At the Ziwei Mountain, a storm was brewing, and the whole city was buzzing with discussion.
First, an eight-year-old prodigy emerged, igniting Divine Continent.
Then, late last night, an unknown True Saint broke the records of the three Saint Child in the tavern, even surpassing the Sword Ancestor, the highest record holder.
"That's Dao Wine, brewed by collecting the most violent Dao Rhythm from beyond the heavens, including thunderous liquid, Sha Qi, and many other violent and strange substances. Someone actually managed to drink six large bowls of it."
This was an explosive event for the people of Ziwei Giant City.
Throughout history, countless sages of noble character have tasted this wine. Some fell ill after just a small sip, while those who could drink a whole bowl were considered Unrivaled heroes.
Even the three Saint Child of the Holy Land only drank three bowls, yet today someone drank six bowls in a row, his prowess surpassing that of the Sword Ancestor.
"Where did this powerful outsider come from, breaking the tavern's record that had stood for countless years without a sound?"
Many people are curious: what kind of extraordinary being could be so astonishing?
"Some people have heard him speak at length about the mysteries of time; perhaps he is Zhuo Qingfeng from the Flying Immortal Sacred Land."
"Zhuo Qingfeng? Does he have that kind of ability?"
Many people showed disdain. Zhuo Qingfeng was indeed a prodigy, but how could he possibly be stronger than the three Saint Child of Ziwei Mountain?
We're all top talents in our category, so who's worse than whom?
No matter how strong Zhuo Qingfeng is, he couldn't possibly be this much stronger.
"Saying he's 1.5 times Jiang Ping, does he really think he can stand above all others?"
Ultimately, this is the territory of Ziwei Sacred Mountain, and the majority of the inhabitants are locals. They have a sense of belonging, so how could they be willing to admit that the Saint Child is weaker than the prodigies of other forces?
Fortunately, there were also strongholds of other forces in the Giant City. In the afternoon, the experts from the Flying Immortal Sacred Land clarified that Zhuo Qingfeng had been in the Flying Immortal Sacred Land and had not traveled far.
"I knew it! How could someone like him possibly be Zhuo Qingfeng?"
"Who could that be? When did such a deity appear in this world?"
"Could it be someone from that region showing up?"
Inside a restaurant, a young man with an extraordinary air about him spoke in a low voice, his expression serious.
Jiang Ping happened to be nearby, and when he heard this, he couldn't help but prick up his ears.
"What territory?" another person asked, voicing Jiang Ping's thoughts.
The young man said Land of Legends, "Even the most blessed Blessed Lands of various holy sites are not as good as that region."
"Oh? Such a paradise exists in the world? Why have I never heard of it before?"
Many people looked on with suspicion. Those who could come to this tavern must be heroes and geniuses from all walks of life, but they were confused about the place the young man mentioned.
"Yes, you are Lei Fang from the Kaiyang Sacred Land."
At this moment, someone recognized the young man; he was actually a celebrity in the circle of geniuses.
Lei Fang, a peerless Kaiyang Sacred Land, possesses talents no less than Wang Ping Zhang Daowei.
However, he cultivates the Chaos Fist, is relatively old, and is still Peerless True Saint.
"This kid has also constructed Chaos Body, and his progress is much better than yours."
The Turtle Shell transmits sound.
Jiang Ping was quite surprised. He did indeed sense a dangerous aura emanating from Lei Fang; the other party was very, very strong.
"His Chaos Fist is probably more suitable for building the legendary Chaos Dao Body, but at the same stage, he's likely inferior to you."
The Turtle Shell continued.
This statement is not meant to elevate Jiang Ping, but rather to highlight that Jiang Ping, at the True Saint stage, has already condensed two invincible Dharma Bodies —who else in the world could achieve that?
"He is indeed powerful; even ordinary Dao Monarch might not be able to defeat him."
Jiang Ping said.
Only by achieving the Chaos Body can one understand the terrifying nature of this physique.
Thinking of this, he felt a pang of regret. With Lei Fang's talent, he had been at the Peerless for over three hundred years, and his strength was only two or three percent higher than his. His progress was slow. He wondered if Lei Fang could ever become Chaos Dao Monarch in this lifetime.
"Uncle Lei, where is this Land of Legends you mentioned?"
A very young genius spoke up, expressing his curiosity about the place Lei Fang had mentioned.
Lei Fang's expression was somewhat complicated. He was also a remarkable person of his generation, and he had once been full of vigor and ambition, but now he was being called "uncle" by everyone.
Time rolls up wave after wave, and the Yangtze River's waves push the previous ones forward; his glory has become a thing of the past.
He was about to speak, but his companion suddenly reminded him, so he had to keep quiet.
Jiang Ping was instantly furious. He was about to hear the answer when someone sabotaged him.
He stared at Lei Fang's companion with an unfriendly gaze. The other person was an acquaintance, none other than Tang Sheng from the Jade Palace Prefecture.
"Such secrets should only circulate among peerless geniuses. You've lived in Qingling for a long time; perhaps you should show yourself and exchange ideas with such geniuses."
The Turtle Shell suddenly spoke.
Jiang Ping was also interested. He looked at Lei Fang's companions, including Tang Sheng and Li Li.
The other woman was dashing and even prettier Li Li, with her ponytail tied with a red ribbon and bright, charming eyes.
Jiang Ping glanced at the beautiful woman. Judging from the portrait he had seen, she should be the legendary Daozhen Fairy of South Heaven Departmental Prefecture, who was as famous as Zhang Daowei and Wang Ping.
At this point, everyone felt disappointed that they couldn't get any more information from Lei Fang, but no one dared to press him for details.
The people at Lei Fang's table are not to be underestimated; each one is an unparalleled genius. At the very least, Yao Jiuzhou and Li Buyu from the Holy Mountain should show up before they are qualified to have an equal dialogue.
"Uncle Lei, have you ever tasted the Dao Wine from my Ziwei City?"
The genius, Uncle Lei Fang, tried asking again.
Lei Fang thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "I'd like to try it."
He had never drunk it before. He used to be a martial arts fanatic and had no interest in these things. Now that his progress was slow and he saw his Peers surpassing him, he had become more accepting of many things.
His original purpose in leaving the Kaiyang Sacred Land was to take a few newly joined fellow disciples on a tour and experience the hustle and bustle of the world.
That was the intention all along!
Daozhen Fairy laughed heartily, her lips red and teeth white, looking carefree and unassuming, unlike the aloofness of other female prodigies.
Tang Sheng also laughed and said, "Although I haven't reached the Peak True Saint yet, I'd like to try it."
"The tavern adjusts its drinks according to the player's level; it's very fair."
Someone explained this, which reassured Tang Sheng.
The Great Axe he carried transmitted his voice. "Perform well. You must drink at least two large bowls. If you are not even as good as my lord, I will choose someone else."
Tang Sheng: "..."
For some reason, starting several years ago, this Dao Axe became much colder towards him, and even tried to leave on its own several times.
Although the axe said it was to put pressure on him, he still felt uneasy and thought the other party was telling the truth.
"Walk!"
The group of outstanding individuals acted swiftly, immediately leaving the restaurant and heading to the tavern that produced the unique Dao Wine.
As night falls and the evening glow fades, day turns to night, Ziwei Giant City is gradually draped in a layer of Star Brilliance.
The eastern part of the city was bustling with activity, as many people came to see Kaiyang Tianjiao and taste his Dao Wine.
"A celestial dragon passed through last night, and today a constellation of stars shines; what a coincidence!"
"Let's go, let's go, it's worth a look. The Dao Wine is potent and can be used to measure the strength of the geniuses of the Kaiyang Sacred Land."
"Several Heavenly talent using Dao Wine to test themselves is quite a grand event. My Ziwei Mountain is also the Dao Lord. I wonder if any other geniuses of similar caliber from our mountain will show up to entertain us?"
"Someone has already sent them a message, but it's unclear whether they'll come."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ping, who was about to walk in the opposite direction, smoothly changed direction and slipped into the crowd of onlookers.
Before long, the tavern was packed with people.
Daozhen was unconventional; upon entering the tavern, she immediately asked the owner to prepare Dao Wine for her.
The woman smiled broadly; the arrival of a mysterious figure last night had caused a sensation and significantly boosted her tavern's business.
Today, with stars shining brightly once again, she was naturally very welcoming and personally mixed the drinks.
Not long after, Daozhen picked up the freshly prepared Dao Wine and gulped it down, leaving everyone in the room somewhat stunned.
This woman was as beautiful as an angel, but when she drank, she was uninhibited and didn't care about her image at all.
During this time, many people looked towards the sky, and logically, the prodigy of Ziwei Mountain should have appeared by then.
Jiang Ping was also waiting for the Dao Lord; whether he could kill Li Buyu now depended on today.
Inside the hall, Daozhen had already drunk a bowl of wine and was slightly tipsy. His eyes held a touch of allure, and his fair cheeks flushed.
"So beautiful!"
Many men swallowed hard; Daozhen's Daozhen were alluring, making her look utterly pitiful.
Two bowls, three Daozhen is testing Dao practice, and also showcasing his own brilliance.
After three bowls, Daozhen was starting to feel the strain, but she still managed to impress everyone present.
"They are no less than the Three Saints Sons of Ziwei."
Many people were surprised, their expressions grave.
This fairy is incredibly talented, and her strength seems frighteningly high.
However, it's important to consider that Dao Wine only tests Dao practice, not one's potential.
This only shows that while Daozhen Fairy is very Combat strength in the Same Realm, her potential is definitely not as good as the three Saint Child.
When it was Tang Sheng's turn, he also displayed amazing talent, drinking two large bowls.
Li Li is similar.
Lei Fang's turn came soon after.
At this moment, many people, including Jiang Ping, were disappointed; those geniuses from Ziwei Mountain really didn't come out.
But they soon realized what was going on.
Lei Fang five bowls in one go.
"Indeed, with the Chaos Body before us, who dares to claim invincibility at the Same Realm?"
Many people were relieved; perhaps the prodigy of Ziwei Mountain had anticipated Lei Fang's drinking prowess and was too embarrassed to come over.
"Cultivating the Chaos Sutra and following the path of devouring All Laws —such a foundation is unmatched in the world. Even the Years Monarch himself would have to admire it."
The way everyone looked at Lei Fang changed.
This person was originally destined to be the Dao Ancestor, and should have been the first Dao Monarch of Xuanhuang. However, he took the most difficult path, choosing to merge All Laws and forge chaos. In the end, he was still Peerless true saint, and many geniuses who were more than a hundred years younger than him were about to attain the Dao.
However, with three hundred years of accumulation, its foundation is too deep, unmatched by anyone in the Same Realm.
"It is said that this person once fought against the Destruction Dao Monarch and gained the upper hand."
"This matter had already caused a Divine Continent earlier; the Chaos Body is widely recognized as the strongest Dao Body."
The crowd discussed it amongst themselves, and then felt a sense of regret.
The path of chaos is indeed powerful, but it is difficult. Throughout history, countless sages have attempted this path, only to end in regret.
Time flies, and who can truly succeed?
"Jiang Ping is capable!"
Someone spoke up, mentioning another prodigy who had also followed this path.
"Qingling Jiang Ping."
The entire audience paled at the sound.
This is a prodigy comparable to Xu Qing of the Ziwei Saint Child Dynasty. Seniors from Great Saint all say that he may be the only person in future generations who can forge a true Chaos Body.
"I'm afraid there's no hope."
Someone suddenly sneered and said, "This person has Life and Death feud with Li Buyu of my mountain. That person won't give him time to rise to power."
"That's right. By offending Li Buyu, he has offended the Dao Alliance and our Mountain Saintess Ren Ran. I've heard those prodigies discuss this; Jiang Ping is destined for disaster, and even the Qingling Palace can't protect him."
Many people felt it was a pity.
Two outstanding individuals of our time who are walking the path of chaos, one is progressing slowly, while the other has offended the Dao Alliance; their futures are both bleak.
"It's just a unit of measurement; it's not worth regretting."
Just then, a commotion broke out behind them.
Because a prodigy from Ziwei Mountain has appeared!
Several people arrived together, having heard that the True Disciple of Kaiyang was here, and came especially to pay their respects, wanting to host Dao Lord guests from afar.
Their late arrival wasn't due to a reluctance to show up at the tavern, but rather because they had a reason to arrange a meeting place in advance.
At this point, having already drunk seven large bowls, Lei Fang, who had set a groundbreaking record, was still not satisfied.
However, he still put down his wine and walked towards the Ziwei prodigies.
The crowd parted to make way for him, Lei Fang up to a tall, handsome man in white. He first clasped his hands in a respectful bow, and then spoke:
"The path of chaos is arduous, requiring a great deal of time to refine and mature. Could you give him time to grow? I am eager to see what a complete Chaos Body truly is."
This peerless genius, who was invincible at the True Saint stage and could even surpass the Unrivaled Dao Monarch, adopted a very humble posture at this moment, almost pleading.
Because Lei Fang was none other than Li Buyu, the Young Supreme who had a grudge against Jiang Ping!
Jiang Ping is highly talented, but having chosen the path of chaos, he needs a lot of time to grow.
Li Buyu, on the other hand, does not face this pressure and is making rapid progress, likely to break through to the Mid-Rank Dao Monarch within a century.
Jiang Ping was probably still in the True Saint stage at that time.
Therefore, Lei Fang hoped that this person would be lenient, put aside their grudges, and allow the second Chaos Body to grow up Anran.
Only by embarking on this path can one truly understand its difficulty; he has been blown up countless times and narrowly escaped death several times.
Lei Fang did not want a more promising talent than himself to perish prematurely.
Only.
"He killed my brother Buyu's senior brother, Master. This hatred is hard to forgive. Blood debts must be repaid in blood. If he doesn't pay with his life, will you?"
It was not Li Buyu who spoke, but Yao Jiuzhou.
Back when he was in Qingling, he said he could resolve this grudge for Jiang Ping. Judging from his attitude now, what he said back then was just to get Qingling Palace to compromise, and he didn't actually want to let Jiang Ping go.
Today, facing Lei Fang, who is unrivaled in the same field, he showed no respect whatsoever, which already made his stance clear.
Of course, the main reason is that this is his territory, so he is not afraid of the other party at all.
"Please forgive me, Brother Lei. He who kills will be killed in return. If Jiang Ping doesn't die, my junior brother's Dao Heart will not be fulfilled, and Junior Sister Ren Ran will not be happy to hear this."
The other female prodigy was quite polite and gave a reasonable explanation.
Even though Jiang Ping is the second Chaos Body, he is already in Ren Ran Junior Sister's sight, and no one can protect him.
"Because of Li Buyu, Ren Ran has her eye on Jiang Ping?!"
When she heard the news, Li Li was very surprised. She had been in the Holy Land for many years and knew very well how valuable Ren Ran was. She was one of the most promising candidates to become a Dao Ancestor. How amazing!
Tang Sheng was suppressing a laugh; he really wanted that person to die quickly.
Lei Fang sighed slightly. He was overjoyed to hear that someone with more talent than him was also taking this path.
However, things didn't go as planned, and the most promising person's story ended in this way...
Lei Fang silent for a moment, then suddenly looked up and couldn't help but try to persuade Li Buyu again:
"Is it truly impossible to resolve this grudge? He might very well take that step, and there's even a chance he could become the savior of Xuanhuang."
"It's just a unit of measurement, not a savior? He doesn't deserve that title!"
Yao Jiuzhou remained unsparing in his words, his face full of disdain and scorn.
Li Buyu's gaze remained firm in response:
"In the not-too-distant future, he will surely die..."
The situation suddenly changed. Before he could finish speaking, he felt a great terror, and the hair on his head stood on end.
With a clang, a sword Sword Qi shrouded in mysterious light suddenly appeared.