A month passed in the blink of an eye. Soon, the Conclave of Immortal Destiny began.
This Conclave had a total of 109,362 participants, all of whom were elites of the various commanderies of the Grand Xia. There were geniuses of the imperial clan, core disciples of the various major sects, and even some unaffiliated cultivators. In fact, even the Raindragon Guards and the descendants of the eight hundred marquises were participating.
For the sake of dealing with so many geniuses, Xiamang Xun had taken out his Pure Yang treasure, the Diagram of the Mountains and Rivers.
This magic treasure was a world of its own, and this trial was to be held within the Diagram. Every single participant who entered the Diagram would be given a talisman, and the trial was to seize the talismans of others. After the final year, the eighty people with the most talismans would be selected to pass.
As for the remaining people, if they were still alive, they would undergo the second trial. This trial would determine sixteen people.
Thus, in the end, there would be at most ninety-six people. At least eighty victors would emerge.
Soon, all of the hundred thousand-plus people had entered the Diagram.
After everyone entered, the atmosphere within the Skylight Palace instantly became much more relaxed.
Xiamang Xun revealed a smile as well. "This Conclave of Immortal Destiny will last for a year within the Diagram. This is just the beginning."
It wasn't just Xiamang Xun; many of the Celestial Immortals below him were laughing and chatting with relaxed looks on their faces.
"That little fellow hid his strength well. He actually hid it for so long before suddenly unleashing his killing blow and finishing off his opponent."
"Hey, what a pity for that little fellow. He was so close to succeeding."
"Sinister, too sinister. Which family's disciple is this? His methods are actually so sinister and despicable!"
These Celestial Immortals knew the battles within the Diagram like the back of their hands. They drank wine while discussing amongst themselves.
But of course, there were also many Celestial Immortals whose faces were filled with worry. After all, the chances of survival in this Conclave were slim, and there were many of their own descendants or disciples within the Diagram.
"The turmoil of the Three Realms truly has given birth to countless geniuses!" Xiamang Xun nodded in satisfaction. This Conclave of Immortal Destiny was of the highest quality, and there were countless geniuses within it.
Right at this moment …
"Xiamang, I'm here!" A clear voice rang out from the entrance to the palace.
"Haha, Tribulation Flame, you disappeared for so many years that I thought you had left the Grand Xia. But now, you've finally shown yourself!" Xiamang Xun's voice, laughing as he rose to his feet.
The person who came was naturally Zhou Tong.
The Celestial Immortals present also revealed a trace of surprise. Some of them had seen Zhou Tong undergo the tribulation and knew that he was a Celestial Immortal. As for the others who did not know, they all asked around and immediately understood the importance of this person.
"Come, come, come, take a seat!" Xiamang Xun waved his hand and a long table filled with wine and immortal fruits instantly appeared in the hall. The food on the table was much more luxurious than what was served to the Celestial Immortals.
"Tribulation Fire, are you interested in this Conclave of Immortal Destiny as well?" Xiamang Xun asked.
"I have no choice. My disciple is also inside. Of course I have to come and take a look!" Zhou Tong replied with a smile.
"Oh? Your disciple? I've never heard of such a thing. You spent the past ten-plus years training your disciples? "Xiamang Xun was rather surprised. His disciples were participating in the Conclave of Immortal Destiny?
He looked at the Brightmoon Diagram of the Mountains and Rivers and was somewhat surprised.
Among the contestants, even those with the strongest background were only disciples of Heaven Immortals. Yet, there was actually a disciple of a Heaven God among them.
It wasn't just Xiamang Xun; the other Celestial Immortals present all revealed looks of shock as well.
The disciple of an Empyrean God, especially one who was very likely to be his only disciple, was no less important than any of the Celestial Immortals present.
If his disciple were to be killed here, the murderer's entire school would probably be in trouble.
"Tribulation Fire, I don't want to criticize you, but if your disciple really wants the rewards of the Conclave, just tell me and I'll give him a share. This Conclave is simply too dangerous, after all." Xiamang Xun shook his head.
He had more or less guessed that Zhou Tong was most likely the only disciple he had. If this sole seedling were to perish, who knows what would happen to him?
"If he loses in a battle of equals, then he can only blame himself for not being skilled enough. As long as he doesn't bully the weak, I won't do anything!" As Zhou Tong spoke, he swept his gaze across everyone present.
Although everyone present was pressured by Zhou Tong's gaze and aura to the point that they found it hard to breathe, hearing his words, they were slightly relieved.
"Enough. Let's not talk about these things. I don't think anyone would dare to casually attack your disciple. Let's first taste the fine food and wine I've specially prepared for this Conclave, then watch the competition. "The Grand Xia Emperor laughed." However, who is your disciple? Point him out and let me see! "
Zhou Tong casually picked up his wine cup and drained it in one gulp, then stretched out his hand and pointed at a figure within the Diagram.
"Eh? It's him? "The eyes of many of the Celestial Immortals instantly lit up.
Although the competition hadn't been going on for very long, Ji Ning's performance was unquestionably the most dazzling of all. Many people had taken notice of him.
Only now did they understand that he was the disciple of an Empyrean God.
But right at this moment, yet another voice rang out …
"Fellow Daoist Xiamang, we've come uninvited today. Do you welcome us?"
As the voice rang out, eight figures suddenly appeared from within the clouds.
The auras of these eight were mysterious and different. There was a dashing man dressed in Daoist robes, a Buddhist monk dressed in kasayas, an old man riding an ox, and an emperor dressed in dragon robes …
"Everyone, why have you come to my Grand Xia? Come, take a seat!" Xiamang Xun immediately rose to his feet to welcome them, while at the same time bringing out eight long tables. The Immortal fruits and wine on the tables were identical to Zhou Tong's.
From this, one could tell that these people were all Empyrean Gods or Pure Yang True Immortals.
"Don't you know why we've come?" The leader of the group, a man with a sword on his back, laughed. "The Three Realms are in a state of turmoil right now, and the Conclave of Immortal Destiny is a place where karmic luck will gather. Your Grand Xia world ranks amongst the three thousand worlds in terms of karmic luck. Perhaps some peerless figures will be born there. I, Lu Dongbin, naturally have to come and take a look."
"This old man is just here to watch the show. I won't steal the talents of your Grand Xia!" The old man on the ox chortled merrily as he spoke.
"I'm just here for a stroll as well!"
"Haha, watch the show!"
The other True Immortals all spoke out in unison.
"Eh? This fellow Daoist looks rather unfamiliar!" Suddenly, Lu Dongbin noticed the nearby Zhou Tong. He called out in surprise.
"Haha, let me introduce you all. This fellow Daoist Tribulation Flame is a newly ascended Empyrean God who successfully overcame his tribulation fifteen years ago!" Xiamang laughed loudly. "When he was in the Raindragon Guard, he was the most dazzling genius of all. Even Master paid special attention to him. Fifteen years ago, he overcame the Pure Yang Goldlight Lightning, which is extremely rare in a trillion years, and successfully became an Empyrean God!"
Zhou Tong was startled as well. Xiamang Xun was actually bragging about him?
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