Chapter 189 - 21 Years Old, Holy Light Redemption Sword (1/2)

unharmed”What are the benefits of entering the Northern Wilderness Genius Ranking?” Zhou Xuanji asked as he frowned. His goal was the Northern Wilderness’ Top 100; wouldn’t this be lowering his status?

Daoya Old Man rolled his eyes at him and said, “What do you understand? This is called fame; the more fame you have, the more benefits you will receive.”

“If you are the number one genius in the world, apart from evil cultivators, who will dare to kill you?”

Hearing this, Zhou Xuanji understood.

He looked at Lu Longjiang and said, “I am 21 this year and am at Astral Infant Level Eight. With my strength, I can defeat anyone at the Spirit Refinement stage—is this enough to rank first?”

Lu Longlin was stunned.

Xiao Jinghong, Zhao Congjian, and the others were speechless—can you not be so direct?

The Canghai Ziggurat’s soldiers also looked at Zhou Xuanji strangely, wondering if he was boasting.

None of them doubted his strength, but who would believe that he was only 21 years old?

“May I do an examination?” Lu Longlin asked respectfully. Strength that could sweep across the Spirit Refinement was enough to make him feel respect.

Zhou Xuanji nodded and stepped forwards.

Lu Longlin dismounted from his horse and came before him. He placed his right hand on Zhou Xuanji’s shoulder before closing his eyes.

The method for determining the age of one’s bones in the world of cultivation was different from that of modern society on earth. It was done by using one’s mind to probe into the depths of the bones to see how long they had existed.

A while later, Lu Longlin opened his eyes and gulped as he said, “You really are only 21 years old…”

A 21-year-old Astral Infant cultivator—even though it was not unprecedented, this boy was already at Level Eight!

This cultivation was simply too shocking!

“You don’t believe your own examination?” Zhou Xuanji calmly asked. Are you forcing me to act cool?

Lu Longlin deeply breathed in, “Let’s spar so that I can evaluate your strength. Is that acceptable?

“With your talent, you can already rank first. The examination of strength is just so I can give you a better evaluation.”

Lu Longlin’s gaze was sincere as he looked at Zhou Xuanji.

In response, Zhou Xuanji could only sigh. I have no choice; it’s you who wants me to fight.

“Alright, let’s fight in the air!” Zhou Xuanji nodded and leaped up before flying into the air.

Lu Longlin followed behind him.

Roughly 20 breaths later, the two of them returned to the ground.

Zhou Xuanji held the God-Emperor Sword and the White Dragon-bone Sword. He was completely unharmed and looked calm and elegant.

On the other hand, Lu Longlin was covered in blood and stared at Zhou Xuanji in shock.

The Canghai Ziggurat’s soldiers all gaped with their mouths wide open as if they had seen a ghost.

What did they just see?

The Spirit Refinement stage Lu Longlin had been completely suppressed, unable to retaliate at all.

“Brother Zhou is powerful; I admit my inferiority. With your strength, you are indeed invincible within the Spirit Refinement stage. Also, you did not use your full strength, right?” Lu Longlin said as he cupped his fists, looking incredibly respectful.

Zhou Xuanji did not confirm nor deny this.

Following this, Lu Longlin started to recover from his injuries.

The others crowded over and asked Zhou Xuanji how much of his strength he had used.

After all, he had only used two of his swords.

Zhou Xuanji did not reply and only smiled lightly.

Daoya Old Man sighed in amazement as he said, “Looks like not even I would be a match for you now.”

He had only been with Zhou Xuanji for a few years; the speed at which this boy grew was simply terrifying.

However, he was most curious about the swords in Zhou Xuanji’s hands.

All cultivators had treasures, companions, techniques, and cultivation environments; enchanted artifacts were a part of one’s strength.

Half an incense stick later, Lu Longlin got up and took out a jade slip and walked over to Zhou Xuanji as he asked, “How would you like to introduce yourself? I can write it down.”

Zhou Xuanji muttered, “My name is Zhou Xuanji; my mother was Great Zhou’s Lady Zhao Xuan.”

Now, he would bring honor to Lady Zhao Xuan’s name.

He did not know whether Lady Zhao Xuan’s family really did rebel, but in the end, he was her son.