Chapter 758: Heavenly Heart Lake!
"Since when has Sword Peak degenerated to such a state?"
Within the Saber Peak camp, an arrogant black-robed youth named Song Yang raised an eyebrow and sneered. "You actually sent out a piece of trash at the 2nd level of Heavenly Core Realm. Hmph. If Sword Peak truly has no one left, my Saber Peak has plenty of talent to fight in your stead."
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of many disciples on Sword Peak’s side changed slightly.
Although they had no personal relationship with Li Yun, they were all part of Sword Peak after all.
It was one thing for Song Yang to mock Li Yun, but he had even dragged the entire Sword Peak into his mockery. This was something they could not tolerate.
Zi Chen said coldly, "Song Yang, the matters of Sword Peak are not for you to interfere with. You had better watch your mouth."
"Oh?"
Song Yang immediately sneered. "I cannot interfere with Sword Peak’s business, but I can certainly represent Saber Peak and test this kid’s ability."
As soon as his voice fell, Song Yang actually attacked directly.
His figure was like a bolt of black lightning, appearing before Li Yun in an instant.
A large black saber materialized in his hand with a sharp sound, and he was about to hack down at Li Yun.
But at that moment, countless swords suddenly emerged within Li Yun’s left pupil.
A sea of swords ebbed and flowed like a galactic vortex, making it almost impossible for one not to be drawn into it.
Song Yang’s saber, which was about to fall, suddenly stopped.
A dazed look appeared in his eyes, and he stood frozen in place as if he had become an idiot.
Then, Li Yun lightly struck out with his palm, sending Song Yang flying backward.
"If you want to test my ability, it seems you are still not qualified."
Li Yun spoke indifferently.
His face remained as calm as a deep well, completely unchanged, as if he had only done something trivial.
"You!"
Song Yang finally snapped out of his daze.
The moment he regained consciousness and heard Li Yun’s words, his face instantly turned flushed, then ashen. His expression became extremely unsightly.
He had just mocked Li Yun as trash.
Yet in their very first exchange, he had suffered a great loss at Li Yun’s hands.
Did this not mean he was even worse than trash?
Especially when he saw the strange looks from Zi Chen and the others, rage surged in his heart.
He roared, and his black saber erupted with pitch-black light as he prepared to swing it again.
"Enough."
Right then, the indifferent middle-aged man with a saber on his back snorted coldly. "Have you not lost enough face already? Stop at once."
"Yes."
Hearing the indifferent man’s words, Song Yang could only suppress his anger no matter how unwilling he was.
He gave Li Yun a resentful look before retreating back into the Saber Peak camp.
"Elder Bai, it seems your Sword Peak has recruited a good disciple this time. However, why do I feel that this kid should belong to Soul Peak instead of Sword Peak?"
The indifferent middle-aged man then looked toward Elder Bai Jing and spoke calmly.
"Elder Yu, things cannot be judged solely by appearances. Soul attack methods are merely one part of this kid’s abilities."
Elder Bai Jing was not angry at all and replied with a smile.
Since ancient times, the saber and the sword had never been able to coexist peacefully, and the Profound Origin Immortal Sect was no exception.
Among the six major peaks, Saber Peak and Sword Peak looked down on each other the most. Their open and hidden conflicts in daily life were also the most frequent.
This time, Li Yun had easily defeated Song Yang, causing Saber Peak to lose face in public. This could be considered earning some pride for Elder Bai Jing, which made his favorable impression of Li Yun increase by a few more points.
"Hmph."
Elder Yu snorted coldly and said no more.
To beings of their rank, this minor conflict was only a small interlude.
The reason they had not stopped it earlier was simply because they wanted to watch a bit of entertainment.
If they truly dwelled on such matters, it would instead be beneath their status.
Although this incident was only a small interlude, it significantly raised Li Yun’s standing in everyone’s eyes.
Just based on his soul attack technique alone, even if he was only at the 2nd level of Heavenly Core Realm, he was qualified to stand among the top ranks of the 9th level of Heavenly Core Realm.
"Alright. Open the teleportation array to Heavenly Heart Lake."
The old man in green robes from Free Wander Peak spoke.
Among the six major peaks, the people of Free Wander Peak were always the most detached and free-spirited. Of course, their strength was by no means lacking. Otherwise, they would not have been ranked as one of the six major peaks.
This old man in green robes was the strongest and most senior expert among the six leaders present.
As soon as he spoke, the expressions of Elder Bai Jing and the others all became solemn.
Afterward, the six great experts simultaneously formed a series of hand seals.
Countless lines emerged on the ground and emitted wondrous light, eventually weaving into a gate of light in mid-air.
"Let us go."
Then, the six great experts stepped forward and entered the light gate first.
Closely following them, Li Yun and the others also stepped into the light gate one after another.
Finally, after everyone entered the light gate, it closed automatically and vanished in the next instant.
At the same time, Li Yun and the others appeared on a solitary island.
The island was not large and floated on a clear lake.
There were already more than one thousand cultivators on the island. Most of them appeared to be in their twenties, and every single one had reached the 9th level of Heavenly Core Realm.
"The people from the Profound Origin Immortal Sect have arrived."
"Who would have thought that among the Five Supreme Factions, the Profound Origin Immortal Sect would be the first to arrive this time?"
The landing of Li Yun’s group immediately drew everyone’s gaze.
No matter the time or place, the Five Supreme Factions were always the focus of attention. Under the radiance of these five factions, all other forces paled in comparison.
Added to that, the Profound Origin Immortal Sect was the first of the five to arrive this time, making them even more conspicuous.
"Huh? What is going on?"
"Among the Profound Origin Immortal Sect’s disciples, there is actually someone at the 2nd level of Heavenly Core Realm?"
"Only the 2nd level of Heavenly Core Realm, yet they still sent him to the Central Continent Heaven’s Chosen Assembly? The Profound Origin Immortal Sect is far too arrogant."
Soon, everyone noticed Li Yun, and the entire venue erupted into an uproar.
Even those from third-rate factions and wandering cultivators who could attend the Central Continent Heaven’s Chosen Assembly were at least at the 9th level of Heavenly Core Realm.
Under such circumstances, Li Yun’s cultivation at the 2nd level of Heavenly Core Realm was truly hard for them to accept.
Regarding this situation, whether it was Li Yun, Elder Bai Jing, or the others, they had all anticipated it.
No matter what these people thought now, once the Heaven’s Chosen Assembly officially began and Li Yun displayed his true strength, the facts would naturally change their minds.