Major Characters of the Various Powers Arriving

Major Characters of the Various Powers Arriving

In the midst of this intense showdown, only three warriors remained, but the Immortal Martial Realm was overflowing with spectators, elbowing one another for a better view. All they could see for now were the three stone monuments continuously radiating light, as if painting a canvas with a breathtakingly chaotic battle between Gu Liufeng, Hua Taixu, and Qin Wentian.

Beads of sweat trickled down many foreheads. Even the other era-suppressing geniuses, who had been eliminated, found their breaths labored. Only Hua Taixu and Gu Liufeng remained to represent the era-suppressing geniuses. Would they uphold the honor of their generation's exceptional talents, or would a new genius emerge victorious today?

Until the conclusion of this battle, no one could provide a definitive answer. While Qin Wentian displayed immense power, Gu Liufeng and Hua Taixu were no pushovers; they had also advanced to the seventh row. None of these contenders could be underestimated.

Yet, the spectators weren't entirely satisfied. Their discontent arose from the lack of a clear image projection, preventing them from fully witnessing this decisive final battle despite their growing admiration.

However, there were individuals even more dissatisfied. Those outside the realm couldn't see anything at all. They were entirely in the dark about what was transpiring inside. All they knew was that approximately seventy-plus formidable individuals were vying for rankings, undergoing more tests and trials to determine their final positions.

Above the sky and on the ground, countless individuals had gathered. The Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns who had once dominated the forefront outside the Immortal Martial Realm had been replaced by Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants from various major powers.

For instance, the experts from the Nangong Aristocrat Clan had all arrived, wearing long robes that gave them a relaxed appearance. However, their eyes burned with determination as they fixed their gaze on a specific name floating on the ranking monument.

"Nangong Shuang, can you secure a spot in the top ten?" murmured members of the Nangong Aristocrat Clan.

"Delusions," a cold voice retorted. The Nangong Clan members turned their attention to the speaker, a cultivator seated atop a colossal Abyss Demonic Wolf. The surrounding cultivators emitted a menacing demonic aura, radiating dominance and hostility. These were none other than experts from the Supreme Demon Sect.

"The Saint Child of your Supreme Demon Sect doesn't even have a spot on the ranking monument, yet you dare to boast in front of us?" a Nangong Clan expert jeered, pointing at the ranking monument.

The Supreme Demon Sect representatives grimaced as their faces turned ashen. One of them coldly stated, "When he emerges, we will demand an explanation."

"Perhaps he'll never return," the Nangong Aristocrat Clan expert taunted, causing the members of the Supreme Demon Sect to grow even more vexed.

"Hantian, Hanyou, both of you have truly disappointed our Li Clan." The Li Clan's experts had also gathered, their gaze fixed on the stone monument with a hint of disappointment. The names of both Li Hantian and Li Hanyou had failed to grace the ranking monument.

"Hanyou is still young; the timing wasn't right for her. If she hasn't ascended to Celestial Phenomenon in ten years, she can try again. As for this setback, there's no need to dwell on it now," a cold voice remarked. Other Li Clan experts nodded in agreement, turning their attention to a woman standing on a stone pillar. She was none other than Li Hanyou's master, the Plum Mountain Sword Sovereigness, who had the authority to speak on this matter.

"Plum Mountain Sword Sovereigness has her beloved disciple's name on the ranking monument. What do you think her ranking will be?" an expert from the Li Clan inquired, eager for an answer.

"Top ten," replied the Plum Mountain Sword Sovereigness with a faint, confident voice. She had personally come here to witness her disciple, Lou Bingyu, shine brightly in front of everyone.

"Our Battle Sword Sect has performed quite well this time. We have four names on the ranking monument: Ji Feixue, Duan Han, Lou Bingyu, and Qin Wentian," added a middle-aged man standing beside the Plum Mountain Sword Sovereigness. He wore a fiery robe and exuded an impressive aura. This man was none other than the Flame Mountain Sword Sovereign, one of the Nine Sword Sovereigns of the Battle Sword Sect. He had stumbled upon this place by chance and decided to visit the Immortal Martial Realm out of curiosity.

The Plum Mountain Sword Sovereigness glanced at the name 'Qin Wentian' on the ranking monument, furrowing her brow. Memories of her encounter with the young man in ancient Ye flashed in her mind. She couldn't help but snort disdainfully, "Qin Wentian might have made it onto the rankings thanks to the help of people like Ji Feixue and Duan Han. He's nothing more than a bottom-tier character, filling the numbers."

The Flame Mountain Sword Sovereign chuckled but didn't respond further. He knew that the Plum Mountain Sword Sovereigness was incredibly stubborn, especially when it came to her opinions about Qin Wentian, a character he wasn't too familiar with.

As the Plum Mountain Sword Sovereigness spoke, she suddenly sensed an intense chill directed at her. Turning around, she saw several figures approaching, with two elderly men leading the way. One of them appeared unkempt, his disheveled beard fluttering in the wind, yet he emitted an aura of immortality. Earlier, the Plum Mountain Sword Sovereigness had distinctly felt the sharp gaze of this old man on her. Now, as she turned to look, they seemed to be merely casting casual glances.

"Who are you two?" The Plum Mountain Sword Sovereigness's gaze sharpened. She couldn't discern anything about these two old men, and she was certain she had never met them before.

Others also cast curious gazes toward the newcomers. This group exuded an extraordinary presence, appearing nonchalant yet possessing the aura of great masters.

The two old men maintained their serene expressions, no longer paying attention to the Plum Mountain Sword Sovereigness. They landed on top of a stone pillar and focused on the ranking monument ahead. Their eyes held faint smiles, as carefree as the wind and clouds.

Mo Qingcheng and the other maidens from the Medicine Sovereign Valley rushed over. Mo Qingcheng's eyes sparkled with excitement, and the other maidens wore expressions of astonishment. That's because they noticed that the individuals following these two old men were none other than the doyens and elders of the Medicine Sovereign Valley.

This raised the question: Who were these two old men leading the prestigious Medicine Sovereign Valley?

Mo Qingcheng cautiously approached the disheveled old man on the left, her gaze fixed on the ground, her delicate fist tightly clenched in nervousness.

The old man turned his gaze to Mo Qingcheng, a warm smile spreading across his face. He chuckled and spoke, "I've heard that you've fallen in love? Which genius from the Royal Sacred Region has captured your heart?"

As his words hung in the air, the hearts of the Medicine Sovereign Valley maidens raced. In the entire Medicine Sovereign Valley, only one person could address Mo Qingcheng in such a familiar manner and make her so cautious. Besides the elusive figure, who else could it be?

Their hearts pounded as they swiftly arrived beneath the stone pillar and knelt down, respectfully greeting, "Your disciples greet the Medicine Sovereign, as well as the elders and doyens."

"The Medicine Sovereign!"

The utterance of these two words sent shockwaves through the crowd. Countless eyes turned to focus on the two men standing at the forefront on the stone pillar.

The Medicine Sovereign Valley had always remained aloof from worldly affairs. While the Medicine Sovereign seldom concerned himself with external events, his status as the pinnacle of medicine in the entire Royal Sacred Region was beyond dispute.

The Medicine Sovereign had actually appeared in person here? When had the man who stood atop the world of medicine ever shown interest in a martial-tempering ground like the Immortal Martial Realm?

"His visit must be because of Holy Maiden Mo Qingcheng. Rumor has it that the Medicine Sovereign dotes on her greatly. Now that the Holy Maiden has fallen in love, how could he remain silent? That fellow Qin Wentian is in trouble; he 'abducted' the Medicine Sovereign's most beloved disciple without seeking his approval," speculations buzzed through the crowd. Mo Qingcheng's nervousness made sense now; she must have been worried about the Medicine Sovereign's reaction.

A sharp glint gleamed in the eyes of the Plum Mountain Sword Sovereigness. She had already been quite displeased when the Medicine Sovereign had ignored her, to the point of feeling anger. In the entire Royal Sacred Region, there were few who dared to disregard her, yet coincidentally, the Medicine Sovereign was one of those rare individuals.

With these thoughts in mind, a sense of frustration welled up in the Sword Sovereigness's heart. Rumors had it that this seemingly eternal old man had lived for an unknown number of years. There had been occasional rumors of his death, the last of which had circulated more than twenty years ago, suggesting he was on the verge of death. But now, it was evident that those rumors were entirely false. The Medicine Sovereign appeared to be in excellent health, as immortal as ever.

It was also said that the Medicine Sovereign possessed an exceedingly proud nature. Many experts from ancient kingdoms and reclusive sects had begged for an audience with him, only to be turned away. Even the Human Emperor of Ye had sought his aid when near death, offering numerous treasures, but all he received in return was assistance from the Holy Maiden. This illustrated the immense difficulty in seeking the Medicine Sovereign's help.

Contemplating these factors, the Plum Mountain Sword Sovereigness shifted her gaze to Qin Wentian's name. Since the Medicine Sovereign was here because of Mo Qingcheng, he would undoubtedly teach the young man a lesson, showing him the vastness of the world and the heights of the heavens.

The fact that the Medicine Sovereign had come to the Immortal Martial Realm in person sent shockwaves through the gathering. Despite the presence of upper echelon figures from top-tier powers, including the Sword Sovereigns of the Battle Sword Sect and the Supremacies of the Violet Thunder Sect, none could compare to the status of the Medicine Sovereign.

Qin Wentian's reputation soared to new heights, all because of his love for Holy Maiden Mo Qingcheng. His connection with the Medicine Sovereign made it clear why he was now the center of attention.

"Master," Mo Qingcheng acknowledged, tilting her head to meet the Medicine Sovereign's gaze. Her clear eyes glimmered with a hint of determination. She knew that the Medicine Sovereign, who had traveled all this way, couldn't possibly be unaware of Qin Wentian's identity. His presence alone created a certain pressure.

"What? You've only been in love for such a short time, and now you're giving your master that look? Can't I even speak a word?" the Medicine Sovereign sighed, teasingly. His words drew a quick response from Mo Qingcheng, "Master, your kindness to me is immeasurable. You know I didn't mean it that way."

"Haha, I understand, I understand." The Medicine Sovereign playfully ruffled Mo Qingcheng's hair, surprising many observers. It seemed the rumors were true – the Medicine Sovereign had a deep affection for Mo Qingcheng. What they didn't realize was just how deep that affection ran.

"I'm genuinely curious about this man who 'took away' my beloved disciple. Is he one of the top-ranked participants in the Immortal Martial Realm this time?" The Medicine Sovereign's gaze fixated on the ranking monument, exuding an imposing presence without anger. His words heightened Mo Qingcheng's anxiety, her heart racing relentlessly.

Whispers and discussions rippled through the crowd. Top-ranked? Was the Medicine Sovereign joking? Despite Qin Wentian's remarkable talent, it would be considered a great achievement if he made it into the top twenty. Remember, even the Saint Child of the Supreme Demon Sect hadn't earned a spot on the ranking monument. If members of the Supreme Demon Sect were to learn of what transpired within the Immortal Martial Realm, they might leave in fury.