C284 Heavenly Martial Stadium(1)

Helian Bozhong's anger and the concerns of Zhou Lianshan, Yue Jiuxiao, and others were matters confined to their small circle. However, for the thousands of cultivators outside Heavenly Martial City, the battle between Woo Zhengyang and Helian Hanhai stirred an unstoppable wave of excitement.

Regardless of whether they had heard of him before, Woo Zhengyang's reputation as a maverick spread rapidly. His rivalry with Moh Lunhui was scrutinized, much like the speculations about Uncle Fu in Bright Sun City. The collective curiosity of the people was immense.

From his beginnings in Bright Sun City, joining the Profound Heaven Sect, venturing into the Mystic Trace Realm, and even his exploits at the Pill King Pavilion in Cloud Fluttering Country, Woo Zhengyang's legendary move, "Fireworks in the Night," was unearthed and celebrated.

That afternoon, a young man entering Heavenly Martial City heard Woo Zhengyang's name. Initially just passing through, he paused to listen intently. After hearing the entire tale, he stood there, stunned. If Woo Zhengyang were present, he would recognize him as Han Shanyuan, the son of the city lord of Fallen Sun Country's Tianqi City.

Elsewhere in Heavenly Martial City, several figures were also engrossed in Woo Zhengyang's story. Among them was another young man who, like Woo Zhengyang and Han Shanyuan, would be instantly recognizable.

The son of the city lord of Heavenly Martial City once boasted he could take three moves from Woo Zhengyang, only to be slapped three times and ultimately defeated by him. Quan Feiyan's appearance from Fallen Sun Country was destined to add another chapter to Woo Zhengyang's legendary reputation.

Unaware of this, Woo Zhengyang had just entered the inner city of Heavenly Martial City and was awestruck by the scene before him. A massive, semi-circular light curtain loomed ahead, revealing a world in constant flux within. The entire inner city was almost entirely enveloped by this enormous light curtain, with only faint silhouettes of a few buildings visible at its edges.

"This is the Heavenly Martial Trial Ground, the ultimate battleground of the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association!" Nie Fengyu explained upon seeing Woo Zhengyang's confusion.

"The Heavenly Martial Trial Ground?"

"Fu Chuan, explain the rules of the Ultimate Battle of the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association to him," Nie Fengyu instructed.

"Yes, Master!" Fu Chuan quickly responded.

As the three continued walking, Fu Chuan began explaining to Woo Zhengyang. The Ultimate Battle of the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association was no longer held in a traditional arena format but through a real-life and death struggle to determine the final victor. This light curtain, now known as the Heavenly Martial Realm, was transformed from an ancient spatial treasure passed down by the Heavenly Martial Sect. It contained its own world, and it was said that the treasure was originally crafted to test disciples.

In the Heavenly Martial Realm, the world constantly shifts and rearranges. Only after the realm is activated and all the Heavenly Martial Seeds have entered does the portal close and the configuration become fixed. Therefore, the map for the Ultimate Battle of the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association is never the same.

Even when the layout is set, those inside the Heavenly Martial Realm have no idea where they are, although outsiders can see it. Once activated, the light curtain projects the scene onto the sky, visible to everyone in Heavenly Martial City. This spectacle draws countless cultivators to the outer city, despite knowing they can't enter the inner city.

As they spoke, the three arrived at a small courtyard marked with the insignia of the Profound Heaven Sect, indicating their temporary residence. In the inner city, apart from the sprawling main campus of the Heavenly Martial Academy at the foot of the Heavenly Martial Sect, all other sects from various countries have only small courtyards. This limitation is why entry to the inner city is restricted, even for members of their own sects.

Inside the courtyard, members of the Heavenly Martial Sect were already waiting. Woo Zhengyang and his companions were quickly settled into their accommodations. Woo Zhengyang had come for Moh Lunhui but was informed that movement within the inner city was restricted. Nie Fengyu also hoped Woo Zhengyang would hold off on any personal matters until after the Ultimate Battle of the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association.

Woo Zhengyang had no particular interest in the association, but since Nie Fengyu had publicly announced his participation, Woo Zhengyang couldn't let him down. Ultimately, he had to take part.

Given the circumstances, Woo Zhengyang decided to settle in for the time being. If Moh Lunhui caught wind of his whereabouts and came looking, Woo Zhengyang was ready for him.

After getting settled, Nie Fengyu headed out, leaving Woo Zhengyang to find Fu Chuan and ask about the situation in Fallen Sun Country. Fu Chuan didn't know much, only having heard rumors of a major disaster there, suggesting they might not participate in the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association this time.

Fu Chuan was most concerned about Woo Zhengyang's intention to challenge Moh Lunhui. After getting a definitive answer, Fu Chuan analyzed the situation, suggesting that Moh Lunhui might not seek out Woo Zhengyang after all.

This was all tied to the rules of the Ultimate Battle in the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association. When the battle begins, each Heavenly Martial Seed participating in the Ultimate Battle will receive a numbered token.