He became the True Lord of Ten Thousand Laws starting from Liaozhai.

"Fellow Daoist, this rule is actually the rule among us righteous cultivators. Generally speaking, if there are treasures, such as blood lotuses..."

"The Blood Lotus is now in your hands, but as righteous people, we can't just take it by force, otherwise we would lose face."

"That's why this rule for a contest of skills came about."

"Since you've agreed to the duel, you must swear an oath to Heaven, agreeing to accept defeat and handing over the treasures you possess."

"Similarly, we will also keep our promises and make oaths to the Heavenly Dao. These are all reciprocal, after all."

"Fellow Daoist, so you don't need to be afraid. We righteous people would not lie about such things. Otherwise, wouldn't it be easier for two against one?"

The handsome man began to explain, then paused, realizing that he had been so focused on proving himself to be a righteous person that he seemed to have forgotten that he was supposed to be explaining the rules of this duel.

"Ahem, let's get back to the main topic, fellow Daoist. Let me explain the rules."

The handsome man coughed lightly to ease the awkward atmosphere, then said, "Fellow Daoist, it's like this. In this duel, we will definitely take turns. After each duel, you will be given time to recover your strength. Of course, this is very fair, and you are free to decide whether to start the duel."

"Then what are the rules for victory?" Xu Yi realized that he had been talking for so long but had not gotten to this point.

"That's right, if you beat your opponent by three rounds, then you've truly won," the big guy added from the side. He rolled his eyes at the handsome man, wondering why this guy, who was usually so clever, seemed so confused now.

"Yes, yes, that's right, fellow Daoist." The handsome man hurriedly said. He was actually quite talkative, but his elders in the sect disliked him for talking too much, so they made him cultivate the Zen of silence.

They prevented him from speaking within the sect every day, otherwise the magic scroll would automatically attack him.

This is the price our elders paid for so that the sect could be quieter.

"In that case, which of you two will go first?" Xu Yi nodded. He was already fully aware of the specific rules, which were actually quite easy to understand. If you could force your opponent into a dangerous situation three times, then you would win. This rule was actually quite good; at least it was fair and increased the margin for error.

However, there is no room for error in a real battle. If you lose one step, you have truly lost. This kind of battle actually ensures a certain degree of fairness, just like a friendly spar. If one side does not perform well, there is always a chance to counterattack.

"I'll go first!" The big guy took a step forward and stopped the handsome man who wanted to move forward. He had long wanted to spar with Xu Yi. Xu Yi's sword shadow just now made him very curious. He couldn't tell if it was magic or so-called sword intent, because he was a pure body cultivator and never came into contact with such things.

Although he had encountered sword cultivators who practiced sword intent among his opponents, this was the first time he had ever seen a cultivator who was proficient in both divine soul techniques and sword intent.

This was definitely sword intent, and a very powerful one at that. Yet the one wielding it was a magic cultivator, someone who practiced magic. This struck him as very strange, and he couldn't quite understand it.

This is why he was so interested in Xu Yi's strength, to the point that he was also very interested in Xu Yi as a person.

"I haven't had the pleasure of asking your name yet. My name is Liu Xu." The burly man gestured for the handsome man to step back, creating a safe distance. Xu Yi then had Li Wei walk alongside the handsome man. In a battle of their caliber, if Li Wei were to be caught even by the aftershocks, it would probably kill her.

The difference is more than just one major realm; this is no joke. Xu Yi wouldn't dare to joke with Li Wei's life. He still has many rewards in Li Wei's hands. However, Li Wei agreed to the competition for the Blood Lotus, and Xu Yi originally didn't have the right to do so. If Li Wei doesn't pay the reward in the end, then Xu Yi won't let Li Wei get away with it.

Their concern was essentially an employment relationship, and it stopped there. Xu Yi didn't consider Li Wei very important; as long as she was alive, that was enough. Occasionally, she could answer some questions about cultivation for him, since she was his sugar daddy, and he might even be able to earn more money from her in the future.

Xu Yi is someone who takes money to do things, and he has a very high sense of contractual obligation to his employers.

"My name is Xu Yi, please!" Xu Yi cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, which was equivalent to returning the greeting.

Liu Xu was very big. Xu Yi didn't really understand Liu Xu's fighting style or his various spells. In fact, it couldn't be called spells. Body cultivators could say that every move they made was an attack from their own flesh. Unlike spells, body cultivators relied on the power emanating from their own blood and qi to attack. They relied on the combination of blood and qi power and techniques, making every punch hit the flesh and causing chaos in your blood and qi.

Liu Xu returned the greeting, and the two assumed their stances. Soon, Xu Yi made the first move. Although he was unfamiliar with Liu Xu's moves and fighting style, Xu Yi did not want to be used as a sitting duck again if he was on the defensive.

When Xu Yi was fighting another half-step Undying Realm cultivator, he was so overwhelmed by the body cultivator's fist intent that he was completely disoriented.

The true intent cultivated by body cultivators is quite miraculous. If a body cultivator cultivates sword techniques, could they also cultivate sword intent? Then, is this a body cultivator or a sword cultivator?

Xu Yi suddenly thought of a question... After the fight and the sparring session, Xu Yi must ask Liu Xu what happened.

The Rainbow Transformation Technique was so fast that even Liu Xu couldn't catch a glimpse of Xu Yi. He was tense all over, afraid that Xu Yi would suddenly appear from some tricky angle.

Although it wasn't a life-or-death duel, Liu Xu always gave his all in every sparring match, believing it was a sign of respect for his opponent.

Even his own senses couldn't detect Xu Yi's figure...

Liu Xu squinted as he pondered a solution. Since he couldn't catch a glimpse of Xu Yi with his naked eye, Liu Xu still had a secret weapon: the Mind's Eye.

In cultivating physical skills, one can never rely solely on one's eyes; there is something even more profound and deeper—one must also trust one's own heart.

Liu Xu closed his eyes and seemed to enter a peculiar state, where he had a deep perception of every blade of grass and tree in Zhou Shen's life. Moreover, Liu Xu could also clearly sense the speed of the surrounding airflow.

One thing has changed quite quickly, and that's where it is!

Liu Xu was overjoyed; he had caught it!

He acted swiftly, trusting his own judgment.

From Xu Yi's perspective, he sensed a powerful gust of wind from a punch coming towards him. He was startled: "Huh, I didn't expect that he could actually catch my shadow."

Indeed, Liu Xu did pinpoint Xu Yi's location, but this location was exactly where Xu Yi had been a breath ago.

Xu Yi could already sense Liu Xu's incoming punch. He was quite something; this man had a high level of talent. Xu Yi acknowledged Liu Xu's perceptive abilities.

If he were to take a direct hit from that circle, he would likely be seriously injured.

It's a real shame we didn't manage to hit it.

But since Liu Xu missed his target, this is now his weakness, and it's time to fight back.

Xu Yi turned his head and summoned Youying from his sea of ​​consciousness.

Another sharp sword intent surged forth, and Liu Xu's entire body instantly went into alert. He sensed a dangerous aura locking onto him, an aura that could potentially inflict fatal damage.

Liu Xu was not discouraged by his missed punch. If he had actually hit Xu Yi, then he would have been truly discouraged. If Xu Yi had been hit by his punch, then he would have truly underestimated Xu Yi. That's what a real battle is, isn't it?

Liu Xu was filled with passion and excitement; finally, he had found a worthy opponent.

Throughout his cultivation journey, few have been able to achieve a draw with him. Although he is not a genius, he is still a cultivation prodigy, and his ability to cultivate the Mind's Eye is proof of his talent.

Generally speaking, his Mind's Eye technique has a very high hit rate. Xu Yi didn't know he knew this technique, but he still couldn't dodge it easily, which is enough to show that Xu Yi's escape technique is very fast and the opponent's reaction ability is also very strong.

But Liu Xu guessed wrong. It wasn't that Xu Yi had a strong reaction ability, but that Liu Xu simply didn't hit him!

Xu Yi held the Shadow Blade and used the Dividing Light technique. In an instant, countless Shadow Blades appeared.

When Liu Xu turned around and saw so many sword shadows, he felt quite uneasy.

"What excellent swordsmanship!" At this moment, Liu Xu had to admit that Xu Yi was an exceptional talent. His sword intent was incredibly powerful, and not only that, his spiritual cultivation was also exceptionally strong. However, he had never witnessed Xu Yi's spiritual magic before, only being amazed by his sword intent. But this kind of escape technique couldn't be used by a swordsman. Dual cultivation of magic and sword? Could that be it?

Then this person is truly a genius!

Liu Xu sighed inwardly. He thought that heroes were as numerous as carp crossing a river, but he never expected that someone would have such high talent. Everyone knew that sword cultivators were the most powerful cultivators in terms of killing ability. When facing a direct confrontation, no one could surpass the offensive power of a sword cultivator, not even a body cultivator. However, the advantage of body cultivators was their thick skin. Moreover, as long as they did not exhaust themselves, they would always have strength, and their endurance was longer than that of sword cultivators.

Sword cultivators rely entirely on the sword intent stored within their own bodies. While sword cultivators are very strong, they also expend a great deal of energy.

But if it's a dual cultivation of magic and sword, then is Xu Yi's dantian filled with magic power or sword intent? Liu Xu was very curious, but in the current situation, he could only bury his doubts in his heart and ask Xu Yi carefully after it was over.

But if it's a dual cultivation of magic and sword, then is Xu Yi's dantian filled with magic power or sword intent? Liu Xu was very curious, but in the current situation, he could only bury his doubts in his heart and ask Xu Yi carefully after it was over.

He simply couldn't dodge that kind of swordsmanship at that speed; it seems he's going to fall in love with it a few more times.

Liu Xu was bitter inside; being hit by those sword intents was very painful and agonizing.

He could only use techniques that strengthened his skin, such as Iron Wall Technique.

This is a cultivation technique he has been practicing without any upper limit. Although it is only a Qi Refining stage technique, he has gradually improved it through his deductions and has reached the Blood Refining level. It can be considered a first-class Blood Refining technique. As long as he consumes different rare and precious materials, he can strengthen his own flesh and blood. It is a rare technique in the Blood Refining realm.

Most cultivators in the Blood Refining Realm do not focus on strengthening their physical bodies during this stage of cultivation. Instead, they concentrate on refining their blood, which will make the blood shadows they summon more powerful in combat. In the Blood Refining Realm, cultivators can summon their blood shadows to fight.

It is somewhat similar to the Dharma form of the Golden Core stage.

A punch from a Blood Shadow at the Blood Refining Realm is truly painful, and its speed is also very fast, synchronized with the summoner's movements. This is the most abnormal aspect of the Blood Shadow.

A golden light emanated from Liu Xu's body, and soon his body was enveloped in a golden shell that clung to his skin, like wearing a layer of clothing.

Xu Yi's sword began to strike Liu Xu frantically.

Under several powerful attacks, Liu Xu's Iron Wall Skill began to falter.

It even showed signs of cracking, but it had only withstood three sword shadows so far.

Liu Xu frowned. If he continued to defend now, he would probably be tortured to death by this blood shadow. He absolutely could not continue to defend and needed to take the initiative to attack!

Just after Liu Xu gave himself this order, he swung his fist and punched Xu Yi's sword shadow head-on.

"Commendable courage!" Xu Yi had to praise him for his courage. He already knew how powerful the sword intent was, but he never expected that he would dare to confront it head-on.

Xu Yi's strength was already formidable, and the sword intent within this shadow was of the highest quality.

Even if Xu Yi's current strength is insufficient to unleash his full potential, Liu Xu still cannot withstand this sword intent head-on.

As he wished, the blood shadow summoned by Liu Xu swung its fist and collided with the sword intent at the same moment.

The blood shadow shattered.

Liu Xu's blood shadow was shattered, his power was broken, he vomited blood, and collapsed to the ground, hunched over.

"Cough...cough, Fellow Daoist Xu, I surrender, I'll stop fighting!"

Liu Xu waved his hand. He really had no other choice. This sword intent was truly powerful. There's an old saying: "One trick is all you need to conquer the world."

Xu Yi's sword intent alone was enough to leave him completely disoriented.

Not to mention the soul magic he hasn't even used yet. No wonder he can fight against many opponents. This mysterious and unpredictable strength is truly unfathomable.

"Uh, no, Fellow Daoist Xu fought two matches by himself, but only received one prize. This... is probably a bit inappropriate. How about this, Fellow Daoist Xu, since I lost, I will also give you a treasure!" Liu Xu said slowly after getting up.

That's certainly how it should be; whoever wins, then the Blood Lotus belongs to them.

This is the fairest way.

As Liu Xu spoke, he took out a flame-shaped fruit from his storage ring. The fruit was very special, as if a flame had been burning and then suddenly frozen, thus fixing its shape.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, this is the Flame Flower. Consuming it will increase the strength of your fire-attribute spiritual energy..."

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