Chapter 1823: Fearless Response, A Bold Scheme (Part 2)

If Jiang Chengxuan refused, and the Arterial Blood Demon Immortal insisted on bullying the weaker party, then Elder Tianjian would step in to stop it—that was out of respect for the rules.

After a brief uproar, all eyes returned to Jiang Chengxuan, curiosity burning: would he accept the challenge or admit defeat?

Most believed Jiang Chengxuan would refuse—not out of fear, but out of wisdom. The gap between a Golden Immortal and a Profound Immortal was like a chasm; a single hand could crush the weaker at will.

“Heh… a Golden Immortal’s challenge?” Amid the watchful silence, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly smiled and said, “Interesting. I accept.”

At these words, the crowd gasped, hearts jolted, and they all drew a sharp breath. Jiang Chengxuan had actually accepted the Demon Immortal’s challenge—what audacity!

This outcome shattered all expectations. Even Arterial Blood Demon Immortal’s expression darkened with fury and a fierce glare. Though he had anticipated this, Jiang Chengxuan’s acceptance ignited a roaring anger inside him. It proved the young cultivator was not afraid of a Golden Immortal at all—a deep insult to his pride.

“Good! Such courage! Let’s see if you have the same guts in your next life!” With killing intent now openly blazing, the Demon Immortal sneered coldly at Jiang Chengxuan.

“Just as expected! The Demon Immortal wants to strike first!”

“Sigh, so young and reckless, risking everything in a moment of bravado.”

“True genius only matters if they grow; death renders all meaningless.”

Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan remained calm, but many other cultivators sighed, already mourning the fall of this rising star.

“Could it be that we’ll just stand by and let the Demon Immortal act with impunity?” Elder Aojian Xianzun of the Tianjian Sect spoke reluctantly. Though an opponent, he admired Jiang Chengxuan’s character and talent and did not want to see him perish.

“It hasn’t started yet; the outcome is still uncertain,” Elder Tianjian stroked his beard and said seriously, surprising Aojian Xianzun with the faint hope in his expression. Could their patriarch believe Jiang Chengxuan had a chance?

Jiang Chengxuan’s power was extraordinary—able to suppress three peers at once. Yet against the Demon Immortal, even those peers would fall in a few rounds.

“Friend, you’re foolish to accept! Even refusal only costs one point! We still win! That old demon is scheming—he only wants to trick you! You’re walking right into his trap!” Yun Tian and Yun Di, having recovered from their shock, pleaded urgently with Jiang Chengxuan, fully understanding the Demon Immortal’s plot.

“Jiang Chengxuan! Don’t act on impulse. Our patriarch is occupied; help might come too late. Just concede now! No need to stoop to his level! When you become a Golden Immortal, you can crush him easily!”

Seeing Jiang Chengxuan’s silence, they grew more desperate, speaking rapidly. But Jiang Chengxuan smiled wearily, understanding their sincerity and replied calmly, “I know all this. Rest assured, I won’t throw my life away on a whim.”

At this, Yun Tian and Yun Di hesitated, then stopped urging him, reading the resolute determination in his eyes.

“Then be careful. When things cannot be done, you must protect yourself,” they warned.

Following their counsel, Jiang Chengxuan waved them off, summoned his divine power, and stepped into a secluded void.

“You’ve chosen to die in a Golden Immortal’s lair—quite the lucky place,” the Demon Immortal followed, his demonic aura surging like a wild beast eyeing its prey.

“Demon Immortal, you jest. I’ve survived many near-death trials; it must mean good fortune. This place is reserved for others to enjoy,” Jiang Chengxuan shot back, hinting that even with the Demon Immortal’s full Golden Immortal might, he had yet to suppress him.

“Hmph! You might escape the early days, but not the end,” the Demon Immortal snarled, his anger flaring.

“Prepare to die!”

Without restraint, his rage exploded, infernal energy blazing wildly, shaking the cosmos.

The terrifying pressure surged forward, striking at Jiang Chengxuan with ruthless force.

Though bound by rules to suppress his power to a Profound Immortal’s level, the refined might of a Golden Immortal could never be matched by an ordinary Profound Immortal.

In an instant, the space within a hundred miles twisted and warped, layers of colossal waves crashing down toward Jiang Chengxuan, shattering space with every blow. Demonic energy swirled like a flood of destruction.

“Eternal Sacred Scripture, manifest!” Jiang Chengxuan immediately responded without a hint of hesitation.

Behind him, the mysterious realm of the Profound World burst forth in dazzling brilliance. Golden runes appeared, coalescing into a shining star system that shimmered and floated like a divine scripture enveloping the universe—mystical and sacred.

The supreme aura restrained even the Demon Immortal’s energy, turning it into thick smoke that hissed upon contact with the golden light.

“Boom!”

The tremendous forces collided with a deafening roar, shaking the void as if a supernova exploded, unleashing thunder and pressure that swept across thousands of miles.

Even the ongoing duel between Master Youxing and Elder Yunshi felt the shockwave.

“What’s happening? Who’s fighting?” Elder Yunshi’s heart tightened as he sensed the disturbance.

While fending off Master Youxing’s interference, he probed with his Golden Immortal consciousness and realized the battle was between Jiang Chengxuan and the Demon Immortal.

“So it’s like this! You shameless fiend, how dare you show such disrespect!” Elder Yunshi immediately pieced together the entire scheme, knowing Master Youxing was also involved, deliberately provoking him.

“Heh… The taller the tree, the harder the wind blows. Today, I’ll teach that brat a lesson!” Master Youxing laughed wildly, his voice echoing from the netherworld, penetrating everywhere.

Clearly, he cared nothing for Elder Yunshi’s rebuke—face was a concept he never bothered with. But while he might disrespect others, no one could deny his insolence.

“You two old fossils think your schemes will succeed? Don’t think Tianjian Sect will stand idly by!” Elder Yunshi shouted again, his anger plain as he grew more impressed with Jiang Chengxuan. The provocations had clearly stirred his wrath.

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