Murong Tiangu told Long Aotian about the Global Martial Arts Competition.
The Global Martial Arts Competition was held once every ten years, and Long Aotian had heard of it, where cultivators from various countries participated in contests.
The competition venue changed every time, much like the Olympics, with a different location each session.
“Where is it being held this year?” Long Aotian asked.
“It’s being held in our Xia Country this year, at Mount Tai, organized by the ancient martial arts families of Lianjia,” Murong Tiangu replied truthfully.
“When is it?” Long Aotian inquired.
“In seven days,” Murong Tiangu said.
“Okay, I’ll ask Master and then decide. If we don’t go, you can take the Dragon Group members to participate,” Long Aotian instructed.
“Alright, that’s fine,” Murong Tiangu nodded.
After they hung up, Long Aotian entered the room. Xia Feng was still explaining matters of the Great Dao to everyone.
Long Aotian didn’t interrupt but stood to the side, listening attentively.
After an hour of lecturing, Xia Feng looked at everyone and asked, “What insights have you gained?”
“Master, many realizations flashed through my mind. I need time to properly ponder them to comprehend,” Du Lapid said.
“Master, me too,” Pope Paul nodded.
Xia Feng nodded with satisfaction, then looked at the group and said, “I’m going to ask you a question now.”
Xia Feng paused here, and everyone waited for the continuation with curious gazes.
“Tell me, what was your original purpose for cultivation?” Xia Feng asked seriously after glancing at them.
“Master, when I first started cultivating, it was solely to serve Xia Country and protect it. After gradually coming into contact with higher realms, my goal became to attain the Great Dao and become an immortal,” Long Aotian said, stepping forward first.
“Master, because I am a blood race, I have lived my life for cultivation since the day I was born. I’ve diligently cultivated, hoping to reach the rank of Prince, increase my lifespan, and also gain more power. Now that I’m following Master, my horizons have completely broadened, and I also wish to attain the Great Dao and become an immortal.”
Du Lapid continued after Long Aotian, explaining his reasons for cultivation.
Pope Paul, King Hughes, and Dark Spirit, seeing that the other two had answered, naturally spoke about why they cultivated.
Everyone’s goal was the same: the pursuit of the supreme Great Dao.
This was also the ultimate goal and desire of every cultivator.
Hearing them say this, Xia Feng smiled knowingly and prepared to reveal the bait he had prepared. He said, “I am prepared to give you an opportunity, an opportunity to achieve the Great Dao and ascend to the Immortal Realm.”
Gulp…
All five swallowed in unison, their eyes widening like oxen, their hearts pounding with the surge of blood, and their breathing becoming rapid and heavy.
Achieve the Great Dao?
Ascend to the Immortal Realm?
Is it truly possible?
Soul-searching questions flashed through their minds, and at this moment, they felt numb.
“Mas… Master, are you saying we can also go to the Immortal Realm?” Long Aotian asked cautiously.
In their understanding, the Immortal Realm was an existence beyond reach, something only in dreams.
Now, if someone told you that you had a chance to go to the Immortal Realm, who wouldn’t be tempted?
To cultivate for a lifetime, risking death in pursuit of breaking through constraints, wasn’t it all just to catch a glimpse of the Immortal Realm?
Long Aotian’s question voiced everyone’s inner thoughts. They all had the same question: Can trash like us also go to the Immortal Realm?
“I just said I’m giving you such an opportunity. I have a way to take you to the Immortal Realm, requiring the supreme Great Dao,” Xia Feng confirmed again.
“Okay, thank you, Master.”
“Thank you, Master.”
Without any hesitation, the five knelt before Xia Feng and kowtowed three times.
They had never imagined such a day would come.
“You may know about this matter, but for now, do not speak of it. The four of you go out. I need to speak with Long Aotian alone,” Xia Feng waved to Du Lapid and the other three.
“Yes, Master, Master,” the four replied and turned to walk out of the room.
After the four left, Xia Feng looked at Long Aotian and asked, “Have you considered a successor for the Dragon Group?”
Since Long Aotian was to be taken to the Immortal Realm by him, the successor for the Dragon Group had to be chosen carefully.
This person not only had to be loyal to Xia Country but also have a pure heart.
Long Aotian’s first choice was naturally Zhou Gangyi. He said, “Master, what do you think of Zhou Gangyi?”
Zhou Gangyi was undoubtedly the best candidate. He was impeccable in all aspects, and he was also the grandson of Elder Zhou.
“Zhou Gangyi can only be a candidate; it’s not yet certain if he will accompany us to the Immortal Realm,” Xia Feng explained.
Zhou Gangyi can also go?
Long Aotian was puzzled for a moment, but then he understood.
If he could go, why couldn’t Zhou Gangyi?
If Zhou Gangyi was a candidate, Long Aotian was truly in a dilemma, unsure who to choose.
“Master, how about I consider it and then inform you once I’ve decided on someone?” Long Aotian was indecisive at the moment.
“Fine, these issues are not major,” Xia Feng waved his hand.
Since he was preparing to take Long Aotian away, he had to make thorough preparations. Later, he would create two clones and hand them over to Elder Huang and Elder Li for safekeeping.
Previously, Xia Feng had worried if he could retain clones after ascending. After visiting the Immortal Realm once, he was sure he could leave behind clones.
“Master, there’s one more thing to tell you,” Long Aotian prepared to inform Xia Feng about the Global Martial Arts Competition.
“What is it?” Xia Feng asked.
“The Global Martial Arts Competition will be held in a week at Mount Tai. Should we go and participate for fun?” Long Aotian said.
Xia Feng smiled. Of course, they should participate. It was a perfect opportunity to have Xia Lin represent them.
“Yes, and I want Lin’er to participate in the competition too,” Xia Feng said with a smile.
“Lin’er is also participating?” Long Aotian’s expression was stunned.
This…
Lin’er’s meager skills, would participating in the Global Martial Arts Competition be too unrealistic?
Long Aotian dared not ask.
He was unaware that Xia Lin was already cultivating.
“She’ll be fine. It’s just right to have you all sent to Mount Kunlun for some training,” Xia Feng chuckled.
“If Master says she can, then she definitely can,” Long Aotian believed him without doubt.
“Come in,” Xia Feng called out towards the door.
Du Lapid quickly pushed the door open and entered.
Looking at the four who entered, Xia Feng said, “Since you are preparing to enter the Immortal Realm with me, use this time while you are free to go back and arrange your affairs if you wish.”
The four indeed had matters to arrange. Hearing Xia Feng’s words, they all nodded and said, “Yes, Master, Master.”
After all, having decided to follow Xia Feng to the Immortal Realm, they would be like dead people to their acquaintances on Earth.
The thought of going to the Immortal Realm once again filled them with spirit and determination!