Chapter 563: Chapter 563: 299: Trial? Starry Sky? _2

Ye Xingxuan thought to himself as he looked at the ethereal Lu Yun standing on the battle platform, with a sense of helplessness in his eyes.

Five years ago, after being brutally defeated by Wuchen, he had changed himself and worked hard to cultivate, all to catch up with his rival.

Now, without even encountering Wuchen’s figure, he had suffered two consecutive defeats, and both thoroughly.

As Lu Yun looked indifferent amid countless cheers, such things held no meaning for him.

His gaze turned to the Yuan Emperor, seemingly saying, “Your Majesty, isn’t it about time?”

Finally, the Yuan Emperor seated on the golden throne slightly nodded.

Although Lu Yun hadn’t reached his standard, he had indeed subdued all the Heavenly Prides, and the Emperor couldn’t find any fault with him.

Chu Ruoxi, standing nearby, couldn’t help but admit that Lu Yun met her expectations for her future husband.

He was around the same age as her, had exceptional talent, and breathtakingly good looks.

At this moment, she secretly looked forward to it.

“I now announce the end of the Heavenly Pride Convention, with the champion obtained by the Flying Spirit Martial Academy’s Saint Child…” The Yuan Emperor hesitated for a moment, not knowing how to continue.

According to the information previously released, the convention champion would be able to marry Chu Ruoxi.

However, Lu Yun’s situation was different. He had no intention of participating in the Heavenly Pride Convention and was lured into action by a superior treasure.

“Ruoxi is talented and beautiful, maybe Lu Yun will like her,” thought the Yuan Emperor suddenly.

If he can arrange this marriage, it would be good news for both Morign and for Ruoxi.

With that thought, the Yuan Emperor spoke, “Lu Yun, Flying Spirit Martial Academy’s Saint Child, has extraordinary talent and achieved the championship of the Heavenly Pride Convention. From today onwards, he will be the Army Commander of the Celestial Strategy Army and the Prince Consort of Morign.”

With the Yuan Emperor’s words, all directions were in an uproar.@@novelbin@@

Being the Prince Consort of Morign was one thing, but being the Army Commander of the Celestial Strategy Army was a position that any Heavenly Pride present would aspire to.

However, considering Lu Yun’s monstrous strength, they stopped thinking about it.

Upon hearing the announcement, Chu Ruoxi’s face changed. She looked at Lu Yun with a mix of anticipation and nervousness.

Lu Yun was a little stunned. He had previously agreed to teach the Heavenly Prides a lesson for the Yuan Emperor, but he hadn’t thought about becoming a Prince Consort.

Although Chu Ruoxi was nice, he had no feelings for her.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Yun spoke firmly but respectfully, “Your Majesty, while the champion of the Heavenly Pride Convention can marry the princess, it is not a requirement. Therefore, please kindly retract your order concerning the matter of me becoming the Prince Consort.”

“Hmm, are you saying you don’t fancy Ruoxi?” The Emperor’s expression turned cold, a faint suppression spread, and the winds and clouds of Sky Wall City changed abruptly.

“I am devoted to martial arts and do not care for romantic entanglements. If I were to become a Prince Consort, I fear I would hinder Princess Ruoxi’s progress,” said Lu Yun with an equally calm expression.

Furthermore, he didn’t believe the Emperor would do anything to him.

As expected, it didn’t take long for the Yuan Emperor to withdraw his suppression. All anomalies in Sky Wall City disappeared in an instant, as he said with profound eyes, “In that case, we shall drop the matter.”

“However, the title of Army Commander of the Celestial Strategy Army, you can no longer refuse.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Naturally, Lu Yun did not refuse this time.

It wouldn’t be long before the Celestial Strategy Army would set off for the Great Wilderness to collaborate with the Monster Extermination Army in slaying Demon Beasts.

As for him, he had already planned to venture into the Great Wilderness, so it was a convenient opportunity.

Seeing Lu Yun’s acceptance, a faint smile appeared on the Yuan Emperor’s face.

Immediately, the Emperor stood up from his golden throne, looked down at the many Heavenly Prides, and said indifferently:

“For you to be able to stand here, you are all the best Heavenly Prides of my Morign. You should already know the purpose of this Heavenly Pride Convention.”

“To wage war in the Great Wilderness, slaying demons…”

“But these are not the only goals. There is another, more crucial purpose. However, before I tell you, I have a question for you all.”

The Heavenly Prides were all curious but dare not speak in front of the Yuan Emperor.

The Emperor’s gaze fell on Lu Yun and he said softly, “Do you know why Lu Yun, who is merely at the peak of the Rune Seed Realm, defeated you, the Heavenly Prides of the Golden Core Realm, without any effort?”

“You must be thinking that he had cultivated some kind of holy body technique.”

“Then let me ask you, where does the Holy Body Technique come from?”

The Emperor’s oppressive gaze fell upon Deng Wuqing.

“You are the Martial Academy’s Saint Child, so you should know!”

Although Deng Wuqing faced tremendous pressure, he was a Saint Child and Heavenly Pride, so he managed to withstand the pressure.

“Reporting to Your Majesty, the Holy Body Technique was comprehended from the Divine Martial Enlightenment Pillar, and only true Heavenly Prides can comprehend it. It is even more challenging to cultivate to the entry level, and among all the Saint Children in the Martial Academy, few have attained such entry level cultivation.”

“Lu Yun was able to possess such terrifying strength, perhaps because he has already cultivated a Holy Body Technique to the entry level.”

“He mentioned before that he had cultivated a Supreme Body Refining Method, but it seems that it does not exist within the Origin Martial Academy.”

Shen Miaoyi and Fan Feiyu nodded slightly, as far as they knew, there was no powerful Body Refining Technique within the Origin Martial Academy.

With their status as Saint Children and Saintesses, they could access most of the cultivation techniques within the Origin Martial Academy.

“Of course, it does not exist within the Origin Martial Academy; that Body Refining Method was a reward Lu Yun received after reaching the pinnacle of the Heavenly Pride Stele.” The Yuan Emperor said indifferently.

“But whether it’s the Holy Body Technique or the Supreme Body Refining Method, neither is native to Morigin; both come from another place.”

“Your Majesty, is that place… the starry sky?”

Dugu Jue suddenly asked with great confidence.

The Dugu family’s Patriarch was the first to follow the First Generation Primordial Emperor and disappeared. Later, when a Heavenly Pride emerged from the Dugu family, they disappeared silently without a trace.

Although there was no trace left behind, all the signs hinted at the starry sky.

“That’s right.”

The Yuan Emperor nodded decisively: “These Holy Body Techniques and even some powerful Divine Abilities you cultivate all come from the depths of the starry sky.”

“Your Majesty, what does this have to do with our Heavenly Pride Convention and becoming part of the Celestial Strategy Army?” Ye Xingxuan asked respectfully.

Hearing about the starry sky, he was still able to maintain his composure; it seemed that he also knew some news.

“By becoming a member of the Celestial Strategy Army, you will have the opportunity to travel to the starry sky and pursue even more powerful martial arts.”

At these words, all the Heavenly Prides present were stunned.

“Having the opportunity to go to the starry sky.” Ye Xingyun’s previously listless eyes suddenly burst with radiance.

The starry sky was a place where only the most talented Heavenly Prides would have the chance to go to.

Their Ye Family was the number one aristocratic family in Qing Province, but for nearly a thousand years, there had only been a handful who had the opportunity to go to that place.

Now, the Yuan Emperor said that all the Heavenly Prides here had the opportunity to go to the starry sky, a place that countless ancestors have longed for.

“However, to go to that place, you will need to undergo a final trial.”

“This trial is Demon Slaying.”

“Demon Slaying is not only to expand Morigin’s territory and strengthen the Human Race, but also to help you condense and gather the Human Race’s Luck, which will grant you the qualifications to travel to the starry sky.”

“Trial… Starry sky…”

Lu Yun silently chanted in his heart, as this was the first time he heard such a secret.

He knew some clues long ago, so he was not very shocked in his heart; on the contrary, he felt it was somewhat justified.

However, the meaning of the Emperor’s words was that to go to the starry sky, one needed the Human Race’s Luck.

As for Luck, the Luck Value on his panel had already broken through three hundred.

But it was unknown whether it had any connection with the Human Race’s Luck mentioned by the Emperor.

“Without the Human Race’s Luck, it is impossible to break through the barriers and go to the starry sky, so Luck is extremely important.”

“The way for you to gain Luck is simple: just slay Demon Beasts, expand the territory for the Human Race, and you can gain Luck.”

“The more Luck you gain, the more feedback you will receive from the Human Race’s Luck when you go to the starry sky.”

“So, during this trip to the Endless Great Wilderness, slaughter as many Demon Beasts as you can.”

After finishing his words, the Yuan Emperor left with the Princes and Princesses behind him.

Before leaving, Chu Ruoxi glared at Lu Yun and bitterly scolded: “Lu Yun, you bastard!”

At this, Lu Yun could only shake his head and smile bitterly.