Three months passed swiftly.

The three Great Sub-Halls prepared to head to the Great Dragon Dynasty to participate in the Four Sect Grand Competition, with the Heaven and Earth disciples already gathered in the Central Hall.

At the scene, the Masters of the Three Great Halls and the Elders of the Elder Council were all quietly waiting for one person's arrival.

Swoosh!

A figure in a black robe appeared from outside and came to the main seat in the Central Main Hall.

"Subordinate (Disciple) greets the Sect Master!"

Everyone saluted in unison.

"Is everyone here?"

Wang Xu's voice was calm as he swept his gaze over everyone.

"To report to the Sect Master, the disciples of the three Great Sub-Halls have already competed. These disciples, ranked in the top ten, will represent the Kunlong Martial Sect in battle. They will certainly secure a spot for the Kunlong Martial Sect!"

The Great Dragon Dynasty only recommended three spots, and the most outstanding forty genius disciples of the Four Great Sects were vying for them. Only the strongest three could win these spots.

The difficulty was evident.

"Since everyone is here, all disciples will set off with me!"

Ignoring everything else, Wang Xu waved his hand, ascended the heavens, and the ten disciples followed, boarding the leaf boat behind Wang Xu.

Ten disciples and one Sect Master, eleven people in total, transformed into a stream of light and left the Kunlong Martial Sect straight for the Great Dragon Dynasty.

"The Sect Master's progress is truly astonishing."

Elder Zhang Lin watched Wang Xu depart and sighed emotionally.

"I thought the old Sect Master was momentarily confused when he chose him as the Sect Master of Kunlong Martial Sect. But now it seems that the old Sect Master's vision is indeed more farsighted than ours!"

The Hall Master of the Human Hall spoke with a hint of deeper meaning.

Wang Xu's progress was truly terrifying.

He merely entered Guangshuo Cave once and advanced from Initial Black Hole Level to High Class Black Hole Level.

After carrying out a few missions outside, he returned and directly advanced from High Class Black Hole Level to the Strongest Black Hole Level.

In just a few short months, he crossed a chasm that others found insurmountable in a lifetime!

Such a speed of progress shocked the three Hall Masters and all the Elders.

Previously, they might not have been convinced of Wang Xu being the Sect Master of Kunlong Martial Sect, but now they had no doubt at all. Wang Xu had proven with his actions that he was the most qualified successor to the position of Sect Master of Kunlong Martial Sect!

...

The capital city of the Great Dragon Dynasty was several million kilometers away from the Kunlong Martial Sect. On the long road, the ten disciples seized every moment, diligently cultivating, striving to secure one of the three spots for Kunlong Martial Sect in the Four Sect Grand Competition.

As a Sect Master and a Black Hole Level figure, Wang Xu naturally made many disciples eager to seek guidance from him.

But Wang Xu paid them no mind, sitting cross-legged on another leaf boat, isolating all sounds, cultivating alone.

During the journey, they passed through the Demon Beasts' habitat and were pursued by Flying Demon Beasts.

The ten disciples, possessing considerable strength, repelled these Flying Demon Beasts one by one.

However, when a Sky Giant Beast of Initial Black Hole Level charged at them, the ten disciples were no match.

After the Black Dragon incident, these disciples had improved, yet were still unable to battle a true Black Hole Level figure.

Moreover, they faced a Sky Giant Beast far superior to martial artists of the same tier.

All the disciples, panic-stricken, turned their gaze towards Wang Xu.

Just then, Wang Xu opened his eyes, spotting the insolent Sky Giant Beast.

Swish!

Blinding light illuminated the entire sky, making it nearly impossible to keep one's eyes open.

Yet it was precisely this strike that completely extinguished the Sky Giant Beast's life, splitting it smoothly in two.

"My heavens!"

The disciples exclaimed.

As Sect Master, Wang Xu was expected to possess strength far greater than theirs.

But all the disciples had heard the rumors.

The rumors said that the new Sect Master was a weak martial artist inferior even to Elder-level figures, unfit for the position of Sect Master.

But judging by the scene before them, the Sect Master and the rumored stories were entirely different!

Could an Elder-level figure dispose of a Sky Giant Beast so effortlessly?

Impossible, even an Invincible Black Hole Level Elder couldn't instantly kill an Initial Black Hole Level Sky Giant Beast with a single strike!

The reason was simple; aside from the formidable power of the Sky Giant Beast, its natural, incomparably strong power wasn't something easily vanquished!

Yet the Sect Master did it.

Neat and brisk, his strike was exceptionally swift, where was the weakness mentioned in rumors?

After devouring the Sky Giant Beast's corpse, Wang Xu returned to his leaf boat, continuing his cultivation.

At that moment, the disciples gazed at Wang Xu with fervor and reverence in their eyes.

Though Wang Xu's realm was currently at the Strongest Black Hole Level, just a step away from Invincible Black Hole Level.

His true strength had already surpassed the Black Hole Level.

The Heaven and Earth Will of the Perfection Realm was a height many Black Hole Level martial artists could not reach in their lifetimes. For this reason, Wang Xu was entirely capable of battling a White Hole Level martial artist!

...

The capital city of the Great Dragon Dynasty was more majestic and graceful than the Kunlong Martial Sect.

It did not resemble a city; instead, it seemed like a walled piece of land filled with flourishing tall buildings, with mountains and rivers within.

In the capital city, the bustling crowds moved incessantly; among them, most were martial artists of the Earth Level and Celestial Level.

These martial artists, who could dominate a giant city, appeared like commoners in the capital city.

A casual glance around would reveal that even the inn and hotel attendants were martial artists of the Mortal Level Eighth Layer or Mortal Level Ninth Layer.

"Wow!"

The Celestial Level disciples all hailed from the main city, passing through layer upon layer of selection to finally enter the Kunlong Martial Sect.

They cultivated fanatically, diligently, and strenuously, constantly engaging in battles with enemies to strengthen their own power.

Yet even so, they had never left the jurisdiction of the Kunlong Martial Sect, always remaining like flowers in a greenhouse.

Now, seeing so many previously revered "strong people" appear as ordinary as commoners, they experienced a tremendous change of heart.

Wang Xu and his group pushed through the crowd, continuously moving forward until they reached a grand, red-oiled gate shining gold.

"Please stop here; this is the Great Dragon Imperial Palace. Without a summons, you may not enter!"

Several high-tier Celestial Level guards stepped forward to halt Wang Xu and his group from advancing.

"We are from the Kunlong Martial Sect."

Wang Xu produced a Golden Jade Token, upon which the words "Kunlong" were inscribed, but more importantly, beneath them was a red Dragon Soaring Seal.

This Dragon Soaring Seal was precisely the symbol of the "Great Dragon."

"So you are from the Kunlong Martial Sect, please enter!"

The guards promptly and respectfully guided Wang Xu and the others into the Great Dragon Imperial Palace.

The palace was resplendent with gold and jade, extravagantly luxurious. Everything visible to the naked eye was decorated with the finest materials to exhibit the royal family's grandeur.

"We pay homage to Your Majesty!"

As they entered the Golden Hall, ten disciples knelt to salute the yellow-robed figure atop the Golden Hall.

However, Wang Xu stood still, only giving the yellow-robed figure a slight nod.

"How dare you defy the king by not kneeling and saluting! This is the crime of treason. Seize him!"

On the left side of the yellow-robed figure, a mighty Golden Armor General stood up abruptly, pointing angrily at Wang Xu.

"No need."

The yellow-robed figure waved his hand, signaling the Golden Armor General to sit down.

The Black Hole Level individuals behind, intending to apprehend Wang Xu, all retreated.

"Sect Master Wang, please take a seat."

Chairs were brought up, and Wang Xu and his entourage sat on the right side of the Golden Hall, positioned after the Lingxu Martial Sect.

The Lingxu Martial Sect, Sha Luo Tian Sect, and Immortal Sword Sect—members of these other three great sects had already arrived, waiting in the Golden Hall for several days.

Wang Xu's arrival completed the four great sects.

"In two months, the great competition of the four sects will take place, during which three gifted disciples will be selected for the recommendation qualification."

The yellow-robed figure spoke with a deep and solemn voice, "However, all should know that these three are only given the recommendation qualification. To truly enter the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect, one must pass the sect's own tests."

All the disciples knew this.

The three disciples chosen by the Great Dragon Dynasty only obtained the dynasty's recommendation qualification.

To truly enter the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect, they must pass the sect's own genius tests.

Only by passing this test can one truly become a member of the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect, thereby attracting the sect's attention and recognition to the recommended dynasty, raising its status!

"However, this year is slightly different."

With these words from the yellow-robed figure, many disciples turned their curious gazes.

"Originally, the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect selected Celestial Level disciples below the Black Hole Level. Once one reached the Black Hole Level, they could no longer receive recommendation qualifications."

The yellow-robed figure continued, "This time, the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect has opened the qualifications for Black Hole Level disciples, which means that elder figures from the four great sects can also receive recommendation qualifications to serve the dynasty."

Wow!

This explosive news caused many disciples to stir on the spot.

They harbored doubts.

The Imperial Extreme Divine Sect selected Celestial Level disciples below the Black Hole Level because Celestial Level disciples had immense untapped potential and might become great powers in the future.

But recruiting Black Hole Level elder figures, what does this imply?

Of course, what truly puzzled them wasn't this, but the three slots.

Forty disciples contending for three positions already made the competition extremely intense.

Now, with elder figures adding competition, wouldn't the three spots become even more difficult to achieve, greatly raising the level of contention?

"No need to panic, everyone."

It seemed the yellow-robed figure read their thoughts, "The Black Hole Level and Celestial Level are not on the same tier, so they're not competing for the same spots. Black Hole Level genius figures likewise have three slots."

This statement finally allowed many disciples to breathe a sigh of relief.

Wang Xu's expression shifted slightly.

The opening of Black Hole Level recruitment, Wang Xu was exactly Black Hole Level, did this mean he could legitimately enter the Imperial Extreme Divine Sect?

"However, this time, the contest for Black Hole Level qualifications is limited to elder-level figures from the four great sects, hence..."

The yellow-robed figure's gaze suddenly turned to Wang Xu, "Sect Master Wang, you cannot participate in this contest."

As soon as the words were spoken, all members of the four great sects looked toward Wang Xu.

"Understood."

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