Chapter 1052
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Chapter 1052: It Is Him
Time passed swiftly, and before anyone realized, the day of the actual alliance conference had arrived.
Numerous people emerged from Nine Star City and gathered once more at the square where the earlier battles had taken place.
“The individuals from the nine forces who received the passes have already departed for the Zhao Spirit Secret Realm. They should be arriving shortly.”
“The real competition is about to begin. It’s anyone’s guess which young talent from the Chaos Realm will rise to the top. It’s all so thrilling.”
“The alliance’s strong members will project some of the scenes from the Zhao Spirit Secret Realm. Even here in Nine Star City, we’ll be able to observe the events inside the secret realm.”
“This method only shows part of the scene, but it’s still quite impressive. Especially during the final battle, it will be projected continuously.”
A large number of wandering cultivators and members from smaller forces filled the area around the former arena.
At this moment, the ten arenas were each adorned with mystical stones that glimmered and emitted energy waves.
Not just wandering cultivators and people from smaller forces, but also several senior experts from the alliance’s top ten forces, arrived at the square and settled in designated stands, preparing for the grand event ahead.
“The Overlord Sect took control of two arenas and had forty spots available, but they only had Su Yi in their team, which seems wasteful!”
“You’re not aware, but the Seven Star Sword Sect and the Liuhe Sect took the remaining spots from Su Yi.”
“Really? So, there will be eleven third-rate forces competing in the tournament this time?”
Many were surprised and thought that this tournament was full of unexpected twists, vastly different from their initial expectations.
The key factor behind all these surprises was Su Yi, which truly amazed everyone.
Only nine sects secured preliminary spots, but now there were eleven third-rate forces entering the tournament, an unprecedented situation.
The vast square was packed with people, so crowded that one could say it was shoulder to shoulder.
“Splash…”
Suddenly, a loud noise echoed. Everyone turned their attention as the strange stones on the ten arenas emitted dazzling light, which projected ten yards into the air, forming an impressive light screen.
“Look, the image projection has started!” someone shouted, pointing towards the spectacle.
Curiosity spread throughout the crowd as many watched in awe.
Such methods could only be wielded by powerful individuals, and they certainly required considerable resources.
“It’s about to begin!”
In the crowd, a middle-aged man dressed in white stood alone.
Though silent, his presence seemed to create an invisible boundary, separating him from the average cultivators nearby.
This subtle aura caused many lower-level Yuan Emperor Realm experts to sense it and instinctively keep their distance, not daring to approach him.
“Young man named Shangguan, do you want to come up on stage?”
At that instant, an elderly voice reached the middle-aged man in the white robe, though only he could hear it. Others remained unaware.
“No need to thank you, elder. I appreciate your kindness.”
The middle-aged man turned his head toward the seating area, nodding in acknowledgment to an old man in a red robe, while they communicated via telepathy.
Then, the middle-aged man with the surname Shangguan returned his focus to the empty screen above the stage, waiting for the images to appear.
“Sigh… This kid is still so stubborn!”
The elderly man in the red robe on the stage was Elder Xie from Cangyun Temple. He had been present since the preliminary rounds and had come to observe today.
Seeing the refusal from the middle-aged man, Elder Xie sighed with a wry smile.
“Hmph! That kid doesn’t know what’s good for him. Not only did your Cangyun Temple invite him repeatedly, but both my Blood Sun Sect and Nine Star Valley also sent invitations, offering him at least an elder’s position, or even a guest disciple role. Yet, he rejected us every time!”
Beside Elder Xie, Elder Bi from Blood Sun Sect, clad in green, snorted and scowled at the white-robed man in the crowd, remarking.
“We all recognized his talents, and he’s capable enough to stand on his own. He doesn’t need our support!”
From Nine Star Valley, Elder Tang, dressed in black, remarked coldly, indifferent to the situation.
The middle-aged man was a wanderer with immense strength. The three major sects had long sought to recruit him.
However, over the years, he had repeatedly rejected all their offers, which had become an embarrassing blow to their prestige.
Still, one couldn’t deny his remarkable pride, a pride that justified his decisions.
“This young man from the Shangguan family is no ordinary person…”
The elder in the red robe spoke quietly, choosing not to elaborate further.
Though the Shangguan family member wasn’t as powerful as the top forces, none of the three major sects dared to provoke him.
Those who had already achieved power were unafraid of those with nothing, but even top forces were cautious of a lone wanderer with such power.
“Here it comes, the image is appearing!”
Suddenly, the square buzzed with excitement.
The stones on the ten platforms emitted brilliant light, and a vibrant image began to form in the air.
The light curtain shifted and morphed, revealing the scenes within.
“Is that the entrance to the Zhao Spirit Secret Realm?”
Exclamations filled the air as many witnessed the stunning scene projected onto the light curtain.
Two towering peaks stood like proud dragons, one on each side, exuding an overwhelming power.
Between them was a smooth, steep cliff almost impossible to scale.
A burst of white light shot from between the cliffs, causing a painful sting to the eyes.
Near the peaks, hundreds of figures stood, each on a demon beast, appearing like tiny specks before the enormous mountains.
“Look, those are people from the Red Sun Sect, and the one in front is Yi Shangyuan!”
A person pointed to the back of a demon beast and spoke.
“Wow, that woman must be Shui Yuechan, she’s so beautiful!”
Someone noticed a stunning woman, her elegant form captivating everyone’s attention.
“Shi Susu! Shi Susu from Cangyun Temple! The most beautiful woman in the Chaos Realm!”
Someone shouted with astonishment, their face filled with disbelief.
In their gaze, a young woman in her twenties stood with grace, her attire flowing, features mesmerizing, skin radiant. Her beauty, with eyes like autumn water and skin like jade, was beyond compare.
Compared to Shui Yuechan from the Purple Shadow Building, she seemed even more radiant.
Sadly, this woman’s expression appeared aloof, distant, and proud, embodying a regal elegance that commanded respect.
Many admired her silently, but none dared entertain any impolite thoughts toward such a majestic figure.
“The top ten forces have assembled, huh? But the forces that passed the preliminary selection still haven’t arrived.”
As another figure climbed the mountain, many people turned their attention back to the light screen. The sect members were now recognized by the onlookers in the square.
Cangyun Temple, Nine Star Valley, Blood Sun Sect, Xuanying Sect, Red Sun Sect, Yuding Sect, Tiangang Sect, Wuyan Palace, Purple Shadow Building, and Green Flame School—the top ten most powerful forces in the Chaos Realm—had all gathered in front of the bright light from the two peaks.
However, the other forces that had qualified for the conference seven days earlier had yet to appear.
“The Zhao Spirit Secret Realm is now open, you may enter!”
An elderly man outside the mountains addressed the disciples of the top ten forces, signaling that they could step into the secret realm by passing through the white light.
“Shang Wangchen, let’s go! We’ll fight in the secret realm!”
Young Sect Leader Hong Jianqiu from the Tiangang Sect called out loudly, pointing toward a young man seated in a cart pulled by eight Red Bear Monkeys.
As the cart’s curtains lifted, figures inside became visible. The individual at the front wore a tall hat, a flowing headband, and a magnificent silk outfit with golden trims, appearing exceptionally grand.
In response to Hong Jianqiu’s challenge, the young man, Shang Wangchen, glanced at him indifferently and casually replied, “You may go ahead. I’m more interested in meeting Su Yi from the Overlord Sect. Then, I’ll enter the secret realm.”
Upon hearing the name “Su Yi,” Hong Jianqiu’s expression darkened, and he sneered coldly, “A mere Su Yi, and you’re so fixated on him! Hmph, he will fall by my hand!”
Without wasting any more time, Hong Jianqiu turned and led fifty disciples directly into the white light between the two mountains.
However, as they passed near disciples from the three major forces, Hong Jianqiu couldn’t help but feel a wave of unease.
“Su Yi, you will definitely fall at my hands!”
On the other side, a young man with a sinister aura also spoke, then immediately flew into the secret realm, vanishing into the white light.
“Let’s go as well! Once inside the secret realm, we’ll scatter, and it will be hard to meet again for a while!”
Some disciples from the more powerful forces voiced, then entered the secret realm one after another.
As the various forces began to move, most of the disciples from the top ten forces followed suit.
Curious glances turned toward Su Yi, but not many stayed around to watch.
“Let’s go!”
Under Shi Susu’s lead, over seventy disciples from Cangyun Temple advanced toward the secret realm.
Just as her figure was about to vanish into the white light, Shi Susu suddenly felt a strange connection and turned her head.
She met the gaze of a boy, sixteen or seventeen years old, who also locked eyes with her.
“It’s him!” Shi Susu’s heart skipped a beat.