*WONNGGGGG*

Suddenly, the Dao Establishment Stele lit up with a brilliance. A resonating hum erupted from the stele, illuminating the cloudy sky.

The humming noise wasn't audible to the ear. However, everyone could hear it in their hearts. It was because it was the resonance with the Grand Dao itself. Even those with a minuscule amount of comprehension could feel the humming in their heart.

" Look there!"

" What the hell is happening?"

Not only the cultivators, but even the old guardians who accompanied youngsters of various powerful clans and sects also looked at the stele with shock.

The stele rumbled as it slowly began to crack. Pieces by pieces, debris fell from the stele, as if it were crumbling. However, a few moments later, everyone realized it wasn't the case.

The stele wasn't crumbling at all. It was shedding its outer layer. Thousands of years of negligence and malevolent energy gathered around it, forming a layer of stone around it.

But now, everything crumbled, revealing its smooth expanse of obsidian black metallic surface. It gave off an ethereal aura, capable of making anyone trance.

However, what attracted the eyes of everyone was the glowing words on the stele.

" What are those?"

" Wait, those are names. But…Who are they?"

An old man trembled as he looked at the stele with shock. " Yi Jinxi? Isn't that the name of Old Dragon Venerable?"

" Gui Yingxue! That's Heavely Crane Mistress!"

" Bloodblade! That's the name of Bloodblade Heavenly Emperor!"

Many of the younger generation didn't hear about the Yi Jinxi or Gui Yingxue. However, when they heard the name of Bloodblade Heavenly Emperor, everyone gasped a breath of cold air.

" You mean that Bloodblade Heavenly Emperor of Western Province? The demonic path cultivator who slaughtered nine ancient families after ascending?"

" My goodness! Why is his name here?"

The more they saw the names, the more they understood. These names didn't appear out of nowhere. All these famous people carved their names here."

" I understand!" An old man took a deep breath and spoke. " What we witnessed isn't the true power of Dao Establishment Stele."

" When the Dao Establishment Stele truly acknowledges a person, it allows him to leave his name behind."

" Looks like after Northern Sky Duke, no one managed to gain such acknowledgement from the Dao Establishment Stele."

Hearing the name of the Northern Sky Duke, the disciples of Central Domain showed some expression. The duke was a person from the Northern Plains who had already reached the Grand Heaven Ascension two generations ago.

What's more, he even fought against one of the greatest sects of Rain Dragon Continent and still managed to walk out unharmed.

" The duke should be at least two thousand years old. And now he reached the Grand Heaven Ascension Realm, it looks like he is going to live for a long time."

" Doesn't that mean none of the cultivators listed here came here only in their youth?"

" Looks like the Dao Establishment Stele doesn't measure someone's cultivation realm, but the dao heart itself." An expert spoke in a deep voice.

" After all, which among them didn't turn into heavenly beings afterwards? As long as you are acknowledged by the stele, it means you have the potential to reach the Grand Heaven Ascension Realm."

Everyone gasped when they heard the words of their seniors. Greedy lights flashed in everyone's eyes as they looked at the stele.

" What are you waiting for?"

" Charge forward!"

Those who couldn't handle excitement rushed forward, trying to imitate Long Ming's movements. However, the moment they neared the stele, the pressure became unbearable.

Some felt unbearable scorching heat, some felt overwhelming riptide, some faced a mountain weighing on them, some felt the sluggishness of marsh dragging them down.

Everyone seemed to have forgotten about the power of the Dao Establishment Stele after seeing Long Ming strolling to the center like nothing. However, it was already too late to regret.

Only those with some shrewdness stayed behind, not rushing forward madly. However, they were all shocked seeing Long Ming standing nonchalantly at the center, touching the stele.

Jin Xiao's expression hardened when he saw it. He was already in a foul mood, seeing Long Ming protecting Xu Jian. But now seeing this, he was even more fired up.

" I don't believe this! There must be some trick!"

" If he can do it, I can too!"

Clutching his sword, Jin Xiao walked forward. Not only Jin Xiao, even Qiao Shen and other core disciples of various sects felt a rush to reach the center.

Alas, even though they tried to walk forward, their speed remained pitifully slow.

Jin Xiao trembled as he felt the pressure of the stele transforming into a giant sword aura, weighing down on him. Holding his sword, he released his own sword intent, fighting against the pressure of the stele.

' Fuck! Fuck! How is this possible! Even taking a single step forward is costing me so much!'

' What kind of monster is he? Standing at the center?!'

Ling Yuan was ecstatic when he saw the scene. " HAHAHAH! That's the good brother I know!"

Suddenly, Ling Yuan's body moved as he slashed out his sword, creating a giant crater ahead. His voice boomed as he looked at the others, trying to reach Long Ming. " Hmph! If anyone dares to harm him during enlightenment, I will kill them."

Most disciples backed off after seeing Ling Yuan's ferocious aura. However, those from greater sects only scowled, not minding it at all.

However, all of their efforts turned futile when they saw it was impossible to walk forward after a certain distance.

Suddenly, Qiao Shen's eye flashed with a dangerous glint as he pulled out his saber.

" Hmph! He must have some sort of treasure to remain unharm! Let's get it."

*BOOOM!*

Leaping above, his saber erupted with a mighty saber qi. The saber qi forged into a gigantic tiger, brandishing its claws towards Long Ming.

" These bastards!"

Ling Yuan's Sky Fighting Royal Body appeared as he swung his broadsword. The sword qi was straight and overwhelming. However, it still could intercept Qiao Shen's attack because Jin Xiao jumped in the middle, blocking Ling Yuan.

" Hmph! Don't you interfere in that!"

" Bastard! Die!"

Ling Yuan didn't reserve any strength as he fought against Jin Xiao. But he was totally occupied, unable to help Long Ming at all.

Qiao Shen's eyes gleamed when he saw the attack reaching Long Ming.

However, a glow appeared on Long Ming's body, with an ethereal armor manifesting above him. The armor was crafted with icy blue scales, giving off a chilling cold aura.

*BOOOM!*

The armor didn't budge at all, nullifying Qiao Shen's attack in an instant.

" Imperial treasure! That's a Blessed Imperial Treasure!"

Everyone's eyes widened with shock when they felt the aura of the armor.

" Hmph! That bastard! I knew it! He is using an imperial treasure!" Qiao Shen gnashed his teeth.

However, seeing that, everyone's eyes gleamed with greed. Although the imperial treasure is protecting Long Ming, it was out of its instinct. Long Ming was in a meditative position, unable to bring forth the true power of the treasure.

If they can manage to kill Long Ming, they can easily acquire the treasure. Not to mention, if a person has a defensive imperial treasure, they must have other superior treasures!

Gritting his teeth, Qiao Shen pulled out a talisman. The moment he ripped it, black mist appeared around it, covering his entire body. Instantly, his body turned into a bolt of lightning, rushing straight at Long Ming!

*POOF!*

But suddenly, the radiance of the sun blared out, as the shadow casting over the sky suddenly vanished. All the cultivators in the surrounding paused, their eyes widened from shock and horror.

Even Jin Xiao and Ling Yuan stopped fighting, staring at Long Ming with a stunned expression.

" Am I… Am I seeing things?"

" No, Th-That's impossible!"

" The Dao Establishment Stele… The Dao Establishment Stele has vanished!"

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