Inside the bright palace.
Ling Xian sat in a lotus position on top of a cushion and held onto a cup of fragrant tea. He fell into silence.
Dao Wu Ji had made everything very clear. The upside was that he could take the countless treasures inside the Imperishable Temple. The downside was that he might have to pay the price with his blood.
Don't forget, it was a battle between different kinds. Every single one of them was powerful enough to look down on their own generation and had the courage to fight against thousands of people. When all these Heaven's Favorites gather in one place, what kind of violent war will erupt?
More importantly, this war concerns the glory of the humankind. If he loses, even if nobody blames him, he will feel bad. If he loses this war and all the different kinds in Yunzhou become restless and attack the humankind, then wouldn't he become the greatest sinner in history?
Don't think of this statement as an alarmist. In the ancient times, the different kinds were the true rulers of the world. The humankind was merely a weak race that appeared out of nowhere.
However, this race was inherently deficient. Their strength was too weak, and they had always been bullied and humiliated by all the races in the world. However, every time the humankind was on the verge of extinction, a few omnipotent powerhouses would appear and prevent the humankind from being completely wiped out.
From the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the Keeper of Land and Sea, they were all powerhouses who made great contributions to the humankind. It was because of these people's existence that the humankind was able to survive until today and not be completely wiped out by the other kinds.
As time went on, the humankind grew stronger and stronger. Powerhouses emerged one after another and dominated the world. On the other hand, the other kinds were on a downward path and became weaker and weaker.
Of course, this decline referred to the number of people, not capabilities. What could they do? The different kinds were blessed by Heaven and Earth. The moment they were born, they were extremely powerful and many times stronger than the humankind!
However, because the different kinds had weak reproductive abilities, the humankind had very strong reproductive abilities. Therefore, slowly, the different kinds retreated from the stage and hid in different corners of the world.
Thus, the humankind became prosperous and dominated the Taoism community!
However, despite the decline of the different kinds, they were not completely wiped out. There were still many powerhouses. Therefore, the situation before them was in a stalemate.
All the races in the world were constantly thinking of destroying the human race and recreating the glory of the ancient times. However, due to the large number of humans, they had never dared to take action.
Even though the Human Race had a large number of people, the number of ultimate powerhouses was extremely low. Furthermore, they were inferior to the other races in a one-on-one battle. Therefore, the human race had not taken any action to completely annihilate all the races in the world.
Take the vast land of the Cloud Plane for example. Other than the nineteen supreme forces of the ten dynasties and nine sects, there were many hidden forces of the ten thousand races. It was only because neither side could do anything to the other that they had been hiding in a certain place and did not break out into a large-scale battle.
However, this did not mean that the races hiding in the water did not want to take back the sovereignty of Yunzhou. It also did not mean that these races did not have the intention to attack!
Therefore, when the Imperishable Temple appeared, the 10 dynasties and nine Houses made an agreement with the other forces. Every time the Imperishable Temple is opened, only the younger generation of the various forces are allowed to enter. They are allowed to attack and kill at will!
In other words, the Imperishable Temple has become a battlefield. A battlefield where the humankind and the other races in Yunzhou are resolved!
Ever since the Imperishable Temple first opened 300 years ago, it has always ended with the defeat of the humankind. After all, the humankind was born weak and very few could win against the Heaven's Favorites of the other races. In other words, every time the Imperishable Temple opens, the humankind loses one or two Heaven's Favorites.
To know that these people are Heaven's Favorites of the Houses. As long as they don't die prematurely, they will become powerhouses in the future. However, they were killed by other races inside the Imperishable Temple. Though they only lost a few of them, after a long time, they will become a force that cannot be ignored.
Therefore, every time the Imperishable Temple opens, the 10 dynasties and nine Houses feel a headache while the other races are excited.
Because of this, Ling Xian fell into silence. It wasn't that he was afraid of the other Heaven's Favorites, it was that the responsibility on his shoulders was far too heavy. It was so heavy that even he, who has been through a lot of wind and rain, was hesitating.
After all, this trip of his concerns the glory of the humankind. On top of that, Dao Wu Ji had said he wanted him to be the leader. What did this mean?
It meant he had to shoulder the lives of the other Heaven's Favorites of the Wan Jian House and cannot let them die inside the Imperishable Temple!
Therefore, Ling Xian was a little hesitant.
"Aye …"
Seeing Ling Xian's silence, Dao Wu Ji silently sighed. He thought Ling Xian was afraid of the other Heaven's Favorites and his eyes flashed with disappointment.
However, as soon as this trace of disappointment flashed across his face, he heard a sonorous and forceful statement. His eyes were instantly filled with surprise and joy.
"I agree to this."
Ling Xian spoke softly. Though his voice was not loud, his tone was very calm. However, it was powerful and full of determination.
Instantly, Dao Wu Ji's face flashed with joy and he complimented, "Good, you have guts. You truly live up to your title as the Core Elder of the Wan Jian House. You also live up to my expectations of you."
"Headmaster, you are flattering me. This matter is of great importance, so I have to consider it carefully." Ling Xian revealed a faint smile. His casual attitude was truly admirable.
In the beginning, he was hesitant because he was being cautious, not because he was indecisive. The reason why he agreed now was for one, the treasures inside the Imperishable Temple, and two, he wanted to fight against the Heaven's Favorites of all the different kinds in Yunzhou!
Remember that the natural talents of all the different kinds in the world are stronger than the humankind. Even if they are of the same level, the humankind's Heaven's Favorites are slightly weaker. Therefore, the Heaven's Favorites of all the different kinds have always been the standard to measure a Heaven's Favorite!
The undefeatable Heaven's Favorites of the humankind have always been proud of defeating the Heaven's Favorites of other kinds. If a humankind can't defeat other kinds, then they cannot be called a true Heaven's Favorite!
Therefore, Ling Xian agreed. He wanted to fight against the Heaven's Favorites of all the other kinds!
"You are right to consider it carefully. This proves that you are very calm and you do not have the impulsiveness of young people." Dao Wu Ji's eyes were full of praise. Seeing how eager Ling Xian was, he couldn't help but to smile, "What is it? You want to fight against the powerhouses of all the different kinds?"
"That's right. Everyone says that the different kinds are naturally stronger than the humankind. I sure want to try and see if they are as dominating as the rumors say."
Ling Xian's eyes flashed with heat. Ever since he began cultivating, he has never fought against a Heaven's Favorite from another kind. Plus, the rumors say that the Heaven's Favorites from other kinds are incomparably powerful and far surpass the humankind. Naturally, he had high expectations.
"What a rare Heaven's Favorite. An elite of the humankind should have this kind of courage!"
Dao Wu Ji complimented. But very quickly, he erased his smile and warned, "Ling Xian, it is good to have this kind of courage. But do not be reckless. The different kinds are truly dominating. Not only do their physiques surpass the humankind, but their souls and Qi are also stronger than us. Or else the 10 dynasties and nine Houses wouldn't have lost every time. "
"Do not worry, Supreme Headmaster. I understand." Ling Xian softly grinned. He never underestimated his opponents, let alone the powerful Heaven's Favorites.
"That's good."
Dao Wu Ji nodded and sighed, "Aye, the Imperishable Temple has been around for 300 years and has been activated six times. Every time, a few Heaven's Favorites from the 10 dynasties and nine Houses fall. It is hard to defend against the other Heaven's Favorites. "
"I've lost all six times …"
Ling Xian frowned and asked, "Supreme Headmaster, among the Heaven's Favorites from the 10 dynasties and nine Houses, are there any particularly powerful ones?"
"There are. Sun Zenan from the Tai Xu House and Xia Ling Mu from the House of the Undying are both of the undefeatable completion level just like you. They can fight beyond their level." Dao Wu Ji's lips curled up into a smile.
"Oh? That is good news. "Ling Xian raised an eyebrow, but he wasn't too surprised.
Yunzhou is vast and full of talents. It wasn't hard to accept that two undefeatable completion leveled cultivators appeared. After all, the world is far too big and there are bound to be a few heaven-defying monsters!
"Yes, the quality of the Heaven's Favorites of this generation is better than before. There are even two undefeatable completion leveled cultivators." Dao Wu Ji smiled happily, "If you are included, then we will have three Heaven's Favorites who can fight beyond their level. This way, our chance of winning will be much higher."
"I will have to try to find out." Ling Xian grinned, his eyes were full of anticipation.
"I hope you can defeat the other kinds in Yunzhou and raise the name of the humankind." Dao Wu Ji's expression was serious and he said in a low voice, "Ling Xian, I will leave this to you."
Seeing Dao Wu Ji's serious expression, Ling Xian wiped off his smile and said in a serious tone, "Do not worry, Supreme Headmaster. Ling Xian will do his best."
"Very good."
Nodding in satisfaction, Dao Wu Ji suddenly remembered something and said, "Right, there are two more completion leveled cultivators from the Wan Jian House who will go with you. I hope you can guarantee their lives."
"About that, you do not have to worry. I can't guarantee that I'll be able to suppress the geniuses of the other races, but I can guarantee the lives of those two. "
Ling Xian had a faint smile on his lips. His confidence lit up the entire palace.
Seeing this, Dao Wu Ji no longer worried and smiled, "Alright, then I will stay at the Wan Jian House and wait for the moment you return victorious."
Then, his silhouette began to fade, leaving behind a calm statement that echoed around the palace.
"One month from now, before the Wan Jian House, I will personally send you off."
"One month from now …" Ling Xian mumbled, his eyes full of anticipation.
He was not a battle-hungry person, but he wanted to fight against a real Heaven's Favorite. Because that way, he can test out just how strong or weak he is!
The opening of the Imperishable Temple in a month was, without a doubt, a great opportunity. Not only will he gain a lot of treasures, but he will also be able to fulfill his wish of meeting the heroes of the world and fighting against the elites of thousands of different kinds!
"Good, very good. My blood is boiling." The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up, revealing a confident and expectant smile.
"One month from now, I, Ling Xian, will defeat everyone and defeat all my enemies!"
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