Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
The Ten Thousand Methods Conference was established five hundred years ago, purportedly as a forum for exchange, but in reality, it served as a repeated warning from the Central Sovereign to the world of Cultivation.
Five hundred years ago, the Divine Serpent Cult began to decline, much like the fate of the Dragon Slaying Sect, both falling out of the ranks of the Five Great Sects. The decline of the Divine Serpent Cult was due to the rise of a sect known as Falling Flower Valley. With the strength of its Valley Master, the Consort of Rain, Falling Flower Valley single-handedly drove the Divine Serpent Cult far into the wilderness, forcing them to live a harsh and desperate existence. Similarly, Xuanfo Temple, established three thousand years ago to propagate Buddhist teachings and save all beings, had always maintained a low profile but suddenly rose to prominence five hundred years ago, becoming one of the Five Great Sects in the world of Cultivation.
Thus, today’s Five Great Sects are Azure Cloud Palace, You Xian Sect, Overlord Sect, Xuanfo Temple, and Falling Flower Valley.
For five hundred years, the Ten Thousand Methods Conference had not been held.
Now, with the powerful Central Sovereign seeking to intervene in the world of Cultivation and unify it under his rule, he has once again initiated the Ten Thousand Methods Conference to intimidate Zhongzhou.
The Central Sovereign understood that after five hundred years without a conference, many powerful sects had become increasingly audacious and disrespectful towards him. Therefore, for this intimidation tactic, he decided to adopt an Extreme Competition format where elimination could very well mean death.
In previous Ten Thousand Methods Conferences, only the strongest disciples from each sect would compete. Although casualties were not uncommon, they were relatively few. This time, however, all participants must join except for sect leaders and elders; every disciple from second-generation to third-generation must take part.
The location for this Ten Thousand Methods Conference's Extreme Competition is set at Heavenly Mechanism Mountain near the royal city.
Heavenly Mechanism Mountain is a sacred mountain exclusive to the royal family. It is said that the Heavenly Mechanism Wall was discovered here and that the Old Man of Heavenly Secrets, who was once renowned for his omniscience thousands of years ago, also emerged from this place.
Currently, Heavenly Mechanism Mountain serves as a training ground for Death Warriors designated by the royal family, showcasing just how treacherous its environment is.
Heavenly Mechanism Mountain spans a vast area north of the royal city and is significantly larger than the city itself. Occasionally, royal Divine Generals and princes venture to hunt around its outskirts. Few dare to delve deep into Heavenly Mechanism Mountain due to its steepness and danger; swamps and deep pools abound with venomous creatures and strange beasts. Some powerful monsters rival Nascent Soul Stage cultivators in terror and can easily devour anyone who strays too close.
Upon hearing the words of the Great Compassion Zen Master, the disciples of Xuanfo Temple turned pale with fear. They wished to bring glory to their sect by defeating all challengers from Genius Academy and other sects but did not want to face death.
Everyone knows that once you enter Heavenly Mechanism Mountain, survival is a slim chance.
The rules of Extreme Competition are that there are no rules; mutual hunting is allowed. Here, there is no trust and no sympathy. Ultimately, the ten most outstanding cultivators will emerge to compete in the final showdown. However, the Central Sovereign did not go too far; if he declared that only the top ten could live while everyone else must die, the Five Great Sects would undoubtedly unite against him without hesitation. But he understands that there are rifts among the Five Great Sects, and they will not come together until their very survival is at stake. Coming together would mean opposing the Central Sovereign, and the consequence of opposing him would be bloody suppression and slaughter.
As a reward for this Extreme Competition, the one who comes out on top will have the opportunity to enter the Divine Tomb to view the tombs of past Central Sovereigns and experience The True Meaning of the Dao. This is undoubtedly an alluring prospect; the Central Sovereign's might is unmatched, and throughout history, countless attempts to resist his rule have ended in failure and gruesome deaths. To witness the Dao insights of generations of invincible cultivators after their demise would be immensely beneficial for any cultivator.
In addition to entering the Imperial Tomb, the victor will also receive a Supreme Great Rejuvenation Pill, which can instantly increase one's cultivation by fifty years, potentially allowing a cultivator to leap across a major realm overnight. Another coveted reward is the Cosmic Bag, rumored to be able to hold the sun, moon, mountains, rivers, and stars. Clearly, this Cosmic Bag must be a replica crafted by some Master Artifact Refiner over a lifetime; it belongs to the Dao Treasure Grade, indicating its immense value.
"The myriad laws of heaven and earth have been suppressed for so long; how high can that brat's cultivation really be?" Great Compassion Zen Master voiced the question on everyone's mind.
"High beyond imagination," replied Great Suffering Zen Master. He had traveled through the cultivation world in his youth and had seen much; back then, the Central Sovereign was still young, and he had glimpsed a battle between him and a legendary figure.
Even the usually hot-tempered Datong Zen Master remained unusually silent.
The head of Xuanfo Temple sighed and said, "Originally, I thought it would suffice to send Zhao Yang, Song Baliang, and Yuanhui to participate. But since they have mandated that all disciples must join, then let them go. Ever since Datong arrived, our disciples at Xuanfo Temple have endured decades of hardship; they have already tempered themselves into ironclad warriors. It’s time for them to shine in the cultivation world."
Then Great Compassion Zen Master spoke further words of caution to the sect's disciples before dismissing them.
Zhao Yang and Song Baliang were kept behind. Datong said, "You two help me deliver a letter to Valley Master Consort of Rain in Falling Flower Valley. Then investigate what’s happening in Fengdu City; it’s my hometown, and many people have died recently. After resolving that matter, head directly to Central Imperial City for the Ten Thousand Methods Conference."
"Understood, Master," Zhao Yang and Song Baliang replied in unison before turning to leave.
"Wait," called Datong Zen Master as he stopped them. He took out two Talismans from his robe without saying a word and handed them to them before turning away himself.
Zhao Yang and Song Baliang both displayed expressions of deep emotion, for in their hands were two Void Breaking Talismans.
The Void Breaking Talismans, a method of creation long lost to time, could teleport the user instantaneously over a hundred miles away, allowing them to escape dangerous situations. Thus, they were also known as life-saving charms, exceedingly precious; even a single sect might possess only a few.
As Zhao Yang pondered the silent bond between master and disciple, Song Baliang's eyes sparkled as he stared at the retreating figure of Datong Zen Master. He nudged Zhao Yang and said, "Look at how bulging Master's pockets are; it seems he has quite a few good things."
Zhao Yang remained silent, tucking the Void Breaking Talismans into his robe. He glanced at Song Baliang and replied, "You're nothing but a beast."
The two turned and soared away toward Falling Flower Valley in the north of Zhongzhou. Along the way, Zhao Yang recalled the time they had been pursued by a group of Nascent Soul Old Monsters. He wondered how Long Xiao Wu and the scholar were faring now and whether they would see them again at the Ten Thousand Methods Conference. If only he had a few more Void Breaking Talismans back then, he could have saved more people.
Lost in thought about this, Zhao Yang remembered seeing Datong Zen Master's bulging pockets earlier and suggested to Song Baliang, "How about we find a moment to rob Master?"
Song Baliang shot him a glance and said, "You're even worse than a beast."
Comment 0 Comment Count