Ten days later.
In the early morning, a scorching sun transformed from a golden crow pierced the darkness, rose into the sky, and shed a brilliant golden glow, illuminating the entire Shifang Divine City and coating the ancient city wall with a layer of golden glory.
The spacious streets, as dense as a spider web, are already crowded with people and noisy at this moment, and there are dense figures of cultivators everywhere.
Everyone's face was filled with excitement, expectation, and reverence.
Because today is the day when the Dao Discussion Competition kicks off!
There were so many people, so many and so lively that it was unimaginable. The huge ancient city was now packed to the brim.
Most of the cultivators had gathered from all directions in the Ancient God Realm a few days ago in order to witness this unprecedented event held by the "Five Extremes of the Imperial Realm"!
"This Tao Discussion Competition will kick off in the 'Zhengming Dojo' in the Taoist Academy. By then, we, the people, may not be able to enter at all."
"Yes, I have also heard that only big figures from the top powers in the Imperial Domain are qualified to enter the 'Zhengming Dojo' to observe the ceremony."
"Haha, you don't have to worry. I heard that when the Dao Discussion Competition begins, the Taoist Academy will open a 'God's Curtain of All Heavens', which will be reflected in the sky of the ten directions divine city. Through this 'God's Curtain of All Heavens', you can Everything that happened in the Great Competition on the Way is revealed.”
"Hahaha, this is the best, otherwise it would be too tortured if you couldn't see everything that happened in the Dao Discussion Competition."
"Just wait. In three hours, the Dao Discussion Competition will begin. I think by this time, the cultivators from the five extremes of the Imperial Domain will begin to enter the Taoist Academy one after another."
There were discussions everywhere in the streets and alleys of the city, and the topics were all related to this Dao Competition, which seemed extremely lively.
"Yanran, follow along, we will go to the Taoist temple right away."
On the street with endless traffic, a majestic middle-aged man in purple robes laughed out loud. His eyebrows were like lightning and his figure was majestic. He was none other than Shentu Qingyuan, the leader of the Shentu clan in the Imperial Domain.
Beside Shentu Qingyuan, there were not only Shentu Yanran, but also Le Wuhen, Yu Qiujing, Zhuan Yushui and others.
At the beginning, they and Chen Xi went into the ruins of Manggu together. After many years, they actually got together again and came to the Divine City of Ten Directions. It was obvious that they also came for this Dao Discussion Competition.
"This is too lively. The Imperial Domain has not seen such a grand event in many years. It is unprecedented and unprecedented!"
Le Wuhen was amazed. Along the way, they saw too many cultivators, including some well-known figures and some experts from other realms. They were dazzled and overwhelmed by what they saw.
"Could it be that all the famous people in the world have gathered in this sacred city of ten directions now? I just saw clearly that many members of the Ye family, the Shaohao family, the Donghuang family... and their clansmen also came. "
Yu Qiu Jing was also moved.
"It's a pity that our promotion speed is too slow. Otherwise, we might be able to participate in this amazing event like Chen Xi."
Zhuan Yushui sighed, a little unwilling and a little disappointed.
Hearing this, Shentu Yanran, Le Wuhen, and Yu Qiujing all felt a little complicated.
Back when they were in the Manggu Ruins, they, like Chen Xi, were both supreme gods, and there was no obvious difference in their cultivation.
But now, in just a few decades, Chen Xi has already reached the peak level of the Ancestral God Realm, far away from them.
Although they have all advanced to the Ancestral God Realm, they are still in the early stages of the Ancestral God Realm. In terms of combat power, they are definitely not comparable to those old monsters in the Ancestral God Realm.
Therefore, I am naturally not qualified to participate in this field theory.
"Hahaha, this is destiny that cannot be resisted. We are here this time to cheer for this guy Chen Xi."
Le Wuhen smiled casually, "What's more, even if we are qualified to participate in this discussion, there are only five places that can be competed for. In any case, it will not fall to us."
This sentence is actually true.
This Tao Discussion Competition is divided into two areas. One is prepared for the disciples of the five extremes of the Imperial Domain, with a total of twenty-five places. The other is prepared for the strongest Ancestral God Peak Realm in the world. Only Five places.
However, what people are most concerned about is the Dao Discussion Competition between the five disciples of the Imperial Realm. As for the latter, almost no one pays attention to it.
There is only one reason. The name of the Five Extremes of the Imperial Domain is too big. They are known as the only five supreme powers in the entire ancient divine domain. A showdown of this level is destined to attract much attention.
"I heard that Canaan, the holy son of the Buddhist sect, has also come. He seems to have participated in this discussion."
Shentu Yanran suddenly spoke.
"This guy is as perverted as Chen Xi, so it's normal for him to participate in this Dao Discussion Competition."
Le Wuhen said disapprovingly.
"Haha, it's just a pity that Young Farmer Luo, if he hadn't died, would he be qualified to participate now, right?"
Yu Qiu Jing was a little gloating about his misfortune.
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but smile.
While talking, they had already entered the grand and ancient gate of the Taoist temple under the leadership of Shentu Qingyuan.
"Okay, don't talk too much when you get here, or you may cause unnecessary disputes."
Shentu Qingyuan took a deep breath and said solemnly.
Shentu Yanran and others were immediately shocked and did not dare to neglect. They also knew that those who could enter the Taoist temple to observe the ceremony this time were all Taoists from the top powers in the Imperial Domain!
Indeed, on this day, it was not just Shentu Yanran and the others who came, including the Luo Clan, Gongye Clan, Zhai Clan, Kunwu Clan, Shaohao Clan, Ye Clan... and other top powers, all of whom came with their clansmen to watch the ceremony. .
In addition, the nine-star peak emperor Ziwei Emperor, Zhenwu Emperor... and many other terrifying beings who are famous all over the world have also appeared in Shifang Divine City.
There is no doubt that they must have come for this Tao discussion competition.
In short, this Dao Discussion Competition held by the Five Extremes of the Imperial Realm has become the focus of attention of the entire Ancient Divine Realm, attracting the attention of all forces.
Taoist temple.
Zhengming dojo.
This is an incomparably huge square. The square is so big that you can't see the end with the naked eye. The ground paved with black glazed stones is imprinted with dense Dao patterns, covering every corner of the square, releasing a frightening aura.
This is the Zhengming Taoist Temple. It is said that it was opened by the Taoist Dean himself in ancient times and has existed for countless thousands of years.
Right in front of the Taoist temple, there stands an ancient and majestic palace called the "Guiyuan Hall". When the Taoism Competition kicks off, Huai Kongzi, the Taoist Grand Master who presides over the competition, will be there. The rules and matters concerning Taoism were announced in front of the temple.
On both sides of the Taoist temple, there was a row of seats for official documents, at least eight thousand in number!
These are all prepared for the big shots who came to watch the ceremony. Ordinary people are not qualified to be among them.
At this time, there were many figures sitting in the viewing seats. No one was making any noise. Even if they talked, they were all in whispers, making the atmosphere quite solemn.
Whoosh…
Suddenly, a treasure ship made of green lotus leaves burst through the sky and appeared in the ancient square, attracting the attention of everyone present.
"Shenyan Mountain!"
Under the gaze of everyone, Wen Ting, Chen Xi and his party filed out of the treasure ship, and with the reception of Emperor Rongxun, they stood in the square and waited.
Boom!
In just a few breaths, a black thundercloud came across the sky, carrying Taishang Sect's red-robed priest Loew and others arrived.
Then, before everyone could react, a group of ascetics from Nuwa Palace, the Temple, and the Taoist Temple also came one after another.
All of a sudden, five teams from the five extremes of the Imperial Realm all gathered on the empty ground of Zhengming Dojo, causing the atmosphere in the entire place to become solemn, and there was no more conversation.
Those cultivators who were watching the ceremony were all sizing up these cultivators from the five supreme forces, and no one dared to speak.
This is the power of the Five Extremes of the Imperial Realm. In front of them, who dares to talk and make noise
The silence did not last long.
Soon, a majestic figure appeared in front of the main hall at the highest point of the Guiyuan Hall directly in front of the Zhengming Dojo.
He is dressed in Taoist robes, with silver beard and hair, and a resolute face. When he stands casually, he has a power that looks down on the world. He is none other than Huai Kongzi, the Taoist Academy's great teaching elder, who is presiding over this Taoism competition!
On both sides of Huaikongzi, there are a group of Taoist teaching elders, all of whom have the cultivation level of the Emperor. There are as many as thirty!
Looking around, it's like rounds of scorching sun gathering there. The divine power is vast, immeasurable, and full of power.
With the appearance of Huaikongzi and his entourage, the atmosphere in the entire world became extremely solemn, the wind and clouds became still, and everything fell into silence.
"I, Huaikongzi, have been ordered to preside over this Tao discussion competition. I have met all of my fellow Taoists."
Huaikongzi faced all directions, held his hands in the distance, and his voice was solemn and solemn, resounding throughout the world.
"Fellow Taoist, the time is coming, don't be formal, please quickly announce the matters of this Taoism Competition."
In the distance, the red-robed priest Loew of the Supreme Sect spoke calmly.
"In that case, I will do as you wish."
In the deep voice, Huaikongzi suddenly raised his head, his eyes were like lightning, looking into the distance, and said: "Blow the drum! Seal the city!"
Just four words, like thunder shaking the nine heavens, suddenly spread across the heaven and earth, spread throughout the entire Shifang Divine City, and caused shock among the cultivators in the city.
"Blow the drum!"
"Lose the city!"
"Blow the drum!"
"Lose the city!"
Under the shocked gazes of everyone in the city, in front of the four gates of the divine city, huge figures standing tall and towering into the sky suddenly appeared, like ancient gods and demons reappearing in the world, constantly shouting.
They were clearly the true descendants of pure-blooded gods and demons, standing proudly in the world, with overwhelming divine power. They beat the divine drums in their hands, and the sound was like a thunderous wave. The rumble shook the whole world and resounded throughout the nine heavens and ten earths!
(End of chapter)