High-Level Martial Era - Chapter 769

Chapter 769: Chapter 405: Battle of the Ancestral Realm
 

Li Yuan felt helpless.

This Abyss Demon Blood Den actually turned out to be a legacy land left by a Heavenly Divine. How rare is that? Had he arrived too late?

It seems like it’s destiny.

Of course, Li Yuan understood that even in the Divine Realm where Divines abound, if a legacy left by a Heavenly Divine were made known, it would certainly attract numerous Divines to fight for it.

For instance, why does the Burial Immortal Ancient Domain attract so many Pseudo-Gods and True Gods from various Divine Realms? Isn’t it because those Divines believe there might be treasures at the level of a Heavenly Divine?

Especially in the Jue Xing Continent where Heavenly Divines are even rarer?

Theoretically speaking, it has been over ten thousand years since this Heavenly Divine chose an inheritor for this legacy land, which is quite slow.

“Li Yuan, don’t be disheartened,” Gu You communicated telepathically. “In the face of life-and-death struggles, how can everything go as wished? Many powerful beings, if unlucky, may face numerous life-threatening crises without gaining any treasures, instead, they might just acquire some life-saving items.”

“At least, you have survived,” Gu You communicated again.

Li Yuan sighed inwardly. Although it made sense, he couldn’t help feeling disappointed.

After all, the power of a Heavenly Divine is far superior to that of a True God.

If he could obtain a legacy from a Heavenly Divine, the gains would undoubtedly be much greater than what Ancient Flame True God and Qiu Bingzun had given him. It would not have been in vain to come to the Jue Xing Continent.

But an opportunity, once missed, is gone.

Although the Jue Xing Continent is vast, known as the land of three thousand Divine Kingdoms, Li Yuan didn’t believe it could produce many Heavenly Divines… Perhaps the Three Great Starry Sky Ancient Cities could have a Heavenly Divine stationed in each generation.

But would the Heavenly Divine of a Starry Sky Ancient City leave their legacy outside?

Just like himself, if he were to leave a legacy, he would definitely keep it within the Seven Star Civilization.

“You seem very disappointed?” the robed elder said with a chuckle.

“If I said I’m not disappointed, that would definitely be lying to you, senior,” Li Yuan shook his head. “But what I gain is my fortune, what I lose is my destiny… Since it’s destined not to be mine, there’s no need to dwell on it any further.”

“Good mindset,” the robed elder nodded. “Even though the masters precious treasures have all been taken by the inheritor.”

“However, each legacy land offers not just one Direct Disciple position but also two Inner Sect Disciple positions,” the robed elder continued.

“Inner Sect Disciple?” The peace in Li Yuan’s heart was immediately disrupted, as a spark of interest lit up.

Being an Inner Sect Disciple of a Heavenly Divine is great! Generally speaking, they would still receive guidance from the Heavenly Divine, and get some gifts, though not as much as the Direct Disciples.

Moreover, the status of an Inner Sect Disciple is usually much higher than that of a True God’s Direct Disciple.

“Unfortunately, the positions for Inner Sect Disciples have already been filled,” the robed elder spread his hands. “They were selected even before the Direct Disciples, as the requirements are somewhat lower.”

Li Yuan felt as if he could spit blood in frustration.

You’re kidding me!

Seeing the pained expression on Li Yuan’s face, the robed elder finally laughed out loud: “Alright, young one, I’ll stop teasing you. Both the Direct Disciple and Inner Sect Disciple positions are indeed no longer available… but there are still quite a few spots for Registered Disciples.”

“Would you be interested?” the robed elder asked.

“Registered Disciple?” Li Yuan sighed inwardly.

Just by the number, you can tell the difference. One legacy site selects a hundred… ten legacy sites mean selecting a thousand Registered Disciples?

Such a high number.

Even as a Registered Disciple of a Heavenly Divine, the status and treasures received wouldn’t compare to a True God’s Direct Disciple… but having something is better than having nothing.

“Senior, are there any other trials required?” Li Yuan asked.

“No need,” the robed elder shook his head. “If you were to be a Direct Disciple, you would have some trials to complete, but just for a Registered Disciple… with your talent and powers, no further tests are necessary.”

“If I succeed, what must I do and what will I obtain?” Li Yuan asked.

Gains often require effort.

This world operates on equivalence, and this mysterious Heavenly Divine, expending energy to set up ten legacy sites, likely has a motive.

“If you were to become a Direct Disciple, the requirements would be very strict,” the robed elder laughed. “But for a Registered Disciple… there’s only one requirement.”

“If you become a Heavenly Divine or Semi-Divine and participate in the Ancestral Realm War and obtain an ‘Ancestral Realm Order’, you must declare yourself as a Registered Disciple of the master,” the robed elder said smilingly.

A glint of light flashed through Li Yuan’s eyes.

Ancestral Realm Order? He actually heard about the ‘Ancestral Realm Order’ from the robed elder?

You should know, the ‘Eternal Hall mission’ Li Yuan received actually had two core objectives.

One, become a Third Rank Nine Star Pulse.

Two, obtain the Ancestral Realm Order.

Once both are accomplished, that would mean completing the ultimate Purple Garment mission, signaling the end of this trip to the Jue Xing Continent.

But having been here for so many days, Li Yuan thought he still needed to go to some core Divine Kingdom areas to figure out how to get the Ancestral Realm Order.

Unexpectedly.

Here, he stumbled upon it.

“Senior, what is this Ancestral Realm Order? How can it be obtained?” Li Yuan couldn’t help asking.

“You don’t know?” The robed elder’s eyes flashed with a hint of surprise: “With your strength, you should at least have sensed the Seven Star Veins… Flying Heaven Seven Star Veins. Given that a new Ancestral Realm War is approaching, core powers should have mentioned it to you.”

“Indeed, I do not know.” Li Yuan shook his head, only able to feign ignorance.

“Indeed.”

“After all, you are merely at the Flying Heaven Realm, and your cultivation time is too short. Even if you rapidly ascend to Semi-Divine, participating in the Ancestral Realm Battle would still make it hard to seize the Ancestral Realm Order.” The robed elder said: “Perhaps your elders never mentioned this to you.”

“Let me explain it to you.”

“These secrets were known to the master after ascending to Heavenly God… Although they’re highly confidential, the master never said they couldn’t be disclosed.” The robed elder said nonchalantly.

Li Yuan was rendered speechless.

He also discerned that the black-robed elder before him was probably not a being of Life, but he had a rather distinctive personality.

“Legend has it that beyond our heaven and earth, there exists a much vaster and more expansive world, which can be referred to as the Divine Realm.” The black-robed elder said: “Our Jue Xing Continent was once part of the Divine Realm, but for some unknown reasons, it detached from the Divine Realm.”

The Jue Xing Continent was part of the Divine Realm? Li Yuan was slightly startled internally.

This was absolutely shocking news.

Suddenly, Li Yuan understood why there was a ‘Starry Sky Ancient City’ on the Jue Xing Continent—it also explained why neither Gu You nor Qiu Bingzun’s archives had records of it.

“However, according to the master, we are not completely isolated from the Divine Realm.” The robed elder said.

“Legend has it that the Ancestral Realm is the passage.”

“The Ancestral Realm, it’s said that this realm was created by the ‘Ancestral Realm Founder,’ a magnificent being of our world, situated in a mysterious place and also contains the ultimate secrets of the Jue Xing Continent… These are all legends, and I can’t guarantee their truth.” The robed elder shrugged: “Just consider it a story for entertainment.”

Li Yuan took note silently.

The Ancestral Realm Founder? By the name alone, he sounds extremely powerful!

“Now, what I’m about to say is true.”

“The so-called Ancestral Realm Battle, on the surface, is a grand event held jointly by the Three Great Starry Sky Ancient Cities, but in reality, it is a set of rules laid down by the founder of the Ancestral Realm… Conducted every five hundred years, only Semi-Divine strong beings who pass through the ‘Starry Sky Nine Passes’ can participate in the battle.”

“Because it concerns the Ancestral Realm.”

Li Yuan nodded automatically.

It seems that the Ancestral Realm Battle is essentially a ‘Semi-Divine Genius Battle’, just held in the Ancestral Realm, hence named the Ancestral Realm Battle.

Selecting semi-divine geniuses?

As far as Li Yuan knew, such genius clashes were also frequently held in the Divine Realm—various Divine Courts, and even many Heavenly Divines’ vast territories… all select geniuses to nurture talents.

“The Ancestral Realm Battle is a fight for the Ancestral Realm Order.” The robed elder smiled: “In each Ancestral Realm Battle, no more than ten Ancestral Realm Orders appear, and any Semi-Divine strong being who secures an Ancestral Realm Order will receive a fortune bestowed by the Ancestral Realm Founder.”

“The Ancestral Realm Founder is a being superior to the Three Great Starry Sky Ancient Cities, even Gu Yun, the Heavenly Divine, is far inferior to him… I heard from the master that in the vast Divine Realm, the Ancestral Realm Founder also stands at the pinnacle.”

Li Yuan listened breathlessly.

The pinnacle of the Divine Realm?

A being surpassing Heavenly Divines?

In the vast Divine Realm, each Heavenly Divine commands vast territories, considered peak powerhouses… but leaders like those in various Divine Courts surpass the Heavenly Divines.

“Therefore, every time the Ancestral Realm Battle is held, the Three Great Starry Sky Ancient Cities, the Three Thousand Divine Kingdoms, and even a massive number of Life Planets from the space outside, top-tier semi-divine geniuses usually participate in the battle.” The robed elder remarked emotionally: “Passing the Starry Sky Nine Passes, at least equals to the Semi-Divine Limit strength.”

“That is the baseline for participation.”

“If any weaker, daring to join the battle is simply seeking death.” The robed elder stated.

“Anyone who stands out in the Ancestral Realm Battle and obtains the Ancestral Realm Order… is indeed a monstrous genius of the Jue Xing Continent, making a significant scene.” The robed elder said.

“When is the next Ancestral Realm Battle?” Li Yuan couldn’t help asking.

“Soon, in twelve years.” The robed elder said.

At this moment, Li Yuan finally understood the difficulty of the Purple Garment mission.

It must be noted that in places like Abyss Country, a single nation could match or even surpass the number of strong beings from his home Mortal Domain.

In Abyss Country, there’s a Semi-Divine as strong as a Pseudo-God named ‘Jiang Shan’, also of Seven Star Veins.

On Jue Xing Continent, there are three thousand Divine Kingdoms!

And there are also the powerful forces of the Great Sects.

Not to mention the three high and mighty Great Starry Sky Ancient Cities, let alone the countless powerful extraterrestrial beings… How many mighty Semi-Divines could there be?

Just by thinking about it, Li Yuan felt his scalp tingle!

Even if a few Semi-Divines as powerful as Dongfang Alliance Leader emerged, Li Yuan wouldn’t be surprised.

And for himself, to cut through this group of mighty Semi-Divines and enter the top ten?

If he continued cultivating for thirty to fifty years, even without awakening the Nine Star Pulse, Li Yuan would have great confidence.

But the problem is, there are only twelve years left.

“No wonder, the difficulty of this Ancestral Realm Order mission is even more exaggerated than a Third Rank Nine Star Pulse.” Li Yuan shook his head inwardly.

“Kid, stop thinking about it.” The robed elder chuckled: “You are just at Flying Heaven Realm, twelve years is too short, your Law Comprehension simply can’t compare to those monstrous Semi-Divines who have cultivated for hundreds of years.”

“You might as well wait for more than five hundred years, until the next next session.”

“By then, with your talent, you could probably easily obtain the Ancestral Realm Order.”

“Waiting for five hundred years at the Semi-Divine stage for the Ancestral Realm Order is not considered a delay; you might even awaken the Eight Star Veins.”