Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Each blossom is exquisite, stunningly beautiful, and a delight to behold.

After the competition among the Innate Martial Artists, it was the turn of the Martial Arts Grandmasters accompanying them.

The battle scenes escalated dramatically, becoming grander in scale, even overshadowing the duel between Song Changming and Gao Qiu’s Ruler.

Outside the arena, Gao Qiu’s Ruler had no face to show again, for even if he hadn’t been injured by Song Changming, his strength, having been in the Grandmaster Realm for only a few years, was no match among the many Grandmasters present.

Song Changming watched intently, his eyes fixed on the Grandmasters’ battles unfolding before him.

Perhaps nowhere else in the world could one witness such a great number of Grandmaster Martial Artists dueling against each other.

After watching, Song Changming felt he had gained a brand new understanding of the prowess of these Martial Arts Grandmasters.

Compared to the elder Grandmaster figures within the Noble Families, these new generation Martial Arts Grandmasters exuded more vitality and determination, daring to fight valiantly, especially when driven by True Flame, striving desperately to determine a winner.

Such passionate scenes were incredibly rare, and hardly seen among the elder Grandmasters.

They could only be displayed by these young Grandmasters.

The series of intense battles left Song Changming thrilled, continuing until near midnight before finally concluding.

Some were satisfied with their performances tonight, but many were severely disappointed, finding their results far below their expectations.

This was because there were too many strong adversaries gathered from all corners, leaving most unable to dominate as they might have previously.

Among them, Song Changming’s performance was the most outstanding.

Twelve consecutive victories among martial artists of the same realm, plus defeating a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

This record was unparalleled by any other.

In terms of consecutive wins, aside from Song Changming, only a handful achieved five consecutive victories at most.

The rest either lost from the start or won just one or two matches.

Even achieving three consecutive victories marked one as an elite among elites, a prodigy among prodigies.

As a standout talent, after the end, he was surrounded by people alongside Prince Cui.

They were Imperial Capital’s ministers and titled kings.

They were full of praise for the strength Song Changming displayed, offering congratulations and admiration towards Prince Cui.

Even the titled kings who previously had an average relationship with Prince Cui seemed much warmer now.

Ordinary talents would not warrant such attention from them.

But crucially, Song Changming was no ordinary talent.

Currently, Song Changming was merely an Innate Martial Artist, yet the heights he might reach in the future, standing on equal footing with them, would be considered low.

It’s even possible that this young man might grow to be a leading figure of the Human Race!

Either as a towering pillar of strength, or a revered leader within a sect!

Such a promising talent naturally deserved their attention.

Their envy towards Prince Cui was truly without pretense.

After all, no matter how close they tried to get, it was no match for the intimacy between Prince Cui and Song Changming.

At this moment, in the hall, Emperor Yun suddenly raised his hand.

In the next moment, a strong wind arose, accelerating the gathering of Spiritual Qi outside the hall, making the existing Spiritual Mist more tangible, swirling with the wind, encircling this place, sweeping past the feet, legs, and beside Song Changming and the others.

Each person’s figure became blurred within the overly dense Spiritual Mist, even the hall door behind them seemed faintly visible.

Everyone truly appeared to be stepping on clouds, as if entering an Immortal Realm.

Subsequently, an object appeared in Emperor Yun’s palm.

It was a Jade Pendant emitting a faint light, shaped like a Hook Jade.

With a flick of Emperor Yun’s finger, the Jade Pendant shot out swiftly, disappearing into the dense Spiritual Mist.

"This jade is the ticket to the Celestial Ruins Realm; whoever obtains it, it belongs to them," Emperor Yun said, withdrawing his hand.

Emperor Yun’s voice echoed through the heavens, clearly reaching everyone outside the hall.

This was the second phase of Cloud Fighting, retrieving the jade.

The Celestial Ruins Realm, as its name suggests, is a ruin among the heavens!

Its origins unknown, it floats above the clouds, ethereal and elusive.

It is neither visible nor tangible, almost impossible to reach, except during the celestial phenomenon when sun and moon appear together, and the Celestial Ruins Realm fleetingly appears over Yun Province.

Only then can people enter for exploration.

Inside the Celestial Ruins Realm, there resides endless ruins, and many Secret Treasures, ancient items can be found.

Things like the Painting Pearl, Spiritual Object, many originate from this Celestial Ruins Realm!

Finding even one item from within would be a great opportunity.

However, currently, the Celestial Ruins Realm is controlled by Emperor Yun, and without his permission, others cannot enter.

Only those with the ticket distributed by Emperor Yun can enter, searching for treasures left in this Secret Realm.

Every Cloud Fighting contest serves as a chance to acquire the Celestial Ruins Realm ticket.

Usually, after the duel ends, Emperor Yun will release the ticket; whoever obtains it, it’s by their own skill.

This year’s rules remain unchanged.

Before this, Song Changming had also learned about the Celestial Ruins ticket from Prince Cui.

Normally, this Celestial Ruins ticket has little to do with Innate Realm martial artists’ entourage.

Since there is only one entry ticket to the Celestial Ruins, with no group differentiation, all titled kings and their entourage can compete for it.

Only those with strong capability are eligible, others can merely watch.

In the past, it was always Martial Arts Grandmasters obtaining the ticket; no Innate Martial Artist had ever claimed it.

Over time, the entourage with Innate Power lost interest in competing for the ticket, avoiding unnecessary oppression from Martial Arts Grandmasters and self-inflicted distress.

"Changming, do you want to give it a try?" Prince Cui asked at this moment.

Song Changming was the only exception among Innate Martial Artists.

If any Innate Martial Artist stood a chance to claim the Celestial Ruins ticket, it would be none other than Song Changming.

Song Changming was tempted, looking at the Hook Jade hidden in the mist, nodding his head.

He was curious about the Celestial Ruins, not only for the many Secret Treasures left inside, but also for the existence of the Celestial Ruins itself.

The various rumors about the Celestial Ruins only circulated among highly skilled martial artists.

Song Changming had heard a few, containing truths and falsehoods, difficult to discern.

But one thing he could confirm was that this heavenly Illusion Realm must harbor a great secret.

After all, those Painting Pearls and Spiritual Treasures from ancient Human Race times, suggest that this Celestial Ruins is likely closely related to the ancient Human Race.

Where the Celestial Ruins came from, and how it persists in such an ethereal manner, Song Changming ultimately wanted to experience and understand it himself.

However, at present, he was not certain he could acquire this Celestial Ruins ticket.

Especially after witnessing the duels between those Martial Arts Grandmasters, he knew that while he was unparalleled in the Innate Realm, his competitiveness was lacking among the Grandmasters.

He might have defeated Gao Qiu’s Ruler, but it didn’t mean he could stand against other Martial Arts Grandmasters.

"It’s worth a try, even if you don’t obtain this Celestial Ruins entry ticket this time, there will be many more opportunities for you in the future.

Moreover, exploring the Celestial Ruins carries significant risks; even if you obtain the entry ticket, I suggest you open your Purple Mansion and break through to the Grandmaster Realm before venturing inside," Prince Cui advised Song Changming.

In his view, a small attempt this time was fine, but for the Celestial Ruins, Song Changming need not rush.

"I understand." Song Changming agreed.

"Go on." Prince Cui stroked his beard, smiling lightly.

At his words, Song Changming transformed into a streak of red cloud, plunging into the Spiritual Mist outside the hall.

The Hook Jade was hidden within, like a Spiritual Light, resembling a small swimming fish, sometimes completely concealed, still, other times darting rapidly through the mist.

At this moment, not just Song Changming moved, the Martial Arts Grandmasters also immediately ventured into the mist, vying for the Hook Jade.

Even the already injured Gao Qiu’s Ruler was not an exception.

The chance to acquire a Celestial Ruins ticket was not one he could afford to miss!

One has to try their luck somehow.

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