"Of course I’ve heard," Jing Yan nodded, "The Primordial Dojo has become much livelier recently; many talents who were previously away have returned, such as You Beixuan, who is reputed to be the top Sword Sect practitioner in the Primordial Realm at the Tao Domain Realm."

"He was already a Coral Ninth Rank member twenty thousand years ago and became famous after killing twelve Royal River Demons outside Zi Wu Pass in a single battle."

"I wonder who is stronger between him and the Yellow Sand Prefecture Master," Yu Tianqing said. Both he and Jing Yan had seen Du Yun before and felt that Du Yun was unfathomable.

After two or three thousand years passed, Yu Tianqing had reached the Yin Yang Dao Domain Realm and still found Du Yun unfathomable.

"General You is indeed very strong; he and Du Yun should be on par with each other," Jing Yan pondered. "If they were both Qi Sect practitioners, it might be easier to compare, but their paths differ—one is Qi Sect, the other Sword Sect, it’s hard to say."

"Indeed," Yu Tianqing nodded, "Legend has it that Du Yun practices the Void Ancestor Reincarnation Chapter, while You Beixuan practices the Feather Emperor Swordsmanship; both Secret Techniques are from the Five Emperors Period."

Void Ancestor and Feather Emperor are both among the Five Emperors, whose ultimate skills are difficult to determine which is stronger.

Between Qi Sect and Sword Sect, there have been times in different periods where someone dominated and claimed the title of the top Martial Artist.

"The fights between Martial Artists are not really worth watching," Jing Yan lazily remarked, "It’s the Mechanical Master’s battles that are refined, whether it’s the Wuliang Ju Ziliu, Shenluo Sect, Thousand Mechanism Array, or Twelve Wandering Gods—all of them are more entertaining than the Martial Artists’ duels."

"I’m a Mechanical Warrior; I’d still like to see the duel between Du Yun and You Beixuan," Yu Tianqing said, "I just don’t know when they’ll have it at the dojo."

"Let’s wait; this unexpectedly held forum conference surely isn’t so simple," Jing Yan mused, "I fear that some battles will involve interests, and won’t commence so early."

"I want to visit the Transmission Building; are you going?"

"Transmission Building?" Yu Tianqing shook his head, "I won’t go; the Starry Historian’s Transmission Building doesn’t have any training effect on me."

"Damn it, you managed to show off again," Jing Yan was indignant.

Nowadays, he knew that Yu Tianqing possessed an Innate Great Divine Power, the ’Eye of Truth.’ With this innate addition, Yu Tianqing progressed rapidly in all aspects.

In various ranks among Mechanical Masters, he consistently stayed within the top ten.

By contrast, as a prince, he only ranked over a thousand, appearing rather ordinary.

"I’ll find Zhao Xing; by the way, has he contacted you?"

"No," Yu Tianqing shook his head, "He should still be in secluded training."

"It’s really hard to understand," Jing Yan shook his head, "Why is he able to bear such solitude."

"Mr. Zhao’s mindset for cultivating is something we should learn from," Yu Tianqing sighed, "With such fame, many people provoke and invite him, yet he can withstand the urge to go fight at the Primordial Dojo."

"The Primordial Six Saint Sons don’t even have as much fame as he did, even on the tail end. Mr. Zhao’s experiences are truly inscrutable."

...

At Coral City, on the ground of Huai Liu Courtyard, hills rose from the earth, as if something was breaking out of the ground.

Nearby, Emperor Hongshan, who was in meditation, suddenly opened his eyes.

"Only forty-five years, about to break through already, quite fast."

In fifty years, Emperor Hongshan could only seize key points in teaching the law.

Zhao Xing received two teachings: one named "Jiezishan," the second layer of the Extreme Continent Technique, also known as Jilu Jiezi Mountain.

The other was the Demon God Palace.

According to Emperor Hongshan’s estimation, Zhao Xing was unlikely to master it within fifty years, but any amount of progress would greatly benefit him.

Utilizing the Earth Palace and Extreme Land to expand the Origin, future breakthroughs beyond the Tao Domain Realm would have mana many times stronger than typical talents.

"Emperor Tianning, what kind of sacred being are you really..." muttered Emperor Hongshan.

Ordinary Reincarnation Realm reincarnation may not have the absolute certainty of reaching the Reincarnation Realm again, only Emperor Level does.

Reincarnating in a lifetime still reflects past cultivation experiences, and even Emperor Hongshan, who has observed countless individuals, can’t relate Emperor Tianning’s experiences with anyone.

As he pondered, the hill suddenly paused, then abruptly collapsed, as though the breakthrough had failed.

Emperor Hongshan looked up and saw a figure suddenly emerge from the sunken ground—it was Zhao Xing.

Not causing much disturbance proved Zhao Xing had truly entered the gate.

Zhao Xing took a step, and the soil seemed to carry him forward, reaching Emperor Hongshan in one stride, yet the ground showed no trace of movement.

"Xing, many thanks for the decree by the Emperor," Zhao Xing bowed respectfully.

Emperor Hongshan scrutinized Zhao Xing, noting the internal cyclone with a floating Earth Palace Illusion and a half-bodied Demon God Illusion standing within the palace.

Emperor Hongshan slightly nodded, "The Demon God Palace has twelve methods, each corresponding to the Ancient Twelve Demon Gods; the one I taught you is the Punishment Earth Palace."

"However, I haven’t mastered the entire true transmission. If interested, you can visit the Ancient Hill in the future."

"Certainly," Zhao Xing nodded.

He must go; the Ancient Hill houses several offspring of Ancient Demon Gods, all at Demigod Levels.

To further the Earth Palace Skill, one must observe it closely.

Emperor Hongshan imparting this method was likely hoping for another meeting to unravel his previous confusion.

"Now that you’ve mastered it, my task can conclude ahead of schedule."

"Until we meet again."

With those words, Emperor Hongshan vanished into the ground, departing Coral City.

Zhao Xing bid farewell with a bow.

Just as he straightened up, a breeze blew into Huai Liu Courtyard.

The wind gathered into the figure of a young girl in a yellow dress with an oval face, calling out, "Junior Brother Zhao, have you come out yet?"

The crisp voice made Zhao Xing immediately recognize her as one of the other two disciples of Five Poison Emperor, Ai Miaomiao.

With a wave, the barrier opened and Zhao Xing stepped out.

"Senior Sister Ai, I’ve already come out."

"Master wants you to quickly head to the Primordial Dojo to observe the arena match between Du Yun and You Beixuan."