Yuan's Ascension

Chapter 833: The Contest For Providence (2)

"I've told you all this to impress upon you the vastness of this heaven and earth. With the opening of the Megaverse Crossroads, geniuses will gather like clouds. You must not be arrogant," Sovereign Kua Chi advised.

"Of course, you needn't worry too much either. Although the Immortal Court is powerful, when you combine all the universes under our Eldritch Court, we now have eleven publicly known Supreme Geniuses, which is no fewer than the Immortal Court."

Wu Yuan listened quietly.

It truly was an age of great contention! Though the Immortal Court and Eldritch Court were strong, if one were to add up all the Saintdom factions from various rivers of space and time, the number of geniuses would likely far surpass that of the Immortal Court and Eldritch Court.

There would surely be no small number of monstrous prodigies making their appearance.

"Master, does our Ling Jiang Universe currently have any Supreme Geniuses?" Wu Yuan asked curiously.

"Yes! According to current public intelligence, there is one," Sovereign Kua Chi said. "Within the Desolation Divine Court, there is a peerless genius, a body refiner who has cultivated for over 400,000 years and has fully comprehended the Law of Earth."

"What is their name?" Wu Yuan pressed.

"Yu Xiang!" Sovereign Kua Chi answered.

Yu Xiang? Wu Yuan silently committed the name to memory. This was merely public information; there might be others hidden out of sight.

Wu Yuan himself was extremely close to their level—his body refiner self had comprehended Creation True Intent to the ninth-level True Intent stage, yet no one knew of this.

But at the very least, Yu Xiang was publicly known as the strongest genius in the Ling Jiang Universe for now.

Looking at the entire megaverse, there were likely dozens of Supreme Geniuses, perhaps even more.

"In terms of talent, combining your two true selves, you are undoubtedly among the top tier. It's just that your cultivation period is too brief," Sovereign Kua Chi looked at Wu Yuan. "With over 5,000 years left, your strength might improve even further."

For ordinary High Immortals or High Deities, a few thousand years of additional cultivation would hardly bring about earth-shattering changes in their strength.

But Wu Yuan had only been cultivating for just over 10,000 years in total. Therefore, Sovereign Kua Chi still held great expectations for Wu Yuan.

"Mm," Wu Yuan nodded.@@@@

Over 5,000 years? It would be extremely difficult for his qi refiner self to reach the Dao Field stage of a Great Dao. But his body refiner self had a glimmer of hope.

"Additionally, the reason I summoned you here is regarding a battle between our Eldritch Court's and the Immortal Court's geniuses, as well as a contest for providence," Sovereign Kua Chi said.

"Your Senior Brother Jiang Huan, along with two other geniuses from our Eldritch Court's Ling Jiang Saintdom, and a genius from the Eldritch Court headquarters, should be arriving at the Cang Feng Eldritch World soon."

"A genius from the Eldritch Court headquarters?" Wu Yuan was startled at first, then quickly realized: "From another universe?"

Long ago, Wu Yuan had thought the Eldritch Court headquarters was deep within the river of space and time.

Only now did he understand that the Eldritch Court headquarters was in another river of space and time, in a universe under the complete dominion of the eldritch race.

"Yes, from the eldritch race’s universe," Sovereign Kua Chi confirmed. "Your Senior Brother Jiang Huan went to the Eldritch Court's Ling Jiang Saintdom to receive a supreme secret art inheritance.

Thousands of years ago, the Eldritch Court had already sent instructions to its subordinate factions, stating that any High Immortal or High Eldritch whose Dao comprehension reached the Astral Monarch level could learn a supreme burst-type secret art. You already possess one, so I didn't tell you about it," Sovereign Kua Chi explained. ꞦÃΝȪ₿Ёŝ

"Of course, these are only the Foundational Volumes, but they can still greatly increase one's strength."

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

For the supreme burst-type secret arts like ‘Creation Saint Prohibition’ and ‘Genesis Law Sacrifice’ from various Saintdom factions, only the Sovereign Volumes were truly precious.

The Foundational Volumes? They were merely extremely difficult to learn.

Wu Yuan wasn't worried. His body refiner self had received guidance from True Saint Bu Xiu, giving him hope of cultivating the final part of the Foundational Volume.

For ordinary geniuses? With only the teachings but no guidance of supreme beings, cultivation would only be even more challenging.

"The three geniuses from the Eldritch Court are here to compete for providence?" Wu Yuan mused thoughtfully.

"Indeed. Providence is extremely important," Sovereign Kua Chi said. "Our Greenridge Macrocosm has consecutively produced you, Zhuo Haiyue, and your other identity Ming Jian, which has long since led various factions to determine that this is a place where providence converges.

The eldritch world, for instance, only had about eight hundred eldritch nations, all of which had been conquered by the Sovereigns of the eldritch world over long ages.

Once ceded, unless a war between Sovereigns was sparked, or until the next grand battle on the Eldritch-Immortal Battlefield, it would be extremely difficult to change the territorial ownership.

"The past grand battles on the Eldritch-Immortal Battlefield were often determined by Astral Lord battle arrays, and were a competition of coordination level and numbers," Sovereign Kua Chi said.

"But this time, you peerless geniuses who have cultivated the most powerful secret arts will participate. Each of you will be like a sharp blade, capable of turning the tides of the battle.

The most dazzling among you will naturally be remembered by billions of immortals and devils, gathering immense providence.

In a sense, this battle is the first step to challenging Megaverse Crossroads." Sovereign Kua Chi looked at Wu Yuan.

"This disciple will spare no effort," Wu Yuan said.

If he failed to defeat the Immortal Court's geniuses, he would inevitably lose a great amount of providence.

First, I must help the eldritch world's army win the grand battle. Second, I must become the most eye-catching fighter on the entire battlefield. Wu Yuan had already made his decision.

This was the only way he could gather the most providence.

"Your Senior Brother Jiang Huan and the others have returned," Sovereign Kua Chi suddenly said. "Look, they're here."

Wu Yuan turned his head to look.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Astral Monarch Hou Qu was currently leading four High Immortals/High Eldritches into the temple.

The four High Immortals/High Eldritches all had extraordinary auras, and one of them was Jiang Huan.

"Greetings, Sovereign/Master," Astral Monarch Hou Qu and the four High Immortals and High Eldritches bowed.

"Mm, it's good that you've arrived safely," Sovereign Kua Chi smiled.

His gaze fell on the only young woman dressed in azure robes. "This must be High Immortal Nan Yin from the Eldritch Court headquarters, whom even the Overlords praised. [1] Your Dao comprehension has reached the late-stage Astral Monarch level, truly extraordinary."

"Nan Yin doesn't dare to claim such praise. I've come to contribute my modest efforts to the Cang Feng Eldritch World," the azure-robed young woman smiled, neither humble nor arrogant.

She wore a constant faint smile, exuding a natural and noble air.

"Liu Hong, Wu Jian," Sovereign Kua Chi looked at the other two High Eldritches. "I've long heard of you two. Your Dao comprehension has now reached the mid-stage Astral Monarch level, your future is limitless."

"The Sovereign is too kind," High Eldritch Liu Hong and High Eldritch Wu Jian both bowed respectfully.

High Immortal Nan Yin was publicly recognized as having great hope of advancing to the Sovereign phase in the future, so it was fine for her to act proudly. However, these two didn't dare follow her.

At this moment, the gazes of High Immortal Nan Yin, High Eldritch Liu Hong, and High Eldritch Wu Jian had already subconsciously turned towards Wu Yuan, who was standing to the side.

A High Eldritch who was able to stand here?

"Apart from you, two of my disciples will also participate in this providence contest," Sovereign Kua Chi said with a smile, gesturing to Wu Yuan. "Jiang Huan, you've already met on the way here, and this is Wu Yuan."

"Wu Yuan?"

"It's him!"

"It's said he's only cultivated for just over ten thousand years." High Immortal Nan Yin, High Eldritch Liu Hong, High Eldritch Wu Jian, and the others understood Wu Yuan's profile.

Wu Yuan's body refiner self wasn't as renowned as his qi refiner self. But after the previous assassination attempt, where he killed a late-stage Astral Lord powerhouse with one move, he had gained quite a reputation.

His short cultivation years left a particularly deep impression on many.

Even High Immortal Nan Yin, who came from the Eldritch Court headquarters, had learned about Wu Yuan on her way to the Cang Feng Eldritch World.

1. Not THAT Nan Yin ☜