Xuanwu War Sovereign

Chapter 429: Chapter 428: The Title, The Beginning

For First-class Sects like the Star Sect, bestowing a Sealed Marquis title was not a simple matter, nor could any sect grant one as they pleased.

Qin Feng looked at the Celestial Dao Stone before him.

This would determine whether he could truly become a Sealed Marquis.

The title each young prodigy received was never casually bestowed by a sect’s experts; it was determined by the Celestial Dao Stone before them.

Law Marquis, Marquis Wu.

Qin Feng was a little stunned when he heard the titles of Shenxiu and Ye Ding.

’According to what I know, there are rumors in later ages that the renowned Ancient Powerhouse, the Dharma Ancestor, and the legendary Martial Emperor received the honorary titles of Law Marquis and Marquis Wu in their youth.’

The Dharma Ancestor was the progenitor who revived the Pure Land Sect. He had single-handedly restored it. The Pure Land Sect’s legacy stretched back a million years, and it flourished several times in later ages, spreading far and wide.

The Dharma Ancestor was the patriarch for all disciples of these Pure Land Sects.

The Martial Emperor, on the other hand, was another legend entirely. He single-handedly founded a massive Dynasty and ruled over innumerable territories.

He left behind an indelible legend during the Golden Age.

The fame of the Ancient Martial Emperor spread far and wide.

His romantic escapades, in particular, inspired countless later Emperors to follow in his footsteps.

Rumor had it that the Ancient Martial Emperor’s surname was Ye.

Considering the romantic exploits of the young Ancient Martial Emperor, it was highly likely that the Ye Ding before him was one and the same.

Qin Feng’s expression grew strange.

’It’s hard to believe I’m locked in a life-or-death struggle with the legendary Ancient Martial Emperor.’

Shaking off the distracting thoughts, Qin Feng stepped forward. Not far ahead stood a peculiar, oval-shaped ancient stone.

The ancient stone was about as tall as a man. It was translucent and crystalline, with faint wisps of Spiritual Light flowing within its snow-white form.

This was the renowned Celestial Dao Stone.

It was an Ancient Divine Object. Legend said that an Ancient Great Power had once shattered it, breaking it into several pieces. These fragments became the very foundation upon which the Major Sects were built.

Only a sect that possessed a Celestial Dao Stone to anchor its Earth Vein could be considered a true First-class Sect. This was an unwritten rule among the various sects.

Around the Celestial Dao Stone, several immensely powerful, white-robed Martial Artists stood guard.

The Great Power in the lead fixed his gaze on Qin Feng and spoke with a detached air, "Young man, place your hand on the Celestial Dao Stone. The rest is up to you."

’His meaning was clear: if I couldn’t get the Celestial Dao Stone’s acknowledgment, I might as well just pack it in and go home.’

Qin Feng paid it no mind. He stepped forward and, under the expectant gazes of the crowd, reached out and placed his hand on the Celestial Dao Stone.

The stone was ice-cold to the touch. Qin Feng felt as if he were touching a sponge, but the next moment, it was like sinking into a swamp. Silently, his Divine Thought was pulled into another place.

In the next instant, countless golden lights radiated outward, and ancient characters materialized before his eyes.

The characters were crooked and twisted, resembling those from the Taigu era, though only vaguely.

Qin Feng tried to focus and examine them, but they remained indistinct.

’Could these be Primordial Dao Runes?’

Qin Feng was shaken. Legend told of three thousand ancient characters born at the dawn of creation. Each character was said to possess immense power and contain the primordial mysteries of the universe.

It was said that the Ancient Texts were derived from these three thousand primordial characters.

Just then, a stream of light appeared before him. It was the first ancient character he could see clearly.

It was a pale blue ancient character!

Qin Feng did not recognize the character, yet simply by looking at it, he understood its meaning.

It was the character for "Sea."

At the same time, Qin Feng saw a vision: a Sea Emperor with his own face, standing astride a Xuanwu in the Endless Ocean. He established an Ocean Realm and ruled over myriads of sea creatures.

Qin Feng’s soul seemed to resonate faintly with the "Sea" character.

But soon, another ancient character traversed the void. It was a massive, crimson character.

It was the character for "Yan." Within this crimson character, which burned like fire itself, Qin Feng saw a Flame Demon God with his face. A Red Dragon was coiled around him as he sat upon a throne of Flame.

RUMBLE!

Just then, another character descended from the sky. It was like a thunderbolt—the character for "Thunder." Within the "Thunder" character, Qin Feng saw a Thunder God Celestial Monarch with his face. He wielded the righteous power of heaven and earth, presided over celestial punishment, and possessed boundless majesty.

Qin Feng was stunned. WHOOSH! At that moment, a black character descended from the sky above. Its strokes were like iron hooks, outlining an intensely aggressive character.

It was the character for "Disaster."

Qin Feng saw an aloof Disaster Celestial Monarch with his face, standing in the depths of endless darkness. With every breath, he unleashed countless calamities. Earth, water, wind, and fire surged as the world was thrown into chaos, and innumerable Demon Gods wailed in despair.

The moment the "Disaster" character appeared, it instantly shoved the "Sea," "Yan," and "Thunder" characters aside.

Qin Feng thought it was over, but just then, two more ancient characters flew over. One was a dazzling, silver character for "Star."

Within the "Star" character, Qin Feng saw a tall, majestic Star God with his own face. He had forged an ancient silver kingdom and commanded countless Star Soldiers and Star Generals, reigning supreme.

The other was a deep, shadowy character for "Demon." This character manifested a Demon Ancestor seated deep within the Endless Abyss. He was surrounded by innumerable Demons, Celestial Demons, and Demon Monarchs, all bowing in worship, a display of absolute power.

The appearance of these two characters ended the "Disaster" character’s dominance. A three-way standoff formed, creating a new balance.

Qin Feng’s soul stood at the center as the three ancient characters vied for ownership of it. However, none could gain an advantage over the others.

Just then, a brilliant golden light pulsed from the depths of the Celestial Dao Stone. It enveloped an ancient character that brutally smashed through the circle of "Disaster," "Star," and "Demon," and slammed deep into Qin Feng’s soul.

It was an incredibly powerful ancient character!

Qin Feng saw it clearly. As the ancient character merged deep into his soul, an inexplicable feeling washed over him.

The next moment, the world spun around him.

Qin Feng opened his eyes and released the Celestial Dao Stone. At the same instant, a large ancient character appeared on the stone’s surface.

"He was acknowledged by the Celestial Dao Stone?" Ye Ding’s face was grim as he watched from the side.

Throughout history, anyone acknowledged by the Celestial Dao Stone was no ordinary prodigy. As long as they did not fall prematurely, they were destined for great things. It was a certainty they would become a Martial Arts Giant, and it wasn’t impossible for them to even become a Great Power, or perhaps even a Venerable.

’I hope Qin Feng gets the most inferior ancient character possible!’

Ye Ding prayed inwardly.

Gaining the Celestial Dao Stone’s acknowledgment was one thing, but the Sealed Marquis title itself was also crucial. Rumor had it that the three thousand ancient characters were born in a sequence; the earlier a character was born, the more powerful it naturally was.

At the dawn of creation, the very first ancient character to be born was "Dao."

It wasn’t just Ye Ding watching. The two Great Powers, along with several Giants and Elders from All Stars Academy, all had their eyes fixed on the Celestial Dao Stone.

The light emanating from the Celestial Dao Stone grew increasingly intense. It gradually coalesced into a large, golden character that exuded a grand and majestic aura.

It was the character for "Beginning"! The beginning of all things, the primordial origin!

The two Great Powers looked surprised, while the many experts from All Stars Academy were utterly flabbergasted.

"It’s actually that character!" Ye Ding’s eyes were wild with jealousy. "His luck is just too good!"

The character "Shi" means Primordial.

’The characters "Yuan" and "Shi" were some of the very first to be born, so their power is immense. My "Wu" character is good, but it’s nothing compared to "Shi."’

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