Chapter 110: Witnesses of the Times (Part 7)

Following the flow of time, Su Chen traversed tens of thousands of miles to arrive at the Tianyuan Dynasty. With the rise of the Zhenyu Holy Land, this once-powerful dynasty had become one of the most formidable forces in the Eastern Region. The Li family, renowned for its many prodigies, had seen the Huangji Jingshi Jing, originally left in the Zhenyu Holy Land, eventually return to their hands.
The Xia family, once a small clan, had also become an ancient and powerful clan, boasting many influential figures within the Zhenyu Holy Land.
In the Longxiao Dynasty, old friends were nowhere to be found. A thousand years had passed in the blink of an eye, and even the small villages of the past had long been replaced by bustling towns.
"We once had a Pill Master here!"
A towering bronze statue of the Wuji Pill Master stood outside the city, and legends of the Wuji Pill Master circulated throughout the city.
Su Chen smiled slightly, listening to the storyteller's tales, sighed softly, and then left.
He had already spent three years on this journey.
It was time to challenge the top prodigies of the Eastern Wilderness.
The Eastern Wilderness in its Golden Age
A Gathering of Prodigies
When Su Chen participated in this grand event, he could only look up to others, like stars in the sky.
"The younger brother of the Wang family of Central Continent has actually come to our Eastern Region?"
The various forces that jointly organized the Prodigies Conference exchanged bewildered glances at the unfamiliar name that had suddenly appeared on the list.
They had all heard about the Southern Region's affairs to some extent.
"Good lad, is he treating our Eastern Region like the Southern Region, using it as a whetstone on his path to martial prowess?"
One of the leaders of the Twelve Holy Lands understood the reason and sneered.
"Since this young fellow from the Wang family wants to hone his martial arts in the Eastern Region, why can't the Eastern Region also use him to hone the younger generation of the Eastern Wilderness and let them witness the martial arts prodigies of the Central State?"
"Aren't you afraid that the Dao hearts of those youngsters will be shattered by that brat from the Wang family? That kid is too ruthless; he almost crippled the younger generation of the Southern Region's Heavenly Sword Holy Land single-handedly."
"The Southern Region is becoming increasingly desolate. Even a martial artist's martial will isn't firm. The Eastern Wilderness must not follow in the footsteps of the Southern Region... Hone those youngsters, let them know early on that there are always people stronger than them, that there are always higher levels to reach. It's a good thing. Otherwise, if they become too arrogant, they might be completely defeated when they encounter a true battle for Dao in the future."
"Don't forget, that supreme prodigy from the Heavenly Ruins Holy Land has emerged, aiming to step onto the Supreme Dao in this lifetime... The one in the Central State is inevitable. We can also use that person's younger brother to get a glimpse of the strength of that person in the Central State and prepare early."
"..."
Su Chen received the notification.
The Eastern Wilderness granted him permission to attend the Gathering of Prodigies.
"These old guys... they probably have some trump cards up their sleeves. Has some ancient holy land's sealed-away prodigy been unleashed?"
Su Chen narrowed his eyes. He had once been a powerful elder of a holy land, presiding over the Gathering of Prodigies, and was naturally familiar with its rules.
He had originally thought he would need to go through some difficulties to attend. Now that those old guys had agreed so readily, Su Chen didn't believe there wasn't something fishy going on. This gathering was likely part of a larger plan, wanting to use him to announce the birth of an unparalleled prodigy.
However... Su Chen didn't back down. His purpose in coming here was to test his martial arts, to forge his own path, and to spar with an unparalleled prodigy. Regardless of victory or defeat, it would be greatly beneficial to him. This was a potential deal.
Su Chen eagerly awaited the day of the Grand Gathering of Prodigies. Prodigies from across the Eastern Region gathered, the Twelve Sacred Lands became the Thirteen Sacred Lands, and geniuses from various ancient aristocratic families also appeared. This excited Su Chen; he sensed several powerful auras, their sharp edges gleaming, each a top genius, a figure destined to shake up the era!
Hu Miaomiao trembled with fear as extremely powerful auras swept past them.
It couldn't help but wonder,
"What exactly is Master's identity?"
Su Chen flicked its head, offering no answer.
The Grand Gathering of Prodigies began, and Su Chen met his opponent.
A figure, radiating azure light, shining like jade, strode onto the stage with a powerful stride.
Su Chen was slightly surprised. It was truly rare to see someone cultivate the Azure Jade Scripture to such a level. The forces hosting the Grand Gathering of Prodigies wanted to use this disciple of the Azure Jade Sacred Land to test the depth of his strength.
"You are very strong...you will be one of my greatest enemies on the path to becoming Tian Hui!"
Tian Hui, a prodigy from the Azure Jade Holy Land, considered himself among the top three strongest in the Holy Land today. However, he sensed an aura from Su Chen that was as deep and unfathomable as an abyss.
Su Chen nodded: "Make your move."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tian Hui transformed his palm into a fist, a blue light illuminating the heavens, and arrived directly in front of Su Chen. Clearly, Tian Hui knew Su Chen was a sword cultivator and didn't intend to give him the chance to unleash his full power.
However, to his surprise, Su Chen didn't even bother to draw his Returning Dust Sword from his waist. His hand swept across the ground, seemingly containing powerful martial arts mysteries. These mysteries appeared and then quickly shattered, culminating in an unstoppable punch.
The collision of these two terrifying fist intents drew cheers from the onlookers, and several powerful prodigies were particularly impressed.
"Everyone says the Wang family of Zhongzhou has produced an unparalleled prodigy, a talent fit for an emperor, destined to dominate an era."
"But everyone overlooks one thing: this young fellow from the Wang family... is also quite extraordinary. His martial arts are about to enter the Dao realm, forging his own path. Becoming a saint in the future seems imminent. If he weren't born in this era, overshadowed by Wang Yunfei's brilliance, he would likely be a legend of his time."
The elders of many powerful forces on the battlefield, witnessing Su Chen's performance, were filled with emotion. A genius who has forged his own path, as long as he doesn't perish, reaching the final stage on the road to sainthood is inevitable.
Su Chen is clearly only one step away from the Dao realm!
The azure light shattered, and Tian Hui gave a bitter smile: "I thought swordsmanship was your greatest asset. I was wrong. I didn't expect your fists to be so terrifying. I'm inferior to you!"
Su Chen withdrew his fist and said calmly: "Once you master one technique, you master all techniques. Practicing some fist and foot techniques in your spare time will naturally make it happen."
Tian Hui shook his head. It sounds easy, but how easy is it in reality?
A normal martial artist spends their entire life on one path, achieving mastery is already a feat; how could they possibly have the leisure to pursue a second path?
Having defeated a powerful disciple of the Azure Jade Holy Land, Su Chen remained humble. Tian Hui's strength was impressive, but he wasn't among the top-tier prodigies of the Eastern Region. At this moment, Su Chen felt countless burning gazes, radiating immense fighting spirit, fixed upon him.
Su Chen's strength had earned their recognition!