Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

To martial artists with modest strength and vision, the Celestial Ruins Realm might not hold such irresistible allure.

Even if they gain entry, it’s akin to a death sentence.

But for every Martial Arts Grandmaster, the chance to obtain even a fragment from the Celestial Ruins Realm is immensely beneficial for their future cultivation and power enhancement.

In fact, there have been those who found transformative opportunities within the Celestial Ruins Realm in the past, envied by countless others.

The ancient eras of this world are shrouded in mystery, and the connection between the Celestial Ruins Realm and the ancient Human Race only multiplies its value.

"If I could obtain an ancient legacy..." Gao Qiu’s Ruler’s heart burned, as if he had completely forgotten the disgrace of being defeated by Song Changming, weaving through the Spiritual Qi clouds repeatedly.

Suddenly, a Spiritual Light shot out from the clouds, flashing past his eyes.

Gao Qiu’s Ruler was overjoyed, clearly seeing that the Spiritual Light was precisely the Hook Jade discarded by Emperor Yun, the entrance ticket to the Celestial Ruins Realm!

"Destiny is on my side!" Gao Qiu’s Ruler exclaimed to himself, moving to chase the Hook Jade.

However, a figure appeared closely behind, casting just a faint glance at him, causing his heart to sink and his previously activated movement to freeze in place.

"Damn, it’s Huaqing Pool!"

If it were any other titled king accompanying, perhaps he wouldn’t be so apprehensive.

But it had to be this person before him, making it hard for him to muster any opposition.

If Song Changming was the biggest dark horse of this Cloud Fighting, the most dazzling newcomer, then Huaqing Pool was the most prestigious figure in this contest.

Simply because of his surname!

In Yun Province, where imperial families are numerous and noble families abound, if one were to ask which is the foremost noble family and which surname is preeminent—

All noble families would give a single answer.

Since ancient times, it has always been the Hua Family.

In the past, when the Human Race still dominated the Nine Provinces, there was but one emperor and nine titled kings.

Emperor Yuan ruled the Ancient Abyss Country, the sovereign of the world, with ten thousand races kneeling and obeying!

Beneath him, nine titled kings governed the Nine Provinces alongside Emperor Yuan.

Afterward, Emperor Yuan disappeared, the Human Race’s power waned, and only three of the nine titled kings remained.

Subsequently, the three kings declared themselves emperors, holding the remaining Three States for the Human Race.

These are now Emperor Yun, Emperor Miao, and Emperor Feng.

Among them, Emperor Yun’s surname is Hua, making the Hua Family the emperor’s clan, the foremost race in Yun Province, unrivaled even by the Changsheng Clan.

As for Huaqing Pool, he can be considered a descendant of Emperor Yun, and though not of direct lineage, his surname alone commands respect and dread.

Not to mention his extraordinary talent and formidable power, beyond what Gao Qiu’s Ruler could contend with.

Gao Qiu’s Ruler instinctively chose to retreat but hesitated, unwilling to miss this opportunity. In a moment of resolve, he gritted his teeth and pursued again.

Huaqing Pool furrowed his brows slightly, his eyes emitting a cold gleam.

"A mere defeated dog dares to act wantonly before me!"

With that, Huaqing Pool turned around and struck with a palm.

The terrifying palm force instantly blasted through the clouds, imprinting on Gao Qiu’s Ruler’s body.

Boom!

The Protective Gang Qi of Gao Qiu’s Ruler was easily shattered by this palm, and even the flashing protective golden light from the talisman around his chest was pierced through, the entire talisman crumbling into dust.

Such was the power of that strike!

Gao Qiu’s Ruler spat out a mouthful of heart blood, exacerbating his injuries.

"Huaqing Pool, by stalling like this, you’re handing the ticket over to me!" A loud laugh sounded from the clouds as another figure passed by, chasing the Hook Jade.

The voice was filled with confidence, seemingly unafraid of this Hua scion.

Huaqing Pool snorted coldly, ignoring Gao Qiu’s Ruler, and leaped after him.

"Forget it..." Gao Qiu’s Ruler finally realized the reality after being struck.

The Celestial Ruins Realm is still too premature for him; he simply cannot contend with those truly monstrous powers now.

However, just as he was about to give up, that familiar Spiritual Light appeared once more before him.

Gao Qiu’s Ruler’s heart, which had calmed, was stirred again by the light.

"It’s destiny!"

Gao Qiu’s Ruler was overjoyed, ignoring his injuries, lunging toward the light.

He reached out with a big hand, aiming to seize the Hook Jade.

But at that moment, someone he badly resented appeared from the clouds before him.

It was Song Changming.

"We meet again, Brother Gao."

Song Changming floated on a red cloud, getting closer to the flashing light first.

"You!" Gao Qiu’s Ruler was furious.

If the Hook Jade had been snatched by Huaqing Pool, it would be tolerable, but having it snatched away under his nose by Song Changming was worse than death.

Gao Qiu’s Ruler let out a low roar, pouring all his strength into a sword thrust.

Yet even at his peak, he couldn’t overcome Song Changming, and now, injured, his strength was even less sufficient.

Song Changming casually raised a blade, dispersing Gao Qiu’s Ruler’s Sword Qi.

Then, lifting a foot, he raised a swirl of red clouds, kicking Gao Qiu’s Ruler with his sword out of the field.

If there was a most disgraced Martial Arts Grandmaster today, it was undoubtedly Gao Qiu’s Ruler.

Nothing went his way, repeatedly beaten, his dignity trampled.

Even those from the Innate Realm accompanying couldn’t bear to watch.

Having been kicked out, Gao Qiu’s Ruler showed no trace of the grandeur and authority of a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

Truly like a drowning rat.

His showing this year, too, brought disgrace to the Prince Rui behind him, leaving him speechless with a sullen face.

"Song Changming, if I don’t kill you in the future, I swear I’m not human!"