448: Chapter 448 An Unusual Extraordinary Awakening

Facing the doubts of the crowd.

Xiao Weiqing nodded slightly, "Azure Dragon Island has a special space, which we call the World within a World. Inside the World within a World, there is a mountain peak named Lingshen Peak. I presume many Seniors here are aware of it."

Many people in the conference room nodded; some had been there, and even those who hadn't had at least heard of it.

"Lingshen Peak was originally a place used to Cultivate the Divine Soul, but due to certain reasons, it has been in a useless state."

The crowd listened quietly.

"If there are no accidents, Lingshen Peak will reopen next month. There is a path on it called the Soul-Condensing Path, which can help all Seniors take a step further."

"Take a step further?"

The crowd looked at each other in dismay. These people were all Eighth Realm Peak, and their strength had stagnated for over a decade. If they could have advanced, they would have long ago; why would they wait until now?

"Dean Xiao, could you please clarify?"

Xiao Weiqing nodded. He didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "The Soul-Condensing Path can help everyone condense their Divine Soul and step into the Ninth Realm."

"What?!!!"

Many Powerhouses stood up, staring fixedly at Xiao Weiqing.

The Ninth Realm.

The Realm they dreamed of entering.

However.

The Divine Soul was too mysterious. They believed that humans possessed a Divine Soul. Some Eighth Realm Peak Spirit Cultivators firmly believed that the void deep within their minds was the legendary Sea of Consciousness, the birthplace of the Divine Soul.

But no matter how convinced they were, they could never locate the Divine Soul.

No one on Blue Star had ever heard of anyone Cultivating a Divine Soul, so over time, everyone had given up.

It wasn't until news of Dongfang Baichen's damaged Divine Soul spread that they became excited again; otherwise, it would have been impossible for so many Powerhouses to sneak into Jingdu Prefecture.

"Dean Xiao, are you telling the truth?"

A Powerhouse asked, their tone trembling slightly.

"That's right, Dean Xiao, your word must count. Don't deceive this old man," another Powerhouse said.

Meeting the expectant gazes of the crowd, Xiao Weiqing affirmed:

"Seniors, this Junior would not deceive you. As for the specific details, you can negotiate with the Great Xia officials."

Xiao Weiqing didn't say much more. The news of Lingshen Peak's restoration was conveyed to him by the Elf Divine Envoy not long ago, but the restoration required the azure dragon divine stele.

This was also the reason Xiao Weiqing didn't want to be involved in these matters; he only cared about the function of the World within a World itself to connect to other civilizations.

As for Lingshen Peak, it was of no help to him, because he had already achieved a Super Grade Divine Soul.

He didn't stay long.

Outside the base.

Xiao Weiqing prepared to return to Luo Jiang Academy, and Minister Ren personally saw him off.

"Thank you so much this time. If it weren't for you, who knows how many of us old guys would have survived."

"Haven't the words of thanks already been said?"

Ren Yiming laughed heartily, "Then I'll thank you once more."

Xiao Weiqing shook his head, "Then I shall take my leave. If there are any accidents, Minister Ren, feel free to contact me at any time. As long as I am in Luo Jiang Prefecture, I will arrive immediately."

"Good."

"However, it shouldn't happen in the short term."

"This time, the invasion of three demigods caused the Demon Realm Entrance to tremble, and the passageway is extremely unstable. Even Eighth Realm cultivators find it difficult to enter or exit."

"For the Yao Race demigods to invade Blue Star, the next time will be at least half a year later."

Xiao Weiqing nodded.

The Yao Race had been careless this time, thinking three demigods could capture the Luo Jiang Demon Realm Entrance, but they didn't expect that not only did they fail, but they also lost two demigods, and the Yao Race army suffered countless casualties.

"Minister Ren, I am leaving now."

Bidding farewell to Minister Ren, Xiao Weiqing flew toward Luo Jiang Prefecture. His speed was not fast, and he occasionally scanned the area below.

Compared to the Demon Realm Entrance piled with corpses.

The wilderness.

Although it was full of Yao Beasts, Xiao Weiqing found it more pleasing to the eye.

Xiao Weiqing also saw many Supernatural Cultivators hunting Yao Beasts. The alert had only just been lifted, yet bold cultivators were already entering the wilderness to hunt Yao Beasts. He didn't know whether to call it being skilled and daring, or simply unafraid of death.

Returning to Luo Jiang Academy.

After greeting Qian Yi and reporting that he was safe, Xiao Weiqing threw himself back into the next stage of Cultivation.

Although he had half a year, he dared not relax for a single moment.

One must know.

The Purple Forest Demon Realm Entrance had been anchored much earlier than the Luo Yang Demon Realm Entrance.

...

Time flew by.

A month passed.

June 8th.

Qian Yi suddenly came to Xiao Weiqing's Villa.

"Weiqing, Weiqing!!"

Xiao Weiqing walked out of the basement, looking at Qian Yi curiously, wondering why she had such an anxious expression.

"What's wrong?"

"Let's go, come with me quickly!"

"Where to?"

"The God-Bestowal Platform!"

Xiao Weiqing frowned, "Which one?"

"The nearest one, Number 16."

In a massive city like Luo Jiang Prefecture, there were many God-Bestowal Platforms.

The two left the house, immediately soared into the air, and flew toward the nearest God-Bestowal Platform in Luo Jiang Prefecture City.

"Sister Yi, you should tell me what's going on now."

"There is a problem with the God-Bestowal."

"What problem?" Xiao Weiqing asked curiously.

"Some people have failed their Supernatural Awakening," Qian Yi replied, her tone still holding a trace of anxiety.

"Failed?"

Xiao Weiqing was shocked. Since the Supernatural Awakening began a hundred years ago, he had never seen a failure.

"Are there many? Could something have gone wrong somewhere?"

Qian Yi shook her head, "Many. It has only just begun, but nearly twenty to thirty percent have failed. After the Awakening, there was no reaction at all, and the divine palace did not open."

While speaking.

The two had already arrived above the God-Bestowal Platform and then quickly descended to the third level of the God-Bestowal Platform. Nearly a hundred admissions teachers were gathered there, coming from various cities in Luo Jiang Prefecture, and some from other Prefectures.

There were two teachers in charge of admissions for Luo Jiang Academy this year: one was Qian Yi, and the other was a middle-aged man surnamed Lin. When Teacher Lin saw Xiao Weiqing, he hurried to greet him.

"Dean Xiao."

"Teacher Lin."

"What is the situation now?"

"In each round, about 500 students participate in the Awakening, and nearly 100 fail."

"Are there no anomalies?"

Usually, during a Supernatural Awakening, there would be some sort of anomaly above the head.

"None. After the light dissipated, there were no anomalies, as if they hadn't undergone Awakening at all. The key point is that the divine palace did not open."

This was what Teacher Lin was worried about. Not Awakening an Extraordinary Talent was one thing, but if the divine palace did not open, it meant they could not store Spiritual Qi, which meant they could not Cultivate.

"What about other God-Bestowal Platforms?"

Xiao Weiqing asked. Now he needed to figure out if it was only the Number 16 God-Bestowal Platform that was like this, or if it was the same everywhere.

"I've asked. It's not just Luo Jiang Prefecture City; other cities, including other Prefectures, are the same. Twenty to thirty percent of people fail the Awakening."

Just as Xiao Weiqing was thinking.

A notification sound came from the side:

"Number 10431, Jiang Heng, Extraordinary Talent, 'Technique', Level 7, Falling Leaf Sword Technique."

"What?"

"Level 7?"

"Did I hear that right?"

"How could it be, how could it be Level 7?"

Countless people were shocked, confused, and doubtful.

Even Xiao Weiqing was a bit suspicious, wondering if he had misheard. His figure flashed, and he appeared beside the instrument.

"Is it really Level 7?"