Cultivation System: Stronger with Age

The Saintess's talent is prodigious, making her the foremost celestial beauty among the hundreds of millions in the Great Xia Dynasty. Even though she is at the late stage of the Fifth Layer, once she activates the Blood Bath Divine Technique, even I, at the early stage of the Sixth Layer, am no match for her. In the Demon-Suppressing Valley, when our cultivation is suppressed to the Third Realm, if I were to face her, I wouldn't be able to withstand even three breaths of her attacks. How could you possibly resist?

I estimate that this time, the Saintess didn't have high hopes when organizing this martial arts tournament. Even Chu Qing, first on the Hero List, likely wouldn't last long against her, let alone anyone else! We subordinates can only hope that some truly hidden prodigies exist among these Martial Cultivators. Perhaps then the Saintess might encounter a peerless genius who, at the Third Realm, could contend evenly with her and offer some challenge!"

Upon hearing this, both men's expressions turned solemn, and they dared not say anything further. However, their hearts were filled with emotion as they sighed at how time waits for no one. Twenty to thirty years ago, when they participated in the Demon Slaying Conference, they were ambitious and full of vigor, all ranking at the top! Now, with the passage of time, they could only watch as the new rising stars stepped onto the stage to showcase their brilliance! After this moment of reflection, they glanced sideways at Zhao Yufei, a touch of coldness in their eyes.

After the crowd on the mountainside had discussed for a while, at the summit of Luoxia Slope, a dozen slender female figures descended gracefully, positioning themselves before the many Martial Cultivators. The leader was none other than Ding Rui, a talented female disciple of the Profound Phoenix Celestial Sect.

She stood at the forefront and announced loudly, "Everyone, you are all aware of the rewards for this martial arts tournament. This time, there are no other requirements. You must simply give your all, using your strongest Martial Dao, to attack the individual at the summit of the slope.

Next, Martial Cultivator number one who passed the preliminaries, Sun Haiguang, please prepare yourself and proceed to the summit platform for the challenge. The rest of you, please follow in sequence!"

After stating the rules, she left the dozen women at the mountainside platform to maintain order and then, with a leap, returned to the summit platform.

The many Martial Cultivators on the mountainside stood up one by one, carefully looking towards the summit platform. These Martial Cultivators wanted to see for themselves who this mysterious Female Martial Cultivator was—the one who could command such a gathering—and what she looked like!

At this moment, the summit platform was enveloped in a thick white mist, evidently induced by some Treasure. Through the swirling mist, the crowd could only vaguely discern a shadowy figure emerging from the stone building at the summit before it merged into the white haze and vanished from sight.

No one dared to approach the summit platform rashly, nor could anyone clearly see which Female Martial Cultivator stood there.

Sitting in a corner, Lin Xuankong quietly activated his black Double Pupils, peering through the fog. In the next moment, a trace of surprise flickered in his eyes. I haven't used the Celestial Eye for several days, he thought. It seems a bit 'unfamiliar.' I accidentally used too much force and saw things I shouldn't have. What a transgression!

After looking carefully for a few moments, a look of amazement appeared in his eyes. Though this mysterious woman isn't as lovely as Young Lady, nor as strikingly beautiful as Yufei, her transcendent and ethereal demeanor is truly unique. Ding Rui, the female disciple from the Celestial Sect, is already exceptionally beautiful, but standing next to this Female Martial Cultivator, the contrast is as stark as that between common cabbage and exquisite white jade...

While Lin Xuankong was lost in his thoughts, the Martial Cultivator named Sun Haiguang walked out from the crowd, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.

Among the many Martial Cultivators, dozens stood up, their faces showing respect as they greeted Sun Haiguang.

"We wish you success in this battle, Brother Sun! Let the Martial Cultivators of Great Marsh Prefecture know that we Martial Artists of Wine City also have peerless talents!"

"Brother Sun, known as Sun Wudi of Wine City! After this battle, your invincible name will surely be known to all!"

"I've already prepared fine wine and food. Brother Sun, your strength is astounding, and you possess an invincible aura! After this great battle, we brothers will celebrate for you!"

Sun Haiguang nodded slightly to the crowd. His weapon shimmered and transformed into a resplendent golden Battle Armor that covered his entire body. Looking exceedingly imposing and extraordinary, he gave a light shout and leaped towards the summit platform.

Beside Lin Xuankong, Ye Kai whispered, "This Sun Haiguang from Wine City is a master who possesses a full set of Exorcism Armor. He is skilled in the Spiritual Ape Fist and ranked thirteenth on the Hero List—extremely formidable! This Sun Haiguang is exceptionally talented. At just twenty-nine, he's already at the early stage of the Fourth Layer. His most renowned achievement was when he was at the late stage of the Third Layer; he fought and easily defeated four Martial Cultivators of the same cultivation. He's known as Wine City's foremost genius, famously called Sun Wudi of Wine City!"

Han Feiyan glared at him. "You know so much about him. Why don't you guess how long he can last?"

Ye Kai, shaking the exquisite Jade Fan in his hand, watched Sun Haiguang approach the summit platform and smiled. "Sun Wudi is ranked so high, and that Female Martial Cultivator is at the same Realm as him... No matter how great the disparity between them, how large could it truly be? Even if that Female Martial Cultivator is incredibly strong, Sun Wudi should be able to hold out for at least several dozen breaths..."

Han Feiyan shook her head slightly. She had personally seen Lin Xuankong slay dozens of Same Tier cultivators as easily as swatting flies. How vast can the gap within the Same Tier be? she mused. It's enormous—larger than the difference between a Dragon Blood Fierce Dog and a small puppy!

Seeing her shake her head, Ye Kai chuckled. "What, you think he won't last several dozen breaths? How is that possible? The name Sun Wudi is known by at least half the Martial Cultivators even in Ba City, hundreds of miles away!"

"He's entered the mist-shrouded summit platform..." Guo Xiu murmured from the side.

Ye Kai looked up. "Feiyan, I'll start counting now..."

Just then—BANG!

A muffled sound suddenly erupted.

Sun Haiguang, ranked thirteenth on the Hero List and known as Sun Wudi of Wine City, had just entered the mist-shrouded platform. Before half a breath had passed, he was blasted out of the mist, flying in an arc as he fell from the summit platform.

The female disciple from the Celestial Sect stationed on the mountainside platform leaped out, catching the unconscious Sun Wudi. She landed on the ground and looked at the few Sun Family Martial Cultivators gathering around. "Don't worry, he's not dead, just knocked out!"

At that instant, the entire mountainside platform fell utterly silent. The many Martial Cultivators stood frozen, eyes wide, staring at Sun Wudi who had been knocked out in less than a breath. Every face showed extreme shock.

Who could have imagined it?

Who could have guessed?

Who could have predicted this outcome?

Sun Haiguang—ranked thirteenth on the Hero List, known as invincible, hailed as the foremost genius of Wine City—had faced that mysterious Female Martial Cultivator of the same Realm and hadn't even lasted half a breath!

Ye Kai, who had been about to start counting, stood stunned, his mouth agape.

Han Feiyan sneered, "So, how many did you count to?"

Ye Kai's mouth twitched. "It was over before I even started counting? This is too fast! How can the Female Martial Cultivator on the summit platform be so... so... utterly dominant?"

For a moment, this usually well-informed merchant was at a loss for words to describe the mysterious Female Martial Cultivator on the summit.

Nearby, Lin Xuankong, who was secretly activating his black Double Pupils, shifted his gaze, his eyebrows rising slightly.