Second Generation Tian Quan, Nanming Emerges

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Staring at the Blue Token flying toward Teacher Chao.

Xiao Yan's pupils suddenly constricted.

He had never expected that, despite the Pavilion Protecting Grand Formation having just been strengthened by the Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking and now being able to withstand attacks from a Four-star Dou Saint,

Starfall Pavilion would be so easily torn open from within.

For a moment.

Even though he knew his opponent's strength was unfathomable,

Xiao Yan, unaware of whether the newcomer was friend or foe, instantly erupted with scorching flames. He looked ready to strike at any moment.

Seeing this.

Yao Chen suddenly raised a hand and pressed it against Xiao Yan's shoulder, suppressing the blazing flames rising around him. He then said slowly, "There's no need to be nervous. The other party means no harm."

The instant his voice fell.

That Blue Token, whose material was unknown,

was already floating before Yao Chen and the others.

On the front of the token, seven stars—"six small and one large"—were arranged according to the positions of the Big Dipper.

The back was completely bare.

There was nothing on it.

Sensing the familiar, icy aura emanating from the Blue Token,

Yao Chen forcibly suppressed the excitement surging in his heart. Then, under the wary gazes of Xiao Yan and the others, he slowly reached out and grasped the token.

In an instant.

Ice Emperor Lin Yuan's incomparably majestic voice suddenly entered his mind.

"Candidate for Hall Master of Tian Quan Hall, Yao Chen."

"Congratulations on successfully advancing to the One-star Dou Saint realm!"

"From this day forth, This Emperor grants you the status of Second Generation Tian Quan Successor of the Tian Quan Hall of the Seven Star Palace!"

"The token contains the inheritance of Tian Quan Hall. You may inspect it only after acknowledging ownership with your blood!"

"Everything will proceed as usual from now on. The day Xiao Yan breaks through to the Dou Saint realm will be the day you return to the Seven Star Palace together."

As Lin Yuan's voice completely faded from Yao Chen's mind,

Yao Chen instinctively raised his hand and forced out a drop of blood, merging it into the Seven Star Palace Identity Token.

Before long.

The identity token transformed into a streak of blue light.

It shot into Yao Chen's brow and floated above his Sea of Consciousness.

Unlike before, the smooth back of the identity token now bore the two characters "Tian Quan."

Feeling the Second Generation Tian Quan identity token in his Sea of Consciousness, which he could summon at any time,

as well as the vast amount of inheritance information within the token,

Yao Chen could not stop the corners of his mouth from rising.

Just then.

Xiao Yan, his face full of confusion, walked over to Yao Chen and asked curiously, "Teacher, what was that token just now? Why did you become so happy after it entered your brow?"

"And earlier, the Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking said your background was mysterious and that you bore a Special Mission. Could it be related to this token?"

Faced with Xiao Yan's curiosity,

Yao Chen said softly, "Xiao Yan, I know you have many questions, but now isn't the time to tell you. Once you break through to the Dou Saint realm, I'll take you somewhere. By then, you'll know all the answers."

"But before that."

"If you want to know anything, you can only find out through the Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking!"

Seeing that his teacher refused to yield no matter what,

Xiao Yan could only suppress his curiosity and look up at the Gold Ranking in the void.

At the same time.

Above the Seven Star Palace in the Meteor God Ice Plain.

Ice Emperor Lin Yuan, who had just granted Yao Chen the status of Second Generation Tian Quan Successor,

now had an old man beside him whose body radiated a rich pill fragrance. The old man had white hair, a youthful face, and eyes filled with schemes.

Looking at the white-haired, youthful-faced old man beside him,

Lin Yuan suddenly said, "Tian Quan, your Second Generation Successor Yao Chen is now a One-star Dou Saint. It won't be long before he can return to the Seven Star Palace to help you. You'll have much less to worry about then."

"Thank you for your concern, my lord."

The Hall Master of Tian Quan Hall first cupped his hands toward Lin Yuan in thanks.

Then, returning to the main subject, he said, "My lord, Tian Xuan has sent back word that the Flame Demon Clan seems to be making another major move recently. Should we arrange for Madam and the Young Master to return?"

"No need!"

Lin Yuan waved his hand decisively. "This Emperor finally managed to enjoy a few peaceful days. Let the three of them continue training over there... Rest assured, they have the Soul Mark I left behind and Supreme Treasures protecting them. Nothing will happen!"

After saying this,

Lin Yuan seemed to have thought of something.

He suddenly asked him, "Tian Quan, you came at just the right time. Tell me, if the Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking rewards my Seven Star Palace with a wisp of the Source Qi of the Emperor, which Hall Master should This Emperor give it to first?"

Faced with Lin Yuan's question,

the Hall Master of Tian Quan Hall answered without hesitation, "Tian Ji would certainly be the most suitable."

"Why?"

Looking at Lin Yuan's expressionless face, the Hall Master of Tian Quan Hall said frankly, "Tian Ji is proficient in the art of soul enslavement. If he becomes an Emperor, he can control large numbers of Flame Demon Clan experts in battle, greatly reducing the pressure on the Seven Star Palace."

"That makes sense." Lin Yuan nodded in satisfaction. "As expected of the Seven Star Palace's literary Tian Quan Star, you've considered everything thoroughly."

"Then we'll do as you suggest."

"Of course, that's assuming the Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking will actually reward my Seven Star Palace with a wisp of the Source Qi of the Emperor."

After his voice fell,

Lin Yuan raised his eyes toward the Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking high in the sky.

He murmured, "Starfall Pavilion is seventh, so sixth should be the Southern Continent. Time really flies. Those two Little fellows who used to cry so easily have now become Great Titans protecting an entire region."

While the continent was abuzz with discussion,

within the Light Screen of the Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking high in the sky,

the image of Starfall Pavilion, seventh on the Sect Power Ranking, had already been withdrawn.

Immediately afterward,

it projected a group of sheer cliffs shrouded in mist.

Looking at the unfamiliar surroundings displayed on the Gold Ranking, the Major Powers of the Central Continent were all baffled.

That was because they had never seen this place before.

Meanwhile, some experts from the Southern Continent were first stunned when they saw the cliffs shrouded in mist, then cried out in shock.

"Could it be that Old Man is seeing things..."

"The scene on the Gold Ranking seems to be the Forbidden Land of our Southern Continent, Death Cliff!"

"That place is known as a dead end from which no one returns. Countless experts have become lost within it..."

"I never expected the sixth-ranked sect power on the Dou Qi Continent to be hidden inside Death Cliff. This is simply inconceivable!"

"..."

Amid the cries of shock from the many experts of the Southern Continent,

the Gold Ranking's view continued to draw closer. It passed through layer upon layer of mist, tore through space, and entered a small world resembling a paradise on earth.

In an instant.

Countless pavilions and buildings nestled among endless mountain ranges came into view before all living beings.

Numerous disciples dressed in uniform moved about within.

Almost none of them were idle. They were either cultivating, refining pills in the Alchemy Room, or transporting various resources.

There were also some disciples missing arms or legs who were planting and gathering Medicinal materials in vast spiritual fields...

At the center of this small world,

a huge Spatial Gate stood in the middle of a plaza.

From time to time, imposing squads clad in heavy armor entered it.

Occasionally, battered disciples emerged from within, only to be swiftly carried away by medical personnel for treatment...

Seeing this,

the many powers of the Central Continent finally understood.

The sixth place on the Sect Power Ranking was located outside the Central Continent, a place many people looked down upon.

The Heavenly Dao Gold Ranking soon unveiled the mystery surrounding sixth place to the continent's inhabitants.

[Sect Power Ranking, Sixth Place: Southern Continent—Nanming Sect]

[Reason for being on the list: The strongest sect in the Southern Continent, located in the Forbidden Land Death Cliff. Its Sect Leader, Nan Yang, and Vice Sect Leader, Nan Yue, were rescued by a Supreme Expert in their youth. After growing up, they resolved to guard Death Cliff and protect the Southern Continent, thus founding Nanming Sect.]

[Sect Leader Nan Yang: Late-stage One-star Dou Saint. Vice Sect Leader Nan Yue: Initial One-Star Dou Saint. The sect also has numerous Half-Saint elders and Dou Zun Experts. Its foundation is formidable, placing it sixth on the continent's sect ranking!]

[Reward for being on the list: Two Heavenly Tier Low-Grade Cultivation Methods and two Heavenly Tier Low-Grade Dou Techniques.]

[Everyone in Nanming Sect advances by one star.]

[Ten Eighth-grade Pills with Eight-Colored Pill Lightning.]

[Upgrade Sect Grand Array (while retaining its original defensive power, it gains a killing array whose full-power strike can annihilate a Four-star Dou Saint at its maximum).]