Chapter 976: The Art of Deception
Xu Nian wasn't surprised by the crowd's lack of response.
Indifferently, he continued, "Now the Heavenly Immortal Pond has been occupied by a group of Earth Immortal Realm experts. Their power is formidable, giving us no chance to enter. You've all seen that those who try to break in are killed by them, and they deliberately display this, as a warning to others."
"What exactly are you trying to say? Are you planning to kill your way in?" An impatient voice suddenly came from the crowd.
Everyone around revealed mocking expressions.
We, experts at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, have no intention of entering. Do you, at the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, think you can fight your way in?
Dream on!
Xu Nian looked around at the crowd giving him taunting glances, a smile appearing on his lips.
Then, he deliberately raised his voice and said, "I think you're all a bunch of losers!"
Upon hearing this, those who had originally planned to leave turned to look at Xu Nian, glaring at him angrily.
A kid at the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, what right does he have to insult them?
Nearly a million Transcendance Tribulation Stage experts glared at Xu Nian, their killing intent was terrifyingly potent.
Even Xu Nian felt immense pressure.
"What is this guy trying to do? Seek death?" Xue Fu thought to herself.
She initially thought that this guy, who appeared to be at the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, possessed combat power at the Peak of Tribulation Crossing—an extraordinary figure.
But now, she's starting to doubt.
Why would she partner with someone like him?
If he really angers these Transcendance Tribulation Stage experts, even one at the Earth Immortal Peak would surely die.
Thinking of this, Xue Fu instinctively distanced herself from Xu Nian.
Pretending not to know him.
"Calling you losers, isn't that accurate? What do we cultivators do? We defy fate, battle against heaven and earth, but what about you now? An immense opportunity lies before you, yet you don't dare to fight for it. What are you if not losers?" Xu Nian said, his face full of scorn.
Everyone around became even more furious, their gaze filled with intense killing intent towards Xu Nian.
A million cultivators at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage carrying killing intent is an immense power.
"This guy is crazy! Really seeking death?" Xue Fu looked at Xu Nian with shock.
Wasn't he trying to persuade everyone to unite?
Why is he courting death by angering these Transcendance Tribulation experts?
"Ha, nice words, defying fate. Why don't you fight your way in?" Someone in the crowd coldly snorted.
Everyone around nodded.
Deeply agreed.
Yeah, if you say we're afraid of death, why don't you go in?
Seeing the crowd's emotions completely stirred, Xu Nian also showed a smile before speaking again, "Of course I will enter, not only that, but I'll go into the deepest part of the Heavenly Immortal Pond, because I don't believe in fate. Ever since I became a cultivator, I knew I have to fight desperately; it's the only way I can grow stronger."
"Pfft!"
A wave of jeers spread around.
Clearly, everyone showed disdain for Xu Nian's words.
But Xu Nian did not give up, he continued, "Did I say anything wrong? Have you ever thought about why these Earth Immortal Realm experts monopolize these resources? Is it simply because they're strong? Yes, strength reigns supreme in the cultivation world. Are we not their opponents, but you let the great opportunities pass by, are you really willing? You can ask yourselves if you've really done your best. If you face such a chance again, would you choose to give up again? Once, twice, even countless times! Are you truly content?"
Xu Nian's words, charged with intense True Essence, shook the surroundings.
His voice echoed in the sky, striking awe in people's hearts.
At this moment, the crowd, originally angry, already calmed down a part of their anger and fell into deep thought.
Obviously, Xu Nian had hit them at their weak spots.
Indeed, such a massive opportunity, are they really willing to give it up?
If they encounter such an opportunity again, would they also choose to give up?
"Nice words, inside are Earth Immortal experts, going in is suicide!" Someone in the crowd shouted.
Suddenly, everyone woke up.
Earth Immortal experts, entering might mean no life to absorb anything.
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian smiled, looking at the person who asked, and replied, "Is it so remarkable being in the Earth Immortal Realm? Yes, they are strong, but who here isn't destined to reach the Earth Immortal Realm someday? What's there to fear? Besides, how many Earth Immortals are there in total, twenty thousand, thirty thousand? And we have nearly a million at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, the difference is several dozen times over. There's nothing to fear. As those at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, it's time for us to fight for ourselves, show these experts that the weak are not ants."
Xu Nian's words were resounding, making people's hearts boil with passion.
"Good, well said! Let's show them the Tribulation Crossing Stage is not easily bullied!"
"Yes, although this guy is annoying, he's right. If we don't fight, we'll get nothing. If we do fight, there might be a slim chance; maybe the next breakthrough to Earth Immortal will be one of us."
...
Suddenly, a chorus of voices rang out.
At this moment, many people's passion was stirred by Xu Nian's words.
"Fight our way in, let's unite together."
"Yes, let these Earth Immortals see the Heavenly Immortal Pond isn't solely theirs."
"Haha, fighting a bunch of Earth Immortals, just thinking of it is thrilling. I can boast to my grandsons!"
...
A wave of shouts erupted.
In this moment, the eyes of these Transcendance Tribulation Stage experts were filled with a fierce fighting spirit.
Standing among the crowd, Xue Fu looked at the high-spirited Transcendance Tribulation Stage experts, completely stunned.
Did this guy really pull it off?
Incredible, right?
It's known that cultivators fight alone, and even those within a Sect may not unite.
Now this guy, with just a few words, managed to unite nearly a million at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage?
This is simply a miracle.
Xu Nian looked at the crowd in high spirits, smiling.
But he also knew there was still one step left.
If this final step succeeded, it truly might drive these Earth Immortal Realm experts out of the Heavenly Immortal Pond.
"Buzz!"
Sure enough, as Xu Nian pondered, a terrifying Sword Radiance flew towards him.
The Sword Radiance carried a sharp chilling intent.
Everyone around felt a chill in their hearts. Such strong sword power.
It's likely a full-force strike from an early-stage Earth Immortal expert.
"It's coming nicely!"
Xu Nian shouted loudly.
Directly summoned the King Jing Sword, slashing with it.
In an instant, one hundred and eighty illusions hacked towards that Sword Radiance.
"Boom!"
The Sword Radiance shattered.
True Essence dispersed.
Xu Nian stood with his sword, his clothes fluttering.
The surrounding crowd was extremely shocked.
He actually blocked it?
Isn't he at the late-stage of the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm?
How could he block an Earth Immortal Realm expert's attack?
Xu Nian seized the moment while the crowd was shocked by him, his gaze intense, he said, "Everyone, see how Earth Immortals are not invincible. If we dare to fight, we can create miracles."
As soon as Xu Nian said this, the eyes of those Transcendance Tribulation experts instantly became extremely resolute.
If this guy can do it, why can't they?
"Kill!"
Someone shouted loudly, and then the Transcendance Tribulation Stage experts around surged like a tide towards the Heavenly Immortal Pond.
At this moment, the Earth Immortals who had been indifferent could no longer sit still.