The solemn and dignified sound of the ox horn rang out.

The magnificent and grand drumbeats thundered.

Holding the scroll, Ye Feng climbed the steps one by one.

According to Yang Xueling, there is a real heavenly ladder in the central continent, which people can climb.

If one can reach the top, one can look down upon the entire cultivation world!

Even if one cannot reach the top, climbing six or seven steps and establishing a sect of the corresponding level is enough to gain the recognition of the masses.

The ninety-nine steps were quickly climbed, and standing on the first step was a disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect at the tenth level of Qi Refining.

"Zhang San of Qingyun Sect greets Divine Eye True Lord!"

"Han Li greets Fellow Daoist Zhang San! Please enlighten me, Fellow Daoist!"

The two exchanged greetings and each drew their swords.

A challenge against a Qi Refining level expert naturally requires no holding back.

Zhang San immediately launched into the sword-word incantation of the Azure Lotus Sword Song.

The Azure Lotus Sword Song can be practiced in two ways: either first practice the Azure Shield, or directly cultivate the Sword Song.

Zhang San's sword technique was almost fully mastered, and the sword intent he unleashed was continuous and unending.

However, it couldn't shake Ye Feng's Five Elements Shield Technique in the slightest.

Both sides were using Qi Refining level mana.

But Ye Feng's shield technique, which is at the Divine Transformation level, is not something that a mere Qi Refining cultivator can shake.

However, he should make his move now, otherwise Zhang San, who hadn't cultivated the Azure Lotus, would likely soon run out of strength.

Ye Feng twirled his longsword, a glint of spiritual light flashing at its tip.

The two swords clashed, and the light from the sword tips detached, striking Zhang San's chest with a swift motion.

"Bang!"

Zhang San felt as if he had been hit in the chest by a sledgehammer, and he was sent flying backward.

"Thank you for showing mercy, fellow Daoist!"

Ye Feng bowed humbly.

Zhang San got up, bowed, and said...

"Fellow Daoist, please proceed!"

The two sides competed in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere.

However, the new disciples of Penglai watching from below showed expressions of excitement.

"Is this really a sword technique at the Qi Refining level?"

"This is of course the Qi Refining level. How could someone cheat at the Qi Refining level on such an important day!"

"That's incredible... Zhang San from the Qingyun Sect is this powerful, yet our Divine Eye Ancestor only casually struck him twice..."

"It's one thing for the sword to have sword energy, but this sword energy can also be formed into energy and flung out. It's simply impossible to defend against, making it invincible in Qi Refining!"

The crowd discussed the matter with great enthusiasm, while a few of Yunxia's senior disciples showed no surprise whatsoever.

"This is a simplified version of the Rain Transformation Sword; anyone who has mastered Qi can use it! This is only because the Ancestor showed mercy. If he had used the combined power of water and fire, Zhang would have been blown to smithereens in no time!"

"Just wait and see. Once you reach the next level, you'll be able to use Foundation Establishment level spiritual power. That's when the Rain Transformation Sword will be the true Rain Transformation Sword!"

And indeed, the second-tier defender was a Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator capable of using the Azure Lotus Sword Song.

Although it couldn't be fully executed, it was enough to form a blue lotus and then fly out as a sword.

However, it is still not enough for the Five Elements Shield at the Foundation Establishment level.

Ultimately, even the Azure Shield shattered under the explosion of three to five points of water and fire spiritual energy...

On the upper viewing platform, Yang Xueling personally explained the characteristics of the moves.

Of course, this is just a general introduction.

Even the righteous True Lord Yue Qun couldn't help but sigh.

"This combined water and fire technique is probably an extremely powerful move even for Nascent Soul level cultivators. The reputation of Penglai Sect as a superior sect is truly well-deserved!"

The words were very flattering, and Yang Xueling simply nodded slightly.

The others, however, smiled slightly.

This combined power of water and fire can probably only be unleashed by possessing both water and fire spiritual roots... and even then, both spiritual roots must be of considerable strength.

The Penglai Sect's use of this move is mostly for show...

Among the crowd from the upper sects, only those from Chunyang Palace and Wuji Hall showed genuine admiration.

After learning that Ye Feng possessed the Five Elements inheritance, they secretly investigated the matter.

The conclusion reached surprised even the two Nascent Soul cultivators...

The female cultivators in Yunxia Market... are all actually born with all five elements of spiritual roots!!

That's impossible!

The only possibility is that True Monarch Divine Eye possesses a technique for converting spiritual energy attributes.

As for whether this technique was inherited from the Five Elements Sect or from elsewhere, that remains unknown.

The only thing that can be confirmed is that the Penglai Sect is capable of casting any spell using the five elements of spiritual power!

Ye Feng climbed steadily, step by step, upwards.

For the later matches, they'd have to fix them, since the stands are only so big.

Competitions at the Golden Core level are actually very fast-paced, with the outcome decided in the blink of an eye.

Moreover, its power is immense; it wouldn't be good if it destroyed the stands.

Even with protective arrays, once the magical light appears, the Foundation Establishment cultivators below can't see anything...

This time, it was Master Baihe of the Luoshui Sect who personally took to the stage.

Having been helping out in Penglai for so long, this was only the second time she had seen Ye Feng. Thinking of the pleasant time they spent together at the Luoshui Sect, a hint of sorrow welled up in her eyes.

While he was a Nascent Soul clone at the Luoshui Sect, he is now Ye Feng's true form.

Seeing Yuri's pitiful appearance reminded me of the wonderful times I spent massaging her with my clone, and I couldn't help but feel a strong urge to eat her...

The two quickly engaged in combat.

Lily, like an elusive fairy, fluttered and danced around Ye Feng.

Colorful garments and ribbons are all weapons, attacking the leaves like rain pattering on banana leaves...

Looking at the Lily True Lord who flitted about like a butterfly among flowers,

The Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages below are a feast for the eyes!

The cultivators from the nine major sects stared wide-eyed at Ye Feng.

The arc of light drawn by the longsword flowed smoothly and perfectly, harmonizing inner and outer forms.

The moves are unconventional and seemingly casual, yet they combine softness and strength, concealing deadly intent!

Yang Xueling, observing the shocked expressions on everyone's faces, remained outwardly composed but inwardly felt a surge of satisfaction. She then calmly introduced...

"This sword technique is called Tai Chi. It can be used as a sword technique or a fist technique. This method can be used for both offense and defense, and can be used to advance or retreat..."

In fact, Ye Feng told her more, in more detail.

But Yang Xueling simply couldn't understand it—what was this talk of movement and stillness, yin and yang, the interplay of strength and gentleness, the idea that mountains have constant forms and water has no constant shape...

Of course, you don't need to go into such detail with others.

"This... could it be the move used by True Monarch Divine Eye and Senior Tian Juezi during their battle?"

The people from Chunyang Palace and Wuji Hall did not watch the battle that day.

They were all quite disappointed to have missed this epic battle.

At this moment, I watched intently, hoping to observe even the slightest mystery within.

However, the one who put in the most effort was Sword Spirit Child.

In his view, the newly created Dragon-Slaying Sword by the ancestor was unsolvable.

But in the end, he was defeated by this swordsmanship that seemed to be for health and wellness...

The war ended.

Thunderous applause erupted from the plaza below the stage.

Just watching this one show is enough to make the trip worthwhile!

Ye Feng's sword was only 0.01 centimeters away from Baihe's neck.

Coupled with Baihe Zhenren's tearful, watery eyes, Ye Feng almost wanted to rush over and comfort her right then and there...

"Fellow Daoist Lily, you flatter me!"

"My skills are inferior to yours, Your Excellency, please allow me to pass!"

...

Lily Immortal's final look was absolutely stunning; even Butterfly Lotus Immortal couldn't help but praise it.

"It's such a pity this young lady was born into the Luoshui Sect...hehe."

There was no one on the Nascent Soul stage steps behind.

If Nascent Soul level battles were fought like this, it would be a joke.

Ye Feng stepped forward,

Everyone had finished watching the competition and was now waiting for the performance that would follow the sacrificial ceremony.

But at that moment,

A whistling sound came from afar, growing louder as it approached.

"Congratulations on the establishment of the Penglai Sect! Yang Dingtian, a descendant of the Hunyuan lineage, has come to challenge you!"