Boom!
Boom!
As boundless Spiritual Energy wreaked havoc between the heavens and earth, drums started to rise from the peaks and heavily hammered down. Instantly, the drumbeats that could make one's heart race resounded throughout the heavens and earth.
Amidst the drumming that filled the sky, the gazes of the various super forces couldn't help looking at the nineteen massive white jade stone platforms on the main peak.
There were nineteen silhouettes standing on each of the platforms with dazzling spiritual light surging around them with terrifying Spiritual Energy pressure that swept out between the heavens and earth.
All of them were genuine Heavenly Sovereigns.
Looking at this scene, everyone couldn't help sighing with envy in their eyes. One must know that in the Great Thousand World, it's easy to gauge the foundation of a supreme force, it's just the number of Heavenly Sovereigns that they have.
Generally speaking, a supreme force with a single Heavenly Sovereign could barely be considered as a supreme force. Only a supreme force with several Heavenly Sovereigns could be considered outstanding.
However, the Ancient Buddha Clan had revealed a total of nineteen Heavenly Sovereigns, and that wasn't all of them.
Which one of those ancient clans didn't have any fearful trump cards?
This was the foundation of a supreme force.
The foundation of an ancient clan that had been multiplying for tens of thousands of years.
Ordinary super forces might be dazzling for a while, but they would eventually disappear like smoke in the wind. Only these ancient clans were able to develop and multiply at a steady pace. They had withstood countless calamities and became increasingly powerful.
Facing the Ancient Buddha Clan, not to mention others, even Mu Chen had a grave expression in his eyes. The Five Ancient Clans were truly worthy of their reputation.
"Looks like if my Mu Abode wants to grow in the future, we will have to focus on nurturing."
Mu Chen fell into thoughts. Although the Mu Abode could be considered as a supreme force, it was all supported by him. Compared to the Ancient Buddha Clan, it was akin to comparing a firefly to the bright moon.
However, the Mu Abode was still filled with vigor, and it was pretty good for them to have such an achievement. If there's an opportunity in the future, they could rule over the Greatlaw Continent. With the existence of the Ancient Haven Palace, Mu Chen believed that there would be countless geniuses in the Mu Abode in the future. In the future, they might even be comparable to the Endless Fire Territory and Martial Realm, becoming one of the pinnacle supreme forces in the Great Thousand World. At that time, they wouldn't be any weaker than the Ancient Buddha Clan.
The thoughts in Mu Chen's heart gradually disappeared as he focused his attention on the nineteen figures. He could vaguely sense that the nineteen white jade stone platforms seemed to have a clear distinction between them.
Generally speaking, the nineteen platforms were vaguely divided into four directions.
"They must be the Xuan Bloodline, Mo Bloodline, Qing Bloodline, and the other Branch Bloodlines of the Ancient Buddha Clan." Mu Chen muttered to himself. His gaze was first focused on the Xuan Bloodline, since it was the most powerful location with a boundless lustre that occupied half the sky.
There were seven white jade stone platforms with clear levels. On the highest platform, a black-robed man stood with his hands behind his back. His face was extremely handsome and his eyes were gentle like jade. Spiritual light flowed on the surface of his body.
Compared to the other Elders, the spiritual lustre around him was the weakest. But everyone here was experienced, so they naturally knew that his Spiritual Energy was like a black hole, not allowing the slightest bit of Spiritual Energy to leak out, as if he had fused with the heavens and earth. This was the sign of reaching the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm.
That black-robed man had already reached the Late Phase Immortal Heavenly Sovereign Realm, and he was constantly searching for an opportunity to step into the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm.
Looking at that handsome man, Mu Chen squinted his eyes. He could vaguely sense a dangerous aura coming from that person. That person was extremely dangerous.
"That's the Head of the Xuan Bloodline. Xuan Guang is Xuan Luo's father, and he's one of the two that have the highest hopes of stepping into the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm in the Ancient Buddha Clan. If he succeeds, he will probably be the Patriarch of the Ancient Buddha Clan."
Qing Shuang, who stood beside Mu Chen, had also sensed the unusual expression on Mu Chen's face, so she looked over with a grave expression.
"Xuan Luo's father?"
Mu Chen's gaze flickered before he gently nodded his head. He then looked down and realised that amongst the seven Elders of the Xuan Bloodline, there were four Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns and three Spirit Heavenly Sovereigns.
Evidently, the Xuan Bloodline had sent out all their experts to protect their seats.
Amongst those white jade platforms, only the Mo Bloodline could be compared to the Xuan Bloodline. Although they had one less person than the Xuan Bloodline, their six Heavenly Sovereigns also had a majestic momentum that could devour the heavens and earth.
Standing on the highest stone platform of the Mo Bloodline was a black-robed, middle-aged man. His eyes were pitch-black and there were strange black runes on his face. A peculiar chilling aura radiated from his body. When he opened and closed his eyes, they were like two black holes, endlessly devouring the Spiritual Energy in this region.
"That's the Head of the Mo Bloodline, Mo Tong. His strength isn't any weaker than Xuan Guang." Qing Shuang said.
Mu Chen lightly nodded his head. Evidently, Mo Tong should be the other person in the Ancient Buddha Clan that had a chance of stepping into the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm. The two of them were truly powerful, and it was no wonder why the Xuan and Mo Bloodlines could grow stronger in their hands.
Amongst the six of the Mo Bloodline, there were three Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns and three Spirit Heavenly Sovereigns. Their formation wasn't ordinary, and if they were placed in the Great Thousand World, they could even become a pinnacle supreme force.
Sweeping his gaze across the Mo Bloodline, Mu Chen's gaze stopped at the Qing Bloodline. Compared to the previous two parties, the Qing Bloodline's side was much weaker.
That's because there were only three of them. Aside from Elder Qing Xuan, whom Mu Chen was familiar with, there was also a white-haired old man. His bearing wasn't weak as well, with a myriad of spiritual lustre around him that fluctuated in space. Judging from his appearance, he was clearly an Immortal Heavenly Sovereign.
But compared to Xuan Guang and Mo Tong, the leader of the Qing Bloodline was much weaker. That's because the two of them had majestic auras, while the leader of the Qing Bloodline was like a setting sun, looking a little lethargic.
Only the most courageous and fearless could step into the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm. After losing his sharpness, that meant that this Head of the Qing Bloodline had no fate with the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm.
"This is the Head of our Qing Bloodline, Qing Tian," said Qing Shuang.
Nodding his head, Mu Chen replied, "Weak aura and weak momentum. He can't be compared to the other two."
Hearing Mu Chen's evaluation, Qing Shuang bitterly smiled. "If Aunt Jing was in my Qing Bloodline, then what can Xuan Tian and Mo Tong do?"
Indeed, the two of them were still bitterly trying to step into the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm, but Qing Yanjing had reached the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm in the path of Spiritual Arrays. In terms of achievements, she had long surpassed the two of them.
"The rise of a bloodline does not depend on a single person."
Mu Chen faintly said. He did not speak any further and swept his gaze at the back. There were three silhouettes that came from the various Branch Bloodlines of the Ancient Buddha Clan. It was said that the Ancient Buddha Clan had set up a rule to prevent the Branch Bloodlines from disagreeing with each other. In the Elder's Association, there would always be three seats reserved for the Branch Bloodlines. So the Branch Bloodlines were the ones that Mu Chen didn't have to worry about.
Naturally, the only thing they had to worry about was the fact that there were many Branch Bloodlines, and there would naturally be people coveting for the Elder's position.
Looking at it, Mu Chen inwardly shook his head. This way, only the Qing Bloodline would be in danger. Boom! Boom!
Boom! Boom!
The drumming grew more and more urgent.
"Let's begin." Grand Elder Futu Xuan's powerful voice resounded from the peak of the main peak.
Whoosh!
Boundless Spiritual Energy wreaked havoc outside the main peak and three silhouettes flew out before they descended from the sky and landed on the three platforms of the Qing Bloodline without any hesitation.
An old man with snow-white hair and skin that glowed like a baby landed on the white jade platform where Qing Tian was. He bowed slightly and smiled, "I am Mo Gu of the Mo Faction. Please enlighten me, Leader Qing Tian."
That old man wore a smile and the powerful Spiritual Energy around him was only in the Spirit Heavenly Sovereign Realm. But facing Qing Tian, who was an Immortal Heavenly Sovereign, there wasn't any fear on his face. On the contrary, he wore a ridiculing expression.
Qing Tian's face was a little unsightly when he looked at the other two platforms of the Qing Bloodline. He saw a silhouette standing before Qing Xuan and another Elder of the Qing Bloodline.
"Xuan Bloodline's Xuan Lin seeks guidance from Elder Qing Xuan."
"Xuan Bloodline's Xuan Gold seeks guidance from Elder Qing Yun."
Two indifferent voices rang out in the world, attracting the attention of countless people.
Looking at the two silhouettes, Elder Qing Xuan's face grew even more unsightly. The Mo and Xuan Bloodlines had clearly intended to join forces.
"Damn it!"
Qing Shuang couldn't help stomping her feet with her face ashen. The Mo and Xuan Bloodlines had been suppressing the Qing Bloodline, so she never expected that they would join forces in the Bloodline Competition!
Looking at the situation, Mu Chen's eyes slightly narrowed as well.
Mo Gu of the Mo Bloodline was a Spirit Heavenly Sovereign, and he would definitely lose against Elder Qing Tian, who was an Immortal Heavenly Sovereign.
But Xuan Lin of the Xuan Bloodline was a Late Phase Spirit Heavenly Sovereign against Elder Qing Xuan, who was a Middle Phase Spirit Heavenly Sovereign.
As for Xuan Bloodline's Xuan Jin, he was a Middle Phase Spirit Heavenly Sovereign against another Early Phase Spirit Heavenly Sovereign.
This way, it would be one loss and two wins.
The Qing Bloodline would undoubtedly lose.
"What ruthless means."
Mu Chen sneered. The Xuan and Mo Bloodlines were clearly intending to remove the Qing Bloodline from the Ancient Buddha Clan's hierarchy. If they succeeded, the Qing Bloodline would be reduced to a Branch Bloodline, and there's a high chance that it would collapse.
The Xuan and Mo Bloodlines were truly shrewd in their schemes.
But since he, Mu Chen, was here today, then it wouldn't be easy for the two of them to succeed!
(To be continued.)