Qin Ze frowned; he began to doubt the identity of this mysterious man.

Could this be someone sent by the Heavenly Dao? Qin Ze wondered to himself. He knew that his reputation in the cultivation world had already attracted some attention, especially after he repelled the foreign cultivator alliance's operation, his name had spread widely.

"Could it be that the Heavenly Dao Sect has sent someone to deal with me...?" Qin Ze thought to himself, becoming increasingly wary, and began to consider strategies for dealing with the situation.

He cannot afford to be careless when facing a powerful and mysterious opponent.

As night fell, the atmosphere on Longhu Mountain gradually quieted down.

The Taoist atmosphere was pervasive, making it unsuitable for excessive noise, so after dinner, everyone returned to their lodgings prepared for them at Longhu Mountain.

Qin Ze and Wang Ying spent a night of passion and intimacy in a quiet room.

The next day, the morning sunlight streamed through the window and woke Qin Ze and Wang Ying.

The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with affection and smiles.

They knew today was an important day; the contest between Grandmaster-level experts was an event rarely seen in the cultivation world.

After getting up and tidying their clothes, they went to the venue together.

The venue was packed with countless practitioners, a truly bustling and lively scene.

The disciples of each sect eagerly awaited the contest between the grandmasters, for it was not only a competition but also an opportunity for cultivation. Observing the battles of the grandmasters would greatly benefit their own training.

The first battle began soon after.

Master Zhihui and Li Zongming came from Shaolin and the Li family, respectively.

The wise master held a Zen staff, which was entirely golden and emitted a faint golden light.

This staff is a spiritual weapon, containing five golden dragon souls, each representing immense power.

Master Zhihui practiced the Vajra Subduing Demon Skill of Shaolin Temple, a martial art known for its fierce and domineering nature, which embodies the Vajra power of Shaolin.

Li Zongming held a long spear, its body entirely white, like jade.

This spear is also a spiritual weapon, known as the "Jade Spear," and contains the Li family's inherited martial art—the Jade Emperor Technique.

This martial art emphasizes both internal and external cultivation, encompassing both powerful external skills and restrained internal skills.

The two stood on the arena, their imposing presence overwhelming. Master Zhihui slowly swung his staff, five golden dragon souls flowing within it, seemingly poised to unleash astonishing power at any moment. Li Zongming held a jade spear, his eyes resolute, his body radiating true energy, forming a faint layer of jade aura protecting him.

At the start of the match, Master Zhihui displayed the Vajra Subduing Demon Skill with fluid and powerful movements, each move as if a golden dragon were tumbling on the stage.

Li Zongming, on the other hand, used the gentle internal strength of the Jade Emperor Skill to wield the Jade Spear with flowing grace, like a jade dragon in motion.

Every move and stance of the two captivated the audience's attention, making it difficult to look away.

On the arena, golden and jade-white light intertwined, bursting forth with dazzling brilliance.

On Mount Longhu, applause and cheers rose and fell, echoing through the valley like spring thunder. This battle became a grand feast for the cultivation world. People came from all corners, gathering around the venue, watching Master Zhihui and Li Zongming on the arena with great anticipation.

As the battle unfolded, the figures of the two grandmasters on the stage flashed by, their moves alternating, accompanied by the slight whistling of wind and the muffled thunderous sounds of punches and kicks. Each attack drew gasps from the audience, creating a tense and exciting atmosphere.

In the audience, an excited spectator said to the person next to him, "Look at those moves, it's simply a perfect harmony between man and nature! Master Zhihui's Zen staff skills are truly breathtaking."

The person next to him nodded in approval: "That's right, the Vajra Subduing Demon Skill practiced by Master Zhihui is indeed powerful."

Not far away, another group of spectators were excitedly discussing: "Look at Li Zongming's marksmanship, it's quite powerful. It's rare to see him fight on par with Master Zhihui."

A young cultivator exclaimed excitedly, "This is a true battle between cultivators! The duel between two grandmasters is so thrilling!"

As the battle progressed, the Master of Wisdom's staff transformed into a dragon's shadow, each strike seemingly capable of shaking mountains. Li Zongming's spear, however, was exceptionally agile, weaving like a dragon, sometimes swift as lightning, sometimes as heavy as a mountain.

Cheers erupted as the battle reached its climax, and applause surged like waves. The audience was captivated by the atmosphere of the battle, their bodies seemingly trembling in rhythm with the action.

The battle raged fiercely. The clash between Master Zhihui and Li Zongming resembled a battle between heaven and earth, their power sparking astonishing flames. As Master Zhihui wielded his staff, five golden dragons almost materialized, crashing down upon Li Zongming. Li Zongming, however, used the gentle internal energy of the Jade Emperor Skill, wielding his jade spear with fluid grace, using softness to overcome hardness, thus neutralizing Master Zhihui's attacks.

The audience held their breath, watching the battle between the two, a sense of awe welling up within them. They truly felt the peak duel between grandmasters, the clash of power was breathtaking.

However, the battle did not last long. In the end, the wise master suddenly uttered a Buddhist chant and swung his staff. The five golden dragons instantly merged and transformed into a dazzling golden dragon-shaped energy, which flew towards Li Zongming with a roar.

Li Zongming's expression changed slightly. Sensing the oppressive power of the golden dragon's energy, he knew that continuing would be difficult to withstand. He hurriedly activated his jade spear, drawing a beautiful jade-white trajectory to avoid the golden dragon's impact. Even so, he was injured by the aftershocks, and his figure swayed slightly.

Seeing that Li Zongming had dodged the attack, Master Zhihui also stopped his movements, held his staff, and smiled slightly.

Li Zongming, holding his spear, smiled slightly. He had lost this battle.

In a battle between grandmasters, unless it is a life-or-death struggle, they will not use their full strength.

After Li Zongming and Master Wisdom finished their battle, the focus of the next match shifted to Zhang Yuechen and Zhu Yueming.

This match was quite eye-catching because both contestants were women and top experts in the cultivation world.

On the arena, Zhang Yuechen and Zhu Yueming both held longswords, their eyes flashing like lightning, exuding a chilling killing intent. Once they stood still, their imposing presence was like a mountain, forming two unshakeable landscapes.

As soon as the battle began, Zhang Yuechen's swordsmanship flowed like water, each strike imbued with her soul's essence, carrying a swift and powerful momentum that instantly blurred the surrounding scenery.

Zhu Yueming's swordsmanship was fierce and sharp, each strike seemingly capable of tearing through space.

Their swords clashed, the scene shifting and unpredictable like a dream. Sword energy crisscrossed, striking the surrounding air with a hissing sound. The ground was also affected by their duel, cracks spreading and fragments of stone flying everywhere.

"What a wonderful sword duel!" exclaimed one of the spectators.

"These two ladies are truly remarkable; they are practically sword immortals."