Chapter 1638 - 1459: Genius Diligence

The Heaven Stepping List holds ten times more prestige than the Shenghong List that the youth has now ascended.

Because the Shenghong List roughly records about one thousand individuals from the younger generation. Only martial cultivators under ten million years old can compete.

Whereas the Heaven Stepping List includes only one hundred individuals, and any martial arts practitioner under a hundred million years old can compete. The selection range is ten times larger, yet the number of people listed is ten times smaller. The value is self-evident.

Among the one thousand people on each Shenghong List, only a few manage to eventually enter the Heaven Stepping List.

Being listed on the Heaven Stepping List basically marks one as a preparatory hegemon, one of the giants of Ze Civilization.

Even those ancient, peak forces currently existing in Ze Civilization primarily seek to recruit anyone listed on the Heaven Stepping List.

As for the youth himself, he is far from the Heaven Stepping List, and barring any surprises, will likely never have the chance in his lifetime.

Yet back in the day, Hu Lican was a member of the Heaven Stepping List.

Although, later, for reasons unknown, Hu Lican died!!!

Perhaps not even the Reverse Blood Demon Tiger Clan knows that before Hu Lican died, he left behind relics and inheritance, anyway, leaving behind a treasure tomb.

The youth’s name is Zhou Cunyuan.

The youth hails from a second-level force within Ze Civilization.

And Zhou Cunyuan’s father was a good friend of Hu Lican back then, and he knows where Hu Lican died.

In other words, Zhou Cunyuan’s father has knowledge of Hu Lican’s relics that even the Reverse Blood Demon Tiger Clan is unaware of.

Of course, Zhou Cunyuan’s father was tempted.

He also attempted to open the relics.

Unfortunately, he could not, because Hu Lican left behind means which require the direct lineage Essence Blood of the Reverse Blood Demon Tiger Clan, alongside a secret technique that only their direct lineage can cultivate, as well as the clan treasure of the Reverse Blood Demon Tiger Clan, among other things, to open.

In other words, this treasure was left for the Reverse Blood Demon Tiger Clan.

Anyone else tempted would find it difficult.

Of course, it is merely difficult; if one could annihilate the Reverse Blood Demon Tiger Clan entirely, then their direct lineage Essence Blood, secret techniques, clan treasures could be obtained, naturally allowing one to open Hu Lican’s relics.

Moreover, Zhou Cunyuan is well aware that his family has the capability to easily find a random excuse and effortlessly destroy the Reverse Blood Demon Tiger Clan.

But yet, it cannot be done.

If done, the other few forces that have always been hostile to Zhou’s family, constantly watching Zhou’s family’s movements, would likely first discern something...

After all, without certain benefits or reasons, even if the Reverse Blood Demon Tiger Clan is weak, Zhou’s family cannot casually destroy them.

Do not take the other forces able to rival and compete with Zhou’s family for countless years as fools.

Besides, who knows if Hu Lican left any hidden measures for the Reverse Blood Demon Tiger Clan? If so, Zhou’s whole family would be in danger.

So, the most prudent approach is to marry Hu Yun.

Become the son-in-law of the Reverse Blood Demon Tiger Clan.

Earn their trust.

Then gradually gain control over the entirety of the Reverse Blood Demon Tiger Clan, and eventually retrieve Hu Lican’s relics.

"Fourth Transition in the Immortal King Realm. Who would have thought that on the eve of the big wedding, I’ve broken through again." Zhou Cunyuan squeezed his fist, a somewhat satisfied smile appearing on his face.

Zhou Cunyuan worked hard in cultivation.

Or rather, who within Ze Civilization and the martial arts world does not work hard in cultivation?

"After the big wedding tomorrow, it’s time to head to Lin Xuan Immortal Country!" Subsequently, a token appeared in Zhou Cunyuan’s hand, the token was small, square and precise, made from special metal material, adorned with very ancient, mysterious, complex patterns, each seeming to contain some immortal charm, immortal rules.

Zhou Cunyuan tightly grasped this token.

His eyebrows showed some excitement.

Only those holding a Linxuan Token have the qualification to participate in the competition in Lin Xuan Immortal Country.

And there are only 300 Linxuan Tokens altogether; seemingly a lot, but in fact, extremely scarce, considering Ze Civilization calculates its martial arts practitioners in numbers of trillions.

Ordinarily, even if Zhou Cunyuan is fairly good and listed on the Shenghong List, obtaining a Linxuan Token is akin to reaching the skies!

Fortunately, he had good luck, plus Zhou’s family this time expended enormous effort, mobilizing fundamental resources, finally obtaining a Linxuan Token, essentially acquiring an entry ticket for this Lin Xuan Immortal Country competition.

Although Zhou Cunyuan knows that even if he can participate in the competition, he likely will produce poor results, possibly bottoming out, possibly eliminated in the first round.

But that’s not what’s important; what’s important is that as long as he steps onto the competition stage and showcases his highlights and potential, even in defeat, there’s a chance he could catch the eye of Lin Xuan Immortal Country’s Immortal Guard Team.

If truly noticed.

That would be a leap to heavens.

Who among Ze Civilization’s youths did not dream of possibly entering the Immortal Guard Team of one of the Immortal Kingdoms?

Once entered, from then on, backed by an Immortal Country, it’s like having pyramid-level forces within Ze Civilization as support.

Plus, the welfare of the Immortal Guard Team is frighteningly good; martial arts resources thereafter won’t be lacking.

Not to mention, with some luck, if able to excel within the Immortal Guard Team, achieve merit, promoted—even if only as a small team leader within the Immortal Guard Team—there’s a substantial chance of being transferred to the side of an Immortal Country’s prince or princess as their close guard, a prestigious honor, from then on, not just oneself, but even the family behind, would soar high.

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"What right do I have to give up?" Ye Tian and the Blood Witch Tiger continue in the void, heading at full speed toward the Reverse Blood Demon Tiger Plane, Ye Tian cultivating all along the way, which the Blood Witch Tiger observed with unspeakable shock, highly encouraged.

With my brother’s exceptional talent, he strives to such extent.

What right do I, the Blood Witch Tiger, have to languish?

Even if my bloodline and tiger bone are exhausted.

It doesn’t mean there’s no hope at all!

If one hasn’t tried, how can one concede?

The Blood Witch Tiger clenched its fists, inexplicably feeling its blood boil.

At this moment, Ye Tian is indeed cultivating.

Specifically, Ye Tian is devouring Immortal Fire Sparks.

Regardless of the reason, the 7 Immortal Fire Sparks obtained from Ying Xuan and Xiao Baiyi’s space rings now belong to him.

This is an unimaginable, indescribable harvest.

Of course, they must be devoured.

And preferably before reaching the Reverse Blood Demon Tiger Plane.

Ye Tian is confident, but not arrogant.

Even a lion must exert full power to hunt a rabbit.

Not to mention, an unknown Second-level Civilization?

Even though the increase in the realm led to a massive boost in physical strength, reaching a ten trillion level, and the drastic enhancement of the Principle River reaching a particularly terrifying level, even though Ye Tian now has the confidence to challenge martial arts practitioners of Child Immortal King Realm Third to Fifth Transition.

Still, it’s not enough.

More strength is always better.

Within him, the Creation Bloodline’s refining speed is incredibly exaggerated!

Apparently, simultaneously suppressing seven Immortal Fire Sparks and worshipping them.

Absolutely insane.

Anyone capable of this, even a figure a thousand times stronger than Immortal King Realm, couldn’t possibly achieve it, could they?

Moreover, the Creation Bloodline’s feeling remains quite easy.

With suppressive precision on one hand and incredible speed of refining, the energy from each refined Immortal Fire Spark is absorbed by Ye Tian’s Taiyou Fire.

Carrying on like this, Taiyou Fire is experiencing transformative changes every moment.

The feeling resembles how a drop of water becomes a basin of water, next a lake, a river, a sea, an ocean...

An exponential surge in sensation.

Already sustained for several hours.

And continued for another half hour.