Chapter 244: The Ancient Realm Opens
The Ancient Sacred City, despite its vastness, is not as populated as other cities. This is mainly because it generally does not allow outsiders to enter; only those invited by the Ancient Clan can come here.
Upon entering the Ancient Sacred City, Xiao Tian went straight to the city center, where the Ancient Clan had set up a designated resting place for guests. The spatial gate to the Ancient Realm was also located in the city center.
As Xiao Tian walked through the city, he saw numerous expansive manors standing tall. These manors had many pavilions, and from time to time, figures emitting strong auras would come and go.
Taking out his invitation, Xiao Tian was led by a charming maid to a pavilion.
The Ancient Realm.
On a misty mountain peak, a woman in a light blue dress sat amidst the dense clouds. Shrouded in mist, she looked like a celestial being, exuding an ethereal and captivating aura.
"Swish!" The space beside her twisted, and an elderly figure appeared, bowing respectfully. "Miss, Young Master Xiao Tian has arrived at the Ancient Sacred City."
"Buzz!" As soon as the elder finished speaking, the surrounding space rippled. The woman's absolutely beautiful face lit up with a heartfelt smile, causing the world to pale in comparison. In the Ancient Realm, only one person could possess such beauty—Xun'er.
"Uncle Ling, how is he?" Xun'er asked softly.
"Unfathomable!" Ling Ying said with admiration. "Now, I cannot see through Young Master Xiao Tian at all. I witnessed firsthand how he easily dealt with a one-star Dou Zun named Ling Quan, even ordering the hundred-strong Black Abyss Army to attack him, but he defeated them with a single word."
"Ling Quan is seeking death," Xun'er said, a cold light flashing in her eyes.
"Miss, this might be related to what you announced at the Elder Council. After entering the Ancient Realm, many will likely cause trouble for Young Master Xiao Tian," Ling Ying said with a wry smile.
Since Xun'er was to participate in the coming-of-age ceremony, she would be eligible for marriage. The Ancient Clan elders held a meeting to decide her future husband, but Xun'er declared that she would only marry Xiao Tian, causing a great uproar. As a result, many young members of the Ancient Clan saw Xiao Tian as a rival.
"I believe in Brother Xiao Tian. He is more outstanding than anyone," Xun'er said confidently.
Three days passed in a flash. During these days, Xiao Tian stayed focused on studying the Ancestral Symbols. Formed from the essence of heaven and earth, the Ancestral Symbols contained infinite mysteries. The more he studied them, the more he realized their power. If they could truly take form, each would be no less powerful than Void Devouring Flame.
Early in the morning, the Ancient Sacred City became lively as today was the day the Ancient Realm would open. Most people were curious about this mysterious space.
Xiao Tian left the manor and headed to the city center, where a vast, clear, and deep lake lay. Guarding the lake stood figures in armor, exuding powerful auras.
Surrounding the lake were numerous people, even on the nearby buildings. Suddenly, Xiao Tian felt a disturbance in his different fires. He turned to see three men and a woman standing on a building. Each had a burning flame mark on their forehead, looking like real fire.
Xiao Tian's gaze fell on the woman in a light red dress, her face veiled. Even through the veil, her beauty was evident.
"Is she Huo Zhi of the Yan Clan?" Xiao Tian thought, remembering she possessed the eighth-ranked Red Lotus Karmic Fire. As he looked at her, she also noticed him, sensing his different fires.
Compared to Xiao Tian's calm demeanor, Huo Zhi was quite shocked. She felt her own fire trembling in fear, indicating that Xiao Tian's fire was much stronger.
"Huo Zhi, what's wrong?" a member of the Yan Clan asked, noticing her change.
Huo Zhi took a deep breath. "I sensed an incredibly strong different fire, likely in the top five rankings."
"Is it the Ancient Clan's Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame?" another asked.
"No, it's with that person named Xiao Tian," Huo Zhi replied.
"Xiao Tian is from Starfall Pavilion, right?" one member mused. "His surname is Xiao. Could he be from the Xiao Clan?"
"Maybe," the others nodded.
"I remember Starfall Pavilion's Yao Chen only has the eleventh-ranked Bone Chilling Flame. It can't suppress the Red Lotus Karmic Fire," one said.
"Recently, I heard the Three Thousand Burning Flame of the Alchemist Tower was subdued. Maybe it's with him. If merged with Bone Chilling Flame, it could indeed be stronger than the Red Lotus Karmic Fire," another said.
Xiao Tian only glanced at them before looking away, as an Ancient Clan elder appeared to address the crowd.
"The Ancient Realm will open soon. It is vast, and without guidance, you may get lost or fall into spatial cracks. Please do not wander. Inside, someone will guide you to the center. There are Ancient Clan descendants living there; do not disturb them, or you'll be blacklisted," the elder said.
"Understood." "We won't wander," the crowd responded.
"Buzz!" The lake rippled, and terrifying spatial energy spread out.
"Swish!" A brilliant light shot from the lake, connecting with the city's energy shield.
"Boom!" The space above the lake tore open, revealing a black spatial gate.
"The gate to the Ancient Realm is open. Please enter," the elder said. The crowd began to enter the gate in an orderly fashion.
As Xiao Tian approached, an Ancient Clan member blocked his way. Sensing the hostility, Xiao Tian stepped forward.
"Thud!" The impact sent the blocker flying, blood spewing, as Xiao Tian walked into the spatial gate without a second glance.
(End of Chapter)
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