Chapter 673: The Four Major Empires of the Dongling Region

A glint of sharp intent flashed in Ling Feng's eyes. Without much thought, Ling Feng could understand the extraordinary opportunities that the Battlefield of the Gods and Demons might hold.

This ancient battlefield where experts of the past once fought would inevitably contain legacies left behind by those powerful warriors. It would be a golden opportunity to ascend to greatness if he could stumble upon a single divine weapon or some long-lost martial technique. Moreover, such a secret realm was only opened once every fifty years underscoring just how valuable the spots were.

Ling Feng frowned his eyebrows and thought, “

Only one slot? That wouldn't be enough

.”

His brothers in the Sword Team needed these opportunities as much as he did. And it went without saying, he had to bring Tuoba Yan along.

Ling Feng had once tried to place Tuoba Yan into the Five Elements Heavenly Palace, but he found out that even though this magical treasure stayed with him and was maintained within a distance of fewer than a hundred zhang, the space inside was isolated. They both would occupy different spaces while Tuoba Yan continued to suffer from the torment of the Heart-Devouring Red-Dust Gu.

"What's wrong, kid? Are you still not satisfied? Don't tell me you're not interested in a slot for the Battlefield of the Gods and Demons?" Wen Tingguang seemed surprised. He thought that however naive Ling Feng might be, he should be able to acknowledge the significance of the ancient experts.

Whilst the Battlefield of the Gods and Demons only opened once every fifty years, each time, geniuses entered and emerged with enormous opportunities, rising to greatness overnight!

Additionally, the entry conditions were strict. The ancient powerhouse who opened the four portals to the Battlefield of the Gods and Demons stipulated that only those under twenty years of age with a cultivation above fifty meridian gates in the Pulse Formation Realm could enter.

Martial artists who didn't meet these conditions could not enter the Battlefield of the Gods and Demons, even if they did hold a slot.

Simply meeting these criteria was stringent enough to filter out the majority of geniuses.

"Brother Wen, I'm not dissatisfied. But with only one slot, it might not be enough..." Ling Feng shook his head with a smile, pointing to Tuoba Yan beside him and continued, "You know Yan'er's situation."

"Don't worry about that," Wen Tingguang laughed heartily. "Anyone who secures a slot for the Battlefield of the Gods and Demons can also bring along two companions, as long as they are under twenty and have a cultivation of fifty meridian gates or more."

"I see..."

Ling Feng rubbed his nose.

This settles the issue with Tuoba Yan, but there is still one more slot. Who should I bring along?

Gu Tengfeng is

definitely

out of the question due to his age. And among the Sword Team, only Jiang Xiaofan, Li Bufan, and Mu Qianxue meet the requirements for this last slot. But who should I pick? What a tough decision!

"Well, I've conveyed all of this to you. It's up to you to decide how you will use the two companion slots."

Wen Tingguang thought for a moment and took a parchment scroll from his storage spirit ring and unrolled it, revealing a rough map.

"This map was compiled by our Cangqiong Sect disciples over the past four or five centuries, and is normally reserved for our disciples. Anyhow, you're not an outsider, so take it."

Ling Feng understood its value and accepted the map. He immediately cupped his fists in salute to express his gratitude. "Thank you, Brother Wen."

"Thank the Sect Leader instead. Had he not instructed me to do that, I wouldn't dare to give you the map directly."

Wen Tingguang grinned and pointed to the map. "See these front areas? They've been picked clean over the years, so there's no need to waste your time there. Head straight for an ancient sect's ruins deeper in the Battlefield of the Gods and Demons."

"Ancient sect ruins?"

"Precisely. This fragmented space seems to have contained an ancient sect. Years ago, some of our members ventured to its outskirts and obtained some decent treasures, including a martial art technique. If you're lucky, you should be able to gain something there too."

Ling Feng nodded slightly with a spark of determination in his eyes. He felt that his chance to break through his hundred-meridian limit might lie within the Battlefield of the Gods and Demons.

"There's something else you must be cautious about," Wen Tingguang warned with a serious look on his face.

"What is it?"

"The entrance to the Battlefield of the Gods and Demons has four portals, which means that not only will our Tianbai Empire sects be there, but also geniuses from the Tianyang Empire, the Tianlong Empire, and the Tiansheng Empire. You should understand that plundering and killing are eternal survival laws in the martial arts world.

"In such a secret realm, apart from the unknown threats inside, every other competitor will also be your opponent. The Tianyang Empire, for instance, is only a surface ally to us; they wouldn't hesitate to stab us in the back. As for the Tianlong Empire and Tiansheng Empire, the Tianlong Empire's national strength is comparable to ours, but you must pay special attention to the Tiansheng Empire.

"The Tiansheng Empire is located near the core of the Dongling Region where it gathers immense spiritual energy from the earth. Because of this, its martial artists are extraordinarily powerful. It ranks at the top of the four major empires in the Dongling Region. And after every few decades, they introduce geniuses from the Tiansheng Empire to the sacred land for cultivation. As for our Tianbai Empire... Well, you get the idea. Just stay vigilant!"

Ling Feng nodded.

Seems like I will encounter Tianbai Empire's top talents and monstrous prodigies from other empires on this journey into the Battlefield of the Gods and Demons.

Wen Tingguang then explained the power dynamics within the Dongling Region. The Lieyang Sect of the Tianyang Empire, the Dragon Elephant Sect of the Tianlong Empire, and the Five Thunder Sect of the Tiansheng Empire dominated their respective countries.

𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

The Tiansheng Empire's martial artists specialized in thunderous energy, granting them unmatched offensive and destructive power.

Wen Tingguang then went on, supplementing Ling Feng's knowledge of the sect structures within the Dongling Region. Ling Feng's eyes seemed ignited with battle spirit when he heard Wen Tingguang's insights.

Only stronger opponents could awaken his limitless potential. Perhaps the Blood of the Emperor in his veins carried a natural instinct for battle. The more he fought, the stronger he became!

"Well, that's everything you need to know. I'll come and pick you up in two days."

After speaking, Wen Tingguang downed his tea in one gulp as his mouth was dry from all the explanations.

"Thank you, Brother Wen."

Ling Feng saw Wen Tingguang off from his garden and began contemplating who to give the last slot to.

Qianxue? Xiaofan? Or Bufan?

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Ling Feng's mind.

If I have two slots, Yue Yunlan should also have additional slots available. It shouldn't be a problem to ask her to bring one or two more people.

With this in mind, Ling Feng dashed out of Tianxuan Garden, sprinting toward Yue Yunlan's residence. After all, they were his teammates. Leaving anyone behind would be a difficult decision for Ling Feng.