On the Eve of Battle
The impending World Conflict is drawing ever closer, and tensions are rising in the Floating World.
Besides facing this unknown great battle, it also means that their cultivation fortuitous opportunity will come to an end.
Amidst the heated atmosphere, there was also a sense of pre-battle tension.
The Great Qian Dynasty organized several large-scale military training exercises, and the strength of its Cultivator army was fully demonstrated in the Floating World.
The Grand Formation, often involving tens of thousands of people, were incredibly awe-inspiring to Cultivator from other Sect.
All the Soldiers wore standard armor and operated standard magical Law Treasure. Tens of thousands of soldiers were as one, enough to make even Cultivator at the Divine Platform Ninth Layer retreat.
People from various Sect began preparing for the great battle, constantly sparring and practicing combined attack techniques in their Sect.
Those nearing a breakthrough in cultivation focus all their attention on cultivation, striving to break through their current realm before the World Conflict arrives.
No one knows what this World Conflict will entail; more strength means more security.
Gu Yuanqing watched these changes with a smile. Once the Qian Yuan Realm truly matures, he will have far fewer things to do, unlike now when he has almost no one to rely on and has to personally intervene whenever a Celestial Person Being from the Three Realms comes.
As time passed, Gu Yuanqing's cultivation progress gradually slowed down. The higher one's cultivation level, the longer it naturally takes to advance to each realm.
After arriving at the Yin-Yang Realm, each step of the Transformation in the Heavenly Human World is extremely long, and the understanding of Vital Energy and Dao Resonance is also immense.
Just as the Dragon Demon Ancestor spent thousands of years in the Yin-Yang Myriad Longevity Realm before he was able to advance further, this is also the norm for cultivators.
Of course, he had many fortuitous opportunity that the Dragon Demon Ancestor could not match, but it was no longer possible for him to break through a realm every few years as usual.
At this moment, he was very calm, and he had another fortuitous opportunity coming up: the Transformation of the Floating World would drive the Transformation Spirit Mountain.
Therefore, before that, we can only hope that there will be no more trouble in the Demon Realm and the Cultivation World.
Fortunately, there were no surprises this time.
Several more years passed, and the atmosphere of an impending great war grew stronger in the Floating World. As a result, some cultivators became much more irritable, and people would often fight each other over trivial matters, or even fight to the Life and Death over certain fortuitous opportunity.
Fortunately, the Great Qian Dynasty suppressed the current situation, and these events did not affect the overall trend.
On this day, Li Chengyi, Li Shi'an, Ji Dai, Qin Wuya and others gathered on the North Spring Mountain Master. Their expressions were all somewhat serious, except for Gu Yuanqing, who smiled calmly.
"According to the timeline, tomorrow morning will mark the hundredth anniversary of the descent of the Heaven and Earth Stele, and also the time when the World Conflict will begin!" Li Chengyi said.
"Yes, a whole century has passed in the blink of an eye. Time really flies."
Gu Yuanqing sat in his Chair and asked with a smile, "Are you confident you can accept the challenge?"
The group exchanged glances.
Li Shi'an said, "I dare not say how confident I am, but I am confident. I just don't know how this World Conflict will actually unfold."
Li Chengyi said, "If Father can stop the Void Heaven Cultivator, I am confident that I can defeat him!"
Gu Yuanqing joked, "Now that you've achieved the Void Heaven, don't you want to spar with the Void Heaven Cultivator from the Slanting Moon World?"
Li Chengyi said, "Under normal circumstances, I would naturally think the same way, but since this concerns World Conflict, it is best to proceed with caution."
Gu Yuanqing laughed and said, "You mean your 'safety' means making me, your father, take action?"
Li Chengyi poured tea for Gu Yuanqing, smiling as he said, "The capable should do more, after all. Besides, Father said back then that we would hold off all the Void Heaven Cultivator, and that my great-grandfather and I only needed to deal with the Divine Platform Cultivator. Father can't go back on his word just because I broke through to the Void Heaven. After all, the people of our Qian Yuan Realm have only been cultivators for a hundred years. Including me, there are only six people at the Divine Platform Ninth Layer. In contrast, the Slanting Moon World, with several Lineage combined, probably has dozens of Cultivator at the Divine Platform Ninth Layer."
Ji Dai chimed in, "Yes, if we had a few more decades, we wouldn't be afraid of anything, not just one Slanting Moon World, but even three more."
Gu Yuanqing downed his tea in one gulp and laughed heartily, "Don't worry, I will do what I said I would do. However, you will have to deal with the Cultivator below the Divine Platform yourselves."
Upon hearing this, the group felt much more at ease. Although they also believed that Gu Yuanqing would not stand idly by, they were even more reassured to receive his affirmative answer.
"But have you considered what to do if, under the rules of the interdimensional World Conflict, I am unable to attack multiple people?" Gu Yuanqing said calmly.
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned serious again; in fact, this was what they were most worried about.
Gu Yuanqing had also inquired about the World Conflict in the Exquisite World. Although it had not occurred in the Exquisite World for nearly ten thousand years, there were still some records within the Illusionary Spirit Sect.
There are many modes of World Conflict, including battles between two armies, arena battles between masters, challenges to conquer towers, battles between the top 100 masters, and even competitions of skills that restrict cultivation levels, and so on.
Li Chengyi took a deep breath and said, "If that's the case, then we can only do our best and leave the rest to Heavenly Mandate."
Gu Yuanqing smiled slightly, stood up, and said, "It's getting late, let's disperse. You all need to conserve your energy and prepare for the changes. As the emperor, the head of the nation, you should return to Fengtian City!"
"Yes, I take my leave!" Li Chengyi bowed.
"Then we'll take our leave."
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A moment later, only Gu Yuanqing and Aunt Feng, who was waiting to pack up, remained on the main peak.
At this time, Aunt Feng had already reached the Divine Platform Eighth Level. Living in North Spring Mountain for many years, she often received guidance from Gu Yuanqing. She also ate Spirit Water every day. Even though her aptitude was not good, her cultivation progress far surpassed that of others. If she went outside North Spring Mountain, she would be considered a master with a respected status.
However, she still considers herself Old Servant and serves Gu Yuanqing, and in doing so, she has developed excellent cooking skills over the years.
"Alright, Auntie, you should go and rest too!" Gu Yuanqing waved his hand, and the Courtyard became spotless, with all the teacups clean and tidy.
"Yes, then this old servant will take his leave. Young master, please rest well."
Compared to the Qian Yuan Realm, the people of the Slanting Moon World felt an even heavier weight in their hearts.
The impending great battle caused all the Cultivator still remaining in this realm to adopt solemn expressions.
Located in the Wang Family Ancestral Mountain.
Wang Shihong knelt in the cave, and on the wall in front of him, a Runes glowed in the shape of water ripples.
An old, hoarse voice asked, "Have they all been seen off?"
Wang Shihong said, "Tian Zong and Yun Fan have both left, and the other outstanding juniors have also been sent to the Black Bird World. Those who remain are either older or have exhausted their potential."
How many experts are left?
"There are only three people on the Divine Platform Ninth Layer, five people on the Divine Platform Eighth Level, and nine people on the Divine Platform Seventh Level."
"What about the Chen Family, Tong Family, and Ji Family? Do you know how many people they left behind?"