Chapter 4 - The Offering of the Divine Dragon, Celestial Melodies of the Earth, The Great Saint's Desire to Accept a Disciple

Leap Over the Dragon Gate!

The Dragon Gate anomaly hung in the celestial dome, radiating with resplendent colors. In the moment that Su Mu leaped over it, the dragon engraved above the Dragon Gate appeared to come to life, exuding a majestic aura and a dazzling spectacle above.

In the instant Su Mu crossed the Dragon Gate, he transformed into a divine dragon. After a brief moment, he reverted to his original appearance.

Taking a look around, he found himself in the celestial realm. Under the influence of the Dragon Gate anomaly, he soared into the sky.

Above him, the radiant light of the Dragon Gate anomaly circulated around Su Mu, infusing his body and reinforcing his foundation, hidden away for future potential.

The divine retribution bone in his chest seemed to benefit from this transformation, with lightning energies coursing through it.

Su Mu felt a sense of enlightenment.

Leap over the Dragon Gate!

This was a mythical legend that had existed since ancient times, much like martial arts. In the vast world, countless geniuses aspired to leap over the Dragon Gate, transforming into dragons in the process.

To become a dragon from a carp was the ultimate metamorphosis, the ultimate sublimation of innate talent.

The Dragon Gate Peak was extraordinary. Even within the Candle Dragon Sacred Land, it was an exceptional place. Although leaping over the Dragon Gate couldn't achieve the full transformation into a dragon, it still granted profound improvements. These improvements had a subtle impact on one's innate talent, making them even more remarkable.

"The divine retribution bone itself is already a golden-tier talent, yet it has also been influenced subtly, hence the benefits."

"Only a formidable power like the Candle Dragon Sacred Land could possess such a foundation."

As Su Mu's thoughts shifted, the transformation brought about by leaping over the Dragon Gate concluded, but the Dragon Gate anomaly did not disappear. It seemed to sense something, and Su Mu turned to look at the Dragon Gate behind him.

Within the Dragon Gate, radiance condensed, and a dragon's head appeared. It was lifelike, and the dragon's head extended out of the gate, gazing at Su Mu.

On the other side of the celestial dome, several prominent figures from the Candle Dragon Sacred Land, led by Gu Ruyi, were present. Upon witnessing this scene, all except Gu Ruyi displayed waves of emotions.

The dragon's head gazed upon Su Mu, then opened its mouth, releasing a brilliant radiance that seemed to contain a treasure within.

Simultaneously, within the Dragon Gate, as the dragon's head appeared, an ethereal melody emanated from the void, resounding throughout the heavens and the earth.

The otherworldly melody was enchanting and pleasing to the ears. Upon hearing it, the disciples on Dragon Gate Peak felt their minds completely tranquil. Those with extraordinary innate talents even closed their eyes, gaining insights and making progress on their martial path.

The celestial melodies of the earth.

The earth had a spirit, and by "spirit," it didn't refer to consciousness but rather a deep-seated awareness of rules. Extraordinary geniuses were born into this world only when the heavens and the earth bore witness to their arrival.

Now, the celestial melodies of the earth were playing, celebrating the emergence of a prodigious figure in this corner of the world.

As elders of the sacred land, they had witnessed many things.

Hearing the pleasant celestial melodies, Gu Ruyi's gaze turned toward the Dragon Gate.

At this moment, as the dragon's mouth opened, Su Mu reached out with a tentative hand. Within the dragon's mouth, a stream of light flew out and landed in his hand.

"The divine dragon offers a treasure, and the celestial melodies of the earth play. These are signs of an exceptional prodigy."

Gu Ruyi's eyes, resembling a starry river, seemed to be contemplating something. She softly said, "It appears... that the Candle Dragon Sacred Land should prosper. Today, we've witnessed the emergence of such a prodigious individual within the sacred land."

Behind her, the others nodded in agreement.

The celestial melodies of the earth were natural occurrences, but the offering of the divine dragon was man-made.

The sacred land had a multitude of powerful beings, and the majority of the over three thousand main peaks of the Candle Dragon Sacred Land were originally discovered by formidable figures from different corners of the world and transported to the sacred land using secret techniques.

The Dragon Gate Peak's anomaly was well-known to the sacred land's powerful figures. Many years ago, a prominent figure from the sacred land started with the Dragon Gate Peak's anomaly and created a test, leading to the offering of the divine dragon.

The act of leaping over the Dragon Gate, succeeding in the test of the sacred land's powerful figure, was a means to obtain the offering of the divine dragon.

The sacred land's heritage was extraordinary, and for a newcomer on the martial path, everything in the sacred land's treasury was an immeasurable opportunity.

Just then, on the Dragon Gate Peak, amid the flickering lights in the celestial dome, two figures appeared, one in front of the other.

The figure in the front was a man, robust in stature, wearing dragon-scale armor. His every move exuded a remarkable and imposing aura.

He was the fourth elder of the Candle Dragon Sacred Land, the Ferocious Abyss Great Saint, Song Jiang!

The figure behind him held a folding fan and appeared scholarly, almost mundane if not for standing on the heavenly canopy.

He was the fifth elder of the Candle Dragon Sacred Land, the Destiny's Crossing Great Saint, Ji Qianqiu!

The Dragon Gate Peak's celestial anomaly was sensed by them, which is why they had arrived.

Among the sacred land's elders, the majority of the top-tier elders hadn't been seen for many years. The current head of the sacred land had achieved enlightenment hundreds of years ago and remained in seclusion. The first elder possessed unparalleled cultivation but disdained worldly affairs, frequently journeying in the Heavenly Martial Domain.

Now, within the sacred land, the one responsible for its affairs was the second elder, the Great Saint Ruyi.

The top ten elders were all extraordinary individuals, some of whom were away from the sacred land or in seclusion. To have three of the top ten elders arrive was already a significant event.

Presently, three great elders had gathered, indicating the astounding nature of the Dragon Gate Peak's disturbance.

As they materialized in the void, Ji Qianqiu and Song Jiang swept their gazes around, taking in the entire situation.

Song Jiang, known as the Ferocious Abyss Great Saint, exuded a tremendous and fearsome aura. He spoke with the resonance of thunder, saying, "The Dragon Gate Peak has been silent for quite some time. I didn't expect it to bring such a delightful surprise to the sacred land."

"Second Elder," he continued, looking at Su Mu, "why not let him come to my Demon Lord Peak for training?"

"Brother, you seem rather hasty," Ji Qianqiu, the Destiny's Crossing Great Saint, said calmly. "As I see it, Sister Senior already seems to have a plan."

Eminent cultivators of the sacred realm had lived for countless years. Gu Ruyi and Ji Qianqiu were of the same generation and had known each other since they were young. As for Song Jiang, he was several generations older, thus they addressed each other as Sister Senior, Brother, and so on.

"Oh?" Song Jiang's eyes slightly darkened as if he had realized something.