Chapter 416: Renowned in All Directions! The Nine Sounds Realm

Chapter 416: Renowned in All Directions! The Nine Sounds Realm

"Fifty years earlier?"

Li Yuan was taken aback for a moment before he laughed and said, "I haven’t even lived for fifty years."

"Brother Xu, you’re not even fifty years old?" Jiang Xuan’s eyes flickered with surprise. "Aren’t you younger than me then?"

Jiang Shan, who rarely showed any emotion, also looked surprised and asked, "Brother Li Yuan, how old are you this year?"

"Thirty-something," Li Yuan replied, actually being thirty years old.

This wasn’t something that needed to be kept a secret.

Jiang Yuan True God, upon their first meeting, had directly concluded that Li Yuan was no more than forty years old.

If some secret treasures or special instruments were used, the judgment could be even more precise. Therefore, in the intelligence provided by Jiang Yuan True God to Li Yuan, it was clearly stated that there was no need to deliberately hide his age.

Most crucially, the fabricated identity created by Jiang Yuan True God was based on Li Yuan’s actual age.

"Thirty-something?"

Yan Long, dressed in white, widened his eyes. "Brother Li Yuan, compared to you, I Yan Long, who has lived for nearly three hundred years, really feel like I’ve been living a dog’s life."

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If Li Yuan’s display of strength had already left a deep impression on them,

then his age truly made them tremble with awe.

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"In that case."

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He genuinely felt sorry for Li Yuan.

"Big Brother Bai, is the Ancestral Realm Battle that difficult?"

Jiang Xuan, standing to the side, asked in puzzlement. "There are still twelve years left. If one can advance from the Flying Heaven Rank to the Demi-God Rank and undergo soul transformation, the speed of Law Insight will increase again."

"With Brother Xu’s cultivation speed, if he can break through to the Demi-God Rank as soon as possible, can’t he compete in the Ancestral Realm Battle?" Jiang Xuan questioned.

As a member of the the Ancestral Realm Battle, An to the least Jiang the An rank of the An. and mind., and foresight. "Little Sister, you don’t understand."

"The top geniuses in the Ancestral Realm Battle surpass your imagination," Jiang Shan said with great seriousness.. "Like me, with the strength of a Demi-God, I can unleash the power of an initial Void Deity... among the million Demi-Gods of the Abyss Kingdom, I can be considered almost invincible."

Jiang Xuan nodded, knowing her brother’s strength was widely acknowledged, having fought Void Deities more than once.

"But I don’t even have a chance to enter the top thousand in the Ancestral Realm Battle," Jiang Shan said in a low voice.

"No chance to enter the top thousand?" Jiang Xuan was taken aback.

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Jiang Xuan was inwardly astonished.

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"Truly unfair," Jiang Xuan shook her head. "It’s unfair to all of you."

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"There’s no absolute fairness in this world."

"Luck is part of strength," Jiang Shan smiled. "After this Ancestral Realm Battle, I’ll ask the Lord of the Kingdom. If there’s a chance to compete for the Ancestral World Seal, I’ll cultivate for another five hundred years."

"Five hundred years?" Jiang Xuan’s mouth opened slightly.

To her, that was an incredibly long time.

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"Let it be. I haven’t even become a Demi-God yet," Li Yuan smiled. "Come, Brother Jiang Shan, Brother Bai Li, let’s continue drinking."

"Right!"

"Let’s continue drinking." Jiang Shan smiled. "The dishes I ordered haven’t even been served yet."

...

After this incident, although the music and dance resumed in the hall, the guests in the various private rooms had lost their interest,most were discussing the battle that just occurred.

"That Leng Yan is usually so arrogant.ous but today day today, to, today’s become him’s himself his to him wrong today..,000 Crystal Deity Crystal of a thousand Divine Crystals, compensation."

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"Though he seems arrogant, he knows his limits and doesn’t offend the truly powerful."

"That Xu Yuan has an unknown background, but his talent and Strength are formidable on their own," numerous Demi-Gods whispered.

For these Demi-Gods, today’s incident was far more interesting than the music and dance at the Echoless Tower.

Many of them had already used communication treasures to inform their friends about what happened at the Echoless Tower.

... In Jiang Shan’s private room.

With Li Yuan revealing his strength, the atmosphere became increasingly harmonious.

Yan Long, who had previously tried to belittle Li Yuan, was now the most enthusiastic.

"I most admire those with true ability. I misunderstood Brother Li Yuan, and it was my mistake,"

Yan Long adopted a humble demeanor and smiled, "I previously admired Princess Jiang Shan and Brother Bai Li... Now, this list must also include Brother Xu Yuan."

Li Yuan smiled faintly.

He could already see that Yan Long was the type who would change his stance with the wind.

However, one doesn't hit a smiling face, and since the other party had apologized repeatedly, there was no need to hold a grudge.

As they delved deeper into their conversation.

"Oh? In the coming days, all the major forces in the Abyss Kingdom will come to visit me?" Li Yuan listened to Jiang Shan's account, deep in thought.

"Right!"

"If Brother Xu Yuan only had the strength to rank in the top ten of the Flight Heaven Rank... the various Divine Families within the Divine Kingdom wouldn't pay much attention," Jiang Shan said, "After all, a normal top ten genius of the Flight Heaven Rank might not even become a Void Deity."

Li Yuan couldn't help but nod.

The Abyss Kingdom was vast, with over a thousand Void Deities permanently residing in the Capital City, and even more scattered across the various provinces and Counties.

A few more or fewer Void Deities wouldn't make much of a difference to the Abyss Kingdom.

"Today's battle will surely spread news about you. When the various forces investigate your background and discover your age... they will conclude that you have at least reached the peak of a Void Deity, or even have a great chance of becoming a True Deity." Jiang Shan sighed, "Once you become a True Deity, your influence will be completely different."

"A True Deity's influence surpasses that of a Void Deity by thousands of times," Jiang Shan said solemnly.

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"Concubines?" Li Yuan was taken aback.

From what Li Yuan knew,in the Divine Realm,, seemed be the same in the Divine Realm.

"The true main is very rare, very rare. a strong man to have a true partner. My father has dozens of children, but has never had a true partner," Jiang Shan shook his head, "My mother is only one of my father's Concubines."

Jiang Shan didn't shy away from this point.

Because such things are the norm on the Star Perception Continent, where super-strong individuals having thousands of Concubines is common.

"Perhaps other Divine Kingdom forces will secretly communicate with you, inviting you to join them," Jiang Shan said, "After all, the Abyss Kingdom is one one the Eighteeneeneen Eighteen Eight among of the Kingdom is the Eight Kingdom among Concubines in the core of,, Kingdom Kingdom."

in the Capital City, making it a mix of fish and Dragons. News about you will spread quickly."

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

This point was also mentioned in the intelligence provided by Jiang Yuan True God.

The Star Perception Continent is divided into four Regions: East, West, South, and North, and there are also Four Seas. Beyond the heavens, there are countless Life Stars. The Eastern Region has about eight hundred Divine Kingdoms, most of which are under the jurisdiction of the Perception Star City...

Among the eight hundred Divine Kingdoms, eighteen are recognized by the Perception Star City as Core Divine Kingdoms.

The Abyss Kingdom is one of them.

The most significant mark of becoming a Core Divine Kingdom is the establishment of a 'Teleportation Array' in the Capital City, allowing teleportation between Core Divine Kingdoms, and even directly to the Perception Star City.

This greatly strengthens the Perception Star City's control over the Eastern Region.

No matter how the various Divine Kingdoms fight and compete, they ultimately have to submit to the Perception Star City.

"In short."

"Brother Xu Yuan, from today onward, you will be a prominent Figure in the Capital City City JiangBut need I to to to to don to to, to to's. you is.", own stand to. just do yourself... Your future is destined to be limitless."

"Thank you for the reminder, Brother Jiang Shan," Li Yuan smiled.

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Li Yuan was thoughtful, something he had already anticipated.

Displaying Talent and Strength can earn you recognition of major forces and getting more cultivation resources.

But it also inevitably involves getting caught up in some turmoil.

Even within the Perception Star City, unity is not absolute.

Among the eight hundred Divine Kingdoms in the Eastern Region, there are constant battles and conflicts, sometimes even sparking True Deity battles... For this, the highest levels of the Perception Star City rarely intervene.

Outward, the three Star Cities and six Holy Lands are in competition.

Inward, the same competition exists.

"Today."

"I've stirred up some winds," Li Yuan thought, "But I still need to be careful. Only by achieving Demigod Rank will I have some self-protection when facing Divine Beings."

"Right now, I'm still weak and must rely on the halo of genius to protect myself."

Li Yuan had a clear understanding of his own strength.

"Brother Jiang Shan."

"I have a question," Li Yuan suddenly said, "Where can I get more Awakening Star Divine Pills?"

"Awakening Star Divine Pills?" Jiang Shan was surprised: " " don the many used " Awakening Star Divine Pills, Li Yuan, haven't you already used them to their full potential? Do you still need more Awakening Star Divine Pills?"

Li Yuan nodded.

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"I just observed you using Star Techniques. Your divine body's strength suggests you are at the Seven-star Meridian, practicing the Nine Levels of Body Tempering Technique," Jiang Shan's gaze at Li Yuan changed, "But you haven't even used the Awakening Star Divine Pills to their full Soul Will... This!"

Jiang Shan shook his head, "Others call me a genius, but today I finally understand that there are always greater heights to reach."

After a moment of thought, Jiang Shan said, "On a regular basis, the Divine Flame Palace has many tasks, completing which can earn rewards, including Awakening Star Divine Pills."

"But now, the Divine Flame Palace's competition has concluded, and there are no more tasks for the time being. Awakening Star Divine Pills are also restricted items, unable to be sold openly, making them hard to obtain, even I don't have many..." Jiang Shan said, "One method is to directly meet with Sha Xi Void Deity, requesting ten or twenty Awakening Star Divine Pills, which shouldn't be difficult."

"Li Yuan asked, "Are there any other options?"

Twenty or so? That's too few.

Jiang Shan, have you forgotten?"

"Three days from now, the Nine Sounds Realm will open. With Xu Yuan's strength, perhaps he can give it a try." Bai Li Teng suddenly spoke up, "If successful, he can request a batch of Awakening Star Pills from the Nine Sounds True God."

"The Nine Sounds Realm?" Li Yuan was puzzled.

What is it?

"Haha, yes, we are currently in the Nine Sounds Tower, and I almost forgot about this." Jiang Shan laughed, "The Nine Sounds Realm is established by the Nine Sounds True God and is open for three days every year."

"The Nine Sounds Realm, which is also a unique feature in the capital."

"In essence, it is a testing ground, specifically designed by the Nine Sounds True God to select disciples." Jiang Shan explained, "Any citizen of the Abyss Kingdom, whether a Flying Heaven or Demi-God, can enter after paying a small amount of Divine Crystals. Those who pass the fifth realm as a Flying Heaven or the eighth realm as a Demi-God will receive a gift."

"If a Flying Heaven can pass the sixth realm, and a Demi-God can pass the ninth realm, they not only receive a gift but also have the opportunity to become a disciple of the Nine Sounds True God." Jiang Shan added.

Become a disciple of a True God? Li Yuan's eyes flashed with surprise.

A master like that is hard to find.

"So, there will be many who dare to take on this challenge." Li Yuan spoke softly.

"Not really." Bai Li Teng shook his head, "A thousand years ago, when the Nine Sounds True God established the 'Nine Sounds Realm', many people attempted it at first, but as time passed, fewer people dared to try."

"Why is that?" Li Yuan asked.

"It's mainly because of the danger." Bai Li Teng explained, "The Nine Sounds True God is a master of the soul, and the Nine Sounds Realm she set up specifically targets the soul's will, with little correlation to one's strength... When it comes to the soul, the slightest misstep can lead to one's demise."

"If one can't even pass the first three realms, the probability of death is extremely high."

"Therefore, only those with great confidence dare to take on this challenge, which naturally reduces the number of participants."

"Even so, there are occasional casualties." Bai Li Teng continued, "The number of strong cultivators who can pass the test is small, and those who can become disciples of the True God are even fewer... But for those who do pass, the rewards are quite generous."

"It's a risky endeavor for others."

"But with Xu Yuan's strength, passing the fifth realm shouldn't be too difficult." Bai Li Teng said, "At that time, whether it's for treasures or Awakening Star Pills, it should be easy to obtain."

"Alright, I'll consider it." Li Yuan didn't think it was that important.

This Nine Sounds Realm seemed a bit dangerous, and he wasn't planning to become a disciple anyway. It didn't seem worth it just for the Awakening Star Pills.

"Actually, the most remarkable aspect of the Nine Sounds Realm is the tempering of the soul's will. The various illusions within are quite rare." Jiang Shan smiled, "I'll also give it a try in a few days, as a way to test myself and see when I can pass the ninth realm."

"You're going to attempt it too, Brother Jiang Shan?" Li Yuan was surprised.

"Not just me, Sister Jiang Xuan will also give it a try." Bai Li Teng smiled, "In fact, the top geniuses of the Abyss Kingdom, especially those in the capital, will likely give it a shot, treating it as a way to temper their soul's will."

"Even some geniuses from other Divine Kingdoms might come to test their mettle."

Li Yuan suddenly understood.

The so-called danger was primarily a way for the Nine Sounds True God to filter out ordinary Flying Heavens and Demi-Gods, as the challenge was truly perilous for them. But for genuine prodigies, the risk of demise was relatively low.

"Three days from now, I'll give it a shot." Li Yuan made up his mind.

Tempering the soul's will? He had always cultivated the Observing Technique, and perhaps a different approach could bring him new insights.

The banquet continued for some time. Bai Li Teng and Yan Long departed, while Jiang Shan personally escorted Li Yuan back to the Divine Flame Palace with Jiang Xuan before returning to the Fog Mountain King's residence.

...

Inside the Fog Mountain King's residence, Jiang Shan dismissed the servants.

"Little sister, you did well today." Jiang Shan said, "To have attracted such an extraordinary monster from the Abyss Demon Blood Cavern, I can tell that Xu Yuan has taken a liking to you."

"Today..."

"It was a good idea to establish a friendship with him before he revealed his strength." Jiang Shan added.

"Big brother, I just wanted to thank Brother Xu Yuan. If not for him, I would have died in the Abyss Demon Blood Cavern." Jiang Xuan shook her head.

"Good."

"Having a grateful heart is the right thing to do." Jiang Shan said, "Tomorrow, you can prepare a gift and pay him a visit."

Jiang Shan clapped his hands, and a jade bottle appeared out of thin air.

"What's this?"

Jiang Xuan was puzzled at first, but as she took the bottle and examined it with her divine sense, her expression changed slightly, "Awakening Star Pills? There are fifty of them here, big brother, do you have this many extra Awakening Star Pills?"

"For others, these pills are quite precious, but for me, taking out a few dozen is an easy task." Jiang Shan smiled.

"Why didn't you give them to him directly?" Jiang Xuan couldn't help but ask.

"I observe that Xu Yuan appears easygoing on the surface but is actually quite proud deep down. It's extremely difficult to earn his genuine acknowledgment, and once you do, he's likely to help you wholeheartedly if you ever need it."

"You already have a good relationship with him, and if you can find opportunities to help him a time or two, earning his gratitude, your friendship will become unbreakable."

"Brother, I treat people like Guozi and Fangshu from the heart." Jiang Xuan shook her head, "I don't need to do this."

"It's good to have a grateful heart." Jiang Shan said, "Tomorrow, you can bring a gift and visit him."

Jiang Shan snapped his fingers, and a jade bottle appeared in his hand.

"This is..."

Jiang Xuan was puzzled, but she took the bottle and examined it with her divine sense, her eyes widening slightly, "Divine Fire Palace Pills? There are fifty of them here, big brother, do you have this many extra Divine Fire Palace Pills?"

"For others, these pills are quite precious, but for me, taking out a few dozen is an easy task."

Jiang Shan smiled.

"You should know that Xu Yuan is a proud man. If you can find opportunities to help him and earn his gratitude, he'll be more inclined to treat you as a true friend. And when you need help, he'll be more willing to lend a hand."

"You already have a good relationship with him, and if you can deepen it, it'll be beneficial for both you and our Fog Mountain King lineage."

"Princess Jiang Xuan stared at Jiang Shan.

Jiang Shan chuckled but didn't refute her.

"Big brother, this is too calculated of you," Princess Jiang Xuan couldn't help but say, "You're great in every way, except for this one flaw."

"Sometimes, I wonder if you're also calculating me in some matters," Jiang Xuan said.

"Silly girl," Jiang Shan shook his head with a smile, "Father is gone, and you're my only family left in this world. How could I possibly calculate against you?"

"Here, take the Awakening Star Divine Pill."

"Whether you send it or not, it's up to you," Jiang Shan said, "I still need to seclude myself for cultivation. You should go back and rest too."

"Alright, big brother. I'll take my leave first," Jiang Xuan bowed and turned to leave.

Jiang Shan watched as Jiang Xuan disappeared from sight.

"That's good."

"Perhaps only sincerity can earn genuine trust," Jiang Shan's gentle gaze turned sharp, muttering to himself, "Little sister, I hope you can offer some protection."

"This way, when I take action in the future, I'll have fewer concerns."

Hidden within Jiang Shan's heart was a deep grudge unknown to others, one connected to his mother's death.

Even Jiang Xuan was unaware of this grudge.

Jiang Shan didn't want Jiang Xuan to bear this burden too.

In truth, Jiang Shan didn't have deep feelings for his father, the Fog Mountain King. In a way, it was the Fog Mountain King's past mistakes that led to his mother's demise, and now the king had fallen.

What worried Jiang Shan the most was his sister, Jiang Xuan, and the secret plans he made were all for her protection.

...

In the depths of the Cold Rock Marquis' palace.

"Please punish me, Mother," Cold Rock said respectfully.

"You didn't do anything wrong, what's there to punish?" The woman in palace attire smiled, "I thought Xu Yuan's strength wasn't sufficient, which was why he was ranked tenth on the Flight Heaven Rank... It was my idea for you to publicly challenge him."

"Who would've thought he's this powerful?"

"A Flying Heaven Rank this formidable, I've never seen one in Abyss Kingdom. It's not your fault; on the contrary, you did well in the end by quickly reconciling and not offending him," Cold Rock praised.

Cold Rock listened.

"Rock, this time you really don't have a chance for the Flight Heaven Rank," Cold Rock said, "If you delay further, it'll be harmful to you... Break through to Demi-God as soon as possible. I'll arrange for you to go to the Eastern Shadow Holy Land, where it might be more beneficial for you."

"Eastern Shadow Holy Land?" Cold Rock was shocked, "Mother, I'm from Abyss Kingdom, how can I enter the Perception Star City lineage?"

"Rest assured."

"I've made all the arrangements," Cold Rock said, "If you follow this step-by-step plan, becoming a Void Deity will be difficult. You can't enter Perception Star City, and only by entering the Holy Land will there be a glimmer of hope."

"As a Flying Heaven Rank, no one will pay attention to you," Cold Rock said, "Which faction you belong to doesn't matter."

"Becoming a Divine Being is what matters," Cold Rock looked at Cold Rock.

"Yes, Mother," Cold Rock nodded heavily.

He understood that even with his mother's strength, directly obtaining a spot in the Eastern Shadow Holy Land would come at a great cost.

...

At the Nine Sounds Tower, the battle attracted the attention of hundreds of Demi-Gods. The news spread quickly, one person telling ten, and those ten telling a hundred.

In reality, a battle between Flying Heaven Ranks wasn't typically noteworthy.

But Li Yuan's revealed strength was too exaggerated.

Whether it was the various factions within Abyss Kingdom or the personnel from other Divine Kingdoms stationed in the Abyss Kingdom's capital, they all swiftly obtained intelligence about him.

The Perception Star Mountain, occupying hundreds of kilometers, was a very special building in the Abyss Kingdom's capital.

The stationed within the Divine Palace were elites from Perception Star City, and their deterrence in the capital was extremely strong, even surpassing the royal family.

Deep within the mountain range, in a courtyard.

"Jing Kui," a purple-robed Void Deity, exuding a powerful aura, looked at the latest intelligence in his hand and smiled, "Looks like Abyss Kingdom has produced a peerless genius comparable to you."

"You mean Xu Yuan? I've met him," the black-robed youth, Jing Kui, said, "Not only is his frontal strength impressive, but his soul will is even more formidable... He's the Flying Heaven Rank with the most powerful soul will I've ever seen."

"The most powerful?" The purple-robed Void Deity was surprised, as he was well aware of Jing Kui's strength.

In Perception Star City, Jing Kui was acknowledged as the top young genius of his generation, believed to have the greatest chance of obtaining the Ancestral Realm Command.

This time, Jing Kui had come to Abyss Kingdom and secretly met many of its geniuses, but even Jiang Shan didn't catch his eye.

His evaluation of Xu Yuan was, in fact, the highest.

"How powerful he is doesn't affect me."

"Anyway, after witnessing the Nine Sounds Realm in a few days, I'll be off to another Divine Kingdom," Jing Kui smiled, "But if he successfully joins the Perception Star City, Old Dong, you might have a great contribution."

"Haha, Jing Kui, I'll take your words as a blessing," the purple-robed Void Deity smiled.

He understood that Jing Kui's strength had reached an inconceivable level, not in the least inferior to himself. After traveling across the continent and tempering his heart in the mortal world, if he took one more step, he might break through with just one attempt.

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At the Divine Flame Palace, a vast residence.

In the highest palace, here was Sha Xi Ethereal God's abode.

"This Xu Yuan, his strength is so formidable? Defeating Ji Ming with one palm?" Sha Xi Ethereal God looked at the latest intelligence in his hand and was also extremely shocked, "No wonder the Kingdom Lord directly gave him a spot."

"I must've misunderstood, with this strength, what's there to test?"

After a brief contemplation.

Sha Xi Ethereal God directly issued an order, "Xu Yuan's ranking in the Divine Flame Palace, from the tenth on the Flight Heaven Rank, is promoted to the first on the Flight Heaven Rank."

(End of Chapter)

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