58: Chapter 58: Early Stage of Divine Enlightenment?

Thousands of people stood densely packed on the summit of Ru Dao Peak. Jiang Xuan and Ji Wuhui arrived at the peak, and everyone, sensing Ji Wuhui's unfathomable aura and the Core Disciple attire of the Holy Land, respectfully made way, forming an open space.

"Alright, I've brought you this far. The rest is up to you."

"Many thanks, Senior Ji."

Ji Wuhui waved his hand, then whispered in his ear, "Jiang Xuan, with your talent, as long as no accidents occur, some Old Ancestors within the Holy Land might take you as their Disciple."

"At that time, if you don't know where to go, I hope you can choose my Wu Tian lineage. You came from Great Li Dynasty, and King Chu also joined my Revered Master's lineage back then. With this connection, I hope you will seriously consider it."

Jiang Xuan smiled and nodded, "Okay, I will prioritize it."

From various signs before, it was clear that Ji Wuhui's Wu Tian lineage held considerable prestige within the Holy Land. Otherwise, that middle-aged man from the Great Xia Dynasty wouldn't have fled in terror just by seeing a token.

As a newcomer, choosing a powerful backer was very necessary. If nothing unexpected happened, choosing this Wu Tian lineage wouldn't be bad; at least there would be familiar faces.

"Mm, also, remember the token I gave you. If you encounter something you can't handle, just take it out." After Ji Wuhui finished speaking, he turned and left.

Then, he raised his hand, and an opening appeared in the Void Realm. He stepped into it and vanished. He had to go immediately and inform his Revered Master so that he could make preparations early.

Seeing Ji Wuhui leave, Jiang Xuan stood still, surveying his surroundings. The peak's summit was very large, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people, so a few thousand people standing together didn't feel crowded.

His Divine Sense covered the entire area. Most were at Spirit Connection Perfection, with only a dozen or so at the Early Stage of the Dharma Idol Realm.

The crowd, sensing this powerful Divine Sense, all assumed it was from an Elder of the Holy Land and paid it no mind. After all, there were many Holy Land Elders present.

Just then, Jiang Xuan detected a malicious intent directed at him. He looked up in the direction of the source, his eyes narrowing. It was him, Xia Wudao!

Xia Wudao, from a distance, saw Jiang Xuan looking his way, his expression grim. Then he revealed a strange smile, drew his right hand across his throat, and his lips parted slightly.

"I will kill you!"

Xia Wudao hadn't expected Jiang Xuan to actually dare to participate in the assessment. Initially, he had been somewhat disappointed, fearing Jiang Xuan wouldn't come, which would make dealing with him more troublesome.

After leaving Great Li Dynasty last time, his middle-aged servant told him that the token represented a Core Elder of the Holy Land, who was extremely protective of his own, and his cultivation was on par with his Great Xia Old Ancestor.

Moreover, Ji Wuhui had personally brought Jiang Xuan to the Holy Land. With this connection, it was difficult to deal with Jiang Xuan openly, so he could only resolve him during the assessment. In a contest between peers, even if Ji Wuhui found out later, he wouldn't be able to do anything to him, and his Great Xia Old Ancestor was not to be trifled with either.

Jiang Xuan looked at Xia Wudao's mouth shape and immediately understood the meaning. He flashed and appeared before the latter.

"Tsk tsk, isn't this the Crown Prince of Great Xia who fled in disarray that day? What, by your look, you want to kill me? Go ahead, I'll give you the chance."

Xia Wudao was stunned, then his face turned ugly, "Jiang Xuan, do you really think I wouldn't dare to kill you?"

"If you dare, then do it! Why waste words!" Jiang Xuan suddenly raised his voice by a few decibels, attracting the attention of those around him.

Xia Wudao's face was ashen, his clenched fist loosening and tightening repeatedly. He truly wanted to immediately kill Jiang Xuan.

However, this was the Holy Land. Before the assessment, no one was allowed to make a move. If he did, he would immediately be disqualified, and in the future, he would never have the chance to enter the Holy Land. At that point, even his position as Crown Prince would be hard to maintain.

"What? You don't dare? And you think you're so great, coward." Jiang Xuan looked at Xia Wudao's constipated expression and said disdainfully. Then, he swaggered away. He knew the other party wouldn't dare to act and was deliberately annoying him.

Xia Wudao was furious to the extreme, his teeth grinding audibly, "Jiang Xuan, you just wait!"

Those around them saw this scene and immediately began to discuss, "This is... Xia Wudao. Who is that Spirit Connection Early Stage kid who dares to insult him?"

"What? Spirit Connection Early Stage? He's probably here as a joke, isn't he? Even my servants are at Spirit Connection Early Stage."

"Which faction is he from? Why send such a useless person to participate in the assessment?"

One must know that they were all at least at Spirit Connection Great Perfection cultivation, and each possessed a Royal Body. Jiang Xuan, among them, was simply an anomaly.

"Hahahahaha... Xia Wudao, you truly are regressing. Even a Spirit Connection Early Stage good-for-nothing can point and curse at you."

At this moment, three figures emerged from the crowd, two men and one woman, all exuding nobility and arrogance.

"Hmph! You guys are everywhere." Xia Wudao suppressed the anger in his heart and glared at the three.

"Heh heh, what kind of talk is that? We Four Imperial Dynasties are connected by the same Qi. Xia Wudao's affairs are our affairs. How about it, does this Imperial Prince solve him for you during the assessment? He's merely a Spirit Connection Early Stage; any one of my subordinates could handle him."

One of them, seemingly wanting to stir up trouble, said playfully. Although their Four Imperial Dynasties appeared united on the surface, in reality, no one submitted to anyone else. They certainly wouldn't miss such an opportunity to criticize the other.

"You all should mind your own business first. Don't fail the assessment and lose face for the Four Imperial Dynasties! Hmph!" Xia Wudao finished speaking and flicked his sleeves, departing.

"This Xia Wudao, always acting like he's the boss, it's truly annoying! Does he really think his Great Xia is the head of the Four Imperial Dynasties?" Another man said disdainfully.

"Heh heh, the more he tells us not to interfere, the more I intend to interfere completely. You guys, did you all see that kid's appearance just now? Later, no matter what the assessment is, make sure to 'take good care' of him!" The person who spoke earlier instructed his subordinates behind him.

"Enough, the assessment is about to begin. Don't cause any extra trouble!" The last woman's expression was cold, and her tone was icy. The two men looked embarrassed, somewhat afraid of her, and fell silent, beginning to wait quietly.

Elsewhere, Jiang Xuan found a spot and drank wine by himself, completely disregarding the strange looks from those around him. As long as he was comfortable, that was all that mattered, embodying a carefree and unrestrained spirit.

"Heh heh, this kid, I hope he can still be so leisurely during the assessment later." The crowd watched Jiang Xuan like a clown.

Not long after, above Ru Dao Peak, a ripple suddenly emanated from the Void Realm. A Void Realm gate appeared in space, and a terrifying aura of an Emperor spread from within. Subsequently, dozens of figures emerged from it. Each one was like an Emperor ruling the world.

"As expected of the Holy Land, so many Dao Emperors!" Exclamations of surprise came from the crowd.

The leading young man wore a lotus crown and a moon-white wide-sleeved robe.

His voice boomed like a great bell, "Holy Land assessment, begin!"