King of Ten Thousand Years

After leaving the Celestial Net, Luo Tian wandered around some more.

"The Martial Pavilion event has been going on for a hundred years, and no one has reached the top. I wonder if anyone will manage it this time."

"I think there's a chance. Quite a few geniuses have shown up at the Martial City Spirit Hall, and I heard there are even disciples from the three great Overlord Level powers. Don't know if it's true or not."

"It's definitely fake. Why would a genius from one of the three great Overlord Level powers come here?"

Most of the chatter he overheard was about the Martial Pavilion event.

'The Martial Pavilion event seems a little interesting.'

Luo Tian's interest was piqued.

The Martial City Spirit Hall housed all sorts of businesses, and it was a real eye-opener for Luo Tian.

At the Immortal Guest Tower, a single meal started at a minimum of twenty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins.

At the Celestial Immortal Residence, the beauties were breathtakingly gorgeous, hailed from different races, and all possessed a certain level of Cultivation. Their prices were also astonishingly high.

The Martial Pavilion event was a grand affair held specifically for geniuses!

Nearly every genius from all the nearby realms would attend.

They came partly to make a name for themselves, and partly for the incredible rewards!

Just as he returned to the inn, Luo Tian found Elder Mu Li and his two companions waiting for him.

Seeing Luo Tian return,

Mu Li stood up, walked over with a smile, and said, "There is something I'd like to discuss with you, Luo."

"Please, come in!"

Luo Tian invited Mu Li and the others into his room.

Mu Li didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point. "Luo, would you be willing to do this old man a favor?"

"Senior, please speak!"

Luo Tian had long suspected that Mu Li had ulterior motives.

The man's Cultivation was profound, and he had helped him before. As long as it wasn't too difficult, Luo Tian wouldn't refuse.

"Luo, have you heard of the Martial Pavilion event?" Mu Li asked.

Luo Tian nodded slightly. Over the past two days, it was the thing he had heard about most.

It was an event held regularly by the Martial City Spirit Hall. Each time, it attracted many young Martial Artists, increasing foot traffic in the Spirit Hall and allowing them to make a huge profit.

In one month, this Martial City Spirit Hall would host the 103rd Martial Pavilion event.

The Martial Pavilion event was divided into two tiers: Low Tier Earth Element Realm and Middle Tier Earth Element Realm. Participants would enter a mysterious Martial Pavilion to clear its stages.

In the end, they would be ranked based on their overall performance.

The winners would receive generous rewards from the Martial City Spirit Hall and could even become lifetime members, enjoying preferential treatment.

"I see that your strength is not simple, Luo. Would you be willing to participate in the Martial Pavilion event under the name of my Flying Cloud Sect?"

This was Mu Li's request.

If Luo Tian performed exceptionally well in the Martial Pavilion event, it would undoubtedly serve as great publicity for the Flying Cloud Sect.

In fact, Luo Tian was also somewhat interested in the Martial Pavilion event and wanted to check it out.

Mu Li's request was not a big deal to him.

"Alright!" Luo Tian agreed readily.

"Sun Jun and Zhao Yuran are the ones the Flying Cloud Sect sent to participate in the Martial Pavilion event. You will go with them when the time comes."

Sun Jun and Zhao Yuran were both at the Earth Element Realm Third Layer.

To Luo Tian, their foundational strength felt similar to that of Black Fang, whom he had fought in the two-clan competition. Sun Jun was probably a bit stronger.

"You're considered external support invited by Elder Mu. I hope your performance doesn't end up being too disappointing."

Sun Jun said coolly.

He felt that letting Luo Tian participate under the Flying Cloud Sect's name would surely bring shame to them, but it was Elder Mu Li's decision.

"Let's go. We'll register now!"

Mu Li led Luo Tian, Sun Jun, and Zhao Yuran to a golden pavilion.

The area was packed with people. Some were there to register, while others were observing and gathering intelligence.

Elder Mu's arrival caught the attention of some people, who recognized him and the power he represented. They then began to observe Sun Jun, Zhao Yuran, and Luo Tian.

"That's Sun Jun from the Flying Cloud Sect!"

Sun Jun was somewhat famous and was recognized.

"Hm? Who's that young man? The Flying Cloud Sect is a major power in this area. Why would they send a disciple at the Earth Element Realm Second Layer?"

Luo Tian also received some attention, but it was all doubtful.

Soon, Luo Tian and the others successfully registered for the Martial Pavilion event.

Luo Tian received a Golden Token. It was imprinted with the image of an ancient pavilion and had nine grooves around its edge.

"The Martial Pavilion event is in one month. If you have any problems during this time, you can come find me whenever you need."

After saying this, Mu Li left with his people.

Luo Tian returned to the inn alone.

In the hallway, he suddenly stopped and said calmly, "Who is it? You've been following me all this way. Show yourself."

On his way back, he had constantly felt the faint probing of a Spiritual Sense.

This indicated that the other party's Cultivation was at least at the High Tier Earth Element Realm, so Luo Tian didn't rashly use his own Spiritual Sense to counter-probe.

The sound of footsteps approached.

A charming woman in a red dress, her enchanting figure swaying slightly, slowly walked over.

Luo Tian's pupils contracted.

'Isn't this woman the vice-captain from the encounter with the Undead Thieves?'

'Have the Undead Thieves tracked me all the way here?'

"You're quite sharp."

The woman in red offered a radiant smile.

She walked to Luo Tian's side, her red eyes shimmering like water, captivating and soul-stealing.

"Don't be nervous. Only I know you're here."

The woman in red chuckled softly.

"What do you want?"

Luo Tian relaxed slightly.

He was still somewhat wary of a terrifying Pirate Gang like the Undead Thieves.

However, it seemed the woman in red wasn't here for the two Bone Fragments but had another purpose.

"Join the Undead Thieves and become my capable subordinate."

The woman in red said.

For the vice-captain to personally recruit him showed how highly she thought of Luo Tian.

"Impossible."

But Luo Tian refused without a second thought.

How could he become a pirate, even for a Legendary Thief Gang whose fame shook the four corners of the world?

The woman in red let out a soft laugh, her ample bosom trembling slightly. "Don't be so quick to answer. You should think it over carefully before giving me a reply."

Luo Tian's expression darkened.

At present, among the Undead Thieves, only the woman in red knew his whereabouts.

'If I don't agree, will the other Undead Thieves find out too?'

It was a threat!

Once the Undead Thieves decided to deal with Luo Tian, even Mu Li probably couldn't help him!

"I'm just a Low Tier Earth Element Realm cultivator. How am I worthy of being personally recruited by the vice-captain of the Undead Thieves?"

Luo Tian was a bit confused.

"I hold your helmsmanship in high regard," the woman in red stated bluntly.

Luo Tian was stunned. So that was the reason.

"I'm not one to force people. We can make a bet. If you win, I'll let you go. If you lose, you come with me."

The woman in red revealed a hint of excitement, as if she greatly enjoyed betting.

"What's the bet?"

"Didn't you register for the Martial Pavilion event? As long as you can place in the top three, you win!"

A sharp glint flashed in the woman in red's eyes.

"It seems you're very confident!" Luo Tian chuckled.

The woman in red had an extremely high Cultivation; Luo Tian felt she was even stronger than Mu Li.

She had witnessed Luo Tian's abilities, yet she dared to make such a wager. It seemed the Martial Pavilion event was truly a gathering of geniuses, and the difficulty was immense.

"That's right. Just obediently come and be my subordinate, hehehe..."

A streak of red light flashed past, and the woman in red vanished as if she had never been there.

'Looks like I have to get a good ranking.'

Luo Tian smiled helplessly.

If he couldn't get into the top three, he would have to become a pirate.

He could also refuse, but then he would face the pursuit of the Undead Thieves. The very thought was terrifying.

That evening, after Yan Lihui, Yi Jingwen, and the others returned, they learned that Luo Tian was going to participate in the Martial Pavilion event.

"The Martial Pavilion event must be a lot of fun!"

Yan Xiaoxia chirped excitedly.

Having been bedridden for so long, she loved crowded places and lively events.

"The Martial Pavilion event is divided into two tiers, Low Tier Earth Element Realm and Middle Tier Earth Element Realm. With my Cultivation at the Peak of the Fourth Layer, I'm not eligible for this event."

Yan Lihui shook his head with regret.

The Middle Tier Earth Element Realm Level of the Martial Pavilion event was almost entirely filled with cultivators at the Earth Element Realm Fifth Layer or even Sixth Layer. If he went, he would just be cannon fodder.

And so, the group temporarily stayed at the Martial City Spirit Hall.

Luo Tian, on the other hand, began his closed-door Cultivation to prepare for the Martial Pavilion event.

His goal was to place in the top three.

This Martial Pavilion event gathered elite geniuses from dozens of nearby realms. He couldn't afford to underestimate anyone, or he would suffer an unexpected defeat.

'My Cultivation just broke through to the Earth Element Realm Second Layer, so it'll be difficult to make much progress in a short time...'

In just one month, the only way to significantly increase his strength seemed to be by focusing on his Nether Dragon Divine Vein and Celestial Furnace Treasure Body.

So, Luo Tian took out the Ice Dragon Celestial Cold Stone.

BZZZ! WHOOSH!

The surface of the Ice Dragon Celestial Cold Stone flickered with blue, scale-like patterns as a profound, cold brilliance scattered from it.

Wisps of grayish-white Cold Current flowed into Luo Tian's body, where they were absorbed and refined by his Divine Vein.

This item was a supreme treasure for strengthening the Nether Dragon Divine Vein.

The Cold Power was pure, dense, fierce, and domineering. Luo Tian diverted a portion of it to temper his Celestial Furnace Treasure Body.

His entire skeleton emitted a silver luster, becoming as cold and hard as crystal. His skin turned smooth as quicksilver, and a frigid, icy current darted across its surface.

「A month passed quickly.」

Inside the room, the frigid, icy current on the surface of Luo Tian's body seemed to have transformed into countless fine threads, zipping rapidly across his skin.

Suddenly, the silver patterns on Luo Tian's body burst with a dazzling light, and an immense, intimidating pressure spread out!

"The Celestial Furnace Treasure Body, Fourth-Layer Great Success!"

Luo Tian immediately retracted his Treasure Body's power.

But the formless power still pressed a shallow crater into the floor beneath him.

If he had been any slower, the floor would have been completely destroyed, and he definitely would have had to pay for the damages.

BUZZ!

Behind Luo Tian, patches of dark blue scales flickered with a cold light amidst swirling, dark mist, emitting an astonishing Cold Power.

After this month of Cultivation, his Nether Dragon Divine Vein had also grown much stronger.

"Brother Luo, the Martial Pavilion event is about to start!"

Yan Xiaoxia's voice came from outside the door.

There was no time to test how much his strength had increased. Luo Tian put away the Ice Dragon Celestial Cold Stone and walked out of the room.

The four of them soon arrived at the venue for the Martial Pavilion event!

An ancient, dark-gold pavilion came into view.

The Martial Pavilion was enormous. It stood nine stories tall, its surface covered in the mottled marks of time, yet it lost none of its majesty or grandeur.

When they arrived, the place was already a sea of people. Luo Tian immediately sensed the auras of many High Tier Earth Element Realm cultivators.

He felt a Spiritual Sense on him and glanced over to see a woman in red wearing a bamboo hat. Without thinking, he knew it was the vice-captain of the Undead Thieves.

She was staring at Luo Tian.

"Luo, you've arrived!"

Elder Mu Li took the initiative to find him.

Luo Tian saw that Elder Mu Li's expression was not very good.

He sighed and said, "There are too many experts in the Martial Pavilion event this time. Even genius disciples from the three great Overlord Level powers have appeared!"

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