The Supreme God of Martial Arts
Chapter 389 After The Mysterious Realm Follows The Sky Realm

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, yethe still bore the majestic aura of a ruler. His facial features were wellsculpted and firmly outlined on his square-shaped face. However, whatimpressed Austin most was his eyes. That optical pair

seemed to have the function of attracting any shine and glimmer as thelights in the whole throne hall all converged on his eyes. He owned apair of eyes which glistened like fire.

The emperor sat on an unconventional way—an odd manner for aroyalty—yet he still exuded an oppressive aura and feeling among hissubordinates.

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

"Do you know what cultivation base the emperor has reached?”

Maria, who was standing next to Austin, suddenly asked out ofcuriosity.

"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 ofcultivation base in martial arts, Austin could not presume it from hisappearance.

"The next base after the Earth Realm is the Mysterious Realm, and thenthe Sky Realm. It is said that the emperor had really reached the SkyRealm!"

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 LeaderTheon had reached the Mysterious Realm, so every disciple in that sectdeemed that it was the highest cultivation base they could attain intheir 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 thatMysterious Realm was the topmost realm. They had never thought thatthe emperor would actually reach an even higher cultivation base.

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

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

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

Taking Flower Blooming Sect's Elder Xiao as an example—though shehad also ascended to the Mysterious Realm, Austin could easilyperceive the vital energy force of her. However he could barely judgethe momentum of vital energy force emitting from the five masterswho were also at the Mysterious Realm. Austin was aware that ElderXiao was no match for those masters and would absolutely be defeatedwithin just several moves.

Among them stood one person Austin was pretty familiar with—SectLeader 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 strongcultivators.

"My five courtiers, you respectively manage five sects of my empire andcultivate 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 thenation!"

"My majesty, you're exaggerating.”

The five all slightly bowed and uttered.

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

"I am right. Those five are really the Sect Leaders of the Violet OrchidEmpire!

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 byone.

"One of them must be the leader of the Flaming Sun Valley. Eachmember of the valley now regards me as an enemy.

Aside from that, their elites were even sent to chase and kill me before.Just as the saying goes, 'It is impolite not to reciprocate.” The FlamingSun Valley is my top enemy, and if my cultivation base becomes higherone day, I will definitely make them suffer. And that will be the onlytime I can let go of all their sins.”

Something glinted in Austin’s eyes—the intention to kill someone. Evenwith the strong desire to do so, he forced himself to hold it back rightnow.

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

Austin lowered his head as he was overwhelmed. “The emperor seemedto sense my intention in an instant. He is remarkable!" Austin thoughtto himself.

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

"Young cultivators! Today you are gathered here to participate in thisOutstanding Talents Exchange Games organized by the imperialhousehold. 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. Onthis immense land stretches thirteen empires in total.

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

Therefore, if you are strong and the empire is strong; if you are weakand the empire is weak too."

Emperor Arthur spoke with conviction. Every word and sentence wasingrained in everyone's mind and heart.

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

Their actions elicited a bond of affinity, unity, and leadership! Theemperor was so perfect, and everyone evidently admired him!

"Our Violet Orchid Empire is prosperous, and the people are at peacenow than ever. The treasury is more abundant compared to theprevious years.

Hence, the awards and prizes of the Outstanding Talents ExchangeGames are pretty huge!"

Emperor Arthur cracked a smile.

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

My words are to be taken seriously, so what I promise to you right nowis 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, fifteenmillion pieces of vital energy crystal, three middle-grade aggressivesacred weapons, a high-grade sacred armor, five hundred guards, onehundred maidservants, one thousand servants, and a palace situated inthe Holy Land. Apart from that, he will also have a chance to enter theimperial treasury of rare martial arts and choose three books of hischoice.

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

The third placer will win eight million pieces of vital energy crystal, onehundred maidservants, one hundred guards, one hundred servants, anda palace in the Holy Land. Additionally, he can also pick a book aboutmartial 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 theMysterious Nether World, a secret paradise connecting to the otherworld controlled by the royal household. They will be able to do atreasure 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 thecompetition even started, some could even memorize and recite them.However, hearing it straight from the emperor himself, the prizesbecame even more meaningful.

The king fulfilled his promise. This was a tradition!

Austin's inside was stirred in total excitement too.

"It seems that what I have heard is really true. This time I will try mybest to be one of the top three. I cannot let this huge award slip out ofmy hand!"

"Those who will be one of the top three will be granted a title of aprince by the emperor!

Fantastic! Being a prince of the empire, one will be raised to a highstatus and receive excellent benefits.

Moreover, one can also enjoy a royal salary. In the entire Violet OrchidEmpire, many disciples and cultivators long to have a connection to theroyal household. As long as one becomes a prince, equal to a memberof the royal family, he can obtain royal resources and royal protection.”Some participants were actively interested in the title of “prince.’

The emperor saw how the young cultivators were ecstatic to hear hisannouncement. He continued with a satisfied smile.

"All of you, young talents present, are so lucky. This session of thegames 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, abundantspiritual energy, and other things from the ancient times—rare animals,medicinal materials, and books of martial arts—can be found. Allvarious kinds of opportunities await everyone! You are lucky!

To cultivate in the Mysterious Nether World is the ultimate goal of eachcultivator of the Violet Orchid Empire! Mysterious Nether World is thebest place to cultivate in the Violet Orchid Empire.

Of course, I also yearn to enter the Mysterious Nether World tocultivate!

However, this Mysterious Nether World is extraordinary. It is impossiblefor 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'seyes.

Everyone, including the five Sect Leaders and the Elders, desired for itas well!

"The only best place to cultivate in the Violet Orchid Empire? It issomewhat interesting.”

Austin was flipped.

The emperor paused for a while and continued.

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

This time, half of that number is given to you. Half of the rest is forroyal household and the other half is distributed to all Sects of theempire on average. In this way, the sects of the empire are given anequal chance to enter the Mysterious Nether World."

After hearing that, the five Sect Leaders behind the emperor couldn'thelp but tremble with the sudden news.

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

'If cultivators from my sect will have the chance to enter the MysteriousNether World, it will be fantastic!"

The five Sect leaders thought at the same time.

Each of the five sects has one or two five-grade books about martialarts in their possession. These books were acquired from theMysterious Nether World by their predecessors more than a centuryago.

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

Thinking of that possibility, the five Sect Leaders were thrilled. Theircultivators must certainly obtain the most slots given by the emperor inentering the Mysterious Nether World

"Okay, all participants are ready. Randy, please open the ImperialWarfare Field,” the emperor ordered.

A person who was seated at the left side of the first row stood andbowed

"I got it, your majesty!"