Outside the boundless stream of light, there were starry vortexes, like the bright moonlight, illuminating the surroundings of the great hall and emanating a strong aura of the Great Dao.
When the people from the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty saw this scene, their hearts were shaken and their eyes were dazzled. If they cultivated here, even if their aptitude was mediocre, they could probably surpass the prodigies outside.
The free-floating aura of the Great Dao allowed everyone to see that this was a top-notch cultivation sacred ground, almost comparable to the Chaos Secret Realm.
Although the Chaos Secret Realm was not as good as the Origin Secret Realm, if one could stay in it all year round, the effect would also be extremely terrifying.
"Someone said, it's better to be a dog by the side of the royal family than a powerful figure in the slums. I've finally experienced this feeling."
A member of the royal family murmured in a daze.
"The guards guarding here can enjoy such treatment, which is simply better than the cultivation secret realms we are competing for."
"Is this the blessing bestowed by the Supreme Emperor?"
"If I can become a disciple of the Supreme, I wonder what kind of cultivation resources I can obtain!"
Everyone felt shocked, envious, and somewhat disheartened.
Just the environment of this Imperial Hall gave the people who came a strong shock. If they were to meet a disciple of the Supreme Emperor, they even felt a sense of reluctance to face them.
Li Hao scanned the surroundings, his eyes revealing a sense of comparison. Having seen the Imperial Hall left behind by the Emperor Tianyao before, he was not greatly shocked at this moment, but rather comparing the two.
And this great hall emanated a clearly stronger aura, which was understandable. After all, the Emperor Tianyao's Imperial Hall now only had Luo Huang, the soul of that Imperial Hall, left, while this Imperial Hall still had a Great Emperor presiding over it, automatically attracting the surrounding Great Dao.
Li Hao knew that this Imperial Hall before him was most likely also an Immortal Forbidden Imperial Artifact!
At this moment, they were walking on this Imperial Artifact of the True Realm, including the previous ten thousand steps, all of which were part of the Imperial Artifact.
Feng Leixiang's expression was calm, but his peripheral vision swept across the expressions of the people from Yan Chu, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly. Except for Emperor Chu and the sect masters of each sect, these prodigy disciples were all shocked, with only a few having restrained expressions, maintaining self-control and calmness.
"Let's go."
Feng Leixiang continued forward.
Emperor Chu led everyone to follow, arriving before the majestic Imperial Hall.
"Spread the word."
A clear and majestic voice sounded from inside, indicating that they were aware without needing to be announced.
Feng Leixiang stepped aside, gesturing to Emperor Chu.
Emperor Chu's expression was indifferent, not looking at him, but calmly crossing the barrier at the entrance of the Imperial Hall and stepping inside.
Everyone else followed in single file, but they all quieted down. No one dared to discuss, everyone had their heads lowered, their hearts tense and uneasy.
Within the barrier was a great hall standing in the star-filled sea of clouds. Around it, ancient bronze pillars stood among the clouds, with the original forms of the Phoenix Feather and Dragon Scale races coiling around them.
Feng Leixiang at the entrance was also a member of the Phoenix Feather race, and a prodigy within the clan. The Phoenix Feather race was also one of the Hundred Races, and now being close to the Supreme of the Heavenly Palace and attached to the Immortal Emperor of the Heavenly Palace, their position among the Hundred Races was even more secure.
Those coiling around the ancient bronze pillars were elders of the two races, qualified to listen to the Dao in the Imperial Hall.
In the clouds ahead, a towering Imperial Throne, resembling an ancient bronze gate, stood with an extremely high back. Clouds were steaming on both sides, and a figure rested quietly on it, as brilliant as a divine sun, impossible to look at directly. Only a pair of eyes, like starlight and moonlight, could swallow the world.
Including Li Hao, this was the first time they had faced an Immortal Emperor directly. This was the ultimate realm for countless cultivators, and the final path.
The pressure of the Emperor's Dao permeated the hall faintly. Although it was extremely restrained, everyone felt as if a star was suppressing their heads, making it impossible to look up. There was a feeling of fear and trepidation in their hearts, and their entire bodies, blood, and pores were contracting and trembling.
Li Hao's Dao Heart was eternal, and he could already glimpse the Emperor's Dao. Under this pressure of the Emperor's Dao, he was not overly nervous and could remain normal.
But Gu Yan and Yuexi beside him, including Li Tie Mu, were already pale, their eyes revealing fear and tension. It seemed that if the gaze sitting on the Imperial Throne shifted slightly, two stars would descend, crushing them to pieces.
This feeling of fear was no less than a mortal looking directly at a Chaos Ancestral Dragon, their heartbeat almost stopping abruptly.
Li Hao looked up slightly towards the Great Dream Master, only to see her expression solemn, her head slightly lowered, maintaining respect.
He raised his gaze slightly again, sweeping across the front, and found that almost everyone subconsciously lowered their heads, with only a few figures looking up. Among them were Chu Tianhuang and Bo Ya Xue Jian from the royal family.
And Emperor Chu in front, however, stood tall with his chest out, his hundred-zhang Dharmakaya body like a great mountain, shielding the crowd from a lot of the Imperial might.
As he was observing, he suddenly felt the two starry-moon gazes, like heavy mountains, gently pressing down on his shoulders. It was the Supreme looking over.
"Chu Tianmu pays respects to the Supreme."
At this moment, Emperor Chu slightly cupped his hands, which was considered a salute.
Only then did everyone realize Emperor Chu's true name.
"King Chu, there's no need to be overly polite."
The figure on the Imperial Throne spoke slowly, his voice very gentle, but like the thunder of chaos, it weighed heavily on everyone's hearts, giving them a sense of their Sea of Consciousness roaring.
That was the Emperor's voice. A simple sentence seemed to contain a certain Dao rhythm, creating illusions.
"It seems that the luck of Yan Chu has arrived. There are many good seedlings this time."
The Emperor's voice spoke again, with a hint of praise.
Emperor Chu smiled, his expression calm, and said, "The Supreme overpraises. They are all unworthy children. You all pay respects to the Supreme."
At his command, the royal family took the lead, kneeling and saluting.
Except for Emperor Chu, everyone knelt down like a tide. Seeing this, Li Hao also followed the crowd and bowed.
"Pay respects to the Supreme."
Accompanied by slightly trembling, uneven voices, the Supreme on the Imperial Throne waved his hand, and a mass of starlight appeared in front. Immediately after, streaks of emerald green starlight shot out from it.
This starlight was like sweet dew, landing on everyone and quickly permeating them. The immortal power in their bodies felt as if it had been washed, and it actually received a small boost.
Li Hao watched the starlight enter his body and felt the rich immortal power and special immortal Dao laws contained within. Soon, his immortal power became purer and denser than before.
Li Hao's eyes flickered. Was this the method of an Immortal Emperor? He could increase their cultivation with a wave of his hand.
For Immortal Emperor powerhouses, reaching a realm was often as simple as eating and drinking water. The most difficult part was the accumulation of foundation.
However, this action also made him feel that the immortal power in his body could still be compressed, indicating that he had not yet reached the limit of the True Immortal realm.
"The upcoming battle will be a fierce struggle. As a small gift, everyone here is the future hope of the Southern Region. I hope you will all do your best to secure a spot in the Original True Realm."
The Supreme said in a gentle voice.
Simple words, but they made the hearts of many prodigies present boil with passion, giving them a feeling of wanting to swear allegiance immediately.
Emperor Chu cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for the Supreme's kindness."
"You have traveled a long and tiring journey. Let them go down to rest first. Don't neglect these prodigies of ours. King Chu, you stay. It's been a long time. Let's have a good chat."
The Supreme said.
Emperor Chu cupped his hands: "That was my intention."
At this moment, a giant dragon coiled around a bronze ancient pillar flew out, transforming into a human form, and said to everyone, "Please."
Emperor Chu signaled, Chu Tianhuang understood, took the lead and left with the old man, followed by the elders and sect masters of each sect.
After leaving the Imperial Hall, the fear and oppression in everyone's hearts slowly dissipated, but the aftershock left was shock and depth, as well as a bit of a submissive pursuit.
The giant dragon revealed its true form outside the Imperial Hall again, leading everyone away from the Heavenly Palace Imperial Hall, back to the ground, and stopping in a large city tens of thousands of miles away.
"This is Yan City, prepared for you Yan Chu by the Supreme."
The giant dragon spoke, its voice deafening, not concealing its aura.
The sect masters of each sect's expressions changed slightly, and they all displayed their power to protect their disciples.
The other party didn't do it intentionally, they just didn't care, which made the elders and sect masters of each sect a bit awkward, but they couldn't blame them.
"Senior, may I ask when the Southern Region Grand Tournament will begin?"
In front, Chu Tianhuang's expression only changed slightly before he spoke calmly, his eyes deep, with faint golden vertical rays between his brows.
In the Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty, they more or less restrained their aura and kept a low profile, but here, it seemed that continuing to restrain themselves would be looked down upon. Therefore, as a leading figure in the royal family, he also slightly showed his edge at this moment, releasing his Immortal Lord realm aura, which was surprisingly at the fourth level of the Immortal Lord realm!
The giant dragon sensed Chu Tianhuang's extraordinary nature, but was not surprised, only said calmly, "It will be in seven days. There are still other Immortal Dynasties that have not arrived, so you will have to wait a little."
"In addition, do not wander around during this time to avoid any unpleasant incidents before the Grand Tournament."
"If you have any needs, you can find the city lord. He is responsible for your food, lodging, and cultivation during these days."
After speaking, the giant dragon flicked its tail and turned to fly away.
"That guy from the Dragon Scale race is so arrogant."
Beside the Great Dream Master, Yin Jingcheng muttered resentfully, his face somewhat displeased.
The Xuan Yin race was also one of the Hundred Races, and he did not have a mindset of looking up to the Dragon Scale race, which was also one of the Hundred Races.
Seeing the giant dragon so arrogant, he only felt uncomfortable.
"Don't say too much."
The Great Dream Master frowned and warned in a low voice.
Meng Huaiyue beside her didn't pay too much attention to this, but asked, "Master, how will this Grand Tournament be conducted?"
"It's not yet decided. We should know when Emperor Chu returns."
The Great Dream Master said.
At this moment, a figure led dozens of Immortal Lords roaring in and landed in front of the crowd.
"I am the city lord of Yan City. Everyone, if you need anything in the coming days, feel free to come to the City Lord's Mansion to find me."
The middle-aged man at the head smiled, appearing very amiable.
The mood of the crowd improved slightly. Chu Tianhuang immediately said, "May I trouble the city lord to arrange accommodation for us?"
"No problem."
The Yan City city lord smiled, and then waved his hand to make arrangements.
Each sect requested their own separate residences. Soon, the sects of Yan Chu were arranged in separate palaces.
The Yan City city lord informed everyone that after the Grand Tournament began, they could leave Yan City and visit other places for sightseeing and worship, except for certain forbidden areas on the continent.
For example, the Dao field where a direct disciple of a Supreme once fought, or a popular cultivation sacred ground. If they were interested, they could go and take a look.
"If you are interested, I will accompany you to take a look then. It will also broaden your horizons."
In the palace, the Great Dream Master said to the people of the Great Dream Nine Abysses, while also introducing Yin Jingcheng and Meng Huaiyue to everyone.
These two direct disciples of the Great Dream Master, some disciples had heard of their names and were not unfamiliar, but rather felt joyful. With the addition of these two, the combat strength of the Great Dream Nine Abysses was even stronger.
"The immortal power in this Yan City is so rich. There is also a Dao monument in the center of the city, which records nine hundred and ninety-nine Great Daos. On the top of the monument, there is also a fire Dao inscription of the Nine Sequence Great Dao, which can be studied and cultivated."
"How exaggerated! Can we stay here forever?"
"They only prepared such a Dao monument for a temporary residence for us. I wonder what the place where the Supreme's disciples cultivate is like."
Everyone was discussing. In just half a day, they had already explored Yan City. The liveliest place in the city was the Dao monument in the center of the city, where many disciples from various sects had already gathered.
"You can also go and take a look, but do not cause friction with other sects. The elders of each abyss need to accompany you."
The Great Dream Master said with a smile.
Soon, the disciples of each abyss were eager to go, with only a few staying in the palace to rest.
"We can't comprehend much in just seven days."
Yin Jingcheng and Meng Huaiyue did not show up. As trump cards of the sect, they would only reveal their strength in the Grand Tournament.
The Great Dream Master nodded slightly, seeing that Li Hao didn't go either, and said, "Aren't you going?"
"The time is too short, too noisy, and it's boring."
Li Hao shook his head. The Dao monument was indeed exaggerated. In any sect, it could be enclosed as a secret realm forbidden area.
The Great Dream Master smiled slightly and said, "It's just the Supreme showing off his foundation, letting all the Immortal Dynasties know the majesty of the Heavenly Palace."
Simply taking out a Dao monument for guests to study is enough to shock the sects of various dynasties, making people yearn and also making them more aware of the inaccessibility of the Heavenly Palace.
Yin Jingcheng glanced at Li Hao, snorting coldly in his heart.
Li Hao said goodbye to the Great Dream Master, turned and left, returning to his courtyard to rest.
He had nothing to do, so he painted and carved in the courtyard, as relaxed as usual, without the urgency before a big battle.
He had experienced too many battles along the way, and his state of mind had long been calm.
The next day, Emperor Chu returned and brought back news of the Grand Tournament, but the news was vague, only mentioning that the Grand Tournament was divided into three stages and three screenings, but did not specify the specific method. Obviously, the Supreme did not reveal it.
Time flew by.
Yan City was extremely lively, with disciples of various sects discussing the Dao in front of the Dao monument, but it was not about comprehension, but rather a competition of the strength of their respective Dao realms.
The fire Dao inscription, one of the Nine Sequences, was openly given to everyone to study. However, for those who had mastered the original realm of the fire Dao, it would take at least three to five years of quiet cultivation to deeply comprehend it.
For those who had not mastered the original realm of the fire Dao, it would take at least several decades to get started with this, and this was calculated based on the standard of a prodigy.
Time passed in a flash.
As the giant dragon came to invite again, everyone followed Emperor Chu to go. The location of the Grand Tournament was not on the Imperial Hall, but somewhere in the northern part of the continent.
Accompanied by whistling sounds, Emperor Chu displayed his hundreds of meters high Dharmakaya, walking in front with his hands behind his back.
When they approached their destination, they saw many figures standing in the void, surrounded by a large number of silver-helmeted immortal guards.
"The Yan Chu Immortal Dynasty has arrived!"
As a voice announced, resounding through the sky, the people waiting here all looked over.
(End of this chapter)