"Elder Tianjian, this isn't our first meeting, we know each other well. Tell me, he's the future leader of the Taiyi Sect? What nonsense is this?" Ji Mie was utterly dumbfounded. Though the Taiyi Sect of the Northern Region is powerful in the Kunwu Realm, they shouldn't scare us , right? Does the Spirit Sword Sect really think the Ji Family can be so easily fooled? "Not to deceive Family Head Ji, but do you remember the requisite conditions to become the leader of the Taiyi Sect?" Elder Tianjian replied calmly. "To assume the position of the Taiyi Sect Master, one must master the Sect-Protecting Move, the Taiyi Eight Trigrams Palm, which is well known throughout the Kunwu Realm." How could Ji Mie not know this? Suddenly, his eyes widened, and with disbelief, he surveyed Xia Liu: "Could it be that you have successfully cultivated the Taiyi Eight Trigrams Palm?" "Ha! Family Head Ji is correct. This Daoist fellow here has successfully cultivated the Sect-Protecting Secret Technique of the Taiyi Sect, so it's not wrong for me to say he is the future leader of the Taiyi Sect." Elder Tianjian said proudly. His demeanor was as if he had discovered some treasure. "That's impossible! No one has successfully cultivated the Taiyi Eight Trigrams Palm for hundreds of years in the Taiyi Sect, not even the most talented disciples." Ji Mie was in disbelief. Despite not having a lifespan of several centuries, he had learned much from his ancestors. Hundreds of years ago, after the last sect master to successfully cultivate the Taiyi Eight Trigrams Palm passed away, no one has since succeeded in the Sect-Protecting Secret Technique. Yet, the Taiyi Sect cannot go a day without a leader, so the elder with the highest cultivation began to serve as the leader. This tradition has continued into the present day, over hundreds of years, allowing the Taiyi Sect's Sect-Protecting Secret Technique to almost be forgotten. Whether the Taiyi Sect still acknowledges this tradition remains uncertain. "If Family Head Ji doesn't believe, there's no other way, the person is right here, feel free to try." Elder Tianjian smiled. "Hmph! I want to see for myself, and if he cannot display the Taiyi Eight Trigrams Palm, I will certainly cripple his cultivation and throw him back to the Huaxia Realm." Ji Mie was clearly inflamed. If Xia Liu truly cannot display it, not only will Xia Liu suffer, but the Spirit Sword Sect won't escape consequences either. The Ji Family's influence in the Kunwu Realm can easily intimidate a Spirit Sword Sect. "Young one, do you dare to accept the challenge?" "Ha! What have I to fear!" Having just advanced to the thirteenth layer of Qi Cultivation, Xia Liu was eager to find someone to test his limits. Ji Mie wanted to probe him, so he took this opportunity to prove himself. He wondered if he could impact a cultivator at the fifteenth layer of Qi Cultivation without using extreme techniques! "Refreshing! Then let it begin!" With those joyful words, the elders from the Ji Family immediately moved into position, dispersing around the square. Everyone cast spells, enveloping the entire square in protection, ensuring even two cultivators at the fifteenth layer of Qi Cultivation couldn't easily damage the surroundings. Murong Yan, Xiaowu, and Elder Tianjian retreated to the perimeter. They had no worries regarding Xia Liu's capabilities. He had been able to contest the fifteenth layer of Qi Cultivation at the Murong Family. Here, he could naturally confront Ji Mie. Xia Liu didn't overthink it. Elder Tianjian had already set his identity right. He only needed to display the Taiyi Eight Trigrams Palm. This was also an opportunity to see if wielding the Extreme of Limitless at the thirteenth layer of Qi Cultivation could really strike powerfully against the fifteenth layer! "Young one, fists and feet have no eyes, be careful!" Ji Mie's intent was never to hold back. If Xia Liu truly was of unknown origins, this rage would need to be vented upon him! Then the Murong Family, and finally the Spirit Sword Sect! None could avoid this! A deep breath was taken, the aura of the fifteenth layer of Qi Cultivation continually emanating from Ji Mie's form. Due to the Ji Family elders casting barriers, the vast aura remained confined within them, intensifying the force endured by Xia Liu. Yet, trying to suppress Xia Liu solely with momentum wouldn't be enough with just the fifteenth layer of Qi Cultivation. "Immeasurable Righteous Method!" The power of righteous law continuously emerged from his body, astonishingly causing Ji Mie's vast aura to crumble and retreat. "What an uncanny technique! The righteous energy within is the purest I've ever seen!" Ji Mie already had a conclusion in mind. Xia Liu's ability to wield such pure righteous energy confirmed his character as one of grand sentiments. "Family Head Ji's praise is too much." Xia Liu smiled slightly, maintaining high vigilance as he fought against a cultivator of the fifteenth layer. Whether it's a probe or a life-and-death battle, one cannot be even slightly lax. Else, he might suffer a devastating defeat. "Why don't you exhibit your Taiyi Eight Trigrams Palm?" Ji Mie prompted, his hands swiftly creating a seal decree. "Vast Energy Opens the River!" Spiritual Energy coursed through his meridians, a formidable Vast Origin Power emerging in Ji Mie's palms. Instantly, the heavens and earth lost color, the vast vigor whirling around him. The pressure was so intense, it made Xia Liu's breathing slightly difficult. "A technique integrating ancient martial arts!" Xia Liu sensed many martial artist techniques in Ji Mie's palms. But he mustn't be deceived by appearances; this was an authentic Spirit Art! Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵※𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮※𝓷𝓮𝓽 And if careless, he could easily suffer severe injuries. "Good eye, but whether you can dodge, we'll see!" As he spoke, Ji Mie flipped his hand, unleashing a force to shatter mountains and rivers. In an instant, the order of Yin and Yang broke, and within heaven and earth, only the dazzling vast energy stood out. "Well met! Combat Rotation!" Xia Liu pushed his palms to portray the Eight Trigrams, revealing one of the Taiyi Sect's Sect-Protecting Secret Techniques. Combat Rotation Stellar Shift! Gathering force, controlling force, unloading force. Xia Liu executed seamlessly, instantly transferring Ji Mie's Vast Origin Power to his right arm. He pointed upwards, a mighty strength charged toward the sky. The clouds in the lower sky were shattered, light returning to the earth. "Hmm! This indeed has the flavor of the Taiyi Eight Trigrams Palm!" Ji Mie nodded slightly but wasn't fully convinced. Thus, the battle continued. "Family Head Ji, care to accept one of my moves?" With a gentle smile, Xia Liu offered. "Oh? Interesting, I'm curious if the thirteenth layer of Qi Cultivation can truly overturn the heavens!" Ji Mie was totally dismissive, thinking Xia Liu had just advanced to the thirteenth layer of Qi Cultivation. How could he pose a threat? Murong Yan, Xiaowu, and Elder Tianjian saw Ji Mie's nonchalance, even somewhat disdainful toward Xia Liu. They somewhat sided with Ji Mie. Xia Liu could display an Extreme Move to contend against Mu Rong Ao at the fifteenth layer while at the twelfth layer. Now at the thirteenth layer, he feared to entirely contend against the fifteenth layer. If Ji Mie did not take him seriously, he might truly face a real defeat! "Peerless Technique: Extreme of Limitless!" Xia Liu opened his hands to heaven and earth. This time, it was the ultimate Peerless Technique of the Taiyi Eight Trigrams Palm! Sensing the power emerging from the invisible space, Ji Mie was instantly shocked, his pupils dilating. "Family Head! Now is not the time to be distracted!" Ji Yuan, seeing Ji Mie's daze, immediately used Divine Consciousness Sound Transmission.