"Fellow Daoist Ye, this matter directly concerns the opening of the Grand Ceremony. You mustn't speak rashly," Elder Yue of the Divine Firmament Domain said coldly to Ye Yun, seemingly urging him to be discreet.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, why not cooperate with our Sacred Emperor Domain? We guarantee you generous rewards," Elder Huo of the Sacred Emperor Domain was unwilling to be outdone and proactively sought to recruit Ye Yun.
"Hahaha, the Grand Ceremony is a collective endeavor; this is the consensus. Elder Huo, do you wish to disrupt it? Fellow Daoist Ye, if you truly know the answer to the mystery of the Human Light, speak it boldly," Elder Xu of the Ancient Domain stroked his beard and offered his advice.
Hearing the words from the representatives of the three great powers, which included threats, temptations, and probes, was all within Ye Yun's expectations. He had brought up this topic precisely to gauge the attitudes of the various factions.
"How about I make an agreement with everyone here?"
"Oh? What kind of agreement?"
Everyone was intensely curious about Ye Yun's intentions.
"If I solve the mystery of the Human Light, and the eruption ceremony truly begins, you must grant me one item."
"What item?"
The crowd pressed for details eagerly.
"Primordial Kun Steel!"
"What is that?"
Many powerful individuals looked confused, as this was their first time participating in the eruption ceremony, and they had never heard of it.
"Primordial Kun Steel is a naturally formed divine artifact synthesized from the convergence of the three lights. It is indestructible and can be used to forge divine artifacts, palaces, and even super warships. Fellow Daoist Ye seems to have come prepared," explained Xu Shaojie. Everyone looked at Ye Yun, surprised by his knowledge of the secret of the three lights.
"Elder Xu is correct. I am indeed here for the Primordial Kun Steel," Ye Yun stated frankly. After all, the best way to obtain it was through mutually beneficial exchange, making things easier for everyone.
"Kid, Primordial Kun Steel is not an issue, but only if you can truly find the Human Light and open the ceremony," Elder Yue said.
"Elder Yue is right. Fellow Daoist Ye, can you do it?" Elder Yue and Elder Huo looked at Ye Yun simultaneously, their gazes sharp, their intangible aura pressing down on him.
"Of course. I need your promise. Once the agreement is made, we can immediately test the location of the Human Light."
"Very well, our Divine Firmament Domain agrees to your terms."
"The Ancient Domain also agrees!"
"Hmm... Since that is the case, the Sacred Emperor Domain also agrees."
The elders of the three Level Nine Great Worlds gave their affirmative responses. Ye Yun nodded slightly and turned to address the other loose cultivators and powerful individuals.
"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Ye, since the three great powers have agreed, we naturally have no problem. Wouldn't you agree?"
"Certainly, a word is a promise. No problem!"
The members of the loose cultivator collective also agreed to Ye Yun's request.
"Excellent. Now, I shall unveil the mystery of the Human Light!"
Ye Yun, standing on his Banana Fan, ascended to the heavens. He produced the map of Xuan'ao Mountain and infused it with his innate divine power.
"Zi zi zi!"
The map displayed the positions of the Heaven, Earth, and Human peaks. Currently, the Heaven and Earth peaks were activated, but only the mountain peak marked as the Human Light on the map remained in an unactivated state in reality, appearing utterly unremarkable.
"Ye Yun, what does this map mean?"
"This mountain peak is the place where the Human Light will be activated!"
"That's easy to say, but how will you activate it?"
"It's simple to do. Each of us just needs to ascend that peak. If they are recognized by the Human Peak as destined individuals, the Human Light will surely appear."
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.
"Is it true? It sounds rather fantastical."
"We'll know if it's true or not with a test. Why doubt it?"
"Good lad, you certainly have courage. Let's believe it first, and then question it!"
"Yes, believe first, then question!"
The crowd reached a consensus and then looked towards the representatives of the three great powers, as they were the current dominant forces in Xuan'ao Mountain.
Elder Yue, Elder Xu, and Elder Huo exchanged glances and then nodded to each other.
"Since the three elders have agreed, let's go."
The group of loose cultivators then proceeded towards the Human Peak indicated on the map.
"Master, you're amazing! You've got everyone convinced so quickly!"
"Master is a born king. They have no choice but to listen."
"Master, do you know who the destined person is? What if they aren't here?"
Hearing his disciples' chatter, Ye Yun's expression became confident.
"I believe the early appearance of the Heavenly Light is a signal. The destined person must be present."
"Could it be you, Master?"
"Who knows!"
Ye Yun smiled meaningfully and then led the women towards the Human Peak.
Before the Human Peak, everyone gathered.
"Hahaha, I'll try first."
A powerful loose cultivator grinned proudly. As a loose cultivator with mediocre talent, he rarely had the chance to be the center of attention. This time, he would seize the opportunity with the Human Peak test to show off. If he happened to be the destined person, his life would truly change for the better! He might even be recruited by one of the three great powers, which would be enough to alter his destiny!
Since it was a full-scale test, no one stopped him. In fact, many cautious cultivators wanted others to go first.
"Alright, you go ahead."
The elders of the three great powers conferred and allowed him to proceed to the Human Peak.
"Thank you, elders. I'm going now."
The cultivator bowed with a smile and then leaped towards the Human Peak.
"I'm here! I am the destined one!"
The cultivator landed on the Human Peak with excitement. Everyone focused their gazes on his location, eager to see if divine light would indeed appear.
"Hmm, what's happening?"
"Light! Hahaha, it's light!"
"Am I truly the destined one? Three elders, you see, you should recruit me into your sect."
Upon seeing a beam of light emerge from the ground of the Human Peak, the cultivator cheered ecstatically, feeling as though his dream was coming true. The elders of the three great powers also frowned as they looked towards the Human Peak, their hearts filled with apprehension. Could it be that destiny was unpredictable, and this person was truly the destined one?
"Ye Yun, do you think he's the destined one?"
Since the test was proposed by Ye Yun, it was reasonable for the three elders to ask him for his opinion.
"Heh, I don't know either."
"You!"
Ye Yun's response greatly displeased the three elders.
"Ah!"
At that moment, a scream echoed through the sky. The light emanating from the Human Peak engulfed the ground, and the cultivator's body was reduced to dust.
"This!"
Such a sight stunned everyone present! They had initially believed the cultivator was the destined one, but now it seemed that was not the case. He had even been annihilated by the divine power of the Human Peak, a terrifying display.
"Ye Yun, what's going on? Is this your scheme?" Elder Huo roared at Ye Yun, his ferocity apparent.
"The first bird gets the worm. He wanted to show off himself; what does it have to do with me?"