Chapter 151: Longevity Imperial Clans, Hidden Dragons and Crouching Tigers

A few days later, the Central Continent Resource War officially kicked off.

On the main peak square of the Taichu Holy Land, the bells tolled continuously, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Holy Lord Dao Xuan stood atop the high platform, his gaze sweeping over the dozens of young Prodigies assembled below.

At their head was none other than Zhou Chen, the Saint of Taichu.

The current Chu Cangming had restrained his aura to the extreme; he was like a peerless divine sword hidden in its scabbard. Though he showed no sharp edge, he caused even the surrounding Elders to feel a sense of palpitation.

And the look he gave Zhou Chen was filled with gratitude.

“Going to this Resource War, you represent not only yourselves, but the Luck of the Taichu Holy Land for the next century!” Dao Xuan’s voice was sonorous.

“Remember, the Central Continent Resource War is a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers where Prodigies emerge in succession. You must not be careless!”

“We respectfully obey the Holy Lord's decree!”

Everyone responded in unison, their momentum shaking the heavens.

“Depart!”

With Dao Xuan's command, a massive pitch-black warship a thousand zhang long, cast entirely from Astral Profound Iron, broke through the clouds and hovered above the square.

The warship was covered in dense formation patterns, radiating a terrifying Saintly Might.

Zhou Chen and the others filed in. The warship let out a roar, instantly tearing through the Void Realm and disappearing into the horizon.

City of the Four Seas and Eight Desolations.

This was an ancient majestic city that belonged to no faction, suspended at the center of the Central Continent.

Legend has it that this city was refined by ancient supreme beings with peerless power, serving as the gathering point for the one hundred and eight Holy Lands of the Central Continent to begin the Resource War.

When the Taichu Holy Land's warship passed through the spatial barrier and reached its destination, even Zhou Chen couldn't help but be shocked by the sight before him.

A giant city that defied description hung in the sky. Its walls were ten thousand zhang high and stretched for countless miles, appearing like a black mountain range dividing heaven and earth.

Inside the city were jade pavilions and towers, with immortal light flowing and auspicious Qi rising.

Around the four sides of the giant city, all sorts of flying Magic Treasures were densely parked.

There were jade carriages pulled by immortal cranes, warships drawn by flood dragons, and pavilions shaped like giant beasts… each one represented a powerful Holy Land faction.

The one hundred and eight Holy Lands were all gathered here!

Countless powerful Divine Thoughts collided in the void, and the air was thick with undisguised Battle Intent.

“The people from the Wild Antiquity Sacred Ground have arrived!”

“That's the Tianji Holy Land!”

“There's also the Star Saint with the Nine Tribulations Astral Body. It's said he has already crossed four Heavenly Tribulations, and his combat power is comparable to veteran Saint Realm experts!”

Aboard the warship, the Disciples of the Taichu Holy Land were discussing animatedly, their expressions solemn.

These top-ranked Holy Lands each had profound foundations, and their Saints were peerless Prodigies famous throughout the Central Continent.

However, just as the atmosphere became tense—

Rumble!

The entire sky suddenly darkened.

In the eastern horizon, space was torn open like a scroll, and nine golden chariots pulled by Primordial Demon Dragons crushed the void, slowly driving out!

The aura of each Primordial Demon Dragon was at the tenth level of the Saint Realm!

With just a single roar, they caused the warships of countless Holy Lands below to teeter unsteadily.

On the leading golden chariot, an Imperial flag embroidered with the ancient character 'Ji' fluttered in the wind, snapping loudly.

“It's… it's an Imperial Clan! The Longevity Sword Clan, the Ji Family!”

A Holy Land Elder cried out in shock, his face filled with fear and awe.

“Look over there, it's the Dan Clan Jiang Family!”

Immediately after, in the western sky, a Parasol Tree Divine Ship that blotted out the sun broke through the world barrier. Perched on the tree were nine Phoenixes bathed in fire, every feather seemingly burning with inextinguishable divine flames.

These ancient Imperial Clans, who lived in seclusion and looked down upon the rise and fall of the continent, had actually appeared together for this Resource War!

Before the Imperial Clans, the previously arrogant Prodigies of the various Holy Lands were now as quiet as cicadas in winter, like ants looking up at a Dragon.

On the Ji Family's golden chariot, a young man wearing a feather robe and a star crown stood by the railing. His face was handsome, but his eyes were filled with indifference.

He scanned the Holy Land Disciples below, his lips curling into a faint, mocking sneer.

“The centennial struggle of the Holy Lands is still so boring. I hope this time, there will be one or two… so-called Geniuses who can withstand a single move from me.”

His lazy voice was filled with a confidence that looked down on the world.

Aboard the Taichu Holy Land warship, Zhou Chen narrowed his eyes.

He could feel that when the Ji Family man's gaze swept past, the chaos dao infant within his body actually trembled slightly, giving rise to a hint of alertness.

“Imperial Clans, huh… Finally, some decent opponents have arrived. But more importantly, I'm going to strike it rich; there are so many opportunities here I might not even be able to steal them all.”

Instead of feeling fear, Zhou Chen's lips slowly turned up, revealing a hint of excitement.

However, the distance was still too far; Zhou Chen temporarily couldn't probe the opportunity panels of the Imperial Clans.

There was still some time before the Resource War officially began.

Zhou Chen walked along the wide streets with a calm expression, but his Divine Sense had already quietly spread out, preparing to record the Opportunities of all these Prodigies.

“Brother Zhou!”

A familiar voice came from behind him.

Zhou Chen turned around to see that Han Li had appeared behind him at some point. He still had that ordinary appearance and restrained aura; without careful probing, he was very easy to overlook.

“Brother Han, you've finally arrived.”

Zhou Chen showed a slight smile.

The two of them found a quiet private room in a teahouse and set up a soundproofing Restriction.

Han Li didn't waste words and directly took out a Storage Ring to hand to Zhou Chen.

“Brother Zhou, I have fulfilled my mission. The Medicinal Pills you wanted are all here.”

Zhou Chen took it and probed with his Divine Sense. Even with his firm will, he couldn't help but draw in a cold breath.

The space inside the ring was filled with various jade bottles, and the rich pill fragrance was almost tangible!

“Saint-grade peak, Jade Sea Astral Pill, twelve pills. They can temper the Physical Body, stabilize the Dao foundation, and increase the chance of a Breakthrough to the Saint Realm.”

“Saint-grade peak, Purple Cloud Longevity Pill, thirty pills. They contain vast life essence and can save a life at a critical moment.”

“Saint-grade peak, Mind-Concentrating Pill, dozens of bottles, specifically for nourishing the Divine Soul…”

Fearing Zhou Chen wouldn't recognize them, Han Li actually took out a list and explained them one by one like a connoisseur—from healing, recovery, and detoxification to Restriction-breaking pills, and even several insidious and poisonous pills. Every single one was at the Saint-grade!

“Brother Han, this… is too precious.”

A warm current surged in Zhou Chen's heart.

He knew that even with the heaven-holding bottle, refining these Medicinal Pills must have cost Han Li immense effort and resources.

“We are brothers, why be so polite!”

Han Li waved his hand with a solemn expression. “If not for Brother Zhou, I would never have been able to refine the Nine Transformation Nascent Soul Pill in this life, let alone condense an Innate Dao Infant. These pills are merely a small token of gratitude.”

Zhou Chen no longer declined and solemnly put away the storage ring. “I will remember this favor.”

His heart stirred, and he subconsciously checked Han Li's opportunity panel.

【Name: Han Li.】

【Cultivation: Quasi-Saint Realm.】

【Fate: Deeply Hidden (Gold), Turning Calamity into Blessing (Gold), Child of Destiny (Gold), Alchemy Master (Gold)】

【Destiny】: Reincarnation of an ancient True Immortal… eventually surpassing the Emperor Realm and achieving Ascension to the Immortal Realm.

【Recent Opportunity】: In seven days, at the [Ice Emperor Abyss] within the Central Continent Resource War Secret Realm, Starry Sky Emperor Road, he will discover a Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Lotus. After refining it, his strength will increase greatly.

“Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Lotus…”

Zhou Chen noted it in his heart while remaining outwardly calm.