King of Ten Thousand Years

’Disciples from the three Overlord Level forces?’

Luo Tian was also startled.

The Sea Demon Palace, the Barbarian King Hall, and the Tai Yuan Sect were all far from here. Why would their disciples come to participate in the Martial Pavilion’s event?

Anyone able to enter one of the three Overlord Level forces had to possess extraordinary talent and outstanding strength.

With such figures participating, the competition in the Martial Pavilion’s event would be even more intense.

SWOOSH!

A stream of blue light flew in from the distance, causing the dense Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi in the surroundings to churn without cease.

A figure in a blue robe descended, exuding a heavy, vast, and formidable pressure, like the might of the heavens, intimidating all living things.

’A Celestial Level Martial Artist!’

Luo Tian had this immediate intuition.

”I declare the one hundred and third Martial Pavilion event… officially open!”

The blue-robed figure’s voice echoed in all directions.

This person was none other than the master of this Martial City Spirit Hall.

In the utterly chaotic Outer Void, his ability to suppress this place and maintain order spoke volumes of his strength.

”The Martial Pavilion event is starting!”

Sun Jun said excitedly.

Placing in the top twenty of the Martial Pavilion event was enough to become famous throughout the nearby void.

And Sun Jun’s goal was to enter the top ten!

”Luo Tian, what place are you aiming for?”

Sun Jun asked with a smile.

”Top three.”

Luo Tian didn’t hide his ambition.

Sun Jun, who had asked the question, was stunned. Zhao Yuran and Mu Li, standing to the side, were also dumbfounded.

”Top three?”

Sun Jun looked amused, and his laughter grew louder and louder.

The surrounding crowd was also drawn in.

”Top three? Which genius is so ambitious?”

”Hahaha, a mere Earth Element Realm Second Layer wanting to fight for the top three? What a joke!”

A wave of ridicule spread through the crowd, growing as it traveled, with everyone treating it as a joke.

Not far away, a woman in red wearing a conical hat covered her mouth and smiled. ’You’re destined to be mine. You can’t escape!’

”Luo, it’s good that you have confidence, but the top three...”

Elder Mu shook his head and sighed.

”Besides the geniuses from the three Overlord Level forces I mentioned, there are several other extremely strong geniuses, each with the ability to challenge those above their rank!”

Elder Mu said grimly.

He would be satisfied if Luo Tian could just make it into the top ten.

At this moment, a referee in front of the Martial Pavilion announced, ”Those who wish to enter the Martial Pavilion to take the challenge, come here to verify your identity, and then you may enter.”

The referee waved his arm, and the Martial Pavilion’s great doors swung open.

”Inside the Martial Pavilion, malicious attacks that injure others are forbidden. Severe violators will be eliminated immediately!”

After the referee’s warning, many participants surged forward.

The next instant, the entire Martial Pavilion pulsed with a majestic and astonishing surge of Energy.

The ancient, dark-gold Martial Pavilion gradually became transparent. The spectators outside could clearly see the challengers’ progress inside.

A dozen or so geniuses arrived on the first floor.

Below them was a vast ocean, and overhead, dark clouds gathered as rain poured down in a torrent.

”This...”

Luo Tian stared intently.

It was a simple pavilion, but upon entering, it felt like a separate world.

’This Martial Pavilion is truly extraordinary!’

”Luo, how much do you know about the rules of the Martial Pavilion event?” Mu Li couldn’t help but ask, seeing Luo Tian’s surprised expression.

”I haven’t learned them yet.”

...

Mu Li’s expression went blank.

He felt he might have misjudged the man.

To not even understand the rules of the Martial Pavilion event, yet boast about getting into the top three... wasn’t that just too arrogant?

”The Martial Pavilion has nine floors, named respectively: Water, Wind, Wood, Fire, Lightning, Ice, Cloud, Earth, and Heaven. The trial on each floor is different.”

”On each floor, you just need to find the ’Passage Item’ to advance to the next!”

Mu Li patiently explained.

The Martial Pavilion event had been held many times, and the rules had never changed.

Most people would prepare thoroughly to achieve an excellent result.

Luo Tian didn’t even know the rules, so he certainly hadn’t prepared. He probably wouldn’t even make it into the top twenty.

On the first floor of the Martial Pavilion, waves churned amidst a tempest of wind and rain.

Nine whirlpools quickly formed on the sea’s surface, churning madly like giant, deadly maws.

Deep within the whirlpools, a pale blue orb of light could be seen darting about. This was the ”Passage Item.”

The young geniuses dove into the sea without hesitation, trying to get close to the pale blue orb.

Someone succeeded quickly. After all, it was only the first floor, so the difficulty wasn’t high.

The first genius to reach the blue orb held a Golden Token that produced a faint suction. A wisp of light floated out from the blue orb and merged into the token.

The tokens, which had nine slots, were distributed uniformly at registration.

At that moment, the first slot on this genius’s token lit up.

Then, the Golden Token bloomed with a layer of light and teleported him to the Second-Layer.

The Second-Layer was a world of wind.

”The Martial Pavilion has nine floors, and each floor has a Passage Item. Once you obtain the mark from it, you can advance to the next level. Everything depends on strength and skill.”

Mu Li continued.

Fifty years had passed since a genius last broke through to the Ninth-Layer.

This year, with geniuses from the three Overlord Level forces participating, it was said that this record might be broken, and someone might reach the Ninth-Layer.

The Martial Pavilion event lasts for one day. Registrants can attempt the challenge at any time, but they only get one chance.

Half an incense stick later, someone had already reached the Sixth-Layer, but only three people remained in total; the rest had all been eliminated.

The Sixth-Layer of the Martial Pavilion was a completely different scene.

It was a world of ice and snow. Hailstones fell from the sky like meteors, their power so terrifying they could pierce the True Essence Shield of an ordinary Earth Element Realm Third Layer martial artist.

Soon, two people were eliminated.

The third person entered the Seventh-Layer, sparking a wave of discussion from the crowd.

But in less than three breaths, the genius who had entered the Seventh-Layer was also eliminated.

”It’s too difficult! Most geniuses stop at the Sixth-Layer. Even if they manage to enter the Seventh-Layer, they’re eliminated instantly!”

”No wonder no one has reached the Ninth-Layer in fifty years!”

Discussions rose from the crowd.

The difficulty made it challenging, and several more geniuses entered the Martial Pavilion to take on the trial.

”Yuran, let’s go too!”

Sun Jun said.

Zhao Yuran nodded, and the two of them walked out from the crowd.

”Luo Tian, the Martial Pavilion challenge lasts all day. Why don’t you go prepare for a bit and attempt it at the end?” Mu Li suggested.

”There’s no need.”

Luo Tian shook his head. ’Last-minute cramming is useless.’

He followed Sun Jun and Zhao Yuran out as well.

”It’s the genius from the Flying Cloud Sect, Sun Jun!”

The appearance of Luo Tian’s group of three drew considerable attention, but the main topic of discussion was still Sun Jun.

But suddenly, an even more enthusiastic cheer erupted from the crowd.

’Hm? Am I this popular?’ Sun Jun felt rather pleased with himself.

Immediately after, he heard the crowd shouting another name: ”Wu He!”

A three-meter-tall man, built like an iron tower, walked over, exuding a terrifying and intimidating aura!

’Who is this person?’

Luo Tian was puzzled.

”You don’t even know Wu He? He’s extremely famous in this Martial City Spirit Hall. In the arena’s Low Tier Earth Element Realm combat zone, he holds a terrifying record of sixty consecutive wins!” Sun Jun said with disdain.

A sixty-win streak!

With this honor alone, this Wu He was definitely not someone to be trifled with!

Moreover, Luo Tian discovered that this Wu He was actually a member of the ”Barbarian Race”!

The Barbarian Race was a super-clan in the vast Cosmos, tracing its lineage back to the Ancient Era. Its members were spread throughout the universe, and their individual combat strength was extremely high!

’The Outer Void is truly brilliant and prosperous, with geniuses as numerous as clouds!’

Luo Tian didn’t feel the slightest urge to back down; on the contrary, his interest was piqued.

Wu He walked out slowly, his gaze proud and firm, seemingly filled with immense confidence.

His appearance captured everyone’s attention, making the other geniuses seem dull in comparison.

Just then, a cold and glamorous woman with green hair walked out from the crowd. The attire she wore, and the emblem on it, made everyone who saw it hold their breath in silence!

”The Sea Demon Palace!”

”The genius from one of the three Overlord Level forces, Lu Yue!”

Just as Wu He made his appearance, Lu Yue also showed up!

”It looks like she wants to compete with Wu He!”

The crowd murmured in low voices, their spirits high with excitement.

Even the Hall Master of the Martial City Spirit Hall in the audience seats looked intrigued, anticipating the spectacular performances to come.

He was also curious whether ”Wu He,” the genius from the Martial City Spirit Hall’s arena, was stronger, or if the disciple from the Sea Demon Palace would come out on top!

”Lu Yue, a disciple of the Sea Demon Palace!”

Sun Jun, next to Luo Tian, cried out in alarm.

He hadn’t expected to be so unlucky. Just as he was about to show off his skills, he ran into the appearances of both Wu He and Lu Yue!

The only silver lining was that Luo Tian was unlucky right alongside him.

「In the crowd.」

Wu He looked at the Sea Demon Palace genius, Lu Yue, a hint of battle lust rising in his eyes. ”I never thought I’d have the chance to compete against a disciple of the Sea Demon Palace!”

Wu He issued his declaration.

But he discovered that Lu Yue wasn’t looking at him at all. Her sinister, dark-green pupils shot out a sharp glint as she stared at another young man!

Everyone followed Lu Yue’s gaze... a genius from the Flying Cloud Sect? Could it be Sun Jun?

Sun Jun was completely bewildered. Being noticed by a beautiful genius from the Sea Demon Palace should have been a good thing, but the sharp glint in Lu Yue’s eyes sent a chill down his spine.

’I don’t even know Lu Yue!’

At this moment, Lu Yue finally spoke: ”Luo Tian, I never expected to see you here!”

Luo Tian’s expression darkened slightly as he recalled this ”acquaintance.”

Back at the Celestial Pride Conference on the Dongchen Continent, he had entered an unknown Secret Realm and encountered powerful geniuses from the Sea Demon Palace.

The Sea Demon Palace had sent three geniuses into the Heritage Treasure Land. The other two were Wu Ye and Tu Kai, and this green-haired woman was the third.

During the heritage trial, she had even had a significant conflict with Luo Tian.

At that time, Luo Tian didn’t even know her name.

”Who is this person?”

Lu Yue’s single sentence shifted everyone’s attention to Luo Tian.

Sun Jun looked stupefied. The person Lu Yue was focused on was Luo Tian!

’Wait, this doesn’t seem like a good thing. Judging by Lu Yue’s glare, she clearly has a grudge against Luo Tian!’

A chill ran through Sun Jun’s heart. ’He even dared to offend a disciple from one of the Broken-star Realm’s three Overlord Level forces? How audacious!’

And now, Luo Tian was representing the Flying Cloud Sect in this event, making them nominally fellow disciples.

’Dammit, is this guy some kind of jinx?’ he instantly cursed inwardly.

”Who is this person?”

Wu He also looked at Luo Tian. ’Anyone who can attract Lu Yue’s attention is definitely not simple.’

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

The crowd rushed into the Martial Pavilion, and Luo Tian followed.

The moment he passed through the gates, Luo Tian felt as if he had arrived in another world.

The sky was gloomy, rain poured down, and beneath his feet was a vast ocean with swirling whirlpools. At the center of several whirlpools, a moving blue orb of light was faintly visible.

Obtaining the mark would grant entry to the Second-Layer.

SWOOSH!

Lu Yue transformed into a streak of turquoise light, heading straight for the ”Passage Item.”

She extended her palm, and a majestic, dark-green radiance surged out, cleaving downward.

SPLASH!

A hundred-meter-long fissure appeared on the sea’s surface, splitting the whirlpools in two!

The blue orb was exposed to the air. Lu Yue rapidly approached it and obtained the mark. The entire process took less than three breaths.