The reason Ao Tian hadn't done anything was because of the Nine Provinces Storm Battle.
The Nine Provinces Storm Battle was held once every ten years. Over nine hundred people from each of the nine provinces' rankings would participate, fighting for the top ten spots.
Long Ao was ranked third on the Tianzhou Province's ranking. He could be said to be the main force of the Tianzhou Province.
However, no one was optimistic about Long Ao's chances. The reason was simple. Long Ao's true strength was only in the Sovereign realm. The only reason he had been able to defeat Zhang Zhihang was because he had used an unorthodox method.
Under normal circumstances, the third place should be the peak Earth Sovereign. But what about Long Ao? He was only in the Sovereign realm. He was an entire realm away from the peak Earth Sovereign realm.
Although Long Ao's strength hadn't reached the peak Earth Sovereign realm, he had still defeated Zhang Zhihang. That was why he was ranked third. Long Ao represented the Tianzhou Province in the Nine Provinces Storm Battle.
The Nine Provinces Storm Battle was held once every ten years. But no matter which time it was held, the Tianzhou Province was always at the bottom.
The Nine Provinces Storm Battle had become a sore point for the Tianzhou Province. Because of that, the six great sects of the Tianzhou Province all wanted to regain their face.
The Martial Heaven Continent was divided into nine provinces. They were the Tianzhou Province, the Earth Prefecture, the Sun Prefecture, the Moon Prefecture, the Setting Sun Prefecture, the Cloud Prefecture, the Crimson Prefecture, the Illusion Prefecture, and the Black Forest Prefecture.
According to the rankings of the Nine Provinces, the Tianzhou Province was definitely ranked last.
The battleground of the Battle of the Nine States was different every time. The Nine States rotated. In other words, this year's Battle of the Nine States was held in the Tianzhou. Then, the second one would be held in the Earth State, and so on. It rotated every ninety years.
This year's Nine Provinces Storm Battle was held in the Crimson Prefecture.
Because of that, the Sovereign Kings of the other eight provinces all went to the Crimson Prefecture.
The Nine Provinces had nine hundred people on the nine rankings. However, less than eight hundred people could truly participate in the Nine Provinces Storm Battle.
Long Ao, Dugu Bai, and Xia Jun set off from the Tianzhou Province, heading toward the Crimson Prefecture.
"Brother Long, I heard from the Master that Zhang Mo has already issued a challenge to you. Did you accept?"
"No, but the grudge between me and Zhang Mo will be resolved sooner or later. In that case, I have decided that when I go back this time, I will personally go to the Gold Sun Sect and accept Zhang Mo's challenge."
Hearing Long Ao's words, neither Dugu Bai nor Xia Jun were surprised at all. The two of them knew Long Ao's personality very well. Was it strange for someone who dared to go to the Ghost King Sect alone to steal the bride to accept Zhang Mo's challenge?
However, Dugu Bai and Xia Jun's faces were filled with worry.
Dugu Bai thought for a moment. In the end, he said, "Brother Long, forgive me for speaking bluntly. With your current strength, it is simply impossible for you to be a match for Zhang Mo."
How could Long Ao not know what Dugu Bai had said?
One had to know that Zhang Mo was a true Void Honorable. The difference between the Metamorphosis Realm and the Void Realm was too great. They were not on the same level at all.
Although Long Ao was confident in his own strength, he knew his own limits. With his current strength, it was simply impossible for him to be a match for Zhang Mo.
However, Long Ao had already decided that after this Nine States Storm Battle, he would immediately go to the Gold Sun Sect and resolve the grudge between him and Zhang Mo once and for all.
According to Dugu Bai and Xia Jun, Long Ao already knew that every Nine States Storm Battle would last for three months. Including the journey back and forth, it would take about half a year.
It was precisely because of time that Long Ao was so confident. Half a year. He was confident that he would be able to break through to the Void Realm in half a year.
"Brother Long, let me give you a piece of advice regarding the grudge between you and Zhang Mo. If possible, you should postpone it."
"Big Brother Dugu, why is that?"
Long Ao was very confused. However, with the grudge between him and Zhang Mo, it would have to be resolved sooner or later. Since that was the case, it would be better to resolve it sooner rather than later.
Dugu Bai said solemnly, "Brother Long, you might not know this. Although the Gold Sun Sect is not as strong as the Blazing Flame Sect and the Thunder Battle Sect, they still have Sovereigns."
Void Sovereign?
As expected, Long Ao had already guessed this before. The Six Major Sects were the overlords of the Tianzhou Region. He believed that there must be a Prime Being in charge. Otherwise, the Six Major Sect Masters' title as overlords would be a little undeserved.
The Void Realm, from lowest to highest, was the Disaster Realm, Sovereign Realm, Sovereign Realm, Earthly Sovereign Realm, Heavenly Sovereign Realm, Great Sovereign Realm, World King Realm, and World Emperor Realm.
Xia Jun, who had been silent all this time, said in a low voice, "Brother Long, let me tell you a secret. Not only are there Sovereigns in the six great sects, there are also Earthly Sovereigns. If you go to the Gold Sun Sect and provoke a Sovereign or Earthly Sovereign, things will become very troublesome."
"Brother Long, Sovereigns and Earthly Sovereigns are not restricted by the sects. If you provoke them, even the sects will not be able to protect you."
Long Ao already understood what Dugu Bai and Xia Jun meant.
In the end, the Gold Sun Sect was still untouchable. Even if his cultivation had broken through to the Void Realm, it would still be the same.
Seeing Long Ao fall into deep thought, Dugu Bai and Xia Jun did not continue to dwell on this matter. The two of them knew that the Nine States Storm Battle had ended half a year ago. Perhaps with Brother Long's talent and potential, he could directly become an Earthly Sovereign in half a year. At that time, not to mention the Gold Sun Sect, he could even sweep through the Sky Region.
"Big Brother Dugu, tell me more about the Nine States Storm Battle."
Dugu Bai knew that Long Ao did not want to dwell on this matter. Since that was the case, Dugu Bai and Xia Jun did not continue.
"Brother Long, the Nine States Storm Battle is held once every ten years. Eight to nine hundred people enter an independent space and fight each other for the tokens in each other's hands. For three whole months, corpses litter the ground and blood flows like rivers."
Fighting for three months, one could imagine how tragic the Nine States Storm Battle was.
"Brother Long, every time the Nine States Storm Battle ends, the Nine States Storm Rankings will change greatly. It will take three to five years for them to recover."
"Big Brother Dugu, I'm very curious. If that's the case, why do the Nine States still hold the Storm Battle?"
"Many years ago, the Nine States held the Nine States Storm Battle for the first time to promote the strength of the States' disciples. However, as time passed, the interest of the Nine States Storm Battle began to change. It has now evolved into a slaughterhouse. Whoever kills the most people can become unparalleled in the Nine States Storm Battle."
In the Battle of the Nine Prefectures, to be able to stand at the top meant that one could be unparalleled and look down on his peers. Which young warrior would not want such an honor? Putting himself in Long Ao's shoes, Long Ao thought that he could not resist such a temptation.
"Brother Long, I want to tell you that when you enter the slaughterhouse, you must not show any mercy. Otherwise, you will be the first to go to hell."
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