Xuanwu War Sovereign

The Crystal Ranking was in an uproar, while below, the many young powerhouses stared with their mouths agape.

"What?"

"Three consecutive changes?"

"How is this possible?"

"All three of them actually made the list?" Li Yan stared blankly, muttering to himself.

"Unbelievable!"

"This is just like a dream!"

"Dark horses, and so many at once!"

"Prodigies are emerging in droves!"

"This is terrifying! Smashing through twenty-five gates at the Sea of Reincarnation Realm... We thought only Qin Feng could do that, but now three have appeared at once!"

The young powerhouses exchanged pale-faced glances.

In the blink of an eye, Zhi Yao and Red Flame Crossbow, who had been ranked near the top, were pushed out of the top nine.

Qin Feng’s expression grew grave. Ye Ding’s growth in strength was beyond his imagination.

’Fourth!’

’That’s second only to me, Qin Feng!’

’The future Ancient Martial Emperor... The fact that he will one day be crowned an emperor shows he truly possesses extraordinary Qi Fortune and Creation!’

Qin Feng’s gaze fell on Xingzhou, ranked fifth, and Chen Guang, ranked ninth.

These two were also Martial Artists in the Sea of Reincarnation Realm, yet he had never heard a single rumor about them.

It wasn’t just Qin Feng; many people had fixed their gazes on the pair.

Both Qin Feng and Ye Ding had some renown within the Star Sect.

Yet these two were completely unheard of.

The two youths, one dressed in black and the other in white, stood like a pair of tranquil statues, unfazed by their rankings on the Crystal Ranking.

"Who on earth are these two?"

"Could they be some of the sect’s powerful reincarnated Celestial Beings?"

"I doubt it. The sect’s reincarnated Celestial Beings stay in secluded cultivation in their respective halls, lying low until they’ve matured. They have no need to participate in the True Inheritance Hall. As soon as their memories awaken, they can reclaim everything—their cultivation, status, all the treasures of their past lives!"

Many Inner Sect Disciples asked their seniors about it, but even many of the Elders were completely baffled.

Only a few True Disciples, like Long Jun Nian and Li Yan, looked thoughtful.

Suddenly, Luo Zheng smiled and said, "They must be disciples from the Star Sect’s own Grotto Heaven!"

"The Star Sect’s native land?" Inner Sect Disciples like Zong Wuxiang, Dong Hao, Huo Lei, Yan Ge, and Qi Xia’er exchanged a glance, realization dawning upon them.

Hearing this, many of the Sect Elders involuntarily nodded.

Qin Feng was baffled. "Native land? What place is that?"

Luo Zheng glanced at Qin Feng and blinked. After a moment, he said with dawning realization, "Qin Feng, I’ve heard you’re a real Cultivation Fanatic, but I never thought you’d know so little about the Star Sect’s native lands!"

"To explain, the Star Sect’s homeland isn’t located within the Core Ninety-nine Domains. It lies hidden among the mountains and rivers right here in our Domain of All Stars. You probably don’t know this, but our Star Sect put down roots in the Domain of All Stars long ago, and it has already merged with the domain’s Earth Veins and landscapes!"

Qin Feng wasn’t a fool; hearing Luo Zheng’s words, he instantly understood. "You’re saying that the true Star Sect is located in a hidden Grotto Heaven, somewhere in the Endless Void!"

Giving Qin Feng a surprised look, Luo Zheng nodded, then shook his head with a smile. "You’re right, but you’re also wrong. However, you’re about to advance to True Disciple. You’ll soon be summoned to the Star Sect’s main branch to enter the Ancestral Hall. You’ll understand everything soon enough!"

A glint flashed in Qin Feng’s eyes.

High up in the Void, five powerful experts were sizing up Xingzhou and Chen Guang when Jiang Beichou suddenly spoke.

"This Xingzhou and Chen Guang have truly not disappointed us. Although the Star Continent isn’t as blessed with prodigies as the Spirit Sea Ninety-nine Islands, with proper nurturing, we can clearly cultivate some excellent disciples!"

The Purple Thunder Heavenly King, however, shook his head. "On the Star Continent, Xingzhou is known as the King of Darkness, while Chen Guang is a peerless talent born from the righteous essence of heaven and earth, hailed as an Innate Saint! They have fought their way through countless competitions. Given that they’ve been nurtured with the immeasurable resources of our Star Sect, it’s hardly surprising that they’re entering the ranks of the Nine Great True Inheritance."

Ji Qingxuan said, "Although the Star Continent has been repeatedly tempered by countless experts from our sect, and its potential is considerable, it is ultimately not a land blessed by Qi Fortune."

"Its foundation is innately a step weaker."

"But this True Inheritance Ceremony is truly teeming with prodigies. Look, besides Qin Feng and Ye Ding, that Wang Dao Yi and Shenxiu have already begun to fight their way into the twenty-seventh gate!"

The five of them stared intently at two of the stone gates.

The twenty-sixth layer had already been cleared by the two, and they were now charging toward the twenty-seventh layer.

Countless visions related to celestial punishment swirled in Lianmo True Monarch’s gaze. After a moment, he sighed heavily and said, "That Wang Dao Yi is extraordinary. I fear he is the reincarnation of an Ancient Supreme!"

"What? An Ancient Supreme?"

The other four’s expressions changed drastically.

Ancient Supremes were the ones closest to attaining the Demon God Venerable Position!

"Correct. And not just an ordinary Ancient Supreme. I observed his soul; it’s like a blindingly brilliant core of the Reincarnation Law. The radiance from that dense Power of Laws is so intense that even my Demon Refining Ancient Tower feels a sense of dread!"

Ji Qingxuan, the Purple Thunder Heavenly King, Jiang Beichou, and Shi Xuan exchanged a look and drew in a sharp, cold breath.

It had to be known that the Demon Refining Ancient Tower was a legacy True Artifact, passed down in the Celestial Punishment Hall for ten thousand years.

It had already developed a true Primordial Spirit and could be considered a living Venerable. For even an existence like that to feel fear, one could only imagine how terrifying Wang Dao Yi must be.

"The Celestial Punishment Venerable told me that in a hundred years at most, this individual will fully awaken. When that time comes, he will ascend to the Reincarnation Demon God Venerable Position in a single stroke!"

And the Celestial Punishment Venerable was the Primordial Spirit of the Demon Refining Ancient Tower.

The four Saints felt their heads spin. "To think our sect harbors such a terrifying existence... This..."

Suddenly, Ji Qingxuan asked, "In that case, do our Sect Leader and the various Supreme Elders already know about this individual’s existence?"

Lianmo True Monarch chuckled and nodded. "I just communicated with the Sect Leader. They have known of this individual’s existence for a long time. All of you must keep this a secret to avoid unnecessary complications!"

"As you all know, the situation for our Star Sect is currently grim. The Demon God Hall, the Qiankun Sect, and the Beiling Sect are showing signs of forming an alliance. On top of that, the Sea Race is making provocations. If we have an expert who can ascend to the rank of Demon God, their impact will be immeasurable!"

The four Saints nodded, their expressions growing solemn.

After a moment, the Purple Thunder Heavenly King changed the subject. "However, about this Shenxiu...!"

Lianmo True Monarch said softly, "Shenxiu is a critical figure. He is the reincarnation of a mysterious being from the ancient Pure Land Zen Sect. He is the key to the alliance between our Star Sect and the Pure Land Zen Sect, a pivotal figure for both sects, and the one who will bring about a resurgence for Pure Land Zen Sect. He also possesses the aptitude to achieve godhood!"

"The sect is truly seeing a flood of prodigies. It seems a great age is upon us once more!" the Purple Thunder Heavenly King remarked with emotion.

Shi Xuan’s eyes glinted as he spoke. "That’s right. It’s not just our Star Sect that’s producing these rarely seen Demon Level talents. The other Major Sects are also seeing an endless stream of geniuses emerge. Some of these prodigies are no weaker than Wang Dao Yi or Shenxiu. The undercurrents among the Seventy-two Sects are turbulent, and the pressure on our Star Sect is immense!"

A proliferation of prodigies—the sign of a great age!

RUMBLE!

Just then, Lianmo True Monarch’s expression flickered. He formed a hand seal, and from the twenty-seventh gate, two figures were violently thrown backward like a pair of tornadoes...