All Things Are Contracts

Chapter 159: Human Geniuses (1)

With the second Goddess’s Decree issued, Thunder Lord’s message was received wherever there was a Goddess statue, causing a stir throughout the world.

In the Rising Sun Kingdom, a handsome young man with golden hair, wearing knight’s armor, knelt on one knee before the Rising Sun Kingdom’s ruler.

“Xiongxin pays respects to Your Majesty,” said the young man. He was Xiongxin, the young leader of the Sun Knight Regiment, who had escorted the Holy Maiden to the Eastern Kingdom for worship before. Now, Xiongxin was more reserved and mature than before, and his strength was considerable.

“You will go to compete for a slot in the Book World trial,” the Rising Sun Kingdom’s ruler said. The most suitable candidate in the Rising Sun Kingdom was the Holy Maiden, but she was already guaranteed a spot, so he had to send Xiongxin to compete for the remaining slots.

“Remember, this opportunity is extremely important for both you and our Rising Sun Kingdom,” the ruler reminded again.

“Your subject remembers and will give it his all!” Xiongxin said ambitiously. This competition would surely make his name known throughout the world.

“This time, let the Crown Prince accompany you. Many seniors are currently in the academy town, so you must not fail in etiquette,” the ruler finally said. Sending the Crown Prince to accompany Xiongxin to the academy town for the competition showed the Rising Sun Kingdom’s emphasis on this matter. The academy town was now the absolute center of world changes. Thunder Lord, Sword Lord, and the Alchemist were all there, and even the ascetic monk and the Storyteller were heading towards the academy town. This grand event would gather the top human geniuses, representing the absolute core of humanity, and could not be taken lightly. Humanity was going all out to ensure the safety of the academy town. With the protection of Thunder Lord, Sword Lord, and the three legendary seniors, even if the Strategist came personally, he wouldn’t gain any advantage. As for the Night Lord? In the face of such a lineup, showing his face would be suicide. The Night Lord wasn’t foolish enough to cause trouble in the academy town at this time.

In the Fierce Earth Kingdom, the court had decided to send the thirteenth prince, Liu Zhaoran, to compete. As the Fierce Earth Kingdom’s top genius, Liu Zhaoran’s spear techniques were divine, and he could challenge across realms as easily as reaching into a bag. In the martial arts arena, a muscular man with a bare upper body wielded a large spear like a flying dragon, amazing the onlookers.

“Your Highness truly lives up to being a martial arts fanatic, still practicing spear techniques at this time. This spear technique can be described as a unity of man and weapon, reaching the pinnacle of skill. Impressive, truly impressive,” an old man landed on the rooftop, watching Liu Zhaoran below and sighing in admiration.

“Greetings, Elder Weng!” Liu Zhaoran quickly bowed upon seeing the white-haired elder who suddenly appeared on the roof. This man was a true imperial tutor; both the previous emperor and his father were his disciples, so he dared not show any negligence.

“Get ready, we’re leaving. We should arrive early to make some preparations. We must secure a slot in this Book World trial. It concerns whether our Fierce Earth Kingdom will have a true pillar for the future. Your elder brother is responsible for governing the country, but the heavy responsibility of protecting the country lies on your shoulders,” the elder named Weng said.

“Yes!” Liu Zhaoran’s eyes were full of fighting spirit. Battling heroes from all over the world had long been his wish!

In the Thousand Charms Empire, in the imperial harem, Baizhi was busy assisting Empress Luo Shenyu in pill refining. After a long time, a furnace of pills was completed, eighth-grade pills.

“Well done, successful on the first try. Zhier, you truly are my good assistant,” the Empress’s eyes were full of joy. Eighth-grade pills were not easy to refine, but with Baizhi’s help, she had succeeded so smoothly, showing Baizhi’s terrifying talent in alchemy.

“Your Majesty is an eighth-grade alchemist. You were the main force in this pill refining. I only provided some insignificant assistance,” Baizhi said. Even now, she was still somewhat timid before the Empress, after all, she was facing the one who held the power of life and death in the Thousand Charms Empire.

“There’s no need for such formality between us. Let me tell you some good news,” the Empress said, holding Baizhi’s hand. “That girl Xiaoyu participated in the Book World opening ceremony. According to Thunder Lord and the others’ rules, she secured a guaranteed slot for our Thousand Charms Empire to cultivate in the Book World. I’ve decided to let you go.”

Baizhi was somewhat panicked and asked, “Although I’m skilled in alchemy, I’m not good at cultivation and martial arts. Is it really appropriate to give such a good opportunity to me?”

“Silly girl, who said the Book World is only for honing martial arts? Go with peace of mind. Besides, if you don’t go, your little boyfriend might be snatched away by someone else,” the Empress teased, which was rare for her.

Baizhi’s face reddened. She knew the Empress was referring to Holy Maiden Lixi, whom Zhanyue had mentioned in his letters. “I’ll go,” Baizhi said. She hadn’t seen Zhanyue for a long time and missed him greatly. She was indeed worried about that unseen powerful love rival.

“This time, let me accompany her. Her safety cannot be compromised, and besides, I’d like to catch up,” a simply dressed woman, whose elegance and nobility couldn’t be hidden, walked out from the deep palace. It was the former Empress, Mu Fanchan! With her accompanying Baizhi, there would naturally be no problems.

In the Jade Mist Kingdom, a white-robed man was hunting fierce beasts in the Soul-Breaking Mountain Range. His sword emitted dazzling rosy light, and with one move, the sky was filled with rosy radiance. Over ten terrifying fierce wolves surrounding him all perished under this single move.

“The final move of the ‘Heavenly Rosy Sword Technique’, ‘Sky Full of Rosy Light’, is complete!” The man let out a long breath. Just then, a five-colored small bird shot towards him, which he caught easily. The bird held a treasure pearl in its mouth, from which a divine sense was transmitted.

“Return quickly. The Jade Mist Kingdom’s ruler has decided to let him go to the academy town to compete for a Book World trial slot. This matter is of great importance.” Song Yuxian’s expression turned solemn as he put away his rosy light sword and headed out of the Soul-Breaking Mountain Range. This man was the peerless genius of the Jade Mist Kingdom – Rosy Light Sword Song Yuxian.

In the Pine Mountain Kingdom, at the sacred place, the Eternal Sky Medicine Sect. This was the sect of one of the four great alchemy masters, holding a very special position in the Pine Mountain Kingdom. At this moment, in the sect, a white-robed man with an immortal-like aura was drying medicinal herbs in the courtyard.

“Not bad, the quality of this year’s medicinal herbs is good,” the man inhaled the fresh scent of the herbs, looking intoxicated.

“Senior Brother Jiang, the Sect Master is looking for you,” a young medicine apprentice approached.

“Alright,” White Robed Medicine King Jiang Licheng put down the herbs in his hands and walked curiously into the sect’s main hall. The usually reclusive Eternal Sky Medicine Sect had finally decided to take action.

In the Rain Waterfall Kingdom, Green Crane Valley. This valley was deep and secluded, known to few. But the royal family of the Rain Waterfall Kingdom knew that one of the world’s four great alchemy masters resided here. Green Crane Valley held a position in the Rain Waterfall Kingdom equivalent to that of the Eternal Sky Medicine Sect in the Pine Mountain Kingdom. Initially, Baizhi’s grandmother had thought of bringing Baizhi to Green Crane Valley for refuge.

In the valley, it was like spring all year round, with flowers everywhere and green cranes occasionally flying in and out, like a paradise on earth. A green-clad young woman with a basket on her back was picking some medicinal herbs in the flower fields at the bottom of the valley. She had also woven a flower crown and placed it on her head, which, combined with her extraordinarily beautiful face, made her look like a flower fairy.

“Xueqing,” a middle-aged woman with a kind face descended gracefully. She was one of the world’s four great alchemy masters, the master of Green Crane Valley, Yan Baifeng.

“Master?” Feng Xueqing turned around, also surprised. For her master to come looking for her personally, there must be something important.

“Come with me to the Eastern Kingdom’s academy town,” the woman said.

“Master, why are we suddenly going to the academy town?” Feng Xueqing asked, puzzled.

“The competition for Book World trial slots has begun. We must strive for such an opportunity,” Yan Baifeng said.

Feng Xueqing shook her head, “Master, let them compete if they want to. This disciple doesn’t want to go. Fighting is not as interesting as these flowers and plants.”

Yan Baifeng sighed. Her disciple was good in every way, with extraordinary talent in both alchemy and martial arts, but she completely lacked any desire for competition, being detached from worldly matters and transcending the mortal world. She didn’t know if this was good or bad.

“Senior Alchemist is currently in the academy town. I’m at a loss regarding your illness, but perhaps he might have a solution. This opportunity can’t be missed. We must go, and I’ll accompany you,” Yan Baifeng said seriously.

Feng Xueqing wanted to say something more, but seeing her master’s eyes, she closed her mouth. She knew her master’s decision was final and couldn’t be refused.

“Alright then, I’ll go to see Senior Alchemist. But as for that Book World slot competition, I don’t want to participate,” Feng Xueqing said.

“We’ll discuss it further when we reach the academy town,” Yan Baifeng thought to herself, once we’re there, you won’t have a choice but to participate.