As the days drew nearer, more and more people flocked to the Mountain of Ten Thousand Tribulations.

Everyone wanted to participate in such a grand event.

In these past few days, Xue Qianbai hadn’t left either. He stayed at Changqing Mansion, chatting with Li Changqing about recent events in the Cangyuan Realm. Furthermore, Yin Changli, knowing that the Thousand Snow Sword Venerable Xue Qianbai had arrived, shamelessly visited Changqing Mansion every day, hoping to gain insights into the Sword Dao from the Sword Venerable.

Originally, Xue Qianbai wasn’t very interested. He was used to being a solitary figure and didn’t like teaching disciples. Even in the Mountain Ancient Land, he was always distinct and independent.

However, what surprised Xue Qianbai was that Yin Changli had an extremely high aptitude for swordsmanship.

And what shocked Xue Qianbai even more was that Yin Changli’s swordsmanship was rare even among those of the same realm, vaguely beginning to show a hint of ’momentum.’

Though it was only an embryonic form, it was still quite formidable.

Therefore, Xue Qianbai couldn’t resist guiding Yin Changli for several days. Yin Changli learned eagerly, having always yearned for swordsmanship but lacking a good teacher. He had only been able to comprehend things on his own with Li Changqing’s wooden carved Xuanyuan Sword. Now, with guidance from Xue Qianbai, he felt that his few days of cultivation equaled years of previous understanding.

Just as the martial arts contest approached, Li Changqing and Xue Qianbai set off.

Zhang Fuguang, uninterested in the contest, chose to stay behind.

From the Beihan Country to the Mountain of Ten Thousand Tribulations, the distance was not short. Li Changqing donned the robes of the Cyan Lotus Sword Venerable, then rode on Ah Fei, while Xue Qianbai rode his Smoke-covered Snow Sculpture, and the two departed directly.

In this way, many strong individuals advanced to the Mountain of Ten Thousand Tribulations.

All were eager to witness the prowess of the Land Immortals.

Even some living masters of Land Immortals aspired to the Mountain of Ten Thousand Tribulations.

Guang Ancestor arrived with Lu Shiran.

Luo Xiaochuan of the Mountain Ancient Land naturally also came.

Other regional masters, even from the Cloud Wasteland, made their way toward the Mountain of Ten Thousand Tribulations.

The Mountain of Ten Thousand Tribulations had never imagined that one day it would host such a multitude of masters.

Countless people anticipated this battle.

Various families in Celestial Sea City also began harboring ulterior motives.

If Jiang Tianyun were to lose, the entire landscape of the Cangyuan Realm would be rewritten, which would present these families with some opportunities.

The masters of the Ghost Race thought similarly; if Jiang Tianyun fell, they could seize more benefits from the Human Race.

The major forces of the Cloud Wasteland Ghost Race had all prepared early. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

They believed Jiang Tianyun was destined to lose this battle.

For Jiang Tianyun was truly too old, coughing continuously, looking more like he was short on stamina. How could such a Jiang Tianyun face Li Xuanxi, who possessed a young body?

The title of Celestial Maiden Sword Immortal was not mere talk.

Among the former Four Saints of the Human Race, Jiang Tianyun could only rank third or fourth in strength.

Celestial Maiden Sword Immortal Li Xuanxi’s strength firmly held the second place, only below Monk Wude.

Now, Jiang Tianyun was even less likely to be Li Xuanxi’s match.

Night fell.

Zhanhe Mansion in the Eastern Wilderness.

Sima Yan had already departed. How could he miss the Land Immortals’ duel? It would greatly benefit his future path of cultivation.

By nightfall, Zhanhe Mansion became incredibly quiet.

Some patrolling disciples were also extremely bored.

"I’ve heard that in a few days, the Celestial Maiden Sword Immortal and the Realm Master Cangyuan will have a decisive battle. I really want to watch it. I’ve never seen a master of the Land Immortals in my life. This duel must be incredibly exciting."

One patrolling disciple said longingly.

"Focus on your patrol. What’s there to see?" the older disciple leading them said helplessly, "At your current realm, you’re only in the Postnatal Perfection Realm. Even if you got to witness the duel between the Realm Master Cangyuan and the Celestial Maiden Sword Immortal, you wouldn’t understand. Your eyes might not even catch their movements, and if the battle’s too intense, even a stray wave might pulverize you."

"Hahaha!"

Everyone couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

But after saying this, they didn’t hear the disciple respond.

They found it a bit strange. Ordinarily, this disciple would definitely retort unwillingly, but now he was uncharacteristically calm, which puzzled everyone.

"Hey, why aren’t you saying anything? Did our words depress you?"

The group turned to look at the last disciple.

But when they turned around, they were stunned.

Where was anyone behind them?

Unexpectedly, there was a giant toad behind them. The toad was entirely black, almost merging with the night, almost undetectable without a closer look.

The toad was as large as a small mountain, its eyes blood-red. Its massive form exuded an extremely strong sense of oppression, and it was chewing something at the moment, which truly startled everyone.

"What..."

"What is that!"

Several disciples were so frightened by the gigantic creature that their legs went weak.

At that moment, the toad chewed a few more times and then spat out what was in its mouth.

It was a person.

The same disciple who had just spoken.

"Junior Brother Peng!"

One of the disciples quickly rushed forward to pull the disciple over but was shocked to find that he had no breath left.

Though there wasn’t a single wound on his body, his life force was gone.