A superstar with a diameter of over two light-years looms ahead, so dazzling that it cannot be ignored in this Xingluo- studded core region.
The red supergiant star hanging high in the sky radiated billions of divine rays. Even someone as powerful as Jiang Ping felt his skin getting hot and burning.
The Immortal Mountain has a deeper foundation than I imagined; it is just a stronghold, yet it is more prosperous than the lair of the Peerless Family.
This place is not only home to the elites of the sacred mountain, but also to several powerful Dao system and Aristocratic Family.
He saw Giant Cities, some towering like celestial palaces reaching into the clouds, others like Azure Dragons dwelling on the earth, their dragon veins flourishing.
It goes without saying that there has never been any Order or disorder here; peace and tranquility are perfectly normal.
A ripple appeared in Jiang Ping's eyes, and a golden glint flashed and disappeared.
He heard several heavy breaths in his ears, like a giant dragon resting and sleeping, or like the surging power of the Heavenly Might, with Myriad Dao trembling and roaring.
Even if he exerted his great power, he could not trace the source of his breath.
Jiang Ping took a deep breath, clearly understanding that what he was about to face was not comparable to any peerless Dao system; it was a colossal entity that radiated across countless worlds.
He then landed within the super star and headed straight for the Immortal Mountain orthodoxy.
"Young friend, are you also here to seek apprenticeship at the Holy Mountain?"
An elderly man traveling with them suddenly spoke up, a smile on his face.
The opponent was quite ordinary, merely a common Dao Ancestor.
The key figure was a young man in feathered robes beside him who was exceptionally remarkable. He was a few years younger than Jiang Ping, yet his cultivation level was approaching that of Great Accomplishment World Lord, making him incredibly powerful.
Jiang Ping chuckled. The selection process at the Thousand Seas Sacred Hall was fierce, and it seemed that there was also competition at the Immortal Mountain.
Even on seemingly ordinary days, Super Genius come to seek apprenticeship.
I guess so.
Jiang Ping nodded slightly, neither denying it.
"It seems you and my grandson are rivals."
After receiving confirmation, the old man stroked his beard, smiled, and was neither nervous nor distant. Instead, he invited Jiang Ping to go with him.
Clearly, this person has a certain degree of confidence in his grandson and is not afraid of other competitors.
Jiang Ping quietly activated his Temporal Law, capturing traces of the past few days from the old man.
The other party already lived on this super-star and came specifically to become a disciple; they were not the holder of the token.
"My grandson was born a bit late. If he had been born a few years earlier, he might have had a chance to participate in that brilliant competition."
The old man continued the conversation, his words tinged with regret.
Jiang Ping learned that the young man in feathered robes had been eager to break through the barrier in recent years and had tried to break through to the Great Accomplishment Completion barrier, but to no avail. Therefore, he sought second best and came to become a disciple of Immortal Mountain.
"Although the outer disciples of Immortal Mountain are not as good as the formal members of the Thousand Seas Sacred Hall, it is still a good place to go. Once you join, you will have plenty of resources, and if you break through to the peerless level, you will become a core member."
The old man had extreme confidence in his grandson, believing that he was destined for greatness. However, because his grandson's breakthrough was too fast, his Lineage could no longer support him, and he lacked extraordinary skills. That's why he chose to become an outer disciple of the Holy Mountain.
"Isn't there a direct way to become a full member?"
Jiang Ping asked with considerable curiosity.
"Of course."
The old man nodded and said, "High-level Daoist gatherings like the one hosted by the Thousand Seas Sacred Hall are also held by the Immortal Mountain every now and then."
"Unfortunately, the Immortal Mountain is far away on the Other Shore. This place is not within the territory radiating from the Holy Mountain. There is only one stronghold here, and its influence is very weak. Even if you wanted to participate, it would be difficult."
Only then did Jiang Ping learn that while the various eternal forces appeared to be on good terms, each valued the territory they radiated. At the boundary line, supreme laws intertwined, forming Star Sea barrier that only extraordinary beings could cross.
"Therefore, since we live within the territory radiated by the Thousand Seas Sacred Hall, it is very difficult for us to travel to the territories of other Eternal Ancestors."
"Of course, besides that, there are other ways to join directly."
At this point, the old man himself became excited.
He mentioned that although this Star Sea belongs to the Thousand Seas Sacred Hall, the Immortal Mountain is too transcendent, with three great beings standing behind it, intimidating the entire universe.
Even at the headquarters of the Thousand Seas Sacred Hall, the powerful figures of the Holy Mountain dared to openly select disciples.
However, to maintain the dignity of the Thousand Seas Sacred Hall, there is a limit to the number of people allowed; it is by invitation only.
"While this event was certainly grand and spectacular, and featured many exceptional talents, many senior figures felt that its overall value was not very high."
The old man smiled mysteriously, revealing a startling piece of news.
Five years ago, there were more than 30 generally considered top contenders, but after a single trip by a master from the sacred mountain, the number of top contenders plummeted to 20.
It is obvious that the heroes and talents who were eliminated have all been won over by the sacred mountain.
The diversion of talented individuals is the main reason why many people feel the competition is of low quality.
Of course, the Holy Mountain is not afraid of the other party turning against them for intercepting them like this, poaching people from within the temple's territory.
The territory radiated by the Thousand Seas Sacred Hall is so vast that there are more than ten such bustling cosmic seas. Now that they are selecting talents at the same time, why would they care about the dozen or so geniuses who are missing?
"Unfortunately, my child is far inferior to those heroes and was not chosen by the wise men of the sacred mountain."
The old man looked at the young man in feathered robes and couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
The world is too big, and there are too many elites. Although his grandson Gu Shuo, when placed in the vast universe and compared with billions of outstanding individuals, he would hardly rank among the top.
Many of his grandsons, who were younger or of similar age, had already entered the Great Accomplishment World Lord at a young age, making them too dazzling.
It was at this time that Jiang Ping learned the young man's name, Yun Shen, who was very famous on this life-bearing star and was considered a legend in the local area.
Jiang Ping.
Jiang Ping introduced himself and nodded to the young man.
It has to be said that although the other party is younger than him, his cultivation level is higher, and he is very talented, at least much stronger than Li Yiren Yan Xiangbei.
Yun Shen nodded indifferently, without saying a word from beginning to end.
"This kid is a quiet type, not good at socializing. I hope Brother Jiang will understand."
The old man sighed. Otherwise, why would he, this old fellow, have to personally lead them?
Afterwards, the two chatted as they traveled, and soon they encountered another powerful individual with the same goal.
She was a powerful female World Lord, with graceful bearing, flowing red hair, and striking features.
"Yun Shen."
Yun Shen walked over and greeted him with a smile.
Jiang Ping: "..."
He realized that Yun Shen wasn't a silent type at all; he simply looked down on him because of his lower cultivation level and didn't want to talk to him.
"Qing Wei."
The woman responded.
The woman who could make Yun Shen introduce himself personally was naturally extraordinary. She was about the same age as Jiang Ping, but she was also infinitely close to becoming Great Accomplishment World Lord. A layer of light rain surrounded her body, and the surrounding Time and Space were changing.
After that, Yun Shen and Qing Wei became the ones chatting, the old man occasionally chimed in, and Jiang Ping became a "silent type."
It must be said that this stronghold is remarkable; the sun overhead bakes everything, and the oppressive force on the ground is astonishing.
It took the four of them many days to complete only half of the journey.
Of course, it was also because of the prosperity of this place that Qing Wei, being a guest from afar, was invited by Yun Shen to enter a famous building to taste wine and local delicacies.
Jiang Ping, invited by the old man, went to explore the nearby famous mountains.
"This mountain is extraordinary. Once, a great dragon transformed into an unparalleled True Dragon, and the entire mountain received its blessing, becoming a renowned sacred Immortal Mountain in the vicinity."
The old man explained as he walked.
Soon after, the two of them really did encounter a treasure.
Within a Cold Pool, a thousand dragons emerge from the water, together raising a dazzling pearl.
"A fine item, the remains of True Dragon."
The old man, quick-witted and agile, reached out and grabbed, his face burning with desire.