Time trickled by just like that. One day, two days, three days.
On the morning of the third day, solemn bell chimes reverberated through the entire Morning Dao Sect. The three continents in Dao Ocean, the 999 continents in the lower plane, the 99 continents in the middle plane, and the nine continents in the upper plane were all filled with bell chimes that came from the endless space above them.
That bell chime echoed ninety-nine times in the air. It represented the peak, and it also represented the Anointment Ceremony that would be the focus of all the disciples in Morning Dao Sect.
The ceremony would last for some time. During that period of time, besides the War Chamber, who was still guarding the world outside to prevent the Immortals' Union from invading, the other disciples had already rushed back to Morning Dao Sect through the Relocation spots to participate in the Anointment Ceremony.
The place where the ceremony would be held was the space at the center of the nine continents in the upper plane. From that day onwards until the end of the ceremony, all the barriers between the nine continents in the upper plane would disappear, allowing any disciple to come and join the ceremony.
The Anointment Ceremony would continue until the end. The ten Great Dynasts would go through challenges and trials, and in the end, they would be truly conferred as Dynasts. At that time, the representatives from the other three Great True Worlds would come to bear witness to the ten heirs of Morning Dao Sect. There would be a large number of the envoys from the three Great True Worlds, and they were all outstanding people from their respective True Worlds.
In fact, based on tradition, there would even be a competition between the heirs of the four Great True Worlds. This would be the most lively event in True Morning Dao World over the years, and it would also be an incredibly grand ceremony.
When morning arrived, as the bell chimes spread out, loud booming sounds reverberated from each continent. They shook the world, causing the universe to look as if it was trembling. In fact, the sound of waves crashing against each other could be heard echoing through the nine heavens in Morning Dao Sect's forbidden land, Dao Ocean, which was located at the very bottom.
The sound came from the nine hundred and ninety-nine drums from the various continents in the Lower Realms. Each drum was three hundred meters wide, and required a hundred people to surround it and beat it at the same time. Only then could the sound be heard.
There were also drums that were ten thousand feet tall on the ninety-nine continents in the second plane. As the drum and bell chimes fused together, countless cultivators on the continents in Morning Dao Sect were ready to go. They were waiting for the ceremony to begin.
After a moment, when the drum and bell chimes reached a volume that shook the sky and earth, an old and awe-inspiring voice from above reverberated through the entire world.
"For us cultivators, even if it's an Anointment Ceremony, we do not care about extravagance. "The disciples from the other races are the foundation of Morning Dao Sect, and they cannot be lacking in them. That is why the first batch of people who can come will be … the disciples from the other races from the 999 continents in the lower realms!"
There were countless long arcs. If one looked from any direction in Morning Dao Sect, they would be able to see the sky clearly. There was no end. If one looked, they would be, they would see. and fall.
There were countless long arcs. If anyone stood at any spot in Morning Dao Sect, they would be able to see them clearly. There was an endless number of them, and when they looked over, it was as if rain had risen from the ground to reverse the heavens.
One hundred thousand, one million, and even ten million beams of light appeared at the same time. It was a scene that many people would never be able to witness in their entire lives. At this moment, it was as if the world was about to be torn apart, as if the heavens were about to bow down. The ten million beams of light shook the heavens and the earth, stirring up a gale that seemed capable of shattering all laws.
The long arcs shot through the ninety-nine continents in the second plane and rushed to the space between the nine continents in the first plane.
Wherever they went, the ninety-nine continents in the second plane would tremble. The ocean where Su Ming was tumbled about. Violent gusts of wind from all directions swept through the area, stirring up an indescribable momentum.
All of this was enough to shock all those who saw it. This was Morning Dao Sect's respect towards the disciples of the other races. It also let all the direct descendants know through this scene that even if they were the direct descendants, even if they were Dynasts, they still had to value the disciples of the other races.
Because they were the foundation!
As the ten million long arcs charged forward, everything gradually came to an end. When the booming sounds slowly faded away and the ten million cultivators stepped into the space between the nine continents in the first plane, the old and awe-inspiring voice traveled through the air again.
"The next to step in are all the members of the branch families in Morning Dao Sect. Your Immortals have given up everything for Morning Dao Sect, and it is only natural that all of you should receive Morning Dao Sect's protection." However, I still believe that powerful warriors who surpass your ancestors will definitely appear among the members of the branch families. They will excite your blood and … allow you to return to the direct descendants! "
At the instant the voice echoed in the air, cultivators flew out from the ninety-nine continents in the second plane. Their numbers were much smaller, and there were only about one million of them. As they charged into space, they had all sorts of levels of cultivation. The violent gusts of wind and the presence they stirred up might not be able to compare to that of the ten million disciples from the other races, but it was still an astonishing presence in Morning Dao Sect.
"The next to step in are the direct descendants of Morning Dao Sect. You are the direct descendants because your ancestors are now part of the Council of Sect Masters. As long as they are around, the descendants they left behind will be the direct descendants." However … if you become arrogant because of this and stop moving forward, then one day, when your ancestors die or die of old age, you will become the branch families and lose the right to be arrogant. "
The awe-inspiring presence in the old voice was incredibly strong at that moment. In fact, there was a mighty pressure within it, causing most of the direct descendants who heard it to feel their hearts tremble. Then, they immediately shot up from the ground and brought out their full power. The most dazzling presence erupted from their bodies, and tens of thousands of long arcs flew out from the ninety-nine continents.
That included the hundreds of direct descendants on the continent where Su Ming was. All of them brought out their full power, and in the mid of the loud bangs, they sliced through the sky and charged towards the space between the nine continents in the first plane.
"The last to arrive are the ten heirs of Morning Dao Sect who will be conferred the title this time. They are the ten Great Dynasts of Morning Dao Sect! "But the ten of you must remember that you are still quasi Dynasts. You still don't know who the real Dynasts are. You must accept challenges, and if any of you fail, then you will lose the right to be quasi Dynasts. Any disciple who wins against you will have your status!
"Even if that disciple is a disciple from another race or a disciple from a branch family, as long as they win against you, they will take over everything you have!
"Even if you manage to persevere through the challenges, you will still have to accept the trials. If you fail, then if nine of you fail, then the one remaining will be the one and only. If one person fails, then the remaining nine will only have nine Great Dynasts in Morning Dao Sect from then on!
"If all of you fail, then the other ten will be chosen to become Dynasts, and the same challenges and trials will begin again. That is why … treasure your current status!
"Ten quasi Dynasts, why aren't you here yet?!" The old voice's tone became even harsher, and it surpassed that of the previous direct descendants. As it echoed in the air, several long arcs flew up from the ground.
Su Ming lifted his head and stared at the air. With a calm expression, he took a step forward and walked into the sky. When he cast his gaze over the area, he found that there were only ten long arcs in the sky, including Su Ming himself!
As they approached the space between the nine continents in the first plane, they gradually saw each other. Almost at the instant they looked at each other, Su Ming sensed that the other nine people had also turned their gazes towards him.
All of them were men, and most of them looked to be middle-aged. However, it was impossible to tell a person's age based on their appearance.
They looked at Su Ming, and Su Ming looked back at them. A glint appeared in their eyes, and they immediately averted their gazes. The ten of them turned into long arcs and rushed into the air.
The competition had already begun in an invisible manner at that moment. The person who was the fastest could indirectly tell who had the highest level of cultivation. The person who was the slowest might not be absolute, but at the very least, he would be the weakest in a direct confrontation. This sort of person would usually become the main target of the other disciples to challenge.
The candidates for the ten Great Dynasts were chosen by Progenitor Dao Chen, but that was all. There were plenty of powerful warriors among the direct descendants, the branch descendants, and the large number of disciples from the other races. None of them could truly accept this. That was why when they looked at Su Ming and the other nine, their gazes were filled with hostility.
Even if they could not become the master of True Morning Dao Chen in the end, it would still be glorious enough for the direct descendants to become Dynasts. There were quite a number of ambitious people among the branch descendants, and it was especially so for the disciples from the other races. They rubbed their fists eagerly. This might be the only true competition that did not care about bloodlines.
That was why as the ten people, including Su Ming, charged forward, the ten million cultivators in space instantly cast their gazes on them. Quite a number of them were looking at Su Ming. After all, compared to the other nine people, Su Ming was even more mysterious in their hearts, and he was a little unfamiliar to them.
The ten quasi Dynasts from Morning Dao Sect turned into ten long arcs as they charged forward. They might not have brought out their full power, but they still used a relatively fast speed to charge into the air.
Three of them were the fastest. The middle-aged man who had sent Dao Fei Xian to test Su Ming was one of them.
A barely noticeable glint shone in Su Ming's eyes. He lifted his foot and moved forward. Immediately, a loud bang came from his body, and it sounded like a sonic boom. A large amount of fog also appeared around him. It swept up his body and left in the span of a breath. At the instant his foot landed, he had already surpassed the three people in front of him. With one step, he stepped into the space between the nine continents in the first plane.
Su Ming wanted to be arrogant and intimidating, which was why he did not bother hiding his speed and had it erupt from him. However, in truth, Su Ming was not using his full strength. He did not need to be too fast, he just needed to be faster than the other nine.
Booming sounds reverberated in the air, and the remaining people also stepped into the air one after another.
"The ten of you, return to your positions immediately. The first act of the Anointment Ceremony will begin now. All challengers will die!" The old voice immediately spread out. This time, there was a grim and cold tone in his voice that spread in all directions. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian.Com and vote for me. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
