A day passed, and everyone's interest in the phenomenon Li Xuan caused gradually waned. After all, in their eyes, Li Xuan's current cultivation realm was still at the peak of the Boundless Realm.
Although Li Xuan did not directly break through to the Transformation Realm, Gong Hanfeng and Wen Qing were quite pleased. Li Xuan's strength was already infinitely close to the Transformation Realm, which would undoubtedly provide them with greater security during this disciple trial.
Everyone's confidence naturally grew. Moreover, Li Xuan's words were undoubtedly a shot in the arm for them.
After all, Li Xuan had defeated Du Jingtong, who was in the Qualitative Change Realm, when he himself was still in the Boundless Realm. Now that he had gained some insight, his strength was likely even more terrifying.
Time passed, and after ten more days of endless challenges and sparring, another ten days quietly elapsed.
When only ten days remained in the disciple trial, Qiu Jiugian and Gong Hanfeng, among others, also turned their attention to Li Xuan.
At this moment, it was time to choose their challenge targets.
Excluding teams that were currently engaged in challenges and those they were confident they could defeat, there were very few remaining for their team.
The decision on how to proceed rested entirely on Li Xuan, their leader.
"I've been thinking. All the teams have almost completed their challenges. We don't need to concern ourselves with the results for now. And there aren't many teams we're confident we can defeat. According to the challenge rules, I'm afraid the number of people who can successfully reach the top will not exceed fifteen."
Under everyone's gaze, Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes and spoke.
"Commander Li, I've also been thinking during this time. I've compiled a list of teams that our team has some confidence in challenging. Overall, there are three teams for us to choose from," Gong Hanfeng immediately replied.
Li Xuan nodded slightly, feeling gratified. He then looked at Gong Hanfeng and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Brother Gong. Please tell me about the leaders and the overall strength of these three teams."
Gong Hanfeng nodded and said, "The leaders of these three teams are Gong Junying, Yuan Chengjiao, and Jiao Gangyi. All three of them are in the middle stage of the Qualitative Change Realm. As for how far they have progressed, we don't know yet."
"Among the three teams, Yuan Chengjiao's team has a higher average strength, with everyone at the peak of the Boundless Realm. The other two teams have slightly weaker average strength, but they are still at the advanced stage of the Boundless Realm. Of course, this is excluding the strength of the leaders."
"So, our targets should be between Gong Junying's team and Jiao Gangyi's team," Li Xuan nodded slightly upon hearing this.
"Commander Li, please make the decision," Qiu Jiugian pondered for a moment, then said to Li Xuan.
Li Xuan remained silent for a moment. After glancing at everyone, he spoke, "Then let's choose Gong Junying's team. If I remember correctly, they just won their challenge yesterday. It should be relatively easier for everyone else."
"Also, I hope everyone can try to spread out their concentrated combat power as much as possible. Even if we lose, try to delay until Brother Qiu and I, along with Brother Gong, have defeated our opponents. Otherwise, even I might not have the strength to defeat all of them united."
"However, I hope no one will fight to the death for the sake of succeeding in the challenge; I don't want to see such a result. Just do your best. Even if the challenge fails, we still have time."
"Commander Li, rest assured, we will do our utmost!" Wen Qing and the others immediately cupped their fists and responded.
"Let's go." Li Xuan nodded slightly, then stood up and shifted his gaze towards Gong Junying's team.
Then, Li Xuan flicked his finger, and a token representing Li Xuan's team shot towards Gong Junying's team.
As the token flew out, a golden light instantly descended from the sky, enveloping both Li Xuan's team and Gong Junying's team. The spectators who had been watching for a long time immediately knew that this was the sign of the challenge beginning.
"I'll handle their leader, and the rest of the members will be up to all of you." Li Xuan nodded slightly to Qiu Jiugian and Gong Hanfeng, then moved his figure and shot directly towards Gong Junying.
Qiu Jiugian and Gong Hanfeng exchanged a look, then moved their figures together. Both of them locked onto the strongest members of Gong Junying's team.
"I've been waiting for someone to challenge me, and I didn't expect it to be Commander Li Xuan. In just a few months, Commander Li has advanced from the early stage of the Boundless Realm to the peak. Such a speed of breakthrough truly makes us envious."
As Li Xuan initiated the challenge, Gong Junying also stood up and looked at Li Xuan with a smile.
"It's just a matter of chance," Li Xuan replied calmly.
Li Xuan had fought Du Jingtong previously, so it was not surprising that a veteran commander like Gong Junying knew of him. Furthermore, it was rumored in the Wood Pavilion that Li Xuan had some connection with Bai Suxin, the White Venerable, which naturally made Li Xuan more noticeable.
"Heh heh, it seems Commander Li doesn't like socializing much. Well then, since Commander Li has initiated the challenge, let's get this challenge over with first." Seeing Li Xuan's expression, a hint of surprise flashed in Gong Junying's eyes.
Although there were rumors about Li Xuan's connection with Bai Suxin, the White Venerable, his strength was still a subject of debate. Even though he had defeated Du Jingtong, he was only at the early stage of the Boundless Realm.
At least in Gong Junying's opinion, Li Xuan's current strength was not enough to defeat him, who was at the sixth level of the Qualitative Change Realm.
"Commander Gong, please." Li Xuan nodded slightly.
"Commander Li, please." Gong Junying also nodded, his smile gradually fading from his face.
As a veteran commander of the Wood Pavilion, Gong Junying would not become complacent just because Li Xuan was at the peak of the Boundless Realm. As soon as their words fell, the members of both teams shot out simultaneously. Within the golden light, a fierce clash instantly erupted.
At the same time, Li Xuan directly shot out. A terrifying aura surged out like a dragon emerging from its lair, rushing towards Gong Junying.
In addition, the spiritual power in Li Xuan's dantian circulated rapidly, flowing into his left arm. He clenched his five fingers and then threw out a powerful punch.
"Overlord Fist Unrivaled!"
"Commander Li intends to decide the winner in one move. In that case, I'm all for it!" Seeing Li Xuan's move, Gong Junying's lips curled slightly. The spiritual power clash indicated that he was prepared to decide the outcome directly.
As Gong Junying's voice fell, a boundless aura instantly swept out. Then, Gong Junying moved his hands into a seal, and a tidal wave of spiritual power, accompanied by the pressure of the aura, shot directly at Li Xuan with a pointed finger.
Boom!
The two streams of charged spiritual power collided, instantly erupting in a terrifying roar. The already riddled ground shook, and the sky full of spiritual light, covered by the golden glow, made it impossible to see the figures of Li Xuan and Gong Junying.
Bang bang bang!
As Li Xuan and Gong Junying disappeared, Qiu Jiugian was the first to secure a victory for the team. As the ground trembled, Qiu Jiugian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, then directly looked towards where Li Xuan and Gong Junying were fighting.
Time passed, and a figure slowly emerged from the swirling dust.
Qiu Jiugian glanced at the person who emerged and then a smile appeared on his face.
This person was Li Xuan.