"Brother Pei, take this!"
The moment he rushed at Pei Xuanjing, vigorous Primordial Qi surged out wantonly. His hands quickly formed a sign, intertwining True Qi and Blood Qi, rapidly condensing into a mystical sign.
The mystical sign which was imbued with tremendous power, suppressed out like a mountain, directed towards Pei Xuanjing.
"It seems that Brother Zhao's Mystical Sign Technique has almost reached perfection," Pei Xuanjing said calmly at this move.
He was quite familiar with this technique by Zhao Baiyang. It was the first technique revealed by Zhao in their various duels.
After entering the Spirit Realm, the power of this Mystical Sign Technique was even much stronger and formidable than before.
However, in response, Pei Xuanjing only chuckled lightly. In an instant, Primordial Qi circulated within his body, countless Heaven and Earth Essence Qi gathered in his palm, and then fell down with the palm styled.
Giant Spirit Surpasses Mountains.
The vast and solid palm strike came out, carrying an endless gust, possessing the power to turn over Heaven and Earth.
Bang!
The mystical and palm signs clashed, the formidable gust, like the surge of a river, swept everything around.
The intense collision stirred up fierce gas waves, causing even the mountains to tremble.
"Brother Pei, you really are amazing!" Zhao Baiyang praised.
Pei Xuanjing only smiled. Everyone knew that he gained a lot from the previous life simulation and his strength had improved considerably. Not long after exitainment, he went through the Yin Shen Thunder Tribulation once again.
The Refining Spirit Path cultivation of the Two Tribulation Ghost God allowed his understanding of the principles of Heaven and Earth to become clearer. The power of the Giant spirit Surpasses Mountains technique was now endless.
Everyone knew that given Pei Xuanjing's current strength and the present degree of Heaven and Earth rejuvenation, he should not even be able to use his full force, let alone be slightly restricted by Heaven and Earth. The maximum power he could display was at the second layer of the Spirit Realm.
However, since this was just a friendly match between them, Pei Xuanjing did not want to bully the weak. He simply manifested the power of the first layer of the Spirit Realm in this technique.
Even though Zhao Baiyang complimented him, he never stopped his movements.
Even though it was just a probing move, the strength displayed by Pei Xuanjing was still startling.
Compared to the grandeur of his mystical sign technique, Pei Xuanjing's strike, which was done casually without any flashy gestures, was truly shocking.
Not only was he shocked, but the expressions on the faces of those in the distance watching varied as well.
Zhao Baiyang was already known for being a top contender in the Martial Arts world. His strength was formidable, and many present knew this.
The formidable strength demonstrated by Zhao Baiyang after breaking through to the Spirit Realm, while astounding to them, was also within their expectations.
On the other hand, that casual palm strike by Pei Xuanjing was equaled by Zhao Baiyang's technique. How could that not shock them?
"It seems that the gap between his strength and mine has not narrowed, but instead widened," Zhu Yousong sighed in his heart.
How could he not recognize the Suppressing Peak Palm technique used just now? It was a technique collected by the royal family. While it was decent, it didn't rank among the top.
Now, with Pei Xuanjing taking such a common technique and demonstrating such power with it, it testified to his amazing strength.
The erstwhile refined and graceful aura of Zhao Baiyang was now gone, replaced by a domineering aura that held sway like a long river flowing through the sun and shaking the heavens, showcasing an aura of ruthlessness and pride.
He stepped forward, soaring into the sky, and presented several more mystical signs towards Pei Xuanjing.
This series of mystical signs was a martial art that Zhao Baiyang created himself by fusing all his learned skills. It was the fundamental manifestation of his abilities. It contained defensive and offensive maneuvers, deception, confusion, and much more. When displayed, its fearsome power moved everyone.
No one present expected that the Maitreya Sect Leader could create such a brilliant martial art technique.
However, Pei Xuanjing's performance was even more shocking. Faced with Zhao Baiyang's mysterious mestical sign technique, he merely clapped his hands, and immediately, countless thunders gathered in his palm, emitting a terrifying aura.
The thunder in the palm transformed into a purple-cyanish Thunder Dragon that roared out, emitting the Earth-shaking sound of a dragon roar, along with the Wind and Thunder, creating a majestic momentum.
And there was more, the Heaven Master, who originally wore a light smile, saw Pei Xuanjing's move and was hit by a towering wave of shock.
"He applied the Talisman Method to this extent."
Pei Xuanjing moved his arms, and his robe fluttered. As countless Heaven and Earth Essence Qi poured in, his hands spanned, and numerous gusts of wind rolled with his palm.
In an instant, a talisman condensed in front of him, vast Heaven and Earth Essence Qi surged into it, and the talisman emanated an enigmatic light.
This was the Thunder Road Talisman he had drawn following the method of the Talismanic Skill taught by Ye Daoyuan from the World of Myriad Manifestations.
The talisman soared into the sky and the sky immediately changed, with countless thunders congregating, lightning dancing wildly. This form of momentum made the roaring Thunder Dragon even more impressive.
Above the sky, Pei Xuanjing and Zhao Baiyang were clashing non-stop, causing the sky to change and the mountains to tremble.
Zhao Baiyang at this moment had stripped away all his disguises and all his statuses. He was not a Maitreya Sect Leader, nor an Outworld League Leader, he had no plans. He was simply a Cultivator, wholeheartedly focused on Martial Arts, longing for a satisfying fight.
There was a continual explosion of sounds around him, Zhao Baiyang stepped forward, his True Qi wildly stirred, and headed towards Pei Xuanjing.
Rumble…
A series of intense rumbling sounds burst out.
Pei Xuanjing had a serene look on his face and wasn't deterred by the opponent's moves. His clothing fluttered with the wind, his palm techniques interweaved continuously, the air vibrated incessantly, setting off wave upon wave which didn't cease, with numerous thunders revolving around him.
Every palm strike he made, the purple-cyan thunder rolled like tumbling dragons in the sky, carrying infinite power, and moved towards Zhao Baiyang.
Zhao Baiyang had a cold look on his face, an overbearing ferocity was spread all over him, his hands continually forming signs, bombarding out fearsome power, shaking the heavens.
The Blood Qi within his whole body boiled, the True Intention of Martial Arts permeated, the overwhelming intent to fight burned furiously, as if solidifying, to explode Heaven and Earth.
Every mystical sign he launched seemed to hold the void for a moment, then shattered, fearful power obliterated everything, it was like mountains pressing down from above.
Ground-shaking!
The noise caused by their combat reverberated throughout Shenxiao Mountain, causing the color of Heaven and Earth to change.
For thousands of years, there have never been Spirit Realm combatants fighting like this.
Their fight at this moment gave the people watching in the distance a lot of insight. Many were stirred, wishing they could take their place.
Even the group up in the front mountain was attracted, they walked out from the big hall and looked into the distance.
"There are experts battling."
"Who would dare act impulsively on Shenxiao Mountain where Grandmaster Pei is seated?"
"I heard that many Spirit Realm experts who came this time were discussing with Grandmaster Pei on the back mountain. Is it possible they didn't come to an agreement and started fighting?"
"The might of Spirit Realm experts is indeed terrifying!"
"Brother Zhao, let me lend you a hand," called Snow.
Just as Pei Xuanjing was engaged in combat, off in the distance, Xue Wuheng burst out laughing and suddenly sprang into the air.
Everyone knew by now that Zhao Baiyang, given the power he had displayed, simply couldn't make Pei Xuanjing use his full strength. At least until now, Zhao Baiyang was clearly on the losing end, yet Pei Xuanjing hadn't even begun to use his real tactics.
Seeing Xue Wuheng enter the fray, Zhao Baiyang did not refuse, his maneuvers becoming even more fierce.
Chaos of the Sky Demon!
Xue Wuheng took decisive action!
In the next instant, his figure flickered as if transforming into multiple shadows, all converging on Pei Xuanjing.
Fists, palms, fingers, legs!
All kinds of techniques were executed in unison by the multiple shadows. Countless tactics were released in the blink of an eye, causing numerous airwaves to shatter, all aimed against Pei Xuanjing.
Like a vast blanket falling from the sky in every direction, it seemed as if they were trying to engulf Pei Xuanjing.
If Zhao Baiyang could be called pure, then Xue Wuheng was broad. He activated multiple sets of martial studies at once, each one terrifyingly powerful.
"Hehe."
Pei Xuanjing chuckled. His Innate Thunder Gang Qi started rotating, casting a purple-green glow around him.
Those terrifying tactics seemed to dissipate like they were hitting cotton.
"Master Xue, if your tactics are merely this, I'm afraid I cannot take you seriously," he said.
"Good!"
Xue Wuheng stopped testing the waters and fully committed.
He soared into the sky, releasing his Sky Demon Qi recklessly around his body. The domineering Sky Demon Qi swept eight directions, his punch rocketed out, its fierce intention piercing the sky.
"I welcome it!"
Pei Xuanjing was unfazed by Xue Wuheng's addition.
With his shout, the sky for hundreds of kilometers changed color. The sea of clouds was churning, wind howling, while rumbling thunder echoed from the horizon.
Pei Xuanjing stood unyielding in mid-air, his momentum surging like the vast sky, boundless.
The shock was apparent on the faces of all those watching from afar.
With the power of one man, he brought about changes in heaven and earth, stirred the weather. Terrifying indeed!
Even the spectators from afar, all Spirit Realm experts, found that they themselves could not stir up such a drastic change in the weather.
Could it be that after these years in seclusion, his strength had made another incredible leap forward?
These top experts of the world exchanged uncertain looks. Out of their own pride, they were unwilling to admit falling behind. They thought by reaching the Spirit Realm at the same time, they could close the gap with Grandmaster Pei, but surprisingly, it was quite the opposite.
Even the likes of Old Master, Qingxu and Bai Xiaosheng, who were in alliance with Pei Xuanjing, found it hard to accept being overshadowed by his rapid progress.
However, Pei Xuanjing didn't care about others' thoughts at this moment. Only enough strength could suppress people's divergent hearts.
He had already expressed his goodwill and shared the interests with them. Now, he needed to show them his might.
Like an overbearing king, his every step was filled with a mighty aura. Countless airwaves swirled around him, his every move causing gusts of wind.
With a chuckle, he transformed his open hand into a fist and punched down mightily!
His intense qi was like a raging river gushing out violently.
The air shook, space itself was shattered, and his domineering intent seemed to occupy the whole world. It felt as if only his overpowering intent was left in the universe and everything else was annihilated.
He didn't use all his strength in this punch, but it was not to be underestimated to someone like Xue Wuheng, who had recently reached a new plateau.
Boom!
Pei Xuanjing's mighty punches collided with the flow of Qi across the heavens. The wind and clouds changed rapidly in the sky above, and a turbulent airwave swept across the whole sky, creating a blast of energy that radiated outwards from the point of their contact.
"How terrifying!"
Xue Wuheng couldn't help feeling astonished at Pei Xuanjing, who had not even a scratch on his clothing.
This thought, however, was fleeting as Xue Wuheng ordered the Sky Demon Qi around him to surge and launched another attack.
It was at this moment that the silent Blood Slaughter Sovereign since the ascendance made his move. The sky turned blood red.
He brandished his arms and a blood mist gathered around him. Soon, a gigantic blood dragon formed in front of him.
Roar!
A dragon cry echoed in the sky, the blood dragon roared, and the Blood Slaughter Sovereign and the blood-colored dragon merged into one, rising to the sky to attack Pei Xuanjing.
Another Spirit Realm expert joined the battle. Now, three Spirit Realm warriors were attacking Pei Xuanjing, but he remained calm, weaving through the opponents and deflecting their lethal attacks with each casual strike.
The remaining spectators watched him in surprise, realizing that he was far from reaching his limit.
"What do you think, what percentage of his power is he using now?" Qingxu asked Bai Xiaosheng.
Bai Xiaosheng looked at the calm Pei Xuanjing and shook his head with a bitter smile. "I don't know."
To be honest, Pei Xuanjing's calmness also surprised him.
Even though he knew that Pei Xuanjing's secluded training had greatly improved his strength, seeing him fight three opponents so easily was beyond his expectations.
Qingxu turned to look at the Old Master for answers, but before he could speak, the Old Master shook his head with a bitter smile."Don't ask me, I can't tell. All I can say is that the Talismanic Skill he just showcased is no worse than mine."
This left the surrounding people speechless.
The dragon tiger mountains were famous for their talisman methods and the Old Master had studied this skill for many years. Yet, he claimed that Pei Xuanjing's Talismanic Skill was not inferior to his own, which shocked them.
The three patriarchs of the World Clan Alliance exchanged looks, secretly rejoicing over their decision to cooperate with the Taoist School this time. It seemed they had made the right choice.
Otherwise, facing such a terrifying opponent, even the three of them together wouldn't stand a chance.
The two Buddhist monks from the Buddhism School simply stood there watching the fight in the sky without a word.
"Brother Zi, are you not going to make a move?"
Tie Qianshan's voice echoed in Zi Tianxiong's ears as he watched the battle from afar.
"You also plan to take part, Brother Tie?" Zi Tianxiong was slightly surprised.
A smile appeared on Tie Qianshan's face. "Facing such an opponent, how can one not have the idea of taking part?"
He turned to Zi Tianxiong and asked, "Would you be willing to join forces?"
"Hmm?" Zi Tianxiong pondered.
Originally, he had no plans of revealing his strength in this battle. Even seeing the fierce fight didn't give him the urge to take part.
However, in response to Tie Qianshan's invitation, he changed his mind.
He nodded in agreement. "Since you've extended the invitation, Brother Tie, how could I possibly decline?"
The two of them exchanged glances, and their bodies erupted with a fierce aura. The Heaven and Earth Essence Qi gathered around them as they rose into the sky to join the battle.
At this point, the camps of the various powerhouses were actually already clearly divided. The Heavenly King's Pavilion was originally lacking in resources. If it continued to go it alone, it would certainly be unfavorable. They had to choose a side. Even if they did not join, they had to form an alliance for both attack and defense.
However, the Buddhism School, Taoist School, World Family Alliance, and Great Ming imperial court were all not suitable for the Heavenly King's Pavilion. In the end, they could only choose between the Demonic Cult, the Heterodox Alliance, and the Tie Sect.
Now that Zhao Baiyang, Xue Wuheng, and Blood Slaughter Sovereign had taken action, Tie Qianshan was ready to make a move. Thus, it became necessary for them to respond. Otherwise, it would appear that they were taking an overly isolated stance.
Therefore, even if Zi Tianxiong had intentions to conserve his strength, he had no choice but to take action at this moment.
Bai Xiaosheng smiled at Daoist Qingxu and said, "It seems that the Heavenly King's Pavilion has made its choice."
They didn't have the idea of recruiting the Heavenly King's Pavilion. However, Zi Tianxiong's choice to align with the Heterodox Alliance was a situation they particularly wanted to see.
They would rather see a balance of power among different forces and not have one side dominate. This would have a significant impact on their own alliance.
"Grandmaster Pei, please enlighten me!"
With a loud shout, Tie Qianshan leaped into the air, stepping forward. Both of his palms began to change, transforming into a jade-like golden color, and then struck towards Pei Xuanjing.
Sun Extreme Iron Palm!
Although Tie Qianshan's Iron Palm skill was inherited from his predecessors, the original Iron Palm was but a mediocre martial art. He had later innovated this skill, pushing it to a realm never before reached.
Without exaggeration, the current Iron Palm, although still called Iron Palm, was a divine skill established solely by Tie Qianshan. Only as its founder could he unleash its greatest power.
Tie Qianshan soared into the sky, the air melting where he passed. Space vibrated, and waves of air rolled up. Within a split second, they reached their peak and swept across the sky.
On the other side, Zi Tianxiong's imposing aura erupted. He also threw a powerful punch. A chilling cold swept across the area, a constant booming sound echoed in the air, as if even the air was about to explode.
Facing the assault of these five Spirit Realm powerhouses, Pei Xuanjing showed no fear and calmly observed them.
Pei Xuanjing threw a punch. The intense fist force poured out like a flood from a burst dam, surging and raging.
This punch encapsulated all his power of spirit, vigor, and vitality. His profound Primordial Qi agitated, and the strong physique shone brightly. He poured his dark spirit power into his surroundings.
Boom, boom, boom!…
In the sky, thunder roared incessantly with changes to the sky.
At the next moment, visible gas flows shot out in all directions, causing huge waves that swept over dozens of miles.
The grandeur was immense, causing everyone to blanch in fear.
After the dust settled, Pei Xuanjing was hovering in the air, with Zhao Baiyang and the other four occupying a spot each, facing him at a distance.
"Everyone here is a top powerhouse in the world. It's profoundly amazing how you were able to step into the Spirit Realm in such a short period since heaven and earth revived. It brings me great joy to be able to fight with you," Pei Xuanjing said, looking at the five of them, slowly opening his mouth to speak: "Now, please appreciate this strike of mine."
With those words, he meshed his Primordial Qi into a Qi Sword in his hands. The Shenxiao Origin Qi fluctuated; in a moment, it displayed six colors: blue, red, yellow, white, black, and purple.
Although it was a mere Qi weapon formed by Primordial Qi, it still radiated a terrifying aura. Its sharp edges looked like they would tear the sky apart.
Zhao Baiyang and the others exchanged glances, all sensing solemnity from each other's eyes.
This was because the moment the Qi Sword was formed, Pei Xuanjing's momentum changed with a surge of formidable force. His sharp aura seemed as if it would pierce through heaven and earth.
He slowly lifted his sword. Although his movements were slow and his sword technique seemed ordinary, his momentum continued to grow. Shenxiao Origin Qi permeated the surroundings. Blue, red, yellow, white, black, and purple pigment dyed the entire sky. The surroundings, extending over dozens of miles, were all enveloped by these six colors. The sky above Shenxiao Mountain seemed to be wrapped in these six colors.
Even though it was still daylight, stars faintly appeared in the sky. Drops of elusive starlight fell onto the earth, landing on the Qi Sword in his hand.
In his eyes, Pei Xuanjing exuded a fighting spirit. The sword in his hand hummed fiercely. As he swung the sword, countless starlights shone and thunders roared.
With a stroke of the sword, it seemed like the Nine Heavens Milky Way was pouring down. It surged powerfully and the Shenxiao Origin Qi stirred the infinite Heaven and Earth Essence Qi, causing a great wave.
The sword light was cold, and it was as if the cries of dragons and the roars of tigers echoed across heaven and earth. Countless martial artists who wore swords felt a slight vibration in their own swords, as if they were about to fly out.
"This sword… Terrifying!"
"The realm of this sword is so high, I'm afraid even the Sword Emperor would not compare!"
"Everyone, do not hold back now!"
They exchanged glances, all feeling horror from this sword.
If they had felt killing intent from this sword, they would have already thought they were doomed.
Nevertheless, they still clearly understood that they had to use their full strength even if they teamed up, or they would not be able to resist this sword strike.
"Demon God World Ender!"
Xue Wuheng formed a spear in his hand, radiating eerie and strange aura, making its way towards Pei Xuanjing.
"Sea of Blood Surges!" The Blood Slaughter Sovereign's Blood Qi became thicker, making it seem as if he were amidst a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. He used endless blood qi to form a terrifying, slaughter-filled sword and headed straight for Pei Xuanjing.
"Unified Yin and Yang!"
The color of Tie Qianshan's two palms changed, symbolizing Yin and Yang, and then merged into one large palm, which slapped towards Pei Xuanjing.
"Only White Yang!"
Zhao Baiyang was the most mystical. Behind his head were halos of light, and in front of him formed a white sun that emitted an intimidating aura.
"Earth, Water, Wind, Fire, All Elements Together!"
Four elements of Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire surrounded Zi Tianxiong as if he were a God-Devil who opened up the world. The four elements cycled and merged together.
At this moment, all five of them put their all into their moves without holding back, all attacking in unison.
The five of them moved together, shaking heaven and earth. Their combined momentum was almost as formidable as Pei Xuanjing's.
Boom!
The terrifying collision caused the earth and sky to lose their voices in an instant.
Ordinary martial artists couldn't see the details of these six people's fight clearly. Only those Spirit Realm elites on the back mountain could see the course of the fight properly.
When the dust cleared, the Qi Sword in Pei Xuanjing's hand disappeared. However, his aura was calm, and it seemed he was not affected at all.
However, the same couldn't be said for the five opponents. Although they weren't injured, the previous exchange did cause them significant consumption. They quickly circulated their skills, absorbed the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi around them, and converted it into their own Primordial Qi.