Rank 87 in the Sword Discourse Platform, Inner Palace realm.
Rank 82 in the Sword Discourse Platform, Inner Palace realm.
… 76.
… 53.

Jiang Wang, having unleashed his divine ability, advanced triumphantly. Relying on the combat skills honed on the brink of life and death, and with the Three Tastes True Flame and the Perils Wind at his disposal, he found almost no opponents who could offer any resistance.

It wasn’t until challenging the 27th ranked cultivator that he finally slowed his pace, for he had encountered an acquaintance.

Zuo Guangshu.

Meeting Zuo Guangshu was not surprising.
This young man was persistent and diligent, living a monotonous and simple life. Aside from cultivation, his days were spent battling in the Illusory Realm of the Grand Void. As long as his Inner Palace ranking continued to climb, a meeting was inevitable.

As the two sword discourse platforms merged, Jiang Wang spoke with a smile, “Long time no see.”

This was the first time he had conversed with an opponent since fighting his way up from the 92nd to the current 28th rank.

Zuo Guangshu also smiled when he saw him. “Not that long. I’ve heard your name several times.”

Jiang Wang felt a natural closeness to him and teased, “It seems your family gathers extensive intelligence for you.”

Zuo Guangshu tilted his head. “Indeed. Defeating Ji Shaoqing, who possesses a Heaven’s Gate divine ability, you’ve made quite a name for yourself. I wonder how many people are studying you, seeing you as a hypothetical enemy in the Yellow River Meet.”

Jiang Wang’s famous battle within the Qi Kingdom was defeating Wang Yi’wu in the same realm. But looking at the entire world, the reason for gaining more attention was when he dominated the islands near the coast and was praised by many as the foremost Inner Palace realm cultivator near the coast.

Of course, news from overseas has always been limited in the interior, and with the formation of the Zhenhai Alliance in the near-coast islands this time, the establishment of the Hai Xun list, and the spread of news about the sea race throughout the world… In the face of these major events, a mere clash at the Inner Palace level seems insignificant. Jiang Wang’s name did not spread widely, and not many people discussed the battle at Tianya Platform.

But every prodigious talent aspiring to fame at the Yellow River Meet, when gathering intelligence, would not overlook this opponent.

Therefore, Zuo Guangshu had also heard his name several times, either actively or passively.

Jiang Wang shook his head. “I haven’t received the order to participate in the Yellow River Meet yet.”

“You’re probably the only Inner Palace cultivator from the Qi Kingdom who can lead the charge, aren’t you?” Zuo Guangshu seemed quite confident in him. “By the time Chong Xuanzun emerges, it’ll be too late. Royal descendants are unlikely to participate. And there’s Wang Yi’wu, who is supposedly quite powerful, but wasn’t he defeated by you?”

Jiang Wang’s eyes were full of laughter. “The Qi Kingdom is full of hidden talents. Perhaps there’s a prodigious talent who usually keeps a low profile, just waiting to make a splash.”

Zuo Guangshu wrinkled his nose. “Why do you talk like those people now, so hypocritical. No, that’s not right, you’ve always been like this, liking to spout nonsense from the start. Solitary Undefeated, that’s how it is.”

Jiang Wang felt a blush.

This unfortunate child was quite handsome, but his mind was quite petty. How long ago was Solitary Undefeated, and he could still bring it up.

“According to your accounting method, your brother must have left countless stains in your ledger!”

Jiang Wang subconsciously prepared to joke like this, but fortunately, he stopped before speaking.

“Young Master Ling Yue, let’s not dwell on the past, shall we?” He also used the name Zuo Guangshu had adopted in the Illusory Realm of the Grand Void.

Zuo Guangshu said angrily, “How much older are you than me?”

“There’s nothing I can do about that,” Jiang Wang feigned helplessness. “Anything in this world can change, but the fact that I am older than you has already happened and cannot be altered.”

“In other words, you’re older than me,” Zuo Guangshu pouted. “Old Jiang head!”

As he became more familiar with Jiang Wang, Zuo Guangshu occasionally revealed some childishness. His initial coldness and arrogance were becoming increasingly rare. This was a sign of closeness.

Although he was of noble birth, he lived in a deep and expansive courtyard, with no one to confide in. At a young age, he had witnessed many ups and downs in human relationships.

Jiang Wang chuckled. “Then I wish myself early attainment of Divine Presence and eternal youth!”

Jiang Wang, having endured the torment of the two talents, Xu Gao’e and Chong Xuanpang, his skill in verbal sparring was naturally not something this secluded young man named Zuo could compare with.

Zuo Guangshu, unable to outdo him, his expression turned serious. “Fellow Daoist, cease your verbal sparring. Let’s see the real measure of our abilities!”

“Young Master Ling Yue, please,” Jiang Wang said calmly, emphasizing the word ‘young’, extending a hand in a graceful and infuriating gesture that promised no compensation.

Zuo Guangshu sneered. “I had intended to continue fighting without using divine abilities. But today, encountering you, I’ve decided to unleash myself.”

His willingness to unleash his divine ability in the Illusory Realm of the Grand Void was probably only one reason for encountering Jiang Wang. Another reason should be the further confirmation of the Illusory Realm’s secrecy.

News that Jiang Wang could access, Zuo Guangshu, who also possessed a Grand Void Moon Key, had also earned the title of Six Harmonies Cultivator, and came from a prominent family, had no reason not to know.

However, Jiang Wang’s focus was, this kid, only using Dao arts, fought his way to the 27th rank in the Inner Palace realm of the Illusory Realm of the Grand Void?

Jiang Wang mused that without unleashing his divine ability, it would be difficult to achieve this. Without the blessing of the Perils Wind, the Human Dao Sword Form would not be enough to seal the victory in a battle of this level, and the Eight Tones Burning Sea was repeatedly resisted…

Zuo Guangshu truly had extraordinary talent!

But the words on his lips changed to: “Then today, I will also use three parts of my strength!”

In battle mode, Zuo Guangshu’s demeanor was completely different.

He and Jiang Wang were old opponents, having sparred countless times. Therefore, they directly skipped the probing stage, and the battle began at its peak.

Water elemental energy was generated.

The water elemental energy surged like a fountain, pulsating wildly.

On his body, it was as if a river flowed, solidifying into shimmering water-colored battle armor. Behind him, the current rushed and fell, then whipped through the air! It became a blue cloak, fluttering.

His eyes turned into lakes, into rivers.

Looking into his eyes, it was as if seeing rivers, lakes, and seas, only Zuo Guangshu himself was no longer visible!

Divine ability, He Bo!

He Bo, the lord of water!

He controls the water systems of the world, the rivers in all directions.

The moment Zuo Guangshu revealed his He Bo divine ability, all the water elemental energy within the range of the sword discourse platform submitted to him.

With a casual lift of his hand, he saw wind rise and waves surge, giant waves sweeping across the sky.

The surging current fell with an almost crushing force.

At this moment, the Eight Tones Burning Sea was utterly meaningless.

Fire-attribute Dao arts below the Outer Tower level could not possibly play any significant role in this situation.

Jiang Wang pointed forward with a finger, and the Three Tastes True Flame surged up, burning a void within the giant waves.

He then surged forward within this void, walking through the fire.

Zuo Guangshu scoffed, “As expected of Solitary Undefeated! Using the Three Tastes True Flame, and you say you’ve only used three parts of your strength.”

With a sweep of his azure cloak, he pressed down with both hands.

Great waves rose, and surging tides swirled. The space enveloping the sword discourse platform instantly became a vast ocean!

Every place that could be reached, in the heavens and on the earth, was invaded by water currents. It was like changing the world, becoming a world of water.

This scene seemed to transport them back to their battle from the past.

Imprisoning Jiang Wang in water!