Chapter 771 - 493: Opening of the Celestial Ruins Realm! (Double-Length)

Chapter 771: Chapter 493: Opening of the Celestial Ruins Realm! (Double-Length)

The entrance to the Celestial Ruins Realm in Yun Province is located above the Sea of Spiritual Energy, high in the sky.

Now, a natural dark phenomenon takes place here, accompanied by thunder and rain, as the magnetic energy is undergoing drastic reversal.

Beyond the dark phenomenon, heavily armed forces are deployed, with Imperial City warriors stationed; without a Hook Jade, no living beings are permitted near this place.

Suddenly, over a hundred streaks of light approached swiftly from afar, so fast that they created a downward pressure on the sea surface, along with large waves rising around them.

In the blink of an eye, they all stopped outside the dark phenomenon.

These hundred people are all Martial Arts Grandmasters selected to gain entrance to the Celestial Ruins Realm this time.

Song Changming was among them, his gaze first landing on more than ten large military ships on the sea, then shifting to the dark phenomenon before him in the sky.

Though it was clearly daytime, the area within a mile radius appeared as dark as night, as if a hole had been pierced in the sky, preventing the bright sunlight from entering this place.

Moreover, the violently reversing magnetic energy caused severe discomfort, making ordinary people feel as if their flesh and even their entire soul were being torn apart.

"So this is the entrance to the Celestial Ruins Realm..." Situ Ming murmured.

"Brother Situ hasn’t been to this Celestial Ruins Realm either?" Song Changming remembered the thing he had forgotten to ask earlier.

Seeing Situ Ming’s expression now, it seemed this was his first time here as well.

"Yes, my family had quotas in the past, but my father wouldn’t allow me until I reached the Late Realm of Grandmaster." Situ Ming said, with a tone of complaint, seeming quite resentful towards this matter.

He’s a grown man, a Martial Arts Grandmaster, yet he still needs to be cosseted like a child.

Take Huaqing Pool and Bai Qing, for example; they had already entered the Celestial Ruins early on in the past.

Whether they gained any opportunities or treasures from within is another story, but at least they had tried, unlike him, who wasn’t even permitted.

It was clear that the Situ Family purely didn’t trust Situ Ming to enter the Celestial Ruins in the past, otherwise, obtaining an entry quota wouldn’t have been difficult for him.

This is the benefit of backing by a noble family of the Imperial City; as long as you show enough talent and capability, the family will arrange everything for you.

Soon, a group of generals flew out from the ships, standing before the crowd.

"Please forgive me, gentlemen, by the order of the Emperor, due to my duties, I must ask you to present your Hook Jade for inspection." A capable general cupped his fists and said with a polite tone.

He knew that those entering the Celestial Ruins Realm this time were top-tier powerhouses whom he couldn’t afford to offend, so he dared not be disrespectful.

The Martial Arts Grandmasters did not make it difficult for him and raised their hands, each of their palms holding a floating Hook Jade.

Seeing this, Song Changming also presented the Hook Jade he had obtained.

The general scanned with his eyes; everyone had theirs, and all the Hook Jades were real. After a simple verification, he then guided everyone to the ships below to rest.

"The Celestial Ruins Realm could open at any moment now, so I must inconvenience you gentlemen to stay on these ships for the next few days, so that once the entrance appears, you can set off promptly." The general said.

Each ship was massive, with heavy tonnage, plus the protection of talisman arrays, it remained stable even amidst the turbulent sea.

Standing on the deck felt as steady as being on flat ground, with only a mild sensation of swaying.

Subsequently, the more than a hundred Martial Arts Grandmasters were allocated to different ships.

Intentionally or not, the six individuals selected from the Cloud Fighting, including Song Changming, were placed on the same ship.

Bai Qing and Huaqing Pool both entered their cabins, closing the doors to be alone, appearing quite aloof.

Song Changming and Situ Ming, however, were in a good mood, and took out long fishing rods from their Heaven and Earth Rings, casting them off the bow while drinking.

"You two seem to be in good spirits." A tall, elegantly dressed man approached, raising a Jade Bottle in his hand.

"I also have a bottle of homemade Jade Brew; while it may not compare to the Emperor’s exclusive Spirit Wine, it’s a personal favorite. May I join you two for a drink?"

Situ Ming responded, "Brother Yi Lang, no need for such formality, just come and sit."

Yi Lang smiled, not standing on ceremony, and sat down with them.

He was one of the six people who obtained the quota from Cloud Fighting and was from the Yi Family of the Imperial City, just like Situ Ming’s Situ Family, both being families with official background.

A small square table was set up on the deck bow, and the three settled down to enjoy the drink.

Yi Lang, not wanting to be out of place, also pulled out a fishing rod from his Heaven and Earth Ring, joining the two in fishing from the turbulent sea!

It seemed that in the Imperial City, no matter their cultivation level or social status, people could always pull out a fishing rod — this must be the charm of the Spiritual Treasure Sea.

Within it, there was a constant urge to cast a line, and this fondness was unusually unanimous among the locals.

At this moment, another person emerged from the cabin and asked the three on the deck:

"I also brought some good wine from Shangli Dao, may I join as well?"

Situ Ming nodded, making a gesturing motion of invitation.

The small table was just the right size for four.

"Thank you." Bian Bohong smiled.

He was the last of the six from Cloud Fighting; unlike the others from the Imperial City, he was a member of the Bian Imperial Family from Shangli Dao, similar to Song Changming, both being Martial Arts Grandmasters from Yun Province.

Among the six, only he and Song Changming were like this, the other four were from the Imperial City.

Boom!

A Celestial Thunderbolt struck from above, piercing through the darkness, and fell into the sea not far away.

This was followed by waves crashing against the hull, but the ship’s talisman array blocked the wave crest, preventing seawater from reaching the deck.