Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 499: Easy Victory
The two stood suspended in mid-air, while the other dozen or so elders stood atop Qingyun Peak, watching the battle.
When an immortal cultivator reaches the golden core stage, their power surges exponentially.
Thus, there is simply no dueling platform capable of withstanding the force of a golden core duel without being destroyed.
At least, such a platform does not exist in Tian Nan.
Currently, the best dueling platform in Tian Nan can only withstand attacks from those at the peak foundation establishment stage, so golden core cultivators must choose an appropriate location for their duels, such as the air.
Otherwise, choosing a random place would cause significant destruction to the environment, something that cannot be permitted within the sect.
"Fellow disciples, let's keep it to a friendly spar."
"Bai Shimei, Liu Shidi, just determine the victor and do not harm each other's goodwill," Master Changfeng advised.
He floated a hundred feet above, overseeing the spar.
In the event of any unforeseen circumstances, he would immediately intervene to prevent any casualties.
The young man and woman hovering in the air both nodded, indicating they understood.
Liu Yu quietly floated in the air, his magical power subtly circulating within him. His expression was calm and emotionless, but his heart felt quite complex.
The female cultivator opposite him clearly did not remember that years ago, she had given a lecture he had attended, and he had felt oppressed by her casual spiritual pressure.
Bai Yuxuan remained as cold as snow.
Beneath her beautiful visage was a serene yet proud demeanor that was hard to shake off!
"But, I am no longer that nameless nobody from years past; I can now compete with her."
"Let this duel be the first step for Liu to make a name for himself in Tian Nan!"
In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Liu Yu's mind, creating ripples in the lake of his heart.
His spiritual pressure slowly began to rise, maintaining a level consistent with a typical golden core cultivator.
Even with some restraint, it completely surpassed that of an ordinary newly advanced golden core.
"Junior Disciple Li, Bai Shimei has already formed her core for ten years, and her life-bound magical treasure has been crafted."
"Does he have confidence to win this duel?" Elder Yan asked, gazing at the two confronting each other in the sky.
Though Liu Yu's golden core quality was indeed a level higher, he had ultimately formed his core too late, and many elders from the same family lineage felt uncertain.
Elder Yan had little interaction with Liu Yu and similarly lacked confidence.
If he actively chose to enter this duel to select the branch dean and subsequently lost, it would undoubtedly have a significant impact on the family lineage's reputation.
"Old Yan, relax."
"I also witnessed Bai Shimei's core formation; she is far inferior to Qingyang."
"Although he formed his core a bit later, based on what I observed during the discourse, I conclude that Qingyang's cultivation progress may even surpass Bai Shimei's."
"Moreover, he proposed this duel himself, which indicates he must have great confidence," Elder Li Changkong said with a smile, seemingly assured.
Although this was indeed the case, Bai Yuxuan had already crafted her life-bound magical treasure, and he felt quite uncertain.
However, as her nominal master, he could not show any signs of weakness.
"I hope so."
Elder Yan did not fully believe this, casting a suspicious glance at Elder Li Changkong, knowing him too well.
On the other side, Sun Zekun and the other elders from the different branch were also discussing the two engaged in the duel.
However, because Bai Yuxuan had already crafted her life-bound magical treasure and had formed her core ten years earlier, even though there were rumors that Liu Yu was a sixth-grade golden core, they felt quite confident.
Many were already contemplating how to utilize this victory to suppress the arrogance of the family lineage after winning the duel.
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