The Supreme God of Martial Arts

The emperor entered the hall and sat on the golden throne.

Austin raised his head slightly and looked at him.

Based on his appearance, the emperor looked about forty years old, yet he still bore the majestic aura of a ruler.

His facial features were well sculpted and firmly outlined on his square-shaped face. However, what impressed Austin most was his eyes. That optical pair seemed to have the function of attracting any shine and glimmer as the lights in the whole throne hall all converged on his eyes. He owned a pair of eyes which glistened like fire.

The emperor sat on an unconventional way--an odd manner for a royalty--yet he still exuded an oppressive aura and feeling among his subordinates.

The hall turned silent as soon as he entered and settled himself on the throne. It was actually overtly quiet, solemn, and grave at the stime.

"Do you know what cultivation base the emperor has reached?" Maria, who was standing next to Austin, suddenly asked out of curiosity.

"Oh? What cultivation base?" After hearing Maria's question, Austin also turned extremely curious. The emperor indeed exalted a regal air and quality, but in terms of cultivation base in martial arts, Austin could not presit from his appearance.

"The next base after the Earth Realm is the Mysterious Realm, and then the Sky Realm. It is said that the emperor had really reached the Sky Realm!" Sky Realm! Austin gasped. The tales were really true? What followed after the Mysterious Realm was really the Sky Realm? Austin stayed at the Sun Sect and cultivated martial arts. Sect Leader Theon had reached the Mysterious Realm, so every disciple in that sect deemed that it was the highest cultivation base they could attain in their lifetime.

As for the other realms beyond the Mysterious Realm, they knew little about their existence and veracity.

The people of the entire Violet Orchid Empire mostly thought that Mysterious Realm was the topmost realm.

They had never thought that the emperor would actually reach an even higher cultivation base.

At that moment, while Austin and Maria stood shocked at their discovery, five masters lined up in a row behind the throne.

The five middle-aged men had all reached the Mysterious Realm. Every one of them exhaled a long and calm breath.

Based on their presence, they were not any ordinary Mysterious Realm cultivators. They seemed more powerful and equipped with bearings of notable cultivators.

Taking Flower Blooming Sect's Elder Xiao as an example--though she had also ascended to the Mysterious Realm, Austin could easily perceive the vital energy force of her. However he could barely judge the momentum of vital energy force emitting from the five masters who were also at the Mysterious Realm. Austin was aware that Elder Xiao was no match for those masters and would absolutely be defeated within just several moves.

Among them stood one person Austin was pretty familiar with--Sect Leader Theon of the Sun Sect.

"Aren't they..." Something flashed in Austin's mind.

"Five Sect Leaders of the Violet Orchid Empire!" The emperor slightly turned around and glanced at the five strong cultivators.

"My five courtiers, you respectively manage five sects of my empire and cultivate young talents for the Violet Orchid Empire.

The five sects are indeed the cornerstone of the empire! Each of you holds the Sect Leader position and contributes a lot for the nation!" "My majesty, you're exaggerating." The five all slightly bowed and uttered.

They were dominant in their own sect but showed loyalty to Emperor Arthur.

"lI am right. Those five are really the Sect Leaders of the Violet Orchid Empire! In the entire empire, they are the people who no one dares to offend!" Austin nodded. He raised his gaze and observed them carefully one by one.

"One of them must be the leader of the Flaming Sun Valley. Each member of the valley now regardsas an enemy.

Aside from that, their elites were even sent to chase and killbefore.

Just as the saying goes, 'It is impolite not to reciprocate." The Flaming Sun Valley is my top enemy, and if my cultivation base becomes higher one day, | will definitely make them suffer. And that will be the only t| can let go of all their sins." Something glinted in Austin's eyes--the intention to kill someone. Even with the strong desire to do so, he forced himself to hold it back right now.

When the emperor noticed that Austin seemed to be intense, he cast a glance at him. His eyes burst out a flash of holy light and left a ray of aura, locking Austin in his position.

Austin lowered his head as he was overwhelmed. 'The emperor seemed to sense my intention in an instant. He is remarkable!" Austin thought to himself.

Just then, the emperor raised his voice on the young cultivators in the palace hall.

"Young cultivators! Today you are gathered here to participate in this Outstanding Talents Exchange Games organized by the imperial household. You will be the future strength of the Violet Orchid Empire! I'm so delighted to see you participate in the games! As you know, our Violet Orchid Empire lies in the Dark West Land. On this immense land stretches thirteen empires in total.

Every empire is founded on martial art skills and holds the Outstanding Talents Exchange Games every few years to evaluate the fighting skills of young cultivators in their own nation.

Therefore, if you are strong and the empire is strong; if you are weak and the empire is weak too." Emperor Arthur spoke with conviction. Every word and sentence was ingrained in everyone's mind and heart.

Everyone in the hall listened attentively, worried about what they would miss from the emperor's speech.

Their actions elicited a bond of affinity, unity, and leadership! The emperor was so perfect, and everyone evidently admired him! "Our Violet Orchid Empire is prosperous, and the people are at peace now than ever. The treasury is more abundant compared to the previous years.

Hence, the awards and prizes of the Outstanding Talents Exchange Games are pretty huge!" Emperor Arthur cracked a smile.

"This time, | will publicly award the prize in person.

My words are to be taken seriously, so what | promise to you right now is bound to be fulfilled.

Spare no effort in struggling and fight your hardest in the games!" "The champion will win three drops of Ancient Magic Liquid, fifteen million pieces of vital energy crystal, three middle-grade aggressive sacred weapons, a high-grade sacred armor, five hundred guards, one hundred maidservants, one thousand servants, and a palace situated in the Holy Land. Apart from that, he will also have a chance to enter the imperial treasury of rare martial arts and choose three books of his choice.

The second placer will win one drop of Sacred Water, ten million pieces of vital energy crystal, one low-grade sacred weapon with attack attribute, three hundred guards, five hundred maidservants, five hundred servants, and a palace. In addition, he can also enter imperial treasury and pick one book of his choice.

The third placer will win eight million pieces of vital energy crystal, one hundred maidservants, one hundred guards, one hundred servants, and a palace in the Holy Land. Additionally, he can also pick a book about martial arts in the imperial treasury." "This time, the top three cultivators will be granted the title of a prince." "Furthermore, the top fifty young talents will be permitted to enter the Mysterious Nether World, a secret paradise connecting to the other world controlled by the royal household. They will be able to do a treasure hunt for one month." the emperor announced firmly, inciting a buzz among his audience.

"Wow!" All cultivators gasped.

They had heard of the specific awards many times before the competition even started, scould even memorize and recite them.

However, hearing it straight from the emperor himself, the prizes beceven more meaningful.

The king fulfilled his promise. This was a tradition! Austin's inside was stirred in total excitement too.

"It seems that what | have heard is really true. This t| will try my best to be one of the top three. | cannot let this huge award slip out of my hand!" "Those who will be one of the top three will be granted a title of a prince by the emperor! Fantastic! Being a prince of the empire, one will be raised to a high status and receive excellent benefits.

Moreover, one can also enjoy a royal salary. In the entire Violet Orchid Empire, many disciples and cultivators long to have a connection to the royal household. As long as one becomes a prince, equal to a member of the royal family, he can obtain royal resources and royal protection." Sparticipants were actively interested in the title of 'prince." The emperor saw how the young cultivators were ecstatic to hear his announcement. He continued with a satisfied smile.

"All of you, young talents present, are so lucky. This session of the games coincided with the opening of the Mysterious Nether World, which was regulated by the royal household! Inside the Mysterious Nether World, a mass of ancient relics, abundant spiritual energy, and other things from the ancient times--rare animals, medicinal materials, and books of martial arts--can be found. All various kinds of opportunities await everyone! You are lucky! To cultivate in the Mysterious Nether World is the ultimate goal of each cultivator of the Violet Orchid Empire! Mysterious Nether World is the best place to cultivate in the Violet Orchid Empire.

Of course, | also yearn to enter the Mysterious Nether World to cultivate! However, this Mysterious Nether World is extraordinary. It is impossible for cultivators over twenty-five years old to access it.

Only you, young talents, have this opportunity!" As he said those words, something warm bloomed in the emperor's eyes.

Everyone, including the five Sect Leaders and the Elders, desired for it as well! "The only best place to cultivate in the Violet Orchid Empire? It is somewhat interesting." Austin was flipped.

The emperor paused for a while and continued.

"Definitely! Mysterious Nether World is magical. When it opens, only one hundred young cultivators can enter it.

This time, half of that number is given to you. Half of the rest is for royal household and the other half is distributed to all Sects of the empire on average. In this way, the sects of the empire are given an equal chance to enter the Mysterious Nether World." After hearing that, the five Sect Leaders behind the emperor couldn't help but tremble with the sudden news.

In light of what the emperor had said, even though young talents of all sects performed poorly in the competition and failed to be one of the top fifty, they would still have a chance to enter the Mysterious Nether World.

'If cultivators from my sect will have the chance to enter the Mysterious Nether World, it will be fantastic!" The five Sect leaders thought at the stime.

Each of the five sects has one or two five-grade books about martial arts in their possession. These books were acquired from the Mysterious Nether World by their predecessors more than a century ago.

If young cultivators from their own sect bring a few five-grade or six-grade books from the Mysterious Nether World again, the strength of their own sect will be significantly enhanced.

Thinking of that possibility, the five Sect Leaders were thrilled. Their cultivators must certainly obtain the most slots given by the emperor in entering the Mysterious Nether World.

"Okay, all participants are ready. Randy, please open the Imperial Warfare Field," the emperor ordered.

A person who was seated at the left side of the first row stood and bowed.

"I got it, your majesty!"