Chapter 538: Unparalleled Talent, Shocking Golden Sun!

Lu Qingshan instinctively wanted to say that these types of people who mark themselves for death aren’t worth mentioning.

However, he remembered the sect leader was right there, so he decided to be more reserved and low-key.

He immediately pondered and then said, ‘Fifty to eighty percent certainty.’

‘Fifty to eighty percent?’

The Golden Sun Sect leader’s eyebrow twitched. He wondered, what kind of confidence is that?

But seeing Lu Qingshan’s self-assurance, he was very satisfied. Patting Lu Qingshan on the shoulder, he said, ‘Good, I look forward to your performance.’

‘Please, be at ease, Sect Leader.’

Lu Qingshan cupped his fists and prepared to step onto the stage.

But when he saw another fellow sect member being defeated on the stage, spitting blood and seriously injured, he frowned and hesitated for a moment. Then he looked at his sister, Lu Qingzhu, and asked, ‘Xiaozhu, do you still have any coffins?’

Before this, the two siblings had traveled the world together, encountering numerous life-and-death situations.

Lu Qingzhu, holding the belief that those who passed should be buried properly, would bury the dead whenever she encountered such situations.

She even made several coffins for others.

‘Huh?’

Lu Qingzhu was stunned, her pretty lips slightly parted.

Immortal Tian Yuan was baffled, ‘???’

The Golden Sun Sect leader was also puzzled, ‘???’

Immortal Tian Yuan, who knew her disciple well, vaguely guessed what Lu Qingshan was planning.

But the question in her mind was, why would siblings carry coffins with them?

Moreover, Lu Qingzhu was usually so gentle and quiet. How could she carry such an ominous object like a coffin?

She looked at Lu Qingzhu in confusion.

The Golden Sun Sect leader didn’t know much about Lu Qingshan.

He couldn’t help but think, is Lu Qingshan really that intense?

Is he planning to carry a coffin into battle after seeing other disciples’ defeats just to defend the sect’s honor?

‘Qingshan?’

Immortal Tian Yuan looked at Lu Qingshan.

‘When guests come from afar and act rampant, how can we not show them proper hospitality? Let’s give them a coffin to bury their broken bodies.’

Lu Qingshan, dressed in his long green robe, stood tall and firm, emanating an indescribable aura of sharpness.

If everyone in the sect thought Lu Qingshan was wild, then he would show them just how wild he could be, wild enough for everyone in the Yue Kingdom to know!

It would also show everyone that he, Lu Qingshan, had the qualifications!

Today, in the Foundation Establishment stage, no one at the same level can defeat me!

One day, when I advance to Golden Core Formation and Nascent Soul, no one at the same level will be able to defeat me!

‘Indeed.’

Immortal Tian Yuan was speechless.

Just a moment ago, Lu Qingshan had asked her what the consequences would be if he accidentally killed someone.

And now, here he was, straight up offering a coffin.

Aren’t you afraid you won’t be able to back down or clean up this mess afterward?

Also, so many matches have happened so far. Can’t you see what’s going on?

Although she had long known her disciple’s personality, always seeing others as insignificant, she was still speechless and choked up.

She wanted to ask, what did those three years of honing your Sword Heart in the mundane world actually achieve?

…..

The Golden Sun Sect leader beside them was also stunned.

He thought Lu Qingshan was going to carry a coffin into battle to show his determination.

But he didn’t expect that he was actually going to give it to someone else?

Without even starting the fight and only having a fifty to eighty percent chance of victory, he’s already preparing a coffin. Is this arrogance or confidence?

Years ago, he had heard about Lu Qingshan from Tianyuan Peak, someone with extraordinary talent and an arrogant personality. He hadn’t paid much attention to it.

After all, geniuses tend to be arrogant, right? Which one of them isn’t?

He himself had also walked this path.

But now, he finally understood.

‘Lu Qingshan, are you sure you want to do this? If you lose, you’ll be scorned by everyone!’

The Golden Sun Sect leader did not stop him but said in a deep voice.

Although this was Lu Qingshan’s own behavior,

if he lost, not only would the Golden Sun Sect be laughed at,

but even many Golden Sun Sect disciples would feel that Lu Qingshan had brought shame on them.

‘Since killing them doesn’t matter, what’s wrong with giving them a coffin?’

Lu Qingshan replied calmly.

His serene and carefree tone carried an aura of sharpness that could pierce the heavens.

‘Go ahead.’

Immortal Tian Yuan, standing nearby, narrowed her beautiful eyes, her aura becoming more serious, and she spoke in a stern tone.

This disciple might be wild, but he wasn’t brainless.

Over the years, he had never slipped up.

Since he had this courage, she would watch and see if he could create another miracle!

If he lost and was scorned by everyone, then he might rise from the ashes, break and rebuild, and make another breakthrough in the future.

If he fell in defeat and couldn’t recover, then so be it.

Otherwise, with this personality, something would go wrong eventually.

‘There are two coffins left.’

Seeing this, Lu Qingzhu whispered.

As a disciple of the Golden Sun Sect, she was angry seeing her senior brothers and sisters injured so severely.

But although her brother’s actions were a bit excessive,

she understood Lu Qingshan very well after all these years and vaguely guessed his intention.

‘One will be enough.’

Lu Qingshan chuckled. The coffin was mainly to boost morale.

‘Bang——’

Lu Qingzhu took out an ordinary wooden coffin from her Storage Bag.

Lu Qingshan fondly ruffled his sister’s hair, then his long green robe transformed into the disciple robes of the Golden Sun Sect.

Raising one hand, he lifted the coffin and walked directly toward the central stage.

This action instantly drew the attention of many people.

‘Hmm? Who is that? Why is he carrying a coffin?’

‘It’s Senior Brother Lu Qingshan!’

‘What is Junior Brother Lu doing with that coffin?’

‘Could it be that Senior Brother Qingshan plans to carry the coffin into battle and settle the matter once and for all?’

The central stage was surrounded by Golden Sun Sect disciples, with many elders and deacons watching.

Lu Qingshan, being a prominent true disciple and a potential Golden Core Formation cultivator, was well-known, and many recognized him, shouting in surprise and discussing him.

‘Lu Qingshan, what are you doing?’

Beside the stage, a Golden Sun Sect elder appeared in a flash and blocked Lu Qingshan’s path, his expression serious.

Although the outcome of the duel concerned the sect’s reputation,

he didn’t want to see their prodigy die on the stage.

‘When I draw my sword, there’s only death and no life.’

‘Now, since the guests have come from afar, I’m offering them a coffin in advance to show my sincerity.’

Lu Qingshan, with his star-like eyes and elegant demeanor, calmly and casually spoke without any of the sharpness or ruthlessness typical of a swordsman.

Yet his words caused an uproar in the audience, with many gasping in shock.

‘Senior Brother Qingshan is indeed powerful, with unparalleled swordsmanship, but he’s only at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment. Isn’t he being too overconfident?’

‘True to form, Lu Qingshan is as arrogant as ever. He looks down on everyone and everything!’

‘I heard he has been traveling the world to hone his Sword Heart. Has he had a breakthrough?’

‘Lu Qingshan is indeed a swordsman prodigy, but his cultivation is still too low. If only he were at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, he might be able to show off the power of our Golden Sun Sect!’

‘Hmph! So what if they’re arrogant? Can’t we be arrogant too? Senior Brother Qingshan, you’re amazing!’

‘Ultimately, strength will speak for itself. If he loses, this will only become a joke.’

‘If Lu Qingshan loses here, won’t he drag the Golden Sun Sect into ridicule along with him?’

Many Golden Sun Sect disciples spoke out.

Even though Lu Qingshan was a stunning genius and one of the top talents of the Golden Sun Sect, he had not yet fully matured.

In terms of age and cultivation, he was far behind the four from the Liang Kingdom.

Many people did not have high expectations for Lu Qingshan.

Some even considered his actions to be attention-seeking.

‘Lu Qingshan of the Golden Sun Sect is utterly arrogant!’

‘Offering us a coffin? How foolish! That coffin will end up being used for you!’

‘Kid, I’ll make sure there’s nothing left of your body.’

The four prodigies from the Liang Kingdom felt a chill in their eyes as they stared at Lu Qingshan, revealing strong killing intent.

Before coming to the Yue Kingdom, they had studied all the top talents of the Five Great Immortal Sects.

Lu Qingshan’s name was on that list.

But he wasn’t even in the first tier.

After all, a sixth-level Foundation Establishment cultivator, no matter how extraordinary, wasn’t someone they would take too seriously.

Crossing levels in battle was only possible between geniuses and the worthless.

But when it came to a battle between true prodigies, even a one-level difference in cultivation would make a significant impact!

Lu Qingshan ignored the stares and doubts cast his way, paying them no attention.

He had walked this path, cutting through thorns and brambles, without encountering any major setbacks.

Whether it was the Sect’s Sword Trial, the Qingming Realm, or the Heavenly Sword Sect’s sword challenge, the doubts and disdainful gazes never ceased.

The more they doubted him now, the more they would revere him like a god later!

‘Golden Sun Sect, Lu Qingshan.’

Carrying the coffin, Lu Qingshan calmly glanced at the five from the Liang Kingdom and said, ‘Which one of you will come first?’

Even though many Golden Sun Sect disciples didn’t expect much from Lu Qingshan,

his current demeanor, his laid-back and confident words, filled them with a sense of satisfaction.

But still, many people shook their heads and sighed, thinking he was showing off, some even sneered and took pleasure in his impending defeat.

After all, Lu Qingshan’s personality was divisive—admired by some, but disliked by many.

‘Lu Qingshan, is it? Come up and meet your death!’

The Shura Sect prodigy among the five from the Liang Kingdom glared at Lu Qingshan with a grim expression and commanded, hands behind his back.

Lu Qingshan didn’t waste any words. Carrying the coffin in one hand and his sword in the other, he stepped onto the stage.

The aura around him surged uncontrollably, piercing through the heavens. No one could stop him.

This astonishing sword aura instantly blew everyone away.

Some Golden Sun Sect disciples at the Qi Refining stage even felt a bone-chilling cold, as if needles were pressing into their backs, making them uneasy in their seats.

Especially Immortal Tian Yuan and several Golden Sun Sect elders. They could tell with just one glance that Lu Qingshan’s sword aura had become even sharper.

‘His personality, honing his Sword Heart, will only make him sharper.’

‘This restrained sword intent is just a façade, suppressing his peerless sharpness within.’

Immortal Tian Yuan immediately understood the state of her disciple upon witnessing Lu Qingshan’s sword intent.

After three years of honing his Sword Heart and Sword Intent, he had indeed become more restrained, like a treasured sword concealed within its sheath.

But precisely because of this, when he drew his sword again, he would be even more extraordinarily sharp!

‘Are you ready to die?’

Lu Qingshan looked at the Shura Sect prodigy and said indifferently.

In a normal duel, there would be a proper greeting at the start, but this kind of duel had no such rules.

‘Arrogant! In that case, I’ll at least leave your complete corpse so that you can be buried in this coffin. Shura Blood Flame!’

Seeing Lu Qingshan still holding the coffin, the Shura Sect prodigy sneered coldly.

While speaking, a blood-red flame surged from his body, covering him like a crimson armor as he lunged at Lu Qingshan.

‘Buzz buzz buzz!’

Lu Qingshan remained calm and leisurely slashed forward with his Magical Sword.

The Sword Qi shone brightly, accompanied by a roar of thunder.

The Sword Qi twisted in mid-air, resonating as it split into two, then four,

forming a storm of Sword Qi in an instant, engulfing the Shura Sect prodigy.

‘What terrifying swordsmanship—at just the Foundation Establishment stage, he’s already able to display Sword Qi Like a Rainbow, Sword Qi Manifestation, and Sword Qi Thunder Sound, all at once!’

‘With such talent in swordsmanship, no wonder he’s this confident!’

Those with good discernment could see the horror in that sword stroke.

Even the prodigies and Golden Core cultivators from the Liang Kingdom, who had come here, looked solemn upon seeing it.

‘This child has yet to fully grow. We absolutely cannot let him live!’

A demonic Golden Core cultivator transmitted a voice to their prodigy, deciding to kill Lu Qingshan while he was still in the cradle.

However, at this moment on the stage,

‘How is your Sword Qi and Spiritual Energy so sharp!’

The Shura Sect prodigy, engulfed in Sword Qi, roared in fury, finding Lu Qingshan’s Spiritual Energy seemed to break through all techniques, constantly extinguishing his Shura Blood Flame, making it flicker between light and dark.

He made hand seals with both hands, then sacrificed a blood-red Magic Pearl.

‘Clang!!!’

But just at that moment, two Flying Swords suddenly appeared in front of him, emanating a crystal-clearing and rapid sharpness.

‘Clang clang clang——’

Sharp Sword Qi swirled, as if a thousand blades were cutting him apart.

One sword completely shattered his flame armor.

Another sword pierced through his heart.

‘Pfft!’

The Shura Sect prodigy spat out blood and was sent flying. His body rolled on the ground, his life was hanging by a thread.

Silence!

The entire place fell into a dead silence!

While this Shura Sect prodigy wasn’t the strongest among the five from the Liang Kingdom, his strength was formidable nonetheless.

Yet, he had been defeated by Lu Qingshan in three sword strokes, his life or death uncertain!

‘Lu Qingshan, how dare you strike to kill!’

The Heavenfiend Sect prodigy caught the falling Shura Sect prodigy, and after noticing that his heart was shredded by a sharp Sword Qi, he glared coldly and shouted.

As these words were spoken, the crowd was instantly astonished!

‘The vitality of Shura Sect cultivators far exceeds that of ordinary people; could he actually be dead?’

‘Three strikes, just three strikes to take down a Shura Sect prodigy!’

‘This, this, this level of skill is simply astonishing!’

‘And Lu Qingshan was still holding the wooden coffin, obviously not using his full strength.’

The hearts of all the spectators were filled with shock and turbulence, utterly amazed.

‘When I draw my sword, it’s death and no life. But it’s only because that person’s strength is too weak, unable to withstand even one of my swords.’

‘But no worries, a coffin has already been prepared. I can put both of you in it together later.’

Carrying the coffin in one hand and holding his sword in the other, Lu Qingshan said indifferently.

Gasp!

Gasp!

Gasp!

These words made many Golden Sun Sect disciples gasp, but their hearts were filled with satisfaction.

It was like taking a drink of cold water on a hot summer day after being thirsty for a long time.

None of them had ever found Lu Qingshan’s bravado so pleasing to watch.

‘Senior Brother Lu, you’re amazing!’

Immediately, a disciple shouted loudly.

‘Junior Sister Tian Yuan, your disciple is truly extraordinary.’

The Golden Sun Sect leader watched this scene, feeling emotional.

He could see that Lu Qingshan stood a strong chance against the prodigies of the Shura Sect and Heavenfiend Sect.

But he hadn’t expected it to be over so quickly, with Lu Qingshan actually killing his opponent.

‘Indeed.’

Immortal Tian Yuan lightly sipped on her wine, appearing unusually calm.

Though she worried about Lu Qingshan, she was also concerned about the prodigies of the Scarlet Sect and Beast God Mountain.

Especially the prodigy from Beast God Mountain!

‘Lu Qingshan, you killed Brother Luo just to make us furious to disrupt our performance.’

‘Very well, you succeeded. But have you figured out how you want to die!?’

At this moment, a tall woman, standing nearly ten feet tall with the word ‘beauty’ carved on her cheek, and ‘charm’ on her exposed chest, stepped onto the stage.

She was one of the Scarlet Sect’s prodigies.

This sect prided itself on pursuing the most primitive form of beauty.

Their notion of beauty clashed sharply with regular standards, setting them apart from others.

Through their cultivation techniques, they eventually developed a form of abnormal beauty.

It was this very eccentric beauty that allowed them to corrupt and affect others with their movements and gestures.

‘What an eyesore. You’re ruining my mood.’

Lu Qingshan looked at the woman in front of him, frowning.

Though he knew beauty or ugliness was mere flesh and bones, superficial and fleeting, he still couldn’t fully transcend worldly perceptions.

‘I’m going to make you wish you were dead!’

Scarlet Sect cultivators hated nothing more than having their appearance and looks insulted.

Her muscles writhed, making the large ‘charm’ on her chest twist and contort like a demonic face, creating an unspeakable visual impact.

Many Golden Sun Sect disciples at the Qi Refining stage felt physically unwell just from looking at her, feeling dizzy and nauseous.

‘Lu Qingshan, you will die, and you will wish you were dead!’

The Scarlet Sect woman charged at Lu Qingshan, repeatedly chanting her curses, her ‘beauty’ glowing with a dazzling light.

‘Can you please stop talking and just die already!’

Even with his Sword Heart clear and undisturbed, Lu Qingshan felt nauseated and uncomfortable due to her sinister techniques and divine abilities.

As soon as he finished speaking, two streaks of cold sword light shot toward the Scarlet Sect woman.

The Magical Sword in his hand also buzzed and hummed, forming a storm of Sword Qi.

‘Scarlet Grand Technique!’

The Scarlet Sect woman roared, her huge body swelling as her robes flapped and billowed.

A hazy demonic shadow materialized beneath her feet, absorbing Lu Qingshan’s attack before charging toward him, imposing and overwhelming.

‘Brainless fool!’

When Lu Qingshan saw the Scarlet Sect woman charging at him, he sneered disdainfully.

‘Clang!!!’

A radiant Sword Embryo, glimmering with starlight, suddenly appeared from his sleeve, unleashing sword energy capable of destroying heaven and earth.

The Sword Qi was bone-chilling, the sword light as pure as water, cutting through all deceptions and nullifying all techniques.

An outpouring of Sword Qi drowned everything before him.

‘Pfft!’

The Scarlet Sect woman’s protective demonic shadow shattered, and she was sent flying, blood spurting from her mouth.

‘Stop right there!’

Just as Lu Qingshan was about to capitalize on his momentum and deliver a few more strikes, a voice sternly called out, and a powerful hand of Spiritual Energy wrapped around the Scarlet Sect woman.

‘You old Red Demon, why are you interfering in a battle between juniors!’

A Golden Sun Sect Golden Core elder immediately shouted, releasing a surge of Golden Core level Spiritual Energy.

But the Scarlet Sect’s prodigy had already been taken off the stage.

‘This… this…’

‘Did I see that correctly? Did the Scarlet Sect’s Zhu Hong just lose?’

‘Not only did she lose, but if it weren’t for the intervention of the Scarlet Sect elder, she would’ve died at the hands of Senior Brother Qingshan!’

‘Senior Brother Lu, you’re amazing!’

The crowd was in an uproar, waves of excitement surging through them.

Innumerable eyes filled with astonishment, awe, and fervor focused on Lu Qingshan.

It was unbelievable. Simply too unbelievable!

In the last fight, he defeated the Shura Sect prodigy with three strikes!

Now, with four moves, he sent the Scarlet Sect prodigy flying, spitting out blood.

If the Scarlet Sect’s Golden Core elder hadn’t intervened shamelessly, she would’ve died instantly.

‘So fierce, so incomprehensibly fierce. My dream swordsman is Senior Brother Qingshan!’

‘What level of strength does Junior Brother Lu possess!?’

‘It seems like he’s already reached the latter stages of the Foundation Establishment!’

‘I remember Senior Brother Qingshan was at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment. He must’ve advanced recently.’

‘That Flying Sword of his is extraordinary, surrounded by an aura of spirituality, and even emits the faint presence of a Magical Treasure. It’s a Sword Embryo, a Magical Treasure!’

Many people marveled, engaging in lively discussions.

But the core lineage disciples competing against Lu Qingshan watched with heavy hearts, some even feeling a sense of despair.

A few of them had fought against the prodigies from the Liang Kingdom, and the Scarlet Sect prodigy was one of the strongest.

But Lu Qingshan defeated her with just a few strikes, almost killing her effortlessly.

‘Junior Sister Tian Yuan, your disciple…’

‘Even I, the sect leader, am amazed. It’s hard to believe.’

If Lu Qingshan were at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, the Golden Sun Sect leader might have understood.

But Lu Qingshan just broke through to the seventh level of Foundation Establishment!

‘Though Qingshan is arrogant, he’s not blinded by arrogance.’

Immortal Tian Yuan remarked.

Although she herself was quite surprised as well.

But she couldn’t show it in front of the Sect Leader.

‘I’ve underestimated Lu Qingshan. Junior Sister Tian Yuan, you’ve taken in a good disciple.’

‘This boy is only at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment yet possesses such strength. When he breaks through to Golden Core, he could become an invincible Sword Immortal, a great asset to our Golden Sun Sect.’

The Sect Leader of the Golden Sun Sect commented.

A disciple like Lu Qingshan, with solid roots and exceptional talent, was one the Golden Sun Sect would invest resources in nurturing.

Especially now, when the sect was channeling more resources into their core disciples.

‘Next.’

Lu Qingshan saw that the Scarlet Sect prodigy had been taken off the stage and retrieved the Zhoutian Xingdou Sword, then said indifferently.

‘Hmph, Zhu Shimei had exhausted herself in the previous battles. I will take you on.’

‘This duel isn’t just about determining victory; it’s also about deciding life and death!’

At this moment, the strongest among the five prodigies from the Liang Kingdom, the Beast God Mountain’s prodigy, stepped forward.

His entire body radiated dark energy, his blood surged, and he stood like a demonic tiger, terrifying and intimidating. His aura even overwhelmed Lu Qingshan.

‘Whenever I draw my sword, there’s only death, not life. If you intend to break the rules, too bad.’

Lu Qingshan said indifferently, casting a glance at the demonic Golden Core elder who had just interfered.

The demonic elder, hearing this, wanted to slap Lu Qingshan to death.

How dare a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator have the audacity to mock him.

However, since they were at the Golden Sun Sect, he merely grunted coldly and said, ‘You sharp-tongued brat. If the two of you are set on deciding life and death, I won’t interfere.’

At that moment, onstage, the Beast God Mountain’s prodigy made his move.

He formed hand seals, and dark spiritual energy flowed around him, cooling the air on the stage as he lunged forward like a man-eating demon tiger.

‘Roar roar roar——’

Amidst the roar of a tiger, two black light-imbued tigers pounced, carrying an intense devouring force.

Having seen his earlier attacks, Lu Qingshan dared not be careless.

He tossed the coffin behind him and summoned his Flying Swords from his Storage Bag, releasing their sharp Sword Qi as they all charged out together.

‘Boom boom boom——’

The battle between them was intense.

These two dark tigers were strange and ferocious, seemingly intent on devouring Lu Qingshan’s Sword Qi and corroding his Flying Swords.

Lu Qingshan’s eyes narrowed, realizing he couldn’t afford a protracted battle.

Otherwise, the Flying Swords he had nurtured for years would lose their spirituality, greatly diminishing their power!

‘Seven Luminaries Sword Formation!’

Lu Qingshan formed sword seals with his hand, and the seven Flying Swords quivered, releasing a multitude of sword lights that intertwined and surged like waves, causing the tigers to roar in anguish.

At the same time, he gripped the Zhoutian Xingdou Sword tightly, gathering his most powerful strike!

This was the Sword Intent and Sword Qi he had honed over the past three years!

‘Buzz buzz buzz——’

The Zhoutian Xingdou Sword flickered with sword light, vibrating with a clear and bright sound.

‘Kill!’

The Beast God Mountain prodigy summoned a dark stone tablet, which seemed to connect to the heavens, and launched it toward Lu Qingshan.

‘Whoosh whoosh whoosh——’

The stone tablet emitted a gloomy light, forming a vortex that directly absorbed Lu Qingshan’s Sword Qi.

Lu Qingshan even felt his Spiritual Energy being interfered with and assaulted, experiencing an oppressive force weighing down on him.

‘Roar roar roar——’

The Beast God Mountain prodigy’s face was covered in demonic patterns as his hands turned into tiger claws, their nails gleaming coldly as he charged at Lu Qingshan.

‘Not good!’

‘This stone tablet is a powerful Rare Treasure! It can disrupt the body and suppress Spiritual Energy!’

‘Even though Junior Brother Lu’s Sword Qi is sharp, if this guy gets close, it’s over!’

Many of the Golden Sun Sect disciples gasped in shock as they witnessed this.

The Golden Sun Sect leader and Immortal Tian Yuan also prepared to intervene.

Although it was a fight to determine victory, and even life and death,

they couldn’t just stand by and watch Lu Qingshan fall.

Facing the charging Beast God Mountain prodigy, Lu Qingshan didn’t panic but retreated a few steps, forming sword seals with one hand.

‘Metal Sword Technique! Great Freedom Sword Qi!’

The seven Flying Swords rang out and clashed, splitting into multiple sword lights that surged forward like a flood.

‘Clang clang clang——’

The Beast God Mountain prodigy was terrifying, just like when Lu Ping’an had sparred with Lu Qingshan, directly facing the storm of Sword Qi with his formidable body.

But it wasn’t as easy for him as it had been for Lu Ping’an.

A nearly solidified black tiger hovered above his head, forming a dark energy shroud that devoured everything.

‘I’ll see how long you can hold out!’’

The Beast God Mountain prodigy shouted, his overwhelming aura sweeping through the stage, causing the Golden Sun Sect disciples below to be filled with fear.

The prodigy from the Liang Kingdom who came to challenge the Golden Sun Sect today was truly unfathomable, leaving everyone in despair!

“If not for the Zhoutian Xingdou Sword and three years of tempering, today’s battle would have been uncertain.”

Lu Qingshan stayed calm, deeply recognizing how terrifying this person was.

His physical body and spiritual energy were both powerful and overwhelming, using such Rare Treasures!

“Clang, clang, clang——”

The prodigy from Beast God Mountain was wrapped in eerie light, his aura was intimidating, like a tiger demon, as he withstood seven flying swords to reach Lu Qingshan.

At this moment, everyone held their breath.

Just as he threw a punch, Lu Qingshan drew his sword.

“Ting!!!”

As the sword was drawn, it seemed to cut through a vast galaxy, with countless stars exploding.

Great Metal Sword Technique!

Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual!

Celestial Sword Manual!

Heavenly Yuan Sword Technique!

Illusionary Destruction Sword Art! Fiery Sun Sword Art! Profound Water Sword Art!

Lu Qingshan led with the Great Metal Sword Technique, supplemented by the Heavenly Yuan Sword Technique, unleashing all the sword intent and energy that he had sharpened over three years!

The galaxy glittered, sharp and brilliant.

Then, the sword energy moved like a gentle breeze, with twinkling stars, a blazing sun across the sky, the destruction of stars, and the fusion of water and fire.

This sword was incredibly dazzling.

So dazzling that it filled the entire ring.

Everyone could feel the grandeur and vastness of this majestic sword intent!

Like the mighty torrents of heaven and earth, it suppressed and crushed the opponent with overwhelming force!

Moments later, the sword light faded.

Lu Qingshan’s face was pale and he felt extremely exhausted.

But the prodigy from Beast God Mountain in front of him stood motionless, with wide-open eyes.

“What is going on?”

“Is Senior Brother Qingshan about to lose?”

“Why isn’t he moving? Could it be a draw?”

“No, look, that Rare Treasure stone tablet from Guli of Beast God Mountain has dimmed.”

As everyone looked on in astonishment, the body of the prodigy from Beast God Mountain suddenly exploded, with blood splattering everywhere.

“This!?”

All the cultivators present were shocked and couldn’t believe their eyes.

No one expected that the prodigy from Beast God Mountain would actually die!

And he died at the hands of Lu Qingshan.

“This…”

The three prodigies from the Liang Kingdom were also shocked and couldn’t believe it.

The true trump card they brought to the Yue Kingdom was none other than Guli from Beast God Mountain!

This man had fused with the essence and Monster Core of a third-tier demonic tiger through Secret Techniques from Beast God Mountain.

Although not comparable to a False Core expert.

He could still contend with a False Core cultivator.

But now, he was slain by a cultivator in the seventh layer of Foundation Establishment like Lu Qingshan!

“Is this… the Great Metal Sword Technique?”

The Golden Sun Sect Leader looked toward Immortal Tian Yuan, finding it hard to believe.

The Great Metal Sword Technique is a Golden Sun Sect heritage; he naturally recognized it.

But the sword just now felt very unusual.

“He has been blessed with fortunes and has gained other top-tier sword techniques. These three years of tempering were an attempt to carve out his own Sword Dao, and now his sword intent has taken shape.”

After a moment of silence, Immortal Tian Yuan spoke.

At this moment, she was also stunned by her disciple’s sword talent!

She knew that his talent in Sword Dao was astonishing, and he was destined to forge his own Sword Dao in the future!

But she never expected that Lu Qingshan would establish his own Sword Dao in the Foundation Establishment stage, using his body as a furnace to melt together various sword techniques!

“This boy… is simply a natural Sword Dao genius. If he had joined the Heavenly Sword Sect, he would have surely become their Sword Prodigy, a Nascent Soul seed!”

The Golden Sun Sect Leader remained silent for a moment before speaking with some emotion.

Plenty of cultivators have found their paths in the Golden Core stage.

But to do so in Foundation Establishment is unheard of.

And what’s more, he has also fused multiple top-tier sword techniques!

It really would be a waste of his Sword Dao talent if he had joined our Golden Sun Sect.

Nonetheless, since this sect produced such a genius, he wouldn’t dream of sending him elsewhere.

On the stage.

“Alas, a guest from afar has passed away, and I couldn’t even leave behind a complete corpse. How impolite of me. Fortunately, I prepared a coffin.”

Lu Qingshan said as he raised his hand slightly. A wooden coffin descended, collecting the shattered remains and storing the Rare Treasure stone tablet and Storage Bag.

Then, he looked at the remaining two, saying calmly, “Though Lu is quite exhausted, I can still unleash a few more strikes. Are you willing to continue?”

The two of them glanced at Lu Qingshan, whose face was pale, and his spiritual energy fluctuated uncontrollably. They felt unsure, thinking he might still have some hidden card.

“Senior Brother Qingshan’s momentum is unstoppable!”

“He won!”

“Junior Brother Lu, dealing with these two is not worth your effort!”

“Right, we will take on the challenge instead!”

The disciples of the Golden Sun Sect exclaimed as several core disciples stepped forward, eyeing the remaining two challengers.

Today, Lu Qingshan had stolen the limelight from everyone.

If he defeated all five of them despite his weak condition, how would the core disciples have any face left in the sect?

“Do you still wish to continue?”

At this moment, the Golden Sun Sect Leader stepped forward, looking at the three Golden Core cultivators from the Liang Kingdom who had come along, casually asking them.

Right now, he was feeling extremely satisfied.

Although Lu Qingshan killed the prodigy from Beast God Mountain.

This battle wasn’t just for the Golden Sun Sect but also represented the entire Yue Kingdom Immortal Sects!

If Liang Kingdom or Beast God Mountain dared to pressure the Golden Sun Sect over this, the Nascent Soul True Lord from Purple Light Sect and Hunyuan Sect would have to intervene!

“Hmph!”

The three Golden Core cultivators from Liang Kingdom snorted coldly and took their remaining people away.

They had been challenging the Fire Luo Sect and Beast Talisman Sect all the way here, originally aiming for Hunyuan Sect.

But to fall here was unexpected.

Now that Guli was dead, there was no need to continue the fight!

“Senior Brother Qingshan is mighty!”

“Junior Brother Lu is mighty!”

Seeing the cultivators from Liang Kingdom retreat, the disciples of the Golden Sun Sect all cheered loudly!

The earlier defeats of the Fire Luo Sect and Beast Talisman Sect had already put a tremendous amount of pressure on them.

Especially when faced with the unbeatable Guli, a shadow of hopelessness shrouded their hearts.

But now that Lu Qingshan had killed two people and slayed Guli, forcing the Liang Kingdom cultivators to retreat, they were all elated and felt deeply proud!

“Sect Leader.”

Lu Qingshan looked toward the Golden Sun Sect Leader, ready to bow.

But the Sect Leader raised his hand, using Golden Core spiritual energy to support him, saying, “No need for such formalities.”

“Lu Qingshan, your performance today brought glory to the sect. As I’ve said before, there will be great rewards.”

“Speak, what reward do you desire? Ask for anything!”

After seeing Lu Qingshan’s performance, the Sect Leader had already intended to invest greater resources in him.

Now that Lu Qingshan had slain Guli and shown Nascent Soul potential, he naturally wanted to draw him closer and cultivate him fully!

“As a disciple of the Golden Sun Sect, it’s only right to contribute to the sect and defend its dignity, so I don’t care about any rewards!”

Lu Qingshan cupped his hands, looking serious, speaking righteously.

“But if the Sect Leader insists on rewarding me, I hope to receive cultivation resources so I can quickly increase my strength and continue to serve the sect, even risking life and limb!”