Ye Futian smiled and nodded. Although many people had come this time, he knew very well that they were only here to broaden their horizons. It would be difficult for them to perform well in the Nine State Forum, but at least they could broaden their horizons.
"Li Futu, you should be close to entering the Sage Plane now, right?" Ye Futian looked at Li Futu of the Fire Emperor Palace. They had fought before. In the western region of Alchemy City, Li Futu was also a very famous figure. Other than Di Gang, he was the most famous.
However, because his father Di Kai had been with Zhisheng Cliffs, Di Gang had been implicated. Ye Futian did not know how he was doing now. You Chi was in charge of Alchemy City, so Ye Futian did not ask.
Li Futu looked at Ye Futian and felt a little emotional. He said, "I'm working hard to find a way to break through to the next plane. I've already comprehended a bit of the power of rules."
"Yes, I'll try to break through as soon as possible." Ye Futian nodded and said, "Everyone must be tired after coming from the Barren State. Rest up a bit. I will order people to find out the rules of the Nine State Forum and let you all know when they are out."
"Alright." Everyone nodded.
The Nine State Forum attracted people from all over the Nine States. Nobody knew how many cultivators there were, so it was only natural that not everyone could participate. Every Nine State Forum had its own rules, and the qualifiers would first select geniuses qualified to participate in the Nine State Forum.
As the time of the Nine State Forum approached, Huatian City became more and more prosperous. Cultivators from other states came one after another, just like the Barren State.
Now, there were people who had begun to secretly find out who the top nobles of the nine states were, preparing to select the ones with the most potential.
At this time, news came from Xihua Sacred Mountain that those who wanted to be qualified to participate in the Nine State Forum had to ring the Law Bell at the foot of Xihua Sacred Mountain. Those who could not do so would have to fight on the Sky Stairwell seven days before the Nine State Forum. Only the top 3,000 would receive a token to participate in the Nine State Forum.
In an instant, countless geniuses gathered at the foot of Xihua Sacred Mountain. Now, Xihua Sacred Mountain had placed the Law Bell there.
Xihua Sacred Mountain towered into the sky. At the foot of the mountain, there was a huge square that could accommodate countless people. At this moment, there were already countless cultivators gathered there.
Ye Futian and the others arrived as well. They raised their heads and looked at Xihua Sacred Mountain, their hearts stirring.
The holy land, Xihua Sacred Mountain, had towering buildings that seemed to have merged with the mountain itself. It was a work of the gods, exuding a majestic aura, sacred and solemn. One had to climb 3,000 steps to reach the gates of Xihua Sacred Mountain. Looking up from the bottom of the steps, the holy land was connected to the sky, looking extremely sacred.
At that moment, there was a huge ancient bell at the top of the 3,000th step. That was the Law Bell. Mighty ones from Xihua Sacred Mountain stood guard beside the bell. Many attempted to ring the bell to gain the right to participate in the Nine State Forum.
"Is this the Law Bell that Xihua Sacred Mountain uses to test the talents of their disciples?" Countless people looked at the huge ancient bell. They had all heard some rumors about the Law Bell. It was forged by the ancestors of Xihua Sacred Mountain and was capable of recognizing the power of rules. Only those who had comprehended mature power of rules would be able to ring the Law Bell.
Otherwise, no matter how powerful one's cultivation was, one would not be able to make the Law Bell emit any sound.
Furthermore, the Law Bell had a mystical function. The strength of the power of rules could be determined by the strength of the sound of the bell.
Apart from that, the difference in the sound quality of the Law Bell allowed one to determine the level of the power of rules that had been comprehended.
There were nine diagrams in the sound of the Law Bell: the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, as well as the dragon, tiger, vermilion bird, and black tortoise.
If the power of rules that one had comprehended was of a single attribute, then no matter how powerful the power of rules was and how it could make the bell ring, it would still only be able to light up one diagram.
Some extraordinary power of rules that had been comprehended through combining one's talents, life spirits, and other abilities could light up several diagrams at the same time. There were even top-notch rules that could make the sound of the Law Bell sound like the roar of a tiger or dragon, and multiple diagrams would shine at the same time.
As such, Xihua Sacred Mountain was able to use this Law Bell to test the level of the power of rules that their disciples had cultivated.
"Many top-notch geniuses from all over the Nine States have come to the Nine State Forum and have comprehended powerful power of rules. Using the Law Bell as an assessment is in line with the intent of the Nine State Forum, and it also allows those top-notch geniuses to directly obtain the right to participate in the Nine State Forum without having to participate in the chaotic battles," someone said.
"That's right. The geniuses from the sacred grounds of the Nine States are bound to be extremely proud. It would be disrespectful to let them participate in the chaotic battles, but it would be unfair to let them participate in the Nine State Forum directly, and it would invite criticism. This Law Bell is just right to be placed here."
"In this way, we will be able to see what level the talents of the top-notch geniuses of the Nine States are." Someone said with a smile. The geniuses of the sacred grounds of the Nine States would definitely take the initiative to come and sound the Law Bell.
At that moment, there was a group of people walking down the stairs. Many looked up and saw the person in the lead. One person said, "It's Liu Zong. If he were to sound the Law Bell, what would the scene be like?"
"Behind Liu Zong are the nine disciples of the Chess Saint. Among the disciples of the Chess Saint, the eldest disciple, Yang Xiao, is a mighty one ranked on the Sage and Saint Ranking. Now, he is willing to stand behind Liu Zong. What does this mean?" Many people were filled with emotions. They did not know the truth. The nine disciples of the Chess Saint were following Liu Zong not only because Liu Zong had broken the Celestial Dragon Chess Game and obtained the lineage of the Chess Saint, but because they wanted to help the Chess Saint escape.
Liu Zong walked to a place not far from the Law Bell and looked at the crowd from the top of the stairs. He said, "The Law Bell of the Sacred Mountain is placed here today not only for those who want to participate in the Nine State Forum, but also for sages to test the level of their power of rules if they are willing."
The elder guarding the Law Bell did not say anything, tacitly agreeing with what Liu Zong said. Liu Zong's status in Xihua Sacred Mountain was extraordinary. Aside from the three saints, anyone who saw him would have to show him some respect.
Now, Liu Zong was protected by the nine disciples of the Chess Saint, which made him even more legendary.
While there was a sea of people at the bottom of the stairs, there were still very few who went up to ring the Law Bell. Those who were able to comprehend mature power of rules in the Noble Plane were top-notch geniuses to begin with. There would not be many geniuses of such level in any state.
And those people would definitely be the most dazzling ones in the Nine State Forum.
At that moment, a figure walked up the stairs and walked towards the Law Bell. Many looked at him, and someone recognized the person and said, "It's Shi Tong. He is extremely powerful and is at the pinnacle of the Noble Plane. He will be participating in this year's Nine State Forum."
"I heard that Shi Tong has comprehended a bit of power of rules. Coupled with his incredible strength, I wonder if he will be able to ring the Law Bell."
Shi Tong walked in front of the Law Bell, raised his arm, and smashed out with his huge fist. An incomparably huge phantom of a war god appeared in the air, and the sound of the howling of the heavens and earth pierced through the air. A soft sound rang out, sounding very oppressive. The Law Bell shook, but there was only the sound of the fist colliding with the Law Bell. The sound of the bell was extremely soft, almost non-existent.
"This …" Many people's hearts trembled. Such a powerful force was actually unable to make the Law Bell ring. It was indeed as the rumors said.
The Law Bell would only ring when it was attacked by the power of rules.
Moreover, it required mature power of rules. If it was just a bit of rules, the Law Bell would only ring very quietly, even being covered by the sound of the fist colliding with the Law Bell.
Shi Tong was enraged, his expression wild and tyrannical. With a loud shout, the wind and clouds around him whistled. His body was like stone, and an enormous illusory figure appeared. It was a stone ape. He took a step forward, lowering his waist and swinging his arm down. Another violent collision occurred, and a muffled sound rang out. Yet again, it wasn't the sound of a bell.
The Law Bell shook as if it was mercilessly mocking him. Shi Tong's face was red and he clenched his fists. He was not willing to give up. He thought that he would be able to ring the Law Bell and qualify to participate in the Nine State Forum directly.
"Let me try." A voice drifted over, coming from the sky. Many people raised their heads and looked up, only to see a carriage flying over. At the front of the carriage, a woman stood there, exuding a heroic aura.
"Princess of the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty. It seems that the people from the sacred dynasty have arrived," someone said.
The one who spoke was Zhou Ziyi. She walked down to the front of the Law Bell and smiled at Liu Zong. "Liu Zong, we meet again."
"Princess Ziyi is also participating in the Nine State Forum?" Liu Zong asked. Zhou Ziyi was now at the pinnacle of the Noble Plane.
"Yes." Zhou Ziyi nodded. She was very talented and had developed mature power of rules. It was natural for her to participate in the Nine State Forum. Not only her, but many from the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty would also participate in this year's Nine State Forum with her.
"Go ahead and try," Liu Zong said. Said Liu Zong. Zhou Ziyi stared at the dao bell as a powerful aura gushed forth from her. Her long dress fluttered in the wind, and in an instant, her body was bathed in holy golden flames. A golden divine bird appeared, it was an extremely rare golden phoenix. Its wings were a brilliant golden color, and at this moment, she was filled with a noble and holy air.
Zhou Ziyi stretched out her slender hand and pointed at the Law Bell. The dazzling golden phoenix hit the Law Bell directly.
In an instant, a crisp bell sound was heard. In the sound of the Law Bell, there was even a faint but powerful aura of rules. It was Zhou Ziyi's power of rules.
Two images lit up on the Law Bell.
"Not bad. You can do this at the Noble Plane," Liu Zong said with a smile. Zhou Ziyi heard Liu Zong's exaggeration, and a bright smile appeared on her face. She looked up at him, and her eyes were full of admiration.
"Princess, this is the Nine State Forum Token." The elder next to the Law Bell handed over an ancient token. One who rang the Law Bell would be able to participate in the Nine State Forum with the token.
"Thank you, senior," Zhou Ziyi said with a smile. Her status was noble, but she knew her manners. The elder nodded to himself.
"Who else wants to ring the Law Bell?" Liu Zong looked at the mighty crowd. The people from the Nine States should have all arrived. Are they still not going to step forward?
Xihua Sacred Mountain used the Law Bell as the entrance test because they wanted to see the talents of the people from the Nine States in advance!
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