Chapter 491: Chapter 492: Breaking into the Saint Realm

Nan Cheng put down the wine glass in his hand and, after pondering for a while, said, “You already know the conditions for selecting a Saint Heir. Now let’s talk about the process. It’s actually quite simple, it’s the so-called breaking through the Saint Realm, also known as ascending the Sword Tower.”

“Breaking through the Saint Realm! Ascending the Sword Tower!”

“On the Main Peak of our Heavenly Sword Sacred Land, there is a secret realm. Inside the secret realm, there’s a nine-story tower. As long as you can break through it, you can become the Saint Heir of the Sacred Land. Back then, unaware of the vastness of the heavens and the earth, I went to challenge it and only managed to break through to the Third Layer before being kicked out. Fortunately, the challenge posed no life threats. Otherwise, I might have lost my life in there, making a laughingstock out of myself,” Nan Cheng said self-mockingly.

“Hehe, your failure just makes others laugh, so what are we who don’t even qualify to enter?” Yi Leju said, curling his lips.

“Second Brother, apart from cultivation level restrictions, are there any other requirements?” Zhong Lin asked, confused.

“Yes, apart from meeting the cultivation level requirements, you also need a large amount of Contribution Points. After all, opening the secret realm consumes a massive amount of Heaven and Earth Essence Qi. If there were no restrictions, someone might attempt the challenge every day without doing anything else. But don’t worry, you can borrow from your Master and Senior Brother. Back then, when Senior Brother attempted the challenge, the Contribution Points were provided by Master,” Chi Zhonglin said.

Zhong Lin nodded, indicating his understanding.

Nan Cheng continued, “Every layer of the nine-story tower has obstacles, whether demon beasts, puppets, or illusion realms. The challenger’s task is to get through. As long as you can pass the nine-story tower, you will become the Saint Heir. Don’t underestimate it; just the first obstacle alone has stopped countless disciples.”

“Senior Brother Nan, what is the first obstacle?”

“A Silver Horned Dragon Deer, its power can rival the Life and Death Realm. It’s even more challenging to deal with due to its formidable body, and it possesses a thin Dragon Vein, making it incredibly powerful. I barely managed to break through back then,” Nan Cheng said solemnly.

Zhong Lin nodded, understanding the importance of a creature possessing even a thin Dragon Vein.

Any demon beast associated with dragons would surely see a significant increase in power, as dragons are truly perfect creatures.

They can grow or shrink, ascend or hide, naturally control wind and thunder, and possess extremely powerful bodies. Once mature, they have the power of Sealing King strong individuals, and with a little cultivation, they can rival Imperial Realm powerhouses.

Many find it unattainable to reach such heights, which is just the beginning for them, simply absurd.

As a result, they even became a separate group, distinguished from demon beasts.

Unfortunately, since the last dragon ascended to the Divine Realm ages ago, dragons have disappeared from Qingyuan World, leaving only demon beasts with Dragon Veins, which should be approached with caution and not judged by common standards.

“The Second Layer tests the potential foundation, varying for each individual and difficult to describe in detail. This is to prevent someone from using secret techniques to forcibly break through, losing all successor power,”

“The Third Layer is an illusion realm. I don’t know what others experienced, but I was required to practice swordsmanship there and was kicked out later.”

“The Fourth Layer is a puppet, the Fifth Layer tests the comprehension of Sword Intent, the Sixth Layer is also a puppet, and beyond that, I don’t know. Those who broke through to that point have been ordered to silence,”

Nan Cheng revealed the information he knew about the Saint Realm at once.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Lin fell into silence, continuously weighing the pros and cons.

“Junior Brother Zhong, there’s no rush for this matter. You can think it over slowly. After all, the secret realm isn’t going anywhere. Brother Tu’s Sealing King Ceremony is approaching; you can consult with Brother Tu and then make plans,” Nan Cheng said.

Zhong Lin raised his wine glass: “Thank you for the guidance, Senior Brother Nan, I understand.”

“Hahaha, enough of this talk, let’s drink.”

“Yes, yes, let’s drink, drink.”

The entire banquet lasted three days and three nights, and everyone indulged freely in drink and formed friendships, gradually becoming familiar with Zhong Lin and the five.

After the banquet ended, Zhong Lin returned to the Sword Pavilion to enter closed-door training. Thanks to having a whole Primordial Vein for cultivation, his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds.

As time passed, the Sealing King Ceremony finally drew near.

As invitations were sent from the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land to other domains of the Eastern Desolate, renowned powers began arriving one after another. Powerful figures of the Life and Death Realm, rare in the past, were now seen everywhere, and even many Nirvana Realm masters were present.

Those invited were not only renowned powerhouses but also famous elders or, at the very least, leaders of first-class forces. As for the Holy Lands of other domains, they were a given. Some seniors even brought disciples for worldly experience.

And some Martial Artists, unable to attend the ceremony for various reasons, gathered in Heavenly Sword City.

They eagerly anticipated, able to catch news from the mountain at any moment.

The eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.

The day arrived as promised.

In Heavenly Sword City, heavy snow fell relentlessly, but it didn’t dampen the Martial Artists’ enthusiasm. The Sacred Land’s Outer Disciples and visiting Martial Artists either sat on the ground or gathered on high platforms, warming wine as they waited, discussing grand ideas.

There were even dedicated individuals commuting between the mountain and the city, ensuring that news from the mountain reached them instantly.

The Outer Disciples gathered in Heavenly Sword City stood tall with pride, for the Sacred Land was adding a Sealing King strong individual. This newfound strength gave them confidence when venturing outside.

The Sealing King Ceremony of Senior Brother Tu Ye wasn’t held on Sword Pavilion Mountain but on his own Sky-reaching Peak.

Compared with the heavy snow below, Sky-reaching Peak was under clear skies, the surrounding dark clouds dispelled by great power.

The difference between mountain and city below was like two worlds, with a clear boundary visible from afar in the sky.

The dojo in front of the Sky-reaching Peak hall had long been cleared and flattened, tables arranged according to a special order. The guests who arrived days earlier were already seated under the guidance of Sky-reaching Peak disciples. In the center was a high platform, currently unoccupied.

But the gaze of everyone towards the high platform was filled with awe. They knew who would sit there next and felt a sense of anticipation in their hearts.

Guests continued to arrive.

“The Baihua Holy Land of Flower Domain offers congratulations,”

Chi Zhonglin’s voice rang out, drawing the attention of many.

Zhong Lin, standing next to Chi Zhonglin, also displayed a curious expression.

Zhong Lin and Chi Zhonglin had been sent by their master to serve as hosts, being the most qualified for such a role since today’s main character was their very own senior master brother.

However, it was Chi Zhonglin who called out names, as Zhong Lin joined the Sect later, and many did not know him.

Chi Zhonglin gestured with a welcoming hand, and several graceful women in white dresses arrived on clouds, their movements ethereal, exuding an extraordinary elegance. Even with veils covering their faces, one could tell these women were beauties of unmatched grace.

Some youngsters brought by elders to gain experience couldn’t take their eyes off them, shyly lowering their heads.

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