I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 397 - 324: The Three Titans

While Chen Sheng and the others were waiting in the square.

Outside the square, there was an unprecedented bustle. With the golden light beam from the top of Jiuli Tower just shooting into the sky, the streets and alleys of the prefecture city burst into chaos.

The cultivators who were originally savoring spirit tea in teahouses or hunting for treasures in the Market, all dropped what they were doing, with a flash of spirit light beneath their feet, rushing swiftly towards the city center.

For a moment, the light of various magical treasures intertwined into colorful ribbons, the sword cultivators controlling flying swords turned into streams of light cutting through the sky, and the cultivators riding spiritual birds drew the eyes of passersby.

Some cultivators even specialized in Earth Escape, directly raising a wave of soil on the ground, surging towards the square.

"Hurry up! The tournament is about to start!"

"Make way! Pardon me!"

Some Nascent Soul True Monarchs appeared more eager; they weren’t eligible to compete but didn’t want to miss this once-in-a-millennium grand event.

Because observing these Venerables of Divinity Transformation competing might lead to some enlightenment.

Such numerous Venerables, not lacking in prodigies, demonstrating their Dao could be considered a once-in-ten-thousand-years opportunity!

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The observation platforms at the square’s periphery had long been built, thousands of levels, built against the mountains, and now being filled by the cultivators rushing in.

The front row of elegant seats on the stands had already been occupied by the Divinity Transformation Elders of major sects, with spirit fruits and clear tea placed before them, their gazes sweeping over the participating cultivators in the central square, with a flash of envy in their eyes.

Although they were also Venerables of Divinity Transformation, they weren’t lucky enough, having already exceeded the age limit, having no chance to participate in this grand event, how regrettable.

"This prefecture competition of the Three Extremes Dao Assembly is indeed a once-in-a-millennia grand event!"

An elderly Divinity Transformation cultivator with white hair and beard held a teacup, unable to help but sigh as he looked at the crowd below.

The middle-aged cultivator next to him nodded continuously, eyes full of excitement:

"Absolutely! It gathers all Divinity Transformation Venerables under three thousand years old from Jiuli Mansion, along with prodigies from outside the mansion. Just thinking about them competing on the same stage is exhilarating!"

"That’s true, but most are just going through the motions."

Next to him, an elder Venerable in a brocade robe took a sip of spirit tea, speaking with a hint of disdain:

"Some cultivators in the early stage of Divinity Transformation haven’t even touched the threshold of Dao Principle; only those Venerables who have comprehended Middle Grade Dao Principles can hold on a while longer, but to advance to the state competition is as hard as ascending to the heavens."

"The truly noteworthy ones are those hot candidates who have comprehended High Grade or even Top level Dao Principles."

The Venerable Yellow Face beside him put down his teacup, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes:

"What you say makes sense!"

"But I’ve just come out of seclusion, not very familiar with the current young prodigies; I wonder what formidable figures there are this time? I hope you can enlighten me."

The Venerable in brocade robe heard this, eyes flashing with a hint of pride, deliberately lowering his voice, chuckling:

"I just happen to have some basic information here, obtained through my disciples from the mansion, covering many hot contestants in this prefecture competition.’

"If Fellow Daoist wants to know, don’t be stingy with your ’Drunken Immortal Brew’—I heard you picked up a five-thousand-year-old jar from Yun State last time, just right for me to have a taste."

"Haha, no problem! No problem!" 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

The Venerable Yellow Face quickly took out an exquisite porcelain jar from his Storage Ring, the jar body engraved with the three ancient words "Drunken Immortal Brew." Even before it was opened, a rich aroma of wine wafted out.

"Let us drink together, and I ask you to speak in detail about how formidable these hot contestants are."

The Venerable in brocade robe accepted the porcelain jar, weighed it twice with satisfaction, then began to speak grandly:

"The top seed of our Jiuli Mansion is naturally the Venerable Wuyue of the mansion..."

The Yellow Face cultivator nodded repeatedly, eyes turning to the group of participating cultivators in the central square, full of anticipation.

...

In no time, the ring-shaped observation platform outside Jiuli Tower was packed tight, with heads moving as various Daoist robes intertwined like a colorful tapestry.

Unlike the lively hustle noisily below, the Observatory Hall at the peak of Jiuli Tower exuded an air of majesty and tranquility.

This hall floated above the Kunpeng sculpture at the tower top, constructed entirely of semi-transparent glazed jade, its dome inlaid with a Circulation Star Map.

In the very north of the hall, three gilded thrones stood out prominently, with armrests carved in patterns of coiling dragons extending claws, emitting a thick aura of spatial suppression.

To the sides, bronze thrones were arranged one by one, each accompanied by a incense burner, the "Concentration Incense" burning within emitting pale cyan smoke.

As one figure after another stepped into the air, the atmosphere inside the hall gradually became lively.

These were all great powers in the Void Refining stage within Jiuli Mansion, city lords holding one region, sect masters of various sects, and the behind-the-scenes controllers of major commerce associations.

Whether dressed in luxurious Daoist robes or simple hemp garments, their aura was invariably condensed and profound.

A great power in a blue robe smiled, stepping forward to cup his hands to a red-faced elder seated on the eastern side:

"Brother Huoyun, long time no see, your direct disciple ’Chi Yanzi’ has really made a name for himself!"

"I heard he has already practiced your ’Nine Profound Heaven-Burning Technique’ to the third layer, should be firmly within the top thousand this time, right?"

The red-faced elder referred to as Fire Cloud Ascendant heard this, the corner of his mouth curling into a restrained smile, lifting the spirit tea before him for a sip:

"It’s just a stroke of luck to have touched the threshold of the technique. I’m still far behind those top-tier prodigies. If I can break into the top thousand, it would repay the years of cultivation well enough."

Despite the humble words, the pride in his eyes was unmistakable.

A portly monk nearby patted his belly and laughed heartily:

"Haha, Brother Huoyun, you’re being too modest. Reaching the third level of the ’Nine Profound Heaven-Burning Technique’ is enough to crush an ordinary Divinity Transformation Perfection."

"Don’t just aim for the top thousand, I think making it to the top hundred is not out of the question! Perhaps even catch the attention of an Immortal Mansion, which would promise a bright future!"

The surrounding great powers all chimed in, and the discussion in the hall only grew more heated.

At this moment, three imposing figures suddenly appeared on the gilded throne to the north, as if they had always been there, without any prior indication.

Leading them was a man in a moon-white brocade robe, with a scholarly appearance and a faint spatial aura about him. He was Mansion Master Bai Cang of Jiuli Mansion.

On his left was a middle-aged man clad in Black Armor, with evil qi condensed around him like a tangible presence; he was General Tu Lie, in charge of the Daoist Soldiers.

On the right was a cultivator in a purple robe, holding a Jade Scroll with eyes sharp as an eagle’s, Inspector Guan He, responsible for supervision.

These three were the three major figures stationed by the Antarctic Immortal Mansion in Jiuli Mansion, wielding immense power, in charge of Daoist Soldier mobilization, policy decisions, and cultivator oversight.

Additionally, all three were late-stage Void Refining great powers, having long condensed top-level Dao Domains, their strength dominating the scene.

Their appearance instantly subdued the discussions in the hall by more than half.

Mansion Master Bai naturally sat in the main seat, surveying the crowd in the hall, then cupped his hands with a smile towards the two beside him:

"General Tu, Inspector Guan, it’s been a while, and your demeanor has grown even more exceptional."

General Tu Lie cupped his hands: "Mansion Master Bai is too kind."

Inspector Guan He put down the Jade Scroll, nodding slightly with a cool tone:

"Greetings to the Mansion Master."

After a few brief exchanges, the three turned their gaze to the sundial outside the hall—the hour was near.

Inspector Guan He raised his eyes to look at Mansion Master Bai, reminding him: "It’s almost time, the competing cultivators have gathered at the base of the tower."

Mansion Master Bai nodded, slightly cupping his hands towards General Tu Lie.

Understanding the gesture, General Tu Lie’s figure flickered and vanished from the throne, evidently to oversee the competition grounds.

Mansion Master Bai slowly stood up, the space around him slightly trembling, a vast Yang Spirit Power emanating from his body, transforming into a rolling sound wave that spread in all directions:

"Everyone!"

This grand voice, devoid of any mundane traces, penetrated the layers of restrictions within Jiuli Tower. All areas, whether the competition zones inside the tower or the observation platforms outside, could hear it clearly.

The noise below instantly subsided, with all eyes focused on the Observatory Hall at the tower’s peak.

"Here it comes, here it comes! The Mansion Master is delivering a speech!"

The Nascent Soul True Monarchs on the observation platform clenched their fists in excitement; the participating cultivators inside also collected their heart spirits, adopting solemn expressions.

Mansion Master Bai cupped his hands towards the south where the Antarctic Immortal Mansion was located, his voice full of gravity:

"The Three Extremes Dao Assembly is an event occurring once in ten thousand years in our Three Extremes Domain, gathering the young talents from the four hundred and eight mansions within the domain."

"Today, the competition of Jiuli Mansion commences, and I hope the young Venerables of our mansion can all showcase their strengths and compete with flair!"

After a pause, his gaze swept over the crowd of participants below the tower, his tone suddenly soaring:

"Should you pass the Mansion Trials, the State Trials, and march all the way to the Domain Trials, under the witness of the Three Sects Daoist Monarchs, and compete with the prodigies of the other two sects, securing a spot in the final hundred to enter the Creation Treasure Realm would be the greatest honor for our Jiuli Mansion, and I would share that glory!"

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"Creation Treasure Realm!"

The participant Venerables in the competition area were instantly filled with excitement, many eyes flickered with intense longing.

Venerable Wuyue clenched his fists, with the Space Runes on his brow faintly glowing.

It was precisely the opportunity he dreamed of; with the enlightenment resources of the Treasure Realm, he might achieve a breakthrough in the Void Refining, perhaps even becoming a Direct Disciple of the Dharma Master!

However, Chen Xihua and Chen Sheng exchanged a glance, their expressions remained relatively calm. Though the Creation Treasure Realm was desirable, it was not something they could realistically aspire to.

The top-tier Venerables of the Three Great Immortal Mansions were all personally cultivated by the Tribulation Crossing Daoist Monarchs and Integration Dharma Masters, their Dao Principle tiers and secret technique foundations far exceeded theirs.

Not to mention the prodigies from other domains coming across to compete, Jiuli Mansion’s power stands from middle to lower; making it to the State Trials top hundred would already be an incredible achievement.

Chen Sheng and the others did not aim for the Creation Treasure Realm but sought to join a Major Sect through the Dao Assembly, thereby acquiring resources and information.

As Mansion Master Bai’s speech concluded in the tower’s upper hall, the stone pillars at the base of Jiuli Tower suddenly emitted a buzzing hum, the light of the runes surged.

"The competition of Jiuli Mansion begins now! Competing cultivators, follow me into the tower!"

As his words fell, the ground in the plaza center cracked open, revealing massive light gates and a staircase leading inside the tower.

The competing cultivators gathered their heart spirits and proceeded towards the light gates.

Chen Sheng and his group shared a glance with Venerable Wuyue, and followed the crowd as they moved forward.