Free Web NovelChapter 426: Chapter 409: Aura
It was obvious that the Eight Emperors were the strongest at present. However, given three years, that could change.
Mengg Gu smiled faintly. "We originally planned to start within a year, but Mingren requested three years. This way, we can have a Magical Combat that will go down in history."
The crowd was in an uproar. Jii Wanli’s expression changed drastically. ’Has Mingren really reached the point where he can influence the Star Alliance’s decisions?’
’On what grounds?’
’Just because of his Holy Light Demon Collapse Body? Strength isn’t just a title; it has to be proven in actual battle!’
Mengg Gu, of course, saw everyone’s reaction. "Although all of the top ten will receive support to reach Great Perfection, they will also be divided into tiers based on their ranking. Individuals, including their affiliated Sects, will receive different allocations according to their rank. The strongest will be in a tier of their own, second place will be in another, third and fourth will share a tier, and the rest will form the last tier. The specific allocation method will be announced before the battles begin."
Clearly, this method was more to the liking of the powerful cultivators. Tiers were a must!
They were all in the top ten, but the difference in their strength was still vast. Why should they all receive the same treatment?
"Lord Mengg, is Mingren really all that?"
Ghost Crown Prince Wu Wang said sinisterly. He dared to say what others did not.
Mengg Gu didn’t seem the least bit angry. "After further investigation by the Pure Land, we’ve found that Mingren’s Holy Light Demon Collapse Holy Statue is of the purest kind. His power had already awakened before his Holy Statue even manifested. Therefore, three years is enough time for him to reach an incredible height. This will make things more competitive, and I believe it will be an excellent challenge for all of you."
Everyone present was dead silent. ’His power awakened before his Holy Statue even manifested???’
’What terrifying talent!!!’
No wonder the other Holy Statues were also powerful, yet the Pure Land showed no interest in them. The moment Mingren advanced to Minor Perfection, the Pure Land scrambled to send over their Pure Land Knights.
Even the Star Alliance was giving him so much face. When Mengg Gu spoke, he even elevated Mingren’s status. It was clear that Mingren’s performance so far was impeccable.
A smile appeared on Wang Meng’s face. ’Hate?’
No, Wang Meng could never bring himself to hate Mingren. They were rivals now, honorable rivals. Wang Meng wanted Mingren to become stronger, and he would become stronger too!
"Is he really that amazing?"
Zou Chuang was clearly skeptical.
Mengg Gu didn’t explain. The proof would be in the pudding. For Mingren, he just needed a little time to tune the power of his Holy Light Demon Collapse Holy Statue to its absolute peak. It had to be said that for geniuses like him, as long as they had enough resources and support, they didn’t need much time for Cultivation to reach unbelievable levels of power.
Even Mengg Gu felt a little jealous.
"Oh, I almost forgot. Wang Meng, Mingren asked me to give you a message."
Instantly, all eyes in the room focused on Wang Meng. It was only then that everyone remembered: this legendary Mingren, a talent destined for greatness, had a peer from his Sect who had also been promoted to a member of the Star Alliance. It was just that under Mingren’s boundless halo, he was far less conspicuous.
Mengg Gu sized up Wang Meng. ’What does this Five Elements Body have to compare?’
"This time, he will defeat you!"
In truth, even Mengg Gu didn’t understand what that meant.
Wang Meng smiled. He wondered if it was the keen Insight of the Holy Light Demon Collapse Body that had sensed something. Mingren had always understood his strength, even when he appeared to be at his weakest.
Only Wang Meng himself knew this feeling. Having such a rival was a true blessing!
The others stared at Wang Meng, dumbfounded... ’What does that mean?’
’Could it be that the current Mingren still can’t defeat Wang Meng?’
’That he needs three years?’
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Mengg Gu clapped his hands, drawing everyone’s attention back to him. "The academies will provide conveniences for everyone’s Cultivation. We will also be opening up some forbidden areas. As long as you have the ability, feel free to challenge them."
After speaking, Mengg Gu did not stay. But his words had left everyone in the room thoroughly unsettled.
Wang Meng was no different. The current Mingren was terrifying. With the support of both the Pure Land and the Star Alliance, Wang Meng couldn’t even fathom what he would become in three years. ’Looks like I really can’t let my guard down.’
Ma Tian’Er felt it the most. Coming from the Four Directions Small Thousand World to the Great Yuan Realm, this vast new world, she felt a sense of powerlessness spring up despite her decent talent. But Wang Meng and Mingren, though they had walked two different paths, were still set on conquering this new world, just as they had in the Holy Hall.
In the Holy Hall, Mingren led the first half, but Wang Meng was victorious in the second.
At the Cultivation Academy, Wang Meng led the first half, but then the tables turned, and Mingren unleashed his power to dominate the second.
Now that they were in the domain of the Star Alliance, who would win and who would lose?
Ma Tian’Er really wanted to know. She knew both of them well and felt a quiet sense of pride in her heart.
No matter how far they went or where they ended up, their origins were in the Holy Hall.
After Mengg Gu left, the banquet returned to normal and began to enter its high point. Cultivators gathered in small groups, and those who knew each other began to chat freely, exchanging information. The Female Cultivators present were undoubtedly the most popular. The standards of the women here were quite high, and they had formed factions around Spirit Princess Longyue and Peacock Princess Ling Fei.
It had to be said, no matter where you went, women would always form cliques. Those with good relationships were especially close, while those with average relationships were just passersby to each other.
However, this time was a bit different from usual. A portion of the people who normally surrounded them were now gathered around Linglong.
Wang Meng, meanwhile, pulled Ma Tian’Er to a quiet corner. After that little scene, whether others looked up to him or not was one thing, but at least people without a lick of sense wouldn’t come looking for trouble with him anymore.
Lin Jinghao and Jii Wanli were quite enthusiastic toward Linglong. Jii Wanli was a real character; he seemed to have completely forgotten the unpleasantness from earlier and was even expressing his admiration for Linglong.
You can’t hit a smiling face, as they say. Lin Jinghao was patient, and Jii Wanli was shrewd. Linglong couldn’t just beat them to a pulp.
And so, two of the Eight Emperors were politely waiting on Princess Linglong. After all, she was the one with a true, genuine Imperial Family bloodline.
Ma Tian’Er couldn’t stand it anymore. "Maybe I should go bring Sister Linglong back?"
PFFT...
*Cough, cough.* "She let you call her ’sister’?"
Ma Tian’Er nodded. "Well, Sister Linglong does look younger than me."
Wang Meng broke into a cold sweat. ’There’s really no way to judge by age,’ he thought. ’It makes sense, though. Humans can’t compare to the Dragon Race. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say she’s eternally youthful.’ Master Wang was getting too caught up in appearances.
"Heh, it’s fine. It’s good for her to meet more people."
Wang Meng was noncommittal, sipping his wine. The Dragon Maiden’s aura was too intense; it was rare to get a moment of peace.
Ma Tian’Er hesitated. "’Is that really okay?’"
"What’s not okay about it?"
"You don’t care about her..." Ma Tian’Er clearly thought Wang Meng and Linglong were in *that* kind of relationship. Coming from the four great families of the Holy Hall, she knew that having multiple partners was common in such families, and was basically a symbol of a powerful man.
Wang Meng froze for a moment before he realized what she meant. "It’s not that kind of relationship. She really is my friend’s daughter. I’m not that popular."(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly passes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
