In a space within the Secret Realm.

Zhou Jianyi shattered the last shadow figure and clenched his fist forcefully. Strange ripples immediately emanated from his body.

Feeling the changes in his body, Zhou Jianyi laughed triumphantly, his voice full of self-satisfaction, excitement, and arrogance.

"This Secret Realm is truly incredible! It has allowed me to step directly into the mid-stage of the Nine Heavenly Court Realm! With my current strength, the so-called Four Great Princes and Four Great Juniors are all a joke. I could crush them with a single pinch! Luo Feng, once I get out of here, I'm going to shred you to pieces!"

Thinking of Luo Feng, a cruel, savage smile appeared on Zhou Jianyi's face. His Yuan Qi surged, and a tremendous, malevolent aura emanated from him, making him seem like a god of slaughter.

Luo Feng knew nothing about the others' situations, nor did he have the energy to speculate at the moment.

Facing the siege of ten early-stage Nine Heavenly Court Realm shadow figures, he dared not be too careless. Using the Grand Momentum and Teng Dragon's Step, he gradually gained the upper hand, slashing one shadow figure after another. Now, only five remained.

SWISH!

A black blade light, radiating an astonishing aura, flashed by. Three shadow figures were instantly bisected and vanished without a trace.

The mysterious heat surged into Luo Feng's body once more. At this moment, Luo Feng had a premonition. He took a deep breath, and his consciousness immediately sank into his body.

Within him, his Yuan Qi seemed to boil, transforming into raging waves that continually rushed toward his mind.

With each impact, the originally pitch-black world within his mind gradually revealed a clear outline. The two dormant Meridian Wheels also glowed faintly red, pulsing as if something was stirring within them.

It's time!

Luo Feng uttered a deep cry from the bottom of his heart. All his spirit and strength concentrated within his body, controlling the Yuan Qi to assault the mysterious world within his mind.

Suddenly, the boiling Yuan Qi was like oil ignited by a torch. It exploded instantly, as if a bomb had detonated within Luo Feng's body. A powerful shock surged upwards.

BOOM! RUMBLE...

Luo Feng's body trembled constantly. Sounds like a giant hammer striking a mountain peak emanated from within him, shaking one's very soul.

"Open, Heavenly Gate!"

A moment of clarity struck him. Luo Feng's consciousness roared within his body, as if trying to break free from the shackles of this heaven and earth, this world, of life and death.

BOOM!

A powerful shock emanated from Luo Feng's body, materializing into tangible shockwaves that sent two approaching shadow figures flying.

The surging Yuan Qi finally broke through all obstacles and entered the most mysterious region of the human body—the brain. The two Meridian Wheels suddenly blazed with brilliant light, successfully awakening.

With the Heavenly Gate open, Yuan Qi within Luo Feng began to rise unceasingly from his Dantian. It then entered the Heavenly Gate in his brain and descended back to the Dantian, forming a Grand Circulation, an unending flow that became an integral part of his body.

At this moment, Luo Feng officially advanced to the Nine Heavenly Court Realm.

Luo Feng could feel that both his Yuan Qi and his body were undergoing earth-shattering changes. Even with his eyes closed, the surrounding world was clearly imprinted in his mind, as vivid as if he were seeing it with his own eyes.

SWISH!

Upon opening his eyes, the ripples around Luo Feng immediately dissipated. However, the light in his eyes was so brilliant it seemed to illuminate the entire space further.

"Slaughter Qi as Sword!"

Wanting to test the power of his Nine Heavenly Court Realm cultivation, a glint flashed in Luo Feng's eyes as he fully activated the Yellow Grade, Supreme Quality martial art, the Sky Slayer Saber Technique.

HUM!

An eerie black glow appeared around Luo Feng, instantly transforming into a giant blade. The blade was three meters long, pitch-black, and reflected a crystalline, cold light. It seemed not to be formed from Gang Qi but to be a true treasured saber. The terrifying Evil Qi radiating from its edge was extremely dreadful, as if it could cleave mountains and reverse the celestial river!

In the Nine Heavenly Court Realm, Yuan Qi became sentient. The transformation of Yuan Qi into Gang Qi was no longer a mere semblance but was elevated to another level, endowing Gang Qi with spirit, making it indistinguishable from a true, tangible weapon.

"Slash!"

His sharp gaze locked onto the last two shadow figures. With a thought from Luo Feng, the black blade light instantly transformed into a black ray, streaking out as fast as lightning.

SHIICK!

Without any struggle or resistance, the two shadow figures, both at the early-stage Nine Heavenly Court Realm cultivation, were directly split in two by the blade light and vanished without a trace.

Even the colorful light where the blade light passed was momentarily split apart!

One slash killed two early-stage Nine Heavenly Court Realm shadow figures. It seems even ten early-stage Nine Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artists couldn't withstand this blow! Yuan Qi becoming sentient is indeed extraordinary.

Luo Feng estimated the power of the blade light and was inwardly astonished. Now, even without using the Grand Momentum, merely by using the Sky Slayer Saber Technique, he could easily slay early-stage Nine Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artists.

Exhaling a turbid breath slowly, Luo Feng suppressed the leaping excitement in his heart and murmured to himself, "With my current strength, I can easily defeat early-stage Nine Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artists. I should also be able to handle mid-stage Nine Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artists. I wonder how I would fare against a late-stage Nine Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artist…"

If anyone else had been there to hear Luo Feng's words, their jaws would have undoubtedly dropped to the ground.

The higher the Martial Artist's realm, the greater the disparity between stages.

Upon reaching the Nine Heavenly Court Realm, challenging those in higher stages was exceptionally difficult; even martial arts geniuses rarely succeeded.

Let alone challenging someone two stages higher!

HUM!

Just as Luo Feng was gauging his strength, the colorful space began to oscillate strangely again. A colorful light shadow appeared ten steps away from him.

As soon as the light shadow appeared, a strong wave of Yuan Qi rolled out like wild waves. It swept all around, majestic and domineering, pushing away the surrounding air.

"Late-stage Nine Heavenly Court Realm cultivation!"

Luo Feng was first taken aback, then his expression turned solemn. The pressure from the white light figure was a hundred times greater than that of the previous ten shadow figures combined. The opponent merely stood silently in the distance, yet the aura it emitted instilled a feeling of unparalleled terror.

BOOM!

The white light shadow appeared and shot out a clean, precise punch. The fist's Gang Qi formed a crescent arc, sweeping towards Luo Feng. The entire space seemed to tremble for a moment.

So strong! A simple punch can actually form such fierce fist Gang Qi, even more powerful than the Sky Collapse Fist!

Luo Feng hurriedly swung his blade to block. He recalled how he had just been comparing himself to a late-stage Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artist. He couldn't help but smile bitterly; it was as if his thoughts had summoned it.

CLANG!

The crescent fist Gang Qi bombarded the Tiger Soul Saber. Luo Feng felt an irresistible force transmit from the hilt. The Tiger Soul Saber even seemed to keen, as if on the verge of destruction.

Luo Feng was greatly shocked. The light shadow's attack power was unimaginably strong. The Tiger Soul Saber was a Grade One Spirit Weapon, yet after receiving only one punch from the opponent, it already showed signs of destruction.

"Slash!"

Luo Feng shouted, channeling all his Yuan Qi to its limit and pouring it into the Tiger Soul Saber.

Within the entire space, echoes of tiger roars could be heard. A substantial, jet-black saber light erupted from the blade, as if it had merged into one with the weapon.

SWISH!

The jet-black saber light, carrying the momentum to tear apart heaven and earth, slashed at the light shadow in mid-air.

The light shadow did not dodge; it threw another punch.

HUM!

A strong impact swept through, and the jet-black saber light shattered layer by layer.

CRAAACK!

Unable to withstand such a strong impact, a clear fracture appeared on the Tiger Soul Saber.

Seeing the crack, Luo Feng felt a pang of pain. This Tiger Soul Saber was a Grade One Spirit Weapon meticulously forged by Cang Nanyue. It had accompanied him from his days as a Silver Moon class student to his current status as the First New Talent, sharing countless experiences.

Being able to withstand a blow from a late-stage Heavenly Court Realm Martial Artist, as a weapon, you have reason to be proud. Let me accompany you on your final journey!

Luo Feng did not feel overly sentimental. For a weapon, much like a Martial Artist, battle was its ultimate destiny. To be able to challenge a late-stage Heavenly Court Realm expert, even if destroyed, was a kind of honor.

With a glint of lightning in his eyes, Luo Feng's momentum was like a rainbow as he fully unleashed the Sky Slayer Saber Technique.

"Slaughter Qi as Sword!"

An astonishing blade light infused with Evil Qi burst forth, tearing through the air and creating a momentary vacuum. When the blade light appeared, the entire space seemed to transform into a Nine Serenities Purgatory, filled with endless Evil Qi.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM...

The white figure stood in the same place, simply swinging its fist. The action seemed relaxed and carefree, yet each punch's power was incredibly strong.

One blade light after another was destroyed. Eight slashes of his saber had gone by in the blink of an eye. The light shadow had not moved its feet at all, while the crack on the Tiger Soul Saber grew larger.

Seeing that he could not harm the opponent, Luo Feng's demeanor turned grave, and his body suddenly leaped into mid-air, hovering.

"Grand Momentum as Sword!"

He roared, unleashing one hundred and twenty percent of Luo Feng's strength as the blade slashed down from mid-air.

BOOM!

A thunderous sound erupted. The condensed Evil Qi, with its shocking momentum, descended from the sky. Razor-sharp aura flared in its wake, and faint electric serpents seemed to writhe within it, as if this entire space was about to collapse.

Seemingly sensing the difference in this strike, the light shadow reached out. A seven-colored treasured sword suddenly appeared in its empty hand, which it raised to block.

CRACK!

With a crisp sound, the seven-colored treasured sword broke in the middle. The light shadow was pushed back more than ten steps. A three-finger-long wound appeared on its right arm, from which a strange, colorful light shone; it had sustained minor injuries.

Landing back on the ground, Luo Feng looked at the light shadow, shaking his head and smiling bitterly. Challenging someone two stages higher is indeed a stretch. A full-power strike only managed to inflict minor injuries.

Unless I successfully cultivate the Shocking Thunder Saber Technique, I have no chance of winning.

As Luo Feng was contemplating their respective strengths, a strange sound suddenly occurred. He lowered his head to look at the Tiger Soul Saber.

Having suffered the fierce impact just now, the Tiger Soul Saber had finally reached its limit. It shattered piece by piece. The entire blade crumbled into countless tiny iron fragments, a testament to the immense power of that final saber strike.

It seems there's no chance.

Luo Feng shook his head. Even with the Tiger Soul Saber in hand, he was no match for the light shadow. Now that the Tiger Soul Saber was destroyed, defeating the opponent was merely wishful thinking.

Hmm?

Just as Luo Feng was preparing to make a final stand against the light shadow, an eerie scene occurred. After bowing to him, the light shadow's body began to distort and then vanished abruptly.

HUM!

Before Luo Feng could fully comprehend the situation, the entire seven-color space began to shake violently.

Then, the seven-color light around him gradually faded, and Luo Feng found himself inside a majestic and towering black hall.

Is this the inside of the palace? Could it be that after exchanging ten blows with the final light figure, I became qualified to enter here?

Luo Feng's mind was clear. After careful consideration, he quickly understood the situation. His eyebrows relaxed as he looked around.

The hall was very majestic, with four massive pillars supported it from within. At the back of the hall was a gate of light. In the middle of the hall, there was a square, jet-black stone platform ten meters wide.

Hmm?

His gaze fell upon the center of the stone platform. Luo Feng's eyes narrowed, and his breathing quickened instantly.

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