Golden rays of Jinxia across the vast land, the Sky Curtain was clear and bright, and a gentle breeze carried a touch of warmth as it blew Initial Land.
Jiang Ping stood high in the air on the plateau, his posture elegant and graceful, his robes fluttering in the wind, still stained with blood.
However, this was not his blood; it was left by his opponents. One was the first Chaos Dao Monarch in history, and the other was suspected to be High-Rank Dao Monarch.
Jiang Ping flicked his sleeve, and the surrounding clouds made way for him. He rode the wind through the void, traveling with the Chaos Aura, and returned victorious.
When this person reappeared at the Initial Land, everyone couldn't help but swallow hard.
"One battle to become a god, the Devil Lord's aura is complete!!"
Some people secretly exclaimed, truly shocked by the strength of this man in blue.
"He's not at the first level of the Monarch realm, nor the second Third Level, but Mid-Rank Dao Monarch?!"
Female Monarch Yu Xi was still reeling from the storm that had swept through her heart.
Wang Sheng stared blankly ahead, his eyes vacant, and stammered, "Can we really bring this person here?"
Fate Child Qian Sheng remained silent, especially so.
He had just thought Jiang Ping was qualified to speak with them on equal terms, but now it seems he was overthinking it. With such Supreme Experts, let alone Jiu Yi, even whether they could sit down to eat depended on the other party's attitude.
"Mid-level Chaos Dao Monarch!!"
Many people were stunned. The strength Jiang Ping displayed in the final scene far surpassed that of Yu Changqing. It would be difficult for someone with only a beginner level of Dao practice to achieve something like defeating High-Rank Dao Monarch had undergone Mythic Transformation.
"Brother Jiang is really good at hiding things; he even kept it from us."
Tang Sheng was extremely excited, almost shouting with excitement; he was still in the midst of a surge of adrenaline.
Fang Xin and Xiao Ran looked puzzled, as if they were dreaming, and it all seemed so unreal.
"In the blink of an eye, it seems we've become the strongest team in the Initial Land!"
Yun Shuang grinned foolishly, glancing at her fellow disciples Kaiyang from time to time.
Lei Fang glanced up at the triumphant Yun Shuang, and damn it, he wanted to curse.
If only I had disobeyed my master's orders and joined the group as I pleased, I would have been fine. Instead, Yun girl got a great deal.
At this moment.
Jiang Ping tiptoed through the air and walked towards the parliamentary round table.
The fighting is over, but the Resource competition hasn't even begun yet... hmm... we need to go through the proper procedures.
Everyone fell silent, unconsciously making way for him.
Yu Shen lowered his head, not daring to meet his gaze. He felt a deep sense of loss. Just a short while ago, he was pointing at the list of Dao Elixir, but now everything had vanished like a dream. Even his invincible cousin had been defeated. Who else in the world could stand against him?
"Young friend."
A Black Sword hangs high, flowing with astonishing light rain that affects Time and Space; it is the sword that speaks out.
Many people turned their heads and recognized the weapon as far more terrifying than any royal weapon, the sword of Years Monarch.
Rumor has it that this sword has been mostly restored and is now capable of sparring with Ancestral Artifact.
"It's calling for Jiang Ping. It's said that the two have a history. If it were to step in and resolve the conflict, it would mean that two Chaos Dao Monarch would join forces. Just thinking about it is terrifying."
A Fate Child whispered, his face grave, clearly not wanting to see this happen.
However, he was clearly overthinking it; the thing he was worried about didn't happen in the end.
Jiang Ping strode forward, ignoring everything, without the slightest hesitation or reaction.
The Turtle Shell perched on Jiang Ping's shoulder and whispered, "You used to ignore him, and now you want to win him back, but it's too late."
Black Sword watched as the young man walked toward the round table, his back always turned to it.
"Well..."
It sighed softly, then fell silent without uttering another word.
Soon after, the roundtable discussion officially began.
Although everyone has just witnessed two exciting battles, the competition for resources still needs to continue.
However, the number of people was noticeably smaller.
After his defeat, Yu Changqing left, seemingly unable to accept what had happened. Some people saw that his eyes were lifeless and he seemed listless.
Come to think of it, Yu Changqing had a brilliant life, cultivating for over a hundred years to become the first Chaos Dao Monarch of his time. He was so full of vigor and ambition. But then he encountered someone younger than him, with a shorter cultivation period, yet whose realm was higher than his own. Who could resist breaking through their defenses?
The Dao Alliance team also left. This organization had a deep grudge against Jiang Ping before, and now that its leader had suffered a crushing defeat, there was no need for them to stay.
"There are rumors that Xie Lingxu did not come in his true form, and that he has not yet officially established himself High Rank."
Many people were exchanging these messages behind the scenes.
The Dao Alliance, being a reputable organization, naturally wanted to redeem itself, so it revealed the truth before leaving.
"Yes, I also heard from the Yu Family that although Jiang Ping's cultivation level is high, he hasn't reached the middle stage yet; he's at the Third Level of the Monarch."
"Holy shit..."
Many people were even more shocked when they learned of this inside story.
The explosive performance of crushing Monarch undergoing Mythic Transformation —this level of strength hasn't even reached the mid-tier?
How incredible would it be once we arrived?
"Without a doubt, Jiang Ping is truly Initial Land; he has no rivals left."
"Yes, Xie Lingxu may soon officially establish himself at the High Rank, which will bring about earth-shattering changes, but who dares to say that Jiang Ping cannot establish himself at the mid level?"
If it were not long ago, they might not have been so optimistic about Jiang Ping, thinking that he might actually encounter setbacks at the hands of High-Rank Dao Monarch.
But after this day, no one dares to speak recklessly anymore.
Jiang Ping's growth rate was so astonishing that everyone had witnessed it.
Several years ago, this person was parachuted into the Ziwei Sacred Land, at which time he was only at the True Saint Realm.
In just a few years, he not only broke through the Shackles and became the second Chaos Dao Monarch, but also surpassed Yu Changqing, who had cultivated for a longer period of time.
"Damn, this is an anomaly. I think all the other Fate Child are already at the pinnacle of genius, looking down on all other prodigies, but he has to stand out on his own, high above the world, surveying all the mountains below."
"Hmm, he's too... monstrous. For ordinary people, the deeper their Dao practice, the slower their progress becomes, but it seems to be the opposite for him. His potential has no end. Even as Chaos Dao Monarch, it's as if there are no barriers; he's constantly improving at a frenzied pace."
"Yes, I strongly suspect that after this competition, the next time he appears, he will be a Mid-Rank Dao Monarch."
"Fuck..."
Some people almost swore, all out of envy and jealousy at Jiang Ping's extraordinary abilities. In the end, they sighed and said, "It's not impossible."
The more they thought about it, the more their scalps tingled with dread; the more they pondered it, the more terrifying it became.
If it weren't for the fact that only the Dao Ancestor has appeared in Xuanhuang since ancient times, many people would think that Jiang Ping is an eternal reincarnation.
Thump!
Shortly after, a melodious bell rang out, officially marking the end of the competition.
Jiang Ping's side reaped a great harvest. He had just proven with his strength who was the most powerful here, and no one dared to contradict him, so he naturally took the lion's share.
"I can single-handedly consume an entire plant of a uniquely endowed medicinal herb."
Tang Sheng was overjoyed and somewhat intoxicated.
Perhaps, he might become a monster-level prodigy even faster than the Dao Monarch.
Jiang Yourong gathered her hair, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and her smile as radiant as a flower.
She definitely made the right choice in following the right person. With such a powerful and invincible Monarch protecting her, how could she possibly lack resources?
Lin Zhizhen was also very happy. Jiang Ping was the demon king protecting the Heavenly Maiden. Today, he was thinking of his young lady in every way, and the refining of the Creation Pill could even be put on the agenda.
Jiang Ping was the happiest of them all. He had gained a great deal from this trip, acquiring more than twenty kinds of Dao Elixir were useful to him, and breaking through the major barrier was just around the corner.
A brief chapter today.
It wasn't intentional that it was so short. The hardest part is writing after the protagonist becomes invincible, and I'm not good at writing slice-of-life stories. Well, the Initial Land plot is almost over, and I'll gradually start a new chapter tomorrow.