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

Qinglu Villa, the martial arts training ground.

A massive barrier, radiating a hazy blue light, resembled an inverted glass bowl, enveloping the entire arena.

Above the barrier of light, runes flowed, constantly rippling outwards.

This demonstrates the immense energy impact that is being exerted within the barrier.

Outside the barrier, all the outer disciples and many inner disciples who rushed over upon hearing the news...

They all kept their eyes fixed on the area within the barrier.

Their faces were filled with shock and disbelief.

Inside the barrier, two figures were engaged in a fierce battle.

One of them, dressed in the robes of an inner court disciple, exuded a powerful and vast aura, clearly possessing the cultivation level of the peak of the Spirit Sea Realm!

It was Zhao Zhongming, the third-ranked disciple of the inner academy.

At this moment, Zhao Zhongming's face was gloomy.

The palm strike was like a surging wave, and the spiritual energy surged, causing the surrounding air to emit a muffled roar.

He had already pushed his peak Spirit Sea Realm strength to its limit.

With every gesture, he wielded a palm strike powerful enough to split rocks and shatter monuments.

His opponent was a figure who had just broken through, but whose aura was very stable—Xuanyuan Po!

Just moments ago.

In full view of everyone, Xuanyuan Po drew upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to infuse his body during the battle.

Successfully opened up the spiritual sea and stepped into the second realm!

The first thing he did after stabilizing his realm was to continue the unfinished battle with the third disciple who had been cultivating in the inner courtyard for many years!

Fighting against the peak of the Spirit Sea Realm with only a beginner level of Spirit Sea Realm!

To outsiders, this is tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock!

But at this moment, the battle situation inside the barrier silenced all those who thought Xuan Yuanpo was overestimating himself.

Xuanyuan Po held the Frostmark Sword, his body moving with the sword, the sword light like a dragon.

His sword intent was originally graceful and agile, leaving no trace.

After entering the Spirit Sea Realm, it was as if a solid foundation had been established, making it more refined and profound.

Each sword strike is no longer just about sharpness and speed.

It also carried an extreme chill and immense power that seemed capable of freezing the soul.

The icy blue sword energy collided repeatedly with Zhao Zhongming's powerful palm strike, unleashing a deafening roar.

The dissipated energy impacted the barrier's light screen, creating even more intense ripples.

"Senior Brother Xuanyuan... is too strong!"

One of the outer disciples muttered to himself, trembling with excitement.

Zhou Tiancan stared intently at the figures moving about in the arena with his eyes wide like copper bells, and said in a deep, muffled voice.

"My goodness, Xuan Yuanpo is like a completely different person after his breakthrough! I was terrified just watching Zhao Zhongming's palm strike, and he actually managed to withstand it!"

Mu Qingqing stood beside him, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and said softly.

"Senior Brother Xuanyuan's sword seems to be 'heavier' now."

"It used to be about speed and profit, but now... it feels like an oppressive mountain."

Standing at the very front of all the disciples, Yao Mengkang, who had been silently watching the battle, had a look of understanding and admiration in his eyes.

Just as I thought... he thought to himself.

Xuanyuan Po reached the peak of the twelfth level of the Meridian Opening Realm, and his foundation was far more solid than that of ordinary people.

Before his breakthrough, he consumed the Ice Soul Snow Lotus seed, which perfectly matched his attributes.

It provides a massive amount of spiritual energy of the same origin.

With both factors combined, the spiritual sea he has just opened has probably reached the limit that can be achieved by breaking through from the twelfth level of the Meridian Opening Realm to the Spiritual Sea Realm.

A boundless spiritual sea!

The total amount and purity of its spiritual energy are far beyond what ordinary Spirit Sea Realm cultivators possess.

His own vast spiritual sea told him that when the spiritual sea is large enough, combat power should never be measured by realm.

The initial width of the spiritual sea can reach ten thousand feet.

They were all powerful individuals who had mastered at least three hidden meridians, possessing incredibly strong physical bodies, divine souls, and Yuan power.

The amount of vital energy that the meridians can withstand is also beyond what ordinary people can imagine.

In addition, he is the strongest swordsman in terms of offensive power, and his ability to utilize power is extremely high.

Even though it's a recent breakthrough, and I'm still a little rusty...

But Yao Mengkang could clearly see that each of Xuanyuanpo's sword strikes was more precise than the last.

He became increasingly adept at controlling his surging power.

Despite the seemingly vast difference in their levels of attainment, this dynamic shifts in power dynamics.

However, Xuan Yuanpo's true combat strength was no longer afraid of Zhao Zhongming, who was at the peak of the Spirit Sea Realm.

Moreover, as time went by, their control over the power improved further.

That will be the moment he wins.

His fighting spirit was soaring at this moment, not out of recklessness, but because he was quite confident!

He not only defeated Zhao Zhongming, but also used him to quickly familiarize himself with the powerful strength gained after his breakthrough.

Inside the barrier, the battle has reached a fever pitch.

Zhao Zhongming grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed.

He originally thought that with his peak Spirit Sea Realm cultivation, he would be able to crush this junior who had just broken through.

However, the opponent's spiritual power seemed inexhaustible.

The icy sword intent was all-pervasive, constantly eroding his protective spiritual power.

This caused his movements to gradually become somewhat sluggish.

"Three Falls from the Cloud Platform!"

"A blue dragon emerges from the water!"

Xuanyuan Po's sword strikes came one after another, sometimes like the Milky Way turning upside down, freezing everything.

At times, it is like a mountain collapsing, unstoppable.

At other times, it is like a dragon emerging from the abyss, fierce and unparalleled.

His swordsmanship gradually became more refined and fluid as he clashed with stronger opponents.

Zhao Zhongming's expression gradually turned ugly.

He discovered that his proud cultivation level was completely ineffective against the opponent's seemingly inexhaustible icy sword energy!

On the contrary, due to the prolonged failure to break through, his own spiritual energy was greatly depleted, and his aura began to show signs of instability.

This can't go on!

A ruthless glint flashed in Zhao Zhongming's eyes.

He understood that it was a contest of attrition.

As a "veteran" Spirit Sea Realm cultivator, I'm not sure I can outlast this "newcomer" with his abnormally strong foundation!

He gritted his teeth, his spiritual power surging wildly within him, and decided to take a risky gamble!

"Splitter the heavens!"

Zhao Zhongming roared, and his aura surged once more.

A dazzling light gathered on his palms.

A terrifying palm strike, seemingly capable of tearing the heavens apart, erupted!

This is his trump card, a mid-grade Xuan-level martial skill, extremely powerful.

It consumes an extremely high amount of spiritual energy.

He hadn't intended to use it.

But now they are forced to use it!

The palm strike, as solid as a mountain, carrying an aura of destruction, pressed down on Xuan Yuanpo!

He had used all his strength in that palm strike.

The goal is to achieve a decisive victory, or at least severely damage the opponent.

End this battle that has made him lose face!

However, faced with this earth-shattering palm strike...

Instead of fear, Xuan Yuanpo's eyes blazed with an even more intense fighting spirit!

This is the moment he's been waiting for!

Wait until the opponent, after failing to break through for a long time, becomes impatient and reveals a weakness!

"Swallows return to the morning sun!"

"A Sword of Wind and Thunder!"

Xuan Yuanpo's cold voice rang out, devoid of any emotion.

The Frostmark Sword in his hand emitted a clear and melodious sword cry, as if it were in harmony with its master's mind.

He did not choose to confront them head-on.

Instead, it darted away like a swallow returning to the morning sun.

Then, with a single strike of wind and thunder, it transformed into an extremely condensed ice-blue sword aura.

He rushed forward swiftly, his sword aimed straight at Zhao Zhongming's throat.

"Senior Brother Zhao, you've lost!"

"puff!"

Zhao Zhongming's face turned deathly pale.

He coughed up a mouthful of blood, his palms clenched so tightly they cracked!

His eyes were filled with disbelief, horror, and bewilderment.

I felt as if all my strength had been drained from me.

Within the barrier, the icy sword energy slowly dissipated.

Xuanyuan Po stood holding his sword, his robes fluttering in the wind.

Although his face was somewhat pale and his breathing was slightly rapid.

But his upright posture and the fighting spirit in his eyes had not yet completely subsided.

Yet he was like a frost god of war who had just slain a powerful enemy!

silence!

A deathly silence enveloped the entire training ground!

The next moment, a deafening cheer erupted like a volcanic eruption from the outer disciples' area!

"We won! Senior Brother Xuanyuan won!"

"To challenge the peak of the Spirit Sea realm from the very beginning! How magnificent!"

"Senior Brother Xuanyuan! Invincible!"

Zhou Tiancan excitedly waved his fist, and Mu Qingqing also showed a relieved and gratified smile.

Yao Mengkang looked at the radiant figure inside the barrier, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

A boundless spiritual sea, an ultimate foundation, and an indomitable sword heart.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Junior Brother Xuanyuan, you really do have some skill!"

Meanwhile, the inner disciples were completely silent.

Everyone's face was filled with shock, bewilderment, and a hint of indescribable fear.

The name of Xuanyuan Po from the outer courtyard was established after this battle.

It will surely resound throughout the entire Qinglu Academy!