778: Chapter 779: Transcendental Event

Dong! Dong! Dong!

Beneath the Nine Heavens, a series of chimes suddenly resonated. The bell sounds emanated from the Heavenly Court, spreading throughout the Celestial World.

“Time has passed so quickly. It’s the Zhengyuan Festival, and the Heavenly Court is about to display the Opportunity for transcendence. Emperors gather, and all Sages make pilgrimages. I wonder if anyone will be able to seize this Opportunity for transcendence!”

Upon hearing the bell, an elder Martial Artist in the Universe let out a long sigh. All beings pursue profit; facing such an Opportunity, who wouldn't be tempted?

Over the past thousand years, the stone box retrieved by the Heavenly Court from the Fallen Immortal Ancient Land has become the most anticipated object in all the Heavens. Countless peerless powerhouses and forces have been coveting it.

This is also why this item is in the Heavenly Court, and the Heavenly Court has publicly announced that it will open the stone box during the Zhengyuan Festival for everyone to witness and ponder this Opportunity for transcendence.

Otherwise, the Heavenly Court would likely not have been so peaceful during this period.

As the Zhengyuan Festival approached, many old recluses who had been in deep cultivation were awakened and set off for the Heavenly Court.

Many great sects and Family's Quasi-Emperor Realm Martial Artists also took action, gathering in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, making the entire Nine Heavens and Ten Earths somewhat overcrowded.

Quasi-Emperor Realm Martial Artists, rarely seen for thousands or even tens of thousands of years, were now frequently appearing in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, causing exclamations of surprise.

Even Qin Xiao was present in the Colorless Land of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths at this moment.

He was also drawn by the banquet held by the Heavenly Court. Although he didn’t plan to participate, it didn't stop him from coming to find those with great Luck, so he came to the Colorless Land.

He sat in a bustling tavern, listening to the discussions of the surrounding crowd.

“Have you heard? Xia Jiuyou, the foremost powerhouse of the Yaoguang Star Domain, entered the Juntian Realm a few days ago and was invited into the Heavenly Court!” Someone suddenly spoke.

“Xia Jiuyou? That peerless fiend who Cultivated to the Quasi-Emperor Realm Nine Heavens in less than a hundred thousand years, possesses the Nine Nether Divine Body, and has slain more than ten Quasi-Emperor Realm powerhouses?”

Someone exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this.

Xia Jiuyou’s reputation is quite prominent throughout the Heavens. He possesses extraordinary Aptitude and terrifying strength, making him one of the current supreme powerhouses. Many have heard of this legendary figure.

“It is indeed him. Besides him, the Buddhist powerhouses have also arrived, including the three Buddhist Lords of Present, Past, and Future.”

“Hmm, important figures from the other five super- power have also arrived, showing great interest in this transcendence gathering.”

“This Zhengyuan Festival will definitely be the grandest event of this era! Even if a Great Emperor were alive, it would be difficult to host an event of the same Rank!”

Someone sighed. The Heavenly Court’s grand event, using the Opportunity for transcendence as a gimmick, indeed attracted an unknown number of powerhouses and forces.

And all these participants were highly respected and immensely powerful individuals.

At their Rank of strength, there were few things that could move them, yet they were all drawn to the Heavenly Court, demonstrating the allure of that Opportunity for transcendence.

“Indeed, forces and powerhouses from the Four Directions Universe, the Central Universe, and even the Nether Abyss below have rushed here. Such a scene is rarely witnessed.”

Everyone couldn't help but feel a little emotional. This Universe is vast and boundless, and powerhouses are countless. Even with hundreds of Quasi-Emperors dying recently,

the transcendence gathering hosted by the Heavenly Court still drew out hundreds more Quasi-Emperor Realm powerhouses, and among them were many who were not born in this era.

They were figures from ancient, primeval, or even primordial times. They were sealed in divine sources, awakened and emerged in this era by the cosmic tides, intending to contend for destiny in this age.

“This is truly a golden age in every sense of the word. Various divine bodies and saintly bodies emerge, hidden powerhouses from all races and sects appear, and even many Old Ancestors buried deep underground have been unearthed. Who will ascend to the highest peak in this generation?”

This era is truly terrifying. The golden age has not even fully begun, and already over two hundred contemporary Quasi-Emperor Realm powerhouses have sacrificed themselves. With the ancient heroes being unearthed, the future will certainly be even more brutal.

To forge a path through the many obstacles and ascend to the supreme position is an incredibly difficult task, requiring one to experience blood and fire, battle against various powerhouses, and only after defeating numerous formidable foes can one possibly achieve the Rank of Great Emperor and contend for destiny.

“I’m curious, what exactly is this Opportunity for transcendence? Why does it drive so many powerhouses to madness?”

Someone whispered softly. An Opportunity, whose specific utility is unknown and only exists in legend, has caused countless powerhouses to rush forth, even sacrificing their lives. Is it worth it?

“No one knows what this Opportunity for transcendence specifically is. Legend has it that if one can comprehend this Opportunity, they are destined to become an Emperor in the future, and it is even highly likely that they will transcend as a result. At that time, they will roam freely throughout the heavens and the Universe, existing eternally, immortal and indestructible. Who wouldn’t be tempted by such a thing? Who could resist such an allure?”

An elder Martial Artist shook his head and sighed, remarking that the one asking such questions was a young person. They didn't understand how obsessed the elderly were with longevity.

The more powerful a being, the more they fear death, and the more they pursue longevity and strength. As long as there is a sliver of Opportunity, they will seize it firmly.

“Transcendence! I wonder if I can reach that Rank!”

Listening to the conversations, Qin Xiao couldn't help but sigh. Who wouldn't be tempted by such an Opportunity?

Even he was tempted to go and witness it, to see what that Opportunity looked like, and if he had a chance to obtain it.

However, he dared not go because he couldn't figure out what the Heavenly Court was planning, fearing he might be trapped by them. Additionally, he had a past grievance with the Heavenly Court, so he felt somewhat uneasy and hesitant to go.

“Forget it. With the System in hand, am I still afraid of not having an Opportunity to transcend? This Opportunity is not worth having!”

Qin Xiao sighed. His Luck was very low, and he had never obtained any Opportunities; everything he had was acquired through snatching, completely incomparable to those with great Luck.

Therefore, he estimated that even if he went, he wouldn't gain anything.

Why couldn't he be like those with great Luck, favored by heaven and earth?

But fortunately, he had a cheat. Otherwise, with his meager Aptitude, he would have died countless years ago, probably even his bones would have turned to dust.