Chapter 513: Sowing Discord, the Candidate Ceremony Begins

Azure Dragon Peak, rear mountain.

Su Yu returned to his own cave dwelling.

Earlier, at Azure Dragon Pool, Su Yu talked a lot with the Azure Dragon Hall Master.

The most discussed were the three seed contestants from Heavenly Thunder Peak, Heavenly Sword Peak, and Jade Pure Peak.

The one from Heavenly Thunder Peak is the personal disciple of the Heavenly Thunder Peak Master, who has mastered the Eighth‑Grade Grand Dao, Thunder Grand Dao.

Although the name is extremely ordinary, its quality is a proper Eighth‑Grade caliber.

A few months ago, his cultivation had already reached 900,000 km.

As for now, this person has never appeared outside Heavenly Thunder Peak, and even the Azure Dragon Hall Master does not know his true cultivation.

But according to the Azure Dragon Hall Master's estimate, his cultivation should be around 950,000 km.

As for Heavenly Sword Peak, he is the current top true‑disciple of that peak.

He has mastered the Way of Killing and Strife.

It is also a Seventh‑Grade Supreme Grand Dao.

His cultivation is around 930,000 km.

As for Jade Pure Peak… likewise, he is the current top true‑disciple of that peak.

He has mastered the Way of Divination, though it is only a Sixth‑Grade Limit Grand Dao.

However, in certain special aspects, its threat level is not far below that of a Seventh‑Grade Supreme Grand Dao.

It can be considered a variant Grand Dao.

His cultivation is also above 900,000 km, but does not exceed 950,000 km.

These three will be Su Yu's strongest rivals at the candidate ceremony.

Su Yu, after digesting the three individuals' information in his mind,

directly cast it away.

For Su Yu, 900,000 km is a cultivation higher than his own.

But don't forget.

Su Yu is a dual‑path practitioner.

Not only does his Physical Path reach a full 700,000 km.

Even the Ten Thousand Paths Unity has risen to 800,000 km.

Moreover, there are still more than twenty days until the candidate ceremony.

Before returning to his cave, Su Yu exchanged one thousand Upper Grade Grand Dao Stones for Lower Grade Grand Dao Stones with Elder Xu.

He exchanged a full ten million stones.

Su Yu actually still has more Upper Grade Grand Dao Stones on him.

But Su Yu still does not dare to exchange too many.

After all, for the Azure Dragon Hall, Upper Grade Grand Dao Stones are also relatively precious.

Even the Peak Master of Nine Peaks never has more than several ten‑thousands on his person.

And his having a thousand is entirely because of the Nine Peaks Grand Competition.

If it weren't for this item, Su Yu would not dare to exchange.

If a schemer noticed, Su Yu estimates he would definitely be targeted.

Perhaps within the Azure Dragon Hall, his senior sister shields him, and no one would strike him.

But he cannot stay in the Azure Dragon Hall forever.

So being a bit cautious is no problem.

Moreover… with ten million Lower Grade Grand Dao Stones, it is more than enough for Su Yu.

Su Yu quickly merged all ten million Lower Grade Grand Dao Stones through the Synthesis Slot.

In the end, he obtained 2.5 million Upper Grade Grand Dao Stones.

Even the synthesis points surged to 7.5 million.

Su Yu took a deep breath and quickly arranged these Upper Grade Grand Dao Stones using the Nine Heavens Gathering Spirit Array.

It cost a full 999,999 Upper Grade Grand Dao Stones.

Su Yu inhaled deeply, his eyes filled with a flash of madness.

"Ten‑ten‑thousand‑fold energy amplification, begin!"

Su Yu let out a low growl.

Boom—boom—boom!!!

In an instant, the entire cave was instantly filled with endless Grand Dao power.

Even so, this Grand Dao power actually turned into a fluid, filling the entire cave.

Like a river of Grand Dao.

Only, unlike the Grand Dao River, it is comparatively small.

However, in energy density, it is in no way inferior to the Grand Dao River.

That is, the medium‑sized cave has a relatively larger space; otherwise the energy would dissipate.

Feeling the Grand Dao's vibration within his body, Su Yu licked his lips.

His gaze fell upon the little Azure Dragon.

The little Azure Dragon was still sleeping, but its aura had become even stronger.

Su Yu checked it and instantly inhaled a gasp of cold air.

Because the little Azure Dragon's aura at this moment was even more terrifying than some 500,000‑km Grand Dao realms!

Damn it, I've fought tooth and nail to cultivate this fast, but you? You just sleep and boost yourself!

Su Yu looked at the little azure dragon with some envy.

To be honest, Su Yu has endured far too much to get to where he is today.

Aside from fighting side by side with him, the little azure dragon spends most of its time asleep.

However, the little azure dragon's increase in strength is also a good thing for Su Yu.

Before, I worried that my advancement was too fast for the little azure dragon to keep up with my combat power.

Now it seems the little azure dragon will soon catch up to me.

Su Yu smiled faintly, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began exchanging techniques, Martial Technique, and weapons in the shop.

He prepared to thoroughly upgrade himself.

As for the rank of the Grand Dao...

If Su Yu now wants to raise the quality of the Myriad Dao Unity to ninth grade, he needs nine million synthesis points.

But Su Yu currently has only over seven million points, so he can only start with techniques, Martial Technique, and weapons.

While Su Yu was immersed in the system shop...

At the same time, inside a cave dwelling on the back mountain of Azure Dragon Peak...

A black-haired youth sat cross-legged on the bed, and before him was a youth wearing a rich smile.

If Su Yu were here, he could see that this person's appearance closely resembles Lei Shan's.

This person is none other than Lei Shan's brother, Lei Ming.

Back when Su Yu left, this was the personal disciple who stepped forward from Heaven Thunder Peak.

As for this black-haired youth before him...

Lei Ming looked at the black-haired youth with a hearty laugh and said, "As the top of Azure Dragon Peak, you don't even have the qualifications to join the candidate selection, Wu Ke Di—I truly feel wronged for you."

"What's good about Azure Dragon Peak that's worth you staying here?" ωＷω. ＧoＮЬ. οrＧ

"With your cultivation, coming to my Heaven Thunder Peak, you'd definitely be the foremost under the young lord!"

This black-haired youth is none other than the foremost true disciple of Azure Dragon Peak today.

Wu Ke Di!

An existence of true worth, a Grand Dao realm spanning nine hundred thousand li.

The Grand Dao he commands is also a sixth‑grade extreme Grand Dao.

Within the entire Azure Dragon Hall, he is a top‑tier disciple.

Wu Ke Di slowly opened his eyes; within them, a dark luster seemed to flicker.

One glance and one cannot help but sink into it.

"Lei Ming... Heaven Thunder Peak, stop thinking about stirring up trouble."

"Even if I wanted to contend for the candidate's identity, in the end it would only be a failure."

"Why bother being a clown instead?"

Wu Ke Di seemed not to have let Lei Ming's words shake his inner resolve.

Lei Ming shook his head, gave a faint smile, and said.

"Really?"

He took a deep look at Wu Ke Di: "As the foremost true disciple of Azure Dragon Peak, if you don't even have the qualifications to compete, saying so would be embarrassing."

"Could it be that you, Wu Ke Di, truly aren't a match for Su Yu?"

Lei Ming slowly rose to his feet and spoke with a resonant, forceful tone: "What is Su Yu, anyway? He's only achieved this today by riding on the coattails of the Hall Master's junior disciple."

"Wu Ke Di, don't forget you're still the top of Azure Dragon Peak—why let Su Yu steal the glory that should rightfully be yours?"

A hint of disdain flashed across Lei Ming's face.

"Wu Ke Di, you're certainly not someone who'd willingly let others trample on you!"

Wu Ke Di listened to Lei Ming's words, fell into silence, and remained quiet for a long time.

Lei Ming looked at Wu Ke Di's appearance, couldn't help but turn up the corner of his mouth, turned around, and slowly walked toward the cave dwelling's gate.

"If you, Wu Ke Di, are just someone who likes to hide in the background, then forget it!"

"If you still had even a shred of desire to strive... then Su Yu wouldn't surpass your brilliance!"

Having said that, Lei Ming vanished into the cave dwelling.

In the vast cave dwelling, only Wu Ke Di remained, sitting cross‑legged on the bed, silent, unknown what he was thinking.

Wu Ke Di sat in silence, cross‑legged on the bed.

His head bowed, his expression unreadable.

After a moment, Wu Ke Di slowly opened his eyes, and a profound luster emerged from his gaze.

"Yeah... why can't I represent Azure Dragon Peak?"

"What is that Su Yu, anyway!"

A faint voice sounded from Wu Ke Di's mouth.

He looked toward the outside of the cave dwelling, watching Lei Ming's departing manner.

"Although I know you're stirring up trouble, congratulations… you've succeeded!"

"Su Yu, candidate… I'd like to see just what gap exists between me and you!"

"Or… you're just someone relying on the Hall Master's junior disciple status, a clown seeking favor in Azure Dragon Peak!"

Wu Ke Di gave a low shout, and a strong surge rippled from within his body.

Releasing terrifying might.

Heaven Thunder Peak.

Above Heaven Thunder Peak, thunder has shrouded it year‑round, which is why it earned that name.

Lei Ming's figure appeared atop Heaven Thunder Peak, a youth bare‑chested.

He sat calmly on the summit of Heaven Thunder Peak, his whole body muscular, exuding a terrifying sense of power.

Moreover, on his skin were etched markings like bolts of lightning.

Seeming to sense Lei Ming's arrival, the youth slowly opened his eyes.

"Wu Kedie, what do you say?"

The youth spoke lightly.

Lei Ming smiled confidently, "Although I haven't received his approval, I estimate it's already succeeded."

"Young master, wait. When the candidate ceremony begins, you need not act; Na Wu Kedie will naturally cause trouble for Su Yu."

"Then, you will only need to face the two fellows at Heaven Sword Peak and Jade Pure Peak."

Lei Ming said respectfully to the youth.

The youth looked at Lei Ming, showing a look of genuine admiration.

"Not bad. Although in the Nine Peaks Grand Competition your younger brother disappointed me, you handled this matter well."

"When I become a candidate and join the Execution Sword Court, I won't be without your benefit!"

Lei Ming's face lit up with joy; it was this sentence from the youth he had been waiting for.

He hurriedly bowed his head and said to the youth, "Thank you, young master. Lei Ming is willing to do anything for you!"

The youth smiled faintly; the thunder falling around him caused no ripple in him.

As the lightning on his body flickered briefly, it completely absorbed those thunders.

"Su Yu, this guy has become somewhat perverse lately, but the teacher is also shrewd, directly initiating the candidate ceremony early."

"It leaves Su Yu no room for advancement."

"Thus, the candidate can only be me!"

A faint, burning expression flashed across the youth's face.

Lei Ming also offered congratulations.

A moment later, the youth regained his calm.

"However, there is still a distance to the final success; whether it succeeds depends on that day."

"After all, those two fellows at Heaven Sword Peak and Jade Pure Peak are no pushover!"

The youth said with a slightly solemn tone.

Lei Ming said cheerfully, "In front of you, those two fellows are nothing to fear!"

The youth waved his hand, "Fine, I already know their strength."

"Go down, in this final stretch I should also breakthrough!"

Hearing the youth's words, Lei Ming felt a sudden thump in his heart.

Immediately, an even more fervent emotion spread through Lei Ming's mind.

The farther the youth can go, the greater the reward Lei Ming can obtain.

Thus, when the youth issued the dismissal order, he withdrew from the summit.

Time passed.

More than twenty days vanished in an instant.

The next day.

Golden sunlight gently spread across heaven and earth, as if a thin golden veil draped over the entire Azure Dragon Hall.

With the sun's descent, the whole Azure Dragon Hall became bustling.

Because today is the day the Azure Dragon Hall's candidate ceremony begins.

And today, the Azure Dragon Hall Master candidate will be decided.

Equivalent to figures like the Saint Son or Daoist Maiden of other factions.

They are the future leaders who will guide them onward.

For a moment, the entire Azure Dragon Hall boiled over.

Powerful surges swept out among the Nine Peaks.

In an instant, atop the Nine Peaks, nine figures suddenly materialized.

Each figure was interlaced with terrifying aura, appearing immensely majestic.

Especially the figure on Azure Dragon Peak.

Although the Azure Dragon Hall Master is a mere woman, her Venerable Realm cultivation instantly suppressed the masters of the other eight peaks.

The Azure Dragon Hall Master couldn't help glancing toward the back mountain, then immediately withdrew her gaze.

She took a sudden step forward.

A crisp sound rang throughout the Azure Dragon heavens and earth.

"Candidate ceremony… begins now!"

As the words fell, an aged figure suddenly appeared between heaven and earth.

It was none other than the Azure Dragon Hall's Number Two, the Head of the Law Enforcement Hall, Yan Ke!

Yan Ke stood proudly between heaven and earth, his Peak of the Law Realm cultivation openly radiating.

He looked down and announced loudly.

"I am the Head of the Law Enforcement Hall, and today's candidate ceremony is presided over by me!"

"Now… contestants of the Nine Peaks, enter quickly!"

As the words ended, Yan Ke swept his large hand, and in an instant forcibly created a space out of thin air!

After endless coma, Shi Yu sprang up from the bed. Please,

He took big breaths of fresh air, his chest trembling.

Confused and bewildered, various emotions surged in his heart.

Where is this?

Afterwards, Shi Yu subconsciously observed his surroundings, then became even more bewildered.

A single-person dormitory?

Even if he successfully got rescued, he should now be in a ward.

And his own body... how could he have no injuries at all?

With doubts, Shi Yu's gaze quickly swept across the room, finally settling on the mirror at the head of the bed.

The mirror reflected his current appearance, about seventeen or eighteen years old, quite handsome.

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His previous self was a handsome young man in his twenties with extraordinary bearing, having worked for a period of time.

And now, this appearance looks like that of a high school student no matter how you look at it...

This change left Shi Yu dazed for a long time.

Don't ever tell him, the surgery was very successful...

His body and appearance have changed; this is no longer a matter of whether or not surgery was done, but rather immortal arts.

He actually completely turned into another person!

Could it be... that he has time-traveled?

Besides the mirror placed at the head of the bed with obviously bad feng shui, Shi Yu also discovered three books beside it.

Shi Yu picked one up and looked; the title instantly left him silent.

《Essential Beast-Rearing Manual for New Handlers》

《Postnatal Care for Pets》

《Guide to Evaluating Beast-Eared Girls of Different Races》

Shi Yu:???

The first two books' names are still normal; what's up with the last one?

"Cough."

Shi Yu's gaze tightened, he reached out his hand, but soon his arm stiffened.

Just as he was about to open the third book to see what it was, his brain suddenly felt a sharp pain, and a flood of memories surged like a tide.

Providing you with the high martial arts puppet of a god being pulled strings, I have a synthesis slot.