Chapter 1224: Chapter 1196: Heaven’s Chosen
The news of the grand battle at the Nether Army Base ultimately spread out; such a major event was impossible to completely block. Even at the Palace of the Nether King, not everyone was from the Nether Army. Some people just couldn’t resist telling their close friends, or other people.
As a result, the news spread rapidly from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred, and soon, many people in the Martial Artist World knew about the great battle that occurred at the Palace of the Nether King.
As many martial artists paid attention to this battle, the Palace of the Nether King also became one of the focal points.
For many of them, the existence of the Palace of the Nether King was already well-known, as it had been actively recruiting martial artists recently.
Because of that news, many people had shied away from the Palace of the Nether King, but now, with the news of this battle, its popularity once again surged.
Nearly twenty Earth-level Experts, leading more Profound Level Experts, attacked, yet they couldn’t take down the Palace of the Nether King. Regardless of where these people came from, the fact that the Palace of the Nether King could survive such a powerful assault was proof of its strength.
As martial artists, especially loose cultivators, everyone wishes to have a powerful backer, except for the exceptional few, right?
Having someone backing you makes things easier – this principle applies not only to ordinary people but also within the martial artist community.
Once someone knows your identity and who supports you, they will have to consider the consequences of acting against you.
In this way, many troubles can be avoided.
As such, the Palace of the Nether King has once again launched a fervent recruitment drive.
Of course, in selecting new recruits, the Palace of the Nether King is as strict as ever. To truly become a member of the Nether Army Warriors, one must undergo rigorous selection. Otherwise, one can only work on the periphery, gathering intelligence, but accessing the core is impossible.
In terms of martial force, Catherine might not match the martial artists of other powers, but when it comes to tactics, she believes she wouldn’t lose to those muscle-brained guys.
As new blood is absorbed, the Yuan Qi of the Nether Army gradually recovers, and the reconstruction is proceeding smoothly, with no disturbances, as if those enemies vanished overnight.
Catherine knows clearly that the current situation is thanks to the handiwork of the Hongmeng Pavilion.
Because many people at this time need to deal with another matter.
The Martial Arts Conference!
As the date of the Martial Arts Conference approaches, many people have started preparing intensely.
Not long ago, the Hongmeng Pavilion dropped a bombshell of news.
The winner of the Martial Arts Conference will have a chance at a ’Heaven’s Chosen.’
Perhaps very few people know what ’Heaven’s Chosen’ is, so the Hongmeng Pavilion added an explanation.
The so-called ’Heaven’s Chosen’ is a choice by the Heavenly Level path, meaning the martial artist will have a chance to unlock the Heavenly Level path, though the success rate depends on fate.
This is the ’Heaven’s Chosen’!
Throughout history, the Martial Artist World has seen some super-geniuses, yet none have succeeded in breaking through to the Heavenly Level before everyone’s eyes.
Legends say that some succeeded, but eventually, they all disappeared without a trace.
Some claim they ascended, others that they left, and there are even alarmists who say the Heavenly Level doesn’t exist, that breaking through to it means death.
However, these rumors cannot stop people’s desire for the Heavenly Level.
In those ancient legends, the Heavenly Level is seen as an invincible existence among ordinary people, even martial artists!
If one were to use a descriptive word, it would be... immortal!
Heavenly Level Martial Artists have become like the immortals of myth and lore; their godlike legends making them all the more mysterious and appealing to martial artists.
Although the so-called ’Heaven’s Chosen’ might just be an opportunity, who wouldn’t want such a chance? Especially those old folks stuck at the Earth-level Realm for ages.
Many hidden martial artists have gradually become active.
As these old guys appear, the whole Huaxia Martial World becomes more unpredictable and strange.
Some demonic path martial artists have started to show themselves.
After all, it’s not like the past; demonic path martial artists haven’t done anything too excessive. It’s just their cultivation philosophies differ slightly, and as long as there’s no deep hatred, even demonic path martial artists can sip drinks together with ordinary martial artists if they hit it off.
Among these emerging demonic path martial artists is a faction known as the Heart Devouring Palace.
The former Heart Devouring Palace was a rather loose demonic sect where disciples were rarely supervised, only given a cultivation technique and left to their own devices.
But now, things are different. Starting not long ago, the Heart Devouring Palace has inexplicably gathered its forces.
Once managed solely by the elders, the Heart Devouring Palace now has a Hall Master out of nowhere.
The new Hall Master of Heart Devouring Palace consolidated its power, implementing strict management, and transformed it from a loose organization into a formidable, militarized sect within a short time.
And many have become aware of the existence of the Heart Devouring Palace; during that period, it had conflicts with several sects. Its formidable combat power left a deep impression, making it notorious as a ’troublesome’ and ’untouchable’ entity.
Of course, on the surface, things remained stable.
During this time, not only the Hongmeng Pavilion but even the major families and sects have dispatched experts to stabilize the situation in various regions. However, such ’stability’ inevitably led to some surprises.
As a result, under such intimidation, martial artists became more subdued.
Many people shifted their focus to preparing for the Martial Arts Conference.
More immediate than the Martial Arts Conference, however, is the New Year.
In this season, many hidden martial artists, seeing the festive scenes in every city of Huaxia, couldn’t help but feel curious and somewhat melancholic.
In those closed-door days, they couldn’t even remember how many such occasions they had missed.
"He’s still not back?" Lin Yi sat on the sofa, his face full of anger, looking at the person opposite him.
Nobody expected that the Hall Master of the Heart Devouring Palace - feared and rumored to be cunning and treacherous by countless martial artists - was, at this moment, explaining to a woman with a bitter smile.
"It’s not up to me; he’s the boss. I’m just a subordinate. Could you please not vent your anger on me?" Shi Ying said helplessly.
"Alright, alright..." Lin Yi patted the armrest beside him irritably. "It’s been two months, and with the New Year approaching, that guy is still not back. What on earth is he doing?"
"He said he’s recovering," Shi Ying replied.
"He said?" Lin Yi’s eyes narrowed slightly, with a hint of ill intention in their shimmer.