Heavenly Monarch Pinnacle! Clan Head Xuanyuan Tian

Just then, a clear and melodious sword cry suddenly emanated from the Xuanyuan Sword, which was suspended Ancestral Sword Platform.

"Zheng!"

Immediately afterwards, the entire Xuanyuan Sword became bright.

"Um?"

Chen Changqing was slightly surprised upon seeing this.

He didn't seem to care much about the Family Annual Competition of the Xuanyuan Clan, even though he wanted to help Xuanyuan Xiaoyu compete for the Champion.

In Chen Changqing's view, based on his true strength, no one in the younger generation of the Xuanyuan Clan could rival him.

Even though these prodigies have all brought in External Aids, Chen Changqing doesn't take them seriously.

What Chen Changqing truly cherished was the Xuanyuan Sword Ancestral Sword Platform.

After all, that was Divine Sword that surpassed even Immortal Artifacts.

What's going on?

Why did the Xuanyuan Sword suddenly emit a sword-like sound?

Chen Changqing was secretly surprised.

Before he could think any further, a vast and powerful aura suddenly descended from the void.

In a mere instant, this imposing aura enveloped the entire Ancestral Sword Platform.

This pressure wasn't directed at any one person, but rather stemmed purely from the absolute difference in their level of life and power.

The mere presence of that oppressive aura instilled a sense of dread and fear in everyone present.

The once noisy square instantly fell silent.

"Oh?"

"This aura..."

Upon sensing this, Chen Changqing was also taken aback.

It was naturally possible to detect that the master emanating this imposing aura possessed terrifying cultivation, having already reached the Heavenly Monarch level.

Before Chen Changqing could think further, a ripple suddenly appeared in the void.

Upon closer inspection, a figure slowly emerged from the ripples.

The visitor was an elderly man, dressed in simple linen clothes, with snow-white hair, but a rosy complexion like a baby's, and a slightly hunched posture.

In a daze, the old man seemed to have strolled out from the river of time.

"Um?"

Chen Changqing frowned slightly upon seeing the old man.

To his surprise...

Judging from his appearance alone, the old man seemed completely ordinary, just like an elderly man, and there was not a trace of aura about him.

Besides, his eyes were incredibly deep, as if they contained an endless abyss.

"An old monster at the Heavenly Monarch level!"

"The Xuanyuan Family truly deserves to be the head of the Nine Great Families on the Nine Provinces Continent."

Chen Changqing sighed inwardly.

At the same time, everyone on the Ancestral Sword Platform became extremely respectful upon seeing the old man appear.

"Greetings, Chieftain!"

"Greetings, Heavenly Ancestor!"

In an instant, all the members of the nine branches of the Xuanyuan Family, along with the invited External Aids Cultivators, bowed and paid their respects to the old man.

Xuanyuan Yun and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu, who were beside Chen Changqing, were no exception.

Seeing this, Chen Changqing also bowed slightly.

In any case, the person who came was a Heavenly Monarch -level expert.

In the Shu Mountain Sacred Land, he had only ever seen one being of this caliber, and that was his grandmaster, Wu Zhen.

After standing up, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu glanced at Chen Changqing and introduced him in a low voice:

"Changqing."

"This is Xuanyuan Yun, the patriarch of our Xuanyuan Family."

"An existence at the Heavenly Monarch Pinnacle!"

Upon hearing Xuanyuan Xiaoyu's words, Chen Changqing's heart trembled, and he couldn't help but mutter:

"The Heavenly Monarch Pinnacle?"

"Doesn't this mean that the patriarch of the Xuanyuan Family is only one step away from reaching the true Immortal Realm?"

This was something others might not know, but Chen Changqing did.

Above the Heavenly Monarch Realm lies the Immortal Realm Earth Immortal, and above the Earth Immortal is the Immortal Realm.

Originally, the highest cultivation level he knew was the Heavenly Monarch level.

However, previously, after fusing the Eight Desolations Spear Techniques and the Eight Immortal-Slaying Spears, he obtained a new Divine Ability: the Immortal-Extinguishing Three Spears!

The description of the Immortal-Extinguishing Three Spears mentions three levels: Monarch-Slaying, Earth-Immortal Slaughter, Heavenly-Immortal Execution.

That's why Chen Changqing made this deduction.

Above Heavenly Monarch realm are the Earth Immortal and Heaven Immortal realms.

Just as Chen Changqing was lost in thought, Xuanyuan Yun, who was floating in the void, glanced at the many Xuanyuan Family members on the Ancestral Sword Platform and then said indifferently:

"Gentlemen."

"The annual Xuanyuan Clan Annual Competition is about to begin."

"This year's comparison is slightly different from previous years."

"Firstly, this year's Annual Competition allows clansmen to bring in External Aids to participate."

Hearing what Xuanyuan Yun said, the people of the nine branches of the Xuanyuan Clan were not surprised.

After all, they had been notified of this matter in advance, which is why they brought in many skilled people from outside to help.

Upon hearing this, Chen Changqing glanced meaningfully at Xuanyuan Xiaoyu beside him and asked curiously:

"Xiaoyu."

"Since we can bring in External Aids to participate..."

Why don't you hire more people?

In Chen Changqing's view, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu is not only the successor of the Ninth Earth Branch of the Xuanyuan Family, but also has another identity, namely, the Third Princess of the Nine Provinces Divine Dynasty.

Given her status and position, it wouldn't be difficult for her to find more outside External Aids.

Hearing what Chen Changqing said, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu looked slightly embarrassed and said:

"Changqing."

"I... I am not a member of the Xuanyuan Clan and was unaware of this rule change in this year's annual competition."

"I called you along because you are my... future husband."

"So, they're not exactly External Aids."

At this point, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu lowered her eyes, a faint blush appearing on her face.

At this moment, Xuanyuan Yun, who was standing nearby, suddenly interjected:

"This is also my fault. The Lineage introduced this new rule, and I was in the crucial moment of seclusion. By the time I came out, it was too late to send a message to Xiaoyu!"

"Fortunately, this girl is smart enough to ask you, Changqing, for help."

Chen Changqing smiled slightly and didn't ask any further questions.

At this moment, Xuanyuan Tian, who was suspended in the void, continued to speak:

"Secondly, the rewards for this year's Family Annual Competition are somewhat different from previous years."

As soon as Xuanyuan Tian uttered these words, all the Xuanyuan clan members present immediately held their breath and focused their attention.

They all seemed very interested in what kind of prizes this year's Annual Competition would offer.

Xuanyuan Tian didn't keep them in suspense and said directly:

"The person who wins first place in this Annual Competition will have the opportunity to become a candidate for the next patriarch of my Xuanyuan Family!"

Upon hearing this, all the Xuanyuan clan members present were shocked.

"What?"

"I... I didn't hear wrong, did I?"

"This year's annual competition is actually to determine the candidate for the next patriarch of the Lineage?"

"My God!"

"Damn it, if I had known the reward would be like this, I should have recruited more powerful individuals!"

"..."

People from all factions were amazed, all shocked by the reward announced by Xuanyuan Tian.

No one expected that this Annual Competition would have such a significant connection, affecting the selection of the next clan chief candidate.

Upon hearing this, Chen Changqing remained calm, showing no surprise whatsoever.

Anyway, his job was just to help Xuanyuan Xiaoyu compete; he didn't care what the reward was.