Chapter 305: Condensing the Dao Fruit, Core Legacy Ground

At the same time, the Elders and Dao Seeds of various schools also rushed toward the Sea of Heart Demons.

They wanted to see who exactly had triggered this phenomenon.

Sea of Heart Demons, Core Area.

Zhou Chen felt the changes in his Sea of Consciousness, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

The nine nether dao fruit was suspended in the center of his Sea of Consciousness, emitting a deep black light.

The Samadhi True Fire circled around the Dao Fruit, protecting the Divine Soul Origin.

And his Divine Soul strength had also reached the Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm.

"Divine Soul strength of the Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm…"

Zhou Chen clenched his fist: "Now, the power of my Divine Soul attacks has increased at least tenfold!"

"And with the boost from the nine nether dao fruit, even if I encounter a powerhouse of the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer, I can still wound them with a Divine Soul attack!"

He stood up, feeling the surging power within his body.

Not only did his Divine Soul break through, but his cultivation had also advanced from the Emperor Realm Sixth Layer to the Emperor Realm Seventh Layer during the recent tempering.

As the phenomenon ended, Bai Mo took a sharp breath: "The legendary Immortal-Grade Dao Fruit?"

"This kid… is truly a Prodigy."

He shook his head, his face full of disbelief.

Under normal circumstances, an expert at the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer could only condense their Divine Soul and give birth to a Divine Soul Dao Fruit within it after their aura reached the state of Perfection.

Only after this Divine Soul Dao Fruit was fully formed could they take a step further.

However, Dao Fruits were also divided into grades.

From high to low, Dao Fruits were generally divided into six levels: Emperor, Saint, Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow.

There was also the legendary level above Emperor, known as the Immortal-Grade Dao Fruit, which could only be achieved by Prodigies who were rare to find in an eternity.

The nine nether dao fruit was a top-tier existence among Divine Soul Dao Fruits, having remarkably reached the level above Emperor.

Once the nine nether dao fruit was condensed, not only was the power of Divine Soul attacks terrifying, but they could also ignore most Divine Soul defenses.

This kind of Dao Fruit was rare even in the entire Tianxuan Continent.

It was no wonder Bai Mo was so shocked.

Soon, Bai Mo returned to where Zhou Chen was, looking at him with great amazement: "As expected, the one who condensed the Divine Soul Dao Fruit was you, kid."

Zhou Chen also noticed Bai Mo.

Bai Mo smiled and said, "By the way, many people have gathered outside. Elders and Dao Seeds from various schools have come, wanting to see who triggered the phenomenon."

"Do you want to go out and meet them?"

"Forget it."

Zhou Chen shook his head: "I don't want to be too high-profile."

"Haha, you still want to stay low-profile now?"

Bai Mo laughed loudly: "The entire Academy knows about you now; the name of the heaven severing emperor has already spread far and wide."

"Moreover, you just condensed the nine nether dao fruit and triggered a phenomenon of heaven and earth. It will be hard to stay low-profile even if you want to."

Zhou Chen gave a bitter smile.

It seemed his plan to lay low had failed again.

"Whatever, I'll take it one step at a time."

He sighed and followed Bai Mo out of the Sea of Heart Demons.

As soon as they stepped out, they saw a dense crowd of people standing outside.

Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism, Mo Family, Militarism…

Elite Disciples and some Core Disciples from various schools had all come, totaling several hundred people.

There were even quite a few Lecturers.

"It's Zhou Chen!"

Someone recognized Zhou Chen and immediately cried out in surprise.

"It really is him!"

"The heaven severing emperor has condensed a Divine Soul Dao Fruit!"

"Heavens, how old is he? He's already condensed a Divine Soul Dao Fruit?"

The crowd buzzed with discussion, their gazes toward Zhou Chen filled with shock.

Condensing a Divine Soul Dao Fruit generally required a cultivation of at least the Emperor Realm Eighth Layer.

Yet Zhou Chen was only at the Emperor Realm Seventh Layer and had already condensed a Dao Fruit. This talent was too terrifying.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou Chen, congratulations."

Clear Wind Master walked over, smiling as he cupped his hands: "Now that you've condensed a Divine Soul Dao Fruit, your strength has increased by another large margin."

"Thank you."

Zhou Chen cupped his hands.

Looking at Clear Wind Master, Zhou Chen felt a warmth in his heart; there were still many good people in the world.

Not only did he provide an Opportunity, but he also offered blessings.

If Clear Wind Master knew that Zhou Chen had intercepted his Opportunity, he would probably have a different expression.

After all, even an honest person has a temper when faced with a lost Opportunity.

"Thank you for your understanding, Fellow Daoist."

"No need for thanks."

Clear Wind Master waved his hand: "By the way, we might become opponents in the Elite Disciple Competition."

"When that time comes, please show some mercy, haha."

"You as well."

Zhou Chen responded with a smile.

But at that moment, a cold voice suddenly rang out.

"Zhou Chen, do you think that just because you've condensed a Divine Soul Dao Fruit, you can run wild in the Academy?"

Everyone turned around. The speaker was a youth dressed in black robes.

The youth's aura was cold, his cultivation had remarkably reached the Emperor Realm Eighth Layer, and his eyes were full of killing intent.

"Who are you?"

Zhou Chen narrowed his eyes.

"The Dao Seed of the Mo Family, Mo Wuqing."

The black-robed youth sneered: "I've heard you're very arrogant. I hope you'll show some real skill during the Elite Disciple Competition."

"Anytime."

Zhou Chen said indifferently.

Mo Wuqing snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Zhou Chen watched Mo Wuqing's departing back and shook his head.

"Another one seeking death."

"Be careful."

Bai Mo warned: "Mo Wuqing is not simple. His Demonic Path cultivation is extremely deep, and his methods are ruthless."

"It is said that he practices a forbidden technique of the Mo Family—the Imperial Rank Top-Grade Blood Demon Heaven-Devouring Art, which can devour the cultivation and life of others."

"In the entire younger generation of the Mo Family, his strength is second only to the Chief Elite Disciple of the Mo Family."

Zhou Chen nodded and kept it in mind.

It seemed the Elite Disciple Competition would be a tough battle.

Not only were there people from the Jiang Family seeking revenge, but there were also people from the Mo Family looking for trouble.

"But it doesn't matter."

Zhou Chen was quite satisfied with his current progress. In less than a month, he had gained such a massive boost.

The opportunities in Jixia Academy were indeed incomparable to those in the outside world.

"Cultivation at the Emperor Realm Seventh Layer, Divine Soul strength of the Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm, the nine nether dao fruit, Samadhi True Fire…"

"Even against a powerhouse of the Ninth Layer of the Emperor Realm, I have the confidence to fight."

Zhou Chen pondered.

"Zhou Chen, what are you thinking about?"

Bai Mo saw Zhou Chen standing there in a daze and asked curiously.

"Nothing, just thinking about the Elite Disciple Competition."

Zhou Chen smiled.

"Alright, then go back and prepare well."

Bai Mo patted Zhou Chen's shoulder: "The Elite Disciple Competition is very important; it concerns your status in the Academy."

"If you can make it into the top ten, you can be promoted to a Core Disciple."

"If you can make it into the top three, you'll also receive extra rewards."

"As for first place…"

He paused: "You can obtain the qualification to enter the Academy's Core Legacy Ground."

"Core Legacy Ground?"

Zhou Chen's eyes lit up.

"Yes."

Bai Mo nodded: "That is the most mysterious place in the Academy, which only the top geniuses can enter."

"As for what's inside, even I am not sure. But it's said that everyone who comes out of the Core Legacy Ground experiences a surge in strength."

"Some can even directly break through a whole major Realm."

Zhou Chen's heart burned with excitement.

It seemed he absolutely had to take first place in the Elite Disciple Competition.

"Thank you for the information, Senior."

"No need for thanks, just prepare well."

After Bai Mo finished speaking, he turned and left.