NOVEL WEB Chapter 208 The Path Ahead is Blocked_2
"After the destruction of Azure Cloud Sky, indeed, the majority of the heritage was lost, but within the Academy, there were still some extraordinary methods that remained," said the Dean of Qingyun Academy.
In his opinion, in the Scripture Pavilion, there were indeed some more powerful supreme techniques originated from the Azure Cloud Sky, but as of now, in his view, in terms of divine powers, Gu Chen had already mastered enough, so there was no need to continue increasing them at this moment.
Hearing this, Gu Chen also slightly nodded, understanding the reasoning that biting off more than one can chew was never good.
Now, including the five on his panel, he had mastered a total of eight divine powers, which were enough for his comprehension.
Obtaining additional divine powers, even with Divine Power value, would not be enough to improve them.
At this stage for Gu Chen, all he needed to do was enhance the strength of his divine powers, possessing eight of them in the Huanxu Realm was a myth-like achievement throughout the ages.
At this moment, the dean of Qingyun Academy's expression turned serious, and he spoke to Gu Chen in a solemn voice, "Since you possess such talent, there are some things I can tell you now."
Gu Chen's eyebrows rose slightly, and he guessed vaguely in his heart, asking, "Is it about the Ten Thousand Tribes Competition?"
"Yes, and no."
The dean of Qingyun Academy, Situ Yin, wore a grave expression and said, "Do you know why this Ten Thousand Tribes Competition is regarded so highly?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Chen's eyebrows furrowed, asking, "Why?"
"Because this could very likely be the last time that the piece of the universe opens up, and therefore, this time when you enter, the region you can explore will be broader than any previous occasion, all the sites of fortune will be open to you!" said the Dean.
Gu Chen did not speak. If it were just that, it wouldn't cause such concern to a supremely powerful being like the Dean of Qingyun Academy.
Sure enough, the dean of Qingyun Academy sighed and said, "Now, for us, the path ahead is blocked, and the future is uncertain."
"The path ahead is blocked?!" These four words sent a shock through Gu Chen, causing his pupils to constrict involuntarily.
The path of supremely powerful beings is blocked? Gu Chen was extremely puzzled and felt a hint of panic.
The dean gave Gu Chen a look, and in fact, these matters were not supposed to be known by the younger generation, but there was no choice, after all the supremely powerful beings above did their reckoning, they all agreed that hope may lie within the universe where the Ten Thousand Tribes Competition would take place.
This was precisely why that piece of the universe would be fully opened up this time, and why the supremely powerful beings were paying such close attention to it.
For it not only involved the younger generation but also the future of the beings above, it could be said to be of the utmost importance!
"I can't tell you the exact reason, I can only say, the hope to continue the path ahead, might just lie within this competition among all tribes across the three thousand six hundred domains!" Situ Yin, dean of Qingyun Academy, looked extremely solemn.
This was the first time Gu Chen had seen this supremely strong individual showing such a demeanor and immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.
With a heavy voice, the Dean of Qingyun Academy said, "It concerns not just us supremely powerful beings but also the future of the realms above. Why do the supreme beings of the great era never show themselves? It's because of this reason. If things continue this way, when foreign enemies invade, the upper domains will be unable to hold them back, and in an instant the three thousand six hundred domains will turn to ash, with no beings surviving from among all the heavens!"
This was the terrifying future predicted by the supremely powerful beings above, and this matter was mostly circulated among supremely powerful beings, with few outsiders knowing.
Hearing this, Gu Chen also felt a sudden sense of grave urgency. The destruction of the upper realms was not as simple as the disappearance of one tribe, but rather all beings in the universe facing extinction, turned into utter silence.
This was a matter of the highest importance concerning all living beings and even the fate of all the myriad worlds, which explained the special emphasis on this Ten Thousand Tribes Competition.
"This is also why, in the last era, those supremely high beings from the heavens had their successors lie dormant and waited for this world to come into being," the Dean of Qingyun Academy explained.
The Dean continued, "Whoever can attain this fortuity, to continue the interrupted path, that person will become the hope of the upper realms. They will unify the Three Thousand Six Hundred Domains, and even the mightiest will pay homage, becoming the Emperor of the Ten Thousand Tribes and Heavens!"
"The Emperor of the Ten Thousand Tribes and Heavens?" Gu Chen was shocked. Does that not mean someone could rival the Ice Emperor of the previous era?
However, at this moment, it seemed the Dean of Qingyun Academy had read Gu Chen's thoughts. He said slowly, word by word, "Perhaps, this person may even surpass the Ice Emperor!"
Upon hearing this, even Gu Chen couldn't help but tremble with emotion!
Who was the Ice Emperor? A supremely high being from the last era, the leader of the Ten Thousand Realms. Even magnificent beings like the Lord of Azure Cloud Sky were barely comparable to the Ice Emperor.
Without a doubt, the Ice Emperor was the greatest existence of the last era, second to none!
Indeed, even when looking back through the ages, in other eras as well, through countless cycles and the passage of innumerable years, the Ice Emperor has always been at the very pinnacle of the pyramid, unsurpassed by any creature!
Even the thought of being on par with him was exceedingly rare.
Moreover, the splendor of the previous era was extremely rare in the annals of the heavens, with many capable beings emerging, and the supremely high ones were not in the minority.
But even so, only the Ice Emperor reigned supreme. This serves to illustrate just how extraordinary that being was.
And now, the Dean of Qingyun Academy was telling Gu Chen that someone might surpass the Ice Emperor, how could he not be astounded?
"Of course, it's only a possibility," added the Dean of Qingyun Academy. "The hope of the upper realm may lie in that piece of heaven and earth, or it may not."
He was telling Gu Chen not to aim too high or think too much because this was an evanescent event. For Gu Chen at present, it was too far out of reach.
Perhaps, only when he reached the Heavenly Realm might it become slightly relevant.
At this moment, what was truly troubling were the mighty beings, for they had no path left to walk.
However, this only applied to a minority of mighty beings or rather, to those at the apex of the upper realm's pyramid who are currently facing such a predicament.
"The road you must walk is a long one. I tell you these things today just to give you a rough idea of what the future holds," warned the Dean of Qingyun Academy. He was also concerned that Gu Chen would become obsessed with this news, constantly fixating on it while entering the battlefield of the Ten Thousand Tribes and neglecting what truly mattered.
If he hadn't seen that Gu Chen was resolute in character, he would never have shared this with him.
After all, this matter was of great significance—especially with the chance to surpass the Ice Emperor. Even if there was just a sliver of possibility, who would not be tempted?
Gu Chen nodded, saying, "Don't worry, Dean. I understand."
Though he was curious about what it was, he naturally would not be caught up in it, aiming too high and losing himself in wild fancies all day.
Moreover, the Dean of Qingyun Academy had said it himself, the so-called "hope" was only a possibility and not a certainty.
"That is good to hear," nodded Situ Yin, the Dean of Qingyun Academy, before continuing, "The battle for supremacy among the Ten Thousand Tribes will start soon. During this time, you may freely use any of the academy's resources should you need them."