Immortal of the Nine Realms

At the Void Immortal Sword Sect, everyone gazed at the Heaven Profound Mirror. When they saw the beam of sword light in the void, the sect master of the Void Immortal Sword Sect snorted coldly. “Ridiculous.”

However, the big-bearded sword cultivator laughed and said, “What’s the problem? It’s clear that Master Bai just wants to test Fang Chen’s abilities. He’s only used power equivalent to the grand completion stage of the Golden Core Realm, but that sword... it could definitely slay an early-stage Nascent Soul Realm from the Great Expansion Dao Gate.”

The various peak masters, as well as the numerous attendants and elders, nodded silently.

Indeed, this sword was called Heavenly Yellow Spring, a technique that Bai Qingming comprehended from his sword intent in his early years.

The power of this sword could indeed slay an early-stage Nascent Soul Realm Immortal Candidate. If it were a regular Nascent Soul, even mid-stage ones would meet their demise, and late-stage ones would have a slim chance of survival. Those at the grand completion stage might still be able to withstand one or two strikes.

The disciples of each peak craned their necks, eager to see how Fang Chen would respond to Bai Qingming's strike.

At the same time, Fang Chen, feeling as if he had fallen into a certain state of mind, did not panic. He merely gently stirred the strand of Immortal Intent within him.

In an instant, everything around him returned to normal.

A light “oh” came from the void, followed by the two swords meeting, producing a crisp sound. The sword light that surged in from the void flickered like a candle in the wind and then vanished into nothingness.

“Resolved!?” Many sword cultivators in the Void Immortal Sword Sect were stunned.

They had expected an incredibly exciting duel, but they did not anticipate that Bai Qingming’s strike would be so weak and easily neutralized by Fang Chen.

The elder of the Transmission Peak had a slight change in expression, and his gaze gradually became serious. The hint of disdain he had previously held for Fang Chen began to dissipate.

The fact that Fang Chen could meet Bai Qingming's sword strike and even gain the upper hand was enough to prove his exceptional sword technique.

In the next moment, everyone suddenly felt their vision blur, as if Fang Chen had vanished from the Heaven Profound Mirror. But when they focused their eyes, they saw that Fang Chen was still there.

Zhang Ling and the others exchanged glances, and they could see a hint of seriousness and confusion in each other's eyes.

“I understand. The reason he could neutralize Bai Qingming's sword must be that he comprehended some kind of intent from the Ancient Immortal Road. This intent allows him to avoid being constrained by the Netherland Sword Intent!”

“Just now, he gave me a feeling that I couldn’t see him; perhaps this is the power brought by that intent.”

“What a strange intent.”

The disciples of each peak were somewhat excited at this moment, especially those from the Extreme Sword Peak. That Bai Qingming, whether in talent or experience, was slightly superior to Qin Hucheng. Now, with one of their own from Extreme Sword Peak capable of breaking his sword move, everyone felt a sense of pride.

“Senior Brother Qin, if it were you at the grand completion stage of the Golden Core Realm, would you be able to take this move?” Someone asked with a strange expression.

Qin Hucheng thought for a moment and shook his head. “Even if I had walked the Ancient Immortal Road and comprehended an intent, I still wouldn’t be able to withstand this sword. His Netherland Sword Intent has already reached an extremely deep level.”

Everyone pondered over that.

Fang Chen looked at the surrounding void and tentatively called out, “Senior Brother Bai?”

“Come again.” The response was another sword light.

This sword light's aura was far more terrifying than the previous one. Fang Chen remained composed and swung his sword to cut it down, again neutralizing the sword light.

“Come again!” Another sword light attacked from the void.

Fang Chen sighed and swung his sword to neutralize it once more.

“Come again!”

“Come again!”

“Come again!”

“Alright, no more fighting. You win.”

Bai Qingming stepped out from the void, his gaze fixed on Fang Chen, examining him as if he were some novelty. Suddenly, he asked, “Do you know which level of cultivation I just used?”

Fang Chen shook his head lightly. He hadn’t interacted with this person before and didn’t know his temperament.

“Mid stage Nascent Soul! I used mid-Yuan Ying cultivation to fight with you. I, Bai Qingming, a dignified celestial seed, comprehended the Netherland Sword Intent at the Golden Core Realm. I’m a true generation of prodigies! Even the so-called geniuses in the Central Continent would run away upon seeing me! But I used a mid stage Nascent Soul Realm cultivation to duel with you, and I still couldn’t gain the upper hand. What kind of monster are you? Speak.” Bai Qingming’s expression suddenly became agitated, his saliva flying everywhere as he spoke, gesturing wildly.

Fang Chen showed a hint of helplessness on his face, “The Golden Core Realm Immortal Candidates of the Central Continent would also run away from me. I’ve defeated quite a few Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, so why not not try using your Enlightenment Realm cultivation?”

“Use my Enlightenment Realm cultivation? Even if I win, I wouldn’t know where to put my old face!” Even as he said this, Bai Qingming's voice hadn't faded when he launched another strike. This time, he truly used his Enlightenment Realm cultivation.

If Fang Chen wanted to counter with his sword, he might have to use the fourth sword of the Eight Desolation Supreme Sword Scripture. Because Bai Qingming’s Enlightenment Realm cultivation was significantly different from ordinary ones.

However... Fang Chen had no intention of using the fourth sword; it would cost him some lifespan, making it too wasteful for sparring.

“Little White, Little Black.” The black and white paper figures appeared instantly, each kicking Bai Qingming. He was momentarily unable to utilize his Enlightenment Realm cultivation and was kicked back a hundred feet.

In the next moment, Bai Qingming appeared unscathed before Fang Chen, his expression a mix of shock and anger. “Dao techniques!?”

“Exactly.” Fang Chen nodded.

Bai Qingming questioned,“I use my sword, and you use Dao techniques?”

Fang Chen chuckled helplessly. “You didn’t say I couldn’t use my dao techniques? Besides, my strongest methods are dao techniques.”

“So your strongest method is Dao techniques... So my Nascent Soul Realm cultivation and can only tie with your second strongest method?”

Bai Qingming murmured to himself, suddenly turning to the void. “Elders, our Void Immortal Sword Sect can only have him as the Sword Leader! Once the old Sword Immortal passes, this child will be the next Old Sword Immortal!”

“If it were someone else, I, Bai Qingming, wouldn’t be convinced!”

In the Void Immortal Sword Sect, the bearded sword cultivator gently waved his hand and put away the Heaven Profound Mirror. He then addressed everyone, “Just now, everyone saw it, right? Junior Brother Bai used mid Nascent Soul Realm cultivation along with the Netherland Sword Intent, yet he could only barely tie with Fang Chen's sword technique. In fact... I suspect that in terms of sword techniques, Fang Chen hasn’t even exerted all his strength.”

“Exactly, exactly.” In the corner, Huang Mingyang immediately chimed in, “Back then, he used his lifespan to unleash sword techniques that could injure mid stage Nascent Soul Realm cultivators! At that time, he was only at the twelfth stage of Qi Refining Realm!”

“Twelfth layer of Qi Refining Realm and able to injure a Nascent Soul... Such achievements are far more remarkable than when the Old Sword Immortal was young.” An elder murmured softly.

“It’s a pity he’s a White Core, but... he has such strength, I have no objections to him becoming the Sword Leader.” The transmission elder of the extreme sword peak said indifferently.

The other eight peaks’ transmission elders exchanged glances, ultimately nodding lightly. “We also have no objections.”

The peak masters of each faction said. “Then we certainly have no objections.”

The sect master of Void Immortal Sword Sect slightly raised the corners of his mouth, standing with his back to everyone with his hands clasped behind him. “Then we shall announce that Fang Chen will be the current Sword Leader of Void Immortal Sword Sect Today, this message shall be conveyed to all parties.”