Yie Vajra and his companion looked at each other.

They just felt this was simply unbelievable.

Although Xu Yang was strong—ridiculously strong!

But this was the Spirit Realm.

Yie Vajra was among the top-ranked geniuses in Daqian, but here in the Spirit Realm, the average genius of a top power could match him, not to mention the elite disciples.

"Breaking through alone, damn, Xu Yang he..."

His companion sucked in a cold breath, then gritted his teeth and said viciously, "Vajra, trust Mr. Xu, he’ll definitely make it."

"If he succeeds, that’s our way out!"

Yie Vajra’s whole body trembled.

He opened his mouth, but fell silent for a long while before forcing a bitter smile: "This kind of escape really leaves one feeling awful!"

Geniuses all have pride!

Such a way out is shameful!

But...

Yie Vajra took a deep breath, clenched his fist, and said resolutely: "No matter what, Mr. Xu, even if he can’t break through, will still help create enough opportunity and time for us."

"We must improve ourselves as quickly as possible!"

The two nodded heavily, then immediately began looting corpses!

Their guess was right—Xu Yang did plan to fight his way through!

In fact, if possible, he wanted, under the pressure from Spirit Realm geniuses, to forcibly ascend to True Lord!

Afraid?

Not even a little.

If he couldn’t break through this checkpoint, how could he hope to stand in the Spirit Realm relying on his own strength?

"Kid, that’s a good idea, very good!"

"The group inside is about to lose it."

Gu Jun laughed excitedly.

To be honest, if he wasn’t worried about causing trouble by coming out now, he’d already have made his move.

Xu Yang smiled: "Teacher, you and Senior Jian Chuan control the Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant to absorb the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, let Mr. Ning prepare too."

Ning Wuyang’s strength far exceeded Yie Vajra’s, and was at least as strong as Huangfu Qing.

Coming out to battle was a major trial.

"Don’t worry."

Gu Jun agreed, then quickly quieted down.

Xu Yang expanded his senses and dashed forward recklessly.

The news was spreading at an astonishing speed.

Ahead, in a certain region—

Seven or eight people stood on a high place, waiting for the Daqian Martial Artists.

Suddenly, several took out their Communication Spirit Jade to check, and their expressions changed, shock written all over their faces.

"How is this possible?"

"Someone actually dares to try to break through alone?"

"Utterly laughable!"

"Daqian may have some powerful geniuses, but how can they compare to us?"

After the shock, waves of cold laughter followed.

Liu Hong said blandly, "Gentlemen, we are elite disciples of all major powers; to the Daqian Martial Artists we’re already like gods. If we let them get past here, we’ll lose face."

"Relax, none of them are getting through; this hundred-thousand-mile checkpoint will be their burial ground!"

"Though honestly, not many will make it this far—the front is still crawling with more elite disciples out hunting."

"Forget it, let’s just wait here; hope that kid gets here—otherwise it’s boring."

...

Boom!

On a plain, a fierce battle was erupting.

More than twenty Daqian Martial Artists versus more than twenty Spirit Realm Martial Artists.

Broken corpses were scattered on the ground!

The plain quaked, the earth cracked, giant fissures like monstrous pythons everywhere.

A shocking storm mixed with fierce flashes of saber and sword slashed through the distorted space within a thousand-zhang radius, spirit runes flared and unleashed terrifying Divine Secret Skills, shaking the heavens and earth.

Boom! 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Bam!

Violent collisions like titanic beasts clashing, surging shockwaves splitting mountains and breaking ridges—deeply stirring!

"Tsk tsk, the Daqian Martial Artists are not complete trash after all."

"I thought they were all worthless!"

"Hahaha, now this is fun."

"Old fools, all just bones and still come to the Spirit Realm? Die!"

Amid raucous laughter, the Daqian Martial Artists suffered more and more injuries.

Suddenly—

Several more were drawn by the chaos, lightning-quick reinforcements.

"Here they are, kill!"

"Slaughter these Daqian trash!"

Only five of them, all Spirit Realm Martial Artists; their arrival instantly broke Daqian’s lines.

"It’s over!"

"Should’ve known, I shouldn’t have come!"

"Shit, if I’m dying, at least I’ll take one with me!"

Some fought desperately, some regretted, some even tried to beg for mercy...

"Heaven Locking!"

A thunderous roar, shaking the sky!

Countless illusory chains crashed down from above.

Boom!

The space on this plain twisted and collapsed.

At once, everyone realized their power was forcibly restrained!

"Who’s there?"

"Impossible! All my power is locked up? Break!"

"Could it be a Daqian True Lord? How dare they attack Myriad Phenomena Realm?"

"It’s a Daqian Martial Artist, the one who wants to challenge the number one genius."

Compared to the shock and disbelief of the Spirit Realm Martial Artists, the Daqian side was overjoyed.

Xu Yang was here!

Xu Yang did not hide himself, descending from above!

The Heaven-locking Realm fused with heaven and earth.

Suppressing dozens of people.

Honestly, it only caused him a bit of pressure.

"Quick, break the restraints!"

"Something’s wrong with this guy, his strength is insane!"

The crowd realized the danger and struggled madly!

But no matter how they fought back, at most they could use thirty or forty percent of their strength.

Meanwhile, the Daqian Martial Artists charged in insane fury.

Splatter! Splatter! Splatter!!

Blood spurted; the battle shifted in an instant.

Xu Yang spun through the chaos, his Asura Blood Saber sweeping a swath of wild, tangled blade light across the plains.

In just a few breaths—

The Spirit Realm Martial Artists were all wiped out!

After the slaughter, Xu Yang didn’t even glance back, he leapt into the air.

The Daqian crowd was stunned, their words of thanks stuck in their throats.

They snapped back to reality, didn’t waste time, clearing the battlefield and leaving.

The next day.

Xu Yang suddenly sensed several strong presences ahead.

His heart stirred, and without hiding, dashed off.

Soon.

He saw six figures standing in the air ahead.

All six were at Myriad Manifestations Perfection; four were young, their auras impressive—obviously geniuses of major powers!

The other two were middle-aged!

"With a lineup like this, they could suppress a dozen or twenty Myriad Manifestations Perfection Martial Artists from Daqian!"

Xu Yang raised his brows slightly, but his face broke into a bright grin.

As he surveyed them, the six instantly spotted Xu Yang too.

"Huh, Myriad Phenomena Realm got here so quickly?"

The group was surprised.

After all, this was near the hundred-thousand-mile mark!

This marked the end of the first stage of the hunt!

"Wait, isn’t he that arrogant guy?"

"Wants to challenge the top genius of every sect, and plans to break through the hunt alone."

"Heard a bunch have already died at his hands."

The six quickly recognized Xu Yang, instantly closing in, cold gazes locked onto him.

Listening to their chatter, Xu Yang wasn’t surprised.

"Dare to give your names?"

Xu Yang stood in the air, eyes cold as steel.

The six exchanged glances, then erupted in laughter.

"So cocky!"

"In a moment, we’ll let you taste the methods of Spirit Realm Martial Artists!"

"Tong Yue, True Disciple of Star Nebula Infinite Sea!"

"Yan Ming, True Disciple of Dongyang Profound Sect!"

"Feng Wuji, Five Elements Celestial Realm!"

...

"Kid, the whole route is eight hundred thousand miles; to make it a hundred thousand so fast, you’ve got skills!"

Tong Yue stepped forward, lips curled in a cruel smile: "But your journey ends here."

"Want to break through eight hundred thousand miles? Delusion!"

"Ready to die?"

Swish!

Tong Yue slowly raised his ink-black Spirit Saber, a razor-sharp edge slicing through the sky at Xu Yang, a terrifying blade intent enveloping all above and below!

Xu Yang grinned and laughed low: "Not even one of the Celestial Pride List showed up—guess the real ones are all further back. Tell them to be ready—wash their necks!"