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Chapter 1804 The Spirit Realm is not without foundation and backing!
"But!" Mingchuan's tone shifted, his voice infused with a soaring, indomitable fighting spirit, "They're wrong!"
"Today, on the Cloud Ascension Platform, innocent people have perished, but there are also those who resist! Fellow Daoists have faced danger without fear and risen up to fight back! Comrades from the Wan Chuan Sect, Qing Feng Yu Men, Zi Xiao Jing Yuan, Butian Sheng Jiao, and Xuan Tian Men have rushed to our aid, risking their lives!"
"Furthermore, our spiritual realm's senior, the Venerable Lingxu, who disappeared five hundred years ago while suppressing the Demon Abyss, along with the three spirit beast seniors who fought alongside him back then, appeared out of nowhere in the time of crisis, turned the tide, forced back the powerful enemy, and saved our lives!"
His gaze fell upon Lingxu Zhenren and Qingmianhu, who were sitting quietly on the viewing platform. The eyes of everyone below the platform followed, filled with boundless respect and gratitude.
Master Lingxu nodded slightly, the Green-faced Fox smiled gently, the Crimson Flame Fox crossed its arms, and the Stone-patterned Bear nodded silently.
Their very existence is a powerful declaration.
The Spirit Realm is not without its foundation and backing!
"Today's calamity is a bloody lesson, but also the beginning of the awakening of my Spirit Realm!" Mingchuan's voice grew more impassioned, carrying an inspiring power. "It has shown us who our enemies are, and it has also shown us who our true allies are, and who our home—the Spirit Realm—is—that we must rely on and protect!"
He paused, his gaze becoming extremely solemn:
"That's why the five major sects overcame all opposition and insisted on holding the two grand events, Dengyuntai and Wangxiantai, at the same time!"
"The appointment with the Cloud Platform is to allow you, and all cultivators of the Spirit Realm, to see with your own eyes the true face and sinister intentions behind the so-called grand event of the Holy Realm!"
"And the Wangxiantai Grand Competition—" he waved his arm, pointing to the ten ancient arenas below, "is the stage that our five major sects have truly prepared for the future of the Spirit Realm, and for every ambitious talent present here!"
"Here, there are no conspiracies or traps, no plundering or control! Only fair competition, only a contest of strength! Only respect and cultivation for true talents!"
"The five major sects will dedicate their most core cultivation techniques, their most precious cultivation resources, and their most dedicated guidance and training to the talents selected in this competition!"
"Because you are the hope and backbone of the Spirit Realm's future!"
His words were resounding and powerful, like dry tinder igniting a raging fire!
The young cultivators below the stage, especially those who participated in the Wangxiantai Grand Competition, were instantly filled with excitement, their eyes shining with an unprecedented light!
The previous confusion and anxiety vanished, replaced by the excitement and pride of being trusted and valued!
The survivors of the Cloud Platform, after experiencing betrayal and despair, couldn't help but shed tears again upon hearing these words. But this time, the tears were no longer filled with fear and regret, but with the emotion of finding belonging and direction!
"I know that many fellow cultivators on Dengyuntai went there with longing and aspirations for the path of cultivation, but they encountered an unexpected disaster."
Mingchuan looked at the survivors with gentle yet firm eyes, “Your efforts and talents should not be buried, nor should they be wasted because of the evil people’s conspiracy.”
"Therefore, on behalf of the five major sects, I hereby announce—"
His voice was clear and resonant, carrying far and wide:
"From this moment forward, the competitions at Dengyuntai and Wangxiantai will be combined into one! All fellow cultivators returning from Dengyuntai, if they wish, can directly qualify for the semi-finals of the Wangxiantai competition! Rely on your strength to reclaim the glory and opportunities that belong to you!"
"The Spirit Realm will not abandon any cultivator who upholds the righteous path and strives forward! The best resources will be given to the most promising talents who are worthy of our trust in the future!"
"boom--!"
The crowd erupted in deafening cheers and shouts!
The survivors of Dengyuntai could hardly believe their ears. They trembled with excitement, hugged each other, and wept with joy!
This means they still have a chance!
They have a chance to get back what they've lost here!
After a brief moment of surprise, the cultivators at Wangxiantai all showed expressions of understanding and agreement.
Having experienced what happened today, they are already united in their hatred of the enemy, and they can only feel respect and acceptance for these fellow survivors.
"Furthermore," Mingchuan continued after the cheers subsided, "to remember the shame of today and to unite the power of the Spirit Realm, the five major sects will jointly establish the Spirit Realm Hall of Talents! All those who performed exceptionally well in this competition, regardless of their final ranking, will have the opportunity to be selected and enjoy top-notch training provided by the five major sects, becoming the backbone of the Spirit Realm's future!"
"The future of the Spirit Realm will be written by us, the people of the Spirit Realm! It will be forged by each and every one of you here today!"
"Now—" Mingchuan raised his arm high, his voice shaking the heavens:
"The Wangxiantai Grand Competition continues!"
"Let us prove to those who covet us with our strength and hard work—"
"The talents of the Spirit Realm will never cease to emerge! The backbone of the Spirit Realm will never bend!"
"Roar--!!!"
A roar as powerful as a tidal wave resounded through the night sky, soaring straight to the heavens!
Everyone, regardless of where they came from or what grudges they may have held before, now felt the same flame burning in their hearts.
Fight for the Spirit Realm, and cultivate for yourself amidst the raging flames!
On the brightly lit Wangxiantai, the ten arenas once again flashed with spiritual light, and the competition resumed. This time, however, each confrontation carried a deeper meaning, and each victory embodied a more steadfast belief.
Mingchuan slowly lowered his arm, looking down at the scene of renewed fighting spirit and unity, and finally a relieved smile appeared on his lips.
Leng Xi, Ran Qianqian, and Dong Chuyan walked to his side and gently took his hand.
Others were only excited by Mingchuan's various decisions, and even wished they could follow Mingchuan now and start a war against the Holy Domain to wash away the humiliation of being crushed for many years.
But only the three of them knew how arduous and exhausting Mingchuan's journey had been, from the human realm to the spirit realm.
They saw it all, felt the pain in their hearts, but were helpless and could only accompany him on his journey.
Jin Man, A Xiong, Ye Chuhan, Lin Ruowei, Chu Huai, Mu Yaoyao... all the core members of the younger generation stood behind him, their eyes fixed firmly in the same direction.
This time, Mingchuan was no longer fighting alone; he had many powerful figures supporting him behind him...
On the viewing platform, the four sect leaders exchanged smiles, their eyes filled with satisfaction and anticipation.
Master Lingxu stroked his beard and nodded, whispering to the Crimson Flame Fox beside him:
"This young man... already shows signs of leadership. With him and this group of young people, the future of the Spirit Realm is promising."
The Crimson Flame Fox grinned: "Of course, how could someone I've chosen be anything less than excellent?"
Under the cover of night, the light emanating from Wangxiantai was brighter and warmer than ever before.
That light illuminated not only the arena, but also the flame of hope that had been rekindled in the Spirit Realm after five hundred years of silence.