Infinite Professions

Three years later, Xuanxiao Mountain, Wind Cloud Peak.

The mountain towers ten thousand feet high, the peak pierces the clouds, and it is known as the "First Mountain of the Central Plains."

It should not be called such, as the Central Plains is an ancient land of virtue, scattered with countless famous mountains and rivers, Immortal Demon Dojo, how could insignificant Xuanxiao be the first?

However, at the end of ancient times, immortal and demon battled chaotically, shattering the heavens and earth, the Primordial Spirit fell silent, and the world descended in rank.

Those ancient famous mountains, Immortal Demon Dojos, either ascended with their realms, or vanished from the world by the cave-heaven method, remaining few like Taihua Profound Celestial and others were relocated overseas by the sects.

This Xuanxiao Mountain was originally among them, but because it housed a sword within, left by an ancient great cultivator, it connected to the heavens and the earth, with no one able to be its master, the mountain gate couldn’t be moved, leaving only some disciples to stay and guard it, eventually evolving into a sect.

This is the origin of Xuanxiao Mountain, Xuanxiao Sword, and Xuanshao Sect.

However, Xuanshao Sect was destroyed by the Demon Dao decades ago, and the Xuanxiao Sword went with the Celestial Destiny Sword Master, only the mountain gate remained, standing firm, witnessing the changes of time.

Now, it is about to witness a grand event in the cultivation realm, destined for historical renown.

Wind Cloud Peak, Immortal Demon Gathering, Sword-Saber Clash!

"Whoosh!"

Amidst the sea of clouds, a sound of breaking air rings out, first a spot of golden light, then becomes a golden ship.

On the golden ship, cultivators stand together, including Mei Daoist, South Sea Earth Nun, Old Turtle Fisherman, and other elder experts, as well as novices like Yuu Lingying, Wen Renying, Gux Shenxiu, Zhong Yuxiu, and juniors like Qio Qing’Er.

The group comes aboard the Golden Ship of Calamity, seeing from afar the peak of Xuanxiao, the battlefield for this sword-saber confrontation — Wind Cloud Peak.

"This is the place."

Mei Daoist waves his horsetail whisk, the Golden Ship of Calamity immediately stops, three thousand miles from Wind Cloud Peak, even though cultivators have extraordinary vision, it appears somewhat vague.

The group, however, has no objection to this.

After all, when the city gate catches fire, it affects the fish in the pond.

Like the previous Hidden Sword Mountain incident, the Demon Saber with heavenly power, the earth-breaking spectacle spanning a hundred miles is still fresh in memory.

Now, in this sword-saber confrontation, the clash between immortals and demons, the intensity is feared to surpass the Hidden Sword incident, who dares to observe closely?

It’s safer to watch from a distance.

The Golden Ship of Calamity stays afar, everyone else’s escape light arrives, keeping within a thousand-mile radius from Xuanxiao, either suspended in the void of the sea of clouds or settling on distant peaks.

Some Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining cultivators, fearing the heavenly experts above, observe from low sky on the ground, but it’s unclear as if scratching an itch through a boot, making them restless.

"Why must it be at our Xuanxiao Mountain?"

Atop the Golden Ship of Calamity, Gux Shenxiu in azure garment, exuding elegance like jade, with extraordinary charm.

Yet, gazing at the familiar mountain scenery ahead, his brows knit in distress.

Naturally distressed!

This is Xuanxiao Mountain, his Xuanshao Sect’s Xuanxiao Mountain!

As the surviving member of Xuanshao Sect, Gux Shenxiu is unhappy with this confrontation.

After all, the calamity at Hidden Sword Mountain is vividly remembered, the wrath of Celestial Slaughter Three Calamities Demon ravaged the peaks, and the last strike carved out a hundred-mile chasm, rupturing the Hidden Sword Earth Vein, Spiritual Qi depleted, life force extinguished.

Now, in this sword-saber confrontation, how does the Cyan Nether Sword Master compare to Celestial Slaughter Demon?

No one knows.

But from the attitude of Three Calamities Demon towards him during the challenge, it seems he is only stronger, not weaker.

Thus, the fate of Xuanxiao Mountain is imaginable, feared to be even more tragic than Hidden Sword Mountain.

This leaves Gux Shenxiu unable to accept it, he is the only remaining member of Xuanshao Sect, how can he watch his sect’s mountain gate be destroyed?

Yet he can do nothing but accept, as the challenge was set by Three Calamities Demon.

This demon’s fierce prestige is overwhelming, after Hidden Sword incident, he gained enormous fame, although disliked by both Righteous and Evil Dao, yet he is respected as Three Calamities Demon Monarch, listed among the Three Fierce of the West Sea and North South Two Madmen.

Some even give them the title "Six Demons of the Universe," implying opposition to the Seven Taiyuan Cultivators.

Gux Shenxiu doesn’t know who is behind this speculation, spreading such rumors, but he indeed can’t cope with Three Calamities Demon.

After all, his cultivation is merely Golden Core now, even as one of the Two Talents, Master of Xuanxiao Celestial Destiny, he is helpless before the ferocious Three Calamities Demon.

Should it be the Cyan Nether Sword Master who set the challenge, although far from equal in power, relying on his Celestial Destiny identity, he could speak up.

But facing Three Calamities Demon...

The demon is fierce and unreasonable!

Thus, he can only stew in silence.

Even about the Cyan Nether Sword Master, he cannot speak much.

After all...

"Junior Sister Yuxiu!"

Yuu Lingying turns to Zhong Yuxiu beside her: "Does Elder Li truly stand a chance in this battle?"

"Of course!"

Zhong Yuxiu maintains the stance of "my master is invincible" in the world: "In this battle, my master will surely win."

"Oh!?"

Yuu Lingying and Wen Renying exchange a glance, uncertain but refraining from speaking, as they’ve come to understand Junior Sister’s personality over three years, in all things good except one frustrating trait, which is being overly...

Worship?

Unsure how to describe it, just not wishing to say too much, lest it harm their bonds of Three Heroes and Two Talents, and affect the Celestial Destiny Demon Breaker plot.

Reluctantly, they change the subject.

"East Sea, South Sea, North Sea."

"All Mystic Sect factions have sent representatives."

"West Sea Demon Dao surely has spies hidden among the crowd."

"This battle draws worldwide attention!"

"It may very well affect the Taiyuan trajectory."

"Regrettably, Senior Sister Li remains trapped within the Immortal Mansion, and the Sect Leader with masters struggle to find respite."