Northern Region Grand Competition

"Did you hear? Evil Reaching Heaven was killed!"

"What? Evil Reaching Heaven was killed? How is that possible? He's a Divine Ability Realm expert. He's been doing evil for so many years without any issues, how could he suddenly be killed?"

"I'm not sure, I just heard about it. About half a month ago, someone was planning to spar with Evil Reaching Heaven and happened to run into him while he was... well, you know his usual habits."

"After that, he was killed by that person. I heard he died horribly."

"Holy crap, that was half a month ago? How come I haven't heard anything about it?"

"Quite a few people saw it back then. You really haven't heard?"

"Seriously, no. Who on earth killed Evil Reaching Heaven?"

"Rumor has it, it was a young man."

A young man?

Evil Reaching Heaven had a terrible reputation. For years he'd been doing as he pleased without consequence, and now he's killed by some young man?

This was Divine Ability Realm triple-layer. Even if he was killed, it couldn't possibly be the work of a mere youth.

"What you're saying is a bit far-fetched. A young man? Even the most talented youths in our Northern Region probably aren't a match for Evil Reaching Heaven."

"Someone saw it with their own eyes. The other party's age was no more than eighteen at most."

"Really? I don't believe it!"

"Why would I lie to you?"

"I've heard whispers about this too. It should be true. I suspect the other party might be a disciple from a major family who came out to gain experience after the Human Ranking appeared."

"Come to think of it, it's not entirely impossible."

"Oh, right, did you guys hear? Recently, the Northern Region Grand Competition is going to be held."

"I heard about that. It seems to be for the Human Ranking too, to give these younger generation disciples a stage for experience and sparring."

"Do you think this young man will participate in the Northern Region Grand Competition?"

"If he can really kill a Divine Ability Realm expert, why would he need to participate?"

"Hmph, what do you guys know? The Northern Region Grand Competition is just an appetizer. It's meant to select the cream of the crop among the younger generation to participate in the Four Regions Martial Arts Gathering!"

The Four Regions Martial Arts Gathering?

Many people had heard about the Northern Region Grand Competition, but the Four Regions Martial Arts Gathering was a bit unfamiliar.

Everyone looked at the person who spoke and realized he was also a young man.

He looked to be around twenty years old, handsome, with an extraordinary aura. He clearly wasn't an ordinary person.

"May I ask, young master, could you explain the Four Regions Martial Arts Gathering to us in detail?"

"Yes, yes, young master, could you tell us about it? Let us broaden our horizons?"

The young man seemed to quite enjoy this attention. With a smug smile on his face, he walked over and sat down.

"My mood is good today, so I'll tell you all about it."

The young man's words captured everyone's attention. They all focused intently on him.

"Speaking of the Northern Region Grand Competition, it was originally held every ten years."

"But now that the Human Ranking has descended, it's been moved up. The real reason, however, is that the experts of the Four Regions are holding a Four Regions Martial Arts Gathering."

"The purpose is to give the younger generation of the Four Regions more motivation to move forward."

"Even if one person from our Four Regions makes it onto the ranking, it would be an honor."

"You know, the Four Regions have always been called barren lands. The people of the Central Heaven Domain look down on us."

"So this is a chance to prove ourselves, don't you think?"

The Four Regions had always been looked down upon. Those from the Four Regions knew this well, but what could they do?

After all, they didn't have the natural advantages of the Central Heaven Domain, and their strength was countless times weaker.

But things were different now. The Human Ranking had descended. If someone could stand out, it would be a way to vent the Four Regions' frustrations.

"Young master, if you say so, then whether it's this Northern Region Grand Competition or the Four Regions Martial Arts Gathering, the purpose is to select the most talented and strongest person?"

"And after they're selected?"

"Good question!"

"After they're selected, the Four Regions will pour all their resources into this person."

"Do you understand what that means?"

"The entire Four Regions will serve him alone. All the best things will be given to this person."

"Now do you understand how great the temptation is this time, and how fierce the competition will be?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned. This kind of situation had truly never happened before.

Although there weren't major conflicts between the Four Regions, they each looked out for themselves, focusing on their own affairs.

Now they were actually going to unite, and the experts of the Four Regions had all agreed?

Could it be that the Human Ranking truly holds such great appeal that the powerhouses from the four regions would put everything aside and unite?

"Then where is the location for the Northern Region Grand Competition?"

"Can we go watch the excitement?"

"Right, right, right, can we go watch the excitement? Such a grand event, wouldn't it be a pity to miss it?"

Hearing this, the young man shook his head and said, "This kind of grand event, not just anyone can participate in it."

"You should just forget it. Even if you knew where it was, what good would it do if you went?"

"We won't let too many people disturb this competition."

The young man's words made everyone sigh in frustration. Clearly, not being able to watch the excitement had disappointed them.

"Young master, you know so much. It's likely you'll be participating in the Northern Region Grand Competition this time, right?"

"Me?"

"No, although I have some strength, I also know my limits. Moreover, I'm a bit older and can't participate anymore."

"It's just that I usually like to gather information, so I know a bit more."

"Everyone, I have matters to attend to, so I won't chat with you all any longer."

"Farewell!"

"Safe travels, young master."

After the young man left, Chen Yunxuan, who had been sitting far away, also got up and followed him.

"Young master, please wait."

"Where is the location of the Northern Region Grand Competition?"

"When does it start?"

After Chen Yunxuan caught up, he got straight to the point, without any preamble.

"It's you?"

"Are you going to participate in the Northern Region Grand Competition?"

Hearing this, Chen Yunxuan was stunned. Did he know him?

"You recognize me?"

"Chen Family, Chen Yunxuan, the one who killed Evil Reaching Heaven."

"I know you." The young man nodded.

This made Chen Yunxuan slightly surprised. Perhaps many people knew that Evil Reaching Heaven had been killed, but very few knew who exactly did it or recognized his appearance.

Where did this young man get this information from?

"Who exactly are you?"

"You appeared just now and said all that. Were you speaking to me?" Chen Yunxuan frowned, feeling that something was off about the man.

"Don't misunderstand, don't misunderstand."

"I'm just someone who likes to gather information."

"Killing Evil Reaching Heaven is such a major event, of course, I had to inquire about it."

"Look, this is a portrait I drew based on the descriptions of people who have seen you."

"Then I heard you challenged the Sect Master of the Blood Shadow Sect, and naturally, I found out your name."

Seeing the portrait of himself in the man's hand, Chen Yunxuan's suspicion eased slightly.

But could someone truly go to such lengths just because they liked gathering information?

Solely out of personal interest? With no ulterior motive?

"What's your name?" Chen Yunxuan asked.

"Me?"

"My name is Omniscient. How is it, sounds good, right?"

Omniscient?

Was this name chosen based on his personality, or did his name dictate his personality?

"Where is the Northern Region Grand Competition?" Chen Yunxuan asked.

"I know, it's at Wind Chime Valley!"