Chapter 1775: Showcasing
The competition for the Heavenly King-Sealing List had ended, but most people were merely spectators. After all, only a hundred names were on the list, and anyone else who wished to challenge those on it could do so after the ceremony.
The three ancient relics, including the Zhutian Ancestor, along with the elders, looked at the vast crowd. Zhutian Ancestor spoke with a smile, "The Heavenly King-Sealing List truly represents the elite of our War King Academy. All of you possess extraordinary talent and will surely shine brightly in the future."
"Thank you, Ancestor." The crowd on the Heavenly King-Sealing List bowed slightly to Zhutian Ancestor, showing great respect. Even though they were monstrous talents on the list, not all of them would necessarily become terrifyingly powerful figures like Zhutian Ancestor. Reaching that level was nearly the pinnacle of the martial path.
"En. Seeing you all, I feel as if I'm looking at my own younger self." Zhutian Ancestor smiled warmly, exuding an approachable air. Then his gaze shifted to the new disciple martial stage, and he revealed a gentle smile. "You are all new students who have joined the academy in the past ten years. You are younger, full of vitality, and brimming with dreams of martial arts. Today, this old ancestor wishes to see your abilities, to understand how many monstrous talents have emerged in the last decade."
"Of course, if any senior students know of someone with exceptional talent, they can recommend them. If you have strength, show it. Let this old ancestor and the elders present see it. If you don't act bold in your youth, by the time you reach my age, you'll have lost the desire." Zhutian Ancestor's smile was gentle, and the crowd could not sense any of the fierce aura his name was rumored to carry.
"Young ones, don't be stingy about showing yourselves. Perhaps the ancestor will take a liking to your talent and recommend a renowned teacher to you." The powerful figure beside Zhutian Ancestor spoke with a smile, causing a stir among the crowd. The meaning was clear—they understood the ancestor's intention.
"Come, all of you, show yourselves. Together. Those who wish to display their skills, rise into the air and let this old ancestor see." Zhutian Ancestor's smile was warm. A voice rang out, "I'll go first."
As the words fell, a figure soared into the sky, releasing a surging wave of law power. The multi-elemental law light caused many pupils to contract slightly. Five elements—this person possessed five types of law power.
"Boom!" The figure struck the void, and instantly, massive waves surged, followed by blazing flames sweeping across, wind and sand rolling, and void-shattering attacks. Various divine abilities erupted in one smooth motion, displaying immense power.
"Not bad. The students of my War King Academy are all outstanding talents." Zhutian Ancestor nodded slightly. A five-element constitution, perfectly integrated into divine abilities—it was quite impressive and formidable. This made other students with lesser talents reluctant to show themselves, as it would be somewhat awkward.
Sure enough, a second figure soared into the sky. This person specialized in the sword and wielded three types of law power. When he swung his sword, the laws merged into it, faintly revealing a law-based intent. His sword divine ability was exceptionally powerful, no less than the first person's.
"Excellent." Zhutian Ancestor smiled and nodded. At that moment, several figures rose into the air one after another, releasing vast, overwhelming auras. Some excelled in multi-elemental law power, others wielded terrifying divine abilities, pushing their power to the limit with boundless force. Some possessed special physiques, unleashing extraordinary strength.
The sight below left the onlookers dazzled and mesmerized. Lin Feng watched these experts display their abilities and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. The War King Academy truly had no mediocrities.
"I'll give it a try too." Tantai grinned, then his body soared into the sky. A lion's roar erupted, shaking heaven and earth. Behind him, a massive, terrifying lion shadow appeared, as if countless lions were charging forward. In that moment, Tantai radiated an overwhelming sense of power.
"Tantai's strength has grown so fast." Lin Feng looked at Tantai in the void. That guy was truly a figure from that freakish tribe.
"What explosive power. I feel like I've seen this person somewhere before." An elder gazed at Tantai, murmuring softly. The person beside him narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint flashing through them. "He resembles someone from the past—Ling Tian."
"Yes, exactly like Ling Tian. That explosive force, though not as terrifying as Ling Tian's back then. Ling Tian cultivated the Dragon-Elephant Force, and when he unleashed it, he was like a dragon-elephant, breaking all laws with sheer power, commanding heaven and earth." Another elder had a deep impression of Ling Tian from the past. What a pity that guy had fallen. Otherwise, he would have surely become a force to be reckoned with. Back then, in the War King Academy, even Ji Shang couldn't match Ling Tian's fame.
He wondered when the War King Academy would produce another figure like Ling Tian. When he was around, everyone else seemed to pale in comparison, as if he were the sole protagonist of the academy, overshadowing the brilliance of all other geniuses.
Suddenly, a long roar erupted from beside Lin Feng, causing heaven and earth to churn. A terrifying solar light spread across the sky, illuminating the world.
Then, the crowd saw a solar divine bird appear in the void—a three-legged Golden Crow.
"That guy Wu has always been arrogant. Naturally, he wants to compete with these monstrous talents. Now he's measuring himself against all these geniuses." Lin Feng looked at the massive solar divine bird in the sky and smiled.
After Wu, Suan also soared into the air, transforming into his true form. He let out a wild roar, as if heaven and earth itself were shaking.
One by one, young geniuses and powerful figures stepped forward, displaying their talents. Zhutian Ancestor's smile grew deeper, and he nodded continuously but remained silent.
"It's probably hard to catch the eye of an ancestor-level figure like this." Lin Feng thought to himself. What kind of person was Zhutian Ancestor? He had seen countless monstrous talents. Although these people were all geniuses, very few could truly catch his attention.
"Senior Ancestor." At that moment, Ji Wuyou slowly rose into the air and bowed slightly to Zhutian Ancestor, who sat at the head seat in the distance. "I would like to recommend someone to the ancestor. This person is a direct descendant of the Yu Wen Clan, wielding four types of law power and cultivating the Four Seasons Sword Technique. She has nearly reached the state of unity between form and intent. I hope she can have the opportunity to receive the ancestor's guidance."
After speaking, Ji Wuyou glanced at Yu Wenjing. Her body slowly rose into the air, and she released her power. Even the sealed, terrifying force within her faintly stirred, as if it could erupt at any moment. With Zhutian Ancestor's sharp eyes, he would surely be able to see it.
"Your talent is not bad. You and Wuyou can come to my Immortal Mountain sometime. Perhaps I can offer you some guidance. Ji Wuyou knows where my Immortal Mountain is." Zhutian Ancestor nodded slightly at Yu Wenjing. Her talent was indeed quite good, though still not enough to catch his eye. But what he valued was Ji Wuyou. This person's talent was formidable, faintly reminiscent of his elder brother, Ji Shang. He had the intention to nurture him. Besides, he had some connections with Ji Shang and would interact with him. This was also a way to give Ji Shang some face.
"Thank you, Senior." Yu Wenjing's face lit up with joy as she bowed to Zhutian Ancestor. Being able to set foot on Zhutian Ancestor's Immortal Mountain was a symbol of status and honor. Even those on the Heavenly King-Sealing List might not have such an opportunity.
"Thank you, Senior. From now on, the two of us will regard the ancestor as our teacher and father." Ji Wuyou led Yu Wenjing forward, directly walking behind the ancestor, showing great respect. But when his gaze fell on the crowd, it carried a hint of arrogance.
"It's good to have a capable elder brother." Many felt a twinge of envy. Everyone in the War King Academy knew Ji Shang. He had dealings with many ancient relics, all willing to guide him. And because of his elder brother Ji Shang, coupled with his own formidable talent, Ji Wuyou had also gained the favor of many. Even Yu Wenjing had received special treatment. Otherwise, with her talent—though not bad—there were quite a few people among these geniuses who surpassed her. Why should she be the one to gain Zhutian Ancestor's favor?
But the crowd could only think these thoughts silently.
"Hmph." Seeing this, Yun Qingyan grew anxious and stamped her foot. How infuriating! What right did Yu Wenjing have to gain Zhutian Ancestor's favor?
"Lin Feng, why don't you show off your talent?" Yun Qingyan shot Lin Feng a glare. Why was he still keeping such a low profile at a time like this?
Lin Feng himself was a bit hesitant. Judging by the situation, Zhutian Ancestor and Ji Shang seemed to have a close relationship. And he had secrets. He didn't know much about Zhutian Ancestor's character, so he wasn't sure whether gaining his favor would be a blessing or a curse. That was why Lin Feng had remained still.
"Seniors, I would also like to recommend someone." At that moment, Yun Qingyan's father smiled at the three ancestors. "Ancestor, the person I mentioned to you earlier—the one who confronted Ji Wuyou—also possesses extraordinary talent. He has a special physique and wields multiple types of law power."
As he spoke, Yun Qingyan's father turned his gaze to Lin Feng and nodded slightly. Lin Feng's body slowly rose into the air.
"Lin Feng, release your law power." Yun Qingyan's father said to him. Lin Feng willed it, and ten types of law power surged forth, causing many pupils to contract. A Ten-Absolute Body? And he had achieved ten types of law power?
Although there were Ten-Absolute Bodies, not all of them could achieve ten types of law. Moreover, this person's cultivation was actually at the Honored Martial Realm. How strange.
"Hmph." Ji Wuyou snorted coldly. "Ten elements? That's just a jack of all trades, master of none. Ancestor, this person's talent is only slightly above average."