I transmigrated to a chaotic world and became the sole player.

Qin Wuyai's voice, like thunder, boomed across the arena, carrying an unquestionable majesty and an all-destroying domineering power.

"Golden Light—Suppress the Demon!"

As his words fell, golden light suddenly surged around him, like a golden sun rising slowly on the arena! The dazzling golden light illuminated the entire arena, and even most of the training ground, turning it golden! A vast, majestic, and sacred aura spread out like a tidal wave, containing within it a powerful will to suppress all evil and cleanse the world of its filth!

Qin Wuyai was bathed in endless golden light, his golden robes fluttering, his long hair dancing, and his eyes turning pure gold, like a deity descended to earth! The golden lightning sword in his hand hummed, lightning and gold intertwined, its power increasing several times over!

"This is... the Qin family's secret technique—the Golden Light Demon Suppression Technique!" A knowledgeable disciple below the stage exclaimed in shock, his voice filled with horror.

"The Golden Light Demon-Suppressing Technique?! A top-tier cultivation method, said to be created by the Qin family patriarch and ranked as a high-grade Earth-level technique? It's said that when mastered to a high level, the golden light emitted will repel all evil and make all demons bow down!"

"Qin Wuyai has actually mastered the Golden Light Demon-Suppressing Technique! And judging from its power, he has already grasped its essence!"

"It's over! Lu Zhao is finished! A high-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique, combined with Qin Wuyai's Foundation Establishment perfection cultivation, how terrifying is its power! How can Lu Zhao possibly withstand it?!"

"The Qin family has really gone all out for this selection! They've even passed on their clan's secret technique to Qin Wuyai!"

"Although Lu Zhao's sword intent is astonishing, the grade of his cultivation technique is probably far inferior to the Golden Light Demon Suppression Technique, and his cultivation level is also one level lower. This battle... is in grave danger!"

A chorus of gasps and sighs erupted from the audience. Even within the Qingyun Sect, a high-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique was a top-tier possession, unattainable only by core disciples or those who had rendered great service. Qin Wuyai's unleashing of the "Golden Light Demon-Suppressing Technique" far surpassed the power of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator! Everyone believed that Lu Zhao was doomed this time.

Ye Qingyi, Zhao Yan, Li Yue, and the others felt their hearts sink to the bottom. Although they had confidence in Lu Zhao, the power of a high-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique was simply too terrifying. While Lu Zhao's Annihilation Sword Intent was strong, his cultivation level was ultimately insufficient, and the grade of his technique might be inferior. How could they possibly withstand it?

On the high platform, the expressions of several elders also changed slightly.

"The Golden Light Demon-Suppressing Technique... The Qin family is quite generous." Elder Yan stroked his beard, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes. Such a clan-suppressing secret technique shouldn't be easily taught to Foundation Establishment disciples, much less used so recklessly in sect selections; it smacks of bullying the weak and taking advantage of the powerful. But since Qin Wuyai had mastered it and used it within the rules, he couldn't say anything.

"A high-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique, its power is indeed astonishing. This boy is probably in trouble." The gray-robed elder shook his head, his gaze towards Lu Zhao carrying a hint of regret. Such a genius, if he were to perish here, it would truly be a loss for the sect.

"Hmph, relying on family background to cultivate high-level techniques, what kind of skill is that?" an elder who was at odds with the Qin family sneered, but there was nothing he could do. That's how it is in the cultivation world; resources and inheritance are also part of strength.

Lei Wanjun remained expressionless, his gaze still indifferent, revealing neither joy nor anger. Only his hands, clasped behind his back, tightened slightly.

On the arena, Lu Zhao felt the overwhelming pressure of the golden light, his expression growing even more solemn. This "Golden Light Demon-Suppressing Technique" truly lived up to its name. Within the golden light, not only did it contain a vast and powerful spiritual energy of utmost yang strength, but it also carried a suppressive and purifying will, possessing an extremely strong restraint against yin and demonic techniques. Although his Annihilation Sword Intent was not demonic, its destructive and ending intent clashed with the "Demon-Suppressing" intent to some extent, causing it to be subtly suppressed.

However, Lu Zhao felt no fear; instead, a strong fighting spirit rose within him. The stronger the opponent, the more his potential would be unleashed! The *Nine Dragons Controlling Qi Technique* was the supreme inheritance of the Dragon Clan, its grade far exceeding that of the Earth Rank—how could it be compared to the mere *Golden Light Suppressing Demon Technique*? It was only because his cultivation was currently too shallow to unleash its full power. But the domineering power of the Annihilation Dragon Qi and the destructive force of the Annihilation Sword Intent were by no means ordinary!

"Lu Zhao, you have every right to be proud that you forced me to use the 'Golden Light Demon-Suppressing Technique'." Qin Wuyai's voice, like a resounding bell, echoed in the golden light, carrying an arrogant indifference. "Now, kneel down and beg for mercy, cripple your cultivation, and I might spare your life, only severing your limbs and leaving you a dog's life!"

"Enough with the nonsense." Lu Zhao coldly replied, pushing the Nine Dragons Qi Control Technique within his body to its limit. In his dantian, the dragon-shaped spiritual energy, interwoven with dark gold and grayish-white, raised its head and let out a silent roar, surging out along his meridians! At the same time, the Annihilation Sword Intent in his sea of ​​consciousness was also fully activated, merging seamlessly with the dragon energy, transforming into a grayish-gold torrent that surged and roared through his meridians!

"Stubborn to the end!" Qin Wuyai's eyes flashed with murderous intent. "Then I'll turn you to ashes in this endless golden light!"

He gripped the sword with both hands, raising it high above his head. Golden light emanated from his body, flowing like a hundred rivers into the sea, surging wildly into the Golden Light Thunder Sword! On the sword's blade, lightning and golden light intertwined and entwined, the radiance growing ever brighter, the pressure ever more terrifying, as if it were accumulating a world-destroying strike!

"Demon Suppression - Golden Light Shines Everywhere!"

Qin Wuyai roared and slashed down with his golden lightning sword!

"boom--!"

A golden beam of light, over ten feet in diameter, burst forth from the sword tip, like a cascading Milky Way or a falling sun, carrying terrifying power to purify everything and suppress all demons. It swept towards Lu Zhao with overwhelming force! Wherever the beam of light passed, the air evaporated, space distorted, and the arena floor was ploughed into a bottomless, scorched trench, its edges melting and hissing!

This strike was more than ten times stronger than the previous "Golden Thunder Piercing the Sky"! This was the full-force attack of a high-grade Earth-rank technique, the peak eruption of Qin Wuyai's Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivation! Its power was almost on par with a casual strike from a Golden Core cultivator!

Below the stage, everyone was horrified and retreated in fear, lest they be affected by the terrifying golden light. Even the elders on the high platform looked solemn, ready to intervene at any moment in case of unforeseen circumstances.

"Junior Brother Lu!" Zhao Yan's eyes were bloodshot as he rushed forward, but Li Yue held him back tightly.

"Fellow Daoist Lu!" Ye Qingyi clenched her jade-like hands tightly, her nails digging deeply into her palms, her beautiful eyes filled with worry and despair. This attack was too powerful! Lu Zhao, could he withstand it?

Faced with this earth-shattering attack, Lu Zhao's eyes flashed with a sharp light. Instead of retreating, he took a step forward! He roared to the sky, his voice shaking the heavens. The annihilating dragon energy accumulated within his body erupted like a volcanic eruption, bursting forth without reservation!

"The Nine Dragons Controlling Qi Technique—!"

Lu Zhao roared inwardly, his hands rapidly forming hand seals in front of his chest. The gray-gold annihilation dragon energy within his body circulated wildly according to the profound path of the second level of the "Nine Dragons Controlling Qi Technique," "Transforming Qi into Dragons"! A terrifying aura of vastness, antiquity, dominance, and annihilation surged from his body, even faintly emanating the sound of a dragon's roar, standing in opposition to the golden light that suppressed all demons!

"Dragon Form - Annihilation Slash!"

Lu Zhao pointed his fingers like a sword, the gray-gold light at his fingertips condensing to its extreme, a blurry dragon shadow appearing and disappearing at his fingertips, emitting a silent roar! He pointed at the crushing golden beam of light!

"Sing—!"

A faint yet soul-shaking dragon's roar echoed throughout the arena! A gray-gold dragon-shaped sword aura shot out from Lu Zhao's fingertips, growing larger in the wind and transforming into a gray-gold divine dragon several meters long. With its claws outstretched and its terrifying will to tear apart the sky and annihilate all things, it roared and crashed fiercely into the golden pillar of light!

Firstly, its golden light is dazzling, a majestic divine power that purifies everything.

Firstly, a dragon-shaped sword aura, interwoven with gray and gold, obliterates the heavens.

Amidst the shocked, horrified, and incredulous gazes of everyone, two terrifying attacks collided violently in the center of the arena!

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"

An even more deafening roar than before suddenly erupted! The entire martial arts arena shook violently, as if a magnitude 10 earthquake had struck! The double protective light barrier that Lei Wanjun had erected around the arena shattered instantly, as if made of paper! A terrifying energy storm, like a runaway prehistoric beast, raged wildly, sweeping across all directions!

"Not good!" On the high platform, several elders' expressions changed, and they acted simultaneously, unleashing several powerful spiritual energy barriers that tightly enveloped the arena, preventing energy leakage and harm to the disciples below. Even so, the terrifying energy fluctuations that escaped still caused the disciples below to experience turmoil in their blood, turn pale, and retreat repeatedly!

Blinding light engulfed everything! Violent energy collided, annihilated, and exploded wildly on the arena! The entire arena was like the end of the world, with the earth shaking and sand and stones flying everywhere!

This collision was ten or even a hundred times more violent than any of the previous ones!

Everyone stared intently at the center of the arena, which was being engulfed by a storm of light and energy, their hearts pounding in their throats!

The light lasted for several dozen breaths before slowly dissipating.

The smoke and dust gradually settled.

When they saw the scene on the stage, everyone gasped, speechless with astonishment!

The once incredibly sturdy arena was now completely unrecognizable. In the center lay a massive crater, over ten zhang in diameter and several zhang deep, charred black and emitting wisps of smoke and golden sparks. The crater walls were covered with crisscrossing, bottomless sword marks and fist imprints, as if it had been bombarded by countless sharp swords and giant hammers.

At the edge of the pit, two figures faced each other from a distance.

Lu Zhao knelt on one knee, supporting himself with his right hand. He was covered in blood, his blue robe tattered, revealing his scarred, mangled skin, where in some places even bone was visible! His face was deathly pale, blood mixed with fragments of internal organs constantly spilling from the corner of his mouth. His breath was extremely weak, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment. The gray-gold light at his fingertips had dimmed to almost nothing. Clearly, that clash had cost him dearly!

Opposite him, Qin Wuyai stood, sword in hand. His golden robe was tattered, revealing a silver inner armor beneath, which also bore several deep cracks. His hair was disheveled, blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, his face was pale, and his breathing was erratic, clearly indicating that he too had suffered a serious injury. However, the golden lightning sword in his hand, though dimmed and its lightning weak, was still gripped tightly. His gaze towards Lu Zhao was filled with horror, resentment, and a hint of… disbelief.

He couldn't believe that he had used the Qin family's secret technique, "Golden Light Demon Suppression Technique," and unleashed his strongest attack, "Golden Light Illuminating All," yet failed to kill Lu Zhao in one fell swoop! The opponent was only at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment stage, yet he had withstood his killing move, comparable to a Golden Core cultivator's strike! Although he appeared severely injured and on the verge of death, he was still alive! This was a humiliating disgrace to him! An unacceptable defeat!

"Cough cough..." Lu Zhao coughed violently, spitting out several mouthfuls of blood, but he supported himself on the ground and struggled to stand up, little by little. His body swayed precariously, as if he would collapse at any moment, but his spine remained straight! His eyes were still cold and firm, like ancient ice, staring intently at Qin Wuyai.

"A high-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique... nothing more than that." Lu Zhao's voice was hoarse and weak, yet it carried an indomitable will, clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"You...!" Qin Wuyai trembled with rage, his eyes filled with a murderous intent that was almost tangible! He never expected that Lu Zhao, despite being so seriously injured, would still dare to provoke him!

"I'm not dead, are you disappointed?" Lu Zhao smirked, revealing a cold and mocking smile. "Too bad, you're disappointed. Your 'Golden Light Suppressing Demons' can't suppress this 'demon' of mine."

"You're courting death!" Qin Wuyai roared in fury. He would never allow Lu Zhao to leave the arena alive! This brat must die! He forcefully gathered his spiritual power to suppress the surging blood and qi within his body. The golden lightning sword in his hand once again shone with a faint golden light. Although its power was greatly reduced, it was more than enough to kill a heavily injured and dying Lu Zhao!

"Lu Zhao, die!" Qin Wuyai grinned maliciously, his figure swaying as he lunged at Lu Zhao to deliver a fatal blow!

However, at that very moment, something unexpected happened!

From within Lu Zhao's seemingly critically injured and dying body, a faint yet incredibly pure and vibrant emerald green light suddenly burst forth! Though faint, the light was like a ray of warm sunshine in the dead of winter, instantly nourishing his riddled body! Within his body, the Longevity Technique quietly began to circulate, slowly but tenaciously repairing his damaged meridians and internal organs!

At the same time, the dim dragon-shaped spiritual energy in his dantian seemed to be stimulated by something, and suddenly trembled. A purer and more domineering annihilation dragon energy surged out from the depths of his dantian! It was the potential he had accumulated from absorbing Yin Jiuyou ghost energy and Lieshan fire spirit, as well as from a series of battles, that was completely activated at the critical moment of life and death!

"roar--"

A deep yet majestic dragon roar emanated from Lu Zhao's body! His previously weak aura began to recover at a visible speed! Although he was still weak, he was much better than before when he was on the verge of death!

"What?!" Qin Wuyai's pupils shrank, and for the first time, a look of shock appeared on his face! He clearly felt that Lu Zhao was at his limit, so how could he have instantly recovered a portion of his spiritual power?! This is illogical!

Below the stage, everyone was stunned. Lu Zhao's tenacious vitality and bizarre regenerative abilities once again exceeded their comprehension!

"How...how can he still move?!"

"What is that green light? It looks like... a wood-attribute healing technique?"

"And that dragon's roar... what exactly is inside him?"

"Is this Lu Zhao some kind of unkillable cockroach?!"

On the high platform, several elders also showed strange expressions. Lu Zhao's tenacity and hidden strength once again surprised them.

"A wood-attribute healing technique? Its grade seems quite high." Elder Yan mused.

"This young man has many trump cards and is extremely resilient; he is a promising talent," the gray-robed elder nodded.

On the arena, Lu Zhao slowly straightened up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and looked at the bewildered Qin Wuyai with a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes.

"Now, it's my turn."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Zhao moved! He lightly touched the ground with his feet, his figure as elusive as a ghost. Although his speed had decreased considerably, it was still incredibly swift, and he charged towards Qin Wuyai with an unstoppable momentum! At the same time, he pointed his right hand like a sword, and a dim yet extremely refined gray-gold light condensed at the tip of his finger once again!

He planned to launch a fatal attack while Qin Wuyai was still in shock and doubt and his spiritual power was low!

Qin Wuyai's expression changed drastically. He hadn't expected that Lu Zhao, despite being so seriously injured, would still dare to launch an attack! Moreover, judging from his posture, he was going to fight to the death! The spiritual energy in his body had been mostly consumed in the "Golden Light Shining" attack just now. At this moment, with his old energy gone and new energy yet to be generated, he was at his weakest!

"You're courting death!" Qin Wuyai was both shocked and furious. He forcefully channeled his remaining spiritual power into the Golden Light Thunder Sword, which flickered faintly with lightning as he thrust the sword towards Lu Zhao's heart! He wanted to counter Lu Zhao's attack with an attack, forcing him to retreat!

However, Lu Zhao neither dodged nor avoided, his eyes filled only with icy killing intent and unwavering determination! The gray-gold light at his fingertips, like a flickering candle in the wind, carried the will to annihilate all things, and pointed towards Qin Wuyai's brow!

A fight to the death! Both sides will be severely injured!

"No—!" Ye Qingyi cried out in shock from below the stage, her beautiful eyes instantly filling with tears! Zhao Yan, Li Yue, and the others also stared in disbelief!

A flicker of fear flashed in Qin Wuyai's eyes! He hadn't expected Lu Zhao to be so insane, so reckless! He didn't want to die! He was the pride of the Qin family, with a bright future ahead of him; how could he possibly perish together with a dying man?!

In the face of life and death, Qin Wuyai's instinct for survival overwhelmed everything! He forcibly withdrew the sword that was aimed at Lu Zhao's heart, held it horizontally in front of his brow, and retreated rapidly, trying to create distance!

However, this was the moment Lu Zhao had been waiting for!

The instant Qin Wuyai withdrew his sword to defend and retreated rapidly, Lu Zhao's seemingly desperate finger strike suddenly changed direction! The gray-gold light at his fingertip, like a venomous snake's tongue, silently touched the blade of Qin Wuyai's golden lightning sword, which was held horizontally in front of his chest!

"bite--!"

A crisp cracking sound echoed throughout the arena!

The Golden Light Thunder Sword, a superior-grade magic weapon in Qin Wuyai's hand, under Lu Zhao's finger strike, which had gathered its last strength and pushed the sword intent of annihilation to its limit, suddenly had its originally minute crack expand and instantly spread to the entire sword!

"Snap—!"

Before Qin Wuyai’s horrified eyes, his golden lightning sword, which he cherished as his life and which had accompanied him in battle for many years, shattered inch by inch, turning into countless golden fragments that scattered in all directions!

With his natal magic weapon destroyed, Qin Wuyai was struck as if by a heavy blow. He groaned and spat out a mouthful of blood. His aura instantly weakened, his face turned ashen, and his eyes were filled with disbelief, despair, and resentment!

"No—! My Golden Light Thunder Sword—!" Qin Wuyai let out a shrill scream, like a wounded wild beast.

However, Lu Zhao's attack was not over! The moment he shattered the Golden Light Thunder Sword, he clenched his left fist, unleashed the last bit of power in his body, and punched Qin Wuyai's wide-open chest!

"Bang!"

A muffled thud. The protective aura Qin Wuyai had hastily conjured shattered like paper. Lu Zhao's fist had landed solidly on his chest!

"Crack!" A clear sound of bone breaking rang out.

Qin Wuyai screamed as he was thrown backward like a tattered sack, crashing heavily onto the edge of the arena. He rolled several times before coming to a stop. His sternum caved in, and blood gushed from his mouth, mixed with fragments of internal organs. His breath was extremely weak. He struggled a few times, but could no longer get up.

Lu Zhao staggered back a few steps, then coughed up another mouthful of blood. His face was ashen, and his body swayed precariously, as if he would collapse at any moment. The series of attacks he had just unleashed had exhausted his last strength. At this moment, he was at his limit, his life force waning.

But he stopped.

He straightened his back and looked at Qin Wuyai, who lay sprawled on the ground like a dead dog, barely breathing, with only cold indifference in his eyes.

The arena was deathly silent.

Everyone stared blankly at the figure in the blue robe, covered in blood and swaying precariously, yet still standing tall on the arena, and at Qin Wuyai, the Qin family's prodigy, who lay paralyzed on the ground, his life hanging in the balance.

They won?

Lu Zhao, who was at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, actually defeated Qin Wuyai, who was at the peak of Foundation Establishment and had used the high-grade Earth-rank technique "Golden Light Demon Suppression Technique".

Moreover, it was in a tragic way, resulting in mutual destruction, but in the end, it was Lu Zhao who stood up!

This...this is simply unbelievable!

"Junior Brother Lu... won?" Zhao Yan murmured, his voice trembling as if he couldn't believe his eyes.

"We won! Lu Zhao won!" Li Yue clenched his fist excitedly.

Ye Qingyi covered her mouth with her jade-like hand, tears welling up in her beautiful eyes. But these were not tears of sorrow; they were tears of excitement, joy, and heartache intertwined. Looking at the bloodied figure standing tall on the arena, her heart was filled with indescribable shock and heartache.

After a brief silence, the audience erupted in a thunderous roar of exclamations and discussions!

"Lu Zhao won! He really won!"

"A Foundation Establishment cultivator at the ninth level defeating a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak! This is a battle beyond one's level!"

"Qin Wuyai even used the Golden Light Demon-Suppressing Technique, yet he still lost!"

"Lu Zhao's finger strike was terrifying! It actually shattered the superior-grade magic weapon, the Golden Light Thunder Sword!"

"And that final punch... Qin Wuyai will likely be crippled, if not killed!"

"After this battle, Lu Zhao's name will surely resound throughout the entire inner sect!"

"Too strong! Too ruthless! Ruthless to himself, and even more ruthless to his enemies!"

On the high platform, several elders wore complex expressions. Lu Zhao's victory had surprised everyone. The combat power, resilience, and mental fortitude he displayed were nothing short of monstrous. However, he had gone too far, not only destroying Qin Wuyai's natal magic weapon but also severely injuring him, potentially even damaging his foundation. The Qin family would never let this go unpunished.

Lei Wanjun remained expressionless, his gaze sweeping over Lu Zhao and Qin Wuyai before finally settling on Lu Zhao. A barely perceptible hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, but more than that, there was solemnity. This young man is a double-edged sword; if used well, he will be a blessing to the sect; if used poorly, he may bring disaster.

"Lu Zhao wins this battle." Lei Wanjun's voice rang out indifferently, announcing the result.

However, before he could finish speaking, another unexpected event occurred!

"You little beast! How dare you harm the Qin family's prodigy! I'll make you die a damned death!"

A furious roar, like a thunderclap, came from the distant horizon! Before the sound had even faded, an incomparably terrifying and vast golden core pressure swept across the sky and pressed down hard on Lu Zhao on the arena!

At the same time, a golden handprint tore through the sky, carrying terrifying power to destroy everything, and slammed down on Lu Zhao!