C6 Great Devil Xuan Sha

As Ling Feiwu worked on her breakthrough, Wang Feng wasn't just sitting around. He quietly commanded, "System, spend 1,000 sect points on a lottery draw!"

Initially, Ling Feiwu's defeat of Lin Yunyi and seven others had netted him a total of 1,200 sect points. After deducting 100 points to assess Lee Qing's aptitude, he had 1,100 left—perfect for a lottery draw!

At this point, his Immortal Sect was in dire need of revitalization. Even with Ye Gucheng, a Marquis Stage Peak expert, it wasn't sustainable to depend solely on him. Wang Feng's best bet was to try his luck with the lottery, hoping to snag some treasures or Ye Gucheng's martial arts techniques to bolster his own strength.

"Ding! You've spent 1,000 sect points on a lottery draw; congratulations, you've won a random summoning opportunity!"

The icy voice in his mind left Wang Feng momentarily stunned, then elation spread across his face. His fortune was in; he'd drawn a summoning opportunity. Without hesitation, he said, "System, activate the summoning opportunity!"

"Ding! Congratulations, you've summoned the Sword God, Ximen Chuixue. Would you like to view Ximen Chuixue's Attribute Interface?"

"View it!"

The voice in his mind sent a shiver through Wang Feng, his excitement palpable. He could hardly believe he had summoned Ximen Chuixue, the one rival to Ye Gucheng's life. If Ye Gucheng was the celestial of the sword, then Ximen Chuixue was its deity. Both had a profound and sincere dedication to the sword, each having reached a state where the sword was their sole focus.

Were it not for the constraints of their Wuxia world, the swordsmanship talents of Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue would know no bounds. Wang Feng was eager to see what heights these two paragons of the sword could achieve in a Cultivation Realm that allowed them to fully harness their potential.

"Ding! Ximen Chuixue's Attribute Interface is as follows:"

Name: Ximen Chuixue

Cultivation Level: Middle Period of the Profound Emperor Stage

Profound Skill: Radiant Light Sword Dao (Peak Emperor Grade)

Profound Artifact: Black Sword (Emperor Grade Peak)!"

Upon viewing Ximen Chuixue's Attribute Interface, Wang Feng was taken aback. He had always considered Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng to be evenly matched, with Ye Gucheng possibly having the upper hand. Indeed, during their climactic duel atop the forbidden city, Ye Gucheng's Extraterrestrial Flying Immortal technique had the power to defeat Ximen Chuixue.

Yet, Ye Gucheng fell to Ximen Chuixue because he had embraced his own end, bestowing his Sword Dao legacy upon Ximen Chuixue and thus forging the myth of the Sword God vanquishing the Sword Immortal on that fateful night.

Puzzled, Wang Feng inquired, "System, shouldn't Ye Gucheng be stronger than Ximen Chuixue by all accounts?"

"Ding! The Ximen Chuixue summoned this time represents him after the zenith battle, having fully realized the essence of his Sword Dao!"

"Following that battle, Ximen Chuixue's swordsmanship ascended to new heights, achieving a state of 'no sword in the heart.' He himself is the sword, and with his presence, all things in the universe can serve as his blade. Having grasped the true essence of the Sword Dao, he has indeed attained its pinnacle!"

With the system's clarification, Wang Feng had an epiphany. It all made sense now.

Excellent! His Immortal Sect now boasted a master of the Profound Emperor Stage!

Content, Wang Feng nodded approvingly. Within the vast Glorious Sun Empire, a master of the Profound Emperor Stage was an unparalleled presence, rare outside the imperial family itself.

"Buzz!"

At that moment, the sky above the once tumultuous thatched cottage began to still. The colossal vortex of Profound Qi surged into the cottage, and soon after, the presence of a Profound General Stage emanated from within.

Feeling the Profound General Stage aura, Wang Feng nodded in satisfaction once more. The sheer strength of Ling Feiwu's foundation was evident from the aura alone.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host's disciple Ling Feiwu for her breakthrough to the Profound General Stage. She has been awarded 1,000 sect points!"

Definitely a win!

The crisp, cool voice echoing in his mind only broadened the smile on Wang Feng's face.

Amidst Wang Feng's excitement, Ye Gucheng arrived with Ling Feiwu. At that moment, Ling Feiwu was brimming with elation. Approaching Wang Feng, she bowed deeply and said with clarity and respect, "Thank you, Master, for granting Feiwu this chance!"

Without Wang Feng, without Ye Gucheng, without the Immortal Sect, she would have perished by now. How else could she have achieved her current level at the Profound General Stage? Ling Feiwu's heart was now wholly devoted to the Immortal Sect, which she considered her true home. She would dedicate her life to its cause!

She had thought her heart died with the fall of the Ling family, but she hadn't anticipated that the Immortal Sect, its Master, and her mentor would rekindle her spirit, filling her with hope for the future.

"Continue to diligently follow Elder Ye. I expect you to elevate the renown of our Immortal Sect," Wang Feng said, his satisfaction evident as he nodded approvingly.

"Yes, Master!"

"Gucheng, your old friend will soon arrive," Wang Feng added, giving Ye Gucheng a meaningful glance.

Buzz!

At Wang Feng's words, a spark ignited in Ye Gucheng's eyes, which were usually aloof. His sword quivered with anticipation, his entire being radiating a readiness for battle.

"Chi! Chi! I was expecting mere Profound General Stage fodder, but to find a few ants as well? They might just suffice for a snack."

Just then, a voice, dripping with arrogance and shadow, filled the valley, causing Wang Feng's brow to furrow as he searched for its source. Beside him, Ye Gucheng stood sword in hand, his blade trembling slightly.

Under their watchful eyes, a towering figure clad in a blood-red robe materialized above the valley. He exuded an air of unrivaled defiance, and though he showed no outward sign of his power, the sheer pressure of his presence was palpable to Wang Feng.

He could sense an extremely terrifying power within this person's body, one that felt like it could flatten him into a meat patty in an instant. This realization made Wang Feng tense.

"System, investigate this person!"

[Ding! To probe his cultivation level will cost 10 sect points. To uncover his full history requires 100 sect points!]

The icy voice in his mind left Wang Feng momentarily taken aback, but he quickly decided, "Spend 100 sect points to investigate his complete background!"

There's wisdom in the adage 'know your enemy, know yourself,' and the immense pressure from this individual made Wang Feng unwilling to take any chances. He doubted that even Ye Gucheng could defeat him, so full knowledge was essential.

[Ding! This individual is the Great Devil Xuan Sha, who terrorized the Glorious Sun Empire a millennium ago. His cultivation had reached the pinnacle of the Profound Emperor Stage. However, after losing a battle to the Great Emperor of the Glorious Sun Empire a thousand years ago, he was gravely wounded and sealed away. Having just broken free, his current strength is at the Marquis Stage Peak!]

The chilling voice in his mind sent a shiver down Wang Feng's spine. He hadn't expected to stumble upon such a formidable being. Thankfully, this devil was no longer at his peak, or else even Ximen Chuixue might not be able to withstand him—a figure at the very apex within the Glorious Sun Empire.

Now, while Wang Feng felt a flutter of nerves, panic eluded him. The Marquis Stage Peak was formidable, but with Ye Gucheng at his side, they could hold their ground. And with Ximen Chuixue soon to join them, subduing this devil would be well within their means. Wang Feng relished the thought of kicking an enemy when they were down.

"Who are you to trespass against my Immortal Sect? Leave at once! Otherwise, I, Elder Ye, will ensure you meet your end without a place to rest your bones!"

In that moment, Lee Qing stepped forward from behind Wang Feng, his voice booming with fury at the Great Devil Xuan Sha. His nostrils flared with a bravado that outmatched even that of the Great Devil himself.

He was completely unaware of the formidable strength of Great Devil Xuan Sha. In his mind, if Ye Gucheng could defeat those seven fearsome warriors, then this individual should be no challenge. It was his moment to shine.

As the senior disciple of the Immortal Sect, he couldn't let his junior sister outdo him. Despite being a mere mortal, he was unmatched in the art of verbal sparring.

What Lee Qing didn't realize was that his bold declaration left even Wang Feng, the Master of the Immortal Sect, dumbfounded. Wang Feng stared at Lee Qing, incredulous that his first disciple would dare to berate a Marquis Stage Peak expert while still a mortal.

Ye Gucheng, too, looked on with astonishment, casting a sidelong glance at Lee Qing.

Basking in the attention from Wang Feng and Ye Gucheng, Lee Qing's confidence soared. He saw their stares as validation from the Master and Elder Ye. Energized, he bellowed, "You insignificant insect, presuming to run wild in my Immortal Sect? You're utterly clueless. Kneel and meet your end!"

Remarkably, even as a mortal, Lee Qing's presence was undeniably commanding.

"Senior Brother, this man's presence is as formidable as our Master's!" Ling Feiwu, unable to stand idly by, tugged gently at Lee Qing's sleeve and murmured.

Having reached the Profound General Stage, Ling Feiwu might not have been able to gauge the full extent of Great Devil Xuan Sha's power, but she could sense that this person was likely a match for her Master.

Her Master was a warrior at the pinnacle of the Marquis Stage, and this individual was at the very least on the Marquis Stage, possibly even at the peak, just like her Master. Ling Feiwu could sense that Ye Gucheng's demeanor had shifted in the presence of this new adversary, adopting a stance reserved for confronting a formidable foe.

"Uh, what do you mean?" Lee Qing, puzzled, turned his head and asked softly.

"It means this person's cultivation is at least at the Marquis Stage, possibly even on par with our Master's!"

Upon hearing Ling Feiwu's words, Lee Qing's legs turned to jelly, nearly sending him tumbling to the floor. Had it not been for Ling Feiwu's steadying grip, he would have found himself kneeling. Good heavens, had he really just hurled insults at a mighty warrior of at least Marquis Stage caliber?

"Immortal Sect? What obscure corner did this sect crawl out of? I've never even heard of it. But you, you're quite the curiosity. An ant, yes, but with such audacity. You've piqued my interest!"