As soon as Sun Xuan finished speaking, it immediately attracted everyone’s gaze.

Seeing everyone looking over, Sun Xuan only gave a slight smile and met everyone's gaze with a calm expression.

Sun Xuan's open and sincere demeanor actually gave the group of Qianyuan Sect Disciples a somewhat improved impression of him.

Seeing this, Sect Master Lü Daoxuan immediately spoke to Sun Xuan, saying:

"Fellow Daoist Sun, today's events have certainly made you laugh at us."

"Fellow Daoist need not worry; this Sect Master can single-handedly decide all matters concerning the entire Qianyuan Sect."

"A mere few stubborn-headed fellows cannot block this Sect Master's decision!"

"However, Fellow Daoist Sun need not take to heart the words of old man Gu."

"Although his words are somewhat harsh, his character is considered sincere!"

Hearing this, Sun Xuan chuckled lightly, then said:

"This Sun understands the Sect Master's kind intentions in his heart."

"However, since this Sun wishes to join the Qianyuan Sect, in the future naturally I must also get along with all my fellow apprentices."

"If all my fellow apprentices are unconvinced by this Sun, what meaning would there be in this Sun joining the Qianyuan Sect?"

"Fellow Daoist Gu, whatever demands you have, just feel free to put them to this Sun."

Sun Xuan's words also made sense; after hearing them, Sect Master Lü Daoxuan found it difficult to say anything further.

Upon hearing Sun Xuan's words, that Gu Xuanji immediately spoke up, saying:

"Fellow Daoist Sun's words are not wrong."

"Then this old man will not make things difficult for you. With this old man's cultivation at the Peak of the Nascent Transformation Initial Stage, if I were to ask to fight a match with you, it would appear unfair."

"However, our Qianyuan Sect was founded on Restrictions and Formations."

"This old man is untalented, but has a slight dabbling in the path of Restrictions."

"If Fellow Daoist can surpass this old man by a move or half a move on the path of Restrictions,"

"then this old man will never obstruct the matter of Fellow Daoist serving as a Sect Elder."

As soon as Gu Xuanji finished speaking, Sect Master Lü Daoxuan's expression immediately changed.

Although Sect Master Lü Daoxuan had witnessed Sun Xuan's Restriction cultivation beforehand, he did not have an overly deep understanding of it.

However, regarding Gu Xuanji's path of Restrictions, Sect Master Lü Daoxuan was clearer than anyone.

His Restriction cultivation was quite literally the strongest person within the entire Qianyuan Sect.

Even he was completely no match for him on the path of Restrictions.

It could be said that on the path of Restrictions, within the entire Destiny Star, one could not find a single person comparable to Gu Xuanji.

Therefore, Gu Xuanji had immense prestige within the Qianyuan Sect; even a few Cultivators with higher cultivation than Gu Xuanji treated him with utmost respect.

Now that Gu Xuanji wanted to compete with Sun Xuan in the path of Restrictions, in Sect Master Lü Daoxuan's view, for Sun Xuan to win was simply an impossible matter.

Gu Xuanji just wanted to say something, but was blocked by Sun Xuan reaching out his hand.

Seeing this, Sun Xuan gave a slight smile, then spoke to Gu Xuanji, saying:

"Since Fellow Daoist Gu wants to compare the path of Restrictions, then this Sun will simply accompany you!"

Comparing Restrictions—Sun Xuan truly did not fear this Gu Xuanji.

After all, within the Ancient God Land, Sun Xuan had even walked step by step through the Forbidden Mountain; his Restriction cultivation was definitely not to be underestimated.

"Good!"

Seeing Sun Xuan agree, Gu Xuanji immediately spoke.

Furthermore, when mentioning the path of Restrictions, Gu Xuanji's eyes faintly revealed a trace of excitement and arrogant expression.

Today, he, Gu Xuanji, would properly teach this young man what was truly called the Great Dao of Restrictions.

"Within our Qianyuan Sect, Restriction competitions are usually carried out in the manner of Formation chess."

"However, if Fellow Daoist Sun has any other methods of Restriction competition, you can completely state them out."

"This old man can accept all of them."

Hearing this, Sun Xuan gave a slight smile, then said:

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do; let us compete using the method of Formation chess!"

"Regarding the path of Formation chess, this Sun has also yearned for it for a long time!"

After Sun Xuan's voice fell, Gu Xuanji spoke:

"Since that is the case, Fellow Daoist Sun, please ascend the Yunyi Platform!"

While speaking, Gu Xuanji took the lead and quickly hurried toward the outside of the Sect Main Hall.

Sun Xuan closely followed behind him, rapidly heading toward the Peak of the mountain located on one side of the Sect Main Hall.

The other Disciples inside the main hall also all followed toward the Yunyi Platform, preparing to observe the Formation chess duel between Gu Xuanji and Sun Xuan.

Although they completely did not look favorably upon Sun Xuan, this abruptly appearing Cultivator, Gu Xuanji's great name was like thunder piercing their ears to them.

Today, being able to watch the Qianyuan Sect's number one person in Restriction laws, Gu Xuanji, make a move, perhaps they could comprehend something from it and thus have a great advancement in cultivation.

Sect Master Lü Daoxuan also followed with a gloomy face; regarding the Restriction duel between Gu Xuanji and Sun Xuan, he still had some curiosity in his heart.

Although he also did not look favorably upon Sun Xuan, it was somewhat different from the other Qianyuan Sect Disciples.

After all, he had also witnessed some of Sun Xuan's Restriction cultivation; his ability to withstand the Divine Ability attacks of a Soul Formation stage Cultivator was still quite formidable.

But comparing the two sides, Sect Master Lü Daoxuan still believed that Gu Xuanji's Restriction cultivation was stronger.

However, it was just that Sun Xuan was not without the strength for a battle.

Moreover, through this Restriction duel, he could also probe the bottom line of Sun Xuan's path of Restrictions. With nothing else to do left and right, Sect Master Lü Daoxuan also followed along to observe the ceremony.

The Yunyi Platform was located at a precipice on a mountaintop. The two competing individuals stood respectively on the mountaintop platforms on both sides of the precipice.

Then, using the Void Realm in the middle of the precipice as a chessboard, they conducted their duel.

At this moment, the two people, Sun Xuan and Gu Xuanji, had already arrived at the two sides of the precipice respectively.

Within the Void Realm in the middle of the precipice, clouds and mist coiled around, possessing quite a distinct charm.

Seeing Gu Xuanji gently wave his hand toward the clouds and mist within the cliff, the clouds and mist immediately condensed together.

Then they transformed into black and white chess pieces flickering with spiritual light, each falling into a stone bowl on both sides of the cliff.

Immediately afterward, the remaining clouds and mist between the cliffs underwent a burst of transformation and condensation, and instantly a giant chessboard appeared within the Void Realm between the cliffs.

Looking at the chess pieces and chessboard condensed from clouds and mist, Sun Xuan's eyes faintly revealed a pensive expression.

Under Sun Xuan's observation, this chess piece was found to be a kind of Materials capable of bearing Formation nodes.

As for the cloud and mist chessboard, it could connect the Formation nodes together to form one great Restriction array after another.

This method of forming large arrays using Formation chess and Formation Plates appeared quite novel in Sun Xuan's eyes.

For a time, it made the interest in Sun Xuan's heart grow even stronger.

"Fellow Daoist Sun, visitors are guests; why not let you place your piece first?"

Gu Xuanji held the white pieces in his hand and spoke to Sun Xuan with a slight smile.

"Since that is the case, then this Sun will not be polite!"

Hearing this, Sun Xuan did not decline either. Seeing him extend his hand to guide, a black piece immediately floated up before him.

Seeing a trace of contemplative expression appear in Sun Xuan's eyes, a moment later, the incantation gestures in Sun Xuan's hands moved slightly.

Streams of Restriction runes instantly shot into this black chess piece.

Then, as Sun Xuan pointed with his hand, this black chess piece flashed slightly, and with a snap, fell onto the chessboard.

The instant this black piece fell onto the chessboard, a wisp of cloud and mist emerged out of thin air, concealing that small area where the black piece had fallen.

Seeing this, Gu Xuanji said nothing further and guided out a white piece.

In the blink of an eye, several Restrictions were imprinted into the white piece, and then the white piece was dropped onto the chessboard.

However, the place where Gu Xuanji dropped his piece had no clouds and mist obstructing it; it was just exposed so blatantly right under Sun Xuan's eyelids.

Sun Xuan glanced sideways at the arrogant expression on Gu Xuanji's face and shook his head slightly.

Following that, he once again guided out a black piece. After pondering for quite a while, he then executed incantation seals, striking several Restrictions into it.

Then he dropped the black piece onto the chessboard once more.

Just like the last time, as soon as the black piece fell onto the chessboard, a cluster of clouds and mist immediately emerged, completely concealing the black piece along with the area where the previous black piece was located.

And Gu Xuanji, just like before, without even thinking, picked up a white piece, casually struck a few Restrictions into it, and once again dropped it brightly onto the chessboard.

However, Gu Xuanji's path of Restrictions was indeed extraordinary; a mere two white pieces connected together.

had already stirred up a hint of stern killing intent above the chessboard.

Between the slight stirring of the killing intent, it pointed directly at the area where Sun Xuan's black piece had fallen.

This phenomenon caused the group of Qianyuan Sect Disciples observing the ceremony around to exclaim in surprise at once.

Immediately, a Disciple could not help but exclaim in admiration:

"Elder Gu's path of Restrictions has actually grown to such a degree!"

"With merely two pieces dropping, it has already stirred up such strong atmospheric momentum."

"If I were to play a match against Elder Gu, I am afraid that after ten pieces, I would directly suffer defeat!"

Another Disciple beside him also replied with a face full of admiration:

"Indeed, Elder Gu is truly worthy of being the number one person on the Destiny Star's path of Restrictions."

"He is simply too strong."

"Today, being fortunate enough to witness Elder Gu make a move, this trip has truly not been in vain!"

As soon as this person's voice fell, another Disciple spoke:

"Yes, yes, Elder Gu dropping two pieces has suddenly given me a burst of comprehension."

"After returning this time and going into seclusion for a period of time, a cultivation Breakthrough is an absolute certainty!"

As soon as this person finished speaking, it immediately caused the surrounding Disciples to cast envious gazes toward him.

A sudden Epiphany—this kind of opportunity was a stroke of good fortune that could be met by chance but not sought.

Moreover, the cultivation of Qianyuan Sect Disciples was all related to the path of Restrictions.

Having an Epiphany on the path of Restrictions, the enhancement of their cultivation was already an inevitable matter.

Listening to the words of the surrounding Qianyuan Sect Disciples, the arrogant expression on Gu Xuanji's face grew even more intense.

Disregarding the surrounding clamor, Sun Xuan continued to ponder for quite a while before dropping a piece once again.

Just like that, after Sun Xuan dropped a piece after quite a while, Gu Xuanji would immediately drop a piece without even thinking.

The area of the chessboard where Sun Xuan's black piece was located was entirely covered by a patch of clouds and mist, without the slightest bit of fluctuation.

As for the place where Gu Xuanji's white piece was, it was filled with murderous intent; the soaring killing intent completely scattered the white clouds in the sky.

At this very moment, a sneer appeared at the corner of Gu Xuanji's mouth.

Waving his hand, a white piece fell onto the chessboard once more.

In an instant, winds and clouds surged, and a mass of white pieces connected together into a chilling, massive killing array.

Streams of deep white lightning emerged from above the chessboard where the white pieces were located, and then crazily slashed toward the cloud and mist region where the black pieces were located.

"Sun, my young friend, it is over!"

After dropping the piece, Gu Xuanji arrogantly placed one hand behind his back, raised his chin slightly, and said to Sun Xuan.

Immediately afterward, countless white bolts of lightning struck the cloud and mist region where the black chess pieces were located.

Then, just like mud cows entering the sea, all the lightning completely disappeared within the clouds and mist.

The clouds and mist in the black piece region did not even stir up a single fraction of a ripple.

"Fellow Daoist Gu, it is far too early to say such words!"

Sun Xuan chuckled softly and shook his head, then picked up a black piece and pondered for another long while.

He struck several incantation seals into the black piece and dropped the black piece onto the chessboard once more.

The moment the black piece fell, a patch of clouds and mist immediately diffused, connecting into one piece with the previous clouds and mist.

Seeing this, Gu Xuanji's complexion instantly turned dark.

A trace of embarrassment emerged from his face.

Gu Xuanji had originally thought that Sun Xuan only understood a little bit of Restriction arts, and that by casually dropping a piece, he could defeat him.

Yet what he hadn't expected was that Sun Xuan's Restriction arts were actually not weak at all.

The thunder-lightning killing array he had deployed was simply unable to do anything to the opponent.

Looking at Sect Master Lü Daoxuan not far away who was gazing toward him with an expression of mockery, Gu Xuanji suddenly felt somewhat unable to step down from the stage.

"Hmph!"

Only hearing Gu Xuanji give a cold huff, he extended his hand to guide, and once again rapidly dropped a white piece.

At this moment, Gu Xuanji could not help thinking in his heart:

"Having taken the full-strength blow of my thunder-lightning killing array, the Formation deployed by this Sun Xuan cannot possibly be without any damage."

"It is just that with the concealment of that cloud and mist illusion array, I cannot pry into it."

"As long as I break away his cloud and mist illusion array, naturally I can peep into its true details."

"At that time, I only need to casually drop a few pieces, and I will definitely be able to defeat this ignorant young man."

"Let him understand clearly: do not think that after learning a little bit of Restrictions, you can disregard everyone under the heavens."

Thinking of this, regarding the Restrictions to be deployed for the subsequent placement, Gu Xuanji instantly had a direction in his heart.

As for Sun Xuan, just like before, after pondering for a long time, he slowly dropped a black piece.

Then, without even thinking, Gu Xuanji immediately followed by dropping a white piece.

After a period of time, Sun Xuan had already deployed quite a large area of clouds and mist on the chessboard.

And Gu Xuanji had once again deployed a great Restriction array to dispel the clouds and mist.

"Disperse for this old man!"

Seeing Gu Xuanji's eyes flash with sharp light, a white piece abruptly dropped.

A Formation emitting blazing white light instantly condensed and formed from above the chessboard.

The intense white light soared abruptly into the air, and then fiercely shone toward the black piece and cloud-mist region deployed by Sun Xuan.

After the radiance shone through, only a patch of silence remained at the scene.

Looking at the region where the black pieces deployed by Sun Xuan were located, the clouds and mist above it did not even have a trace of change.

The dispersing Restriction light that Gu Xuanji had just shone down was simply like a joke.

"How can this be possible!"

Seeing this, a trace of incredulous expression appeared in Gu Xuanji's eyes.

A mere cloud and mist illusion array—how could it possibly withstand the purification of his Pure Yang Spiritual Restriction?

And the surrounding Qianyuan Sect Disciples who were waiting to watch Sun Xuan make a joke, upon seeing this scene, slowly restrained the bantering expressions on their faces.

Without mentioning anything else, just looking at this cloud and mist illusion array capable of withstanding the purification of Gu Xuanji's Pure Yang Spiritual Restriction, it had already surpassed most of the people present.

Sect Master Lü Daoxuan, upon seeing this scene, flashed a trace of grave expression in his eyes; towards this cloud and mist Restriction, he also had a feeling of being unable to see through it.

After pondering for a short while, Gu Xuanji slowly opened his mouth to say:

"My young friend's Restriction cultivation is indeed not weak, actually being able to withstand the encirclement and slaughter of this old man's two great Formations."

"This is already much stronger than most Qianyuan Sect Disciples."

"As for my young friend joining the Qianyuan Sect, this old man will no longer obstruct it; however, wanting to sit in this position of Sect Elder is still somewhat lacking in qualifications."

"I guess that all the Formations deployed by my young friend's black pieces consist solely of this single cloud and mist illusion array."

"Although this illusion array is not weak, for this old man to break it is not difficult either."

"Why not let this old man leave some face for my young friend, and you and I stop here?"

"My young friend can still join the Qianyuan Sect, and this old man will even wholeheartedly teach the Restrictions I have mastered to you."

"When my young friend's cultivation reaches the Soul Formation stage, this old man will definitely sponsor you to take the position of Sect Elder!"