Chapter 631: Great Change in the Cave Mansion

Chapter 631 -303: Great Change in the Cave Mansion

There were plenty of slots to enter the cave mansion, so most were clearly unwilling to fight a brute like Ke Dali at the entrance and needlessly waste their Qi Blood Power.

But there was one exception. ℯ

“Such arrogance!”

With a cold snort, a longsword suddenly gathered rays of white light. Wreathed in a terrifying pressure, it slashed toward the Xuanwu Illusion!

The attacker was none other than the solitary young man in white.

“Eh…?” Sensing the immense power within the longsword’s white radiance, Ke Dali grunted in surprise. He abruptly unleashed his Qi Blood Power, and the Xuanwu Illusion instantly solidified!

When it came to a head-on clash, besides Ji Lingxiao’s Lingxiao Sword, his Mountain-Suppressing Xuanwu Armor feared no one present!

But then, the unexpected happened!

The young man in white suddenly twisted his wrist, presenting the other side of the blade. It instantly shot out rays of crimson-gold light that intertwined with the white radiance, its power abruptly multiplying severalfold!

BOOM!

With an earth-shattering roar, Ke Dali’s Xuanwu Realm was blasted dozens of feet away.

“A Yellow Tier Spiritual Artifact!” Ke Dali’s face fell in shock.

Elsewhere, Tao Qiyuan, a Guardian of the Taiyi Sect, was also surprised. “The Sun and Moon Mirror Light Sword, a Yellow Tier Spiritual Artifact from the Kunlun Divine Palace… Are you their Divine Son?”

The other Innate Realm Experts also looked on in shock.

Everyone knew that Ji Lingxiao was considered the strongest contender for the opportunities within the Fog Concealment Cave Mansion, as he had brought the Profound Tier Spiritual Artifact, the Lingxiao Sword.

But for a disciple of the Kunlun Divine Palace to suddenly reveal a Yellow Tier Spiritual Artifact like the Sun and Moon Mirror Light Sword was a complete surprise.

The young man in white scanned his surroundings and gave a faint smile. “I am Ning Hao, a disciple of the Kunlun Divine Palace. My greetings.”

With that, he ignored everyone else. In a few flickers, his form vanished into the Array Gate.

“That brat is infuriating!” Ke Dali’s face was livid, a clear hint of wariness now showing in his small, round eyes.

Even though they were both Yellow Tier Spiritual Artifacts, Ning Hao’s Sun and Moon Mirror Light Sword was so powerful that it could threaten his Mountain-Suppressing Xuanwu Armor.

Furthermore, the Sun and Moon Mirror Light Sword was an offensive weapon, giving it a natural advantage over his own Mountain-Suppressing Xuanwu Armor, which was a defensive one. He was bound to be countered.

Protected by the Mountain-Suppressing Xuanwu Armor, Chen Cheng clearly felt the power of Ning Hao’s strike. It had a Realm Power of at least ten thousand—on par with a blow from an Innate Realm Expert.

‘This is so frustrating!’

‘Ji Lingxiao and his Profound Tier Spiritual Artifact were already a massive headache. Now, a Divine Son with a Yellow Tier Spiritual Artifact has popped up out of nowhere.’

‘The chances of me securing the prime cultivation spot at the Array Hub just got even slimmer.’

‘Of course, even with Ji Lingxiao and Ning Hao here, it’s not like I have no chance at all!’

“Spiritual Artifacts can’t display their full power inside the cave mansion. You shouldn’t worry too much, Senior Brother Ke,” said Chen Cheng.

“You’re still the level-headed one, Junior Brother Chen!” Ke Dali’s eyes lit up, and his tense expression immediately eased. He then said venomously,

“So what if Ning Hao has the Sun and Moon Mirror Light Sword? If I don’t run into him inside, fine. But if I do, I’ll beat him so hard he’ll be looking for his teeth on the floor!

Let’s go!”

With that, Ke Dali once again manifested the Xuanwu Illusion and, with Chen Cheng under his protection, shot toward the Array Gate at top speed.

Nangong Yi, a True Disciple of the Taiyi Sect, had intended to slip into the Array Gate while Ke Dali was reeling from the blast. He was already halfway there, airborne.

When he saw Ke Dali charging over again, full of aggression, Nangong Yi gripped his Pseudo-Spiritual Sword but ultimately chose to give way.

The difference in power between a Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact and a true Spiritual Artifact was like night and day. Nangong Yi didn’t dare to confront Ke Dali’s Mountain-Suppressing Xuanwu Armor.

‘Hmph! Just showing off because he has a Spiritual Artifact. Once we’re inside, I’ll settle this score!’

After Ke Dali and Chen Cheng entered the Array Gate, Nangong Yi snorted coldly and flew in as well.

The next to enter the Array Gate each showcased their own strength before proceeding into the cave mansion one by one.

This included Duanmu Xi, who held the Jade Sea Shell; Su Qiluo and Su Nishang, each holding a Yin Yang Fish; and two True Disciples from the Blood Moon Sect.

Those who followed knew they lacked the power to compete for the grand opportunities, so they were in no rush. They conferred amongst themselves before walking through the Array Gate in an orderly manner.

The Innate Realm Experts from the Major Sects focused only on the first few to enter, showing little interest in those who came after.

“These kids today… they’re just as hot-blooded as we were in our youth. A fierce struggle is inevitable once they’re inside the cave mansion!”

Tao Qiyuan, a Guardian of the Taiyi Sect, looked completely at ease as he spoke to Situ Mu and the others.

He was naturally talking about Ning Hao, Ke Dali, and the other True Disciples who went in first.

Zhuo Yuning, a Guardian from the Sutra of Ultimate Sect, shot him a look and said waspishly, “Your Taiyi Sect’s Ji Lingxiao has his Lingxiao Sword. Everyone else is just there to be his foil.

You certainly have reason to be smug, Tao Guardian!”

Jin Li, the Guardian from the Blood Moon Sect, looked on with a detached expression, clearly having no intention of humoring Tao Qiyuan.

The last time, at the Three Elements Cave Mansion, three of the Blood Moon Sect’s powerful Organ Refining Realm Stewards had fallen to the Lingxiao Sword, and their True Disciples had managed to acquire very few resources.

The True Disciples he’d brought from the Blood Moon Sect this time were of average strength; they were indeed just here to act as foils and use the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi within the cave to enhance their Martial Arts Power.

Meanwhile, Situ Mu frowned, lost in thought.

Tao Qiyuan grew even more pleased with himself and chuckled. “Don’t try to fool me, Zhuo Guardian.

Your Sutra of Ultimate Sect’s Yin Yang Twins have just had a breakthrough. They can already coordinate to unleash the complete Second Layer of the Yin Yang Realm.

Combine that with their Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact Level Yin Yang Wooden Fish, and their combat strength is formidable.

And then there’s that Su Boguang. He has cultivated the legendary Desire Sea Realm, which is said to be able to ambush even Innate Realm Martial Artists. His practical combat prowess is likely on par with your Sutra of Ultimate Sect’s top True Inheritor, Yu Linglong.

So if you tell me the Sutra of Ultimate Sect’s True Disciples are content to be mere foils, I, for one, simply don’t believe it!”

Zhuo Yuning clearly hadn’t expected Tao Qiyuan’s investigation to be so thorough. She snorted. “Your Taiyi Sect is certainly good at gathering intelligence. To think you even know which Realm Su Boguang is cultivating!”