Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!-Chapter 783 - 777: Seizing the Palace_1

「Two days later.」

Qin Wudao and his retinue stepped out of the square and arrived at the foot of a mountain. It was verdant and majestic, towering into the clouds, its height immeasurable. This mountain peak was enormous, larger even than the ten great Immortal Veins of the Nine Provinces Realm combined. Palaces, resplendent with immortal light, dotted its slopes. At the foot of the mountain, numerous figures stood or sat in groups. Some had even constructed simple thatched huts, a clear indication that the palaces higher up were already occupied.

"Your Majesty, it's all my fault. I've burdened everyone!" Hongyi said, his eyes dim with shame.

Although he had given his all, his cultivation was too weak, and he was continually surpassed by Heaven's Chosen of the Taiyi Earth Immortal Realm. The Torch Academy recruited from all the heavens and myriad realms. Many powerful forces from numerous great thousand worlds would send their Heaven's Chosen to the academy, seeking better development opportunities. The Heaven's Chosen residing in the palaces mostly hailed from these great thousand worlds.

"Don't blame yourself yet. Follow me!" Qin Wudao smiled. With a pinch of his left hand, the immortal qi before him coalesced into a wisp of energy, pointing in a specific direction.

Ten-Thousand Mile Tracking Art!

This was one of the cultivation techniques obtained from the 'Formation Emperor's' legacy. It could implant a 'wisp of energy' on an enemy, making them easier to locate. With Qin Wudao's current cultivation, this wisp could persist for ten days without dispersing. That day, after his verbal altercation with Ning Sui Feng, Qin Wudao had implanted such a 'wisp of energy' on him, preparing to settle accounts later.

Xiang Yu, Han Xin, Zhou Yu, and the others had all learned the Ten-Thousand Mile Tracking Art. They immediately guessed Qin Wudao's intentions, their eyes lighting up as they sneered.

Guided by the 'wisp of energy,' Qin Wudao and his group entered the Immortal Mountain. After winding their way through it, they arrived before a bamboo forest.

In the middle of the bamboo forest stood a solitary palace.

"This is the place!" Qin Wudao waved his hand, dispersing the 'wisp of energy.' His gaze sharpened, and he cupped his hands towards the empty air, announcing, "Student Qin Wudao believes Ning Sui Feng is not strong enough and thus unqualified to reside in a palace. I have come to challenge him!"

After stepping onto the Immortal Mountain, by virtue of his Chaos Divine Body's sensitivity to energy, he sensed several formidable presences at the mountain's peak. These presences were no weaker than that of the gray-robed instructor, Fei Han.

「On the mountaintop, in an ancient courtyard...」

The instructors of the Torch Academy's outer courtyard were discussing matters related to the 'Newcomer Competition,' while also observing the strength of the new students.

"This Qin Wudao is quite interesting!" one instructor remarked with an amused laugh upon hearing the words carried up from the foot of the mountain.

The academy had rules prohibiting conflict between fellow students. Yet, Qin Wudao had just entered Sleeping Dragon Mountain and already intended to seize Ning Sui Feng's palace. This was the first time such a thing had happened in many eons.

Sleeping Dragon Mountain was the very mountain beneath their feet. The name 'Sleeping Dragon' expressed the hope that every Heaven's Chosen of the Human Clan would become as formidable as a dragon.

"Great Elder, what are your thoughts?" An instructor sitting on the left looked up at the old man in the foremost seat and asked respectfully.

"The Thirty Thousand Draconic Abodes are naturally for the thirty thousand strongest Heaven's Chosen. Only they are qualified to reside within!" The Great Elder was the administrator of the outer courtyard. His name was Jiang Xuan, and he was rumored to be a descendant of Emperor Jiang, one of the Ten Clan Protectors. He was also a purple-robed instructor at the Torch Academy.

In the outer courtyard, his word was absolute law!

"Approved!"

A resonant voice descended from the mountaintop, echoing in everyone's ears.

"Someone is challenging Ning Sui Feng?"

"Who is so daring? That's the Saint Heir of the Carefree Sect!"

"Let's go! Hurry and see!"

Hearing the exchange between Qin Wudao and the Great Elder, the Heaven's Chosen at the foot of the mountain erupted in excitement. Shock was written all over their faces as they employed their movement techniques, speeding towards the bamboo forest, afraid of missing the spectacle if they were late.

Ning Sui Feng was a top Heaven's Chosen from the Seventh Heaven, the Saint Heir of the Carefree Sect. His cultivation had reached the peak of the Taiyi Earth Immortal Realm, and he had gained considerable renown through his superb sword techniques.

Among the younger generation, he was certainly capable of ranking within the top thousand!

Ranking in the top thousand might not sound exceptionally high, but considering the Human Clan was the hegemon among all clans, with its countless internal factions and innumerable Heaven's Chosen, it was an extraordinary achievement.

"Xiang Yu, go knock on the door!" Qin Wudao commanded, having received approval from the academy's powerhouses.

Numerous Formations were arranged around the Immortal Palace, isolating it from external sounds, so those inside were oblivious to the events unfolding outside.

"As you command!" A cold smirk touched Xiang Yu's lips. Gripping his King's Lance, he strode to the palace door and kicked it open.

"Who is it?!"

Inside the Immortal Palace, Ning Sui Feng, who was cultivating, was abruptly startled by the loud crash. Fury contorted his features as he stormed out of the Immortal Palace, only to see Xiang Yu, the one who had kicked open his door.

"You?"

"What are you doing here?" Ning Sui Feng's expression froze, and panic welled up inside him.

"Naturally, I've taken a liking to your residence!"

"Get lost!"

"Refuse, and you die!"

Xiang Yu's domineering voice echoed throughout Sleeping Dragon Mountain, like a billion thunderclaps shaking the universe.

This declaration left the onlooking Heaven's Chosen flabbergasted. They stared at Xiang Yu, slack-jawed and astounded, their faces filled with disbelief.

Get lost?

That was far too arrogant!

One had to understand that the Carefree Sect was a paramount power in the Seventh Heaven, overseen by an Immortal King. As a disciple of such a sect, Ning Sui Feng possessed a noble status. Who would dare show him such disrespect?

"How audacious! How dare you insult the Saint Heir!"

"Kneel and apologize at once! Otherwise, when the Saint Heir's wrath descends, you will all be turned to ashes!"

From the crowd, a Heaven's Chosen from a vassal force of the Carefree Sect, his eyes full of murderous intent, stood up and rebuked him. To insult Ning Sui Feng was to insult him as well.

When the master is humiliated, the servant dies! This is an excellent opportunity to impress the Saint Heir and improve my own standing.

Seeing the Heaven's Chosen ardently supporting him, the corner of Ning Sui Feng's mouth twitched. If I could pulverize the Heaven's Chosen of Great Qin, I would have acted long ago. Why would I need you to tell me? You really overestimate me!

"Is that so?" Xiang Yu sneered, pointing his King's Lance at Ning Sui Feng. "He wants to turn me to ashes. What are your thoughts on that?"

"Saint Heir, kill him quickly!" the Heaven's Chosen from the vassal force exclaimed excitedly.

"Shut up!" Ning Sui Feng felt he was about to go mad and roared at the Heaven's Chosen from the vassal force.

Then, he turned to Xiang Yu, his face turned cold as he warned in a low, threatening voice, "Do you really intend to make an enemy of the Carefree Sect?"

The Heaven's Chosen from the vassal force was dumbfounded. What's going on? Shouldn't the Saint Heir be suppressing this Great Qin Heaven's Chosen right now?

The surrounding Heaven's Chosen also noticed something was amiss, their expressions turning strange. They sensed that Ning Sui Feng seemed wary of this Heaven's Chosen from Great Qin and dared not act rashly.

Is that really the case?

"This is the Torch Academy. Competition among students is unrelated to background!" Xiang Yu, of course, was not foolish enough to say anything that would make the Carefree Sect an enemy.

"In that case, let's fight!" Seeing Xiang Yu was impervious to persuasion, Ning Sui Feng could no longer tolerate it. He abruptly unsheathed his sword. Terrifying Sword Qi erupted as he thrust forward with formidable power.

This sword strike was extremely profound. It manifested countless illusory sword shadows, a mix of real and fake, making them impossible to discern. Charged with a terrifying battle intent, it tore through the Void.

"Flashy, but useless!" Xiang Yu sneered disdainfully, seeing through its flaws at a glance.

BOOM!

The King's Lance swept across the sky.

Immense kingly dominance erupted, and an endless, terrifying Blood Fiend Qi surged, shaking the heavens and earth, as if tens of thousands of blood dragons were roaring. The terrifying power reached its absolute peak.