Chapter 522: Chapter 497: Battle Against the Entire Immortal Realm
The disciples of the Dragon Alliance were abuzz with conversation.
They had not expected that Lu Yan would actually challenge the Immortal Fifth Layer, and not just a specific individual, but anyone within the Immortal Fifth Layer could take action.
Arrogant, egotistical.
That was everyone’s first thought.
"Of course..."
At this moment, Lu Yan slowly uttered two more words, silencing the crowd instantly.
Thousands of eyes turned toward Lu Yan, eager to hear his astonishing statement.
After a pause and waiting for the venue to quiet down, Lu Yan continued, "If there are brothers and sisters above the Immortal Fifth Layer who wish to give me guidance, they can also make a move, as long as they suppress their cultivation level to the Immortal Fifth Layer, Lu Yan will take them on as well."
The moment these words were spoken, they caused another uproar, even more intense than before.
Lu Yan was not only challenging the Immortal Fifth Layer. Even those above the Immortal Fifth Layer could participate if they suppressed their cultivation.
In other words, the Immortal Eighth Layer, Immortal Ninth Layer, all could make a move.
He was challenging the entire Immotal Realm.
This could no longer be described as mere arrogance and egotism.
Of course, the Tao Realm was directly ignored by everyone.
Because the Tao Realm and the Immortal Realm are two completely different concepts.
The Tao Realm has already begun to comprehend the Doctrine, even if one suppresses their cultivation level to the Immortal Fifth Layer, the moment the Doctrine is applied, it is an unstoppable force.
"This Lu Yan wants to challenge the whole Immortal Realm, has he gone mad?"
"I don’t think he’s mad, but rather full of arrogance and self-importance. Plus, his talent is indeed extremely high, comparable to the nine great disciples. Probably in places like the Wild Ocean, he is an invincible presence, even capable of transcending levels in battle, thus deluding himself into thinking he is invincible. He’s merely a frog in a well."
"Right, but if he thinks of the Dragon Alliance as some small place like the Wild Ocean, then he’s gravely mistaken."
"Just watch, someone is going to put him in his place."
Many people whispered among themselves, and some with ulterior motives fanned the flames.
"Is there no one going to take action? Anyone in the Immortal Realm can make a move."
Lu Yan added another sentence, his gaze sharp as lightning, scanning in all directions.
"Since he’s actively challenging, we can’t be accused of targeting him. Lei Ziming, you also cultivate the Rule of Thunder, so it’s fitting for you to take him on and test his depth."
Fang Yunliang commanded a young man in green armor behind him.
"Yes."
Lei Ziming nodded.
On the side, someone had intended to advise Fang Yunliang that since the other few potential candidates hadn’t made a move, there was no need for us to rush.
But remembering that among those with potential to compete for the disciples’ positions, it was Fang Yunliang who was the most impatient and the least patient, they decided to drop the idea.
"Let me take you on."
The voice of Lei Ziming rang out, his body a flash of green thunder, he appeared high in the sky, standing opposite to Lu Yan.
Boom!
A terrifying aura burst forth from Lei Ziming, like an approaching army, awe-inspiring.
The Immortal Fifth Layer was indeed far stronger than the Immortal Fourth Layer.
Moreover, Lei Ziming’s aura was still climbing.
Inside his body, three rays of light shot out.
A Thunder Sword, a Da Peng bird shimmering with lightning, and a bronze statue flickering with thunder.
These were his Organ Miracles, and all of them belonged to the Thunder Attribute, which was extremely rare.
The Thunder Sword merged with Lei Ziming’s own sword in his hand, while the other two Organ Miracles infused into his body, pushing his aura to its peak.
Behind him, a pair of wings made of thunder materialized, his body bathed in lightning, like a deity of thunder.
"It’s actually Lei Ziming, I didn’t expect Lei Ziming to make a move directly."
"Lei Ziming is an extremely pure cultivator of the Thunder Attribute. His Organ Miracles all belong to the Thunder Attribute, significantly enhancing his Immortality Skill. In a fight among peers, his combat power is definitely above that of Tan Cao."
"With his ability in the Immortal Fifth Layer against someone in the Immortal Fourth Layer, ordinary disciples can’t defeat him. This Lu Yan is doomed."
Numerous people whispered quietly.
Amidst the murmurs of the crowd, Lei Ziming had already made his move. His thunder wings flapped, turning him into a bolt of lightning, charging towards Lu Yan. The brilliant Sword Light stabbed towards Lu Yan’s chest at an incredibly high speed.
But Lu Yan saw straight through Lei Ziming’s Immortality Skill.
With a flicker, Lu Yan easily avoided Lei Ziming’s Sword Light.
"Nine Energies Pursue the Lightning."
Lei Ziming roared lowly, his Thunder Sword slashing rapidly, striking hundreds of times in an instant.
Many only saw streaks of lightning winding toward Lu Yan.
Yet, Lu Yan’s expression remained calm. As he stepped on streaks of lightning, he moved through the storm with ease, casually avoiding Lei Ziming’s attacks.
After five hundred strikes, Lei Ziming hadn’t even touched the corner of Lu Yan’s garment.
"Hmph, what skill is there in just dodging? You dare not engage face to face, yet you claim to challenge the whole Immortal Realm?"
Someone couldn’t help but ridicule with sarcastic words.
Lu Yan simply smiled and suddenly came to a stop.
So you want a head-on confrontation, do you?
Let’s do it the hard way then.
Activating the Saint Soldier’s Formula, his body shimmered with a metallic luster, every move he made resounding with the clanging of weapons.
Clang!
Lu Yan’s palm, like a blade, struck Lei Ziming’s Thunder Sword.
Instantly, the thunder on the sword was shattered, and Lei Ziming’s body staggered backward.
This scene left many spectators with their eyes wide in shock.
In a head-on confrontation, it was Lu Yan who gained the upper hand. How was this possible?
Lei Ziming was not only at the Immortal Fifth Layer, but he also was one of the best among them.
This was no simple feat of transcending levels to fight; this was transcending levels to battle a genius.
Fang Yunliang’s expression turned gloomy.
And Lei Ziming’s face was extremely solemn. From that strike just now, he had felt a force like a mountain collapsing and overwhelming waves,
He couldn’t understand how someone from the Immortal Fourth Layer could possess such terrifying strength.
He revved up his power to the maximum and attacked Lu Yan once again.
Lu Yan swung his palm.
Clang, clang, clang!
After three more collisions, the result was Lei Ziming being forced to retreat explosively.
Whoosh!
Lu Yan took a step forward, caught up with Lei Ziming, and launched a counterattack.
With the first palm strike, Lei Ziming retreated a kilometer, with the second, he coughed blood and fell back violently, and with the third, Lu Yan’s hand had landed on top of Lei Ziming’s head, missing by just a hair’s breadth.
Lei Ziming turned pale, and with a final sigh, he said, "I’m defeated. Disciple Lu Yan’s strength is profound, I am sincerely convinced both in heart and by word."
He was very clear in his mind that Lu Yan had shown mercy; had that palm strike fallen, not only would his head have burst open, but his Primordial Spirit might also have been annihilated.
Lu Yan withdrew his hand, stepping back, his gaze sweeping around as he said, "Who else will challenge me?"
For a moment, no one spoke.
Lu Yan’s strength had exceeded everyone’s expectations.
Even Lei Ziming of Immortal Fifth Layer Heaven had been defeated, causing many who were eager to try before to abandon the idea.
"Disciple Lu Yan’s strength is profound and admirable. I would like to learn a few moves due to my itching to compete."
After a long pause, a figure echoed this sentiment, followed by a burly youth soaring into the sky.
"I am Ao Ye, with a Cultivation Level in the Immortal Seventh Layer, but I will suppress my cultivation to the Immortal Fifth Layer."
Ao Ye said with a fist clasped in greeting.
"Please."
Lu Yan waved his hand.
As the words fell, a powerful aura burst forth from Ao Ye, but once the aura reached the Immortal Fifth Layer, it stopped climbing.
Two Organ Miracles flew from his body, merging with him.
"Only two?"
Lu Yan was taken aback.
Even Lei Ziming had been defeated, so why would Ao Ye, with only two Organ Miracles, enter the fray?
Lu Yan felt something was amiss.
"Disciple Lu Yan, please."
Ao Ye fixed his gaze on Lu Yan, his pupils turning into two pitch-black vortexes.
Lu Yan suddenly felt like the environment around him was distorting and changing.
"The art of the soul, the Ten Thousand Illusory Kingdom."
Lu Yan thought to himself.
He finally understood why Ao Ye, with only two Organ Miracles, dared to make a move.
Aside from being an Internal God-man, this person was also a special soul practitioner.
The man was a special soul practitioner and had cultivated the ’Ten Thousand Illusory Kingdom.’
He intended to drag Lu Yan into an illusion.
As the qi interacted, Lu Yan also unconsciously triggered the ’Ten Thousand Illusory Kingdom.’
His Primordial Spirit shone brightly, and an immense Soul Power erupted.
Lu Yan noticed that the surroundings instantly returned to normal, the pitch-black vortexes in Ao Ye’s eyes disappeared, and his look of confusion faded.
"Kill!"
Following that, Ao Ye shouted fiercely and lashed out with a punch.
But this punch wasn’t aimed at Lu Yan; it blasted towards the empty air on one side.
The air roared, violently compressed.
Ao Ye fought wildly, unleashing his full combat strength while being abnormally excited and full of fighting spirit.
However, he was striking only air.
At the scene, thousands of Dragon Alliance disciples exchanged glances.
What was Ao Ye doing?
Attacking the air with such fervor?
"He’s fallen for an illusion and entered a fantasy realm," someone said, discerning the situation.
"Ao Ye is a special soul practitioner, and he is of Immortal Fifth Layer, with extremely powerful Soul Power. Could he really fall for an illusion unknowingly?"
"Then that Lu Yan must also be a special soul practitioner. Special soul practitioners also differ in strength — it appears Lu Yan’s soul is even stronger than Ao Ye’s," many people speculated.
Ao Ye kept attacking the air furiously with over a thousand moves, panting heavily and drenched in sweat.
It seemed that if things continued this way, Ao Ye was on the verge of collapsing from exhaustion.
"Ao Ye, wake up!"
A disciple who couldn’t stand to watch any longer let out a thunderous shout.
Ao Ye’s soul shook, his body trembled, and he stopped, his confusion dissipated and he gradually regained his senses.
Then, he saw Lu Yan not far away with his hands behind his back, curiously watching him.
He immediately knew what had happened.
His face flushed with embarrassment, he left behind a single sentence "I’m defeated," and fled away from the scene.
"Who else wishes to seek guidance?"
Lu Yan continued to look around.
But for the time being, no one dared to step forward.
Many people had already recognized that Lu Yan had cultivated the Saint Soldier’s Formula.
Even if they didn’t know how Lu Yan had obtained the Saint Soldier’s Formula, they could tell that his proficiency in it was extremely profound.
With a strong physical body and an equally powerful soul, Lu Yan had virtually no weaknesses.
It would be very difficult for anyone of Immortal Fifth Layer to defeat him.
After waiting a while and seeing that still no one stepped forward, Lu Yan’s gaze began to sweep over Fang Yunliang and several others.
These people were all potential candidates to compete for being a disciple.
The ones who had been secretly sending challengers against him over the years were definitely among these few.
His target was also these individuals.
"Brother Fang, Brother Xiao... I have long heard that you all possess the talent of a disciple, with profound cultivation levels. I have been eager to learn from you, why not bless me with a lesson?" Lu Yan said.
Fang Yunliang and the others’ expressions changed.
They had not expected Lu Yan to challenge them directly.
"Disciple Lu Yan, since you have issued a challenge, then as your senior, I will spar with you for a few moves," Fang Yunliang, who was the most impatient, stood up, took a stride forward, with an intense desire for battle.
