Feeling the joy and stronger pulse emanating from the planet beneath his feet, Tsubasa's face did not show much joy, but rather a hint of solemnity.
He returned to the Immortal King Hall located in the Yan Emperor Mountain Range, overlooking the land that was boiling with excitement due to the planet's advancement. His divine sense swept over the core of the Ten Family, where his closest relatives were located, and among them, the four most talented were his eldest daughter Tian Yu, his son Tenchu, his beloved wife Tian Mai, and Tian Flying Swallow.
The four of them are now all at the Peak Golden Core, peerless geniuses with one foot in the Immortal King Realm. They enjoy the best elixirs and spiritual medicines at their disposal. In terms of talent, they are all prodigies, one in a billion. In terms of perseverance and hard work, they have never slacked off for a moment.
However, that final step—the crucial step of condensing one's own rules, communicating with heaven and earth, and achieving the status of an Immortal King —was like an insurmountable chasm, firmly blocking their way. Back then, Tsubasa sacrificed the bodies and souls of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, triggering a violent reaction from the planet's will. Only under that special opportunity did he grasp a glimmer of light from the darkness, allowing him to break through and become Jūni-Grade Golden Lotus Immortal King.
The same method, which Tian Yu and his companions also tried (sacrificing captured Ōtsutsuki Clan to Shinobi Planet or Jupiter Saturn to obtain feedback, etc.), was completely ineffective. That mysterious "chance" and "enlightenment" require the sedimentation of time and a moment of Setsuna enlightenment, which has blocked countless brilliant talents throughout history.
"No, we can't wait any longer," Tsubasa muttered to himself, his eyes hardening. "The main force of the Ōtsutsuki could arrive at any moment. Relying solely on the Ten Family and working in isolation will ultimately limit our strength. We must expand our reach and gather the resources and fortune of the entire Shinobi World!"
A plan took shape in his mind.
"The wars of the Mirai will undoubtedly be wars between Immortal King Level powerhouses. My clan and I alone cannot withstand this. We must cultivate more Immortal King!" He took a deep breath and made a momentous decision. "Establish the ' Immortal Venerable Academy '! No, not just an academy; I will personally recruit disciples throughout the entire Shinobi World! I will select the most promising and hopeful super geniuses to break through to Immortal King, and I will impart all my knowledge to them!"
With that in mind, he no longer hesitated.
"Issue the order! Convene a high-level meeting of the Shinobi World! All ninja clan leaders, high-ranking officials of the Yan Nation, sect leaders, and heads of all Sage-Rank Clan, come to the Immortal Venerable Hall immediately!"
The Immortal King's decree spread to every corner of the Shinobi World at lightning speed.
The Immortal Venerable Hall, the central council hall.
At this moment, all the important figures in the Shinobi World who could shake a region with a stomp of their foot were gathered. The governors of the major provinces of Yan Nation, the core ministers of Yan Nation, the Kage of various ninja clans such as the Yang Shadow Mizukage Tsunade, the Hokage Mei Terumi, the Hatake Sakumo, the new Tsuchikage Kurotsuchi, etc., as well as the leaders of the four major Immortal Cultivation sects, the Emperor of Yan Nation, Tenbutsu, such as the Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku, the White Jiao Sage representing Ryūchi Cave, and the heads of various Sage-Rank Clan, etc., were all present.
All eyes were focused on the figure on the throne— the Immortal King Tsubasa.
He didn't deliberately exude pressure, but simply sitting there, he naturally became the center of the entire world. After the feedback from the previous planet's advancement, his aura seemed even more profound and unfathomable.
"I have summoned you all here to announce a matter of utmost importance concerning the Mirai survival of the Shinobi World," Tsubasa Gate of Opening, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority. "As you have likely already sensed, the Shinobi World's foundation has been strengthened, and a golden age of cultivation has arrived. However, the threat from the external enemy, the Ōtsutsuki, has not receded; on the contrary, it may be accelerated by the fall of Ōtsutsuki Ran."
The hall was completely silent; you could hear a pin drop. Everyone held their breath.
" In Mirai wars, high-end combat power will determine victory or defeat. The Immortal King Level is a necessary threshold." Tsubasa's gaze swept over everyone present. "However, the Realm of the Immortal King is extremely difficult to reach. Even my Ten Family, after decades of accumulation, has no one who has broken through."
These words caused the powerful figures present to sigh inwardly. Even the prodigies of the Ten Family were stuck, so their hopes were even more slim.
"Therefore," Tsubasa's voice suddenly rose, clearly echoing throughout the hall, "I have decided to break down sectarian barriers and recruit personal disciples from across the entire Shinobi World! I will personally teach them, sparing no resources, with the aim of cultivating a new Immortal King who can fight alongside me!"
"What?! The Immortal King is taking on a disciple?!"
"A personally instructed disciple?! Taught by Lord Tsubasa himself?!"
"The goal is... to cultivate Immortal King?!"
The hall erupted in an uproar! Everyone was stunned by this sudden bombshell news, their faces then filled with ecstasy and disbelief.
This is an unprecedented opportunity in the Shinobi World! To become a disciple of the Immortal King would not only mean a meteoric rise to power, but also the qualification to Guardian Ninja world and reach the pinnacle!
"Quiet." Tsubasa's two soft words instantly silenced the bustling hall.
"The selection criteria are extremely stringent," Tsubasa continued. "There are no age, gender, race, or background restrictions! Whether you are royalty or a farmer, as long as you meet the criteria, you have a chance."
"First, talent! Talent must be top-tier Immortal Cultivation aptitude! This is the foundation, unchangeable. One hundred and eight thousand 'Spirit Testing Points' will be established throughout the entire Shinobi World, managed by local officials and cultivators, using standardized crystal balls to test Spiritual Root talent and physical potential. Those whose talent does not reach 'Immortal Grade' will be directly eliminated."
A Celestial-grade talent! Everyone gasped. This standard was terrifyingly high! You must understand, in the current Shinobi World with its billions of inhabitants, those possessing "Heaven-grade" talent are already extremely rare, and Celestial-grade... that's practically a legend!
"Secondly, those who pass the talent test will be sent to the ' Immortal Venerable Hall ' City in the Sky, where they will be personally supervised by Tenchu and Tian Yu to undergo tests of perseverance and character. The main methods are extreme pressure on physical strength and willpower, and high-level Genjutsu reincarnation trials to temper the mind."
The test was personally supervised by two Half-Step Immortal King! Everyone was once again awestruck; the scale of the operation was too grand, making cheating impossible.
"Third, and final," Tsubasa's gaze sharpened, "Those who pass the first two rounds will have their comprehension tested by me personally. Those who pass will become my personal disciples. Those who fail, if their performance is acceptable, may remain as registered disciples and study at the Immortal Venerable Academy."
"Everyone, go back and prepare. Inform every corner of the Shinobi World of this message! What I need are true, unparalleled geniuses, the flames of hope that will carry the Mirai of the Shinobi World! There must be no concealment, cover-up, or obstruction; violators will be severely punished!"
"Yes! We will obey the Immortal King's decree!" All the high-ranking officials responded in unison, their voices filled with excitement and awe.
The news spread like wildfire, sweeping across the entire Shinobi World at explosive speed! From bustling cities to remote mountain villages, from turbulent seas to sandstorm-swept deserts, all the Yan Nation who received the news went crazy!