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Those who came to the Beiming Martial Arts University this time were all scions of the top families of the Great Xia, possessing talents far exceeding ordinary people and resources beyond their wildest imaginations.
Relying on the power of their families, they consistently stood at the forefront of their generation and had also cultivated remarkable Martial Wills at a young age.
However, the truly elite of the entire Great Xia remained the three major families behind the three martial arts universities.
They were the ones who held the ultimate power of the Great Xia!
And those who truly intended to challenge Wu Liang this time were the Zhao, Wang, and Li families.
These three were the strongest families in history, with extraordinary foundations, and the magical beasts they contracted with all carried divine beast bloodlines.
However, these divine beast bloodlines could not compare to top-tier divine beasts like the Taotie and the Golden Sacred Dragon.
"These guys all graduated last year, but their talent wasn't top-tier then. Now they've reached the Seventh Rank early-stage, and they've even formed a group to challenge Taotie!"
"What's the big deal? If I were strong enough, I'd want to take on that challenge too. Who wouldn't want to truly experience the power of Invincible Will?!"
"Pfft, all for that tiny chance of defeating Taotie, hoping to use his invincible spirit to comprehend Invincible Will? Everyone knows what they're up to!"
Zhao Yunxiao, Wang Tao, and Li Yan waited patiently.
Wu Liang was about to open the Invincible Path. If they defeated him now, they would be the ones opening that path.
This alone would bring endless prestige to the family!
A short while later, Ling Qingxue and Wu Liang, who had just emerged from the Winter Secret Place, came over.
Wu Liang glanced at the group, a hint of disdain in his eyes.
"None of them is a top genius. How dare they challenge me? And they're merely Seventh Rank early-stage cultivators; I don't even feel the urge to fight."
If he truly intended to accumulate invincible spirit on the Invincible Path, then it had to be a real, all-out battle.
Without being at least at the Seventh Rank mid-stage, there was no way they could defeat him.
These three were truly beneath his notice.
Seeing Ling Qingxue and Wu Liang arrive, the three of them stood up almost simultaneously and walked towards them.
Zhao Yunxiao smiled. "Miss Ling, we've heard your Taotie has comprehended the Invincible Will. The three of us are all martial arts enthusiasts, so we've come to challenge you. Please enlighten us."
"The Invincible Will requires an invincible spirit. How could she refuse? We've also heard that the Taotie now has the strength of the Seventh Rank early-stage. Although we have a level advantage, the difference in strength isn't significant."
The people around looked at them with disdain.
Everyone knew the vast difference between a Seventh Rank and a Fifth Rank opponent.
Furthermore, Ling Qingxue was only at the Fourth Rank, so she couldn't even join the fight. Only Wu Liang could take on the challenge.
This also meant that Wu Liang would have to fight both the martial artist and their beasts simultaneously. Winning against two opponents would be even more difficult!
The three of them came here to challenge the Taotie because they knew he wouldn't back down.
As one of the Four Fiends, the Taotie was born for battle and would never choose to avoid it.
Fighting was ingrained in its very bones.
Ling Qingxue looked at Wu Liang. "How do you want to fight? I'll make arrangements for you. I think it's best to fight in the virtual space so you won't suffer any depletion from unleashing the Taotie Feast, and you can use your bloodline divine skill in all three rounds."
"Too troublesome! I want to fight all six of them here and finish them off in one round!" Wu Liang said in a deep voice.
Hearing this, Ling Qingxue was slightly startled.
"Have you thought this through? It's too difficult to face six enemies simultaneously. While the power you've accumulated is immense, they are at the Seventh Rank, and their willpower might even surpass the fifth level of the Martial Tower!"
If their Martial Will exceeded the fifth level, Wu Liang's Invincible Will could not crush it; it could only suppress it. It was a vast difference.
Wu Liang's actions were extremely dangerous.
A slight misstep could lead to defeat, with the three of them draining a large portion of his energy, potentially even affecting his invincible spirit.
Wu Liang waved his claws, his expression impassive. "Don't worry, my strength is eight hundred times greater than yours. Dealing with these three losers is a piece of cake!"
Having fused with the 'Crimson Lotus Karmic Fire', his peak strength was far greater than it had been in the Insect King Secret Place.
Moreover, he also had the level 50 Devouring Domain as his ultimate move.
With such a move unleashed, even a Seventh Rank mid-stage opponent would have to retreat!
Ling Qingxue took a deep breath, her gaze falling on the three people.
"I accept the challenge, and... my Taotie will take on all three of you at once!"
As her words fell, everyone was stunned, even Zhao Yunxiao and the other two.
One against three... oh no, this was one against six!
Three martial artists and three magical beasts—the Taotie only had four paws. How could it possibly fend off all those attacks simultaneously?
Beiming Han also stepped forward and hurriedly pulled her aside.
"Qingxue, it's not that I don't have faith in you, but the importance of the Invincible Will to our Great Xia is self-evident. We should play it safe. You're only a freshman; you have plenty of time to accumulate invincible spirit."
Ling Qingxue pointed to Wu Liang on her shoulder.
"He wanted it this way, not me, and… he's confident he can defeat all three of them in one go."
Once again, Beiming Han was taken aback.
Could it be… the Taotie's strength had increased again?!
"Alright, then let's fight! The more adversity you face, the more invincible spirit you accumulate after each victory. And the power of the 'Crimson Lotus Karmic Fire' is not to be underestimated!"
A short while later, Ling Qingxue and Zhao Yunxiao stepped onto the fighting stage, and the atmosphere instantly became somewhat tense.
A freshman taking on three opponents, especially at a lower level, was truly unprecedented.
Those below the stage all felt that Taotie's decision was far too risky.
"That's too reckless! If they fought one by one, the Taotie would definitely win. Its Devouring Domain alone would give them a major headache, and its Invincible Will could suppress other wills."
"One against six? Does the Taotie have that much power to sustain the battle? If they lose, our Beiming Martial Arts University will be humiliated..."
Losing before even unlocking the Invincible Path would likely lead to widespread ridicule.
Only by succeeding on this path can one reap both fame and fortune!
Li Yan smirked. "Miss Ling, being too arrogant isn't a good habit. You'll suffer a great loss sooner or later."
"It's none of your business."
Ling Qingxue replied indifferently, leaving Wu Liang on the fighting stage before stepping off.
The protagonist of this battle was Wu Liang; now it was time to watch his performance.
Beiming Han extended his palm, conjuring an energy shield outside the fighting arena to prevent the aftershocks of the battle between Seventh Rank martial artists from affecting those below.
"Everyone knows the rules of the martial arts competition. Anyone who violates the rules will be held fully accountable by the Beiming Martial Arts University!" Beiming Han warned everyone.
If anyone dared to make a move, he would ensure they didn't leave the Beiming Martial Arts University alive!
The next moment, a powerful aura filled the entire fighting arena.
Zhao Yunxiao and the other two all unleashed their Seventh Rank early-stage auras.
Simultaneously, three magical beasts emerged from their personal spaces, their auras no weaker than the Seventh Rank Insect King.
A six-armed white ape, a black tortoise from the Northern Marsh, and an azure phoenix, radiating blue flames!