Free Web NovelChapter 1712: Chapter 1580: The Ten-Man List
Central Domain!
Moonflower Empire!
In the Heavenly Dragon Palace, a group of Heroic Lords from various major powers are discussing who among the young generation is suitable to fight against the Demon Clan.
Actually, everyone has a measure in their hearts. They are well aware of who is more suitable to fight against the Demon Clan, but when it comes to real negotiation, it becomes quite arduous.
Many hope that the representatives from their Holy Lands will be among them, because if the fight against the Demon Clan succeeds, these young people will be the Human Race’s bearers of merit.
This carries a huge aura. With this aura, even if they commit some crimes, they can be pardoned, and no cultivator can lay a hand on these young people who have previously rendered great service to the Human Race. It’s like they have an amulet.
Of course, fighting against the Demon Clan comes at a cost, and if things go wrong, one could lose their life and leave nothing behind.
Despite this, many Holy Lands and Wu Shang Sect also wish for their Saint Heir to earn a spot. After all, out of the ten selected, not all may take action.
However——
The Old Bastard and Monk Dao Yan deeply understand that the war between the young generation and the Demon Clan pertains to the future and dignity of humanity, allowing no selfishness within.
Finally, after difficult negotiations, ten places were determined, and the banquet also came to an end.
Led by the Old Emperor of the Yuehua Dynasty, a group of white heads emerged from the Heavenly Dragon Palace and stood in the square.
At this point, the young generation had long finished except for Ye Fan, the Great Demon, Li Yu’er, the Emperor’s Son, Yue Haoyu, and others who were competing in drinking; others had already eaten.
Seeing the Heroic Lords file out, all with serious expressions, many people from the young generation couldn’t help but tremble in their hearts, knowing that the announcement of the ten candidates to fight against the Demon Clan was about to begin, each unconsciously quieted down.
Upon reaching the square, the Old Emperor glanced at the Old Bastard and smiled, "Old Bastard, why don’t you announce it? The Immortal Academy and Imperial Academy are the most impartial, so it’s better for you to announce."
"Why shouldn’t I announce it?" Monk Dao Yan laughed and said to the Old Emperor.
"If you’re willing to announce, go ahead!" The Old Emperor replied with a smile.
"Forget it, I’m not announcing it. I don’t want to be scolded afterward."
Monk Dao Yan, being rather crafty, pushed the responsibility of announcing the names onto the Old Bastard.
The Old Bastard didn’t decline any further, cleared his throat, and scanned the crowd with dignified eyes.
All the strong people from the young generation, even the Emperor’s sons, felt a chill in their hearts when his gaze swept over them, involuntarily respecting him.
"After our deliberation, the ten young people to fight against the Demon Clan have been decided. Now, I will announce the list of those who have received this honor."
The Old Bastard’s voice was loud and steady, clearly reaching everyone’s ears present.
"They are Buddha Yu Chanzi, the Demon Sect Young Master Great Demon, Emperor Wen’s successor Wen TaDou, Clumsy Fist inheritor Li Yu’er, Kou Wenjie, Ye Fan, Gu Xiao, and three Emperor’s sons. Lastly, if anyone has any objections to this list, feel free to raise them, and we will consider it seriously."
Each time the Old Bastard announced a name, a burst of whispered conversations erupted among the crowd. After all ten names were announced, the square seemed to explode, with endless discussions echoing.
People were not at all surprised that the strongest inheritors of the Western Regions Buddha and Demon Sects were selected among these ten spots because their strength is evident and indeed strong, rare among the young generation. freewёbnoνel.com
As for Ye Fan, he certainly didn’t surprise anyone; in the same realm, even the Ancient Emperor’s Son was fiercely defeated by him. If he couldn’t be selected, then no one could.
Emperor Wen’s successor and Clumsy Fist inheritor Li Yu’er also showcased their formidable and mysterious strength, entirely deserving of their spots.
Kou Wenjie, being the leader among the Nine Great Bandits’ descendants, seldom ventures forth, but his strength is unquestionable and can indeed crush Saint Heirs, so his selection was reluctantly accepted by everyone.
As for the three Emperor’s sons, they naturally go without saying, selecting the time of their emergence to carry the responsibility and mission of revitalizing the Human Race and fighting the Demon Clan.
Only Gu Xiao’s selection surprised many. In terms of strength, even if he’s stronger than Ling Haotian, he isn’t much stronger, so he theoretically had the least qualification to be selected among these ten.
However, no one said anything; each faction being as shrewd as monkeys, with empty eyelashes, had guessed the reason when the Old Bastard proposed Gu Xiao as the tenth candidate.
The reason for Gu Xiao’s selection among the ten spots was entirely out of respect for the First Emperor Clan, the Gu Family.
Nowadays, the Emperor Weapons of various Emperor Clans in the Five Domains are all damaged to different extents, except for the Gu Family’s which is least damaged and can exert the greatest power, intimidating other Emperor Clans.
Moreover, ever since Emperor Gu’s son, Ancient Immortal, was brutally humiliated by Ye Fan during a sparring match, if the Gu Family were not given a spot, it’s uncertain what excessive actions the Gu Family might take.
To appease them, everyone had to reluctantly choose Gu Xiao. However, in terms of strength, Gu Xiao isn’t weak; though defeated by Li Yu’er, everyone witnessed his power.
"Ye Zi, congratulations!"
Hu Fei sincerely congratulated Ye Fan, because he knew that being selected as one of the ten people meant facing the Demon Clan directly, but there were certainly great benefits to it. Otherwise, who would go to such lengths to get in?
Besides Ye Fan receiving numerous congratulations, the other selected individuals were also surrounded by well-wishers. The entire square became chaotic and reverberated with voices.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please quiet down. I have an announcement to make!"
As the crowd chatted and discussed, a loud voice drowned out everyone else’s, like rolling heavenly thunder exploding above them, and the entire square instantly quieted down, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone focused their gaze on the Imperial Academy Director, Monk Dao Yan. It was he who had spoken, and the crowd awaited the announcement he was about to make.
Everyone knew that Monk Dao Yan must have something important to announce; otherwise, he wouldn’t have interrupted at this moment.
Monk Dao Yan was very satisfied with the effect, nodded slightly, coughed, and said loudly, "There is only one year and two months left until the agreement with the Demon Clan expires. Therefore, I have decided that before the confrontation with the Demon Clan, our academy will open the Emperor’s Secret Realm to the ten selected contestants..."
The Emperor’s Secret Realm?!
Those words exploded in everyone’s ears like thunder, leaving all stunned, followed by waves of envy, jealousy, and hatred.
Just like the Immortal Academy has the Immortal Secret Realm, the Imperial Academy also has the Emperor’s Secret Realm.
According to legend, the Emperor’s Secret Realm is left behind by the Great Emperor and is the most suitable secret realm for cultivators to practice. It is even more miraculous than the Immortal Secret Realm.
Everyone was stunned by the words Emperor’s Secret Realm, and as a result, none paid any attention to what Monk Dao Yan said afterward.
By opening the Emperor’s Secret Realm to the ten contestants, the Imperial Academy was clearly investing heavily. For the future of the Human Race, everyone was putting aside their differences to unite against a common enemy.
The Demon Clan, after all, is not of our kind. They are intent on enslaving humans in retaliation for years of hunting Xuan Beasts.
Thus, this battle is crucial. Victory means continued prosperity and dignity for the Human Race, while defeat means losing everything and possibly becoming enslaved by the Demon Clan. This is something no Human wishes to see.
Ye Fan’s heart was also stirred. In the Immortal Secret Realm at the Immortal Academy, his cultivation had improved significantly. The Emperor’s Secret Realm at the Imperial Academy was probably no less than the Immortal Secret Realm.
Through others’ discussions, he gained some preliminary understanding of the Emperor’s Secret Realm.
Like the Immortal Secret Realm, the Emperor’s Secret Realm is in an unknown location. Even within the Imperial Academy, only a few people know its exact whereabouts.
This is the academy’s highest secret. The ones who can enter the Emperor’s Secret Realm for cultivation are the academy’s most outstanding disciples, and they do not know the true coordinates of the Emperor’s Secret Realm.
It’s like the Immortal Mansion Ruins, hidden in the void, and without coordinates, it cannot be discovered.
Then, Ye Fan heard Monk Dao Yan continue, "The ten contestants can undergo cultivation in the Secret Realm for a year, and the extent of their gains will depend on their own fortunes."
"The Emperor’s Secret Realm! If I could cultivate there for a year, my cultivation would surely progress by leaps and bounds!" said a young cultivator, almost drooling with envy, his eyes gleaming.
"Stop dreaming. With our level of strength, we don’t even qualify to enter the Imperial Academy, let alone the Emperor’s Secret Realm," someone next to him said, crushing his hopes mercilessly.
"I heard that the Emperor’s Secret Realm at the Imperial Academy was left by the Great Emperor, filled with the Great Emperor’s insights and notes on cultivation, an invaluable treasure for any cultivator!"
"Exactly, that’s why it’s called the Imperial Academy—because of the Emperor’s Secret Realm, where a wealth of the Great Emperor’s insights and the Essence of Tao are stored. Obtaining even a fraction would be enough to dominate a domain!"
"It’s a pity these things aren’t ours. We can only watch these powerful figures enter for cultivation."
"The strong get stronger. The mightier the cultivators, the more cultivation resources they acquire, and the faster they progress. Meanwhile, the weak struggle to obtain resources, becoming weaker as a result."
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Many young geniuses expressed their opinions and emotions, feeling all sorts of envy, jealousy, and resentment towards Ye Fan and the others’ opportunities, wishing they could replace them and cultivate in the Emperor’s Secret Realm.
However, they also knew this was unrealistic. Ye Fan and the others earned their opportunities through their strength, and in the future, they would face the Demon Clan, who had been recuperating and biding their time for years. Their emergence would certainly be overpowering, making a confrontation with the Human Race inevitable.
"Chickens eat husks, ducks eat grain; everyone has their fortune, which cannot be forced. Luckily, though we can’t rush to cultivate in the Emperor’s Secret Realm, we also don’t have to face the terrifying Demon Clan directly. That’s a form of luck too!"
Some young geniuses consoled themselves with self-deprecating humor after adjusting their mindset.
Indeed, they made some sense. Not being among the ten selected was both their misfortune and fortune. At least they would not have to face the powerful Demon Clan directly in a year’s time. As long as there wasn’t a full-scale war between the Human Race and the Demon Clan, they were safe.
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