Perfect World

Chapter 645: Chapter 645: 108 Stars Chapter 645: Chapter 645: 108 Stars This was an intuition; he felt that person was a bit special, somewhat familiar, and vaguely there was a feeling of blood connection that made his heart pound intensely.

Shi Hao’s heart trembled, filled with immense excitement.

It wasn’t a recognition by eyes, but an instinct, a natural closeness, similar to the feeling he had on Demon Island.

Shi Hao felt uneasy in his heart; he wasn’t sure if he had recognized the wrong person.

Because this cultivator looked too young, only in his twenties or thirties, not aged at all, full of vitality, clearly a youth, and different in appearance from Lord Fifteen.

“Is it Grandfather?”
He took out his Dual Pupils, but still couldn’t see through; this person didn’t reveal his “true form”.

“Why do I feel he is very similar, there’s a sense of blood connection?” Shi Hao muttered to himself, finding it hard to calm down, but unable to show it in front of so many people.

He stood far away, observing that person with Dual Pupils, and noticed that the person’s eyes sometimes appeared profound, with a hint of vicissitudes, only visible after focusing closely with Dual Pupils for a long time.

Shi Hao kept his composure, using Primal True Solution to hide his aura, imperceptible to anyone, appearing ordinary, silently watching that person.

After a while, he saw that person inadvertently look towards the people at Immortal Mountain, seemingly searching for something.

This made Shi Hao’s heart tremble; perhaps… it really was Grandfather!

Even at such a moment, had Grandfather come here to see Shi Ziling and the others, unable to cut off that affection?

Shi Hao noticed that this “youth” he had inadvertently discovered had registered to compete for one of those three thousand spots, aspiring for the eligibility to enter the secret realm.

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“What is Grandfather trying to do?

Is he… possibly looking for a chance to meet Qin Hao alone?” Thinking of this possibility, Shi Hao’s heart trembled; it undoubtedly involved huge risks.

He seriously pondered and silently compared; he wanted to make sure if it indeed was his Grandfather.

At last, he felt 70% sure that it was his Grandfather!

Shi Hao speculated about Grandfather’s feelings; he gradually understood.

Lord Fifteen cherished relationships but didn’t want any further involvement with Immortal Mountain; he just wanted to secretly see how this grandson was doing, to silently watch from the secret realm.

“Grandfather…” Shi Hao felt a sense of heartache for him.

Lord Fifteen had indeed registered, seeking to break through and enter the secret realm.

“His severed arm…

could it have regenerated?” This was the only inexplicable aspect, significantly differing from Lord Fifteen’s characteristics.

However, Shi Hao remembered what his Grandfather had said, that he had obtained the Demon Lord’s genuine blood, refined a part of it, which had greatly impacted him.

That was equivalent to a precious medicine; if there was time and continued refinement, perhaps it could regenerate flesh and blood.

Could that be the reason?

But it hadn’t been many days; the change was too rapid, which made him somewhat skeptical.

Additionally, Lord Fifteen’s appearance had greatly changed and he looked very young and full of vigor, which even Shi Hao couldn’t understand using Dual Pupils.

“Grandfather once said that he obtained a character from the Demon Lord’s genuine blood, I wonder if it’s related to this.”
Either way, such a youth would hardly draw attention, and neither the Qin Clan nor entities like the Light Angel would suspect it was him.

After a moment of hesitation, Shi Hao stepped forward to register; he too wanted to go inside, follow this youth who was most likely his Grandfather, and meet and confirm.

Outside the city, this open space was crowded, teeming with numerous beings.

Various schools maintained order together, ultimately deciding on group selections, each group containing nearly ten thousand people, and in the end, it was discovered that there were sixty to seventy groups.

This was astonishing, as the number of beings registering was “enthusiastic”.

“I’ll repeat it again, those over a hundred years old should not register, and powerful beings who ignited divine flames should also withdraw, do not waste each other’s time!”
A sect master spoke authoritatively, emitting tremendous heavenly passage gate sounds, his cold gaze sweeping over the crowd like a towering mountain descending, suffocating the audience.

The Primordial Heaven Secret Realm had special natural laws, allowing only beings who had ignited divine flames to enter, but the number was limited; clearly, schools like Immortal Mountain would not allocate these spots to outsiders.

The selection competition begins!

An array lit up, emitting cyan characters, enveloped in haze, this was the first barrier, only those who could break through were eligible for the subsequent tests.

Nearly ten thousand people in the first group moved simultaneously, rushing into the vast Array.

As soon as these people entered, a dense fog engulfed everything, scattering everyone apart.

The Array was boundless and endless, causing many to get lost right away.

In the end, only a thousand people managed to get through successfully.

Many were gasping for breath, utterly exhausted; the Array was extremely intricate and everyone found it challenging.

The remaining eight or nine thousand people were all trapped inside the Array, many of which had collapsed from exhaustion, engulfed in this astonishing Array of Illusions.

“How difficult!” the crowd exclaimed.

However, they also understood that this was expected since there are only three thousand spots available, meaning most would be eliminated.

The second group, the third group… the same happened, with nearly ten thousand Cultivators in each group and less than ten percent of beings passing through.

A young powerhouse resembling Lord Fifteen was in the twenty-first group, passing the challenge smoothly without cause for concern.

It was Shi Hao’s turn, he was in the forty-ninth group.

Upon entering the Array, thick mist covered the skies, and with eerie wails assaulting one’s Divine Sense and illusions abundant, he proceeded.

Shi Hao walked not swiftly, doing so intentionally, but he passed the challenge smoothly.

Out of sixty to seventy thousand beings, only about six thousand remained, all of them the crème de la crème.

Yet, that was still too many people, as only three thousand were needed.

“Is there a mistake, wasn’t this supposed to be a small-scale festival?

Why are so many powerhouses flocking here?!” some people complained bitterly.

What was horrifying was that people saw a Taotie standing calmly there, causing nearby beings to shiver from its invisible pressure.

“A young Supreme from the Taotie Clan, he… why does he also have to struggle through this, that’s so ridiculous!”
With already limited spots, and such powerful beings from grand clans competing, there’s a high chance of accidentally harming or sweeping away a swath of Cultivators, leaving many feeling powerless.

On another front, gasps of surprise were heard as a white-robed girl appeared, radiating a gentle glow, her bright eyes and white teeth shining, clean as jade, causing a stir.

“She is the foremost Jade Woman of the Taiyin Jade Rabbit Clan!”
While the name might not sound powerful, this definitely was a super clan, whose strongest members transform into silver moons upon their deaths and hang upon the heavens.

Subsequently, a golden Divine Vine and a black orchid appeared, making onlookers retreat involuntarily.

The former came from the Sun God Vine Hall, the latter from the forbidden land—Black Orchid Mountain, both plant-based powerhouses, and both notorious talents within their tribes, extremely hard to provoke.

People from the Immortal Mountain quickly stepped forward to invite these great beings out.

This caused a sensation; some young Supremes showed up uninvited, raising everyone’s expectations.

People understood that the initial struggles within the secret realm would be incredibly fierce.

The second challenge commenced, testing combat strength.

There were several Steles ahead that required everyone to strike with all their might to test the extent of their combat capabilities.

Shi Hao, having previously left his mark on a Divine Stele erected by the Demon Lord, naturally was not worried about passing the test but was more so careful not to shatter the Steles here.

Eventually, he ranked among the two thousand nine hundred, narrowly escaping elimination due to overly suppressing his own power!

“That was close!” Shi Hao was stunned, almost missing his chance to enter the secret realm, and he didn’t quite know what to say.

That “youngster” had, of course, already passed the test smoothly.

At last, tens of thousands of people were eliminated, feeling extremely dejected, and this did not even account for those older generation figures who did not meet the requirements, showing how impactful the opening of this secret realm was.

“To avoid casualties, we did not let you confront each other, and now the slots have been determined,” a spirited sect master spoke from the high platform, his voice like a golden clock.

He glanced over the crowd and said, “I want to reiterate here, the Primordial Heaven Secret Realm is extremely dangerous, filled with various divine insects and fierce beasts, where life can be lost easily.

You all must think carefully.”
No one stepped back, all determined to seek great fortunes.

Two days later, the time to open the secret realm arrived.

In the sky, one hundred and eight large stars appeared, accompanied by chaotic mist, rotating in the heavens, eventually forming two lines creating a large cross.

Space was cleaved by the cross, filled with chaotic mist, followed by bursts of brilliant Immortal Light, a dazzling scene emerging from the depths of the mists!

That was a door, already open, presented upon the vast heavens, deeply shocking everyone as such a method was needed to open the secret realm, with one hundred and eight large stars forming a cross to open the pathway.

It seemed as if they were about to enter the other side of the starry sky!

A group of young Primordials appeared, each possessing extraordinary phenomena, stationed in different zones, enveloped by characters, akin to a group of Divine Kings descending onto earth.

After the secret realm is opened, they will be the first to be invited inside, which means a step closer to tremendous fortunes.

The multitude of stars shone, each representing the young Supreme of different states, any of whom would shake the world upon emergence, yet today they gathered together, undoubtedly a grand event!

These people are like children of destiny, each blessed with great providence, and today they will confront each other for the first time—who is truly the first, who is invincible?

All these will be revealed within the secret realm, a primordial competition, the grand duel of the young Supreme is about to unfold!

One hundred and eight large stars formed a cross, cutting through the void, the gateway ahead is vast, with dazzling brilliance inside.

Inside the gate there is an altar.

Climbing upon it, you can cross into different areas of the secret realm.

Right in front of the gateway, some important figures from various schools took their seats, guiding these Primordial and Heavenly Prides to the altar, sending them to different areas.

No one wants these young Supreme to appear in the same place at the start; such a scenario would turn into a bloody melee.

Each Primordial who ascends the altar will receive a pristine Beast Fang, confusing those outside, somewhat perplexed.

“This is a sacred object brought from the secret realm in the past, refined with the lifeblood by the Immortal Heavenly Venerate, it has a miraculous use that can save lives.”
Someone whispered, causing many to be shook, inquiring in detail about what it was.

This pristine Beast Fang is a rare kind of “Death Substitution Talisman”.

If the holder is killed in the secret realm, this talisman can die in their place and transport them back to the altar.

Hearing this, people gasped in astonishment; the value of this talisman was too high, and internally they felt it unfair, too privileged.

“Without this kind of talisman, do you think those immortal lineages would dare let their Saint Heir, Primordials, and Goddess take risks?” someone sighed, stating the reality.

The Beast Fang Life Talisman can only be used once.

The holder, wrapped in runes, will be transported back to the altar.

If they insist on re-entering the Primordial Heaven Secret Realm and are killed again, they can only perish.

“Being killed once, would anyone still take the risk to go deeper?”
“That’s uncertain; some Primordials are conceited, unmatched in their own state, believing no competition.

If they accidentally fall or are ambushed, they might still go back for revenge.”
Countless looked up to the heavens, envying these protected young Supreme, since these individuals had already proven their worth, their lives highly valued and deserving of such protection.

Suddenly, people gasped; it was the turn for the young adult of Immortal Hall to ascend to the altar.

He unexpectedly brought a man and a woman, both about his age.

Those elders guarding near the entrance of the secret realm hesitated slightly but still allowed them to enter together.

“How come he is taking help?” Below, many whispered in displeasure.

“Given the character of the Successor of the Immortal Hall, naturally, he wouldn’t need helpers.

Those are his two battle servants, both extremely powerful, surpassing many Saints and Saintesses of large schools, with astonishing talents.

Bringing them is to let them seek their own fortunes.”
“The Immortal Hall, really isn’t ordinary; even this is permissible!”
…
Fairy Yue Chan did not proceed with the Successor of the Immortal Hall; all the young Heavenly Prides were separated, each in their own areas, needing time before clashing mightily.

Teng Yi from the Huojin Clan sat cross-legged in the void, a large sun blazing behind him, he entered as well.

Then, Taotie, Sun God Vine, and Yangzi, each went their own way.

Later, lightning streaked across the sky, the punches of someone illuminating the heavens, that unmistakenly was Lightning Child.

Next, the legendary Zhen Gu, wielding the Coagulated Blood Spear capable of piercing through all obstacles, with golden wings on his back, also appeared and stepped up to the altar.

The witch, quirky and cunning, easily entered the gateway without a trace of nervousness.

Phoenix Dance, with a dominating aura, covered in runes, subtly glowing, also leapt inside.

Then came Qin Hao, the youngest here, only fourteen or fifteen years old, but already tall and well-built, not much shorter than an adult.

“Is that…” Many widened their eyes, looking at the five-colored battle clothes on him, forged from five types of Divine Gold, emanating auspicious light, the qi of five colors soaring up.

“So it is, those are the Longevity Battle Clothes!” some exclaimed.

This was a peerless battle garment refined by the hands of the Immortal Heavenly Venerate; no matter your cultivation level, once worn, it could elevate one’s fighting prowess by a whole major realm.

Earlier, many were puzzled; although Qin Hao’s talent was extraordinary across ten states, he was still young, not yet reaching the Venerable Realm.

Thus in this competition, most likely he would be suppressed.

Perhaps many of the Primordials had already been planning to practice on him, to see the unique uses of his two Immortal Bones and how extraordinary they were.

Now people understood that Immortal Mountain had been prepared long ago, no wonder they invited various Saint Heirs, Primordials, and Goddesses to compare skills, possessing these Longevity Battle Clothes that allowed one to fight equally against others at the same level!

Following that, the prodigies of clans such as Taiyin Jade Rabbit, Black Orchid, and Golden Luan also entered one after another, each taking control of a region.

Next, it was the turn of the Qin Clan and several large schools from the Five Elements State, as the secret realm already belonged to the top powers of this region; they dispatched their descendants to enter.

Moreover, it was quite speechless to see that among them were cultivators who had ignited divine flames, though not many, they took up all the quotas allowed for in this realm.

Finally, it was the turn for the last batch consisting of three thousand cultivators from the outside world to set off.

The high-ranking figures guarding the gateway started allocating and sending them to different regions, each region with a fixed number of people.

Obviously, each region had a Primordial, with a group of such powerful individuals accompanying them.

Everyone was quite speechless upon seeing this.

Some began to feel like retreating, realizing the much-coveted great fortune was not so easy to fight for!

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Suddenly, the gateway emitted light, and a cultivator was repelled out, the high-rankings shooting icy gazes as one elder spoke, “You have been disqualified.”
This caused a commotion among the crowd.

“It has been said before, the qualifications are your own, you should not secretly bring others in using a Space Artifact, you were cheating.”
The elder pointed a finger releasing a vast purple light that enveloped the person, and from him flew out a small cauldron that flipped over, dropping several people out.

The crowd was silent, the cultivator feeling ashamed quickly fled with his companions, thankful to be alive.

Shi Hao saw everything clearly, sinking into deep thought.

He knew that with sect master-level figures present, it was impossible to cheat.

Originally, he had a slumbering Silver Phoenix in his Heaven and Earth Pouch, which he had handed over to the Divine Striking Stone and did not even dare to carry the Butterfly with him.

Regretfully, that young man who was possibly his grandfather had been transported in first, they were destined not to be in the same region and would need time to find each other.

As Shi Hao was overly conservative during the power testing, he ranked almost last.

As soon as he approached others with similar ranks, he was recognized.

The grand figures guarding the gateway were quite indifferent towards them, looking at them as if they were mere small fry, with some even sneering.

“I’ll say it again, it’s dangerous inside,” said one grand figure coldly, clearly thinking they were too weak to survive.

Next to him, an old man smiled deeply and personally sent Shi Hao and the others onto the altar, saying, “Just go to the region where the Fire Demon Palace is located.”
His eyes bore coldness and contempt; treating them like small fry.

Sending them to a region occupied by disciples of the Fire Demon Palace, they would pose no threat.

The other elders regretted not acting faster now that they knew this; these “easy targets” offered no competition and could have allowed their own sect’s disciples to reap greater rewards.

“Hold on!” someone called out, feeling it was unfair and wanting to compete for this last batch of people.

Shi Hao felt speechless indeed; they really did not regard him and the others as anything significant, which was both obvious and excessive, showing a deep disdain for people.

However, he also nodded secretly, the characters written in his Primal True Solution indeed extraordinary, concealing his aura, hiding his real Divine Power, making it difficult even for these elders to see through.

Out of the three thousand places for externals, no one wanted or directly sent those ranked at the front to the regions of the Primordials, and now these great school elders were scrambling for people like Shi Hao, which left many spectating cultivators speechless.

“Don’t delay any longer, get on with it,” said a distant elder sect master.

“I don’t want to go anymore, I’m willing to quit,” some people said with trepidation, feeling this was too much, sensing something ominous, and thus choosing not to enter.

This situation left others at a loss for words.

“Do you guys still want to go in?” asked an elder who hadn’t managed to grab anyone.

“I still want to go,” responded Shi Hao.

“It’s dangerous inside,” the elder said.

“I won’t risk fighting to the death; at most, I’ll just pick some herbs inside,” answered Shi Hao.

“Then go!” someone said.

“Begin the transmission, send them to the area where the Fire Demon Palace is located,” the elder of the Fire Demon Palace, impatient to get it over with, transported the remaining people inside.

“Hearing that creatures from the Fire Demon Palace are mighty Scarlet-Feathered Cranes, wonder what they taste like,” Shi Hao remarked with a slight grin, murmuring to himself as he disappeared.

(To be continued.

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