"Good!"

Song Zhilun laughed heartily, turned his head and glanced at Wei Wuyai, saying:

"Saint."

"The Demon Lord may do as he pleases." Wei Wuyai cupped his fist in salute.

After saying that, Song Zhilun nodded, transforming into a wisp of deep demonic energy and disappearing into some part of the Ascension Tower. Then, Wei Wuyai took a step and slowly descended from the void to the top floor.

The surrounding young talents on the Hidden Dragon List quickly cleared a space.

This place was neither too far nor too close to Chen Yuan, a clear division of territory. The two of them tacitly withdrew their gazes at the same time, nodding slightly as a greeting to each other.

Wei Wuque's eyes flickered, and after excusing himself to Chen Yuan, he slowly approached Wei Wuyai, cupping his fist and smiling:

"Wei Wuque from Northern Liang, greets Brother Wei."

Wei Wuyai stared at Wei Wuque, his brow furrowed slightly, but he still returned the greeting, saying:

"What business does the Prince have?"

Wei Wuque smiled faintly, lowering his voice:

"Even in the remote and uncivilized land of Northern Liang, I have long heard of Brother Wei's name, and I admire you immensely. After several years of hibernation, you have steadily held a place in the top three of the Hidden Dragon List, truly a great hero. To be honest, a large part of my reason for coming here this time is for Brother Wei."

Although the voice was soft, Chen Yuan could still hear it clearly. A smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as he turned his gaze towards Wu Emperor City below.

The main building of the Ascension Tower was built halfway up the immortal mountain, and the heaven and earth spiritual energy was already very rich. Cultivating in this place was similar to the effect of engraving a Gathering Yuan Array in his secret chamber on weekdays.

If a martial artist with a lower cultivation base took a deep breath, they could feel their cultivation slowly increasing. It was indeed worthy of being called an immortal mountain blessed land.

It was a pity that for Chen Yuan now, it was not very useful.

More and more talents from the Hidden Dragon List gathered on the top floor, dividing into more than a dozen circles of varying sizes. But the center of the circles, one was headed by Chen Yuan,

and the other was led by the Prince of Northern Liang and Wei Wuyai.

As for the former top five on the Hidden Dragon List, Gu He, he had no presence at all now. His face was gloomy as he stared straight ahead, surrounded by an aura that kept strangers away.

Yu Qingyan followed Chen Yuan's instructions and deliberately shifted Gu He's target to Chen Yuan. Although there was no verbal dispute, everyone present could detect something was wrong.

But for Chen Yuan, none of this mattered. Gu He was destined to die.

Presumably, accidentally killing Gu He in the process of competing for the Ascension Fruit would be a very normal thing, right?

After Wei Wuyai's appearance, another heavyweight figure ascended to the top floor. As soon as he appeared, he caused a sensation among the geniuses on the Hidden Dragon List present.

This person was none other than Zuo Chengzong of Wudang, who was ranked first on the Hidden Dragon List alongside Chen Yuan!

Compared to Chen Yuan's sudden rise, Zuo Chengzong brought even greater psychological pressure to everyone, because from the moment he entered the Jianghu world, he directly ranked among the top ten of the Hidden Dragon List.

Higher than the starting point of anyone present.

After that, in just over a year, Zuo Chengzong reached the top three, and then firmly occupied the first place on the Hidden Dragon List for nearly five years.

During this period, there were people who challenged him, but they basically all suffered a defeat!

It also established Zuo Chengzong's invincible reputation. After Chen Yuan rose by killing a Grandmaster, Zuo Chengzong was not idle either, and also went down the mountain to kill a Grandmaster.

In the end, the Ascension Tower had to modify the rules for listing on the Hidden Dragon List, creating a dual powerhouse on the Hidden Dragon List, tied for first place, leaving the second place vacant.

This was absolutely unprecedented, an unparalleled event.

The eyes of most people were focused on Zuo Chengzong, and the other part was focused on Chen Yuan, with a playful look in their eyes.

As the saying goes, a king does not see another king!

These two were tied for first place on the Hidden Dragon List, and they must be displeased with each other. Everyone was looking forward to whether the two would immediately fight for a high and low now.

Fighting was not allowed in Wu Emperor City, but there were arenas specially built for martial artists.

It was also understood the habits of martial artists, and it was impossible to completely eliminate it, so a vent had to be provided.

And if this was the case, everyone might lose a strong opponent.

As Zuo Chengzong approached Chen Yuan step by step, Gu He's eyes were filled with a glimmer of excitement, hoping that Zuo Chengzong could suppress Chen Yuan, preferably kill him.

Just like others laughed at him, he was not Chen Yuan's opponent, but it was enough for someone to be his opponent.

The surrounding atmosphere instantly solidified, and eyes were fixed on Chen Yuan. Even Wei Wuque and Wei Wuyai stopped talking and turned their eyes to these two long-renowned figures.

Zuo Chengzong's appearance was not outstanding, and even in this gathering place of Hidden Dragon List talents, he was unremarkable, but he was surrounded by an unusually powerful aura.

He wore a green Taoist robe with a Bagua (Eight Trigrams) pattern embroidered on his chest, his eyes were indifferent, his hair was tied up in a bun, and he carried a magic sword behind him. On closer inspection, he was also handsome.

Zhang Xuan, Shangguan Yu, Ye Chenbai, and the others had solemn expressions and stared at Zuo Chengzong.

Only Chen Yuan also met his gaze with indifference.

Zuo Chengzong stopped three zhang away from Chen Yuan, his aura merged into the void, faintly resisting Chen Yuan. The two did not make a move, only their auras clashed.

After three breaths, the auras around the two dissipated at the same time, but their eyes contained a dignified meaning.

Zuo Chengzong performed a Taoist salute and said softly:

"Zuo Chengzong of Wudang."

"Chen Yuan!"

Zuo Chengzong smiled faintly, walked to Chen Yuan's side, looked at Wu Emperor City below, and said:

"Brother Chen is indeed as extraordinary as the legends say."

"Brother Zuo is also true."

"This poor Taoist thought that all the talents in the world were inferior to me, and taking the Ascension Fruit was as easy as picking something out of a bag. But today, after meeting Brother Chen, this poor Taoist knows what an opponent is.

Being able to meet Brother Chen is a great fortune for Zuo."

With just a clash of auras, Zuo Chengzong could determine that Chen Yuan was no less than him. His cultivation had definitely reached the Perfection of the Mysterious Realm, and with the help of a ferocious weapon, he was indeed a formidable enemy.

But not only did he not feel vigilant, but he was also happy, feeling that he had finally met an opponent.

He had been invincible in the Jianghu for several years, only because he felt lonely in his heart that he returned to the mountain to cultivate. He did not expect that after leaving seclusion, he would meet a stunning talent.

It was truly a fortunate event in life.

No wonder the Ancestor observed the celestial phenomena before he came and said that he would have signs of decline this time.

Perhaps it would be fulfilled on Chen Yuan. As for others such as Wei Wuyai and Xuan Ming, their strength might be extraordinary, but Zuo Chengzong had never taken them to heart.

He possessed a truly invincible heart.

"Chen is the same."

Zuo Chengzong felt that Chen Yuan was a formidable enemy, and Chen Yuan also felt that Zuo Chengzong was a good opponent. Among martial artists of the same realm, he was also undefeated.

It was a fortunate thing for both sides to meet such an opponent in life.

Only by defeating all enemies could one condense the true meaning of enlightenment. This was Chen Yuan's view.

Zuo Chengzong smiled freely:

"Good, then let's have a battle in three days."

"Good."

After saying that, Zuo Chengzong ignored everyone present, including the Prince of Northern Liang and the Saint of the Heavenly Demon Palace, Wei Wuyai, as if they could not enter his eyes at all.

If someone else had such an attitude, it would have long aroused dissatisfaction and challenged them.

But Zuo Chengzong's posture made most people feel very normal.

But the fact that the two sides did not become hostile disappointed many people.

After Zuo Chengzong left, Chen Yuan did not continue to stay on the top floor and left with Zhang Xuan and the others.

......

......

The top of Immortal Mountain in Wu Emperor City.

This place was a forbidden area of the entire Wu Emperor City. Without the permission of the City Lord, even if the Ye family descendants secretly climbed to the top of the mountain, they would be executed. There was already a precedent for this.

And this place was covered in immortal mist all year round, and even a Transformation Yang True Person could not see the scene inside through the fog. Some people said that the top of the Immortal Mountain was the core of the Yuan Crystal Mine of Wu Emperor City.

Some people said that the top of the Immortal Mountain was the central hub of the entire city's formation.

Some people said that the top of the Immortal Mountain contained the biggest secret of Wu Emperor City.

In short, there were many opinions about the top of the Immortal Mountain, but they could only be guesses in the end, and there was never a definitive conclusion.

On this day, when the top fifty talents on the Hidden Dragon List had all arrived at the Ascension Tower, a middle-aged man in a black robe came to the outside of the white mist.

The man's aura was extraordinary, his eyes were sharp, and he had a domineering aura. Just standing there, he seemed to form his own world, both integrated with and repelling the surrounding void.

The man faced the white mist, respectfully bowed, and said in a deep voice:

"Disciple Ye Xiangnan, requests an audience with Master!"

If outsiders saw this scene, they would definitely be shocked and horrified.

Because Ye Xiangnan was the City Lord of the number one city in the world, and ranked second on the Supreme Ranking, a figure of the Peerless True Monarch level. As for the first place on the Supreme Ranking, it had been vacant since the establishment of the Ascension Ranking.

However, some people believed that the Old Madman of Wudang Mountain was the number one in the world.

But the Ascension Tower had never listed him on the Supreme Ranking.

A lazy voice came from within the immortal mist:

"Is the Ascension War about to begin again?"

"Yes."

"Are there any good seedlings in this session?"

Ye Xiangnan said in a deep voice:

"Reporting to Master, in this session of the Ascension War, in the disciple's opinion, it is probably the strongest session in the past two hundred years. Several outstanding talents have emerged,

It is estimated that they can enter Master's eyes."

"Tell me about them."

"One is the disciple cultivated by that Wudang Mountain, born with a Purple Thunder Heavenly Heart, extraordinary aptitude, and praised by that person as the most talented person in Wudang Mountain in five hundred years."

"Being able to be carefully cultivated by that Old Madman, it seems to be a good seedling."

"The second is Chen Yuan, the Green Envoy of the Heavenly Inspection Division of the imperial court. He was unremarkable before, but since he suddenly opened his mind a year and a half ago, he has risen rapidly and tied for first place on the Hidden Dragon List with Zuo Chengzong."

"Could it be a True Monarch reincarnation?"

"Not yet confirmed, but his origin is indeed a bit abnormal. The speed of his rise is too rapid. It is truly unprecedented, and there may not be anyone coming after him."

The lazy voice in the immortal mist chuckled:

"It is indeed rare to go from ordinary to first place on the Hidden Dragon List in a year, but it is not that it has never happened in the world. In those days, that guy surnamed Xiang rose even faster."

"The Ancestor of Chu was indeed a genius, blessed by the great fortune of the world."

"Anything else?"

"Wei Wuyai, the current Saint of the Heavenly Demon Palace, is highly regarded by Dongfang Sheng. This time, he even sent a Demon Lord to protect him. He is born with a Demon Eye and has extraordinary potential."

"Dao Xuansheng of Biyou Palace, has a congenital Taoist body..."

"Four people... they are indeed good."

"There are also a few people who are very extraordinary. If they were placed at other times, they would also have the qualifications to be in the top three of the Hidden Dragon List, but compared with these four people, they are still much worse."

Ye Xiangnan bowed and said.

"Well, since you think this Ascension War is the most powerful session in the past two hundred years, then increase the difficulty a bit. You have refined the Heavenly Ladder almost enough, screen it once first."

"Disciple obeys."

"In addition, this time, open the Secret Realm..."

"Disciple obeys."

The immortal mist churned, and the voice inside paused for a moment, then suddenly asked:

"There seemed to be a kid named Jiang He with very good potential before, how is he now? Has he been promoted to Transformation Yang?"

"Now he is ranked third on the Wind and Cloud List, but his cultivation is probably hidden. It's just that I don't know what his true strength is. No one in the Jianghu has forced out his full strength yet."

"Don't underestimate this kid. If his cultivation was not a bit lacking and he had the disadvantage of age, he would have had a great chance of reaching the first place on the Hidden Dragon List,

Moreover, the people cultivated by that demon monk seem... there really isn't a mediocre one."

"Disciple remembers."

"Well..."

......

......

Inside a high-class room on the eighth floor of the Ascension Tower.

Chen Yuan sat cross-legged. He was not cultivating, but just sitting quietly, adjusting his state of breath. With the Ascension War approaching, he had to be in the best state to deal with it.

Others such as Wei Wuyai and Xuan Ming were enough for him to treat cautiously, and Zuo Chengzong, who appeared today, made him feel an extremely dangerous aura.

Proving that this person definitely had the strength to kill him, he was definitely not to be underestimated.

Of course, his choice was not fear and terror, but fighting spirit was rising. As long as he defeated this person, he could win the first place on the Hidden Dragon List and get the Ascension Fruit.

Complete the last hurdle to enter the Dao Divine Palace.

As long as this battle ended, he could officially start preparing for the Jiedan (Forming the Core) matter and step into the middle and upper levels of the Jianghu world.

Slowly breathing, even if Chen Yuan had no intention of cultivating, the Tai Xuan Sutra was still running on its own, absorbing the surrounding rich heaven and earth spiritual energy and swallowing and spitting it out on its own.

In a moment, Chen Yuan actually felt a strong sense of drowsiness. This situation immediately alerted him. Upon reaching the Xuan Realm, there was no need to sleep at all.

And this place was located in the Ascension Tower, which could not help but make him feel vigilant.

Just as he was about to break free from the dream, a familiar voice came to his ears:

"Don't struggle, it was I who pulled you into the dream."

Chen Yuan's ears twitched, and it seemed that the soul in the dream opened his eyes. A familiar figure was sitting leisurely in the room, looking at him with a smile.

"Miss Su?"

The person who came was none other than Su Ziyue!

Su Ziyue's figure was illusory, and she lightly tapped her pearly teeth to explain:

"You guy came so fast, this concubine hurried and rushed and was still a step late, so I could only use supernatural powers to meet you in a dream."

The Ascension Tower was heavily guarded, and a Transformation Yang True Person was stationed here. Su Ziyue never thought of breaking in forcefully.

"Does Miss Su have something to say?"

One does not visit a temple without a purpose. Since the other party used such a secret method to come, there must be something important.

Su Ziyue's expression became serious and she said in a deep voice:

"I'm here to tell you that the Qingyun Sword Sect has joined forces with the Yun family and is preparing to deal with you. Remember to be careful after the Ascension War!"

Chen Yuan nodded slightly, but did not show any signs of horror. He had already anticipated this day when he offended Xiao Yunsheng.

That was why he had initially concealed his tracks and returned to Tangshan Prefecture to seclude himself.

"Those two old guys are planning well, thinking of waiting until you win the Ascension Fruit before taking action. It's a pity, this matter will still not escape the investigation of my Dao Divine Palace."

Chen Yuan stared closely at Su Ziyue and said:

"Before, Golden Envoy Jiang promised me that I could make a request. Since those old ghosts want to intercept and kill me, then Chen would like to ask the Dao Lords of the Dao Divine Palace to help me stop this matter, how about it?"

Su Ziyue looked at Chen Yuan with a smile:

"This condition is not low, do you know what price you need to pay to ask the Transformation Yang expert to take action? Moreover, the Dao Lords of the Dao Divine Palace rarely show up. You also know that we all have identities on the surface. Once it is leaked, the impact it will have is very large."

Chen Yuan remained unmoved and continued:

"Before, Golden Envoy Jiang also said that as long as I can get the Ascension Fruit, even if Chen has not formed the Core, I can become a formal member. And Miss Su also said that as long as I become a formal member, I can know the identities of the other Dao Lords."

"Chen is using the identity of a formal member of the Dao Divine Palace, hoping to see the other Dao Lords. Coupled with the request you promised me before, it doesn't seem too much, right?"

Su Ziyue frowned slightly:

"You are not a formal member yet."

"After the Ascension War starts, I naturally will be!"

"So confident?"

"Chen has always been very confident. Miss Su has known me for some time, don't you know that?"

"Giggle..." Su Ziyue covered her mouth and chuckled:

"Okay, then this concubine will agree on behalf of the other Dao Lords. As long as you can get the Ascension Fruit, we Dao Lords will show up at that time to help you solve this trouble.

But if you fail..."

"Chen will not fail."

"Then this concubine will wait and see."

"There is one more thing."

"Hmm?"

"In this Ascension War, I want to kill Gu He. The Gu family is also a trouble, and they may take revenge at that time. I wonder if the Divine Palace can solve it together?"

"Why do you want to kill him?" Su Ziyue frowned.

According to what she knew, it seemed that Chen Yuan and Gu He should not know each other.

Chen Yuan pondered for a moment:

"I'm sorry, I can't tell you about this, but this person must die."

"It's not because of Yu Qingyan, right?" Su Ziyue's eyes narrowed.

She had long learned from Li Suqing that Gu He had been pursuing Yu Qingyan. Chen Yuan and Yu Qingyan seemed to have met a few times, could it be because of this?

"Not entirely."

"Must kill?"

"Must kill."

Su Ziyue looked at Chen Yuan deeply:

"Okay, as long as you get the Ascension Fruit, the Dao Divine Palace will solve the trouble of the Gu family together. If you can't get it, this concubine is also unable to do anything. The Dao Divine Palace adheres to equal exchange, not just taking."

"Good."

Chen Yuan nodded with a solemn expression.

"I've delivered the message, then this concubine will take my leave first."

"Miss Su, do as you please."

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Update, tomorrow is the Ascension War, everyone don't hoard books!