Ch. 802 - Reunion With Baili Xiao

The moment the axe hit the ground, a sharp aura burst forth from it.

It instantly shattered the cloth wrapped around its surface.

Revealing the true form of the axe.

It was a massive axe entirely golden in color, intricately carved, with its surface composed of both gold and black.

Both colors radiated a dazzling light.

Many people found their eyes stinging after staring at the axe for too long.

The sharp aura made it impossible to look directly at.

Two golden dragon-like designs on either side of the axe gleamed with a brilliant gilt finish.

"This is..." Xu Qingshan stroked his chin and frowned slightly.

"The Golden Emperor Axe," Xu Zimo said with a smile beside him.

"Legend has it that Grand Emperor Shen Ri once had two weapons, one was the Sun God Wheel, and the other was the Sun God Axe."

"But this Golden Emperor Axe doesn’t quite look like the Sun God Axe," Xu Qingshan said.

"If I’m right, after Xuanyuan Xuantian obtained the Sun God Axe, he fed it with his own blood," Xu Zimo said.

"Because he possesses the Golden Emperor Battle Physique, once the axe absorbed his blood, it inherited battle body blood and underwent a transformation.

"It’s no exaggeration to say this Golden Emperor Axe is even stronger than most Grand Emperor True Treasures.

"As for Xue Kun, his personal strength isn’t bad, but in terms of weapons, he’s far behind."

Hearing Xu Zimo’s words, Sword Monarch next to him nodded in agreement.

The two on the arena had already begun fighting.

Xuanyuan Xuantian not only held the advantage in weaponry but also in physical prowess thanks to his battle body.

On the other side, Xue Kun was said to have comprehended the prison cage left behind by the Slaughter Emperor, which is how he made a name for himself in the Purgatory Sacred Ground.

With the Golden Emperor Axe in hand, Xuanyuan Xuantian looked like a war god, unleashing wide, powerful strikes.

Each axe strike shattered the air, and even the diamond-forged arena was starting to crack.

Xue Kun could only dodge and retreat.

Just as Xue Kun was falling into a disadvantage, suddenly, his body flickered, catching a flaw in Xuanyuan Xuantian’s stance.

He grabbed Xuanyuan Xuantian’s clothes with both hands and threw him out.

Xuanyuan Xuantian flipped in midair and landed steadily.

With a cold snort, he slammed the axe handle into the ground, looking at Xue Kun with disdain.

"Pointless struggle. Just admit defeat. Keep a little dignity," Xuanyuan Xuantian said.

"Is that so?" Xue Kun smiled faintly.

He raised his right hand, palm facing upward, and softly shouted, "Abyssal Prison."

The next moment, black energy swirled at the center of the arena, enveloping the surrounding area for a thousand miles.

Dozens of cages formed, trapping Xuanyuan Xuantian inside.

"Not bad," someone praised below.

"While dodging Xuanyuan Xuantian’s attacks, Xue Kun quietly spread abyssal energy across the arena.

"By the time Xuanyuan Xuantian noticed, it was already too late."

"Looks like the Holy Son miscalculated," Sword Monarch chuckled.

"Xue Kun might win this."

"You’re wrong," Xu Zimo shook his head. "You must always understand, before absolute strength, any skill or strategy is useless and even laughable."

"So this is the Abyssal Prison," said the trapped Xuanyuan Xuantian with a light laugh.

He slowly raised the Golden Emperor Axe, and the pressure around him began to rise.

"Golden Emperor Lifts Heaven!"

With a loud shout, the axe fell. A thunderous boom echoed all around.

At this moment, Xuanyuan Xuantian fully activated both his battle body and the Golden Emperor Axe.

Golden blood flowed through his body. He looked like a descended war god.

Each swing of the axe tore through the Abyssal Prison like paper.

"Xue Kun’s luck is just bad," someone sighed.

"Xuanyuan Xuantian specializes in raw power, which just happens to counter the Abyssal Prison. Besides, Xue Kun hasn’t mastered it. Back in the day, the Slaughter Emperor could casually create countless abyssal prisons.

"Opponents would die from exhaustion inside, unable to break free."

"I concede," said Xue Kun, retreating to the edge of the arena with nowhere left to go.

……

The matches proceeded in an orderly fashion.

In the next two matches, Jiang Xi'er faced a rogue cultivator and won.

Chi Xue faced another rogue cultivator and also claimed victory.

Of the original four rogue cultivators in the top sixteen, only two now remained.

"Match Four: Baili Xiao versus Dan Qingyang," announced the elder of the Baili Imperial Clan.

The crowd began to stir.

Baili Xiao had recently become a rising star in the Eastern Continent. Backed by both the True Martial Sacred Ground and the Baili Imperial Clan, her progress had been remarkable.

It was said that ever since she lost to Xu Zimo, she had remained undefeated.

She was one of the favorites to win this tournament.

As for Dan Qingyang, he came from a family of alchemists and rarely appeared in public.

Most people knew little about him.

Xu Zimo looked at the woman on the arena. After several years apart, she had changed a lot, both in strength and presence.

She stood on the stage in a blue robe, cold and composed.

From the side, her gaze was icy, like a block of frozen ice that hadn't melted in ten thousand years.

Yet she was still breathtakingly beautiful, especially with her noble and indifferent aura.

She looked like a fairy who had descended into the mortal realm.

Her blue robe fluttered gently in the wind, and at some point her long hair had turned golden.

A few strands danced beside her ears.

"My judgment wasn’t wrong," Xu Qingshan sighed. "Back then, I wanted to pair you two up, knowing she'd have a brilliant future."

"She is impressive," Xu Zimo nodded slightly.

"What? Feeling something now? It’s not too late," Xu Qingshan joked.

"I’m just being objective. From the last time we met until now, Baili Xiao’s growth has exceeded my expectations," Xu Zimo said calmly. "But that just makes it more interesting. Give her endless hope, then crush it completely, that's fun. If she were too weak, I’d be disappointed."

"You’re quite hostile toward her," Xu Qingshan frowned, looking at Xu Zimo.

"Hostile? Not really. In my eyes, she’s already a dead person," Xu Zimo replied.

"The only question is how I want her to die, and when."

"I can handle things on the sect’s side, but..." Xu Qingshan hesitated.

"But what?" Xu Zimo asked.

"You should know, her former identity was the Jade Purity Immortal, the first War General under the Grand Empress," Xu Qingshan said.

"Whether the Grand Empress still pays attention to her is unknown.

"But if the Grand Empress is watching, then no one can interfere."

"Father, you’re wrong," Xu Zimo shook his head. "I admit, the Empress is stunning."

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