Chapter 376: Vetoed (1)

Chapter 376: Vetoed (1)

In an instant, the woman in white advanced a hundred li, arriving before Wu Yuan on the arena platform.

At this moment, tens of thousands of eyes watched the two figures intently.

"Senior Sister Bei Hua, it has been too long," Wu Yuan gracefully rose to his feet and greeted her with a smile.

Inwardly, he was a little startled.

He had expected Senior Sister Bei Hua to decline the challenge, just as he himself had in the past. Normally, one wouldn’t willingly accept a challenge with no chance of victory. Furthermore, it was completely optional.

"Junior Brother Li Xia," Bei Hua addressed him, looking at Wu Yuan with a complicated gaze.

Bei Hua couldn't help but recall Wu Yuan’s words during their first encounter – "A sword immortal must forge ahead, cutting down the injustices that weigh upon the heart with every strike, yet it is not a path paved with recklessness.”

"Junior Brother, you have your own sword path and Dao Heart," Bei Hua spoke softly, each word carefully chosen. "But my Dao Heart remains unshaken."

"My heart is firm. My sword will forge the path ahead. No matter where my heart may lead me, I will never have regrets, not even in death!" Bei Hua's determined voice resounded throughout the arena.

With each word, her voice grew calmer. By the time she uttered the last word, Bei Hua's aura and gaze had returned to a state of tranquility, devoid of any complexities.

A flicker of surprise flashed through Wu Yuan's eyes as he sincerely commended, "You indeed exemplify the essence of a sword cultivator, and a true hereditary disciple of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect."

While Bei Hua might not be Wu Yuan’s match in sheer strength, her Dao Heart was no less firm than his.

"Good! Sister Bei Hua, as a show of respect for your dedication to the sword path, I shall unleash my full strength." Wu Yuan said solemnly.

What began as a way to garner recognition had transformed into genuine respect for his opponent from the bottom of Wu Yuan's heart.

In competitions between disciples, one’s life was never truly at stake.

With that, the battle erupted.

While all eyes were on the combatants, the actual clash was over in a mere moment.

After assembling the Star Ruins Sword Array, Wu Yuan trapped Bei Hua within a gravitational field. Then, the array assembled into the form of a star, smashing into her.

After just one exchange, Wu Yuan emerged victorious!

Although the battle was swift, the sword array displayed by Wu Yuan was so powerful that it left all spectators deeply shocked.

Assembling a thousand Swords Array composed of fourth-grade spirit flying swords, with a mana level fixed at the first-stage Golden Core phase in the voidrealm, was a feat that seemed unbelievable to most sect disciples.

I have given it my best shot. Wu Yuan sat cross-legged on a jade platform within the meditation chamber.

Despite stirring up this huge storm, his heart remained serene.

Everything had unfolded as he had planned. Given the reports from Lu Zhu and the others, the results exceeded his expectations!

The reason for this was clear.

Over these eight years, my strength has grown even more than I had anticipated. Wu Yuan contemplated.

Take, for example, his Dao comprehension progress. One had to remember that his body refiner self had evolved into a Terranean Body. It was considered a top-notch body for comprehending the Land's profundities.

How else could Wu Yuan complete level forty of the one-star tower on his very first attempt, despite the lack of guidance?

His qi refiner self also received guidance from the Celestial Body Law Codex. And with the pointers from the mysterious senior, his soul grew ever stronger.

In just eight brief years, Wu Yuan made huge strides forward.

With two true selves comprehending the Dao in unison, I am progressing at a staggering pace. Wu Yuan reflected.

He could see why so many immortal cultivators aspired to cultivate two true selves.

“Whether building my reputation or showcasing my talents, I have done everything I could.” Wu Yuan murmured quietly. "If Sword Immortal Dong Yang is still unwilling to accept me as his disciple, then there is nothing more I can do."

Throughout these eight years, both his qi refiner and body refiner selves had cultivated diligently, never slacking off.

Wu Yuan had no regrets.

The guardians of the tower employed either the Dark Earth Sword Array or the Star Ruins Sword Array. There is much I can learn from them. Wu Yuan pushed aside all extraneous thoughts and settled into a calm state.

While clearing level after level without pause, Wu Yuan gained numerous insights, yet time constraints prevented him from assimilating them properly.

In the aftermath of a battle, reflection was crucial.

After digesting these combat insights, I will head to the Redmoon Immortal Realm to undergo a True Intent perception experience. Wu Yuan decided.

With that, Wu Yuan shut off his six senses and instructed Lu Zhu not to disturb him.

As per usual, he allowed no external distractions to break his focus, unless it was a matter of utmost importance.

The influx of messages he received via the Redmoon Immortal Realm and the Dragon Star Immortal Realm went unanswered. Wu Yuan couldn’t be bothered with them.