Perfect: I am Shi An from Shicun, and I am Huang’s brother!

Chapter 304 The Battle of Geniuses Begins
"This ten-crown emperor is truly terrifying!"

After a long silence, Cao Yusheng clicked his tongue in amazement, his plump face twitching involuntarily: "With the True Dragon Treasure Technique and the World Tree Sapling in hand, how can we possibly fight?"

Huo Ling'er also frowned slightly, her beautiful eyes filled with worry: "With such a powerful opponent, this Genius Battle is truly a fierce battle. That Ten-Crown King is definitely the biggest rival."

The Moon Jade Rabbit also looked dejected, its ears drooping: "It's over, it's over, Huang, we've probably kicked a hornet's nest this time."

However, Shi Hao remained unmoved, his fighting spirit growing even stronger: "So what if it's the True Dragon Treasure Technique? So what if it's a World Tree sapling? I, Shi Hao, have never been afraid of anyone on my journey."

"In this Three Thousand Continents Genius Battle, I will surely defeat all enemies and claim the title of the Three Thousand Continents' number one..."

However, Shi Hao suddenly stopped halfway through his sentence, because he suddenly remembered that his brother Xiao An would also be participating in the Three Thousand Continents War.

Based on the recent battle and the previous stab, he knew in his heart that he was no match for his brother Xiao An at this moment.

Thinking of this, Shi Hao changed the subject and said, "Aim for second place in the Three Thousand Continents!"

"Then you'd better keep it up!"

Seeing Shi Hao's slightly embarrassed yet determined expression, Shi An couldn't help but smile gently and pat Shi Hao's shoulder lightly.

"Yes, I will!"

Seeing this, Shi Hao nodded heavily, his eyes shining with determination: "Brother Xiao An, you are also my goal. I will work hard to catch up with you and then surpass you!"

"Okay, I'll wait."

Upon hearing this, Shi An couldn't help but smile slightly, his eyes as gentle as a clear spring.

On the other side, in the Immortal Palace, after learning from his secondary body that the old servant had been killed by Shi An, a rare ripple appeared on Di Chong's usually calm face.

This wasn't because he was saddened by the old servant, but because he was furious and deeply fearful of Shi An for daring to show him such disrespect and for his ability to kill the old servant with a single strike.

However, he did not go looking for trouble with them because of this. Firstly, the Heavenly Immortal Academy was not weak, and secondly, it had close ties with many forces, with many disciples from those forces cultivating there.

Secondly, with the Three Thousand Continents Genius Battle approaching, he didn't want to cause any trouble because of an old servant and ruin his plan to seize great opportunities in this grand event.

"Shi An, the day I seize the supreme fortune will be the day you die and your cultivation dissipates."

A sinister glint flashed in Di Chong's eyes, and he secretly made a vow.

He then immersed himself in the moment, preparing to return to his peak condition before merging with his secondary body to face the Three Thousand Continents Genius Battle in his strongest form.

And so, time slipped by unnoticed, and before we knew it, the Battle of the Three Thousand Continents had begun!

On this day, countless Venerable Ones calmed their minds and entered the Spirit Realm to compete for the few remaining spots in the competition.

Of course, some beings do not need so-called competition slots, because they have already proven themselves and can directly enter the Immortal Ancient Realm to participate in the final battle.

For example, Di Chong, the ten-time champion, the four-time champion, and... Shi An!

That's right. As a Daoist disciple of the Heavenly Immortal Academy, Shi An didn't need to participate in the preliminary rounds like Shi Hao to compete for the so-called competition slots. Instead, he directly had the qualification to enter the Immortal Ancient Realm.

Furthermore, within the Heavenly Immortal Academy, besides Shi An, Feng Wu was also in the same situation.

Even for a prestigious academy like the Heavenly Immortal Academy, the number of places directly entering the Immortal Ancient Realm is limited. Therefore, Huo Ling'er, Yun Xi, Tian Yao, and other disciples had no choice but to participate in the preliminary rounds, just like Shi Hao, to compete for a spot in the competition.

"when!"

Time passed slowly, and after an unknown amount of time, the preliminary rounds ended. Suddenly, the entire Three Thousand Provinces trembled, and a loud bell rang out, signaling that everyone should set off! "Boom!"

The next moment, one super teleportation array after another opened throughout the Three Thousand Provinces, carrying the winners from each province to that ancient land.

"Have we arrived yet...?"

Shifting his gaze, Shi An looked at the babbling brook not far away and the lush, primeval forests around him, feeling the extremely rich spiritual energy in the air, and pondered to himself.

"Is this the entrance to the Immortal Ancient Ruins?"

At this moment, he found himself in a strange space, surrounded by spiritual energy, with rolling mountains and swirling clouds, like a fairyland.

This is the entrance to the Immortal Ancient Realm, the final battlefield of the Three Thousand Continents Genius Battle.

Looking around, flashes of light could still be seen from time to time, as geniuses from various states were arriving one after another.

At the same time, Huo Ling'er, Yun Xi, and others also passed the preliminary rounds and were teleported to the Immortal Ancient City.

"Is this the Immortal Ancient Realm...?"

As soon as they appeared, they were shocked by the scene before them. The vastness and mystery of the Immortal Ancient City far exceeded their imagination. It could actually accommodate countless cultivators from three thousand continents at the same time without being crowded at all.

However, what shocked them even more was that this place actually allowed them, who were only at the Venerable Realm, to remain safe and sound.

You must know, this is a vast, uninhabited area, a dangerous place where even the leader of a cult might perish if he entered. How can it not be astonishing that they have appeared here unharmed!

At the same time, the group understood that all of this was because of the appearance of that fairy flower, because its appearance and its auspiciousness enveloped the area.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, a gentle wave appeared, peaceful and sacred, and in the blink of an eye it spread throughout the entire area, making all the participants feel warm all over, as if bathed in a spring breeze, and all their fatigue was swept away.

At the same time, in the distant sky, streaks of celestial light suddenly appeared, as dazzling as the morning glow and as white as the silver moon. Looking at them, one felt an overwhelming sense of holiness.

"That's a celestial flower bud! It's appeared!"

Upon seeing this, one of the Venerable Ones couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, his face filled with excitement, and his body even trembled.

All of this is because in order to enter the Immortal Ancient Realm, one must wait for the Immortal Path Flower Bud to appear. Only when it blooms will the gate open and the ancient, sealed road be opened, allowing them to truly enter the Immortal Ancient Realm.

In an instant, countless geniuses from the three thousand Dao states eagerly awaited the arrival of the gradually blooming immortal buds, their hearts filled with both anticipation and nervousness.

The anticipation stems from the fact that they are one step closer to the legendary ancient ruins and to the ultimate creation.

The tension arises because not everyone can enter the Immortal Ancient Realm to compete for that supreme fortune; for most, this is their limit.

Even so, it doesn't mean they gained nothing. This is a no-man's land, a forbidden zone where even the leader of the sect was said to perish. The fact that they are standing here safely is the greatest fortune. Moreover, countless precious herbs and rare treasures grow here.

There are even rumors that there is immortal substance here, and if one could obtain even a single drop, even a tiny bit, it would be enough to make those ancient cult leaders personally greet one.

"I can't miss this opportunity. Before the Immortal Flower blooms, I need to quickly find a chance."

In an instant, many cultivators set off, preparing to explore the opportunities within this uninhabited area.

(End of this chapter)