Perfect World

Chapter 760: Chapter 760 First Move
 

“The various schools have consulted, and a myriad of bells will chime in unison. The grand gathering is about to begin, and the glory of this era… The battle amongst young Supremes is about to commence, with a myriad of ships vying for the current, and a thousand paths striving for dominance, it’s almost upon us!”

On the steppe, an old man leaning on a walking stick, leading a Golden Wolf, sighed deeply.

“It won’t be too long now, the day has finally approached, the ancient fortune left behind from Immortal Ancient, might just be the last chance.”

By the riverbank, a Boulder that had existed in the world for eons shook off its dust and spoke.

…

On this day, the bell tolls pierced through thousands of mountains and rivers, from tribes in the forests to bustling megacities, from the arid deserts to the shores of the vast ocean of time, causing a world-shaking event.

Many knew that the battle between the geniuses of the higher realms was about to start, and an era of brilliance was coming.

This was the result of consultations among myriad schools, where the most flourishing of the major clans convened, discussed this matter, and set it forth. Now that the large bells of each school are ringing, it is as if they are announcing to the world.

From this day forth, one can start to anticipate.

The sound of the dao clock, vast and enduring, pierces heaven and earth, reminding secluded geniuses to prepare and to not miss out on this battle and opportunity that the whole world has its eyes on.

The Celestial Immortal Academy is, of course, buzzing with excitement.

Many exclaimed in shock, with discussions erupting from all sides.

“You can go back. If something comes up, I’ll look for you,” said Shi Hao. He did not enter the academy, for if he had, he probably would have been besieged.

In the moment that Yue Chan looked back, her elegance captivated the world. She took on the appearance of Qing Yi, waved at Shi Hao, and entered the academy.

The two of them had shared hardships, so there was no need for any further thanks between them.

From this day on, young Supremes from all over began preparing for battle. The future was destined to be intense, and Shi Hao needed to focus on how to emerge victorious in the great war.

“You’re back, with your dust-covered face, you must have failed,” Qi Daolin opened his eyes within the sect gates and glanced at him.

“I succeeded, but it was given to someone else,” Shi Hao didn’t hide it and told the truth.

Qi Daolin opened his mouth in astonishment. What was this kid thinking, to give away the Green Moon Flame just like that? Was it a sign of grandeur or foolishness?

“You prodigal, to chase after a woman, you gave away an unparalleled ancient fire. Do you know what it means? That is one of the most precious fires since ancient times, reputed to be an Immortal Seed. Countless Sect Hierarchs seek it for many lifetimes without success!” Qi Daolin reprimanded loudly and severely.

Shi Hao retorted, “Who am I? Do I need to chase after women?”

“Once the battle of geniuses in the Three Thousand States commences, you’re sure to suffer greatly. Don’t talk about those ancient ‘firsts’ sealed in the Iceberg Forbidden Land; even the young prodigies of the present will find rare sacred fires. Once they enter, they will ignite and ascend to divinity; how will you contend?”

“What’s there to fear? I’ve said it before, those ‘historically first’ are all my prey; when the time comes, I’ll capture all the women to warm my bed!” Shi Hao boasted shamelessly.

“You must acquire an ancient fire, that is an ‘Immortal Seed’, otherwise, you don’t stand a chance. You won’t even make it into the top hundred,” Qi Daolin said seriously.

He solemnly cautioned that only by possessing a perfect ‘Immortal Seed’ could one undergo the most complete evolution, becoming flawless, which would pave the way to a smooth future.

“It seems I need to seize the Red Heaven Fire for you.” It was evident that Qi Daolin had great expectations for him and was prepared to further taint his “notorious” reputation.

Shi Hao refused, swearing solemnly that he did not need such a thing to rise to power.

He wanted to talk about the nine dragon bone irons, the Bronze Coffin, and that mysterious flame, but he feared that the old man, once agitated, might recklessly open the coffin, so he decided it was best to wait a little longer.

“Go cultivate the Eight-Nine Heavens Technique!” Qi Daolin ordered sternly, with a disdain for incompetence, unwilling to see him show laziness, and had him carry a mountain on his back and run wildly.

“Daolord, you could at least teach me the incantations. Running around with a mountain on my back every day, it’s utterly embarrassing to be seen like this!” Shi Hao grumbled, extremely dissatisfied.

“You haven’t met the requirements. Only when the body, Bone Text, and spirit are unified, inseparable, may you proceed.” Qi Daolin said with a stern face, sending Shi Hao flying back, and with a grab, he placed a huge mountain on him.

Dong dong dong!

The ground shook and the mountains trembled as Shi Hao carried the mountain away. Despite being utterly reluctant, he could not openly defy him, fearing that this infamous old man might harshly purge his own ranks.

In the Three Thousand States, the schools’ dao clocks tolled resoundingly. From that day forward, all Celestials prodigies sprang into action, preparing for the imminent battle.

In these last moments, some sat in meditation, some refined Treasured Artifacts, and others came out to spar with peers for adjusting their vital spirit.

The Celestial Immortal Academy was renowned, well-known throughout the higher realms, and naturally had interactions with many schools. In the days to come, visitors were continuous.

“Wow, a group of elites from Hydra Clan, Yin Yang Academy, Slanted Moon Ancient Cave, and Holy Feather Clan have arrived.” A student exclaimed, these were all from great schools and massive clans.

During this period, outstanding disciples from various schools came and went, debated the Dao with one another, and sparred to adjust their own states.

And due to the proximity to the Fire Province, a land chaotic with Divine Material production, young disciples from each school were often sent here to guard the mines. With a mix of all sorts coming and going, prodigies were plentiful, resulting in a stream of visitors.

“You don’t know, there might even be visitors from the Imperial Clan to the academy, wanting to view our Human Immortal Relics, bringing bone texts of equivalent value for exchange.”

Everyone gasped, sensing the storm that was brewing.

With prodigies from all schools in action and the winds of change stirring, everyone was actively preparing for war. Soon, that grand gathering was anticipated to be extraordinary; the battle would shake heaven and earth, inevitably stunning the world.

“Right, has that guy from that broken-down sect appeared yet? With so many elites from great schools visiting, if they all ganged up on him, they would certainly beat him until he’s searching for teeth on the ground!”

“That piece of trash showed up once and immediately shriveled away, never daring to appear again. A bunch of academy brothers have gone to block him many times only to come up empty. He’s long since run away, not lingering there.”

They mentioned Shi Hao with dissatisfaction. As members of prestigious schools, they held a condescending attitude and scorned that notorious Dao tradition.

Of course, these people were still wary at heart because they knew that while that place had a bad reputation, the people who came from there were far from ordinary.

“Have you heard? A mountain god has appeared on the grasslands, often seen sprinting wildly. Many have tried to encircle and capture it but have failed; no one has caught it.”

“Hmm, I’ve heard. Maybe it harbors treasures of the mountain. Shall we go take a look?”

“Good idea!”

In recent days, Shi Hao had suffered tremendously, forced by Qi Daolin to carry mountains with restrictive seals, which made their weight multiply manyfold, even tenfold.

“Exactly how should one ‘cultivate the Dao’?” He pondered his own path while sprinting, on the cusp of the Divine Fire Realm, needing to take a crucial step.

In recent days, he has been practicing hard on the vast grasslands of Fire Province because of its openness—running with the boulder on his back, unblocked by any obstacles.

It was for this reason that he could afford to be distracted with other thoughts.

“Huh, what luck! Look, the mountain god has appeared again!” A group of people approached from the horizon, eying the hurtling mountain, each revealing a look of astonishment.

“Doesn’t seem quite right though. Could it be an artifact of a powerful being, like the Overturning Land Seal transformed into a mountain mass, rampaging here?” Some speculated.

Above that mountain mass, ancient trees reached for the sky, and characters flickered with extraordinary presence.

“If it is truly a Treasured Artifact, it must be ownerless. It has gained Spirit Communication, that’s why it’s flying about aimlessly.”

The crowd discussed among themselves and quickly closed in for a closer look, as many harbored doubts.

“Uh oh, it’s gone mad, charging towards the mountain ridge.”

Right then, someone exclaimed in shock.

There were mountains on the great grassland too. For instance, ahead of them, a mountain ridge emerged where that great peak was still charging forward, rushing straight towards it.

The truth was, Shi Hao had become distracted. He was pondering how to cultivate the dao and how to rise to divinity, to carve out his own path at the crucial moment.

The result was that he crashed into the mountain ridge ahead of him with the boulder on his back, creating an earth-shattering quake, and then he was buried underneath it.

“Whoosh,” a group from the Celestial Immortal Academy swarmed over, all exhilarated, their eyes fixated on the cloud of dust that hung around the mountain.

“Cough…” Shi Hao coughed, emerging covered in dust, inwardly cursing his bad luck.

His appearance left the crowd in shock, their expressions as if they had seen a ghost, unable to comprehend the situation.

“He’s… that small faction’s man!” someone shouted in surprise, recognizing who he was.

“That’s right, it’s him who boasted shamelessly, conducting business at our academy’s gate, claiming he could beat up senior students for payment and bully the juniors.” Some cried out oddly.

“It’s this scum!”

“Carrying a mountain and running wildly, is he out of his mind?”

After realizing what was happening, everyone was baffled, their astonishment mingled with mockery.

“Who are you calling scum?” Shi Hao was already annoyed. Burdened with carrying the mountain, seeing these people only darkened his mood further, prompting him to charge at them directly.

“Your doctrine is infamous, once targeted by all for elimination. After thousands of years of hiding, you still dare to provoke our Celestial Immortal Academy. Today, I will take care of you!”

These were no weaklings; they were all powerful seniors, or else they wouldn’t dare to try to subdue a mountain god. Seeing him attack, they naturally became furious.

Unfortunately for them, they truly did not understand Shi Hao or his lineage; otherwise, they would never dare to confront him.

Know that Shi Hao has even slain a Primordial.

In the very first exchange, someone was slapped away, flimsy as paper, their body covered in cracks and dripping with blood. Fortunately for them, Shi Hao had spared their life.

This outcome changed the expressions of the crowd. They swarmed him, their Treasured Artifacts gleaming, with swathes of Bone Text.

What terrified them was that this man was too frightening. Barehanded, he split bone weapons, their clanging gratingly loud. He smashed all of their Treasured Artifacts and sent people flying while spitting blood.

“Are you from the Celestials Clan?” Shi Hao saw a young man.

“Correct, I am a descendant of the imperial family,” the man stood up, thinking Shi Hao would be wary and spoke loudly.

“Bang!”

Without another word, Shi Hao kicked him flying, causing all his teeth to fall out. With another forceful kick, he turned him into a small black dot, disappearing into the far sky.

The crowd looked on dumbfounded and then scattered in a hurry. This guy was a demon king, not someone they could match in power.

At the Celestial Immortal Academy, elite disciples from various schools gathered; even Feng Wu had emerged from seclusion, discussing the law and debating the dao in the palace.

“Is this Brother Kunmo from the Celestials Clan, one of the six prodigies?” someone spoke politely, greeting a young man with cupped fists.

The people nearby were surprised; even someone from the Celestials Clan had come to visit, really making for a lively scene.

“I dare not accept such praise,” Kunmo replied modestly, but in reality, he was no longer among the six prodigies, as the Heavenly Destiny Stone had brought forth the likes of Yun Xi, who had ousted him.

“I heard there was a disturbance in the Celestials Clan not long ago, and various heavyweights gathered. Is that true?” someone asked.

“Yes!” Kunmo nodded but was reluctant to elaborate, as the events of that day were too complex to explain.

“Hmm, rumors say a young demon king by the name of Desolate caused a commotion there. Is it true or false?”

As soon as these words came out, the crowd all showed a keen interest, looking over with curiosity.

“Indeed, he appeared. But he’s not as renowned as he’s said to be, merely a petty figure. He’s nothing to talk about. Had it not been for someone’s plea, our clan’s elites would have killed him outright,” Kunmo stated with a sneer.

“Really? Desolate’s name is known across dozens of states; he’s said to be an extremely terrifying young hero who fought various masters in the Primordial Heaven Secret Realm, with a resounding reputation. How could he be so insignificant?” someone questioned.

“It’s all exaggeration by someone. What is he really? If you truly meet him and fight against him, you’ll know. He’s just a scandal produced by some major schools who deliberately incited hype. He was very docile when taught a lesson by our clan, submissive and compliant,” Kunmo scoffed.

The crowd was amazed, finding it hard to believe what they heard.

“I’ve heard that the Celestials Clan coveted his precious symbol, returning kindness with ingratitude,” Qing Yi spoke up, her manner serene, her eyes clear.

“Slander. This is a defamation of our clan. You can discern right from wrong yourselves by making inquiries in Mo Province and Heavenly Province,” Kunmo replied, before adding, “Our clan’s number one expert, You Yu, and the upcoming talent Yun Xi may soon visit the ancient mines of Fire Province. If you don’t believe me, you can ask them.”

In fact, the Celestials Clan had acted dishonorably, and Kunmo wanted to avoid this subject, deflecting the issue.

“Well, that’s something to look forward to,” Qing Yi spoke up, implying something with her words.

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