Sword Sovereign of the Celestial Emperor

Clang!

As their bodies intersected, Chu Ming's Conjugate Sword instantly returned to its sheath. His expression was extremely serene as he casually found a spot to quietly meditate, paying no heed to anything around him.

The lean man's face turned pale as he steadied himself, staring at the bloodstain on his chest and looking at Chu Ming with immense apprehension.

Chu Ming's sword was simply too fast. He had only seen a flash of light before being defeated. If he had been half a step slower, it wouldn't have been as simple as just getting injured.

The onlookers saw the covert battle between the lean man and Chu Ming. Watching Chu Ming meditating nearby, they immediately regarded him as a considerable threat.

The lean man, although not the strongest among them, was at least of intermediate level. Yet, he couldn't even withstand one strike from Chu Ming, which clearly demonstrated how terrifying Chu Ming's battle power was.

The only ones who remained calm were Killing Hawk, Blood Asura Zong Ze, and Bloodless Finger Hanakage Hiromi. The first two had witnessed Chu Ming's power before and were naturally unsurprised. Hanakage Hiromi was calm because Chu Ming's strength posed no threat to him at all.

Without achieving the Guiyuan Realm Sixth Layer, no one was a match for him. He allowed the others to be there solely because of the unknown dangers that existed within the Ksitigarbha Gate. Having a few more people to scout ahead caused no harm.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

From the edge of the sky, streams of light flew by, and more martial artists landed on the hill. As time passed, the number of martial artists on the hill increased, making the original ones anxious; with each new person, their chances of obtaining the Dark True Man's heritage decreased.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Two more streams of light traversed the sky. This time, a man and a woman, both appearing to be eighteen or nineteen years old, landed on the hill.

The man wore a blue robe and held a folding fan adorned with mountains and rivers, insects, fish, birds, and beasts, all vividly portrayed. He himself had a handsome and elegant appearance like a refined gentleman. However, Chu Ming could feel the immense spiritual power within him, even more abundant than that of Qin Guan.

The woman had a lovely face, looking around curiously with pretty, slightly chubby cheeks. Her spiritual power was not weak either, at least no weaker than Feng Yuyan four months ago.

"These two must be prodigies from the Profound List!"

Chu Ming muttered to himself. Every prodigy from the Profound List was a talent, envied by everyone.

"I didn't expect even Yu Fan Gongzi Qian He and Fire Spirit Whip Chu Honghe to come!"

A strong Guiyuan Realm Fifth Layer martial artist sighed softly, but then his face darkened. The goals of these geniuses were different from theirs; they sought to gain treasures within the Ksitigarbha Gate, while the prodigies were after the heritage, which was secondary in their eyes.

If they spread the word, numerous Great Powers of Transcendence would willingly support and honor them.

"Yu Fan Gongzi? Could it be the top prodigy of the Celestial Net Domain, Yu Fan Gongzi?"

A martial artist couldn't help but exclaim. The Celestial Net Domain was one of the major domains in the Eastern Hundred Domains, and Yu Fan Gongzi Qian He was ranked twenty-first on the Profound List. It was said that half a month ago, he fought head-on with a top Guiyuan Realm Fifth Layer strongman without falling behind.

However, what terrified everyone even more was that Yu Fan Gongzi was born with the Magic Dao Primordial Embryo, giving him a special affinity for Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power, making it inexhaustible during battle.

If not for his young age, he would undoubtedly have a spot within the top ten of the Profound List.

"Senior brother, it seems that reputation is still useful!"

Chu Honghe stood beside Qian He, smiling.

Although the voices of the surrounding martial artists were low, they still reached their ears without reservation.

"Sometimes, a big reputation isn't a good thing!"

Qian He sighed, sweeping his gaze across the martial artists on the hill.

Amongst the gathered martial artists, there were a few worth his attention.

Rumble!

At this moment, the massive black gate in the sky suddenly rumbled and began to tremble slightly. Strands of gray turbulence began to leak out, exuding a terrifying aura.

"We can enter the Ksitigarbha Gate now!"

A martial artist looked up at the black gate about to open in the sky, eyes filled with excitement and fervor.

At this moment, nearly a hundred martial artists possessing the battle power of Guiyuan Realm Fifth Layer had gathered on the hill.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Just then, five dark figures swept down from the horizon. The leading elder wore a black robe with golden embroidery, his eyes filled with manic intensity.

This person was none other than the Third City Lord of Black Mountain City, Ghost Kill!

Behind him were four warriors clad in black armor. At the center was the Black Armor King, Hu Kui, while the other three Black Armor Guards were elite warriors, all at the Guiyuan Realm Fifth Layer in cultivation.

"City Lord, shall we eliminate them?"

Black Armor King Hu Kui whispered behind Ghost Kill, his words filled with killing intent.

"No need. They have a role to play once we enter the Ksitigarbha Gate."

Ghost Kill replied indifferently, his aura fluctuating. As a killer, he excelled in the art of hiding.

In a direct confrontation, he might not match an ordinary Guiyuan Realm Sixth Layer strongman, but once hidden, a Guiyuan Realm Sixth Layer strongman would surely die at his hands.

"They're from Black Mountain City!"

Ghost Kill and his group did not conceal their identities, and a martial artist instantly recognized them.

"So, they finally came!"

A cold glint flashed in Hanakage Hiromi's eyes. The existence of five Guiyuan Realm Sixth Layer strongmen in Black Mountain City's City Lord's Mansion was already a threat.

Crack!

At this moment, the Ksitigarbha Gate in the sky finally opened, radiating an imposing aura.

"Charge!!!"

"Hurry in!!"

At the moment the Ksitigarbha Gate opened, the martial artists on the hill rushed towards it frantically, afraid of falling behind.

Only a few remained standing on the ground. Chu Ming gazed at the Ksitigarbha Gate in the sky. Using his Soul Power, he could vaguely perceive a powerful danger lurking inside, causing his brows to furrow.

"An interesting fellow!"

Beside him, Yu Fan Gongzi Qian He watched Chu Ming's back, silently muttering.

"Hah, what kind of prodigy could come from this barren area!"

Chu Honghe, hearing Qian He's words, showed disdain on his face.

"Don't underestimate him. His strength is probably not inferior to mine. It seems today's contest for the Profound List will indeed be shrouded in mystery!"

Yu Fan Gongzi Qian He warned, filled with admiration. In recent years, countless geniuses had emerged across the continent, as if a grand era was about to arrive.

"That's impossible, right?"

Chu Honghe doubted.

"Sigh, you should go into closed-door cultivation as soon as you return to the sect. If your strength has no progress, entering the Profound List in nine months will be as hard as ascending to the heavens."

Qian He shook his head.

"Not just this young man but also in domains like Celestial Light Domain, Profound Ice Domain, and Cyan Flame Domain, countless prodigies have emerged in recent years, even making me feel a bit pressured."

He continued.