SanjitNovel Chapter 778 The Awakening of the Lord of the Palace, the Name of Ye Tian, the Enlightenment Forest
Chapter 778 The Awakening of the Lord of the Palace, the Name of Ye Tian, the Enlightenment Forest
Just as Ye Tian was causing a huge stir in the outside world, attracting the attention of everyone and making all the powerful people wary.
Deep within the War God Academy lies an ancient space, separate from all the heavens.
A meeting concerning the future of the university, and even the entire golden age landscape, is quietly taking place.
This space is vast and boundless, surrounded by stars and filled with chaotic energy, as if one were in the primordial land at the beginning of the universe.
Thrones forged from immortal divine stones floated in the void, and on each throne sat a figure with an aura as deep as the sea.
Among them were elite mentors dressed in mentor robes, with wise eyes and runes of law around them that shone like stars.
There was a senior elder with white hair and beard, an ancient face, and eyes that seemed to hold the changing of the sun and moon.
What's even more startling is that the figures seated on the highest thrones seem to blend into the entire ancient space.
With each breath they exhaled, they stirred the celestial energy of the heavens, and their eyes seemed to reflect the traces of countless ages.
Their aura had already surpassed that of God-Kings and God-Emperors, reaching an even more terrifying level—God-Emperors!
These individuals represent the true foundation of the War God Academy, ancient academy lords who have been sealed and dormant since ancient times, and have now been personally revived due to the arrival of a great era!
They left behind immortal legends in one glorious era after another.
It is a living epic, a pillar that enables the university to stand firm in the world!
At this moment, the atmosphere in this space was not entirely solemn, but rather carried an indescribable sense of awe and excitement.
An elder in charge of intelligence gathering is using divine power to create a light screen, clearly displaying the scenes unfolding in the outside world!
Ye Tian activated the Ten Fierce Treasure Techniques in the Xuanhuang Forbidden Land, crushing the first generation Xuanhuang Holy Body.
At the palace square, he unleashed the Primordial Dragon Elephant Technique, blasting Li Ba, who was wielding the power of an ancient ancestor, with a single punch!
Within the light screen, the white-robed youth displayed unparalleled grace in every gesture, and possessed astonishing abilities to stir up chaos and manifest dragons and elephants.
That indifferent gaze, looking down on everything when facing the ancient freaks... deeply impacted the minds of every powerful person present.
The light screen finally focused on Li Ba, covered in blood, flying backwards like a meteor.
When Ye Tian stood still in the void, completely untouched by dust, the entire ancient space fell into a strange silence.
After a long while, an elite instructor dressed in a star-patterned Taoist robe, whose aura was as vast as the starry sky, finally let out a long breath, his voice filled with undisguised amazement.
"This child...is he really only twenty years old in terms of bone age?"
"Absolutely true!"
The elder in charge of intelligence spoke with great emotion.
"His life essence has been repeatedly examined; it cannot be faked! A true god at the age of twenty, and... a true god with such heaven-defying combat power!"
"hiss!"
Another collective gasp of astonishment rang out.
Even with their knowledge and cultivation, they found it unbelievable.
There may be scattered records of true gods at the age of twenty in ancient books, but they all relied on heaven-defying opportunities or were reincarnations of some innate gods. Moreover, when they first entered the realm of true gods, their combat power could never have reached such a terrifying level!
"The Chaotic Body, the Root of All Transformations, the Five Primordial Elements, the Ten Ferocious Treasure Techniques, the Primordial Dragon and Elephant..."
Another elder, with a withered face but eyes as bright as two golden lamps, murmured the various heaven-defying feats that Ye Tian had displayed.
With each word he uttered, the shock in his eyes intensified.
"Any one of these factors would be enough to create an invincible prodigy in any era, yet they have all come together in one person... This child's fortune is simply... simply defying the heavens!"
"It's not just about luck."
A powerful and imposing figure, like a drawn celestial sword, slowly spoke. His voice was deep, yet carried a resolute tone.
"Can you see the look in his eyes when he fights? It's an absolute confidence that comes from the depths of his soul, a firm belief that he is invincible!"
"It is an invincible belief that sweeps away everything and looks down upon all ages! Such a mindset is more terrifying than his talent and destiny!"
Upon hearing this, all the powerful figures silently nodded.
Those who have reached their level know that while talent and opportunity are important, a steadfast, courageous, and self-assured Dao heart is the key to reaching the pinnacle!
Ye Tian, on the other hand, clearly possesses both qualities, and has reached a level that inspires despair.
"As expected of... the son of the God Emperor!"
Finally, at the highest point, an ancient lord, shrouded in chaotic energy and whose true appearance could not be seen, but whose aura was as deep as an abyss and as imposing as a mountain, sighed in admiration.
His voice carried the vicissitudes of time, as if it had traveled through eternity.
"Ye Junlin, the man who swept through the end of the last era and suppressed all the races of the heavens... his bloodline is indeed terrifying!"
Another lord, surrounded by the phantom of a true dragon, spoke up, his tone carrying a complex meaning.
There was amazement, reminiscence, and even a faint... apprehension.
Ye Junlin, the name of the God Emperor, remains even after countless years.
Even though these ancient beings have been asleep for countless ages, their names still resound like thunder. They are truly among the strongest beings standing at the pinnacle of all the heavens and myriad realms!
His descendants' astonishing performance seems... yet perfectly reasonable.
"The Eternal Immortal Realm, the Ye family... In this generation, such a true dragon has emerged!"
The third lord spoke, his voice seemingly condensed from pure starlight, ethereal yet vast.
"Twenty True Gods possess the potential to defy even the most powerful deities... Such talent is unprecedented and unparalleled throughout history!"
The phrase "unprecedented throughout the ages" carried immense weight when uttered by an ancient god-emperor-level deity!
This is almost the highest praise for a prodigy among his juniors, meaning that in his long life and experience, there has never been anyone who could compare with him!
"It is both a blessing and a challenge for our War God Academy to welcome such a disciple in this world."
The lord of the palace, who had spoken first and was shrouded in chaotic energy, spoke again, his tone now calm but carrying a deep sense of foresight.
"The great era has begun, the path to becoming emperor is about to open, and the geniuses of all the heavens and myriad realms, the ancient slumbering kings, and even some forbidden beings that should not exist in this world... will all make their appearance one after another."
"Ye Tian's appearance is like a powerful medicine, which will accelerate this process and trigger an even more terrifying storm."
"What the Prefect means is..."
An elder asked.
"No need to interfere, just observe and see."
"The Lord of Chaos said calmly."
"A true dragon must weather storms, and an emperor must tread upon corpses. His path must be forged by himself."
"My War God Academy only needs to provide a relatively fair stage before he truly grows up, and... keep out those old guys who don't follow the rules."
His gaze seemed to pierce through layers of space, looking out over the academy towards the boundless and vast Northern Sea.
And even further away, some ancient star systems that exude a chilling aura.
"As for those unconvinced little guys from Beihai, and the other little guys in the academy who haven't fully awakened yet..."
Another prefectural lord smiled knowingly.
"Let them fight and struggle."
"Only real bloodshed and defeat can filter out those who are ultimately qualified to embark on that path."
The results of the high-level meeting were not made public.
But an invisible attitude and will has already enveloped the entire War God Academy.
As for the evaluation of Ye Tian by the lords as "unparalleled throughout history, one in ten thousand years", it was not explicitly stated.
However, it seemed to have grown wings and quietly spread within certain elite circles, causing an even deeper shock.
Everyone who heard this understood that Ye Tian's status at the War God Academy had changed.
He was no longer just a disciple with amazing talent, but a talent recognized by the highest level of the academy.
The Emperor Star is destined to stir up boundless storms in this golden age!
His brilliance can no longer be concealed; his rise is unstoppable!
At this moment, Ye Tian, the source of all this, is still in seclusion in his palace.
The upheavals in the outside world and the praise and admiration from the higher-ups were nothing but fleeting clouds to him.
His path lies only in his feet, only in his fists, only in that invincible belief of forging ahead and sweeping away everything!
Amidst the swirling chaos, the aura grew ever more profound and terrifying.
It was as if a slumbering primordial god was slowly awakening, about to reign supreme over this world.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Above the Academy of War Gods, the various auras that had been stirring up due to the successive resurrections of ancient monsters had not yet completely subsided.
On this day, however, they were stirred by a new, even more magnificent and awe-inspiring phenomenon.
But in the far north of the academy, there was a forbidden zone shrouded in chaotic mist and colorful clouds all year round.
Suddenly, the clouds and mist dispersed, and countless auspicious rays shot into the sky, like billions of divine chains of order piercing through the heavens!
An ancient, vast aura, imbued with boundless Daoist wisdom, awakened like a prehistoric behemoth that had slumbered for millennia.
It spread in a mighty and unstoppable manner, instantly engulfing the entire academy and even spreading towards the more distant northern sea territory.
Amidst the drifting smoke and clouds, the outline of an endless ancient forest can be vaguely seen.
The trees there are no ordinary trees; some are entirely white like jade, flowing with runes of the Great Dao.
Some branches and leaves resembled crimson gold, burning with an inextinguishable Dao fire; others had their trunks entwined with lightning, spewing forth an aura of destruction and rebirth.
Even more remarkably, they seem to be formed from pure laws, like a dream.
Deep within the woods, one can vaguely see ancient steles, some intact, some broken. These steles are of various styles; some resemble celestial swords pointing to the sky, some are shaped like crouching divine tortoises, and some roar like wild beasts...
Each ancient stele bears indescribable ancient marks, whether they are mysterious runes, blurred engravings, or pure traces of the Dao.
Just watching from afar is enough to stir one's heart, as if one could hear the chanting of scriptures and the sounds of enlightenment from ancient sages!
"The Enlightenment Forest! The Enlightenment Forest has opened!"
The knowledgeable elders exclaimed in excitement, their voices trembling.
"What? It's that legendary secret place that only opens once every ten thousand years, containing traces of the enlightenment of ancient sages?"
"My God! We actually stumbled upon a once-in-a-millennium opportunity!"
"It is said that as long as you can pass the test and enter the cave to observe the stone tablets of those sages, you will have a great chance of sudden enlightenment, breaking through the bottleneck, and even comprehending the lost ancient methods!"
The entire War God Academy was once again in an uproar!
Countless young prodigies awoke from their seclusion, rushed out of their caves, and gazed with burning eyes at the ancient forest with its thousands of auspicious rays and soaring Daoist charm.
Compared to the pressure brought by the resurgence of ancient freaks, the opening of this Enlightenment Forest is a genuine and unparalleled opportunity that can change one's destiny!
After a brief moment of shock, the many prodigies from the Eternal Immortal Realm revealed expressions of ecstasy and relief.
"Thank goodness! Thank goodness we chose to come to the Northern Sea of the Heavens for training! Otherwise, wouldn't we have missed this once-in-ten-thousand-years opportunity?"
"The War God Academy truly lives up to its reputation as a supreme academy with a long history; it has such a profound foundation!"
"This time, we must venture into the dense forest to seek the Great Dao!"
"With the Divine Child Ye Tian leading the way, we disciples of the Immortal Realm will surely shine brightly in this dense forest!"
They were thrilled, seeing this opportunity as a golden chance to improve themselves and catch up with Ye Tian.
However, some people also have concerns.
"However... I've heard that most of the stone tablets in this Enlightenment Forest were left by the strongest beings who traversed the heavens and the North Sea in ancient times. Their methods and paths all carry a strong aura of the North Sea's origin... We come from the Immortal Realm, and our foundations are different. I wonder if we can comprehend them successfully?"
A prodigy from the Immortal Realm voiced everyone's concerns.
However, this concern was soon overwhelmed by a greater desire.
With such an opportunity before us, how can we give up now because of a minor setback?
Compared to the ecstasy and hidden worries of the geniuses from the Immortal Realm, the native geniuses of the Northern Sea of the Heavens were filled with excitement, confidence, and pride.
"Hahaha! The Enlightenment Forest has finally opened! This is a treasure left behind by the sages of the North Sea, and it is rightfully ours to inherit it!"
"The blood of the true dragon emperor flows in my veins, and I am close to the origin of the North Sea. I am sure I can resonate with the stone tablet of the dragon ancestors!"
"Our ancestors left behind an indomitable fighting spirit here, and we will surely be able to awaken it and pass on the supreme battle techniques!"
"Those fellows from the Immortal Realm have different foundations than those from my North Sea. I'm afraid they won't even be able to activate the Daoist aura of the stone tablet. Their efforts are destined to be in vain!"
They were smug, believing this to be their home turf, the advantage of their bloodline and heritage, and that they were destined to stand out in this enlightenment and surpass the geniuses of the Immortal Realm.
Even... take this opportunity to narrow the gap with Ye Tian, who is at the height of his power!
The winds of change are blowing again, and undercurrents are stirring.
All the ambitious talents are eager to try their luck and prepare to face the upcoming test in the dense forest.
At this moment, outside Ye Tian's palace, which had been silent for three days, several divine rainbows descended, revealing the figures of Huang Ruoxi, Su Qinglian, Xiao Yan, and others.
"Owner."
Huang Ruoxi called out softly, her voice filled with respect.
Even though they were Ye Tian's followers and had a close relationship with him, they dared not disturb him in the slightest when he was in seclusion.
Now that the Enlightenment Forest has opened, such a momentous event must be reported to them immediately.
The palace doors slid open silently, and a pure yet restrained aura of chaos rushed out.
Ye Tian walked out slowly, still dressed in the same snow-white robe, with ink-black hair and eyes as deep as the sea.
After three days of seclusion, his aura seemed even more profound, as if he had completely digested the gains from the previous battle and made further progress.
His gaze calmly swept over the respectful followers before him, finally settling on the ancient forest to the north, where the Daoist aura soared to the heavens.
"Enlightenment Forest..."
Ye Tian murmured to himself, his eyes showing little emotion, as if this once-in-a-millennium opportunity was nothing extraordinary to him.
"Yes Master."
Su Qinglian stepped forward, her voice ethereal.
"The dense forest has been opened, and it is said that there are ancient sages' enlightenment stone tablets inside, containing supreme and wonderful methods."
"Within the academy, whether they are contemporary prodigies or ancient eccentrics, they are all eager to make their move."
Xiao Yan grinned.
"Master, those guys from the North Sea are still spouting nonsense, saying that their bloodline is more suitable for comprehension and that they are destined to surpass our Immortal Realm! What a joke!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian's lips curled into a faint, playful smile.
"The stele of Beihai's sages? That's interesting."
His gaze swept across the dense forest, as if penetrating through layers of auspicious light and Taoist charm, revealing the ancient inscriptions that had been silent for millennia deep within.
"Let's go."
He spoke softly, took a step, and was already on a cloud, heading towards the Enlightenment Forest.
"Let's go and see if this so-called way of the sages can... pique my interest a little."
Upon hearing this, Huang Ruoxi, Su Qinglian, Xiao Yan, and the others' eyes lit up, and they followed without hesitation.
They knew that once their master made a move, this Enlightenment Forest was destined to be engulfed in a new storm!
Those smug geniuses of the North Sea, those ancient freaks lurking and spying, are probably going to be disappointed again.