Chapter 805 - 803: End of the World Illusion Realm

Chapter 805: Chapter 803: End of the World Illusion Realm

"Congratulations to Mr. Xu on becoming the Dragon and Tiger Venerable of Heaven’s Edge Tower!"

"Congratulations, Mr. Xu!"

From the long-silent crowd, an unknown voice suddenly rang out with a loud, clear, and immensely excited shout, eager to celebrate Xu Yang’s victory. Immediately following, more voices rose, converging into a tidal wave of cheers. Even Liou Sanqian couldn’t help but open his mouth, seeming to silently mouth the word "congratulations."

Xu Yang smiled and cupped his fist toward the crowd in a polite salute, then looked at the people around him. "Thank you for the match."

The ten people exchanged glances before offering bitter smiles.

"Congratulations."

"I am completely convinced by Mr. Xu’s strength."

"A Dragon and Tiger Venerable... It’s been so many years since one last appeared."

"This is even harder than reaching the first place on the Dragon and Tiger List."

"Even upon entering the Upper Realm, a Dragon and Tiger Venerable would be considered a top-tier genius."

"Mr. Xu, if I may be so bold to ask, exactly how boundless is a Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation’s Immortal Yuan Foundation?" a cultivator stood up and asked Xu Yang after a moment of hesitation. He simply couldn’t hold back his curiosity. He wanted to know the exact extent of it.

The moment these words were spoken, the commotion ceased, and everyone fixed their gazes tightly on Xu Yang. In the previous battle, Xu Yang’s power had been overwhelmingly boundless, seemingly infinite. It was truly terrifying.

Xu Yang thought for a moment and smiled. "I wouldn’t say it’s infinite, but it should be comparable to six or seven of you combined. Furthermore, if prepared, the recovery speed is incredibly fast, beyond ordinary imagination."

He was only speaking based on the standard of a Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation. A Twelfth Grade foundation would far exceed that level. If he fought desperately, risking damage to his foundation, he could keep going even longer.

Even so, his answer left the others completely speechless. They were all outstanding figures among their peers. While their potential might not be the highest, their foundations and underlying strength were exceptional, accumulated over many years and far from ordinary.

One person was comparable to six or seven of them? It made them feel as though they had lived their entire lives in vain. What was most terrifying was that he was only at the Early Stage of Celestial Immortal.

At this moment, Liou Sanqian walked into the arena. "Thank you all for your trouble today. Please go rest for now."

Facing Liou Sanqian, the crowd didn’t dare show the slightest disrespect. They bowed reverently and retreated. In a mere moment, only Xu Yang and Liou Sanqian were left.

"Greetings, Senior."

"Please, there’s no need for that," Liou Sanqian quickly dodged the bow and waved his hand. "A Dragon and Tiger Venerable’s status is much higher than mine. Mr. Xu, this isn’t a good place to talk. This way, please."

Xu Yang nodded slightly and followed Liou Sanqian out, arriving at a grand hall at the very top of Heaven’s Edge Tower. Standing in this high vantage point, he had an unobstructed view of the buildings within a radius of thousands of feet.

Looking outside, Xu Yang’s mood gradually cleared up. Dragon and Tiger Venerable. He had actually done it.

"May I ask where Mr. Xu is from?" Liou Sanqian asked.

Turning around, Xu Yang had anticipated the question. "The Northern Province, Black Fire Immortal Mountain," he replied calmly.

"The Northern Province!" Liou Sanqian’s pupils shrank.

It was the Northern Province again. The first person he thought of was Liou Xueyan, ranked eighth on the Dragon and Tiger List—a peerless genius. Now, there was Xu Yang, someone even more stunning than Liou Xueyan.

And then there was Black Fire Immortal Mountain. Although it was only situated in the Northern Province of the Black and White Star Heaven and couldn’t compare to the major immortal sects of the Eastern Continent, its higher sect in the Nine Moons Ring Heaven was extremely powerful. It was one of the few top-tier immortal sects in the entire Nine Moons Ring Heaven. Even the higher sects of the vast majority of Eastern Continent immortal sects couldn’t compare to it.

Coming from the Northern Province, this meant great things for their Heaven’s Edge Tower. Liou Sanqian’s heart surged with excitement.

"Mr. Xu, the Pavilion Master is on his way back. Let me first give you a brief introduction to the Dragon and Tiger Venerable."

"Alright, thank you for your trouble, Mr. Liou."

"It’s my duty."

Through Liou Sanqian’s explanation, Xu Yang finally gained a more detailed understanding of the Dragon and Tiger Venerable.

Simply put, a Dragon and Tiger Venerable of Heaven’s Edge Tower—even as an outsider—held a status more esteemed than what a top-tier genius would have within their own immortal sect.

Heaven’s Edge Pavilion and Heaven’s Edge Tower were spread all over the Eastern Continent. The Dragon and Tiger List and the Wind and Cloud List brought them immense fame, along with numerous conveniences and intangible benefits. They also managed industries dealing in intelligence gathering, rare treasures, and merchant chambers.

In terms of pure combat strength, they couldn’t compare to top-tier immortal sects. But outside of raw power, those top-tier sects might not necessarily surpass Heaven’s Edge Pavilion.

As for the conveniences and benefits enjoyed by a Dragon and Tiger Venerable, they could be summarized in one sentence: "The only limit is your imagination."

Liou Sanqian explained, "A Dragon and Tiger Venerable receives the highest-tier dark-gold Heaven’s Edge Order. With this token, you will receive the most esteemed treatment at any Heaven’s Edge Tower or Heaven’s Edge Pavilion branch across the Eastern Continent.

"Basic intelligence will be provided almost entirely for free. If you require an escort, we can mobilize the greatest number of experts for you in the shortest possible time." ℯℯ𝘭.

Even now, Liou Sanqian still felt as if he were dreaming. A Dragon and Tiger Venerable had actually appeared in Celestial Sword City’s Heaven’s Edge Tower.

"Mr. Xu, I have a request."

"Please speak, Mr. Liou."

Liou Sanqian said solemnly, "Heaven’s Edge Tower hosts the Dragon and Tiger Battle, but there is also a Dragon and Tiger Clash. It is a competition between the Heaven’s Edge Towers of various regions. The final results determine the qualifications to enter a top-tier treasure land, which can vastly increase the strength of a Golden Immortal.

"At the same time, it also determines the allocation of resources provided to each Heaven’s Edge Tower.

"I would like to ask Mr. Xu to represent Celestial Sword City’s Heaven’s Edge Tower in the upcoming Dragon and Tiger Clash."

Xu Yang slightly raised an eyebrow. "What is the strength level of the participants in this Dragon and Tiger Clash?"

"The geniuses of the current generation."

If it was just geniuses, Xu Yang immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"I have no objections." He didn’t hesitate at all.

Liou Sanqian was instantly overjoyed. Although Xu Yang had become a Dragon and Tiger Venerable here, the status of a Venerable was simply too high—truthfully, it was even higher than the Pavilion Master. If Xu Yang happened to have a good relationship with another Heaven’s Edge Tower, or simply didn’t want to participate, no one could force him.

But now that Xu Yang had agreed, Celestial Sword City’s Heaven’s Edge Tower was going to strike it rich.

"Mr. Liou, the esteemed status of a Dragon and Tiger Venerable in Heaven’s Edge Pavilion is exactly what I need to travel the Eastern Continent. However, I am ultimately a disciple of Black Fire Immortal Mountain. In certain aspects, I’m afraid..." Xu Yang looked at Liou Sanqian, giving him a preemptive warning.

By becoming a Dragon and Tiger Venerable, he wasn’t becoming a sworn member of Heaven’s Edge Pavilion. Certain principles could not be broken. At most, it was a mutually beneficial exchange where everyone got what they needed. Of course, since he belonged to Black Fire Immortal Mountain and was now in the Eastern Continent, he could afford to get slightly more deeply involved in some of Heaven’s Edge Pavilion’s affairs.

Hearing this, Liou Sanqian naturally understood the deeper meaning behind Xu Yang’s words and smiled without hesitation. "Rest assured, Mr. Xu. Neither Heaven’s Edge Tower nor Heaven’s Edge Pavilion will ever force you into anything or cross any boundaries.

"Mr. Xu, the Pavilion Master will likely need some time to return. Furthermore, the process of your Dragon and Tiger Venerable challenge still needs to be reviewed by the Pavilion Master of Heaven’s Edge Pavilion’s headquarters. How about I first take you to experience the End of the World Illusion Realm?"

"The End of the World Illusion Realm." Xu Yang’s eyes lit up. "I’d love nothing more."

He had been extremely curious ever since he first heard of the realm.

"This is a purple Heaven’s Edge Order. Please bind it as its master first, Mr. Xu. Without a Heaven’s Edge Order, it’s impossible to enter the End of the World Illusion Realm." Liou Sanqian took out a purple token.

Without hesitation, Xu Yang refined it and bound it as his own. Immediately, a cluster of information flooded into his mind. It was a Primordial Spirit Seal Skill. Only by using this could one enter the End of the World Illusion Realm through the Heaven’s Edge Order. The seal was profound but not difficult to learn. He mastered it quickly.

"You may perform the seal directly, Mr. Xu. Once inside, I will be right beside you," Liou Sanqian said with a smile.

Xu Yang’s expression turned serious as his Primordial Spirit executed the seal.

WHOOSH!

The Heaven’s Edge Order within his Primordial Spirit Space instantly burst with dazzling purple immortal light. In a flash, his Primordial Spirit was reflected inside.

The hall remained completely peaceful, without the slightest disturbance. Though Xu Yang and Liou Sanqian’s physical bodies were still there, they remained perfectly motionless, as if they had entered a state of deep cultivation.