Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 1281: Chapter 1056: Dare to Engage in Dao Debate?

Taishang Sect, Mysterious Lady Peak.

Unlike other peaks bustling with people, this peak has only one person.

Located in a rather remote area, it’s rare for anyone to step foot here.

However, this peak is quite famous now, because the current master of this peak reached the second stage two months ago — the new king of Taishang Sect, Mu Kexian!

On the precious Fifth Level Treasure, the Nine-Grade Jade Lotus Platform, Mu Kexian was cultivating as usual.

Suddenly, Mu Kexian slowly opened her eyes, though her eyes seemed calm, there was an undercurrent of unrest.

For some reason, her heart had been restless for the past two days, making it difficult for her to enter the cultivation state.

After a brief contemplation, Mu Kexian rose and moved to the side of an ancient zither, letting her jade-like hands strum its strings.

The zither’s sound was sonorous, complementing the large swathes of Xiao Xiao Bing Zhong Yu Xuan Bamboo on the Mysterious Lady Peak, adding a sharp, murderous aura.

At this moment, a streak of sword light darted rapidly from the sky edge, it was Huang Yu who had been sent on a mission.

"Master Mu..." Huang Yu spoke with a hint of urgency, about to say something.

But with two resonant "zheng" sounds, the zither tone intensified, and the ground around Huang Yu was suddenly torn open by numerous shocking sword marks!

Huang Yu shuddered, and the words stuck in his throat couldn’t come out, eventually he swallowed and waited silently to the side.

After a long while, just as Huang Yu was becoming more anxious, the zither melody finally came to a halt.

"What is it?" Mu Kexian asked without raising her head.

Relieved, Huang Yu immediately replied, "Master Mu, today the person from the Blood Evil Sect is extremely formidable, Spirit Venerable Yao asked me to request your assistance."

Mu Kexian ran her fingers over the zither strings and said, "With Brother Dongfang, Senior Sister Ye, and the others present, why would I need to go?"

Huang Yu smiled bitterly, "Brother Dongfang was also defeated, which is why Spirit Venerable Yao asked me to invite you over."

Hearing that Dongfang Yi was defeated, Mu Kexian’s expression didn’t change.

External people, external matters, unrelated to oneself.

"Zheng!"

In an instant, the zither played again, and Mu Kexian resumed her playing.

Seeing that Mu Kexian seemed disinclined to meet, Huang Yu’s expression showed difficulty.

Some time had already been delayed, and Spirit Venerable Yao Bing was still waiting at the mountain gate.

Spirit Venerable Dongfang had been defeated; if he didn’t bring Master Mu over...

Huang Yu was anxious, looking at Mu Kexian ahead, he took a deep breath, intending to speak up again.

But at this moment, with a hum, the zither abruptly stopped, Mu Kexian suddenly pressed down on the strings.

Huang Yu asked in surprise, "Master... Master Mu?"

Mu Kexian showed a thoughtful expression, she originally didn’t want to go.

But recently, her blood surged mysteriously, even more so at this moment, even playing the zither couldn’t dispel it.

Since her mind was unsettled and she couldn’t cultivate, she might as well go have a look.

Mu Kexian stood up, without giving Huang Yu another glance, transformed into a streak of brilliant light and shot out from Mysterious Lady Peak.

Seeing this, Huang Yu was overjoyed and hurriedly followed...

On the plaza behind Qunyu Sect.

Ma Liang squinted, his eyes locked on Su Yuan ahead, a strong fighting spirit gradually rising within him.

Back at Qixia Mountain, it was this man who blew up his avatar!

At that time, his Six Paths of Netherworld had not yet reached divine skills, only one avatar was wandering outside.

This had disrupted many of his plans, increasing the risks when battling to the death with evil, demon, and demon beasts in the Yin Gu Cave.

Though finally emerging victorious and ascending to kinghood, it was a narrow escape!

Later he heard that this man disappeared without trace after being hunted by a King Level pursuer... now that they meet again, he couldn’t let this opportunity slip!

Ma Liang spoke coldly, "An East Continent person, dare to come to our Southern Continent to steal the Dragon Vein!"

"That’s not true, I didn’t steal the Southern Continent’s Dragon Vein." Su Yuan smiled, looking up at Ma Liang, "If I remember correctly... you are the evil cultivator from Qixia Mountain who I blew up."

Ma Liang’s expression darkened, he scrutinized Su Yuan, and then let out a cold laugh:

"Today I came to Taishang Sect to spar with the new king, seeing you are already King Level, our cultivation is equivalent, so dare you face me for a bout of Dao exchange!"

Ma Liang’s challenge left all three parties present stunned.

Ma Liang challenging Taishang Sect disciples was something almost no one could withstand, yet now he suddenly pointed his spear at Su Yuan from the East Continent.

Han You’s eyes quickly rotated, Ma Liang was always unrestrained in his actions, this unexpected occurrence was unforeseen even by himself.

However, the Eastern Continent’s experts mingling with Ten Thousand Sword Divine Sect and Taishang Sect people, who knows what they were planning.

If a challenge could indeed defeat the opponent or accidentally kill them...

Then, if people from the East Continent had an incident on Taishang Sect’s territory, no matter what they were discussing, it would disrupt the relationship between them and Taishang Sect!

On the Taishang Sect’s side, Yao Bing was also rapidly weighing the situation in his mind.

Even if Mu Kexian were to come, since Mu Kexian is at Second Stage, it would be expected for her to win over Ma Liang, only preserving the bottom line.

Mu Kexian has always been privately instructed by the Emei Senior Sister, never showing her true capability, and her exact strength is unclear.

In contrast, Ma Liang, having consecutively defeated Dongfang Yi and two others, indeed seems enigmatic in his displayed strength, and it’s uncertain what other skills he may possess.

If Mu Kexian does win over Ma Liang, that’ll be fine, but if Mu Kexian at the Second Stage were also defeated by Ma Liang... then the consequences would be unimaginable when word gets out!

If the new king from the East Continent steps forward and defeats Ma Liang, the Taishang Sect would still have an "ace master" that hasn’t yet appeared, thus avoiding embarrassment.

Even if he is defeated, he could probe more of Ma Liang’s techniques, and Mu Kexian would have more confidence when she steps forward...

Ye Xiaose also shifted his gaze slightly. According to Emperor Xuan, Fang Qingxiao and others appear to be seeking something from the East Continent, and through this new king, they can gauge the level of the East Continent’s King Level...

However, as the guests have arrived, Ye Xiaose chuckled softly and said, "Friend Fang, you needn’t bother with these Demon Sect people; later, disciples from our sect will arrive, and we can handle it ourselves."

Fang Qingxiao’s gaze swept over Ye Xiaose and Yao Bing, and he roughly guessed their intentions.

If he could repel the Demon Sect on behalf of Taishang Sect, he could use this opportunity to slightly foster relations, easing discussions on matters concerning the Grey Realm.

Additionally, he could showcase Great Flame’s strength through Su Yuan’s actions.

Fang Qingxiao could sense that, unlike Lou Zhen and others, although Ye Xiaose remained somewhat polite, his demeanor seemed to subtly be above others.

Firstly, because his realm is lower than the other party’s.

Secondly, because the Southern Continent is Blue Sea Star’s training holy land, with Taishang Sect vaguely leading the Ten Sects, they inevitably regard the forces from the East Continent as slightly inferior.

Thirdly, confronting the Grey Realm isn’t just one continent’s matter, nor is it a single sect’s issue.

To negotiate with Taishang Sect, the Demon Sect cannot be excluded.

Although he just arrived, Fang Qingxiao’s sharpness quickly allowed him to grasp the situation at hand.

If those from Taishang Sect really defeat Ma Liang, there’s an eighty to ninety percent chance they won’t spare the other!

This wouldn’t bode well for resisting the Grey Realm together, and perhaps Su Yuan’s intervention might have a chance to mend things.

As for whether Su Yuan can best Ma Liang... Fang Qingxiao didn’t deem it necessary to consider.

Thoughts swirling rapidly, Fang Qingxiao smiled and said, "The early bird catches the worm; among cultivators, it’s natural to resolve grudges swiftly. Since there was some enmity back then, why not have a spar? Su Yuan, what do you think?"

Su Yuan, understanding Fang Qingxiao’s intent, nodded and smiled, "Fine, settling this matters."

Turning his gaze towards Yao Bing, Su Yuan said, "Yao Spirit Venerable, we might need to use your sect’s grounds; would it be convenient?"

Yao Bing laughed heartily and said, "Friend Su, you’re too polite, proceed as you wish.

Moreover, there’s no need for you to worry about safety; on Taishang Sect territory, we doubt those Demon Sect people would dare to act recklessly!"

Su Yuan nodded and smiled, "Then thank you."

Subsequently, Su Yuan gazed at Ma Liang in the distance, hands behind his back, and slowly flew upwards.

"The Nameless Sword Cultivator of Qixia Mountain is truly making a move now!"

The many disciples of Taishang Sect present were eagerly anticipating, curious about Su Yuan.

He was both the new king from the East Continent and the once-renowned Nameless Sword Cultivator from Qixia Mountain.

They wondered what strength he had now and whether he could match the Demon Sect’s Ma Liang!

"Su Yuan from East Continent Great Flame, please instruct." Su Yuan said calmly.

Ma Liang, looking at Su Yuan, perhaps due to being previously defeated by someone from the front, could faintly sense danger from Su Yuan...

"Ma Liang of Blood Evil Sect, come on!"

As soon as these words fell, Ma Liang took action.

With a wave of his hand, the rushing Netherworld Water around him surged towards Su Yuan!

Su Yuan’s expression remained unchanged, and as the water pressed in, he stomped his foot, suddenly releasing boundless Black Flame that swept across most of the sky, directly blocking the advancing Netherworld Water!

"It’s his Divine Fire!"

Ma Liang’s eyes narrowed, and with a thought, an avatar emerged from the Netherworld Water beside him.

Su Yuan examined Ma Liang’s avatar and smiled, "It’s indeed difficult to distinguish between real and fake, just like before..."

This avatar felt to Su Yuan just like the one Ma Liang used at Qixia Mountain, impossible to discern the authenticity.

Currently, Ma Liang’s avatar raised its hand and formed seals, making ripples appear on the rushing Netherworld Water.

Soon, ferociously shaped Ji Shui Baos charged out from the Netherworld Water, fearless of the scorching flames, storming into the Undead Evil Fire, rushing towards Su Yuan!

"Nearly immune to the Fire Element, there are still such summonings?" Su Yuan was rather surprised.

As the numerous Ji Shui Baos drew near, Su Yuan drew the Demon Saber, striking swiftly, with sword light crossing space to land upon the rushing Ji Shui Baos!

Empowered by Void Sword Intent, the sharp sword light instantly shattered these Ji Shui Baos one by one!

However, Ma Liang’s avatar showed a cold smile, his seal technique shifted again, and the entire surging Netherworld Water seemed to squirm.

Soon, dense, noodle-like black-green worms emerged from the Netherworld Water, diving into the Undead Evil Fire!