Chapter 694: Chapter 693: Tri-Pole Strongmans (2nd Update, Asking for Monthly Votes!)
"I’ll use you all to test the Demon Martial Way."
In Shi Xiaole’s eyes, the five were already marked for death, and so he didn’t mind using them to try out some new swordsmanship. After all, learning without using can hardly master the essence of swordsmanship.
In his mind, the humanoid shadows’ eyes glowed intensely; the red Vigorous Air swept like magma through Shi Xiaole’s arm and eventually converged on the branches he held.
In the blink of an eye, a swaggering and evil aura, the magic of the Devil’s Path, burst out. Shi Xiaole shot into the sky, dodging the attacks of the four Right Sect Earth Immortals, and swung his sword.
The first sword of the twelve Xuanyin swords, the Way of the Heaven and Earth!
Like tearing a hole in the Demon World, the dense evil Sword Qi transformed into red and black flames, rushing towards the five Earth Immortals in an unstoppable trend.
Sizzle!
The blade light met the sword light and was mercilessly sliced open. Almost without pausing, the remaining unbroken Sword Qi swiftly advanced on the Beheading Demon Beggar.
The latter screamed and swung sixteen blades in a flurry. Amid a field of exploding Vigorous Air, his body recoiled hundreds of meters back; with the forests in his path ostensibly collapsing in an apocalypse.
However, none of this alarmed the Beheading Demon Beggar, as the shock nearly caused his eyeballs to pop out of their sockets.
The other four Earth Immortals were also stunned.
They saw something.
This Zong Yue, didn’t he have the Illusion Martial Way? What was that just now? That aura of the Devil’s Path, it sent chills down to their marrow. Although the rank was not high, the level was definitely beyond the Illusion Martial Way.
And to transcend the Illusion Martial Way was the Supreme Martial Arts?!
A person who masters two martial ways, one top-level martial way and one supreme martial way? The five Earth Immortals felt their scalps go numb, and every pore on their bodies contracted and trembled violently.
They realized they had discovered a shocking secret. If this young man were allowed to develop further, the Martial World would be turned upside down!
"Run!"
Almost instantaneously, the Beheading Demon Beggar abandoned all concerns and only knew to flee desperately. He had to report this earth-shaking news to his headquarters.
The other four Earth Immortals, pale with fright, fled at the fastest speed of their lives in different directions, lamenting that they didn’t have an extra pair of wings.
"Did I let you go?"
Activating 30% of the Illusion Martial Way, a layer of illusion gas formed, surrounding them at a speed far surpassing theirs. This was truly Shi Xiaole’s demonstration of the Illusion Martial Way, showcasing hallucinogenic effects that matched his mental fortitude.
Chirp, chirp...
Birds afar took flight and chirped excitedly, and ground-dwelling reptiles sped away. Within a radius of two kilometers, all creatures were affected by the illusion gas, producing endless hallucinations.
The five Earth Immortals looked bewildered. Despite recovering quickly, they were greeted by another wave of tremendous mental strength, akin to a whirlpool.
""Heaven and Earth Supreme Sword."
The branches in his hand turned into dust, Shi Xiaole drew out his sword and swung four times.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
The four Earth Immortals from the Right Sect exploded into a rain of blood, one after the other, as if they were criminals subjected to a lingchi death sentence in mid-air.
""The Polar Escape!"
No words could describe the panic of the Beheading Demon Beggar at this moment. If he could, he would prefer never to have meddled with Shi Xiaole in his life.
His essence blood burned, transforming into an immense force, propelling the Beheading Demon Beggar forward nearly twice as fast as before, like a blood-red streak flashing across the void, vanishing instantly.
Whoosh!
The Beheading Demon Beggar was just about to breathe a sigh of relief when he heard the sound of the wind. He was horrified to find Shi Xiaole appearing in front of him, delivering a powerful kick engulfed in wind strength.
"What is this...?"
The Beheading Demon Beggar’s mind went blank before he was shredded into the air by the wind strength, leaving nothing behind.
Lightly landing on the ground, Shi Xiaole carefully recalled the details of the previous fight.
The combined force of the twelve Xuanyin Swords, which he has mastered, with one percent of the Demonic True Intent, was nearly equivalent to the combination of the Wind Extreme Sword Technique and the early three-tenths of the Wind Sword Way. He had underestimated the twelve Xuanyin Swords and the Demon Martial Way.
"Using the Demon Martial Way, my attack power should have reached the level of a high ranking Third Tier Earth Immortal. I wonder what level the Wind Sword Way combined with the Divine Wind Movement could reach."
Smiling, Shi Xiaole started walking to the other side of the mountain.
The mountain wind howled, covering up the previous battle that could have shaken the world.
...
"What did you say, the Tri-Pole Strongmen are going to publicly pass on their legacy and look for a successor?"
"It’s true. The news has spread throughout the Martial World. Recently, many young Earth Immortals under a hundred years old are rushing towards the Tri-Pole Palace."
In the Martial World, few were unaware of the Tri-Pole Strongmen’s reputation.
The Tri-Pole Strongmen referred not to one, but three individuals, each ranked among the top hundred Earth Immortals, enjoying fame across the Martial World for centuries.
Each of these top hundred Earth Immortals claimed to have unbeatable strength beneath the Void Origin realm. Still, many stated that the Tri-Pole Strongmen could rank among the top thirty, highlighting how formidable they are.
Just the other day, the Tri-Pole Strongmen announced a decision that rocked the Martial World.
Apparently, they were approaching their life’s end and regretted leaving no successors. Thus, on the fifteenth day of the half-month, they would open the Tri-Pole Palace to search for talented individuals worthy of inheriting their legacy.
Any talent who has reached the Divine Barrier Realm and is under a hundred years old possesses the qualifications to go, regardless of whether they have acknowledged a mentor before.
Because the Tri-Pole Strongmen had once taken a disciple when they were young, only to be brutally betrayed by him, they swore an oath never to take on disciples for the rest of their lives. This time, they are merely seeking an heir, not a disciple.
"Things will surely get interesting now. In the Martial World, there are few Earth Immortals in their forties, but there are plenty who are fifty or sixty. Given the Tri-Pole Strongmen’s martial prowess and status, along with their style that combines righteousness with demonic, talents from both the righteous and demonic sides will probably be enticed."
"You’re right. Just the other day, people spotted Liu Xuantong, Tang Jintear, Sheng Xingzhi, and others waiting outside the Tri-Pole Palace for the fifteenth to arrive."
"Well, well, even the elite of the Earth Immortal Rankings have gone. Now, that’s something to look forward to."
Within a three-story inn, patrons from the Martial World are discussing the affairs of the Tri-Pole Palace, yet there are some who have noticed the young man sitting by the window, whose temples are speckled with white and is dressed in green robes.
Such attire isn’t uncommon. Many fans of the Kirin deliberately imitate it. However, the individual present here is exceptionally distinguished and handsome, enough to make people believe he really is the Kirin."
"Sir, are you the Kirin, Young Hero Shi?"
Indeed, someone asked, a man in his thirties.
The lad in green showed a hint of smugness on his face, but quickly hid it. Yet this subtle change in expression didn’t escape the middle-aged man’s perception, leaving him rather disappointed.
The real Kirin wouldn’t react like this.
Downing his drink, Shi Xiaole chuckled to himself, his attention focused on the matters of the Tri-Pole Strongmen.
He had heard that these three each mastered the Illusion Martial Way, the Golden Sword Way, and the Way of Poison respectively. If he could obtain their martial essence, it would undoubtedly aid him greatly.
Moreover, this was a perfect opportunity for Shi Xiaole to gauge his standing among the hundred-year-old Earth Immortals.
One mustn’t underestimate those who have attained Earth Immortal Status in their fifties or sixties. They possess the most excellent talents in the world. Given two or three decades to practice, who knows where their power level would reach.
In comparison, Shi Xiaole, who had ascended to the Divine Border Realm for just over a year, was undoubtedly disadvantaged in terms of time.
He put down a silver ingot and got up to leave the inn.
...
The Tri-Pole Palace is located in the Tri-Pole Region of Tian State.
This is the birthplace of the Tri-Pole Strongmen, and it is a primary reason why they call themselves so.
The grand stone palace only has three steps.Each step is thirty feet in length and width and ten feet high. Many experts have tried to infiltrate it, but were repelled by the Array System on the steps.
"Trees have their age, bones have their age, and the Tri-Pole Array System is a peak Divine Barrier Realm Array System. It cannot be deceived."
Apart from Void Origin Realm experts, who wouldn’t want the inheritance of the Tri-Pole Strongmen? Even among Earth Immortals in the top hundred, some could make good use of it for reference.
Since the opening of the Tri-Pole Palace yesterday, many high-ranking Earth Immortals have attempted to deceive the Array System’s detection and break in, but all of them have failed without exception.
Whoosh!
A man with an embroidered lotus on his robe glides forward weightlessly, as if ascending a cloud ladder, easily entering the Tri-Pole Palace.
"It’s Young Master Qinghe!"
Around the steps, a cry goes up from the crowd.
Young Master Qinghe is not a newcomer to the scene. He had already reached the Divine Border Realm twenty years ago and is a veritable genius among Earth Immortals, ranking thirty-fifth on the Junior Earth Immortal Rankings.
The so-called Junior Earth Immortal Rankings is another masterpiece by the Divine Strategy Academy.
Ever since the cultivation of the Array System Stele, the attacking power of Divine Barrier Realm experts has gradually become clear. Although it’s not absolutely accurate, it at least provides a primary basis for ranking.
Based on this foundation, the Divine Strategy Academy launched the Earth Immortal Rankings and the Junior Earth Immortal Rankings.
The Earth Immortal Rankings require a minimum of ninth level Divine Barrier Realm cultivation and an attack power reaching the Eighth Tier, listing a total of 365 individuals. The first hundred are listed as the top hundred Earth Immortals, so they have no specific ranking.
The Junior Earth Immortal Rankings feature prodigies who attained the Divine Border Realm within a hundred years and are not yet over a hundred years old, listing a total of thirty-six individuals.
In the Martial World, the average age of attaining the Divine Border Realm is one hundred and fifty years, so hundred-year-old Earth Immortals are quite rare. But this also suggests that each of them possesses remarkable potential.
Qualifying for the Junior Earth Immortal Rankings is a great affirmation and honor for anyone.
"I hope these ranked experts don’t disappoint me."
A wave of Sword Qi spreads out, and above the Sword Qi, a youthful swordsman with hair knotted and a huge sword on his shoulder is revealed.
"’Dominating Sword’ Fu Dongchen!"
Someone takes a sharp inhale.
Fu Dongchen is a prodigy who debuted only half a year ago. Rumor has it that he is just over fifty years old, yet he is already at the second level of the Divine Barrier Realm. With his forty-nine Dominating Sword techniques renowned throughout the Martial World, he ranks twenty-fourth on the Junior Earth Immortal Rankings.
Besides Fu Dongchen and Du Qinghe, Liu Xuantong, Tang Jintear, Sheng Xingzhi, and many other powerful Junior Earth Immortals have already entered, making everyone present realize that the succession of the Tri-Pole Palace this time will definitely cause many exciting and interesting confrontations.
Many people’s hearts itch at the thought of not being able to watch this live.
"We’re going in too."
From the crowd, a masked young girl and several other young men and women step forward and ascend the three steps.
"Yun Chuoxi, they’re here too?"
Shi Xiaole, who had just arrived, just happened to see their backs as they departed. He paused for a moment before floating into the Tri-Pole Palace like a cloud.
"Wait, was that person just..."
"Green robes, white hair, and so young. It’s the Kirin, ranked thirtieth in the Junior Earth Immortal Rankings!"
Outside the Tri-Pole Palace, a wave of exclamations resumes.
