[Chapter 507 has been revised back to the original text. Zhou Huang was almost knocked out of his stage, Xu Yuan, at the fifth level of the mid-stage, didn't make a move. Last night, after reviewing the outline, I still felt the original version was better.]
At the mountaintop, Xie Wen's legs buckled, and he gradually could no longer support himself.
To outsiders, he appeared to be kneeling before the person before him, slowly lowering his head and bowing to the king.
Xie Wen's face was grim. He was a peerless genius born in the Ziwei Sacred Land, how could he possibly bow down to someone whose cultivation level was inferior to his own?
But the oppressive force at the mountaintop was too strong, making it extremely difficult for him to descend immediately, even if he wanted to.
Xie Wen gritted his teeth and took two steps, his body staggering and he almost fell to the ground.
But when he glanced at the person in front of him out of the corner of his eye, he found that the other person stood tall and straight.
Although both were on the mountaintop, their situations were completely different. He was struggling to hold on, while Jiang Ping strolled around like nothing was wrong, even having the leisure to admire the scenery and muttering to himself:
"A group photo to commemorate the occasion."
Ren Ran and Xu Qing, who were on the steps, naturally noticed the scene at the top of the mountain. The two suddenly felt that not being able to go up the mountain might be a good thing.
Otherwise, one would have to "bow down" to that person, just like Xie Wen.
Further down, the mountain climbers also saw the view from the summit, some of them stunned and speechless.
Two days ago, Jiang Ping had already shattered the doubts with his strength; at the True Saint level, he could defeat Mid-Rank Dao Monarch.
This person today has demonstrated extraordinary talent.
"Unrivaled in style!"
Someone murmured.
Although Xie Wen also climbed the mountain, the difference between him and Jiang Ping was obvious. He even kowtowed to Jiang Ping, so how could they be compared?
"What is genius? Nothing could be more perfect than this. Even Xie Wen would bow down before me."
Xie Wen's face turned green upon hearing this; he truly had no intention of bowing down to Jiang Ping!
However, the audience erupted in uproar, and he ultimately became just a background figure.
"Two days ago, many people said that Jiang Ping had a chance to become Dao Monarch within seventy or eighty years, but judging from the current situation, I think that's an underestimation. The timeframe needs to be shortened; I estimate it will be within fifty years."
"Fifty years from now, this person will be about the same age as Yu Changqing now. Doesn't that mean Jiang Ping can truly be compared to that Fate Child?"
"That should be the case. I received a rumor earlier that Yu Xi from the Combat strength team also climbed this mountain. Although she reached the top, she didn't seem to have it as easily as Jiang Ping."
"Huh? I remember Jiang Ping was in the Combat strength team. Shouldn't he be competing against Yu Xi? Why is he here?"
"Yes, the news just came in; he's offering a direct invitation without requesting permission to fight."
"I see. With their strength and talent, inviting them directly would be no problem at all."
The crowd was buzzing with discussion, and the audience at the selection site was incredibly excited, feeling that the trip had been worthwhile.
Who would have thought that this test of potential would be dominated by someone outside the group?
In an instant, the entire area inside and outside the mountain was in an uproar. The news spread rapidly Kaiyang Giant City, and the Combat strength team members learned of it immediately.
"Is Father going to give up? Is he going to expose himself completely?"
Jiang Yirou was surprised to hear this, and then annoyed that she had missed her Old Father's moment in the limelight.
"Xie Wen bowed his head, achieving enlightenment in fifty years, becoming a peerless Fate Child?!"
The Combat strength team was in complete uproar. They hadn't even gotten to see Dao Monarch fight yet, but instead they heard this shocking news.
Yu Xi was also somewhat stunned when she learned about it. She knew very well what she looked like when she reached the top.
"The rumors are somewhat exaggerated. If you want to rival Yu Changqing, you should first prove that you can reach the Dao Monarch level within fifty years."
A peerless genius from the Xu Imperial Dynasty snorted coldly.
"Yes, for a mountain to determine its future, it must first take that first step."
Xu Haoran chimed in, clearly not wanting his enemy to try and frame the legendary Fate Child.
With a loud bang, Yu Xi entered the arena, severely injuring a Monarch within ten moves, quickly ending the first battle.
This scene attracted everyone's attention, and some people commented as a result:
"If you want to catch up with Yu Changqing, you'll have to get past his sister first."
Qualifications Group.
A platform stretches across the Mid-Mountain, seemingly touching the Starry Sky, with hazy starlight falling down, adding a touch of the mysterious to the place.
Jiang Ping's "speedy" ascent to the top caused a huge uproar, but he was not the main character in this competition. He had already blended into the crowd and was now a quiet spectator.
Ahead, dozens of prodigies sat cross-legged, awaiting the trials to come.
However, some of them were hopeful, while others were anxious.
Unlike the intense competition in the Combat strength group, the first round of trials in the qualification group has quickly come to an end, and everyone is aware of their respective rankings.
If you're in the bottom group, you need to shine in this round.
Fang Xinlili is one of the more outstanding talents who ranked lower.
Their faces were somber; if they were to fall behind in this round, they would most likely be eliminated.
"Sigh, they are all peerless geniuses, destined to become Dao Monarch. Wouldn't it be better for them to enter the Initial Land together? Why eliminate some of them?"
Elder Ming couldn't help but sigh.
He had many senior disciples in Qingling, an Upper True Disciple, and he felt bad no matter who was eliminated.
"The Initial Land resources are good, but there are too many talented people, so we can only select the best."
As Cui Yue spoke, he glanced at Jiang Ping beside him.
The light of the Qingling doesn't Fang Xin or Wang Ping, but with this person!
Thump!
Suddenly, a flash of Lingguang struck, and starlight began to twinkle.
A huge stone tablet fell from the sky.
The stone tablet is well-preserved, though it bears the marks of time, seemingly bearing witness to events from the past that cannot be traced back.
Its surface has unique patterns that make it seem alive, like clusters of flames dancing, radiating heat and causing the temperature of the entire platform to rise suddenly.
The group of geniuses were shocked. This stone tablet was extraordinary, and they instantly felt a sense Painting scroll vastness and grandeur.
In a daze, everyone saw a giant hand covering everything in the vast Starry Sky, crowding both the heavens and the earth.
A terrifying light poured down, shattering one massive star after another, extinguishing one Great Sun after another, and drying up the Star Sea.
That hand swept across the Eight Desolates and six realms, instantly killing many Dao-Carrying Ancestors.
"Could the rumors be true? Is this really a peerless inheritance?"
An old monster was horrified and fell silent.
He saw extraordinary beings in the scene; they were so magnificent that their Dharma Image the Moon Stars, truly genuine Dao Ancestors.
Even so, before that hand, it appeared utterly insignificant, vanishing in an instant like autumn leaves swept away by the wind.
"It's very possible. It's said that this stone tablet was stolen by a Void Ancestor who infiltrated the core territory of the alien race during their close contact with the Xuanhuang realm. It's considered the alien race's most precious Dao technique."
"Haha, such a legacy truly belongs to Xuanhuang. We should all have a good look at it."
Everyone was extremely excited.
Elder Ming is now in his twilight years and his days are numbered. At this moment, he is concentrating on studying the Dharma with the same diligence and effort as he did in his youth.
He wanted to learn all the methods of the alien races, and if he could bring them back to Qingling intact, it would be a rare and invaluable inheritance.
The same applies to Cui Yue. It would be difficult for him to master the scriptures on his own, but it would be good to memorize them and pass them on to future generations.
Many people shared this idea, but the stone tablet was mysterious, containing only the opening inscription, with the subsequent content shrouded in mystery. Even the Dao Monarch present could not unravel this veil.
"Damn it, I can't learn everything!"
A high-ranking member of the Holy Land couldn't sit still any longer and was furious.
The qualification panel not only selects top talents, but also chooses the audience.
Upon arriving here and encountering the Supreme Method of the alien race, he discovered that the stone tablet was also selecting people.
"This is the original text of the alien law. Only by fully understanding the opening chapters and resonating with the stone tablet can one see the subsequent scriptures."
The Dao Monarch presiding over the selection spoke.
"So, in that case, it's difficult for us to learn it completely?"
Zhu Xuan couldn't help but ask.
The Dao Monarch glanced at him and said, "It may involve the secrets of eternity. If you can decipher even half of it, you can be ranked first in this trial."
Of course, that's the truth; very few people can actually crack half of it within the time limit.
"It's not difficult; this is actually a Primordial Spirit technique."
A woman was enveloped in a dazzling golden light, drawing everyone's attention.
In just half an hour, someone had already grasped the meaning.
Someone recognized the woman; she came from the Flying Immortal Sacred Land and was extraordinary, possessing monstrous talent.
"I think this is about cultivating the soul within the subconscious mind, since other races primarily cultivate the soul."
Xu Qing sat there cross-legged, looking exceptionally sacred, with a layer of white light flowing around him, making him appear as if in a dream.
"I haven't even Entry Level..."
Cui Yue sighed. He was also a remarkable genius back then, full of vigor and ambition, but compared to people like Xu Qing, the gap was too great.
"Yes, the inscription on the stone tablet is in a foreign script. We can only resonate with it, but we can't grasp the meaning of the words. It's very difficult to begin."
Elder Ming nodded, somewhat regretfully, as the hope of taking away this inheritance was slim.
He turned his head, wanting to see if Jiang Ping had gained anything, but found that the other was still comprehending, and there was no change in his appearance.
However, when he saw his junior Wang Ping, bathed in the moonlight, he finally smiled.
As time passed, Fang Xin also wielded divine light, her aura astonishing.
In the blink of an eye, this round of trials is drawing to a close.
At that moment, with a clang, a faint light flashed.
A chilling light emanated from Xie Wen's fingertips, its power shattering the Void, causing even the weaker souls to tremble.
He opened his eyes and said, "This is True Spirit Method, which can strengthen the True Spirit within the subconscious mind of the human body."
The Dao Monarch from the Initial Land smiled and said with satisfaction:
"Finally, someone has found the right path and solved half of it. This is the True Spirit Method. Once it is cultivated to a powerful level, one can control the power of the True Spirit. Even Dao Monarch at the initial stage can achieve the reincarnation of the True Spirit."
This power is not obtained from the outside world; it is used to forge one's own True Spirit and has a restraining effect on intermediate-level domains, allowing one to reverse their power.
"As expected of the first-round winner, you have already grasped more than half of it. The next step is to strengthen your True Spirit as a means of defense against enemies."
Chu Di Dao Jun looked at Xie Wen and sincerely praised him, saying that he was a rare genius with great potential and unparalleled talent.
Upon hearing this, all the prodigies couldn't help but look towards the audience. In terms of talent and background, Jiang Ping was the best among them.
So far, the other party has been behaving normally, still meditating with their eyes closed, but there is no radiance shining on their face.
In response, Chu Di Dao Jun offered an explanation:
"This scripture cultivates the potential of the human body. Some people excel in enlightenment, but may not be good at exploring their own potential."
As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of light emanated from Jiang Ping's body and shot straight into the sky.
Compared to the ethereal light emanating from Xie Wen's fingertips, this shimmering light shattered the starlight, its magnificence unparalleled in the mortal world.
Chu Di Dao Jun's expression froze, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
For a moment, all the peerless geniuses and monsters were stunned and lost in thought. They felt their souls tremble and were somewhat terrified.
If Xie Wen's fingertips radiated True Spirit light, then Jiang Ping's burst of Lingguang was like a dam bursting in a vast ocean.
What's this?
Chu Di Daojun's eyes were deep, his expression still showing surprise. He took a deep breath and sighed:
"It connects the entire scripture, a rare find throughout history, and perfectly matches this scripture."
Hearing this, Xie Wen felt a lump in his throat and was very aggrieved.
He played a supporting role once again.
Jiang Yourong opened her beautiful eyes wide. "Is there really such a well-rounded genius in the world?"
Ren Ran's expression was complicated, and it was unclear what she was thinking.
A peerless genius was incredulous and exclaimed, "Could it be that this person has blood from a different race, which is why they are so compatible... bang!"
Before this prodigy could finish speaking, he exploded, blood flowing everywhere.
Chu Di Dao Jun quickly tried to dissuade him and prevent the situation from escalating.
"He's highly talented, but has a terrible temper; he might be difficult to subdue."
Ling Qinghe, watching this scene from above, frowned deeply.
Zhan Yin chuckled and said, "Geniuses are always unruly, but he's willing to be our right-hand man. Other prodigies rarely have this opportunity."
At the selection site, accompanied by a sudden burst of blood-red fireworks, the selection process came to an end, completely concluding.
Not long after, the Top Five overall rankings were announced on the spot.
Elder Ming's face was ashen. Su Beichen, the third- Upper True Disciple of Qingling, had failed to be selected. The Plain-clothed Youth looked dejected and helpless.
Cui Yue breathed a sigh of relief. It was only one person who was eliminated. Even if Xiao Ran from the Combat strength group was also eliminated, it was acceptable. After all, Fang Xin Zhu Xuan, Wang Ping, and Jiang Ping were all able to enter the Initial Land, which was already a great success for Qingling.
Li Li and Tang Sheng were also on the list, and they successively reported the good news to Jiang Ping.
Xie Wen gave Jiang Ping a deep look, then turned and left.
What does it matter if he reigns supreme in the Xuanhuang realm? Once he reaches the Initial Land, there will always be someone who can suppress him.
"Initial Land meeting."
Jiang Yourong glanced at Daozhen and the others, then drifted away.
Two days later, the entire selection event concluded.
Xiao Ran from the Combat strength group was also selected. He practices the Three Pure Divine Thunder, a technique that has been considered invincible in many eras.
As a result, Xiao Ran was able to enter the Initial Land and rank very high in the Combat strength group.
Kaiyang Giant City.
In a private room, the members of Qingling gathered together.
However, Wang Ping and Zhu Xuan were not included in this gathering; they were reportedly invited by people from the Flying Immortal Sacred Land to participate in another event.
Elder Ming glanced at Jiang Ping and sighed, "I had hoped that you two would raise a glass together today, so that you could find solace and support in the Initial Land. But those two juniors have appointments with others and are currently raising a glass with the prodigies of the Holy Land. It seems that some legendary Child of Destiny is also present."
He glanced at Xiao Ran Fang Xin: "I'll have Wang Ping introduce you all; will you also attend the meeting?"
The two shook their heads in unison, looking at Jiang Ping and saying:
"No need, we'll go wherever Jiang Ping goes."
On the other side.
After hearing his elders' arrangements, Tang Sheng immediately shook his head:
"No, Fate Child seems so-so; he still almost lost his cultivation level. I want to follow Jiang Ping."
Mu Ling'er, standing to the side, was incredulous. She clearly remembered that her senior brother had been brutally humiliated by Jiang Ping and lost all face. How could he be so devoted to following that Chaos Body?
The higher-ups of the Jade Palace sighed, but they couldn't influence the other party's thoughts, and then looked at Daozhen.
This is the face of the Jade Palace. They have already secretly met with the Holy Land, hoping that Daozhen and those eccentric geniuses Ren Ran will grow together.
As it turned out, Li Li had the same idea, which made the high-ranking members of the Jade Palace feel dizzy. What was so good about Qingling Jiang Ping that they all wanted to follow him?
High Kaiyang City.
A woman, as radiant as the Ming Yue, carrying a long black sword, slowly ascends into the sky, gradually stepping into an unknown land.
She parted her lips slightly and said:
"The Initial Land is about to get lively."
Thank you to [Yi Mu Yi Ran] for the six inspiration capsule gifts.