The Fire Element Spiritual Energy within his body surged entirely into the Holy Flame Sword, which burst forth with a sword light as imposing as a mountain, and within its substantial flame, an intense sun materialized. At the Divinity Transformation Stage of his cultivation, he mobilized a strike that shocked the heavens and moved the earth, making ghosts and gods weep!

The sword light shifted direction, targeting Mu Changfeng directly, roaring and blasting forward like a rocket. Its immense force seemed to rip apart the sun and the moon and stir the winds and clouds.

An overwhelmingly majestic presence enveloped Mu Changfeng, who appeared trapped in midair, his eyes revealing deep fear as his body instinctively flew backward.

Then, the oppressive might from that earth-shattering strike nearly immobilized him, rendering him unable to move an inch!

Wang Xiaoqiang, holding the sword technique, swung fiercely.

Boom!

The terrifying sword light blasted toward Mu Changfeng.

As a cultivator at the Divinity Transformation Stage, one had essentially transcended the foundational aspects of ordinary cultivation and stepped out of the realm of cultivators, becoming half a Great Power. Those at the Divinity Transformation Stage could communicate with the heavens and possessed unpredictable powers over gods and spirits. Wang Xiaoqiang still lacked magical abilities; had he possessed a more endless array of magical skills, he would have been even more formidable.

Below the stage, everyone was stunned. They all felt the oppressive might of Wang Xiaoqiang's strike, leaving them nearly breathless,

Ahhh~~~~

Mu Changfeng let out cries of alarm.

Even before the sword light reached him, the powerful surge of energy forced his body to recoil, causing him to gasp for breath, his chest tightening. The energy inside his body churned like turbulent seas, uncontrollably, and he spewed out a mouthful of fresh blood.

It was clear to everyone that with this strike, even Mu Changfeng would undoubtedly die. He might even be blasted into fragments, leaving no trace of his body or spirit behind!

"Little Friend Wang, spare Changfeng's life for the sake of this old man!"

Just then, a deep voice carried over, it was the Penglai Immortal speaking on behalf of Mu Changfeng at this critical moment. After all, Mu Changfeng was his top disciple and they had affection for each other. Moreover, Mu Changfeng was also the future hope of the entire Penglai Immortal Sect. His life should not be so recklessly wasted.

Upon hearing these words, Wang Xiaoqiang retracted the terrifying sword light with a gesture of his sword technique, withdrawing it like a whale sucking in water, rolling it back and finally concealing it into the Holy Flame Sword, disappearing from sight.

Following that, Wang Xiaoqiang sheathed the Holy Flame Sword and landed on the arena floor. He did not release the Five Elements Spirit Spring from his body, choosing to maintain his state in the Divinity Transformation Stage. He no longer wished to hide; besides, after this battle, hiding was no longer an option for him.

What? Divinity Transformation!?

At that moment, almost everyone in the audience stared intensely at Wang Xiaoqiang. Hundreds of divine senses enveloped him, and shock was evident in everyone's eyes. This young man, in his early twenties, had actually reached the Divinity Transformation Stage!

Only the Penglai Immortal, who was also at the Divinity Transformation Stage, did not show much surprise, as he had discerned from the contest that Wang Xiaoqiang had already reached that level.

"That's freaking awesome, in his twenties and he's reached Divinity Transformation!"

"This is a genius among geniuses."

"No, he's a demon spawn among demon spawns."

"This, this is just too heaven-defying!"

Below the stage, the disciples buzzed with discussion, and the female disciples' eyes blazed with fervor, as if passionate fans had seen their idol. Even Zhao Wushuang and Lin Xianshu could not avoid this effect.

The sect competition concluded in a stunning manner. More shocking than winning the championship was the discussion it sparked, celebrating that Wang Xiaoqiang was at the Divinity Transformation Stage.

After the contest, the Penglai Immortal met with Wang Xiaoqiang alone. Wang Xiaoqiang entered the grand hall where the Penglai Immortal resided, foregoing formalities. In the Cultivation Realm, status is determined by one's cultivation level. With his current cultivation, he could sit on an equal footing with the Penglai Immortal, so there was no need for pretense, just as with the True Person of Taiyi.

"Little Friend Wang, come, have a seat,"

The Penglai Immortal cordially motioned Wang Xiaoqiang to a seat, then gazed at him deeply before speaking slowly, "It's really unexpected that someone of such a young age has reached the Divinity Transformation. I wonder if this is a fortune or a misfortune for our Cultivation Realm?"

"Penglai Immortal, what do you mean by that?" Wang Xiaoqiang's eyes narrowed slightly. Even though he might not be able to defeat the Penglai Immortal, he could definitely escape from him if it came to a fight, especially since the True Person of Taiyi was involved. Wang Xiaoqiang was representing the Taiyi Sect in the competition; the Penglai Immortal would need the consent of the True Person of Taiyi to make a move against him. So, upon detecting hostility in the Penglai Immortal's words, he dispensed with politeness.

The Penglai Immortal waved his hand, saying, "Let me finish... Being Divinity Transformed in your twenties, what does that mean? It means that in the future, you could be the sovereign of Earth, the strongest existence beneath the Immortal Realm, understand? You, Wang Xiaoqiang, as the sovereign of Earth, will have millions of living beings in your hands. Thus, every word and every action of yours will determine the fate of these millions. So, Little Friend Wang, is that what I meant?"

Wang Xiaoqiang nodded and replied, "Penglai Immortal, rest assured, I am a person who believes in tit-for-tat, but as long as others do not offend me, I will not offend them. Moreover, I am just an ordinary person; my psyche is very healthy, so do not treat me like a demon, I am not a terrorist..."

"It brings me great relief to hear you say this, Little Friend Wang. What are your plans for the future?" The Penglai Immortal wasn't one for many words, but he always focused on the crucial point. Wang Xiaoqiang's actions were tied to the fate of millions, which meant that his future movements would certainly attract attention.

"Er, as for me, after achieving Divinity Transformation, I still have to cultivate. However, I like freedom and won't be confined to one place, so in the future, I plan to return to the secular life and live a mortal existence. That's the plan..."

"Wang Xiaoqiang's decision to turn mortal is beyond my expectations, but I approve of Little Friend Wang's idea. However, what are your plans regarding the journey to the Immortal Realm?" the Penglai Immortal asked again.

"It depends on my mood..." Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Honestly, I'm not very interested in the Immortal Realm. There definitely are higher-level cultivators there, and if I go, I'd just be a nobody, so I might not go."

"Er," the Penglai Immortal was slightly disappointed, "Actually, Little Friend Wang, undergoing trials in the Immortal Realm is critical to the fate of our Cultivation Realm. I still hope you will consider it carefully. Moreover, the benefits of this journey to the Immortal Realm will far outweigh the drawbacks for you..."

"Alright, I'll think about it," Wang Xiaoqiang said.

"Hmm, then this old man will not keep you any longer. After you return to the Taiyi Sect, please convey my regards to True Person of Taiyi."

"Hmm, farewell!" Wang Xiaoqiang stood up, turned around, and left.

No sooner had Wang Xiaoqiang stepped out of the main hall of Penglai Immortal Sect than he found himself surrounded by many people— a large group of female disciples of the Penglai Immortal Sect. Upon seeing Wang Xiaoqiang, these disciples threw coquettish glances at him, some of them openly inviting, "Senior, would you honor us by joining us for dinner tonight?"

"Senior, my name is Zheng Yurou, at the Late Golden Core Stage of cultivation. Could we be friends?"

Such straightforward words made Wang Xiaoqiang's scalp tingle. Unfortunately, each of these female disciples was beautiful, and Wang Xiaoqiang, feeling embarrassed, had to politely decline their offers tediously.

Tomorrow was the day to return to the Taiyi Sect. That evening, Wang Xiaoqiang unexpectedly received an invitation from Lin Xianshu, who used a Message Jade Slip to invite him, and not with Ye Xiaoman but alone. This excited and thrilled Wang Xiaoqiang. It was not uncommon to be invited by a girl, but it was rare for the stunningly beautiful Lin Xianshu to extend him an invitation. Moreover, this stunning beauty also possessed impressive cultivation. If he could get closer to her and even engage in Dual Cultivation, it would be an excellent opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.

The two agreed to meet in a small grove.

The moonlight was soft. The night breeze was cool.

Wang Xiaoqiang arrived at the designated place.

In the moonlight, he saw Lin Xianshu had arrived before him. That evening she wore a pale green dress, her skin like ice and jade, her face as lovely as a flower, appearing as an ethereal fairy, elegant and otherworldly.

Her slender yet slightly voluptuous figure was thought-provoking.

"Sister Xianshu, you arrived early." Wang Xiaoqiang directly called her Sister Xianshu. On the platform, when the fat man called her that, his entire body ended up bleeding from her Snow Flower Sword Glow. Anyone else who dared to call her that would have to pay a price, but when Wang Xiaoqiang did so, she only glanced at him flirtatiously, "Don't be cheeky, you shouldn't call someone like that..."

"Then how should I address you?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked with a playful smile.

"Call me by my name," Lin Xianshu said.

"Alright, Xianshu, did you invite me out tonight for something?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked.

"I need a favor..." Lin Xianshu said sheepishly.

"No problem, tell me..." Wang Xiaoqiang responded.

"Accompany me on a trip to the secular world. My family has recently been harassed by some Evil Cultivators, and one of them is very powerful, already at the Nascent Soul Late Stage. I, I would like your help to eliminate him..."

Wang Xiaoqiang was slightly surprised upon hearing this. As a disciple of the Mount Hua Sword Sect, Lin Xianshu should be under their protection, including her family. Yet, her family was facing troubles, so why didn't she report to her sect and instead came to him?

Lin Xianshu seemed to guess what Wang Xiaoqiang was thinking. Without waiting for him to speak, she explained, "Li Gufeng of the Mount Hua Sword Sect is a hypocrite; his son Li Taiyi likes me, and since I didn't accept him, they've been making things difficult for me... that's the situation..."

Er~

Wang Xiaoqiang understood, and gritted his teeth, "I've long heard that Li Gufeng is a hypocrite, it turns out it's true. Don't worry, Xianshu, I'll definitely help you. When shall we go?"

"Good, then let's head to my family after we both report back to our sects..."

"Alright, no problem."

"Then, Xiaoqiang, it's getting late, I, I should head back now." Lin Xianshu lifted her beautiful eyes, glancing at Wang Xiaoqiang.

"Ah, Xianshu, stay and chat with me for a bit..." Wang Xiaoqiang bravely grabbed Lin Xianshu's hand, feeling its warmth and smoothness like silk and jade.

Lin Xianshu didn't refuse or resist, simply letting Wang Xiaoqiang hold her hand, her pretty face blushing slightly in the moonlight. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to visit QiDian (qidian.com) to vote for it or leave a monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please browse m.qidian.com to read.)

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