Sword Sovereign of the Celestial Emperor-Chapter 871 - 870: Gathering of Geniuses

The Infinite Sword Body is constructed by forming a Spiritual Energy Vortex within the body. With each layer, a vortex can be built. Once the Third Layer is completed, a martial artist can construct three Spiritual Energy Vortexes within his body. During battle, by harnessing the spiritual power within the vortexes, the martial artist's explosive strength can instantly be increased threefold.

Seated at the center of the cultivation room, Chu Ming read through the Infinite Sword Body and became deeply familiar with its contents, then returned the secret manual to the storage ring.

"Now, let's begin constructing the first vortex!"

Chu Ming contemplated silently to himself. The First Layer of the Infinite Sword Body could enhance a martial artist's explosive power by fifty percent. Although it didn't sound like much, it was enough to determine the outcome of a battle in a split second.

Strands of spiritual power were drawn from Chu Ming's body, slowly converging towards the position of the dantian. The spiritual energy entwined together, and Chu Ming acted with extreme caution. The dantian is the most fragile area for a martial artist. If he couldn't control it, the explosion of spiritual power would heavily injure him, though it wouldn't ruin his cultivation completely.

After half an hour, the prototype of a Spiritual Energy Vortex had already taken shape. Constructing such a vortex this quickly was thanks to Chu Ming's powerful soul power.

Buzz!

However, just as Chu Ming was about to proceed to the next step, the spiritual energy vortex suddenly trembled and then collapsed like a deflated balloon!

"Phew!"

Chu Ming exhaled deeply. The first failure didn't mean much to him. After all, the Infinite Sword Body was a King Level martial art. If he were to successfully cultivate to the First Layer within half an hour, it would be practically defying the heavens.

"Continue!"

Having the experience from the first attempt, Chu Ming was even more careful building the Spiritual Energy Vortex the second time.

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The Nine Elements Dao Palace recruits disciples in the Celestial Net Star Realm once every four years, and the selection criteria are extremely strict.

But once someone becomes a disciple of the Nine Elements Dao Palace, even as an Outer Palace disciple, it's akin to rising to greatness in one step.

Later, walking in the Celestial Net Star Realm, no one would dare provoke them, as if they were important lords of a province.

As the Nine Elements Dao Palace assessment period approaches, the young prodigies of the Celestial Net Star Realm gather on the Celestial Net Star, each displaying an imposing aura.

It's said that among the young talents participating in this assessment, there are one to two thousand Sealed King Level prodigies, while there are slightly fewer Sealed Saint Level prodigies, only about fifty or sixty known. As for Sealed Emperor Level prodigies, there's not a single one.

There are quite a few Sealed Emperor Level prodigies in the cosmos, but considering the vastness of the cosmos, averaging one in each star realm isn't much. The Sealed Emperor Level prodigy of the Nine Elements Dao Palace was recruited hundreds of years ago and has already broken through to the Saint Dao Realm. It is said that his strength is comparable to some elders.

"Have you heard? Yesterday, Little Victory King Qiong Lou killed dozens of Sealed King Level prodigies with one strike in the Nine Flames Dojo. That power shocked everyone at the time!"

"I heard about it too. However, Little Victory King is a Sealed Saint Level prodigy, so defeating dozens of Sealed King Level prodigies with one strike is only natural!"

"Little Victory King is impressive, but in my opinion, among the talents participating in the assessment, none are stronger than Wu Chang Nü Xue Zang. I heard that on the way to the Celestial Net Star, a group of star thieves, unaware of how formidable she is, provoked this fiend and were killed in one strike, turning into ice shards. It's worth noting that there were warriors as strong as the Sixth Layer of the Emperor Dao among those star thieves!"

"Lei Wuji with his Blood Saber is also impressive. His technique is unbelievably swift, like lightning. When he fought a Sixth Layer Emperor Dao martial artist, the opponent didn't even have time to react before Lei Wuji decapitated him with one stroke!"

This assessment is certainly exciting, isn't it? In usual assessments, seeing over a dozen Sealed Saint Level prodigies would be remarkable. Who would have thought over fifty would appear this time? I'm curious to see what the new prodigy competition will look like."

In the past, any Sealed King Level prodigy entering the Outer Palace was sure to receive attention, but this time, it may not be as certain!"

Some of the Sealed Saint Level prodigies participating in this assessment already hold the status of Inner Palace Disciples of the Nine Elements Dao Palace. I reckon it won't be long before they enter the Inner Palace."

In the largest tavern of the Celestial Net Star, where diverse characters gathered, many chose to linger and glean information.

The Nine Flames Dojo is a treasure on the Celestial Net Star, essentially a simulated world where everything is virtual. It is primarily used for combat between two people. Even if one's real body dies, only a bit of their soul is damaged, without harming their foundation.

In an inconspicuous corner of the tavern, three young individuals sat huddled together, listening to the surrounding conversations. A youth donned in a red robe, looking carefree, turned to his companion with black eyes and said, "Qiong Lou, they're discussing you!"

This black-eyed youth wore a blue robe but beneath it lay a robust physique. His muscles were knotted and as hard as black iron, emitting a crackling sound like frying beans with just a slight movement, conveying the terrifying power contained within.

This was the Little Victory King Qiong Lou everyone was talking about!

Qiong Lou, hearing the comment from the blue-robed youth, responded with an indifferent expression, "What they say is true, Wu Chang Nü Xue Zang and Blood Saber Lei Wuji are indeed very strong!"

Hearing Qiong Lou's words, the gray-robed youth displayed a trace of emotion. He knew that although Qiong Lou was inherently arrogant, he had the true reason for his pride.

Furthermore, being a Sealed Saint Level genius, Qiong Lou also had a lofty and proud nature. Publicly acknowledging the strength of others was truly rare!

"So you don't have absolute confidence of winning against them?"

The gray-robed youth asked Qiong Lou.

"The odds are fifty-fifty!"

Qiong Lou replied indifferently, suddenly erupting with a frightening light, "But that demoness Ghost Cat Nu Yu Mo is the truly difficult one. I estimate I don't even have a ten percent chance against her!"

Upon hearing the name Ghost Cat Nu Yu Mo, both the red-robed and gray-robed youths shivered slightly, their eyes showing boundless fear.

For the Celestial Net Star Realm, Ghost Cat Nu Yu Mo was like a sharp blade hovering above the heads of the young generation. It's said that she comes from another star domain, roaming through the Celestial Net Star Realm, constantly challenging various talents. Many Sealed Saint Level prodigies have died by her hand.

"Even among Sealed Saint Level prodigies, is the gap between you really that wide?"

The red-robed youth inquired perplexedly.

He and the gray-robed youth were only Sealed King Level prodigies, ruling small star systems among the young generation, but after spending a few days on the Celestial Net Star, their arrogance was entirely stripped away by what they saw and heard.

They now realized how laughable their previous arrogance truly was.