The most melodramatic rebirth in history

Chapter 519 Opening

"This place truly lives up to its reputation as the most prosperous place on the entire continent! Just a breath of the fragrant floral scent not only makes me feel refreshed, but even my thoughts have become much clearer!"

The Longshou Mountain Range is characterized by its rugged terrain, with the most majestic Longshou Mountain in the center resembling a dragon raising its head.

"This is a real dragon... a dragon vein!"

Feng Ling's eyes suddenly lit up, and then he felt a little regretful: It's a pity that it has not yet developed intelligence, otherwise, if it could mobilize its power and release it to the fullest, it would definitely far surpass the peak demigod!

As for whether dragon veins can rival gods after developing sentience, Feng Ling does not yet know, as he has no combat power data to refer to.

"Legend has it that the Dragon Head Mountain Range is the hometown of His Majesty the Eastern Sage. After His Majesty attained enlightenment, he established the Eastern Sage Dojo, located in the heart of the Dragon Head Mountain Range, namely: the Dragon Head Mountain behind us!"

"Because of the Eastern Sage's Daoist temple, Dragon Head Mountain has gathered the immense fortune of the entire continent, which radiates and spreads throughout the entire Dragon Head Mountain range, making it a rare blessed land for immortals!"

"The Eastern Sacred City is a city built by later generations with the Eastern Sacred Dojo as its core! The city has evolved and expanded over countless years to reach its current grand scale!"

The Jade Purity Sect Master led Feng Ling and Mo Yu through the Dragon Head Mountain Range, conducting on-site investigations while explaining things to the two.

Suddenly, the Jade Purity Sect Master stopped and said, "The Demon-Slaying Hall's Fairy Zixuan came to our sect. She sent two top-grade divine stones in your name and Elder Yidao's name respectively!"

"Before leaving, she promised to find the third one and send it over as soon as possible! However, our sect recently received some news from the Dark Auction House. Perhaps we can gather three top-grade divine stones ahead of time, without having to wait until the end of the Ten Thousand Sects Grand Competition!"

Feng Ling and Mo Yu exchanged a glance, not yet having fully grasped the deeper meaning behind these messages.

Feng Tianjue then told the two directly, "In half a month, the underground dark auction in Broken Soul Ravine will be auctioning off a God Stone! At that time, I hope you two will come with me. No matter the outcome of the auction, we must secure this last God Stone. You... understand what I mean, right?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Ling and Mo Yu pondered for a moment, took a deep breath, and solemnly nodded in agreement: "Sect Master, please rest assured, this concerns the revival of Yu Qing. Even without your reminder, we would spare no effort to achieve it! However, what about Senior Sister Leng..."

Feng Ling hesitated for a moment, feeling quite conflicted.

If the third top-grade divine stone is obtained ahead of time, participating in the Grand Tournament of Ten Thousand Sects will be meaningless for the Jade Purity Sect Master.

Feng Ling still had to strive for the top spot on the leaderboard, a vow he made to protect her!

Setting off for the South China Sea Illusion Continent to revive Yuqing, or continuing to participate in the Human Ranking to protect Ningshuang—this is a difficult choice!
Feng Ling's first solution was to leave his Demon Jade clone to seize the top spot on the Human Ranking, thus securing the top spot for himself, while his main body would embark on a journey to the South China Sea.

But after thinking about it carefully, Feng Ling rejected the idea!

After all, from Leng Ningshuang's perspective, it was as if Feng Ling abandoned her to revive Feng Yuqing...

If we really do that, it would be tantamount to digging our own hell, and there's no guarantee that Xingzhai the Demon Prince won't take advantage of the situation again!

Fortunately, the Dark Auction is still half a month away, so Feng Ling still has time to consider and come up with the best solution.

"She was of great help in fulfilling the conditions for resurrection, and the old grudges have been settled! But I must remind you, the Holy Maiden of the Two Elements Demon-Slaying Palace is not so easy to marry!"

As if guessing what Feng Ling was thinking, Feng Tianjue sighed and looked at Feng Ling with a half-smile: "I suppose if I were to force you to withdraw from the competition now, she might not blame you!"

"I hope the sect leader will not do this! Since you have accepted her act of atonement, then Yuqing and I are Yuqing; my senior sister and I are my senior sister. Our matters should not be confused!"

Feng Ling's gaze sharpened slightly, his expression becoming very serious.

The Jade Purity Sect Master remained silent, and the atmosphere gradually became oppressive.

Mo Yu said resentfully, "Father, please stop testing Feng Ling!"

Feng Tianjue: "Very well, I hope you can come up with a perfect solution and surprise me before obtaining the last God Stone! Otherwise, I will have to make the decision for you myself!"

With that remark, the Jade Purity Sect Master turned and left, concluding his pre-match walk and on-site inspection.

The destination of their exploration, which is right in front of Feng Ling and Mo Yu, is the desolate and mournful Soul-Severing Ravine!

Not far from the Soul-Severing Gorge, on the horizon, auspicious clouds floated, and magnificent palaces appeared as if connected in a continuous expanse.

One of the places, named "Zixuan Pavilion," was filled with the fragrance of incense and was very quiet, but the owner was out and had not returned.

Correspondingly...

In the nearby 'Star-Picking Tower', a sinister figure suddenly opened its eyes: "Feng Ling, you've finally arrived! This demon prince has already sensed that repulsive aura emanating from you!"

……

At the summit of the Dragon Head Mountain Range, the East, West, South, and North Gates of the Eastern Sacred City stand.

One after another, participating teams entered the city with grand processions, some pulled by exotic beasts, some led by ghostly figures, and some accompanied by enchanting celestial music...

"If you ask me, being too low-key will only attract more trouble. We should be like the Wedding Dress Sect and the Fire Saint Sect, making a big show of things. The effect is remarkable, and no one dares to mess with us..."

"You two super sects, stop! You mere first or second-grade mortal sects dare to walk ahead of my esteemed Demon Prince? You have already committed suicide!"

"Hiss! I take back what I just said. It seems they went too far and got themselves into big trouble. Not only were they thrown off the cliff, but even the ancestral regalia they were sitting on was kicked over!"

At the south gate of the divine city, chaos erupted.

The various forces that had been watching fell silent, and even the patriarchs of many low-ranking super sects had no choice but to bow down and submit after being brutally taught a lesson.

Only after the various Holy Sects and Divine Sects entered the city one after another did these forces, large and small, dare to continue queuing to enter.

Tens of thousands of people gathered, creating an unprecedented spectacle.

The various powerful figures who usually occupy different parts of the country were forced to come together. Only a few of them restrained themselves and followed the rules. Most of them were enacting dramas of new and old grudges and grievances.

……

Within the divine city, legends are as common as dogs, and epics are everywhere!
Those who entered the city for the first time were all overwhelmed by the grandeur, much like those who had lived deep in the mountains entering a bustling city, unable to calm down for a long time.

But after calming down, they felt as if they were walking on thin ice in the city, because they could offend important people if they were not careful!

"Senior, please spare me! I didn't mean to disturb your enjoyment. Here's the bowl back, farewell!"

A local thug picked up the broken bowl he had just kicked away, respectfully straightened it, and then fled.

Who would have thought that a ragged old beggar was actually a Saint Realm Overlord in disguise, hiding from his enemies! However, the thug hadn't even run two steps before he collapsed lifelessly to the ground, startling a crowd of people around him.

The old beggar's actions exposed his presence. Although he wasn't afraid of his enemies coming after him, having too many enemies would eventually be a problem.

"Old blind man, it's been twenty years! I've finally caught you at the South Gate! You were swindling people at the East Gate during the last competition..."

"Oh no! Where are you going to run..."

Before the enemy could finish speaking, the old beggar ran away in a flash.

……

The forum leader said, "Oh, what a beautiful young lady! Why not submit to me? I guarantee you'll live a carefree life!"

Gao Gaodian: "Phew! Grandpa said, don't panic in a crisis, just state his name—Gao Sou! My grandpa is Gao Sou! I advise you all to show some respect to this young lady!"

"Hahaha, experts? What experts! Never heard of them before. Here, we guys are the experts!"

"Hmph, ignorant brat, die!"

An elderly man, well over seventy years old, didn't even glance at the people who had died screaming in agony. He handed the candied hawthorns he had bought to Gao Gaodian, and then the grandfather and grandson leisurely disappeared into the crowd.

"Stop chasing! That's a senior from a reclusive divine race!"

The guards who came to mediate did not dare to stop it and could only report it up the chain of command, but it was all ignored and nothing came of it.

……

The masked assassin, A: "Hey kid, stop right there! My brother and I think this girl next to you is pretty good, and we'll also take that jade pendant from your waist!"

Masked Assassin B: "That's right! You wouldn't want your sister to see you half-dead from our beating and unable to continue the competition, would you?"

"Brother, how many batches of people have come to die today? You'd be too dirty to kill them all, let me try to persuade them first..."

Lin Zihan stuck out her tongue: "You two, don't be impulsive, your lives are the most important! My brother is Lin Lang, you can't beat him!"

Assassin B: "Lin Lang? Lin Lang, who was tenth on the last ranking! Who drew this? It doesn't look like him at all! This is a tough one, get out of here!"

Assassin A: "You two are really unlucky. There were so many geniuses on the last year's Human Ranking, how did you end up being assigned to kill Lin Lang?"

Upon hearing the news, the two assassins who had accepted the bounty fled, hiding in a corner and staring at the wanted posters in their hands, lamenting their misfortune.

……

Such situations are commonplace. Even if the guild's security team wanted to, they were powerless to manage it all.

It was only after Lu Xing, the leader of the Judges' Alliance, swiftly and decisively killed a group of troublesome Saint Realm experts and established the rule of "three moves" that the demons and monsters in the city were finally subdued.

The Three-Move Agreement: Regardless of any past grievances, a fair exchange of three moves between the two parties is considered a normal exchange and sparring session, regardless of life or death; any exchange exceeding three moves is considered a provocation against the Judges' Alliance!
Two days later, the grand opening of the Grand Competition of Ten Thousand Sects took place.

The various sects stationed outside the city of the divine city swarmed in from all directions according to their rank.

First, pass through the circular headquarters of the Title Guild, then through the circular Mystic Sound Pavilion, before entering the Eastern Sacred Dojo.

The Dong Sheng Dojo doesn't look very big from the outside, but once you enter, it's like a hidden paradise, where the space seems to extend infinitely.

"Is this the divine statue left behind by His Majesty the Eastern Saint? It is truly magnificent and imposing, displaying the bearing of an immortal!"

In the center of the Eastern Sacred Temple, a sacred and majestic divine figure stood tall in the universe, with celestial ribbons fluttering as if playing a zither.

Occasionally, the voices of deities could be heard...

It is said that His Majesty the Eastern Saint plays the Laws, using the Laws as the strings and the red clouds as the body of the instrument, to play the celestial music of the Great Dao.

As they were thinking, they suddenly felt musical notes appear in their minds, their melodies melodious and captivating...

It was as if the divine light and shadow of the Eastern Saint had revealed a miracle, personally playing celestial music to bestow blessings upon all living beings.

Many sects knelt on the ground, repeatedly exclaiming, "A miracle! It's a miracle!"

"His Majesty the Eastern Saint has manifested!" Some people were so excited that, ignoring those around them who tried to stop them, they bowed and kowtowed three times and nine times with devout expressions.

"Nine Heavens' Melody..."

Feng Ling was the first to react, and was also extremely excited. He stared straight at the beautiful figure playing the zither on the left shoulder of the divine light and shadow.

"Junior brother, you've finally arrived. Senior sister has missed you..."

A faint voice entered his heart, and Feng Ling trembled.

"It's Zi Xuan, the Ice Fairy of the Two Elements Demon-Slaying Palace!"

"Your beauty is unparalleled, I am willing to be your loyal hound!"

Some disciples from other sects reacted, letting out exclamations of surprise and admiration, but were startled by the two cold snorts that exploded in their hearts, and could only suppress their surging emotions.

Two cold snorts came from the Yin-Yang Demon-Slaying Hall of the Ninth-Rank Divine Sect and the Jade Purity Holy Sect of the Fourth-Rank Mortal Sect.

"Everyone, silence!"

"This Grand Competition of Ten Thousand Sects is a great honor, as the Miracle Mountain and Sea Secret Realm has reopened and the gods have graced us with their presence. I, Li Yong, the Guild Master, am honored to be here as a representative to deliver this speech."

First of all, let us sincerely thank the Divine Envoy Murong of the Wonderful Sound Pavilion and the Ghost Princess of the South Sea Illusion Continent!
Then… let me reiterate the competition rules… The 128th on the Heavenly Ranking will challenge each other, the 365th on the Earthly Ranking will fight in separate arenas, and the top ten on the Human Ranking from the previous year will receive a bye… 128 will be selected… However, due to the large number of participants, a brutal elimination round will be necessary… followed by individual competitions… What? You don't want to participate in the elimination rounds? Fine, as long as your cultivation reaches the Saint Realm and you belong to the Human Ranking… What? You're a Saint Realm cultivator from the Earthly Ranking? Well, sorry! Guards, drag this person out, disqualify them from this year's competition, and give their sect a serious warning!
Alright, since everyone has no further questions! I hereby officially declare the Grand Tournament of Ten Thousand Sects open! Leaders of all sects, please lead your elders and disciples into the corresponding secret realms for the elimination rounds!

Every breakthrough is a rebirth...

The world is full of chaos and troubles; may the sages offer you a pure land for your souls.

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