"I am invincible, do as you please." Then, "You are too weak." And then, a long, drawn-out silence. Thousands upon thousands of words could be written about his utter contempt, but none were needed.
Xuanji Holy Lord felt a slight headache coming on. What in the world does Ye Chen record all day? she wondered, a hint of exasperation in her serene expression.
She put away the jade slip, turning to find Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen already seated cross-legged in the air, deep in contemplation of Lu Xuan's battle. After a moment of hesitation, she too settled down, her purple gown cascading like a waterfall, her crystalline white hair flowing silkily around her as she fixed her gaze on Lu Xuan. When in Rome, she mused, a faint, almost imperceptible sigh escaping her lips.
Ji Fuyao's delicate lips parted. She glanced at the Silent Destruction Old Man, her voice carrying a hint of challenge. "I hope he can make Master enjoy himself." Enjoy himself? Xuanji Holy Lord's exquisite face furrowed slightly. The girl's casual confidence was astounding.
Just then, the System's voice echoed in Lu Xuan's mind.
"Ding! First Disciple Ji Fuyao has gained comprehension! Synchronizing!"
"Ding! Second Disciple Ye Chen has gained comprehension! Synchronizing!"
"Ding! Third Disciple Baili has gained comprehension! Synchronizing!"
As the notifications faded, three streams of profound insights, like divine radiance, surged into his mind. Lu Xuan blinked. Already comprehending? He cast a sidelong glance, noticing Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen earnestly "imparting" something to Xuanji Holy Lord. A faint smile touched Lu Xuan's lips. "Not bad at all."
In the distance, the Silent Destruction Old Man stood rigid, his mind frantically calculating how to annihilate the White Robe Supreme. Fury blazed in his eyes. "I will find your weakness! I refuse to believe you are truly indestructible, truly immune to all!" He conceded that while the White Robe Supreme was arrogant, he certainly had the power to back it up. But pride comes before a fall! With this thought, the Silent Destruction Old Man looked at Lu Xuan, deliberately baiting him. "I still have some hidden power. Since you're so confident, why not face it all at once? Do you dare?"
Lu Xuan scoffed, a cold chuckle escaping his lips. "Reverse psychology? Funny, I happen to be a sucker for it! Besides, this is merely a teaching session for my disciples."
The moment the words left his mouth, everyone present was utterly dumbfounded. A teaching session? The White Robe Supreme hadn't just dismissed the Silent Destruction Old Man; he'd utterly humiliated him! How dare he treat an ancient magnate with such blatant disrespect? The Silent Destruction Old Man let out several bursts of wild, furious laughter. "Excellent! Truly excellent!"
With a flick of his sleeve, a worn-out long sword materialized in his hand. The moment it appeared, terrifying sword qi surged in all directions, so potent that the surrounding Heaven and Earth Momentum couldn't suppress it. Another Outer World Artifact! In an instant, the sword sprang from its sheath, transforming into a river of blood-red light that shot towards Lu Xuan. Wherever it passed, the void shattered, space twisted, and sword qi, tens of thousands of zhang long, tore across the firmament.
As the river of sword qi rapidly closed in, Lu Xuan finally made his move. He turned to Ji Fuyao. "Fuyao, watch closely!"
"Heaven! Burning! Art!"
In a single breath, the overwhelming power within Lu Xuan transformed into a Spirit Fire Torrent. He stood like a Spirit Fire master descended upon the world, an unbounded river of scorching Spirit Fire manifesting behind him, radiating an infernal heat. The temperature of heaven and earth skyrocketed, as if the sky itself was burning and the seas were boiling. The entire Twisted Jungle ignited, flames erupting across an area spanning dozens of miles.
Everyone watched in utter shock! Lu Xuan unleashed a single punch! "Boom!" The strike drew forth boundless Spirit Fire, the terrifying flames incinerating the very firmament. For a moment, Spirit Fire filled the Dao, vast energy pouring forth like an ocean. The punch slammed into the heaven-reaching river of sword qi, and in an instant, shattering sounds erupted. Crack! Crack! The Outer World long sword shattered into countless fragments, the river of sword qi dissipated in a flash, and the sky returned to its dim, oppressive state.
The Silent Destruction Old Man gnashed his teeth. "Again!" Another Outer World Artifact appeared—this one embodying the Dao of Music! Lu Xuan simply activated the Desolate Heaven Art and punched once more. The next instant, a single force shattered all laws! The Dao of Music, broken! Swiftly, one World-Outside Spirit Weapon after another flew towards him. A long saber? Broken! Curses? Broken! A staff? Broken! ... Lu Xuan stood unmoving in the sky, utterly immune to all laws.
He turned his head, observing Ji Fuyao, Ye Chen, and Baili in the distance. All three now radiated heaven-reaching auras. Around Ji Fuyao, a boundless sea of fire manifested, embodying the power to burn the heavens and boil the seas. Behind Ye Chen, a Martial Dao Furnace shimmered into existence, exuding an overwhelming Momentum. And Baili was enveloped by the aura of Xuanji's Art, an indescribable essence swirling around her.
A smile bloomed on Ji Fuyao's face. "Master, I've comprehended!" Ye Chen echoed, "Master, I've comprehended!" Lu Xuan nodded. "Excellent." It seemed his little "teaching session" hadn't been in vain after all.
In the sky, the Silent Destruction Old Man's body trembled uncontrollably. He had unleashed all his hidden powers, yet he still hadn't found a single flaw in Lu Xuan. His grotesque red hair bristled, and his composure utterly shattered. In all the long eons, I've never encountered anyone so utterly unyielding!
Meanwhile, in the depths of the distant void, more and more powerful cultivators gathered. Their eyes held nothing but pure, unadulterated shock! This White Robe Supreme seemed to possess the very Invincible Stance of the Grand Dao Sect's Ancestor from ancient times! Perhaps only a combined effort of several magnates from within the Forbidden Zone, leveraging its inherent Rules, could hope to slay the White Robe Supreme!
At this moment, Lu Xuan reached out a hand, effortlessly plucking the Silent Destruction Stone Tablet from the distance. Whoosh! With a casual flick, he wiped away the Silent Destruction Old Man's imprint, then tossed it to Xuanji Holy Lord.
Witnessing this, the other Silent Destruction Sect elders turned to their Ancestor. "Ancestor, what should we do now?" The Silent Destruction Old Man snarled, a vicious glint in his eyes. "Call for Backup!"
Lu Xuan's eyes lit up with interest. "Indeed! Hurry up and Call for Backup!" This was a perfect opportunity to consolidate the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone's power for his fourth disciple. In the ancient epoch, Baili and several other magnates had jointly established the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone. But over the long years, those allies had secretly colluded with the Silent Destruction Old Man, slaughtering the Southern Wilds and harvesting Life Force—a complete betrayal of Baili's original intent. After all, Baili had created the Forbidden Zone precisely to imprison the Eerie Power and Ominous Power within, seeking a way to resolve them. Yet, through endless epochs, only Baili had remained true to her original purpose. She had borne too much, alone! Having synchronized with Xuanji Holy Lord's insights, Lu Xuan now possessed a complete understanding of the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone's array patterns and Rules. Over the years, the other founders had secretly altered many of its formations, and with Baili herself afflicted by Eerie Power and Ominous Power, the Forbidden Zone had gradually slipped beyond her control. She had been sidelined, becoming a founder in name only! This Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone, a self-proclaimed independent space, was incredibly complex, filled with intricate and obscure Dao Patterns. It could even be refined into a supreme treasure. As her Master, Lu Xuan could gift Baili a far more perfect Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone.
With this thought, Lu Xuan addressed the Silent Destruction Old Man. "Don't bother calling any small fry. They won't entertain me. I want true powerhouses!"
Hearing this, the Silent Destruction Old Man's face twisted into a ferocious snarl. This was naked humiliation from the White Robe Supreme! Too damn arrogant! He wanted nothing more than to rip Lu Xuan's mouth off, but he knew he was no match for the White Robe Supreme.
Gritting his teeth, the Silent Destruction Old Man could only activate a Spirit Art. Instantly, an incredibly obscure and ancient power flickered within the Twisted Jungle, and Dao Patterns lit up, shimmering like a brilliant star river. These were the heaven-reaching spatial array patterns the Silent Destruction Old Man had carved long ago! As long as he activated them, he could summon the magnates sealed within the Forbidden Zone!
"Boom!" A heaven-reaching power erupted. Instantly, the void tore open, space twisted violently, and a terrifying aura surged from the depths of the rift. An ancient voice rumbled forth. "Silent Destruction Old Man, why disturb this Venerable One—" Before the voice could finish, Lu Xuan casually flicked his sleeve, and a heaven-reaching Divine Arc shot out. Whoosh! From the depths of the void, a bloody head plummeted to the ground. An instant kill! Witnessing this, everyone present was utterly dumbfounded.