great-warnovel Chapter 759 The Right to Priority in Choosing the Great Dao of the Secret Realm!
Chapter 759 The Right to Priority in Choosing the Great Dao of the Secret Realm!
Jiang Wang raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping lightly over Tu Hua. His tone remained calm, yet it carried an undeniable truth of the Great Dao: "The Great Dao of Heaven and Earth governs survival of the fittest. The strong follow the trend, while the weak perish with it."
"The path of trials is meant to select geniuses and temper their character. There are never any unchanging rules, nor are there any unchanging difficulties."
"If I don't break the tower today, a stronger one will break it and cause an anomaly in the future. If your Dao heart is firm and your strength is overwhelming, you can still pass the level against the odds even if the level changes."
"Your skills are inferior, and your mentality is lacking. After your defeat, you do not reflect on your own mistakes but instead blame the victor. With such a mentality, even if you manage to pass through four or five levels safely, obtain the qualification for the secret realm, and enter the Great Dao Secret Realm, you will only perish there and die in vain."
These words, spoken with force and conviction, resonated deeply with all the Qilin disciples present, instantly shaking their very souls.
Tu Huo stepped forward, bowed slightly to Jiang Wang, and said respectfully, "Junior Brother Jiang Wang is absolutely right. It is our shallowness that has prevented us from understanding the true meaning of the Great Dao of Trials."
"Previously, we presumptuously thought the Secret Realm Tower was simple, disregarded the elders' teachings, and were arrogant and conceited. Now, it seems that we were truly laughable and lamentable."
The other seven Qilin disciples also bowed respectfully, their attitude sincere: "We have learned a lot, thank you Junior Brother Jiang Wang for enlightening us."
Only Tu Hua remained unwilling, clenching his fists tightly. Blood from his bursting wounds soaked through his clothes. He gasped for breath, staring intently at Jiang Wang: "You were just luckier! If I had gone first, I could have broken through seven levels and triggered three bell rings!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wang smiled faintly, his smile cool and detached, devoid of any mockery, yet brimming with wisdom: "Luck is also a part of strength."
"Moreover, you've never even tried, yet you're so sure you can do it? Do you know that the seven levels of mutation I've overcome were all guarded by beings at the level of half-step Great Power or even True Immortal?"
Tu Hua's pupils constricted sharply, and he subconsciously exclaimed, "A True Immortal? Impossible! The Secret Realm Tower is merely a trial ground for the younger generation of the Auspicious Realm. How could a True Immortal guardian have been born here!"
"No, not the ordinary secret realm tower."
Jiang Wang slowly opened his mouth and explained softly, "But after the Great Dao changed, the tower guided ancient remnant souls and replicated the combat power of the ancient battlefield. There are seven levels, each level increasing in strength."
"The first level is half-step Great Power, the second level is peak Great Power, the third level is half-True Immortal, and the seventh level is the real combat power of a Lower True Immortal."
"I fought my way through the trials, breaking through seven True Immortal level barriers and suppressing all the guardian phantoms before finally triggering three bell tolls, marking my highest achievement in the trial."
boom!
The sound exploded in the minds of all the Qilin disciples, their bodies stiffened, their faces filled with extreme shock, unable to recover for a long time.
They thought Jiang Wang had only managed to pass the seventh level of the mutation by luck, but they never expected that Jiang Wang would actually crush the seven True Immortal level levels that far exceeded the limits of his peers!
With such combat power and such foundation, they have already left them far behind; they are not even in the same league!
Tu Hua's face turned deathly pale instantly. All his resentment, stubbornness, and wishful thinking collapsed completely at this moment. As if all his strength had been drained, he collapsed to the ground, muttering to himself, "True Immortal combat power... the seventh level of True Immortal... So the gap between you and me has become this vast..."
"I considered myself a genius, having proven my Dao through force at the age of nine hundred million, looking down upon my peers. But now it seems I'm nothing more than an ant sitting in a well, with a limited view of the sky..."
Looking at his dejected appearance, Jiang Wang slowly said, "Knowing your shortcomings leads to progress, and knowing your mistakes leads to correction. You can still temper your Dao heart and steadily cultivate."
"If one is obsessed with winning and losing and clings to resentment, one's heart will be clouded and one will make no progress in this life, but will only stop here and regress year by year."
Tu Hua remained silent for a long time, a hint of enlightenment flashing in his cloudy eyes. He raised his head with difficulty, bowed slightly to Jiang Wang, and said in a hoarse and sincere voice, "Thank you for your reminder, Junior Brother. I was narrow-minded and arrogant, and almost ruined my own path."
"I accept this defeat wholeheartedly and have no resentment whatsoever."
Jiang Wang nodded slightly, his expression calm: "The path of cultivation is long, and billions of years are but a fleeting moment. A moment's victory or defeat is never worth mentioning." Just then, several melodious and long sounds of air being torn apart came from the distant horizon. Several streaks of light traversed the sea of clouds and sped toward the Secret Realm Tower. Their aura was vast and majestic, far surpassing that of all the disciples present.
Tu Huo looked up at the sky, a look of awe flashing in his eyes, and said in a low voice, "It's the sect elders! The elders heard that the Secret Realm Tower trial has ended and have come to check our trial results!"
"Just now, a bell rang from the top of the tower. The elders must know the results of Senior Brother Tu Hua's trial. They have come here to inquire about the details."
The other Qilin disciples all raised their heads, looking towards the sky with respectful expressions, and none of them dared to show the slightest frivolous attitude.
In an instant, several streaks of light landed and transformed into seven elderly men dressed in Daoist robes, with outstanding immortal bearing and imposing aura. Their bodies were surrounded by Daoist charm and their power was overwhelming. They were the accompanying guardian elders of the Qilin Clan.
The white-haired elder at the head of the group swept his gaze across the entire area, and his eyes immediately fell on Tu Hua, who lay on the ground, his flesh mangled and barely breathing. His brows furrowed, and he spoke in a deep voice: "Tu Hua! Why are you so badly injured in this attempt to conquer the tower? When the bell tolled at the top of the tower, did you really only manage to pass the first level?"
Upon hearing this, Tu Hua, enduring his injuries, struggled to rise and pay his respects, but his wounds prevented him from moving. He could only remain prostrate on the ground, respectfully saying, "This disciple is incompetent and has failed the elders' cultivation. In this attempt to conquer the tower, I only passed the first level and was severely injured and defeated." A red-faced elder, seeing this, looked surprised and asked in a deep voice, "You are 950 million years old and have proven your Dao through strength. You possess a top-tier blood-sucking technique and have few rivals among your peers. How could the mere introductory level of the first level injure you to such an extent?"
"Reporting to the Elder, something has happened in the Secret Realm Tower!"
Tu Hua solemnly reported, “After Junior Brother Jiang Wang went to challenge the tower first, the rules of the Great Dao within the tower changed, and the difficulty of all the levels increased tenfold. The guardian of the first level transformed into a phantom of an ancient ferocious beast with the combat power of a half-step Great Power. I fought bitterly for three hours, but my Dao power was exhausted, and my pills became ineffective. I almost died in the tower and had no choice but to abandon the challenge and leave.”
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the seven elders changed simultaneously, and their gazes instantly fell on Jiang Wang, who stood calmly to the side.
The white-haired elder at the head of the group had a deep gaze as he scrutinized Jiang Wang for a moment before speaking slowly, his voice trembling slightly: "Did the Secret Realm Tower change because of you? What was the scene inside the tower when you entered? Why did it cause the bell to ring three times?"
Jiang Wang remained neither humble nor arrogant, bowing slightly in greeting, his tone calm and composed: "Reporting to the elder, after I entered the tower, an anomaly occurred within it, with each level advancing in rank, and the combat power of the guardians increasing dramatically with each level."
"The first level is half-step Great Power, the second level is peak Great Power, the third level is half-True Immortal, and so on until the seventh level is Lower True Immortal."
The disciple overcame all obstacles along the way, thus triggering three bell tolls to conclude the trial.
These few simple words, however, struck the seven elders like a thunderclap, causing the seven seasoned powerhouses, who had lived for countless years and seen countless geniuses, to tremble in unison, their eyes filled with extreme shock.
"All seven levels of True Immortal-level trials have been broken? Three bell tolls resounded throughout the auspicious realm?"
"I have been in charge of overseeing the trials of the Secret Realm Tower for a billion years, and I have never heard of a junior being able to break through seven True Immortal levels after undergoing a mutation within the tower!" "Ordinary geniuses can only break through four or five levels in the normal tower. After the mutation, the difficulty increases tenfold. Let alone seven levels, no one can even break through three levels!"
"This child's talent, combat prowess, and Dao heart are all unprecedented, far surpassing all previous candidates!"
The elders whispered among themselves, their voices filled with amazement and admiration. Their eyes were fixed on Jiang Wang, unable to look away, their eyes filled with reverence.
The red-faced elder stepped forward, his expression solemn, and asked Jiang Wang in a deep voice, "Jiang Wang, do you know what kind of trial honor is represented by three tolls of the bell?"
Jiang Wang shook his head slightly: "This disciple does not know, please enlighten me, Elder."
The white-haired elder spoke slowly, his voice solemn and dignified: "The rules for the bell tolling of the Secret Realm Tower are as follows: one bell tolls for one level, two bells for three to five levels, and three bells for seven levels and above."
"In ordinary times, those who can pass the sixth level are already top geniuses, and it is extremely rare to find someone who can pass the seventh level. The three tolls of the bell mark the ultimate peak of the Secret Realm Tower trial!"
"Moreover, this is the seventh level after the tower underwent an anomaly and the difficulty increased tenfold. Such a feat is enough to be recorded in the annals of the Auspicious Realm for eternity, crushing all other cultivators of the same generation!" A gray-robed elder's eyes flashed with brilliance as he spoke loudly: "According to the sect's rules, those who pass the seventh level of the Secret Realm Tower can directly enter the core area of the Great Dao Secret Realm, have priority in selecting top-tier Great Dao inheritances, and enjoy the supreme opportunities of the Secret Realm!"
"In addition, they can be promoted to core disciples of the sect without being promoted from ordinary status, receive unparalleled resources from the sect, and be personally taught and instructed by the Supreme Elder!"
As numerous honors were announced one after another, the eight Qilin disciples present were deeply moved and filled with envy. Such treatment was an opportunity they dared not even dream of, even after countless years of arduous cultivation.
Tu Hua lay on the ground, his heart filled with no more resentment, only complete admiration. He said softly, "Junior Brother's talent is unparalleled and his combat strength is incomparable. He deserves this honor. This disciple is completely convinced."
The white-haired elder turned his gaze to the eight Qilin disciples, his expression serious, and said in a deep voice: "Before we left, I repeatedly told you that the Secret Realm Tower is extremely dangerous. Do not be overconfident. If you encounter danger, abandon the pass to save your lives."
"You all disregarded it, belittled the trial, and were arrogant because of your talents. If Tu Hua hadn't abandoned the training at the last minute, you would have died in the tower today, your souls extinguished!"
All eight Qilin disciples bowed their heads, their expressions filled with remorse, and bowed in unison: "We know we were wrong. We will follow the elder's teachings and in the future we will calm our minds, respect the Great Dao, and never dare to be arrogant or presumptuous again."
The white-haired elder nodded slightly and softened his tone: "To know one's mistakes and correct them is the beginning of progress in one's Dao heart. Although no one passed the seventh level of this trial, they were able to see their own shortcomings and temper their character, which can be considered as a gain."
Then, he looked at Jiang Wang again, his eyes gentle and full of expectation: "Jiang Wang, the Great Dao Secret Realm is about to open. Your ascent to the top of this trial is a once-in-ten-thousand-years genius in the Auspicious Realm. This time, entering the secret realm, you will surely be able to obtain unparalleled opportunities of the Great Dao, break through your current realm, and reach new heights."
Jiang Wang bowed slightly and calmly said, "This disciple will certainly devote himself to comprehending the Dao, and live up to the sect's cultivation and the elders' expectations."
The red-faced elder laughed and said, "Hahaha! Excellent! What a composed and outstanding junior! Compared to these impetuous Qilin disciples, you are indeed a role model for your generation!"
The gray-robed elder gazed at the void of the Secret Realm Tower and slowly said, "The Secret Realm Tower trial has come to an end. The bell of heaven and earth has rung, and the trial list is now fixed. Jiang Wang has topped the list and is the only one at the top. The remaining eight Qilin disciples have all failed to pass the test and have no qualification to enter the Secret Realm."
These words, though regretful, were met with no complaints from the eight Qilin disciples, who accepted the situation with equanimity.
After all, even the incredibly talented Tu Hua suffered a crushing defeat on the first level. If they were to enter the tower, their fate would only be worse. It was already a stroke of luck that they managed to save their lives.
Tu Huo looked up and respectfully asked, "Elder, if we fail this time, are we destined to wait for the next selection competition in a billion years?"
The white-haired elder gently shook his head: "No need. This time, the secret realm has undergone an anomaly, and the heavenly secrets have been disturbed. The opportunities that have appeared in the Great Dao Secret Realm are far greater than ever before. The sect has shown special leniency by allowing all disciples who participated in the trial to enter the outer perimeter of the secret realm with Jiang Wang for training."
"Only Jiang Wang can enter the core area, and you can only comprehend the Great Dao and absorb meager opportunities on the periphery as a form of training."
Upon hearing this, the eight disciples of the Qilin Sect were overjoyed and bowed deeply in gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Elder!"
For them, who had already been defeated, being able to enter the outer perimeter of the Great Dao Secret Realm was already an incredible opportunity, far better than returning empty-handed.
Just then, a vast and boundless roar of the Great Dao suddenly resounded from the void above, and layers of golden Dao aura descended from the sea of clouds, enveloping the entire secret realm tower within a radius of ten thousand miles.
The vast and boundless Daoist voice of heaven and earth resounded from nowhere, echoing in everyone's ears, majestic and sacred, not to be profaned.
"The Secret Realm Trial is now complete. The Great Dao Secret Realm will open in three days. The top genius, Jiang Wang, who holds the best trial record in all time, will obtain the qualification to comprehend the core of the Secret Realm and have priority in choosing the Great Dao within the Secret Realm!"
The Daoist voice echoed three times, resounding throughout every corner of the Auspicious Realm. Thousands of cultivators heard it and learned the final result of this year's Secret Realm Trial.
The seven elders stood solemnly, looked up at the sea of clouds, and bowed respectfully: "We humbly obey the will of Heaven and Earth!"
Jiang Wang stood still, bathed in golden Daoist charm, surrounded by spiritual energy. His Daoist heart was clear and transparent as he quietly felt the recognition of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. His expression was calm, without the slightest hint of pride or arrogance.
Looking at Jiang Wang's tall and composed figure, Tu Hua felt completely relieved and said softly, "Junior Brother's talent is unparalleled, and it is only right that he has been recognized by the Heavenly Dao."
The secret realm will open in three days. I hope you take good care of yourself, junior brother, and attain the supreme Dao.
Jiang Wang turned to look at him and said calmly, "Focus on recovering from your injuries and consolidating your foundation. This experience in the outer reaches of the secret realm will also allow you to comprehend the Great Dao and make up for the loss of your Dao heart."
"Thank you for your comfort, junior brother."
Tu Hua sincerely thanked him, showing no trace of his previous prejudice and narrow-mindedness.
Tu Huo stepped forward and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Jiang Wang, you have made a name for yourself this time, reaching the top of the trial and making your name known throughout the entire Auspicious Realm. You will surely be famous throughout the Three Realms in the future. It is truly an honor for us to be in the same batch as you in the trial." (End of this chapter)