Chapter 2445: Chapter 2445: Drawing Enmity

Not long after Fang Bai appeared, the Qingyan Immortal King also descended into the valley.

As the chief disciple under the Yanshi Immortal Emperor, Qingyan Immortal King has a considerable following in the Golden Crow Palace.

His appearance also drew a wave of cheers from many disciples of the Golden Crow Palace.

Many disciples of the Golden Crow Palace are eagerly anticipating the battle between Wushuang Immortal King and Qingyan Immortal King, curious to see what sparks will fly between the chief disciple and the last disciple under the Yanshi Immortal Emperor.

"Junior Brother Wushuang, you disregarded the bonds between fellow disciples and severely injured Chiyang Immortal King, which truly chilled my heart. Today, I battle with you for no other reason than to seek justice for Chiyang Immortal King!"

Qingyan Immortal King walked straight towards Fang Bai, stopping a hundred zhang in front of him, his gaze icy cold as he said in a chilly voice, "I want to see if you can continue your unbeaten miracle from before."

Fang Bai gave a faint smile, without speaking, only tightening his fist tucked in his sleeve.

Qingyan Immortal King possesses an eighth-grade Immortal King Cultivation Realm, with combat power comparable to a ninth-grade Immortal King Realm.

Therefore, for Fang Bai to defeat him without using the Immortal Technique Secrets he developed in his previous life would be extremely difficult.

However, for Qingyan Immortal King to defeat him would also not be so easy.

Fang Bai understood the principle of a thriving tree facing destructive winds.

If in this battle, he forcefully defeats Qingyan Immortal King, he would be too much in the limelight.

Therefore, although he accepted Qingyan Immortal King’s challenge, his goal was simple, just to fight Qingyan Immortal King to a draw.

With his sixth-grade Immortal King Cultivation Realm, to battle against an eighth-grade Immortal King Realm Expert, maintaining an undefeated stance is itself a victory.

As for Qingyan Immortal King, he cannot afford to lose this battle, nor to end in a draw, otherwise, his reputation will be ruined, and his fame will plummet, while Fang Bai’s reputation in the Golden Crow Palace will rise further.

With his cultivation level, only by decisively defeating Fang Bai can he preserve his reputation and status in the Golden Crow Palace.

Therefore, Qingyan Immortal King decided to give it his all, striving for a swift victory.

"Look! Senior Brother Qingyan actually summoned an Immortal Artifact!"

"He’s not holding back, preparing to harshly teach Wushuang Immortal King a lesson!"

"Who can blame him? Wushuang Immortal King’s recent prominence has been too overwhelming; even I find him somewhat annoying!"

"Wushuang Junior Brother is younger, more handsome, and more popular with female disciples in the palace... Damn it, if I could beat him, I’d have already taught him a lesson!"

"You all are clearly jealous of Junior Brother Wushuang!"

"Honestly, Junior Brother Wushuang, with a sixth-grade Immortal King Cultivation Realm, can battle all undefeated in the seventh-grade Immortal King Realm. Such formidable combat prowess leaves me in absolute awe!"

"In this battle, as long as Junior Brother Wushuang can remain undefeated, it would be a miracle! The higher-ups in the palace will certainly regard him even more highly!"

"Impossible! Senior Brother Qingyan has summoned an Immortal Artifact, capable of easily defeating ordinary ninth-grade Immortal King Realm experts! No matter how strong Junior Brother Wushuang’s combat power is, he couldn’t possibly contend with ninth-grade Immortal King Realm experts, right?"

"Well... anything is possible!"

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On the peaks surrounding the valley were disciples of the Golden Crow Palace, watching the battle. Some sneered at and belittled Fang Bai, while others admired him greatly and shouted out in support for Fang Bai. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Fang Bai and Qingyan Immortal King hadn’t yet started their battle, while their supporters had already begun clashing.

"I didn’t expect you to gain such a following in the Golden Crow Palace so quickly. But... it won’t be long before they lose all hope in you!"

Qingyan Immortal King smirked coldly, pointing his Immortal Artifact at Fang Bai, unleashing an incomparable invisible pressure towards him.

The Immortal Artifact in his hand is called the "Green Nether Sword," a superior Immortal King-grade Immortal Artifact, crafted by an elder from the Golden Crow Palace.

A fitting Immortal Artifact can enhance combat power by several degrees, and it is with this Green Nether Sword that Qingyan Immortal King ranks third on the Golden Crow Palace’s eighth-grade Immortal King Realm combat power list.

Since Qingyan Immortal King summoned an Immortal Artifact, it wouldn’t be right for Fang Bai to confront it empty-handed; otherwise, in the eyes of the Golden Crow Palace disciples watching, it would seem overly arrogant.

"Which Senior Brother or Sister is willing to lend me an Immortal Artifact?"

Fang Bai cupped his fists toward the surrounding crowd, asking aloud.

Within his Five Elements Space, he possesses the Blood-Drinking Mad Blade, Five Elements Origin Qi Cauldron, Houyi Bow, and other entities surpassing Immortal Artifacts, yet he naturally couldn’t reveal them within the Golden Crow Palace, lest the higher-ups in the palace develop greedy intentions upon seeing them.

"Junior Brother, use my Qiuhong Sword!"

With a melodious shout, a ray of red light flashed, and an entirely crimson Immortal Artifact sword appeared before Fang Bai.

"Thanks, Senior Sister Feng Nie!"

Fang Bai took the sword in hand, smiling toward Feng Nie Fairy at the peak on the northern side of the mountain.

Feng Nie Fairy’s cultivation level is comparable to Qingyan Immortal King’s, and the Immortal Artifact in her hand is of similar grade as Qingyan Immortal King’s, with comparable power, both crafted by the same elder of Golden Crow Palace.

Qingyan Immortal King had pursued Feng Nie Fairy for several years without success, and now seeing her lending her treasured Immortal Artifact to Fang Bai, he couldn’t help but feel furious, his face turning exceedingly grim.

Many disciples of Golden Crow Palace knew about the relationship between Qingyan Immortal King and Feng Nie Fairy. Seeing Feng Nie Fairy "changing her affection," and lending her Immortal Artifact to Fang Bai in front of Qingyan Immortal King, they couldn’t help but whisper and snicker.

"Junior Sister Feng Nie, if your Immortal Artifact is damaged, don’t blame me!"

Qingyan Immortal King said through gritted teeth towards Feng Nie Fairy’s direction, hearing the faint laughter among the Golden Crow Palace disciples and gazing at the Qiuhong Sword now held by Fang Bai.

Feng Nie Fairy giggled, saying, "If it’s damaged, then it’s damaged; I’ll just ask Danyang Elder to craft another one!"

Qingyan Immortal King sneered angrily, "Don’t forget, asking Danyang Elder to craft an Immortal Artifact requires a considerable payment. It’s a substantial sum of cultivation resources!"

Feng Nie Fairy replied, "It doesn’t matter! I can bear such losses! Besides, are you certain you will definitely defeat Junior Brother Wushuang? What if Junior Brother Wushuang counterattacks and wins instead? Perhaps by then, it will be your Immortal Artifact that gets damaged. Hmm, I believe in Junior Brother Wushuang!"

Qingyan Immortal King saw her steadfast protection of Fang Bai, nearly exploding with anger, snorting lightly, turning his gaze to Fang Bai, unable to hide the hatred in his expression.

Fang Bai couldn’t help but smile wryly, thinking how Feng Nie Fairy’s unwavering support for him was drawing hatred his way. It seems not only Qingyan Immortal King detested him, but some of Feng Nie Fairy’s followers were also displeased with him.

"I’ll ask Feng Nie Fairy later if she participated in the Emperor’s Palace battle from the past or killed any Emperor’s Palace disciples. If not, then when I seek revenge against Golden Crow Immortal Emperor in the future, I’ll spare her life."

Fang Bai mused inwardly.

"Junior Brother Wushuang, face my move!"

Seeing Fang Bai’s tranquil demeanor, Qingyan Immortal King felt his anger rising uncontrollably; now, he only wanted to strike Fang Bai down forcefully, leaving him like Chiyang Immortal King, unable to recover for three or five months, to vent the fury in his heart.