NOVPUBAfter ensuring the world’s peaceful development, Xu Zimei returned to reality.
He prepared to comprehend the Heaven-shaking Skill he had learned before, as it might come in handy once he reached Heaven Beyond Heavens.
This Heaven-shaking Skill was divided into several levels, the first of which was learning to use one’s own strength.
Even the slightest bit of strength must be used with great proficiency—this is what we call Entering the Microscopic.
Once you can fully master the strength of your entire body, you can learn to leverage the strength of others.
Fighting force with force follows this principle as well; drawing upon others’ strength is the second layer of the Heaven-shaking Skill.
When this layer is practiced to the extreme, one can even harness the mighty force of nature, which is profoundly mystical.
Just this layer alone is enough for many people to comprehend for a lifetime.
As for the last layer, it is the core of the Heaven-shaking Skill and also the most powerful.
All the forces in the world, shall be at my command.
Using oneself as the starting point, one can move the entire world, which involves many aspects of the Great Dao.
Especially to learn the Heaven-shaking Skill, one must gather something called Power Vortex.
This Power Vortex can store the way of force; the more Power Vortices you gather, the greater the force you can unleash.
Practicing the Heaven-shaking Skill to gather a certain number of Power Vortices signifies that you have made some achievements in the path of force.
Of course, if one were to go further, they would reach the existence that can split the heavens and divide the earth, but this is not something Xu Zimei should consider at his current stage.
Xu Zimei was not in a hurry to practice; instead, he skimmed through the entire Divine Methods at first and then went on to grasp the experience passed down to him by Emperor Qitian.
This experience was very profound; Xu Zimei still hadn’t fully understood it by the next morning when it was already bright outside.
The two of them got ready briefly, and after finishing their meal at the inn, they headed toward the Teleportation Array in the city.
Upon arriving at the Teleportation Array, many people had already gathered there.
In front of the Arrays leading to other places, lines were arranged like lengthy dragons.
However, in front of the Array going to Heaven Blue City, there were only a few people.
When Xu Zimei arrived there, he surprisingly found that Wu Yunshan and two others from the Heavenly Dao Academy were also present.
"Young Master Xu," Wu Yunshan was the first to greet him.
The other two sized up Xu Zimei and then introduced themselves, "I am Wo Feiyan.
I am Qing Yazi."
Hearing their introductions, Xu Zimei replied with a slight nod, "True Martial Holy Sect’s Xu Zimei, and this is my friend."
The Divine Emperor nodded slightly; indeed, revealing his title was best avoided, as it might stir up even greater excitement.
Xu Zimei looked at the noblewoman called Qing Yazi, whose name did not match her dignified appearance.
"So Young Master Xu is the Saint Heir of the True Martial Holy Sect," Wo Feiyan smiled and suddenly inquired.
"Is Saint Heir Xu also participating in the Demon-slaying Conference at Heaven Blue City?"
"The Demon-slaying Conference?" Xu Zimei frowned slightly.
"Young Master Xu might not be aware," Wu Yunshan said with a smile at his side.
"It is said that some time ago, the Lan Family of Heaven Blue City captured a rare Great Demon.
They have invited everyone in the world to witness its execution, and almost every power in the Central Continent has received an invitation."
"Bai Meng," Xu Zimei narrowed his eyes.
Then he smiled and said to the people from the Heavenly Dao Academy, "The Lan Family did not invite me, I am just joining in the excitement to see an old friend."
"Then let’s head there together," Wu Yunshan suggested.
Xu Zimei nodded and did not object.
A party of five quickly took their seats on the Teleportation Array and shuttled through it for about seven days.
During the journey, Wu Yunshan continuously extended an invitation to Xu Zimei to study at the Heavenly Dao Academy, and he even gave him a token.
He could act as Xu Zimei’s referrer, directly exempting him from the assessment needed to enter the academy.
Xu Zimei was also aware of the other party’s intentions; the Heavenly Dao Academy might be the most famous and powerful academy on the continent.
But they also often invited young prodigies to study at the academy to enhance their renown and influence.
This was also a form of indirect investment, as once these young talents grew up, the Heavenly Dao Academy would naturally become their alma mater.
However, it must be said that the resources and teaching methods of the Heavenly Dao Academy were indeed first-class.
This also fulfilled that saying, "The world bustles for profit and all hustle for gain."
Xu Zimei didn’t directly refuse but gave a non-committal response, and he was indeed curious about the Heavenly Dao Academy.
...…
Seven days later, the five of them emerged from the Teleportation Array in Heaven Blue City.
The collapsed buildings within the city had all been cleaned up, and now it could be considered to have a fresh new look.
After Xu Zimei and his companions stepped out, they found that the Lan family disciples were specially there to receive them.
"You are the esteemed teachers from the Heavenly Dao Academy, aren’t you?" Recognizing their attire, a disciple immediately recognized them.
Wu Yunshan nodded slightly.
"Our Family Head sent us to welcome you, as he has been waiting for quite some time," the disciple promptly replied.
"That’s very kind of you," Wu Yunshan nodded and then followed the disciple towards the central part of the city where the Lan Residence was located.
Xu Zimei’s gaze turned toward the distant north, to the deepest part of the firmament.
A strong energy was pulsating there, and within the deepest clouds, what seemed to be a golden light entangled with Demonic Qi appeared intermittently.
As everyone headed for the Lan Residence, they encountered many people along the way.
Wu Yunshan occasionally greeted them, introducing them to Xu Zimei on the side.
Although the Lan family had invited the entire Central Continent’s Imperial Rule Immortal Sects, in fact, only a small portion could come.
"That’s an Elder from the Myriad Immortals Sect of the Immortal Cloud Domain,
that one is an Elder from the Dingwang Valley of the Nine States Domain.
...…"
Xu Zimei observed that most of the forces gathered here were local powers from the Tianluan Domain, with only a very small part from other domains.
When everyone arrived at the Lan Residence, it was already bustling with activity, with various Imperial Rule Immortal Sects and even first-class powers easily seen everywhere.
The Lan family had arranged a banquet to entertain everyone, scheduling the Demon Hunting Assembly for the next day.
The seven ancestors of the Lan family did not make an appearance, and the hospitality was managed by the Lan Family Head, Lan Juntian.
The arrangement of the Lan Residence could not be considered luxurious, but it was very serene and exquisite.
There were artificial mountains and water, pavilions, and towers.
The bright red gates carried an ancient charm, while the white jade steps were covered with dark yellow fallen petals.
Ivy climbed over the trellises, intertwining with all kinds of trees on either side, even spreading over the wall, reflecting together with the coloured tiles and green roof tiles.
Xu Zimei roughly estimated that there were dozens of participants at this assembly.
Based on the attire and appearance of each person, one could almost determine their affiliated power.
The Lan family had already prepared a feast, inviting the guests to take their seats.
When the time was almost right, Lan Juntian, dressed in a long red robe, walked out from the corridor with a powerful stride.
