Immortal Starry Sky-Chapter 646 - 621: The First Blade Seat
Following the white-robed elder through the forest, although Wang Xu's expression didn't change much, his heart was already in turmoil, his eyes fervently fixed on the trunk of the Ganges Truth Tree, as if it were within reach yet truly far away.
There... perhaps the Seed of Truth is hidden there!
As long as I can obtain it, the chaos can be saved!
Feeling that his gaze was slightly too fervent, Wang Xu restrained himself a bit, calming his mind.
"Brother Qing Yi, the seat you belong to is indeed good, I will consider it." Along the way, hearing the white-robed elder recount the happenings within the Eternal Truth Palace, Wang Xu gained a deeper understanding of the Eternal Truth Palace.
The Eternal Truth Palace is commonly referred to by the students as the Eternal Palace.
But according to different cultivation factions, the students within the Eternal Palace are divided into thirteen "seats."
For example, the Seventh Seat where the white-robed elder resides is named the "Finger Seat," specializing in Finger Technique, using fingers as the medium, a single finger can pierce through the ground and shoot into the sky.
The Eighth Seat, known as the "Body Seat," specializes in the physical body stream, all students of the Eighth Seat possess incredibly formidable physiques. Though they seem to have the strength of the Ancient Spirit Realm, in actual combat, even the Emperor Spirit Realm cannot harm them in the slightest!
The Ninth Seat, named the "Sword Seat," specializes in Swordsmanship, with an unparalleled mastery in swordplay. Any student can easily create a set of Sword Technique Secret Techniques, where defeating an Emperor Spirit Realm from the Ancient Spirit Realm is a mere trifle.
Sixth Seat... Tenth Seat... Eleventh Seat...
Each seat belongs to a faction, having their own strengths and weaknesses, but undeniably, based on comprehensive strength rankings, the Seventh Seat where the white-robed elder is cannot satisfy Wang Xu's desire to become stronger.
"Brother Tai Xu, my Seventh Seat is considered mid-upper range among the thirteen seats. If you miss it, there's no medicine for regret!" The white-robed elder went to great lengths trying to persuade Wang Xu to join his Seventh Seat, but seeing Wang Xu's unmoved demeanor, he complained.
"Brother Qing Yi, I have confidence in my talent, and I want to try to see if I can enter a stronger seat." Wang Xu also sensed the dissatisfaction in the white-robed elder's tone and directly confessed.
"Brother Tai Xu, you're overestimating yourself." The white-robed elder sneered, slowing his pace significantly, "I invited you to the Seventh Seat because I have regard for you. The first six seats' requirements are much higher than my Seventh Seat, if you miss it, don't say I didn't warn you then!"
Regardless, the white-robed elder is a student of the Palace of Truth, with considerable reputation within the Seventh Seat. His pride couldn't handle inviting a student into his seat only to be refused, revealing his inherently arrogant nature.
"Thank you, Brother Qing Yi, for your concern, but I have confidence in myself." Wang Xu showed no expression on his face at this moment.
The students of the Palace of Truth indeed have eccentric personalities. After merely declining an invitation, the other party turns confrontational.
Had this been outside, perhaps they would have already resorted to combat at the slightest provocation and taken the other's life... no wonder it's said not to provoke the students of the Palace of Truth; it turns out the rumors stem from such incidents!
The white-robed elder remained silent with a cold face, his displeasure fully written on his face.
Soon, they passed through the gates of the Palace of Truth and entered the Reception Hall.
The Reception Hall was like an Imperial Palace, resplendent and magnificent, full of grandeur. As Wang Xu stepped inside, he immediately noticed thirteen formidable beings standing on either side of the hall, their aura strong, their true strength unfathomable, all focusing their gaze on him.
Wang Xu stood alert, his nerves taut.
The realm strength of these beings was at least at the Late Stage Emperor Spirit Realm, and they were figures from within the Palace of Truth. Their true power was unknown, but likely any one of them could easily crush Wang Xu.
"It's rumored that someone has obtained recognition from the Secret Scripture today?"
At the highest point of the hall, on a throne cast from golden glaze, sat a man wearing an Emperor's Crown.
His eyes were sapphire blue, his hair jet-black, his face strikingly handsome, and every move he made seemed to embody endless profound mysteries.
"This person... is terrifying!" Upon seeing him, Wang Xu's soul trembled in fear.
"Student Qing Yi pays respects to the Venerable!" The white-robed elder bowed profoundly, his expression incredibly respectful.
Venerable!
Wang Xu's pupils shrank sharply; the regal, handsome man before him was the Governor of the Eternal Truth Palace, a being revered by countless strong in the Ganges Realm — Gua Ao Venerable!
In the face of such extraordinary existence, even a naturally proud genius like the white-robed elder had to bow with utmost respect.
"Tai Xu pays respects to the Venerable." Unexpectedly, Wang Xu didn't bow but instead slightly bent forward, performing a respectful gesture.
This distinct action instantly aroused the white-robed elder's dissatisfaction.
"Tai Xu! What are you doing! Quickly kneel and pay your respects to the Venerable!" The white-robed elder growled in a low voice.
Wang Xu turned a deaf ear, which embarrassed the white-robed elder, making his face flush with anger.
"Haha... As expected of a genius chosen by the Secret Scripture, you're the first person to face me without kneeling!" Gua Ao Venerable did not take offense at Wang Xu's actions but rather laughed, "No need to bow, but since the Secret Scripture has chosen you, it signifies that the Eternal Truth Palace officially accepts you as a member of our palace!"
"Regarding the thirteen seats, I'm sure Qing Yi has informed you of everything."
"Tai Xu understands," Wang Xu nodded.
"Very well, next, among the thirteen main seats around you, choose the one you most wish to enter. You only need to pass the challenge posed by the seat master, but don't forget, you only have one chance. If you fail to seize it, you will only be able to enter the Fourteenth Mansion," said Gua Ao the Venerable.
The Fourteenth Mansion, the white-robed elder had mentioned it to Wang Xu on the way here as well.
It is where all the students who are filtered out in the brutal competition gather, equivalent to a slum. Once assigned there, it means being abandoned by the Palace of Truth, reaching the lowest level, and hoping to return to the thirteen seats in the future would be exceedingly difficult.
Let's see how you show off this time!
The white-robed elder was smirking coldly at Wang Xu, already imagining the scene of Wang Xu being abandoned, entering the Fourteenth Mansion, becoming one of those worthless individuals.
"Venerable, before making a choice, could you tell me the information about the first five seats?" Wang Xu asked as he looked up.
"Didn't Qing Yi tell you about these?" Gua Ao the Venerable glanced at the white-robed elder, whose eyes immediately turned fearful, his expression terrified.
He initially wanted to recruit Wang Xu into their Seventh Seat, naturally not willing to tell Wang Xu about the stronger alternatives. Unexpectedly, now he had shot himself in the foot! If the Venerable held him accountable, not even ten thousand lives would be enough to die!
"Forget it, since you are already a member of the Palace of Truth, you should know these." Gua Ao the Venerable raised a finger, a wisp of dark blue light floated from his fingertip, falling onto Wang Xu's forehead and penetrating it.
Wang Xu closed his eyes and felt pieces of information floating in his mind out of nowhere.
In less than a breath, Wang Xu reopened his eyes, now fully understanding all the information about the thirteen seats.
"Have you decided which seat to choose?" Gua Ao the Venerable smiled while looking at Wang Xu.
Wang Xu nodded, then walked to the forefront on the left, in front of the burly man constantly holding a large golden saber.
The burly man was clad in golden armor, his gaze sharp, like a great saber directly striking into Wang Xu's heart.
"I want to enter the Blade Seat."
Wang Xu calmly looked at the burly man.
As soon as these words were uttered, the white-robed elder was first stunned, then his eyes lit up with a delighted look of revenge.
So Tai Xu dares to choose the top-ranking Blade Seat, no wonder he doesn't pay attention to my Finger Seat, turns out he's such an arrogant maniac!
Heh heh, I can't wait to see you looking utterly humiliated and embarrassed!
The white-robed elder was indescribably pleased in his heart. He initially thought Wang Xu would choose the Fourth or Fifth Seat, but Wang Xu was even more arrogant than he imagined, aiming to enter the Blade Seat!
The Blade Seat ranks first among the thirteen seats, the first seat of the Eternal Truth Palace. Its formidable strength is undeniable, and the difficulty of its challenge is imaginable!
Upon hearing Wang Xu's words, the eyes of masters of the other twelve seats lit up with a glint of interest towards Wang Xu, even a trace of expectation in Gua Ao the Venerable's eyes.
Choosing the top-ranked Blade Seat right off the bat, this young one named Tai Xu seems very confident! Just wondering if Kui Ya will show any mercy as a result.
"Boy, you'll regret the choice you made," the golden-armored burly man said expressionlessly.
"I humbly ask the seat master for guidance," Wang Xu responded with a calm smile.
The golden-armored burly man let out a cold snort, then raised his hand. Beside him, a figure made up of Constant Spirit swiftly manifested, surprisingly a Constant Spirit clone.
"This Constant Spirit clone only has one ten-thousandth of my strength. As long as you can withstand one strike from this Constant Spirit clone, you will be qualified to step into the Blade Seat. If you cannot withstand it, then die under its blade," said the master of the Blade Seat, his words devoid of any emotion.
Ha ha... truly heaven helps me!
The white-robed elder was about to burst out laughing at the scene before him.
He never liked Wang Xu, but the Palace of Truth had a strict rule prohibiting students from harming each other. Now, he didn't have to wait to find a way to deal with Wang Xu later; the master of the Blade Seat had done him a great favor!
What kind of being is the master of the Blade Seat?
Being at the peak of the Emperor Spirit Realm, his true power is immensely overwhelming, almost reaching the level of a semi-Venerable! Among the thirteen seat masters, his strength is ranked first!
Such a figure, not to mention one ten-thousandth, even one-millionth, one-ten-millionth of his power, is not something a mere Ancient Spirit Realm peak individual could withstand!
"Tai Xu... you're a dead man! Ha ha..." the white-robed elder laughed heartily in his heart.
"Alright."
Compared to the excited white-robed elder, Wang Xu remained surprisingly calm. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
