The fight began.

Wu Li was a proud young man. He wanted to show his dominance over Wu Kang by attacking first and ending the fight quickly.

He activated his exquisite movement technique, Dragon Traveling Through Heaven, and dashed towards Wu Kang. His Primordial Abyss Sword unleashed a huge amount of black Qi that formed a dragon-like shape and aimed at Wu Kang. The latter did not panic at all and used his own movement technique to evade the black Qi.

He reappeared behind Wu Li and swung his sword at him.

Whoosh!

His movement technique was called Instant Flash. It was a technique that Wu Kang's grandfather, Wu Quanyan, had acquired during his adventures when he was young. It was not as high-grade as Wu Li's Dragon Traveling Through Heaven, but it was faster and more unpredictable. However, Wu Li's mastery of his technique was only at the Rudimentary Understanding level.

"Brat, behind you!" Liang Xia's voice warned Wu Li in his head.

Wu Li reacted swiftly and tilted his body to avoid the sword strike. He felt a gust of wind passing by his ear.

Wu Kang frowned in annoyance when he saw that Wu Li had dodged his attack. He knew that his Instant Flash had a drawback. It consumed ten percent of his total Qi reserve every time he used it. If it wasn't for this flaw, this technique would have been an Earth Grade technique!

Wu Kang snorted. "You only dodged my attack by luck. Since you rejected a quick death, I can only break your bones and make you wish you were dead!"

Wu Kang was as arrogant as ever. He had one more hidden ace up his sleeve, the Heart Igniting Strengthening Pill! He knew that consuming this pill would drain his cultivation potential, but he also knew that if Wu Li entered the Extreme Jade Sword Sect with him, he would soon be left behind by him!

Wu Li's yellow eyes flashed with coldness as he faced Wu Kang. He thought, "Wu Kang is trying to kill me, but others might not see it that way… I have to fight him without killing him, while he tries to kill me!"

He unleashed his main sword technique with a shout, "Flowing Water Sword Style!"

It was more brilliant and refined than the last time he used it. It showed his rapid improvement.

His Primordial Abyss Sword seemed to be an extension of his body and it moved in harmony with his rhythm. Every strike that Wu Li launched at Wu Kang forced him back a little more.

Wu Kang tried to escape from Wu Li's attacks by using Instant Flash. But Wu Li had predicted that Wu Kang would use Instant Flash and his Primordial Abyss Sword cut across Wu Kang's chest!

In the Jade Room…

"It's over. Wu Li won the tournament. Just as I expected!" Wu Yang said.

Chen Yu nodded. "Junior Brother Yang has a deep insight into Wu Li. I feel ashamed for doubting him before,"

Wu Yang smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Senior Brother Yu. But… can I ask you for a favor?"

"If it is something that Junior Brother needs, I will help you. As long as it is not against my principles!"

Wu Yang shook his head. "I think this is actually beneficial for Senior Brother too! According to the information that I've collected, Wu Kang has a Heart Igniting Strengthening Pill. And he got it from his grandfather, Wu Quanyan. I suspect they are both plotting against Wu Li!"

Chen Yu knew that it was better for him if Wu Li survived. He knew that Wu Li could not fight against someone who had the power of a Foundation Building Realm cultivator with at least sixteen pillars.

Chen Yu agreed to Wu Yang's request and said, "Alright! Since Junior Brother asks me this, I will help you,"

Wu Yang was secretly scheming in his mind. He knew that Wu Li would win the fight anyway, even if no one powerful intervened. But by pretending to care about him, he could gain his trust more easily!

Wu Yang was salivating when he thought of how many techniques he could get from Wu Li!

In the arena…

Wu Kang felt a sharp pain in his chest as Wu Li's sword cut across his flesh. He saw blood dripping from his wound and his eyes widened in fear.

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He thought desperately, "No! No! He will defeat me in a few moments if I don't act now!"

He reached into his robe and pulled out a small jade bottle. He opened it and took out a pill that glowed faintly. It was the Heart Igniting Strengthening Pill, a forbidden pill that could boost his power at the cost of his cultivation potential.

He did not hesitate and swallowed the pill. He hoped that it would give him enough strength to defeat Wu Li.

But as soon as the pill entered his mouth, he felt a burning sensation in his throat. The pill melted and released a scorching heat that spread throughout his body. He felt like he was on fire, inside and out.

He screamed in agony as his body began to change. His skin turned black as coal and his eyes popped out of their sockets. His veins bulged and his muscles swelled. His Qi surged and his aura became fierce.

He felt an unbearable pain as the pill burned his Qi and potential. But he also felt a surge of power that made him ecstatic. He looked at Wu Li with disdain.

"Hmph! It's your fault that you dared to go against me!" Wu Kang said as he slashed his sword towards Wu Li.

He unleashed his sword technique and yelled, "Hundred Swords Controlling Technique!"

Five swords flew out of his sword and aimed at Wu Li.

Wu Li's face turned pale when he saw the power of the Hundred Swords Controlling Technique at the Major Success level. He barely dodged the swords, but felt a sharp pain in his arm.

Wu Li's eyes widened in disbelief. "Wu Kang has reached the Major Success level! Now that he also ate the Heart Igniting Strengthening Pill, his power will be astonishing!"

Wu Li quickly composed himself and sneered, "You think you can defeat me with a mere pill? You are nothing but a coward who depends on external factors to win!"

Wu Kang laughed maniacally. "I did what I had to do, Wu Li! I took the pill in order to kill you. We can't live under the same sky!"

"Wu Li, let me help you. I can use your body to fight him. You should know, I was very powerful in the past. Not many people could beat me in the same level." Liang Xia said to Wu Li. He wanted to take over Wu Li's body.

But he needed Wu Li to agree first.

Wu Li was not sure. He did not trust Liang Xia very much. But he said yes. "What do I have to do?"

"Try to disconnect your body and your soul. I will take over then. It will hurt me a little, but I will recover in a few months," Liang Xia said.

Wu Li did what he said.

Right before Liang Xia took over Wu Li, a purple light flashed. Everyone saw it. A lot of Purple Qi was around them. It was amazing.

The arena was engulfed by a purple mist. It was the Purple Qi, so thick and heavy that it blocked the vision of everyone. No one could see what was happening inside.

But above the mist, there was a young man flying. He was Chen Yu, the Senior Brother of Wu Yang.

His charming face captivated the young girls in the audience and made them worship him. He looked like an Immortal that descended upon the mortal world.

He unsheathed his sword, and with a slash, Wu Kang was pulverized into nothingness!

He didn't even know how he died. All he knew was that there was an extremely thick fog formed by Purple Qi surrounding him.

Meanwhile, Wu Li was surrounded by a mist of Purple Qi that obscured his vision. He had no idea what was happening around him.

Liang Xia sensed something unusual and decided not to interfere with Wu Li's situation.

Chen Yu smirked at Wu Li's bewildered expression. He wanted to leave a lasting impression on his future Junior Brother. He wanted to earn his Junior Brother's admiration so that when Wu Li rose to greatness, he would always remember who saved his life!

After a while, Wu Li was brought to the room where Wu Yang and Liu Shizi were currently in. Chen Yu accompanied him and talked to him about the sect.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw Wu Yang's grin, "Brother Li, well done, well done, haha!"

Liu Shizi also flashed a smile and said, "Yes, yes! Well done, Junior Brother Li,"

"By the way, don't listen to Brother Chen. He was talking trash about me behind my back. I'm not a bad guy. I'm just a simple man who wants to become immortal. I don't waste my time in brothels. Yep, yep, I'm really not a pervert!"

Chen Yu coughed violently when he heard that. He had been trash-talking Liu Shizi all the way here.

But did he really think that denying his perversion would make him look more innocent? Even Wu Yang witnessed his drooling over Fairy Li's chest.

Wu Li grinned and shook his head.

Of course, he wanted to butter up his future Senior Brother, so Wu Li said, "Haha! Senior Brother Chen was very respectful of Senior Brother Liu. We only discussed the sect and the Jiaolong Continent,"

He added, "Besides, with Senior Brother Liu's skills, charm and beauty, what woman wouldn't fall for you?"

Liu Shizi beamed and stroked his cheek, "That's right. With my skills, charm and beauty, I can get any woman I desire!"

Liu Shizi then sighed, "If only women were thinking like Junior Brother... I wouldn't have been so single."

The three of them were speechless. This Liu Shizi had no shame at all!

They all burst into laughter and resumed their conversation. They decided to head for the Extreme Jade Sword Sect the next day.

They all left the next day.

It took them several weeks of traveling before they finally reached the gates of the Extreme Jade Sword Sect.

They were five in total.

The fifth one was Wu Bailian. She was the next in line after Wu Kang, the evildoer who fell under Chen Yu's sword.

Wu Yang had informed the two Senior Brothers about her possible role in Wu Kang's schemes, but they didn't make a big deal out of it.

They knew that Wu Bailian's prospects in the Extreme Jade Sword Sect were bleak. She might become an Outer Disciple at best, but becoming an Inner Disciple was a pipe dream.

She might even end up as a servant disciple if she failed to progress. Her talent was too mediocre for the sect.

The gates of the Extreme Jade Sword Sect were guarded by two Core Formation disciples. They greeted Chen Yu and Liu Shizi with a cold nod. They didn't have much respect for them as Outer Disciples.

Chen Yu and Liu Shizi were not surprised by the sight of the Extreme Jade Sword Sect. They had lived there for a few years and had grown accustomed to it.

But for Wu Yang, Wu Li and Wu Bailian, the Extreme Jade Sword Sect was awe-inspiring!

There were twelve mountains that looked like swords, each with its own domineering aura and style.

Wu Li felt his fighting spirit surge and he couldn't wait to challenge the sect's geniuses!

Wu Yang also smiled at the sight of the twelve peaks. He was eager to join the sect.