Those who could leave their names on this stone tablet were truly peerless prodigies of all generations.
Qi Degui's name appearing within the top thousand caused a stir among many. This signified that Qi Degui, if he did not fall, would undoubtedly become a major figure in a corner of the Minor Immortal Realm.
Immediately, many factions desired to poach him. However, upon discovering that the old monsters of the Qi Tian Sect were guarding the vicinity, they returned in disappointment.
Qi Degui reveled in the envious gazes cast upon him, looking down at Chen Jiuyang:
"Little Chen, it's your turn. Don't disappoint me."
"Let me try..."
Chen Jiuyang smiled faintly.
Then, he took a step forward.
"Rumble!!!"
A powerful aura erupted from him, causing the surrounding spiritual energy to surge.
"Hmm? This aura! The Pure Yang Physique!"
Immediately, an old monster narrowed his eyes.
Then, the surroundings erupted in an uproar.
"The Pure Yang Physique!!!"
"A divine physique has appeared! I wonder which faction's prodigy it is!"
Qi Degui's expression shifted slightly.
The next moment.
"Zhu Rong!!!"
A cold, vast, terrifying, and ferocious hundred-meter-tall phantom of the Zhu Rong divine ability suddenly appeared, wreathed in fiery red.
The surroundings once again erupted into a clamor.
The older generation exclaimed:
"The Origin of Fire!"
"The Law of Fire!!!"
"A monstrous prodigy! Which supreme force's disciple is this?"
Qi Degui's face stiffened.
"Rumble!!!"
Chen Jiuyang threw a punch towards the ancient stone tablet, which was thousands of meters tall.
"Bang—"
A sound that echoed for tens of miles and shook the entire ancient city rang out.
The stone tablet, naturally, remained unharmed.
Then, a ray of divine light enveloped Chen Jiuyang.
Chen Jiuyang had obtained the qualification to embark on the Human King's Path.
Chen Jiuyang's mind stirred: "What exactly is this ancient tablet? My punch felt like a small pebble tossed into the ocean, unable to shake this tablet at all."
"Buzz!"
The stone tablet vibrated again.
"Whoosh!"
The surroundings exclaimed once more.
The thousand names on the stone tablet suddenly shifted and vibrated.
Near the front, at the 483rd position, a freshly inscribed name appeared:
"Chen Jiuyang!"
Chen Jiuyang slowly retracted his divine ability and looked at Qi Degui, smiling, "Brother Qi, how is my combat power?"
Qi Degui's expression suddenly turned serious. He cupped his fists towards Chen Jiuyang and said with great bravado, without another word:
"Brother Chen! We are like brothers, bound by fate! Those who understand the Way first are the ones to follow. From now on, you are my sworn brother."
"..." Chen Jiuyang was taken aback: "... Are you that shameless?"
"Not at all," Qi Degui replied. "Brother Chen, you are my brother, born of different parents. We are family, so there's no need for formalities. Let's go for a drink to celebrate both of us stepping onto the Human King's Path! Two brothers from the same lineage entering the Human King's Path, what an honorable occasion!"
Chen Jiuyang was astonished by Qi Degui's audacity and couldn't help but chuckle, "Alright, let's go."
The two then headed towards the market.
"The Pure Yang Physique! Which great force has hidden this monstrous talent for ten thousand years!"
"I didn't see his elders appear. Could he be a prodigy lost in the wild?"
"Then..."
Someone's mind began to stir.
Then.
Patriarch 'Wumian' suddenly appeared, his expressionless face stating, "Chen Jiuyang is from the 'Chong Ming Sea' Holy Land. Anyone who dares to harbor ill intentions will die!"
After uttering these words, Patriarch 'Wumian' vanished.
The younger generation looked on with confusion. Where did this Chong Ming Sea Holy Land come from in the Big Dipper Star?
Only the older generation's faces turned solemn: "Chong Ming Sea Holy Land. I didn't expect this demonic force, hidden for tens of thousands of years, to appear."
A young generation member immediately inquired, "Old Ancestor, what is the background of this Chong Ming Sea Holy Land?"
"The Chong Ming Sea Holy Land is a supreme force, no less than an Imperial Clan. They once ruled the Central Continent for a long period. Later, they clashed with the Heavenly Court of the Immortal Realm. After a great battle, the Chong Ming Sea Holy Land vanished without a trace, and their whereabouts could no longer be found."
"I didn't expect them to reappear here."
"Even the Chong Ming Sea Holy Land cannot refrain from appearing. It seems that in this great era, a new Human Emperor will surely be born."
Many people were shocked:
"To dare to wage war against the Heavenly Court of the Immortal Realm... I didn't expect the Chong Ming Sea Holy Land to possess such terrifying strength."
An elder mused with suspicion, "For tens of thousands of years, there has been no information about the Chong Ming Sea Holy Land. Where in the Big Dipper Star is it located?"
However, everyone's knowledge and understanding are limited. Who could have imagined that the once renowned Chong Ming Sea Holy Land of the Big Dipper Star had gone to Earth.
In fact, Patriarch 'Wumian' possessed the ability to tear space. However, Chen Jiuyang had only just entered the Venerable realm, and tearing space to bring him to the Minor Immortal Realm would have resulted in severe injuries. Therefore, he had Chen Jiuyang travel via a teleportation array.
Chen Jiuyang and Qi Degui had a hearty feast and exchanged pleasantries at a restaurant in the market outside the city. After preparing everything, they arrived outside the first city of the Human King's Path.
"Creak—"
The massive city gate opened, releasing an ancient, palpable killing intent that rushed towards them.
Looking into the distance, the vast, boundless city was filled with scars, surrounded by white bones and weapons. From the depths of the city, unseen by the naked eye, the residual waves of battle could be felt.
The two exchanged glances and stepped into this first city of the Human King's Path, after which the gate closed tightly.
This city gate could only be entered, not exited.
To leave, one had to conquer the first city.
As soon as the two entered the first city of the Human King's Path, information on how to pass it was transmitted into their minds.
"The Human King's Path. What is a Human King? The King of the Human Dao."
"If you comprehend the direction of your own Great Dao, then challenge the city's stages."
"If you survive, you can enter the second city."
The expressions of the two became solemn.
This first trial was to test innate talent and examine the comprehension of one's own Great Dao.
This was truly extremely rigorous.
"The city contains arenas. For every victory, you will receive the blessings of Great Emperor laws and comprehend the Great Dao."
Chen Jiuyang lightly drew his saber and said to Qi Degui, "Brother Qi, let's go and see what this Human King's Arena is like."
The Human King's Path was truly interesting. Chen Jiuyang had already chosen to walk the path of the saber, but his Jing Hen Saber Technique had progressed slowly. If he could defeat opponents in the Human King's Arena, wouldn't it accelerate his comprehension of the saber dao?
Qi Degui chuckled, "Entering this Human King's Path, isn't it precisely to witness more prodigies and use them to prove our own Great Dao?"
Within the magnificent city stood a colossal arena, its surface covered in mottled marks.
Hundreds of prodigies were gathered on all sides.
Chen Jiuyang and Qi Degui arrived together, drawing the attention of some.
"More newcomers."
"Interesting."
"Let's let them test the waters later."
On the arena, two individuals were fighting. One of them was a prodigy who had entered the Human King's Path before Chen Jiuyang and Qi Degui.
This prodigy was currently being brutally beaten by another, completely unable to fight back.
Those who could pass the stone tablet's recognition were undoubtedly among the ranks of prodigies.
However, even among prodigies, there were different tiers.
A grim and solemn aura pressed down upon Chen Jiuyang and Qi Degui.