Longevity Martial Arts: Starting from Inner Core Skill

Chapter 1069: Chapter 7: Supreme! (Part 2)

“This is the Newborn Land, this is the Source Star, having produced the likes of a Lifeless True Saint, it is destined to become a colossus.”

In the Old Land Starry Sky, it’s not that such powerhouses can’t emerge, but they can’t grow ahead of time.

During the inter-dimensional war, the various forces mostly maintained a balance, making it impossible for any one faction to dominate.

The situation on the Source Star was what he had wanted to achieve by entering the Newborn Land.

But now everything has become in vain.

With the Lifeless True Saint present, doing so would be seeking death.

He didn’t think his Shattered Star Sacred Land could survive the wrath of the Thirteenth Realm.

Even if he managed to break through to the Thirteenth Realm by luck, he still wouldn’t dare.

He had a hunch that the Thirteenth Realm of the Lifeless True Saint would not be simple, just like the Twelfth.

After a long while, he sighed deeply: “Forget it, just enjoy the visit…”

On the side of Long Yue, the attention was on the existence of the Virtual World.

In the Old Land Starry Sky, she was already very interested in the Virtual World.

“As expected, the existence of the Virtual World is practically cheating for cultivation. If our probability of breaking through a realm is ten percent, then on the Source Star, it’s over eighty percent, or even higher.”

Breakthrough, a simple word.

Yet it represents blood and tears.

Countless prodigies suffered accidents due to breakthroughs.

The Virtual World has solved this problem.

“Clearly, a world that hasn’t developed for millennia, yet it’s so powerful…”

She knew who was the source of all this.

Inside, Long Yue lamented that being under the protection of someone powerful is different.

Without the Lifeless True Saint, the Source Star might have already perished, unlike the present days.

Many old land powerhouses marveled throughout the day.

Of course, no matter how amazed they were, they didn’t dare to do anything, being more behaved than anyone.

The suppression by a Thirteenth Realm True Saint is indeed domineering.

The next day, the Immortal Fruit Assembly began as scheduled.

Under the guidance of the Child, the Saint Emperors took their seats.

“Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated.”

The Saint Emperors did not hesitate and sat in their respective positions.

Soon, they found that among the Saint Emperors who came from the Old Land Starry Sky, except for those like the Yin Yue Saint Emperor who sided with the Lifeless True Saint, all other Saint Emperors sat on one side.

On the other side, except for the recently arrived Yin Yue Saint Emperor and others, they didn’t recognize anyone, and critically, the strongest among them was only at the Eleventh Realm, with even the Tenth Realm present.

Were Saints and Great Venerables sitting equally?

But the Saint Emperors present were no fools, quickly thinking of a possibility and communicating secretly with Divine Thought.

“Perhaps those people opposite are the high-level authorities of the Source Star?”

“There is no other possibility.”

“Sitting on equal terms with us, what logic is this? After all, we are Saint Emperors!”

“Heh, what logic, power is the logic. A True Saint is formidable; even if he lets a commoner sit above us, what can you say? Besides, look at their age, none of them are over a thousand years old, and they are all at the Eleventh Realm, Tenth Realm. Reaching our realm is only a matter of time, and with the care of the True Saint, surpassing us might not be a problem.” Some people saw things very clearly, not the least bit disgruntled, even proactively raising their glasses to toast the high-level authorities of the Source Star across the hall.

Of course, this gesture was directed at the foremost figures, obviously of the highest status like Huangtian and Xia Yang.

Huangtian and others were also not daunted.

The Saint Emperors showed respect, so they certainly couldn’t ignore it.

“Honored Saint Emperors, I am the Datong Leader of the Source Star. Welcome to the Newborn Land, to participate in the grand assembly hosted by the True Saint.”

“Honored Saint Emperors, I am the Sect Hierarch of the Lifeless Sect…”

Huangtian, Xia Yang, and others introduced themselves one by one.

Their identities astonished the Saint Emperors.

They had visited the Source Star the previous day, naturally aware of how important the positions of Leader and Sect Hierarch were.

It could be said they were people by the True Saint’s side.

As for them, the opportunity to listen to the teachings might only be this once, but for Huangtian, Xia Yang, and others, there were opportunities from time to time.

This fact alone was enough to earn their respect.

Thus, except for the first Saint Emperor who had toasted, the other Saint Emperors also raised their glasses to indicate.

Even that Saint Emperor who felt they shouldn’t sit equally did likewise.

Huangtian and others knew it wasn’t due to their own face, but the True Saint’s, acting with extreme caution.

Above the high platform, the Saint Emperors and the high-level figures of the Source Star engaged in grand discussions.

Below, in the large circular arena, Saints and cultivators below the Saint level also gradually took their positions.

Once everyone was gathered, the master of ceremonies declared, “Please welcome the arrival of the True Saint!”

Instantly, all powerhouses fell silent.

With a distortion of space, Wang Sheng appeared out of thin air, unnoticed by anyone.

He simply appeared under the gaze of many cultivators.

Instantly, all cultivators stood up, including Yuanhua and Long Yue.

Then in unison, they exclaimed:

“Welcome the arrival of the True Saint, the True Saint is boundless!”

No one led, but it was heartfelt.

This was the charm brought by strength.

His arrival was plain and simple, without any flashy elements, yet he was able to capture everyone’s attention and earn their respect.

Wang Sheng nodded and said, “No need for such formalities, sit down. Today is my breakthrough celebration; there’s no need to be restrained, feel free.”

Of course, although he said so, which cultivator present could truly be unrestrained?

But at least everyone sat down.

Once everyone was seated, Wang Sheng looked at the master of ceremonies, one of his disciples, Mingyue, and said, “Let’s begin!”

Mingyue nodded and said in a clear voice, “In his compassion, the True Saint knows of the difficulties and sufferings in cultivation faced by the masses, and thus has especially brought forth Immortal Fruits to enhance the cultivation of many cultivators. However, Immortal Fruits are celestial materials and are limited in number, even the True Saint finds it beyond his power to provide for everyone. Therefore, only a select few among you will be chosen to receive the Immortal Fruits.

Anyone wanting to acquire an Immortal Fruit may participate in the competition, from which three hundred at the Eleventh Realm, fifty at the Tenth Realm, thirty at the Ninth Realm, ten at the Eighth Realm, and one at the Seventh Realm will be chosen to receive the Immortal Fruits.”

Many Saint Emperors understood that those below the Tenth Realm were likely prepared for the Source Star.

After all, the Saint Emperors brought along mostly Great Venerables of the Tenth Realm.

Of course, some Saint Emperors brought their favored descendants.

But the number was very small and wouldn’t affect the big picture.

Regarding such matters, they understood as being normal and naturally wouldn’t dare to voice any objections.

Subsequently, besides the initial Saint Emperor, other Saint Emperors also raised their glasses to signal their acknowledgement.

Even the Saint Emperor who believed they shouldn’t sit equally raised a glass.

Huangtian and others knew that the respect was not for them personally, but for the True Saint, and acted with great care.

On the elevated platform, the Saint Emperors and the high-level figures of the Source Star engaged in grand discussions.

Meanwhile, below in the large circular arena, the Saints and cultivators below the Saint level also gradually took their places.

Once everyone was gathered, the master of ceremonies announced, “Welcome the arrival of the True Saint!”

Instantly, all strength-users fell silent.

With a momentary warping of space, Wang Sheng appeared out of nowhere, without anyone noticing.

Just like that, he emerged under the gaze of the numerous cultivators.

In an instant, all the cultivators rose to their feet, even Yuanhua and Long Yue.

Then in unison, they exclaimed:

“Welcome the arrival of the True Saint, the power of the True Saint is infinite!”

No one led; it was entirely from the heart.

This is the allure brought by power.

Clearly appearing simply and plainly, without any flashy elements, he was able to attract everyone’s attention and earn everyone’s respect.

Wang Sheng nodded and said, “No need for formalities, sit down. Today is my breakthrough celebration, there’s no need for restraint, feel free.”

Of course, he said it as such, but none of the cultivators present could truly remain unrestrained.

Nonetheless, everyone sat down.

Once seated, Wang Sheng looked at the master of ceremonies, his disciple Mingyue, and said, “Please begin!”

Mingyue nodded and said in a clear voice, “In his compassion, the True Saint understands the hardships of cultivation faced by all beings. Therefore, he has especially decided to distribute Immortal Fruits among many cultivators to enhance their cultivation. However, since these Immortal Fruits are rare celestial fruits, the supply is limited.

Those who wish to obtain Immortal Fruits may participate in the competition. Ultimately, three hundred participants from the Eleventh Realm, and various others from the Tenth Realm down to the Seventh, will receive an Immortal Fruit.”

The many Saint Emperors understood that those below the Tenth Realm were designated for the Source Star.

After all, the Saint Emperors they brought were mostly from the Tenth Realm or higher.

Some had brought their selected few younger talents.

But the numbers were very small and wouldn’t affect the overall situation.

Regarding such matters, they were aware this was normal, and naturally did not have, nor dare to have, any objections.

Thus followed by the specific rules announced by Mingyue.

All the different levels of strong individuals exerted their full effort.

And the Children also began serving beverages and food, offering them to the Saint Emperors.

Indeed, the competition, combining the talents from both the Old Land Starry Sky and the Source Star, was spectacular.

A fair number of Saint Emperors were quite interested.

Many Saint Emperors even contemplated accepting apprentices.

Being able to reach this point, they were basically the most talented among the talented, and such an opportunity wasn’t common.

Some Saint Emperors even considered accepting cultivators from the Source Star to establish connections, thinking it might earn them recognition from the True Saint later on.

Then, Mingyue announced the specific rules.

With that, strong individuals from every level exerted themselves to the fullest.

And the Children began serving drinks and snacks, allowing the Saint Emperors to indulge.

Even many Saint Emperors showed keen interest.

Several Saint Emperors even considered taking apprentices.

These top-notch opportunities truly don’t come often.

Some Saint Emperors were also eager to take in cultivators from the Source Star, believing it might establish future connections with the Source Star, and possibly gain the favor of the True Saint.

On the elevated platform, the Datong Leader along with the foremost figures like Huangtian, Xia Yang, and others engaged in dialogues with the Saint Emperors.

After much contemplation, Yuanhua finally spoke: “True Saint, having broken through the Thirteenth Realm, what would you name this realm?”

As soon as he asked this, all eyes turned to Wang Sheng.

By custom, the first to break through can name the realm.

In the Old Land Starry Sky, the names were typically decided upon after some consensus was reached, owing to the balanced power dynamics.

But in this case, Wang Sheng was the first to break through.

Yuanhua spoke with concern visible, “True Saint, the one who breaks through first has always been the namer. Please, True Saint, do not refuse!”

Realizing it was hard to refuse, Wang Sheng contemplated for a while before speaking:

“Since this is the case, then I shall graciously accept the honor. The Thirteenth Realm that succeeds the Twelfth…”

“Let it be called the Supreme Realm!”