418: Black Jade Achieving Sainthood

The rankings of the Seven Sects Competition were settled.

The voice of the Burning Heaven Palace's Law Enforcement Elder echoed over the martial arts arena, declaring that this grand event had officially come to an end.

However, the excitement, unwillingness, triumph, and anger solidified in the air were far from dissipating.

Lie Tianxiong stood tall on the high platform, his red-gold dragon-patterned robe shimmering under the reflection of the spiritual flames.

He scanned the entire arena, and wherever his gaze fell, it seemed everyone was filled with awe and submission—at least, that was how it appeared in his eyes.

"We are grateful for the presence of all Fellow Daoists; this Seven Sects Competition has concluded successfully!"

Lie Tianxiong's voice was like a booming bell, and his face displayed undisguised high spirits.

"With all you fellow cultivators working hand in hand, the Xuan Province cultivation world will surely welcome a new atmosphere!"

Next was the routine discussion on the division of resources.

Although the rankings of the Seven Sects Competition were set, there was inevitably a verbal struggle among the major Sects regarding specific details like mineral vein shares, Spirit Stone output, and the ownership of certain disputed areas.

Among them, the argument between the newly crowned Burning Heaven Palace and the Myriad Law Pavilion, which had lost its top spot, was the most intense.

Lie Tianxiong was brimming with triumph and did not yield an inch, his words sharp and exposed.

Yun Canghai's face was livid, and he argued on the basis of reason, but the results of the Seven Sects Competition were as immovable as a mountain, and many of his bargaining chips had already become ineffective.

In the end, Myriad Law Pavilion had to make concessions on many disputes.

Throughout the process, Yun Canghai did not say a word, but the oppressive low pressure around him and the cold, icy glint that occasionally flashed in his eyes made it clear to everyone present that Myriad Law Pavilion would never let this matter rest.

The discussion ended, and the dust settled.

The group from Myriad Law Pavilion left first; Yun Canghai did not even perform any superficial pleasantries with Lie Tianxiong and left with a flick of his sleeves.

Yet, the moment he turned, his glance toward Burning Heaven Palace was as deep as a cold pool, foreshadowing a future that would be anything but calm.

The other Sects also took their leave one after another.

Xuan Yangzi led the Azure Profound Sect group and quietly departed on a flying boat.

Once the guests had dispersed and only his own Disciples remained in the vast Fentian martial arts arena, Lie Tianxiong could no longer restrain himself. He laughed heartily, his voice shaking the palace halls.

"Satisfying! Truly satisfying! Hahaha!"

He returned to the main hall, brimming with high spirits.

"Lin Lie is excellent, he has brought honor to this seat! Purple Mansion Realm! Truly excellent!"

He enjoyed the compliments of the Elders in the hall, who surrounded him like stars around the moon, feeling that Burning Heaven Palace had never been so powerful and his own prestige had never been so high.

Just then, the Second Elder, who had been smiling all along, stepped forward with a hint of worry in his tone.

"Palace Master, although today was a great victory, judging by the look in Yun Canghai's eyes when he left, I fear he hates us deeply and will not let this rest."

Lie Tianxiong's laughter subsided slightly, and he snorted coldly: "A defeated general, what is there to fear? No matter how unwilling he is, what can he do?"

"The Palace Master is wise," the Second Elder bowed slightly.

"It is precisely because he is unwilling that we must take precautions. The Spiritual Vein of the Lianyun Mountains is now under the name of Burning Heaven Palace; this is one of our future Foundations. Your subordinate is worried about complications arising from delay."

He paused, lowered his voice, and added a hint of incitement.

"Why not act immediately? Dispatch elites with the Palace Master's decree to take over with lightning speed, establish a firm foothold, and grasp the fruits of victory tightly in our hands!"

A sharp glint flashed in Lie Tianxiong's eyes. After a moment of contemplation, he felt this plan was excellent. Now that his Aura was at its peak, he should take advantage of the momentum of this great victory to press forward step by step and completely crush Myriad Law Pavilion's arrogance!

"Good!" Lie Tianxiong clapped his hands and laughed. "The Second Elder is absolutely right! This matter will be left to you! Select capable personnel and depart immediately! If you encounter any obstruction, hmph, you know what to do!"

"Your subordinate obeys! I will certainly not fail the Palace Master's trust!" The Second Elder bowed to accept the order and turned to leave to make arrangements.

He thought to himself: "Yes, just like that. The bigger the commotion, the more lively it is, the better. With Burning Heaven Palace in front attracting all the attention, the fiercer they fight, the more safely my Azure Profound Sect can lie dormant and accumulate strength. This feeling is much more satisfying than being tied up in the Sect."

Watching the Second Elder's retreating back, Lie Tianxiong was brimming with triumph, feeling ambitious. It seemed that the rise of Burning Heaven Palace to the pinnacle of Xuan Province under his hands was just around the corner.

Meanwhile, on Zizhu Peak, the group had undergone great improvements after half a month of Cultivation.

The most obvious change was in Wang Xiaopang.

Having experienced countless "inhumane" close-quarters combat training in the Tower of Heavenly Pride, combined with Gu Changge's careful guidance during this time, he had long since been reborn.

Although he was not yet able to defeat the projections of young Great Emperors of the same Realm, he could already calmly sustain over a hundred moves without being defeated.

It could be said that his close-combat ability was no longer weaker than any Prodigy of the same Realm.

His cultivation also progressed through the battles; the Bottleneck of the Celestial Human finally shattered, his Qi Sea surged, and a brand new, powerful force rushed through his entire body.

King Realm, achieved!

Feeling the surging Spiritual Qi and the incomparably solid Foundation of his Physical Body within him, Qin Yuechen clenched his fist tightly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

Now, his path of Talisman remained unpredictable, and his close-quarters combat was not inferior to anyone.

He was confident that within the same Realm, apart from those monstrous Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters of his, he was enough to sweep across all directions!

This all-around strength made him walk with great vigor.

However, his gaze toward the Silent Elder had been strange lately.

In the past few days, he kept encountering someone called the Silent Great Emperor in the Tower of Heavenly Pride, who beat him over and over again.

The more he pondered, the more familiar it felt!

This feeling, this vibe—why the more he thought about it, the more it resembled the Silent Elder on Zizhu Peak, who was usually reticent and looked harmless?

From then on, whenever he saw the Silent Elder, Wang Xiaopang would subconsciously want to stay away. No other reason—he was scared of being beaten!

The progress of Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu was equally astonishing.

Through day after day of sparring and comprehending the Dao, the two had steadily touched the threshold of the Late Stage King Realm.

As for Ling Xi, she had already polished the Peak King Realm to true Perfection, flawless and without any obstacles.

The barrier to the Saint Realm was as thin as a window paper to her; it seemed that as long as her mind moved slightly, she could easily pierce it and trigger the tribulation to become a Saint.

But she remained silent and accumulated, as if she wanted to turn herself into the most perfect Dao seed; she would not make a sound until she made a sound that would shake the world.

In a corner of the peak, where Mo Yu was in seclusion.

The Spiritual Qi was so thick it had become substantial, forming a huge, slowly rotating five-colored spiritual vortex.

In the center of the vortex, Qilin Son Mo Yu was wrapped in a thick cocoon of light, flowing with a red-gold luster.

Inside the cocoon of light, earth-shattering changes were taking place.

The Dao Rhyme that Gu Changge had casually infused into his body that day was only now truly demonstrating its Heaven-Defying divine effect.

"Boom..."

A low rumble, seemingly coming from the source of his Bloodline, echoed through every inch of Mo Yu's bones, muscles, and flesh.

His bones were growing and reshaping, becoming denser and branded with natural Qilin Dao patterns.

His flesh and blood were condensing and sublimating; every drop of blood became as heavy as mercury, shining with a red-gold, holy radiance.

His Meridians were expanding and connecting, like a river changing its course, surging with the overwhelming power of imperial blood.

"Crack!"

A soft sound—not from the outside world, but the sound of some shackle breaking deep within Mo Yu's Soul.

Updating one chapter first; the next two chapters will be a little later!