Moreover, the entire Holy City is filled with mixed forces; if a force does not have at least a half-step Life and Death Realm King overseeing it, it simply cannot survive in the Holy City.

In the Holy City, there are two most conspicuous buildings: one is the Palace of Life and Death at the peak of the Holy City, which controls the entire Celestial Martial Continent, and the other is the Holy Monument in the center of the city.

As for the Palace of Life and Death, there's no need to elaborate, but the Holy Monument is quite interesting.

The Holy Monument has existed since the rise of the Human Race, with a history of millions of years. It contains dense Secrets of Space and Secrets of Life and Death. Every seven days, the Holy Monument opens once, allowing any Transcendent Expert to enter.

Within the Holy Monument is an illusory space divided into nine layers. Each layer houses countless imaginary Demon Beasts and one Boss. Martial Artists who enter must kill these Demon Beasts and the Boss to earn points. The stronger the Demon Beasts killed, the more points they will earn. Occasionally, with some luck, Martial Artists might also loot weapons and Top Grade Spirit Stones from the Boss, though this probability is extremely low.

It is said that these weapons and Top Grade Spirit Stones are all placed inside annually by the Palace of Life and Death.

Furthermore, even if a Martial Artist is killed within the Holy Monument, they will not actually die. When they exit the Holy Monument, their score, based on the points obtained and the time spent inside, is recorded to form a list, the Celestial Martial List!

The Transcendence List features outstanding individuals under thirty and belongs to the younger generation. The Celestial Martial List, on the other hand, records all the Transcendent Experts from across the continent, including members of the Sea Race and other races, and is the stepladder just below the Kings of Life and Death.

"I should go check out this Holy Monument!"

Chu Ming's eyes shone brightly. If a Martial Artist doesn't communicate and spar, their cultivation would be like building a car behind closed doors, leading to self-satisfaction and arrogance.

The message regarding the King Seizing Battle within the jade pendant was vague, likely due to the fact that the battle was still two months away.

Chu Ming temporarily settled in the manor. With two days remaining before the Holy Monument opened again, there was no need to rush. However, compared to those on the forefront of the Transcendence List, his current cultivation seemed relatively low.

Thus, for the next two days, Chu Ming cultivated relentlessly in the manor. The Holy City was already rich in Spiritual Power, and with Chu Ming using Top Grade Spirit Stones for cultivation, he could visibly feel his cultivation improve.

On the third day, Chu Ming opened his eyes in his room, walked out of the manor, and headed towards the center of the Holy City. Although manors in the Holy City were expensive, they were worth the price. Each manor had a Fifth Level Spirit Gathering Array and a Fifth Level Four Seasons Array carved around it, making the manor not only rich in Spiritual Power but also perpetually spring-like year-round.

The Holy Monument was not tall, only about a hundred meters, entirely black, spotless, and with numerous small golden characters the size of tadpoles, exuding an aura of authority and solemnity.

Around the Holy Monument, people were bustling. Numerous Transcendent Experts were eager to showcase their skills inside the monument, and despite this, countless more Transcendent Martial Artists were flying in from all directions, converging towards the Holy Monument.

"Celestial Martial List!"

Several large gilded characters engraved on the Holy Monument, below which was a string of names.

"First, Lord Qing Chang, 732,000 points!"

"Second, Xu Bufan, 685,000 points!"

"Third…"

The Celestial Martial List was long, recording the achievements of a thousand Transcendent Experts.

"One thousandth, Gu Fei, 175,000 points!"

Considering there were at least a million Transcendent Experts across the continent but only a thousand spots on the Celestial Martial List, Chu Ming was calm. Most Transcendent Experts entering the Holy Monument were after the weapons and Top Grade Spirit Stones inside. As for the Celestial Martial List, it was out of reach for 99% of Transcendent Martial Artists.

"Hahaha, last time I scored 160,000 points. Now my cultivation technique has just broken through; I am sure I will enter the Celestial Martial List in one go this time!"

A robust middle-aged man smiled lightly, staring at the names on the Holy Monument with fervor in his eyes. Being listed on the Holy Monument was not just an honor but a symbol of strength. Any strong person on the Celestial Martial List would be treated as a distinguished guest by any force.

"Sigh, I'm not like you. This time I just hope for a handy weapon!"

Beside the robust middle-aged man was a shrewd thin man in black, whose cultivation was in the Early Eighth Layer of the Transcendence Realm. Though not weak, he was well aware that to get on the Celestial Martial List, one's combat strength must at least reach the peak of the Eighth Layer of the Transcendence Realm.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

As the crowd discussed, the Holy Monument suddenly vibrated faintly, emitting faint golden light streams, making the Transcendent Experts excited.

"It's coming, it's coming!"

The Transcendent Experts held their breath, staring at the Holy Monument with anticipation.

Zoom!

Chu Ming only felt a flash of white light before his eyes, and in an instant, he disappeared from his original place. Within a kilometer radius of the Holy Monument, there was no Martial Artist left; all had entered the space within the Holy Monument, each in their own separate space.

Zoom!

Before his eyes, Chu Ming appeared in a wilderness, surrounded by Two-Headed Antelopes filling the area. A red health bar appeared above each antelope's head.

The demon beasts inside the Holy Monument are not categorized by levels but grow stronger with each layer.

Zoom!

In an instant, the Blood Dome Sword appeared in Chu Ming's hand. His arm shook lightly, and a dazzling sword light burst forth from his palm.

Swoosh!

-54648!

-51248!

-52164!

...

Red damage numbers floated up as several Two-Headed Antelopes were instantly killed. Voices echoed in Chu Ming's ears.

"Killed a Two-Headed Antelope, gained 3 points!"

...

Chu Ming's casual strike clearly exceeded the health bar of the Two-Headed Antelopes, but 3 points per antelope was rather unsatisfying.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Before the sword light faded, the Two-Headed Antelopes lowered their heads and charged at Chu Ming, their horns gleaming coldly.

"Myriad Swords Return to the Root!"

Zoom! Zoom! Zoom!

In Chu Ming's hand, thousands of sword auras seemed to ascend simultaneously. Sword Dao Aurora surged fiercely, instantly piercing through all the Two-Headed Antelopes within a kilometer.

Swish! Swish! Swish...

The Two-Headed Antelopes fell dead without any blood spilling, only wisps of airflow swirling out.

"Killed a Two-Headed Antelope, gained 3 points!"

"Killed a Two-Headed Antelope, gained 3 points!"

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