NOVEL NEXT Chapter 776: Canine Path Genius
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The Martial Dao Stairway thundered down from above the ninth heaven.
This was a pathway bathed in golden light, leading directly to the Martial Dao Golden Ranking.
"The Martial Dao Stairway has appeared, the competition has begun."
"Only the strong among the younger generation can step onto the stairway to seize the opportunity!"
"It is said that only those who successfully step onto the stairway beyond a hundred steps can qualify to leave their name on the Martial Dao Golden Ranking."
At this moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on the Martial Dao Stairway, speaking eagerly.
Once every hundred years, each time, it meant immense opportunities.
Geniuses vying for top spots, heroes contending—just for the sake of leaving their name on the Golden Ranking.
"Tailing, go forth, ascend the stairway!"
"Our Beast Spirit Mountain must not fall behind!"
"The hopes of War God Academy rest on you!"
In an instant, Nangong Ao, Bu Tailing, Beast Spirit Prince, Tuoba Liuxue, and other powerhouses were heading toward the Great Dao Heavenly Ladder.
The three great powerhouses from the Martial Dao Pavilion followed suit.
Even Xuan Yiming, the young sect leader of Xuan Yizong, a prodigy with the Ice and Fire Dual Extremes, now stepped forward as well, his eyes glossing over Mo Mingzhu's silhouette, seething with frustration.
Having been abandoned by Mo Mingzhu, today, he was determined to showcase the might of his Ice and Fire Dual Extremes!
Simultaneously, he also looked at Wu Xiaokun and others with hate-filled eyes.
He had now learned that Xuan Yizong was annihilated, and his father… had died in the Depths of Deadman's Wasteland.
"Wait until I obtain the inheritance of the Golden Ranking, you will all die!"
He strode forward.
"I will take this Golden Ranking spot for Young Master!"
Guardian Cen Mingyi also set off, casting a chilly look toward Long Zixuan and the others.
"Damn ban explorers, you are as good as dead!"
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All the wonders of the earth had mounted the stairway.
"Young people, I would like to catch up with you and share a moment, it wouldn't disrupt your day, would it?"
Suddenly, Sect Master Bu Wanshan of Tailing Sect walked up to Long Zixuan and others with a smile.
"You several people are well-versed in the Ancient Law, you presumably don't need the techniques from this Martial Dao Golden Ranking, please take a rest, there is no need to exhaust yourselves climbing the stairway."
Luo Tianling, the dean of War God Academy, came over with an indifferent expression.
Both of them blocked Long Zixuan's path, exerting an almost imperceptible strong aura.
Even Shan Po from Beast Spirit Mountain came in her Giant Eagle War Chariot, blocking the way in front of Long Zixuan and the others.
They… did not wish to let Long Zixuan and others enter this contest!
Previously, the fame of Long Zixuan, Wu Xiaokun, and others was known to all under heaven.
Wu Xiaokun alone defeated over a thousand peers, Long Zixuan's understanding of the Martial Path was so profound that even the vice chancellor of the Martial Dao Pavilion knelt to seek his guidance.
Therefore, they made all the major forces… wary.
If they joined this competition, the outcome of the Martial Dao Golden Ranking would truly be unpredictable.
As older generations, they were worried that their juniors would not match Long Zixuan and Wu Xiaokun.
Therefore, to be on the safe side, they directly oppressed with force, forbidding Long Zixuan, Wu Xiaokun, and others to pass!
This… was extremely malicious.
For any genius, it was a grave and unending enmity, signifying that their path would be cut off, missing a great opportunity.
A disgruntled look appeared on Wu Xiaokun's face as he said,
"You're despicable, resorting to such tricks!"
Luo Tianling indifferently replied,
"Young man, you're still young."
"When you get old, you'll understand that when you're out and about, you have to follow the rules."
"We won't directly block your way, after our sect's disciples have received the inheritance from the Martial Dao Golden Ranking, we will offer you some compensation."
"But before that, please kindly stay here as guests, don't embarrass us elders, how about that?"
Xuan Qingyi couldn't help but say,
"Face?"
"You are utterly shameless!"
Qing Chen also said,
"Tch... It's been a long time since I've encountered someone who wants to play the 'bullying with power' game..."
He prepared to take out his broom.
"My imperial behind… itches!"
Wu Dade also spoke up.
But, Long Zixuan extended his hand and said,
"There's no need."
He looked calmly at the Martial Dao Golden Ranking in the sky as if reminiscing, as if pondering.
Qing Chen and Wu Dade were puzzled, but they knew that Brother Zi Xuan would definitely not be afraid of these old geezers, perhaps, there was another situation.
Instantly, they also stopped.
"Heh heh, a wise man submits to circumstance, young man, if it really doesn't work out, coming to our sect to follow our Saint Heir would also be a fine choice, hahaha."
Bu Wanshan, seeing this, burst into laughter.
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At this moment, numerous prodigies had already set foot on the first step of the Grand Dao Golden Ranking!
The staircase of the Grand Dao Golden Ranking was extremely broad, spanning a thousand li, accommodating ten thousand people on a single step.
Those who came were geniuses from all the major forces, totaling over twenty thousand!
At this moment, the one in the lead was actually Cen Mingyi!
Behind him closely followed Nangong Ao, Bu Tailing, Beast Spirit Prince, and the three great powerhouses of the Martial Dao Pavilion.
They had all acquired seven-star level Spiritual Medicine for Foundation Establishment, extremely powerful.
Xuan Yiming, Tuoba Liuxue, and others were slightly behind.
The Martial Dao Stairway, with every step, produced marvelous visions.
Martial Dao imprints continued to rise, rules materialized, testing the strength, talent, and bloodline of those ascending the stairway.
Any deficiencies would prevent these prodigies from advancing further.
"Who is this person? He's so strong..."
"Never seen before, could he be a prodigy from another great domain?"
"His speed is even faster than ours..."
Nangong Ao and others could not help but focus on Cen Mingyi, their eyes filled with solemnity.
Cen Mingyi sneered, turning back to look at everyone behind him, shaking his head,
"Not bad for a region among the Eight Desolates, but still too weak."
As a True Ancestor World being, he possessed an inherent arrogance and superiority.
With that, he glanced towards the likes of Long Zixuan below in the distance.
"Heh, these ban explorers got stopped by the locals of the Northern Border?"
"That saves me some trouble!"
He continued forward.
Higher up, the light of the Martial Path grew ever stronger.
The Martial Dao imprints became denser, even evolving into sacred birds.
A chain of Martial Dao order swept down, and thousands fell from the stairway!
A divine bird formed by the power of the Martial Path flew by, and hundreds of prodigies fell silent, unable to move a muscle on the stairs!
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Many people, as they walked, simply knelt down!
Ascending the Heavenly Ladder was tantamount to defying the heavens; it was exceptionally difficult.
Of the more than twenty thousand geniuses, only two thousand could cross the fiftieth step!
Only a hundred could reach the eightieth step!
And the final twenty steps were even more arduous.
Even Cen Mingyi, drenched in sweat, gritted his teeth and pressed forward.
Behind him, Nangong Ao, Mo Mingzhu, and others closely followed.
At the ninetieth step, only twenty remained.
At the ninety-fifth step, only ten!
At this moment, in the wilderness below, a thousand li away, there was utter silence. Everyone was tense to the extreme.
Finally, Cen Mingyi took the lead and stood on the hundredth step.
The moment he stepped on it, a beam of Martial Dao sacred light instantly shone down upon him!
Cen Mingyi was momentarily stunned; he felt his primordial essence... being permeated and purified by this Martial Dao sacred light!
Below, on the plains, everyone was equally astonished, and a commotion arose.
"The first to inherit the legacy of the Martial Dao Golden Ranking—an unparalleled genius—has been born!"
"Who is he?"
"I don't know!"
Numerous voices erupted!
"To step onto the hundredth rung is to possess the qualifications for the inheritance."
"Every bit of a cultivator's primordial essence will be displayed, and the Martial Dao Golden Ranking will grant the corresponding cultivation technique."
Yu Qianwu spoke gravely, explaining.
His Martial Dao Pavilion was undoubtedly the most familiar with the Martial Dao Golden Ranking.
Hearing this, everyone nodded.
"Liao Haohai… he has gone up."
Someone exclaimed.
"Mo Mingzhu, Shi Zhenxiang, Nangong Ao, they're right behind!"
"The Beast Spirit Prince is truly strong, taking the last step."
"Bu Tailing seems a bit weaker, but he also struggled to move forward."
"Eh? Is that Xuan Yiming, rumored to have the Ice-Fire Physique? He's crawling, and he barely managed to scramble up?"
Below, there was a buzz of discussion.
At this point, eight great geniuses had reached the hundredth step.
Only these eight!
The Martial Dao sacred light descended, analyzing their primordial essence, about to confer Martial Dao Law!
And on the hundredth step, Cen Mingyi focused and calmed his spirit. From the outside looking in, one could see Cen Mingyi surrounded by gray and white mists entangling like battling dragons and tigers, each strand of primordial Qi clearly visible.
Suddenly, a golden scroll fell before Cen Mingyi.
Cen Mingyi excitedly grabbed it.
"Dragon-Tiger Battle Sky Fist!"
Cen Mingyi shouted with joy.
As expected, the Young Master's prediction was not wrong.
—The essence he cultivated came from a mountain in the True Ancestor World where dragons and tigers coexisted harmoniously.
The methods granted by the Martial Dao Golden Ranking were related to the cultivator's own primordial Qi.
Hearing this, the other geniuses nearby were instantly filled with anticipation!
"What techniques... will we get?"
Liao Haohai was very hopeful.
"Whatever the technique, it will surely be astonishingly unconventional!"
Shi Zhenxiang clenched his fists tightly.
Mo Mingzhu felt even more elated, her whole body trembling with excitement - she... was actually standing here, about to be recognized by the Martial Sovereign Method.
She couldn't help but look back at Wu Xiaokun on the great land beneath her.
Heh, today she... was like a Heavenly Immortal, and that guy was nothing but a mere ant!
"Eh, my technique has arrived!"
Suddenly, Liao Haohai shouted!
He looked down, scooped up a scroll, and excitedly unfurled it.
But then, he froze.
"This... 'Canine Barking Scripture'?"
He was dumbfounded. What the hell was this!
When did his primordial essence have anything to do with a dog???
"I've got mine too..."
At that moment, Shi Zhenxiang also spoke up; he opened his scroll and was also taken aback: "'Divine Dog Fist'?"
"My... 'Dog Head True Solution'?"
Nangong Ao was completely baffled!
"'Dog Lying Art'?"
Bu Tailing felt like his mind was in chaos!
"Dammit… I, a prestigious Ancient Law Cultivator of the Celestial Wolf Technique, why am I receiving a 'Dog Tooth Secret Method'?"
The Beast Spirit Prince leapt up. Dammit, if anything, he should be connected to a wolf, why a dog?
Hearing the others, Mo Mingzhu was also shocked; she looked at the scroll that appeared before her, and suddenly felt anxious.
No way, no way...
She mustered up the courage and opened the scroll.
The scroll bore four words:
"'Sky Urination Great Method'!"
Mo Mingzhu felt darkness encroach before her eyes, nearly fainting!
She was going insane. This scroll was actually talking about the Tiangou's great divine skill of urination!
Was she, a girl, supposed to learn to pee like a dog?!
At that moment, on the hundredth step, many geniuses were dumbstruck. What kind of madness was this?!
The Martial Dao Golden Ranking, why was it giving them all dog-related stuff to practice?
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And down on the ground.
All the forces, observing the scene at the hundredth step, were also dumbfounded.
Because from their angle, it was clear to see that Nangong Ao, Mo Mingzhu, Liao Haohai, and others had primordial Qi that transformed into large dogs, bounding everywhere!
"What.... What is happening?!"
"Did they summon some evil dogs or what?!"
In War God Academy, Luo Tianling couldn't help but tremble as he spoke.
Even Yu Qianwu was dumbfounded, exclaiming:
"What's happening... This has gone completely wrong!!"
"Where are the Martial Dao geniuses? This clearly looks like... Dao of dog geniuses!!"
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