454: Juechen, the Immortal Lord Duel

This eerie atmosphere lasted for a long while before being broken by a laugh.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and it was none other than the Grand White-Robed Venerable. His eyes at this moment held an expression of immense appreciation, clearly indicating his extreme satisfaction with the Myriad Immortals Assembly.

He looked towards Lin Yan's battle platform, where many towering figures stood—all of them previous top contenders in their respective realms. He nodded slightly.

However, everyone else in the arena displayed a different reaction, especially those powerful experts who had a strong chance of contending for a spot; they all wore expressions of unwillingness.

The most subdued were the three factions of the Myriad Immortals Court, though those belonging to the neutral faction didn't show much reaction.

On the contrary, many Immortal Venerables from the other two major factions exuded a terrifying pressure, and while their expressions didn't reveal much, their eyes appeared somewhat gloomy.

This was not surprising. The two major factions were already at loggerheads, and they had originally intended for their subordinates to seize some opportunities from the Court Master during this Myriad Immortals Grand Competition.

They aimed to enhance their faction's strength, but their plans were disrupted by an unknown and suddenly emerging mysterious force.

This made them, who were already of noble status and usually high above all else, extremely displeased, and a surge of anger rose in their hearts. If not for their extraordinary mental fortitude, they would have long since been unable to suppress it.

However, with the conclusion of the Quasi-Immortal Exalted battles, the Myriad Immortals Assembly had already passed its halfway mark. What followed were some seemingly inconsequential segments, which made them even more restless.

Witnessing this, among the Immortal Venerables belonging to the Five Great Sacred Domains, the Holy Martial Emperor, clad in a golden imperial robe, curved his lips into a playful smile.

He naturally also sensed the change in atmosphere. If not for his apprehension about the mysterious black-clothed youth's strength, he would have sought out the youth to settle scores and avenge his son immediately after emerging from seclusion.

However, the demise of Immortal Revered Yu Long greatly shocked him. After a private deduction, he was horrified to discover that Yu Long had also died at the hands of this youth, which forced him to abandon his intentions.

Now, the important figures of the Myriad Immortals Court might be making their move, and he couldn't say for sure if his wishes might be fulfilled.

Thus, under everyone's gaze, a middle-aged man in green robes from one of the three factions slowly rose from his seat, stepping from the platform into the void.

The green-robed man was enveloped in a faint green light, and an invisible aura of power emanated from him. Although slightly inferior to the Grand White-Robed Venerable, it was very close.

He slowly cupped his fists towards the elder and said, "Grand Venerable, I, Jue Chen, have a suggestion. May I present it?"

The latter's brows furrowed slightly. As the strongest person present, he naturally detected some clues, but the person standing behind the green-robed man was someone even he could not underestimate.

Therefore, he responded in a calm tone, "If you have something to say, speak freely!"

Seeing the other party's attitude, the green-robed middle-aged man did not get angry, but smiled and said, "The Myriad Immortals Assembly gathers experts from the entire Southern Immortal Domain. If it's merely some minor skirmishes, it might not be exciting enough."

"How about for this Myriad Immortals Assembly, we add a sparring session between Immortal Venerable experts? This would also allow some Quasi-Immortal Exalted experts to have a better grasp when they attempt to ascend to this realm in the future."

"This would also be a great benefit for our Southern Immortal Domain. What do you think, Grand Venerable?"

As soon as his words fell, the arena erupted in an uproar, especially among the super experts whose cultivation had reached the Quasi-Immortal Exalted realm. Their hearts trembled, and their eyes gleamed with fervor and anticipation.

For Quasi-Immortal Exalted experts to truly break through to the Immortal Venerable realm, without an immense stroke of luck or enlightenment, the probability is minuscule.

If they could witness a clash between Immortal Venerable experts, it would be of great benefit to them. They might even gain some insights, increasing their chances of breaking through.

It should be known that previous Myriad Immortals Assemblies had never featured duels between Immortal Venerable experts. Moreover, these important figures are rarely seen in daily life, making it almost impossible to observe them.

Only some Quasi-Immortal Exalteds within the three major factions had the prospect of being cultivated and personally guided by an Immortal Venerable; this was the fundamental reason why the three major factions always stood strong.

The Grand White-Robed Venerable also pondered upon hearing this, scanning the arena, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light.

From his understanding of Jue Chen, this person was not only a leader of one of the three major factions, but his cultivation was also only a step away from the peak of Immortal Venerable, and his future ascension to the Grand Venerable realm was only a matter of time.

What was most terrifying was that his mind was like an abyss, difficult to fathom. This sudden request surely held an intention unknown to him.

But the other party was right; past Myriad Immortals Assemblies had never featured duels at the Immortal Venerable level, which was an invaluable opportunity for those Quasi-Immortal Exalted experts.

The Grand White-Robed Venerable was a rather unique existence in the Myriad Immortals Court. He never participated in conflicts, and his usual hobby was traveling to various realms, hoping to gain some insights and further his cultivation.

During his travels, he often enlightened juniors and bestowed opportunities. Therefore, he truly had no reason to refuse this request from the other party.

This could be felt from the eager gazes of those Quasi-Immortal Exalted experts directed at him.

Finally, he nodded and said, "What you said is not without reason. The path of cultivation is inherently filled with countless difficulties. If such sparring can help some juniors avoid detours, then it is not impossible. I, on behalf of the Court Master, grant it!"

With his final decision, the arena immediately became incredibly boisterous.

For many, let alone witnessing an Immortal Venerable expert make a move, if not for the Myriad Immortals Assembly, they might never have the chance to see his true appearance in their entire lives.

On the jade platform where Lin Yan was, Chen Tiankuang, who was extremely sensitive to various crises, frowned and asked the Big Yellow Dog, "Yellow Dog, do you feel like something is off? Why do I feel like this guy has ill intentions?"

Hearing this, the Big Yellow Dog also narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "You noticed it too? Could it be that our actions have been resented by him, and he deliberately wants to target us?"

Lin Yan naturally heard their conversation clearly. His eyes remained as calm as still water, without a ripple.

In his perception, the green-robed middle-aged man had more than once subtly glanced at him earlier, clearly harboring some ulterior motive.

However, it shouldn't be because the Chang Sheng Sect had monopolized all the spots; perhaps there were other unknown factors.

Meanwhile, in the void, the green-robed middle-aged man smiled faintly upon seeing this, his gaze slowly shifting and landing directly on the jade platform where Lin Yan and his companions were located.

For a moment, everyone's gaze followed, some not understanding why.

Then, Jue Chen, with a smile, loudly addressed Lin Yan, "Your Excellency, you look unfamiliar. I presume you are not from the Myriad Immortals Court, the Five Great Sacred Domains, or the Thirteen Continents. However, your strength is such that even I cannot fully comprehend it. You must be a reclusive expert."

"How about for this Immortal Venerable duel, you and I participate? Would Your Excellency do me the honor?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expressions changed instantly, especially those who had some understanding of his identity, who were even more shocked. They had never imagined that such a high-level existence would personally invite someone to a duel.

This was an unprecedented event!