Liu Wuxie needed to kill them before they could detonate themselves. When he struck, a trace of a formidable immortal art flowed through his blade technique, yet none of the cultivators present possessed the insight to recognize it.

He was taking a considerable risk by drawing upon a sliver of immortal art from his previous life as an immortal emperor. Fortunately, he revealed only the faintest trace of it, subtle enough to escape everyone's notice.

Under the combined pressure of that technique and his overwhelming blade force, the four fighters were pinned to the ground, completely unable to move. A blade ray flashed past in an instant, and all four heads were severed with ruthless precision.

The blood-red mark on the Bloodthirst Blade grew increasingly vivid, pulsing across the blade like a living vein.

"How can this be?!" The spectators who had retreated stared in utter disbelief. The outcome before them was nothing like what they had anticipated.

"What a terrifying blade technique! The moment he unleashed it, it almost felt as though my soul was about to leave my body!" Fear spread across the arena as Liu Wuxie's attack shook the spectators to their very core.

Even the Yin-Yang Elders' expressions had turned exceptionally grim.

The moment Liu Wuxie finished off the last four fighters, the iron gate swung open once more. Six new opponents emerge from behind it. Five stood at the ninth-level High Immortal Realm, while the last had reached the first-level True Immortal Realm.

Although high immortals posed little threat to Liu Wuxie, defeating a true immortal was another matter entirely. His odds of victory against such an opponent were far from favorable.

Sighs echoed throughout the arena. At long last, everyone understood why no one had ever managed to pass the life gate's challenge. This was no longer a contest against opponents of equal cultivation. The deeper one progressed, the more outrageously unequal the later battles became.

Ye Linghan's icy gaze swept across the Yin-Yang Elders. Clearly, even she had not anticipated that they would stoop to such shamelessness.

As Liu Wuxie observed the six fighters before him, he discovered not the slightest hint of emotion in their eyes. Their calmness had reached a terrifying level. Then again, he had already expected such an outcome from the moment he entered the cage.

The five fighters at the ninth-level High Immortal Realm would spearhead the assault, while the first-level True Immortal Realm fighter would lurk in the shadows, waiting for opportunities to strike. Such tactics would keep Liu Wuxie in constant motion, leaving him no time to recover.

Diao Jiuzhi had already recovered from his injuries and now stood at the edge of the cage with tightly clenched fists and blazing fury in his eyes. He knew perfectly well that Liu Wuxie would never have fallen into such peril if not for saving him.

Liang Han and Ren Fanfan were equally anxious. They knew that they had dragged Liu Wuxie into this catastrophe.

The battle exploded into motion without warning, denying Liu Wuxie even a brief chance to catch his breath. The six opponents launched a combined assault that surged toward him like a raging tidal wave.

Relentless destruction had long since turned the ground inside the cage into ruins, while crimson blood seeped through countless cracks. Much of the blood spilled during previous battles had never dried and had instead seeped underground, accumulating beneath the arena. Now that the fractured ground had exposed it once more, a foul stench rose into the air, leaving many spectators nauseated.

......

The Wen Clan in Fourfold City.

"Patriarch, we've found the person who cured Ye Guhai!"

During the past few days, the Wen Clan had mobilized countless people to investigate the individual who had treated Ye Guhai.

With both legs broken and no longer welcome in the City Lord Mansion, Divine Physician Wei was left to wander the streets in misery. Eventually, the Wen Clan found him, took him in, and treated his injuries.

Through Divine Physician Wei's testimony, the Wen Clan learned that a man named Wu Xie had cured Ye Guhai's poisoning. Relying solely on memory, Divine Physician Wei even produced Liu Wuxie's sketch.

The Wen Clan immediately launched an investigation into Wu Xie, but despite their efforts, they failed to find anyone by that name.

However, when the Peace and Stability Merchant Association had delivered goods to Fourfold City several days ago, someone mentioned the events of that night. A Wen Clan spy overheard the conversation.

Following that lead, the Wen Clan eventually uncovered the truth. Wu Xie's real name was Liu Wuxie, and he had become an assistant mentor in the Azure Flame Dao Hall.

"Where is he now?" Wen Changxing asked, maintaining an indifferent demeanor despite the gloom clouding his face.

"He's in the Azure Flame Dao Hall, and he has become Ye Linghan's assistant mentor," the kneeling guard reported.

"Mobilize our men in the Azure Flame Dao Hall. I want to see his head within one month," Wen Changxing said as he waved his hand and dismissed the guard.

"Understood!" The guard rose and hurried away to make the necessary arrangements.

Within Fourfold City, the Wen Clan ranked among the strongest clans, and its status was no lower than that of the City Lord Mansion. Over the years, they had nurtured countless talents and placed many disciples within the Azure Flame Dao Hall.

Beyond that, the Wen Clan had members serving as mentors within the Azure Flame Dao Hall, figures with considerable influence. With such connections at his disposal, Wen Changxing believed eliminating Liu Wuxie would not be difficult.

"Since you dare ruin my Wen Clan's plans, I'll make you wish you were dead!" Wen Changxing said, his voice dripping with malice. From that moment on, a conspiracy against Liu Wuxie quietly began to unfold unbeknownst to him.

Within a residence at the Azure Flame Dao Hall, Bai Jingye received news of Bai Jingfu's death in Moon Reverence City and hurried there without delay. Following a detailed investigation, he determined that Chen Ping was responsible for his nephew's death.

Even so, Bai Jingye did not dare act recklessly. He was a profound immortal, and Chen Ping was likewise one. If the two truly fought to the death, the most likely outcome would be mutual destruction.

After digging deeper into the matter, he uncovered the truth behind his nephew's death. Liu Wuxie had been the mastermind who had lured Bai Jingfu into the Peace and Stability Merchant Association's territory, ultimately leading him to his demise. Bai Jingye captured a guard from the merchant association, interrogated him, and learned that Liu Wuxie had joined the Azure Flame Dao Hall.

Bai Jingye immediately returned to the Azure Flame Dao Hall. Unfortunately, he could not find Liu Wuxie anywhere, as the latter was inside Eastern Emperor City's underground fight club.

Since killing Chen Ping was not an option for the time being, Bai Jingye decided to eliminate Liu Wuxie first, then gather a few trusted friends and settle the score with Chen Ping afterward.

......

The five high immortals hurled themselves at Liu Wuxie with complete disregard for their lives. In contrast, the true immortal gripped a longsword and patiently waited for the perfect opportunity to strike.

Faced with six opponents attacking from every direction, Liu Wuxie quickly found himself under immense pressure. With Ghost Pupil activated, he focused entirely on the battle and did not dare lower his guard even slightly.

The five high immortals were not his greatest concern; the true immortal was. He knew he had to dispose of the high immortals as quickly as possible before turning his full attention toward the true immortal.

Liu Wuxie unleashed his blade force, which descended like a colossal mountain crashing down from the sky. The five High Immortals were instantly pinned in place, unable to move even a finger.

"What a frightening blade force!" Waves of astonished cries spread throughout the surroundings.

Although Liu Wuxie had already revealed his blade force during the previous battle, everyone now realized that what they had witnessed before was merely the tip of the iceberg.

The blade force roared across the arena like a ferocious beast, while the Bloodthirst Blade released a crimson blade aura that filled every onlooker with dread.

The moment the five high immortals lost their freedom of movement, Liu Wuxie struck without hesitation. Blade rays flashed through the air like bolts of heavenly lightning, crashing down toward the five opponents.

"Die!"

The True Immortal struck at the precise moment Liu Wuxie launched his attack. His sword flashed forth in a strike that was both insidious and elusive, making it nearly impossible to defend against. No one could discern the trajectory of his sword. Such was the terrifying power of a True Immortal, several times more formidable than a High Immortal.

Yet Liu Wuxie remained utterly indifferent to the incoming attack, allowing it to close in without retreating. The Bloodthirst Blade descended from above once again, executing the very same Drawblade Technique.

The instant the blade ray fell, it erupted with unfathomable might, leaving everyone who witnessed it drenched in cold sweat. At the same time, a terrifying radiance swept outward like a violent gale, lifting countless robes and sending them whipping wildly through the air.

A terrifying curtain of blade rays swept across the entire cage. Every cage in the underground fight club was constructed from special materials, and even cultivators at the pinnacle of the Spirit Profound Realm would find it difficult to break through them.

Confronted by Liu Wuxie's nearly flawless blade strike, the five high immortals had already abandoned any thought of resisting.

The blade force surged to even greater heights, pulverizing the ground within the cage and reducing it to countless shattered fragments.

Blood sprayed across the arena as all five high immortals were cleanly decapitated. The scene was unimaginably brutal, but Liu Wuxie had no alternative. Within the cage, either he killed his opponents, or they killed him.

At that very moment, the true immortal's sword reached Liu Wuxie's back. Blood burst into the air as Liu Wuxie failed to evade in time, suffering a wound nearly half a foot long across his back.

Agonizing pain surged through every inch of his body, yet he forcibly suppressed it. Without pausing, he turned around and brought the Bloodthirst Blade down once more. He chose not to use the Divine Mystic Yin Needle because four more battles still awaited him, and he needed to conserve his trump cards.

Fresh blood stained Liu Wuxie's back crimson as two tears quietly rolled down Ye Linghan's cheeks.

Diao Jiuzhi and the others watched with tightly clenched fists, wishing they could charge into the cage and fight beside Liu Wuxie.

As Liu Wuxie circulated the unity with heaven and earth, his injuries began to recover at a shocking speed, leaving everyone astonished. This was its profundity. As long as heaven and earth endured, nothing could ever destroy his physique.

Liu Wuxie had deliberately chosen to trade injuries for the lives of the five High Immortals because he had absolute confidence in his physique. That confidence gave him the courage to make such a risky gamble. Had anyone else taken that sword strike, their meridians would have been severely damaged.

The true immortal's expression finally shifted when he realized Liu Wuxie remained completely unharmed.

Now that only a single enemy remained, Liu Wuxie could finally fight without restraint. The blade aura pouring from him stretched upward and blanketed the entire ceiling of the underground fight club.

The sight caught the true immortal completely off guard. In the end, he had underestimated Liu Wuxie. He had expected Liu Wuxie to either dodge or retreat after being wounded, but Liu Wuxie met the attack head-on.

After slaughtering the five high immortals, he immediately wheeled around and charged straight at the true immortal, leaving the spectators utterly stunned.

Liu Wuxie's fearless combat style deeply stirred many. Some even found themselves hoping he could hold on longer, or perhaps accomplish a miracle.

Liu Wuxie had chosen the most ruthless approach possible by engaging in a direct frontal clash. However, as a true immortal, his opponent reacted quickly and raised his longsword to intercept the incoming strike.

Sparks exploded across the arena as the weapons collided. A horrifying force traveled through the True Immortal's sword and into his body, making it feel as though his arm would burst apart. He was filled with alarm instantly.

The resulting rebound force hurled both men away from each other, sending them crashing toward opposite ends of the cage.

Liu Wuxie's right arm hung limply at his side, having absorbed the tremendous force of the collision.

At that exact moment, the iron gate opened once again, and seven new fighters stepped out. Five stood at the ninth-level High Immortal Realm, while the remaining two had reached the first-level True Immortal Realm.

The seventh battle had already begun before the sixth battle had even concluded.

"This is absolutely despicable!" Liang Han yelled. He had not anticipated that the underground arena would go to such lengths just to ensure its victory.

Time was slipping away from Liu Wuxie. He needed to kill as many opponents as possible before the situation worsened. Otherwise, even more true immortals would continue appearing as the challenge advanced.

Liu Wuxie shot into the air and rushed directly toward the true immortal he had just fought. He launched his attack before the seven newly arrived fighters could even react after stepping through the iron gate.

This time, Liu Wuxie no longer dared hold anything back. He unleashed his strongest attack, one that carried a trace of eternity within it. More importantly, he had also drawn upon the world force contained inside the desolate world.

After receiving the empowerment of the world force, the blade force became even more ferocious, causing the entire cage to shake violently as though it might explode at any moment.

"Die!"

Liu Wuxie executed a mysterious footwork that carried him more than a dozen meters in the blink of an eye, placing him directly before the true immortal.

Before the true immortal could even react, the Bloodthirst Blade had already appeared in front of him.

"Kill him immediately!" The seven fighters surged forward at lightning speed, desperately trying to prevent Liu Wuxie from killing their companion.