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The young man’s heart beat rapidly as he saw the two cracking lines on the surface of the human-shaped stone.

He did not expect to stumble into a piece of treasure by taking a casual stroll in the town.

Did the cracks mean the treasure was about to be revealed?

“c.r.a.p, there are too many people here. I have to return to the clan at once.”

The young man scanned the street before he picked up the stone and rushed to one of the clans in the city at his fastest pace. He proceeded to a residence and closed the door behind himself.

“There are now three cracks!”

The young man stared at the human-shaped stone without blinking his eyes.

However, at that instant, a voice could be heard coming from the stone, “Do me a favor, bring me some Primary Stones and crush them into pieces before sprinkling them onto the stone.”

The young man was shocked as he replied with a pale face, “Were you...talking to me?”

There was someone inside the human-shaped stone?

“Mm, I’ll surely reward you if you’re willing to help me.” The voice continued.

“Err...sure!”

The young man hesitated for a moment before he clenched his teeth and agreed with a nod.

Even though he had no idea who the person was inside the stone, he would not be just an ordinary cultivator. If he actually did him a favor, it might serve as a great opportunity for him!

...Meanwhile, in the Middle Continent, Dragon Emperor Clan...

Dong dong dong!

The chimes of an ancient bell echoed, which seemed to contain some magical power, causing the people to feel energized and excited after hearing them.

“I’m the Nine-Tailed Monarch Beast. Listen up, all elders should bring the disciples taking part in the Monarch Horoscope Contest and gather at the dojo at once!”

The words caused the entire Dragon Emperor Clan to explode as countless powerful auras sprang into the sky!

They had been waiting too long for this day!

Whoosh whoosh whoos.h.!.+

Following this, the Peak Leaders of each mountain led the way, followed by the geniuses of the Dragon Emperor Clan, as a ma.s.sive crowd slowly gathered at the dojo.

In just three breaths’ time, the dojo was entirely crowded with people.

If anyone were to take a quick glimpse, they would see inner disciples including Ao Dongfang, Su Qingqing, Hua Jiwudao, An Lin, and Mu Mu standing among the crowd, each with an excited expression.

ROAR!

At that instant, a shocking roar burst out from deep inside the Dragon Emperor Clan, as a young man with a pale face slowly approached the dojo with an aura of the ninth-layer Martial Progenitor Realm.

“It’s Xuan Yue!”

“Gasp, he’s already at the nine-layer Martial Progenitor Realm!”

The geniuses on the dojo inhaled deeply as their eyes were full of envy as they saw the young man.

They clearly knew that Xuan Yue was able to cultivate inside the Ten Thousand Beast Garden because of Qin Nan.

Xuan Yue glanced at the dojo and immediately unleashed his Divine Sense. He quickly scanned the Human Peak and frowned. He was about to say something but decided against it. Maybe master would arrive in the final seconds?

Following this, one terrifying aura after another came out from deep inside the Dragon Emperor Clan.

They turned out to be Hua Dichen and the rest of the core disciples.

“HAHAHA, the Monarch Horoscope Contest is finally here. I can finally s.h.i.+ne!”

“A shocking laugh echoed in the sky as three figures descended from above.

They were none other than the top three geniuses of the Dragon Emperor Clan, Ao Cangtian, Jiu Jiu, and Yang Qi!

The crowd was astounded.

“d.a.m.n!”

“Such a terrifying aura!”

“The three geniuses were indeed cultivating in seclusion!”

They had not shown themselves for a very long time, thus causing the public to have speculations regarding their whereabouts. Even the disciples of the Dragon Emperor Clan were beginning to feel worried, but all their doubts vanished as they saw them in person.

Hua Dichen frowned as he straightened his face.

He had had countless fortunate encounters over the past half-a-year, allowing his cultivation to improve significantly. He had initially thought he was finally catching up to the top three geniuses, but it seemed like the difference was still the same!

The trio frowned as they failed to discover Qin Nan’s presence among the crowd. However, they chose to stand in front of the crowd without pointing it out.

Whoos.h.!.+

A glamorous figure appeared before the crowd, causing them to lose their thoughts. It was none other than the Nine-Tailed Monarch Beast.

“Everyone, It’s not exaggerating to say that the time that decides your fate has arrived.” The Nine-Tailed Monarch Beast’s eyes flickered with a hint of concern as she spoke, “There are countless experts in the Canglan Continent, but only those who have achieved the Martial Monarch Realm are considered true authorities! Even if you have a tenth-grade Tian ranked Martial Spirit and a cultivation of the half-Martial Monarch Realm, as long as you don’t have the Monarch Horoscope, you won’t be considered a true authority...”

“For many years, our beast race has always been suppressed by the human race, causing us to suffer greatly. If you don’t want your parents, your family, your brothers to suffer from war, be stronger! Secure a Monarch Horoscope in the contest, and soar into the sky!”

Following the speech, countless roars were uttered from the dojo, penetrating the layers of cloud.

Everyone shared a single thought in their hearts...

Secure the Monarch Horoscope and soar into the sky!

The worry inside the Nine-Tailed Monarc Beast’s heart grew heavier as she glanced at the disciples on the dojo. Qin Nan, why aren’t you here yet, they are about to depart for the Touring Dojo? What happened to you?

“You should depart with them first. I’ll wait here for Qin Nan. He would surely make it back in time.” The Demonic Qilin Monarch Beast transmitted his voice.

The Nine-Tailed Monarch Beast nodded after a slight hesitation, as she was left with no choice.

Although they had high hopes in Qin Nan, the contest would affect the fate of hundreds of geniuses from the beast race, thus it was impossible for them to delay their schedule for Qin Nan’s sake.

“Everyone, are you ready? I’ll now bring you to the Touring Dojo!”

The Nine-Tailed Monarch Beast’s figure emitted countless rays as the entire dojo suddenly darkened. A giant being white in color with nine tails floated in the sky with a terrifying aura, as if it were going to devour the Heavens and Earth.

The disciples were extremely hot-blooded.

“Wait! Senior Monarch Beast, Qin Nan isn’t here yet!”

At that instant, a yell could be heard, which turned out to be Xuan Yue.

The crowd was slightly startled, who immediately scanned the place with astonishment.

“He’s right!”

“Where’s Qin Nan?”

“Why isn’t he here yet?”

“Did something happen to him? No way?”

The dojo was in a mess.

Meanwhile, in the Two Starred Factions of the Middle Continent including the Bodhi Temple, the Misty Immortal Sect, the Chaos Sect, the Heartless Sect, the Sword Sect, the Shadow PaG.o.da, the Righteous Sect, the Dark Feather Sect, the Wuji Alliance, the Thunderous Wind PaG.o.da, etc., and in the Three Starred Factions including the Wuliang Mountain, the Icy Valley, the Markless Sect, the Blue Beam Sect, the Shocking Thunder Academy, the Flying Star Cliff, the Golden Glow Palace, etc., every disciple had gathered at their respective dojos similar to the Dragon Emperor Clan.

The Martial Monarchs and experts of their factions showed up and gave the disciples a speech to motivate them.

Following this, with the Martial Monarchs and experts leading the way, the geniuses departed for the Touring Dojo.

The prologue to the grand occasion was in progress!