The corner of Beiluo Yu's mouth curled slightly. In her opinion, Long Wuxian, no matter how powerful, could not possibly emerge unscathed from her Wind and Snow Transformation.

"Six transformations."

Beiluo Yu gathered all her Chi and then unleashed the sixth iteration of the Wind and Snow Transformation.

Whoosh...

Several brilliant silver lights shot out like raging dragons, joining the waves of the sea.

It appeared Beiluo Yu had no intention of giving Long Wuxian any breathing room. She intended to continuously oppress him with the might of her control-type cultivation method.

However, after six successive transformations, Beiluo Yu had nearly depleted her Chi. Exhaustion started to overtake her, and if Long Wuxian were to burst out of the formation at that moment, Beiluo Yu would likely be powerless to resist.

Yet Beiluo Yu was unfazed by this possibility. She held an intense confidence in her cultivation method, firmly believing that Long Wuxian would not emerge unscathed from her relentless attacks. Her next move was simply to prepare to see Long Wuxian kneel before her in submission.

"The Wind and Snow Transformation of Wind and Snow City is truly terrifying. This relentless barrage of attacks makes it impossible for Long Wuxian to respond. It seems he's done for."

"Sigh, Long Wuxian is indeed formidable. His talents far surpass those of ordinary disciples, but unfortunately, his cultivation is too weak. Even at the early stage of Immortal Emperor Realm, being able to fight Beiluo Yu to this extent is already quite impressive."

"Yes, even if he loses, no one will ridicule him. And if Beiluo Yu wins, she may not have the face to show herself in public. After all, a peak-level Immortal Emperor being pushed to the limit by a half-step Immortal Emperor isn't something to brag about."

Just when countless onlookers sighed at the impending defeat of Long Wuxian...

Suddenly, an incredibly powerful surge of Chi emanated from the formation. A wave of energy, akin to a storm, burst forth.

Boom...

Amidst the resounding roar coming from the Yuanqi Square, the seemingly unassailable formation shattered, turning into fragments that floated in the broken void. Long Wuxian's figure once again appeared before everyone's eyes.

To everyone's astonishment, Long Wuxian not only had a layer of Chi rippling around him, but the pearl in his hand vibrated, emitting a loud buzzing sound.

At this moment, he exuded a grandeur, with his black hair fluttering and his dark golden robe swaying slightly, exuding a powerful aura.

Surprisingly, Long Wuxian's strength hadn't diminished much from his previous peak state. Instead, the faint but concentrated Chi emanating from his body made his radiance even more dazzling.

Standing there like a war god, he exerted an immensely powerful impact on the onlookers, evoking an involuntary sense of reverence.

"How... how is this possible?!"

Beiluo Yu screamed on the spot. Before her smile could even solidify, the events unfolding around her left her unable to react properly.

The whole atmosphere was silent, with countless people dumbfounded, their shocked gazes fixed on Long Wuxian. Not in their wildest dreams had they expected such an outcome – an outcome that surpassed their imaginations and rendered them utterly incapable of accepting it.

"How, how, how is this possible?"

"My goodness, how did he do it?!"

"So astonishing... This is the first time in my life that I've been so astonished!"

"Is he really a cultivator at the Immortal Emperor Realm?"

"This is simply a miracle! Even under the Wind and Snow Transformation's six transformations, he emerged unscathed. And with his cultivation only at the early stage of the Immortal Emperor Realm, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes..."

"I feel like it's because of his extraordinary artifact. Talent is important, but an ancient artifact can completely reverse the tide of battle."

Everyone was astonished, unable to believe the reality before their eyes. In the world of cultivators, strength and cultivation level were inevitably linked, and never had there been someone who could defeat an opponent across so many levels.

But to Long Wuxian, this was just another day. It was all thanks to the Ocean-Calming Divine Pearl in his hands that secured the victory in this battle. The Ocean-Calming Divine Pearl was an existence surpassing even the Immortal Realms.

Thump!

Long Wuxian's aura surged again as he took a step forward, causing the ground of the square to shake. Each step he took escalated his imposing aura, while Beiluo Yu's expression grew increasingly grim.

Beiluo Yu could already sense the immense pressure emanating from Long Wuxian. It felt as if a towering mountain was pressing down on her chest, instilling an inexplicable sense of fear within her.

It was an intangible fear, one she had never experienced before.

At that moment, in Beiluo Yu's eyes, Long Wuxian's image of relying on clever tactics to win battles completely transformed into that of a devilish presence—a towering mountain she could never overcome.

Deep inside, Beiluo Yu knew she had been defeated.

Despite unleashing her most powerful trump cards and Wind and Snow City's secret techniques, she had no effect on Long Wuxian at all. Now, on the brink of Chi exhaustion, she had no resistance against Long Wuxian.

"Halt!"

A loud shout rang out, and another female disciple at the late stage of the Immortal Emperor Realm stood in front of Long Wuxian. "Long Wuxian, don't go too far!"

"Oh?"

Long Wuxian didn't say a word, but his icy gaze locked onto her, sending a chill down her spine. The female disciple trembled, not daring to meet Long Wuxian's eyes.

"Long Wuxian, you should know what you're doing!"

The female disciple gathered her courage and spoke up, fully aware of Beiluo Yu's current situation. If Long Wuxian were to strike her at that moment, the consequences would be dire.

"Oh, so are you suggesting that you are here to face the consequences of our bet? (I fully agree)"

Once again, with an incredibly cold tone, Long Wuxian pointed his chilling gaze at the female disciple in front of him.

Under such a menacing aura, the female disciple unconsciously shifted aside.

Yes, she was afraid. She knew very well that if Long Wuxian were to lay a hand on her, she wouldn't stand a chance. Even in her mind, she understood that if Long Wuxian could overpower Beiluo Yu, then there was no way she could match him.

"After all, a woman is still a woman…"

With a cold snort, Long Wuxian took a few steps towards Beiluo Yu. With each step, his aura intensified, making Beiluo Yu's complexion increasingly ugly.

Beiluo Yu now felt an overwhelming pressure emanating from Long Wuxian. It was like a mountain bearing down on her heart, filling her with an inescapable fear.

North Beiluo Yu was well aware that she had been defeated.

But before her smile could even solidify, the developments around her left her struggling to react.

The atmosphere grew tense, with everyone recalling the life-and-death bet between Long Wuxian and Beiluo Yu – and now that Beiluo Yu had faltered, the question remained: would Long Wuxian dare to strike her?

The tension in the air was nearly suffocating. Long Wuxian, with a calm expression, gazed at the utterly shocked Beiluo Yu before speaking.

"As per our agreement, what do you want to say? The dignified daughter of the City Lord of Wind and Snow City, shouldn't you show us all some sincerity? For example…"

Long Wuxian suddenly broke into a brilliant smile, showing a deeper understanding of their previous bet.

"Go to hell!"

Beiluo Yu erupted in anger once more, her whip whistling towards Long Wuxian. However, what seemed like a fierce attack to her transformed into a feeble attempt in Long Wuxian's eyes – devoid of any strength.

And indeed, Beiluo Yu had depleted her Chi after executing the six transformations of the Wind and Snow. Even if she were to replenish her Chi with Spirit Stones, it would be nearly impossible to fully restore it in a short time.

Long Wuxian directly stowed away the Ocean-Calming Divine Pearl in his hand, tossing it into his storage bracelet. As Beiluo Yu's attack neared him, Long Wuxian made a sudden move, grasping Beiluo Yu's delicate wrist.

Despite Beiluo Yu's best efforts, she couldn't lower her wrist under Long Wuxian's grip or harm him in any way. His hand felt as strong as a vice, rendering Beiluo Yu unable to move.

With a quick motion, Long Wuxian grabbed the whip from Beiluo Yu's hand.

"Quite a rare whip! Hm! It seems to be crafted from a Demonic Deity-level Spirit Cat. This treasure is mine now."

Long Wuxian weighed the weapon in his hand and stowed it away. This whip was at least of Immortal-grade quality, even surpassing it. Such a weapon could only be wielded by experts at the level of a Sacred Emperor Realm.

After advancing to the Immortal Emperor Realm, Long Wuxian would soon need more Ocean-Calming Divine Pearls. Although this pearl was still powerful, when faced with a mass attack by Demonic Deities, one pearl alone would not suffice for self-preservation.

"Long Wuxian, how dare you harm me? Give my whip back!"

Beiluo Yu was livid, on the verge of tears. The pain in her wrist aside, the whip had been specially prepared by her father, a tool meant for unleashing the Wind and Snow transformations. It was her beloved possession, and losing it to Long Wuxian was akin to her heart bleeding.

Weapons and pill medicines were a cultivator's lifeline.

Under normal circumstances, cultivators at the Immortal Saint Realm or ordinary Immortal Emperor Realm would consume ordinary pill medicines, wield regular weapons, and even use common Spirit Stones.

"Hehe, just spoils of war."

Facing Beiluo Yu's fury, Long Wuxian smiled nonchalantly, paying no heed.