"Breaking the elemental realm gate, opening the elemental realm, advancing to the union realm..."
Lu Qinghe frowned.
It seemed different from what he knew.
"Seeing the elemental realm gate, the preparations you can make at that time, are equivalent to reaching the limit. While success in planning depends on people and is completed by heaven, the next step is waiting for the outbreak when opening the elemental realm, either successfully opening it and advancing to the union realm, or..."
Lei Jian shrugged.
The result of not being able to bear it didn't need to be explained at all.
"Success in planning depends on people and is completed by heaven..."
This was not the result Lu Qinghe wanted.
"What is the probability of touching the elemental realm gate?"
"At least 30%, at most, 50%, because in that fleeting moment when the energy explodes when the dantian is shattered, it is too terrifying... Even with thorough preparation, in this respect, it is possible to perish. If this stage does not exist, after touching the elemental realm gate, the success rate of opening the elemental realm could reach up to 90%."
Lu Qinghe nodded.
"In fact, there is no shortcut in the process from refining the true energy to opening the elemental realm. Perhaps the inheriting academies have some special techniques, but I don't know. In my opinion, it is simply squeezing out one's potential step by step, transforming the true energy into the innate purple energy, and when the innate purple energy reaches its peak, the innate, chaos, and the opening of chaos give birth to all things, it's a new cycle."
"Refining true energy... Post-natal, innate, chaos..."
At this moment, Lu Qinghe had a new understanding of the realm of refining true energy.
Refining true energy is a process of returning from post-natal to innate, and from the innate to chaos.
At the moment of opening the elemental realm, it is equivalent to breaking and then standing up, stepping into an unprecedented new level, a leap in life, a complete transformation.
No wonder, not becoming a union is just ordinary.
No wonder, only the union can be called a true cultivator.
"Alright, now that everyone is assembled, let's set off."
A voice woke Lu Qinghe.
Elder Kongming.
Beside him, there were also Elder Baifei and Elder Yunyan.
When Lu Qinghe looked up, he happened to see Elder Kongming looking in his direction, with a somewhat complex look in his eyes.
Naturally, Lu Qinghe understood what this meant.
"Lu Qinghe, our academy is now showing who's superior."
Li Wenda passed by Lu Qinghe, whispering in a low voice.
Then, he took Ding Hai, Jianxin, and Yun Cong, and immediately followed Elder Kongming and the others.
"Disgusting."
Lei Jian sneered at him and then turned to Lu Qinghe, saying, "Let's go."
Lu Qinghe nodded and followed Lei Jian and the others, heading toward the airship docking platform of the Royal Capital of the Eternal Kingdom.
The airship docking platform in the Royal Capital of the Eternal Kingdom was built on a hill outside the Eternal City.
The entire platform was actually a huge stone column with a diameter of more than twenty meters, reaching a height of two hundred meters, layer upon layer, soaring into the clouds.
Even from inside the Eternal City, this miraculous building-like behemoth was clearly visible.
On the stone pillars, there are platforms extending out, where passing airships can stop, and up to four airships can dock at these extended platforms at the same time.
"This is the airship station established during the reign of the Emperor Beihan Tian of the ancient kingdom, when the ancient kingdom was powerful and prosperous. Many star-level elemental grandmasters existed; they even once expanded their territory to the Kunwu Mountain Range and annexed the Cold Moon Holy Kingdom. However, after the erosion of many years, the ancient royal family has declined, and star-level grandmasters are now scarce among them," Lei Jian said, looking at the increasingly close colossal stone pillar and sighed.
Meanwhile, Lu Qinghe...
In this world that he had always thought to be quite primitive in terms of construction, suddenly seeing such a massive stone pillar also filled him with some surprise.
A stone pillar towering 200 meters high and 20 meters in diameter would be a massive project even in the Earth's world.
However, considering the powerful practitioners in this world and the existence of transcendent immortals, he was not so surprised after all.
Soon, the group arrived at the high tower where the airships were located.
Outside the tower, there was a castle with a garrison of a thousand elite soldiers of the ancient kingdom, each with a cultivation level of the Refining Reality stage two or three-fold.
Among them, the captains and leaders were at the Refining Reality stage nine-fold.
When the group from the Ask the Immortal Sect arrived at the scene, many people and horses were already waiting quietly.
Groups of these powerful individuals gathered together, forming circles, and at a glance, there were no fewer than a hundred people.
"The top-level experts of the ancient kingdom have all gathered here," Lei Jian said, looking at the young men and women being surrounded at the center, his expression also filled with solemnity.
Among them, thirty-six people would be traveling with them to the inheritance academy.
"Qinghe."
"Yeah!?"
"That one is the Undefeated Young Master," Lei Jian said, pointing to a somewhat simple-looking man who was currently practicing martial arts with another person.
"The Undefeated Young Master?" Lu Qinghe was slightly startled.
This man, who was 1.9 meters tall, wore loose warrior attire and had short, fragmented hair along with an honest-looking face...
It was really difficult for people to associate him with the gallant young masters.
"Well... the Ten Young Masters is just a title," Lei Jian seemed to know what Lu Qinghe was thinking just by looking at his expression.
Anyone who saw the appearance of the Undefeated Young Master would probably react the same way.
"That person is the Mechanist Young Master of the Silver Moon Mansion. His cultivation technique is called the September Secret, which is extremely stable and conducive to breakthroughs in cultivation stages. However, his combat power is very weak. Therefore, the Mechanist Young Master has expertly trained in mechanical secrets, giving himself a deterrent power that no one would dare to underestimate," Lei Jian explained and then paused. "If you ever fight against the Mechanist Young Master, remember never to give him time to release his mechanical puppets. Attack his main body as quickly as possible."
Lu Qinghe looked at Lei Jian with some surprise. He was unexpectedly so familiar with this Mechanist Young Master.
"Well, I've suffered at his hands before. Anyway, if you really end up in a fight with him, be very careful about his mechanical puppetry," Lei Jian said helplessly, revealing this past matter.
Lu Qinghe nodded.
The entry assessment of the Blue Moon Lake involved fighting against puppets. Those puppets were able to threaten even Refining Reality stage six-fold masters, indicating that the puppets in this world were extraordinary.
"In addition, there is..."
Lei Jian was about to give Lu Qinghe more information, but Lu Qinghe seemed to sense something and his gaze pierced through the void, falling on a figure surrounded by several others.
As Lu Qinghe's figure landed on the young man's figure, the young man also felt something and turned his head to look.
"Lü Qiankun!"
"Lu Qinghe!"
The gazes of the two collided in the void.
Since the battle in the inherited cave of the Kunwu Mountain Range over a month ago, the two met once again.
"So, that's Lu Qinghe of the Ask the Immortal Sect."
Lü Qiankun, as one of the Ten Young Masters, attracted the attention of most people with his every word and action. As he shifted his gaze, many people followed it and looked at Lu Qinghe.
"It's him. He killed Wan Hua, the Young Master."
"Not only that, it is rumored that Lü Qiankun also suffered a great loss at the hands of Lu Qinghe and the two have become archenemies, eager to kill each other."
"I didn't expect such a remarkable figure to appear within the Ask the Immortal Sect."
"Humph, having strength means nothing. Without reaching the Elemental Integration level, it's all meaningless."
"What the Sage of Love says is true; with your status, you are far from being able to compare with him."
At this, whispers began to ring out in the crowd.
"Senior brother, this Lu Qinghe is doomed to be a nobody who can't step into the Elemental Integration level. We don't need to compete with him for life and death at this time, it would just be a laughingstock."
Beside Master Qiankun, a woman in a blue long dress coldly spoke.
This is another awardee in the Tianlong Temple, Bai Wei, with outstanding cultivation, not to be underestimated.
Qiankun did not respond.
He, unlike others, knew the true source of Lü Qinghe's strength.
And he could be certain that Lü Qinghe, who had obtained the inheritance of the Kunwu Mountain Range, not only had the hope of opening the Yuan Realm, but his potential exceeded that of everyone else.
Even himself...
Was not an exception.
"This Lü Qinghe... In just a short time, he has advanced from the peak of the Ninth Layer of True Refinement to the Tenth Layer, slaying the Son of Myriad Transformations with his sword..."
Thinking about Lü Qinghe's growth all this time, a chill rose in Qiankun's eyes.
"Lü Qinghe must die."
The killing intent in his heart condensed to the extreme.
But outwardly, there was not the slightest trace on Qiankun's face.
He turned calmly, gazing at the airship platform, quietly waiting for the arrival of the airship.
"The royal family's people have arrived."
At this moment, a clamor suddenly rose from the crowd.
Following that, everyone turned restlessly towards a certain direction.
In that direction, led by Northern Youwang, a group of twenty-three people came magnificently.
Compared to the small groups of only three to five people, the group of the Antiquity Royal Family was undoubtedly much larger.
Moreover, in this Antiquity War, the Antiquity Royal Family had obtained thirteen spots, almost half of them.
"The First Son!"
Lei Jian's gaze fell into the crowd at first sight, on a young man with brilliant silver hair who exuded a unique air of arrogance from head to toe.
This young man, wearing a golden robe with silver hair, had a handsome and tough face, looking like the son of a god. Every move, every word and action exuded a kind of leadership charisma. Looking around, no one could suppress him in terms of aura; not Master Qiankun, not Sword Son, not Machinery Son, not Way Son, nor Unbeaten Son.
"The First Son! The son of the king of the Antiquity Kingdom! Although it has never been determined among him, the Mysterious Son, and the Unbeaten Son who is the strongest, it is without a doubt that the First Son, whether it's in terms of identity, status, appearance, aura, charisma, or means, is truly deserving of the title 'First'! Overall, he is truly the first, impeccable, and unshakable!"
Beside Lü Qinghe, Lei Jian spoke with a sigh from the bottom of his heart in his tone.
Apparently, being in the same era as such a strong person was distressing.
Lü Qinghe's gaze lingered on the First Son for a moment, but soon landed on a young man walking side by side with North Han Yue and Sword Son...
This young man seemed familiar...
"Who is he!?"
"Northern Guizhen!"
Lei Jian said, "One of the top four genius of the Antiquity Royal Family, the First Son, undoubtedly the first, and second is the Sword Son, and this Northern Guizhen ranks third, surpassing even North Han Yue! He is the most outstanding adopted son of the Black Dragon King."
"Black Dragon King!"
Lü Qinghe repeated the name heavily.
Black Dragon King!
The one who had severed his meridians in the entrance examination of Qingyuan Academy was Beit Real, the son of the Black Dragon King.
So it turned out...
Northern Guizhen was the elder brother of North Han Yue!
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