Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 357: No Loss

At noon, Ten Thousand Sword Mountain.

This mountain is over two thousand zhang high, with steep peaks that reach towards the sky like a sword piercing the vast expanse. It exudes a formidable aura.

However, compared to the Heaven-Connecting Peak several dozen li away, it appears small and weak.

The cliffs of Ten Thousand Sword Mountain are filled with sword weapons, some with half of the blade exposed, while others only have the hilt visible.

From afar, one can see countless cold lights and sword qi soaring from the mountain walls.

This gives Ten Thousand Sword Mountain a chilling atmosphere. Although it is far from being as majestic as the Heaven-Connecting Peak, it possesses a unique sharp and fierce aura.

At the peak of Ten Thousand Sword Mountain, there is a large artificially carved platform, several hundred zhang in diameter.

The hard, dark black stone surface is engraved with numerous golden runes, forming a complex array.

At this moment, the platform is already filled with tens of thousands of cultivators from the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Those in Qi Refining stage wear black robes, while those in Foundation Establishment stage wear blue robes. Once they reach the Gold Core stage, their attire is no longer restricted by color.

Looking down from above, Gao Xian sees cultivators in blue and black robes surrounding the platform in several circles. Among them are more than ten Gold Core Perfected Beings with different colored attire, all standing in the southern direction.

Leading them is Xiao Hongye, dressed in a deep red robe. With her slender and graceful figure, she stands out among the crowd, holding a sword.

The tens of thousands of cultivators from the Sword Sect around them are whispering and making a clamor, their voices reaching the sky.

"How lively."

Yun Qiushui didn't expect so many people to come and watch the battle. He is slightly surprised.

Xiao Hongye is so confident?

He doesn't quite understand. Losing to Gao Xian in front of so many fellow sect members would be even more embarrassing than losing to Gui Wuqi.

Yun Qiushui looks at Gao Xian. "Brother Gao, this woman is very confident. You should be careful."

He doesn't use Divine Sense to transmit his voice, but Zhong Ziqi in front of him can hear it clearly.

Zhong Ziqi doesn't take it seriously. How could Xiao Hongye think she can win against Gao Xian? It's absolutely impossible.

At most, Gao Xian will spare Xiao Hongye's life out of consideration for the sect's face.

As a cultivator of the Sword Sect, Zhong Ziqi naturally hopes that someone from the sect can surpass Gao Xian.

However, that person must not be Xiao Hongye.

Both of them are Nascent Soul seeds, and the sect's resources are limited. Naturally, they have to prioritize their support for the two.

If Xiao Hongye wins this time, the Patriarch will naturally lean towards her.

Even if it's just a slight preference, Gui Wuqi will lose a point. Sometimes, the competition for the Great Dao is decided by this tiny difference.

Since Zhong Ziqi has chosen Gui Wuqi, he cannot tolerate Xiao Hongye taking the lead.

The external enemies of the sect are too far away, but the internal enemies are right beside them. There is no such thing as unity. Only when Gui Wuqi wins can they consider these matters.

Zhong Ziqi naturally wouldn't share these thoughts with anyone, especially not with Gao Xian and the others.

Having lived for several hundred years, he had developed enough deep scheming. He pretended not to hear Yun Qiushui's words.

Leading Gao Xian, Yun Qiushui, and Lu Jingxu to the Sword Duel Platform, Zhong Ziqi greeted Xiao Hongye with a smile and briefly introduced the identities of Gao Xian, Yun Qiushui, and Lu Jingxu.

There were more than a dozen Gold Core Perfected Beings present, with the majority being from Xiao Hongye's faction. Zhong Ziqi didn't bother introducing himself, as it was completely unnecessary.

A group of Gold Core Perfected Beings from the Sword Sect were curious as they observed Gao Xian.

Gui Wuqi dared to call himself the Divine Sword, naturally sweeping through the Sword Sect with invincibility. Even though many Gold Core Perfected Beings despised Gui Wuqi, they had to admit that his Sword Technique was extraordinary.

Gui Wuqi was defeated by Gao Xian's sword, and the news of it shook the entire Heavenly Sword Sect.

Because Gui Wuqi had a terrible character, many people mocked him. However, all the Gold Core Perfected Beings knew how formidable Gui Wuqi was. The expert who could defeat Gui Wuqi must possess incredible Sword Technique and charisma.

Today, everyone naturally wanted to see Gao Xian with their own eyes.

Facing the scrutinizing gazes of everyone, Gao Xian remained exceptionally calm. Since his Foundation Establishment, he had basically overcome the social anxiety left over from his past life.

There was no other reason, just that his psychological advantage was too great.

When facing a group of people, one would naturally feel inferior psychologically. However, when facing several hundred three-year-old children, it would be impossible to feel fear, at most just annoyance.

Because the gap between the two sides was too large, whether it was in terms of strength or intelligence.

Gao Xian didn't think he was much smarter than others, but he was strong!

When a group of Gold Core Perfected Beings gathered together, they posed no threat to him. Under the illumination of a first-rank Gold Core, he could almost see through the details of each Gold Core.

Many Gold Core Perfected Beings didn't say it out loud, but they admired Gao Xian's demeanor and elegance in their hearts.

Extraordinary bearing, handsome appearance, and elegant charm. These three words seemed to be tailor-made for Gao Xian, fitting him exceptionally well.

He truly deserved to be the expert who could defeat Gui Wuqi, already surpassing Gui Wuqi in terms of bearing and elegance.

Xiao Hongye deeply looked at Gao Xian. This man was truly radiant, and even the exceptionally handsome Yun Qiushui was overshadowed by him.

Xiao Hongye also understood that this was mostly due to his reputation.

From today onwards, she would receive a portion of this reputation. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel excited.

She had paid a considerable price for this, but it was well worth it. Not to mention anything else, just the Patriarch would look at her with higher regard, and she would likely receive most of the benefits.

The Patriarch's cultivation base was so high that he could naturally see that she had used some means. However, the reputation was real.

The prestigious Heavenly Sword Sect, the top expert in Pill Refinement, was actually defeated by an ordinary Gold Core Perfected Being using a sword. This was a great humiliation!

No matter what means were used, it was good to wash away this shame.

The most important thing for a sword cultivator is the sword, but one cannot only know how to use a sword! This was also the teaching of the Patriarch.

Xiao Hongye cupped her hands to Gao Xian and said, "Perfected Being Gao, please."

"Please."

Gao Xian cupped his hands in return, and the two of them flew to the center of the platform.

The two Gold Core practitioners activated the formation, and a curtain of light formed by runes rose up, separating the platform from the outside.

In a battle at the Gold Core level, even a stray Sword Qi could potentially harm a large number of Qi Refining cultivators.

The formation on the sword platform not only protected the spectators, but also provided a certain degree of protection for the two combatants.

Gao Xian drew his sword and saluted, while Xiao Hongye on the opposite side also drew her Red Leaf Sword. Originally a Rank Three Middle Grade spiritual sword, Xiao Hongye had it re-forged and refined by a master, raising its grade to Rank Three Supreme Grade.

The blade of the Red Leaf Sword was three feet long, with a clear and bright edge like autumn water. There was a crimson line on the spine of the sword, adding a touch of chilling intent to the blade.

As Xiao Hongye held this custom-made spiritual sword, her gentle demeanor turned cold and solemn.

The Red Leaf Sword trembled slightly, emitting a faint but clear sword hum, like the wind passing through the mountains, like water striking against rocks, like the cry of a wild goose in the sky.

With her mastery of musical rhythm, Xiao Hongye's sword hum had a rhythmic beat, which was quite exquisite.

Gao Xian raised his sword but did not move. Although he had agreed to lose to Xiao Hongye, he still activated the Taiji Profound Light Invisible Robe and the Yin & Yang Heavenly Wheel.

Even if he was going to lose, he couldn't afford to lose in an embarrassing manner. Besides, he had to guard against Xiao Hongye's tricks and sneak attacks while he was going easy on her.

Gao Xian's four-foot-long Green Edge Sword shone with a brilliant green light, and in the next moment, the green light transformed into a series of electric thunderbolts that crashed down.

With thunderous roars and electric flashes, the power of thunder was unleashed in a rapid succession of piercing strikes, a formidable technique described in the Wind and Cloud Sword Manual.

However, Gao Xian rarely used this technique in actual combat. He preferred to end a fight with a single sword strike, and such a grand technique seemed a bit flashy and impractical.

But it was very useful for sparring. Even if the spectators were all sword cultivators, they couldn't tell that this sword technique was fake.

Xiao Hongye's Red Leaf Sword turned and met the thunderous Sword Rays.

Her Qingye Sword Manual described the sword as being like green leaves, full of endless vitality and mysterious agility. Its Sword intent contained the changes of life and death, growth and decay.

In terms of Sword Technique Realm, it was not as grand as the Heavenly Sword Manual, but its Sword intent of life and death, growth and decay was more subtle and exquisite.

The Red Leaf Sword fluttered and danced, its sword moves unpredictable and filled with boundless vitality.

Although her presence in the fight was weak, it was like grass growing on a steep cliff, tenacious and resilient.

The sword cultivators from the Heavenly Sword Sect who were watching the battle all widened their eyes. Even though they couldn't see the details at the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment levels, they could sense the subtlety of Xiao Hongye's continuous Sword intent.

The Gold Core Perfected Beings all had solemn expressions. Gao Xian's sword technique was too powerful, completely suppressing Xiao Hongye. He was indeed a master who could defeat the Eternal Sword without limit.

Gao Xian also praised the changes in the Red Leaf Sword. Indeed, in terms of Sword Technique Realm, Xiao Hongye was not inferior to Gui Wuqi.

The difference between the two lay in Gui Wuqi's decisiveness, his Sword intent of advancing without hesitation. Xiao Hongye's Sword Technique was more subtle, but her Sword intent was somewhat soft, lacking the sharpness of a sword cultivator.

In the short term, it would be difficult for Xiao Hongye to catch up with Gui Wuqi. However, Xiao Hongye had more spirituality. If she could reach the realm of unity between body and sword, she would definitely surpass Gui Wuqi's limits.

As for the difference in the grade of their swords, it was not very important.

Gao Xian put on a show, displaying the variations of the Wind, Cloud, Rain, Snow, Thunder, and Lightning sword techniques.

His Sword intent is extremely high, even if he only uses five percent of his strength, outsiders cannot see it.

Xiao Hongye also displayed various marvelous changes from the Qingye Sword Technique. Under Gao Xian's oppression, her state was obviously much better than usual.

Some Sword intent that was originally incomprehensible, she naturally comprehended the essence of it. The more she fought, the stronger she became. This made her very happy, and she looked at Gao Xian with a few more favorable glances.

The Gold Core Perfected Beings of the Heavenly Sword Sect were all dumbfounded. The Azure Cloud Sword Technique itself came from the Tongtian Sword Technique, and Gao Xian's display of various Sword intent techniques had many similarities with their Sword Techniques.

The more this was the case, the more shocked the many Gold Core cultivators were. Gao Xian only cultivated Sword Techniques, while they condensed their Sword Cores.

However, the result was that Gao Xian's Sword intent was purer and more brilliant than theirs. This made all the Gold Core cultivators find it difficult to accept.

At this moment, Gui Wuqi was watching the battle from the top of the Heaven-Connecting Peak.

Seeing the intense battle between the two, Gui Wuqi's gaze was cold and stern.

Others had not fought against Gao Xian, even Zhong Ziqi and Han Chengzhen could only get a rough idea, so naturally they couldn't see any problems.

But Gui Wuqi had his head cut off by Gao Xian's sword, so he understood Gao Xian's Sword Techniques very well.

This grand battle with Sword Qi flying everywhere was not Gao Xian's style. This person's Sword Techniques were mysterious and unpredictable, which was his most terrifying aspect.

It was obvious that Xiao Hongye somehow bribed Gao Xian, and the two of them were acting together!

Gui Wuqi was very angry. This kind of despicable means was simply an insult to sword cultivators.

The ancestral master's insight was so sharp, how could he be deceived by such tricks?!

As Gui Wuqi was thinking angrily, he saw the Red Leaf Sword in Xiao Hongye's hand suddenly transform into hundreds, and then thousands, of red lights, instantly spreading in all directions like threads.

Following that, the Sword Rays in the sky converged into one, instantly piercing through the dense green Sword Rays.

Gao Xian and Xiao Hongye sheathed their swords at the same time.

Gao Xian cupped his hands and said, "Xiao Perfected Being's Sword Techniques are brilliant, I admire them."

At this moment, everyone saw a sword mark on Gao Xian's sleeve, obviously he had been hit by a sword just now.

If it were a life-or-death duel, this sword would actually be insignificant. But in a friendly competition, this sword had already determined the outcome.

Xiao Hongye sheathed her sword and said softly, "Fortunately, fortunately. Fellow daoist's Sword Techniques are superb, and I have benefited greatly."

She was somewhat satisfied with the result. Although it was only a small victory in one move, it was still a victory.

From now on, everyone in the Sword Sect would know that she had defeated Gao Xian. It was equivalent to surpassing Gui Wuqi.

Sure enough, the cultivators around finally reacted and realized that Xiao Hongye had really won.

Tens of thousands of cultivators cheered in unison, their voices resounding through the sky.

Lu Jingxu's face was full of disbelief, while Yun Qiushui had a strange expression. He pondered, "It must be that Brother Gao slept with her, that's why he let her win in public. It's not a loss to say that Xiao Hongye is also a Supreme Grade beauty..."

Gui Wuqi looked at Gao Xian and Xiao Hongye, who were smiling on the water mirror, and his teeth were about to shatter. "You shameless couple! Damn it... wait until you enter the Tianxiang Sword Palace, I will settle the score with you!"

(End of this chapter)