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Xu Feng observed the movements of Jumping Fish Island from a distance, then flew into the Chaotic Sea, settling down on an island to meditate and prepare himself for battle.
With the duel approaching, Xu Feng's strength surged, and he believed that without using a Dao Artifact, he could overpower Jueqingzi. However, his understanding of Jueqingzi was limited to rumors from the Xian Dao; the true extent of Jueqingzi's abilities remained unknown.
Jueqingzi was one of the Wuwei Six Sons, with the strength ranking at Wuwei Academy as follows: Three Statues were at the Late Stage of Great Achievement, Four Kings at the Mid-Stage of Great Achievement, Five Masters at the Early Stage of Great Achievement peak, and the Six Sons at the Early Stage of Great Achievement.
Jueqingzi was also a city lord who rarely made appearances. When facing enemies, he was ruthless and merciless, which is reflected in his name. His fierce nature was evident, and Wuwei Academy's decision to send Jueqingzi to replace Silverbeard in battle clearly indicated that they intended more than just to teach Xu Feng a lesson.
Three years ago, Wuwei Academy suddenly fell silent and slowed down its investigation into the Silverbeard incident. Subsequently, they took the initiative to arrange for Jueqingzi to fight, suggesting there were hidden secrets behind this decision.
Facing the sea, Xu Feng moved like a blade in song.
On December 29th, Raging Sea, Jumping Fish Island.
As the year came to an end and people celebrated the old while welcoming the new, it was just another ordinary day for cultivators.
However, today was different; Jumping Fish Island was calm and still, with no wind and no fish leaping out of the water seeking death.
The morning sun rose from the sea surface, casting a cold light that transformed from red to white and then from cool to warm.
As the sun climbed higher, more people gathered on Jumping Fish Island.
Today marked the day when Xu Feng from the Daming Lake Xu Family would challenge Jueqingzi from Wuwei Academy.
This duel stemmed from a grudge that began a hundred years ago at Sealing Magic Gorge and would finally come to a conclusion today.
For thousands of years, Wuwei Academy had been unrivaled and was recognized as the top sect in Zheguo—a gathering place for talent. No other sect could compare, and no one dared challenge Wuwei Academy's authority.
Yet now, a child from Liuxiang Kingdom was about to break this millennia-old "glorious tradition," as he aimed to accomplish an impossible task on Jumping Fish Island.
At noon, the surface of the sea at Jumping Fish Island was filled with cultivators from various sects, and more were arriving. With no seats left, some had to fly in the sky or stand on the water, forming layers upon layers, with the crowd exceeding ten thousand. From a distance, it looked like a blooming black peony.
On the platform to the north sat the Xu Family from Daming Lake. In the front row, at the center, were the family head Xu Mo, elder Xu Duo Chou, and Xu Huiying.
The Xu Family was directly involved in this duel. Xu Feng challenged Wuwei Academy on behalf of the Xu Family, citing that Silverbeard had accidentally killed Xu Ruchu, and Xu Feng was Xu Ruchu's bodyguard, Deputy Leader.
There were ten rows of seats, each with ten people. Most of the Xu Family's experts had gathered, totaling over a hundred, all at least at Mid Stage of Spirit Separation.
The Top Ten Sects of the Chosen Nation occupied nine important positions, except for Ming Mountain. The remaining spots were purchased by other sects, resulting in a mix of people from various backgrounds.
To the west was Light Rain Tower, ranked second among Xian Dao sects. Only one Early Stage of Great Achievement cultivator attended, accompanied by a group of Divine Separation Stage disciples clad in silver robes. This Great Perfection Stage cultivator was Roman, a swordsmanship expert whom Xu Feng had met at Abandoned Sea.
Golden Stone Workshop was seated right next to Light Rain Tower. Both sects were located at Sword Lake, with Light Rain Tower being superior. This time, Golden Stone Workshop sent Yan Lu and Meng Hui along with about ten disciples; they were relatively low-key compared to others. However, Meng Hui's Mid-Stage of Great Achievement strength was enough to command respect.
To the east was Li Hua Palace, represented by two Great Achievement Stage cultivators and Ye Qiongyao at Divine Separation Peak. Cai Shujun from Liuxiang Kingdom stood beside Ye Qiongyao, her eyes calm and expression serene as she seemed lost in thought.
Shennong Valley was positioned to the left of Li Hua Palace and had a strong lineup led by Elder Nong Ban, flanked by Nong Quan and Nong Qing. Nong Qing was also well-known in Xian Dao as a Mid-Stage of Great Achievement cultivator. Behind them were disciples from Shennong Valley and Martial Valley, all at Late Stage of Divine Separation.
To the left of the Xu Family was Pingdao Sect, represented by Shen Lan and Second Young Master Shen Gong. Among them were Xu Ruchu and Shen Qian as a couple; Xu Ruchu had regained her memory and understood that this duel stemmed from her actions. Now eighteen or nineteen years old, she was no longer the girl who used to eat candied hawthorns. Having lived in Pingdao Sect for several years, she could be considered Shen Jinbei's future bride.
On the right side of the Xu Family were miscellaneous forces from Liuxiang Kingdom. Sitting in the center were Gao Jingsong and Lin Fangxin from Koukou Group, followed by Hua Wanduo, Hua Du, Qiu Wuling, Chu Wushang, and other disciples from different sects within Liuxiang Kingdom.
This group from Liuxiang Kingdom was the weakest faction present; all were at Late Stage of Divine Separation without any Great Perfection Stage cultivators to back them up. The Xu Family had arranged for them to sit nearby not only because they were direct relatives of Xu Feng but also for protective reasons.
Qiu Wuling's gaze wandered until it landed on Cai Shujun in the distance; tears welled up in her eyes as she couldn't look away. Since Cai Shujun left Liuxiang Kingdom, Qiu Wuling hadn't seen her again; their reunion after a century revealed that the girl she had raised was now a saintess of Li Hua Palace and would not return.
He Jingying sat behind Qiu Wuling and followed her master's gaze to find Cai Shujun among the crowd. At that moment, she felt speechless—unsure if it was love or hate. Although He Jingying was also a disciple of Qiu Wuling, it was Cai Shujun who truly taught her cultivation. They were considered sisters but shared a master-disciple bond; He Jingying once idolized Cai Shujun but gradually forgot her as time passed without any news.
Opposite the Xu Family sat their adversary for the duel: Wuwei Academy.
Four renowned experts arrived at Wuwei Academy, including the Power King from the Four Kings, Walker and Demon Hunter from the Five Masters, and the Black and White Pieces from the Six Sons. One of them was at the Mid-Stage of Great Achievement, accompanied by three at the Early Stage of Great Achievement. This level of strength undoubtedly made them the strongest among all factions present.
On either side of Wuwei Academy were Azure Cloud Pavilion and Mu Jianlin, while Ming Mountain, serving as an Assassination Organization, did not make a public appearance. Yue Ren Mountain Villa followed closely behind, with each of these three factions sending a Great Achievement Stage Cultivator.
After all, Xu Feng and Jueqingzi were not considered top-tier experts. Each faction sending a Great Perfection Stage cultivator to observe was already quite generous. Wuwei Academy dispatching four Great Achievement Stage Cultivators, including Strength King Fan Gang at the Mid-Stage of Great Achievement, surprised many.
In addition to these nine major factions, dozens of smaller sects were also present to watch the event, with Xiaoyao Sect being one of them.
Xiaoyao Sect had a deep-seated grudge against Xu Feng. Not only had they killed Fourth Young Master Xiao Hun, but they also defeated Heishan Laoguai with a single punch, causing Young Master Xiao Duan to lose face. Knowing they could not compete with him, Xiaoyao Sect came this time to witness how Xu Feng would meet his end.
More and more people gathered at Jumping Fish Island, with disciples from Shenxing Sect continuously moving through the crowd to collect entrance fees. Even cultivators outside the designated area had to pay for "standing tickets."
As the sun rose higher in the sky, the wind began to pick up over the sea, causing the waves to undulate like a rhythm for a duel.
Fish began to leap out of the water, though far fewer than before; most sensed the powerful aura of the cultivators and fled from afar.
Suddenly, something broke through the surface and soared ten zhang high.
"What a huge fish; it's already at Transformation Period."
"Shut up! That's not a fish; that's Xu Feng from the Xu family."
Under countless gazes, Xu Feng burst forth from beneath the sea, performed a spin in mid-air, and landed on a high rock on Jumping Fish Island.
People turned their attention toward him; familiar faces waved while strangers began to murmur among themselves.
"That's Xu Feng! His advancement is so fast, and his entrance from underwater was incredibly impressive."
"Indeed! When he challenged Silverbeard, he was only at Nascent Soul Stage. Who would have thought he would reach Divine Separation Late Stage in just a hundred years? Truly remarkable."
"Ah, no matter how impressive you are, it won't change the fate of downfall."
"Are you Jueqingzi? You have quite the mouth."
Xu Feng returned the greeting on the island, sitting cross-legged on a rock, and said nothing more.
The main character of the duel had already arrived, and everyone's gaze shifted to Wuwei Academy.
Strength King Fan Gang sat proudly, his expression unchanged. The other disciples of Wuwei Academy were equally arrogant, completely ignoring how others viewed them.
After some time, Jueqingzi still hadn't appeared, and people in the crowd began to lose their patience.
"Why isn't he here yet? Xu Feng has been waiting for half the time."
"Yeah, what's with the show? Acting tough won't guarantee a win; I've placed my bets."
"Maybe Jueqingzi thinks he's above fighting Xu Feng, leaving us hanging."
"Impossible! This isn't child's play; it was confirmed by Wuwei Academy themselves."
Demon Hunter's sharp eyes flickered as he suddenly felt a gaze locking onto him. He turned his head to see it was Nong Ban, and he couldn't help but lower his head slightly and quickly look away.
The news of Nong Ban returning to Shennong Valley had long spread. Demon Hunter hadn't expected Nong Ban to come today. Years ago, he had teamed up with Strength King Fan Gang to undermine Nong Ban, and he always felt uneasy about it. The moment their eyes met, he felt guilty.
Nong Ban smiled coldly but did not press him further.
As more time passed, the remarks from the cultivators grew increasingly unpleasant, and even those from Wuwei Academy began to show signs of impatience.
Just then, a figure flew in from the distance. The person moved with incredible speed and appeared above Jumping Fish Island in the blink of an eye.
The man was dressed in the robes of Wuwei Academy, with a cold expression and a prominent high nose, he was none other than Jueqingzi of Wuwei Academy. He had been watching from the sidelines for a long time, deliberately making everyone wait to showcase his status. Only when the crowd could no longer tolerate it did he make a grand entrance, drawing everyone's attention.
Jueqingzi flew in front of Xu Feng, looking down from above like a deity surveying the world, and shouted, "Ants dare to compare strength with dragons and elephants? Today, I will send you on your way to spare everyone the trouble."
Xu Feng replied coldly, "You, the dragon elephant, have already wasted everyone's time for two hours."
The crowd erupted in laughter.
Jueqingzi's face turned pale with anger as he said, "Enough with the nonsense. Silverbeard has been harmed by treacherous people; I am here to fight in his stead. Do you have anything to say?"
"I do."
Jueqingzi impatiently responded, "Speak."
"You really talk too much."
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