Starting With 100 Million Lives

Fan Lei Daoist Venerable’s insinuations suggested that Jiang Cheng’s victory was quite lucky.

That’s just outright nonsense.

After all, he was the only one among all present who had previously witnessed the Thirteen Layer Sword Dao Realm.

And being ’educated’ by this expert, many in the Mowu Sect gained newfound confidence.

Though they had just defeated Yue Tu Daoist Venerable, the opponents still had ten left.

Unless they could defeat all ten Daoist Venerables, the Mowu Sect couldn’t claim victory in this challenge.

And that seemed like an impossible task.

Brother Cheng, in the arena, first enjoyed some cheers, then started checking the system’s Skills panel.

After defeating Yue Tu Daoist Venerable, he received a special gift from Duan Yang Dao.

In the category of Profound Pattern, his Golden’s Rule Profound Pattern advanced from Twelfth Layer at 0% to 24%.

This progress was quite significant.

After all, advancing from the Twelfth Layer to the Thirteenth Layer requires a full 15 billion Immortal Yuan Points.

The 24% progress is equivalent to the effect of 3.6 billion Immortal Yuan Points.

Originally, his motivation for fighting was to show off, but now realizing there was some real effect, his motivation surged several times over.

He couldn’t wait for the Daoist Venerables to line up to challenge him.

Daoist Venerable Zhiyan, after recovering from his shock, turned his gaze to the surrounding Daoist Venerables again.

"This person is too arrogant, which Daoist friends are willing to capture him?"

A short while ago, when he posed this question, the Daoist Venerables eagerly responded, demanding to fight.

But now, reality set in.

Whether it’s the two Protectors from Wuding Palace or the seven Daoist Venerables present to assist, all remained silent.

Silver Quan Daoist Venerable watched his nose, nose focused on his heart, like an old monk in meditation.

Ao Xiao Daoist Venerable gazed at a wisp of white cloud high in the sky, as if there was something special behind it, entranced.

Daoist Venerable Zhiyan silently cursed in his heart.

Damn it, when Yue Tu Daoist Venerable was sent out earlier, you all argued with me.

Saying ’Why him and not me,’ ’Are you looking down on me’?

And now all of you act deaf and mute?

"Who wishes to fight?" he had to repeat.

Yet, still, no one responded.

These Daoist Venerables were not fools.

Before, unaware of Jiang Cheng’s Dharma Realm, they never expected his Swordsmanship Realm was absurdly high.

Thinking it was a one-sided massacre, they eagerly volunteered.

Now seeing Yue Tu Daoist Venerable’s death, they had to consider things carefully.

They experienced enough Daoist Venerable challenges.

However, a Daoist Venerable dying in a challenge was extremely rare.

Typically, if defeated, there’s still a chance to admit defeat, pause the battle, and escape the Challenge Space.

Once they exit the challenge mode, no matter how strong the opponent is, they can’t kill them.

This is a special rule of Duan Yang Dao.

After admitting defeat, they may suffer a loser’s punishment, spit blood, state severely damaged, but their life is at least safe.

But now, facing Jiang Cheng’s invincible Thirteen Layer Sword Dao World, no one was confident they’d survive.

"Why are all my friends silent?"

Daoist Venerable Zhiyan was quite frustrated.

I invited all of you to help, promised many benefits, and you just sit here watching?

You think I’m a fool?

Seeing them continue to play dead, the Sect Leader of Wuding Palace had to turn into a Yin Yang Person.

"Didn’t you complain that the challenge was too boring before?"

"Didn’t you say the opponents were too weak, lacked challenge?"

"Now that a strong opponent has emerged, you should be elated, ecstatic!"

With his side remarks upsetting them, those Daoist Venerables finally couldn’t stay silent.

Especially with so many pairs of eyes watching.

"Daoist Venerable Zhiyan, no need to pretend ignorance!"

Ao Xiao Daoist Venerable glared at him grudgingly.

"We came to assist in battle, not to risk our lives, you better understand that."

Silver Quan Daoist Venerable added calmly, "That’s right, during critical moments, you can’t solely rely on outsiders, Wuding Palace must also contribute."

Daoist Venerable Zhiyan was about to explode with anger.

He heard their plan clearly, they intend to use Wuding Palace to explore.

Probe Jiang Cheng’s bottom line, ideally exhaust him, and then they come in for the harvest.

However, there’s no choice, with the challenge initiated, there’s no turning back.

According to Duan Yang Dao’s rules, once two sects issue the challenge letter, it is deemed recognized.

If they retreat at this time, all Wuding Palace disciples would face severe retaliation by the rules.

In the end, he had to send out Wuding Palace’s Left Guardian.

When this Daoist Venerable entered, both sides’ other disciples still didn’t know what the outcome would be.

Especially those from Mowu Sect, due to Fan Lei Daoist Venerable’s pessimistic remarks, most disciples were still sweating anxiously.

Afraid Sect Leader Jiang would lose this battle.

Unaware that Brother Cheng, under heavy pressure from the cheering squad behind him, didn’t bother with pleasantries when opponents arrived.

Directly charged with his sword to attack.

Both sides almost simultaneously unfolded their Dharma Realms.

Still evenly matched, one side had the advantage in Immortal Power and Origin, the other had higher-quality and tiered Dharma Realm.

The two Dharma Realms were at a stalemate.

The battle entered into the familiar phase of swordsmanship and Immortal Technique duel.

Jiang Cheng didn’t hesitate, promptly unleashing the Thirteen Layer Sword Dao World.

The Left Guardian of Wuding Palace also couldn’t withstand this sword.

Promptly followed Yue Tu Daoist Venerable’s path, destroyed entirely, utterly dead.

Another Daoist Venerable fell!

The entire scene erupted once more.

If in the last battle many couldn’t comprehend what happened, in this one... they actually still couldn’t understand.

The Thirteen Layer Sword Dao was too advanced for them, completely inscrutable.

Even if some sword cultivators vaguely guessed, they deemed it impossible.

At least, they realized one thing, Jiang Cheng had a ’finishing move.’

Once used, a Daoist Venerable was instantly defeated.

The two Daoist Venerables who fought had both been unavoidable.

"Damn, what kind of sword was that?"

"This is unbelievable!"

"Is his weapon a Tier Nine Dao Artifact?"

"No, he uses a Tier Seven Dao Artifact."

"A Celestial Venerable slaying two Daoist Venerables in succession, is the Duan Yang Dao rule chaotic?"

"Truly astonishing!"

Originally confident, Wuding Palace’s side could no longer feel assured as before the battle.

They finally sensed the scent of defeat.

At the start, eleven Daoist Venerables led a team, brought with overwhelming momentum here.

While the opposing Mowu Sect not only failed to invite a Daoist Venerable, even their own Protector defected.

In such a scenario, anyone would think it’s a Flying Dragon Riding Face situation!

Who could have anticipated, just a Celestial Venerable from the other side was about to make them silent?

Daoist Venerable Lin Jing, Sect Leader of Mowu Sect, smiled looking at his Protector.

"What do you think now, Lu Wen Guardian?"