In the Lingxu Secret Realm, undercurrents and unrest also surged during this period. Many of the Tianjiao Ranking responded to the call of Emperor Huangdi Xuanyuan and united in an attempt to kill Yu Kai.
However, they severely underestimated the strength of Yu Kai and his companions. Yu Kai and his companions set out from Wahuang Lingyun Valley and journeyed to the Shangqing Tongtian Daochang, encountering countless sieges along the way. However, Shen Xingze, Bai Zhiwen, and Rui Ying, whose physical strength had been enhanced, had greatly increased, becoming immensely powerful. Like sharp blades, they bravely advanced, paving the way for Yu Kai. They slew any genius who dared to stand in their way. Their rank on the leaderboard skyrocketed, their prestige growing ever more formidable.
When they searched the Shangqing Tongtian Taoist Temple, they found that they were still a step too late. Lin Niuniu had already rushed towards Dao Yunxu of Hongjun Daozu.
Just as Yu Kai and his companions were about to leave Shangqing Tongtian Dojo to continue chasing Lin Niuniu, they were blocked by Hou Tu Lingji, who was ranked sixth, along with Yaoguang Fairy, who was ranked ninth, Qingyu Xiao, who was ranked tenth, and Bai Shuangxue, who was ranked eleventh.
"Yu Kai, you have slaughtered countless ministers of the Heavenly Court. Your crimes are grave and you deserve death!" Hou Tu Ling Ji was tall and slender, exuding an innately bold and dashing aura. Her healthy, wheat-colored skin shone softly in the sunlight, and her long, dark brown hair was casually tied up, a few strands of hair fluttering in the wind, adding a touch of unruly to her. Her ochre eyes were deep and steady, as if containing the endless mysteries of the earth. She wore a brown long dress, the hem of which was intricately embroidered with lifelike mountain patterns. The vine belt around her waist was inlaid with spirit stones, emitting a soft glow. At this moment, she held the Earth Pattern Ring Knife in hand, the tip of the blade pointed directly at Yu Kai, and shouted coldly.
Fairy Yaoguang stood quietly to the left of Hou Tu Lingji. Her skin was as white as fresh snow, and her silver hair cascaded down like a waterfall, soft and shimmering. Her blue-purple phoenix eyes were lively and mysterious, as if holding the secrets of the vast starry sky. She wore a lavender gauze dress embroidered with brilliant stars, shimmering with her movements, and the jeweled ribbon at her waist shone even more brightly. She clutched her star-shaped sword in both hands, her eyes sharp as an eagle's, ready to strike at any moment.
Bai Shuangxue appeared aloof and aloof, her face pure and elegant, her icy blue eyes as cold and deep as a cold pond, seemingly able to see through people's hearts. Her white hair was meticulously tied up, adorned with a white jade hairpin, adding a touch of elegance. Her long white dress was embroidered with delicate snowflake patterns, and the ice crystal ribbon around her waist shimmered with a cold light. She wielded the Shuanghua Ice Sword, forged from ten-thousand-year-old black ice, its blade radiating a chilling aura. She stood to the right of Hou Tu Lingji, alongside Qing Yuxiao.
Qing Yuxiao was tall and slender, his temperament gentle as jade. His green eyes were as clear and bright as a spring lake. His black hair was neatly tied back, giving him a clean and tidy look. He wore a long green gown embroidered with lifelike bamboo and flying birds, and the jade at his waist accentuated his elegance. He wielded the Qingzhu Xiao Sword, crafted from millennia-old bamboo. It combined the sharpness of a sword with the spirit of a flute, resembling a peerless treasure.
"I didn't kill him, and I'm definitely not a Devourer!" Yu Kai saw this and quickly signaled Rui Ying and Bai Zhiwen to remain calm. After all, Hou Tu Ling Ji was the descendant of his Seventh Master, and he really didn't want to be her enemy.
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhiwen held the Frost Fang Sky-Splitting Sword in his hand, and Ruiying also tightly grasped the Flame Scale Sky-Splitting Spear. The two of them looked solemn and alert, and at the same time signaled Bai Li and Hua Bao to retreat quickly.
"You still dare to quibble. Lord Ruixi died after fighting with you. Today we must capture you and bring you back to heaven for trial!" As soon as Hou Tu Lingji finished speaking, she rushed towards Yu Kai like a flash of lightning, raised the Diwen Ring Knife in her hand high, and slashed down fiercely with a fierce momentum.
Yu Kai, undeterred, charged towards Hou Tu Ling Ji, Moon Spirit Sacred Sword in hand. Instantly, the two engaged in a fierce clash in the void, a powerful energy storm raging around them. Weapons clashed repeatedly, emitting crisp "ding-ding" sounds and sending up streams of glittering sparks. Shen Xingze, Fairy Yaoguang, and the others retreated, their faces filled with wonder, stunned by the two's immense strength.
When Fairy Yaoguang saw that Hou Tu Lingji was gradually losing the upper hand in the confrontation with Yu Kai, her eyes became stern and she rushed forward without hesitation with the Star Sword in her hand.
"How dare you!" Bai Zhiwen and Shen Xingze shouted at the same time and rushed forward like arrows.
Seeing this, Qing Yuxiao and Bai Shuangxue immediately took off into the air and rushed towards Bai Zhiwen and Shen Xingze.
Ruiying was equally decisive. Seeing that Fairy Yaoguang was about to rush into Yu Kai's battle group, he suddenly threw the Yanlin Poqiong Spear in his hand, and his figure instantly followed like a ghost.
Fairy Yaoguang sensed the Sky-Breaking Spear approaching, and swung her sword fiercely, accurately slicing Ruiying's spear away. But Ruiying arrived at this moment, quickly recalling the Sky-Breaking Spear with one hand, and instantly engaged in a fight with Fairy Yaoguang.
Elsewhere, Qing Yuxiao, Bai Shuangxue, Shen Xingze, and Bai Zhiwen were also locked in a fierce battle. The entrance to Ling Yunxu erupted in violent fluctuations, with various laws intertwining and colliding, and flashes of light flashing, as if the apocalypse had arrived, leaving everyone trembling with fear.
Countless geniuses paused to watch from afar, occasionally whispering and commenting on the fierce battle. "It's no surprise that Yu Kai has such power, having cultivated demonic arts. The White Tiger and Qilin are both descended from divine beasts, so it's no surprise they're so powerful. But who is Shen Xingze? He's just from remote Neptune, yet he possesses such power?"
"Yes, it has only been a short time. He was just at the bottom of the list of geniuses before, but now he can fight with the top ten geniuses. Could it be that he has also practiced magic?" Another genius guessed.
"Look! Bai Shuangxue is no match for Shen Xingze. He's chopped her off with a single blow!" a Tianjiao suddenly exclaimed, and everyone looked in the direction of the sound. Bai Shuangxue's face was as pale as paper, with a trace of blood oozing from the corner of her mouth. She slid through the air and finally landed heavily on the ground with a loud boom.
"Miss Bai!" Qing Yuxiao noticed the situation and shouted to her anxiously. However, at the moment when he was distracted, Bai Zhiwen seized the opportunity and knocked his Qingzhu Xiao sword away with a knife. Then he stepped hard on his chest and knocked him away.
Qing Yuxiao spat out a mouthful of blood, hurriedly recalled the Qingzhu Xiao sword, and flew towards Bai Shuangxue.
Bai Zhiwen and Shen Xingze stood proudly in the void, vigilantly guarding against the geniuses watching around them, fearing that they would take this opportunity to unite and harm them.
"Bang!" A loud bang erupted from the fight between Ruiying and Fairy Yaoguang, creating a powerful wave of energy that spread like a tidal wave. Ruiying and Fairy Yaoguang were both injured and sent flying backwards. Seeing this, Bai Zhiwen and Shen Xingze immediately chased after the flying Ruiying, holding him steady from both sides.
On the other side, Fairy Yaoguang was also supported by Qingyuxiao and Baishuangxue. Their faces were as gloomy as water, and they confronted Shen Xingze and the others from a distance.
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