that I'm afraid, but this child's cultivation is still short. If he were to perish because of this, it would be a great misfortune for our Star Palace!"

"Hehe," Venerable Xuanwu Su Manniang chuckled, her voice gentle yet firm, "Elder Liu is overthinking it. hope Jun was able to escape from the old man withered bones, and even made great progress in his cultivation in the perilous northern desert. How could he be easily dealt with?"

"When have we cultivators ever judged heroes by their age? Besides, since he has already cultivated the Azure Dragon Wood Longevity Technique to the Celestial Realm, according to the rules of the Star Palace, he is qualified to compete for the position of Azure Dragon Holy Son. I think this is feasible."

Meanwhile, some elders from neutral factions also spoke up inside the hall:

"Li Xijun's talent is indeed terrifying. If he can win and take charge of the Azure Dragon Palace and comprehend the Star Array Diagram, perhaps our Star Palace can regain its ancient glory."

"Indeed, the position of Holy Son should be held by the capable. As long as one cultivates the Azure Dragon Wood Longevity Technique to the Celestial Realm, I think anyone can be the Holy Son."

"Although Yin Shengzi is strong, Li Xijun is no ordinary person either. This battle may well be interesting."

While everyone was arguing,

At the entrance of the main hall,

A gentle yet slightly sinister voice rang out:

"Since Junior Brother Li has such an interest, it would seem cowardly of me, as his senior brother, not to accept the challenge."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw that the Azure Dragon Saint Son, Yin Tianheng, had somehow appeared at the palace gate.

He had a handsome face, a tall and straight posture, and a profound aura around him, with the image of a blue dragon coiling around him. Just his appearance alone was worthy of the name of the Holy Son.

As his gaze calmly swept across the entire room, finally landing on Li Xijun, a barely perceptible hint of apprehension and murderous intent flashed deep in his eyes.

Li Xijun's growth rate is too fast! So fast that it's alarming.

Now he has even become on good terms with Venerable Xuanwu and Venerable Zhuque. If this continues, and Li Qinghan becomes the White Tiger Saint, then he will definitely become a major threat.

therefore,

This battle is exactly what he wanted!

"but."

Yin Tianheng changed the subject, looking at the several venerable figures above the main hall.

"To avoid interference from others and for the sake of absolute fairness, I suggest that this battle not take place in an ordinary arena, but directly in the 'Sacred Land of Stars' where the [Zhou Tian Star Array Diagram] is enshrined."

"The Holy Land is a self-contained space, isolated from the outside world. Unless a high-ranking Dharma Master intervenes, no one can forcibly interfere."

"The victor can immediately comprehend the array diagram within the secret realm; the loser... their soul returns to the starry sea. How about it?"

Upon hearing this, everyone understood its meaning.

This is to prevent any external interference and ensure that this is a true life-or-death situation.

He worried that outsiders, Mu Wanqiu and Su Manniang would disregard the rules and rescue Li Xijun.

Upon hearing this, Li Xijun's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. He was delighted and immediately agreed, "Sure!"

Mu Wanqiu and Su Manniang exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of understanding in each other's eyes.

Su Manniang nodded slightly, and Mu Wanqiu also spoke in a cool tone: "Granted."

Of the four distinguished individuals present, three had already agreed, and the remaining elders, seeing this, no longer objected.

An hour later,

Night fell, and countless stars twinkled, casting a soft glow.

Deep within the Palace of Stars,

Above an ancient altar, the power of space twists and ripples, forming a rotating portal of starlight.

Li Xijun and Yin Tianheng stood before the gate, surrounded by the elders and true disciples of the four lineages of the Star Palace, including Li Qinghan with a solemn expression, Mu Hongling with a complex look in her eyes, and two Venerables with expressionless faces.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, neither of them hesitated at all, nor did they waste any words. They stepped forward almost simultaneously, their figures disappearing into the starlight portal.

……

The scenery changed, and Li Xijun found herself under a strange starry sky.

The ground beneath my feet was not solid, but endless void, dotted with countless stars, some bright and some dim.

In the distance, a vast and boundless array of light, composed of countless starlight points, floated in the air, exuding an ancient and supreme Daoist aura that seemed to govern the entire universe.

This is the sacred site of the Palace of Stars, and also the place where the legendary "Zhou Tian Xing Dou Zhen Tu" (Celestial Array Diagram) is enshrined.

This sight made Li Xijun's heart race the moment she saw it, and she touched the wooden box containing the Enlightenment Spirit Tea in her arms with her left hand.

And on the other side,

Not far away, almost the instant they entered the secret realm, Yin Tianheng, who had been suppressing his aura, suddenly erupted!

boom--!

The immense pressure swept out like a tsunami, and the azure true energy soared into the sky, transforming into a thirty-three-zhang-long azure dragon phantom with ferocious scales and claws, and a majestic dragon might!

Its aura intensity had clearly reached the peak of the second level of the outdoor realm!

"Li Xijun!"

Yin Tianheng was no longer his usual gentle self; his face was filled with icy killing intent.

"I have already broken through to the second level of the Exterior Realm. I have been holding back, originally to prepare for any eventuality, but now I can use it to deal with you."

As that powerful aura fully erupted, Yin Tianheng, who felt invincible in this battle, chuckled lightly, a rare display of whimsy:

"You think that just because you escaped from that rotten old man, you're qualified to stand against me?"

"How laughable! Today, this Sacred Land of Stars will be your burial ground!"

"This place is completely isolated from the outside world; let's see who else can save you!"

He was brimming with confidence; Li Xijun's best feat was merely escaping from the skeletal old man in the second level of the Outer Realm.

He himself was a holy son carefully nurtured by the Star Palace, with a solid foundation, profound skills, and strength far surpassing that of those old good-for-nothings who had wasted decades in the Outer Realm.

Moreover, he is currently at the peak of the second level of the Outer Realm.

Dealing with Li Xijun, who wasn't even filming on location, was a piece of cake.

however,

Despite Yin Tianheng's full-force aura and killing intent, Li Xijun remained calm, even showing a hint of pity.

"Second level of the outer realm... Is this your confidence?" He shook his head slightly. "In the past, it would have indeed taken some effort and methods to transform into a white dragon and have a chance to kill you."

"But now, killing you is not difficult for me."

Before he finished speaking, a dazzling light, like a sea of ​​stars, suddenly burst forth from Li Xijun's eyes!

Om-!

An aura far more vast, profound, and all-encompassing than Yin Tianheng's Azure Dragon pressure awakened and rose from his body!

The next moment, a magnificent mental image, two hundred feet tall, rose from behind Li Xijun and stood tall in this sacred land of stars!

—【The Supreme Heavenly Venerable's Mind and Image: Unity of the Three Teachings】!

The moment this mental image appeared, the entire secret realm seemed to tremble slightly, and the illusory image of the [Zhou Tian Xing Dou Array Diagram] in the distance seemed to resonate with it in some way!

Yin Tianheng's sinister smile froze instantly, his pupils shrank to the size of pinpoints, and boundless fear washed over his entire body like ice water.

He sensed an absolute power from this heart-shaped image that could easily crush his soul!

"No... Impossible! What is this thing?!" He roared involuntarily, his voice distorted by extreme fear.

Li Xijun lowered her head slightly, looking at him indifferently, like a god looking down at an ant.

"The thing that will kill you."

Xin Xiang slowly raised his right hand, which was bound with the "Crossing Tribulation Seal," and then gently pressed it down on Yin Tianheng and the faint illusory image of the Azure Dragon Dharma Image he released.

The movements appear slow, yet they seem to transcend the boundaries of space and time.

Yin Tianheng felt that the surrounding starry sky, spiritual energy, and even the rules were completely imprisoned. He exerted all his strength to activate his own spiritual power and the illusory image of the Dharma, roaring as he soared into the sky, wanting to fight.

however,

Before that giant hand, which contains the profound principles of the three religions and gathers boundless power of aspiration,

The seemingly powerful illusory image of the Azure Dragon was like an eel held in the hand of a giant, with no possibility of struggling.

As the light in Li Xijun's hand burst forth, it shattered into countless points of light without even causing a ripple.

"No!!!"

Amidst Yin Tianheng's desperate and unwilling roars, the giant hand gently covered his figure.

As the light faded, the Sacred Land of Stars returned to tranquility.

There was no trace of Yin Tianheng left on the spot; only the purest primordial spiritual energy slowly returned to this world.

The Azure Dragon Saint, Yin Tianheng, was annihilated, body and soul!

Li Xijun slowly withdrew his mental image, his gaze calm and unwavering, as if he had only done a trivial matter.

(End of this chapter)