"Indeed!"
The Ninth Ancestor sighed with feeling:
"And this is the greatest opportunity of all!"
"All the prodigies and outstanding talents under heaven fight desperately in the Supreme Void Dao Realm, seeking better results and higher rankings, all for a chance to be selected by Emperor Yuan Palace."
"The struggle for first place in each heaven is especially fierce."
Hearing this, Chen Qingyu drew a deep breath and nodded:
"The Supreme Void Dao Realm itself offers tremendous benefits. Not only can it rapidly improve prodigies' strength, but opportunities also lie everywhere."
"And that's without even mentioning the immense temptation of the Dragon Gate Dharma Assembly."
He could well imagine how fierce the struggles and battles within the Supreme Void Dao Realm would be.
Truly, myriad heroes rose together, and countless prodigies vied for supremacy!
"Qingyu."
The Ninth Ancestor smiled and continued:
"Our Chen Clan of Changluo is one of the custodians of the Supreme Void Eternal World Mirror. We hold some authority over the Supreme Void Dao Realm, so we are very familiar with its inner workings."
"The entire Supreme Void Dao Realm consists of ten heavens, corresponding to the Blood Sea Realm and the nine realms above it."
"Of these, [Blood Sea Heaven] has the most people-tens of trillions."
Chen Qingyu felt somewhat breathless at this:
"Tens of trillions..."
This number was truly terrifying.
If there were this many young Blood Sea Realm martial artists, then the total number of cultivators under heaven had to be astronomical.
Besides, the more people there were, the more geniuses there would be-and the more truly powerful experts!
With tens of trillions of martial artists in Blood Sea Heaven, he could scarcely imagine how fierce the competition there must be!
But just a moment later, his expression returned to normal.
He looked at the Ninth Ancestor and said:
"Ancestor, I understand what you mean."
"I will enter the Supreme Void Dao Realm and contend with countless prodigies. I have no fear!"
Hearing this, however, the Ninth Ancestor could not help laughing:
"Little Qingyu, you're getting ahead of yourself."
"As you are now, you only barely qualify to enter Blood Sea Heaven in the Supreme Void Dao Realm. Your strength is still quite lacking."
Chen Qingyu: ??
The Ninth Ancestor continued:
"Little Qingyu, do you know that the strongest prodigies in the Blood Sea Realm have all fought for years and weathered a hundred battles? Their martial techniques and True Qi have been honed to utter mastery. They are killing machines through and through."
"But what about you?"
"You've only cultivated for three or four days. You've never practiced martial techniques and have no combat experience. How are you going to compete with others?"
He paused before continuing earnestly:
"You cultivate too quickly. This is your advantage, but it is also an enormous disadvantage."
"For a considerable time, at least, you won't have time to consolidate your gains or hone your martial techniques and methods."
"I'm only telling you about the Supreme Void Dao Realm now to give you something to strive for."
Hearing this, Chen Qingyu immediately objected:
"Ancestor, you underestimate me."
"During these three days, I haven't just been cultivating my cultivation method. I've also selected martial techniques, and I'm already close to reaching basic mastery in all of them."
The Ninth Ancestor was rather surprised and asked:
"What martial techniques did you choose?"
Chen Qingyu answered clearly:
"I chose three martial techniques: the Great Radiance Heaven-Suppressing Fist, the Great Radiance Body Refining Method, and the Celestial Star Attraction Method."
His requirements for martial techniques were simple: he had to be able to fight, withstand blows, and run.
These three martial techniques met his requirements perfectly.
For instance, the Great Radiance Heaven-Suppressing Fist used Star True Qi to drive the Great Radiance fist intent, generating boundless, primordial might. Once unleashed, it crushed down like an ancient star, majestic and vast, its power inexhaustible. It could be called invincible in battle;
The Great Radiance Body Refining Method tempered the body with Star True Qi, refining it into the Great Radiance Star Body, impervious to myriad tribulations, undying and indestructible. Against such a physique, ordinary attacks were as powerless as an ant trying to shake a star;
The Celestial Star Attraction Method used True Qi to simulate the celestial magnetic force through which stars attracted and repelled one another. For maneuvering and darting about within a small area, it could be called unrivaled under heaven.
Over these three days, he had already been practicing these three martial techniques.
Thanks to the divine ability [Qi Absorption in Nine Breaths], his True Qi was effectively inexhaustible. He did not have to worry about delaying his cultivation progress or stop to recover, and could expend it freely. Naturally, his progress in practicing martial techniques advanced a thousand miles a day.
In just three short days:
His cultivation results were, at the very least, equivalent to a month of dedicated, arduous practice by a top martial artist of the same level.
At this very moment, he was not far from truly reaching basic mastery in these three supreme martial techniques.
With this rate of improvement, coupled with the various powerful divine abilities he had obtained through signing in, he naturally had the confidence to contend with the heroes under heaven.
"Mm, good."
Hearing this, the Ninth Ancestor nodded:
"With martial techniques and divine abilities, mastery matters more than quantity. These three martial techniques are entirely sufficient for you at this stage."
As he spoke, he looked Chen Qingyu up and down, then suddenly smiled:
"I see you're brimming with confidence, impatient to enter the [Supreme Void Dao Realm] and witness the prowess of those supreme prodigies."
"Very well. I'll teach you the Supreme Void Mora Dao Practice Incantation now. Listen carefully."
He lowered his voice and transmitted a sixteen-character mantra into Chen Qingyu's ears, reciting it three times in succession.
Only after firmly committing it to memory did Chen Qingyu nod and say:
"Ancestor, I've memorized it."
"Very good."
The Ninth Ancestor smiled and nodded:
"Once you return, circulate your True Qi and silently recite the incantation. You'll be able to enter the Supreme Void Dao Realm."
"As for the wonders within the Supreme Void Dao Realm, you'll experience them yourself once you enter. I won't reveal them in advance."
As he spoke, he waved a hand:
"Go. If you have any questions, come find me again."
As his words fell:
Chen Qingyu's vision blurred, and he was transported out of the Star Sea space, returning to the front of the Floating Heavenly Palace.
Coming to his senses, he rode an auspicious cloud and swiftly left the Floating Heavenly Palace.
A short while later:
He flew back to his own courtyard and looked around, but could not find his father, Chen Zhengxing. He reckoned his father had probably gone off to cultivate again.
Forget it. I'll take a look inside the Supreme Void Dao Realm first.
A virtual world in a fantasy setting. This is rather interesting...
With these thoughts, Chen Qingyu swiftly entered the study.
He sat behind the desk, drew a deep breath, closed his eyes, and circulated his True Qi while silently reciting the Supreme Void Mora Dao Practice Incantation.
In an instant:
A faint tremor passed through his mind. His thoughts seemed to be abruptly lifted, entering some unknown place.
When he opened his eyes again:
Before him lay a pitch-black night sky, glittering with stars, empty and desolate.
The three large golden characters [Blood Sea Heaven] shone above the Star Sea.
And amid the starry sky:
An enormous gate of light stood above the Star Sea, also bearing a name: [Divine Capital Changluo].
There's a Divine Capital Changluo here too?
A trace of surprise appeared on Chen Qingyu's face.
Just then, a cold, mechanical voice abruptly rang out amid the Star Sea:
"Welcome, young Blood Sea Realm martial artist!"
"Welcome to the Supreme Void Dao Realm's [Blood Sea Heaven]!"