Chapter 1865: Dragon Fallen Mountain, Xuanyuan Platform!

"That direction... is it the Xuanyuan Platform of Dragon Fallen Mountain?!"

Gu Zhixuan from the Wansu Sect’s Genius Valley was naturally drawn to the energy fluctuation over there at first glance. As some information in his mind emerged about that direction, his eyes immediately sparkled.

The Xuanyuan Platform Meeting in the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud Eastern Domain has always been an important stage for the younger generation. It’s not only a chance to appear before various talents but also an opportunity to possibly obtain the legendary dragon energy from Xuanyuan Platform, soaring to new heights from then on.

The current top talent of the Canglong Emperor Palace rose to fame precisely because he was fortunate enough to acquire dragon energy from the Xuanyuan Platform, standing out among the Dragon Academy’s talents, becoming the most prized direct disciple of Emperor Canglong.

With such a precedent, who wouldn’t want to acquire the heaven-defying dragon energy like that unparalleled talent, thus reaching the pinnacle of life? But in the past decades, there has been only one such person.

Some even believe that perhaps there’s only one dragon energy on the Xuanyuan Platform, and after being absorbed by that top talent of the palace, it no longer exists. They fight for it, but it’s all in vain.

Of course, this notion is not mainstream. Even if it’s a one-in-a-million ethereal opportunity, no one would easily give up.

However, in recent decades, due to the dominance of the Canglong Emperor Palace, a rule was set that each major sect and family can only send one young talent to participate in the Xuanyuan Platform Meeting, held every three years. This rule has been followed for many years.

Although the meeting time is every three years, the exact day it begins in that year has some slight variations.

One of the starting standards is the burst of energy fluctuation atop the Xuanyuan Platform. It seems to be a signal, and ten days after this energy fluctuation is emitted, the Xuanyuan Platform opens.

Though Ancient Wood City isn’t far from Dragon Fallen Mountain where Xuanyuan Platform is located, it’s not too close either. It’s not an issue to arrive within ten days, but any delay due to some matters might prevent timely arrival.

"Xuanyuan Platform’s anomaly means I can’t delay here any longer!"

Being in the early stage of Hua Xuan Realm, and a Holy Rank low-level Poison Vein Master, Lu Zhanbai naturally could clearly sense that fluctuation. Almost at the moment the fluctuation arrived, he dismissed the idea of fighting Yun Xiao for three hundred rounds.

The key reason was Lu Zhanbai’s lack of confidence in defeating the white-clothed youth. Even though his meridian qi was a great rank higher than the opponent, he wasn’t sure.

In previous encounters, the white-clothed youth acted casually, seemingly not using full strength. This left Lu Zhanbai unable to gauge the opponent’s depth, especially since he had suffered minor losses.

Lu Zhanbai’s real purpose for coming to the Eastern Domain wasn’t to comprehend anything under this Ancient Tree. This was merely a spontaneous idea, hoping to try his luck.

If the energy fluctuation from the Xuanyuan Platform hadn’t spread, and the opening time was uncertain, Lu Zhanbai wouldn’t mind trying his luck here. But now, he has more important matters to attend to.

"Kid, if you have the guts, come to the Xuanyuan Platform!"

Lu Zhanbai made up his mind, turned his gaze back to the white-clothed youth, and after uttering these ominous words, his figure leapt up and vanished on the eastern horizon in an instant.

Whish!

At the same time, the half-step Holy Rank genius from the Wansu Sect also thought of something, following Lu Zhanbai’s figure, soaring into the air, seemingly afraid of being settled scores with by the white-clothed youth later.

In truth, Gu Zhixuan was already quite apprehensive of Yun Xiao now. This guy could compete against Lu Zhanbai, who was in the Holy Vein Hua Xuan Realm Early Stage. Should he attack him, the consequences would be hard to predict.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

For a moment, many figures moved toward the eastern horizon, seemingly drawn by the fluctuation from Xuanyuan Platform. Even if they couldn’t ultimately stand on the Xuanyuan Platform, they could still witness the talents from across the continent, right?

"Xuanyuan Platform, huh?"

Yun Xiao retracted his gaze from those two disappearing figures in the distance, murmured softly, then a smile appeared on his face. That place is also his destination this time.

In his previous life as the Long Xiao Battle God, Yun Xiao had heard the great name of Xuanyuan Platform, and even once went up to study it, ultimately finding nothing different.

But now, the Xuanyuan Platform Meeting is vastly different from a hundred years ago. It has evolved into a place where the younger generation competes, and only the most astonishingly talented one stands a chance to obtain that heaven-defying creation.

Now, living another life, Yun Xiao naturally wouldn’t miss this opportunity. Besides, he is truly curious to see which talents from across the continent, besides Lu Zhanbai, will participate in this Xuanyuan Platform Meeting.

"I suppose the Emperor Canglong Palace will send a remarkable genius to the Xuanyuan Platform, won’t they?"

Yun Xiao’s eyes gleamed with a hint of brightness. Compared to the Lu Family, his resentment towards the Emperor Canglong Palace was the strongest, and once he encounters that so-called palace genius, it might be a clash of Heavenly Thunder and Earth Fire.

"There seems to be nothing here worth lingering over."

Turning back for one last look at the towering Ancient Tree, Yun Xiao murmured softly, then his Thunder Wings lit up and soon disappeared into the Eastern Horizon.

For a while, discussions were rife in Ancient Wood City, topics wouldn’t stray from the recent grand battle, along with Yun Xiao’s act of killing Du Xin three days ago, likely becoming the most talked-about gossip in Ancient Wood City for some time.

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Dragon Fallen Mountain!

The Dragon Fallen Mountain, where the Xuanyuan Platform is located, isn’t very tall. Compared to some renowned mountain peaks of the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, there’s no comparison in terms of size.

Yet, the fame of Dragon Fallen Mountain resounds throughout Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, even in the distant Western Regions. Its name suggests that perhaps a Divine Dragon once fell here in ancient times.

On Nine Dragons Continent, anything associated with dragons is endlessly pursued by countless cultivation strong people. Thus, Dragon Fallen Mountain has garnered attention from many since ancient times, especially since the appearance of the Xuanyuan Platform.

No one knows when the rumors of Dragon Fallen Mountain Xuanyuan Platform harboring dragon energy began spreading, but they surged across the entire Nine-layered Dragon Cloud East Domain, then throughout the various regions of Dragon Cloud.

The cause of this fervor stems from a super expert once training on the Dragon Fallen Mountain Xuanyuan Platform, obtaining a trace of dragon energy, then rapidly advancing their cultivation, swiftly rising to the top ranks of Nine-layered Dragon Cloud experts, even leaving some ancient relics.

Such dragon energy entices even Peak of Supreme Saint Realm strong people greatly.

Over time, the Xuanyuan Platform became a site of bloody struggles. Many fought to the death for a chance to train there.

Later, Emperor Canglong Palace emerged, enforcing order with their formidable prowess, bringing relative peace to the Xuanyuan Platform, which gradually evolved into a battlefield for the younger generation.

However, over the past decades, the only youth capable of obtaining dragon energy from the Xuanyuan Platform was the person hailed as the palace’s foremost genius, inciting envy among many.

Such heaven-given opportunities aren’t available to everyone, yet none want to miss it, hence each Xuanyuan Platform Meeting, although more peaceful, still results in many fatalities.

Even geniuses from great sects and families, including those sent from Emperor Canglong Palace, dare not boast of their prowess over others.

Deep in the majestic Dragon Fallen Mountain, a thousand-foot cliff stands like a giant stone mirror, majestic from afar.

Atop the steep cliff lies a protruding stone platform, the legendary Xuanyuan Platform, reputedly granting dragon energy to those who train upon it.

Yet, the Xuanyuan Platform spans barely a yard, crowded with more than a few people. Every Xuanyuan Platform Meeting, only the most extraordinary person claims this spot, making the competition extremely fierce.

Beneath the Xuanyuan Platform, numerous young geniuses gathered, but as the meeting hasn’t started yet, they can only watch from the mountain base, none daring to ascend prematurely.

Some young geniuses occasionally glanced at a certain stone house, their eyes tinged with apprehension, knowing that inside sat the guardian dispatched by Emperor Canglong Palace.

Thanks to rules set by Emperor Canglong Palace, the Xuanyuan Platform remains orderly. As the palace headquarters are millions of miles away, they merely send someone to guard here.

Though the young geniuses gathered below the Xuanyuan Platform have never seen the guardian, they aren’t dismissive; they know the palace strong person inside the stone house is unlikely to have a cultivation lower than Hua Xuan Realm Late Stage.

Without such a strong person, how could they deter those trying to exploit the Xuanyuan Platform? After all, past attendees included many Hua Xuan Realm Early to Middle Stage demons.

Of course, what’s largely deterring rash actions is Emperor Canglong Palace’s background; anyone challenging the Xuanyuan Platform’s guardian shows disrespect to the palace and would certainly face dire consequences.

Gradually, the Xuanyuan Platform guardian needn’t appear, and no one dares ascend early. With several days left until the Xuanyuan Platform Meeting officially begins, they patiently wait.

Under such circumstances, a young white-clothed figure finally entered Dragon Fallen Mountain, perhaps his arrival would add a touch of excitement to this year’s Xuanyuan Platform Meeting.