In theory, Lu Tong is the junior brother of the Great Red Sky Lord and should be of the same generation as He Donghuang, but he was taken on by his senior brother on behalf of their master and has never seen He Donghuang''s true face, only hearing legends and idolizing him.

    The special treatment Ji Jingqiu received from the Great Red Sky Palace mainly stemmed from the three words "He Donghuang."

    This name almost made them unconditionally believe that Ji Jingqiu would be a trustworthy "good child."

    And indeed, their subsequent interactions confirmed this point; Ji Jingqiu''s character and other aspects were all superior.

    Hearing Master Lu''s words, Ji Jingqiu also nodded in agreement.

    This also involved a secret concerning Marshal He and Marshal Ji.

    Aunt Mu had mentioned that back in the True Seed Realm, Marshal Ji was one step ahead, but was later surpassed by Marshal He in the Divine Travel Realm.

    Thus, the competition in Martial Arts is not about instant results; the winner is determined in the long run.

    He must always stay in the lead.

    At this moment...

    The number of True Seed Martial Artists coming from various parts of Yanfu State had already exceeded ten billion, and the number was still increasing.

    Standing beside Master Lu, he overheard the martial artists of various clans discussing the Heavenly Prides of this generation.

    "The Ancient Road will open soon. Apart from those three publicly acknowledged top taboo figures, no one knows what cards each clan is hiding. This mountain ascent will be a show of hands before the Ancient Road opens!"

    "Recently, there seems to be a rumor that another taboo has appeared in Yanfu State, but I don''t know if it''s true."

    "Where did you hear that from? I haven''t received such news here."

    "It might be a fake rumor, right? Yanfu State is too large for information to spread so quickly, but the disturbances caused by breaking into the taboo can be felt even from the Eastern Extreme to the West Pole."

    "Taboo... anyone who becomes a taboo, as long as they don''t fall midway, can almost certainly aim directly at the Heavenly Dao. Twelve hundred thousand years ago, Mo Ru Xian of the Sub-Immortal Clan almost led his clan to replace the Heavenly God Clan''s position..."

    "Shh, don''t talk about it. Be careful the people from civilizations subordinate to the Heavenly God Clan might overhear."

    "Heh, a bunch of bullies relying on others'' power, I''m not afraid of them... oh no, here comes their lapdog, better to slip away respectfully!"

    "Eh, did that guy just leave directly? Isn''t he going to ascend the mountain? Giving up the chance on the Ancient Road?"

    "Hey, being targeted by the Heavenly God Clan, it''s better to change areas for climbing. Otherwise, if they recognize your background, it could be a total wipeout for your clan, and that''s no joke!"

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    "I heard that someone from the God Hunting Company has openly declared that they will hunt the Suopo of the Heavenly God Clan on the Ancient Road."

    In the crowd, whispers continued, discussing a variety of topics and gradually veering off to gossip and grudges of the well-known young powerhouses of this generation. Ji Jingqiu listened intently, unsure which of these opportunities might come up soon.

    "...there''s a rumor that the Beast Sea guy is about to undergo Nirvana, not sure if it''s true..."

    "Currently, the God Hunting Company, the Heavenly God Clan, and the Heavenly Arena are leading. The oldest Nine Palaces and the widest-spread Buddha Country, on the other hand, lack taboo martial artists."

    "Buddha Country is unpredictable, hidden too deeply. They seem fragmented but may not be so behind the scenes; they''re already shaping up to be the first power in Yanfu State..."

    "I''ve heard that recently, the force from All Phenomena Heavenly Kingdom has entered the territory of Yanfu State. They too have a taboo figure in this generation."

    "All Phenomena Heavenly Kingdom? How did they get into Yanfu State? Can the six major powers simply let them invade?"

    "Over at Eastern Continent, Buddha Country calls the shots now."

    "This generation alone in our Yanfu State, openly, there are three taboos, and privately who knows how many are eligible to challenge the sequence; it looks like the odds of breaking into the top hundred of the Ten Thousand Ancient Stele this generation are quite high!"

    "The Sub-Immortal Clan this generation probably has quasi-taboos too. That clan, capable of ranking in the top hundred among the Ten Thousand Clans in the Nine States, has always had a profound heritage, but has been severely oppressed by the Heavenly God Clan, difficult to break into the Overlord level."

    "The list of a hundred clans... Yanfu State only occupies eight spots, wonder what the scene is like in other states this generation."

    "Hey, why bother with so much, we should just take care of ourselves! I''m determined to qualify for entry in the Ancient Road this time, I want to gather resources on the Ancient Road 节 for a leap!"

    "A hundred boats compete on the river, Heavenly Prides chase overlord status... this journey has just begun, the Inheritance Ancient Road will be the rise of our generation, we are just one opportunity away!"

    With Undying Mountain about to open, the densely packed crowd around grew increasingly restless.

    As the time for the Ancient Road to open drew near, tumult loomed larger across the Nine States.

    As this formidable wave surged, ready to sweep across the entirety of the Nine States, none among the young heroes riding the crest was without ambition, each wishing they could grasp the entirety of Heaven and Earth.

    For them, this Undying Mountain was the first test, a comprehensive verification of their current standing.

    Those ascending would face tests in various aspects, from physical strength, Dharma comprehension, Spirit Realm... almost a comprehensive assessment with no blind spots.

    The last standing at the high steps among the billion True Seed Martial Artists would earn their spots on the Inheritance Ancient Road.

    And only the most top-notch would have the chance to ascend to the mountain peak.

    "The seal is lifted, Undying Mountain is open!"

    With the first shout of joy, hordes of True Seed Martial Artists from all directions started ascending the stone steps.

    Watching the tidal wave of True Seed Martial Artists in front, Ji Jingqiu was astonished.

    After waiting a while and avoiding the first wave, he bade farewell to Master Lu and joined the crowd on their mountain ascent journey.