"The Tyrant Heaven Sect actually has a Hedao realm expert? Then they can be considered a top-tier sect, right?"

After arriving in the Immortal Hidden Realm, Chen Xiao learned that Hedao realm cultivators were the most powerful beings in this world.

Although the Earth Sect, including Ziwei Daoshou, once had as many as fifteen Hedao realm experts.

But the Earth Sect was, after all, one of the three super sects, and its strength was unmatched by other large sects.

Other sects, able to possess one Hedao realm expert, were already considered top-tier.

In fact, the vast majority of top-tier sects did not even possess a Hedao realm expert.

"If we were to classify them by the number of Huaxu realm and Shenhai realm cultivators, the Tyrant Heaven Sect would only be considered a medium-sized sect. However, the Tyrant Heaven Sect has an old ancestor who, according to legends, has lived for nearly two thousand years, and he has been in the Hedao realm for a thousand years."

"His strength can only be described as unfathomable. It's no exaggeration to say that even the Heaven, Earth, and Human sects wouldn't dare to easily clash with the Tyrant Heaven Sect, all because of the existence of this old ancestor, Lin Batian!"

After hearing this, Chen Xiao couldn't help but feel curious, "The Tyrant Heaven Sect only has one Hedao realm expert, yet he's so powerful?"

Ziwei Daoshou shook her head and explained, "Once you enter the Hedao realm, you can't measure combat power by numbers anymore, because the Hedao realm is the last realm before a cultivator ascends."

"And after entering the Hedao realm, a cultivator's strength increases with each passing day. Even if they don't cultivate, their strength will continue to improve, the only difference being the speed of improvement."

"And that old ancestor Lin Batian of the Tyrant Heaven Sect has been in the Hedao realm for a thousand years, his strength is truly difficult to imagine, or measure."

Even as she said this, Ziwei Daoshou couldn't help but sigh.

"Then what about you? How many years have you been in the Hedao realm?"

Chen Xiao suddenly asked.

Ziwei Daoshou glared at Chen Xiao, because she automatically interpreted this sentence as Chen Xiao subtly mocking her for being too old.

But she still gave the answer: "Exactly five hundred years. In fact, more than half of the existing Hedao realm cultivators in the three sects entered the Hedao realm during the great calamity five hundred years ago. And in these five hundred years, the number of cultivators who have entered the Hedao realm is as rare as phoenix feathers, only a handful."

Chen Xiao nodded, deeply agreeing, "Well, it seems that we still have to be wary of this Tyrant Heaven Sect in tomorrow's Heavenly Pride Battle!"

"That's not necessarily the case. The strength of the Tyrant Heaven Sect is all concentrated on Lin Batian alone. Few of his disciples and grandchildren are worth mentioning."

"But speaking of which, with your strength, none of the holy sons and daughters in the Heavenly Pride Battle can pose any threat to you. The real threat actually comes after the Heavenly Pride Battle."

Ziwei Daoshou said seriously.

Chen Xiao smiled slightly, noncommittal, raised his head, and looked into the distance; "Tomorrow is the moment when the answer will be revealed. I am determined to obtain the God-Slaying Sword!"

Once he obtained the God-Slaying Sword, Chen Xiao would have collected all five Holy Relics, and this was his greatest confidence in resisting the Heavenly Dao!

Overnight, nothing happened. The next day was the day when the Heavenly Pride Battle's main event was held.

This was a grand event that occurred once every fifty years in the Immortal Hidden Realm.

Needless to say, the degree of excitement could be described as a sea of people.

This was the first time Chen Xiao had seen so many people since arriving in the Immortal Hidden Realm!

After all, the Immortal Hidden Realm was not like the secular world, with so many people.

The urban construction of Immortal Sect City was spreading outward from the very center of the city.

At the very center was the Immortal Sect Hall, which occupied nearly half of the entire city's area. Spreading outward were the branch sects of the Heaven, Earth, and Human sects.

Further outward were the branch sects and sub-halls of the other sects.

And ordinary city residents lived in the outermost circle.

The Immortal Sect Hall had several palaces, and the huge square of the palaces was where the Heavenly Pride Battle's main event was held.

One hundred and fifty geniuses from all over the world had entered the square, waiting for the start of the main event.

These geniuses gathered in groups of twos and threes, the voices were boiling, they were full of vigor, and at the same time, each of them was arrogant and arrogant. The entire square was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder.

Of course, before long, these smells of gunpowder could be released.

Because the rules of the Heavenly Pride Battle were very simple, just fight!

After the first round of unified testing, only thirty-two of the one hundred and fifty geniuses would remain.

These thirty-two geniuses were the top thirty-two.

Then, they would draw lots to choose their opponents, thirty-two into sixteen, sixteen into eight, eight into four, four into two... and finally, the strongest genius would be selected, who would be the champion of this Heavenly Pride Battle.

Of course, there was more than one winner. The top thirty-two of the Heavenly Pride Battle would have their names left in the annals of history, and they would be able to obtain some rewards to a greater or lesser extent.

The rewards were magical treasures, spiritual energy, cultivation techniques, and secret manuals.

These things might not be much for large sects, but for medium-sized or small sects, they could be something that could change their fate against the heavens.

Back then, the True Martial Sect's true holy son, Li Beiwu, was hoping to be able to stand out in the Heavenly Pride Battle. If he could enter the top thirty-two of the Heavenly Pride Battle, then the entire True Martial Sect would benefit from it.

It was just a pity that he died before he could accomplish anything... Moreover, even if he had not been killed by Chen Xiao, he would not have been able to pass the preliminary rounds of the Heavenly Pride Battle.

Ideals were always beautiful, but reality was extremely cruel.

Although one was supposed to be detached and without emotion, the essence here was still a jungle society where the strong preyed on the weak.

At this time, Chen Xiao was standing with the Earth Sect's holy daughter, waiting for the Heavenly Pride Battle to begin.

The holy sons and daughters of the Earth Sect had extraordinary status, and even though the Heavenly Pride Battle had not officially begun, the aura around these two people was different from that of the other geniuses.

It felt like a crane standing among chickens.

Of course, the Earth Sect was not the only super sect, so Chen Xiao and Li Miaozhen were not the only ones who stood out from the crowd.

The holy sons and daughters of the Human Sect, and the holy daughter of the Heaven Sect, were also outstanding figures with their own unique styles.

But... the Heaven Sect's holy son, Yun Hao, was a little lacking.

At this time, he looked sluggish, his eyes were dim, and even his hair was a little dry and split. That was all from being overly stressed.

And the reason why he had become like this was naturally thanks to Chen Xiao.

There were no walls that didn't let wind through. After he was beaten to tears by Chen Xiao yesterday, the news quickly spread, and now almost everyone in the upper circles knew about his embarrassing affair.

However, he no longer cared about these things.

Compared to the ridicule of others, Chen Xiao's blow to him was obviously greater.

The Heaven Sect's holy daughter, Yun Jin, a heroic Daoist nun, looked at the holy son senior brother in this state, and her eyes were full of disappointment and helplessness.

"Senior brother, cheer up, the main event is about to begin, how can you be so sluggish!"

She secretly transmitted her voice to Yun Hao, but the Heaven Sect's holy son turned a deaf ear, his eyes wandering around, and when he accidentally saw the Earth Sect's holy son, he was so frightened that he quickly lowered his head and did not dare to look at him...