A collection of old items lay scattered on straw mats, ranging from armor and lampstands to lotus roots made of magnetic marrow. There were many good things, dazzling Chu Feng.
He knew that discerning the real from the fake was a test of perception; an estimated ninety percent or more of these items were likely counterfeits.
For instance, the Skyfire Fan, supposedly woven from Golden Crow feathers, looked astonishing. A faint, three-legged divine bird would vaguely appear and disappear, emitting waves of heat. But was it real?
After some observation, Chu Feng was intrigued by a few items, particularly the lotus root made of magnetic marrow, a favorite among field researchers.
He then used his Fiery Golden Eyes to scrutinize the pile of scrap metal. Among them, he found several small, damaged banners, each less than a foot long and dull in color.
However, through his Fiery Golden Eyes, he could see their inner essence: for example, an apricot-yellow banner with swirling earth energy, which seemed extraordinary, and a profound red banner with flickering flames...
Chu Feng was surprised. How could ninety percent of them appear to be treasures, not ordinary objects? He suspected it was a highly sophisticated counterfeiting technique.
Indeed, while some artifacts exhibited unusual phenomena, these were only present in small areas; the majority of the objects were fake, mixed compositions.
“Young friend, you may choose any heavenly item you desire,” said the middle-aged woman from the organization, without a trace of a smile. “These things were all salvaged from the Heavenly Cascade, a time-consuming and arduous task. Each item is stained with the blood of powerful individuals; it's incredibly difficult to retrieve anything from the Immortal Waterfall.”
“I’ll take another look,” Chu Feng replied.
Nearby, more and more people gathered. Many powerful clans and evolutionary sects had dispatched members here after receiving reports from their gifted disciples.
All who arrived were masters of terrifying status, figures even feared by those with Chaos Eyes. They emerged to pay their respects and greet certain unique beings.
For example, individuals from the Buddhist clan arrived, among them a stone Buddha!
His skin was petrified, like a statue, yet he could move, his face etched with sorrow.
“Who is that? Aren't Buddhist clan members flesh and blood? Why is there a stone Buddha?”
“Shhh, that's a true Buddha. Back when he was competing with his clansmen for the position of future Buddha Lord, he very nearly succeeded. Had it not been for another individual's extraordinary brilliance, that position would have been his.”
Everyone present felt a sense of awe. The Buddhist clan was incredibly powerful, consistently ranking among the top five in the Yang Realm, their status unshaken throughout eternity.
This Stone Buddha, who almost became the future Buddha Lord, must possess unfathomable strength, commanding universal reverence!
The white-robed Buddhist disciple immediately stepped forward, respectfully performing a Buddhist ritual to show deference.
Additionally, two more Buddhist disciples arrived. One wore a golden kasaya, his very body appearing golden, as if cast from pure gold.
The other was clad in black, with a halo of Buddha light radiating from behind his head, giving him an extraordinary demeanor.
“The Buddhist clan is immensely powerful; they have already pledged allegiance to the Western overlord. Not long ago, they even fought a battle against a commander dispatched from Yongzhou, a truly world-shaking event.”
Someone commented, their expression solemn.
Currently, the world was divided into three powers: the awakened overlord in eastern Yongzhou, the terrifying rising entity in western Hezhou, and the ancient, world-devouring powerhouse in southern Zhanzhou. Each had begun dispatching followers to conquer territories, vying for supremacy to unify the Yang Realm!
Many people gathered around the Stone Buddha; even the young master of the Golden Crow clan approached him, greeting him with deep reverence.
People gasped. This was a clear side-taking; the Golden Crow clan had previously maintained neutrality, favoring no one. But now, by aligning with the Buddhist clan, they were openly supporting the formidable evolving being from western Hezhou.
“The Great Sun King has officially made his choice; this is a major event,” someone sighed.
The Golden Crow clan's Great Sun King was a powerful ruler of his generation, ranking third among the Celestial Venerables. His strength shook the Yang Realm; who would dare defy him?!
It could be said that this third Celestial Venerable of the Yang Realm possessed immense power, overlooking the western region and sweeping across the heavens. For several eras, it had been truly difficult to find anyone who could stand against him.
Beyond the clan's overall strength, the mere existence of the Great Sun King was enough to make the Golden Crow clan famous throughout the Yang Realm. Even the Celestial Venerables from the top five clans would struggle to rival the Great Sun King. As the third strongest in the world, who would dare challenge him in a battle of comparable power?
Furthermore, the Golden Crow clan was not without its ancient formidable beings. Should any mighty entity dare to emerge and clash fiercely with the Golden Crow clan, the Great Sun King's distant ancestor would surely intervene.
In fact, ninety percent of the great mighty ones in the world today were nearing death. Having reached that level, their lifespans were insufficient, so they typically remained in seclusion, preserving their vitality and nourishing their qi and blood. No one dared to act easily.
Throughout the entire Yang Realm, it could be said that Celestial Venerables had become the main protagonists, possessing the power to act.
Of course, this was relative; up to sixty percent of Celestial Venerables also had limited lifespans and were nearing death.
This was the current major situation and environment: many who evolved to a certain level found themselves stagnant, enduring years of hardship, and entering secluded, life-or-death cultivation to escape the hellish mire and fight for their very existence.
The Hou clan also arrived and, as expected, joined them. People had long heard that the Hou clan was very close to the Buddhist clan, even willing to serve as mounts for certain Bodhisattvas and true Buddhas.
In the Yang Realm, those who dared to be called Bodhisattvas or true Buddhas were undoubtedly supremely transcendent beings, far beyond what a Buddha in the lesser netherworld could achieve.
It was like cultivators at the Illumination level, who could illuminate all heavens in the lesser netherworld.
In the Yang Realm, however, only Celestial Venerables dared to build temples in various places for all creatures to worship. Top Celestial Venerables could illuminate vast territories of the Yang Realm, manifesting anywhere.
An old Hou, with black and gold fur, chuckled as he accompanied the Stone Buddha.
Next, people watched as the powerful Peacock lineage of the Yang Realm also approached the Stone Buddha, which again caused surprise.
The Peacock clan was no ordinary group; their White Peacock, ranked first among God Kings, had quickly ascended to the fifteenth position in the world shortly after entering the Celestial Venerable domain.
This level of achievement and speed left Celestial Venerables from all sides breathless.
“No way, the White Tiger clan went over too! That’s clearly taking a side!”
For a moment, everyone was stunned. This was a powerful beast clan daring to fight dragons. Although their pure-blooded members were extremely rare, numbering only in the single digits each generation, once they started fighting, they dared to slay dragons!
The young woman from the White Tiger clan, who appeared gentle and beautiful, walked over with her clan elders to meet the Stone Buddha. Yet, if she frowned, a hint of fierce intensity would appear at the corners of her eyes and brows.
Everyone felt a bit dizzy. It was clear that a terrifying host of evolving beings would gather around the overlord of western Hezhou, from the Buddhist clan to the Golden Crow clan, then the Peacock and Hou clans, and even the White Tiger clan. This was merely the tip of the iceberg; surely many more would follow.
As expected, in the blink of an eye, dozens more clans appeared, all powerful and renowned in the Yang Realm, and they stood alongside the others.
Instantly, the young beauty from the White Tiger clan, the young master of the Golden Crow clan, the young God King of the Peacock clan, the three Buddhist disciples, and the Hou clan's elite became the center of attention, surrounded by a multitude of geniuses from other clans, like stars orbiting the moon.
“The fairy from the White Tiger clan is truly peerless, with immortal grace and jade bones,” someone complimented.
“The young God King of the Peacock clan is destined to enter the top five God Kings this time. The God King list has been delayed repeatedly; it’s time for an update.”
“Buddhist disciples, young master of the Golden Crow clan, once we enter the battlefield, I hope we can unite to contend and dominate the younger generation.”
Many approached with compliments, and those at the center smiled and spoke, connecting with other powerful individuals. They were clearly destined to enter the battlefield together.
It was evident that various clans were taking sides. With the world divided into three factions, it had entered its most tumultuous era.
Even distant figures like Emperor Peng, Ying Zhexian, and the maiden resembling Lin Nuoyi, whose clans had made their own choices, were surrounded by people despite standing on the sidelines.
These individuals were like blazing suns. After joining a faction, they would receive special attention as future prodigies, drawing many compliments.
Subsequently, powerful figures from another faction arrived. Visitors from eastern Yongzhou appeared, including the personal grand-disciple of the overlord who had revived there. Although called a grand-disciple, he was actually very old, enveloped in chaos energy, his divine eyes like lightning!
He also brought a young man who was extraordinary, particularly his astonishing eyes, which glowed brilliantly with golden symbols.
“Fiery Golden Eyes?!” Some people were shocked.
“This is a disciple I acquired while traveling through the Divine Province of Eastern Victory, where I met a few old acquaintances and, with some persuasion, took him as my own,” the old man said with a smile.
For a moment, everyone was astounded.
Fiery Golden Eyes, in their initial stage, could see through all things. But once evolved to a later stage, they possessed even more profound uses, connected to some immense secret on the path of evolution.
Everyone was secretly alarmed and gazed at the young man with fervent interest.
At this moment, the maiden resembling Lin Nuoyi smiled and said, “There are records from the prehistoric era stating that Fiery Golden Eyes, in their later stages, can aid in evolution and seize treasures from heaven and earth. As for the specifics, outsiders don't know. This senior brother truly possesses innate Dao bones.”
At this point, even the Stone Buddha across from them looked over, let alone the group of young people.
The three Buddhist disciples, the beauty from the White Tiger clan, and the young God King from the Peacock clan were also moved, staring in this direction.
Emperor Peng, standing at a distance, sighed and said, “It seems a truly talented individual is about to rise with unstoppable momentum.”
“His body is enveloped in a layer of grand Dao aura; it’s truly astonishing!” Ying Zhexian also murmured softly, her eyes sparkling, nodding slightly to the young man from Yongzhou.
At this moment, Chu Feng was still selecting items. Hearing about the arrival of someone with Fiery Golden Eyes, he was startled and couldn't help but look up.
Relatively speaking, his own situation was quite desolate; no one paid him any attention. Forget about being surrounded by stars like the moon; he didn't even have a single “meteorite.”
Especially after he offended the prehistoric Shi clan, even fewer people were willing to approach him. People were too busy avoiding him.
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