Chapter 472 Panicked

“That’s right. We’re going to challenge him!” Xiao Lang said without hesitation.

Shang Yue’s face was filled with shock.

‘Just as I suspected. These two are going to challenge the Jizhen Saint Heir. This is insane!’

Every disciple of a Sacred Land was an unparalleled prodigy, possessing heaven-defying talent and Abnormal Level strength.

And the Saint Heir was chosen from among these prodigies—a prodigy among prodigies.

“You can’t possibly succeed.”

Shang Yue said, shaking his head.

Xiao Lang asked, confused, “Why?”

Shang Yue said, “Because the Jizhen Saint Heir’s strength is terrifying. He is qualified to receive the Celestial Mandate, and it’s highly likely he’ll bear it in the future.”

To receive the Celestial Mandate was equivalent to being chosen by the Celestial Dao.

As long as such a prodigy didn’t die young, there was a high probability they would grow into a Saint-level Great Perfection Powerhouse and rule over a Sacred Land.

With enough luck, they might even reach the Divine Level.

Therefore, in Shang Yue’s eyes, Xiao Lin and Xiao Lang challenging the Jizhen Saint Heir was simply a death wish.

“The Jizhen Saint Heir is qualified to receive the Celestial Mandate?”

Xiao Lang had a strange expression.

Shang Yue nodded. “Yes. He fought his way to the top from among countless prodigies. I don’t need to spell out how outstanding the Jizhen Saint Heir is, do I?”

“You really don’t need to,” Xiao Lang said.

Then, Xiao Lang added, “But the two of us are even more outstanding than him.”

“Huh?”

Shang Yue was speechless.

‘These two guys actually claim to be more outstanding than the Jizhen Saint Heir. Have they no shame?’

But then…

Xiao Lang said meaningfully, “Because the two of us have already received the Celestial Mandate.”

“What did you say?”

Shang Yue stared at Xiao Lang, dumbfounded.

Xiao Lang said calmly, “I said, Brother Lin and I have received the Celestial Mandate.”

BOOM!

In that moment, Shang Yue’s mind was about to explode.

‘Xiao Lang actually received the Celestial Mandate. Is this for real?’

Shang Yue asked in disbelief, “When… When did this happen?”

“Just now!”

Xiao Lang explained, “Right after we defeated you, we suddenly received the Celestial Mandate. If you don’t believe me, I can show you.”

WHOOSH!

Xiao Lang activated the mysterious aura within his body, instantly revealing the powerful force of the Celestial Mandate.

Instantly, Shang Yue was stunned.

‘This guy really has received the Celestial Mandate.’

Immediately after, Xiao Lin also displayed the power of the Celestial Mandate.

“Holy shit!”

Shang Yue was so shocked he blurted out a curse.

‘No wonder I lost to Xiao Lin and Xiao Lang. It turns out these two are the chosen ones, bearing the will of the Celestial Dao. How could I not be defeated when fighting against them? It was an honor, even in defeat.’

Shang Yue said, “You two should go and challenge the Jizhen Saint Heir. When that guy sees you’ve both received the Celestial Mandate, he’ll probably be in for a big surprise.”

He began to sympathize with the Jizhen Saint Heir.

To be challenged by two who had received the Celestial Mandate… the Jizhen Saint Heir was truly unlucky.

In fact, it was the worst luck of eight lifetimes.

“Farewell!”

Xiao Lang and Xiao Lin bid farewell to Shang Yue and headed toward the Jizhen Sacred Land.

「Qingyang City!」

This Celestial Dao said calmly, “Alright, I have granted the Celestial Mandate to everyone in your Xiao Family, including you.”

“I’ve received the Celestial Mandate too?”

Su Mo said in surprise.

Sensing carefully, he could indeed feel a powerful, mysterious force stirring within him.

“That’s right. Anyone connected to you, whether human or Demon Beast, is now a Child of Destiny,” This Celestial Dao said with a laugh.

Su Mo retorted, “Your Children of Destiny are a bit cheap, aren’t they?”

After all, there were several thousand people connected to him.

And several thousand Demon Beasts.

Now, all these people and Demon Beasts had become Children of Destiny, making them as common as cabbage by the roadside.

This Celestial Dao: “…”

‘Its move was what one might call casting a wide net to catch more fish.’ The members of the Xiao Family were all exceptionally powerful after practicing the Nine Dragon Invincible Technique passed down by Su Mo, and all had the potential to rise.

By cultivating more powerful beings, it would have more help and a greater ability to protect itself during the Descent Calamity.

This Celestial Dao continued, “The Children of Destiny not only possess the world’s fortune, but they can also borrow my power to fight. However, how much they can borrow will depend on their own individual destinies.”

Su Mo nodded.

Everyone’s aptitude was different, so the amount of power they could borrow from the Celestial Dao would naturally differ as well.

The deal was struck, and the Celestial Tribulation dissipated.

In an instant, Qingyang City brightened, and everyone felt the pressure on them lighten.

“Huh? Why did the Celestial Tribulation disappear?”

Bai Di said in surprise.

Elder Yan climbed up from the ground and said, “A Celestial Tribulation has nine strikes. Only five appeared before it vanished, which means the tribulation failed.”

“You mean that guy named Su is dead?”

Bai Di pressed.

Elder Yan nodded. “Those who fail their tribulation have only one path: death. Otherwise, the Celestial Tribulation would never dissipate. Alas, what a pity!”

They had originally thought Su Mo was a rare prodigy, traveling thousands of miles from the Central Profound Domain, covered in dust, specifically to invite him to join their faction and face the Descent Calamity together.

And now, just like that, he was gone.

After the Celestial Tribulation dispersed, the Golden Dragon Earth Vein suddenly became active, constantly absorbing the power of the earth and releasing immense Spiritual Qi.

Everyone also fell silent.

Su Mo said calmly, “Alright, the interlude is over. Now, it’s time for you all to increase your strength.”

“Increase our strength?”

Everyone looked at Su Mo with anticipation.

WHOOSH!

Su Mo casually tossed out a pile of Storage Rings and said, “These are the Treasures I brought back from the Meteor Sect. Give them to the Second Elder, and let him distribute them to you.”

“There must be four or five hundred Storage Rings here, right?”

The Second Elder asked in astonishment, “Young Master, don’t tell me you wiped out everyone in the Meteor Sect?”

“I didn’t kill a single person from the Meteor Sect!”

Su Mo said with a wave of his hand.

The Second Elder asked, puzzled, “Then these Storage Rings…”

Su Mo said, “I picked them up from the Martial Emperors who were hunting me.”

“What?”

The Second Elder’s eyes lit up. “You’re saying these are all the Storage Rings of Martial Emperor experts?”

Su Mo nodded. “Not just Martial Emperors. Among them are the Storage Rings of four Semi-Saints and a Saint-level King of Reincarnation!”

“This…”

The Second Elder was so shocked his jaw dropped.

Four to five hundred Martial Emperor Storage Rings meant a pursuit by four to five hundred Martial Emperor powerhouses.

And on top of that, four Semi-Saints and a Saint Level expert.

He could no longer imagine what kind of danger Su Mo had faced at the Meteor Sect.

‘He must have been inches from death.’

Su Mo said, “Distribute the resources as quickly as possible. Tell everyone to increase their strength as much as they can, the faster the better. Don’t be afraid to waste resources.”

“Yes, I’ll see to it at once.”

The Second Elder immediately turned to gather the family’s powerhouses and Demon Beasts to distribute the resources.

Zhuge Su was among them and was a priority.

After all, Zhuge Su was one of the strongest people in the Xiao Family. Once his strength increased, his combat power would be even greater.

Upon receiving the news, Zhuge Su tossed aside his broom and rushed back to the Xiao Family.

Elder Yan frowned. “Hmm? That old fellow left in such a hurry he didn’t even take his broom. Did something happen in the city?”

“Heh, that Su guy must’ve been struck dead by lightning, so this old fellow is in a panic,” Bai Di said, gloating.