Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

Although Xu Yang had expected something unexpected might happen, he hadn’t imagined it would be so soon.

Even with the banners of the three great clans exerting their intimidating presence, there were still people daring to covet the treasured ground of the ancient mine.

Fortunately, it wasn’t far.

At top speed, in just a moment, he saw the location of the ancient mine.

"Two traces of aura."

Xu Yang’s eyes narrowed. Lightning-fast, he pierced through the thick mist, recalled the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod with a thought, and stared intently ahead.

He saw two figures charging excitedly toward the massive cavern.

A man and a woman, both elderly.

"I thought there’d be powerhouses from the three great clans here, but the valley is actually empty."

"There probably aren’t many strong cultivators at the bottom of the ancient mine."

"In fact, there are no cultivators of the three great clans here at all. Those three banners are just for show, meant to scare people away."

"Even if formidable enemies appear, the two of us are strong enough to handle them."

The Water and Fire Elders were absolutely thrilled.

They naturally knew the origin of the Ancient Shadow Gold Mine.

At first, upon seeing the three banners, they planned to leave. But the situation seemed odd to them.

In such a glorious era, the ancient mine was certain to produce supreme treasures.

Would the three great clans really join forces so harmoniously to occupy it?

So the two decided to investigate for themselves.

Even if the three great clans really were here, the two of them, cultivators at the Peak of Celestial Immortal, could still safely retreat.

If the enemy’s strength was lacking, then they’d naturally have no qualms.

Three great clans?

The two of them planned to take advantage of this Starry Extreme Night, make a big score, seize some astonishing opportunity, and then leave the Northern State.

"Someone’s here?"

When they neared the entrance to the giant cavern, the two paused in unison and turned to look.

"Such a young brat."

"And rather good-looking, too."

Their eyes flickered with various thoughts.

"Kid, where are the people from the three great clans? Don’t tell me it’s just you?" Mr. Huo narrowed his eyes, full of suspicion.

"Two at the Peak of Celestial Immortal. No wonder you dare ignore the intimidation of the three great clans."

Xu Yang’s face was grave. Stepping down from the air, he said flatly, "I’m the only one here."

The Water and Fire Elders exchanged a look, disbelief in their eyes.

Mere Late Stage of True Immortal?

This is...

"Core Disciple of Black Fire Immortal Mountain. My master is Dan Qi."

Xu Yang took out his token and flashed it.

If he could scare them off, that would be best.

"Core Disciple of Black Fire Immortal Mountain, disciple of Dan Qi—you’re Xu Yang!"

Mr. Huo’s pupils contracted, astonished.

He’d heard this name before.

Very unusual.

In the True Immortal Realm, they said his strength rivaled a Celestial Immortal.

"Kid, if you leave right now, for the sake of Master Dan Qi, this old man will spare your life." Mr. Huo grinned, completely unapologetic.

Xu Yang frowned slightly—so they weren’t intimidated?

"Still want to use your status to scare us off?"

Elder Shui sneered dismissively, "We two have been cultivating for years, both at the Peak of Celestial Immortal. We’ve killed more people than you’ve ever seen. True, your status is impressive, but if we kill you here and now, Black Fire Immortal Mountain won’t be able to spare anyone for revenge."

"If it comes to that, we’ll just leave the Northern State."

"Kid, if you know what’s good for you, get lost."

"May I ask the names of you two seniors?" Xu Yang asked curiously, his expression unchanged.

"Hmph, haven’t cared about names in a long time. Outsiders call us the Water and Fire Elders," Mr. Huo answered with a look of pride, thinking Xu Yang was about to give up.

Disciples of immortal sects like this—if you could avoid killing them, all the better.

"Water and Fire Elders!"

Xu Yang arched an eyebrow slightly.

He knew their backgrounds.

Those were details Ji Hong had provided him back then.

Though not assassins, as long as there was enough benefit or reward, these two old fiends acted like killers all the same.

But their strength was truly formidable.

Both Peak Celestial Immortals, and because of their cultivation techniques and their relationship as a couple, water and fire could merge.

Together, there were few equals among those of the same rank.

Water and fire do not mix.

But water and fire can also merge.

It all depended on how far you’d gotten in cultivation.

The Water and Fire Elders could achieve the union of water and fire; that was a high level indeed.

Not any weaker than Yang Tong.

Their information swept through Xu Yang’s mind. He grinned and said, "Two old bastards, I suggest you turn around and leave while you still can."

"Otherwise, I’m afraid my blade will claim two more souls!"

"What?"

The Water and Fire Elders stared, bewildered as to where Xu Yang got such confidence to talk so wildly.

Unless there were more people nearby?

"Do it. You guard the cave."

Mr. Huo’s eyes flashed with anger. He leaped up, instantly arriving, and cast his sleeve to unleash a fire dragon that blasted out, lighting up the sky in violent, furious flame.

Whoosh!

Xu Yang slashed through the fire dragon in one stroke, his blade undiminished, bearing straight down on Mr. Huo.

"Hmm?"

Mr. Huo’s eyes went wide. "Late Stage of Celestial Immortal?"

"No... that’s not it!"

He punched down with lightning speed.

Boom!

Sparks scattered.

Both figures retreated at the same time.

"Peak of Celestial Immortal!"

Mr. Huo let out a shrill cry, staring at Xu Yang as if he’d seen a ghost.

He knew Xu Yang’s name, knew he was an amazing prodigy.

But in his wildest dreams, he never imagined someone this strong.

With Late Stage of True Immortal cultivation, Xu Yang’s strength was rivalling the Peak of Celestial Immortal.

Truly inhuman!

"No wonder you dare talk big."

Mr. Huo immediately collected himself. "So, it really is just you here."

"But, you’re still too green."

"Since you’ve made a move, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"

Whoosh!

Mr. Huo twisted and leapt, half the sky suddenly drowned in blazing red flame.

Roar!

Wail!

Screech!

A fire dragon, a giant fire demon like a colossus, and a crimson giant bird howled as one, shaking earth and sky, brimming with scorching might, all lunging at Xu Yang.

The whole valley above was swathed in blazing light.

"Alone suits me just fine."

Xu Yang’s expression tensed slightly. Noticing that Elder Shui, though shocked, hadn’t acted, plainly believing that Mr. Huo’s strength was enough to handle him, he didn’t panic, but charged forward with blade in hand.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!

Wind roared like waves, whirling like a tornado.

Dotted with countless tiny droplets, the wind carried thousands of blade energies within it.

The wind drove the rain even harder.

A single slash shot forth like an arrow, wrapped in a vast, wild tornado, hurtling brutally into the midst of the three beasts.

Rumble!

Blade intent soared to the heavens, countless razor-edged blades rampaging with chilling killing power, wherever they swept, the three beasts collapsed in defeat.

"How is that possible?"

Mr. Huo was shocked.

Elder Shui frowned. "Old fool, stop going easy! Finish this fast!"

Mr. Huo snorted coldly, his aura abruptly changing, like an ancient volcano about to erupt, surging to the heavens, shaking the whole mountain range.

Tidal waves surged beneath his feet, crimson immortal sigils layered one over another. As Xu Yang’s blade descended, he sneered savagely, "Kid, wielding a saber in front of me—you must be tired of living."

Whoosh!

He pointed a finger. Immortal patterns twined around its tip. Space thundered explosively, the surrounding thousand feet trembling, buzzing, twisting with fury.

A finger ray, as thick as a giant python, blazed red, streaked across the sky like a meteor, piercing space as it flew.

Mr. Huo held nothing back, meaning to take Xu Yang’s life with one strike.

But still, he underestimated Xu Yang.

That finger strike made Xu Yang’s heart pound in dread. He erupted with his twelfth-grade immortal foundation, incalculable immortal energy pouring into the Daluo Saber.

Clang!

"Slash!"

Xu Yang gripped his saber with both hands, roaring furiously, unleashing the might of his twelfth-grade immortal foundation, the power of all four Daluo Sabers. Without flourish or trickery, the instant his blade collided with the finger ray, lightning and fire exploded together with earth-shaking, thunderous bangs.

Boom!

Spurt!

The finger ray split in two, shattering with a thunderous crash.

Xu Yang grunted, not touched by even a trace of flame. The immortal energy inside him surged forth endlessly, crushing down the finger ray’s momentum and, with ferocious momentum, slashed down toward Mr. Huo.

Mr. Huo’s eyes went wide, his spirit stilled, his scalp tingling in terror.

"Old bastard, how’s my saber technique?"