The majestic Taiqing Dao Tablet stands between heaven and earth, its mysterious Runes gradually losing their golden light.
The last few rays of starlight fell from the sky, splashing up fine dust on the bluestone ground, making everyone's robes appear and disappear in the light.
"..."
Ye Li looked at the rapidly fading points of light in the sky and suddenly realized something.
He finally understood why the trials of the Daoist stele throughout history had never been secrets.
This projection of Stars that stretches to the heavens and reaches the earth is clearly a proclamation of the Heavenly Dao spread across the dome. Even the servants dozing on the eaves of the royal city a hundred miles away are probably pointing and commenting on the twinkling Stars at this moment.
The number of Stars that have dimmed is the number of years of one's cultivation.
If there are unusual phenomena, that's another matter.
Overall, it's indeed very easy to understand...
He glanced down at the audience seats, where the smiles of some of the world's elites had not yet faded.
Those who could maintain a smile after Fu Yunshu's test must be exceptionally talented individuals with even higher qualifications.
That's wonderful!
It should be noted that the Dao Heart of an ordinary prodigy is often more valuable than the life of a martial artist of the same level.
It seems he has found an excuse to convince himself.
The vast Qi Sea within Ye Li's body gradually surged with waves, and frost flowers climbed up the hem of his robe onto the bluestone ground.
Such a massive energy fluctuation.
This immediately alerted Ying Xuanji, who couldn't help but glance at her from the side.
Really.
Judging from the sense of responsibility that Elder Ye has shown so far, he doesn't seem like the kind of True Person who would remain silent in this situation.
It seems they're planning to make a move.
Elder Ye.
Ying Xuanji's beautiful purple hair moved without wind as she pressed her hand against the trembling astronomical instrument at her waist. "Martial arts are forbidden within three thousand feet of the Dao Stele..."
The Taiqing Dao Tablet is in front.
Even True Person at the Divine Connection Realm would suffer immense pressure if they acted rashly.
If the distance were to be even closer, the intensity of the Dao Stele's pressure would be so great that even True Person would find it difficult to ride the wind.
Not to mention.
At present, it is merely a conflict among these geniuses from the Five Continents. Their Guardian have not yet shown themselves, and the conflict is far from escalating.
If Ye Li were to step in and help at this moment, it would be somewhat beneath his dignity.
"..."
Ye Li ignored her.
However, the aura emanating from his body became increasingly terrifying.
Meanwhile, on the High Platform...
The gray-robed old man's hand, holding a brush, hovered above the <Dao Age Record>, the ink spreading out in a thick dot after Fu Yunshu's name.
Such a level, in a gathering of geniuses from all over the world, would barely place them in the upper echelons.
The old man sighed inwardly, then, following custom, brought Fu Yunshu down from the High Platform. Turning to Qin Han, whose fingers were turning white, he said in a deep voice:
"Your turn, come on up."
His complexion was also not good.
It wasn't that I was targeting Fu Yunshu's performance; to have reached the Heaven and Earth Realm cultivation level in less than nine hundred years of cultivation is already quite remarkable.
What truly displeased the old man was the group of geniuses from all over the world who were meditating in front of the pedestal.
The Heavenly Supervision Department and Astronomy works tirelessly to maintain order in various regions, yet the most talented individuals under its command are looked down upon by some of them.
If it weren't for the need to share the burden of the Eastern Continent Director of the Celestial Observatory, Fu Yunshu might have achieved even greater success.
Within the Five Continents Heavenly Supervision Department, all were like-minded colleagues. How could the old man not be angry that his friend and his followers were being treated so disrespectfully?
However, on the eve of the [Five Continents War], the cultivation privileges of this place were opened to the public.
This has been a long-standing practice in China.
Otherwise, the gray-robed elder would have truly wanted to kick all these geniuses from the Five Continents out of the room!
With a stern face, he turned around and slowly led Qin Han onto the High Platform.
"..."
Unfortunately, no miracle occurred.
A muffled sound.
The Taiqing Dao Tablet triggered by Qin Han indeed had a greater number of Stars that remained lit, and their light was brighter.
But they are still far from those outstanding talents who rank among the best in the world.
There is still some distance.
As the last spot of light went out, a muffled, thunderous sneer erupted from the seats in the Northern Continent.
"The direct disciple of the Eastern Continent Director of the Celestial Observatory is only at this level? What a waste of my time!"
The burly man named Yang Shijian suddenly stood up, his heavy iron armor scraping against the bluestone ground with a sharp, grating sound. His rough voice carried obvious disdain.
"Ugly and unappealing, a mediocre person!"
"I should have gone to Drunken Immortal Tower for a drink three days ago, but I was worried that you Eastern Continent were holding back to hide your strength, so I waited until now!"
"What I got in return were two idiots who arrived late!!"
As he spoke, the other prodigies all looked up, their gloating obvious.
Fu Yunshu pressed her hand against the jade ruler at her waist, her voice filled with coldness:
"Do these barbarians from the Northern Continent even deserve to discuss the Dao?"
It's only natural that one wouldn't be able to stand up to Elder Ye.
Right now, he's just a mere prodigy from the Northern Continent's Tianwu Hall.
Even if he was slightly stronger than her in terms of cultivation level, it couldn't instill the slightest fear in Fu Yunshu!
Upon hearing this, the burly man's expression softened slightly. His imposing figure allowed him to look down at Fu Yunshu, and he said calmly:
"You really dare to say that."
He himself actually had no conflict with the Eastern Continent Heavenly Supervision Department.
However, among the sworn brothers he recognized, two of them inadvertently committed serious crimes while wandering in the Eastern Continent, and were subsequently sentenced to severe punishment by the authorities.
He is still killing monsters on the border of the Eastern Continent to pay off his debts.
After learning about this, he felt a deep sense of frustration that he couldn't vent.
This Five Continents War finally gave him an opportunity.
After saying that, he suddenly raised his large hand, pointed at Qin Han above the base, and said, "Is this your junior brother? He doesn't seem to have advanced to the Heaven and Earth Realm yet!"
"Let me remind you, there are quite a few aristocratic prodigies who have grudges against the Heavenly Supervision Department in this battle. They are extremely eager to meet you, and hope that you can protect yourself then—"
Yang Shijian's meaningful words came to an abrupt halt, and he suddenly looked around with surprise and uncertainty.
He sensed that something was amiss.
Even breathing felt inexplicably suffocating.
However, after looking left and right, no one was found.
"This..."
Just as Yang Shijian thought he was scaring himself, a muffled sound of the void vibrating suddenly reached his ears!
His face turned pale, he staggered, and nearly fell.
Immediately afterwards, an extremely powerful pressure from the Divine Connection Realm surged forth, as vast and long as a boundless ocean, as heavy as ten thousand mountains, pressing directly down on him!
The protective aura I instinctively summoned shattered like Liuli.
With a cracking sound, his knee was severed in two, like a piece of bamboo!
Thump!
Blood splattered everywhere, Yang Shijian's body was directly pressed to the ground by this oppressive force!
A heavy feeling of suffocation and excruciating pain instantly swept over my entire body.
He was utterly horrified. He knew the rules of the Taiqing Dao Tablet, and therefore hadn't used a large amount of true energy around it. Why, then, had he still encountered such intense pressure?!
Unless, unless this oppressive aura doesn't originate from the Dao Stele!!
Thinking of this, Yang Shijian barely managed to support himself.
Finally, he sensed the terrifying aura approaching. A thick and dense wave of Power of Law surged towards him, its immense pressure making it hard for him to breathe!
He struggled to lift his head, about to ask a question.
He then saw a snow-white hem flash past him.
"Don't rush, I'll kill you in a moment."
The newcomer's calm voice went straight into his ears, chilling him to the bone, and the heavy pressure almost shattered his Dao Heart!
This is not a meaningless threat.
Yang Shijian could sense an extremely pure Killing Intent!
"..."
On the High Platform, Ying Xuanji watched with a complicated expression as the White-robed Youth who ultimately chose to intervene walked step by step into the spacious arena.
The lighthearted words the other person uttered as they left still seemed to echo in my ears:
"My turn, my turn!"
What does this mean?
Seeing their own disciple being humiliated, they couldn't sit still any longer?
Ying Xuanji silently dismissed the idea of giving advice, unsure of what to say at that moment.