Chapter 78: Attacking Wu Wang's Mansion

Shi Jian's consciousness returned to Zhulu Academy. He held a magnificent, colorful feather in his hand. This feather belonged to the Zhulu Academy's Sacrificial Spirit, the Nine-Colored Deer. It was the medium that allowed him to enter the Virtual God Realm, as he wasn't currently in Shi Village. The method other forces used to access the Virtual God Realm differed from Liu Shen's. While Liu Shen could simply open a passage—an overbearing feat—others relied on a sacrificial method. This specific Nine-Colored Deer feather served as that medium. When Shi Jian communicated with it, the Nine-Colored Deer would transport him into the Virtual God Realm. After returning from the Virtual God Realm, Shi Jian sought out the Dean of Zhulu Academy once more. He informed the Dean of a portion of the agreement he had forged with Taigu Divine Mountain. The Dean was greatly surprised upon hearing this, exclaiming, "Kunpeng Precious Technique! This is one of the Ten Heavenly Passage Boundary Precious Techniques!" Even a vague piece of information about such a Supreme Precious Technique stirred the Dean's heart. He stated with a solemn expression, "A Supreme Precious Technique of that Rank, the people of Taigu Divine Mountain would never easily give it to others." "Although they need to use your Ten Heavenly Passage Boundary to open the passage, it's hard to say what will happen once the passage is opened!" The Dean warned, reminding Shi Jian to be wary of Taigu Divine Mountain abandoning him once his usefulness expired. Shi Jian naturally understood this caution. "Among Taigu Divine Mountain, only Venerables can emerge. If they want to turn hostile, they're still a bit lacking..." he calmly stated. He was currently only slightly apprehensive when facing Pseudo-Gods of the Divine Flame Realm. As for Venerables, though Shi Jian hadn't fought one yet, he felt confident in his ability to contend with them. Once he emerged from the Kunpeng Divine Burial, he knew Venerables would be mere small fries to him. "As long as you're aware..." Seeing that Shi Jian had already considered these implications, the Dean felt relieved. "Then I await your triumphant return!" The Desolate Region was vast and boundless. Riding the Five-Colored Luan Bird, it took Shi Jian several days to approach the Imperial Capital of the Stone Kingdom. He could fly faster himself, but chose not to when he had a mount. On the Five-Colored Luan Bird, alongside him, was the War Goddess. Behind them, other powerful mounts carried people from Zhulu Academy, all from the younger generation. They had come with Shi Jian to bolster his Aura. Some experts, like the Dean himself, were hidden in the shadows, ready to back Shi Jian up. If Shi Jian won, they would emerge, light-heartedly claiming the children were ignorant. If he lost, they would have even more reason to use that excuse. Shi Jian stood on the Five-Colored Luan Bird, looking at the distant giant city. He couldn't help but feel a little emotional. This city was incredibly magnificent, built from one crystal block after another. Its grand city walls resembled mountain ridges, and its tall, multi-story buildings stood like Heavenly Palaces. Its Aura was majestic. The city boasted a large population, and various runes shimmered above it, like countless large stars rotating. Squads of soldiers, well-disciplined with sharp weapons and gleaming armor, patrolled the city walls. Killing Intent permeated the Void Realm. This was the Imperial Capital of the Stone Kingdom, grand and magnificent. "Even a capital city of the Lower Realm is so magnificent. I wonder what the Imperial Pass is like?" Shi Jian mused to himself. As soon as the Five-Colored Luan Bird appeared, it caused a stir among the soldiers on the city walls. They were shocked but immediately stood ready for battle. The vehicles and crowds entering and exiting the city gate were inexplicably astonished. What kind of force displayed such a grand presence? Some people with status recognized this as a team from Zhulu Academy. Connecting it with the rumors from the past two days, their hearts were instantly filled with immense shock. Ba Ba truly came to find the Martial King!!! A group of people dismounted from their mounts and, surrounding Shi Jian, headed directly towards Wu Wang's Mansion! "The people from Zhulu Academy are here? They've really come to challenge the Martial King..." "Oh my goodness, is that person the legendary Ba Ba? He still looks like a child, yet he has such terrifying strength!!!" The place completely erupted, and everyone's expressions changed. They simply couldn't believe that Shi Jian actually arrived at Wu Wang's Mansion! Did he really intend to challenge the Martial King? People's scalps tingled. The Martial King was a peerless expert, someone who once contended with the Stone Emperor for dominance of the world. Although he failed, he remained incredibly brave, his might shaking the Imperial Capital! He was an extremely terrifying figure, representing the strongest in the world. And Shi Jian, no matter what, was too young—not even ten years old yet. At ten years old, children in large tribes would only undergo their second baptism. Yet Shi Jian, not even at this age, was going to challenge a King-level expert, and it was the Martial King. In the Stone Kingdom, when people spoke of legends, they would inevitably mention the Martial King. He was a charismatic figure who left behind many legends. And now, Shi Jian had also begun to leave behind countless legends. The current legend versus the past legend... What would be the outcome? "Quick, hurry and report to the Family Head." The experts present immediately sent people back to their Families to report the news. Some experts who had received the information in advance and traveled tirelessly to the Stone Kingdom also became excited. They had come early precisely for this moment. The entire Stone Kingdom's situation was stirred. Shi Jian did not fly directly to Wu Wang's Mansion, but instead slowly walked along the street towards it. The streets and alleys were full of people, shops lined them, creating a bustling noise. Shi Jian slowly walked among the crowd. This could also be considered a form of respect for the Martial King... Regardless of Wu Wang's Mansion for now, the Martial King was his next opponent. He was his first opponent at the Formation Arrangement Realm, and a powerful expert at that. Shi Jian didn't mind being slightly more respectful in his attitude towards him. Soon, he arrived in front of a magnificent mansion next to a bustling main street. This mansion occupied a vast area, with bronze rings carved with Auspicious Beasts on its vermilion gate. On both sides of the gate, Divine Beasts carved from white jade stood guard. Above the gate was a plaque bearing the three large characters: Wu Wang's Mansion. Being a marquis and being granted the character 'Wu' (Martial) was enough to illustrate the Martial King's bravery and strength. "Who goes there? Stop!" The guards at the gate immediately shouted loudly when they saw Shi Jian. "Zhulu Academy, Shi Jian, here to challenge the Martial King..." Shi Jian's gaze sharpened, and he released a portion of his Aura. The guards stationed at the gate were instantly forced to retreat by his presence. The commotion immediately alerted the people inside Wu Wang's Mansion. "He actually dared to attack our home!!!" The elders of Wu Wang's Mansion were furious, not expecting Shi Jian to actually dare to attack their home, and so quickly at that. "What are you panicking about? If he dares to come, let him die... Open the gates and welcome our guest!" The other clan elders said with sharp eyes, their gazes flashing with monstrous ferocity and Killing Intent. They had long prepared various methods to deal with Shi Jian. Even if Shi Jian possessed the strength of the Formation Arrangement Realm, they were confident they could cut him down. "Heh heh, Ba Ba, we'll make sure he never returns!"