King of Ten Thousand Years

Sun Chasing Holy Mansion.

The top of a desolate, cold cliff.

A cold wind howled. A man and a woman with gloomy expressions walked out of a damp, dark cave.

It was Yue Jing and Liu Ziyan, their period of confinement now over.

”Ziyan, we don’t actually need to keep making an enemy of Luo Tian.”

Yue Jing said hesitantly.

”What... did you just say!”

Liu Ziyan’s voice was frigid, a trace of anger and disappointment flashing in her beautiful eyes.

「That day.」

She was slapped by Li Yunxiu, and Yue Jing didn’t even make a peep.

’It was one thing that he couldn’t help me achieve my goals, but now he’s backing down? What kind of man is he?’

”Luo Tian is the rising star of this edition of the Human List.”

Yue Jing sighed and took out a copy of the Human List booklet.

Although they had been facing the wall in reflection these past few days, as a big shot in the Golden Area and the Vice Manor Master’s own nephew, Yue Jing had ways of communicating with the outside world.

”Human List rank 89, a rising star?”

Liu Ziyan’s gaze fixed on the third page of the *Human List*, on the handsome youth depicted there. A bone-deep, resentful chill emanated from her eyes.

Despite her repeated schemes, she still couldn’t stop Luo Tian’s meteoric rise.

A Golden Student, a rising star on the Human List!

How glorious!

She was feeling increasingly powerless to deal with Luo Tian.

”Heh heh, Miss Liu, you’re out?”

Halfway down the mountain stood a handsome man dressed in a Sunshine Purple Robe.

”Seventh Prince Li Yao?”

Yue Jing’s expression changed drastically when he saw this man.

Li Yao was the Seventh Prince of the Azure Cloud Kingdom and one of the three most popular candidates in the fight for the throne.

In the Holy Mansion, he was a Sunshine Student.

His mother came from the number one merchant guild family in the Azure Cloud Kingdom, with wealth that could rival a nation.

It could be said that Li Yao was the wealthiest and most powerful second-generation heir in the Azure Cloud Kingdom.

”Seventh Prince.”

Liu Ziyan curtsied, her beautiful eyes glancing over.

「Some days ago.」

Li Yao had pursued her, but she had not accepted.

Firstly, she had already met and started cooperating with Yue Jing.

Secondly, Li Yao had a terrible reputation; it was said he had harmed several respectable young women.

In terms of character, Li Yao was far worse than Yue Jing, and dangerously uncontrollable.

Therefore, Liu Ziyan had previously chosen the more obedient Yue Jing.

”Miss Liu, let’s speak alone.”

Li Yao smiled elegantly and gestured with his hand, not even sparing Yue Jing a glance.

”Ziyan, don’t...”

Yue Jing’s heart sank.

”Mm.”

Liu Ziyan didn’t hesitate, walking off to a distance side-by-side with Li Yao.

”Miss Liu, I heard the Vice Manor Master fined you half a year’s worth of stipend and resources.”

Li Yao’s smile was brilliant, tinged with a hint of amusement.

’When has a prey that I, Li Yao, have my eyes on ever escaped?’

”Seventh Prince, if you have something to say, say it directly.”

Liu Ziyan’s expression darkened.

”What Yue Jing cannot do may be a trivial matter for this Prince.”

Li Yao looked completely arrogant.

Hearing this, a flicker of pleasant surprise appeared in Liu Ziyan’s bright eyes. She bit her lip and made a decision.

”Your Highness, help me become a Sunshine Student, or kill Luo Tian. If you do, Ziyan’s pure, untouched body will belong to Your Highness.”

Liu Ziyan’s voice was soft and gentle, her face blushing crimson.

Her bashful, timid charm and the proud curves of her jade-like peaks were a feast for Li Yao’s eyes.

”Rest assured! With Miss Liu’s talent from her Earth Tier Martial Vein, plus this Prince’s patronage, becoming a Sunshine Student is a certainty.”

Li Yao was full of confidence.

「With that said.」

He boldly reached out, wrapped his arm around Liu Ziyan’s slender waist, and started walking down the mountain.

A cold, triumphant glint flashed through Liu Ziyan’s eyes.

’The Sun Chasing Holy Mansion only promotes one Sunshine Student at most each year.’

’Even if I can’t kill Luo Tian, snatching the spot for Sunshine Student will greatly hinder his growth.’

”Liu... Liu Ziyan!”

Halfway up the mountain, Yue Jing’s face was ashen as he watched the distant figure of Liu Ziyan nestled in the Seventh Prince’s arms.

A raging fury and jealousy surged in his heart.

For days, he had doted on Liu Ziyan hand and foot, pouring in a great deal of effort, including Spiritual Essence Coins and resources.

Throughout the entire process, he hadn’t even gotten to hold her hand.

But now, after just one meeting, she was being whisked away in the Seventh Prince’s arms.

And he had been ruthlessly abandoned!

”That bitch...”

Yue Jing gritted his teeth, his fingernails digging into his palm until blood trickled out.

...

In a desolate forest within the Sun Chasing Holy Mansion.

Luo Tian frowned slightly and stopped his Martial Skill training.

For the past few days, he had been arduously training in the *Celestial Star Sword Technique* and *Cloud Traveling Step*, but both were just shy of a breakthrough into the Great Achievement Realm.

An invisible shackle was blocking him.

This situation was similar to when he couldn’t break through the Third-Layer of the *Star Condensing Sword Point* to master the Breaking Sky Sword Qi.

”Celestial Book.”

Luo Tian’s consciousness touched the Creation Celestial Book in his mind.

The Demon Emperor Bone was still sealed within the Celestial Book, and the Crow looked listless.

Rumors from the outside world said that the Demon Emperor Bone controlled by the Black Wind Demon King of the Celestial Extreme Mountain Range had been stolen, and he was searching for it frantically.

Under these circumstances, Luo Tian didn’t dare let the Crow out again, let alone use the Demon Emperor Bone rashly.

”The two Martial Skills are of too high a grade. The level of training far exceeds your Cultivation, making a breakthrough difficult. Increasing your Cultivation or finding a compatible Cultivation Method and Heart Method can help you break through.”

A few lines of text appeared on the Celestial Book, answering Luo Tian’s question.

The final answer was not outside of Luo Tian’s expectations.

After all, his Comprehension and innate talent were so high; it had to be some other reason preventing his breakthrough.

”A Cultivation Method and Heart Method?”

Luo Tian’s eyes lit up.

Currently, aside from the *Creation Technique*, the *Celestial Star Sword Technique* and *Cloud Traveling Step* he was cultivating were both considered Martial Skills, leaning more toward combat techniques.

He returned to Sunrise Peak.

Luo Tian noticed that the gazes of the surrounding students had become increasingly reverent, some even holding a hint of worship.

It made him feel a little strange.

”Brother Luo, the mentor is summoning you.”

Just as he returned to the Golden Area, he found Lin Haofei waiting for him at the entrance.

”Master Lin is back?”

Luo Tian’s face lit up with joy.

He was just wondering how to allocate his Contribution Points and choose a Cultivation Method and Heart Method. It was the perfect time to ask Master Lin for advice.

”Oh, right! Congratulations on making the Human List, Brother Luo!”

Lin Haofei said with a smile.

”The Human List?”

Luo Tian was slightly stunned as he took the booklet Lin Haofei handed him.

In the *Human List* publication, the illustration of the youth featured as the rising star bore a strong resemblance to him.

Luo Tian was astonished. He never expected to have become famous on the Human List.

...

「Not long after.」

Luo Tian arrived at Master Lin’s residence.

”You’re here?”

Inside the residence, Lin Dongfeng’s spirits lifted when he heard Luo Tian’s footsteps, his eyes filled with anticipation.

His foundation was damaged, an ailment that had been incurable for thirty years. Perhaps now, there was a glimmer of hope.

Soon, a youth dressed in a light golden robe entered his line of sight.

Hmm?

Lin Dongfeng’s gaze froze. He was greatly surprised to see the Golden Student uniform on Luo Tian.

But as a master, he had to maintain a dignified and steady image.

”Mm, not bad. You’ve become a Golden Student. Make sure to fight your way onto the Human List as soon as possible.”

Lin Dongfeng stroked his beard and smiled.

’In his view, Luo Tian must have barely and luckily passed the Sixth-Layer of the Spirit Fighting Tower after breaking through to the Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening.’

”I have not failed my mentor’s teachings. This student has just been listed on the Human List.”

Luo Tian was still holding the Human List publication in his hand.

”You... you fought your way onto the Human List so quickly?”

Lin Dongfeng couldn’t help but stare wide-eyed.

Most Golden Students of the Holy Mansion could eventually make it onto the Human List, but it was still a process.

Somewhat disbelieving, he took the Human List booklet.

”The rising star...”

Lin Dongfeng was so moved he was at a loss for words. Right at the front of the booklet, he saw the illustration of Luo Tian.

He remembered the goal he had set for Luo Tian: become a Golden Student within half a year and break into the top thirty of the Human List.

How much time had passed?

Yet Luo Tian had already become the rising star of the Human List, a title usually reserved for those in the top twenty or thirty.

「After a long while.」

Lin Dongfeng regained his composure, feeling a strange sense of defeat.

He had set a high goal back then to motivate Luo Tian to work hard.

Who would have thought that in just one month, Luo Tian would show potential far exceeding the goal he had set.

”Let me see your Martial Skills.”

Lin Dongfeng said seriously, concealing how moved he was.

”Alright.”

Luo Tian demonstrated both his swordsmanship and Body Technique in the open space.

Even though he only used seventy to eighty percent of his ability, it made Lin Dongfeng’s eyelids twitch.

Luo Tian’s proficiency in Martial Skills was already comparable to many Spirit Sea Realm masters. No wonder he could pass the Sixth-Layer of the Spirit Fighting Tower.

”Your Martial Skills are good. What you need now is a powerful Cultivation Technique.”

Lin Dongfeng said solemnly.

”This student is currently first on the Battle Merit Stele with over six thousand Contribution Points, but I don’t know how to allocate them.”

Luo Tian’s face showed his delight.

Lin Dongfeng’s opinion coincided perfectly with the Celestial Book’s answer.

First on the Battle Merit Stele?

The corners of Lin Dongfeng’s mouth twitched. He had been shocked numb by Luo Tian’s series of achievements.

”You’re first on the Battle Merit Stele and have so many Contribution Points. As your master, I’ll swallow my pride and help you apply for one of the Three Great Mansion Techniques of the Sun Chasing Holy Mansion.”

Lin Dongfeng said thoughtfully.

One of the Three Great Mansion Techniques?

Luo Tian’s eyes lit up. He was right to come to Lin Dongfeng.

”Normally, only Sunshine Students can cultivate one of the Three Great Mansion Techniques. However, with the potential you’ve shown, you’re already a candidate for Sunshine Student. Add on your first-place rank on the Battle Merit Stele, and we can fight for it.”

Lin Dongfeng said with a smile.

”May I ask, Mentor, which Mansion Technique is it?”

Luo Tian asked expectantly.

’A Mansion Technique should be at least Spirit Level Upper Grade, or even Earth Level.’

”Ahem! This technique is called the *Guiyuan Technique*. It’s the weakest of the Three Great Mansion Techniques. Although it’s one of the Ancient Techniques, it focuses on Qi Nourishing and Essence Cultivation, so cultivation is rather slow...”

Lin Dongfeng said, looking slightly embarrassed.

”The weakest?”

Luo Tian was taken aback.

”If it weren’t, how could you possibly apply for one of the Three Great Mansion Techniques before becoming a Sunshine Student?”

Lin Dongfeng’s expression turned serious.

”Besides, of the other two techniques, the *Sun Chasing Skill* is extremely yang and fierce, which conflicts with your Martial Vein Talent, and the last one is suitable for female cultivators...”

Martial Vein Talent?

Luo Tian’s heart skipped a beat. Only Martial Veins of Earth Tier and above had a Martial Vein Talent.

’Lin Dongfeng actually knows?’

”Heh heh, I also had an Earth Tier Martial Vein back in my day. Although you deliberately conceal it, your Martial Vein Power cannot be hidden from an attentive master.”

Lin Dongfeng looked slightly pleased, having finally scored a small victory.

”This disciple does indeed have an Earth Tier Martial Vein. It’s a Cold Attribute.”

Luo Tian said with a smile.

’Since Lin Dongfeng thinks I have an Earth Tier Martial Vein, I’ll just let him believe it.’

”Mm, consider it. This *Guiyuan Technique* focuses more on the foundation of one’s Cultivation. It can make one’s True Qi incomparably condensed and vigorous, far surpassing martial artists of the same rank.”

Lin Dongfeng continued.

With his best efforts, he could only help Luo Tian secure the weakest of the Three Great Mansion Techniques, and it was the only one that was compatible.

Even if it was the weakest of the Three Great Mansion Techniques, it was still something countless geniuses dreamed of but could never hope to obtain.

”I’ll take the *Guiyuan Technique*.”

Luo Tian decided.

’As for it being the weakest of the Three Great Mansion Techniques?’

’That didn’t matter at all to Luo Tian.’