Star Sky Professional

"Is this the Spirit Treasure Palace?"

On the day the mountain gate opened, the area outside the Spirit Treasure Palace was already bustling with activity.

The crowd was bustling, aside from loose cultivators and mortals hoping to become apprentices, there were also gift bearers from various major factions.

Among the many Heavenly Immortals and Heavenly Demons of Boundaryless Mountain, Ao Xin managed to secure this task thanks to a past favor.

She stood on the deck of a white jade flying boat, looking in the direction of the Spirit Treasure Palace.

'Spirit Treasure Palace', though called a palace, appeared more like a floating island to outsiders.

Mighty currents of mystic water Qi swirled around the floating island, making it look like a black colossal claw swimming in an endless sea.

"This Emperor Weapon seems even stronger than the Green Emperor Palace from before..."

Ao Xin sighed, scanning with her Divine Sense, she saw many fellow Daoists.

"The former Demon Sect emissary is actually this person, Seven Killings Daoist?"

"Rumor has it that the Black Dragon Demon Emperor hails from a Secret Realm within the Seven Killings Demon Palace, quite a connection..."

Ao Xin glanced around, seeing the gift-bearing teams from Wahuang Palace, Three-leaf Sect, and Gui Ling Sect.

Basically, the Chaos Realm forces of the Qing Yuan Great Realm all came.

As for the Heavenly Demon and Heavenly Immortal forces, even more came in countless numbers.

Most of them traveled on Magic Treasures, palaces, flying boats, or rode immortal beasts, appearing mystical and formidable, entirely unlike mortals.

On the ground, there were a dense crowd of loose cultivators and ordinary people.

Most weren't even at the Primordial Spirit Realm, but they gazed at the Jade Palace in the Sky Dome with fervent eyes.

"One day, I too will become one of those high and lofty Immortals!"

On the ground, a young boy dressed in animal hide said enviously.

"It's him... Dongshan Ao, the young master of the Dongshan Clan, rumored to be able to withstand a Primordial Spirit grand cultivator with his physical body!"

In truth, true mortals, even if they heard about the event, rarely managed to make it here.

Those seeking apprenticeship mostly had a bit of shallow cultivation.

Or, they were mortals nearby who upon hearing the news, came on their knees every three steps, bowing every nine.

"The Palace Master of Spirit Treasure Palace and that Black Dragon Demon Emperor said—the education is for everyone!"

"The Green Emperor Palace has fallen, though we are guiltless, we are in dire straits... We must join it for protection."

A group of foxes, without anyone noticing, appeared nearby, chattering away.

They were a branch of the Demon Race known as the White Mountain Clan, but their situation had always been unfavorable.

Even when the Green Emperor Palace existed, they were oppressed and even hunted.

To carnivorous clans like the Tiger Demons and Wolf Demons, human flesh is no different from deer, rabbit, or fox meat.

Thus, even when the Green Emperor Palace was around, the White Mountain Foxes were primarily hunting targets.

"Chieftain, I will definitely become an apprentice under that Black Dragon Demon Emperor, even if it's just as a maid or servant!"

A completely white fox, without the slightest impurity in its fur, bowed its paws, speaking in a young yet resolute voice.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

At that moment, the sound of bells emerged from the Spirit Treasure Palace.

Bells and drums resonated, intermingled with other celestial music.

All cultivators who heard the sound instantly felt their minds clear, as if they'd been cleansed.

Many below the Primordial Spirit Realm and even those at the Primordial Spirit Realm couldn't maintain their composure, sitting down cross-legged, rejoicing: "I've broken through!"

"Just hearing this celestial music in one morning is worth three months of hard work? It's the sound of enlightenment!"

"Truly mysterious, it seems to purify the mind and remove inner demons?"

...

Amid the commotion, Fang Xing's clear, jade-like voice rang out: "Today, the Spirit Treasure Palace opens its mountain gate, the education is for everyone... those who wish to become my 'Black Dragon' disciples, ascend the 'Sky-reaching Platform', where there are numerous trials. Those who pass may become apprentices!"

"As for emissaries of congratulations from various sides, please proceed directly to the Spirit Treasure Palace."

As soon as the words fell, the Spirit Treasure Palace, which resembled a colossal claw, ceased to move, and the prohibitions opened.

Rumble!

A small mountain like jade appeared, landing steadily on the ground.

Upon the small mountain were numerous steps, densely packed, seemingly infinite, ultimately leading to the mountain gate of the Spirit Treasure Palace.

"Thank you, Demon Emperor!"

The cultivators all paid their respects, then piloted flying boats and palaces, flying towards the Spirit Treasure Palace.

As for the more numerous loose cultivators and mortals... they swarmed towards White Jade Mountain and those sky-reaching steps.

While White Jade Mountain looked small, it was actually incredibly vast, likely incorporating spatial mysteries, capable of accommodating all would-be apprentices for their trials.

"Hmm?"

At that moment, Ao Xin's Divine Sense swept through, noticing several streaks of light, and was taken aback: "So many Primordial Spirit cultivators vying to be apprentices, but here's one?"

"It's him!"

"Yiling Sanren? I thought this Primordial Spirit Dominator was here to offer congratulations, but he's here to become an apprentice..."

"He's a loose cultivator, possessing the power of a Primordial Spirit Dominator, carefree all along... who'd think he'd decide to join the Spirit Treasure Palace, likely seeking a chance to breakthrough to a Heavenly Immortal? However, breaking through as a Primordial Spirit Dominator is even harder..."

Heavenly Immortals and Heavenly Demons communicated with Divine Sense.

The Spirit Treasure Palace, being a Chaos Realm power, having Primordial Spirit cultivators, and even Heavenly Immortals and Heavenly Demons wishing to join was quite natural.

A Primordial Spirit Dominator, though rarer than a Heavenly Immortal or Heavenly Demon, only elicited slight surprise from them.

A moment later, within the Spirit Treasure Palace, atop the main hall.

Fang Xing, clad in a black robe, sat cross-legged.

"Ao Xin from Boundaryless Mountain, congratulates the Demon Emperor on founding his sect. He specially presents three 'Ten Thousand Spirit Fruits,' ten 'Chaos Crystals,' and ninety-nine 'Water and Fire Elixirs...'"

Ao Xin was the first to step forward, bowing respectfully as he presented the tribute list.

Fang Xing smiled slightly, "Daoist Ao Xin, it has been a long time. Many old acquaintances have passed, and seeing you ascend to a Heavenly Demon truly comforts my heart..."

The emissaries from other forces witnessed this scene and exchanged glances, secretly grumbling in their hearts.

It was rumored that the Black Dragon Demon Emperor was unruly, cold, and heartless... but now it seems the rumor is not accurate?

Furthermore, the originally adversarial Boundaryless Mountain and Green Emperor Palace now have become friendly as Green Emperor Palace disappeared and Spirit Treasure Palace took its place.

This increase and decrease resulted in a significant expansion of Boundaryless Mountain's power!

Many representatives from various forces were secretly pondering how to deal with these two forces in the future.

"Former Demon Sect, Seven Killings Daoist, congratulates the Demon Emperor on opening his mansion."

After Ao Xin left, Seven Killings Daoist stepped out, lowering his eyebrows in submission, "I present ten Chaos Crystals and a Seven Killing Sword..."

"Seven Killing Sword? Has Seven Killings Daoist changed his ways?"

"This is his treasure for attaining Dao, is he completely giving up his Dao Path?"

"Hehe, it's rumored that this person had resolved his karma with the Black Emperor. Don't you understand Seven Killings Daoist's temperament? If he doesn't give up the Dao Path this time, he will die..."

Gloating eyes fell upon Seven Killings Daoist.

Fang Xing accepted the Seven Killing Sword, dismissively, and casually tossed it back, "Little friend Seven Killing is taking it too seriously. My karma with the former Demon Sect has long since ended... You should take this sword back."

This is not because of his magnanimity, but because the karma had indeed been resolved.

Moreover, if he didn't establish credibility, how would those great forces feel assured? How would Wahuang Palace willingly send resources?

What is Seven Killings Daoist worth? It's the compensation from Wahuang Palace that's the big deal!

"Thank you, Demon Emperor!"

Seven Killings Daoist held the Seven Killing Sword, made a simple courtesy, and retreated to the side.

"Wahuang Palace emissary, presents..."

"Three-leaf Sect emissary, gift..."

...

One by one, the emissaries came forward with respect, presenting their gifts. Of course, only forces of the Fourteenth Realm had such an honor.

Those in the Thirteenth Realm, where the highest ancestors were only Heavenly Immortal or Heavenly Demon, could only register outside and have a feast.

"Very well."

Fang Xing quickly finished accepting the gifts, smiled slightly, "Today happens to be the day when I, Spirit Treasure Palace, widely open the mountain gate to recruit disciples, you can bear witness to it."

He flicked his fingers, and faces of the Mystic Light Realm emerged, depicting numerous talents ascending the Sky-reaching Platform.

...

The Sky-reaching Platform was extraordinary.

Even with a million cultivators rushing in together, they were allocated to different spaces.

Dongshan Ao looked around, discovering no one was there, except for a white jade staircase ahead, leading straight to the Sky Dome.

"To be teleported into a separate space, this completely avoids interference from others… This Spirit Treasure Venerable, Black Dragon Demon Emperor... indeed more merciful than the Green Emperor Palace."

Dongshan Ao was aware of the cruelty and bloodshed of the Green Emperor Palace's selection.

Moreover, as a member of the Human Clan, he had no qualification even to participate in servant selection.

Yes, the previous only use of the Dongshan Clan was as a reserve for provisions and somewhat selecting a few elite disciples as opponents during the Demon Race's trial.

Just like how a Great Sect in the Human Clan sends their disciples to kill demons as trials.

The Demon Race's trial naturally involves going to Secret Realms to kill humans.

As the less patriarch of the Dongshan Clan, Dongshan Ao was a rare talented Body Cultivator who, through some rudimentary Magic Techniques, had taught himself to temper his body, reaching a state comparable to the third tier of the Primordial Spirit.

"Become Immortal! I must become an Immortal!"

The beast skin-wearing youth touched the white bone bow on his back with determined steps, "No matter what trial it is, I will definitely pass."

Step!

He set foot on the first step of the staircase, his expression subtly changing, "The force on me seems to have increased by ten jin? Is this a test of continuously increasing pressure?"

Dongshan Ao stepped onto the second step, feeling the heavier pressure, solidifying his speculation in his heart.

Swoosh!

In the next instant, he started to explode, his figure becoming a shadow, racing straight towards the Sky Dome.

"The first thousand-tier!"

Step!

He stepped upon the thousandth step, his expression drastically changing.

The pressure increased a magnitude instantly, and more terrifyingly, an illusion appeared!

In the space unseen by Dongshan Ao, a fox with snow-white fur had already ascended to the two-thousandth step.

There was a platform here, and opposite stood a puppet, its eyes emitting red light, exuding a Primordial Spirit wave.

"Primordial Spirit Puppet?"

White Mountain Fox was surprised.

"You must defeat me to continue onward."

The puppet uttered mechanical words, and the battle saber in its hand instantly turned into a shadow.

"Dammit…"

White Mountain Fox gnashed its teeth, as a demon within what was once the range of the Green Emperor Palace, their life, no matter how miserable, was better than humans, at least they had inheritance of cultivation techniques.

But even as the most talented fox, it barely reached Primordial Spirit and was not skilled in combat...