The Name of Eternity.

Chapter 608 Defeat (Part 2)

A domineering and powerful aura, as imposing as a mountain, stood in front of Su Muqing; it was Su Zhenyuan.

Upon hearing the barely perceptible murmur, he rushed over immediately to prevent his beloved daughter from falling victim to the demon's poisonous clutches and being killed.

Beside him stood a restrained and quiet aura—it was Li Hao.

He also rushed over immediately and stood in front of the girl.

Seeing that pale and haggard face, his vision seemed to overlap with the Battle of the Southern Region, and he immediately felt a sharp pain in his chest.

"I'll untie you!"

Su Zhenyuan supported Su Muqing, and a domineering destructive power surged out, permeating her primordial spirit and instantly erasing the spiritual blood curse mark left by the red-bearded man before his death.

That power would be extremely troublesome even for a Perfected Immortal Lord, but it was nothing more than cotton wool in front of him.

After his daughter had recovered, Su Zhenyuan's gaze shifted to the young man beside him, his eyes flickering slightly.

The fact that the other party was able to arrive at the first opportunity, coupled with the fact that the other party had previously blocked Su Muqing from fighting for her, meant that at this moment, no matter what the other party's original reasons were, even if it was to curry favor with the Su family, he only felt goodwill towards them.

If someone can go to such lengths for their daughter, what's wrong with the Su family lending him support?
"Humph!"

On the black warship, the middle-aged man in purple robes and his companions had grim expressions and let out a cold snort.

Although Su Muqing's voice was soft, she had finally admitted defeat. Even if she argued with the humans, she couldn't win; this was ultimately human territory.

It was just a hair's breadth away; if they had acted just half a second faster, they could have killed Su Muqing.

If this human prodigy falls, then half of the goal of this trip will have been achieved.

At this moment, Su Muqing had broken free from her dream and regained consciousness. When she saw her father in front of her, she felt relieved. Then, out of the corner of her eye, she glanced at Li Hao beside her and was slightly taken aback.

She wasn't surprised that her father could come to her aid immediately, but this guy…

Thinking of the other party's previous actions, her eyes flickered. This time, she didn't show any disgust in her eyes. She just silently turned her gaze away and looked at the demon prodigy.

The moment their eyes met, they could see the murderous intent in each other's eyes.

However, Su Muqing had already conceded defeat and had no further chance to challenge. Her face was gloomy and ugly. Even though she was confident that she could defeat her opponent if she gave it her all, she did not have the ability to kill two top geniuses in a row after experiencing an opponent like Chi Xu.

If the person in front of her inflicts irreversible and short-term damage on her before dying, she will still lose and die if another such person comes along.

Still not strong enough... Su Muqing clenched her fingers, her face full of resentment.

Seeing her expression, Su Zhenyuan understood his daughter's thoughts, but his eyes remained extremely gentle as he said:
"You've done very well; you've avenged the Jiang family boy. Let's go."

Su Muqing didn't move, but her face was gloomy as she said, "If I leave, who will fight him?"

Su Zhenyuan looked at the demon youth, his heart filled with complex emotions and distress. The other party was just a speck of dust in his eyes, someone he could kill with a single glance. However, the other party was a top figure among the young prodigies. Apart from Su Muqing, there was probably no one on the human side who could match him.

"But you're no longer qualified to fight. Let's think of another way."

Su Zhenyuan said.

"Why don't you let me give it a try?"

Li Hao suddenly spoke up at this moment.

He could also see that the human race was stretched thin, and that demon prodigy was extremely powerful. He himself dared not say that he was sure of winning, after all, did the opponent still have some trump cards that he had not revealed?
"you?"

Su Zhenyuan and Su Muqing both looked at Li Hao simultaneously. Su Muqing then frowned and said coldly:

"Don't get involved. I can't help you right now, so I don't need you to die for me."

As he spoke, he turned and left.

Li Hao glanced at her back. Although she still spoke in a cold tone, for the first time he didn't feel annoyed.

Moreover, for the first time, he did not follow the other person's retreating figure, but stayed where he was.

Sensing the presence lingering behind her, Su Muqing, who had flown out of the dojo, turned around and glanced at the young man, a look of surprise appearing in her eyes.

Especially when she saw the boy staring intently at his father, seemingly genuinely intending to go into battle, a complex emotion flickered in her eyes.

Isn't it not just for her? Is it also for the Northern Human Race?
That lazy, unambitious boy actually had such courage and magnanimity?

In the training ground, Su Zhenyuan and Li Hao locked eyes, and he suddenly realized that the young man was serious.

His eyes flickered slightly, but he quickly shook his head and led Li Hao directly out of the dojo, returning him to the Su family.

"Your cultivation level is too low. There's no reason for you to take action. If you're truly determined, you should cultivate diligently and strive to avenge today's humiliation in the future!"

Su Zhenyuan spoke in a deep voice, his tone leaving no room for argument. He then ignored Li Hao and looked at Jiang Qiuyu and Lin Daogong, discussing the matter telepathically:
"Mu Qing lost. The child has done her best. Now, who should we send?"

Jiang Qiuyu and Lin Daogong both saw that Su Muqing had done her best. The demon prodigy used that strange power right from the start, which was impossible to defend against. It was no wonder that Su Muqing lost.

But... who should we send now?

Even Su Muqing, who was at the seventh level of the Time Origin Realm, couldn't withstand that power. Who else could?
The entire hall fell silent, and the patriarchs of the various families exchanged bewildered glances.

They are not afraid of death, nor are they afraid to send their clan's prodigies into battle, but if they cannot win, losing could mean the destruction of an entire immortal city.

This crime... they cannot incite it with mere passion.

Not only the scene, but the entire Gusu Imperial Star also fell silent. Whispers broke out in all 36,000 immortal cities, with countless people's eyes revealing anxiety and hope, wondering what other solutions Su Zhenyuan and his people, as pillars of the human race, might have.

"What, no one dares to accept the challenge?"

At this moment, the middle-aged man in purple robes sneered.

His words, reflected through the boundary stone, spread throughout the Imperial Star and the Demon Realm, and countless cheers resounded in the Demon Territory.

Although Chi Xu died, Su Muqing had just won, and she herself had almost died, so it could be considered that she had won back a point.

The only ones truly still immersed in grief were the Spirit Blood Clan, whose entire clan was currently uttering hateful and blood-cursing curses, determined to remember the Su family.

The hatred accumulated over countless years has formed a wall, which has been continuously reinforced.

"Let me go."

Lin Jinrou spoke in a low voice, her eyes revealing a resolute determination.

But the old man in front of her, a Celestial King, stopped her, shook his head slightly, and looked on with sorrow in his eyes.

If one knows that defeat is inevitable, why bother to throw one's life away? Although losing a celestial city is a great loss, it is better than losing another prodigy.

"If you don't send anyone soon, then it will be our turn to choose."

The middle-aged man in purple robes said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Su Zhenyuan and Jiang Qiuyu, Lin Daogong and others had no result in their discussion, and their faces were all grim.

No one expected that the demon prodigies who came out one after another were all of this level. Those who were slightly inferior, such as Su Wanqing, didn't even have a chance to fight. Their combat strength on the surface was not even on the same level.

Among the human race, there are only two or three prodigies who have reached the level of Su Muqing. Jiang Xuming can be considered almost one of them. Now that Su Muqing has been defeated, they can't find anyone else to compete with.

"Lin Zhexuan hasn't come out yet?"

Jiang Qiuyu couldn't help but ask.

Lin Daogong nodded slightly and sighed, "That child is at a critical juncture in his breakthrough, and we can't rush him. However, as long as we can stall until he comes out, we can easily defeat them all by ourselves. We just need to delay him."

Su Zhenyuan and Jiang Qiuyu exchanged a glance, a hint of confidence in their eyes, and immediately changed their strategy.

Soon, they selected their disciples.

"Lin Beifeng, go ahead. Remember, don't engage in direct combat. Just stall for time. If things get out of hand, admit defeat immediately. Don't make unnecessary sacrifices."

Lin Daogong transmitted his voice to a member of the Lin family.

Lin Beifeng stepped forward, handsome and refined, with a face like jade. He nodded, his eyes filled with killing intent, and leaped directly onto the battle platform.

When Li Hao saw the young man sent out, he couldn't help but frown. He didn't know about the strategy that Su Zhenyuan and the others had discussed and changed, but sending this person into battle was most likely a suicide mission.

Could it be that they've already given up on winning and are only hoping to lose in a less humiliating way?
The battle has begun in the dojo.

As soon as the sealing barrier closed, Lin Beifeng unleashed his full power, but instead of attacking, he switched entirely to defense, unleashing numerous immortal treasures and consuming two immortal pills, causing his aura to rise continuously.

Although it was all for the sake of delaying, he disregarded the cost and risked damaging his own foundation.

The demonic youth sneered, and the power of nightmares swept through again. Soon, Lin Beifeng's Dao Domain was eroded, and his body swayed precariously.

He could only hold on for less than three breaths before coughing up a large amount of blood and slurring his words as he admitted defeat.

Seeing this scene, countless people had complex expressions.

Despite using drugs and exhausting all his strength, and activating more than a dozen immortal treasures, he still couldn't withstand the demon prodigy's methods. Could it be that the opponent intended to sweep through everything on his own?
Silence fell over the Imperial Star; there was no sound.

Su Zhenyuan and the others had grim expressions and sent out a second person.

Soon, Lin Jinrou also joined in.

But they didn't hold out for long and eventually gave up.

Following that, the Jiang family, Jiang Huanhuan, Su Wanxue...

They were all quickly defeated, and only after fighting with all their might did they admit defeat and were rescued.

When it was Su Wanqing's turn, Li Hao finally understood Su Zhenyuan and the others' intentions. Taking into account the discussions around him, he stopped Su Wanqing and went to Su Zhenyuan.

"Ok?"

Su Zhenyuan frowned when he saw Li Hao coming over again.

He highly recognized the boy's talent. To reach such a level with a lifespan of a hundred years, his talent was even more exaggerated than that of the Lin family's child. That was why he could not let Li Hao sacrifice himself on the battlefield.

"Uncle, let me go! I promise, even if I have to burn my primordial spirit, I will never lose!"

Li Hao stared at him and said, word by word.

He had barely finished speaking when Su Wanqing rushed over, grabbed Li Hao, and said:

"What are you doing? I can do it. I won't die. Even if I'm no match for you, I'll admit defeat."

Li Hao didn't look at her, but stared directly at Su Zhenyuan.

Sending Su Wanqing into battle to buy a little time would be pointless and risk her death.

"Don't be so foolish as to seek your own death. You don't know what's good for you."

Su Muqing's voice came through, cold with a hint of anger, but her words were unusually well-intentioned.

Su Wanxue remained silent after her defeat. She had previously held a prejudice against Li Hao, but now that he had volunteered to fight again and again, his courage alone was enough to change her mind and make her put aside all her other prejudices.

"Who is that? He wants to volunteer for the fight."

"He's only at the second level of the Immortal Monarch Realm. Has he gone mad? Is he going up there to die?"

"If he goes up there, he probably won't even have a chance to admit defeat; he'll be gone in an instant."

Seeing this, countless people began to whisper among themselves. Although they couldn't understand Li Hao's behavior, no one looked down on him.

The series of defeats, and the losers were all top-tier geniuses with great reputations, would likely result in defeat for other aristocratic geniuses as well. In that case, it would make no difference who we send in at this point.

On the contrary, going into battle at this time would be risking one's life.

This is at least a kind of courage, the courage to sacrifice oneself for the human race!
"you……"

Su Zhenyuan was surprised by Li Hao's persistence. He was somewhat helpless and was about to refuse when Li Hao's aura gradually began to rise.

However, before he could reveal his primordial spirit, suddenly, a deafening thunderclap shook the sky from thousands of miles away.

Immediately afterwards, the thunder roared across thousands of miles, sweeping across the land and arriving in an instant.

Countless gazes turned to see a figure appear out of thin air high in the sky, surrounded by scorching heat and divine lightning.

For a moment, the scene fell into a breathless silence, followed by excited and delighted cheers from the young talents of various noble families.

"It's Lin Zhexuan!"

"He's here! He's finally here!"

"The true dragon of the Lin family, he has finally emerged!"

The prodigies from all the noble families were overjoyed. Lin Jinrou, Jiang Huanhuan and others had suffered defeat after defeat, and they had all despaired and were prepared to fight to the death. But now, Lin Zhexuan has arrived. This top prodigy of the Lin family, and even the top prodigy of this imperial star, has arrived!
Among the 36,000 immortal cities, countless immortal citizens reacted a little slowly, but soon they too became excited.

The young man's appearance was familiar to everyone on the Imperial Star. In many immortal cities controlled by the Lin family, there were statues of Lin Zhexuan.

Countless people know what this number one person of the Imperial Star looks like.

"elder brother!"

Lin Jinrou, who had just been defeated and injured but had recovered, was now beaming with joy and her eyes were filled with excitement.

The other Lin family prodigies also instantly regained their vitality, their faces full of surprise.

"Exiled Xuan..."

Su Muqing gazed at the radiant figure, her eyes momentarily lost in thought, but she quickly recovered, her eyes revealing tenderness and reassurance.

They were childhood sweethearts, and after embarking on their cultivation journey, they each displayed top-notch talents, joined forces, and chased after each other.

But as she cultivated for longer and longer, Lin Zhexuan gradually surpassed her, like a wall guarding her, making her feel at ease while she was chasing after him.

However, after reaching the Saint Realm, she was often disturbed by certain dreams. In those dreams, she seemed to transform into another person and saw countless strange sights. These sights often became distracting thoughts during her cultivation, greatly affecting her.

This is also why her cultivation has gradually slowed down.

Fortunately, she has an excellent grasp of time and feels it as natural as her own arm, which prevents her from falling too far behind.

"It's Brother Zhe Xuan!"

Su Wanqing also saw Lin Zhexuan and was stunned. Her eyes immediately lit up with surprise, and she felt a sense of relief.

But soon, she thought of something and turned to look at the boy beside her.

The aura emanating from the young man was like a dragon emerging from the abyss, gradually growing stronger. However, with the arrival of Lin Zhexuan, this aura stopped and gradually dissipated, returning to silence.

Like an insect that had just raised its head, it was forced back into the shadows by that dazzling figure.

Su Wanqing's eyes suddenly showed a hint of pity and heartache. She knew that all men in the world would pale in comparison to Lin Zhexuan and would feel ashamed of themselves.

However, the outcome was already known from the beginning, but the other party still insisted on their own feelings, and this true affection ultimately came to nothing.

"Lin Zhexuan!"

Jiang Huanhuan's eyes sparkled as she looked at the figure with delight.

After a series of defeats, the human race had fallen into despair, and the atmosphere had plummeted to freezing point. At this moment, Lin Zhexuan's arrival was like a god appearing out of nowhere, shining brightly, as if a savior had descended!
After a moment of stunned silence, the patriarchs of the various families all showed joy on their faces. They had finally waited for this moment!

On the black warship, the middle-aged man in purple robes and a group of demon prodigies all stared intently at the young man before them.

This is the most troublesome prodigy of the current generation of humans.

This is also on the kill list.

Those with imperial potential have a sliver of hope of becoming emperors in the future.

High in the sky, Lin Zhexuan, surrounded by the extraordinary phenomena of the Great Dao's origin, looked down with a cold and disdainful gaze, his aura completely unreserved.

As soon as he emerged from seclusion, the elders of his family sent him a message informing him of the situation there and tearing open the void for him to quickly travel over.

The human race suffered successive defeats, Su Muqing was also defeated, and Jiang Xuming of the Jiang family, the guy he had previously struggled to defeat, had also perished.

Faced with such a perilous situation... his gaze slowly swept across the entire scene, and seeing pairs of eyes filled with surprise and anticipation, he immediately understood that he had now become humanity's only hope.

When Su Muqing was defeated, it meant that he was the last bulwark.

His gaze fell on Su Muqing, and he nodded slightly to her, the coldness in his eyes softening a little before looking at the others.

Soon, he saw Li Hao in front of Su Zhenyuan, but he didn't recognize him. However, the boy's expression was quite striking. Unlike the others, he didn't show any surprise or excitement. He just looked at him calmly.

However, Lin Zhexuan didn't think much of it. After scanning the area, he landed on the black warship.

"Finally, someone decent has arrived?"

The middle-aged man in the purple robe sneered.

Lin Zhexuan's eyes were icy cold as he said, "You will all have to pay back what you lost before!"

He moved swiftly, and without greeting anyone else, stepped directly into the Demon Ancestor's dojo.

Upon seeing this, Lin Daogong hurriedly tried to inform him of the information about the demon prodigy, but the middle-aged man in purple robes had already waved his hand and impatiently sealed off the array barrier.

The demon prodigy sized up this number one human in a thousand years, sneered slightly, and then, without any warning, suddenly launched a nightmare attack.

"careful!"

Su Muqing, Su Wanxue, and the others couldn't help but speak up to remind them.

However, the sound could not penetrate the sealing array barrier.

Inside the training ground, the power teleported in, but Lin Zhexuan's expression remained as cold as ever. Only his eyes shifted slightly as he finally understood why the others had been defeated.

"Humph!"

He suddenly unleashed his immortal power, revealing his primordial spirit, which contained seven hundred golden bones.

With overwhelming primordial spirit power guarding his mind, he unleashed the Lin family's top-tier primordial spirit secret technique, transforming it into a golden pagoda for self-protection.

The nightmarish, corrosive power was immediately blocked, and could only slowly erode it.

But this speed was too slow. Lin Zhexuan had already taken action, his body surging with immortal power. As he moved, there were faint dragon roars and hissing sounds. The phantom of the Candle Dragon materialized from his immortal power.

With a loud bang, the space in front of the demonic prodigy tore apart, time distorted, and three demonic treasures flew out automatically to block Lin Zhexuan's spear, but cracks appeared on them all. With just one strike, he destroyed the three demonic treasures, and it seemed that Lin Zhexuan had not even used his full power.

Seeing this scene, countless people were shocked and excited; the power was too great.

Moreover, Lin Zhexuan's cultivation level was also revealed; he was at the eighth level of the Immortal Lord realm!
Although he was not at the peak of the Immortal Lord realm, the sheer power and might of his immortal energy were even stronger than those at the peak of the Immortal Lord realm!

"That is the power of the Candle Dragon Immortal!"

"His immortal power has actually been refined to such a level, this is simply unbelievable!"

"His immortal power was condensed to the point of being as pure as water, which was already the ultimate. His immortal power actually incorporated the essence of the Candle Dragon. Water condensed into a dragon, and the dragon transformed into a candle. He actually succeeded in cultivating it!"

"The legendary Candle Dragon Immortal Power of the Lin family has actually been cultivated! Among those of the same realm, this mere immortal power is enough to easily sweep and crush all opponents, making one invincible in the same realm!!"

The patriarchs of all the prominent families present were shocked and incredulous that the young man before them was so extraordinary.

The group of middle-aged men in purple robes all had solemn expressions, some of them turning gloomy.

"Is this the result of his seclusion? It seems that his previous sacrifices were not in vain."

Jiang Qiuyu breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

In the arena, Lin Zhexuan swept his spear continuously, his whole body roaring like a dragon. In the blink of an eye, he exhausted all the defensive magic treasures of the demon prodigy. Then, with a bang, the spear pierced through, enveloped by the power of spacetime. Combined with the violent power of the Candle Dragon Immortal, it directly pierced through the opponent's Dao Domain, destroying the opponent's Nightmare Pseudo-Domain.

A cracking sound rang out, and the demon prodigy's expression changed drastically as his body was torn to shreds.

Lin Zhexuan's eyes turned cold. Not wanting to give his opponent a chance to admit defeat, he suddenly increased his power, intending to wipe out the torn flesh, including the opponent's primordial spirit.

But from the distorted, nightmarish phantom reflected behind that demonic prodigy, a cry of surrender rang out, as if that were the true form.

As soon as the voice was uttered, the middle-aged man in purple robes rushed into the temple and protected him.

Seeing this, Lin Zhexuan did not rashly pursue, otherwise, if the demon in front of him did not have any martial ethics and attacked him directly, he might be killed on the spot.

The middle-aged man in purple robes glanced at the young man and indeed had the urge to wipe him out with a single finger in the blink of an eye. Such a prodigy could not be allowed to live. However, this was still human territory. Although the Demon Emperor was watching him from afar, it was hard to say whether the sleeping emperor behind the Su family, the Jiang family, and the other two major families on this imperial star would awaken and kill him with a single palm strike.

He ultimately followed the rules and did not act impulsively, bringing the demon prodigy back to the dojo to heal his wounds.

"Is that the strongest prodigy among humans...?"

The other demon prodigies looked solemn, some even grim, staring intently at Lin Zhexuan.

The domineering immortal power that the opponent had just displayed moved them. The fact that the opponent could defeat Meng Qing was enough to make him stronger than most of them.

Suddenly, the predicament and situation that humanity had just faced seemed to have reversed and fallen on them.

Silence fell on the black deck, and no demon or genius dared to volunteer for battle.

Meanwhile, the cheers of the human race were deafening, and the entire Gusu Imperial Star was filled with a roaring sound.

"Who else?"

Lin Zhexuan's eyes were cold and sharp, carrying a hint of chill. He felt that he had been careless in not killing his opponent.

If you unleash your full power, you'll definitely have a chance to leave your opponent no opportunity to beg for mercy.

Su Zhenyuan and Jiang Qiuyu exchanged glances, both seeing the joy in each other's eyes; things were settled now.

That demon prodigy just now, along with the previous one with the red beard, was definitely among the top of this group of demon prodigies, but he was crushed by Lin Zhexuan. Now, it's the turn of the human race to sweep them all away!

"The Lin family has truly produced a dragon!"

Jiang Qiuyu said softly.

Lin Daogong smiled broadly, a rare glimpse of pride in his eyes. Lin Zhexuan was indeed the most outstanding prodigy in the Lin family, the most talented in every generation except for the founding ancestor.

"What, is there no one else who can send someone?"

Su Zhenyuan spoke, returning the words of the middle-aged man in purple robes to the other party.

Hearing this, everyone felt a great sense of relief and looked at the demons with smug eyes.

The black warship was silent.

"Which of you will go?"

The middle-aged man in purple robes had a stern face as he glanced at the crowd behind him.

But what he received in response were pairs of evasive eyes.

The once arrogant and powerful demons and geniuses were now all silent.

Only three people did not dodge. Two of them had solemn expressions, while the remaining woman had a black veil covering her face and deep, unreadable eyes.

"I'll go."

In the oppressive silence, the woman in black veil standing in the center finally spoke slowly.

Upon hearing her words, the middle-aged man in purple robes and the man with golden eyes beside him both looked at her. Now that things had come to this, they had no choice but to let her take action.

She has her trump card, and on the human side, Lin Zhexuan also has his trump card. Since that's the case, let's have a showdown beforehand, and the outcome will depend on this battle!

"Okay, I'll leave it to you."

The middle-aged man in the purple robe nodded.

"only."

The woman in black veil slowly spoke, saying, "Without the loss of others, I... cannot guarantee that I can definitely kill him."

Her voice was like ice in a deep lake—not cold, but devoid of warmth or emotional fluctuation.

"If you're not confident, you can fight him to the death."

"That's what the middle-aged man in the purple robe said."

The woman in black veil did not reply, because the latter did not understand the meaning of her words.

Just because she can't guarantee a kill doesn't mean she'll lose.

After all, killing a formidable opponent like Lin Zhexuan, leaving him speechless and unable to admit defeat, requires overwhelming strength.

But winning doesn't require that.

Whoosh!
As the woman in black veil stepped into the Demon Ancestor's dojo, a chorus of cheers and encouragement erupted from the human race for Lin Zhexuan.

Lin Zhexuan's eyes were cold as he said, "After all this time of selection, did you choose this unlucky wretch to come out and die?"

"Oh?"

The woman in black veil raised an eyebrow slightly, but looked at him coldly.

Lin Zhexuan didn't say anything more. Both of them were extremely cold-hearted and had no habit of wasting words.

The woman in black veiled stopped speaking, but as the sealing array closed, her aura began to emanate, and the Soul Mirror reflected that her soul lifespan was six hundred years!

Compared to Lin Zhexuan and Su Muqing, they are not much different, only a few decades apart.

But then, her aura surged, reaching the ninth level of the Immortal Lord realm!
In terms of skill alone, he surpassed Lin Zhexuan.

Upon seeing this, the cheers among the humans subsided somewhat, but soon, many began to discuss it.

For top geniuses, the level of their cultivation is no longer the standard for measuring strength; what matters is their foundation and inner strength.

For Lin Zhexuan, a difference of just one realm was enough to reverse the situation.

Even an ordinary Immortal Lord who has reached the Perfection Realm is no match for a casual strike from Lin Zhexuan, who wields the power of the Candle Dragon Immortal. That is the difference.

However, as her realm was revealed, the extreme power of the woman in black veil was also displayed. At the same time, a celestial seal appeared on her forehead, flowing with the strange phenomena of the Nine Orders Origin.

But the immortal seal did not have nine blossoms; instead, it was a unified whole!

Dao Source Immortal Seal!!
The entire Gusu Imperial Star fell silent in an instant.

Those who were still arguing, and saying that it was no big deal that the other party was a level higher, all fell silent at this moment, staring at the scene in astonishment as if someone had grabbed their throat.

Outside the training ground, Su Muqing, Su Wanqing, and others all changed color, including the Lin family, the Jiang family, and the prodigies of various aristocratic families.

Daoyuan Immortal Seal, the legendary immortal seal!
Even if a Celestial Emperor were to personally teach someone, they might not be able to condense it. Only a very small number of Celestial Emperors' personal disciples could master this seal!

Nine flowers and nine sequences represent the ultimate expression of innate talent and comprehension, but the Dao Source Immortal Seal... that's another level altogether. It's not just about comprehension, but also includes opportunities and other factors, making it impossible to replicate, hence its legendary status.

"how come……"

Su Muqing was slightly lost in thought.

Su Zhenyuan and the others' expressions also changed, staring in shock at the woman in black veil.

The Dao Source Immortal Seal... How could such a monstrous talent be born among these demons, and what's more, they even brought him here for a sparring match?!

Aren't you afraid they'll disregard the rules and kill you?
Lin Zhexuan's cold gaze narrowed slightly when the Dao Source Immortal Seal appeared. He himself possessed the Nine Flowers Nine Orders Immortal Seal, which was a little short of the legendary one.

The woman in black veil before him... her talent was no less than his!
Lin Zhexuan began to take things seriously, gripping the divine spear tightly, and his strength surged wildly.

The woman in black veil also deepened her aura, becoming as vast as the ocean. Her immortal power flowed, and strange phenomena resembling wisps of black smoke emanated from it.

This was clearly a kind of condensed immortal power, though not the Zhulong immortal power, it had transcended the realm of immortal power as fluid as water.

"Sleepless night!"

The woman in black veil said softly.

With a wave of his hand, the black immortal power instantly enveloped the entire dojo, completely surrounding the Demon Ancestor's dojo, making it impossible for anyone to see what was inside.

But then a series of dragon roars suddenly rang out, followed by what seemed like a flash of golden light.

This was followed by a series of violent tremors, and the slightly distorted, broken space that pierced through the black mist.

The mere sounds were enough to convey just how intense the battle inside was.

The crowd, who had been cheering and excited, now looked tense and clenched their fists.

Lin Zhexuan is our last hope; we absolutely cannot lose!
“Brother Zhe Xuan…”

Lin Jinrou clenched her hands, and unusually, she even wanted to pray.

Suddenly, a golden divine light pierced through the black mist and appeared above the Demon Ancestor's dojo; it was a terrifying spear shadow.

The spear shadow exuded boundless power, and even imperial might emanated from it!

"It's the Emperor's Path Spear Technique that Brother Zhexuan comprehended!"

Someone from the Lin family exclaimed in surprise.

The divine spear stood tall between heaven and earth, like a giant peak, piercing through all the mist and fog in an instant.

Wherever it passed, the black mist dissipated, but behind the tip of the gun's shadow, the black mist gathered and closed again like a tide.

The crowd then saw the woman in black veil, only to discover that she had revealed her true form: a thick, dark mist with faint blood-red light within, and two crimson eyes.

The Emperor's Spear pierced downwards, tearing the black-veiled woman's body to shreds.

A series of mysterious magical spells appeared above the woman in black veil, their complex structures and patterns revealed, but all of them shattered.

As the light from the divine spear faded, the woman in black veils exploded.

The black mist shrouded everything once more, as if returning to silence.

Bang!
Then came a series of muffled thuds from inside, like the sound of something shattering.

The black aura quickly and gradually faded away.

Upon seeing this, countless people showed expressions of great joy.

However, as the black energy receded, apart from the collapse of the heavens and the earth and the devastation everywhere in the Demon Ancestor's dojo, there was no sign of Lin Zhexuan standing there as people had imagined, and the demon being killed.

On the contrary, Lin Zhexuan was covered in wounds, his new immortal armor was cracked, his spear was cracked, and his hair was disheveled. He looked completely different from his previous domineering aura.

On the other side, the figure of the woman in black veil lay prostrate in the void, breathing slightly, but her aura was stronger than Lin Zhexuan's.

Su Zhenyuan and the others' expressions changed as well, their fists clenched, their hearts pounding in their throats.

"die!"

The woman in black veil raised her hand, and the power of the surrounding world was mobilized once again. From the void behind her, an extraordinary will descended and, driven by its power, crushed towards Lin Zhexuan.

Lin Zhexuan gripped the divine spear tightly, but sensing the extraordinary will behind the opponent, his expression changed several times. He switched from offense to defense, parrying and retreating.

Off the field, Li Hao also sensed that extraordinary will. He was stunned for a moment. It was like the supreme will in the dark that one had vaguely touched when one had reached the ultimate level of immortality.

He called it... Heavenly Venerable.

That girl in black veil actually touched the ultimate level of immortality, the will of the Heavenly Venerable, and could even borrow it.

Isn't this... already having one foot in the threshold of the final stage of Immortal Transformation?!

Li Hao was shocked and incredulous.

He currently only masters two ultimate realms.

"He actually..."

Su Zhenyuan and the others also felt that extraordinary will and were shocked. The other party was a Celestial Lord who had not yet mastered the realm, yet he was able to communicate with the consciousness of the Celestial Venerable and reflect his consciousness projection.
Although it has not yet reached the true ultimate state, the level of merging with the consciousness of the Celestial Venerable, it has already stepped into the threshold of the ultimate state!
At this moment, they realized once again why the demons dared to challenge the human race, come here to spar, and propose conditions that the human race could not refuse. It turned out that... they were confident of victory!
With a loud bang, Lin Zhexuan's body slammed into the sealing array barrier, startling countless stunned people as if they were awakening from a dream.

The previous cheers and jubilation felt like a dreamlike celebration, but now it seems like we're just returning to reality.

Lin Zhexuan... the number one human in the Northern Region in a thousand years, is actually... going to lose??

Countless people felt as if their blood had frozen, finding it unbelievable and unimaginable.

However, soon, with the black-veiled woman's pressing attack, Lin Zhexuan's aura was clearly suppressed, and the original phenomenon manifested by the Candle Dragon's immortal power was also suppressed.

With the Dao Source Immortal Seal, and his cultivation level being one level higher, Lin Zhexuan was no longer at a disadvantage in terms of immortal power.

He has mastered six levels of the Nine Orders Origin, which is already extremely exaggerated.

But the other side is no slouch either.

To win... you have to burn your primordial spirit, or take medicine to forcefully advance your realm and stimulate your potential.

But this would severely damage the foundation.

Lin Zhexuan gritted his teeth and continued to parry and defend, but the woman in black veil gathered a power, which transformed into a giant black palm, slapping the opponent's waist and sending him flying again.

As the woman in black veiled figure pressed down on him relentlessly, Lin Zhexuan felt the extraordinary will behind her descending upon him, and his expression gradually turned grim.

Whoosh!
Suddenly, the woman in black veiled exuded an aura that surged dramatically.

With a single, instantaneous strike, he shattered Lin Zhexuan's immortal armor, simultaneously piercing through his shoulder and shattering his bones.

They were so close that Lin Zhexuan saw the murderous intent in the other's eyes. He immediately realized that the other had planned this all along, intending to catch him off guard and prevent him from begging for mercy and admitting defeat.

At this moment, he was completely suppressed by the opponent's immortal power and was unable to move at all.

Waiting to die?

As Lin Zhexuan gazed at the approaching oppressive force of death, his imperial blood surged once more. In the fierce battle just now, both he and his opponent had exhausted all their means, using bloodline power, secret techniques, and forbidden arts in turn. He even unleashed his strongest imperial spear, but his opponent had corresponding forces to counter it.

For the first time in his life, he had been driven to this extent by someone with a similar lifespan.

The woman in black veil sensed the surging power of Lin Zhexuan's bloodline, as if she had anticipated it. From the dark dharma image behind her, a blood-red eye opened, and the power of the darkest law enveloped him, continuously eroding and dissolving the immortal power around Lin Zhexuan.

Her immortal power was already higher than Lin Zhexuan's, and with further suppression and erosion, the gap between them became even greater.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, with both sides fighting at their peak.

Bang!
Lin Zhexuan's physical body shattered and tore apart in an instant.

His primordial spirit was exposed, and his seven hundred golden bones shone brightly, but at this moment the light was dim, and the power of his primordial spirit was almost exhausted in the battle just now.

Unless, one burns their primordial spirit... but that would be self-destruction.

The black-veiled woman unleashed her primordial spirit power with lightning speed, revealing over seven hundred primordial spirit golden bones, slightly more than Lin Zhexuan's.

Lin Zhexuan's primordial spirit instantly unleashed the Lin family's top-tier primordial spirit immortal technique, condensing a nine-story golden pagoda on its surface, which he had cultivated to the peak of the Immortal Lord realm.

With a loud bang, the nine-tiered golden pagoda was smashed open, and the golden light of the primordial spirit instantly diminished and weakened.

The woman in black veil's expression changed; she hadn't managed to tear the other's primordial spirit apart.

Lin Zhexuan's primordial spirit flew backward, and as he watched the golden bones of the primordial spirit within the black-veiled woman ignite, he said in a low voice:

"I surrender."

He didn't want to fight.

Both can burn their primordial spirit and golden bones; if he can, so can his opponent. If he can take drugs, so can his opponent.

Fighting... destroying one's own foundation is meaningless. He has too much to bear, the heavy responsibility of the future of the Northern Region's human race!
As Lin Zhexuan's words were spoken, countless people who had been holding their breath and watching the battle felt as if they had been struck in the chest by a heavy hammer. Their anticipation, which had been held so tightly that their hearts were in their throats, was ultimately shattered by those three words.

Countless people's faces turned deathly pale.

We admit defeat!

Lin Zhexuan actually admitted defeat!

The patriarchs of the various families present all opened their mouths slightly, but could not utter a sound. They did not know what to say and felt that their throats were dry.

The Lin family members, their faces drained of color, stared in disbelief at the figure—the most dazzling human, a figure who had shone brightly since childhood.

That invincible legend has... been shattered today.

(End of this chapter)