After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

There was no earth-shattering roar, nor any fancy or complicated opening stance.

[Liu Guanzhi has made a move.]

He didn't change his posture; he simply made a casual sweeping motion in front of him with his index and middle fingers together.

In an instant, the world changed color.

Countless crystalline azure sword energies materialized out of thin air, transforming into a torrential downpour that blotted out the sun, pouring down upon the figure opposite. The sword intent crisscrossed, sealing off an area of ​​a hundred feet in radius.

"Sword aura forming a domain?"

Lin Bufan raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise in his voice.

With the old man's discerning eye, he naturally saw through the young man's true strength at a glance. The other party hadn't truly stepped into the threshold of the half-step Nascent Soul stage; he was merely relying on some secret technique to forcibly elevate his cultivation level.

However, the sword intent of the third realm of swordsmanship before him was undeniable, and the opponent had reached an extremely profound level within this realm.

This caused a flicker of surprise in the old man's eyes, who had initially thought he could easily subdue his opponent, and he became slightly more alert.

With his current cultivation level at the peak of the Golden Core stage, ordinary half-step Nascent Soul cultivators, or those who forcibly boost their cultivation through secret techniques, wouldn't last more than a few moves against him. Yet this young man before him had already reached the ceiling of that realm with his very first move.

However... Lin Bufan smiled slightly, his right hand forming a palm and standing upright in front of his chest, and a pale golden phantom instantly materialized behind him.

【"Ding ding ding~"】

Countless swords rained down on the golden body, producing only crisp metallic clanging sounds, yet failing to shake the illusory figure in the slightest.

Lin Bufan glanced at the expressionless Liu Guanzhi in the distance and chuckled softly.

"Young man, you can go all out."

After all, who wasn't a prodigy in their youth?

If a seasoned prodigy like him, who has weathered the test of time, were to return to participate in some kind of prodigy tournament, it would be tantamount to a tiger entering a flock of sheep, resulting only in one-sided slaughter and crushing.

The world praises prodigies for fighting beyond their level, but those who are killed by those of higher levels are mostly mediocre talents with weak foundations who are stagnant, or those who were simply taken advantage of by favorable timing, location, and circumstances.

[Facing an old monster like the Ring Elder, whose foundation is unfathomably deep, how could one possibly defeat him despite being of a higher level? Even surpassing someone of the same realm would be an impossible task.]

Liu Guanzhi's expression remained unchanged, and the rain of swords grew even heavier, completely unaffected by the old man with the ring.

He was not entirely without experience dealing with spirit entities.

"Trying to wear me down?"

Lin Bufan chuckled and shook his head, not taking the initiative, but instead chatting with an appreciative look in his eyes.

"Your character is truly exceptional, surpassing even that of my unworthy disciple. Ultimately, we have no deep-seated hatred between us. Why not cease hostility and part ways?"

"Okay, I want her."

[Liu Guanzhi raises his hand and points to you, standing in the far distance against the sky.]

【"no."】

The old man with the ring decisively shook his head. He knew Lin Bufan's character better than anyone. Once he had decided on someone, he would never abandon them unless they betrayed him.

"Then there's nothing to discuss."

As soon as he finished speaking, several golden longswords suddenly shot out from Liu Guanzhi's palm. They appeared harmless, yet they caused Lin Bufan's expression to change slightly.

"Good lad, this move is actually quite good."

He didn't strike any pose; he simply raised his right hand casually, fingers slightly spread, as if to catch a falling leaf.

"The Star-Reaching Hand."

Lin Bufan uttered three words casually, his fingertips lightly flicking in the air.

In an instant, the surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be drawn by some invisible force, converging in front of him and transforming into a semi-transparent giant hand of spiritual energy.

The giant hand, seemingly illusory, moved with effortless grace, effortlessly grasping all the golden swords into its palm.

【Click~】

Those unparalleled sword beams, capable of splitting mountains and severing rivers, were easily crushed.

[Another secret technique!]

Your gaze towards Lin Bufan intensified; this old man was practically a walking treasure trove of cultivation techniques, making you incredibly eager to try them.

With this in mind, your plans for the future have become even clearer.

[Liu Guanzhi remained silent for a moment, then slowly spoke:]

"May I ask your name, senior?"

"Name? Forgot."

Lin Bufan remained as calm and collected as ever.

"He used to have a somewhat well-known Daoist name, Xuanwei."

"The Profound Sage?"

[Liu Guanzhi instantly suppressed his fighting spirit and bowed slightly in the direction of "Lin Bufan".]

"I was unaware of your esteemed presence earlier and have offended you greatly. I hope you will forgive me."

The terms "Venerable One" and "Saint" are honorific titles for those supreme beings above the Nascent Soul stage, not specific realms of cultivation. However, the stark contrast in Liu Guanzhi's attitude before and after reveals just how weighty the title "Saint" truly is.

"It's alright."

Lin Bufan waved his hand dismissively.

A glint of malice flashed in Liu Guanzhi's eyes, but after a moment's hesitation, he spoke:

"Senior, you may leave with these two now; this junior will not stop you."

【"oh?"】

Upon hearing this, Lin Bufan narrowed his eyes slightly.

"You don't necessarily think you can keep us here, do you?"

"That's not the case."

Liu Guanzhi gently shook his head, his face showing no arrogance, as if he were stating a fact.

"If we continue fighting, your disciple's physical body probably won't last much longer, and I also won't be able to escape unscathed from your wrath."

Upon learning that the other person had been a saint in life, Liu Guanzhi had already made his decision.

While the Azure Phoenix Sacred Body is indeed precious, it's not worth risking one's life to seize it, especially since...

Liu Guanzhi's gaze lingered on Lin Bufan's face for a moment before he vaguely remembered who the other person was, which was also an additional reason for his decision to give up.

Lin Bufan gave the black-haired youth a deep look, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes, but sensing Lin Bufan's state, he suppressed his murderous intent.

Not only was the other party wary of him, but he was also unsure what other tricks this junior was up to. If he were to be dragged out for a few moves, his good disciple might really have to live in the ring with him...

Then, "Lin Bufan" appeared in front of you in a flash, and without saying a word, put a hand on your shoulder.

The next instant, you felt the world spinning before your eyes, and as you turned around, you saw only Liu Guanzhi's indifferent eyes. Then, the scenery around you began to rush past.

Damn it!

[I haven't even had a chance to say anything harsh yet!]

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