Chapter 2991

As for who gets to choose, it is done according to cultivation realm; whoever has the weakest cultivation realm chooses their opponent. The chosen opponent cannot refuse.

Of course, the cultivator with the lowest realm can choose not to pick, allowing other cultivators to make a choice instead.

Now, you have half an incense stick’s worth of time.”

After Xu Ying finished speaking, he no longer spoke but also did not disappear from view.

In the distance, the faces of each Dragon Scale and Phoenix Wing Clan cultivator turned extremely grim.

“Among us ten, only one can remain in the end!”

“The question is, how did we get here?”

“Why aren’t those humans appearing here?”

“Everyone, I think I realize something. Could it be the time marks on us…”

Earlier, where Cao Zhen and others had vanished, Xiang Ziyu, Yan Yourong, and even Daybreak Immortal Monarch looked with shock at the suddenly missing Dragon Scale and Phoenix Wing Clan cultivators and Cao Zhen.

“Time marks, it must be because of the time marks. Friend Bai Feng has three time marks, while those Dragon Scale and Phoenix Wing Clan cultivators each have two time marks. But we only have one time mark on us. This is all very clear now. Those who have two marks fly away, whereas we, with only one, remain behind.”

“That must be the case.”

“Where exactly is Friend Bai Feng now?”

“Friend Bai Feng is surely with those Dragon Scale and Phoenix Wing Clan cultivators.”

“If there are cultivators from other clans, Friend Bai Feng might be safer, but if only Dragon Scale and Phoenix Wing Clan cultivators are with the Hundred Peaks Sect Leader, then the Hundred Peaks Sect Leader is truly in danger.”

Cao Zhen glanced at the eight Dragon Scale and Phoenix Wing Clan cultivators opposite him.

Xu Ying’s previous words were clear; he had the qualification to challenge a cultivator, though he could also choose not to challenge.

However, if he opts not to challenge, those from the Dragon Scale and Phoenix Wing Clan will certainly choose to challenge him. If that’s the case, he might as well take the initiative to challenge and pick an opponent with a weaker cultivation base.

On the other side, there are five Taiyi Golden Immortals, and the remaining three are in the Golden Immortal Realm.

Obviously, he must choose from the three in the Golden Immortal Realm.

Cao Zhen’s gaze swept over each of them, among them, he had already clashed with the one practicing the Void Reincarnation Path and had no desire to face this person again now.

As for the other two in the Golden Immortal Realm.

His gaze quickly fell on one wearing a light yellow monk’s robe, a Kasaya embroidered with intricate lotus designs.

This person appeared benevolent, with gentle brows displaying compassion.

The individual wore no worldly accessories, only a string of prayer beads hanging from the wrist.

Among human cultivators, Zen cultivation is present, while it’s rarely seen among cultivators of other clans.

Cao Zhen didn’t wait for the half incense’s worth of time, directly pointing towards the Zen cultivator opposite, “I choose to battle him.”

Just as his voice fell, Xu Ying from the void suddenly extended his hand, pointing towards both of them, and immediately, two streams of time power descended before them.

Cao Zhen felt, at once, that some invisible cord in the surrounding air seemed to vanish.

He stepped forward to walk out.

Indeed, that unseen barrier had disappeared, and he stepped through it.

On the other side, the Zen cultivator’s face revealed no change in expression as he walked out with slow, rhythmical steps, each step resembling a breath.

However, other Dragon Scale and Phoenix Wing Clan cultivators softly cautioned him.

“Don’t underestimate your opponent; though he’s merely in the True Immortal Realm, he absolutely possesses the power to rival the Golden Immortal Realm.”

“That cultivator’s understanding of the Way of the Void has definitely reached the Golden Immortal Realm.”

“Be careful, Wise Brightness.”

Despite knowing only one of them would survive, they were still of the same clan for now and naturally hoped Wise Brightness the Immortal Monarch would prevail.

The opponent chose Wise Brightness, most likely believing Wise Brightness to be the weakest one.

However, that human in the True Immortal Realm misjudged.

Among the three Golden Immortal realms, the strongest is actually Wise Brightness!

Cao Zhen watched as Wise Brightness the Immortal Monarch came forth, within him, immortal aura surged, accompanied by a burst of Time Cycle Qi.

Other than humans engaging in Zen cultivation, he had never really encountered Zen cultivators from other tribes; he wanted to see if Dragon Scale and Phoenix Wing Clan’s Zen cultivation could be similar to that of humans.

As Cao Zhen waved his hand, in an instant, the time around Wise Brightness the Immortal Monarch slightly fluctuated while an eerie gleam shot from Cao Zhen’s eyes.

He rarely used Illusion Techniques but it doesn’t mean he couldn’t.

Moreover, he had once been involved with a cultivator who excelled in Illusion Techniques.

Illusion Techniques were one of his skills as well.

He sought to test whether he could use the power of time and illusions to disrupt Wise Brightness the Immortal Monarch’s state of mind.

The light shone upon him; yet Wise Brightness the Immortal Monarch seemingly remained unaffected, firmly entering a Zen Meditation State, calming his emotions.

In fact, one of his injured hands still clasped a Zen staff, resembling a solid Zen tree, roots embedded in the earth.

The next moment, he suddenly opened his mouth and uttered a peculiar sound.

Buddha Chant!

At this time, he chanted a Buddhist anthem.

Its words were filled with the majestic doctrines of Buddhism.