Chapter 483: Intense Ancient Immortal Realm
Chapter 483: Intense Ancient Immortal Realm
Li Hao saw that the other party had finished practicing sword techniques and got up to leave.
In recent times, apart from Cultivation and Cooking, he would occasionally come to the courtyard to take a stroll and provide some guidance on Gu Xingwan's Immortal Technique as a way to repay Elder Gu's kindness.
"You can go by yourself. I won't be joining you."
Li Hao said.
"Not going? Why not?"
Gu Xingwan was taken aback, her face shifting from anticipation to shock.
Li Hao replied, "The Imperial Clan previously said that breaking through the Tenth Wasteland would secure a combat slot. I've already achieved that, so there's no need for me to join in the commotion."
Gu Xingwan was stunned. She had sensed this young man's strength from their sparring match and their interactions over the past two years, but she hadn't expected him to have already secured a combat slot.
"But after three years, your strength has further improved. If you challenge again, you'll definitely go further!"
Gu Xingwan couldn't help but say, "That way, your ranking will be even higher!"
"Higher ranking, what special rewards are there?" Li Hao asked.
Gu Xingwan was at a loss for words, finally stammering, "If you can rank in the top ten, top five, or first place, the Imperial Clan will definitely reward you."
"That's too difficult. The top twenty are already Immortal Lord Realm experts competing. As for the top ten or five, it's even harder."
Li Hao shook his head, not planning to reveal his true strength here. He thought it would be better to spend this time eating more ancient demons and Cultivating. If ancient demons were to invade during this period, missing out would be a significant loss.
"But once all the slots are confirmed, the Imperial Clan will reward the thousand people who have secured combat slots. At that time, you must be present. Do you want someone else to collect your reward?" Gu Xingwan couldn't help but say.
Li Hao replied, "I'll go when the time comes. There's no need to go early. It's still a month away from the end."
"..."
Gu Xingwan fell silent, then looked at him with a pensive gaze. "Do you have that much time to spare? I want to go early to aim for a higher ranking. If you leave now, we can travel together."
"It's fine, you go ahead."
Li Hao waved his hand, unconcerned.
Gu Xingwan's fingers tightened slightly, her cheeks flushing with a mix of red and white. She looked at this dense young man with a mix of disappointment and annoyance, then turned and huffed, "I'll go first, don't regret it."
"?"
Watching the girl stomp her foot and fly away, Li Hao's eyes flickered. He then turned and walked back to his courtyard.
He could see the girl's feelings, but he didn't dare to accept them.
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In the Nine Depths of the Great Dreamwar camp.
On a secret realm Battle Platform within the war camp, a girl in a snow-white dress wielded her sword, her attacks sharp and fierce. With one hand, she executed Sword Art, while the other controlled the wind and thunder, enveloping her in a storm and Dao Domain suppression, aiming to corner the golden-armored soldier.
"Break."
The golden-armored soldier suddenly growled, his spear like a rainbow, piercing through the storm and thunder, aiming for the girl's forehead.
The girl's Sword Momentum shifted, drawing the spear to her sword and slicing through it with a sharp sound.
However, just after the sharp sound, a second spear suddenly burst through the golden light, aiming for her face, carrying a destructive battle intent.
The sudden Divine Spear was incredibly swift. The girl's eyes narrowed, but she didn't freeze. Instead, her body spun like a rapidly rotating snow lotus, her skirt flaring like gears, generating a sharp cold light. She turned her long sword, deflecting the second golden spear, then pinched her fingers.
Two sharp Sword Qi blades suddenly extended from the storm behind the golden-armored soldier, striking him directly.
Green light flickered on the soldier's battle armor, blocking the Sword Qi, but the powerful impact still knocked him off balance, causing him to stagger forward.
The girl's sword light shot forward, aiming for his face. The golden-armored soldier was startled, his Immortal Power erupting, a wave of Immortal Power Laws forcing back the sword light and sending the girl flying dozens of feet away to the edge of the Battle Platform, nearly falling off.
The girl's face was pale, but she managed to stabilize herself at the edge of the Battle Platform, her sword-wielding hand trembling.
"I lost."
The golden-armored soldier looked at the girl with a complex expression, then turned to the green-robed youth outside the Battle Platform.
Ji Qingxuan's eyes lit up with surprise, nodding at him. Once the golden-armored soldier teleported away from the Battle Platform, Ji Qingxuan stepped over to the girl and said:
"Nice work, to force the opponent to use Immortal Dao Law to avoid injury is quite an achievement!"
Yue Xi looked at this Eldest Senior Brother, her heart equally elated. She hadn’t expected that the opponent would rather erupt with Immortal Power Laws than risk injury.
"To force a First Tier Immortal Lord General to reveal his true abilities with just a Ninth Level True Immortal Realm is truly remarkable."
Wei Hongye and Lu Wuchen also rushed over, smiles on their faces. Such significant progress—if she couldn’t pass the Imperial Clan Trial and become one of the thousand chosen by the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty with these skills, it would only mean that this year’s batch of prodigies in the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty was outrageously strong!
"Congratulations, congratulations!"
Murmuring Qingwu flew over, beaming.
Another Black-robed Youth also landed, his expression calm, merely nodding slightly.
Yue Xi glanced at this young man, and her joy quickly dimmed. She said calmly, "Although I forced him to use his true abilities, if he hadn’t used Immortal Lord Power and had just fought with suppressed Ninth Level True Immortal Realm Perfection Power, I don’t think it would have been easy to win. He just wasn’t willing to get injured."
"Understandable. In battle, no one wants to get hurt easily; it’s a natural instinct."
Ji Qingxuan said, "But to force him to that point is already quite an achievement. You’re one realm lower, and the gap between Ninth Level True Immortal and Tenth Tier Immortal Power is significant. The higher the realm, the greater the gap between each level. The difference in Immortal Power between you and him is the sum of the gaps from First to Eighth Level True Immortal Realm!"
Yue Xi felt slightly better but was still somewhat disheartened. "If I can withstand his true Immortal Dao attack without immediately losing, then that would be real skill. Otherwise, in the Southern Domain Battle, encountering an Immortal Lord Realm, I’d have no choice but to concede."
Wei Hongye glanced at Gu Yan, understanding her thoughts, and smiled. "Gu Yan has a Natural Sword Immortal Constitution, which has already been activated. He barely managed to withstand a casual strike from an Immortal Lord Realm. You can’t compare yourself to him; you’ve already done very well."
"Indeed, in the Southern Domain Battle, the True Immortal Realm and Immortal Lord Realm have separate battle platforms. You won’t encounter each other unless you complete the True Immortal Realm battles and then actively challenge the Immortal Lord Realm. The realm gap is significant, and there have been few who can challenge an Immortal Lord from a True Immortal Realm throughout history."
Ji Qingxuan added.
Gu Yan’s eyes narrowed slightly at his words, a hint of determination sparked within.
Murmuring Qingwu noticed this junior brother’s change in expression and couldn’t help but smile inwardly. Eldest Senior Brother’s words had silently spurred on this competitive young man.
However, over the past two years, she and Gu Yan had completed their sparring agreement. To her surprise, the young man had not only caught up but surpassed her.
Ancient Immortal bloodline, a natural Sword Immortal Body—indeed, it lived up to its reputation.
The Imperial Sword Intent comprehended on Emperor Sword Mountain, the young man had clearly grasped it more deeply than she had.
Looking across the entire True World, in terms of Sword Dao talent, a Natural Sword Immortal Constitution should be considered the highest.
Perhaps, only that other young man could compare... Murmuring Qingwu’s mind suddenly drifted to the other junior brother. Thinking of his carefree and easy smile, she felt a strange sense of closeness, finding him more approachable than Gu Yan, who was often reserved and silent.
"Only a month remains until the three-year agreement. You should set out soon. The longer you can hold out in the Tenth Wasteland, the higher your ranking will be. Theoretically, it’s impossible to last a month in there. If you could, you’d have already broken the Tenth Wasteland and secured your place in the battle."
Ji Qingxuan smiled and said.
The three of them focused their eyes, a hint of battle intent flickering in their gazes.
In the previous trial, they hadn't made it into the top thousand. Now, three years had passed, and it was time to see the results of their efforts.
"Then we will be off. Senior Brother, Senior Sister, thank you for taking care of us during this time."
Murmur Qingwu bowed in gratitude.
Yue Xi and Gu Yan also quickly thanked them.
Ji Qingxuan waved a hand and said, "The Sword Abyss's glory is in your hands."
"Understood."
Gu Yan nodded forcefully, his eyes becoming deep.
After bidding farewell to Ji Qingxuan and the others, they packed their belongings and set off, leaving this border to head for the Imperial City of Xiandu.
Apart from the Nine Depths of the Great Dream war camp, others also saw people leaving, but not in large numbers.
Most of the disciples participating in the battles chose not to venture to this border, instead opting to train and cultivate in other places.
In the Wildfire Military District.
Inside the Yinglong Yiwu Camp, Hu Xiaochi glanced around the courtyard. It had been more than half a year since he last saw that young man.
Now that three years were almost up, it was time for him to leave and aim for a higher ranking.
"Commander, I'm leaving. If Chong Er comes back, tell him to meet me in the Ancient Immortal Realm!"
Hu Xiaochi said to Shi Tianjin.
Shi Tianjin was taken aback. He already knew that Hu Xiaochi was a disciple of a sect, but he hadn't expected him to participate in the Southern Domain Battle.
"You, you're leaving?"
"That's right, the sect needs me."
Hu Xiaochi waved goodbye without saying more.
Shi Tianjin and the others knew they couldn't stop him and had no reason to do so. They saw him off together.
"Another one leaves, sigh."
An old soldier couldn't help but sigh. In the Yinglong Yiwu Camp, Hu Xiaochi and Chong Er, both powerful True Immortal Realm warriors, provided a sense of security. Their departure left everyone feeling more vulnerable.
"Let's wish them luck. We have to rely on ourselves. On the battlefield, you can't always count on others; that will lead to your downfall."
Shi Tianjin gazed into the distance, then withdrew his gaze, and shook his head.
After the lesson from that young man, he had become much gentler in his approach to the new recruits.
"Once I've trained you well, I'll report to the Tiger Lion Army."
Shi Tianjin looked at the people around him and said, "You all need to cultivate well and stay alive."
They looked at each other, speechless.
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Outside the Imperial City Palace in Yan Chu Immortal Capital.
Figures from all directions in Yan Chu were being teleported here. Their auras were powerful and restrained. Some were accompanied by elders and Immortal Lord Realm masters, while others were participants, True Immortal Realm cultivators with formidable auras, like dragons and tigers hidden in their limbs, their movements carrying the power of a thousand dragons.
"It seems the disciples from other sects have also arrived early."
"There are so many people here."
"The three years are almost over, and it's time for the final ranking."
"I just came out of seclusion, and my Immortal Art has improved significantly. Master, I will not let you down!"
"Little Junior Sister, once I secure a spot to participate, I will propose to your family. Wait for me!"
"Senior Sister, my name, Wang Chu, will definitely be among the top thousand!"
Figures from all directions gathered here, and after being teleported to the outer platform of the Imperial Palace, they followed the palace guards to the Ancient Immortal Realm within the palace's central square.
The entrance to the Ancient Immortal Realm had remained open for three years. A few people had never left, continuously challenging and cultivating within.
As the prodigies from various sects gathered, Chu Xiangtian also arrived in the sky above the Imperial City, accompanied by two lavishly dressed figures, a man and a woman, the imperial bloodline, a prince and a princess.
"It seems these sects have invested a lot of effort over the past three years. The auras of the disciples who have arrived are clearly much stronger than before."
"Three years, and this is the moment we've been waiting for. If we can't participate, it will all be for nothing."
Beside her, the tall and beautiful Princess spoke with a calm demeanor, her eyes carrying the indifference of the Imperial Clan. She lacked arrogance, yet her aloofness was more pronounced.
"Let's go. We should check out those young ones. This time, they're probably planning to cause quite a stir."
"Right, the final rankings will be presented directly to Father Emperor."
As they spoke, they too soared into the Ancient Immortal Realm.
Outside the Imperial Platform, several figures descended.
"They're here."
"There are so many people."
The moment Yue Xi and Murong Qingwu appeared, they felt the overwhelming auras surrounding them. Many didn't bother to hide their sharpness, showcasing the pride of prodigies.
Their expressions turned serious. Three years ago, during the Challenge, they were confident but failed to even make it into the top thousand, a significant blow. Now, that oppressive feeling seemed to return.
"Let's go to the Ancient Immortal Realm first. I've already contacted Master. He's following the Immortal Sect people and will be arriving via teleportation."
Gu Yan said.
The three of them set off together, flying from the Imperial Platform toward the Ancient Immortal Realm.
Just as they approached the entrance of the Ancient Immortal Realm, a powerful and overwhelming force surged from behind, moving swiftly without any sign of slowing down.
Their faces changed slightly as they turned to see four or five figures in royal golden swallow imperial robes flying toward them.
Seeing them blocking the way, the leading young man sneered, "Out of the way, commoners!"
Murong Qingwu reacted quickly, pulling Yue Xi and Gu Yan to the side.
After those imperial figures passed, a trace of anger appeared in her beautiful eyes.
"How rude. Are they Princes?"
Yue Xi and Gu Yan also came to their senses, their expressions turning grim.
"There are many Princes, and some are naturally domineering. Don't take it to heart", Murong Qingwu said, though she too felt indignant.
Gu Yan narrowed his eyes, memorizing the appearance of the leading young man. He whispered, "If we meet on the Southern Domain Battle, I'll show him that even Imperial Clan blood can be trampled underfoot!"
Yue Xi glanced at him, her eyes showing approval. For the first time, she found this junior brother somewhat endearing.
Murong Qingwu sighed and smiled bitterly, "Just say that to us, not to outsiders, or it could bring disaster. Let's go in and see if Hao Tian is there."
"Okay."
Mentioning Hao Tian, Yue Xi and Gu Yan's eyes lit up, and they immediately entered the Ancient Immortal Realm.
At this time, many disciples from various Immortal Sects were flying into the Ancient Immortal Realm, their numbers increasing.
Not long after Murong Qingwu and her group arrived, other Heavenly Sects also began to show up.
As they waited, several figures in golden swallow imperial robes soared from the sky, their laughter loud and carefree, completely ignoring the many disciples and top monsters from other sects and forces below.
"Brother, let's see who can break through the Tenth Wasteland the fastest this time."
"Sure, let's make a bet. The loser will give up a medium-grade Immortal Weapon as a small prize!"
"Deal."
"Chu Tianzheng, you need to step it up. Let's push the others out of the top twenty and show them that this is the Imperial Clan's domain!"
"Losing to outsiders would be embarrassing."
The imperial figures laughed heartily as they rushed into the wasteland.
Among the top twenty, a few ranks stood out, clearly not belonging to the Imperial Clan.
"That guy..."
In the Star Hall, a figure stood on the towering Stellar Hall Domain Tool, his eyes scanning the surroundings. He didn't see the familiar figure from the battlefield, his brow furrowing slightly.
With that young man's combat strength, he was bound to have an impressive performance this time. Could something have happened to him during the battle?
"Little Junior Sister, what are you looking at?" A gentle voice sounded, and a young man in a star robe gracefully descended.
His hair flowed, his appearance refined and handsome, standing tall and straight like a celestial being.
He looked at the girl before him, a hidden admiration in his eyes. She was the most talented prodigy in the Star Hall in ten thousand years, the supreme pearl of the entire Star Hall.
"Nothing."
Xing Lan shook her head slightly, withdrew her gaze, and said, "Prepare yourselves. This time, let's do our best to ensure that a hundred of us from the Star Hall secure spots."
"Understood."
The young man nodded, not pressing further.
(End of Chapter)
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