Chapter 461: The Grand Event Begins

Zongwang Prompt: Trial successful, your evaluation for this trial challenge is: A+ (highest)!

Zongwang Prompt: You have obtained teleport permission for the related registration Dungeon, and based on your evaluation in this trial challenge, after the event ends you can receive a "Dragon Palace Gift" based on the activity points you earned.

Mu Yi watched the refreshed prompt on his retina and slowly shrank his body.

"Is this correct?"

By the time Mu Yi stepped into the formal venue of the Immortal God Group, cold sweat had already seeped onto his forehead.

He only now recalled that this trial gathering placed no age restrictions, meaning all immortals and gods could participate.

Those at the Emperor‑Lord level certainly wouldn't come, but the others might.

"Mu kid, this way, this way!"

Seeing Nezha waving at him and several immortals seated beside him, Mu Yi felt the sky collapse.

The great deities of the Three Altars Sea Assembly: Nezha, the illustrious True Lord Yang Jian of the Clear Source Wonderful Dao, the venerable Great Sage King Buddha‑descendant Sun Wukong, the responsive worldly Immortal Lady Qiong Xiao, and Zhao Gongming, the True Lord of the Golden Wheel Ruyi First‑rank Dragon‑Tiger Xuan Altar…

Further away were big figures such as the Tiger‑Subduing Arhat and Manjushri Bodhisattva.

Rubbing his eyes, Mu Yi realized these big figures were all in their true forms.

But after a brief thought, Mu Yi understood that these people were all stuck at the Emperor‑Lord threshold.

Having finally gotten a chance to spar with Yinglong, they wouldn't let it slip, even just watching would benefit them.

Mu Yi steeled himself and followed Nezha's beckoning.

"Having met the Third Prince, the True Lord, the Great Sage, the Immortal Lady, the Marshal…"

"Mu kid, you're impressive, being able to match me at the same realm!" Nezha patted his chest and introduced him to the others.

"Huh? Why do you all have that expression!"

He had expected doubts and mockery, but instead everyone stared at him with a strange look.

"Third Prince, you may not know, but before you returned from the Outer Heaven, Lord Mu had already been able to force‑cut the Guanyin Bodhisattva in the mortal realm!" Zhao Gongming said cheerfully, taking the initiative to introduce.

Although in some worlds they are considered enemies.

For example, in the Investiture of the Gods, he is even Nezha's senior uncle.

But in Jiuzhou's native Heavenly Court, they are colleagues; matters of the mortal realm are merely a difference in their tribulation incarnations.

In the Heavenly Court, he and Nezha also campaigned beyond the heavens together, so their relationship is quite good.

After all, Nezha's temperament suits his taste.

In fact, this table of theirs are old acquaintances, all being martial‑fighting sects, with combat power that is truly extraordinary.

"Probably it won't be long before you can stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with us!" Zhao Gongming smiled at Mu Yi, seeming to have a strong liking for him.

"Xuan Altar Marshal, you are truly praised!" Mu Yi quickly replied politely.

"Shen Wanqian is my personally transmitted disciple; your growth speed needs no comment, and besides, you have also practiced under the Supreme Immortal of the Upper Clarity Spiritual Treasure, so we are of the same sect; no need for formality!"

Zhao Gongming didn't hold back, smiling as he clarified the karmic link between him and Mu Yi.

Mu Yi suddenly understood; that was the connection, no wonder Zhao Gongming seemed so fond of him.

"I really didn't expect your growth to be this fast!" Qiong Xiao also smiled brightly while staring at Mu Yi.

Originally Qiong Xiao couldn't stop thinking of Mu Yi, waiting for him to go to Biyou Palace to block his departure.

But when Mu Yi managed to slay the Guanyin Bodhisattva incarnation, Qiong Xiao was relieved.

"You beat me, yet only tied with that kid Nezha!" Qiong Xiao eyed Nezha suspiciously, as if doubting Nezha's bragging.

"I've also seen this kid's fights; Nezha, you shouldn't be able to win!" Sun Wukong added his jab.

Nezha's mouth twitched; he truly hadn't expected Mu Yi's experiences to be so rich.

He had considered that others might doubt Mu Yi could match him at the same level, but never imagined the doubt would be directed at himself.

"I didn't expect you to grow so fast; later I must see for myself!" Nezha turned his head, staring at Mu Yi as if he'd discovered a fun toy.

Did Mu Yi not give his all last time? This time he'll truly get a good look.

Yang Jian said nothing; he has little interaction with Mu Yi, but hearing the others speak, he grew somewhat curious about Mu Yi.

Mu Yi felt overwhelming pressure; after witnessing the actions of Tai Bai Jin Xing, Bai Ze and others, he had a clear understanding of these gods stuck at the Emperor‑Lord threshold.

They're completely out of his league; he fears he'll be hung up and beaten.

"Don't worry, I'll suppress my strength to match yours, but this time my weapons are all genuine!"

"I'll definitely make the Third Prince satisfied!"

Hearing Mu Yi's words, everyone couldn't help but turn their gaze toward him; his fighting spirit earned them a new respect.

"Go ahead, go ahead!"

Nezha laughed and sent Mu Yi away; they wouldn't bully the weak, after all, they're supposed to be war gods.

Mu Yi wiped the non‑existent cold sweat from his forehead and crouched to the other side of the venue.

He hadn't expected that just as he sat down, a familiar face approached.

"Lord Mu, hope you have been well!" Shen Wanqian said with a smile, toasting.

"Brother Shen? I just heard the Xuan Altar Marshal mention you earlier, didn't expect you'd be here!"

"Of course I had to come… *cough cough cough*!" Shen Wanqian said, coughing again.

"I haven't yet congratulated Brother Shen on his breakthrough to Immortal‑God!" Mu Yi replied with a toast.

"Compared to Lord Mu, you're far behind; I never expected you could already slay a Bodhisattva incarnation! That's far stronger than before!" Shen Wanqian shook his head.

"Indeed, it's far stronger!" A masked figure also sat down, it was Jing Liuyun.

Though there were some early disagreements, after all they were comrades who fought together, so it wasn't strange.

"I once challenged that Bodhisattva's incarnation over there; after a few moves I was defeated. It's hard to imagine how strong you are now!"

Jing Liuyun raised his cup toward Mu Yi, gestured, and then drained it in one gulp.

"Where are the Murphy folk?" Mu Yi also downed his drink in one go.

"I don't know, I just happened to come by to say hello; we have no connection!" Jingliu Yun shook their head.

They are somewhat acquainted with each other, but they don't have much actual friendship.

"Coming a step late, you all should make amends!"

However, just as we were speaking of Mo Fei, they happened to appear and take a seat.

Everyone gathered with their drinks, celebrating the reunion, and also celebrating this grand gathering.

Mu Yi and the others were happily exchanging cups, but the Four Sea Dragon Kings were a bit restless.

"Big brother, what should we do!" the North Sea Dragon King said, furrowing his brow, extremely worried.

Too many immortals and gods have come; even after a round of screening, the number still exceeds their estimate.

Even if it were just the numbers, it would be tolerable, but these immortals and gods are all famous, making him also feel a bit terrified.

Any single one of them, taken alone, would be a major trouble for them.

"No worries, with the Responding Dragon here, they won't cause any trouble!" the East Sea Dragon King's expression was somewhat gloomy.

The stories of the lower realm are a continuation of the Jiuzhou history's reflection; many things may not match, but there are still traces to follow.

For example, Nezha truly has a grudge against the East Sea Dragon Palace, but the East Sea Dragon Palace can do nothing about Nezha, let alone that Nezha also has the backing of the Jade Void Palace.

He tried to take deep breaths to suppress his distracting thoughts, but the East Sea Dragon King was actually also very worried.

As the North Sea Dragon King said, the immortals and gods that have come are truly too many.

The West Sea Dragon King and the South Sea Dragon King are in charge of the Legend group and the Demigod group, and they are not afraid of causing trouble.

But the problem is, among this immortal and god group, there are too many who can fight; even the East Sea Dragon King and North Sea Dragon King together cannot defeat many of them.

This is also where the Four Seas Dragon Clan feels most helpless; the strong ones of Jiuzhou are truly too many.

Although everyone is collectively called immortals and gods, someone like Yang Jian alone could take on the Four Sea Dragon Kings without issue.

This gap cannot be made up even if the Dragon Palace had many more treasures.

Without the Responding Dragon to hold the fort, the Four Seas Dragon Clan could not sustain this event at all, and could only seek help from the Heavenly Court.

"Why not let them fight a round first? I'm worried that if we drag it on, these people will cause trouble and we really won't be able to contain them!" the North Sea Dragon King whispered a suggestion.

"Alright, Mu Tianjun has deep ties with our Four Seas; let's ask him for now!" the East Sea Dragon King thought.

Really letting this group of battle maniacs sit here, who knows what trouble they'll stir up; better to arrange some activities to divert their attention.

"Mu Tianjun, could you please be the first to appear at the gathering?" the East Sea Dragon King's voice came over.

To attract their attention, at least one must catch the eye of a major deity; earlier the East Sea Dragon King saw that Mu Yi was acquainted with these people, and Mu Yi himself is quite famous, making him the most suitable to kick things off.

"Then there's no problem!"

Mu Yi was a bit surprised, but did not refuse; for him, starting earlier or later makes no difference.

"Right here?"

"Old Dragon, I have a treasure pearl that can provide a space of one square inch; I will present it to the Heavenly Sovereign for his use."

Along with the East Sea Dragon King's mental transmission, the Turtle Chancellor took out a pearl and handed it to Mu Yi.

Instantly, a prompt message refreshed on the retina.

【Stabilizing Sea Pearl】

Quality: Divine

Effect: Inside the pearl forms its own realm.

Mu Yi was a little surprised; this thing should be the place they just challenged in the trial, and the East Sea Dragon King was willing to part with it, directly giving it to him.

"Everyone, the gathering hasn't fully started yet, but if anyone wants to try first, step forward and fight Mu Tianjun."

"This gathering will be scored by points; everyone, feel free to participate enthusiastically!"

The East Sea Dragon King entered laughing heartily, then addressed all the immortals and gods present.

"I'll go!"

The North Sea Dragon King's previously selected other participant immediately responded.

Mu Yi used the Stabilizing Sea Pearl to select the responding participant; in the next instant, their figures vanished from the banquet and entered the world within the Stabilizing Sea Pearl together.

Zhao Gongming stroked his beard, glanced at the twenty-four deeper Stabilizing Sea Pearls on his wrist, shook his head, this East Sea truly is creative.

Indeed, collecting Stabilizing Sea Pearls in the lower realm, it does not disappoint the style of being wealthy and extravagant.

"Please, everyone, watch the battle!"

As he spoke, huge water mirrors appeared all over the banquet, displaying the scene inside the Stabilizing Sea Pearl before everyone's eyes.

This can be considered the formal opening of the gathering's curtain.

"Kunlun Mountain, Lin Yuzhi!"

"Mu Yi!"

Before the battle begins, there is a short preparation segment!

Mu Yi didn't do much, but Lin Yuzhi was busy setting up the altar.

Various magical implements were piled into a small hill; Lin Yuzhi pinched his fingers and cast a seal, and the hill-like implements instantly flew up, some inserted, some arranged, falling around the altar.

As the opening participant selected by the North Sea Dragon King, he is naturally no ordinary person.

However, they still somewhat underestimated Mu Yi, or rather, the North Sea Dragon King also does not understand just how strong Mu Yi is now.

After all, the Four Sea Dragon Kings are not martial fighters; they completely do not understand what it means to be invincible at the same realm.

"Begin!"

The East Sea Dragon King's voice sounded within the Stabilizing Sea Pearl.

"Mu Tianjun, pardon my offense!"

Lin Yuzhi pointed a finger, and the various magical implements on the altar converged into a torrent that surged toward Mu Yi.

"Those loose cultivators of Kunlun Mountain are still so boring!" Nezha glanced at the torrent of magical implements that had submerged Mu Yi, then yawned.

"Mixed but not refined, the Queen Mother of the West imposes no restrictions; they will never understand what true combat requires!" Yang Jian also shook his head.

There are many immortals on Kunlun Mountain, but few are able to wage war in foreign lands; most can only handle some affairs within Jiuzhou.

This left the Heavenly Court's war generals, who often campaign abroad, quite dissatisfied.

After all, no one wants their comrade to be a useless waste.

"Eight Nine Mysterious Arts? That's interesting!" Yang Jian raised his eyebrows, looking at Mu Yi, who was completely unharmed amidst the torrent of magical artifacts, and recognized Mu Yi's ability.

"But it hasn't yet reached perfection—how could it defeat a Bodhisattva?" Yang Jian felt some doubt; he himself cultivated this, so he was very clear about the power of the Eight Nine Mysterious Arts.

"Emulating Heaven and Earth!"

Mu Yi's figure grew tall in the wind, then he threw a punch that directly destroyed the torrent of magical artifacts.

To him, these things were like a tickle.

Lin Yuzhi's expression shifted, and his hand seals kept changing.

Boom boom boom!

Countless thunderbolts appeared out of nowhere, surrounding Mu Yi, yet he still threw a punch, and all the attacks were once again crushed with overwhelming force.

His fist landed on the altar, directly smashing the altar that Lin Yuzhi had painstakingly set up into a pulp.

Lin Yuzhi turned into a streak of light and appeared elsewhere, cold sweat pouring down; if that punch had landed solidly, he really wouldn't be able to get away with it.

However, before he could even feel relieved for a moment, a huge shadow enveloped him.

Lin Yuzhi forgot one thing: a large size does not mean slow movements.

Boom!

A tremendous roar echoed inside the Dinghai Pearl, and Lin Yuzhi's figure appeared in the banquet.

"Zongwang Prompt: You have earned 1 activity point!"

Mu Yi shrank his stature and stood within the Dinghai Pearl, waiting for the next opponent to appear.

Take someone's wealth, and relieve their calamity.

Although I don't know what the East Sea Dragon King intends, since he gave me the Dinghai Pearl, I must see it through to the end.

"Next!"

Seeing that everyone's attention in the hall had shifted to the water mirror, the East Sea Dragon King hurriedly had the next combatant step forward.

Everything is hard at the beginning; after the first battle ended, they immediately began assigning their own dragon sons to fight.

The dragon tribe's trial—without the dragon tribe, wouldn't that be a joke.