# Chapter 2406: Central Continent Today
The upheaval of the Nine Heavens began from the Nine Heavens Celestial Court and spread down to the lower realm's Nine Heavens Continent. Naturally, the Qingxiao Land could not escape being affected.
Now, high above the Qing Xiao Continent, in a distant and endless place, there seemed to be a terrifying vortex spinning wildly, as if it were a passage connecting the Qing Xiao Continent to the Celestial Court.
Not only did the Qing Xiao Continent have such a passage, but now all nine continents of the Nine Heavens had such passages leading to the same place—the Chaotic Ancient Land of the Nine Heavens Celestial Court. A great battle in the past had shattered the passage in the Chaotic Ancient Land, giving rise to the Nine Realm Vortex. However, according to rumors, only those at the Emperor Realm could withstand the destructive power of this passage and travel through it between the upper and lower realms. Those below the Emperor Realm would die directly.
In the Holy City Central Continent of the Qing Xiao Continent, this ancient celestial city still stood tall. Ever since Lin Feng had destroyed several major powers in the past, its prestige had become unrivaled. The War King Academy of Holy City Central Continent had leaped to become the undisputed number one academy, flourishing for a time with countless outstanding disciples and students, a gathering of geniuses. At the same time, the Heavenly Terrace, standing within Holy City Central Continent, continued to rise powerfully, recruiting the most exceptional talents. Now, the entire Heavenly Terrace boasted a multitude of experts, with many Emperor Realm figures emerging, causing many to sigh in wonder. No one knew what had happened to the world these days. In the past, Emperor Realm cultivators were extremely rare; even major powers would be lucky to produce a few Emperor Realm figures in a year.
After all, reaching the Emperor Realm required long cultivation and sufficient talent. But the Heavenly Terrace seemed to break all conventions. And it wasn't just the Heavenly Terrace—the entire Central Continent of Holy City Central Continent had become like this, giving birth to many formidable figures.
Times changed, and the situation was unpredictable. Since the rise of the War King Academy and the Heavenly Terrace, the Human Imperial Palace had also grown stronger. At the same time, the Buddhist force, the Jianan Buddhist Clan, had become increasingly powerful. Rumor had it that someone had climbed the heavenly ladder on that supreme Buddhist mountain in Holy City Central Continent, obtaining the true Buddhist scriptures. The Buddhist forces throughout Holy City Central Continent began to expand, and the usually peaceful Buddhist cultivators now seemed to have gained a bit more warlike bloodlust.
Holy City Central Continent had entered a brief era of turmoil, with various major powers contending and the four academies all getting involved.
However, all of this came to an end with the emergence of the strongest force—the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty. This Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty had not been around for long, but its rise was terrifying. Of course, they hadn't cultivated their own experts but had instead conquered and absorbed others. In just a few short years, the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty had leaped to become the strongest force in Holy City Central Continent, dominating all, suppressing the four academies, and forcing all forces in Holy City Central Continent to submit. All of this was because the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty possessed a Saint Realm expert.
If not for the later flourishing and strengthening of the Buddhist forces, the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty would have truly unified the Central Continent. Because the Buddhist forces in the Central Continent gradually unified, establishing the Jianan Sacred Dynasty, they faced off against the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty in a north-south confrontation.
Yet even so, after decades of development up to the present, Holy City Central Continent had completely lost its former structure. The entire Holy City Central Continent was now unified by two forces: the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty and the Jianan Sacred Dynasty.
Saint Realm figures in the lower realm of the Nine Heavens were all recluses, completely unseen, belonging to the realm of legend. But now, Holy City Central Continent had produced saints that only existed in legends. How could they not unify the world? Thus, the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty and the mysterious Jianan Sacred Dynasty ascended to the top with a dominant posture, winning the hearts of the people. The entire Holy City Central Continent now revolved absolutely around these two major forces.
As for other forces, the imperial dynasties didn't need to conquer them. Given enough time, they would gradually weaken on their own. Many people understood this situation clearly, but no one said anything. After all, the rise of the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty was unstoppable. Even the four academies had to accept it. They didn't stop their disciples and were even willing to let their outstanding students join the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty and become disciples of the saints.
After all, the turmoil of the past had been quelled by the emergence of these two forces. Although the entire Holy City Central Continent still had undercurrents flowing, at least on the surface, the two supreme forces held everything in check.
The Heavenly Terrace stood within Holy City Central Continent. Having developed to this point, it could be considered a powerful force. However, it now seemed somewhat desolate. In recent years, many people from the Heavenly Terrace had joined the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty.
At this moment, outside the Heavenly Terrace, a figure appeared. After Lin Feng found himself in the Qing Xiao Continent, the first thing he thought of was to come and see the Heavenly Terrace. Stepping into Holy City Central Continent, he had heard many things and felt a myriad of emotions. He hadn't expected that the upheaval of the Nine Heavens would bring such great changes to Holy City Central Continent in just a few decades.
The area outside the Heavenly Terrace seemed somewhat deserted. Lin Feng wore a simple long robe as he looked ahead, murmuring to himself: "I wonder if Master and the senior brothers are in the Heavenly Terrace."
Thinking this, Lin Feng moved his mind, and his terrifying divine sense instantly enveloped the entire Heavenly Terrace. Apart from prying into others' secrets, nothing else escaped his divine sense.
"Senior brothers aren't here. Only the two masters remain in the Heavenly Terrace. They've probably all gone to the upper realm for training," Lin Feng thought to himself. His consciousness directly descended into a great hall, where his masters Mu Chen and Yu Emperor were present. Besides them, there were a few familiar faces: Yun Qingyan and Qin Wu, seemingly discussing something.
"Xiao Chen is here too. He's now reached the Great Emperor Realm. As his master, I've failed in my duty." Lin Feng felt somewhat ashamed.
Inside the great hall, Mu Chen looked at Ye Chen and spoke: "Xiao Chen, this time the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty is holding a grand ceremony, requiring all forces in Holy City Central Continent to participate. Their intention is to show off their strength. It will likely be very dangerous. You should think it over carefully. After all, you are Xiao Feng's only disciple. Since Xiao Feng isn't here, we haven't been able to teach you properly. Everything has depended on your own cultivation. We don't want anything to happen to you."
"Grandmaster, how can one be afraid in the martial world? Master is busy with affairs, pursuing the supreme peak of the martial path. As his disciple, how can I bring shame to him? The Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty is holding this grand ceremony. Everyone knows what they mean by it. But all forces in Holy City Central Continent, including the four academies, cannot avoid participating. How can we retreat? Let Xiao Chen go."
Ye Chen bowed slightly to Mu Chen.
Mu Chen and Yu Emperor exchanged glances, then nodded. "Since you have this intention, we are happy. But if you encounter an opponent too strong, don't be reckless."
"Disciple understands." Ye Chen replied with a smile.
"Xiao Chen, keep it up." Yun Qingyan looked at Ye Chen, encouraging him. "If your senior uncles and masters were out exploring, those forces wouldn't be so arrogant. And your master—that bastard hasn't come back to visit in so many years. I wonder if he's reached the Saint Realm. If he has, he'd better destroy the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty and put an end to their arrogance."
"The Saint Realm—that's a legendary realm. Even though Xiao Feng is exceptionally talented, I might believe he's reached the peak of the Emperor Realm. But a saint? That's not so easy." Mu Chen smiled bitterly. "Still, Xiao Feng left a puppet by my side in the past. Its combat power is formidable. Although I've never used it, as long as it's here, it can ensure the safety of my Heavenly Terrace."
"Alright, everyone disperse. Tomorrow is the Heavenly Martial Grand Ceremony. It will likely be a clash between the Heavenly Martial Imperial Dynasty and the Jianan Sacred Dynasty. Xiao Chen, go prepare well. We'll also communicate with the War King Academy." Yu Emperor spoke, and everyone nodded before dispersing. After they all left, Yu Emperor and Mu Chen sighed.
"It's a pity we're incompetent, placing all the burden on the younger generation." Mu Chen shook his head.
All of this was clearly perceived by Lin Feng. Outside, Lin Feng felt emotional. He wasn't here, and his senior brothers had gone out to explore, leaving this burden to his two masters. It must be hard on them.
"Tomorrow, the Heavenly Martial Grand Ceremony. I'll go take a look." Lin Feng murmured softly, closing his eyes. A moment later, a group of powerful figures appeared on the ground. Among them, some exuded a terrifying aura of death, while others had eyes like demons, full of demonic energy.
"You will all go and join the Heavenly Terrace, becoming its disciples. Whatever they ask you to do, obey without defiance." Lin Feng instructed them.
"Yes." The group nodded in unison.
"Go. Don't mention me for now. I'll reveal myself tomorrow." Lin Feng said, then his figure flickered and he left the place. There was still one day left. He didn't immediately reunite with his masters but instead planned to fulfill a promise—the Heavenly Marsh Ancient Tree. He had to return it within a hundred years. Now that he was in Qing Xiao, he naturally had to take the time to return the Heavenly Marsh Ancient Tree to the Divine Wood Valley!