CHAPTER 1278: CHAPTER 1278: ARRIVAL OF THE IMMORTALS

The Immortal Order Competition continued, and soon the third round was completed.

One thousand participants, excluding the top ten exempted from the examination, this third round determined ninety strong contenders.

A total of one hundred individuals, from which the top twenty will eventually be decided.

And these twenty represent the pinnacle of talent in the Cultivation World.

Of course, the higher one’s rank, the greater the rewards, and these individuals’ supporting forces will benefit immensely as well.

As time ticked by, the fourth-round finals examination soon arrived.

At this moment, everyone gathered in the square, each one excited.

Xu Nian and the others had also arrived at the square, quietly waiting for what was to come.

Before the Immortal Order Competition starts, there will be Immortals descending.

This is undoubtedly a major event for cultivators.

After all, what are they cultivating for if not to become Immortals?

Now being able to catch a glimpse of an Immortal, it is definitely a dream come true for them.

At this moment, the whole square was abuzz with discussions about what the descending Immortals might look like.

"Hey, what do you think the Immortals will look like? Will they be all golden, shining brightly in golden armor and golden clothes?"

"You’re thinking of the statues in temples, all gold armor and gold clothes? The material the Immortals wear comes from the Immortal Realm, something we’ve never seen before. But Immortals certainly don’t have three heads and six arms; they look similar to us, though I wonder if there will be beautiful Fairies descending."

"Fairies? You think too highly of yourself. Even if a Fairy descends, it’s not something someone like you can fantasize about. Be careful not to anger a Fairy, or it might cost you your life."

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People around were discussing, with differing opinions.

They each described the image of Immortals in their hearts.

Xu Nian was quite unperturbed; unlike these people, he didn’t hold any reverence for Immortals.

Under the influence of Emperor Ye Tian and Wentian Demon Sovereign, he felt that Immortals were just several levels above the Cultivation World.

After all, Immortals aren’t undying; even a Divine Emperor can fall.

Knowing this, Xu Nian naturally held no reverence for these Immortals.

Earlier his Divine Artifact was exposed, and he wondered whether these Immortals would covet it.

If they made a move, Xu Nian wouldn’t mind fighting these Immortals.

"Xu Nian, what do you think, how many Immortals will descend this time?" Situ Jue grinned cheekily and said.

He and Yang Dong had entered the top one hundred, so they would participate in this finale.

Having gone through the earlier uproar, they no longer doubted Xu Nian’s strength and didn’t even entertain the idea of competing with Xu Nian.

After all, just one of Xu Nian’s clones could crush them, not to mention his true self.

"Didn’t only two usually descend in the past? This time likely won’t be an exception, though we don’t know which of the Nine Great Forces will be represented." Xu Nian said with a smile.

Each time the Immortals descend, it is usually two representatives from the Nine Great Forces.

As for how they are decided, Xu Nian and the others were unsure.

"Hmph, this guy’s probably dreaming of Fairies?" Yang Dong said jokingly.

"Hehehe, don’t I get to imagine? I was thinking, if two Fairies descend, and one takes a liking to Xu Nian, wouldn’t her child be mine too? After all, I am quite the charming rogue," Situ Jue said smugly.

Xu Nian shook his head speechlessly.

Situ Jue was always quite the character.

This guy and Shi Guangxu, if paired together, would certainly have topics to discuss. Perhaps they should meet someday.

However, Situ Jue’s words prompted Xu Nian to reflect.

He thought Situ Jue was right; courting a Fairy would be even more astounding than winning the Immortal Order Competition.

Of course, this idea was just fanciful; even if a Fairy took a liking to him, he wouldn’t truly pursue her.

After all, he already owed many love debts.

Now, he only hoped to slay the Tiancang Sect Master soon, so Murong Xue could regain her memories.

Thinking about this, Xu Nian couldn’t help but glance towards Murong Xue.

At that moment, she stood with Jiang Shengtian, who seemed to be chatting with her.

However, Murong Xue maintained her cold, indifferent demeanor, showing no emotional response to Jiang Shengtian’s words.

As if sensing Xu Nian’s gaze, Murong Xue looked up at him, finally revealing a slight smile and nodding.

This scene was witnessed by Jiang Shengtian, causing a strong anger to surge within him.

"Those accursed lovers, you’ll see, in the finals, I’ll show you what it means to incur my wrath. Murong Xue, I’ll personally kill this kid to prove he’s nowhere near as good as me, Jiang Shengtian, and you’ll belong solely to me!" Jiang Shengtian tightly clenched his fist, looking at Xu Nian with killing intent in his eyes.

Jiang Shengtian’s killing intent was obvious to Xu Nian, yet he showed no fear.

He knew he and Jiang Shengtian were destined to clash.

And Jiang Shengtian was someone he must kill.

Time slipped by, and soon the Emperor Chamber of Commerce arrived at the square.

Denor Emperor, Tantai Xun Yan, and others gathered quietly at the square.

The crowd fell silent, knowing the Immortals were about to descend.

"Boom!"

After Xu Nian and the others waited about fifteen minutes, there was finally movement in the sky.

A thunderous sound echoed, and soon dark clouds began to gather in the sky.

The sky formed a massive vortex.

If someone were standing in the Void above Emperor Star, they would find these clouds weren’t just from Emperor Star.

Even the dark matter in the Void started to converge and form a huge vortex.

The entire crowd felt a deep and overpowering pressure.

This pressure seemed ancient, or perhaps from the very heavens and earth.

"Boom!"

With a loud noise, the huge vortex stirred, and a beam of light shot out from the vortex, landing directly at the center.

As the light beam descended, three figures gradually appeared in everyone’s view.

With the appearance of these three, the crowd looked on in amazement.

No one expected three Immortals this time.

More than ever before, it was indeed rare and extraordinary.

Most crucially, among the three, there was indeed a Fairy.

This Fairy was breathtakingly beautiful, with an ethereal and extraordinary presence.

"Wow, so beautiful!"

Someone on the field couldn’t help but praise.

The ladies were equally starstruck, exclaiming, "So handsome!"

Indeed, besides the beautiful woman, the other two Immortals were also very handsome.

The three of them appeared, flying into the air, and gazed down at the entire scene.