Chapter 431: Emojis Are the Soul of the Chat Group!

Can't see clearly!

Completely can't see clearly!

Their spiritual senses could not penetrate the world's crystal wall, and even with the Eye Technique cultivated, their eyes could only make out nine floating hexagonal bronze celestial instruments at the very top of the world.

After all, this is a complete world of Reversal Void level.

Observing the entire floating world in a single glance is beyond their current capability.

Only a few Reversal Void leaders could discern faint glimpses of the scene.

They were not given much time to observe; the final five seconds arrived swiftly.

All participants in the Xian Sect Grand Competition drew a deep breath, their bodies tensing.

Even Zhao Ruoming no longer looked toward Jishigu.

Hum~

Blinding white light, source unknown, drowned everything in sight.

Even the few Reversal Void leaders felt only a blinding whiteness in their perception, nothing else.

After an unknown length of time, the blinding white light finally vanished completely; the arena stood empty, with only the leaders of each Xian Sect remaining in place, all others having disappeared entirely.

"…"

After a moment of silence, the few returned to their seats in the audience area.

Zhou Kongming and Qi Ling sat together as a matter of course; as the undeniable couple of their circle, no one was so rude as to disturb them.

Master Xiao Yu of Taishang Dao Sect stood silently near a woman dressed in a moon-white cross-collared ruqun, with eyebrows like a new moon and skin like congealed fat.

The first Reversal Void of Hehuan Sect, Zi Yue.

But interestingly, beside Zi Yue stood a handsome man in a wide-sleeved green long robe.

The first Reversal Void of Jishigu, Gao Wuwang.

The atmosphere among the three was strange; the tension between Master Xiao Yu and Gao Wuwang was thick.

But clearly, one brute would not read the situation.

"Hahaha!" Lin Xingyue strode over and grabbed Master Xiao Yu, "Brother Dao, I found a spot with an excellent view—let's go there."

He had already noticed Zhou Kongming and Qi Ling were involved.

As a high-quality body cultivator, he naturally wouldn't disturb them at such a time.

Master Xiao Yu: "…"

Should I kick you in the face, Dao Brother?

"No need, Brother Lin." He subtly freed his hand from Lin Xingyue's grip, "The view here is quite good."

"Is that so?"

Lin Xingyue scratched his head and gazed ahead at the Xiang Realm.

Hmm…

The view here is clearly mediocre.

Master Xiao Yu was pondering how to get rid of this fool.

At that moment, Zi Yue suddenly spoke: "Brother, where's this spot with the excellent view?"

The word "brother" struck Master Xiao Yu and Gao Wuwang like lightning.

Could it be…!

"Oh, I'll take you there."

"Great!"

Zi Yue looked delighted and immediately followed Lin Xingyue.

Leaving Master Xiao Yu and Gao Wuwang frozen in place, feeling the wind today was unusually cold, piercing into their very bones.

Not far away, a woman stood alone, withdrawing her gaze with disdain.

The first of Ling Yin Fang, Chen Xuanqing.

'Two fools, so easily manipulated.'

They didn't even know Zi Yue's real name was Lin Ziyue.

Hah!

Then again, not everyone is like me, the true 'protagonist,' blessed with eyes that see all!

Meanwhile, on the cloud platform high above.

The girl-like Li Wanwan noticed all this and sighed inwardly.

Sometimes she truly understood Du Ruoheng—how exhausting it was to have brilliant juniors with faulty brains.

But then again, at least I'm his junior sister; wasn't that pool Ji Jiuyu from the Sword Sect Du Ruoheng's junior uncle?

Looks like he's even worse off than me.

…

…

Meanwhile, inside the Master Jianzu Hall.

Xu Xing and Bie Xuening sat seated at the center of the dais.

Before them stood Xu Xianning and the guardians who had accompanied the participating teams for this Xian Sect Grand Competition.

Officially called guardians, in truth they were here merely to observe the situation, since Xu Xianning was about to attempt the Immortal Threshold.

Xu Xianning's expression remained as wooden as ever, only slightly shifting when she looked at Bie Xuening.

For some reason, her aunt's mood had been unusually good these past few days.

It must… have something to do with her master.

Notably, the guardian sent by Ling Yin Fang was Ning Wanyin, who had previously guarded the mountain laboratory for Ning Ruo.

For some reason, Ning Ruo had thrown her out.

Ning Wanyin looked left and right, her face tense, feeling uncomfortable no matter how she sat.

She missed playing games, missed her own recliner.

Seeing everyone else calmly closed-eyed and silent, she couldn't help whispering to Xu Xianning: "How did you attain the Dao's Peak so quickly and reach the point of knocking on the Immortal Gate?"

Though she'd been lazy these past two years, she was still a lazy fish with dreams!

At once, all the Dongzhen cultivators opened their eyes, waiting for Xu Xianning's answer.

They were curious too!

They'd just not yet decided how to ask.

Xu Xianning glanced at Ning Wanyin: "Work hard in your cultivation."

Everyone: "..."

This answer was no answer at all.

Yet you couldn't say it was wrong...

Meanwhile, Xu Xing and Bie Xuening were testing the Tai Xuan Immortal Net's communication function.

Simply put, since the younger generation was still present, using phones for communication wasn't very convenient...

Elder Lingzu: "The feedback data from the breach has been fully recorded—breach speed exceeded expectations by 0.000003 microseconds, still within expected error margins."

Elder Lingzu: "Breach speed varies depending on the world's energy level and the outermost defenses."

Elder Lingzu: "I will make further adjustments on this later."

Elder Lingzu: "Each of you can also dynamically adjust based on your node configurations."

Elder Lingzu: "The power projected through the Immortal Net has already pried open the rules of the Xuan Xiang Realm—remember to collect data promptly."

Elder Lingzu: "Additionally, overall adjustment permissions for the Immortal Net have been delegated—you may also supplement and adjust as needed."

Master Mei Zu: "Good good, thank you for your hard work." Master Mei Zu: "Hey, still can't send emojis yet."

Master Mei Zu: "This has no soul!"

Master Jianzu: "Understood, I'll pay attention."

Hong Zun: "Good."

Ba Zun: "Good +1."

Dan Zu: "Good +2."

Qi Zun: "Good +3."

Hong Zun: "..."

Master Jianzu: "By the way, Zhao Ruoming is quite carefree."

Master Mei Zu: "/yellow duck spinning"

Master Mei Zu: "/scatter flowers"

!

Master Mei Zu: "Alright alright, I've already installed the emoji function."

Extremely terrifying efficiency.

Master Jianzun: "The world has declined, morals are gone—look how scared the young ones of Ji Shi Valley are /yellow duck shrugging."

You just popped up the moment I installed emojis.

Master Mei Zu: "Say thank you."

Master Mei Zu: "/pointing with finger"

Master Jianzun: "/go die"

Master Mei Zu: "Hey, shouldn't it be this one? /yellow duck spitting sword qi"

Hmph!

Of course I anticipated your anticipation!

Hong Zun: "They have their own experiences—good or bad, they're all part of their growth. I won't interfere."

In short, it's laissez-faire.

Dan Zu: "Is that so? Then after the Xian Sect Grand Competition, I'll borrow my disciple's account to use /smile."

Hong Zun: "You old pervert! How dare you!"

Dan Zu: "You said it's part of their growth."

Ba Zun: "Honestly, I think it's a bit perverted too /serious face."

Ba Zun: "But for some reason, I'm kind of looking forward to it /side-eye grin."

Qi Zun: "Actually, I'm also..."

Xiang Yuanjun: "..."

What a cursed child this is.

Master Mei Zu, lounging in the ancestral cave of Huanhe Sect, was quite satisfied reading each message.

Indeed, only a chat group with emojis has a true soul!

Main timeline of the Xuan Xiang Realm.

The world, frozen by the supreme power of true immortals, now began to resume motion again due to the entry of participants in the Xian Sect Grand Competition.

From the tiniest particles—ants in the cracks of bricks and stones—to ordinary mortals, to new disciples like Mu Yong in the Cultivation Realm.

Until the Void Returners at the pinnacle of Xuanxiang Realm, the nine Celestial Armillary Spheres overseeing the world, all ceased motion—then gradually resumed their usual "movement."

At the highest point of Tianling Sect.

Clouds rolled like a fairyland; just as he was about to leave to meet the visiting Void Returner, Xuan Xing took one step—and his frozen thoughts resumed their flow.

He sensed no anomaly, stepping forward on Xuanlight toward the outside.

Along the way, he looked up at the nine six-tiered bronze Celestial Armillary Spheres suspended in the void.

They turned in orderly fashion, still retaining the supreme power capable of effortlessly erasing Void Returners.

He withdrew his gaze, gazing ahead at the sea of clouds, his eyes flickering with seven-colored light.

He suddenly had a premonition: this world would soon face a great transformation...

He shook his head and laughed, quickly discarding the thought from his mind.

The Heavenly Track draws Qi from all things; all beings are cattle and horses—how could there be such a thing as a "great transformation"?

In the mortal realm of Xuanxiang Realm, a nameless corner.

A figure was slowly solidifying from the ethereal, his perception gradually returning from that blinding white state.

Soon, the figure fully solidified—wearing a sleek, fitted combat suit, holding a blue-gold longsword.

It was no one else but Chi Jiuyu.

【Connecting to Taixuan Immortal Net (Beta Version)…】

【Measuring world energy level…】

【Analyzing world rules, focusing on the realm's transcendent system…】

【Loading available auxiliary modules based on participant data】

"What the hell?"

Chi Jiuyu shook her head.

Taixuan Immortal Net… and it's a beta version? The rules never mentioned this thing.

Did Jiuyu Laozu become a beta player?

As she was bewildered, a pale blue translucent panel opened before her.

【Name: Chi Jiuyu】

【Age: 23】

【Realm: Soul Transformation Early Stage】

【Current System Loaded: Scale of Ages】

【Current Points: 0】

【Evaluation: The First Prodigy of the Myriad Realms, Abstract】

The First Prodigy of the Myriad Realms!

Hehehe!

Yes, this was her—Jiuyu Laozu!

Chi Jiuyu grinned.

If she were lying in bed, she would have rolled around in delight.

As for the word "abstract," she simply ignored it—what did "abstract" even mean? That was just jealousy of her Jiuyu Laozu's supreme heavenly talent! (End of Chapter)