Chapter 533: Chapter 290: Clash of Talents, Xu Yan’s Invincible Path_2

As for All Ages Alliance, there were no significant developments. In fact, not a single notable warrior was reported to have emerged from it.

However, the names of the top prodigies from the various sects and families in the Spirit Realm began to spread. People started becoming familiar with these names, as the spirit sects laid the groundwork for the imminent clash of prodigies.

Still, the prodigies from the prominent Transcendent Spirit Sect remained unknown.

The names of a few prodigies from its subordinate sects, on the other hand, started to trickle out.

For example, Cai Yunhong, the prodigy from the emerald cloud dynasty, a subordinate of Lei Yun Mountain Manor. He possessed the first of the ten divine power bodies and was a Refining God Heavenly Man.

Yu Changfeng, the current most potent prodigy in the Sword Zhai, a Spirit Sect subordinate to the Thousand Martial Hall, was also a Refining God Heavenly Man.

The Knife, Gun, Fist, the three moiety prodigies—Wu Tu, Lu Yi, Bao Sheng of the Three Moiety Tower, a Spirit Sect subordinate to the Thousand Martial Hall.

The spirit sects were clearly building momentum. Older martial artists seemed to remember similar stirrings from a time when such clashes between prodigies were commonplace. It reminded them of the Age of Martial Arts between the spirit sects.

Barely had the chatter died down when the Prodigy Rankings surfaced. However, the list consisting of the top one thousand prodigies from the Spirit Realm was still empty.

For a prodigy to join this elite list, they had to achieve victory over the other prodigies. Only those who lost despite being in the Refining God Heavenly Man state could partake in the clash of prodigies.

Those below the Refining God Heavenly Man were no longer considered worthy of participating in this grand battle.

The situation in the Spirit Realm changed rapidly. The battle between the All Ages Alliance and the various sects gave rise to an era of continuous conflict amongst the powerful. All of it leading up to the sudden ceasefire and the beginning of the clash of prodigies all transpired in a short span of time.

The unveiling of the clash of prodigies followed by the preparation of the spirit sects and the release of the Prodigy Rankings, all happened in less than half a month.

…

Meanwhile, the news had reached Li Xuan’s estate.

Li Xuan couldn’t help but sigh. This upcoming competition was being held for Xu Yan and Meng Chong. Even though Xu Yan was only at the pinnacle of the Divine Intent Realm, he was quickly accumulating the necessary foundation to break through to the Divine Origin Realm.

Meng Chong’s defense was unparalleled because of his physical martial arts. It would be very difficult for any prodigy in the Spirit Realm to hurt him.

Apart from that, during the clash, he would undoubtedly rapidly increase his strength and break through the second level of the Indestructible Golden Body.

Fang Hao’s strength wasn’t inferior either. He didn’t have any issues battling with a Refining God Heavenly Man. Once he executed his unique Earthly Door Formation, these prodigies from the Spirit Realm were going to be dumbfounded.

“If Su Lingxiu also participated, my apprentices would undoubtedly occupy the top four spots in the Prodigy Rankings,” Li Xuan chuckled to himself.

According to the rules of the clash of prodigies, the weak couldn’t be bullied. Powerful Protectors or factions were not allowed to interfere or intervene. It remained to be seen whether the spirit sects would adhere to these rules.

However, the fact that the Transcendent Spirit Sect agreed to the clash of prodigies, to an extent, indicates that there must be some reasons behind their decision.

Xu Yan and others were excited. They were already preparing to challenge the prodigies of the Spirit Realm, and suddenly the Prodigy Rankings appeared.

“The Three Moiety Tower, a top-ranking spirit sect subordinate to the Thousand Military Hall, is perfect for honing my knife skills. I want to meet Wu Tu, the knife prodigy, and Bao Sheng, the fist prodigy,” Meng Chong said excitedly, rubbing his head.

“Sword Zhai is also a sect subordinate to the Thousand Martial Hall. The sword prodigy, Yu Changfeng, will be my first challenger,” Xu Yan declared, choosing his target with excitement spread all over his face.

He was impatient to challenge Yu Changfeng and show Sword Zhai what true sword dao meant!

At the critical moment of his creation of a mysterious soldier box, Fang Hao’s mysterious soldier box burst into light.

With a bang, Fang Hao injected a few drops of his essence blood into the soldier box. On the outside of the soldier box, a pattern that echoed the heavenly pattern inside his body was engraved.

“Return!”

The mysterious soldier box shrunk instantly as Fang Hao pointed his finger in excitement, morphing into a ray of light that entered his body.

“A success!” Fang Hao exclaimed with an excited expression.

To refine this mysterious soldier box, it had taken him a lot of time and energy. Moreover, it had also consumed many treasures from the jade god sect and the Su family.

Especially some rare materials, almost all had been used up.

Yet it was worth it.

Both Moon Changming and Yue’er were stunned. What kind of method was this? What kind of spiritual artifact was being refined?

One that could be absorbed into the body?

“Old man Yue, now that you’re the elder of our Yuzhou Alliance, just tell me whatever weapon you need,” Fang Hao chuckled, looking at Moon Changming.

With Moon Changming by his side, his status, even in the overall Alliance, was highly esteemed.

“Thank you, Hegemon!” Moon Changming secretly excited, replied, “I used to use a crescent blade, which was destroyed a while back. I’d like a new crescent blade. Please.”

He described the appearance of the crescent blade.

“No problem,” Fang Hao nodded. Creating a pair of new crescent blades wouldn’t be difficult for him as they would be of a far superior grade than the original ones.

The power is even more formidable, and can no longer be measured by the spiritual artifacts of the Spirit Realm.

After all, the spiritual artifacts crafted by Fang Hao are far from comparable to the so-called spiritual artifacts in the Spirit Realm.

“I want one, too! I want one, too!”

Yue’er said excitedly.

She took out a bunch of artifact refining materials from her storage pouch and said, “I have these for refining.”

“No problem!”

Fang Hao nodded his head.

Yue’er wanted to refine a whip and a pair of half-moon blades.

Fang Hao agreed without hesitation and immediately began the refining process.

Red Cat, Yu Xiaolong, and Little Ha all gathered around.

…

Li Xuan held the Jade Ruyi in his hand, casually walking with it placed on his back, he confidently ascended a mountain adjacent to the manor.

Xu Yan closely followed by his side.

The disciple was about to traverse the Spirit Realm, challenge the Spirit Realm’s prodigies, and ascend to the summit of the Spirit Realm.

But for Xu Yan, he was not only going to challenge the prodigies of the Spirit Realm but also the powerful entities of the Spirit Realm – including even the strongest of them all!

His journey towards invincibility was about to begin.

That’s why Li Xuan was about to pass on to Xu Yan the realm that exists above the Divine Skill Realm. This would give him a chance to comprehend it while he embarked on his journey towards invincibility.

“The Physiognomy Realm involves controlling the laws of heaven and earth. It’s the Divine Appearance in martial arts. Above the Physiognomy Realm, one cannot transcend heaven and earth. But one can go further, free from the constraints of heaven and earth.

“And this constraint is the space of heaven and earth. It’s about breaking the space, traversing the void without being bound by the laws, and breaking through the laws.

“This is the beginning of transcendence. It signifies liberation from the laws of heaven and earth.”

After some days of contemplation, Li Xuan had finally figured out the realm above the Physiognomy Realm.

In the Physiognomy realm, the laws of martial arts are embodied in the Divine Appearance and the laws of heaven and earth are manipulated. Above the Physiognomy realm, one no longer submits to the constraints of heaven and earth’s space, breaks through the law of heaven and earth, and won’t be stopped by the laws.

Shattering the space, traversing the void, transcending the laws of heaven and earth, unbound and free!

To transcend beyond heaven and earth, to advance further!

Above the Physiognomy Realm lies the Void-breaking Realm!

Shattering heaven and earth’s space, traversing the void, and resisting the resistance of the laws of heaven and earth.

Although the Void-breaking Realm hadn’t achieved transcendence beyond heaven and earth, it had already gone beyond the laws of heaven and earth, unbounded by the physical space, and wasn’t far from true transcendence in a real sense.

Of course, it’s not easy to break through to the Void-breaking Realm.

Li Xuan looked at the information about the Void-breaking Realm given in the Daoist Golden Book.

Void-breaking Martial Way:

Cultivation Technique Completeness: Moderate.

Realm Connection Degree: Above average.

Comprehension Difficulty: High.

Cultivation Difficulty: High+.

Looking at the cultivation difficulty given by the Daoist Golden Book, one can tell how tough it is to cultivate the Void-breaking Realm. It’s about breaking the space and traversing the void.

Ignoring the laws of heaven and earth, breaking the shackles of physical space.

However, Li Xuan had faith in Xu Yan.

Although the cultivation difficulty is high, as long as he comprehends it, he should be able to receive feedback from the Daoist Golden Book and break through to the Void-breaking Realm.

As for Xu Yan, once he comprehends he can practice it. It’s just a matter of time.

“What to cultivate after reaching the Void-breaking Realm, there’s no clear idea at the moment, and it’s not possible to surpass too many. When the martial realm is upgraded, the subsequent martial realm is easier to create.

“For now, just pass on the Physiognomy Realm and the Void-breaking Realm. Hoping Xu Yan will be able to comprehend it before vying for supremacy among the prodigies and cresting the Summit of Spirit Realm.”

Li Xuan thought to himself.

He had already created the subsequent martial arts for Xu Yan to practice, but he hadn’t yet completed the post-cultivation practice for Meng Chong’s physical martial arts, and the cultivation above the Indestructible Golden Body of the big day.

He could only delay it for now. Anyway, Meng Chong was still far from perfecting the three layers of the Indestructible Golden Body of the big day.

He had plenty of time to slowly ponder over the follow-up cultivation issues of the physical martial arts.

“Disciple, you can’t wait anymore, you’re eager to meet the Spirit Realm’s prodigies, aren’t you?”

Li Xuan said with a light laugh.

“Yes, Master!”

Xu Yan said enthusiastically.