Transmigration After Becoming Love Saint-Chapter 440 - 163 Heavenly Pride Rank One, Is This the Potential of a Taoist Couple in the Ascension Realm?_3
A great drama was naturally about to unfold.
Of course, the only point of interest now was how this overconfident Golden Core Realm little cultivator would face the challenges of numerous Heavenly Prides.
"It’s not easy being the champion of the Heavenly Pride competition."
"The foremost of the younger generation, the number one Heavenly Pride of the Nine Provinces—which one who has earned this title isn’t a peerless figure renowned far and wide?"
"To be fair, the Gu Witch from the Fengyue Sect in the previous competition possessed unique strength. At the same cultivation realm, no one could last three rounds against her. If it came to a true battle of strength, she might not necessarily have been stronger than others, but the Dao of Magic is often without such limitations."
"The top Heavenly Pride of the Nine Provinces from two competitions ago is almost at the Crossing Tribulation stage now. It’s said that back then, he defeated five powerhouses of the same realm consecutively."
"But this Wang Mu is only in the Golden Core Realm, isn’t he?"
"Here’s an interesting thought: if he, a Golden Core Realm cultivator, could truly defeat various Nascent Soul Geniuses, he would undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on the history of our Nine Provinces Cultivation World."
"The chances are almost zero. Wang Mu is indeed very strong, and fighting above his realm is not beyond him, but he is, after all, only at the Golden Core Realm..."
"He’s here! He’s here!"
Amidst a tide of cheers, Wang Mu flew onto the high platform. He surveyed his surroundings, pondering for a moment.
Above him, Granny Gu watched him with a peculiar expression.
She was the referee.
The surrounding cultivators were densely packed and innumerable, like ants in a hive.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the Heavenly Pride competition now officially begins!" Granny Gu’s voice resonated across the entire sky. "Wang Mu holds the top rank. According to the rules, Heavenly Prides ranked below him may challenge him one-on-one. Victory or defeat will adjust rankings accordingly. Conceding defeat is not permitted."
"Combat will be restrained; stop once a decisive outcome is apparent."
"This is the Xuan Guang Treasure Platform, an Immortal Defense Treasure that operates under its own set of rules."
"Within the area enveloped by the Xuan Guang Treasure Platform, no power exceeding the Nascent Soul Peak can be manifested. Any force that would prove fatal to a combatant will be automatically blocked. Therefore, you may all fight without reservation."
The Treasure Platform below emitted a faint, protective light, enveloping the entire void.
The light soared high and far, encompassing the space above the platform. At a glance, the combat arena within seemed to stretch for thousands of miles, vast and boundless.
For Nascent Soul Cultivators, this was more than sufficient as a battlefield.
A Defensive Magic Treasure of this caliber could not possibly be destroyed by them.
Furthermore, it possesses an automatic detection function that prevents fatal outcomes.
Delivering lethal blows or resorting to underhanded tactics is completely impossible here, virtually eliminating any chance of foul play.
Wang Mu, standing on the Xuan Guang Treasure Platform, felt no discomfort. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
Clearly, with my current power level, it’s impossible to affect a Magic Treasure of this grade, Wang Mu mused. Never mind me; even those Nascent Soul Peak Heavenly Prides couldn’t shake it.
As Granny Gu finished speaking, the arena fell silent.
Soon after, Yu Tianshu from the Tianji Sect flew onto the platform, laughing heartily as he announced,
"Then allow me to take the first match!"
With that, he produced a mysterious Jade Plate and nodded to Wang Mu.
"I am Yu Tianshu of the Tianji Sect."
"Please enlighten me."
"Wang Mu, Sword Sect," Wang Mu replied, nodding in return.
I’ve seen these powerful Heavenly Prides before, at the Divine Pond gathering hosted by the Fengyue Sect, Wang Mu recalled. Even then, I actually wanted to spar with them. Unfortunately, due to Brother Qin’s special trial, there was no opportunity. I didn’t expect to be able to fight them now. These are all Heavenly Prides from the same generation as Gu Yuqing. It’s just that they were thoroughly suppressed in the last competition. This was mainly because Gu Yuqing possessed unique methods and a Special Physique. No one could withstand her; they often lost half the battle before it even began... It was never a real fight. Now that Gu Yuqing has broken through to the Divinity Transformation Realm, she can’t participate in this competition, so they’ve become the leading figures. They can finally hold their heads high and show their true strength.
Yu Tianshu smiled faintly. The Jade Plate in his palm flared like a torch, and in the next instant, it emitted a dazzling light.
Instantly, it was as if the Jade Plate contained an entire world. Several rays of light shot out from it, swiftly merging in mid-air.
"Ten-thousand Mechanism Plate—Activate!"
Yu Tianshu formed a spell seal with his hands, a divine light flashing on his forehead. He then transformed into a ray of divine light himself, merging with the lights from the plate.
In an instant, countless Mechanisms gleaming with peculiar light began to assemble in mid-air. Almost in the blink of an eye, a colossal Mechanical Beast, over a hundred zhang tall, materialized.
No, it wasn’t quite a beast; its form was actually more akin to the upper body of a colossal humanoid. It was neither entirely human nor entirely beast.
It also had two pairs of mechanical wings on its back. Its entire body was black and gold, with a radiant core at its center, glowing like a miniature sun.
The Swan Mechanism, it was said, was one of the Tianji Sect’s most profound mechanical arts. As a sect renowned for its research into all kinds of Mechanisms, the Tianji Sect walked a path quite different from many other cultivator sects. Their overall style gave Wang Mu the feeling that they were somewhat out of sync with the common aesthetics of this cultivation world.
Previously, the Sword Sect’s Mechanical Man had already struck me as quite incredible, Wang Mu thought. But after seeing Yu Tianshu summon a Mechanical Beast back at the Fengyue Sect, my curiosity was piqued even further. And now, seeing this colossal Mechanical Beast, a distinct sense of advanced technology washed over me. This sect truly is at the forefront of the cultivation world.
However, the dazzling black and gold radiance on its surface conveyed an unparalleled toughness, as if it were immune to all Magic. Countless intricate patterns flowed across its body, with illuminated lines, like fleeting neon circuits, flashing briefly before receding into its frame and vanishing from sight.
It had to be said, merely looking at this construct imposed an unparalleled sense of pressure.
This must cost a fortune in Spirit Stones... Wang Mu thought. This Mechanical Beast, a fully integrated construct, driven by the potent power and Primordial Spirit of a Nascent Soul Cultivator, is truly comparable to a Top-grade Magical Treasure.
