Xiao Han was once again teleported to the 429th floor of the Yaoxia Tower and entered the 10x Room of Spirit numbered 765.
Wu Li gave Xiao Han millions of contribution points so that he could continue to cultivate in the 10x Room of Spirit and make the final preparations for the Yaoxia Ranking Competition in five days.
Xiao Han sat cross-legged on the cattail hassock, allowing the strings of runes to baptize his mind, making it crystal clear, smooth, and flawless.
A ball of blazing light seeped out of Xiao Han's mind, forming a halo that shone through the ages.
In this state, Xiao Han seemed to have suddenly gained great wisdom, great determination, and could conquer his inner demons. His entire body would not have any distracting thoughts, and he had a deeper understanding of the cultivation of various martial arts techniques. He broke through all obstacles and made breakthroughs, advancing triumphantly.
Because he did not have enough accumulation, Xiao Han did not break through the 51st acupoint. He only refined his Saber Intent and continued to study and comprehend the Broken Emotion Form and Broken Desire Form of the Seven Fragment Saber Technique.
"Joy, anger, sorrow, and joy of the seven emotions, as well as the eyes, ears, nose, and tongue of the six desires, have all been broken.
Now, only love, desire, and evil of the seven emotions, as well as the body and mind of the six desires, have not been broken.
I'll make the best use of my time to cultivate. Once I break through the seven emotions and six desires, my saber will be flawless, and the saber will dominate the world, destroying all six paths. I can produce a Natal Saber Qi in my body and achieve great success in Saber Intent.
The Saber Intent at the great success stage can easily kill people of a higher level.
If I have this trump card, then I will have enough foundation to challenge those experienced Yaoxia in the Yaoxia Ranking Competition in five days! "
Soon, Xiao Han abandoned all distracting thoughts and entered a state of cultivation where he forgot himself.
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Yaoxia Domain.
In a tranquil valley that looked like a paradise.
Under the waterfall, next to the maple forest, on a dry stone in the rapid torrent, a man in black stood proudly like a lone crane.
His clothes were as black as night.
This person's expression was lonely and depressed.
His body did not emit any sharp True Qi waves, but there was a boundless murderous aura everywhere.
His long hair fluttered even though there was no wind, and his face was chiseled. This was the face of a middle-aged man who had experienced the vicissitudes of life. It was as if all the ups and downs of the world were carved on this face.
His high cheekbones made him look extremely cold. His eyes were long and narrow, and his eyes were completely white. They were like ice stones, as if they had already been frozen.
The torrent hit the rock he was standing on, water droplets splashed everywhere. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, the maple leaves in all directions made a rustling sound.
His sleeves also fluttered in the wind. Between heaven and earth, everything seemed to be in a state of rhythm.
However, he did not move.
There was no movement.
"Shua ~ ~ Shua ~ ~ ~ Shua ~ ~ ~ ~"
The maple leaves that filled the sky drifted down, lingering on the black-clad man's head and surroundings like snowflakes.
Shockingly!
In the black-clothed man's lifeless eyes, there was actually a flash of light that was as sharp as lightning.
The devastatingly beautiful sword intent radiated out in an instant!
It was a sword cultivator!
In an instant, the air around the black-clothed man cracked and disintegrated inch by inch. With his body as the center, a sharp sword aura soared into the sky. It was like a heavenly sword, towering and towering, causing thousands of swords to submit.
An extremely dangerous aura was emitted!
In the next moment …
"Pu ~ ~ Pu ~ ~ Pu ~ ~ Pu ~ ~ ~"
Every inch of the black-clothed man's pores continuously emitted a strong sword intent. These sword intents gathered together and shot out in all directions, causing him to suddenly stab out a total of one thousand swords!
In a breath's time, he slashed out a total of one thousand swords!
Each sword was faster than the previous one!
Each sword was sharper than the previous one!
The sword gave off a thunderous sound!
Each sword contained the profoundness of swordsmanship, and each sword contained the principle of swordsmanship. The two words' Sword Dao 'were vividly and incisively explained, and it was impeccable!
"Puchi ~ ~ ~ ~"
The maple leaves that filled the sky were all crushed into powder.
"Hu ~ ~ ~ Hu ~ ~ Hu ~ ~ ~ Hu ~ ~ ~"
The stream broke apart and was cut into hundreds of pieces. It could not gather again for a moment.
"Clap ~ ~ ~ Clap ~ ~ ~ Clap ~ ~ ~"
The sound of hands clapping was heard.
A woman's voice, like the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers, rang out.
"The Thousand Sword Gentleman, ranked 1788th on the Devilman Ranking List, is indeed a godly swordsman.
A thousand swords with a single thought, killing people and ghosts.
Amazing, really amazing.
I didn't expect that a proud and aloof person like you could not help but be tempted to compete for the 1650th place on the Devilman Ranking List.
I originally thought that you would wait until this' Ten Years Holy War 'to compete for a ranking. I didn't expect that you could not hold back your loneliness now.
With a competitor like you, Wenying really has a headache … "
All of a sudden, the maple forest was shrouded in a thick mist. The mist lingered in the air, and the air was filled with moisture.
Powerful waves of true energy began to spread. Not long after, the sound of gurgling water could be heard in the misty rain. A tall and slender woman's hazy silhouette slowly walked over like a fairy walking on the waves.
"Pu ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"
Suddenly, the stream under the black-clothed man's feet was suddenly drained and condensed into a huge water lotus in the air. Then, the water lotus exploded and broke into many small water lotuses, extending straight to the feet of the hazy woman.
The woman stepped on the water lotuses and walked into the air. The woman was wearing a plain long gown. Her face was out of this world, and she had a graceful and luxurious temperament.
"Oh?
Lu Wenying, ranked 1777th on the Devilman Ranking List. "A strange expression flashed across the black-clothed man's pale eyes.
"Lu Wenying, it seems that your 'Holy Water Incantation' has reached perfection. No wonder you also came to compete for this position.
However, this time, I am determined to win! "
"Ha … such a strong determination.
Thousand Swords Gentleman, judging from the lingering Sword Intent here, you may have touched the threshold of the Sword Intent of the Dacheng Stage. No wonder your whole body exudes an unparalleled belief of victory.
However, Wenying wants to remind you that this time, in addition to the Devilman Ranking List ranked within 2000, there is also a great master who used to be ranked within 1500. He retired for a period of time, and now he is back in Jianghu to fight for a position on the Devilman Ranking List. It is no small matter. Thousand Swords Gentleman, do you have the confidence to deal with this kind of person? "
"It doesn't matter.
I am a sword cultivator, and I have comprehended the Supreme Sword Intent. I can fight regardless of my level.
No matter who the opponent is, I will defeat him with one sword! "
"Ha, there is also the Great Sun Emperor. He has been in seclusion for several months. Now that he has come out, he is in a turbulent situation. Do you have the confidence to defeat him?"
"Defeat him with one sword!"
"There is also the young man, Xiao Han, who has been in the limelight recently. He killed the Green Dragon Demon Emperor. His adventures can be said to be heaven-defying."
"Little rookie, nothing to worry about. Defeat him with one sword!"
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Devilman Region.
In a continuous mountain range.
On the main peak of this mountain range, there was a castle full of demonic aura. The gate of the castle was open, and a throne was revealed. On this throne, a young man sat lazily. He was extremely handsome, with a high nose bridge, but his eyes were dark green, which made him have an exotic temperament, and showed even more evil charm.
He was wearing a red robe and a crown on his head. His attire made him look like the crown prince of some empire in the secular world.
This young man's body aura was extremely strong, and his whole body emitted a terrifying sound that sounded like thunder.
Under the throne he was sitting on, there were eighty-one young girls wrapped in light gauze.
These girls were all coquettish, and they were all natural beauties. However, the tips of their eyebrows and the corners of their eyes rippled with a kind of seductive look.
They all stared at this young man with their big, watery eyes.
"Seven Nights Demon Lord, this time you are going to participate in the Devilman Ranking List Challenge. You will definitely be able to defeat all the heroes and get that ranking …" Some of the girls said coquettishly, trying to please him.
"Hahahaha!
Of course!
In the Devilman Domain, there are many devilmen who cultivate demonic techniques, but few of them can reach the level of me, the Seven Nights Demon Lord!
Hahahahaha, a month ago, this young master's' Seven Nights Great Devil Art 'was finally perfected. It just so happens that this time's Ranking Challenge Competition happened … Who knows, this young master will have to display his prowess this time and push my ranking of 1,700 even higher!
Hahahaha!
Of course, the ranking is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that I can establish my prestige through this competition!
To let the higher-ups know that the demonic technique is not weak!
Hahahaha! "
As the rampant laughter resounded through the world, suddenly, a black river of demonic aura appeared above the castle, and the waves were rolling. Suddenly, a demonic hand covered with black scales stretched out from the demonic river, emitting an evil aura. It was like an ancient demonic lord, covering the sky and the sun, and the true qi went berserk.
This demonic hand gently grabbed, and the five fingers vibrated. Suddenly, the airflow within a hundred miles was all blocked, and the air was also imprisoned.
In fact, even the space crystal wall seemed to have been clawed to pieces, leaving behind a palm print!
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Devilman Domain.
A tall and imposing giant man was walking on a boundless plain.
There was a towering mountain on top of this giant man's head!
This mountain emitted an incomparably heavy pressure, and its domineering aura was rampant.
Suddenly, the giant man opened his mouth, and rays of divine light shot out, lingering around the giant mountain, causing it to shrink in an instant, and finally turned into a ball of light, which was swallowed by the giant man.
He could actually swallow a mountain in one gulp. This was unbelievable.
"Hahahaha!
I, Xiong Baishan, am a man of indomitable spirit!
In this year's Ranking Challenge Competition, I must obtain a ranking of 1650!
Hahahaha!
I'm a man!
Of course, I must strive to be first! "
The giant man laughed wildly, and his laughter was so loud that the ground seemed to be shaking, as if there was an earthquake.
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Devilman Tower!
The top floor!
There were a total of 12 blazing spirit storms, like 12 scorching suns that shone for eternity. The light beams were shocking, and the runes were floating, lingering around a god-like spirit storm in the middle.
The huge spirit storm in the middle was rolling with the aura of immortality.
These 13 spirit storms were the top floor of the Devilman Tower.
They were the most mysterious and powerful group of giants among the human race in this world.
They were the Tower Master of the Devilman Tower and the members of the Elders Guild.
"Tower Master, we ordered Mu Zixi, who has retired for thousands of years, to pass on our message to Xiao Han. This will not arouse any suspicion.
Now, Mu Zixi has reported that young Xiao Han has agreed to participate in this year's ranking challenge. "
"Well, Xiao Han is really brave, and he dares to fight, and he will not have stage fright.
Sigh, it's really a pity. A genius like Xiao Han is hard to come by. If it wasn't for the mysterious Demon Clan's Origin Energy in his heart, which may bring a catastrophe to our human race, he would really be a talent worthy of our focus … Sigh, what a pity … "
"That's enough, saying these things now won't help the situation." The Pagoda Master's supreme and imperious voice could be heard.
"A total of 15 unruly senior Devilman have arrived at the Devilman Tower, or are on their way to the Devilman Tower.
These people will be young Xiao Han's opponents this time.
Fighting for the 1650th rank. "
"Yes, Tower Master.
Among the 15 opponents of Xiao Han, the strongest was Ying Zhantian, who was ranked 1458th on the Devilman Ranking 20 years ago.
20 years ago, Ying Zhantian was injured by the mutated Demon Emperor and was forced to give up his ranking. After 20 years of dormancy, he made a comeback this time and wanted to regain the glory that once belonged to him.
Ying Zhan Tian had always been ambitious. He had already reached the Talisman Transformation Realm 20 years ago. He was full of ambition and would become the most popular candidate for the ranking challenge.
He wondered if Xiao Han would be able to defeat Ying Zhantian.
Get the 1650th place. "
"Pagoda Master, Xiao Han shouldn't be able to actively trigger the Demon Clan's Origin Energy in his heart right now. He's competing with so many veteran heroes with outstanding battle records and unparalleled achievements. Among them, there's no lack of ruthless people like Ying Zhantian. On the surface, Xiao Han has no chance of winning."
The Pagoda Master's voice sounded again.
"It's fine.
Based on Xiao Han's temperament, if he were to lose the Ranking Challenge, it would cast a shadow over his heart.
It might even give birth to inner demons.
If that was the case, his future cultivation would be stagnant.
If Xiao Han's own cultivation base couldn't increase, and he couldn't become stronger, then the Demonic Clan's Origin Energy in his heart wouldn't be able to possess him.
If that's the case, we won't have to suppress Xiao Han anymore. We can just let him live and die on his own.
Of course, this will make a genius depressed, but it's better than being sentenced to death, right? "
"Yes, Pagoda Master. Xiao Han's path of growth has been smooth sailing.
From the time he participated in the Hex Hero Trial to the time he hunted the Azure Dragon Demon Emperor, it was more daunting than dangerous.
It can be said that once such a person suffers a setback or a blow, it will be difficult for him to get over it. He might even be depressed and give up on himself.
It seems that there won't be any deaths in the Hex Hero Ranking Challenge this time, but it has already forced Xiao Han to a dead end.
The path of cultivation is like rowing a boat against the current. If you don't move forward, you'll fall behind! "
"Hmm …" The Pagoda Master pondered for a moment and continued.
"If Xiao Han succeeds in breaking through and defeating the other 15 strong competitors, it'll be enough to show that he's a deity who descended from the heavens and has great luck. He might be able to achieve great things in the future.
The stronger he is, the more dangerous he will be.
Therefore, if he gets this ranking, we can only act according to our original plan.
Let Xiao Han go to the Demon Capital and assassinate the great traitor of the human race, Yan Lang.
Regardless of whether he succeeds or fails, it'll be beneficial to the human race. "
"The Pagoda Master is far-sighted and has taken every possibility into account.
If Xiao Han really kills the great traitor Yan Lang, there will no longer be such a powerful medicine refiner in this world to help the demon race refine all kinds of treasured medicines. This will be a fatal blow to the demon race. If Xiao Han fails, he will definitely be killed by the demon race, which will also eliminate a source of trouble.
Moreover, the most optimistic outcome is that when Xiao Han fights with the demon race, his chest will explode, and the demon origin energy in his heart will burst out and devour the demon race on a large scale, causing countless deaths and injuries of the demon race in the Demon Capital. "
"Oh, it's unlikely that Xiao Han will succeed in assassinating Yan Lang.
The Demon Capital is heavily guarded. It's the nest of the demon race. Even if Xiao Han can successfully sneak into the Demon Capital, it will be difficult for him to get close to Yan Lang.
The demon race will not allow anything to happen to Yan Lang.
They will definitely strictly protect him and will not let any stranger from the human race or the demon race get close to him. "
"No matter what, we feel guilty for scheming against Xiao Han like this …"
"There's no need to say more. If we want to blame someone, we can only blame the demon origin energy in Xiao Han's heart.
We can't play around with the safety of the entire human race, right?
That's fate.
Xiao Han's fate is not good. "
"Pagoda Master, this year's Devil Hero Ranking Challenge will be held on the 'Giant Whale Island' in two days.
We will send an ancient tycoon on the Devil Hero Ranking to host the competition.
Pagoda Master, don't worry. There won't be any mistakes. "
"Good.
However, speaking of which, I'm also very conflicted. On one hand, I hope that Xiao Han can defeat all the heroes and successfully get this ranking; on the other hand, I hope that Xiao Han will lose and be an ordinary Devil Hero in the future … Sigh, Xiao Han's fate is in his own hands. Let's just wait and see. "
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On the 429th floor of the Devil Hero Tower, Room 765, 10 times Room of Spirit!
Xiao Han's saber aura was rolling like a long river.
Xiao Han had been in seclusion for a full four days and four nights!
In these four days and four nights, Xiao Han forgot to eat and sleep. He focused on the Dao of Saber. He had no one and no self, but he actually improved at lightning speed. He had also shattered the 'love' and 'desire' of the seven emotions and the 'body' of the six desires.
Now, Xiao Han was only left with the 'evil' of the seven emotions and the 'intent' of the six desires. They had not been successfully shattered.
Once 'evil' and 'intent' were shattered, Xiao Han would directly comprehend the Saber Intent of the Great Accomplishment Stage!
His battle strength soared!
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