As the Heavenly Light shone, the entire South Heaven Departmental Prefecture turned golden.
Qingdi City remains as bustling and prosperous as ever, with a constant stream of pedestrians.
At this moment, a giant white crane flew in from the gate of Qingdi City. The rider was a middle-aged man, and behind him stood a young man and a woman who looked to be about thirteen or fourteen years old, dressed in simple cloth.
However, the two young men possessed extraordinary bearing, with muscles and bones as strong as dragons, occasionally emitting crisp sounds, and their Blood Qi was frighteningly vigorous.
The young man gazed at the Giant City ahead, a hint of reverie in his eyes. "Uncle, is this where the Three Purities Thunder Lord and the Eternal Life Longevity Female Monarch?"
He was born in Qingling and grew up listening to those legends and stories.
Now that they have the opportunity to learn martial arts and achieve legendary status, they naturally yearn for it immensely.
The middle-aged man nodded. "Of course it's true. In the entire South Heaven Departmental Prefecture, when it comes to the strongest Dao system, our Qingling is undoubtedly number one. Many talented young people don't hesitate to cross continents to come here, just to cultivate the Qingling Wonderful Method."
Then, he lowered his voice. "If you truly achieve success in your cultivation, you will not only be able to meet the Thunder Lord Female Monarch, but you might even be able to catch a glimpse of that invincible monarch!"
The two children in front of me are extraordinary. From a young age, they have possessed wisdom far exceeding that of their Peers. They have caught up with the older generation as soon as they embarked on the path of Martial Dao, showing great talent.
"We will definitely cultivate diligently and strive to become Supreme Monarch."
The girl beside her spoke, her tone childish yet earnest.
"Haha, you think you can take that?"
An untimely remark suddenly rang out, laced with sarcasm, though the voice was also somewhat childish.
The boy in plain clothes clenched his fist, but when he looked in the direction of the sound, he quietly lowered his fist.
Not far away, several boys and girls of similar age stood.
These people were dressed in extraordinary clothes and had equally extraordinary appearances. Some of them had marks between their eyebrows, like celestial children from a storybook, exuding an air of otherworldly grace.
The Peers who spoke was surrounded by a faint glow of fire, appearing exceptionally sacred.
"Endure."
The middle-aged man patted the boy in plain clothes and said in a low voice, "These are all geniuses who have come to seek apprenticeship like you. Their families are not to be trifled with."
But then the man, surrounded by flames, pointed in another direction, where several extraordinary young people also stood. The boy said:
"Becoming Monarch is difficult. The last era was known as the Golden Age, and many extraordinary talents were born in my Qingling alone. But how many of them actually fought their way through to become Monarch?"
He came from an extraordinary background, knew more, and was more aware that the Supreme Domain alone had stopped countless gifted youths, let alone that supreme being.
That was a great figure who went down in history, the brightest star in the entirety of Xuanhuang Ancient History, always shining like the Blazing Sun, even the legendary Fate Child could not lift his head.
Upon hearing this, the simple brother and sister were greatly shocked. They had been breaking various records in remote areas, but when they arrived in Qingdi City, they found that there were quite a few Peers who were stronger than them.
However, even those powerful Peers did not have much confidence in the Monarch Realm.
"I want to go home." - A simple, honest girl.
Just as these young geniuses were meeting and talking for the first time, suddenly...
A loud explosion tore through the clouds.
In the distance, several streaks of light pierced the Sky Curtain, rushing towards Qingdi City at breakneck speed.
Moreover, even when they reached the gates of the Giant City, the streaks of light did not slow down. They rushed towards the city center like lightning, tearing through the sound barrier and causing quite a commotion.
"Hey, isn't that Elder Shui from the inner sect? What's the matter that he's in such a hurry?"
Someone couldn't help but speak up.
Suddenly, another streak of light broke the sound barrier and leaped in, heading in the same direction as Elder Shui from before, causing just as much of a stir.
"Could something big have happened in Qingdi City?"
"That's a big deal, isn't it? It's that person's birthday banquet."
"I see. It seems there will be quite a spectacle then. I expect even the True Saints and big shots will be involved, with the Sect Master personally presiding."
Upon hearing this, the fiery-ringed boy, who had just been bossing around the simple brother and sister, was now completely shocked.
Whose birthday banquet is this, that warrants such a grand celebration?
"Haha, it seems you're quite ignorant."
A girl with a mark between her eyebrows looked at the boy with the fiery ring.
The latter blushed instantly; he had just mocked the brother and sister for being country bumpkins, but now he himself had become the one who had been ignorant.
The girl with the mark stopped teasing and said, "Speaking of which, the young master celebrating his birthday should be the same age as you, just turning fifteen tonight."
"What?!"
The boy with the fiery ring was increasingly shocked.
What kind of family background must this young master come from to have a birthday banquet personally hosted by the Qingling Sect Leader?
His surname is Jiang.
Evening.
Master Xie, looking radiant and full of energy, went to the banquet with Huang Youren.
Huang Youren looked on with emotion:
"Times have changed, and Little Jiang's grandson is already fifteen years old."
The scenes from the past seem like yesterday; it's as if he just attended that couple's wedding. Back then, Jiang Ping was full of vigor and was still a young man.
As time went by, Jiang Ping's descendants all had descendants of their own.
"Jiang Hao's children are almost capable of standing on their own, when will our Yirou make a name for herself? She's the eldest daughter."
Xie Wuji showed a hint of anxiety. Unlike Jiang Hao, Jiang Yirou was someone he had practically raised himself, and they had a very deep bond.
Jiang Hao is about to have his second child, while that girl is still holding Heaven Opening Assembly, bringing the trend to Initial Land. It is said that she has even taken on a genius boy as her apprentice.
Soon after, the two elders entered a luxurious manor.
The place was bustling with activity; all the important figures from the Qingling Palace had come.
A distinguished and powerful young man appeared and warmly greeted the two elders.
"You're busy, don't worry about us two old folks."
Huang Youren said.
The young man looked terrified. "You two are elders of Siyuan's grandfather, how dare we be disrespectful? If this gets back to my brother-in-law, I'll be in big trouble."
Will Little Jiang come?
Xie Wuji suddenly asked.
No definite information at this time.
"Alright, you go ahead with your work. We're not new here, we know each other well."
After Xie Wuji finished speaking, he led Huang Youren towards the area where people knew each other.
The young man smiled and watched them go. Once they were out of sight, he instantly reverted to his cold demeanor, his eyes now holding an air of unapproachability.
After a moment, he mocked himself, thinking that he, Su Zhao, was an unparalleled genius, so brilliant, yet for some possibility, he had to grovel before weak ants.
Just then, a commotion arose in the distance, and a young man with rosy lips and white teeth appeared, looking somewhat similar to Jiang Ping.
The young man possessed an air of nobility, wearing a jade crown on his head and displaying a dignified appearance. He greeted the elders with proper etiquette.
When he finally had a moment to spare, he quickly had a maid remove the jade crown from his head, somewhat impatiently saying, "I'm really tired of having this kind of birthday banquet every year."
The maidservant smiled respectfully and said, "Young Master is of noble status, so his birthday banquet is naturally different from that of ordinary people."
"Siyuan."
Su Zhao walked over with a smile on her face.
Jiang Siyuan glanced at him indifferently and said, "Uncle, if you make such a big fuss again next year, I won't be coming."
Su Zhao said, "You are the eldest grandson of the Jiang family. This is already a small occasion. How can it be described as a grand affair? Besides, it's lively with many people, and your mother will be happy too."
Jiang Siyuan pursed his lips, then asked, "By the way, when are my parents coming?"
"I'll be there soon."
Su Zhao replied, then added, "Although you are the eldest grandson of the Jiang family, you haven't been able to enter the Initial Land. When your parents arrive later, you must speak to them properly and ask them to take you with them, so that you won't miss your loved ones day and night."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Siyuan looked at his uncle and said, "It's Uncle who wants to go to Initial Land, isn't it?"
The Initial Land is the last Pure Land in the Xuanhuang, an excellent place for enlightenment that provides resources specifically for Super Genius, with strict rules.
His grandfather had already broken precedent by allowing his mother to enter the Initial Land, and it is said that some geniuses expressed their dissatisfaction.
After all, the Initial Land belongs to all people under heaven, not to the Jiang family's private residence.
Therefore, even though he was the eldest grandson of the Jiang family, he could only be raised in Qingling.
As for his uncle Su Zhao, although he was an unparalleled genius, he unfortunately failed to be selected in the second selection of the Initial Land.
Upon hearing this, Su Zhao readily admitted, "Who wouldn't want to go to that resource-rich land?"
"But even Siyuan can't get in, so how can Uncle go?"
Jiang Siyuan said that when he was a child, he longed to enter the Initial Land because he could see his parents, but as he grew up, he no longer had much interest in that Pure Land.
Su Zhao shook his head and said, "It's different. When you come of age and achieve success in your cultivation, your grandfather will find a way for you. But it's different for your uncle. He is at a critical juncture in his breakthrough. If he doesn't use the resources of the Initial Land, he will regret it for the rest of his life."
He said this with a mixture of helplessness and anxiety.
In previous eras, it wouldn't have been difficult for a peerless genius to reach the Supreme Domain.
However, the current season is too special. The sun and Xuanhuang have perished, the primordial chaos has decayed, and the traces of the Dao are becoming increasingly scarce, making it more and more difficult to break through the barrier. Several True Saints with similar talents to him have failed to break through the barrier, leaving behind Dao Injuries that are difficult to heal.
He did not want to end up like this, and only by relying on that treasure land rich in Dao traces and the special resources that are hard to find in the Xuanhuang Eight Lands could he have a better chance of breaking through the barrier.
If he stays in Qingling for too long, he will never see any hope of breaking through the barrier again.
"Your parents are here, and so is your grandmother. Be sure to give your uncle a few pointers later; this is one of the few opportunities he'll have."
Thump!
The Golden Sea boiled, and lightning flashed and thunder roared.
Jiang Ping suddenly opened his eyes, like a god opening his eyes, his aura shaking the heavens and the earth, his face indifferent, and his whole person looked unapproachable.
After a moment, he composed himself, looking every bit like an eighteen-year-old boy, his face still full of youthful collagen, showing no signs of loss.
Jiang Ping quickly calculated and realized that today was his Little Sun's birthday.
By now, he has long passed the age of 100, and the Jiang family has expanded to include three generations of descendants. It is estimated that in a few decades, the fourth and fifth generations will make their grand debut.
However, Jiang Ping seemed indifferent to this. He didn't care much about his three children. Back then, Yirou scolded him for forgetting his children. What's more, three generations of descendants. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. As long as they don't cause him trouble, he'll let them grow up freely.
A moment later, Jiang Ping took a step and arrived at the residence of the Supreme Dao Ancestor Zhong Yong.
I'll try to update more consistently from now on, but the word count might be a bit lower, and it will be smaller.