Chapter 518: Chapter 518: Conquering the Celestial Divine Artifact
At this moment, the genius monk Jie Kong from Celestial Zen Temple walked up to the high platform.
"Let the monk have a try."
Jie Kong clasped his hands together and said calmly.
"Great Monk Jie Kong wields the Ten Directions Buddha Blade Divine Artifact, he is a formidable genius."
"It’s more than formidable, he’s practically a prodigy. Great Monk Jie Kong is the youngest genius monk at Celestial Zen Temple."
"I’ve heard he already advanced to the Martial God Realm a month ago!"
The crowd marveled.
At this moment, Jie Kong approached the Celestial Divine Artifact, grasping it with both hands.
After a brief contemplation, he exerted force.
But unfortunately, he wasn’t able to subdue the artifact.
"The Celestial Divine Artifact indeed lives up to its reputation; the monk can’t tame it."
Jie Kong silently recited a Buddhist name, shook his head, and sighed as he descended the high platform.
"The Celestial Divine Artifact can plunder the fortune of heaven and earth and grasp celestial secrets, but it easily attracts heaven’s tribulation, not something ordinary people can control."
"For a thousand years, no one has been able to master it."
People discussed among themselves.
"Even Master Jie Kong failed, who do you think has the biggest chance to obtain the artifact this time?"
Someone asked.
"Isn’t it obvious? It’s either the Celestial Martial Academy’s Goddess Zhou Muqing or Lin Futu, the top genius of the Outer Courtyard!"
Someone replied.
Then representatives from the Luo Family in Luo City took the stage, both Luo Yao’Er and Luo City Lord tried, but didn’t succeed.
After failing, she glanced apologetically at Ye Qingtian among the crowd.
Next up was the Young Master Shen from the Divine Sword Realm. Xiao Jianting had already returned to the Celestial Martial Academy, fearless of anyone now.
Even though he had lost an arm, to him it was an opportunity.
Young Master Shen tried with all his might, but still couldn’t pull the Celestial Divine Artifact out.
He sighed, "Whoever can subdue this Celestial Divine Artifact will find it not too difficult to ascend the Celestial Pride True Dragon List."
Within the Hidden Sect were numerous rankings, among which the Celestial Pride True Dragon List was one, limited only to young geniuses.
The maximum age limit was thirty.
Besides this list, the Hidden Sect had another list.
This list had no age, racial, or gender restrictions.
As long as you are powerful, you can be listed.
However, even the first on the Celestial Pride True Dragon List couldn’t make it.
Only Sect Leaders of Major Sects qualify for that list.
That list is too distant, unrealistic for young geniuses in the Hidden Sect, their current dream is to make it onto the Celestial Pride True Dragon List!
It’s like the thousands of basketball players in Huaxia, those who become CBA players achieve supreme glory.
But among those, only a few make it to the NBA.
Similarly, young geniuses from the Hidden Sect, as long as they make it onto the Celestial Pride True Dragon List, they are already remarkable.
At this moment, Divine-Demon Young Master from the King Demon Sect also appeared on stage to show his skills.
Roar...
His mount, the Ancient Demon Tiger, roared thunderously.
"The King Demon Sect’s Beast Taming Technique is extremely formidable, I’ve heard they can even tame Demon Beasts."
"Being a Beast Tamer at such a young age, truly formidable."
"These geniuses from the Hidden Sect, each one is more formidable than the last."
People discussed in amazement.
At this moment, Divine-Demon Young Master softly chanted the Beast Technique, and his mount, the Ancient Demon Tiger, launched a fierce attack on the Celestial Divine Artifact.
He intended to use the Ancient Demon Tiger’s Divine Techniques to conquer the Celestial Divine Artifact.
Boom boom boom!
The scene was very intense.
But unfortunately, in the end, he too gave up.
Just then, a streak of black aura suddenly swept in from the distant sky.
"It’s Black Demon from the Poison Sect," someone said in astonishment.
Bing Yu looked at the distant sky and exclaimed joyfully, "Master is here!"
Only to see the black aura descend from the sky, landing on the high platform.
It was indeed the Black Demon from Poison Sect.
"This person is highly valued by Poison Sect Leader, now ranked second in the Poison Sect."
"Black Demon has been renowned for a long time, indeed a senior figure, I didn’t expect even he came."
The crowd discussed fervently.
Black Demon glanced indifferently at the Celestial Divine Artifact but shook his head.
"The artifact is good, but I’m not strong enough to subdue it."
Seeing that Black Demon didn’t attempt to pull out the Celestial Divine Artifact, those who hadn’t tried breathed a sigh of relief.
This meant they still had a chance.
"Have all the people from the Seven Major Sects of the Hidden Sect arrived?"
Someone asked.
"No, only the Vermilion Bird Celestial Empress and Xuanwu Celestial King from the Esoteric Sect have arrived, Mr. Feng Chu’s first disciple Cyan Dragon and second disciple White Tiger haven’t come."
"Martial God Hall hasn’t sent anyone either."
Someone replied.
"It seems today, only the students of Celestial Martial Academy are eligible to acquire the artifact."
"Who do you all think could conquer the artifact, Lin Futu or Zhou Muqing?"
The crowd discussed eagerly.
"These two have comparable cultivation, but I have more faith in Zhou Muqing, she is indeed a figure on the Celestial Pride True Dragon List."
"Indeed, the Goddess is well deserved of her reputation."
"But Lin Futu is exceptionally powerful too."
As people discussed, Lin Futu slowly ascended the high platform.
"Look, Lin Futu is going to pull the artifact," someone exclaimed in surprise.
At this moment, all eyes in the scene focused on Lin Futu.
Lin Futu slowly approached the Celestial Divine Artifact, then grasped it with both hands gently.
He put forth all his power, causing the Celestial Divine Artifact to tremble slightly.
"Look, the artifact actually moved!"
"Indeed, it’s the first time it’s ever moved!"
"Young Master Futu, truly formidable!"
Everyone admired, albeit with great envy.
But unfortunately, he couldn’t pull out the artifact.
In the end, he had to sigh and give up.
"Muqing, it’s your turn." Lin Futu said.
At this moment, everyone turned their gaze towards Goddess Zhou Muqing.
Zhou Muqing’s cold, beautiful face showed no expression.
As if she were an ice sculpture, standing quietly, exuding an ancient chill.
Making people afraid to approach.
She elegantly stepped forward, walking up the high platform unhurriedly.
The icy glamor in her eyes stunned the world.
She reached out her jade-like arm, gently grasping the Celestial Divine Artifact with her slender hand.
In an instant, the Celestial Divine Artifact emitted a strong light.
"So dazzling!"
"Why does the Celestial Divine Artifact react so strongly, could it be..."
"Look, Goddess Zhou Muqing actually... pulled out the Celestial Divine Artifact!"
Exclamations erupted, and the crowd gasped.
After a moment of dead silence came a thunderous uproar.
"Worthy of the Goddess, she actually tamed the Celestial Divine Artifact!"
"Indeed, no one has been able to subdue it for a thousand years, yet she did!"
"Such formidable strength!"
People were shocked beyond measure.
All the geniuses present were envious.
Even Lin Futu was astounded, his mouth wide open.
Zhou Muqing pointed the Celestial Divine Artifact towards the sky.
Boom!
A bolt of lightning descended from the sky, striking the Celestial Divine Artifact.
The next moment, illuminating Zhou Muqing, as if she were a Fairy descending to the mortal world.
The next moment, Zhou Muqing held the Celestial Divine Artifact, pointing directly at Ye Qingtian.
"Ye Qingtian, with the Celestial Divine Artifact in my hand, do you still want to challenge me?"
A cold voice rang out, drawing everyone’s attention to Ye Qingtian.
"This is no artifact, it’s clearly trash."
A faint voice echoed.
The scene fell into dead silence!
