A man from the Big Dipper, starting his charlatanship at Mount Tai.

Despite both being at the Immortal Realm One, the Azure Emperor's phantom possessed such terrifying strength!

The Azure Emperor's illusory figure gave Wang Teng no chance to catch his breath, appearing in front of him in a flash and pointing out with another finger.

"The Demon Emperor's Nine Slashes Injure the Divine Soul!"

An invisible and intangible attack shot straight at Wang Teng's brow. Wang Teng felt a sharp pain in his primordial spirit, and then everything went black before his eyes, and he lost consciousness.

When he woke up again, he found himself back in the space of the Golden Banner.

......

"woke up?"

"So, how was the Azure Emperor?" Lin Xiu asked Wang Teng with a smile.

Wang Teng's performance was actually quite good. When Yan Ruyu went in for the first time, she was knocked out in just ten seconds.

Being able to hold the position for twenty seconds shows that Wang Teng has quite good potential.

"........"

Wang Teng's face was ashen, and he remained silent.

He was defeated by the Azure Emperor's phantom after only twenty seconds in the Chaos Chessboard!

He knew there might be a gap between him and the Azure Emperor, but... being defeated in just twenty seconds was infuriating!

"Looks like it won't be easy, but it's your first time~ Twenty seconds is great too~"

Although Lin Xiu was encouraging him, his eyes were filled with a playful look that seemed to say, "You, Wang Teng, are no good."

"Humph!"

"So you think you can defeat the Azure Emperor?"

"If you can't even do it, what right do you have to laugh at me?"

Instead of blaming yourself, blame others!

The fact that Wang Teng was able to do this shows that he has become much thicker-skinned than before.

"Defeat the Azure Emperor?"

Lin Xiu chuckled and shook his head.

"Nine ways! I have nine ways to get rid of Lao Qing! Do you believe me?" Lin Xiu was no longer the same person he used to be.

Previously, when it was two against one, Lin Xiu was able to barely defeat the Azure Emperor.

Lin Xiu can now fight three against one, so taking down the Azure Emperor would be a piece of cake.

The Azure Emperor... a vegetable-like mind, the Human Dao Emperor Scripture evolved into the Immortal Realm, actively choosing death, not a hero.

If we really have to fight... let the baby handle it!

.......

"Hahaha~"

"How arrogant!"

Wang Teng dismissed Lin Xiu's words as nonsense.

Lin Xiu didn't bother to explain to Wang Teng; he simply left with a mocking smile before departing directly from the interior of the Golden Banner.

Amidst the golden battle flag, Wang Teng stared at the spot where Lin Xiu had stood, remaining silent for a long time.

Lin Xiu's sarcasm did not break him; instead, it fueled his boundless fighting spirit.

Because... he had no choice.

They either continue to be controlled by the soul, or they must endure an hour under the Azure Emperor's control.

Rather than being a controlled soul with no future, let's fight the Azure Emperor!

At least... Lin Xiu didn't let him defeat the Azure Emperor, did he?

He believed he could hold out against the Azure Emperor for just one hour!

After making up his mind, Wang Teng immediately sat down cross-legged and began to heal his injuries.

Not long after his injuries healed, he entered the Chaos Chessboard again to try to challenge the Azure Emperor's phantom.

Once, twice, three times...

Wang Teng challenged the Azure Emperor's phantom time and time again, only to be defeated each time. His Dao heart was on the verge of collapse!

Is the gap between him and the Azure Emperor really that great?

.......

Meanwhile, in Kitahara.

A snow-white crane stood atop the mountain, gazing towards the eastern wilderness, a hint of doubt flashing in its eyes.

“Wang Teng’s soul lamp… has undergone a strange change, which is a sign that his soul has been controlled by someone.”

"But how could that be?"

"With the incomplete Chaotic Ancient Emperor Talisman protecting him, how could Wang Teng possibly be controlled by someone else?"

The crane didn't care about Wang Teng's life or death; it only cared about the legacy of the Chaotic Ancient Emperor.

Wang Teng's soul being controlled means that the legacy of the Chaotic Ancient Emperor is in jeopardy!

As the guardian of the legacy of the Chaotic Ancient Emperor, it is his duty to ensure the purity of the Emperor's legacy.

Putting everything else aside, at the very least, we should pass the test of the Chaotic Ancient Palace, right?

After a moment's hesitation, the crane finally made its decision.

"Very well, let's go to the Eastern Wilderness."

After making the decision, the crane immediately spread its wings, transformed into a white light, and flew towards the Eastern Wilderness.

......

On the other side, Lin Xiu's side.

Back in reality, Lin Xiu found that the passersby and cultivators around him were still talking about it.

"Immortal Venerable Lin Xiu is too strong! Even the Northern Emperor Wang Teng is no match for him!"

"Yes, he defeated Wang Teng in one move. This level of strength is probably comparable to a great master, right?"

"More than just a powerful being! I think Immortal Venerable Lin Xiu is already capable of killing powerful beings!"

"However, if Immortal Venerable Lin Xiu is so strong, wouldn't the innate Dao fetus he and the Purple Mansion Saintess give birth to be even stronger?"

"That's right! With an innate sacred body and Dao embryo, plus the bloodline and Dao inheritance of Immortal Venerable Lin Xiu, wouldn't that child be defying the heavens?"

"..."

The discussion grew louder and louder, and the topic gradually shifted from Lin Xiu's strength to gossip about him and the Purple Mansion Saintess.

Lin Xiu's lips twitched slightly, but he didn't offer any further explanation.

"Wow!"

The golden battle flag flutters in the wind!

In an instant, golden imperial might shook the entire holy city! Before the imperial weapon, all cultivators fell silent!

Lin Xiu nodded in satisfaction, looked around at everyone, and said in an official tone reminiscent of a news broadcast:

"Thanks to the help of Yaochi, my injuries have been completely healed."

"The Immortal Venerable's Successor Competition will continue. I will still reward the winners of each realm so that they can inherit my Great Dao. All geniuses are welcome to participate."

"As for all the recent rumors about me in the Holy City, they are all completely unfounded."

"I have conducted a thorough investigation into this matter and will announce the results at tomorrow's official match."

"At that time, if the elders or even the holy lords of the various holy lands still have any questions, they can confront me face to face."

"that's it."

After saying that, Lin Xiu planted the golden battle flag on the spot and strode towards the pavilion where Gai Jiuyou was.

Chapter 229 The Confidence of the Holy Maiden of Yao Guang

After Lin Xiu left, a group of passersby and cultivators gathered together and began a heated discussion.

"Do you think what Immortal Lin said is true? Is he really innocent with the Holy Maiden of the Purple Mansion?"

"I don't think so. The way the Purple Mansion Saintess was so determined to uphold her Dao doesn't seem like a simple rival relationship at all."

"Exactly, even if they're your opponents, they'd say something like, 'If we can't win, we'll have a baby,' right?"

"I am rumored to be the most affectionate man in the Eastern Wilderness, everyone please hear me out!"

"I believe that the more mutually acknowledging rivals are, the more they respect each other. The fact that the Holy Maiden of the Purple Mansion regards Immortal Venerable Lin Xiu as her greatest rival means that... Immortal Venerable Lin Xiu has already occupied a very important place in her heart!"

"Besides, wanting to defeat Lin Xiu and wanting to have a child with Lin Xiu... these two things are not contradictory, are they?"

"Didn't the Queen Mother of the West fight against the Great Accomplished Holy Body of Yaochi in the heavens after she attained enlightenment?"

The statement, "The deepest affection in the Eastern Wilderness," resonated with many people.

However, people's opinions are not easily changed.

Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, arguing endlessly.

Ultimately, the discussion focused on two issues.

First, there's the Purple Mansion Saintess. Everyone wants to ask the Purple Mansion Saintess herself and hear what she, as the person directly involved, has to say.

Secondly, Lin Xiu said that if the Holy Lords of other Holy Lands feel there is a problem, they can meet with him for a face-to-face talk tomorrow.

Everyone is waiting to see if a holy leader will choose to do this tomorrow.

.......

Soon, some bold cultivators stepped forward and asked the Holy Maiden of the Purple Mansion a question.

"Your Highness, may I ask if your relationship with Immortal Lin is truly as innocent as he claims?"

Upon hearing this, the Holy Maiden of the Purple Mansion slightly raised her eyes, her beautiful face showing no emotion whatsoever.