Huangquan Island, located between the exterior and interior areas of Galaxy Lake, is a public island where the Primordial Energy is exceptionally rich. However, no one dares to monopolize it, nor does anybody stay here long to cultivate, because there's a grand arena on the island called the Life and Death Platform, which is specifically established to resolve disputes among Inner Sect Disciples.
Once on the Life and Death Platform, it is a fight to the death, with no rest until one party perishes. Even if you kill your opponent, the sect will not intervene. Therefore, unless there are major disputes, people rarely come here to fight.
Luo Hao, boasting his high cultivation and speed, arrived at Huangquan Island first and sat down in the center of the arena to meditate and regulate his breath, quietly waiting for Zhao Letian.
Conversely, Zhao Letian was not in a hurry. He stood at the bow of his boat, hands behind his back, deliberately slowing down the speed of his small boat, leisurely steering towards Huangquan Island. Since Luo Hao wanted a battle that would attract wide attention, he would give Luo Hao some time to allow more people to gather on the island.
There are always those in the sect who enjoy spectacles and frequently visit Huangquan Island in hope of witnessing exciting duels.
Today was no exception. Even before Luo Hao's arrival, there were already quite a few people gathered around the arena, sitting cross-legged and waiting for a potential fight. Among them were Outer Sect Disciples with Primordial Martial Realm cultivations and Inner Sect Disciples with True Martial Realm cultivations.
"Look, someone is on the Life and Death Platform!"
Suddenly, someone noticed Luo Hao sitting on the platform, immediately showing excitement, and exclaimed, signaling that there will be excitement to watch today.
"Eh? Isn't that Luo Hao, the second prodigy of the Outer Sect?"
"What second prodigy? The former number one of the Outer Sect, Zhao Letian, has been crippled. Now, Luo Hao is the top prodigy of the Outer Sect."
"If that's the case, who within the Outer Sect could match him in battle? Could it be that today he aims to challenge a True Martial Realm fighter from the Inner Sect?"
After the crowd was roused, their eyes collectively focused on Luo Hao, dressed in a black robe, and they began discussing among themselves.
If Luo Hao fights another Outer Sect Disciple today, it would not be very interesting, as he is already the top figure among them. But if he challenges an Inner Sect Disciple, that would be exciting to watch. For someone from the Primordial Martial Realm to challenge someone from the True Martial Realm is a rare sight and requires tremendous courage. Regardless of the outcome, Luo Hao could be proud. And if he wins, his glory would be even greater, resonating throughout the Galaxy Sect.
"Quick, go inform others to watch; tell them Luo Hao, the top figure of the Outer Sect, has stepped onto Huangquan Island, on the Life and Death Platform!"
Some busybodies immediately started notifying other sect disciples. The mere title of top person of the Outer Sect was enough to attract a significant number of Outer Sect and even Inner Sect Disciples' attention. This battle would undoubtedly be the most bustling event on Huangquan Island this year.
Indeed, not long after Luo Hao sat down, a large number of Galaxy Sect disciples started arriving in small boats from various directions.
Among them, even a considerable number of True Martial Realm Inner Sect Disciples rapidly flew over, maneuvering their Spiritual Artifacts and soaring through the sky.
Included were Liu Wei and the Five Tigers of Galaxy Sect, whom Zhao Letian knew. For them, a battle involving someone at the pinnacle of the ninth level of Primordial Martial was a rare learning opportunity. They might glean insights from this battle to enhance their own strength.
As more people gathered, Huangquan Island soon couldn't accommodate any more. Those who arrived late had to stand on their small boats, surrounding the water area outside Huangquan Island to watch the battle.
Of course, individuals in the True Martial Realm could utilize their powerful True Yuan Power to control Spiritual Artifacts for flight, allowing them to hover in the air and watch the battle from an elevated position.
"What exactly is Luo Hao up to, and why hasn't his opponent arrived yet?"
As the crowd gathered, they grew impatient from waiting too long without seeing anyone come to fight Luo Hao.
"Kid, are you going to fight or not? If not, come down quickly; don't hog the platform without taking action. We have duels to fight as well."
"Why waste words with him? He's just an ordinary Primordial Martial Realm Outer Sect Disciple. One Palm Seal strike should suffice. Let's quickly decide the victor; I have other matters to attend to."
Just at this moment, ten meters above the surface of the lake, two Inner Sect Disciples of the True Martial Realm, standing on Spiritual Artifacts, flying through the air, suddenly spoke coldly.
As they spoke, one of them flipped his hand and struck out with a huge True Essence Palm Seal, brutally and unapologetically smashing towards Luo Hao on the platform below.
The onlooking Outer Sect Disciples of the Primordial Martial Realm were all shocked and their expressions changed, secretly thinking that Luo Hao was doomed. The power of True Essence was almost an insurmountable gap for them, a qualitative difference. Without the power of True Essence, they were no match for someone from the True Martial Realm and had no power to resist.
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Even someone as strong as Luo Hao, facing this sudden and unexpected attack, would likely suffer a disadvantage. The Inner Sect Disciples were just too arrogant. To treat Luo Hao, the number one of the Outer Sect, in such a manner, not to mention others, casual slapping and scolding was a common occurrence.
Contrary to the Outer Sect Disciples, those Inner Sect Disciples of the True Martial Realm riding the Spiritual Artifacts and floating high in the air had an indifferent expression on their faces. The number one of the Outer Sect? He was still just a person from the Primordial Martial Realm after all—a qualitative difference from them. They didn't consider him as their equal; if they wanted to hit him, they would. What could he do about it? Remember Letian, the once insurmountable number one of the Outer Sect, wasn't he easily disposed of by their Inner Sect as well? Not to mention this Luo Hao, whose fame was far less than that of Letian.
"Ha! Come down here and talk!"
Just as the True Essence Palm Seal was about to hit, Luo Hao suddenly opened his eyes, roared in anger, and with a fierce gaze, he too flipped his hand and struck out with a huge True Essence Palm Seal, meeting the descending palm seal with even more astonishing momentum.
In an instant, the two palm seals collided, and Luo Hao's palm seal easily shattered the Inner Sect Disciple's palm seal and continued forcefully towards those two in the air.
"What? How could this be?"
"This is impossible!"
The two in the air exclaimed together, completely not expecting that a mere individual from the Primordial Martial Realm would possess such terrifying strength. Then, under hasty defense, they were overwhelmed by Luo Hao's palm seal, feeling a stifling pain in their chests and their breathing halted abruptly, causing them to fall off their Spiritual Artifacts and crash harshly into the crowd on Huangquan Island.
Seeing this scene, the crowd went utterly silent, shock and disbelief written all over their faces.
They originally thought that Luo Hao would be knocked off the platform by that Inner Sect Disciple's palm, but unexpectedly, Luo Hao managed to overpower the two high-and-mighty Inner Sect Disciples simultaneously with a single palm strike.
"Awesome! Worthy of being the new number one of the Outer Sect, defeating two True Martial Realm individuals with his Primordial Martial cultivation, Luo Hao's name will surely resound through the sect."
"Thrilling! Luo Hao's palm strike has avenged us Outer Sect Disciples. Those Inner Sect bastards always flying around, so arrogant and bullying us. Who thought they'd be defeated by one of our own today? Truly satisfying!"
"In my view, Luo Hao's strength might even surpass Letian at his peak. After all, Letian never had such a brilliant record of defeating two True Martial Realm Inner Sect Disciples at once. I even doubt if Letian could ever defeat someone from the True Martial Realm."
The Outer Sect Disciples were exhilarated. Luo Hao's formidable performance brought pride to them all, and many started to believe that Luo Hao's brilliance had already eclipsed Letian's former glory.
In contrast to the Outer Sect Disciples, the expression of those Inner Sect Disciples standing on Spiritual Artifacts in the air was not very pleasant. It was shameful enough for an Inner Sect Disciple to be defeated by an Outer Sect Disciple, let alone being defeated simultaneously by a single Outer Sect member, making them feel utterly humiliated.
"Humph! The manifestation of True Essence power shows that this youngster's Primordial Energy within his body has already started to condense into True Yuan. He could have broken through to the True Martial Realm long ago, but he suppressed his cultivation and didn't advance deliberately, playing the pig to eat the tiger. His actual strength has already reached the standards of the True Martial Realm, and is even stronger than some Inner Sect Disciples who have just entered and are not yet stable. Defeating those two bottom-tier trash of the Inner Sect is not surprising."
Just then, a disdainful cold snort came from the sky. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man, standing on a dazzling Golden Flying Sword, dressed in a luxurious purple robe, with a handsome face and a wicked smile, holding a stunningly beautiful girl dressed in a white long dress.
"Inner Sect top ten talent Shentu Yu, as well as the number one beauty of the Outer Sect, Liu Fei!"
Among the watching crowd, some knowledgeable and well-informed people immediately recognized the two on the Golden Flying Sword.