pertwk 31. Space Opening
31. Space Opening
A group of over fifty people arrived, but the Xuanwen Sect did not fly over on their own. Instead, they rode a three-headed demonic falcon, a flying magical beast comparable to a Douzong, making them far more imposing than the other five major forces.
Yang Yue said dismissively, "All this useless showmanship."
The landing of the three-headed falcon, which was over 100 meters tall, even created a shockwave, causing some minor chaos among the crowd gathered there.
The leader of the Xuanwen Sect was dressed in a yellow robe, and it was clear from his every move that he was an extraordinary person. He was none other than Lu Huangtian, the ruler of the Xuanwen Sect!
The old apothecary suddenly said with a puzzled look, "Hiss... this person gives me a strange feeling."
When Xiao Yan saw Lu Huangtian, he felt that there was a sense of decay on Lu Huangtian's upright face. However, once someone advanced to the Dou Zong level, their physical condition could basically return to that of their youth. Despite being a Dou Zong expert, this sense of decay was something Xiao Yan had never encountered before.
Xiao Yan also turned his doubts to Xu Yingwu beside him. Xu Yingwu replied, "This Lu Huangtian mainly cultivates the most mysterious pattern of the Xuanwen Sect, the Life-Sucking Pattern. Its power is extremely terrifying. It can directly absorb a person's life essence. The downside is that it will turn you into someone like him, and you are prone to having a short life."
Upon hearing Xu Yingwu's explanation, Xiao Yan was also amazed, marveling at the wonders of the world.
However, Xiao Yan still had a strange feeling that lingered in his heart. After staring at Lu Huangtian for a long time, Lu Huangtian suddenly looked in Xiao Yan's direction, then gave a strange smile. Combined with his withered and aged face, it looked extremely sinister. Then he turned his head away and stopped paying attention to Xiao Yan.
"How is the teacher?" Just one glance from Lu Huangtian sent a chill down Xiao Yan's spine.
"It's still very strange, it even gives me the feeling that he's not one of us."
Xiao Yan's expression also became somewhat serious; Yao Lao's words were never unfounded.
However, time did not allow Xiao Yan to think about it any longer. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the leaders of the six major forces solemnly took out white metal blocks. Shi Tian, Yang Yue, and Shi Ye each had only one block, while Xu Chengze and Lu Huangtian each took out two blocks, and Wan Baishan happily took out three blocks!
"These are fragments of the Myriad Beasts Token! Gathering all ten can unlock the Myriad Beasts Space—a supreme treasure!"
"What a pity, only the top ten in each Beast Tournament can get one!"
"As long as you obtain a piece from your own sect, you can squeeze into the top-tier forces..."
"What are you thinking? The fragments of the Ten Thousand Beasts Tokens for the last five sessions have all been snapped up by the geniuses of these six major forces. The last time someone intercepted one was sixty years ago."
As if sensing something, the ten Myriad Beast Tokens flew from Yang Yue and the others' hands, slowly merging together to form a single, complete token. The white token, of indeterminate material, bore a large, elegantly written character in the center: "Void!"
The former Dou Di of the Northwest Region was named: Emperor Xutian!
The token soared into the air at incredible speed, then with a bang, it turned into dust. The white dust particles merged into the void, forming a milky-white, transparent light curtain. Although the light curtain was transparent, it contained a void—the very gateway to the Myriad Beasts Space!
At this moment, many people who were entrenched on Mount Wanshou began to look fervent. After all, many opportunities to rise to the top were hidden there. Who wouldn't want to become a respected figure on the continent like He Kui?
At this moment, Wan Baishan, the leader of the Alliance of Heroes, stepped forward and stood beside the light screen, proclaiming loudly: "Everyone, according to tradition, the Beast Space has been opened. The Beast Gathering will last for three months, and opportunities will be determined entirely by fate. Within the Beast Space, killing is not prohibited; life and death are left to fate."
At this point, Wan Baishan paused slightly before continuing, "We do not set any thresholds for the Beast Gathering, but please think carefully before you decide whether to join or not."
Wan Baishan's voice echoed throughout the entire Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain, but almost no one calmed down because of his words. Instead, many people saw him and thought, "If you can become a regional overlord, why can't I?"
After Wan Baishan finished speaking, he stepped back from in front of the light screen.
As soon as he stepped back, a figure appeared in the center of everyone's attention.
"I, Lu Zhi, will take the top spot in this year's Beast Assembly!"
With that extremely arrogant voice and the wide white robe, who else could it be but Lu Zhi of the Xuanwen Sect?
These words, amplified by the battle qi, resounded throughout the mountains and fields. Then, Lu Zhi strode into the light curtain, followed closely by more than ten people, all belonging to the Xuanwen Sect.
Xiao Yan noticed that there were even four Dou Huangs in the team, and the rest were all Dou Wang experts. Lu Zhi's younger brother, Lu Chen, was not even selected.
The number one power in the Northwest Region, this is how powerful they are!
Everyone disappeared as soon as they stepped into the light curtain, having been teleported to the Beast Space.
Xu Yingwu, standing beside Xiao Yan, smiled and said, "Junior Uncle, see you inside!"
With that, he waved his hand, and more than ten people came out from the Echo Sect.
All six major factions value quality over quantity, and each has a team of only a dozen or so people.
Then, Xiangxi Mountain, the Alliance of Heroes, and the Lion Nether Sect all emerged one after another.
Once the six major powers set out, others began to rush in as well.
After whispering a few words to Yang Lingyan and Qinglin, Yang Yue signaled that everyone else could leave as well. The group of twelve walked towards the light screen, with Zi Yan striding arrogantly at the front of the group.
However, the moment they touched the light screen, they did not enter smoothly like the others, but were unable to move forward as if they were blocked by something.
Seeing this, laughter erupted from the crowd. Some had already been blocked by the light barrier and unable to enter. The Beast Guild was incredibly famous, so every year many people over thirty came to try their luck, hoping to be the chosen one. It was commonplace; there were no exceptions. But this happening to the Heavenly Serpent Palace was indeed somewhat comical.
Many people have even come to the conclusion that "the Heavenly Serpent Mansion has indeed declined, and is even trying to take advantage of the situation by using people over thirty years old."
Xiao Yan and the others were also somewhat helpless. Zi Yan's lack of recognition meant that the Beast Society was indeed missing an ally.
Zi Yan looked at the light curtain that blocked her way to the left and right, like a mountain, and although she knew the reason, she was still a little angry.
Surrounded by a purple aura, she punched the light screen, trying to vent her anger. However, the light screen, which had remained unchanged until now, suddenly rippled like water on a lake, and Zi Yan was directly swept into it.
"Huh? How did we get inside?"
"Have the rules of the Beast Space been changed?"
"No more restrictions, brothers, charge!"
The crowd became excited at the change in the light screen and rushed forward one after another, but the light screen seemed to change its face and become impartial again, preventing anyone from sneaking in.
Even when Zi Yan used a powerful fighting technique to bombard it, the light barrier remained unchanged.
Xiao Yan looked at Yang Yue with a puzzled expression. Yang Yue shrugged, looking confused as well. Xiao Yan could only shake his head helplessly. There was no time to investigate the reason at this moment.
He turned to look at Xun'er and said, "Let's go!"
Xiao Xun'er, who was completely covered up, nodded and walked into the light curtain hand in hand with Xiao Yan. Everyone from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion followed.
Although Xiao Yan and the others had all left, the influence left by Zi Yan meant that the most people who tried to sneak into the Ten Thousand Beasts Gathering were those who failed.
The leaders of the major powers all looked thoughtful as they gazed at the light screen.