kvmb Chapter 1981: Backlash!
Chapter 1981: Backlash!
At this moment, people from the Ancient Dynasty arrived!
Su Chen was a bit surprised to see that they were the same elders who had registered them before!
The ones who registered were here to preside over the Grand Trial?!
He found it odd last time because the strength of those elders was definitely not ordinary; they shouldn’t be handling trivial tasks like registration!
Now, in comparison, it was more evident that the strength of these elders was comparable to elder-level figures in top sects!
However, on second thought, he roughly understood!
Probably they didn’t need to register them previously, and were just checking the strength of young people from various forces!
Normal people wouldn’t have that kind of perception!
The Ancient Dynasty had declined, so they were eager to know the current strength of each major sect!
Seeing these elders arrive, everyone saluted them, after all, they represented the Ancient Dynasty!
"Gentlemen, thank you all for traveling thousands of miles from various places to participate in this Grand Trial!"
Old Xun said with a smile:
"The Grand Trial has always been the most magnificent event of our Ancient Dynasty!"
"Since it’s the most grandiose event, naturally, there should be corresponding rewards!"
Upon hearing this, the sect forces wore indifferent expressions!
The Ancient Dynasty had declined; what good things could they offer?!
Frankly, they didn’t really care for the rewards apart from being allowed to ask the Pavilion Master of Sitian Pavilion one question for the first place!
But there was only one first place, and besides, ordinary people didn’t have particularly special questions to ask!
They came more for the honor!
"This time, the top nine can all enter the Washing Dragon Pond for three days!"
Old Xun glanced at the forces and said lightly.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was stunned!
Washing Dragon Pond?!
The Ancient Dynasty actually opened up the Washing Dragon Pond!
If there was anything that other forces were envious of, it was the Washing Dragon Pond!
Not just envious; even before the Ancient Dynasty declined, the Washing Dragon Pond was its greatest asset!
It showed the value of the Washing Dragon Pond!
If lucky enough to enter the Washing Dragon Pond, it would enhance one’s strength to varying degrees!
In fact, since the Ancient Dynasty declined, the Washing Dragon Pond had never been opened to outsiders!
The reason was simple. Their power had declined, and if they opened it to these forces, it would further widen the gap between them!
Then the Ancient Dynasty’s control would be even weaker!
In Yunxiao Continent, strength ultimately speaks!
Under such circumstances, these forces never expected the Ancient Dynasty to open the Washing Dragon Pond!
This is why when they heard Old Xun’s words, they were all a bit stunned!
Why?!
It doesn’t make sense!
...
At the same time, in an ancient building in the Ancient Capital!
Hanging from the eaves of the roof was a very weathered Buddhist bell that seemed to have endured longer years than the city itself!
At this moment, an elder sat on a meditation cushion with his eyes slightly closed!
And beside him stood a middle-aged man!
The middle-aged man carried an aura of royalty, imposing throughout the world!
However, at this moment, there was a trace of worry in his expression!
"Master Yuan, is it really okay to open the Washing Dragon Pond?"
The middle-aged man asked.
The elder’s eyes remained gently closed without replying!
"What if that young man doesn’t make it into the top nine?"
A moment later, the middle-aged man continued:
"According to Old Xun’s report, this time the participants are incredibly talented, surpassing any previous event, with several in the Great Supreme Realm’s Nine Turns!"
"It’s extremely difficult to make it into the top nine!"
At last, the elder slowly opened his eyes, and a brilliant light shot out as if piercing through time and space!
"Do you doubt my judgment?"
"I wouldn’t dare!"
The middle-aged man quickly shook his head.
He could doubt anyone, but not this elder; he wouldn’t and didn’t dare!
Even if he was the monarch of the Ancient Dynasty!
Because this elder was the Pavilion Master of Sitian Pavilion!
Every monarch of the Ancient Dynasty had been a disciple of the Pavilion Master of Sitian Pavilion!
Sitian Pavilion could foresee the future and discern the rise and fall of dynasties!
But even so, he couldn’t help but ask:
"Even if he makes it into the top nine, is it truly worth it?"
The elder casually glanced at the middle-aged man and said:
"Let me ask you, in the history of the Ancient Dynasty, have you ever seen someone who could crush opponents while crossing two major realms, especially at the Great Supreme Realm level!"
"No!"
The middle-aged man shook his head; that notion was truly terrifying!
"As the monarch of the Ancient Dynasty, you need a long vision and broad perspective!"
The elder said calmly:
"The ebb and flow of fortunes in a dynasty is inconsequential!"
"You need to understand that the real threat is never in front of you!"
"What does it matter if the forces grow stronger?!"
"Master Yuan, are you saying that young man can affect the fortunes of my Ancient Dynasty?"
Upon hearing the elder’s words, the middle-aged man asked incredulously.
"It’s more than just affecting the fortunes of the Ancient Dynasty!"
The elder sighed deeply.
"Alright, no more questions! I’ve said all that I can!"
Just as the middle-aged man wanted to say more, the elder waved his hand!
"Yes, disciple will take leave!"
The middle-aged man bowed respectfully, then left!
After a long time, the elder slowly stood up, walked outside, and stood overlooking the entire Ancient Capital!
At this moment, recalling the scene from a few days ago, he still felt endless shock!
On that day, he used the soul of the previous Pavilion Masters of Sitian Pavilion as a guide, employing a secret technique to investigate the secrets of that young man!
Who knew, as soon as the thought arose, a mysterious backlash struck, causing him to spit out a large mouthful of blood!
Severely injured!
Others might not know, but he vaguely guessed, it was a backlash from the heavenly path!
The heavenly path is not to be pried into!
How terrifying!
...
Meanwhile, on the plaza, the young contestants were already boiling with excitement!
As long as there was even the slightest chance, they all wanted to fight for a spot in the top nine!
If it were previous times, it would merely be for some honor, but now, there was the temptation of the Washing Dragon Pond!
That was an immense temptation!
Perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Su Chen did not know why these people were so excited; he hadn’t heard of the Washing Dragon Pond, but it seemed quite extraordinary!
He would see when the time came!
He was absolutely confident in fighting for the top nine!
If he didn’t have even that much confidence, what would he fight for first place with, or even bother participating!
Compared to him, Ji Ya clearly didn’t have as much confidence!
The top nine were simply impossible for her!
Of course, although a bit disappointed, she thought, it was already very lucky for her just to participate this time!