Chapter 79 (continued)
However, she was tactful and cautious, knowing that making a scene would be useless, so she could only act when the opportunity presented itself.
She is not alone in thinking this way.
The Nature Department was very popular back then.
Even if the main force is wiped out, those supporters will remain quietly in the shadows.
It's a pity that Si Kui was never able to advance to the Ninth Grade Realm, otherwise they would have "risen up in rebellion" long ago!
Ruan Jinbai looked out the window with mixed feelings.
She never expected that Marquis of the Long Night and Si Kui could kill a Divine Venerable.
However, she did not feel that Huaxia had the power to fight against the Upper Realm because of this.
28 years ago, she accompanied Marquis of Mirror Bamboo to welcome the victorious return of the Nature Department... At that time, they were full of enthusiasm and high spirits.
I feel that Huaxia's future is bright, and it will surely gain a foothold in the Astral Realm, and may even have the potential to reach the Upper Four Realms.
It was at that moment that Ruan Jinbai witnessed a horrifying scene—
Marquis of Mirror Bamboo was Ninth-Grade Supreme, and she was also Eighth Grade Realm expert, yet they watched helplessly as the Nature Department was slapped into dust.
Even though the Nature Department had just gone through a fierce battle, 30% of its elite forces still survived.
Among them were even several Eighth Grade experts who had killed Ninth-Grade Supreme beings.
But faced with Divine Exalt Daowu's palm strike, they were as powerless as ants to struggle.
Marquis of Mirror Bamboo fled in panic with Ruan Jinbai, but he lost his left arm forever, and Ruan Jinbai was utterly terrified.
Only after facing such terror do you realize how insignificant you are.
Even the Nature Department lost...
What can the Huaxia Realm use to fight?
The revelry in the Huaxia Realm Domain only stirred up Ruan Jinbai's memories of fear.
Fortunately...
The coordinates of the Huaxia Realm Domain were not revealed.
Suppressing the Descending Star Cult was like pulling out a decayed tooth.
As for what the future holds...
Ruan Jinbai didn't know.
She couldn't join the revelry because she remained pessimistic.
There are many, many more Divine Venerable in the Upper Three Realms whom Marquis of the Long Night and Si Kui have jointly killed!
What are the Huaxia Realm Domain?
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Niu Qianqian arrived at the Agronomy Department with great excitement.
She was about to tell Li Yang the good news from the Astral Realm... but then she thought that Zhong Kun, Lin Zhaoqin, and Ying Qi were well-informed and Li Yang should already know.
Even after listening to it five, six, seven, or eight times, they are still happy to listen to it again.
As Niu Qianqian recounted her story with a smile, the eyes of several young children lit up.
She became increasingly excited as she spoke, slapping her thigh and exclaiming, "No wonder he's Dean Si, he's got real big things to do!"
The slaying of the Divine Venerable was truly gratifying.
For the past twenty-eight years, the Huaxia Realm Domain, in the name of recuperation and development, has allowed cults to run rampant, plunging the Huaxia interior into chaos.
Now, by acting swiftly and decisively, the very foundation of the Descending Star Cult's faith has been shattered.
Their Descending Star Cult relies on Divine Descent.
Now, instead of "God" descending, he has been slain in the void...
The remaining cult members were instantly routed.
Niu Qianqian also brought good news. She told Li Yang, "Now that the Divine Venerable has fallen, the entire Huaxia Main City is filled with Starlight!"
Zhong Kun quickly said, "I've already told my senior sister. If she advances to the Third Grade Realm, she can enjoy the afterglow of the Divine Venerable's fall right now!"
He added regretfully, "It's a pity that my senior sister isn't in a hurry; she said she's waiting for news from our teacher."
Niu Qianqian exclaimed excitedly, "It's a good thing that he didn't advance! The Divine Venerable fell, and strange phenomena appeared in the sky, including several divine Divine Miracle, one of which is located on the outer edge of the Astral Realm!"
Li Yang asked in surprise, "Divine Miracle?"
Niu Qianqian explained, "You can think of it as an untouched, top-tier secret realm!"
Li Yang: "!"
Niu Qianqian continued, "This low-grade divine Divine Miracle is truly unprecedented in a thousand years, and you actually managed to witness it... Of course, this isn't just luck, but one of the treasures that Dean Si left behind after killing the Divine Venerable!"
She said seriously, "The official location of the Divine Miracle has been pinpointed, but the specific opening time is still being determined."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhaoqin felt a chill run down his spine and asked, "What are the qualifications for entry? Can we even get in?"
Logically, this Divine Miracle occurred after Si Kui participated in the killing of the Divine Venerable, and these students from the Agronomy Department were all her personal disciples, so they should have had a chance to enter. However, things are not like that.
Divine Miracle have a long history, Huaxia has always had clear regulations regarding them: regardless of the reason for Divine Miracle, it must be handled by the government.
The entry criteria are generally for the most suitable Star Wielders.
For Divine Miracle at the Third Grade Realm or above, entry into divine realms is generally determined by military merit.
Star Wielders below the Third Grade Realm are either independent cultivators or military academy students, and naturally have no military merits.
So, what criteria should be used to enter?
Although no Divine Miracle have occurred around Huaxia for nearly a thousand years, traces can still be found by going back in time.
Niu Qianqian provided the answer, "Anyone who makes it into the Huaxia Top 100 Rankings can participate in this Divine Miracle."
"Huaxia Top 100 Rankings?" Li Yang was bewildered again.
Zhong Kun explained, "This is the ranking of the returning students. The preliminary rounds start in May each year, and the finals are in June. The results are released at the same time as the freshmen entrance examination."
Yu Hongyuan was also enlightened, muttering, "It's only March now, there are still two months until the preliminary round..."
When the topic of the Huaxia Top 100 Rankings came up, Niu Qianqian felt quite emotional.
Last summer, she even came to tell Si Kui that if the Agronomy Department didn't have any more students in the Top 100 Rankings, it would be shut down.
Now...
Even though no students from the Agronomy Department have made it into the Top 100 Rankings, abolishing the department is no longer an option.
These students are all exceptionally talented.
If they were to participate in the Top 100 Rankings, they would have a very good chance of not only making it in, but also taking first place.
However, judging from Li Yang's speed, he should be advancing to the Third Grade very soon.
Once you advance to the Third Grade Realm, you'll have to compete for rankings in the Astral Realm.
She doesn't need to waste her time on the mere Huaxia Top 100 Rankings.
Niu Qianqian said with a smile, "In addition to the Huaxia Top 100 Rankings, the Star Nexus Pavilion has also issued a special order that all students in the Agronomy Department who have reached the Second Grade Realm can go to the Divine Miracle!"
The reason for limiting it to the Second Grade Realm is that danger and opportunity coexist within the Divine Miracle.
That's an unexplored secret realm, not as safe as the Star Ash Mystic Realm.
It is precisely because this Divine Miracle was created relatively recently that Second Grade Realm Star Wielders was able to clean it up. Otherwise, if it had been nurtured for several hundred more years, only Star Wielders of a higher realm would have dared to venture into the wilderness.
However, this Divine Miracle is located near Huaxia, and it cannot be allowed to grow unchecked, so it must be eliminated as soon as possible.
It would be not worthwhile for high-level Star Wielders to enter the realm, firstly because it would be a waste of manpower, and secondly because it would delay the training of low-level cultivators.
Every high-ranking Star Wielders has descendants or students, and they are more willing to give such opportunities to their juniors.
However, one should not enter blindly.
Based on current surveys, entering is extremely dangerous unless one has reached the Second Grade Realm.
Of course, everyone in the Agronomy Department is already at the Second Grade Realm!
Yu Hongyuan had also advanced to a higher level through his hard work over the past few months.
He exclaimed excitedly, "I won't be left behind this time!"
Niu Qianqian added, "You still need to be careful. The Divine Miracle is unpredictable, and no one can say for sure what you might encounter. Besides, you might not be teleported to the same place, so you can't rely on your senior sister to protect you then."
Yu Hongyuan's expression hardened, and Zhong Kun's heart skipped a beat.
Lin Zhaoqin nodded in agreement, "I've heard my great-aunt say that Divine Miracle are like small worlds, and once you enter, you'll be randomly placed somewhere, and you might not encounter anyone from your own side until you come out of the Divine Miracle."
Niu Qianqian said, "So, you can choose not to go, but the qualification has been given to you. It's up to you whether you go or not."
Li Yang asked curiously, "Director Niu, is this Divine Miracle really that significant?"
Niu Qianqian said, "It's huge. Judging from the appearance, it covers an abandoned city. You'll have to explore it yourselves to see what's inside."
Li Yang then asked, "Are there Astral Realm beings in the Divine Miracle?"
Niu Qianqian knew what she was thinking and answered directly, "A great many Astral Realm beings, some of whom originally lingered on the outer reaches of the Astral Realm, and others who were born with the arrival of Divine Miracle."
Yu Hongyuan also asked, "The Divine Miracle has only just been completed, and these Astral Realm creatures have only just been born, so there shouldn't be any problems..."
"You underestimate Divine Miracle. These Astral Realm beings born from these Divine Miracle are the most terrifying. They may very well have inherited a wisp of that Divine Venerable Divine Sense. Don't be careless!"
Yu Hongyuan was startled upon hearing this.
Niu Qianqian added, "Although this Divine Miracle is limited to the Second Grade Realm, the difficulty is still quite high. In short, you should carefully consider whether to enter."
"Leaving aside how dangerous the Astral Realm creatures inside are, the people who entered at the same time were a mixed bag, and there were bound to be some unscrupulous individuals who wanted to kill and steal treasure."
"Moreover, once Divine Miracle is entered, no one can get out unless it is closed."
Li Yang asked, "How can we shut down the Divine Miracle?"
Niu Qianqian said, "Once you find the core of the Divine Miracle and remove it, the Divine Miracle will naturally disappear."
"Core?"
"That's right. There are many reasons why Divine Miracle can happen, but one essential condition is the Soul Fragment of a Divine Venerable."
Divine Miracle! Divine Miracle!
It is called that because it is indeed a relic left behind by Divine Venerable.
Upon hearing the words "Soul Fragment," Li Yang lost interest.
Niu Qianqian said, "Of course, a mere Soul Fragment is meaningless; it will soon vanish into nothingness. It only works if it happens to be attached to a secret treasure."
Li Yang: "!"
Niu Qianqian knew Li Yang's personality all too well. She said, "If you can find that treasure and break the Divine Miracle, then the treasure will be yours."
Li Yang was now completely smitten.
Niu Qianqian added, "Forging secret treasures is extremely difficult. Some Grandmaster who forge weapons can only forge a few in their entire lives... That's why the Tree Tower is so precious."