Chapter 1492 - Dao Exchange Meet

News of Chen Fan’s imminent departure from the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm shook the entire ancient realm once more.

Of course, entering and leaving this realm was a mundane affair; on any other day, the exit of a ninth-stage half-immortal would hardly warrant a ripple of attention.

However, this was Chen Fan we were talking about, not just anyone, but the legendary figure who single-handedly slaughtered thirteen ninth-stage half-immortals. When word of his departure spread, excitement erupted like a sudden summer storm.

After this news spread, word also came from the God Killer Palace that Ji Lanshan was also about to leave the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm.

While big news, it couldn’t quite compare to Chen Fan’s exit. Yet, when the Celestial Maiden Alliance’s Leng Rushuang and the Xiao Sect’s Xiao Ruyue also announced their imminent departure in succession, the crowd burst into a commotion.

No matter if it was Ji Lanshan, Leng Rushuang, or Xiao Ruyue, they were all renowned figures of the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm, each having established an enormous force that had come to be known as the Five Absolute Forces.

They were the supreme rulers of the first level of the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm.

Although Chen Fan’s meteoric rise afterward had overshadowed Ji Lanshan and the others’ brilliance, no one dared to deny their incredible strengths.

If Chen Fan wasn’t in the picture, those three would have locked down the top spots of the Immortal Conferral Leaderboard without challenge.

Now, the four strongest people in the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm’s first level had announced their departure from the ancient realm in succession. It was like a meteor had crashed into the lake, setting off huge ripples.

Exiting the realm was usually no big deal, sure, but these figures were extraordinary, symbols in their own right. Icons, even.

“Heavens, as soon as Chen Fan decided to leave, Ji Lanshan and the others also followed suit.

Tsk tsk

, with the fall of Xuan Yang, Xie Qingjin, Wan Chengyao, and the other top ten figures on the Immortal Conferral Leaderboard, as well as Ji Lanshan and the others’ departure, the top ten of the leaderboards will change.”

“That’s right. Once they leave, the new top ten might be the least impressive group we’ve ever seen.”

“Can they be blamed? Chen Fan killed the likes of Wan Chengyao, Chu Yun, and the others. He’s forced a changing of the guard, and those replacing them ought to thank him,

“

Aii

, they all call Chen Fan the Killing God, but in my opinion, it’s more appropriate to call him the Pride of Heaven Killer.”

“Pride of Heaven Killer? That fits him really well.”

After news of the imminent departure of the four spread in succession, another piece of information came out that a group of ninth-stage half-immortals, led by Ji Lanshan and Leng Rushuang, were heading toward the Xiao Sect.

Such a commotion naturally couldn’t be concealed from the public’s eye.

But this time, they weren’t looking for trouble; instead, they were coming to exchange Dao insights with Chen Fan. These individuals were all experts in the ninth-stage half-immortal realm. Any higher than that was the immortal realm.

The reason they remained in the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm to train was, first, to search for a divine object to cleanse and refine their immortal platform, and second, to accumulate their strength, further deepening their foundation.

Chen Fan slaying thirteen ninth-stage half-immortals single-handedly was a fact witnessed by many. There was no doubt about his strength. He would be pushing for the immortal realm in the near future. Sharing Dao insights with such a powerhouse could prove inspirational to everyone involved.

So, when Ji Lanshan and company approached, requesting a Dao exchange, Xiao Ruyue, after a quick word with Chen Fan, threw open the gates in welcome, even inviting others to join the discussion.

As a result, many seventh and eighth-stage half-immortals immediately rushed toward the Xiao Sect regardless of how far they were.

This was a rare opportunity for them.

People like Chen Fan, Ji Lanshan, and the others were all peerless prodigies. They all had their fair share of miraculous encounters. Listening to them discuss the Dao could inspire them.

A gathering initially intended for just a dozen ninth-stage Half-Immortals quickly spiraled into a grand-scale event. Anyone who heard and cared to come dashed over, regardless of cultivation. Nobody wanted to be left out of this historic Dao Exchange Meet.

After all, this was an unprecedented meeting in the first level of the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm. Perhaps it would be recorded in history and become a topic of discussion for future generations.

The people were very interested in this Dao Exchange Meet.

Normally, everyone practiced individually; opportunities to collectively debate the martial Dao were rare and precious. Collective wisdom often unlocks insight. A single comment might be exactly what someone else needs to spark enlightenment.

In such a clamorous atmosphere, the Dao Exchange Meet finally began.

What started as a casual exchange snowballed into an open forum as Chen Fan lifted restrictions, drawing experts from everywhere.

At this moment, the huge plaza in front of the Xiao Sect’s headquarters was packed full of people. Occasionally, more people would arrive, rushing, worn from their journey.

“My god, it’s so lively here. I didn’t expect this many people to attend this Dao Exchange Meet.”

“Right, we rushed here as soon as we heard the news. I figured maybe a few hundred at most, but there must be over a thousand already.”

“

Haaa

, we came here to listen to these ninth-stage half-immortals discuss the Dao. Hopefully, their exchange will inspire me.”

Numerous figures descended onto the plaza one after another. Their auras varied, but most of them were sixth-stage half-immortals or stronger.

At the center of the plaza, Chen Fan, Ji Lanshan, and several other ninth-stage half-immortals, totaling twenty, sat cross-legged on the floor. They were undoubtedly the focus of this Dao Exchange Meet.

“My god, I didn’t expect there to be so many ninth-stage half-immortals within the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm. Including the thirteen who had recently perished, there are more than thirty of them.”

“Tell me about it! Only ten are publicly known, right? Sure, we knew more lurked in the shadows, but not this many. This event has coaxed practically all of them out!”

“

Tsk tsk

, now that these hidden ninth-stage half-immortals have shown themselves, I’m afraid there will be huge movements on the Immortal Conferral Leaderboard. The top twenty will be filled with ninth-stage half-immortal realm experts.”

Countless gazes fell on the twenty-some people at the center. More than half of those faces were unfamiliar to the crowd.

These people were not listed on the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm. They were not renowned either. However, they now sat at the center of the plaza. Without a doubt, these people were all in the ninth-stage half-immortal realm.

They had remained hidden, and they didn’t build a force for themselves either. They cultivated and trained alone within the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm. If it weren’t for the Dao Exchange Meet this time, they would never have emerged.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Chen Fan slowly stood up. Immediately, the noises subsided. The people turned to look at Chen Fan, knowing that the Dao Exchange Meet was about to start.

“Everyone, I shall skip the perfunctory greetings. Everyone’s here to discuss the Dao and share their thoughts. I hope none of you will be stingy with your insights. Now, let’s begin!”