Chapter 1244

After entering the Noah Sanctuary, Xu Jingming had seen many beautiful women, each with a different personality.

Ye Lan was cold and noble, Yuli was alluring and seductive, Lu Yunji was fiery and bold.

But Niki's beauty was entirely different—it was a natural, effortless allure.

Her every gesture and movement exuded charm without the slightest artifice.

Unlike Yuli, who deliberately posed seductively, Niki simply radiated a sense of 'desire'.

"What? Never seen an Immortal Sunbathing?"

A clear, melodious voice rang out; Niki removed her sunglasses and gazed at Xu Jingming with eyes half-smiling.

Her eyes were large, yet as clear and bright as those of a newborn infant.

"I really haven't." Xu Jingming nodded seriously.

He spoke the truth.

Immortals had always struck him as impossibly powerful.

They could shatter stars with a mere gesture—how could one ever see this side of them?

This candid reply startled Niki for a moment, then her red lips curved into a captivating smile.

She lazily rolled over, lying on her side on the lounge chair.

Her curves became even more pronounced, the arc between her waist and hips sending blood racing.

"Most people regard the Immortal Rank as divine, believing we tower above them."

Niki's voice carried a hint of laziness, "But in truth, aside from our extraordinary power, we're no different from ordinary people."

She stretched, and her full, heavy chest trembled gently with the motion.

"We enjoy fine food, like beautiful clothes, and sometimes we sunbathe like this..."

Here, Niki suddenly fell silent and shook her head:

"Never mind, why am I telling you all this?"

She sat up, her figure beneath the swimsuit now fully visible.

Her slender waist and voluptuous hips formed a perfect proportion.

With a casual wave of her hand, a thin, light blue gauze robe materialized out of thin air.

She draped it lightly over her shoulders, yet it could not conceal the tantalizing glimpse of her skin.

"Speak up—why are you here at this time? Your matches should've just begun."

Niki crossed her legs, her snow-white foot gently tapping the air.

"There are only two ranking matches per day, and for me, they're all overwhelming—over in minutes."

"The rest of the time, I want to train in the Beast Trial Zone of the Lingshu Sanctuary. I'd appreciate it if my mentor could help me apply for access."

Xu Jingming, having pulled his gaze from her feet, replied honestly.

"You're diligent."

Niki nodded approvingly. "I can arrange the access for you. Also, take this."

Her slender fingers flicked through the air, and a faintly glowing silver rune-stone appeared in her palm.

She tossed it toward Xu Jingming: "The Beast Trial Zone of the Lingshu Sanctuary has protective measures, but accidents can still happen."

"This is a specially crafted感应符石. If you're in danger, channel Yuan energy into it—I'll arrive instantly."

Though she had abandoned the path of Space Dao, her understanding of Space had reached the First Level of the Dao.

Instant teleportation across a planet's range was easy for her.

"Thank you, Mentor!"

Xu Jingming's eyes lit up, and he quickly took the rune-stone.

Niki, as a mentor, was indeed quite competent.

After a pause, he asked: "Does the Lingshu Sanctuary have a Demon Trial Zone?"

"Demon Trial Zone?"

Niki raised an eyebrow. "Why? Are you interested in the Demon Clan?"

"Just curious—I've never seen a Demon before."

Xu Jingming naturally couldn't say he wanted to absorb demonic energy to enhance his Zi Yan Demon Body.

"Demons are dangerous. Our Noah Sanctuary's Demon Trial Zone only allows Demons below Starlight Fifth Rank."

"Here at the Lingshu Sanctuary, there isn't even a Demon Trial Zone set up."

"If you want to see Demons, wait until you return to the Noah Sanctuary."

Niki said casually.

Ye Lan was a Demon herself—but she could never tell Xu Jingming that.

"Understood." Xu Jingming felt a pang of disappointment.

It seemed he wouldn't be able to absorb demonic energy to enhance his Zi Yan Demon Body anytime soon.

As for the Noah Sanctuary, he was now Starlight Seventh Rank—the demonic energy of Starlight Fifth Rank Demons offered him no enhancement.

After lingering a while longer, once he confirmed his eligibility to enter the Lingshu Sanctuary's Beast Trial Zone, Xu Jingming respectfully took his leave.

Suddenly, the vast beach was left with only Niki alone.

"Such talent, combined with such diligence—this prodigy's rise is inevitable."

Niki had to admit, Xu Jingming left a very good impression on her.

As for his gaze, as an Immortal, she naturally noticed it easily.

In truth, whenever she appeared in public, countless eyes followed her.

But Xu Jingming's gaze was different from theirs.

There was no trace of disrespect, only pure admiration, which kept her from feeling aversion.

Otherwise, with a mere thought, Xu Jingming would not even be able to perceive her presence.

As for other special feelings, she had none.

After all, compared to her, who had already lived for countless ages.

Xu Jingming, merely in his twenties, was nothing but a brat...

In the time that followed.

Xu Jingming participated in the same-rank ranking matches while hunting beasts in the Spirit Pivot Sacred Land's Beast Trial Zone.

While gathering Source Points, he overwhelmingly defeated nearly every opponent.

At first, no one paid attention, but starting from the fourth day, people gradually began to notice him.

"Who is this Xu Jingming? How is he so strong?"

"I heard he only joined the Noah Sacred Land six months ago, and he's already Starlight Seventh Stage!"

"Seventeen layers of Lightning Domain, ten layers of Destruction Domain—this talent is terrifying!"

"Did you see yesterday's match? That Starlight Seventh Stage competitor didn't last five seconds against him!"

"......"

When the eighth day arrived.

When Xu Jingming crushed the previous Sacred Land Exchange Competition's second-place Starlight Seventh Stage cultivator.

The entire Spirit Pivot Sacred Land took notice of his existence; countless people discussed his rise.

Some even looked forward to the battle on the tenth day between Xu Jingming and the Spirit Pivot Sacred Land's Starlight Seventh Stage, wondering who was stronger.

On the ninth day of the Exchange Competition, night.

Xu Jingming sat cross-legged in his villa's training room, tallying up his gains during this period.

【Source Points】: 235,000.

The Source Points, previously depleted from allocating points to Domains, had once again filled to a terrifying 230,000 points!

"I've accumulated enough Source Points to upgrade the Lightning Domain and Destruction Domain..."

Looking at the numbers on his system panel, Xu Jingming's eyes flickered with satisfaction.

But he did not rush to allocate points.

His current strength was sufficient to handle most opponents; there was no need to push further.

I'll save it for the cross-rank challenge—then I'll give Elinara a real shock.

As for tomorrow's match against the Spirit Pivot Sacred Land's Starlight Seventh Stage, he didn't even consider it worth his attention.

After all, to him, this battle would take less than a minute to finish...