Chapters Ninety-Nine to One Hundred: Stage Combat
outside, so I came to consult the esteemed elder.“The Imperial Court!”The eyes of the young God King burst forth with a terrifying light, and the void before him silently vanished.“Since the ancient...Changes to the physical body.
Shen Changqing also knew it was impossible to hide from the other party.
So.
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Long ago, he had already envisioned such a scene and made the corresponding preparations.
As Zhōng Shān Dōng Xuán’s words fell, Shen Cháng Qīng explained with an unchanged expression: “The disciple has transformed all the military merit obtained into treasures for tempering the physique, so there is such a change.”
"Good!"
Zhong Shan Dong Xuan nodded in satisfaction.
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Many gods from all heavens and races only believed that cultivation was simply about improving one's realm. They were unaware of the importance of physical strength.
In fact, the true strength comes from the harmonious development of both the physical body and the soul.
Though his soul had ascended, his physical body was weak and frail. He could barely withstand attacks from opponents of equal power, let alone those of higher realms.
That's it.
He paused for a moment, then spoke.
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“Any top-tier genius from any race would not rush to break through their own realm, but rather strive to solidify the foundation of each realm. This way, future promotions can have unmatched combat power and potential.”
I thought you didn't know that.
Now you see, you understand the reason behind it. Good, very good!
The physical body is important!
But not many truly understand the importance of the physical body.
Furthermore.
Forging one's physique requires a massive amount of resources, not something everyone can afford.
Besides.
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The tempering of the flesh, besides demanding resources, also demands talent.
There are no gifted people.
Even with an abundance of resources, growth is always finite.
From the looks of it, Shen Changqing could refine his physical body to such a state. The other party also possessed extraordinary talent in this aspect.
Such a discovery.
In Zhong Shan Dong Xuan's view, it was a rare good thing.
Possesses a divine-level talent and supernatural ability.
Possesses not weak Zhōngshān clan blood.
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Possesses powerful Shinto and physical talents.
If such a genius is not considered top-tier, then what kind of genius could be considered top-tier
"The Sect Master is too kind!"
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Shen Changqing lowered his head, a hint of surprise on his face.
The other party won't be clear.
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His physical body was not simply strong; it had long since fused with his soul. This is what truly meant to be on par with each other.
Like countless races across the heavens, their physical bodies and souls are separated, unable to fully merge. There is an essential difference between them.
My approval.
Zhong Shan Dong Xuan went straight to the point: "You should have heard about the news of the sect's grand competition, right"
Just got the news.
Shen Changqing admitted frankly and then asked his own doubts.
“Dare I ask, Sect Master, what is the purpose of this grand competition And is this competition also related to the divine platform that appeared in Zhongzhou not long ago”
These messages.
I haven't been able to find out anything about Cui Fu for the time being.
But from all aspects of the situation, there must certainly be some connection between the two.
Others might not know, but this Headmaster of the Zhúzhōng Sect certainly wouldn't be unaware.
As expected.
When he finished speaking, Zhong Shandonghuan nodded: "You are very smart. That's right, the sect competition is related to the Sealing God Platform. Normally, the Sealing God Platform appears once every 30,000 years, and each appearance lasts for a hundred years."
As long as one can leave their name on the Stele of Sealing Gods, they will receive blessings from all aspects of Heaven's fortune and gain immense benefits within the Stele of Sealing Gods.
>Those benefits, or powerful treasures, or abundant resources, or the ability to directly break through realms, what exactly can be obtained depends entirely on one's own fortune.
Legend has it that even the top divine kings had themselves sealed within the Divine Platform, obtaining boundless opportunities and becoming powerhouses of the God Sovereign level.
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Therefore, every time the Altar of Sealing Gods appears, it attracts all kinds of creatures from heaven and earth.
Similarly, those who could leave their names on the Altar of Conferred Gods were all peerless geniuses. Ordinary cultivators didn't even have the qualifications to be involved with the Altar of Conferred Gods.
Upon hearing this.
Only now did Shen Changqing understand what the Sealing God Platform truly was.
All things in the sky are auspicious!
A powerful artifact!
Rich resources!
...and allow one's realm to be broken through.
These things are all that he needs.
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However.
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From Zhongshan Dongxuan's words, Shen Changqing could also understand that the Sealing God Platform was so powerful that it must be pursued by countless races from all heavens and realms.
To truly want to leave one's name there is no easy feat.
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So—
"The sect master wants to use the grand competition to select a group of disciples from the Zhúzong to go to the Zhongzhou region, hoping that their names will be left on the Sealing God Platform"
He instantly understood the other person's intentions.
Zhong Shan Dong Xuan said, "You are right. Any genius of a clan who can leave their name on the Stele of Sealing Gods, besides gaining immense fortune themselves, also brings great luck to their entire race."
"Who set up the Altar of Conferred Gods, and why does it possess such mystical powers"
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Shen Changqing's expression was surprised.
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It's hard to imagine.
What kind of powerful person could establish a platform for becoming a god
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"The Altar of Conferred Gods has existed for countless years. Rumors have it that it has been around since the very beginning of the opening of all heavens. According to speculation from all races in myriad heavens, it is believed that the Altar of Conferred Gods was not established by a powerful being, but rather condensed from the rules of all heavens."
"The Conferred God Platform houses myriad celestial qi. This alone is proof enough."
And——
"There are countless opportunities within the Sealing God Platform, but those opportunities are not something that any powerful person can possess."
The mystery of the Sealing God Platform has been explored by countless powerful individuals over countless years.
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But, there were no results.
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This is enough to prove that the Altar of Conferred Gods wasn't left behind by any powerful individual. Only a divine treasure condensed from the heavens could allow all the strong ones to search without finding its whereabouts.
Moreover.
It is born once every 30,000 years.
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Even if the Platform of Gods is truly where only the strong stand, it's impossible for it to exist for so many years. Moreover, every time a specific period arrives, it directly appears.
Looking at Shen Changqing who was lost in thought, Zhong Shandung continued, “Furthermore, entering the Sealing God Platform isn't without requirements. It requires the use of clan qi as a medium to be eligible for entry.”
If a powerful being carrying the aura of their race loses to another powerful being on the Altar of Divinity, then the aura they carried will be completely transferred to the victor.
Qiyun, for any race, is of utmost importance.
When the Qi of a race runs out, that race will decline.
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Therefore, the Zhongshan clan must vie for Qi but also prevent its dissipation. Thus, those who ascend the Divine Altar must be true prodigies of exceptional talent!
The strength is too weak.
Even if one were to enter the Hall of Conferred Gods, it would only be a loss of Qi Yun.
Only those with sufficient strength can enter the Hall of Gods and leave their own names behind.
The more cultivators of a race who leave behind their names, the more fortune they can obtain.
Shen Changqing, hearing this, gained a deeper understanding of the Sealing God Platform in his heart.
"So, Sect Master, what brings you here…
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He hesitated to speak.
Zhong Shan Dong Xuan said: "My purpose here is simple. Although you are slightly weaker in terms of realm, you possess a divine ability from the level of a Divine Master and have immense potential. Compared to other disciples of Zhu Zong, you have a greater chance of leaving your name on the Shentai."
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This time, you don't need to participate in the grand competition. You can still secure one of the ten spots. When you return to your clan, there will naturally be opportunities to obtain corresponding resources and help you break through your current realm.
That's about it.
Shen Changqing has already understood the other party's meaning.
Co-authored.
I never realized I could use the back door.
However.
He also didn't have any thoughts of refusing.
It would be a dream come true to be able to get a spot without having to participate in the competition.
As for this matter, whether it would cause dissatisfaction among other disciples, that's not really my concern.
"Thank you, Sect Master Xie, for your guidance!"
Shen Changqing bowed again.
“Cultivate well, I look forward to the moment you shine brightly on the Sealing God Platform!”
Zhong Shan Dong Xuan smiled faintly. As soon as his words fell, his figure had already vanished into the side hall.
With the other party's disappearance.
There seemed to be a faint ripple within the hall, as if something were moving, yet it was also as if nothing were there at all.
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Shen Changqing stood up. He looked at the empty space before him, but his mind was still replaying what had just happened.
"The Altar of Sealing Gods!"
"What a Divine Stage! I never expected that the appearance of the Divine Stage would allow me to directly obtain a spot. With the power of a clan behind me, my breakthrough in the Dao of Divinity would be effortless."
Besides Shinto, I can also use the pretext of forging my physical body to obtain some resources and break through my martial arts realm.
The only thing to pay attention to is that the Zhōngshān clan is different from the Zhúzōng. They live right under the eyes of the God King, so their cultivation must be careful and they can't reveal anything.
Thoughts churning, he already had a general idea.
Anyway.
It's a good thing that the slots are available directly.
Otherwise.
With his current abilities, truly wanting to secure a top ten position among so many strong contenders is no easy feat.
Next.
All you have to do is wait for the big competition a month later.
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Just as Shen Changqing was quietly cultivating in the midst of hatred, he was not affected negatively by the Grand Competition.
Inside the Zhúzōng, all the disciples were discussing the upcoming grand competition.
For them.
This competition is extraordinary.
As long as one can secure a place, they will have the opportunity to be cultivated by the clan, and their chances of becoming a God King in the future will greatly increase.
Such an opportunity.
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You might not encounter this in a lifetime.
In the eyes of many disciples, this was a chance that could change their destiny.
So.
After the news of the Grand Competition spread, each disciple sharpened their swords and prepared themselves to showcase their skills during the competition.
Even if one doesn't get a spot, as long as they perform brilliantly in the competition, they will definitely be noticed by powerful figures from their sect.
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At that time.
To be accepted as a disciple by the Grandmaster or to receive even a little guidance from him would be a worthwhile endeavor.
Three days later.
Zhong Shan Dong Xuan came to Chou Feng again.
This time.
He didn't say anything, he just brought a piece of pure stone and left with a word.
“Cultivate well, and I hope that when the Grand Competition arrives, you can reach the fifth level of the Divine Realm.”
That's all.
Zhong Shan Dong Xuan simply turned and left.
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The whole process was smooth and efficient, with no delays.
One month's time.
It was almost instantaneous.
As the time for the Grand Competition drew closer, within the Zhu Chong sect, there was an eerie sense of calm.
All disciples, from the initial excitement to the present silence.
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They are all ready.
The rest is to wait for the grand match to begin.
This is the middle of the peak of hatred.
Chen Changqing came out of the main hall and immediately found Cui Fu.
Has the great match begun yet
"Reporting to the Peak Master, the grand competition will only begin tomorrow."
Cui Fu bowed and said.
Upon hearing this.
Shen Changqing nodded.
This time he went into seclusion, carefully calculating the duration.
Although Zhong Shan Dong Xuan gave himself a spot, the other party made him break through to the fifth level of the Divine Realm before the grand competition. I'm afraid there's something behind this.
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That's it.
Shen Changqing didn't want to miss the time either.
After about a month of closed-door cultivation and the help from the Purifying Stone, he successfully broke through to the fifth level of the Divine Realm and thoroughly solidified this realm.
If the faith given by the Praying Mantis Clan is insufficient, one could even directly enter the late stage of the fifth level of the Divine Realm.
However.
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Even just stabilizing at the fifth level of the Divine Realm is enough.
Don't look at the fact that from the fourth to the fifth level of the Divine Realm, it's just a small realm difference. However, such a breakthrough allows one's strength to make a considerable leap forward.
Complementing one's own foundation.
Even without relying on the power of hidden treasures, dealing with ordinary nine-fold Divine Realm cultivators would be a piece of cake.
But this is just Shen Changqing's own estimate. Only a real battle will make things clear.
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“In the future, if you enter the Forbidden Zone of Death, try to collect some Pure Stone. For Shintoism, this thing is simply a treasure in terms of cultivation.”
Even if I don't primarily follow Shinto, it's okay to collect some more.
At the same time, he secretly wondered if the pure stone given to him was actually a reserve of Zhong Shan Dong Xuan's, rather than a resource of the Candle Sect.
As the Sect Master.
It's unlikely that the other party would privately misappropriate sect resources for themselves, there must be no reason.
Moreover.
If embezzling sect resources was truly the case, it wouldn't be as simple as giving just a piece of pure jade.
That's all.
Shen Changqing guessed.
That piece of pure stone must belong to Dong Xuan himself.
In addition.
Even from the side, it can be seen that even for a God King, the Pristine Stone is a scarce thing.
The next day.
Mountain Platform.
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This place was originally where the gods' tournaments were held, but now there are nine additional platforms besides the gods' platform.
All disciples of the Zhuzong sect have flocked here today.
Some came too late, they couldn't even get on.
And at the front of all the stages, there was an empty space.
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Now.
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Many elders have already arrived and sat in their designated positions.
When Shen Changqing arrived, he happened to see this bustling scene before him.
Meanwhile.
When you look around, you can also find many familiar faces.
Noticing the gaze, Zhong Shan Sheng followed the source of the gaze and his eyes met Shen Changqing's.
After seeing the other person's face, his complexion darkened involuntarily.
Zhong Shan, you enemy!
Thinking back to the last time he was here, on the Divine Arena, being beaten and forced to surrender, causing him to lose face, a surge of anger welled up in his heart uncontrollably.
However.
This anger did not last long before it dissipated.
There's no way.
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Zhong Shan's strength is too overwhelming.
Now, I've comprehended the divine abilities of a deity-level talent.
Even if I've made some progress now, if it really came to a fight, I wouldn't stand a chance.
Otherwise.
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"Huo Qinchuan is competing on the platform today, I believe with Huo Qinchuan's skill, he can definitely get a spot!"
Although he couldn't take action, he didn't mean to just stand there and watch. He spoke up, his voice a few decibels louder.
Many disciples present upon hearing this, all turned their gazes towards the source of the voice, and then followed Zhōng Shān Shèng's gaze, and saw Zhōng Shān Chù.
Then.
These disciples were all suddenly enlightened.
It was them all along!
Many disciples came to watch the battle of the gods, and they had some understanding of the grievances between the two.
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Faced with Zhong Shan Sheng's challenge, no one spoke.
They really want to take a look.
What will the other party do in response
However.
Shen Changqing just glanced at him lightly, then immediately averted his gaze.
"A little clown."
The four words "peaceful and calm" caused Zhong Shan Sheng's face to flush red instantly.
Whether the other party responds positively or attacks him verbally, it's all in his favor.
Shen Changqing's nonchalant words, coupled with the disdain in his eyes, left him feeling deeply humiliated.
He really wanted to fight back.
But I don't know what to say.
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"This feud isn't simple!"
“Zhong Shan Sheng still wanted to use words to provoke, but unexpectedly it was himself who ended up disgraced.”
"Hey, I've really embarrassed all of us disciples—"
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In a few words.
Zhong Shan's complexion flushed even deeper.
Hearing those sounds, Shen Changqing didn't pay any attention.
Zhongshan wins
In his view, he was just a clown.
Even though they are both direct disciples, there is a big difference between them.
A cultivator at the fourth level of the divine realm is no longer a threat to oneself.
If I wasn't concerned about the other powerhouses of Zhu Zong, I could crush him with one hand.
Compared to Zhongshan Scenic Spot.
Shen Changqing cared more about the other disciples, especially those veteran disciples.
When the gaze fell upon Kong Zhou of Zhōngshān, the old master who had been cultivating in silence with his eyes closed opened his eyes and smiled slightly, nodding his head in acknowledgement.
Upon seeing this.
He also nodded.
Time passes by little by little.
All the disciples who were supposed to come have arrived.
As for the multitude of elders, they all came as well.
On that row of seats, only the very center seat remained empty.
Not long after.
The only vacancy was filled with a faint golden mist, and then the figure of Dong Xuan from Zhongshan appeared.
"Greetings, Master!"
All the disciples bowed in respect.
"No need for formalities."
"Thank you, Sect Master!"
All disciples stood up.
Zhong Shan Dong Xuan looked at the crowd and said calmly: “The rules this time are very simple. Including Zhushen Lei, there are ten platforms in total. All disciples rely on their own abilities. Whoever can independently occupy a platform and defeat three disciples consecutively can become the platform master.”
At the same time, all disciples could challenge the reigning champion.
Defeating a disciple at the first level of the Divine Realm earns one point, the second level earns five points, the third level earns ten points, the fourth level earns fifteen points, and so on.
Defeating the Tenth Stage of Divine Realm grants 45 points.
Each disciple can only participate in one challenge. If a challenger fails, they are not allowed to challenge other champions again. However, if a champion loses, they get one chance to challenge again.
Furthermore, this battle can be fought in a wheel-style manner, but one cannot use overwhelming numbers. It must be one-on-one, and no external objects are permitted, including but not limited to elixirs, talismans, or spirit crystals. Violators will be deemed failures.
The scores are arranged from high to low, and those who rank higher can get the corresponding places.
In the end, he waved his hand grandly.
“Now!”
“Let's take the stage!”
As soon as the words left his mouth.
In an instant, a large number of disciples surged toward the platform.
Less than a breath.
Every platform was packed with dozens of people.
Just then.
On the platform, a formation rose. The disciples who were originally there were all blasted away by the formation, and finally, on each platform, only the person who had first stepped onto it remained.
Zhong Shan Dong Xuan waved his hand.
Only a vast expanse of gold was seen, and a list, as tangible as reality, hung suspended in mid-air.
The list is blank and there is no information present.
This list will record your point rankings. All those who earn points will be displayed with their names on it. Now that disciples have taken up positions on each platform, the challenge officially begins.
That's all.
Soon, some disciples went up to challenge the champion.
Not long after.
Thus, a disciple achieved victory and left his name on the empty leaderboard.
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Looking at the disciples challenging one by one, Shen Changqing remained expressionless, with no intention of going up to challenge. He simply watched each platform silently, gauging the strength of those sparring through their battles and comparing it to his own.
It is worth mentioning.
At the very beginning of the competition, Zhong Shan rushed onto the stage and successfully defeated the Divine Realm Third Stage disciple guarding the stage.
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Before he could enjoy himself for too long.
Then, he was struck down by a single sword strike from Zhong Shan Kong Zhou.
The gap between the tenth heaven and the fourth heaven is too great, it's simply not that easy to make up for.
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Although Zhong Shan Sheng is a direct disciple, he is considered to be a genius disciple of the Zhu Zong. However, Zhong Shan Kong Zhou is also a direct disciple of the Zhu Zong, and his background is unfathomable.
"Acknowledged!"
Looking at the defeated Zhōng Shān Sheng, Zhōng Shān Kǒngzhōu faintly said.
Then, he looked at the other disciples.
"Whoever wants to come up, don't be shy, just go for it."
"I've heard much about Senior Brother Kong Zhou, and I've long admired your name. Now I come to learn from you!"
Soon, some disciples went up.
Combat.
...and thus, the story began.
Among the crowd.
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Shen Changqing looked at Zhong Shan Kong Zhou's ring. His opponent was also an old-school direct disciple, probably around the ninth level of the Divine Realm, his strength was not weak.
But compared to the other party, it's not just a little bit worse.
In less than a moment of the battle, we had already fallen into a disadvantage.
As expected.
In a few more moments, that disciple of the Divine Realm Ninth Layer will officially be defeated.
"The platform uses points to determine ranking, so whoever becomes the champion first has a significant advantage. This encourages all established masters to step forward immediately instead of waiting until the end."
Although the wheel war mode is unfair, those who ultimately score high points are basically those with overwhelming strength.
"In this regard, it's not a big problem."
Shen Changqing was thinking.
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As he watched those stage competitions, he also wondered, if he went up there, how many points he could get.
After a moment of contemplation.
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