Under a clear blue sky, Jiang Ping atop a cloud, his black hair flowing behind him, his face handsome and his skin as clear as jade. He seemed ethereal, as if he had transcended the world and ascended to immortality.
Then, as if he were truly about to ascend to immortality, he soared into the sky, the clouds were instantly pierced, Myriad Dao resounded, and golden lotuses bloomed in the Void.
For example, when the Five Elements Dao Monarch toured the world, an imperial aura naturally arose.
Jiang Ping then landed, his imposing aura overwhelming all demons. The Venerable- level Demons lurking deep within the ruins instantly felt unable to move.
Jiang Ping glanced back, and these Demons felt themselves disintegrating, as if Yellow Springs might die at any moment.
"My Monarch, spare my life!"
"No, Immortal."
Countless demons, large and small, begged for mercy, their souls trembling.
"My son was killed by him. He was Devil Lord, capable of strengthening our clan and even establishing Demon Dao system, yet he couldn't escape his clutches."
Jiang Ping clearly caught a whiff of resentment.
With a bang, the Devil Lord's parents disintegrated, and his relatives all exploded into a bloody mist.
The entire depths of the ruins were suddenly filled with the sounds of wind and the cries of ghosts, causing all the demons to tremble.
Jiang Ping paid no attention to their feelings and continued picking the precious herbs.
Those were herbs that had provided feedback on his breakthrough, and they were tainted with a trace of Chaos Aura. They couldn't all be left outside, so some could be picked and placed in their own courtyard for their wives to plant.
With everything settled, Jiang Ping returned home.
When passing by the Hengdao Sect, they discovered that the sect's newly Dao Monarch had already left.
"The selection process starts in two days; we can't miss it."
Jiang Ping gazed towards the direction of the Divine Continent, and then in a flash, he arrived at Qingdi Mountain.
There was only one person in the courtyard, and that was Chen Qingyan.
Where are Ayao and the others?
Jiang Ping slightly opened his domain and discovered that none of his three children were in Qingling.
The whole family was supposed to attend the selection ceremony beforehand.
Given Jiang Yirou's tendency to get involved in things, he couldn't stop her even if he wanted to.
"Yirou couldn't wait any longer, so she took Ayao and Hao'er and went ahead."
Chen Qingyan said.
With a hum, Jiang Ping activated the Karmic Wonderful Method, using the Causality threads to trace the condition of the three children and confirm that they were safe and sound in the Kaiyang Sacred Land.
He took out the Chaos Elixir and had Qing Yan it in front of the courtyard.
"This medicine absorbs Chaos Aura and will need to be nurtured with this substance in the future."
A reminder from the Turtle Shell.
"That's easy."
As soon as Jiang Ping finished speaking, the entire Qingdi Mountain trembled, a violent hurricane swept across the sky, and Myriad Dao of heaven and earth roared in response.
The True Saints of Qingling were both terrified and shocked, and were alarmed, but once they determined that the commotion originated from that special little courtyard, they returned to calm.
Splash!
As dawn broke, a gentle breeze carried the sacred glow of light throughout the courtyard, making the plants and trees shimmer and shine.
If this continues for a long time, even the most ordinary flowers may transform into precious medicinal herbs.
Divine Medicine and legendary elixirs will appear in the future.
"Will expending so much chaotic energy affect your Dao Path?" Chen Qingyan couldn't help but ask.
Jiang Ping shook his head. "It's alright, I can take it anytime I want."
The primordial chaos and mystery arise from All Laws; as long as all paths exist, this path will never wither.
To prevent the Chaos Aura from leaking out, Jiang Ping set up a grand formation, making this place as solid as a rock. From now on, when he is not in Qingling, this will be his safest residence.
"It's time to go."
Watching the couple sitting comfortably under the locust tree, the turtle Turtle Shell spoke softly.
I'm not going.
Chen Qingyan said that she was still preparing to break through to the Spirit Wander Realm, Ninth Heaven, and would go into seclusion for a long time after Jiang Ping left.
Jiang Ping wasn't too worried; Jade hairpin was watching from the side, so nothing unexpected would happen.
He thought of the scenes of parting he had witnessed in the River of Time, and he did not want that scene to actually happen. He longed for eternity, and his loved ones also needed to live on in this world.
Jiang Ping spent some more time talking with his wife until dusk, when he finally set off alone, leaving Qingling behind.
Standing at the level of Dao Monarch, his travel speed was naturally much faster, chasing clouds and lightning, covering tens of thousands of miles in an instant.
In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, one arrives at the Kaiyang Sacred Land.
As night gradually falls, the sky is dotted with starlight.
The Giant City ahead was bustling with activity, and even from a thousand miles away, Jiang Ping could feel the lively atmosphere.
Every now and then, streaks of light would approach and fall upon the city; these were all extraordinary creatures.
This grand event was so extraordinary that it shocked the entire Xuanhuang. As the host, Kaiyang Sacred Land imposed restrictions on the beings entering this Giant City, requiring them to be geniuses at the Close to the Dao Seed or above.
Otherwise, no matter how large the Giant City, it cannot accommodate martial arts practitioners from Eight Lands.
Jiang Ping stood atop a giant mountain, gazing at the Giant City in the distance. The city was teeming with life, not limited to humans, but also including Demon Race.
In fact, among the Eight Lands of Xuanhuang, one was the stronghold of the Demon Race, and another was occupied by Demons, hence the name Demon Province.
He saw the Dragon and Phoenix Clan crowds surrounding the moon, and he also saw the Kunpeng soaring above the Giant City, and the Great Peng spreading its wings, wanting to compete with the Kunpeng in height.
"This is the worst of times, this is the best of times."
As Jiang Ping approached the gate of the Giant City, he heard a loud sound.
The secrets of the extraterrestrial visitors gradually came to light, and the world came to know that a great enemy lay beyond the Xuanhuang, and that a bloody war raged on.
This selection event, to some extent, can influence the rise and fall of Xuanhuang.
He looked in the direction of the voice and discovered that it was a Giant Ape that had spoken.
"In the face of Life and Death, we should unite as one, fight together, and strive for a world of harmony."
The Giant Ape was surrounded by the crowd; it seemed to be giving a speech, stirring up the emotions of the gifted teenagers.
"Name."
At the city gate, the gatekeeper registered Jiang Ping's information to determine if he was qualified to enter the city.
A moment later, when the gatekeepers learned that the visitor was the renowned Chaos True Saint Jiang Ping, their expressions changed.
In an instant, the martial arts practitioners in the queue were all in an uproar, and some young people even showed excited faces.
"Please wait a moment, Lord Jiang," the gatekeeper said respectfully, then quickly took out Communication Artifact.
Before Jiang Ping could ask why, several streaks of light had already arrived in front of him.
"Brother Jiang!"
Lei Fang over, a broad smile on his face, and continued, "Today I finally have the chance to be Dao Lord."
Daozhen and Li Li, one big and one small, each possessed their own charm and exquisite features.
Tang Sheng Xiao Ran also appeared, both handsome and tall, and together they welcomed Jiang Ping into the city.
"Did my three kids cause you any trouble, Brother Lei?"
Jiang Ping greeted each of them with a smile and said...
He had learned from his wife that Jiang Yirou was a very outgoing person. As soon as she arrived in Kaiyang City, she went to find Lei Fang and then brazenly brought her younger siblings to live in the Lei family compound.
"How could that be? I was worried that I wouldn't be able to entertain them well enough and that the three little ones wouldn't be satisfied."
Lei Fang smiled and added, "They went to some kind of talent gathering with your Qingling girl, Shen, and the geniuses of my Lei Family."
"Um."
Jiang Ping nodded and then asked, "By the way, I haven't registered for the selection yet. Where is the registration office?"
"Brother Jiang, please calm down. Your daughter, Jiang Yirou, has already registered you."
Jiang Ping: "..."
"The chosen Combat strength group."
Daozhen Fairy informed us that this selection is divided into two groups: one is based on aptitude, and the other is based on Combat strength.
The aptitude group has extremely high requirements for age and potential, while the Combat strength group is measured by strength, and the conditions are more lenient.
Of course, regardless of the group, the starting requirement is the True Saint Realm, and when traveling in spirit, one's Daoist magic must break through the sixth level, requiring the potential of a mid-level Dao Monarch.
Daozhen herself was one of those who chose the aptitude group.
"I'm from the Combat strength group," Xiao Ran said. His Three Pure Divine Thunder was extremely terrifying, and he was hard to match among those of the Same Realm.
Fang Xin and Li Li are in the aptitude group; their Combat strength is not considered outstanding among peerless geniuses.
Jiang Ping also learned that each of the two groups would select fifty people to enter the Initial Land, for a total of one hundred peerless geniuses would enter the Initial Land.
This number is astronomical for the Qingling Dao system, but it is not much in the entire Xuanhuang, and the actual number of peerless geniuses is more than 20-30%.
This only considers geniuses at the True Saint level and above; if we include the genius youths below that level, the numbers would be even more astonishing.
"It seems the selection process is quite difficult."
Jiang Ping said.
"Hmm, that's not easy. We all risk being eliminated."
Fang Xinli and several other female prodigies had solemn expressions.
Those who can participate in this selection are all peerless geniuses, who have become famous at a young age. They are all unparalleled talents in their respective Dao system, and there are no weaklings among them.
Xiao Ran was also a little nervous. Although his Combat strength was strong within the Same Realm, there were no realm restrictions in the Combat strength group. He was only at the Peerless True Saint, which was far from the Peak True Saint. In other words, most of the time he would have to face the situation of fighting against the odds.
"The outcome is still uncertain until the very end!"
Tang Sheng was filled with boundless fighting spirit.
His arrival at the Kaiyang Sacred Land was quite remarkable, but in the end, even his own Dao soldiers were taken away.
That was a monster-level prodigy who haunted him, and he vowed to rise in the Initial Land and prove to Broken Axe that he was no less than anyone else.
"Come on, Brother Jiang, this is your first time Kaiyang City. Let me show you around and show you its charm."
Lei Fang's Combat strength was beyond the standard, so he had no worries about whether he could get in or not. He was especially enthusiastic and led Jiang Ping to visit the city's famous historical sites.
The arrival of numerous peerless geniuses, including two Chaos Bodies, was like a commotion, instantly causing the surrounding streets to erupt in excitement.
In fact, with Jiang Ping finally appearing in Kaiyang City, this Chaos Body had already attracted the attention of powerful figures from all sides.
"I strongly suspect that this was the person who spied on my palace that day."
She was a beautiful woman dressed in white, as white as snow, from the Destiny Hall.
Jiang Yourong's words contained some resentment. Why did she have to do such a despicable thing in the first place? As long as she had given her name, the Destiny Hall would have treated her with courtesy, and she would have personally come back to welcome her.
The Sword of Fate, radiating astonishing light, said, "He was probably just trying to gather intelligence on the Wendaomeng; he didn't mean any harm."
"This approach is ultimately not good," Jiang Yourong snorted.
Destiny Sword said, "You little girl, you're just resentful that he injured you that day, but he paid for your medical expenses, so it's all in the past. Let's not talk about it anymore. I feel that person is quite extraordinary; in terms of the weight of destiny, he far surpasses Lei Fang."
"What's so great about him? There's still someone keeping him in check." Jiang Yourong scoffed as she watched someone's retreating figure.
I think you want to get to know him a little better.
The wide streets were gleaming with light, and crowds of people, mostly proud young people, thronged both sides of the road.
When Jiang Ping went out, everyone made way for him.
Led by Lei Fang and others, he went to drink the strongest liquor in Kaiyang and also visited the Former residence of the Kaiyang Patriarch.
"Oh, it's the Qingling."
Many powerful figures from major forces showed up, hoping to forge a Good karma with Jiang Ping.
Two of the three great Chaos Body in the world have come together and become friends, which is a force that cannot be ignored.
However, some people were disdainful. As Jiang Ping and his companions left their ancestral Former residence, a bird-headed, human-bodied demon immediately sneered:
"So what if two Chaos Body team up? That guy can crush them with a single finger."
It seemed to dislike the pomp and circumstance of these people. Everyone here consciously Clear the field upon arrival, as if they were on an imperial tour, which displeased it. After all, who isn't a genius?
"You birdman, do you want to die? You're too cowardly to talk to my face, all you do is gossip behind my back?"
This was Kaiyang's home turf, Kaiyang disciples were immediately filled with righteous indignation upon hearing this.
"I think Brother Bird is right. We almost became stray dogs back then, and in the end, we had to beg and plead, exhausting Qingling's resources, to appease Ziwei's anger."
An outstanding young man smiled.
The expressions on everyone's faces changed slightly; this was a Monarch.
Someone recognized him; he was Xu Haoran, the newly Dao Monarch of the Ziwei Sacred Land.
Everyone had strange expressions. They all knew that Jiang Ping had killed two peerless geniuses, proving the heaven-defying nature of the Chaos Body with his extraordinary strength.
However, while Qingling certainly displayed her power, the price was considerable. It is said that in order to ease tensions and alleviate the resentment of the Ziwei leadership, Qingling spent a huge sum of money, even bringing out Great Dao Rare Treasures.
"I've also heard about this. The rare treasures Qingling took out are enough for an Early-Rank Dao Monarch to break through to the next level."
A peerless genius revealed envy; if he had access to such resources, he could quickly rise to the rank of Mid-Rank Monarch.
"Hmm, the Great Dao Rare Treasures are indeed excellent; I almost broke through my cultivation barrier."
Xu Haoran smiled, his eyes narrowed, as if savoring the mystery of the resources.
The disciples of Kaiyang Sacred Land fell silent, only defending their own senior brother.
Several people glared angrily.
"This person, Monarch, has such a petty and despicable nature."
Ren Xiaoxiao, Ye Qingyun, and the others dared not speak out against their anger, feeling quite aggrieved.
On the other side, a young man muttered to himself, "You have no idea what kind of person he is. One day, what you've eaten might come back tenfold."
"Brother Pei has left, and Senior Brother Zhu Xuan has summoned us."
Zhang Yang suddenly said.
Pei Kong glanced at the smug Xu Haoran, then turned and left.
Only those who are Qingling people know how terrifyingly fast that person rose to power.
"Are you here?"
In a tall building, a beautiful and elegant woman watched the figures on the street, and a surge of fighting spirit rose within her.
Beside her, a black longsword was faintly visible, and it said:
"He's not a warmonger, so he probably won't accept your challenge."
"I've learned that his daughter has chosen his Combat strength team, so I'm pretty much guaranteed to have a fight with him."
Yu Xi was particularly eager to see who was better, and even wished she could decide the winner right now.
Of the three great Chaos Body in the world, her brother is invincible among them, and of the remaining two, the third has already been defeated by her.
As she watched Jiang Ping disappear at the end of the street, a thought stirred within her.
"Ancestor, why don't you, Xi'er, step forward now and fight them?"
In Yu Xi's view, the top spot in this Combat strength group will be decided between her and Jiang Ping.
"No, this boy will definitely not agree to your request. He is extremely bloodthirsty. If you force him, it will backfire."
Yu Xi snorted coldly, "He learned our clan's unique skill through the teachings of our ancestors, and used this method as the main scripture to forge the Chaos Body. The Yu Family has done him a great favor. If he remembers our past kindness, he should agree."
The Black Sword remained silent. In the past, when it was still in a state of obscurity and its consciousness had not yet been revived, the opponent was able to master the <Years Sword Scripture> on his own, without the black sword providing any assistance.
In the end, Yu Xi did not take any action because the Ancestral Artifact told her the truth.
"Although there is a bond of kinship here, I have benefited greatly from his resources and was able to recover ahead of schedule because of him. So we are even. Now I only hope that you can rise to prominence and even achieve what the ancestors of the Yu Family could not do. Do not let outsiders affect you."
"This is also my greatest wish in this life. If you rise to prominence, you can provide tremendous assistance to Xuanhuang."
"That's only natural. And then there's my brother; he's bound to be the key figure who can change the Xuanhuang."
Kaiyang Sacred Land.
Jiang Ping arrived at this sacred land, which belongs to a top-tier Dao system even in the Divine Continent.
He had Lei Fang act as an intermediary to meet a high-ranking official from the Flying Immortal Sacred Land.
"Young friend Jiang, you've come for the Peerless Ancestral Artifact?"
The high-ranking officials from the Flying Immortal Sacred Land were all smiles and very polite.
He wasn't afraid that the other party would go back on their word and take back the Peerless Ancestor artifact.
Jiang Ping shook his head, only asking who had brought out the Great Dao Rare Treasure.
As far as he knew, Qingling had never provided such resources; they couldn't even gather a single portion, let alone the enormous amount of rare treasures that could enable someone to break through multiple levels.
In fact, he had a guess in his mind, but he still needed to confirm it.
"Well, relying solely on my intercession Flying Immortal Sacred Land, Ziwei was actually reluctant. It was only the sudden visit of a True Saint named Lin Zhizhen that eased the tension for young friend Jiang."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ping felt relieved.
He was suddenly filled with emotion, realizing that along the way, the only one who had helped him so much without asking for anything in return was the Heavenly Maiden.
"She..."
Jiang Ping paused before speaking, realizing that Zhong Shenxiu had no dealings with the Flying Immortal Sacred Land and the other party should be unaware of that person's situation.
Well, I still have to go to the Initial Land myself.
He walked around Kaiyang City and overheard some snippets of conversation. It was said that the person in the Initial Land was not in a good position and was looked down upon by Dao Monarch of the same rank.
After bidding farewell to the higher-ups of the Flying Immortal Sacred Land, Jiang Ping went to see Lei Fang and the others.
Kaiyang City was overcrowded, and the inns and restaurants were already full. It wasn't easy for him to find a quiet place. He originally wanted to stay overnight at the Kaiyang Sacred Land, but Lei Fang pulled him in a certain direction.
"Come on, your daughter's made it into the top ten. Let's go see who's in the top three."
"And that girl Ming Yue, she's also made it into the top ten."
Fang Xin was also quite surprised.
It's important to understand that the Heavenly Pride Banquet was no ordinary event; it was essentially a competition among all the geniuses of Xuanhuang, so its prestige was undeniable.
The group quickly arrived at the scene.
This place is extraordinary; the Near Dao energy and Spiritual Qi, making it a top-tier Daoist temple in Kaiyang.
At that moment, a large crowd of people below were watching.
Jiang Ping silently arrived in the sky and looked down at the top ten people, both men and women, each of them extraordinary.
Jiang Yao stood out among them, no less impressive than anyone else.
Jiang Ping was quite looking forward to seeing his daughter's charm.
Shortly after, Jiang Yao, dressed in a black dress, took to the stage, facing off against another young woman of similar age.
With a soft "poof," the young girl's head flew off instantly.
This scene stunned everyone. No one expected that this stunning girl had such a terrifying side, instantly killing all ten of her opponents with a single strike.
Fortunately, the Spirit Wander Realm is resilient; even a severed head can be restored, but this still draws dissatisfaction from some people.
"Such viciousness, how did your elders teach you?"
An old woman said coldly, her True Saint aura emanating from her body. However, the next moment, she suddenly exploded into a blood mist, her body and soul annihilated.
The change came so suddenly that even the Dao Monarch observing the ceremony paled in surprise.
"Who dares to commit violence in this place?"
A Dao Monarch shouted in a deep voice, for the one who died was Venerable of his Dao system. In the past, such individuals were pillars of supreme Aristocratic Family, and it was extremely difficult to cultivate even one.
"That's disrespectful to elders, so be it."
Lei Fang forward and looked down at the Dao Monarch.
The Monarch's expression changed slightly, but he still asked the same question:
"This is how your Kaiyang Sacred Land treats its guests..."
Before he could finish speaking, he saw a large, fair hand pressing down on him. Even as a Dao Monarch, he felt the strain, as if he were stuck in mud.
With a bang, the Dao Monarch was instantly sent flying backward, coughing up a mouthful of blood.
A peerless figure stood tall in the sky, exceptionally magnificent, seemingly residing high above the heavens, commanding the respect of even the Dao Monarch present.
This is Mid-Rank Dao Monarch!
"Ling Qinghe, you've crossed the line."
Another figure appeared, standing shoulder to shoulder with the woman.
"Two Mid-Rank Dao Monarch!!"
The crowd erupted in uproar and excitement. What was supposed to be a contest between two genius youths had ultimately escalated into a standoff between two Mid-Rank Dao Monarch.
This is truly... non-stop gossip!
They are all unparalleled geniuses, standing tall like majestic mountains.
A genius murmured, revealing longing.
Those who can reach the Mid-Rank Dao Monarch in this era are none other than the legendary Child of Destiny, born to face calamity.
"They come from the Initial Land, yet they are like oil and Water and Fire. It seems the rumors are true; there is fierce competition even in the Initial Land, and even beings at this level will have friction."
Many people are discussing it and are looking forward to how things will develop.
"Who exactly crossed the line?"
Ling Qinghe parted her lips, her words devoid of emotion, yet like an absolute decree, triggering a dramatic change in all things, with eerie flashes of lightning filling the distant sky.
"Hmph, even if that Venerable was rude first, he was worried about the junior and tried to protect him in his haste. But your senior brother Lei Fang went straight for the kill. This matter needs to be explained."
"A person with such a murderous aura should not have entered the Initial Land."
Lei Fang: "..."
Why is he always the one taking the blame?
"Why waste so much breath? If you're so capable, let's fight and see who's better, and who lives or Life and Death!"
"Fellow Daoist Ling, please be cautious. We cannot afford a fight to the death; that would be a great loss for Xuanhuang."
Another figure sat atop the thirty-third heaven, her beauty breathtaking, causing the blood of those below to boil and their excitement to surge.
The third Mid-Rank Dao Monarch!!
A chilling atmosphere hung in the sky as two Mid-Rank Dao Monarch exerted pressure on Ling Qinghe, causing even the veiled woman to adopt a solemn expression.
"Forget it, it's not a big deal anyway. It all started with that little girl. I'll just give her a light punishment and let it go."
After speaking, the third Mid-Rank Dao Monarch extended his five pure white fingers, which collapsed like five dazzling pillars supporting the sky.
The expressions of the several Dao Monarch below changed drastically, as they felt a sudden increase in pressure, and even their breathing became somewhat slow.
Jiang Yao looked at the five fingers pressing down on her, her face showing little emotion.
"The young lady remains calm under pressure; she has potential. Please be patient."
The female Dao Monarch's voice came, but then a sudden change occurred; she cried out, "Ah!!" her voice becoming pitiful.
The magnificent five fingers were instantly torn apart by a wisp of mysterious light, staining the sky with blood.
Everyone's hearts were stirred, their pupils frozen at that moment.
Then another vast, boundless hand tore through the thick dark clouds, descending upon the mortal realm, forcefully breaking through the Mid-Rank Dao Monarch's execution ground, and seizing her by the neck.
Like grabbing a dead dog, no matter how much the Female Monarch struggled, it was all in vain.
She was instantly terrified, her face turning pale. "Who are you?!"
A magnificent voice responded, shaking the world:
"I see you as a promising talent, so I will spare your life. Be patient."
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