The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, the various ancient realms, have been peaceful and harmonious of late, for the crisis at the Borderlands has vanished.
Yet, it is a pity for so many heroes, especially the prodigies like Meng Tianzheng, who have fallen in battle, never to be seen again.
The great ones have withered, most perishing at the Borderlands!
At the same time, this has ushered in a rare period of tranquility for the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. With no external enemies, the suffocating pressure has lifted.
Recently, whether in the lofty Nine Heavens or the remote Ten Earths, all have been actively nurturing the next generation of elites.
The turmoil at the Borderlands claimed many powerful figures, leaving gaps that must be filled by the younger generation!
Thus, every clan and sect has been striving to cultivate experts, hoping for the emergence of peerless talents—pillars of their era!
Nowadays, whether it be the Little Heavenly King, the Banished Immortal, or the Six Crown King Ning Chuan, or even figures like Da Xutuo, Qi Gu, and others—all are being courted by various factions.
Even Jin Zhan, who narrowly escaped death, has drawn admiration and envy for the Jin Clan’s terrifying young powerhouse.
Those who survived the Borderlands War, having endured blood and fire, have become prime targets for recruitment by major powers—these are the elites who have been tested in the crucible of battle!
Now, in this peaceful era, competition is fierce as factions vie to cultivate their own champions, hoping to win over these prodigies.
It can be said that many among the younger generation are being lured with generous offers.
For instance, an Eternal Clan has offered to guide the Dual-Pupiled One, providing divine medicines and scriptures to aid his cultivation.
Similarly, when the Six Crown King Ning Chuan—once locked in a fierce battle with the Ten Crown King—reappeared, he caught the eye of an Eternal Imperial Clan, who sought to make him their son-in-law.
Across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, all prodigies are enjoying a golden age, pursued by every clan, all eager to claim them.
Yet, one name inevitably comes to mind—Huang, the youngest Dunyi Realm expert in history, now gone forever.
“What a pity. Huang, a genius of his era, met such a tragic end.”
“Alas, he returned to where he came from. Though his cultivation was severed and he became a cripple, at least he survived and went back to his birthplace. Perhaps that’s an acceptable outcome.”
Some shook their heads in regret.
Whether enemies or allies, all had to admit that Huang possessed unparalleled talent, destined for greatness—yet his path ended prematurely, withering too soon on the road of cultivation.
“Hah! This is divine justice. Huang, who did he think he was? Born in the lower realm’s cage, yet daring to stir storms in the upper world. In the end, he fell hard, his body broken, forced back into that prison!”
“The Immortal Palace’s lord acted decisively, and for good reason. This outcome is fitting.”
Some enemies gloated, speaking harsh words.
Most could only sigh. What could they say? Huang performed unparalleled feats at the Borderlands, only to be crippled by the remnants of an immortal. Who could defy such a being?
“Shocking news! The Eternal Imperial Dynasty is seeking a son-in-law—Princess Yao Yue is choosing a Dao companion! Hurry and register!”
“The princess of an Eternal Imperial Clan—this is monumental!”
The news spread like wildfire across the ancient lands.
“Ah? The Golden Matriarch has emerged from seclusion! She’s heading to the Wang Clan to demand answers—whether their alliance still stands, whether Wang Xi will marry Jin Zhan. This is huge!”
Soon, another rumor surfaced, hinting at brewing storms.
“Something’s off. Even the Interception Sect is making moves, sending the Enchantress to recruit the Dual-Pupiled One. Eyewitnesses confirm it!”
People were puzzled—why were these great sects acting so aggressively?
Days later, the truth emerged.
A grand tournament was to be held across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths!
“Have they gone mad? Just as peace settles, why such a contest?”
“Perhaps to reignite the fervor of cultivation after the Borderlands War claimed so many lives,” some speculated.
From the lofty Nine Heavens to the remote Ten Earths, each realm would host its own battles, selecting the invincible.
There would be divisions by age—younger generation, prime years—but the focus was on the youth.
As confusion spread, the answer finally came.
“The gates to the Immortal Realm will open!”
Just a few words, yet they shook the heavens and earth, leaving all stunned.
The Immortal Realm—once a myth, unknown to most—had now been revealed. With the Borderlands War’s end, secrets surfaced. Above the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths lay a vast Immortal Realm, home to true immortals and invincible powerhouses, the ancestral origin of many lineages.
That world dwarfed the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths in scale.
The guardians of old, the Solitary Clan, hailed from there!
“The gates are opening—do we have a chance to enter? Heavens, this is earth-shattering! No wonder the Eternal Clans are acting!”
“Not only will elites be chosen, but the mightiest sects of the Immortal Realm will also recruit disciples—selecting the strongest seeds.”
The revelation explained the recent undercurrents.
“No wonder the Little Heavenly King, the Banished Immortal, and the Six Crown King are being courted!”
None could remain calm. This was a grand opportunity—the Immortal Realm, a place even Supreme beings couldn’t enter, was now within reach!
The source of the news was traced—the remnants of immortals had received omens. The Immortal Palace’s remnant was the first to learn, receiving a divine decree from the Immortal Realm.
“Earlier, I pitied Huang. Now, I’m glad for him. If he were still in the upper realm, the remnants would’ve erased him without hesitation!”
Some sighed.
This was a grand chance, but the remnants would never let Huang seize it—not after crippling him.
From that day, competition raged across the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
However, the battles took place in the spiritual realm—like the Spirit World, akin to the lower realm’s Void God Realm.
With the Borderlands War over, the realms sought to avoid further losses. In the Spirit World, even death wasn’t permanent—if the rules held, one could revive.
“Am I hearing right? The Wang Clan has a Tenth Dragon, said to be invincible?!”
“Wang Ten has emerged?!”
Shocking news spread—Wang Changsheng had a tenth son, sealed in ice until now.
“Not just the Wangs—even legendary figures thought dead have reappeared!”
The world seemed to have gone mad.
“Isn’t it obvious? With the Foreign Realm’s threat gone, the seeds preserved by the great lineages are now being unleashed to compete for the Immortal Realm’s slots!”
As the realms boiled with excitement, some drank themselves into stupor, weeping bitterly.
“My brother deserved better! Huang, where are you now? Did you survive? You fought in the bloodiest battles, yet when fortune smiles, you’re absent. This is unjust!”
Cao Yusheng, drunk alongside the Heavenly Horned Ant, raged in his heart.
“If Shi Hao returned, who could rival him? He’d crush them all!” the ant bellowed.
But no matter the battles or the competition for slots, none of it concerned Shi Hao. He was in the lower realm, walking his own path.
The Eight Realms were too distant, too desolate—a world apart.
“Hey, who’s that? He looks familiar…”
In the Void God Realm, when Shi Hao appeared with Ge Gu, some frowned in suspicion.
“That’s Ge Gu, the prodigy who dueled Xi Gu recently. Weren’t you there?”
“No, not him—the one beside Ge Gu. He looks like… Little Stone! Heavens, it’s him!”
A commotion erupted. Crowds surged, surrounding him.
Though rumors of his return had spread, few believed until now. His appearance caused an uproar.
“Little Stone is back! Quick, into the Void God Realm—see what he’ll do next! Something big is coming!”
Like in the past, Shi Hao’s presence sent shockwaves through the realm. Even those not present were alerted, rushing in to witness.
Today, just his appearance sparked another storm!
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