After a bitter battle, the Exchange Meet finally came to an end.
The Holy Zhi Palace's Third Daoist, Xiao Shu, was crowned the champion. Feng Yun, the prodigy of the Seventh Battalion of the Death Camp, was defeated and placed second. The Wang Family's Second Young Master, Wang Po, defeated Yan Bai with great difficulty and took third place.
"Not bad." Shenshao smiled and nodded. "You all possess unrivalled talent, but you must know that talent is like a seed. If you don't go through countless trials and tribulations, you won't become a great talent."
Hearing this, everyone's hearts trembled as they recalled the Manifestation Body from a few days ago.
"We will remember the teachings of the Divine Emperor!" Xiao Shu and the other three bowed deeply.
Shenshao smiled and said, "I will also express my gratitude. After all, you have worked hard for many days. I will bestow three drops of Dao Comprehension Liquid to the leader, one Dragon Guiding Fruit to the top four, and one Divine Art Seed to the top 32."
When these words came out, everyone was shocked.
In the entire Nine States World, only the Imperial Family of the Jin dynasty possessed the Enlightenment Fluid. It was said that a drop of the Enlightenment Fluid could increase the probability of a Perfected Person becoming a Dao Master by 30%.
No one had expected Shenshao to give away three drops, which meant that he had given away three Dao Masters out of thin air. Even Lu Xian and Lu Xian of the Holy Zhi Palace were moved by such a generous gesture.
"Oh no, there's definitely nothing left for me."
Xiao Shu rolled his eyes. Shenshao had used his name to send out three Dao Masters. It was obvious that he was returning the favor and giving face to the Holy Zhi Palace. Such a precious item was not something a flea in the True Energy Realm like him could covet.
Other than the Enlightenment Fluid, the Dragon-Luring Fruit as a reward for the top four was also of the divine grade.
The so-called Dragon-luring Fruit could draw the magic power, True Essence, Astral Baleful Qi, and Primordial Qi in a cultivator's body to turn into a dragon. After transforming into a dragon, the cultivator's offensive power would multiply.
Apart from the little tree, Feng Yun and the other two were overjoyed. However, they definitely had to wait until they reached the Core Tribulation Realm to consume such an item that ignored grades. Turning the Chaos Qi into a dragon was the best choice.
The top 32 geniuses went up to the stage and knelt down to express their gratitude. Shenshao said a few more words and was about to leave when a cold voice suddenly rang out.
"Holy Zhi Palace's Daoist Xie Yun greets the Divine Emperor!"
Shenshao was stunned and looked at the platform of the Taoist Palace.
"Xie Yun, how dare you!"
The two Lu Xian from the Holy Zhi Palace were shocked and glared at Xie Yun. They then stood up and bowed to the Emperor Shenhuang, saying nervously, "Please calm down, Emperor Shenhuang. Xie Yun is from the countryside and has just entered the Holy Zhi Palace. Please forgive me, Emperor Shenhuang."
Shenshao glanced at the pale Xie Yun and said indifferently, "What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty, I, Xie Yun, have just entered the Holy Zhi Palace and have been cultivating for more than a year. I have always been proud of myself, but it was not until I met the Divine Emperor and witnessed so many geniuses competing that I realized how weak I am."
Xie Yun kowtowed to the Emperor again and sincerely said, "Especially the Daoist friends of the Death Camp. In terms of killing, they are unparalleled in the Nine Regions. Just now, after listening to the teachings of the Emperor, Xie Yun was touched, so I have a presumptuous request, I hope the Emperor will grant it."
"Oh." Shenshao smiled and glanced at the two anxious Lu Xian. "This is the Holy Zhi Palace's wish?"
The two Lu Xian felt like they were struck by lightning. They wanted nothing more than to kill Xie Yun with a palm, but they said anxiously, "Please calm down, Emperor Shenhuang. Xie Yun's actions have nothing to do with the Holy Zhi Palace. It is all this wretched disciple's recklessness. Xie Yun, you …"
"Haha, if it is not the Holy Zhi Palace's wish, then I would like to hear it." Shenshao sat down again and smiled. "What is the presumptuous request? Speak."
Xie Yun's heart that was hanging in her throat calmed down a little. She bowed to the Emperor three times and said, "The Holy Zhi Palace provides ten places to the Death Camp every year. Xie Yun begs the Emperor to allow the disciples of the Holy Zhi Palace to join the army of the Jin Dynasty and undergo life-and-death training!"
As soon as she said this, not only were the two Lu Xian stunned, but even Shenshao was stunned.
To the Holy Zhi Palace, they were more than happy to have such a great battle to train their disciples.
And to the Jin Dynasty, if the disciples of the Holy Zhi Palace became soldiers of the Jin Dynasty, even if it was only temporary, wouldn't it show the power of the Jin Dynasty?
Xie Yun's seemingly abrupt action had built a bridge between the Holy Zhi Palace and the Jin Dynasty to improve their relationship. It made all the important figures at the scene fall into deep thought.
Shenshao thought for a while and looked at Xie Yun again. He smiled and said, "The Holy Zhi Palace is full of talents."
"Xie Yun is not worthy of the Emperor's praise." The two Lu Xian bowed and then reprimanded Xie Yun. "How can you act so recklessly in such an important matter? Step down!"
The words seemed harsh, but even a deaf person could hear the joy in Lu Xian's voice.
"Xie Yun knows her mistake!"
Xie Yun kowtowed four times to the God Emperor, sincerely admitting her guilt. Her beautiful face that was bowed down was filled with cold hatred and complacency.
The Exchange Conference ended in Xie Yun's hands. Neither the Jin Dynasty nor the Holy Zhi Palace said a word about what Xie Yun had mentioned. But all the important figures knew that it was only a matter of time.
Three days later, the Holy Zhi Palace's delegation entered the palace to see the Emperor. Shenshao ordered the Crown Prince, Shen Feng, to hold a banquet to see them off. The next day, the delegation left the Jin Dynasty on a large jade boat and returned to the Holy Zhi Palace.
The event that shook the entire Nine States had officially come to an end. Everything that had happened in the Exchange Conference would soon spread throughout the Nine States with the return of the Eight Holy Lands of Cultivation.
Of course, as the main character of the Emperor's immortality, Xie Tian, would also bring his ninth-grade Spirit Root and Manifestation Body to the Eight Holy Lands of Cultivation. Whether it was praised or criticized had nothing to do with him.
Other than Princess Shen Ji, who loved to show off in the palace, the only people who had anything to do with him were the two thousand people at the border of the Zhong, Ning, Lan, and Han Provinces.
After finding out that Xie Tian had killed Wang Lin, his father ran back to Tiantu City and left Xue Yan and the others there.
This place was famous. It was called the Million Mountains. There were no other people in the mountains, only bandits.
The bandits in the Million Mountains were known as the Dao Bandits. They were a cancer in the world of cultivation. In terms of overall strength, they were comparable to the Holy Lands of Cultivation. But even the Eight Holy Lands of Cultivation didn't dare to say that they could destroy them.
The reason for this was that the Million Mountains were not only surrounded by the remnants of an ancient restriction, but there was also a strange miasma that could weaken one's cultivation. This miasma was not something that could be cured by others. Even Lu Xian, who had merged with his three selves, would be greatly affected.
With the protection of these two natural moats and the fact that they were at the border of the four provinces, robbing could be done in all directions. After countless years, the power of the Dao Bandits grew and became another Holy Land of Cultivation.
In this Holy Land of Cultivation, the Dao Bandits were divided into nine ranks from low to high.
There were three rank 1 Dao Bandits. They were the true masters of the Million Mountains. They lived in the deepest part of the Million Mountains and were in charge of the ancient restriction as well as the antidote for the miasma.
There were countless rank 9 Dao Bandits, and they were at the bottom of the Million Mountains. Not only did they have to face the threat of death from the higher ranked Dao Bandits, but they also had to hand over a large amount of resources to exchange for the antidote.
When Xue Yan heard about this, even someone as determined as her heart couldn't help but tremble.
"Compared to the death camp, this is the real hell!" Xue Yan took a deep breath and looked at everyone. "Once we enter the Million Mountains, we will become Dao Bandits. Are you guys afraid?"
"For boss, we are fearless!"
"Boss even dared to kill Wang Lin, so what are mere Dao Bandits to us?"
"Good!" Xue Yan pointed at the outermost mountain and coldly said, "We will occupy this mountain and train in hell. We will wait for boss to order us to take it down within one incense stick of time!"
"We will wait for boss to order us to kill!"
When the Evil Bandits faction suddenly appeared among the countless rank 9 factions in the Million Mountains, the exchange had just ended.
Xie Tian, who was in the first rank of the third sea stair, arrived at a huge island with 3,000 death soldiers.
"Boss, this island is so big!" The soldiers were all speechless.
Xie Tian slightly frowned. The island before him was much bigger than Heaven Tower City. A rough estimate would say it was as big as thousands of normal islands.
Even with the soul ring protecting him, he didn't dare to recklessly charge in.
"You guys rest here and wait for me."
After Xie Tian finished speaking, he flew along the edge of the island. It took him 12 hours to circle the island and return. During these 12 hours, Xie Sha didn't react at all.
"Fight!"
After 10 whole days, the soldiers of the nine battalions finally cleared the outer area of the island and began to move deeper into the island. Another 10 days passed, and Xie Tian killed the last Yin Soul General. Only then was the island completely under his control.
"Boss, we found a stone tablet in front!"
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