Chapter 1036: Your Majesty, I Need a Secret Realm Qualification
Chapter 1036: Your Majesty, I Need a Secret Realm Qualification
Eastern Demon Feather originally had nine Imperial Sovereign Mountains!
Since the return of the tenth disciple of the Dark Inferno Emperor, Lu Lingzi, the Lan Family's power had declined, and the reOrigins within its territory were naturally taken over by Lu Lingzi!
Not far from the Lan Family's territory, the tenth Imperial Sovereign Mountain was erected!
This mountain towered into the clouds. Looking from afar, it was majestic and exuded a majestic aura. At the same time, it also exuded the aura of a Imperial Sovereign!
The aura enveloped the entire area!
It suppressed the entire area!
This caused a huge vortex to appear in the sky. It had been spinning for several months, and the sound was deafening!
Countless lightning bolts swam within, and the aura was majestic!
As for the surroundings of the mountain, the area within three miles was like a forbidden area, empty!
Outside the three miles, a large number of Demon Feather Race cultivators had gathered, numbering in the tens of thousands. With this mountain as the center, they were all meditating!
Looking from the sky, they were densely packed and surrounded the mountain!
Among them were itinerant cultivators, as well as forces that originally belonged to the Lan Family. Their purpose here was to become the tenth Imperial Sovereign's subordinate!
In the Demon Feather Sacred Ground, when a new Imperial Sovereign appeared and formed his own Imperial Sovereign Mountain, similar things would happen!
And the newly promoted Imperial Sovereign, in addition to their own forces, would also expand their influence due to the advancement of their cultivation, and thus recruit a large number of subordinates!
Therefore, at the foot of the tenth Imperial Sovereign Mountain, there were cultivators rushing over from afar every day. After several months of gathering, the current scale was formed!
After all, if one could become a subordinate of a Imperial Sovereign, their status would be completely different from before. And in times of war, with the protection of a Imperial Sovereign, it would be much safer!
However … until now, the newly promoted Imperial Sovereign, Lu Lingzi, had not recruited anyone into the mountain!
Even his previous subordinates were not summoned by him!
Therefore, on this huge mountain where everyone gathered, Lu Lingzi was the only one!
As for the foot of the mountain, due to the large number of cultivators, a market was formed spontaneously to trade items and exchange information, all waiting to become a Imperial Sovereign's disciple!
Over time, it gradually became lively!
However, all the cultivators who came here did not step within three miles of the mountain, keeping all the commotion outside!
When Xu Qing arrived, he was looking at the Imperial Sovereign Mountain!
Inside and outside, this was a lively scene!
Xu Qing looked around at the marketplace, and the various cultivators in the Holy Land. Master Blood Dust didn't stop for even a moment. He continued onward toward the one and a half kilometer restricted area!
At the start, not many people paid attention to Xu Qing's appearance. It was only when Xu Qing sped through the city square and stepped into the open area of three miles that he attracted some attention!
But that was all!
During the past two months, quite a few cultivators had flown in the same direction as Xu Qing. All of them had approached the mountain and sought an audience with the Imperial Sovereign. However, after waiting for a long time without receiving any response, they had no choice but to leave the area and wait!
Therefore, the people who saw Xu Qing's actions only followed him with their gazes!
Xu Qing ignored all of the gazes. His face was expressionless as he hovered in midair behind the Imperial Sovereign Mountain, looking up at it!
His eyes were profound, and he seemed to be lost in thought. After a long moment, Xu Qing took a deep breath, and a look of determination appeared in his eyes. He bowed and spoke in a low voice.
"Xue Chenzi requests an audience with the Imperial Sovereign."
His voice was like muffled thunder that reverberated in all directions and attracted even more attention!
This was Xu Qing's probing!
If they met, everything could be discussed!
If they didn't, then Xu Qing had other plans!
However, time passed. Enough time had passed for an incense stick to burn, and yet there was no response from the majestic Imperial Sovereign Mountain!
Therefore, most of the gazes that had been fixed on Xu Qing turned away. Sighing inwardly, they began to send messages to each other!
"Another one who refuses to believe in heresy!"
"Isn't that Xue Chenzi? Relying on the level of his cultivation base and his battle achievements, he thinks the Imperial Sovereign Mountain will treat him favorably!"
"He can see that we're all waiting here, and yet he insists on going to greet the Imperial Sovereign Mountain. He's so loud …. If I were the Imperial Sovereign Mountain, I wouldn't want to be disturbed like this!"
"If you want to join the Imperial Sovereign Mountain, you have to show him your sincerity. Therefore, the best way to do that is to wait here. One day, the Imperial Sovereign Mountain will see our sincerity!"
Everyone shook their heads and then ignored Xu Qing.
From what they could tell, it wouldn't be long before Xue Chenzi left with his tail between his legs!
Xu Qing ignored all of the chatter. His expression was as calm as ever as he hovered there in midair, bowing as he continued to wait!
It was in this fashion that the time it takes an incense stick to burn passed!
Everyone was no longer paying attention to Xu Qing. Everything returned to normal, and the city once again began to bustle with activity!
However, it was at this point that … Xu Qing once again spoke!
"Xue Chenzi requests an audience with the Imperial Sovereign Mountain."
The same words echoed out, attracting the attention of everyone in the area. Numerous gazes were cast toward Xu Qing, some of them filled with displeasure!
More and more discussions could be heard!
However, what happened next caused all of the cultivators to fall silent, and their expressions to flicker!
The Mountain of Imperial Sovereigns suddenly began to rumble!
The mountain began to shake.
As the thunderous rumbles echoed, the lightning inside the giant vortex surged and spread out like a torrent, creating an even greater commotion!
The deafening rumbling sound spread out in all directions as if it had been augmented by an additional power.
Next, a pair of enormous eyes appeared within the vortex!
The eyes were silver, and radiated coldness, as if they belonged to the Heavens, looking down on the lands below!
Anyone who caught sight of them would be shocked, and would instinctively bow their heads in worship!
A boundless will rose up, along with terrifying pressure that caused the lands to tremble. Countless cultivators began to pant, and their hearts pounded.
Amidst the waves, Lu Lingzi's cold voice echoed out from within the Mountain of Imperial Sovereigns!
"Come on up!"
These three words were louder than heavenly thunder as they exploded!
It formed countless echoes that landed among the people and rumbled in their souls!
While everyone's minds were churning, Xu Qing took a deep breath and took a step forward!
Under everyone's gaze, he flew directly toward the Mountain of Imperial Sovereigns!
Soon, he disappeared into the mountain!
The earth cultivators who had been waiting were all stunned when they saw this scene. All kinds of emotions could not help but intertwine in their hearts, and their eyes became fiery.
They were very surprised that Xue Chenzi had been summoned, but what followed was excitement!
Because the first one had been summoned, it meant that there could be a second one. It meant that they were not far from seeing the light of dawn!
Compared to the excitement of the outside world, Xu Qing's thoughts rose in his heart. His first test had a preliminary answer!
At this moment, he flew into the mountain and sped toward the peak!
Soon, a simple hall that was not luxurious appeared before his eyes.
This hall was located at the peak of the mountain, and the door was open!
As he approached, he saw a person sitting cross-legged in the hall with his eyes closed!
It was Lu Lingzi!
The moment he saw him, Xu Qing lowered his head and took a few steps forward. He did not enter the hall, but instead bowed!
He did not say a word!
After a while, Lu Lingzi, who was inside the hall, opened his eyes!
There were no ripples in his eyes, and no emotional fluctuations could be seen as he spoke calmly!
"What is it?"
This voice contained the rules, and it was like a law that set off ripples in the void!
Without hesitation, Xu Qing responded in a low voice.
"Imperial Sovereign, please grant me the qualification to enter the World Origin Secret Realm!"
Lu Lingzi's expression did not change. He only looked at Xu Qing and spoke slowly!
"I present the military merit!"
Xu Qing shook his head and said calmly!
"I don't have any military merit!"
He really did not have any!
When Xu Qing had checked the mission jade slip, he had found that there were many missions inside, and most of them were related to war!
Many of them even required him to fight against the human race and kill experts!
As for those that were not related to war, the price to complete them was also very high!
It was very high, but the military merit was not much, and the time required was too long!
And the qualification to enter the World Origin Secret Realm required a lot of military merit!
If he really went to complete missions, it would take several months to accumulate enough!
Since that was the case, Xu Qing felt that he might as well not take the route of the mission. It would be easier to directly ask Lu Lingzi for one!
After all, in his and Erniu's analysis, there were clues about Lu Lingzi's identity!
If the other party was indeed Lu Lingzi, then based on his status, even if …
Even if he became a Imperial Sovereign, there was a high chance that he wouldn't be able to recognize his own karmic grafting!
If that was the case, the chances of him being summoned were very small!
But if the other party wasn't the real Lu Lingzi, then her identity … could only be the Empress!
Therefore, Xu Qing felt that it was feasible for him to ask for a mystic realm qualification!
That was why he had come!
Even after meeting her, Xu Qing still wasn't sure if this Lu Lingzi was the same Lu Lingzi he had met back then or if she was the empress …
Therefore, he had been secretly observing!
At this moment, after hearing Xu Qing's words, Lu Lingzi slowly opened his mouth.
"It's one thing for you to want the right to enter the Secret Realm without any military merits, but you just have to say it so confidently. Xu Qing, you sure are bold. You're even bolder than your senior brother."
As he spoke, the pressure spread out and enveloped the entire Imperial Sovereign Mountain!
This caused the vortex in the sky to rumble even louder. The entire mountain shook slightly, forming a seal that isolated the mountain!
Having his identity exposed, Xu Qing blinked. Naturally, he could tell that the other party meant something when he said he was bold. He raised his head and looked into Lu Lingzi's eyes!
"Your Majesty …"
After saying these two words, Xu Qing fell silent!
After a while, as the pressure spread out, Lu Lingzi spoke from within the hall!
"Where's your senior brother?"
Xu Qing blinked and answered truthfully!
"He went to the Immortal Arts Hall!"
Lu Lingzi was silent. After a while, he snorted coldly and raised his hand. A token flew out and went straight to Xu Qing!
Xu Qing caught it!
This token was the token of qualification to enter the Secret Realm!
"Thank you, Imperial Sovereign."
Xu Qing bowed and turned to leave!
"Don't make a big deal out of it."
Behind him, Lu Lingzi's voice came!
Xu Qing stopped in his tracks, nodded, and left in a flash!
After he was far away, Lu Lingzi, who was sitting cross-legged in the hall, rubbed his forehead!
"Xu Qing is fine. He knows what he's doing. As for his senior brother … he's too troublesome!"