Chapter 334 - Pride of Heaven Gathered

From a vast lake with a radius of tens of miles, bursts of rainbow light surged out to form a rainbow light pillar that pierced through the sky.

Swish!

Chen Fan descended, looked at the lake, and exclaimed in surprise, “This rainbow pillar of light blankets this entire vast lake. It's no wonder it's visible throughout the entire realm. Truly spectacular."

“I wonder what treasure lies beneath, resulting in such a remarkable display.”

The rainbow light pillar was several miles wide, its height immeasurable. It pierced through the sky of the mysterious realm, going deep into the void.

It was unknown how far the light from the rainbow pillar shone. It seemed the entire Nebulous Mysterious realm was under the shroud of this light.

Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish...

In an instant, endless wind-breaking noises rang out.

Countless figures rushed from all directions, rapidly approaching and growing larger against the backdrop of the sky. The air crackled as they descended fiercely, stirring up gusts of wind.

“Haha, a supreme treasure. It’s a supreme treasure. Such a majestic phenomenon. The treasure under this lake must be incredibly precious.”

“Great, we’re the first to arrive. Let’s go down. We must get the treasure before the others get here.”

Clad in sect uniforms, several people dove fearlessly from the skies, plunging straight into the rainbow pillar of light.

However, what happened next was frightening.

The pillar instantly consumed those disciples, merging seamlessly with it, unable to utter a sound. Those trailing behind halted abruptly, feeling a cold sweat trickle down their spines, then hastily retreated, their faces contorted in horror.

“What energy is this? It can disintegrate people!”

“This is a light of destruction. It can destroy everything," proclaimed someone loudly, his voice quivering.

Chen Fan also jumped in fright, relieved that he hadn't succumbed to greed and acted rashly despite arriving early. Otherwise, he would have ended up like those people.

Light of destruction?

Chen Fan frowned, fear still lingering in his heart.

What exactly is that supreme treasure underneath? It gives off such a terrifying energy.

At this moment, no one dared to act thoughtlessly. They stared at this lake, their eyes flickering rapidly.

Before long, the gathering at the lakeside swelled to hundreds, and the crowd continued to grow rapidly.

Suddenly, a booming laughter resonated.

𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

“Hahahaha, it’s actually the light of destruction. Good, the Nebulous Battle Palace is opening indeed," declared a burly man, standing at a towering height of two meters and thirty centimeters. His aura exuded immense power.

“It’s Hong Qianjun, ranked eleventh on the Yuanfu Influential Figures Leaderboard. Although he is at the peak of the ninth level, he’s strong enough to fight Illusory Core realm experts. Rumor has it he's even capable of breaking into the top ten," murmured someone in the crowd.

Another voice rang out.

“You came quickly, Hong Qianjun," remarked a white-clothed youth as he descended, clutching an iron fan. His complexion was fair as white jade, his appearance handsome. He seemed like a scholar.

Hong Qianjun's eyes widened as he glared at the newcomer, his voice rough and low as he said, “Luo Hanshan, you’re not tardy, either.”

The scholarly-looking youth, Luo Hanshan, smiled. “If I had arrived any later, I might have missed out on the action entirely."

Hong Qianjun said, “Then why not charge in now?”

Luo Hanshan, well aware of the destructive power of the light, chuckled. “Hoho, no rush. Right now, I'm more interested in challenging you and perhaps taking your position."

“Then come give it a try.” Hong Qianjun stared fiercely. An even more formidable aura rushed out from him.

“Heavens, Luo Hanshan, ranked twelfth on the Influential Figures Leaderboard. He is similarly at the peak of the ninth level. Will they fight?”

“A good show is coming right up then.”

Hong Qianjun and Luo Hanshan were famous figures in the Wuning Empire.

“Haha, looks like I’m not late to the party. Nebulous Battle Palace... My trip here won’t be a waste after all.”

Naturally, Hong Qianjun and Luo Hanshan didn’t make a move. They were both well aware that now wasn’t the time to fight since more and more experts were gathering here.

“It’s Jiu Wuxue, ranked eighth on the Influential Figures Leaderboard. He is in the Illusory Core realm. Known as the Bloodless Blade, his blade technique is the same as his title. He kills without spilling blood, decisive and ruthless.”

“Finally, a monster in the top ten of the Influential Figures Leaderboard is here.”

Chen Fan looked over and saw a youth with a pale complexion flying over. He wore blood-colored clothing with golden trim and had a slender figure. He carried a hint of evil and murderous qi within his air of nobility; his aura felt unusually dangerous. Despite what his demeanor might indicate, Chen Fan was sure he wasn’t a blood demon.

“This person is scary. He’s much stronger than Qiu Beihai.”

Chen Fan's keen perception helped him see that Jiu Wuxue’s cultivation was unfathomably deep. This observation was corroborated by their respective rankings on the Influential Figures Leaderboard; one held the tenth position, while the other claimed the eighth.

Suddenly, the sound of rolling waves reverberated through space.

Whoosh.

The crowd's attention shifted to a spot not far off, where the air churned like turbulent waters. A youth stood on the churning air currents, swiftly advancing along with them.

“Look, that’s Jin Tao! He is ninth on the leaderboard!”

"And there's Yuan Jun, fifteenth on the leaderboard."

“The Raging Inferno Palace’s disciples are here, led by Lie Changming, ranked thirteenth.”

“The Blood Echeveria Sect’s disciples are over there. The person at the front is Feng Tianxiao, ranked fourteenth on the leaderboard.”

“The Northern Snow Mountain Manor...”

In the blink of an eye, numerous figures appeared from all directions, flying toward the lake like locusts. Their cultivations surged, each exuding a fierce and powerful aura.

Over the past month or so, everyone had encountered various opportunities, resulting in a significant increase in their strengths.

Some of these individuals roamed solo, boasting formidable combat prowess, earning high rankings on the Influential Figures Leaderboard. Others traveled alongside their fellow sect disciples; their combined aura was quite intimidating.

The crowd erupted into another flurry of excitement as violet qi surged in from the east, carrying with it a faint, purple figure.

“Violet qi from the east, it is violet qi from the east. That’s Zi Ling, ranked fifth on the Influential Figures Leaderboard.” [1]

Amidst the crowd, Chen Fan's cultivation level remained inconspicuous.

Among those present, those at the seventh level were the lowest, with the majority at the eighth level. Only those at the ninth level were qualified to be taken seriously.

Meanwhile, those within the top ten of the Influential Figures Leaderboard were all in the Illusory Core realm, which stirred a buzz of anticipation among the onlookers.

Shortly after Zi Ling arrived, the swords of some swordsmen in the crowd began to tremble as if eager to be unsheathed.

Clang, clang!

The atmosphere suddenly became somber and fierce. An extremely sharp streak of sword qi tore through space from afar, shrouding the area.

The crowd saw a figure standing atop a sword, slicing through the air with fierce intent. He radiated a fierce sword intent, rising into the sky, stirring all directions.

“Traversing on a sword... Heavens, Xin Wuming is also here. He’s ranked third on the Influential Figures Leaderboard. A true monster! Rumor has it his illusory core is already seventy to eighty percent complete."

Everyone felt like the air had turned into sword qi, pricking at their skin.

1. In 220, when Duan Jingtian and Zhong Ya set up a fight, one of the characters mentioned, Reverend Zishan, from Violet Daoist Temple, had similar traits. Might be related. ☜