"That's right. I'm still quite a distance away from the Emperor Wu Realm. "
Duan Lingtian was slightly surprised that Yang Hui, the Spirit Profound Emperor Wu, could tell that he was not an Emperor Wu powerhouse. At the same time, he guessed that Yang Hui's cultivation base was above the Fourth Level Emperor Wu Realm.
This was because only someone above the Fourth Level Emperor Wu Realm would be able to tell that he was not an Emperor Wu powerhouse.
"You're still quite a distance away from the Emperor Wu Realm, but you've already comprehended the Sword Profundity … Brother Ling Tian, you're really a genius in the Sword Dao."
Yang Hui exclaimed.
He had witnessed Duan Lingtian's attainments in the Sword Dao a long time ago. He was shocked and admired him from the bottom of his heart.
Duan Lingtian only smiled faintly when he heard Yang Hui's exclamation. He then asked curiously, "I seem to have heard that not only did Ling Xuan Peak organize the selection of Emperor Wu's disciples and followers, but the other Emperor Wu's cultivation places also organized the selection of Emperor Wu's disciples and followers?"
"That's right."
Yang Hui nodded. "All the famous Emperor Wu powerhouses and Demon Emperor powerhouses on Cloud Continent have been recruiting disciples and followers recently. Of course, just like Ling Xuan Peak, their ultimate goal is to become an outstanding Emperor Wu's disciple or even Emperor Wu's direct disciple!"
Emperor Wu's disciple had to be at least at the peak of the Martial Monarch Stage.
The requirement for Emperor Wu's direct disciple was even higher. Most of them had to have one foot in the Emperor Wu Realm.
"What's the purpose of recruiting outstanding Emperor Wu's disciple with such fanfare?"
Duan Lingtian guessed.
"Brother Duan Lingtian, you're right … We do have a purpose."
Yang Hui nodded. His expression turned solemn. "Actually, the reason we're recruiting Emperor Wu's disciples and followers this time is because of the Overseas Saint Islands' edict."
"Overseas Saint Islands? Edict? "
Duan Lingtian was puzzled. "What's that?"
"The Overseas Saint Islands have always been mysterious. It's not strange that you don't know about them, Brother Ling Tian …"
Yang Hui said, "The Overseas Saint Islands are islands located in the far north of the Cloud Continent. Of course, there are many islands in the Overseas Saint Islands, but only four of them are really vast and rich in Origin Stones and mineral deposits."
They're the Four Overseas Saint Islands! "
"Among the four Overseas Saint Islands, one of them is the leader. The remaining three Overseas Saint Islands surround it and have a subordinate relationship with it … This time, our Cloud Continent's Martial Emperors and Demon Emperors received the edict from the subordinate island near our Cloud Continent."
"That subordinate island is called the Hidden Fog Island … A few years ago, the Hidden Fog Island sent an envoy here and asked us to bring ten of our most outstanding disciples to participate in the Hidden Fog Martial Competition a few years later."
"Not long ago, the Hidden Fog Island envoy came again and said that the Hidden Fog Martial Competition would be brought forward by a year … Therefore, we held the selection of Emperor Wu's disciples and followers a year earlier than planned."
Yang Hui continued.
"Is the Hidden Fog Island that scary? It can actually order all of you around? "
Duan Lingtian asked.
"Indeed, the Hidden Fog Island is scary … However, the reason why we complied with the Hidden Fog Island's edict is not only because the Hidden Fog Island is scary, it's more because of the rewards promised by the Hidden Fog Martial Competition."
"In the Hidden Fog Martial Competition, whichever Martial Emperor's or Shifter Emperor's disciple performs well will be able to obtain the Saint Stone."
Yang Hui's breathing quickened when he mentioned the Saint Stone.
"Saint Stone?"
Duan Lingtian was puzzled.
"That's right, the Saint Stone."
Yang Hui nodded. "To a certain extent, the Saint Stone is similar to the Origin Stone … However, even the supreme-grade Origin Stone is not as precious as the Saint Stone."
"Even if it's an Emperor Wu powerhouse, his cultivation base will improve rapidly once he obtains the Saint Stone. Let me put it this way, if a person at the First Level Emperor Wu Stage obtains a Saint Stone and completely absorbs the energy in it, he'll be able to break through to the Second Level Emperor Wu Stage in one go! Moreover, he'll be able to break through in a short period of time. "
Yang Hui explained.
"It's that exaggerated?"
Duan Lingtian could not help but be shocked. It was his first time hearing about the Saint Stone.
Although he had a profound memory in his mind, there was no record of the Saint Stone. Now that he heard about the Saint Stone's function, he could not help but be shocked.
A Saint Stone could allow a First Level Emperor Wu Stage martial artist to break through to the Second Level Emperor Wu Stage in one go in a short time.
It was simply heaven-defying!
"It's that exaggerated."
Yang Hui's eyes were filled with desire. When he looked at Duan Lingtian again, he finally restrained himself. "Now, you should know why we're so interested in the Hidden Fog Island's edict, right?"
"Yes."
Duan Lingtian nodded. After knowing the function of the Saint Stone, he could understand the feelings of the group of Emperor Wu powerhouses and Demon Emperor powerhouses, including Yang Hui.
Which Emperor Wu powerhouse and Demon Emperor powerhouse did not want to elevate their cultivation base quickly?
For this reason, they wouldn't even frown even if they were asked to do other difficult tasks, let alone participate in the Hidden Fog Martial Competition.
"The Saint Stone … Where did it come from?"
Duan Lingtian was filled with curiosity.
"I'm not too sure where the Saint Stone came from … However, I'm certain that the Saint Stone is not a product of the four Overseas Saint Islands. I even asked the Hidden Fog Island's emissary about this. "
Yang Hui said.
Although Duan Lingtian had a lot of questions about the Saint Stone, he knew that he had not come into contact with that level yet.
Therefore, he did not ask too much.
He believed that as long as he came into contact with that level, all the questions in his heart would be answered.
"How much do you know about the Hidden Fog Island?"
Duan Lingtian asked.
"I only heard about the Hidden Fog Island after I broke through to the Emperor Wu Stage," Yang Hui said.
Yang Hui said, "The Hidden Fog Island is located far to the north of the northern polar region of the Cloud Continent … Even a First Level Martial Emperor martial artist would need half a year to travel to the Hidden Fog Island from the Cloud Continent at full speed."
"A First Level Emperor Wu Stage martial artist would need half a year to travel at full speed?"
Duan Lingtian could not help but be shocked. "That far?"
"That's not the main point … The main point is that one would occasionally encounter many demons in the sea on the way to the Hidden Fog Island. There's no lack of Demon Emperor Stage existences among them."
"Also, the Emperor Wu powerhouses on the Cloud Continent would head to the Hidden Fog Island to start a new journey once their strength has increased to a certain level and they no longer have anything to pursue on the Cloud Continent.
"Because of this, the Hidden Fog Island is filled with powerhouses … For example, although I'm a Fourth Level Emperor Wu Stage existence, I still have to tuck my tail between my legs when I reach the Hidden Fog Island."
…
Yang Hui continued to explain everything about the Hidden Fog Island to Duan Lingtian.
"The Emperor Wu powerhouses on the Cloud Continent went to the Hidden Fog Island?"
Duan Lingtian nodded.
At this moment, he felt as though a mysterious world was slowly opening its door to him, waiting for him to enter.
"Yes."
Yang Hui nodded and said at the same time, "Let's not talk about the others … The Hidden Fog Island's messenger who came to look for me a while ago was a famous Emperor Wu powerhouse on the Cloud Continent! When he became famous on the Cloud Continent, I had just broken through to the Martial Monarch Stage not long ago. “
Yang Hui sighed when he reached the end of his sentence. He seemed to be reminiscing about his past.
"Since the Hidden Fog Island is willing to give you the Saint Stone for the Hidden Fog Martial Competition, it must not be an ordinary martial competition … Do you know the Hidden Fog Island's motive?"
Duan Lingtian asked.
Since the Saint Stone was so precious, he did not think that the Hidden Fog Island would be so kind. There must be a great conspiracy behind the Hidden Fog Martial Competition.
"I haven't heard about that … However, I'm guessing that the Hidden Fog Island must be after something."
Yang Hui said.
As a Emperor Wu powerhouse, he was, naturally, not stupid. It was easy for him to figure this out.
"Are there any requirements for the participants of the Hidden Fog Martial Competition?"
Duan Lingtian asked again.
"Yes."
Yang Hui nodded. "According to the Hidden Fog Island's messenger, the participants of the Hidden Fog Martial Competition must be able to determine their age using the Age Measuring Pearl."
"Under seventy years old?"
Duan Lingtian had a certain understanding of the Age Measuring Pearl. He knew that the Age Measuring Pearl could only determine the age of a person who was seventy years old at most.
It could not determine the age of a person who was over seventy years old.
"Yes."
Yang Hui nodded again.
Subsequently, the two of them chatted for a while before Yang Hui arranged a place for Duan Lingtian to stay. It was an independent courtyard on a small stone platform not far away from where he stayed.
There was a small house in the courtyard.
"Brother Ling Tian, I'll try my best to find out where you came from … However, I hope that you won't tell anyone about the Saint Stone. You must know that even my first direct disciple doesn't know about the Saint Stone's existence. "
Yang Hui said to Duan Lingtian after he sent Duan Lingtian to the door of the small house.
"Understood."
Duan Lingtian nodded. Naturally, he knew why Yang Hui hid the Saint Stone from him. He was afraid that Emperor Wu's disciples would think that he was asking them to risk their lives for the Saint Stone.
"If that's the case, I'll take my leave first."
Yang Hui was about to leave.
"Wait."
However, Duan Ling Tian called out to him in a timely manner.
"What's wrong? Is there anything else? "
Yang Hui asked.
"There's something that I hope you can help me with."
Duan Lingtian said.
"Tell me."
Yang Hui replied straightforwardly.
"Among the people who came to participate in the selection of Emperor Wu's disciples and followers at Ling Xuan Peak, there's a pair of twin brothers with the surname Nangong … They've already passed the second round of selection, and it's certain that they'll become Emperor Wu's followers.
If it's possible, I hope that you can take care of them a little. "
Duan Lingtian said to Yang Hui.
"Brother Ling Tian, they're your …"
Yang Hui looked at Duan Lingtian. Before he could finish his question, he was interrupted by Duan Lingtian. "They're my friends."
"Since they're your friends, Brother Ling Tian, they're naturally my friends as well … Brother Ling Tian, don't worry, I won't neglect them."
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