Night Wolf Immortal Star…
This was one of the countless planets within the scope of the Lesser Immortal Realm. Forces stood as dense as trees in a forest, geniuses sprang up like bamboo shoots after rain, and powerhouses appeared layer upon layer. The quality of the Immortal Qi here was also quite rich and dense.
It was a world superior to the Manhuang Star and the Blood Realm by an immeasurable margin.
Because Night Wolf Immortal Star belonged to the Lesser Immortal Realm, the highest cultivation one could reach on the main path of cultivation was Jade Immortal Perfection…
The number of Jade Immortal Perfection experts also served as a measure of a planet's strength within the Lesser Immortal Realm… Night Wolf Immortal Star was quite renowned in the Lesser Immortal Realm for possessing four great Jade Immortals.
Normally, planets in the Lesser Immortal Realm only had one Jade Immortal Perfection expert, but Night Wolf Immortal Star had four. One could see that its status was rather extraordinary…
However, the Four Great Jade Immortals of Night Wolf Immortal Star did not belong to the same force. They came from three different sides…
Among them, the Liu Clan possessed one Jade Immortal Perfection ancestor and was the leading force in the southern region of Night Wolf Immortal Star.
The Lu Clan possessed one Jade Immortal Perfection clan leader and was the leading force in the northern region of Night Wolf Immortal Star.
Another force that dominated the central region of the star possessed two Jade Immortal Perfection powerhouses and was known as the Three Profound Sect.
Each of these forces represented the pinnacle of the Lesser Immortal Realm. Wherever their members went, they were treated as honored guests.
In terms of status, the Three Profound Sect was naturally a level above the Liu Clan and Lu Clan, since it had twice as many Jade Immortal Perfection experts.
However, despite their overwhelming combat power, the Three Profound Sect did not dare to openly declare itself the overlord, because the other two clans would join forces against them the moment they faced danger.
Thus, for countless years, the three major forces had formed a tripartite balance, standing at the peak of the world… gazing down at all living beings with eyes high above.
The territory of Night Wolf Immortal Star was vast and boundless. The Liu Clan, Lu Clan, and Three Profound Sect usually minded their own business, each ruling their own domain…
However, today, the three major forces of Night Wolf Immortal Star suddenly gathered at the center of the star, in the territory of the Three Profound Sect. Along with them came countless other large and small forces, surging forward like schools of fish swimming upstream…
Many elders brought groups of the finest geniuses from their clans, their faces filled with eager anticipation…
Because the Genius Trial Festival on Night Wolf Immortal Star was about to begin.
Almost every cultivator on Night Wolf Immortal Star understood that, at irregular but long intervals… the Genius Trial Festival would be jointly organized by the three major forces. It was the moment when countless young geniuses from across Night Wolf Immortal Star gathered like dragons, participating in the trial to win fame and compete for valuable rewards…
In another sense, the forces behind these geniuses wanted to use the performance of their juniors to gain prestige and divide cultivation resources…
Throughout the ages, the most dazzling geniuses in the festival had mostly come from the three major forces — the Liu Clan, Lu Clan, and Three Profound Sect.
However, there were also quite a few young people of humble origins who, thanks to participating in the Genius Trial Festival, rose to the heavens in a single step. They caught the eye of the three major forces, were taken in as disciples, and their status and position underwent a heaven-shaking transformation.
The forces behind them also rose with the tide, becoming subordinate powers of the three major forces, basking in boundless glory…
Therefore, with each passing era, the number of geniuses participating in the trial only increased, showing no signs of decline…
This time… was no exception.
At the center of Night Wolf Immortal Star, the number of cultivators was as vast as the sea. Heads stretched endlessly into the distance, each one brimming with vigorous momentum. The majority were young people.
Clearly, this trial was a stage for the young, and it received the utmost attention from all the youths of Night Wolf Immortal Star.
The scene could be described as flourishing like brocade, a prosperous and thriving era, ready to crush anyone who dared invade…
Amid the crowd, a handsome young man in silver armor with a long saber on his back stood out. The corners of his mouth curled into an arrogant smile, his long hair fluttering freely. His cultivation was restrained to the extreme…
Around him, hundreds of young men and women swarmed like stars orbiting the moon. The entire group fawned over him obsequiously. Many young women even batted their eyelashes, expressing their affection without restraint…
Because this young man was Lu Lang, the second-ranked genius of the Lu Clan in this generation. Despite his young age, he was already a late-stage True Immortal expert. He was the dream lover of countless young women and the object of admiration for many young men.
Lu Lang had both looks and strength, and he had the backing of the Lu Clan. How could he not stand out?
"Big Brother Lu Lang, I'm sure you'll achieve excellent results in this trial!"
"Big Brother Lu Lang, do you have a dual cultivation partner yet?"
"Lord Lu Lang, do you need any attendants?"
"Lu Lang, I want to bear your child!"
The flattery from the crowd of young people made Lu Lang's face fill with satisfaction and overflowing confidence…
Among the countless geniuses of this generation on Night Wolf Star, he was confident he could enter the top ten. The current scene was exactly what he deserved.
However, Lu Lang maintained a cold and indifferent appearance, not responding to anyone's questions. This only made the crowd of female admirers scream even louder, completely infatuated.
In places like the Immortal Realm, status and position were displayed with extreme clarity. The distance between people was even greater, and cultivation in the Immortal Realm here was naturally more ruthless.
In the eyes of most women of humble origins, what was the fastest way to transform from a sparrow into a phoenix? It was to catch the eye of those male geniuses or powerhouses who already had high status and position, to cling to their thighs, to be doted on by them… From then on, both she and her clan could climb to higher positions, obtain more cultivation resources, and enjoy a better quality of life…
In the eyes of many young women on Night Wolf Immortal Star, Lu Lang was undoubtedly that perfect target.
That was why wherever Lu Lang went, he attracted a large number of young women…
"Big Brother Lu Lang… is the content of this trial the same as previous ones?"
At this moment, a rather gentle voice rang out, causing Lu Lang's eyes to light up with a hidden trace of possessiveness.
Standing before him was a beautiful young woman, far more outstanding than the women who were currently fawning over him…
This young woman was Lu Bi, also a genius of the Lu Clan, and the woman Lu Lang was determined to claim.
Although Lu Bi's talent was not as high as his, she was still considered outstanding among the women of the Lu Clan. Before reaching a thousand years old, she had already reached early-stage True Immortal.
More importantly, her father was the Second Elder of the Lu Clan. If he could win her over… he would gain another backer to compete for the position of Young Clan Leader. After all, the Lu Clan in this generation did not only have him.
Faced with Lu Bi's question, Lu Lang naturally answered willingly. He pushed aside the crowd of admirers and walked side by side with her. His attitude changed noticeably — from cold indifference to warm enthusiasm. The corners of his mouth curled up as he said:
"That's right. The content of the trial has always been the same… All the geniuses of Night Wolf Immortal Star suppress their cultivation and go hunt prey. The more prey you kill, the higher your results will be!"
"Suppressing cultivation to Tribulation Perfection, right?" Lu Bi blinked. This was her first time participating in this trial, as she had been born later…
The previous trial had been countless years ago… At that time, it was said that her father had achieved an extremely good result, killing tens of millions of prey and bringing great honor to the Lu Clan.
"Correct. You and I will cooperate. I will help you achieve excellent results!" Lu Lang said with full confidence and a smile.
"Hmph, a dignified True Immortal has to suppress their cultivation down to Tribulation Realm. How annoying!" Lu Bi said with irritation.
In the Immortal Realm, when ordinary humans were born, they also had to start from the Qi Refining stage. However, what they absorbed and cultivated was not Spiritual Qi, but Immortal Qi.
From Qi Refining to Tribulation Realm, cultivators in the Immortal Realm absorbed Immortal Qi and converted it into Spiritual Qi. A single strand of Immortal Qi could be converted into countless drops of Spiritual Qi. That was why their cultivation speed was as fast as the wind.
When they reached Half-Immortal, because they were already familiar with the process of absorbing Immortal Qi, the conversion of Spiritual Qi in their bodies into Immortal Qi was extremely fast, allowing them to step straight into the True Immortal realm.
Compared to beings born in lower worlds, those born in the Immortal Realm were practically starting from the finish line.
Therefore, in the eyes of Immortal Realm cultivators, lower-world cultivators were usually nothing more than…
"Our prey this time is just a bunch of natives, right?" Lu Bi's eyes sparkled. When she mentioned the word "natives," her tone was thick with contempt.
"That's right! Although the trial is extremely simple, it's just a matter of who among us can kill more!" Lu Lang laughed lightly.
"Don't underestimate them. I've heard that quite a few geniuses have died at the hands of natives!" Lu Bi said with feigned humility, though her words carried a hint of mockery.
"Haha, those are just useless trash!" Lu Lang didn't care at all. According to what his father had once told him… those natives were only slightly stronger than pigs and dogs, completely unworthy of attention.
Right at that moment, a majestic voice boomed across the entire Night Wolf Immortal Star, causing the faces of the geniuses to fill with extreme excitement:
"All trial participants, pay attention! The passageway connecting to the Trial Grounds will open soon. Everyone, hurry to the center of the star!"
The voice echoed through heaven and earth. Anyone on Night Wolf Star could hear it. Only a Jade Immortal-level powerhouse could achieve such a feat. Clearly, it was a high-ranking member of one of the three major forces organizing the trial.
"My time has finally come!" Lu Lang threw his head back and laughed loudly… Ambition swelled wildly in his heart.
Meanwhile, the eyes of the young geniuses also flashed with excitement and surging killing intent…
They knew that their chance to make a name for themselves in the Lesser Immortal Realm had arrived…
Because the gate leading to the Trial Grounds — named Yuelong — was about to open…
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Blood Realm…
Lan An waited with burning impatience. He had already waited bored for two full months for this moment. To avoid exposing any flaws, he had not gone anywhere recklessly during this time…
Clearly, the prediction from the attendant at the Star Guidance Hall was not entirely accurate — only relatively so…
"Sorry to have kept Young Master Xue Mie waiting. The Transcending Star Blood Formation to the Yuelong battlefield has now opened. You may enter with the group!" The female attendant smiled, her eyes flashing with anticipation.
Xue Mie had performed very well in the Blood Child Assessment. She wondered how he would perform on the Yuelong battlefield.
She had vaguely heard a Blood Envoy say that Yuelong Star was quite difficult, so the transmission force this time had been greatly increased compared to the original plan…
Lan An followed the female attendant's guidance and entered a spacious hall inside the Star Guidance Hall. There, the Transcending Star Blood Formation connected to Yuelong Star… where a group of his beloved wives and concubines were waiting for him day and night.
He was worried about the safety of his master, Dan Mengji, and the other women… He also missed his wives back home to the point of madness. On top of that, he felt anxious about the war with the Blood Realm. If he hadn't been able to keep his composure well, he would have already turned the Blood Realm upside down in these two months.
The moment he stepped into the spacious hall, Lan An's expression changed slightly…
In his sight were densely packed figures already standing ready — nearly a thousand Void Refining Blood Guards, a hundred Blood Generals, and a terrifying twenty Blood Envoys.
The entire group stood neatly in formation, waiting for the Transcending Star Blood Formation to activate…
"This is the number of elite forces being sent to Yuelong Star this time. Blood Emperor Great One wishes to quickly seize control of Yuelong Star. It's said that news has come that has made him take a fancy to a group of beautiful Fox Clan women!" The female attendant smiled faintly. In the eyes of Blood Realm cultivators, it was only natural for the Blood Emperor to plunder women.
After all, the Blood Emperor was also a romantic figure. It was said that the number of his concubines had already exceeded a thousand.
"Fox Clan?" Lan An's eyes darkened. He unconsciously thought of Hu Ngọc Nghiên and the little fox girl. He wondered whether the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox bloodline had fallen into their hands yet…
"Transmitting so many powerhouses this time — the fuel must be quite a lot?" Lan An asked casually, his heart tightening to the extreme.
To transmit such a large number of powerhouses, how much blood was required? Where did this blood come from? Yuelong Star?
The female attendant seemed to sense Xue Mie's doubt and smiled as she explained:
"Because Blood Emperor Great One desires the Fox Clan, he has spent a large amount of Blood Stones to supplement the fuel, along with the blood essence plundered earlier!"
Lan An sighed inwardly upon hearing this. It seemed the situation on Yuelong was not as dire as he had feared…
"Please enter the formation, Young Master! Stand with the Blood Generals!" The female attendant guided him.
"Thank you!" Lan An nodded once and stepped forward to stand behind the neatly arranged group of Blood Generals.
On the high platform, someone threw block after block of Blood Stones into the blood-red Transcending Star Blood Formation…
Streams of formation patterns rapidly rotated, beginning to show signs of activation…
Lan An's heart pounded wildly. He was finally about to return home…
"Wait!"
Right at that moment, a haughty and domineering female voice rang out, causing Lan An's brows to furrow. A bad feeling rose in his heart.
From the entrance of the hall, Xue Di and Xue Leng looked at Lan An with mocking eyes, as if staring at a man who was about to die…
"What is it?" The female attendant asked respectfully. Xue Di and Xue Leng were not people she could afford to offend.
Unfortunately, Xue Di and Xue Leng did not even glance at her. She was just a servant. Answering her would be beneath their status…
The two walked straight up to Lan An and spoke in a high and mighty tone, leaving no room for refusal, their voices dripping with mockery:
"Xue Mie, Blood Lord Great One wishes to see you!"