From Five Animal Exercises to being hailed as a saint and ancestor

Qinglu Villa.

The air seemed frozen by extreme cold, yet it also contained the trembling of someone who had survived a catastrophe.

Xuanyuan Po's face was slightly pale, and wisps of white breath came out with his breathing, indicating that he had consumed a lot of energy.

However, in his eyes, which were as cold as stars, burned an indomitable flame.

Several feet away from him, Li Xiang, an inner disciple, knelt on the ground.

His clothes were torn in many places by the sharp sword energy, his hair was disheveled, and a trace of bright red blood hung at the corner of his mouth.

His eyes widened, his pupils filled with disbelief, horror, and humiliation.

He was at the fourth level of the Spirit Sea Realm, possessing a spiritual sea of ​​three hundred feet deep.

He was actually defeated by the sword of an outer disciple at the Qi Opening Realm!

The chasm between different realms seemed to have no existence for Xuanyuan Po.

A deathly silence enveloped Li Xiang, like a silent mockery.

On the viewing platform, the expressions of the two vice deans were subtle.

Shangguan Hong had white hair and beard, and a simple, ancient face.

At this moment, his eyelids were slightly lowered, and his fingers were gently fiddling within the wide sleeves of his robe, seemingly as calm as still water.

But upon closer inspection, one can notice an almost imperceptible upward curve at the corners of his mouth.

"Good! Well done, Xuanyuan Po!" His heart was already churning with excitement.

Sword Heart Clear!

Xuanyuan Po's mindset has transcended all barriers, and with the foundation of the twelveth level of the Qi Refining Realm, his combat strength is comparable to that of the mid-stage of the Spirit Sea Realm.

Even if Yao Mengkang breaks through to the Spirit Sea Realm, there are still leaders in the Qilu Academy at the Meridian Opening Realm.

This year's outer disciples have truly given me so many surprises.

First there was Yao Mengkang, but never mind that kid, let's not talk about him anymore.

Now that Xuanyuan Po has broken through his mental barrier and formed his sword heart, truly Heaven has blessed our Qinglu Academy!

Vice President Xiao Yunhai, who sat next to him, had a much more complicated expression.

He also recognized Xuan Yuanpo's extraordinary potential.

I am sincerely pleased that the academy has acquired such a talented person, and this pleasure stems from a sense of public duty.

However, Li Xiang was, after all, an inner disciple he had brought to the capital.

However, he was defeated by an outer sect disciple at the Opening Meridian Realm, a level higher than him!

Even if it was somewhat expected, it's still hard to believe.

The outer disciples' area was already rife with undercurrents.

Although no one raised their voices, the gazes cast upon Xuan Yuanpo were filled with fervor and admiration.

"That's an inner disciple at the Spirit Sea Realm! Senior Brother Xuanyuan actually won!"

"Nonsense! Don't you even look who that is?"

"That's Senior Brother Xuanyuan Po!"

"How could someone like Li Xiang, who's at the bottom of the inner sect, possibly compare?"

"Exactly! Senior Brother Xuanyuan is Senior Brother Xuanyuan; not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can try to scam him!"

The disciples' whispers, though low, echoed clearly in the air, carrying a sense of triumphant pride.

They were suppressed by the subtle sense of superiority of the inner disciples, and Xuan Yuanpo's battle finally gave them a chance to vent their anger.

The situation was completely different for the inner disciples.

Their faces were filled with astonishment, confusion, and even a sense of bewilderment.

They couldn't understand or accept this outcome.

A cultivator who opened his meridians defeated a cultivator at the Spirit Sea Realm? And a cultivator at the mid-stage of the Spirit Sea Realm at that.

This overturned their understanding. Was Li Xiang too useless, or was this Xuan Yuanpo...?

Yao Mengkang stood at the very front of all the outer disciples, his posture upright like a pine tree, his face calm.

He looked at the stubborn figure on the stage, a knowing smile flashing across his eyes.

"As expected of Junior Brother Xuanyuan!" he thought to himself, praising inwardly.

This Li Xiang is no ordinary cat or dog.

Even if they aren't the strongest among the inner disciples, they've made it this far, so they're definitely not the worst of the inner disciples.

A true fourth-level Spirit Sea Realm cultivator possesses spiritual power of far exceeding that of a Meridian Opening Realm cultivator in both quality and quantity.

They were far superior to the mere passersby like the guards of Baiwei City.

Junior Brother Xuanyuan was able to win because of his pure and unwavering sword heart; he won honorably and justly.

However, not everyone can see things as clearly as he does.

Or rather, not everyone is willing to accept this "upright and honorable" approach.

"impossible!"

A sharp question broke the silence of the training ground.

An inner disciple suddenly stood up and pointed at Xuan Yuanpo, shouting.

"How could someone in the Opening Meridian Realm possibly defeat someone in the Spirit Sea Realm? Xuan Yuanpo, you must have used some underhanded methods!"

These words were like pouring cold water into boiling oil, causing an uproar in the inner disciples' area.

"Yes! That must be it! Otherwise, it doesn't make sense!"

"Please investigate this matter thoroughly, Vice Dean!"

"This victory was not won honorably; the result of this battle is invalid!"

A cacophony of doubts surged toward the ring.

Xuan Yuanpo frowned, but he knew that the vice dean was fair.

"That's enough!"

A furious roar, like a thunderclap, contained the terrifying pressure of a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator, instantly silencing all the noise.

Everyone looked on in shock, only to see that Vice Dean Xiao Yunhai had already stood up, his face as black as ink, with veins bulging on both sides of his forehead, clearly furious.

His gaze swept over the clamoring inner disciples like lightning, his voice icy and chilling:

"A loss is a loss!"

"A dignified inner disciple, defeated by an outer disciple who crossed over to his level, instead of reflecting on his own mistakes, he's throwing a tantrum and acting like a brat!"

"You have utterly disgraced Qinglu Academy! Have you wasted your cultivation efforts?!"

The terrifying pressure was like a real mountain, causing the inner disciples to turn pale and fall silent.

They all lowered their heads, not daring to meet Xiao Yunhai's gaze.

Xiao Yunhai's chest heaved, clearly indicating that he was extremely angry.

The storm was about to subside temporarily thanks to the vice president's furious outburst.

However, at that moment, a slightly effeminate voice slowly rang out, not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears:

"Vice Dean Xiao, please calm down. Your fellow disciples are just being overly concerned; after all, this matter is indeed quite unbelievable."

Among the inner disciples, Zhao Zhongming, who was sitting firmly in the third seat, stood up.

He bowed slightly in the direction of Xiao Yunhai and Shangguan Hong, showing proper manners.

His gaze then shifted to Xuan Yuanpo on the arena, a smile playing on his lips that appeared gentle but actually carried a condescending, scrutinizing tone.

"Junior Brother Xuanyuan is exceptionally talented and possesses astonishing combat prowess. We admire him greatly."

"However, public opinion can be devastating, and repeated slander can destroy even the strongest reputation. In order to completely dispel any doubts and prevent anyone from using this as a pretext to criticize my junior brother's good name in the future..."

"Why don't you, Junior Brother Xuanyuan, prove a little that the battle just now was indeed fought using your own strength, and not external aids?"

His words were impeccable, seemingly for Xuan Yuanpo's sake, but in reality, he was pressing Xuan Yuanpo to prove his innocence.

Xiao Yunhai frowned, about to reprimand Zhao Zhongming for meddling, which was clearly just sophistry.

"Cough cough..." Another slight coughing sound came from the arena.

Xuanyuan Po slowly straightened up.

In just a short while, he felt the vital energy gradually filling his meridians, and his previously pale face regained some color.

Especially his eyes, which were bright and sharp like never before, as if two clusters of ice flames were burning deep in his pupils. His fighting spirit had not diminished due to the fierce battle, but instead surged even more fiercely!

He sensed an opportunity for a breakthrough!

We cultivators should forge ahead without hesitation.

Just as Xiao Yunhai was about to forcefully suppress the farce, Xuan Yuanpo raised his head, his gaze sweeping over everyone and locking onto Zhao Zhongming, the third disciple of the inner sect.

His voice was cool and clear, yet carried an unwavering determination, echoing throughout the entire training ground:

"Proof? Okay."

He paused slightly, twirled his sword, pointed it diagonally at the ground, and the sword energy flowed naturally.

"Third in the inner sect, Senior Brother Zhao Zhongming."

"Xuanyuan Po, I challenge you!"

"..."

The entire training ground fell into a silence even deeper and more deathly than when Li Xiang had just been defeated.

Everyone seemed frozen in place, staring in disbelief, wondering if they had misheard.

Challenging Zhao Zhongming? Third in the inner sect, peak of the Spirit Sea Realm.

The outer disciples looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock and confusion.

Zhou Tiancan and Mu Qingqing, a seemingly perfect couple, exchanged a glance. Zhou Tiancan exclaimed softly, "What...what is he going to do?"

Mu Qingqing's beautiful eyes sparkled: Senior Brother Xuanyuan must have his own reasons.

On the other side, Wang Le and Huo Ling'er also looked utterly astonished.

Wang Le clicked his tongue and said, "This guy, he's gone way too far!"

Huo Ling'er frowned and murmured, "He doesn't seem like an impulsive person, could it be...?"

On the high platform, Shangguan Hong and Xiao Yunhai were both moved at the same time.

With their exceptional eyesight, the two experts at the Purple Mansion Realm keenly observed the change in Xuan Yuanpo's aura the instant he stood up, as well as the soaring, almost tangible, battle intent.

The two exchanged a glance and communicated several words in a flash.

Shangguan Hong: "This boy... is at the peak of the twelfth level of the Qi Refining Realm! His fighting spirit is soaring to the heavens right now, perhaps he has sensed the legendary... Chaos Chakra!"

Xiao Yunhai was shocked: "Chaotic Chakra? In that case, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If there is not enough pressure, we may miss out on a good match."

"Exactly!" Shangguan Hong's tone was tinged with barely suppressed excitement. "Moreover, we are both here and safe."

At that moment, both vice deans made their decisions simultaneously.

In the face of a peerless genius who may open the Chaos Chakra, everything else seems insignificant!

Xiao Yunhai took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and spoke in a deep voice that resonated far and wide:

"Xuanyuan Po, are you sure you want to challenge Zhao Zhongming, the third disciple of the inner sect? You should know that you just went through a fierce battle and your condition is not at its best."

Xuanyuan Po raised his head, his voice resolute: "This disciple is certain! I am willing to fight with all my might, and live up to the sword in my hand!"

"Excellent!" Shangguan Hong clapped his hands, his voice booming. "Since both parties are willing, Vice Dean Xiao and I will make an exception and grant permission for this challenge!"

These words caused an uproar! Even the vice president agreed?

Before everyone could process this astonishing news...

Shangguan Hong and Xiao Yunhai made their moves simultaneously.

With a flick of their sleeves, two powerful streams of spiritual energy shot into the sky, like two curtains descending from the heavens.

In an instant, a massive, incredibly sturdy barrier, radiating a hazy blue light, was erected, completely isolating the two from the outside world.

The barrier is complete; the challenge is here!

Yao Mengkang stood outside the barrier, looking at the figure inside the arena who stood with a sword in hand, facing a powerful enemy yet exuding even greater momentum. A hint of understanding and anticipation flashed in his eyes.

"Junior Brother Xuanyuan, have you also sensed that primordial chaos chakra in the darkness?"

A playful smile curled at the corner of his lips. "Third in the inner sect, Zhao Zhongming… peak Spirit Sea Realm, Spirit Sea starting at a thousand feet, tsk tsk tsk!"

"I wonder how long Junior Brother Xuanyuan can fight."

A glint appeared in Yao Mengkang's eyes.

If a peak Spirit Sea Realm cultivator can't quickly defeat Junior Brother Xuanyuan, or even loses to him, that would be truly interesting.

Not just Yao Mengkang,

Among the top ten outer disciples,

Such as Zhou Tiancan, Wang Le and others

After the initial shock, feeling his overwhelming fighting spirit, an uncontrollable thought popped into their heads, causing their hearts to pound.

Zhou Tiancan suddenly grabbed Mu Qingqing's hand, his voice trembling with disbelief: "Senior Brother Xuanyuan couldn't have sensed the legendary Chaos Chakra too, could he?!"

Wang Le gasped in shock and growled at Huo Ling'er beside him, "Holy crap! No way? Senior Brother Xuanyuan has also sensed the legendary Chaos Chakra?"

This speculation spread like wildfire among the top disciples of the outer sect.

This fueled their extreme anxiety, yet also gave rise to a sliver of wild anticipation.

Inside the barrier, the composure and fake smile on Zhao Zhongming's face finally vanished completely, replaced by a chilling and angry expression of being severely provoked.

He slowly walked onto the arena, releasing his powerful aura as a peak Spirit Sea Realm cultivator without reservation. The aura surged towards Xuan Yuanpo like a tidal wave, and the air seemed to echo with the roar of crashing waves.

"Junior Brother Xuanyuan, since you insist on this, then... don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Xuanyuan Po did not answer, but slowly raised the sword in his hand.

The sword trembled slightly, emitting a clear hum, and the moisture in the surrounding air instantly condensed into countless tiny ice crystals, which swirled and danced around him.

His eyes were pure yet burning with only war in them!

A blue light flowed around the barrier, isolating the inside from the outside.

An even more astonishing battle, one that will captivate countless hearts and minds, is about to erupt!