Chapter 858: Unmatched Valor in Heaven and Earth

Chapter 858 -856: Unmatched Valor in Heaven and Earth

SWISH!

The black mask was taken off, revealing Xu Yang’s true appearance. The crowd stared at that unfamiliar and young face, completely dumbfounded. There was a dead silence that lasted for several breaths before an uproar erupted.

“Who is he?”

“He’s a complete stranger. I don’t know him at all.”

This face was simply too unfamiliar. From the Celestial Immortal Realm up to the Late Stage of Golden Immortal, many cultivators were filled with astonishment and bewilderment. They had never seen him before.

However, there were also some who recognized him. Upon seeing Xu Yang, they were utterly stunned.

“GASP! You might not know him, but I do! It’s actually him? How could it be him?”

“His participation in the Dragon and Tiger Battle completely goes against the rules!”

Cultivators in the crowd who had been to Chongshan City almost dropped their eyes in shock. That battle was truly the one that made Xu Yang’s name known to the world.

“Who exactly is he?”

Seeing their companions’ intense reactions while they themselves had no clue, some were so anxious they were practically fuming.

“Xu Yang. He is Xu Yang!”

“Ranked sixth on the Dragon and Tiger List! In the battle of Chongshan City, he defeated Jiang Yue Long with a single saber strike, and Lord Mobai is his Guardian!”

“GASP!”

“It’s actually him!”

“How is this possible?”

The uproar surged like a tidal wave. Even the winds and clouds above the Wind and Cloud Platform were violently churned by the invisible turbulence. The revelation of Xu Yang’s true identity left even the Vice Pavilion Master greatly shocked, because during this recent period, the name Xu Yang had been reverberating like thunder in everyone’s ears.

From True Immortals up to Golden Immortals, who hadn’t heard of him? A top-tier genius from the Northern Continent, possessing a Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation. He had defeated Jiang Yue Long with a cultivation base at the Late Stage of Celestial Immortal, ranking sixth on the Dragon and Tiger List.

Just look at who the top five figures were! Fifth was Hong Qi, the number one genius of Hongtian Ancient City; fourth was Yu Fengtai, Prince of the Great Yu Kingdom; third was Yv Feng of Celestial Sword Mountain; second was Ji Wushuang of the Nine Gods Clan; and first was Di Qinghe of Shanyang Academy.

The current Xu Yang already stood at the pinnacle of the Eastern Continent among the younger generation. Furthermore, his future potential could be said to be second only to Di Qinghe, or perhaps even greater. For such a figure to represent Celestial Sword City’s Heaven’s Edge Tower in the Dragon and Tiger Battle left many Tower Masters incredibly shocked, yet simultaneously filled with immense anger.

“Pavilion Master, he is not a member of Heaven’s Edge Tower! This goes against the rules!” Yuan Tong roared in grief and indignation.

At this point, he couldn’t even guarantee if the Golden Immortal experts on his side could win. How could an existence comparable to Di Qinghe be judged by common sense? Some time had passed since he defeated Jiang Yue Long. Chen Yingchuan’s move was clearly aimed at securing first place. Xu Yang’s improvement and preparations during this time could easily be imagined.

At first, there were still people mocking Chen Yingchuan, but now, they were on the verge of tears. How could Heaven’s Edge Tower be so lucky?

“Ahem.” Chen Yingchuan gave a dry cough and smiled as he looked at Yuan Tong. “Old Yuan, Xu Yang is indeed not a member of my Heaven’s Edge Tower, but his participation doesn’t violate the rules in the slightest.”

Yuan Tong furrowed his brows tightly, feeling that something was amiss. The Pavilion Master hadn’t stopped it from the very beginning, which meant it complied with the rules. But on what grounds? Everyone was perplexed. After the shock faded, their only thought was to kick this guy out, forbid him from participating, and swap Lo Peng in.

“Because Xu Yang is a Dragon and Tiger Venerable,” Chen Yingchuan announced. “As early as a few months ago, Xu Yang had already passed the Dragon and Tiger Venerable challenge. I reported it to the Pavilion Master for verification, and it has been kept a secret ever since.”

After saying this, Chen Yingchuan felt thoroughly refreshed, and even the sky seemed much bluer. It was incredibly satisfying. He looked at the expressions on these old geezers’ faces and wondered why their eyes were bulging so wide. They were all dignified Late Stage of Golden Immortal experts, yet they acted like they had never seen the world. Wasn’t it just the sixth ranker on the Dragon and Tiger List, a Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation, and a Dragon and Tiger Venerable?

“Hahaha.”

“Cough, cough.”

Unable to hold back his loud laughter, Chen Yingchuan noticed the Pavilion Master’s gaze and hurriedly reined himself in, nearly choking on his own breath. Although he stopped laughing, his face was full of such smugness and pride that it made the other Tower Masters’ eyes turn red with envy. They wished they could swarm up and beat him to a pulp.

A Dragon and Tiger Venerable! This was an identity even more terrifying than being ranked sixth on the Dragon and Tiger List. Originally, this title had almost become a mere decoration. Who would have thought that one would suddenly pop up?

Doubt? Looking at Xu Yang, no one doubted it. A cultivation base at the Late Stage of Celestial Immortal, battle prowess at the Middle Stage of Golden Immortal, plus a Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation—this was the most perfect proof.

“So he is a Dragon and Tiger Venerable.” Yuan Tong revealed a bitter smile. Glaring at Chen Yingchuan, his complicated emotions ultimately turned into a mournful sigh. “Chen Yingchuan, damn you.”

“Alright, Xu Yang is a Dragon and Tiger Venerable, so everything is in accordance with the rules,” Cang Feng said, waving his hand to stop the situation from escalating any further. “The Dragon and Tiger Battle shall continue.”

This matter was temporarily set aside as the Dragon and Tiger Battle was the main focus. But for a moment, everyone had complicated expressions. How could they calm down?

Even if Xu Yang couldn’t snatch first place, no one dared to underestimate him. Chen Yingchuan had also stolen the spotlight. It was highly likely that after finishing his term in the next couple of years, he would enter the Pavilion and become a Vice Pavilion Master. It was an overnight leap to the top. More people were envious and jealous. Why wasn’t Xu Yang’s first stop the Heaven’s Edge Tower in their territory? If it were them, how satisfying would it be to produce a Dragon and Tiger Venerable?

SNAP!

With the shattering of a bead, the names of two Heaven’s Edge Towers emerged. The first match of the Golden Immortal battles began. The participants forcefully reined in their emotions and treated the match seriously.

The commotion of the battle slowly drew everyone’s attention back. One match after another passed, all of them extremely brilliant. However, it was exceptionally quiet outside the arena. The crowd watched with numb expressions, unable to muster any interest. All of this was still the aftereffect of Xu Yang revealing his identity. At this moment, only Xu Yang taking action could arouse everyone’s interest.

Such an atmosphere made the other participants feel incredibly stifled and uncomfortable. But there was nothing they could do about it, so they could only fight with increasing ferocity.

Finally, it was Xu Yang’s turn.

His first opponent was from Bright Moon City’s Heaven’s Edge Tower. Impressively, Bright Moon City’s Heaven’s Edge Tower was an existence ranked in the top five in terms of strength.

Liang Xuan, Middle Stage of Golden Immortal.

Xu Yang sized up his opponent, his expression slightly solemn. Previously, he had observed all of his opponents. The man before him, just like Bright Moon City’s Heaven’s Edge Tower, ranked among the top in strength.

“Mr. Xu, please.” Liang Xuan was extremely cautious, acting as if he were facing a formidable enemy. He was a veteran expert, yet no one felt this posture was exaggerated, because the person he was facing was Xu Yang.

“Senior, be careful.” Xu Yang did not waste words. His eyes narrowed, and he unsheathed his saber in an instant.

Right from the start, he held nothing back, directly erupting with soaring saber intent and a terrifying slaughtering aura.

ROAR!

As the saber strike bloomed, a tiger phantom materialized. The White Tiger Slaughter flooded the world like a tidal wave. Within the restricted area, the slaughtering aura filled the field. The tiger’s might and the saber intent intertwined. Amplified by the Daluo Saber’s violent edge, it directly shattered the winds and clouds.

Outside the arena, countless people paled. That slaughtering aura, saber intent, and tiger’s might made them feel suffocated even through the restrictive barriers. One by one, the experts at the Late Stage of Golden Immortal changed their expressions, turning incredibly solemn.

Strong. Too strong. Beyond imagination.

Liang Xuan’s facial expression contorted.

“Damn it, even with a Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation, it shouldn’t be this terrifying, right?”

His surging battle intent was directly suppressed. Biting the bullet, he executed his strongest Divine Technique. The Immortal Pattern Profound Light crisscrossed, transforming into a massive celestial pillar that pierced through the clouds and shook the universe. Carrying the momentum of a collapsing sky, it violently crashed down.

ROAR!

BOOM!

BANG!

The colossal baleful tiger aura swallowed the celestial pillar in a single bite. The resplendent saber light reigned supreme over the world. With just one strike, the celestial pillar was covered in cracks, teetering on the verge of collapse.

“Not good.” Liang Xuan gritted his teeth and forcefully maintained the technique, the Immortal Essence within his body surging out madly.

Xu Yang did not stop either. He let out a long howl at the sky and ruthlessly pressed his saber forward. His erupting Immortal Essence surged forth like a vast ocean, becoming the final straw that broke the celestial pillar.

CRACK!

The crisp sound echoed like thunder, startling everyone to their cores. The celestial pillar collapsed. Liang Xuan let out a muffled groan and plummeted from the sky, coughing up blood.

“I’ve lost.” He smiled bitterly with a pale face. His eyes were filled with shock, but he was completely convinced of his defeat.