Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!-Chapter 792 - 786: The Unexpected Song Tianming_1

Inside the Primordial Chaos Tower, on the 1,202nd level, was the Soul Law trial. This was also a trial of comprehension: while enduring the pain of soul annihilation, one had to comprehend a seventh-grade Immortal Technique. Clearing this trial would grant a boost in comprehension. Relatively speaking, the Soul Law trial was simpler than the Curse Law trial!

Because Qin Wudao's soul was powerful and he was also an Alchemist, under the guidance of the ancient deities, it took him only an hour to comprehend the Soul Law. Then, he spent another hour learning the Immortal Technique! Just like that, he broke through to the 1,203rd level!

Following that, witnessed by three Human Race Immortal Emperors, hundreds of Outer Court instructors, and hundreds of thousands of students, he continuously cleared the trials successfully, constantly setting new records. This caused an uproar, sending the crowd into a frenzy—it was simply unbelievable! So much so that everyone overlooked Crown Prince Ji Huangdao, who had also entered the 1,200th level.

"I, the Crown Prince, must break Emperor Jiang's record!" he declared. "Among the younger generation, who can possibly contend with me?" On the 1,200th level, Crown Prince Ji Huangdao roared in excitement, full of vigor and ready to break Emperor Jiang's record.

However, when he learned the conditions for clearing the trial, he was utterly stunned! Within four hours, he needed to comprehend a new law and learn a seventh-level Cultivation Technique! Is that even possible? he wondered. "The Primordial Chaos Tower must have gone mad! This is simply impossible for a human to achieve!" Crown Prince Ji Huangdao instantly deflated, like a frost-bitten eggplant.

But since he had come this far, he had to try. Crown Prince Ji Huangdao calmed himself and, amidst endless pain, listened to the teachings of the ancient deities. However, as time slipped by, his expression turned exceedingly grim. Four hours passed quickly!

"Challenger, failed!" an ancient voice echoed in his ears.

The pain vanished. The ancient deity slowly dissipated.

"I was just a little bit short!" Crown Prince Ji Huangdao opened his eyes, a hint of unreconciled frustration in them.

However, failing the trial was within his expectations, so he wasn't particularly distraught. Besides, reaching the 1,200th level had already satisfied him. This was a record set by Emperor Jiang, one of the Ten Great Protectors of the Human Race! And now, another name would be added to this record: Crown Prince Ji Huangdao!

BOOM!

Two minutes later, a rainbow-colored heavenly path extended from an unknown dimension of time and space, landing at Crown Prince Ji Huangdao's feet. Immortal cranes danced in the air, spirit cats frolicked, and mystical plants pulsed with energy—it all appeared exceedingly magnificent.

"First place, this Crown Prince is coming!" Crown Prince Ji Huangdao laughed heartily, adjusted his attire, and stepped onto the heavenly path.

He could already imagine that once he stepped off the heavenly path, he would be met with endless praise and might even attract the attention of the Inner Court's Dean, who would take him as a disciple. He, Ji Huangdao, is the true Chosen One! The hope of the Human Race!

With this thought, Crown Prince Ji Huangdao quickened his pace and stepped out of the Primordial Chaos Tower. Just as he had imagined, he saw countless prodigies looking up, their eyes filled with utter shock. Have they still not recovered from their amazement? A glint flashed in Crown Prince Ji Huangdao's eyes. With his hands clasped behind his back, his gaze shifted and fell upon Emperor Jiang and the other two Deans standing suspended in the air. His eyes lit up, and he hastily flew towards them.

"Student Ji Huangdao pays his respects to the three Deans!" he announced. "I did not expect my humble attempt at the trials to disturb the three of you. I am truly ashamed!"

Arriving before Emperor Jiang and the other two, Crown Prince Ji Huangdao bowed respectfully. He appeared outwardly modest, but the unconcealed pride in his tone was evident to anyone.

Emperor Jiang and the other two Deans were taken aback. Who is this person? they wondered. Their attention had been entirely focused on Qin Wudao; they hadn't noticed Crown Prince Ji Huangdao at all.

Fortunately, Emperor Jiang was quick-witted. Seeing the rainbow-colored heavenly path still lingering in the Void, he smiled and said, "The 1,200th level. Not bad, not bad at all!"

These words left Crown Prince Ji Huangdao somewhat dumbfounded. I made it through the 1,200th level! Am I only worthy of two 'not bads'? What has the world come to?

"Dean, I reached the 1,200th level! I've matched your record!" Crown Prince Ji Huangdao couldn't help but remind him.

"But you haven't actually broken it, have you?" Emperor Jiang was rendered a little speechless. He pointed at the Primordial Chaos Tower and said impatiently, "Someone else is still attempting the trials. Don't disturb me!"

"What?" Crown Prince Ji Huangdao's heart skipped a beat. He whipped his head around to look at the tower and saw that a dozen or so people were still inside, attempting the trials. What he found hardest to accept was seeing Qin Wudao's name displayed on the 1,437th level! Crown Prince Ji Huangdao's expression changed drastically. He instantly understood that the three Deans had been drawn out by Qin Wudao. Thinking back on his earlier actions, he couldn't help but feel intensely ashamed—it was utterly humiliating!

At the same time, immense anger and jealousy welled up within him. Why? How could someone who ascended from a mere 'Mortal Dust Realm' possibly crush me underfoot?

"Hilarious!" someone snorted. "That Crown Prince Ji actually thought the three Deans appeared because of him and even ran up to claim credit!"

"Haha, if that were me, I'd have found a hole to crawl into long ago!"

The crowd of prodigies burst into uproarious laughter. The prodigies from the Great Xia and Great Shang Dynasties, in particular, looked at Crown Prince Ji Huangdao with open mockery.

Hearing their jeers, Crown Prince Ji Huangdao's face turned purple with rage. His resentment towards Qin Wudao deepened, and a sense of crisis washed over him. He had always been the foremost prodigy of the Human Race's younger generation. Now, Qin Wudao's rise directly threatened his position.

His jealousy is too intense; he is unfit for great responsibility, Emperor Jiang mused, having observed the changes in Crown Prince Ji Huangdao's expression, and he inwardly shook his head. A qualified leader, in addition to formidable strength, must possess a magnanimous heart capable of embracing the world and an unfathomable depth of mind. Clearly, apart from strength, Crown Prince Ji Huangdao lacked the other two qualities. This man cannot be the destined Emperor Star.

「Half a day later.」

Duan Jianghe, the disciple of the Sword Emperor, halted at the 1,200th level! Ba Tu, the Hegemon from the Wilderness, surpassed everyone's expectations by reaching the 1,201st level.

What amazed people even more was the spectacular performance of the prodigies from the Great Qin Celestial Court. Xiang Yu, Han Xin, Huo Qubing, Yue Fei, Yang Zaixing, Xue Rengui, Cao Cao, Gui Guzi, and the others had all, astonishingly, cleared the 1,200th level.

「One day later,」 aside from the Great Qin prodigies, the only other person still attempting the trials in the Primordial Chaos Tower was Song Tianming!

Time flowed by, second by second. 「Soon, ten days had passed.」

At this point, only three individuals remained in the Primordial Chaos Tower:

Qin Wudao, at the 2,932nd level!

Xiang Yu, at the 2,509th level!

And Song Tianming, at the 2,200th level!

In the square, almost no one had left. Everyone stared blankly at the tower, their initial shock and astonishment having gradually given way to a numb acceptance of the unbelievable.

"The 2,200th level... This should be enough to secure first place!" Song Tianming muttered, a trace of regret in his eyes. He seemed to want to say more but trailed off, As expected of the one they call Undying...

He had failed! Stopped at the 2,200th level!

A seven-colored heavenly path materialized. Besides immortal cranes and spirit plants, there were also phenomena such as hundreds of beasts stampeding, celestial maidens dancing, and ethereal heavenly music drifting through the air. Just like Crown Prince Ji Huangdao before him, Song Tianming strode confidently out of the tower.

He was, however, a bit more astute. After exiting the tower, he turned to look up at its higher levels and saw two green dots of light still shining, radiating an Eternal brilliance that seemed to illuminate all of history.