A few days ago, it seemed there was still a distance to being a Demi Immortal...

It couldn't possibly be because of yesterday with the osmanthus...

Thinking this, she saw the young lady grasp Zhan Ming's sword hilt with her right hand, and in an instant, the cold sword light illuminated the entire Wangjiang Peak.

Seeing this, Lu Jin'an couldn't help but sit up a bit straighter. Amidst the Sword Intent in the Origin Realm, he distinctly saw what seemed to be a fleeting shadow of himself.

But it was not his shadow; it looked more like the shadow of a Dao Domain.

'If I unfolded my Sword Dao within my Dao Domain, it would probably look like this...'

Lu Jin'an thought silently, so does this mean Nanzhi has begun to create her own Sword Dao?

Origin Realm, a state where there is no sword in hand, no sword in mind. Confucians speak of the mean, Daoists of non-action, Buddhists of compassion, and Nanzhi...

Speaks of 'Jin'an'.

Just as Lu Jin'an suppressed the group of demons at Two Realms Pass, Zhu Nanzhi's current Sword Dao gave Lu Jin'an the feeling of using overwhelming power to 'Stop War'.

So Lu Jin'an perceived his shadow within Nanzhi's current Sword Dao.

He couldn't help but think that if he had really been forged into a Sword Spirit by Nanzhi back then, this is probably how he would be...

Lu Jin'an couldn't help but chuckle lightly, and at this moment, both Dongfang Xinglan and Qiu Qingtang were startled.

When the sword light dissipated, Zhu Nanzhi was already standing between Dongfang Xinglan and Qiu Qingtang, holding a sword in one hand and a sword scabbard in the other, fully displaying her sharpness.

Dongfang Xinglan and Qiu Qingtang looked at Zhu Nanzhi in surprise; both had seen the Capturing Stone from Lu Jin'an's time at Two Realms Pass, so they felt a chill in that instant.

Qiu Qingtang's fox tail subtly swayed at her lower back. Did the Holy Daughter's Origin Realm learn the 'Force' of Lu Jin'an's Dao Domain?

But it didn't quite feel like that; instead, it seemed she had integrated Lu Jin'an into her Sword Dao...

This... is it reasonable?

Dongfang Xinglan's eyes brightened slightly as she looked at Zhu Nanzhi; they had already gotten to know each other in Shengjing, but this was the first time they understood each other's strength.

She particularly felt that Zhu Nanzhi's Sword Domain somewhat resembled Lu Jin'an's, right now feeling an eager excitement at finding a worthy opponent.

But Zhu Nanzhi spoke first, "To have such conflict in front of my husband, how improper is that?"

Zhu Nanzhi's gaze swept over their expressions, "If you dare make a move again, don't blame me for enforcing family law on behalf of my husband."

Qiu Qingtang withdrew her demon energy and chuckled softly, "Sparring in bed is sparring, so this counts as sparring too...

Whoever wins the Water Fairy gets to claim Young Master Lu; wouldn't that be an interesting affair?"

Zhu Nanzhi remained silent, evidently tempted, but she quickly shook her head, "Talk about it after becoming Immortal. Who now can challenge Aunt Pei and Lu Yunzhu?"

"That's true..."

Listening to their conversation, Dongfang Xinglan felt a bit regretful, not having fought enough yet.

"That's enough." Lu Jin'an leisurely rose at this moment, saying as he walked, "Xinglan came all the way here, no need for family to fight and kill...

Of course, I've also prepared a gift for you."

Dongfang Xinglan glanced at him, "What gift?"

"Naturally, a gift that will satisfy you."

As the words fell, Lu Jin'an snapped his fingers, and everyone felt a swirl of heaven and earth. When they regained their senses, they were already at Zhi Ge Peak of Wandao Sect.

The bustling noise on Zhi Ge Peak fell silent the moment Lu Jin'an appeared, with all eyes fixated on his face.

Present were Tribulation Crossing Realm practitioners from various forces visiting Wandao Sect.

Some were direct disciples of major forces, while others had become elder-level figures in certain forces.

But without exception, they were all outstanding in the Tribulation Crossing Realm.

After all, with the victory at Two Realms Pass followed by Lu Jin'an's sect master ceremony, no one would dare to show disrespect.

So, Lu Jin'an had his third junior brother Zhao Shize arrange this event, treating it as a leisure activity before the sect master ceremony began.

After all, cultivators... a Daoist skill contest is still something to watch.

Lu Jin'an's gaze swept over everyone, and he spoke slowly—

"Changqing Immortal Clan, Five Sects and Seven Schools, family loose cultivators, just pure Daoist skill contests may be dull, so I, the Saint Heir, have also prepared a gift for you all..."

Lu Jin'an clapped his hands, and then Wandao Sect's direct disciples led out over a hundred royal figures of other races, bound in shackles.

"Of course, there's more..."

Lu Jin'an continued introducing calmly, and then several hundreds of cultivators, reduced to prisoners, were brought out.

"Upper Realm cultivators, evil demons and crooked paths."

Countless gazes converged, and Lu Jin'an's smile brightened a bit: "Just exchanging Daoist skills is inevitably dull, so these guys are all opponents to entertain you all, everyone...

Don't pick too many, nor too few, just be very careful not to get counter-killed."

"The one who first wins ten matches may choose a prisoner as their opponent."

After speaking, Lu Jin'an directly sat back, Yun Duo and Miao Tong promptly pushed up a chair.

"Then, let's begin."

Lu Jin'an calmly watched the crowd below, and said to Dongfang Xinglan on the side: "This gift is not bad, right?"

Dongfang Xinglan nodded, having long wanted to see the strength of cultivators under the heavens; Lu Jin'an's arrangement was exactly what she desired.

"Third Junior Brother." Lu Jin'an turned his head to Zhao Shize and said: "Send someone to properly entertain the guests of the Qiming Immortal Dynasty and let them see how strong Emperor Qianyuan, who protects such a large dynasty, truly is."

"Understood."

Zhao Shize performed a bow and retreated quickly.

Jiang Wuya, who came over tardily, made a bow while smiling wryly: "Saint Heir, you blocked the rest of the dynasty's flying boats outside, I almost thought I came to the wrong household."

Lu Jin'an let out a laugh and asked nonchalantly: "How is your Dao progressing?"

"Progressing smoothly." Jiang Wuya smiled: "I am confident I can surpass Master."

"That's a good thing." Lu Jin'an nodded: "Want to spar a few moves?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wuya was taken aback: "With you... me?"

"Who else?" Lu Jin'an looked at him: "Second Junior Brother."

Jiang Wuya smiled wryly: "How could I be your opponent? If you suppress your realm, it would be a bit dull, I might as well fight with them.

The cultivators of the Changqing Immortal Clan rarely venture out, now that I have the chance I should definitely learn from the strength of a great clan passed down for tens of thousands of years."

"Besides..." Jiang Wuya's gaze swept over the Upper Realm cultivators reduced to prisoners: "They are also a good whetstone."

After a pause, he lowered his voice a bit: "Is the Saint Heir intending to make them completely stand against the Upper Realm through this?"

"More or less." Lu Jin'an leaned back on the chair: "However, if the Upper Realm does not pursue this, some people might still happily try to please them, so I'm planning to use this opportunity to kill some people."

"Are there Possessors from the Upper Realm?"

"Not just them, in any case, let's play."

Lu Jin'an said casually: "Without seeing some blood, it would be less fun."

Jiang Wuya nodded and began to choose his opponent.

Lu Jin'an did not speak more; Qiu Qingtang was on the side helping him pour wine, without making any intimate gestures in this setting.

Zhu Nanzhi watched the eager-to-move Dongfang Xinglan, softly reminded: "You don't have to fight every single one, even within the same realm, there are differences in strength."

Dongfang Xinglan glanced at her: "Do you really take me as a country bumpkin? I do understand this principle."

Zhu Nanzhi blinked her eyes; this tone... was quite cute.

"Focus on fighting those from the Changqing Immortal Clan." Lu Jin'an reminded: "Those people are all from the Changqing Immortal Clan."

As Lu Jin'an introduced each one, Qiu Qingtang couldn't help but curiously ask: "Didn't any from the Lu Clan come?"

"I don't know, I should ask my sister..."

Lu Jin'an said, feeling a bit puzzled himself, as the descendants cultivated by the Lu Family using the 'cuckoo' method had a high mortality rate, but those who survived were all outstanding.

He remembered there being quite a few such experts, yet not a single one had come?

As he pondered, the voice of his Master Pei Wanyu suddenly sounded in his ear: "Jun Bingquan has arrived, come to Taiyi Peak."

Lu Jin'an withdrew his thoughts and said to them: "I'll make a quick trip to Taiyi Peak, the two of you stay with Xinglan, Yun Duo, you should return to Taichu Hall first."

With that, he vanished from the spot.

At Taiyi Peak.

The moment Lu Jin'an appeared, he immediately gave the Azure Dragon Clan's Emperor Long Bingquan a show of dominance.

Below the Dao Domain, Jun Bingquan was on his knees, just like when Master had demanded him to kneel outside Ghost City.

Unable to straighten himself, Jun Bingquan was fearful within, as he bowed his head he could only catch from the corner of his eye Zhiyu hurriedly hiding behind Lu Jin'an, calling out "Master, save Zhiyu, save Zhiyu," and then heard Lu Jin'an's voice filled with hidden malice.

"Is taking Zhiyu back the intention of Cang Qinglong Saint?"

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