"The Celestial Mirror Pagoda?!" Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e looked full of surprise when they heard those words.

As former members of the Academic Federation, with Jiang Qing'e even cultivating at the Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College for a period of time, they knew that the Celestial Mirror Pagoda was where the true core of the Academic Federation could be found. Those who could enter were all leaders amongst their peers. Those who could pass the trials of the Celestial Mirror Pagoda were given the title of Celestial Mirror Knights. This was the highest honor and achievement that students of the Academic Federation could earn. Not only students, but even mentors viewed it as a cultivation holy land and were desperate to enter it.

Who knew just how many outstanding Dukes and even Kings were produced from it.

"I would never have imagined that the Celestial Mirror Pagoda came from the Sacred Void Resonance Sect." Li Luo sighed.

Tan Tailan then revealed a shocking secret. "The Celestial Mirror Pagoda was used by the Sacred Void Resonance Sect to nurture its elites. It was constructed with a humongous amount of resources to transform it into a land full of opportunities. It's said that the core of it contains the remains of a Heavenly Emperor."

"A Heavenly Emperor's remains?!" Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e were moved. The Sacred Void Resonance Sect was simply too terrifying. Even a Heavenly Emperor's remains were used as construction material.

"The Celestial Mirror Pagoda was incredibly important to the Sacred Void Resonance Sect. Thus, many legacies were stored inside, and the likelihood of finding the Greater Acquired Resonance Godly Forging Art in there is high. If you wish to resolve the problem of your fourth blank palace, you'll have to venture there. Otherwise, if all you do is pray that you eventually stumble upon the main ruins of the Sacred Void Resonance Sect, who knows how long it will take?" Tan Tailan said.

"It looks like I have to go there." Li Luo scratched his head.

"It's said that one has to either be an elite student or a mentor of the Academic Federation to enter it." Tan Tailan glanced at the two.

Jiang Qing'e's eyes lit up. "This isn't difficult. My mentor in the Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College said that she would help Li Luo and I submit our names to the Celestial Mirror Pagoda. Thus, we should have the right to enter."

Li Luo was then reminded of the mission that he had taken part of in the Fifth Minor Earthly Branch Realm. The Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College's Third School Master and the Heavenly Origin Ancient College's Vice Principal Lan Lingzi had said that they would do their best to recommend them into the Celestial Mirror Pagoda. He couldn't help but burst out with a smile. It seemed like he had inadvertently obtained the opportunity to enter.

Tan Tailan nodded. "If you can enter the Celestial Mirror Pagoda, it will truly be an incredible opportunity for the both of you. Furthermore, an event known as the Celestial Mirror Martial Exchange takes place every few years. It is the grandest competition held in the Academic Federation, and all four Ancient Colleges will participate; even some of the mentors will take part in it. It's said that those who perform outstandingly will not only obtain the title of Celestial Mirror Knight, but will also be rewarded with unimaginable prizes. Some Heavenly Emperor powers even arrange for their descendents to enter the Academic Federation with the goal of participating in the Celestial Mirror Martial Exchange. Taixuan and I were actually interested in it all those years ago. Furthermore, the Celestial Mirror Pagoda is a place where the most outstanding and talented peers, as well as those who are extraordinarily hard-working, leap into the skies with a single step. It’s probably the most desired place for cultivators throughout the Heavenly Origin Divine Continent, and the amount of effort that goes into entering it is unfathomable. Unfortunately, we never entered any of the colleges and thus could not satisfy the requirement to join them."

At this point, it looked as though Tan Tailan was regretting this. The Celestial Mirror Martial Exchange was, after all, a gathering of the peak elites of the entire world. Only by entering it could one declare that they truly stood at the top.

"Celestial Mirror Martial Exchange, huh...?"

This was the first time Li Luo had heard about this. That said, he wasn't very interested in it because what he truly cared about was the Greater Acquired Resonance Godly Forging Art. Who knew if the mentors from Astral Sage College like Chi Chan would also be participating? After all, he had heard her mention the Celestial Mirror Pagoda before, and it seemed as though she felt it was an important thing to her. Jiang Qing'e had the same view as well. Her main goal was to help Li Luo.

"Now that the events of the World's End River Region have come to an end, this location may wither and decline for a period of time. The Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li will also need to make some internal adjustments, and there is no need for you to remain with the Dragon's Fang Guardians. Taking this breather to visit the Celestial Mirror Pagoda is ideal. You'll also realize that it will be of great help to your Path of Ascension."

Li Luo nodded in agreement. There was a growing sense of restlessness as he itched to complete that new blank palace within him.

"There is no rush. If you really want to visit the Celestial Mirror Pagoda, you'll first have to absorb the Lesser Myriad Resonances Golden Pill. Furthermore, you destroyed a Ten-Pillar Golden Duke Bergfried and your foundation has been harmed. If you are able to awaken the Absolute Resonance Seed, you should be able to resolve the resulting harmful effects..." Tan Tailan paused before continuing, "And become a second-grade Duke again."

Li Luo was first surprised, then joy filled him.

"The Absolute Resonance Seed's awakening can allow me to enter the Second Duke Stage again? Can it forge a new Ten-Pillar Golden Duke Bergfried for me?" Li Luo asked emotionally.

"Well, we'll have to see how much potential is left within your body," his mother replied with a grin.

Li Luo felt confident about this. After all, he had forged a second Ten-Pillar Golden Duke Bergfried once, so doing it again wouldn't be a problem.

Furthermore, he'd ensure that there would be no defects this time.

……

The next day, the worldly natural energy in the World's End River Region surged.

Everyone could sense that the shackles that had been placed upon the area had vanished, and they understood that this meant that the spatial connection between the Heavenly Origin Divine Continent and World's End River Region had returned back to normal.

Countless streams of light shot into the sky from every majestic city that remained standing. All of them rushed towards the teleportation arrays in a flurry.

They couldn't wait to leave this blasted place.

However, just as they reached the teleportation arrays and were about to enter, a vast and boundless aura unfurled across the land like a wave and sent everyone flying.

No one dared to make a single sound, only cowering in fright. One majestic figure after another emanating terrifying fluctuations stepped out into the skies, and a frightening pressure enveloped the entire World's End River Region.

Countless awestruck gazes were focused on the figures that had appeared out of thin air.

In the sky above them were layers of crowns representing their regal might, exuding sheer power that could not be disrespected. These were the Kings from the numerous Heavenly Emperor powers!

They had long sensed the changes within the World's End River Region, but they could only enter now that the spatial connections were restored. All of them immediately scattered and rushed to the key locations controlled by their respective factions. Almost instantly, the skies above Heavenly Dragon City shook.

Numerous gazes then turned towards the sky, and four people appeared above the city. The Golden Dragonscale Cloud Formation did not reject them in the slightest, instead allowing them to descend.

When the experts from the different lineages saw them, they were filled with an array of emotions.

Deep in the Heavenly Dragon Pavilion, Tan Tailan placed her two hands in her pockets and raised her beautiful face to look at the four people exuding mighty pressure who had just arrived. The ends of her lips curled up ever so slightly. "It looks like our captain hindsights are finally here."