Carnival and Bodhi
The Peak of Fallen, which shook the entire Central Plains, drew to a close with the departure of Hun Yuantian and the others, leaving many feeling somewhat unsatisfied.
The final result was somewhat unexpected for many. The Hall of Souls, the Overlord Force that had stood in the Central Plains for hundreds of years, had finally encountered a powerful force capable of blunting their arrogance after so long of unbridled dominance.
The Heavenly Court, which was initially formed by the Pill Tower and a dozen or so other forces, has shown amazing vitality after several years of Heavenly Court!
Moreover, the number of powerful figures gathered in the Heavenly Court is enough to make some established forces feel ashamed.
Dou Sheng Expert would be a sect-protecting figure of the Old Ancestor level anywhere else, but in the Heavenly Court, there are only a handful of such experts.
This sheer number made it clear that the Heavenly Court did not defeat the Hall of Souls by luck, but by its own strength!
What's most suffocating is that this group is led by Alliance Leader who, at a young age, could kill the Hall of Souls Master was renowned Central Plains, like a chick.
After this battle, everyone understood that the Heavenly Court would be invincible in the Central Plains. This magnificent battle would undoubtedly be passed down by word of mouth with awe by countless people.
When news of the battle at the Peak of Fallen reached the Heavenly Court, it unsurprisingly triggered a shock and ecstasy akin to the collapse of the heavens and the earth.
For almost half a month, the entire Heavenly Court was engulfed in a frenzy of celebration.
Without the constraints of the Hall of Souls, the Heavenly Court will henceforth possess unparalleled prestige and power in the Central Plains and even the Dou Qi Continent.
All members of the Heavenly Court, even those on the outermost perimeter, can stand tall and proud when meeting others, simply because they wear the emblem of the Heavenly Court on their chests.
The glory of Heavenly Court is their glory.
The deeds of the three participants in this battle— Xiao Ming, Zi Yan, and the Pill Tower Ancestor— are once again being told and sung.
Of course, the deeds of the Pill Tower Ancestor are well known to many people, so everyone is even more respectful. Xiao Ming and Zi Yan, who have achieved extraordinary things at a young age, have become popular again and have become idols for many young people.
The appearance of two eight-star Dou Sheng (Battle Saints) was also a topic of much discussion.
However, what everyone is most concerned about is the matter between Zi Yan, the Dragon Emperor of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, and their own Alliance Leader.
They were eager to know when their Alliance Leader would marry the Dragon Emperor; it just goes to show that there's no shortage of gossips in this other world.
The festivities in Heavenly Court gradually subsided after lasting for half a month. Although ordinary members were excited to the point of madness, the higher-ups of Heavenly Court remained calm.
This victory over the Hall of Souls will undoubtedly bring immeasurable benefits to the Heavenly Court, but having secured this top position, it will inevitably face numerous open and covert attacks.
The Heavenly Court has only risen to power in the last few years; its rise has been too rapid, and its establishment time is relatively short. Even if some established powers in the Central Plains dare not openly confront it, they will still engage in underhanded tactics.
If the Heavenly Court could be disbanded, that would be ideal. After all, nobody wants to be suppressed by a super power above them.
The Heavenly Court's higher-ups didn't want to give anyone ammunition, and they genuinely wanted to restore discipline.
Therefore, shortly after the great battle, Xiao Ming, in his capacity as the Alliance Leader, issued an order strictly prohibiting any member from using this opportunity to act arrogantly or domineeringly. All actions must maintain the previous style, and anyone who violates this order will be expelled from the Heavenly Court, or, in severe cases, have their cultivation abolished!
Under such severe punishment and suppression, the Heavenly Court appeared extremely calm to outsiders after its great victory, with few incidents reported that could damage Heavenly Court image.
This earned the approval of many, who began to hold the Heavenly Court in higher regard.
Although the Heavenly Court has defeated the Hall of Souls, the Hall of Souls still possesses considerable strength and is poised to strike again if the Heavenly Court makes a wrong move...
As the Heavenly Court steadily rose in peace, more and more powerful individuals who originally had grudges against the Hall of Souls began to join the Central Plains.
In the past, some people had joined the Heavenly Court, but since the Hall of Souls was backed by the Soul Clan, most people chose to remain silent. Now that the Heavenly Court has defeated the Hall of Souls and become the sole overlord of the Central Plains, these people naturally flocked out.
Despite the explosive increase in members, the Heavenly Court did not indiscriminately recruit them. Only after a strict and complex review process were they accepted as peripheral members. Only those with exceptional strength and trustworthiness were exceptionally admitted into the inner circle.
Seeing that the organizational structure was becoming bloated, Xiao Ming began to reform the system. After all, as someone from Earth, he knew that conquering a country was easy, but maintaining it was difficult, and he didn't want the Heavenly Court to end up in a miserable state.
Through this methodical absorption and reform, the power of the Heavenly Court, this behemoth, has become increasingly terrifying.
As the Heavenly Court's power expanded, the Central Plains began to stir with a piece of news, and even the Ancient Eight Clans were no exception.
In the Pill Realm, Xiao Ming watched Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin teasing his daughter. Medusa and Zi Yan sat on his left and right sides, while Xuan Kongzi sat opposite him.
After listening to Xuan Kongzi's words, he turned his head around.
"Elder Xuan, you said the Bodhi Ancient Tree has appeared? Is the information correct?"
"How could there be a mistake? I already know the location where the Bodhi Ancient Tree was born; it is the Desolate Ancient Region located on the Northeast border of Central Plains."
As Xuan Kongzi spoke, he sensed that Xiao Ming didn't seem very surprised, nor was he as excited as he had imagined. However, he didn't say anything and continued.
Should we send someone over?
If it were an ordinary location, Xuan Kongzi would never have asked Xiao Ming this question; instead, he would have immediately ordered his men to go there. However, the Desolate Ancient Region was an extremely dangerous place.
That place is almost the oldest place on the Dou Qi Continent, and at the same time, it is a forbidden area for all mankind.
The weather there is harsh, Poison Miasma pervades, and it is teeming with Ferocious Beast, most of which have been passed down directly from Ancient Times.
Some of these individuals are in no way inferior to any other race in the Magical Beast World besides the Ancient Void Dragon; 99% of the forces that went in faced dire consequences.
They are bloodthirsty and ferocious. Although they are not very intelligent, their strength is extremely terrifying, a fact proven by countless years of bloody lessons.
Many powerful individuals have attempted to enter in search of treasure, but all have ultimately disappeared without a trace. Among them are some of the most renowned top experts from the Central Plains.
As more and more powerful individuals disappeared in the Desolate Ancient Region, its fearsome reputation grew stronger and stronger. Eventually, almost no one dared to set foot there anymore. In addition, due to its remote location, this once perilous place had faded from the memories of many people.
However, no one expected that the Bodhi Ancient Tree would be born in this Desolate Ancient Region.
This made Xuan Kongzi hesitant to make a decision, so he came to ask Xiao Ming, the Alliance Leader, for advice.