From waterfowl, it began to transform into the Great Sun Golden Crow.

Gu Heting blinked, unable to believe it.

There was actually a cultivator in the sky. As a strange beast, the first thing he developed was the ability to gaze.

The white bats above possess a spiritual aura no different from that of humans.

This is definitely not a strange beast.

Seeing this, the white bat quickly flew into the sky. Its entire body was covered in a bloodthirsty aura, and its speed was like a sonic boom. In the blink of an eye, it disappeared from their sight.

Tang Jingxuan, who was beside Gu Heting, had disappeared without anyone noticing.

Thunder rumbled and flashed in the sky.

108 talismans spread out like a spider web. Each talisman contained the purest Daoist essence of heaven and earth, accompanied by thunder and lightning. The vast net continued to expand, eventually blocking the white bat's retreat.

"Tang Jingxuan, when have I ever laid a hand on you? Why must you be so ruthless as to try and kill me?"

The white bat spoke then, his voice aged and trembling.

Gu Heting was certain that the one in the sky was definitely human. A moment later, a cloud of blood mist rose, and an old man with slanted eyes, dressed in a red robe, stood in the sky.

The old man had a squinting eye and a gaunt face, which gave him the air of a heretical cultivator.

Tang Jingxuan's sword is named Autumn Water Sword, and when it is drawn, it makes a humming sound like flowing water. The sound is crisp yet carries a murderous intent.

With a buzzing sound.

The longsword was drawn.

Tang Jingxuan stood in the sky, long sword in hand, his eyes meeting those of the evil cultivator. Even at this point, Tang Jingxuan calmly exchanged pleasantries with the evil cultivator.

"Jingxuan has been preoccupied with worldly affairs these days. As the second young master of Tang Family Fortress, I must give the world an explanation. Since you're here, why not reminisce with this young man? Let me experience the splendor of the Demonic Sect."

For some reason, Tang Jingxuan greeted him with a smile, but her expression was strange.

The white bat, which had transformed into human form, was sweating from its forehead.

He was born into the Blood Demon Sect, a survivor of countless battles among evil cultivators. He was also a genius, one in a million among them. But once a genius leaps over the dragon gate, he discovers that there are other kinds of people in this world.

Born a golden dragon.

What defines a genius? Tang Jingxuan is a genius.

There are four great immortal sects in the five regions of Zhongzhou.

They are the Green Wood Immortal Sect in the south, the Taiyi Yiyan Dao Sect in the north, the Golden Spirit Sword Sect in the west, and the Myriad Green Beast Sect in the east.

Each sect has four or five Nascent Soul stage experts.

The four major sects represent alchemy, Taoist magic, swordsmanship, and beast taming, respectively.

The four major sects maintain a superficial balance. Within each sect, there are prodigies, and generation after generation, outstanding talents emerge. The four major sects once compiled a list of prodigies for their younger generation.

The so-called "List of Prodigies" is a list that records rising stars.

The four major sects also call it the "Jiazi Heavenly Pride Ranking".

Tang Jingxuan was on the list, ranking third on the list of prodigies.

The list describes him as having "autumn-like phoenix eyes and unparalleled swordsmanship. He can draw a thousand talismans, yet none can compare to him."

He could have been the Holy Son of the Golden Spirit Sword Sect, but because of his family, he was willing to remain in this Wushan region as the Second Elder of his family.

A hundred years of cultivation can be equivalent to a thousand years of cultivation by worldly practitioners.

Now he only needs one last step to break through to the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage.

The White Bat, a demonic cultivator, was originally named Wuchang Gui (无常鬼). In the evil cultivation sects, he was also called Xue Wuchang (血无常). His real name had long been forgotten, and the entire Blood Demon Sect called him Xue Wuchang.

After a thousand years of cultivation, although he had reached the Core Formation stage, the pressure from being a genius was truly immense.

He was forcing himself to stay upright at that moment.

But he seemed less confident when he spoke.

"I was merely following orders; there's nothing more to say. I don't know anything about it either, Tang Jingxuan. Let's skip the reminiscing. Perhaps we can meet again another day?"

Tang Jingxuan smiled.

He strode in from nowhere, step by step approaching the White Bat Blood Impermanence.

The Autumn Water Sword rustled with the sound of flowing water. Yet, his killing intent was palpable. Blood Impermanence broke out in a cold sweat; this guy really intended to kill him.

"Tang Jingxuan, have you gone mad?"

"This is your Tang Family Fortress! There are countless Qi Refining cultivators below."

"If we go to war, innocent bystanders will inevitably suffer. If I fight you to the death, what will you do? If countless people die, do you really want to be the one to blame?"

Now that things have come to this, Blood Impermanence is even using his subordinates as hostages.

He had heard that Tang Jingxuan had willingly given up his position as the Holy Son to become the second young master of Tang Family Fortress. Since Tang Jingxuan was someone who valued their past relationship, he would never do something so rash.

However, this Blood Impermanence was overthinking things.

In just a moment.

Tang Jingxuan then disappeared from Xue Wuchang's sight.

He rapidly closed the distance between himself and Xue Wuchang. Xue Wuchang hadn't even seen Tang Jingxuan's movements clearly when the second young master of the Tang family was already above Xue Wuchang's head.

Tang Jingxuan froze in mid-air, her voice chillingly cold.

"No one can threaten me, and you are no exception. Besides, you are weaker than me."

"I'll just kill you quickly, won't I?"

They've gone mad, they've really gone mad.

This guy wanted to kill them with one blow. They were both at the Core Formation stage, yet this person thought that way. Such contempt for him greatly angered Xue Wuchang.

The Autumn Water Sword was raised high, merging with the bright moon in the sky.

The seemingly slender Autumn Water Sword slashed down with a single blow. Blood Impermanence shouted loudly.

"Blood Demon Art"

Xue Wuchang's body transformed into countless tiny bats. Blood beads surrounded his body, and these beads turned into tiny blood needles, filling the entire sky.

The blood demons in the sky were released in an instant.

The sword slashed down, but the scattered blood bats dodged it.

Tang Jingxuan chuckled. He formed a hand seal, and countless talismans flew out from his sleeves, enveloping the sky.

The number of talismans containing the complex and profound Daoist principles of heaven and earth is astonishing.

This number is nearly 3.

3 Daoist talismans. They spread out in the sky, each talisman carrying the killing intent of the Five Elements.

The destructive power of thunder, the scorching heat of flames, the blunt, cutting flesh of the wood spirits, the endless yellow sand and dust...

Countless talismans and incantations, each with its own unique characteristics.

Tang Jingxuan unleashed a deadly attack right from the start. And he showed no mercy, displaying his full power. Countless varied attacks surged towards Xue Wuchang.

In just a moment, he was brought back to his original form.

Xue Wuchang's body was covered in wounds. His voice was whimpering. However, Tang Jingxuan did not give him a chance. The second young master of the Tang family rushed over like lightning and grabbed Xue Wuchang's neck in an instant.

"The gap between you and me is like an ant trying to shake a tree."

"I will show you what a true prodigy of our time is. You should feel honored to die by my sword."

"I hate being threatened more than anything in my life."

"If you enter the cycle of reincarnation, remember what I look like."

Tang Jingxuan gripped Xue Wuchang's neck, her Autumn Water Sword aimed at his throat. Xue Wuchang, however, kept begging for mercy.

"Don't kill me! Don't kill me!"

"I can be a servant of Tangjiabao. I can do anything. You can even sign a contract with me. And I can tell you some secrets."

With a sizzling sound.

No nonsense.

Tang Jingxuan showed no hesitation. He plunged his sword into Xue Wuchang's neck, and blood gushed forth as his head fell to the ground.

The strength of someone at the Great Perfection of Core Formation is not something to be challenged by others.

What's more, this person dared to threaten him with the people of Tangjiabao.