100. Ling Qingzhu’s Determination

At the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace.

In the Supreme Hall.

After switching to cultivating the power of the Supreme, Ling Qingzhu's cultivation advanced further, and she was now half a step into the Reincarnation Realm.

Just as she withdrew from her cultivation state, an urgent knock sounded on her door.

"Palace Master, something terrible has happened!"

"What’s going on?" Ling Qingzhu asked.

The messenger replied, "Palace Master, we received reliable information that… Senior Brother Chen Xuan has appeared in the Hundred Battle Tournament!"

"What?"

Ling Qingzhu’s expression finally changed.

The disciple repeated the message, but without responding, Ling Qingzhu’s figure vanished from the hall.


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At the Hundred Battle Tournament.

"Isn’t that Qin Tian from the Tianyuan Dynasty?"

"And Chen Nan from the Sword Dynasty!"

"Even the three Song demons from the Tianmo Dynasty are here!"

"What are they planning?"

"I heard they’re targeting that man!"

"What? Really?"


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At the base of Baichao Mountain, a crowd gathered to watch.

Qin Tian, tall and handsome in a white robe, leaned casually against a large tree.

By his side was Chen Nan, carrying a heavy black sword, while the three Song brothers smirked as they gazed into the distance.

At the end of their line of sight, a figure dressed in white was approaching with a few others, flickering closer to Baichao Mountain.

As they neared, Qin Tian stepped out with a swagger.

When he saw Yun Yun among them, he couldn’t help but swallow nervously. She was stunning!

Just as everyone prepared to watch the show, Qin Tian turned to Chen Xuan, "Friend…"

"Scram!"

Before he could finish, Chen Xuan casually slapped him, sending him flying.

With a loud whoosh and bang, Qin Tian shot like an arrow, crashing through hundreds of towering trees before finally smashing into a mountain, where he lay still.

It all happened so fast that no one could react.

Just now… what had happened?

Qin Tian was a Six Yuan Nirvana cultivator!

His strength was enough to contend for the championship in the Hundred Battle Tournament. Yet, now he was swatted to death with a single slap!

It was terrifying!

Chen Xuan looked at the others. "If you want to die, just say so. I’ll gladly send you on your way for free."

Hearing his fearless words, the three Song demons were so scared they wet themselves on the spot. Chen Nan of the Sword Dynasty snapped back to his senses and turned to flee without looking back.

He only wanted the sword, not his life at risk!

Seeing this, the rest scattered as well.

Lan Ying shook her head with a sigh. "Fools! Do they even know who they’re messing with?"

The Xian Dynasty, affiliated with the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace, had seen portraits of Chen Xuan, so Lan Ying knew a bit about him.

"Qin Tian was a Six Yuan, and he was defeated with one move!" Qing Feng wiped sweat from his forehead.

Lan Ying laughed. "Forget one Qin Tian—probably everyone in the tournament combined couldn’t take him on."

"Huh?"

"What’s with the ‘huh’? He’s definitely going to be the champion this time."

"But wait, he doesn’t have a Nirvana Gold Seal."

"Rules are man-made. When someone reaches a certain level, even the rules can be changed."

Qing Feng still found it hard to believe. "Why would any sect bend the rules just for him? Could he even surpass the Nirvana Realm? Impossible!"

He had heard that the elders and officers from the sects here to recruit disciples were all at the Profound Life Realm.

At that moment, a powerful voice boomed from the mountain top.

"The path up Baichao Mountain is open! Everyone at the base, ascend immediately!"

Hearing this, those at the mountain base were puzzled, murmuring in surprise.

"Huh?"

"Wait! Isn’t it only those with Heaven-grade Nirvana Seals who are allowed up the mountain? Why has this changed?"

"Strange!"

"Wait! Could it be that person’s power convinced the sects to change the rules?"

"No way!"

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With mounting curiosity, the crowd reached the mountain summit.

The summit held a smooth, flat plaza, ethereal under the sunlight. Above the plaza was an array of chairs, where a few figures sat.

At this moment, Qi Lei and others couldn’t help but look curiously in the direction of the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace representatives.

Qi Lei, curious, asked, "Ling Qingzhu, isn’t it? Why did the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace send you this time?"

In his memory, Ling Qingzhu was merely a gifted disciple. It didn’t seem fitting for her to be sent on such a time-consuming task.

Could it be for him? If so, the competition this time was fierce indeed.

“I heard that Junior Brother Chen Xuan is participating in the Hundred Battle Tournament, so I came specifically to see him,” Ling Qingzhu replied, her expression unreadable behind her delicate veil.

So it was for him!

Qi Lei could only change the subject. “I hear that Palace Master Shen is about to break into the Reincarnation Realm?”

“My master recently failed at breaking through to the Reincarnation Realm and passed away,” Ling Qingzhu replied calmly, hiding the truth.

What? Shen Qing has fallen?

The news hit like a massive stone cast into a still lake, creating ripples of shock.

As Qi Lei was about to ask who succeeded as the new Palace Master, the sound of people approaching filled the air.

The participants had all reached the summit. Immediately, the crowd scanned for Chen Xuan.

Soon, they spotted him standing next to a beautiful woman. Ling Qingzhu looked at Chen Xuan, and he noticed her as well, a flash of killing intent igniting in his eyes.

Sensing this, Ling Qingzhu clenched her hand, a slight ripple appearing in her eyes.

Old hag, I’ll make sure Chen Xuan realizes who truly deserves to be by his side!

Meanwhile, others who had reached the summit noticed Ling Qingzhu’s figure above.

They stared at her with awe, almost wishing they could rush forward and remove her veil to glimpse her face.

Quickly, they all realized everyone’s heated gaze was focused on a single person—Chen Xuan!

Could they all be here for him? No, that’s impossible!

“Everyone, it’s time to begin. I am Lu Feng, the Great Elder of Yuan Gate…”

The middle-aged man seated at the head spoke in a powerful voice that echoed like thunder.

Hearing his introduction, many present were shocked. Typically, only officials were sent to select disciples; it was rare to see elders. This time, Yuan Gate had sent the Great Elder himself!

What kind of event had brought him here?

After completing the formalities, Lu Feng was about to get to the main point when—

Suddenly, a loud crack resounded from the sky.

A split second later, a tear appeared in the space above, and over ten figures leaped out of it.

As soon as they appeared, they swiftly formed a seal.

“Sealing Heaven Array, Space Lock!”

In the next moment, the sky shook, and a prison-like ancient symbol emerged, trapping eight people in midair.

“Zheng Zhong, your Western Xuan Region really doesn’t know when to quit! But do you think this Sealing Heaven Array can actually kill us?” Lu Feng sneered coldly.

“Lu Feng, our mission is only to trap you with the Sealing Heaven Array. As for killing you, well… that’s not our concern!” Zheng Zhong chuckled darkly.