Wang Xuan was absorbing the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi, and at his feet was a fist-sized black cat. Under the influence of his Power of Creation, Black Charcoal's body was continuously evolving, its cultivation level rapidly increasing, already condensing a body of Demon Qi.

In another month, it might form a Demon Core and become a Demon Immortal, but its will was weak in controlling its own power, lacking deep interaction and perception, unable to comprehend many things. Forced to the Peak of Earth Immortal, it might be forever unable to progress.

"Your future is limited by will and insight. I can possess the cat to help you comprehend, pushing you to the Divinity Transformation or even Dharma Body Realm, but that would be my cultivation, not your achievement.

Besides, I will not use that method; the price is too high, consuming too much of my energy and resources."

Wang Xuan knew that Black Charcoal understood, as he bestowed everything upon it and was its creator; yet its will belonged to itself.

"Meow." Black Charcoal sent a message via Spiritual Wave, pleading for Wang Xuan's mercy, hoping to break through to higher realms. If stuck in one realm for eternity, without possibilities for advancement, it would drive it mad.

"You must digest the cultivation level you possess to use this treasure to break through to higher realms. Others can ascend through cultivation, and so can you," Wang Xuan said.

But Black Charcoal had tried, and its own cultivation progress was unimaginably slow, unable to take even a step forward in a hundred years. Its lifetime hopes of breakthrough dim due to limited aptitude and insight.

Black Charcoal remained silent, knowing Wang Xuan's will was hard to change. Yet it craved more resources, hoping Wang Xuan would constantly help it break through realms.

"Cultivate well." Wang Xuan stroked Black Charcoal's cat head but clearly sensed anger and resentment growing in the cat demon's heart.

For Wang Xuan had the ability, yet would not help it, external desires caused thoughts to grow outwards, hard to suppress.

But it didn't know everything was under Wang Xuan's control, and even its mental changes were objects of Wang's observation.

Hongze cultivated the Martial Arts taught by Wang Xuan at an incredibly fast pace, ten times faster than ordinary cultivators, which delighted Wang Xuan.

Disciples with good perception alleviate a master's worries; Wang Xuan enjoyed such peace of mind granted by He Fang, Hongze likewise. Whether they could surpass their master was unknown, but both He Fang and Wang Xuan were committed to their roles.

Looking at Hongze's modest possessions, Wang Xuan asked, "Ze, you lack a handy weapon. Do you have ideas you can discuss with your master?"

Following Wang Xuan daily, Hongze purely focused on cultivation. Chun Shui attended to his food and clothing, so treatment was naturally good, but personal assets were few, unable to afford luxury.

Hongze understood, realizing the master intended to gift him a weapon. His breathing subtly shifted, deliberating briefly, he said, "Disciple prefers heavy blades."

Among cultivators, weapons varied greatly. Common ones included knife, sword, staff, halberd, spear, etc., while unconventional ones included belt, gauntlets, flying needle, and so on.

Wang Xuan nodded, presenting three Earth-grade Celestial Treasure Long Swords for Hongze to choose from. Hongze weighed them, finally choosing a four-foot-long sword, and as he infused Inner Strength into it, its weight continuously increased.

"Additionally, I'll gift you an Immortal Binding Rope, a Flying Saber, and Protective Armor." Wang Xuan generously offered four Celestial Treasures to Hongze.

During discipleship, fearing the disciple might boast after newfound wealth, Wang Xuan gave Hongze time to settle, and these gifts compensated for the apprenticeship ceremony.

"Master's kindness is immeasurable, disciple has no way to repay!" Hongze bowed deeply, bending low as Wang Xuan disliked kneeling rituals. Otherwise, he might already be prostrate on the ground, respecting his master as a father.

"No worries." Wang Xuan waved, giving Hongze some Top Grade Pills, including ten Super Grade ones. "You are my disciple; such gifts need not be thanked."

Of course, Hongze was unaware that his master, being a Pill Master, was far wealthier than imagined, never lacking cultivation resources, and gifting items was insignificant to him.

A rabbit the size of an elephant ate grass, different from Black Charcoal, with pure thoughts, perceiving its current life as paradise, each day blissful.

Compared to the black cat, Shuishui sisters favored the rabbit more. Nv He likewise, as the rabbit was docile and obedient, unlike the black cat resembling a human in cat skin.

Feeding and playing with this giant white rabbit as a pet brought joy to the girls.

The Martial Arts Hall was bustling, students diligently cultivating under instructors, seizing every moment to grow stronger.

Deep master-disciple bonds, girls' joy, Martial Arts Hall's excitement, forming a harmonious scene, until a sword light sliced through the sky on the scene.

"Lei Duzun, third-generation True Inheritor of Celestial Sword Mountain, seeks a battle with fellow cultivators! Who is the strongest in the Same Realm? Only through weapons and bloodshed shall the true holder emerge!"

Lei Duzun's voice rang, heard crystal clear within ten miles, his rich voice delivering a hint of chill. Around him, thousands of Sword Qi rampaged, creating an impenetrable sword domain.

His call reached countless ears, Wang Xuan naturally among them, and Hongze looked puzzled, turning to his master.

Does Same Realm's strongest refer to the master?

Wang Xuan glanced, already knowing through perception this was the one he had knocked off the Same Realm's top seat, obviously unwilling to concede, coming to challenge him.

Precious Light Temple's Demon Subduing Arhat was the same, young and passionate, naturally unwilling to lose, compelled to crash headlong.

Wang Xuan ascended into the sky, stepping into vacant space, yet ascending step by step, soon standing at a hundred meters high, hands behind his back.

"Wang Xuan, third-generation disciple of Immortal Martial Mountain. If you wish to battle, you shall have your desire." Wang Xuan said calmly, without aura, standing unmoved before Lei Duzun's Sword Dao ferocity.

With words spoken, the two exchanged no more. Martial Arts Profound Mastery and Sword Dao transcending the mortal realm, both were earthly powerhouses. Surrounding them, Qi surged, affecting the air within a thousand meters, subtly altering localized weather.

Flying ever higher, they resembled Chang'e ascending to the moon, reaching ten thousand meters high, Wang Xuan wore casual clothes like a gentle person, while Lei Duzun, in combat attire, exhibited fierce intimidating vigor.

No probing necessary, both knew each other's strength was far from weak, impossible to resolve easily.

"Let me test your physique a bit!" Lei Duzun's sword remained sheathed, but his flesh body was like a sharp sword, thrusting at Wang Xuan, Sword Intent gathering at his palm.

Even before a mountain, he could pierce through easily, and even a starship, he could tear apart.

"Divine Elephant Sea Suppression!"

Wang Xuan executed the Fist Form from the Divine Elephant Golden Bell Shield. His flesh body emitted a faint golden glow, layer upon layer of golden scales covering his skin, intricately like patterns.

Although this punch did not utilize the Cyan Lotus Golden Core, it harnessed 80% of the strength of his flesh body, entirely driven by his physique's might.

In an instant, fist met palm; endless sword light rampaged, celestial thunder rumbled, and golden light sparkled.

In a mere breath, the air within a kilometer radius was entirely evacuated, forming a vacuum completely occupied by chaotic energy.

The moment of contact was fleeting, and the two quickly separated, maintaining eye contact from several miles apart.

With a slight curl of the lip, Wang Xuan said flatly, "Your physique rivals the Peak of Earth Immortal; your Body Protection Technique is commendable, and your strength is noteworthy."

His fist remained smooth as jade, without the slightest damage.

Lei Duzun, however, was on high alert, his palm slightly trembling, his inner hand cracked, with a red line of blood slowly converging.

"Your physique far surpasses mine. It's hard to imagine how you refined it." He was not long ago the strongest in the Divinity Transformation, possibly not the absolute strongest in any aspect but at least among the top few.

Yet Wang Xuan far surpassed him in physique, a truly terrifying revelation, and seemingly without the use of magical power augmentation.

"I've witnessed your physique; now let me see a bit of your cultivation level." In Wang Xuan's Dantian, chaos surged, the Cyan Lotus Golden Core erupted with formidable magical power, and a fist seal hundreds of meters in diameter roared out.

Lei Tingzhi shouted, "Bring it on!"

His sword flew out from his waist, and with a stab, a thousand-meter-long Azure Dragon spiraled forth, charging at the colossal fist seal.

Boom!

At that moment, the world fell silent; the collided Azure Dragon and fist seal exploded instantly, yet reformed upon explosion, clashing repeatedly, wearing each other down.

After a dozen breaths, both Azure Dragon and fist seal vanished.

Their cultivation levels seemed not far apart. Wang Xuan was confident in his greater magical power quantity compared to the opponent, but their magical power quality was similar, leaving this aspect in a tie.

"Impressive!" Lei Duzun cheered for having such an opponent, as opponents could become friends and advance together, unlike enemies who sought only death.

"Celestial Sword Mountain produces Sword Immortals; I, Lei Duzun, claim unmatched Sword Dao, unmatched in the Divinity Transformation Realm, with my combat power exceptionally supreme due to my Sword Dao achievement.

My combat power, bolstered by Sword Dao, is not to be compared now; I wish to test your Path of Immortal Martial Arts with my Sword Dao!"

Lei Duzun, solemn in expression, stated, his sincerity to the Sword Dao able to break myriad laws with a single sword. The sword technique's edge and the instant explosive damage are unimaginable, making it a weapon of death.

A sword strike, and the heavens and earth changed color.

A purple electric light instantly surged to Wang Xuan's face, its speed comparable to a Great Sword Immortal's strike, truly swift as lightning.

"Allow me to satisfy you!" Before words could be spoken, Wang Xuan activated the Power of Creation, his palm forming a Tai Chi Yin Yang Diagram to intercept the purple electric light.

The lifebound Flying Sword Sword Intent nurtured by Lei Duzun could cleave through mountains and rivers, carrying the might of thunder, its edge seeming to destroy all. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The continuously rotating Yin Yang Diagram failed to stop the lifebound Flying Sword; its edge was irresistible, piercing directly through. Yet after passing through, the magical power and Sword Intent on the lifebound Flying Sword disintegrated and scattered under the influence of the Power of Creation, becoming a heap of loose sand.

Wang Xuan extended his right hand, pinching it between his index and middle fingers. With an ear-piercing screech, Lei Duzun's lifebound Flying Sword had already halted between Wang Xuan's fingers.

"How is it?" Wang Xuan's sharp eyes fell upon Lei Duzun's face, witnessing the shock and subsequent despondency in his expression.

Clang!

Wang Xuan flicked his fingers, and the Flying Sword was sent flying back, once again falling into Lei Jingzhi's hand.

In testing the Path of Cultivation, Lei Duzun lost to the Creation Magical Power Wang Xuan cultivated through his self-created cultivation technique. Wang Xuan's comprehension of the path of creation was profoundly advanced.

"Sword Dao unrivaled? To be defeated by your path, how can my Sword Dao be unparalleled?" Lei Tingzhi sighed in bewilderment, his years of conviction shattered in a day.

He now knew he was no match for Wang Xuan, and that previous move was almost his strongest sword, yet Wang Xuan hadn't exerted himself fully.

Wang Xuan raised an eyebrow, saying, "Your sword is excellent, but Sword Dao unrivaled is still far off because you haven't asked about my sword!"

Although he hadn't seen the sword, Lei Duzun heard the sound of a treasure sword being unsheathed, like a dragon's roar or a whistle, proud and dominating the world.

Following that was the sound of it sheathing with a click, as if the sword had fulfilled its purpose the moment it emerged, with a tone of indifference, like casually plucking a flower.

Lei Duzun scrutinized the surrounding space, finding no trace, suspecting Wang Xuan of trickery until a strand of black hair floated down from his brow.

At that moment, his heart felt grasped by someone, leaving him dazed and standing there, muttering, "Impossible."

"Go back, don't spend your years idling in the Divinity Transformation Realm."

Wang Xuan's figure had already vanished, leaving only his voice echoing there.

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