"Fight Ming Yuan Ji?"
After hearing Ming Jiu You's words, Li Xuan was stunned, then looked at Ming Jiu You.
Li Xuan naturally knew Ming Yuan Ji's strength. Although ten years had passed, Ming Yuan Ji's improvement wouldn't be significant. Otherwise, why would he still be in the Underworld?
"What, are you afraid you can't win?" Ming Jiu You smiled when he heard this.
Li Xuan gave a wry smile and said, "I'm afraid I'll kill him."
Ming Jiu You: "..."
"Brother Xuan, what level has your strength reached?" Li Yao, who was beside him, asked curiously.
Ming Jiu You also looked at Li Xuan, clearly curious.
Although Li Xuan only appeared to be at the peak of the Realm Unification stage, his combat power was on a completely different level. Moreover, Ming Jiu You had a feeling that even he might not be a match for this fellow.
Li Xuan smiled and then looked at Ming Jiu You and said, "Senior should know what realm lies beyond the God Annihilation stage, right?"
"Beyond the God Annihilation stage... Could it be that your strength has reached the Boundless Realm?!" Ming Jiu You's pupils contracted slightly, shocked by something that seemed unrealistic.
Li Xuan thought for a moment and said, "So it's called the Boundless Realm. Then my strength should be considered unrivaled below the Boundless Realm."
Ming Jiu You: "..."
Li Yao: "..."
The next day, Ming Xin Plaza.
News of Grand Elder Ming Yuan Ji's challenge against a young powerhouse had spread throughout the Underworld the day before. Anyone with some strength had come to You Du.
Besides witnessing the battle, everyone also knew that this fight concerned the selection of the future clan leader of the Nine Nether clan.
Although there was some resistance towards Li Yao, an outsider, Ming Jiu You's prestige naturally subdued any dissent quickly. Moreover, many factions understood that a clan leader chosen by Ming Jiu You would not be bad.
"Father, do you think Li Xuan can win?" Ming Luo glanced at the high platform. Li Xuan had not yet appeared, but Ming Yuan Ji was already standing there. However, Ming Jiu You had not yet appeared, so Ming Luo spoke up.
"If I had to choose between the Grand Elder's family and that Li Yao, I would hope it was Li Yao. At least, he was chosen by the clan leader. If Ming Yuan Ji wins, our Second Elder's family will likely see their good days end," Ming Hong Yang said with a wry smile.
"But the Grand Elder has already reached the peak of the God Annihilation stage. No matter how monstrous Li Xuan is, he probably can't win," Ming Luo said nervously.
"In this world, how can we comprehend everything? Since the clan leader has spoken, he must have confidence in Li Xuan. After all, Li Yao is Li Xuan's sister. For his sister, I think Li Xuan will go all out."
Ming Hong Yang finished speaking and looked at the high platform. At this moment, Ming Jiu You had appeared with Li Yao in the eyes of the crowd.
Li Xuan, Li Xuan, I hope you won't disappoint me, Ming Hong Yang thought to himself, clenching his fists unconsciously.
"Realm Unification stage peak?"
"Is this a joke? A Realm Unification stage peak fighting against a God Annihilation stage expert?"
"I think the Grand Elder could win with just one hand against this person. The gap in cultivation is too great."
"I've heard that some monstrous prodigies' strength is not as simple as their apparent cultivation level. Fighting across realms is commonplace."
"..."
As Ming Jiu You and Li Yao appeared, Li Xuan's figure also appeared in the next moment. When the crowd sensed Li Xuan's cultivation level, they immediately began to discuss.
Ming Hong Yang also frowned slightly. Seeing Ming Jiu You still with a look of indifference, he fell into contemplation.
"Grand Elder, Li Xuan, I will be the referee for this match. Do you have any objections?" Ming Jiu You said, looking at the two.
"Clan Leader, you flatter me," Ming Yuan Ji said with a bow.
Li Xuan smiled and said, "With so many people watching, it doesn't matter."
"In that case, you two may begin," Ming Jiu You nodded and said.
Li Xuan's gaze immediately shifted to Ming Yuan Ji, his expression somewhat peculiar.
"That senior, is this a match to the best of our ability or a death match?" Li Xuan suddenly asked.
He couldn't help it; Li Xuan suddenly remembered that he had killed Ming He Yue and Ming He Tai before. If he killed Ming Yuan Ji too, would it be a bit excessive?
Ming Jiu You was taken aback by the question, while Ming Yuan Ji's expression turned uglier.
Did Li Xuan's words imply that he could actually kill him!
"It's just to decide the winner. There's no need to be overly brutal," Ming Jiu You said with some helplessness.
"Then I understand," Li Xuan nodded and then looked at Ming Yuan Ji and said, "You make your move. Use your strongest attack directly."
Ming Yuan Ji's face grew even uglier. If it weren't for Ming Jiu You being present, he would have been enraged long ago.
The next moment, Ming Yuan Ji pressed his left hand down.
A circle of light spun in his palm, and a sound like a ghost's wail immediately erupted.
In an instant, the sky turned dark and gloomy.
"Nether Art, Heaven Shrouding Universe!"
As Ming Yuan Ji's voice fell, ghostly Netherlight instantly appeared out of nowhere and shot straight at Li Xuan. Wherever it passed, space collapsed. Some spectators who were too close could not withstand the immense pressure and quickly retreated.
Ming Jiu You's expression tensed slightly. With a wave of his hand, a flash of Netherlight appeared, isolating the surroundings.
"Not bad, quite good," Li Xuan said, somewhat surprised by Ming Yuan Ji's move. He then sobered up and instantly conjured a sword of energy in his hand.
"One Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate!"
"Slash!"