Sniff, sniff.

Just as he led over a dozen people from the Big Wave Tribe into the gate of the Xuan Nu Sect, Xing Tian sniffed the air and muttered to himself, "Why do I smell a hint of my brother Xiong Ba?"

Xing Tian turned his head to look at an old woman beside him, flashed a sincere smile, and asked, "Elder, is our Xiong Ba, the Young Master of the second largest clan in the Northern Wilderness, cultivating here with you?"

How could the Xuan Nu Sect Elder know such secrets of the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion and Four Seas Pavilion? She promptly said, "Young Master Xing Tian, is this Xiong Ba a woman?"

"A man! How could the name Xiong Ba belong to a woman? So mighty! Of course, my name Xing Tian is not inferior to his!"

Xing Tian laughed heartily, hiding nothing, and blurted out everything, whether it should be said or not:

"My brother Xiong Ba is a handsome fellow, intelligent and wise. When he was just a few years old, he posed a problem that stumped both the Bear Hug Tribe and our Big Wave Tribe—something about chickens and rabbits in the same cage. Anyway, I didn't quite get it.

My father said that if I ever have any problems, I should just send someone to find him. With him in our generation in the Northern Wilderness, things are basically peaceful.

Speaking of fathers, his father is the only Clan Leader in the Northern Wilderness I can't beat! HAHAHAHA!

Elder, if you meet my brother Xiong Ba, you'd surely like him too! HAHAHA, HAHAHAHA!"

The Xuan Nu Sect Elder smiled warmly and just kept nodding.

Wu Wang couldn't help but facepalm, pondering whether to reveal their connection privately or just knock this guy out, toss him into the sea, and let him slowly drift back.

Suddenly, he heard the sound of drums and the playing of string instruments, a tune he was all too familiar with.

Wu Wang looked up to see over a dozen young men and women following behind Xing Tian, neatly taking out their instruments and playing them behind him.

It was quite impressive.

One strong man held up a beast bone Spear, hoisting... a mana light ball that Wu Wang had previously given to the Big Wave Tribe.

Good heavens, Wu Wang thought, truly impressed.

With his hands behind his back and nodding his head, Xing Tian strode towards the main hall. He didn't bother to look around at the scenery, yet he felt there was something special about this place, though he couldn't pinpoint what.

The Immortals in the hall praised the unique customs of the Northern Wilderness.

A few self-proclaimed 'expert' Immortals stroked their beards, sighing lightly and engaging in lively discussions. They attributed the drumming and head-nodding in motion to the Northern Wilderness Human race's love of life.

They considered the light ball, which shone brightly even during the day, a unique ritual of the Northern Wilderness Human race to ward off ferocious beasts.

Wu Wang was speechless. I hope you all keep up the good work. Whether the Northern Wilderness tourism industry can succeed depends entirely on your silver tongues.

Ji Mo mumbled, "That's really the Young Master of the Big Wave Tribe… Brother Wuwang?"

Wu Wang tightened his grip!

Wu Wang raised his hand to grab Ji Mo's wrist, turned his head to stare at him, his eyes faintly bloodshot, and transmitted his voice, "Brother Ji, how have I treated you ordinarily?"

Ji Mo smiled knowingly and transmitted back, "Are you referring to how you confiscated my Storage magic treasure, making it so that even when I went to the brothel, I could only hide on the beams to watch the performances?"

"Forget it," Wu Wang sighed lightly. "I was thinking of opening a song and dance hall in the Sect later, and finding a Protector skilled in this art to manage it..."

Suddenly, a dazzling red light shone in Ji Mo's eyes!

"Sect Master! Your subordinate is willing to lay down his life for you, to charge into battle and storm enemy lines, never flinching from death!"

Then, he leaned to the side, whispering conspiratorially with a laugh, "What do you want me to do?"

Wu Wang quickly transmitted his instructions, and Ji Mo nodded repeatedly as he listened. So it was to be like this, and like that.

Ji Mo quickly stood up, his figure gliding to the front of the main hall. Waving his folding fan with a beaming smile, he went riding a cloud to meet him.

The Immortals inside the hall were somewhat surprised. Looking at Ji Mo's retreating figure, they wondered if the Ji Family's young master could really be acquainted with the Young Master of the Big Wave Tribe.

Shortly after, Ji Mo reached Xing Tian of the Big Wave Tribe and offered a formal salute with his folding fan.

"Young Master Xing Tian, we meet again."

Xing Tian looked at Ji Mo with puzzlement and chuckled, "Have we met before?"

"Young Master Xing Tian must have forgotten," Ji Mo replied with a smile. "I had previously visited the Northern Wilderness and, along with several others, went to the Big Wave Tribe to meet with the Young Master to seek an agreement."

Xing Tian racked his brain for a moment before a beautiful woman behind him whispered, "Young Master, that did happen."

"Oh, HAHAHA!"

Xing Tian laughed heartily and opened his arms to embrace him.

Ji Mo's spirit tightened as well, but he didn't dare delay and opened his arms for a bear hug with Xing Tian. He immediately felt as though he were embraced by a humanoid beast, his Nascent Soul trembling violently.

Xing Tian gave Ji Mo's shoulder a hearty slap, leaving Ji Mo's ears ringing.

He said, "Since we've met before, a reunion makes us friends! Someone! Fetch it!"

A nearby guard produced a Treasure Sack, and Xing Tian, after receiving it, stuffed it into Ji Mo's hands. "A gift for a friend, please accept it!"

"This... I'm really embarrassed."

Ji Mo took the Treasure Sack and tucked it into his sleeve, then took out a folding fan and presented it to Xing Tian with both hands.

"In the Human Domain, we value elegance and artistic charm. This is a paper fan I've adorned with my own calligraphy, a gift for Brother Xing Tian."

"Excellent!"

Xing Tian's face showed delight. His thick fingers carefully pinched the fan and handed it to the guard behind him to keep.

Ji Mo looked at the Xuan Nu Sect Elder and said with a smile, "Elder, allow me to escort Brother Xing Tian inside."

The Elder replied with a smile, "That would be much appreciated, Young Master Ji."

Without further ado, Ji Mo grabbed Xing Tian's wrist and shot up into the sky. The guards and Maidens following hurried to catch up, not even bothering with the gongs and drums.

Xing Tian was puzzled, but then he heard a whisper coming through his wrist, a voice rising from the depths of his Spiritual mind.

Ji Mo advised:

"Young Master Xing Tian, don't be alarmed. This is a method of spiritual mind voice transmission. My coming out to meet you was at the behest of Young Master Xiong Ba.

He will meet with Young Master Xing Tian in secret shortly, but for certain reasons, he must conceal his identity for now. Even if Young Master Xing Tian sees him, you must refrain from acknowledging each other.

This matter is of great importance to Young Master Xiong Ba; otherwise, many plans will be disrupted."

Xing Tian stared at Ji Mo, struggling to digest the information, then blinked and laughed heartily.

"You people from the Human Domain are really interesting, so very interesting. AHAHAHA, no need for giant birds to fly!"

Wu Wang felt greatly relieved and sat up straight in his seat. He knew it. Brother Xing Tian might look simple on the surface, but as the heir to a Large Family Clan of the Northern Wilderness, he should at least have the average intelligence of the Northern Wilderness people!

No sooner had Wu Wang finished praising in his heart than Xing Tian and Ji Mo had reached the entrance of the hall.

Immortals on both sides rose to their feet. Some stood with hands behind their backs, others saluted with hands clasped, giving the visiting Young Master of the Large Family Clan from beyond the domain the respect due to his status.

Xing Tian was unfazed. He gently extricated his hand from Ji Mo's, walked into the great hall with a salute, then turned and shouted, "Come, bring gifts! As per Northern Wilderness tradition, everyone present gets a share!"

Wu Wang secretly clenched his teeth. Don't just go making up rules on behalf of the Northern Wilderness!

A few guards rushed in, just about to throw out Treasure Sacks, but were stopped by several Elders from the Xuan Nu Sect.

"Young Master Xing Tian, please offer these gifts to the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion instead."

"Don't worry, I've prepared several boatloads for the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion!"

"This is still not quite appropriate, as the Northern Region is currently at war and in dire need of such precious materials."

The Cultivators around them all said that Young Master Xing Tian need not be so polite, while the Demonic Cultivators looked regretful, also saying they could not accept such gifts.

"Alright, alright," Xing Tian waved his hands. "Everything to the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion then. You folks from the Human Domain are not as straightforward as us from the Northern Wilderness. Why are there so many rules?"

As he spoke, his gaze searched through the crowd, lighting up when he saw someone.

"That person over there wearing a mask, would you dare to take it off? Hiding your face like that isn't very straightforward."

All the Cultivators present turned their eyes toward Wu Wang.

Wu Wang lifted his hand nonchalantly, removed the black stone mask, and tossed it onto the low table. He purposely put on a sour face and said indifferently, "What does my mask have to do with you?"

"Ha! *Cough!*"

Xing Tian's eyes brightened. He almost laughed out loud but couldn't help rubbing his big hands together, exhaling a breath of hot air from his nostrils.

Isn't this him? Before coming here, Dad had said, "The Human Domain is vast, and the hearts of its people are complicated." But here he was, having found Brother Xiong Ba in the blink of an eye, without any effort at all. Since the first task was already completed, it was time to proceed with the second one.

One of the Xuan Nu Sect Elders invited Xing Tian to take a seat, but Xing Tian raised his hand slightly and said loudly, "When I do things, I like it straightforward! Utterly straightforward!

This time coming to the Human Domain, I'm not hiding anything. I've fought with all the clans in the Northern Wilderness. The only one I haven't managed to beat is Uncle Xiong Han of the Bear Hug clan, so it's fair to say that in terms of martial power in the Northern Wilderness, I rank second, and Uncle Xiong Han of the Bear Hug clan ranks first.

Of course, my brother Xiong Ba likes to study the Praying Star Technique, which is different from us who practice brute strength.

Today, coming to the Human Domain, I want to compete with the Human Domain Cultivators.

It is said that the Human Domain, on its own strength, stands against the Gods of the Nine Wildernesses. I think you all are very strong, and I wonder if I could be granted some instruction."

Most of the Cultivators showed a smile.

Ji Mo said with a smile beside him, "Young Master Xing Tian, today is the Xuan Nu Sect's disciple recruitment ceremony. It's not quite appropriate for you to engage in combat here."

"Then I'll go outside," Xing Tian pointed to the open space outside the hall, his eyes filled with eagerness.

An Elder with a long beard laughed and said, "Since Young Master Xing Tian wants to exchange pointers with the Human Domain Cultivators, then let's exchange pointers. We should stop at the appropriate point and not damage the harmony. I see Young Master Xing Tian is no older than thirty. Do we have any young talents in the Human Domain who would spar with Young Master Xing Tian?"

Wu Wang spoke up, "Why not wait until the ceremony is over, then Young Master Xing Tian can bring this up again? We, the Human race, should know propriety. We can't delay the Xuan Nu Sect's important event."

Xing Tian was about to nod when he heard an Elder of the Xuan Nu Sect say, "The ceremony still has an hour to go. It's not a problem; it's rare for Young Master Xing Tian to be in such high spirits."

"I will!"

A light shout, and from a seat towards the back on the left, the young General who had a feud with Ji Mo and who had once been Lin Qi's follower, stood up.

Seeing this, Xing Tian also laughed and said to Wu Wang, "This isn't me being disrespectful, right?"

"Young Master Xing Tian, please feel free," replied Wu Wang, raising his hand in a gesture of invitation, remaining seated without saying anything further.

There are indeed those who rush to seek humiliation.

The surge of blood energy emanating from Xing Tian at this moment was indeed not very strong, but the path of Body Cultivation followed by the Northern Wilderness was entirely different from that of the Human Domain; the two cannot be directly compared.

The Body Cultivators of the Northern Wilderness have a ritual similar to the 'Baptism of Starlight', using the Divine Power of the Star Gods to stimulate their potential, which shares the same origin as the Praying Star Technique.

Brother Xing Tian never boasts. He claims that in the Northern Wilderness, the only one he can't defeat is my father, and that his strength is solid enough to fight a True Immortal. Of course, there's likely a lot of exaggeration in that; for example, Xing Tian's father, Patriarch Lang, probably held back significantly... no, he probably held back an ocean's worth when facing his own son's challenge. Xing Tian is still young and far from his peak in the Northern Wilderness. His potential truly far exceeds that of the current generation of Northern Wilderness leaders.

The young General who had just stood up had walked to the side of the seating arrangement and saluted Xing Tian, saying loudly, "I am Xue Kailong!"

No sooner had he spoken than he leaped up, his hands behind his back, his long hair fluttering in the wind, the bright chain mail accentuating his handsome features.

"Big Wave Tribe's Xing Tian!"

With a loud roar from Xing Tian, his mid-length hair fluttered upwards, and his whole body suddenly burst forth with a ferocious aura!

The surge of blood energy was like a great river, rushing forward and engulfing General Xue Kailong.

Xue Kailong had just fallen from midair, his face instantly turning pale, his Nascent Soul trembling chaotically. As he landed, his feet were unsteady, and with a soft THUD, he unexpectedly dropped to one knee, his body trembling slightly.

Xing Tian frowned slightly, thinking to himself that the customs of the Human Domain were truly elaborate. Yet he also bent his left knee and offered a half-kneel to Xue Kailong, cupping his hands and saying, "Please enlighten me!"

The grand hall was silent for a moment. Lin Suqing couldn't help but laugh first, followed by the light-hearted chuckles of the other Cultivators, and the group of Demonic Cultivators slammed the table and burst into unrestrained laughter.

Anger filled Xue Kailong's eyes as he stood up, gripping the two copper hammers tight.

Xing Tian imitated him, standing straight up as well. CRACKLE! POP! His bones resonated loudly as his body suddenly bulged in size.

Xue Kailong let out a cold shout, his figure swaying left and right as he swung the copper hammers, creating a curtain of light and shadow. Streams of Spiritual Energy gathered on the hammers as he aimed a smashing blow at Xing Tian's shoulder.

He was using a hand-to-hand combat skill from the army. Although the hammer technique seemed to lack strength, it actually contained the power to split rocks and break water.

Plus, with Xue Kailong's initial stage of Jumping God Realm Cultivation, if he struck an Immortal... even an Immortal would feel a trace of pain.

A roar burst from Xing Tian as he stood firm, a straightforward punch meeting the incoming hammer without any fancy moves, the fist exploding with a burst of air blasts!

CLANG—

A copper hammer was sent flying high and then effortlessly caught by an Immortal nearby.

The punch's wind caused a layer of Immortal Light Barrier to appear on the grand hall's wall, the Barrier flickering with light.

Looking back at the center of the hall, Xue Kailong stood there with a deathly pale face, a fist the size of a sand pot stopping half an inch from his face.

A moment before, Xue Kailong felt as if his soul was about to scatter. His retainers were just scrambling to their feet but were far too slow to come to his aid.

The hall was quiet, with many Cultivators' eyes lighting up, while a few pondered in silence.

Xing Tian retracted his fist, and the fierce look on his taut face transformed into a simple, honest smile. He took a half step forward, raising his hand to pat Xue Kailong on the shoulder.

"The hammer was well used, but it lacks a bit of strength. You seem younger than me; you need to put more effort into it."

After speaking, Xing Tian turned and walked two steps forward. "Next!"

Lin Qi at Wu Wang's side was about to stand but was stopped by a gesture from Wu Wang.

A burly Demonic Cultivator stood up, cupped his hands towards Xing Tian with a smile, and said, "Watching this is really making me itch for a fight. I'll use the strength I had when I was at the Immortal Realm and have a little sparring with Young Master Xing Tian."

As he finished speaking, the burly man punched himself twice, rapidly decreasing his own aura.

Xing Tian looked puzzled. "Why not use your full strength?"

"HAHAHA!"

The burly man removed his robe, revealing a muscular body that was powerful and imposing.

He laughed and said, "I am already at the late stage of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, having cultivated for over two thousand six hundred years. How could I use my full strength?"

Two thousand six hundred... Wow, is that equivalent to a ferocious beast with a Lifespan of three thousand years?

Excitement was evident in Xing Tian's eyes as he turned and leapt out of the hall, shouting, "We'll fight outside!"

"Good!"

The burly Demonic Cultivator followed with a leap, and the two stood with cupped hands opposite each other outside the hall, attracting many Xuan Nu Sect Disciples to gather around.

Xing Tian swept the hem of his battle skirt to kneel on one knee. The burly Demonic Cultivator paused, then, with a wry smile, also knelt on one knee in return, cupping his hands and exchanging names with Xing Tian.

And so, a curious greeting method from the Northern Wilderness was firmly imprinted in the minds of the Human Domain Cultivators.

An Elder from the Xuan Nu Sect surrounded the open space outside the hall with Immortal Power. As the two figures leapt up, they exchanged blows in midair, starting a grand battle.

Wu Wang covered his face with his hands, sitting there slowly exhaling. This trip to the Xuan Nu Sect was proving to be full of tribulations. How did Brother Xing Tian show up without any warning? That's right, Mother wouldn't pay too much attention to such minor matters. Besides, I have no direct way to contact the Star God Cult; if anything comes up, I contact Mother privately.

Hmm?

Wu Wang slightly raised his head, looking straight ahead, and happened to see the young General Xue Kailong, who had just been intimidated by a punch from Brother Xing Tian, gesturing something to the Heavenly Immortal guard behind him.

The guard nodded slightly, a hint of a cold smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Lin Qi?"

Wu Wang called out, intending to have Lin Qi step forward to remind Xue Kailong not to cause trouble, but as the words reached his lips, a new thought crossed his mind.

This was actually an opportunity to let Brother Xing Tian learn a hard lesson. If this could pique his interest in the Human Domain's Cultivation methods, I could then ask Mother to help open a back door for him, freeing him from the Star God's restraints. Brother Xing Tian's strength would surely leap forward. Compared to the Human Domain and the Heaven Palace, the Northern Wilderness really lacks top-tier experts. Only the six Sun Ritual Aunties and my beautiful Mother count as the prominent figures of the Northern Wilderness. I've said before that I'd cultivate in the Human Domain for one hundred and eighty years. If my parents haven't managed to create younger 'versions' of themselves, I'll return to the Northern Wilderness to take up my clan responsibilities. By then, I could let Brother Xing Tian take the lead while I slack off in the background... Wonderful.

Behind Xue Kailong, the Heavenly Immortal clad in Battle Armor had stood up, walking to the door of the hall with several Body Cultivators, enjoying the fierce battle outside.

Wu Wang said to Lin Qi, "Let's go outside and observe."

"Okay," Lin Qi immediately stood up, his eyes also filled with eagerness, obviously inspired by Xing Tian's valiant spirit.

As the two moved, many Cultivators in the hall became restless.

Observing with Immortal Consciousness and watching directly with the eyes were ultimately different.

This kind of bare-knuckled manly battle also had many female Immortals watching with keen interest.

Just as Wu Wang reached the entrance of the hall, two figures simultaneously dropped from the sky.

Xing Tian laughed loudly, "Excellent fists and feet!"

The burly man clasped his hands in a salute and said loudly, "The Northern Wilderness's battle techniques are indeed well-deserved. I took more hits and threw fewer punches than you. I am the loser this time."

"Hey," Xing Tian said seriously, "you let me win on purpose. If it were a real life-and-death fight, I don't have your strength or your martial skill. You would have flattened me long ago."

"I am ashamed," the Demonic Cultivator burly man waved his hand. "I used fifty percent of my strength. It's a draw!"

"HAHAHA, a draw!"

With that, the two men looked at each other and laughed heartily, the Demonic Cultivator's eyes full of admiration as he turned to return to the hall.

The defeat and draw had stirred the fighting spirit of the Immortals from the Human Domain, and there was some loss of face.

The Xue family retainer took half a step ahead of the other Body Cultivators and called out loudly, "Young Master Xing Tian, I would like to spar with you without restricting my cultivation level. Do you dare?"

"What is there to fear?"

Xing Tian was more than willing, taking a deep breath. His sweat-soaked robe already clung to his body before he casually tore it off and tossed it to one side.

But this time, Xing Tian truly suffered.

The Xue family retainer was of Heavenly Immortal Realm cultivation, half Body Cultivator and half Spiritual Cultivator. Though he did not use Weapons, his palms turned into iron claws, and with the support of his cultivation, they had the power to split mountains.

During the first exchange with Xing Tian, the latter's iron fist was cut by the opponent's claw. As the Mana of the Heavenly Immortal Realm surged forth, Xing Tian was unable to parry and was sent flying.

An Elder from the Xuan Nu Sect had readied a Barrier in advance, and Xing Tian now crashed against it before sliding down.

"This strength!"

Xing Tian got up grinning with gritted teeth and chuckled. The scratches on the back of his hand quickly healed, emitting a wisp of steam from the wound.

"Again!"

Xing Tian called out loudly, taking a deep breath as his vital energy erupted, rising straight up like a plume of smoke.

Rushing forward, accelerating, his form like an arrow released from the bowstring, even though the ground was wrapped with Immortal Power, it still cracked under Xing Tian's feet.

The Elders of the Xuan Nu Sect were somewhat distressed.

"HYAH!"

Xing Tian let out a mighty shout, his fists a blur of afterimages!

The Xue family retainer floated in midair. At this moment, he executed a skillful turn to dodge Xing Tian's full-powered punch, and his hand-chop landed on Xing Tian's back, imbued with Mana and falling straight down.

BOOM!

Xing Tian's figure smashed directly onto the ground, breaking the Immortal Light, his body sinking into the white jade-tiled floor.

The retainer from the Xue family drifted calmly to the side, saying, "Young Master Xing Tian, just concede."

How could Xing Tian tolerate such provocation? He sprang up straight, blood dripping from his forehead. He turned his head to look at the Xue family retainer, said nothing, and charged again.

Their figures interweaved; Xing Tian's offensive was once again dodged by his opponent, who struck him in the back again.

Wu Wang watched the scene with a calm demeanor, his mood undisturbed. The Northern Wilderness's combat style, born from fighting ferocious beasts, emphasizes direct frontal assaults with little flexibility. If their strength is overwhelmed by an opponent, victory is nearly impossible. This retainer from the Xue family is quite strong. Though only at the early stage of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, he primarily focuses on Spiritual Cultivation while also practicing a Body Refining Technique. His inherent strength, combined with his Mana, and his ability to draw upon the ambient Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth when he attacks... It's clear he's not holding back at all, deliberately intending to teach Xing Tian a harsh lesson.

The Cultivators inside the hall could see this as well. Many of the Elders looked at the retainer from the Xue family with slight dissatisfaction, but they did not say much.

"Again!"

"Come!"

"HAAH!"

Outside the hall, Xing Tian's continuous loud roars followed as he lunged at the Heavenly Immortal over and over again, only to be sent flying and smashed to the ground each time.

After a little over a dozen exchanges, Xing Tian was already injured in multiple places. The Xue family retainer frowned inwardly, aware that if things continued like this, he would be in an awkward position.

If he was accused by the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion of 'damaging friendly relations with the extraterritorial Human race clans', that would be a bigger loss for a small gain.

Therefore, after sending Xing Tian flying once more, the Heavenly Immortal said aloud, "Young Master Xing Tian, perhaps we should stop here!"

"I can still fight."

Dozens of feet away, Xing Tian slowly climbed up in front of the Barrier's light wall. His thick arm muscles twisted like roots, drops of blood trickling down the grooves of his muscles, but his iron fists remained tightly clenched.

He raised his head, looking at the Xue family retainer, with two flames burning in his eyes. He opened his wide mouth, and puffs of blood-energy emerged, only to be sucked back in.

"Is this the reason my brother Xiong Ba came to the Human Domain?

Strong, very strong power, and it can also draw on that inexplicable energy—Human Domain Cultivation methods are more sophisticated than our combat techniques.

But as I stand here, I represent the Northern Wilderness.

Knock me down!"

Xing Tian clenched his left fist and pounded it on his chest with force. His stalwart physique emitted a strong aura, his whole blood-soaked body appearing like a demonic god descending upon the world!

"Or be knocked down by me!"

The Xue family retainer paused, instinctively retreating half a step in midair. Then his nostrils quivered slightly; the momentary fear he had felt now turned into annoyance.

"Fellow Daoists, you've heard it! It's not that I'm being overly aggressive!"

Having said this, he descended from midair and stood firm, his gaze locked on Xing Tian, now truly fired up.

Xing Tian charged again, and the retainer from the Xue family met him head-on. In an instant, their figures interweaved, both raising their right fists and aiming for the other's shoulder!

In Wu Wang's vision, the scene abruptly slowed down. He could see the fists meeting, the Mana surging, and the Spiritual Energy converging like flowing water.

Amidst the booming sound, two figures separated to the left and right. Xing Tian was sent flying out, his shoulder indented inwards.

Wu Wang couldn't help but close his eyes, somewhat unable to bear watching any further. There were actually many reasons for his visit to the Human Domain, the most important being the search for life-extending methods—for himself, his parents, and even for his clan. There was another reason, one he kept hidden deep in his heart: the upper limit of the Northern Wilderness's strength was doubly sealed by Lifespan and the Star God's shackles. The Star God protected the Northern Wilderness, yet it also didn't want powerful individuals to emerge from it. There were gifts, but also exploitation. It was true he knew Brother Xing Tian would suffer, but wasn't the Xue family going too far right now? Couldn't they simply have used Mana to overwhelm Brother Xing Tian? This Xue family retainer was deliberately meeting Brother Xing Tian head-on, provoking his fighting spirit, just to make him endure more blows? Outrageous!

"AAHH—"

The roar of Xing Tian caused Wu Wang to open his eyes and look towards the Barrier's light wall to one side.

That guy, he had actually stood up again. His eyes were bloodshot, his face a mask of ferocity, his shoulder indented, his left arm hanging limp, his body trembling slightly—and yet, a wide grin stretched across his lips. The Xue family retainer's left hand also hung by his side. He stared at Xing Tian, his eyes filled with confusion and disbelief. How could he still...

The Xue family retainer's eyes ignited with flame, his body skimming the ground as he lunged forward, leaving behind trails of afterimages.

Xing Tian let out a low roar. His battered body once again started to run, somewhat shaky and off-balance, yet he still surged forth in a frenzy.

Like an unstoppable tidal wave, a force that myriad Immortals would struggle to overcome.

The wind howled, and it seemed as if only black and white remained between heaven and earth!

That Heavenly Immortal pressed down with his right hand, and Spiritual Energy rushed in from all around, seemingly about to suppress Xing Tian right there!

Xing Tian's eyes bulged, his right fist raised, his left arm hanging down. His towering body leaned forward, and breaths spurted out from his mouth!

"Stop."

Suddenly, a light shout came from the side, and the Xue family retainer's body was grabbed by a large hand, throwing him back to where he originally stood.

Xing Tian, with his punch hitting nothing but air, couldn't stop his momentum and lunged forward several feet. The streams of blood spraying from the wounds on his back broke through the black and white backdrop, and he crashed to the ground face down, his back heaving repeatedly.

Unbeknownst to when, the Cultivators had gathered before the great hall.

The Disciples of the Xuan Nu Sect around were also each frowning and gazing at Xing Tian's figure.

Xing Tian lay there, his body trembling non-stop, his left arm already unable to move.

But the laughter still continued.

"HAHAHA... Brother Xiong Ba, the Immortals of the Human Domain are indeed formidable!"

Xing Tian laughed as he supported his body with his right hand to stand upright once more, but his form was again shaky. He knelt, looked up, and let out several hearty laughs, but with a trembling voice, he called out, "I had a blast!"

The hall was silent enough to hear a pin drop. It was only then that a group of guards and Maidens surged forward, calling out to the Young Master repeatedly but receiving no response from Xing Tian.

He had passed out sitting bolt upright, his eyes still wide open.

The sky of the Northern Wilderness was not only too narrow for Wu Wang; Xing Tian's wide-open eyes reflected the blue sky and white clouds, reflected the light of the numerous arrays.

The Xue family retainer visibly sighed with relief. His left shoulder faintly glowed with Immortal Light. Although he couldn't move at the moment, there was no obvious injury.

Suddenly he heard, "Fellow Daoist."

The Xue family retainer's whole body bristled, and his Primordial Spirit also trembled slightly.

He turned his head slightly and saw Wu Wang descending the steps, saw the shimmering silver light around him, and heard that chanting:

"The Stars protect my path, accompany me on the journey to immortality."

The clear sky seemed to be torn open by someone, streaks of starlight pouring down, coating Wu Wang's figure with a layer of silver light.

Wu Wang's voice at this moment was indescribably chilling:

"It seems Young Master Xing Tian doesn't quite understand how we Duel in the Human Domain. Today, why don't we have a Duel in front of Young Master Xing Tian, to broaden his horizons?"

The Xue family retainer's eyebrows were tightly furrowed as he turned to look at Wu Wang.

A few Elders of the Xuan Nu Sect also came out of the hall to try and persuade them but were stopped at the gate by Lin Qi, who stood with his hands behind his back.

Behind Lin Qi floated the Yan Emperor's command token, which he could now store within his body.

"If you don't speak up, I'll take it as your agreement."

Wu Wang's right hand grasped the air, and the hilt of an ordinary Longsword landed in his palm. He lifted it high and declared, "Qingmu's Thunder!"

The thunder, like a dragon, struck down upon the Xue family retainer's head. Yet the power, while flashy, was not particularly great, barely strong enough to injure someone at the Immortal Realm…

WHOOSH—

Without a hint of warning, Wu Wang's figure surged forward!

The Longsword was still suspended mid-air, not yet fallen, while Wu Wang, surrounded by endless starlight, appeared behind the Xue family retainer!

Where he dashed past, the ground's Immortal Light burst apart, leaving behind more than a dozen craters.

These craters were even spreading outward!

So fast!

The Xue family retainer reacted with incredible speed, with boundless Immortal Power surging around him to push Wu Wang away from behind. This was also the most effective counter in an emergency!

But suddenly, the Heavenly Immortal's Immortal Consciousness detected Wu Wang stamping on the ground, using a backward force to leap away.

It was a feint... No, wait!

The Xue family retainer suddenly felt a tremendous force on his waist and saw he was unknowingly entangled by an Immortal Rope at some point. The other end of the rope was wound around Wu Wang's waist, pulling him forward abruptly!

What kind of technique was this?

Immortal Power flowed through him, but the Xue family retainer was being pulled forward alongside Wu Wang.

Light Wings, faintly visible at Wu Wang's back, fluttered as he touched the ground with the tip of his toe. Wu Wang, facing the retainer, threw a punch straight at him!

This punch! Starlight surged within him but was firmly suppressed by Wu Wang on the brink of the Golden Dragon Transformation. Having absorbed the Divine Power from the Second Elder, the Star God's bloodline power in him had increased by more than just a level, now concentrating at the edge of his fist.

The Xue family retainer raised his fist to meet the attack, but Wu Wang's incoming punch suddenly dodged to the side. His fingers spread open, transitioning from a punch to a claw, and hooked onto this Xue family retainer's elbow, pushing forward and pulling back.

With a light CRACK, the Xue family retainer's right arm snapped. Although this injury was terrifying, it was not considered severe and could be healed by his Immortal body. But the retainer couldn't bear the excruciating pain and immediately cried out.

The Immortal Rope around his waist scattered into Immortal Light. Wu Wang kicked him away, his body clinging low to the ground as he flew. In the blink of an eye, he was already above the retainer's body!

Flipping over, Wu Wang's fist mercilessly smashed into the retainer's left shoulder!

The sound of bones crushing was enough to make one's skin crawl as the Heavenly Immortal was punched into the jade-paved ground in front of the grand hall, leaving an imprint of his body.

Wu Wang floated down gracefully, his face stern. He casually took out two Elixirs and, with a flick of his fingers, sent them into Xing Tian's mouth, where they turned into Spiritual Energy to nourish every part of Xing Tian's body.

"Is this how we treat our guests in the Human Domain?"

Wu Wang didn't say more. With his hands behind his back, he leaped towards the front of the hall, intending to return to his seat and no longer concern himself with the aftermath.

"You, stop! You call this a fair competition? What sort of skill is it to launch a sneak attack!"

The Xue family retainer kept roaring, his body wrapped in Immortal Light. Yet for the moment, he could not extract himself from the ground.

Wu Wang didn't even look at the man and walked into the grand hall without turning his head back.

Inside the hall, the Cultivators looked at the retainer with dissatisfaction; some were even ready to reprimand him.

Once Wu Wang had returned to his seat, Xue Kailong could no longer hold back. He slammed the table, stood up, and was about to question Wu Wang for attacking a fellow Human Domain Cultivator who had defeated the Young Master of North Wilderness.

Before he could speak, he felt a cold, sharp gaze from the side. Turning his head, he saw Lin Qi's gloomy face.

"Brother Xue, come out with me."

Xue Kailong couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat on his forehead, his lips trembling slightly.

He was just so furious.

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