Gui Xu Sword!

Originally Celestial Tier Heavenly Grade Top, later fused with Eight Divine Soul Swords, then tempered by the Sword Qi of Ten Thousand Swords Mountain, breaking through shackles, transcending grades, reaching Saint Tier Lower Grade! As the Gui Xu Sword was unsheathed, the world suddenly seemed as if a lightning bolt had struck, its brilliance indescribable, making it impossible to gaze directly.

And at that moment.

In the depths of countless people’s eyes, time seemed to pause. The crazed frenzy of Profound Tiger and White Dragon sweeping through, under this terrifying sword light, was instantly split in two.

Directly in the void, completely vanished into nothingness.

"Pfft!"

The sound of the sword edge piercing the body echoed.

Then it was seen.

The once-imposing charge of Wu Xingyun and Tuoba Ye, amidst the splattering blood, had already resulted in a scream as they plummeted from mid-air. Everyone quickly looked forward, suddenly sucking in a cold breath.

Just to see a massive wound had appeared on their chests, nearly traversing their bodies, even the white ribs inside clearly visible. If the sword edge had penetrated three inches deeper, both would have been cleaved in half on the spot!

In the blink of an eye.

Facing the attack of two major prodigies.

Ye Qingchen effortlessly neutralized them, even incapacitating them.

For a moment.

The entire valley was as silent as death, as if even the wind had ceased at this moment. All the Celestial Venerables looked pale as they stared dumbfounded at the scene before them.

The vast valley was completely leveled, transformed into a desolate wasteland.

Previously unstoppable, Tuoba Ye and Wu Xingyun were now lying on the ground, their life and death uncertain. While Ye Qingchen stood there, holding the Gui Xu Sword, undiminished, like an invincible deity.

From the beginning to the end, he hadn’t moved a step.

He had already neutralized three waves of attacks, each more powerful than the last, effortlessly. Now, even Wu Xingyun and Tuoba Ye were thoroughly defeated by his hands.

Initially.

When Ye Qingchen won the Golden Bell, no one could foresee this young man’s ability to guard the Golden Bell until the selection was over. All his efforts seemed like making wedding clothes for others.

But now.

No one dares to doubt Ye Qingchen’s ability to defend the Golden Bell!

"The Golden Bell is mine, do either of you have any objections?"

Ye Qingchen stood there, quietly looking at Wu Xingyun and Tuoba Ye.

His blue robes fluttered in the wind, long hair flying, his entire being grand and unchanged since before the battle.

As if the previous epic battle was merely a leisurely stroll for him, and Wu Xingyun and Tuoba Ye were merely slightly larger ants in his eyes!

"I... have none!"

Wu Xingyun felt his throat dry, and that phrase seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, requiring great strength and courage to utter.

He knew.

Once these words were spoken, it meant he was utterly defeated. Before this, in his eyes, Ye Qingchen was just an up-and-coming junior, needing several more years to catch up to them.

But now, he and Tuoba Ye together were vanquished by him! If it happened again, they would lose even faster!

"Impossible!"

However, on the other side, Tuoba Ye barely raised his head, gritting his teeth.

"Hmph!"

Hearing this, Ye Qingchen snorted coldly, directly raising his hand with a wave. A long white trace of air swept through the void, directly hitting Tuoba Ye’s chest.

Tuoba Ye immediately spat a mouthful of blood, flying backwards, his entire body tracing the sky, landing and rolling hundreds of feet, completely unconscious.

The whole place fell silent.

Witnessing this scene, everyone felt deep fear. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"What about you?"

Amidst the shock, Ye Qingchen’s gaze shifted, landing directly on Sun Wuming, He Zhiyuan, Sea of Jiang, and others.

Sun Wuming shivered all over, under Ye Qingchen’s gaze, feeling as if he’d fallen into an icy abyss, chilled to the bone. As if being watched by a prehistoric beast, should he dare utter even half a word against him, he would be devoured!

"I have no objection!"

Bang!

Almost as Sun Wuming’s voice fell, He Zhiyuan, Sea of Jiang, and others also hurriedly spoke in rapid succession:

"I have no objection!" "I have no objection!" "I have no objection!"

Even Lin Tianlai and Tang Lifei from earlier also lowered their heads deeply, fearing they would end like Tuoba Ye. Ye Qingchen had effortlessly knocked Tuoba Ye flying with a mere palm.

If it were them, they would likely be pulverized on the spot!

"Since there are no objections, then leave!" Ye Qingchen said blandly, "Should anyone dare set foot in this valley again, I will not hold back!"

Having said that.

Ye Qingchen flicked his fingers, and the Gui Xu Sword returned to its sheath as he sat back down in a cross-legged position. Whether it was facing the first wave of hundreds of Celestial Venerables, the second wave led by Tang Lifei, Lin Tianlai, and others, or the final wave of the two giants Wu Xingyun and Tuoba Ye.

He, from beginning to end, never moved his feet!

Just by standing there, he effortlessly defused all killing intent.

Seeing this scene.

Wu Xingyun’s face showed bitterness.

He understood.

The first place in the grand selection was decided at this moment, with no possibility of change. Even he and Tuoba Ye together were no match for Ye Qingchen. How could so many Celestial Venerables resist the now infamous Ye Qingchen?

Not only he, but many of the Celestial Venerables present also shared this thought!

"These useless people, they should have rushed him together! So many people can’t even handle a single Ye Qingchen, and they let him scare them off!" Zhang Nanxuan saw this scene and couldn’t hold back anymore, exclaiming furiously. "They actually let Ye Qingchen take the first place in the grand selection so easily?"

The other elders were also silent, exchanging looks.

One must understand.

In their view, this grand selection was likely to reach its climax before determining the final winner. But who could have imagined that after only two hours, the title of first place in the grand selection had already undisputedly fallen upon Ye Qingchen.

"This kid is really unexpected!"

Su Moran’s cold gaze rarely showed a hint of warmth.

"Mr. Ye has truly won!"

At this moment.

The plaza was filled with people who were also silent, deeply shocked by the battle in the valley.

Meanwhile, the Sea of Zhou clenched his fists, his heart surging!

One must know.

When he and Ye Qingchen first arrived in Lintian City, they happened to encounter a great battle between Tuoba Ye and Wu Xingyun. At that time, Ye Qingchen was nothing more than an unknown figure compared to them.

But now, this formerly unknown figure had already stepped over Tuoba Ye and Wu Xingyun, claiming first place in the grand selection.

Unknown for three months, then become renowned across the world overnight!

And in the valley.

Lu Yanwu and Lin Shifei had recovered from their shock. Even before everyone left the valley, they rushed over with joy on their faces.

"Mr. Ye, they’ve retreated! You won..."

"Mr. Ye, you are so strong!" Even Lin Shifei couldn’t help but express his excitement.

Earlier, he had always been doubting if Ye Qingchen could protect the Golden Bell. But now, Ye Qingchen had accomplished it in front of everyone’s eyes, like a miracle!

From now on, Ye Qingchen would replace Wu Xingyun and Tuoba Ye to become the true giant of prodigies!

Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but feel excited.

Even the Three-tailed Fox nodded in satisfaction.

However.

Ye Qingchen didn’t answer the two but instead looked toward the sky, his eyes showing an unprecedented seriousness.

"What happened?"

Lu Yanwu’s face changed, couldn’t help but ask.

Swoosh!

At this moment.

The people who were about to leave the valley also abruptly stopped, their eyes all turning towards the sky as if sensing some presence.

"What’s happening to them?"

In the plaza.

Seeing the actions of the people through the light screen, everyone couldn’t help but feel puzzled, not knowing what was happening.

The elders above the clouds also looked strange. Though far apart, they could feel someone approaching Celestial Secret Mountain.

Only Su Moran’s face changed, his eyes cold, and he said sternly, "These guys dare to break into my Taotian Palace and interfere with the grand selection?"

Boom!

As the words fell.

It was seen.

The void above Celestial Secret Mountain tore open. In the fluctuations of space cracks, figures clad in black robes emerged from the void. Leading them was an old man with black hair and a black robe!

This old man exuded a powerful aura, evidently a Half-Step Human Immortal!

Seeing the attire of these people, the crowd’s expressions changed drastically, unable to help but exclaim:

"Ten Thousand Gods Sect?"