Perfect World: The First Dao Body in the Chaotic Era!

The two traveled at a leisurely pace, stopping frequently, and half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Boom!

A long, resonant bell rang out, marking the end of their journey.

On this day, the two returned to 'Yucheng', the place where they started.

Nothing seems to have changed here; everything is operating as before.

It seems like nothing has changed, yet it also seems like a lot has changed.

"There is a difference between immortals and mortals. Once you embark on the path of cultivation, you are destined to accompany the Great Dao alone."

“Low-level cultivators are only a hundred years old, but they experience birth, aging, sickness and death, which is much more exciting than that of us cultivators.”

"But longevity is what we seek, and for mortals it is a different kind of wonderful scenery."

"Immortals have their own way, and humans have their own way; each follows their own path."

Li Dao released his previously concealed aura once more, all worldly impurities vanished from his body, and his eyes gleamed with a sharp light.

Having experienced the vicissitudes of life, my previously anxious and uneasy mood has become more reserved again.

During the past two weeks, instead of going out to comprehend the great principles of heaven and earth, I walked around and observed, and many insights emerged from that experience.

Feng Wu sensed the change in his aura, and a different kind of emotion flowed in her eyes.

Boom!

Just then, another resounding bell rang out.

The two exchanged a glance; they were all too familiar with the sound of the bell.

This is a signal that the selection process for the Three Thousand States Genius Battle is about to begin.

"Let's go."

Li Dao's gaze was steady, a smile playing on his lips, as he addressed Feng Wu behind him:

"It's time for us to go back."

"That's where our battlefield is."

Feng Wu smiled and nodded in agreement.

The Battle of the Three Thousand States requires passing through layers of selection, with the first stage requiring one to stand out in the Spirit Realm.

The Spirit Realm is a special world, constructed from the divine power of the gods in ancient times, and its rules are similar to those of the Void God Realm.

Dying there wouldn't truly threaten one's life, making it an excellent place for selection.

But it also means that it will be very difficult to stand out from the crowd.

A group of extraordinary talents from across the land gathered in the Spirit Realm, facing no immediate danger of death, solely to compete for the final promotion spot.

The difficulty of it is unimaginable.

As soon as Li Dao and his companion returned to Tianxian Prefecture, they saw that all the great prodigies had already registered.

In Tianxian Prefecture alone, the number of participants reached over ten million Venerables.

These more than ten million Venerables are all key personnel cultivated by the major forces in Tianxian Prefecture.

However, out of more than ten million people who enter the spirit world, only ten thousand can remain, which shows how cruel and difficult the selection process is.

When the two returned to Tianxian Academy, they found that the academy's disciples were already gathering.

Upon receiving news of Li Dao's return, Jin Yan immediately went to greet him and briefly explained the situation to him.

"The academy's disciples are divided into three groups to compete for places in the three states."

Li Dao nodded slightly, not finding it surprising.

After all, the academy has a geographical advantage because it is located at the junction of three states. In addition, if the academy is in the same state, it will be difficult to compete with it.

Not only would it harm the interests of the academy, but the local forces within the selected state would also find it extremely difficult to stand out.

This would cause a lot of trouble, but this allocation saves a lot of trouble.

Li Dao didn't have many thoughts on this matter; he was already preparing to go to Tianxian Prefecture.

However, Jin Yan asked with some confusion:

"With your strength, Master, wouldn't leading a team give you a better chance of winning?"

"Isn't anyone teaming up?"

Li Dao smiled upon hearing this, but he understood Jin Yan's thoughts.

After all, if a top-tier institution like the Heavenly Immortal Academy were to unite its disciples, the number of disciples who would emerge victorious would undoubtedly be even greater.

Do you know why it's called the Battle of Geniuses?

"Only those who emerge from the survival of the fittest can be called geniuses, and the academy will not do anything that would be detrimental to itself."

"After all, the value of one genius is greater than that of ten thousand disciples."

"True geniuses and prodigies are forged through battle."

Jin Yan nodded thoughtfully.

Li Dao shrugged. What he hadn't mentioned was that in a battle involving over ten million Venerables, only ten thousand people ultimately emerged victorious, making it a veritable meat grinder.

In such a brutal battle, no one cares about sentimentality; the only option is to fight to the death.

Once on the battlefield, they start killing indiscriminately, without caring about anyone else.

Just as the cultivators of the Celestial Academy were all moving, ancient freaks began to appear in state after state.

They were all there, ready to set off for the competition upon hearing the bell.

In an ancient and vast land, a stunningly beautiful red-haired woman emerged from a coffin, her divine light illuminating millions of miles.

"This is the last time I will step out of the coffin of life; everything will end in this final chance."

The sound was clear and resonant, echoing throughout the heavens.

At the same moment, in a vast ocean, there stood a crystal dragon palace, where someone was also resurrected.

With its eyes wide open, it blotted out the sun and the sky.

What kind of eyes were those? They seemed to see through the vicissitudes of life and reach the hearts of people. That kind of restrained yet domineering gaze made the world change color.

It was a woman with dragon horns on her head, rising straight from the seabed into the clouds, her dragon roar shaking the heavens.

Radiant light shot out from all directions, piercing through the sky and the earth.

Those are ancient, unparalleled creatures that have been hidden away and are now reviving.

At an ancient Taoist temple in Tianxian Prefecture, the place was bustling with activity, with millions of venerable ones already waiting there.

They were all extraordinary talents who had come from all over to participate in the competition, and they were all waiting for the moment when the spirit world would open.

In a corner of this ancient temple, the Venerable Ones, all dressed in the robes of the Celestial Academy, were whispering among themselves.

"I wonder which exceptional talents will be accompanying us this time?"

"The fifty people on the Heavenly Ranking are from three states. They are all geniuses on the Heavenly Ranking. If they are ranked in the top few, they might be able to give us some help."

"Ha, whether we can even wait until then is another question!"

Tread!

Just as everyone was discussing this, dark clouds suddenly loomed overhead.

A terrifying pressure swept across the entire area, and the academy disciples who had been whispering amongst themselves suddenly felt as if they were being choked.

They all looked up and saw a man dressed in white, with hair shimmering with mysterious light, walking out of the void.

Jin Yan followed behind Li Dao, his indifferent gaze sweeping over everyone present, his terrifying pressure almost tangible.

Some people recognized Li Dao the moment he appeared, after all, the name Dao Yi had been widely known for some time.

Many people exclaimed in surprise, their eyes fixed intently on Li Dao.

"I never expected it to be him!"

"I'm really lucky. If I could follow Dao Yi, I would definitely stand out!"

The commotion here naturally attracted the attention of the Venerables from other forces, who all looked towards Li Dao.

His eyes held scrutiny, and a deep sense of apprehension.

"That must be Dao Yi! It was just bad luck that we bumped into him!"

"Ha, all the rumors circulating outside are finally going to be confirmed!"

Ignoring the gazes and whispers coming from all directions, Li Dao chose a spot and sat down cross-legged.

Jin Yan, standing beside him, looked much more excited.

The Venerable One didn't think much of the number ten million at first glance, but when he saw the huge platform filled with people, he was amazed.

The whispers mingled together like the resounding drums of heaven, revealing the terrifying sheer number of people.

Boom!

Just as everyone was discussing this, the Dao Bell rang.

This is the signal that the spirit realm is opening; everyone in the ritual space simultaneously closes their eyes.

The spirit world has a long history and is vast.

Entering it in a spiritual form ensures that even if one is defeated, one will not die, making it the best place for the preliminary selection.

Bang!

When Li Dao landed in the Spirit Realm, the overwhelming pressure he exuded instantly changed the color of the sky.

The place they were in was a vast grassland, where a gentle breeze caressed their faces and the grass swayed in the breeze.

He and the other students of the academy were scattered, but he had anticipated this and had already arranged to meet in the center.

Li Dao looked down at his hands; they were incredibly real.

At the very next moment, one cultivator after another landed beside him.

The moment they landed, they immediately launched a killing spree, their armor gleaming and their killing intent soaring into the sky.