"Fang Xingchen has been defeated."
The first sentence from the Lord of the Blue Feather Mountain stunned Chen Zong. Only then did he react. Fang Xingchen, who had inherited the Sect's fate energy and embarked on the path of invincibility, had been defeated.
He was first surprised, then relieved.
Fang Xingchen was indeed very strong and was undoubtedly an expert of the third level. However, he was not truly invincible. After all, he had been defeated by Fang Xingchen's sword.
Only one person who inherited the Sect's fate energy and embarked on the path of invincibility would be able to emerge victorious. The rest would all be defeated.
Once defeated, a portion of the Sect's fate energy would be swallowed up by the other party. The impact on the entire Sect was very obvious.
Of course, as long as the foundation was not damaged, the fate energy that was swallowed up would gradually return with the passage of time. However, that 10% would take at least ten years to return.
"Previously, the person who inherited the Sect's fate energy and embarked on the path of invincibility was also defeated. This time around, the fate energy that has yet to fully recover will be damaged once again. The impact on the Sect will slowly increase." The Lord of the Blue Feather Mountain sighed heavily. No matter how the sects were divided or how they competed, it was ultimately for the prosperity of the Tai Yuan Heaven Sect.
"May I know why Master has called me here?" Chen Zong's feelings for the Tai Yuan Heaven Sect were far from the Lord of the Blue Feather Mountain. Naturally, he was not as emotional as the Lord of the Blue Feather Mountain. He was only curious about the purpose of the Lord of the Blue Feather Mountain.
"We all agreed that you are the best candidate to inherit the Sect's fate energy and embark on the path of invincibility. However, in the end, Emperor Gu Yuandi chose Fang Xingchen." The Lord of the Blue Feather Mountain restrained his emotions and said unhurriedly, "This time, Fang Xingchen's defeat also proved that their choice was wrong.
"Therefore, after the hard work of the other mountain lords and I, we've decided that you will once again inherit the Sect's fate energy and embark on the path of invincibility." The Lord of the Blue Feather Mountain's eyes were as bright as the sun, carrying heavy responsibility and hope. "However, this time around, you must win at least two rounds. If you lose, you will lose another 10% of your fate energy and will need at least 30 years to fully return. The impact will be great."
The truth was not as simple as what the Lord of the Blue Feather Mountain had said.
With Fang Xingchen's defeat, a portion of the Sect decided to stop and not participate in the fight for the path to invincibility. After all, if they were to lose another 10% of their destiny, the impact would be very serious.
However, another part of them believed that they should take another gamble because there was still Chen Zong in the Sect, who was even more powerful than Fang Xingchen. Perhaps he could help the Sect seize back the ten percent of destiny.
Taking things into account, as long as Chen Zong could defeat the two of them, even if he were to be defeated later on, he would be able to make up for the luck that Fang Xingchen had lost after being defeated.
However, no one dared to guarantee that they would be able to win two matches consecutively. Take Fang Xingchen for example. His thoughts were beautiful, but reality was cruel. He had lost the first match.
"I'm not forcing you. I'm just telling you this. The choice is up to you," the Lord of Blue Feather Mountain said. He also knew that this would bring great pressure to Chen Zong.
"Master, who defeated Fang Xingchen?" Chen Zong was not in a hurry to answer. Instead, he asked a question of his own.
Although Fang Xingchen had been defeated by his sword, it was because he had attained a breakthrough and comprehended the great sword force. If he had not comprehended the great sword force, Chen Zong reckoned that he would have been defeated by Fang Xingchen in the end.
For someone with such strength to be defeated in the first match, wouldn't that mean that the other people who had stepped onto the path to invincibility were extremely powerful?
"Actually, with Fang Xingchen's strength, unless he encountered an opponent who was too strong, he wouldn't have been defeated in the first match." The Lord of Blue Feather Mountain said, "Do you know that in the Blue Waves Continent, there are a total of fifteen top forces — the two Sacred Grounds, the eight Heavenly Sects, and the five Emperor Clans. Other than that, there are also a few hidden ancient forces.
"The two Sacred Grounds, the eight Heavenly Sects, and the five Emperor Clans all have someone who has stepped onto the path to invincibility. As for the few hidden ancient forces, that might not be the case.
"This time, Fang Xingchen encountered the person who had inherited the destiny of the Canggu Sacred Ground, one of the two Sacred Grounds. After a battle, he was defeated. According to the news brought back by the Dao Protector, Fang Xingchen had given it his all and even displayed the Celestial Phenomenon. However, he was still defeated by the other party. It is estimated that the strength of the person who had inherited the great sword force is not inferior to yours."
Chen Zong had a solemn feeling. However, at the same time, there was also an indescribable feeling of agitation and excitement.
"Master, I'll go," Chen Zong said solemnly.
This was a rare opportunity.
"Alright." A smile appeared on the Lord of Blue Feather Mountain's solemn face. "Follow me."
Standing up, the Lord of Blue Feather Mountain led Chen Zong out of Blue Feather Mountain and headed for Zhenyuan Mountain.
Zhenyuan Mountain was the leader of the Seven Mountains of Primordial Seven. The place that had inherited the destiny was also within Zhenyuan Mountain.
"You're here." Seeing the Lord of Blue Feather Mountain and Chen Zong, the Rainbow Fall Mountain's Mountain Lord spoke.
"You're here." The Lord of Blue Feather Mountain nodded.
Numerous gazes landed on Chen Zong, instantly causing Chen Zong to feel an astonishing pressure.
The Lords of the Seven Mountains were all present. There were also a few Heaven Realm Elders present.
"Chen Zong, since you're here, it means that you're going to inherit the Sect's destiny and step onto the path to invincibility. You must remember that you can only win and not lose." A Heaven Realm Elder from Zhenyuan Mountain shouted sternly. His eyes were astonishingly cold, as if he wanted to pierce through Chen Zong.
"Elder Fang, who can guarantee victory?" The Rainbow Fall Mountain's Mountain Lord asked coldly, "Is it you or Fang Xingchen?"
The Rainbow Fall Mountain's Mountain Lord's question immediately caused the Elder's expression to change. However, it was a fact that Fang Xingchen had been defeated. For a moment, he couldn't say anything.
The reason why he was so harsh on Chen Zong was because his surname was Fang and he came from the same clan as Fang Xingchen. From the start, he strongly supported Fang Xingchen to inherit the Sect's destiny and step onto the path to invincibility. After Fang Xingchen's defeat, he also objected to letting Chen Zong inherit the Sect's destiny and step onto the path to invincibility.
However, in the end, he couldn't win the argument. Hence, his attitude towards Chen Zong wasn't very good.
"Chen Zong, Xingchen has been defeated. Now, the Sect's hopes are pinned on you. I don't expect you to win consecutively, but you must at least win the first two battles," the Sect Lord of Primordial Seven said. His voice wasn't cold at all. It even sounded a little gentle, but it also contained a kind of determination that left no room for doubt.
"Sect Lord, I'll do my best," Chen Zong replied. Who could guarantee that he wouldn't be defeated?
He could only say that he would do his best to defeat his opponent.
Although this was what he said, Chen Zong's heart was filled with an incomparably firm belief that he would win. It wasn't arrogance, but a kind of conviction.
Under the lead of the Sect Lord of Primordial Seven, everyone passed through a light gate and stepped into the belly of Mount Zhenyuan. They came before a pitch-black gate. The pitch-black gate was tightly shut and looked extremely heavy. It gave Chen Zong a feeling that the pitch-black gate was connected to the entire mountain.
In fact, this was the truth. Due to some special means, when this gate was shut, it was as if the entire mountain was connected. In other words, without the correct method, it was impossible to open this gate. Even if a titled Martial Monarch expert used all his strength, it would be difficult for him to open it in one go. That would be equivalent to shaking Mount Zhenyuan.
A Profound Sky Realm expert indeed had the ability to destroy a mountain. However, it depended on what kind of mountain it was. For a mountain like Mount Zhenyuan, even a titled Martial Monarch expert wouldn't be able to destroy it in one go.
The method to open this gate was in the hands of the Seven Mountain Lords.
At least four of them were needed to open it.
The pitch-black door opened, and Chen Zong seemed to hear a roar. The roar was full of majesty and dominance, as if it came from the Ninth Heaven. It was earth-shattering and made all living things submit to it.
"Disciple, go on in." The Green Feather Mountain Lord said.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Zong took a step forward and stepped into the darkness.
The figure that entered his sight immediately caused Chen Zong to be extremely shocked.
Its entire body was golden, and it emitted a dazzling light.
Horns like a deer, head like a camel, eyes like a rabbit, neck like a snake, belly like a crocodile, scales like a fish, claws like an eagle, palms like a tiger, ears like a cow.
Dragon!
It was a golden dragon.
The golden dragon was more than fifteen meters long. It swam in the darkness as if it was soaring in the universe. Its body was strong and agile, and it was incomparable.
Chen Zong stared at the golden dragon, and the golden dragon looked at Chen Zong at the same time. Suddenly, a golden light flashed in the golden dragon's eyes. A golden dragon shadow separated from the golden dragon and rushed toward Chen Zong. Unable to dodge, it circled nine times above Chen Zong's head and penetrated into Chen Zong's body through the top of his head.
At that moment, Chen Zong felt as if something had happened to him, but he didn't feel anything.
However, he was certain that the five-meter-long golden dragon was the Fate of the Tai Yuan Heaven Sect.
Fortune was an illusory power that existed between heaven and earth. It was difficult to feel and touch. When fortune reached a certain level, it could transform into a dragon.
All the high-grade Sect's fortune had reached the point of transforming into a dragon, but there was a difference in length. The longer the dragon, the more prosperous it was.
The Tai Yuan Heaven Sect's golden dragon of fortune was originally seventy meters long, but because of the two failures on the Invincible Path, it was now only fifteen meters long. Of course, as time went by, the swallowed fortune would return little by little, and it would be completely restored in a few decades. As for the Sect that had swallowed the fortune, the portion that had been swallowed would be slowly restored to its original extent as time went by.
It could be said that the fortune wouldn't disappear, and the total amount wouldn't change. The only difference was whether the fortune had decreased or increased.
Although there was a time limit for swallowing or losing the fortune of another Sect, during this period, the increase in fortune would have a subtle impact on all aspects of the Sect. It could often make the Sect go further.
It was precisely because of this that all the Sects were so enthusiastic about it.
Otherwise, if the fortune that had been swallowed was difficult to recover, the Sect that had swallowed the fortune of others would continue to accumulate and become stronger and stronger, and eventually surpass the other forces.
The moment Chen Zong's fortune was added to his body, he understood many things that he didn't know before.
"Fortune," he murmured. Although Chen Zong could feel the existence of the fortune in his body, he couldn't control it. The fortune didn't listen to his command at all, and it was dormant in his body.
However, as long as Chen Zong defeated someone who also carried the same fortune, the fortune would naturally appear and swallow ten percent of the other's fortune to strengthen himself.
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