Chapter 61: The Golden Throne, Who Could Ascend to the Supreme Seat?

Qin Xuan had battled the four women for several days. During this time, he had consumed both the Yin-Yang Divine Deer Blood and the Dragon Yang Spirit Liquid.

This gave Qin Xuan phenomenal fighting power for those days, leaving the women wailed bitterly.

The only regret was that after several days of fighting, only Liu Qiyue had become pregnant.

This made Qin Xuan sigh inwardly about his truly terrible luck.

It seemed for this Azure Heaven Secret Realm trip, he had to aim for the Champion of the Hidden Dragon Ranking to make up for it!

And so, as the days and nights of sparring came to an end, it was time for the Roaming Dragon Ranking Battle to begin.

In the square before the True Martial Hall, hundreds of Core Disciples gathered. Some were participating in the Roaming Dragon Ranking Battle.

After all, there were a hundred spots to enter the Azure Heaven Secret Realm!

Apart from the top talents like Holy Sons and Holy Maidens, some spots were bound to remain.

Then, the Core Disciples of the Holy Land weren’t completely without hope!

Alongside these disciples travelled over ten Deacons and several Elders, heading towards the venue of the Roaming Dragon Ranking Battle.

Their True Martial Imperial Son and True Martial Saint Lord, however, both separated from the main group.

The former journeyed with his beautiful concubines.

The latter, furious after being refused company by the former, stormed off alone.

So, as the Roaming Dragon Ranking Battle commenced, all major powers across the Youlong Domain mobilized.

The battle was held amidst several towering mountains right in the center of the Youlong Domain.

By now, the major King-level powers hadn’t arrived yet, but countless martial artists from all over the domain had streamed in.

They gathered just to witness this grand feast of Heaven’s Prides, eager to see what monstrous prodigies would emerge!

“Who do you think can seize the Supreme Seat this time?”

“In my opinion, Jiujiang King’s eldest disciple, Xiao Yuanjing, has the highest chance!”

Jiujiang King was a mighty unaffiliated cultivator in the domain at the Star River Realm Ninth Heaven, a Peak Monarch!

So, though just an unaffiliated cultivator, his strength commanded respect. Not even a Holy Land would dare provoke him easily!

His eldest disciple, Xiao Yuanjing, was also an exceptionally gifted Peerless Prodigy.

He possessed the Bodhisattva Holy Body, granting him superhuman comprehension. His grasp and speed in mastering martial skills far surpassed those of his peers!

“I’ve heard Xiao Yuanjing is only at the Grotto-Heaven Realm, yet he’s already mastered Jiujiang King’s ultimate King-Grade Martial Skill, the Jiujiang God-Severing Spear, to the peak stage!”

“Holy cow! Really? Mastering a King-Grade skill at Grotto-Heaven?”

“It’s true! His Bodhisattva Holy Body drastically boosts comprehension. I heard he could unleash Heaven-Grade Techniques even during the Spirit Sea Realm!”

“No matter how monstrous, that’s just ridiculous!”

“My guess is Jiujiang King found him comprehension-boosting spirit herbs or elixirs. Combined with his body, that allowed mastery at Grotto-Heaven!”

“Damn! Hey, you might be onto something! I heard Jiujiang King found several Bodhi seeds in some Secret Realm years ago!”

“Exactly! Bodhi seeds are the perfect nourisher for his Holy Body, multiplying his comprehension dozens of times!”

“Ugh! Truly the disciple of Peak Monarch Jiujiang King. Using precious Bodhi seeds just like that!”

“Seems Xiao Yuanjing really is the likeliest heir to the Supreme Seat!”

Mastering a King-Grade technique at the Grotto-Heaven Realm!

With such monstrous talent, he’d have dominated past Roaming Dragon Ranking battles with overwhelming momentum!

“Not necessarily! King-Grade skills are strong, but did you know the Heavenly Blade Saint Son from Heavenly Blade Holy Land has already reached the peak of the Second-Level Sword Intent? He’s just a step away from the Third Level!”

“Martial intent provides the biggest combat boost. I still think peak Second-Level Sword Intent surpasses a King-Grade skill at the same level!”

“Eh, disagree! Both intent and skills enhance strength equally.”

“Only a solid cultivation advantage offers the most stable edge.”

“I heard Ji Yingyue, the Holy Maiden of Tai Xuan Sacred Land, has broken through to Grotto-Heaven Eighth Heaven!”

“Both the Heavenly Blade Saint Son and Xiao Yuanjing lag behind by several minor realms. That gap creates the firmest advantage!”

“Don’t forget the Unparalleled Young Lord of the Song King Noble Family, Song Xuankong!”

“Boosted madly by his family’s resources, he’s now also a formidable Grotto-Heaven Fifth Heaven prodigy. With his Mysterious Cave Spirit Bone and mid-stage Second-Level Spear Intent, he’s no weakling!”

The Song King Noble Family was a clan with several Monarchs. A truly prominent, powerful force in the domain!

“And there’s Ao Heli, Holy Son of the Vast Sea Ancient Sect… Ouyang Lie, Holy Son of the Veiled Sun Ancient Cult…”

“Truly an Era of Great Contention! Any one of these Heaven’s Prides could’ve easily taken Supreme Seat in past years. Now they’ve gathered here! Intense!”

Amidst the mountains, countless spectators passionately debated, marveling at the spectacle of this era.

Some even started betting pools, staking their entire fortunes on which prodigy would reign supreme.

Which Heaven’s Pride would make the top ten? Which faction would have the most in the top hundred?

The pools exploded! The resources wagered might even rival the treasury of a Colossus-level sect!

Amidst the clamor, Holy Lands, noble families, ancient sects and cults, powerful unaffiliated cultivators arrived one after another!

BOOOOOOM!

Space tore open violently as figures radiating terrifying, abyssal pressure – Star River Realm Monarchs – descended!

By rotation, this battle’s overseer was the Saint Lord of Tiandao from Heavenly Blade Holy Land!

Finally, after all factions and the unaffiliated Monarchs gathered…

The Heavenly Blade Saint Lord, clad in black martial robes, tall and powerfully built, a long blade at his waist, his body emanating palpable sword intent, stepped forward slowly. He scanned the surroundings and declared:

“No wasted words! This Roaming Dragon Ranking Battle follows arena rules. If you believe your strength suffices, if you deserve a seat, a rank – step up and claim it!”

With a wave of his hand, potent Spiritual Energy erupted. Massive arenas rose from the mountains!

And atop each arena, a throne hovered.

The arenas had three tiers.

The lowest held ninety Bronze Thrones.

The middle held nine Silver Thrones.

The highest held only one… a Golden Throne!

As it appeared, brilliant golden light suffused the peaks, overpowering its silver and bronze counterparts!

Every eye turned to the Golden Throne. Gaze burned with desire!

The one to dominate all rivals and sit upon that Golden Throne… amid the Heaven’s Prides of this generation in the Youlong Domain… would be crowned the Undisputed Sovereign!