High Martial Arts: Gains one point of health per second, sweeping across the heavens.

The path through the clouds was smooth, with a churning sea of ​​clouds beneath our feet, and all around us was an intense, pervasive spiritual energy and a clearly perceptible rhythm of laws.

In the distance, the floating fairy mountain group called "Welcoming Peak" is getting closer and closer. There are verdant peaks, waterfalls and springs, pavilions and towers hidden among them, and cranes and birds flying around. It is truly a fairyland.

Each mountain peak has its own unique layout, shrouded in a faint aura of array formations, clearly intended as an independent dwelling for different races and teams.

Under the guidance of the steward Xuancheng, the teams parted ways and headed to their designated peaks.

The group of a thousand humans was led to a relatively secluded mountain range with a wide view.

A cluster of ancient and grand palaces has been built on the main peak, large enough to accommodate many people, and each important person has a private quiet room.

"This is your residence. You may move freely within the mountain area for three days, but you must not trespass on the territory of other tribes, nor engage in private fights."

All necessary items can be obtained through a magical array within the hall. Three days later, at dawn, gather at this peak to proceed to the Mountain of Inquiry.

After Xuan Cheng finished giving his instructions, he exchanged a few words with the Lord of Duan Yue, and then he, Yue Long, and Mo Chen transformed into streaks of light and departed.

The Lord of Duan Yue immediately arranged for everyone to stay and assigned them quiet rooms.

As a key person under surveillance, Su Jie was assigned to a secluded courtyard near the main hall with the most abundant spiritual energy.

The courtyard is quiet and secluded, with a spring gurgling in the center and several ancient trees beside it that exude a calming and soothing aura.

The quiet room was fully equipped with a futon, a jade table, and an incense burner, and there were simple runes on the walls to help one comprehend the laws.

Just as Su Jie finished surveying the surroundings and was about to try out the effects of cultivating here, the door to the quiet room was silently pushed open.

The towering figure of the Overlord of Broken Mountains walked in and casually set up a soundproof barrier.

"Your Majesty," Su Jie bowed.

"Sit down." Lord Duan Yue sat down first on one side of the jade table, gesturing for Su Jie to sit as well.

He got straight to the point, without any unnecessary pleasantries: "I called you here because there are some matters concerning the Dao Clan that I need to explain to you beforehand."

Commander Bingli should have mentioned some of the history of the Eternal Continent to you, but I'll talk about something more practical here.

"Please enlighten me, Master," Su Jie said solemnly.

"First and foremost, there is strength." The Lord of Duan Yue's gaze was solemn. "As the leader of the sixteen great eternal races, the Dao Clan occupies all the heavens in the four directions, and its foundation is unfathomable."

Rumors circulate that there are over a hundred Supreme beings, but this is likely a conservative estimate.

The four heavens, each comparable to or even surpassing the combined territories of our human race, possess resources, secret realms, and heritage accumulated over countless eras. Most importantly—”

He paused, then emphasized, "They are located in the core area of ​​the Eternal Continent!"

Each time the once-in-ten-thousand-years undying tide recedes, and the vengeful spirits and strange creatures temporarily lie dormant, the sixteen great remnant clans, relying on their geographical advantages, are always able to rush out immediately and sweep away the most core and precious secret realms and relics that were newly born or revealed in the tide!

Our other races, however, need to start afresh from the defenses on the edge of the continent, gradually establishing teleportation nodes and exploring the unknown.

Only by competing with countless races in vast and dangerous regions can one slowly find scraps. The starting points are completely different.

Su Jie nodded silently. This was the strategic advantage of having "One Realm of Heavens" as a permanent base of operations—a double crushing force in both time and space.

"Secondly, there is the Dao Clan itself," Lord Duan Yue continued. "The ten strongest Supremes of the Dao Clan are revered as the 'Ten Dao Ancestors.' They are the true pillars of the Dao Clan and its highest will."

Below that lie the supreme rulers, sovereigns, and vast ruling systems.

"The Zixiao Heavens where we are located are the only heavens open to the outside world for the Dao Clan, and also the place where they cultivate their own descendants."

Here are the "Nine Great Holy Sects," colossal entities that directly inherit the core lineage of the Daoist race, each occupying its own territory!

Behind each sect stands at least one supreme being, and they may even be related to a Dao Ancestor.

Below the Holy Sect are "tens of thousands of sects, large and small," a gathering place for elites. Further down, there are the "Daoist Academies" scattered throughout the Purple Heavens.

"The Daoist Academy?" Su Jie asked at the opportune moment.

"Yes. Daoist offspring are naturally close to the Dao. After the age of six, they go to the academy for unified training and usually reach the Celestial Phenomenon Realm around the age of eighteen. This is what they call 'adulthood'."

Upon reaching adulthood, they undergo a "Dao Examination." The results of this examination determine whether they enter one of the major sects or have the opportunity to be selected by the Nine Great Holy Sects.

The Lord of Duan Yue explained, "And this once-in-a-century 'Recruitment Ceremony' is for recruiting us, the pride of all races, from outside."

Internally, it is also the final assessment that determines the final destination of the top 10,000 outstanding talents from all the academies of the Dao Clan this year.

A knowing glint flashed in Su Jie's eyes: "So, at the recruitment ceremony three days from now, we will not only have to compete with other geniuses from various realms, but also with the ten thousand top native geniuses of the Dao Clan this year?"

"That's right!" Lord Duan Yue affirmed. "Moreover, those Daoist disciples grew up in an environment like the Purple Heavens, cultivating the most suitable techniques for the 'Innate Dao Body,' and enjoying the most top-tier resources."

Their average starting point far surpasses that of the geniuses outside. These ten thousand outstanding individuals among their generation in the Dao Clan are even more terrifying.

Your ascent to the top of the Celestial Phenomenon Ranking is astonishing to the outside world, but within the Dao Clan, those proud and arrogant geniuses will never find you unattainable.

He looked at Su Jie, his tone serious: "You need to be mentally prepared. This competition may be the one with the highest average level of opponents you have ever faced."

Your title of "top of the list" is both a halo and a target here.

The Daoist people, especially the top geniuses of the academies, would never allow an outsider to dominate their stage.

Suppression, challenges, and even some "unexpected" events within the rules are all possible.

Su Jie showed no fear; instead, his eyes blazed with an even brighter light: "Compete on the same stage? I couldn't ask for more." To compete with the true top geniuses of the heavens was exactly what he craved.

The Lord of Duan Yue glanced at him and nodded: "It's good to have fighting spirit. Remember, in the territory of the Dao Clan, especially during the assessment, the rules are very important."

The rules that are stated on the surface should not be easily violated. But as long as it is within the rules, you can use any means necessary.

The Daoist clan values ​​strength and results; they don't care much about the process as long as it doesn't cross their bottom line.

"Furthermore, regarding the Nine Great Holy Sects," Lord Duan Yue lowered his voice.

"There are also differences and tendencies among them. Some holy sects have historically recruited more disciples from other races and are relatively open, such as the 'Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Sect,' which is known for its Soul Path and has the deepest connection with our human race."

Some sacred sects place greater emphasis on the pure bloodline of the Daoist race and are more demanding of those from other races. Those who achieve excellent results in the assessment have the right to choose a sect; you will need to carefully consider this at that time.

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