One day passed, and Great Vener Lin Yi returned.
Subsequently, a message spread throughout the Cloud World.
The Heavenly Yi Domain and the Myriad Ancient Domain would engage in five gambling battles outside Sword Gate Pass, with no regard for life or death.
The stake was three hundred billion Taiyuan Crystals!
Such a stake was equivalent to ten years of output for the entire Heavenly Yi Domain.
Upon hearing this news, the Cloud World instantly erupted. It wasn't just because of the gambling battle, but because Great Vener Lin Yi, who had been missing from the Heavenly Yi Domain for over ten thousand years, had actually reappeared!
As everyone knew, the conflict between the Heavenly Yi Domain and the Myriad Ancient Domain was no ordinary matter. The current situation was understandable.
Before this, Great Vener Lin Yi had not appeared for over ten thousand years. Therefore, although the actions of the Myriad Ancient Domain were somewhat infuriating, the Heavenly Yi Domain, as the party involved, had not made any strong statements, and naturally, they had no grounds for complaint.
The previous small-scale battles outside Sword Gate Pass had occurred when Great Vener Lin Yi had not yet appeared. Furthermore, even though the Heavenly Yi Domain and the Myriad Ancient Domain were in conflict, Great Vener Myriad Ancient had not directly intervened.
Thus, others had adopted a "wait and see" attitude, naturally having no grounds for dissatisfaction. Moreover, approaching the conflict might have invited unnecessary trouble.
Now that the news had broken, a storm of activity instantly swept across the four directions.
Apart from the forces of the Myriad Ancient Domain and the Heavenly Yi Domain, the leaders of other domain forces had already begun to make their moves.
Heavenly Yi Domain, Heavenly Yi Pavilion.
"Golden Brilliance Supreme, Zhang Chao Supreme, Mulian Xin Supreme, Chen Yu Supreme, Li Xuan, all of you five will go into seclusion for three days. After three days, the battle will commence at Sword Gate Pass!" Great Vener Lin Yi said solemnly, his expression a little grim.
After all, using the resources of the Heavenly Yi Domain's ten years of development as a stake was an extremely important matter. As the ruler of a domain, he naturally attached great importance to it.
"We obey your command!" Li Xuan and the other four bowed and replied. Their expressions were also solemn and grave. This battle concerned the reputation of the Heavenly Yi Domain.
Moreover, with three hundred billion Taiyuan Crystals as the stake, if they lost the match, the blow to the Heavenly Yi Domain would be considerable.
Time passed in a flash. Three days slipped away quietly.
"Are you ready?" Great Vener Lin Yi asked, nodding slightly as he looked at the five individuals, Li Xuan included, with full spirits before him.
"Ready to fight at any time," Li Xuan replied with a smile. Golden Brilliance Supreme and the other three also nodded.
"In that case, let us depart!" Great Vener Lin Yi said with a smile. Then, with a wave of his hand, a spiritual light instantly enveloped the five of them. In the next moment, the six of them, along with those waiting outside the hall, vanished.
Sword Gate Pass, the border between the Heavenly Yi Domain and the Myriad Ancient Domain. Outside the pass lay a vast grassland, with a massive sword mark clearly dividing it. With the main parties not yet arrived, the forces from the Cloud World had already set up camp here.
Such a spectacular duel between two domains, especially involving beings at the Soul Enlightenment level and above, was something no one would want to miss.
*Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!*
As the sound of breaking air echoed, the gazes of various forces turned towards them. Five teams arrived, led by the four Great Veners, excluding those of the Heavenly Yi Domain and the Myriad Ancient Domain.
"The Great Veners of the other four domains have indeed come. It's certainly not a wasted trip to see the true appearances of six Great Veners."
"After all, it is a battle between cultivators at the Soul Enlightenment level and above. For Spirit Masters at the Time Realm level, this is an immense fortune. To glean even a hint of insight from it would be excellent."
"The teams led by these six domain Great Veners consist mostly of beings at the Time Realm level. Their purpose is likely the same as ours."
"Now that the Great Veners of the four domains have arrived, the two parties involved are likely close behind."
"..."
*Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!*
After a few minutes passed, several more sounds of breaking air echoed in the sky. In the next instant, Great Vener Lin Yi and Li Xuan and the others floated above Sword Gate Pass. After Great Vener Lin Yi nodded to Great Vener Wushen and the others, his gaze turned towards the Myriad Ancient Domain.
Within moments, Great Vener Myriad Ancient and the Myriad Ancient Domain's team also slowly appeared in everyone's sight.
"Great Vener Lin Yi, although all six domains have gathered, it's not too late for you to go back on your word if you wish. Don't lose face after losing the bet," Great Vener Myriad Ancient said to Great Vener Lin Yi with a cold smile.
Great Vener Lin Yi smiled faintly and, with a wave of his hand, tossed a Qiankun Bracelet towards Great Vener Wushen: "Fellow Daoists, I'm afraid we will have to trouble you to be witnesses for this battle. Since this gambling battle was proposed by my Heavenly Yi Domain, there is no reason to go back on my word. Great Vener Myriad Ancient, please proceed."
"Since Great Vener Lin Yi insists, then this Venerable will reluctantly accept," Great Vener Myriad Ancient said without hesitation. He also waved his hand, and another Qiankun Bracelet shot towards Great Vener Wushen.
"Thank you all for your nomination. Then this Venerable will represent all of you as a witness to this gambling battle. Since both sides have decided to each send five participants and adopt a best-of-three system, let us begin the first match now."
Great Vener Wushen stepped forward, nodded to Great Vener Lin Yi and Great Vener Myriad Ancient, and then, with a wave of his hand, a thin, cicada-wing-like barrier appeared on the cleared grassland below.
"Participants from both sides, please enter the arena." As the barrier took shape, Great Vener Wushen called out.
*Whoosh!*
As Great Vener Wushen spoke, a figure from the Myriad Ancient Domain's team shot out first. Li Xuan looked intently and recognized him as King Liu Feng, whom he had seen before on Six Domains Island.
As King Liu Feng stepped forward, Supreme Zhang Chao, standing beside Li Xuan, also moved and shot towards the barrier below.
"King Liu Feng, the battle on Six Domains Island did not commence back then. Today, this Venerable will face you!" Supreme Zhang Chao said coldly to King Liu Feng, his new and old grievances to be settled in one battle.
"Since you insist on courting death, this King shall grant you your wish!" King Liu Feng coldly snorted. Then, spiritual power surged from his body. Two rounds of celestial suns slowly rose.
*Boom!*
Supreme Zhang Chao, who also had two celestial suns, activated the Star Spirit Pearl in his Divine Mansion. Two streams of spiritual energy, each billions strong, descended and instantly collided. With a deafening roar, Supreme Zhang Chao and King Liu Feng began to fight each other with lightning speed, only afterimages remaining.
Li Xuan, who had reached the peak of the Soul Enlightenment Realm, could naturally see clearly. Moreover, Li Xuan noticed that both Supreme Zhang Chao and King Liu Feng were at the peak of the Soul Enlightenment Realm, and their spiritual energy reserves were comparable. It would be difficult to win easily.
Time gradually passed, and the battle between Supreme Zhang Chao and King Liu Feng entered a white-hot stage. Li Xuan sighed slightly. This first battle was indeed not going to be easy to win.
*Bang!*
With a violent crash, Supreme Zhang Chao and King Liu Feng both fell downwards after exchanging a palm strike.
Li Xuan's expression became somewhat serious upon seeing this.
This first match was a draw.