Divine Light Baptism: What Was the Difference?

"It's him! Shi Xiaocang, the young clan leader of the Nine-Headed Golden Lion Clan!"

Someone cried out in alarm, his eyes filled with awe.

"The Nine-Headed Golden Lion Clan is a royal clan among the Demon Race. They once produced several Demon Race Great Emperors and dominated an entire era. For such a terrifying clan, Shi Xiaocang is their heir. One can only imagine how fearsome their talent and comprehension are."

An elder spoke with a solemn expression.

Especially since several young Demon Race Prodigies stood beside him, treating him with great respect, like stars gathered around the moon.

Just standing there, Shi Xiaocang exuded an aura of sovereign dominance over heaven and earth. He shone brilliantly, inspiring awe.

Su Changge casually glanced at Shi Xiaocang. The other man's cultivation had already reached the half-step Venerable Realm, and his aura was exceptionally powerful. The golden blood flowing through his body was like that of a king among the Demon Race.

Jin Aoyang, whom Su Changge had suppressed with a single punch before, also stood respectfully behind him. Upon seeing Su Changge, his eyes were filled with cold mockery.

Su Changge did not care. His master had arrived, so he was merely a dog flaunting its power behind its master.

"Those who can enter the light curtain of the Heavenly Questioning Mirror have passed the preliminary trial."

"Next, you need only circulate your cultivation and comprehend your Dao Heart. The Heavenly Questioning Mirror will respond."

In the void, the voice of Immortal Demon City's lord, Bai Wenqin, slowly rang out.

At his words, everyone began to activate their cultivation.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

At the same time, one powerful aura after another shot into the heavens.

Like pillars of light, they surged directly toward the Heavenly Questioning Mirror.

Ripples spread across the Heavenly Questioning Mirror. The void rumbled and trembled as white lightning flashed.

Buzz!

Then, the Heavenly Questioning Mirror began to hum and shake. An ancient, vast aura spread outward as dazzling divine light flowed forth, interweaving with Dao rhythms and laws, covering everyone like a curtain of stars.

A young man with sword-like brows and starry eyes stood there, sword intent rising around him and an aura sharp as a blade. At this moment, ten streams of divine light enveloped him.

He had gained the Heavenly Questioning Mirror's recognition, which was why ten streams of divine light descended to cleanse his meridians and marrow.

"It's the chief disciple of Shu River Sword Mountain! He actually drew down ten streams of divine light! That counts as quite good talent!"

Someone recognized his origins.

The many elders and disciples of Shu River Sword Mountain also watched this scene with excited expressions.

The Heavenly Questioning Mirror continued to bloom with dazzling light. Within the land of laws, a mysterious world was being imprinted.

Streams of divine light continuously gushed forth from it, merging into the bodies of the many prodigies below.

Some received as few as one stream of divine light, while others received seven or eight.

All of them possessed steadfast Dao Hearts and extraordinary comprehension.

Boom!

At that moment, Jin Aoyang of the Golden Winged Great Peng Clan shone with brilliant golden radiance. A golden Peng Bird slowly condensed behind him.

He actually triggered the descent of twenty-two streams of divine light.

"One has to admit that Jin Aoyang's talent is quite formidable! He actually drew down a full twenty-two streams!"

"If the Divine Son of Returning Origin Holy Land could kill him with a single punch, then he must be even more terrifying!"

Many people began to look forward to Su Changge's performance.

Rumble!

More and more prodigies began to exert themselves!

Limitless Pride Heaven of the Luo River Sword Sect drew down a full one hundred and twenty streams of divine light, shocking everyone present.

The Young Sect Master of the Returning Unity Sect, the First Prince of the Great Qin Ancient Dynasty, Cloud Laurel Fairy of the Azure Cloud Sect—

One male and female prodigy after another bathed in divine light, shining brilliantly. The number of divine lights they drew down likewise astonished the crowd!

It had to be said that their talent far surpassed that of their peers.

However, compared to the Demon Clan Prodigies, they still fell somewhat short. This Supreme Treasure had, after all, been left behind by a Demon Race expert.

Naturally, the Demon Race would gain greater benefits from it.

Above the heavens, thunder roared and Dao sounds shook. All manner of phenomena intertwined and gathered, filling the entire sky!

Streams of dazzling divine light descended from above like a meteor shower!

Below, a figure was entirely shrouded in golden radiance. His golden hair was incomparably thick, and his whole body resembled a blazing sun!

Roar!

An ancient, vast roar resounded, as though it could shatter the stars filling the sky!

A massive golden lion condensed from the void. It had nine heads, each seeming to bathe in the divine light of the sun!

Those nine heads spewed nine kinds of power—golden light, flames, lightning, wild winds, frost, and more—as though they would sweep away everything in the world!

One hundred and eighty-six streams of divine light descended, like pillars of light piercing through heaven and earth, dazzling to the extreme.

Within that pillar of light, Shi Xiaocang was like a king descending into the world!

"Our Nine-Headed Golden Lion Clan's heir possesses a Return to Ancestry Bloodline. It would not be excessive to say he has the bearing of a Great Emperor, would it? Even in the history of the Heaven Questioning Mirror's opening, he can rank among the best, can't he?"

"In the history of the Heaven Questioning Mirror, the one who received the most divine light baptisms was Great Emperor Di Tian, who ascended to the Immortal Realm ten million years ago. He received a full three hundred and sixty-six streams. Shi Xiaocang can rank in the top five!"

The elder of the Nine-Headed Golden Lion Clan laughed heartily, his eyes full of pride.

Yet someone muttered quietly, "This is a secret treasure passed down by the Demon Race. It was unfair to us human cultivators from the start."

"But you have to admit that Shi Xiaocang is truly powerful. Even among the Demon Race, he can be considered a top prodigy."

Envy appeared in many people's eyes. Perhaps Shi Xiaocang might obtain that wisp of immortal qi!

Rumble!

At that moment, another enormous commotion drew everyone's attention.

A beautiful figure was particularly eye-catching. She wore a green shirt over a white skirt, cold and otherworldly.

Her figure was graceful, her eyes like autumn waters. One hundred and two streams of divine light surrounded her, making her appear even more pure and ethereal, like a fairy from beyond the nine heavens.

"It's Yun Xinyan, the Fourth Holy Daughter of Returning Origin Holy Land!"

"Heavens! One hundred and two streams of divine light! Isn't she that Divine Son's maidservant? She actually has such powerful talent too!"

"You don't know this, but this Holy Daughter possesses the legendary Grand Yin Body. Her Dao Heart and comprehension are surely extraordinary."

"If she dual cultivated with that Divine Son again, then perhaps..."

Many prodigies could not help turning to look. First, they marveled at her world-shaking beauty; second, at her frightening talent.

"But why has Su Changge not made any movement yet?" someone asked in confusion. Even his maidservant possessed such terrifying talent, so he himself must be even more extraordinary.

"I think he saw how outstanding his maidservant's talent was and no longer dared to step forward, right?"

Jin Aoyang loudly mocked, "Sure enough, Lord Shi Xiaocang is still superior!"

He had suffered greatly at Su Changge's hands before.

His rage had clouded his judgment. Now, whenever he found an opportunity, he would mock Su Changge, trying to disrupt his state of mind.

Yet at the same time, Su Changge merely cast Jin Aoyang an indifferent glance.

That glance made Jin Aoyang's entire body tremble. Though he could vent his anger verbally, there was no guarantee Su Changge would not simply strike and kill him!

Still, Shi Xiaocang, whom he followed, was right here. If Su Changge wanted to beat him to death—

He would have to step over Shi Xiaocang's corpse first!

Nevertheless, Jin Aoyang still muttered in a low voice, "Isn't he just cultivating by relying on his maidservant's Grand Yin Body? If it were me, I could do it too!"

"You beast, courting death!" Yun Xinyan had excellent hearing, and her face immediately darkened with fury.

If Su Changge had not continuously helped her cultivate last night, she could never have achieved such results!

"Xinyan, focus on comprehending. This is your opportunity."

"Yes, Divine Son."

Upon hearing Su Changge's words, Yun Xinyan, who had been like an enraged kitten with raised fur, immediately became obedient.

"Then I'll show you what a difference truly is."

Su Changge turned his gaze toward Jin Aoyang. Standing with his hands behind his back, his white robes billowed in the gale, making him appear incomparably confident.

"What is that?!"

At that moment, someone cried out in shock.

Rumble!

Above the nine heavens, hundreds of millions of bolts of lightning exploded as the divine sound of the Great Dao boomed and shook.

The light of the Heaven Questioning Mirror became tenfold, a hundredfold more brilliant in an instant!

Streams of dazzling divine light poured forth like a celestial river cascading down, like a galaxy erupting.

Vast and mighty, terrifying to the extreme!

The countless streams of divine light wrapped around Su Changge!

And he was like a god who controlled it all!

"Does my Great Dao deserve to be discussed by a petty wretch like you?"

That voice, like the whisper of a god, made everyone's hair stand on end!

It was as though boundless Heavenly Might swept through all directions.

Some could not help trembling. That pressure shook their very souls!

"How is this possible?"

Jin Aoyang, who directly bore the force of that Heavenly Might, felt his Qi and Blood churn. A trace of blood actually flowed from the corner of his mouth!