Chapter 770 - 492: Level Six Talisman Tao, Setting Out for the Celestial Ruins Realm! (Double-Length)

Chapter 770: Chapter 492: Level Six Talisman Tao, Setting Out for the Celestial Ruins Realm! (Double-Length)

Song Changming subsequently kept sealing and performing finger techniques, the fluctuations of rune energy around him grew increasingly intense, even causing the winds and clouds above to change color.

The old steward, upon witnessing this, was startled and quickly urged the attendant beside him.

"Quick, quickly activate the Heaven Concealing Array of the mansion! And the protective array at the martial field!"

"Yes!"

Buzz!

Above the Prince’s Mansion, it was as if a curtain was drawn, covering the violent energy fluctuations emanating from the mansion.

And Song Changming, deeply immersed in his heart and spirit, could not care about all this, continuing to seal and perform finger techniques over and over again, his speed growing faster and his spiritual power circulating more smoothly.

A hundred top-grade Spirit Crystals began continuously providing pure spiritual power for Song Changming’s consumption.

At a certain moment, the energy on the array flags spun rapidly, connecting with each other to form a perfect, cohesive whole.

Giant array runes formed beneath Song Changming’s feet as he abruptly opened his eyes, his pupils gleaming with the brilliant divine light of spiritual power frantically outputting, muttering quietly.

"Level Six Rune Array: Celestial Light!"

The next moment, a fierce wind arose in the martial field, beams of strange light like starfire, seemingly like a meteor shower, surged from each array flag and directly crashed down.

Song Changming opened his hands wide, smiling as if embracing these celestial light meteors.

Such is a Level Six Rune Array, the peak talismanic masterpiece of the Prince’s Mansion’s chief Talisman Master, Qian Yuan.

He received Qian Yuan’s true teachings, naturally obtaining the arrangement technique of this rune array.

Previously, he was just a Level Five Talisman Master, unable to arrange this Level Six Rune Array.

Now however, with the rune array formed, it proved his formal entry into the ranks of Level Six Talisman Masters!

Even Qian Yuan’s master was just merely at this level.

Now, looking across the whole Cui Bai Dao, he can be considered among the top tier of Talisman Masters.

A long-studied project has finally made substantive progress and achieved results; how could one not be joyful.

Meanwhile, the falling starfire appeared grand and powerful, seemingly about to smash the entire Prince’s Mansion to pieces.

Thankfully, Song Changming knew his location well, not allowing the newly comprehended rune array to destructively ravage the Prince’s Mansion.

As the starfire was about to touch the martial field, it dissipated by itself, turning invisible, truly appearing like illusory celestial light images, dreamlike visions.

The old steward, upon seeing this, finally retracted his look of horror, letting out a long breath.

He really worried Song Changming would act recklessly; with the destructive power of a Level Six Rune Array, it might actually raze the Prince’s Mansion to the ground, resulting in apocalyptic scenes.

After collecting those dozens of talisman flags and top-grade Spirit Crystals, Song Changming looked at the old steward and asked, "Has the Imperial Decree arrived?"

The old steward usually wouldn’t disturb him; today’s sudden intrusion likely was due to this matter.

"Yes, Lord Song, the Imperial Messenger from the palace is waiting in the main hall." The old steward immediately nodded.

"Alright, let’s go." Song Changming nodded.

Having stayed in the Imperial City for ten days, now with the Imperial Decree arriving, it implies the Celestial Ruins Realm is about to open.

In the main hall, although the Imperial Messenger had waited for quite some time, upon seeing Song Changming, he did not show a hint of impatience, displaying utmost etiquette, very respectful.

Normally speaking, the Imperial Messenger from the palace usually carries the Emperor’s decree, hence their status when traveling is high, ordinary officials dare not disrespect them.

However, Song Changming’s martial prowess, coupled with the influence of Emperor Yun granting him a ton of Spirit Wine, made the Imperial Messenger lower his stance.

"The Emperor commands, summoning Marshal Song to enter the palace immediately, it’s been delayed somewhat, Marshal, let’s hasten." The Imperial Messenger said.

"Alright, thank you for leading the way." Song Changming nodded, following the Imperial Messenger onto the palace’s carriage.

Soon, the carriage arrived beneath the Cloud Palace, Song Changming ascended the jade steps, entering the hall to meet the Emperor.

However, the Cloud Palace was not yet attended by Emperor Yun, but a large group of people were already waiting inside, standing on both sides.

Seeing this, the Imperial Messenger quietly let out a breath of relief.

If Emperor Yun had arrived and found only him delay, he would inevitably face punishment.

Luckily, though a bit late, they made it.

Song Changming’s arrival drew much attention from those inside the hall; many frequently glanced at Song Changming.

Meanwhile, Song Changming scanned all the people and got a sense.

The people within the hall were not ministers of the court; each aura was either mysterious or strong, mostly they were martial arts grandmasters beyond doubt.

Undoubtedly, these people, like him, received Emperor Yun’s summons to enter the Celestial Ruins Realm.

On first glance, there were at least a hundred or more people!

Which means there were indeed over a hundred martial arts grandmasters present!

This number truly amazed Song Changming; this is the result of pooling the Yun Province Human Race’s strength.

This demonstrates Emperor Yun’s influence!

A call to arms, and over a hundred martial arts grandmasters responded effortlessly!

No one else in Yun Province could wield such energy.

Amongst these people, Song Changming recognized a few familiar faces.

Like Situ Ming, hands crossed, winking lightly with a smile at him, as well as Bai Qing, Huaqing Pool, and others who like him, stood out in the Cloud Fighting event.

As for the remaining martial arts grandmasters, they were selected through other means, with Cloud Fighting just being one ticket to enter the Celestial Ruins Realm.

At present, Song Changming had little connection with most of these martial arts grandmasters, many seemed unfamiliar.

Which was expected, as he was not born of noble lineage, lacking a broad network, moreover he was indeed quite young among the martial arts grandmasters.

Those present, which martial arts grandmaster hadn’t lived over two to three hundred years, were from quite a different era compared to him.

When others were making waves, even Song Changming’s parents or ancestors may not yet have been born; lacking interaction was only natural.

The martial arts grandmasters he recognized, prior to arriving, mainly concentrated in the noble families’ elders of Cui Bai Main City, outside Cui Bai Dao, encountering those grandmasters was not as easy.

"Younger Brother Song, I reckon you’re the last one to arrive." Situ Ming proactively approached Song Changming, smiled, and said.

"The matter of cultivation slightly delayed me." Song Changming explained.

"Fortunately, the Emperor isn’t here yet, it’s no big deal." Situ Ming understood, not inquiring further, instead shifting the topic elsewhere.

"This time it seems the Emperor is determined to properly confront the Demon Race."

"How do you mean?" Song Changming asked.

"Previously, when the Celestial Ruins Realm opened, at most only thirty or forty grandmasters entered; this time it directly increased to over a hundred of our Yunzhou’s grandmaster powerhouses, even when you look around, they are all long renowned old predecessors, martial arts cultivation is at least above the Middle Realm..."

Situ Ming softly discussed with Song Changming, obviously, being from a noble family background in the Imperial City, he recognized most grandmaster powerhouses present.

These grandmasters were the result of meticulous selection, none were incompetent.

Grandmasters with Early Realm strength couldn’t even appear here, stand among them.

This display, looking across the entire Yun Province, is indeed an incredibly strong force!

It must be said, Emperor Yun truly regards the opening of the Celestial Ruins Realm with utmost importance.

At this moment, a close minister approached swiftly, stood at the palace gates, and cleared his throat.

"The Emperor arrives!"

Though he hadn’t uttered a sound, everyone understood, it meant the arrival of Emperor Yun.

Everyone fell silent and stood still until Emperor Yun stepped into the hall, and then collectively saluted.

Usually, at such times, Emperor Yun would sit on his throne under their greetings, then explain matters.

Yet this time he did not do so; standing at the palace gates, hands behind his back, glancing at everyone and directly speaking, seemingly unwilling to waste time.

"The Celestial Ruins Realm’s entrance fluctuates increasingly, faster than I anticipated; the opening will advance a few days again, I want you to depart immediately, no more delays."

"Yes, Emperor!" Everyone complied, it wasn’t surprising to them.

Gathering them like this only meant it was time to enter the Celestial Ruins Realm.

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