Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 494: Chapter 490: Creation Academy

The entire East Sea was immeasurably vast. It would take even a King several months to cross it; an ordinary person could spend a lifetime trying and never succeed.

Yet, the Qingtian Roc crossed more than half of the East Sea in just three short days.

With wings like clouds hanging from the heavens, its speed was beyond imagination. Along its path, countless Martial Artists were stunned by the sight.

”Another ten years have passed. I wonder which lucky ones from the Six Eastern Provinces will be chosen this time?”

”Going from the Six Eastern Provinces to the Celestial Domain is a monumental leap. Once there, under the tutelage of a great power, more than half of those prodigies will be able to step into the King Realm.”

Some well-informed people watched the Qingtian Roc, their voices tinged with envy.

On White Dragon Island, before White Dragon Hall.

Ning Jiang and Bai Yuyun stood there, looking up at the Qingtian Roc flying across the sky.

”People from the Celestial Domain are always like this. Every time they appear, they can’t wait for the whole world to know, putting on such a heaven-and-earth-shaking spectacle.”

Bai Yuyun said, ”If I’m not mistaken, the power arriving this time should be the Creation Academy from the Celestial Domain.”

”What’s the story behind this Creation Academy?” Ning Jiang asked.

”The Creation Academy is one of the Five Great Institutes of the Celestial Domain. It is incredibly ancient, and its foundation is in no way inferior to our Dragon God Celestial Palace. Currently, the Creation Academy has no Celestial King Level experts in residence, but in terms of the number of Kings, they have far more than we do at the Dragon God Celestial Palace. Furthermore, the Creation Academy possesses powerful treasures left behind by their predecessors. With those treasures, they can stand on equal footing with even a Celestial King.”

”There are many great powers in the Celestial Domain, but the Five Great Institutes rank among the very top. They possess the most prodigies in the entire Celestial Domain!” Bai Yuyun said.

Possessing the most prodigies also meant they had limitless potential.

For any power, fresh blood was always the most crucial element. As prodigies matured, generation after generation, the power could maintain its prosperity indefinitely.

The Dragon God Celestial Palace was no different. Through each iteration of the Hidden Dragon List, they continuously absorbed or invested in geniuses. In this way, the Dragon God Celestial Palace would naturally grow ever stronger.

’Creation Academy... She’ll go there too, won’t she?’

Ning Jiang murmured as a figure surfaced in his mind—a world-stunning maiden. Her full head of silver hair shone like a galaxy, and her starry eyes, deep and distant, were as clear as the night sky.

Ye Chenyu!

They had not seen each other for three years since parting ways in Cyan Cloud Country.

The seventeen-year-old boy from back then had, in the blink of an eye, become a twenty-year-old man.

”Ning Jiang, in heaven or on earth, for a thousand years, ten thousand years, even forever, I am your woman. I will wait for you to come for me.”

Ning Jiang still remembered Ye Chenyu’s words with perfect clarity.

At the time, he had promised to find Ye Chenyu within five years.

But everything that happened afterward had been far beyond his expectations. Forced by the Seven Great Kings, he had no choice but to leave the Six Eastern Provinces.

His departure had been so sudden.

He hadn’t even had the chance to see Ye Chenyu one last time.

’Chenyu was born with Heavy Pupils. The Creation Academy would never pass up on such a promising talent. But entering the Creation Academy is a good thing for her. The Six Eastern Provinces are too small; they would only hold her back. With her aptitude, the Celestial Domain is the best stage.’

As Ning Jiang murmured to himself, the Qingtian Roc beat its wings and flew off into the distance, vanishing without a trace.

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WHOOSH.

A great wind arose, scattering the clouds.

The gales stirred by each beat of the Qingtian Roc’s wings were immense, scattering the clouds and churning the sea into monstrous waves. Yet, the many palaces on its back remained perfectly stable, untouched by the raging wind.

The palaces were enveloped in a circular barrier of light—a type of Array.

At that moment, several figures stood before one of the palaces.

”This is my first time visiting the East Sea. I never imagined it would be so vast. Even at the Qingtian Roc’s speed, we still haven’t left the area after three days.”

They were a group of young people, each with an extraordinary air about them. It was clear at a glance that they were the favored children of Heaven.

”I hear there’s a Hidden Dragon List in the East Sea that ranks all its top prodigies. I’d love to see how strong they really are.”

”Hmph, the mere East Sea? What is that compared to our Celestial Domain? The Hidden Dragon List is hardly worth mentioning,” one of them said arrogantly.

”Do not underestimate the prodigies of the Hidden Dragon List.”

Just then, an elder walked out of the grand hall. He had white hair and a white beard, with the air of a sagely immortal. It was impossible to tell how old he was, and his eyes were filled with boundless majesty.

Seeing the elder, the youths dared not show any disrespect. They quickly cupped their fists and bowed. ”Greetings, Third Elder.”

This was the Third Elder of the Creation Academy. His status was exceptional, and his strength had reached the level of a Six-Stars King.

”The Hidden Dragon List was established by the Undying Celestial King. Every prodigy on it has his personal recognition. Given their strength, any one of them is qualified to enter the Creation Academy. In fact, our academy has considered recruiting these prodigies before. However, the East Sea is the Undying Celestial King’s domain, after all, and it wouldn’t be right for us to compete with him for talent,” the Third Elder said slowly, stroking his beard.

”Third Elder, I heard the Undying Celestial King broke through the ten-thousand-year limit. Is that true?” one of the youths asked, unable to contain his curiosity.

”It is true,” the Third Elder said, shaking his head. ”Although I don’t know how the Undying Celestial King managed it, even if he did break through, it won’t last for long.”

”Does that mean the Undying Celestial King is about to perish?”

”Watch your tongue,” the Third Elder shot him a glare. ”If the Undying Celestial King were to hear that and take offense, not even I could protect you.”

”Yes, sir.” The youth’s expression changed slightly.

”Alright, we’re not far from the Six Eastern Provinces now. I wonder how many promising candidates we’ll be able to recruit this time. You’ll all have some new junior brothers and sisters soon,” the Third Elder said coolly.

「Roughly a day later.」

The Qingtian Roc flew out of the Chaotic Sea Region and entered the Meteor Sea Region.

The Meteor Sea Region was not particularly large. In less than a day, a vast landmass appeared ahead.

”The Celestial Sword Sect is closest. Let’s head there.”

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「The Six Eastern Provinces.」

「Celestial Sword Sect.」

On a mountain peak shaped like a sword, numerous figures were gathered. The people here were not just from the Celestial Sword Sect; to one’s surprise, the other six great Super Sects were also present.

Among the crowd were many familiar faces, like Jian Jiuge, Zhi Tianhou, Yan Qingxue, and Xia Tianyu. Standing before them were seven others—the Seven Great Kings!

The Meteor King was among them. His physical body had been destroyed by Ning Jiang, leaving only his Primordial Spirit, but he had since reconstructed his body using Magical Power.

However, reconstructing his body had consumed a great deal of his King’s Origin. Among the seven Kings present, his aura was now the weakest.