457: Chapter 457 Becoming One of the Best

With a thunderous "boom," all of Yu Gaojun's weapons and Magic Treasures were sent flying.

The Divine Ability and techniques they unleashed were shattered, and even they themselves were swept by Sword Qi, leaving them with ghastly wounds deep enough to see the bone—they had suffered heavy injuries!

Dozens of Holy Heaven Island Disciples fell helter-skelter into pools of blood, letting out painful screams!

Not even the three Heavenly Immortal Realm experts, as strong as Yu Gaojun, were exceptions; all were heavily injured by a single strike!

This casual sword strike from Ji Taichang possessed such incredible power that everyone present was deeply shocked, their Faces filled with horror!

The members of the Benlei Sect had already witnessed Ji Taichang defeat Sword Thirteen, so they weren't surprised.

But the members of the Holy Heaven Island had never seen it before; at this moment, their heads were buzzing, and their eyes were wide with shock!

"Hiss— this, this... how is this possible!!"

"How could he possibly wound three Heavenly Immortal Realm, forty-plus True Immortal Realm, and Earth Immortal Realm Cultivators with a single strike?!"

"Damn it! Ji Taichang must have hidden his true cultivation. He absolutely cannot be in the True Immortal Realm; he must at least be in the middle stages of the Heavenly Immortal Realm!"

"pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger? Interesting..."

The Disciples and deacons of the Holy Heaven Island were in an uproar, discussing it heatedly, their eyes filled with shock and suspicion as they looked at Ji Taichang!

The Golden Immortal Realm Elder of the Holy Heaven Island looked horrified, staring fixedly at Ji Taichang, his heart stirred by massive waves.

His perception and insight were far superior to the others on Holy Heaven Island, and he was certain that the power Ji Taichang had just used was at the True Immortal Realm level, not the Heavenly Immortal Realm!

The fluctuations of Immortal power and aura between the True Immortal Realm and Heavenly Immortal Realm were completely different; one could tell them apart at a glance!

Yet, that was exactly what made it so terrifying!

With True Immortal Realm cultivation, he had heavily injured three Heavenly Immortal Realm experts—and they were the top Geniuses of the younger generation of Holy Heaven Island at that! How terrifying!

"This child... definitely has the potential of an Immortal Venerable!"

"No wonder they are so valued by the Island Master. Who exactly is this Young Master Ji?"

The Holy Heaven Island Elder could not calm his heart, his thoughts racing.

"Young Master Ji has become stronger again! Or is this his true strength, and he held back in the bronze ancient palace before?"

Even Zi Yan was shocked, her small mouth slightly agape, her pretty Face somewhat dull as she blankly stared at Ji Taichang's handsome profile.

"Is this all the Holy Heaven Island Disciples have? Too weak!"

"Now that I say you are all trash, does anyone have an objection?"

"Why is everyone silent? Do you not like to talk? Weren't you very arrogant just a moment ago?"

Ji Taichang wore a disdainful sneer, looking down at Yu Gaojun and the others from a high vantage point.

This merciless sarcasm made Yu Gaojun and the others flush red with shame and anger!

"I don't accept this! You must have hidden your cultivation; this is unfair!"

"Exactly! I suspect there is something wrong with the sword in your hand. It must be powered by the strength left behind by some expert. You are using external power; you cheated!"

"If you have the ability, reveal your true cultivation, don't rely on external objects, and fight us fair and square again!"

"..."

Yu Gaojun and the others were fuming, filled with anger and unwillingness, completely unconvinced.

"Enough!"

"Forty people attacking one and still being countered—what Face do you have to talk about fairness!"

"Lost is lost; don't disgrace Holy Heaven Island! Hurry up and apologize to Young Master Ji and the distinguished guests of the Benlei Sect!"

The Golden Immortal Realm Elder of the Holy Heaven Island shouted sternly, his expression severe as he reprimanded Yu Gaojun and the others.

"Elder, I am not convinced..."

"Apologize!!"

Yu Gaojun wanted to struggle, but the Holy Heaven Island Elder cut him off directly, his tone incomparably stern as he stared at him coldly.

Seeing that even their own Elder was helping Ji Taichang, Yu Gaojun's Face turned pale, looking extremely ugly.

But since he was the one who provoked it first, if he didn't admit defeat after losing, it would only be more embarrassing if word got out.

Therefore, Yu Gaojun could only swallow his pride and grit his teeth: "Young Master Ji, honored guests of the Benlei Sect... I am sorry! I said some offensive things just now; I hope you distinguished guests will not take offense!!"

Seeing Yu Gaojun bow his head in admission, the other forty-plus Holy Heaven Island Disciples, no matter how unwilling they were, could only offer their apologies reluctantly.

Ji Taichang squeezed the soft hand of Zi Yan and said casually: "For the sake of Zi Yan and Senior Zhao Xianglu, I will not hold your offense against you. Get lost."

"You..."

Yu Gaojun and the others turned livid, their hearts filled with anger and humiliation, but they could only turn and leave the courtyard, too ashamed to remain in front of Ji Taichang.

"Young Master Ji is truly heaven-defying and martial; he has the potential of an Immortal Emperor! I have only seen such terrifying strength once in my life. No wonder the Island Master values Young Master Ji so much..."

The Holy Heaven Island Elder sighed, offering genuine praise.

Most of the other Holy Heaven Island Disciples also gathered around, beginning to flatter Ji Taichang and chat enthusiastically, their attitudes changing instantly.

If nothing else, the terrifying strength Ji Taichang displayed was enough to make them want to curry favor with him!

Seeing Ji Taichang single-handedly make the Holy Heaven Island crowd obedient and change their attitudes, Pei Yuening and the others all smiled.

...

More than a quarter of an hour later.

Sheng Tian Island Master Zhao Xianglu descended from the sky and returned to the courtyard.

"Eh? Where did Yu Gaojun and the others go? Old Mo, how are the distinguished guests of the Benlei Sect getting along with our Holy Heaven Island Disciples?"

The Golden Immortal Realm Elder of the Holy Heaven Island stroked his chin and said truthfully: "Hmm... they are getting along very well, hitting it off..."

"That's good."

Sheng Tian Island Master Zhao Xianglu nodded.

She came to the small courtyard where Ji Taichang and his group were resting and found Ji Taichang and Pei Yuening's group.

"I observed Former Saintess Bai Ling secretly just now, and I haven't found anything unusual for the time being."

"I also found the high-level experts of the Heavenly Dragon Sect to convey the message, but they only said they would pay attention to it. It seems they don't believe it at all..."

Speaking of this, Sheng Tian Island Master Zhao Xianglu couldn't help but sigh.

After all, the Evil Race had been extinct for who knows how many tens of thousands of years.

If one day, the Sect Master of the Heavenly Dragon Sect ran over and told her that Zi Yan was suspected of being possessed by Evil Race tentacles, she would definitely think the other party was talking nonsense.

Pei Yuening thought for a moment and said: "Don't worry about them, we just need to keep an eye on Former Saintess Bai Ling."

"However, the attitude of this suspected Evil Race fellow is unclear, and we don't know if it's an enemy or a friend, so we must be on guard."

Sheng Tian Island Master Zhao Xianglu was somewhat worried: "That tentacle was suppressed by the bronze ancient palace, which shows it has a grudge against the owner of the bronze ancient palace. Now that the Benlei Sect has obtained the bronze ancient palace and the Legacy inside, and Holy Heaven Island has also obtained the Legacy, I fear they are enemies rather than friends."

Pei Yuening sighed: "Let's take it one step at a time."

"That is true."

Sheng Tian Island Master Zhao Xianglu nodded, took out a Jade Slip, and handed it to Pei Yuening and Ji Taichang: "It contains the map of that Immortal Cave for the Tian Lan Grand Assembly, as well as various intelligence on the top Sects of Tianlan Province, especially information on the young generation of Prodigy experts, all recorded inside."