Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start-Chapter 927 - 35 Grand Event Attracts Attention, Movement from All Sides_2

Chapter 927: Chapter 35 Grand Event Attracts Attention, Movement from All Sides_2

So, when he managed to achieve such a level in just one month’s time, everyone was understandably astonished.

"This Ninth Prince truly deserves his reputation as a prodigy blessed by the heavens. In the realm of martial arts, the foundation he has forged is incredibly profound. It’s precisely because of this that he could have such an explosive increase in strength after breaking through his bottleneck and entering the Cave Heaven Realm," countless people sighed in admiration.

"It’s no wonder he is the second-ranked prodigy on the realm-wide Golden Ranking of the Gray Domain. Prince Gu Yan is truly strong. Even the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty has declared that the Ninth Prince’s talent has surpassed that of the current emperor. When this grand event ends, it is expected that he will be granted the position of Crown Prince and formally take charge of the Eastern Palace."

"This grand event was prepared by the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty specifically to build momentum for His Highness the Ninth Prince, to pave his way to the top of the Gray Domain in preparation for the upcoming struggle for supremacy among the three thousand six hundred realms of the upper world’s Ten Thousand Tribes," someone said.

At that moment, someone suddenly spoke up, asking curiously, "You say that the Ninth Prince is so exceptional, but he is only the second one listed on the realm-wide Golden Ranking. Could Gu Jiuge, the one ranked first, be even more formidable?"

"What are you thinking?" someone shook their head and said, "The realm-wide Golden Ranking doesn’t differentiate by rank. As long as one reaches the requisite level of combat power within a certain age bracket, they can be listed. There’s actually not much difference between the first and second. At least, that’s how it looks from the Golden Ranking. Often, there are some prodigies, such as descendants from hidden lineages who, for the sake of keeping a low profile, deliberately avoid revealing their strength and opt out of claiming the top spot on the ranking, letting their name spread across the world."

"So that’s the secret behind it," many exclaimed, suddenly enlightened upon hearing this.

"However, wasn’t there recent news from Han State? It was said that Gu Jiuge single-handedly suppressed four Earth realm powerhouses from the Huanxu Realm," someone added.

"I have heard about that as well," another person said. "Rumor has it that one of them was from the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty. If Gu Jiuge and Gu Yan meet, perhaps the two of them will face off!"

Mention of this stirred people’s interest once again.

"That Gu Jiuge, as a descendant of a hidden lineage, must have had the backing of his lineage’s protectors. How could someone of the younger generation possibly possess such strength? It’s unthinkable, like something out of a dream. If that were true, then there’d be no need for contest among the prodigies at this grand event—it’d be impossible for them to be a match for Gu Jiuge," someone scoffed.

"Indeed," everyone nodded in agreement.

On another side, Gu Chen walked along the street, the buzz of conversation from various inns and teahouses reaching his ears incessantly.

Hearing others mention himself for comparison, he still remained completely unfazed.

To be frank, after the battle with the Ice Emperor on the Extreme Ice Island, Gu Chen really hadn’t paid too much attention to the younger generation of the Gray Domain.

And during his journey to Qingzhou, with the aid of the Heavenly Origin Liquid, he had made another breakthrough in his cultivation, condensing a total of one hundred Heavenly Veins within his body, and even breaking into the mid-stage of the Cave Heaven Realm.

However, Gu Chen did not feel the slightest bit of arrogance, for the condensation of Heavenly Veins becomes increasingly difficult later on, requiring greater resources.

Moreover, due to his unique physique and exceptionally solid foundation, the resources and difficulty needed to form Heavenly Veins in his body were far greater than those of others.

But correspondingly, after success, the strength and resilience of his Heavenly Veins were likewise unparalleled.

At this moment, Gu Chen’s ears perked up again as he caught more snippets of the ongoing discussions.

"Right, did you know? I also heard something else. Supposedly, this Ninth Prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, Gu Yan, has already started to comprehend divine abilities!"

"Huh?! Prince Gu Yan is aiming so high, he’s already looking to grasp divine abilities?"

A young man said with a face full of envy, "Divine abilities are exclusive to Great Powers and saints. Prince Gu Yan has only just broken into the Cave Heaven Realm—is it possible for him to master a divine ability already?"

At that moment, an elder from his sect shook his head and said, "Divine abilities are not so easy to master. Even among the prodigies of previous generations, those who managed to fully comprehend a divine ability while in the Earth realm are extremely rare. It’s virtually impossible to do so in the Cave Heaven Realm, just as with the God Transformation Realm—searching throughout ancient history, you’ll find no one who has accomplished this."

Then a middle-aged man spoke up, agreeing, "That’s correct. I once read an ancient tome that recorded such matters. It was said that in the last great epoch, a powerful figure known as the Ice Emperor, unmatched in talent during his youth, managed to comprehend a divine ability while in the God Transformation Realm. It sent shockwaves through the universe, causing a tumult across the heavens, and it left everyone in prolonged disbelief."

As these words were spoken, a strong sense of astonishment surged in everyone’s eyes. This was a creation of myth, and such a record had remained unbroken to this day.

"Although the Ninth Prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty is extraordinary, he would at least need to reach the Huanxu Realm to comprehend divine powers successfully," someone commented.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded. In history, there had been a few freakish geniuses who comprehended divine powers while in the Huanxu Realm.

However, this was only a possibility. Divine powers were exceedingly difficult, containing the mysteries of heaven and earth. Comprehending them successfully was certainly not an easy task.

"In light of this, it’s not impossible for His Highness the Ninth Prince to suppress those foreign race prodigies."

"Indeed, there’s a good chance of that."

At that moment, the earth suddenly trembled, followed by a thunderous roar. Above the entire firmament, thousands of golden lights appeared, accompanied by extraordinary phenomena.

"Is this... the Domain Gold List appearing again?!"

"As expected, the rivalry among the younger generation has begun. It’s the same as in previous years, otherwise the Domain Gold List wouldn’t make such frequent appearances!"

A giant golden list materialized from above the firmament, covering the whole Gray Domain. Everyone could see this incredibly astonishing sight, available for countless people to behold.

Immediately after, a name appeared, branded upon it, followed by a grand voice that reached everyone’s ears.

"Yet another prodigy has been named on the Golden List. Indeed, they have all been gearing up, determined to showcase their talents at this grand event!"

"This name... seems to be the successor from the hidden sect of Ling Dao Mountain!"

"Is this actually a woman?" someone exclaimed.

At the same time, another person revealed a secret, saying, "It is said that Ling Dao Mountain has an old association with the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty. The very moment this successor descended the mountain, she went to the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty and met with the Ninth Prince. They got along very well, and a prospective political marriage is highly probable!"

Boom!

The crowd was greatly shaken. The Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty planning a marriage alliance with the hidden sect of Ling Dao Mountain was momentous news, leaving everyone dazzled.

"A union of the strong. Are they preparing to rule over the Gray Domain?!" Many were astonished.

"Given the talent of His Highness Gu Yan, the Ninth Prince, and the successor of Ling Dao Mountain, it’s indeed possible that they could accomplish this!" numerous people felt a chill at this prospect.

"The Tiankui Clan, Blood Orchid Clan, as well as the Teng Snake Clan and Jiuying Clan probably won’t be able to remain at ease!"

These four clans were among the foremost foreign races in the Gray Domain, their overall strength not a whit less formidable than the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty.

During this period, the most outstanding prodigies from these four tribes had consecutively emerged from seclusion, breaking into the Cave Heaven Realm and then making a name for themselves on the Gold List, proclaiming their emergence to the world.

At this moment, an untimely voice suddenly arose, causing even Gu Chen to be slightly startled.

"However, how come I’ve heard that your so-called extraordinary Ninth Prince Gu Yan of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty has suffered a defeat, and taken quite a loss?"