The next day, as a sliver of dawn appeared on the distant horizon, all the disciples of the Immortal Feather Sect were already bustling about. The entire sect had shed its usual calm, transforming into a vibrant hub of activity.
Today, the Immortal Feather Sect was hosting major clans and powers from various kingdoms to celebrate the three-hundredth birthday of their Grand Elder, Xian Yunzi. For a time, this place became the focal point of the world, even causing people to momentarily forget the ongoing massive battles and bloodshed on the continent.
Today, top powers such as the Eight Kingdoms, the Abyss of Prisoner Spirits, and the Three Overseas Sects, all their prominent figures had gathered at the Immortal Feather Sect. The atmosphere was electric, especially among the younger martial artists who had arrived early to secure the best viewing spots in the sect's plaza, eager to witness the prowess of the Guiyuan realm cultivators.
Normally, seeing a cultivator of the Guiyuan realm was incredibly difficult. Unless one's own sect possessed such a cultivator, it was unlikely to ever have the chance.
Moreover, at this grand Tri-Origin Gathering, to witness so many Guiyuan realm cultivators from various factions at once was an opportunity rarely seen in a millennium.
To catch a glimpse of these top-tier powerhouses – be it from the Three Overseas Sects, the Abyss of Prisoner Spirits, the Kingdom of Chu, the mysterious Loulan Kingdom, or the newly risen Great Han – each of these entities was seemingly insurmountable, serving as pilgrimage sites for countless young martial artists.
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"Creak~~"
The door opened gently. Yuan Tiangang, with his eyes tightly shut and golden light flowing from the celestial eye on his brow, emerged. Xu Chu, who had been waiting outside for a long time, greeted him. After exchanging courtesies, they were guided by an Immortal Feather Sect disciple towards the sect's plaza.
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At this moment, the gates of the Immortal Feather Sect, and the spectator stands surrounding the plaza, were completely filled. Even martial artists of the Grandmaster realm were standing in orderly queues in the air, observing this pinnacle gathering.
A vast sea of people, each possessing considerable strength, created a spectacular scene. Yet, for miles around, there was not a sound, as all eyes were fixed on the central high platform. On it stood Jian Sanbei, the Sect Master of the Immortal Feather Sect, with a host of Immortal Feather Sect elders arrayed behind him.
Seats were arranged on either side, laden with spiritual fruits, pills, and spiritual wines, a sight that evoked much envy.
Shortly thereafter, a voice echoed across the Immortal Feather Sect plaza.
"Envoy from the Liao Kingdom arrives, bearing one jar of Frost Moon Jackal essence blood!"
"Envoy from the Jin Kingdom arrives, bearing one thousand Yuan Restoration Pills!"
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"Grand Tutor of Chu arrives, bearing one chapter of the Great Yuan Ascending Scripture!"
"From the Abyss of Prisoner Spirits, the Star Abyss Demon Flame Moon Wolf King arrives, bearing three drops of Star Abyss Demon Flame Moon Wolf essence blood!"
"Princess Hanyue of Loulan Kingdom arrives, bearing one Blood Demon Crimson Fruit!"
"Imperial Astronomical Bureau Chief Yuan Tiangang and Tiger Guard General Xu Chu from the Han Kingdom arrive, bearing thirty Yuan Ascension Pills!"
"What?? Did I hear that right? Ten Yuan Ascension Pills, a Blood Demon Crimson Fruit... these are all incredible treasures."
"Just the ten Yuan Ascension Pills presented by the Han Kingdom alone could foster ten Grandmaster cultivators. That's enough to crush a weaker kingdom, tsk tsk tsk!!"
A buzz of discussion erupted from below, eyes scanning the various spiritual treasures, shining with excitement, and mouths watering.
As the emissaries from various powers arrived, the grand event truly ignited.
Princess Hanyue, Grand Tutor Liu Ao of Chu, the Star Abyss Demon Flame Moon Wolf King, Yuan Tiangang, Xu Chu, and others took their seats one by one.
"Hahaha, thank you all for gracing this old man with your presence and traveling great distances to attend my three-hundredth birthday. This old man is deeply grateful."
A white-bearded elder appeared, still radiating vigor as he walked, his cultivation and vitality seemingly untouched by the passage of time.
"After discussing with the Sect Master, I have decided to present two Xuanyuan Tokens, recently acquired by our sect from an overseas secret treasure, as rewards. Two arenas have been set up for martial arts combat. All participants are to spar without lethal intent. Those who remain standing on the stage at the end will receive these Xuanyuan Tokens as a generous gift from our sect!"
Two tokens?
Wasn't it just one initially?
The announcement sent ripples of excitement through the crowd. While the Xuanyuan Token might not be of great use to these sects, for the kingdoms, it was an object capable of shifting destinies – a key to unlocking the Xuanyuan Dynasty!
"Heh heh, is the Immortal Feather Sect really that generous, offering the legendary Xuanyuan Token as a reward for the gathering?"
"Indeed. It concerns the method for a kingdom to ascend to a dynasty. Whether it's true remains to be verified. Even if these sects are not concerned, the secret treasure of the Xuanyuan Dynasty contains more than just this; it holds countless treasures, pills, and spiritual fruits!"
"Heh, then you wouldn't know."
"To these sects, the Xuanyuan Token is like a chicken's rib, utterly useless."
A shifty-eyed man, lounging with his legs crossed, chuckled.
"Oh, my good sir, do you know the intricacies of this matter?"
"Tell us, tell us!"
The man glanced around at the gathering crowd: "Do you truly want to hear?"
"Yes, yes, please tell us, brother. There's nothing else going on anyway. Just tell us, no matter if it's true or not, we're just having a bit of fun!"
"Alright!"
The man cleared his throat.
"Then let's begin by talking about the Xuanyuan Dynasty. Legend has it that ten thousand years ago, on this very land, there was a colossal entity – the Xuanyuan Dynasty. During that era, Guiyuan realm cultivators emerged in droves, and there were even masters of even higher realms. Their national strength was unparalleled. Those were the most glorious times of our world!"
"However, not long after, during the reign of the last Xuanyuan Human King, the dynasty suddenly began to collapse. As for the reasons, according to the information passed down through historical records, there was deliberate concealment by multiple factions. Coupled with the passage of time, the true cause of the Xuanyuan Dynasty's downfall remains unknown."
"Although the cause of the Xuanyuan Dynasty's destruction is unknown, tales of its secret treasure have emerged. It is rumored that the Xuanyuan Human King, in order to ensure the perpetual continuation of his lineage and for his descendants to lead the Human King's line to prosperity once more, buried the accumulated wealth of a dynasty over ten thousand years in a secret treasure, believed to be in the Abyss of Prisoner Spirits."
"And it is rumored that deep within that secret treasure lies the burial chamber of the last Human King of the Xuanyuan Dynasty. The nine Xuanyuan Tokens are the keys to opening the Xuanyuan Dynasty's secret treasure and the tomb of the Xuanyuan Human King, which contains the secret methods for ascending to a dynasty."
"However, it is unfortunate that, according to legend, before his death, the Xuanyuan Human King sealed his tomb with ancient formations, combining the essence of heaven and earth. Only those holding a Xuanyuan Token can enter, and each Xuanyuan Token allows only one person to enter."
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