"This fellow is no ordinary person!"
Within the Celestial Court of the Immortal Realm, Yang Yan's expression was as heavy as wrought iron.
Reflecting on the recent life-and-death battle, a chilling pain still lingered throughout his body.
His gaze remained fixed on the young man in the ink-black robe, whose face was cold and arrogant like frost.
On the martial stage,
Yang Yan initially believed that with his cultivation at the late fourth stage, dealing with a mere fourth-stage early-stage casual cultivator would be an easy task.
Yet, upon the actual clash, Yang Yan realized he couldn't have been more wrong.
Despite his superior cultivation and countless battlefield experiences, he had underestimated the ink-robed youth, who was equally battle-hardened and possessed extremely ruthless techniques.
Such ruthlessness wasn't just towards enemies but also showed no mercy to oneself.
Though Yang Yan relied on his superior cultivation to sever his opponent's limbs and one leg, the ink-robed youth still fought tooth and nail, almost devouring him alive.
Even now,
Yang Yan felt chills running down his spine.
He had never imagined that such a heartless and ruthless person could exist in the world.
In an instant,
Yang Yan labeled this person as a lunatic.
The gazes of everyone in the Celestial Court were filled with awe as they looked at the ink-robed youth.
Shangguan Hong solemnly said, "This child's methods are cruel and merciless. Each move aims directly at the opponent's vitals. Before his cultivation, he must have been a standout in the killer realm without a doubt!"
Only killers can disregard life and death and hold killing as their sole creed.
As he finished speaking, Ji Xuan slowly said, "If my estimation is correct, he should be Ye Jiu, ranked third on the pre-cataclysm dark list!"
"The dark list!"
Upon hearing these two words, the expressions of the other elders of the Immortal Realm changed slightly.
The dark list covered the killers ranking over the Flame Realm before the calamity.
Anyone listed on the dark list was an elite of the killer realm with terrifying strength.
Especially those who ranked in the top ten of the dark list were the elites of the killer realm, and any one of them was enough to chill all living beings.
Unfortunately, when the calamity struck, spiritual power surged again, demons ran amok, and the strong before the calamity were powerless before the demons, and the dark list also ended.
No one expected that the hidden dark list killer would still be alive and gradually ascend to today's height.
Ji Xuan continued, "In the past, Ye Jiu rose to the top three of the dark list because of his young heroism. But he was just of age. There are even rumors that if he is given ten more years, he may be able to claim the first place on the dark list and become the king of killers."
"However, since the calamity, many dark list killers have disappeared, and many killers have fallen into the flood of demons, even the former king of killers who once dominated the dark list before the demons were as weak as ants before the demons."
"If the dark list can be reopened, with Ye Jiu's current strength, sitting firmly on the top of the list is a matter of course."
At this point, Ji Xuan looked at Ye Jiu's eyes full of solemnity.
Killers were already feared, and those who could dominate the top of the dark list were even more adept at assassination techniques.
The battle prowess displayed by Ye Jiu in the martial arena just now was also shocking and unusual.
Unfortunately, the martial arena was vast and boundless, making it difficult to find an opportunity for assassination, which restrained Ye Jiu's abilities.
Otherwise, even in the face of a strong person at the complete fourth stage, Ye Jiu could have a chance to change his fate.
How could everyone not be awed by such a killer?
Gu Fang deeply observed Ye Jiu and nodded softly, "This child's cultivation is indeed extraordinary. If nothing unexpected happens, he will surely rank among the top hundred."
"As for how far he can go, it depends on his fortune."
The martial arts competition in the Immortal Realm had been going on for a long time, and Gu Fang had already glimpsed a clue.
Below the fourth stage, it all depended on opportunity, but at the fourth stage level, although it seemed randomly matched, there was actually a rule to follow.
Before the top hundred candidates had been finalized, Ye Jiu was afraid of not encountering a strong opponent.
But once the list of the top hundred was announced, the situation would be unpredictable.
There weren't many strong people in the Immortal Realm of Qingyang, and now it was approaching the birth of the top hundred.
In a flash,
Gu Fang's figure disappeared again, and when he appeared again, he was standing on the martial arena.
His opponent was a fourth-stage middle-stage cultivator, and seeing Gu Fang appear, his face turned slightly green.
"I've heard of the War God's reputation for a long time, and I hope the War God can give me some guidance."
Although the pressure was great, this fourth-stage middle-stage cultivator did not shrink back.
After all, there was no danger to life in the competition of the Immortal Realm, and having a sparring match could also understand the gap between the two sides' strengths.
"Please!"
Gu Fang smiled faintly in response, indicating that the other party should attack first.
The other party did not hesitate either. In an instant, his blood boiled, and like the roar of a dragon, his blood swept the surroundings. At the same time as he took a step forward, the long sword had already slashed towards Gu Fang like bamboo.
This sword seemed simple and plain, but it had already concealed countless changes. With just this sword, it had blocked all of Gu Fang's retreats and vital points.
Facing Gu Fang, who was hailed as the number one in Qingyang Immortal Realm, the other party did not dare to slacken off at all, and as soon as they clashed, they went all out.
"Good swordsmanship!"
Gu Fang praised with a sound, the other side's swordsmanship had reached the level of perfection. With this move, it could surpass others among the same ranks.
But Gu Fang had already advanced to the fourth stage of perfection, and he also had the Tyrant Emperor Immortal Body. How could he be moved by a mere middle-stage fourth-order cultivator?
With a wave of his palm, Gu Fang easily resolved all the attacks of the sword move, the majestic power shook the long sword and struck heavily on the chest of the other party.
Crack!
The other party's chest instantly collapsed, and his body was like a meteor crossing the sky, dissipating into light before landing.
Seeing this scene, the surrounding cultivators all had a slight change in their complexion.
"He's even stronger now!"
In the direction of Shangyang Sect, Lin Lin looked at Gu Fang, who had turned into light and disappeared from the martial arts stage, and his eyes were filled with caution and fierce battle intent.
In the entire Qingyang Immortal Realm, only Gu Fang could be his opponent.
Even Zhang Ming and others, in Lin Lin's eyes, were slightly inferior.
He had long known about Gu Fang's advancement to the fourth stage of perfection, and Lin Lin had no fear of this.
Coincidentally, he had also entered the fourth stage of perfection, and the two would soon compare their strengths to see who could laugh last.
"At that time, let me see whether your Tyrant Emperor Immortal Body technique is superior, or my Great Dao Immortal Body is better!"
Lin Lin secretly thought to himself, and in the next moment, he stood on the martial arts stage, and the person facing him was unexpectedly Gu Fang, who had experienced a fierce battle.
This scene made both of them unable to help but be stunned.