The Great Ruler: Reborn as Mu Chen, sweeping across the vast world!

In that instant, a black light silently swept across the space and entered Mu Chen's body!

No one noticed except himself!

Within the Qi Sea, above the surging Qi and blood and the settled spiritual energy, a point of extremely deep black light quietly emerged...

It was a black sheet of paper!

A fragment of the Primordial Divine Codex: The Immortal Illustrated Book, the sealed page!

It contains part of the cultivation method for the eternally immortal body, the Great Sun Undying Dharma Body.

This eternally immortal body ranks fourth among the ninety-nine supreme Dharma bodies!

Mu Chen's mind instantly focused on himself, staring at the floating black paper. Even with his experience of living two lives, he couldn't help but feel a little amused and exasperated.

He had searched for it during his previous spiritual journeys, but to no avail.

He thought he had missed his chance, but to his utter surprise, it found him and entered his body the moment the final door opened!

It's truly like searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly!

"Buzz—"

At this moment, an incomparably dazzling light suddenly burst forth from the circular platform!

"Swish!" "Swish!" "Swish!"

One by one, crimson tokens flew out of people's pockets and storage containers uncontrollably, hovering above their heads, buzzing and emitting a light of the same origin as the final gate.

Mu Chen felt a lightness all over his body as a gentle yet irresistible force enveloped him. His vision was filled with endless starlight, and his senses were instantly stripped away.

Time and space shift, the universe changes.

Just a breath, or even less.

The feeling of being grounded came over me, and the starlight that enveloped me receded like a tide.

Luo Li was no longer by his side; the battle platforms beneath his feet separated all the trial participants.

Mu Chen looked around thoughtfully. Could this be the Battle Realm?

Five figures appeared in the sky in the blink of an eye and took their seats on the golden thrones.

The directors of the five major institutes!

Dean Taicang, dressed in a blue robe, appeared to be middle-aged with a face as warm as jade. His eyes were as vast as stars, and beneath his calm demeanor emanated an indescribable aura that shook heaven and earth.

Dean Tiansong had white eyebrows and a white beard, resembling an old man, but his skin was as white as a baby's. On his palm, there seemed to be a green pine tree growing, which trembled in the space as it swayed!

Dean Wu Ling was somewhat thin and, like Dean Tian Song, an elderly man, he appeared rather short. His withered hands rubbed his beard, and beneath his sleepy appearance flowed an endless aura of dominance.

Dean Wanhuang, dressed in a gorgeous long gown, possessed a dignified and noble appearance, clearly a beautiful woman. Although she appeared young, in terms of seniority, she was second only to Dean Shenglin!

Dean of the Holy Spirit Academy, with white hair and a chiseled face, was quite handsome. He sat there calmly, yet he seemed like a towering mountain standing between heaven and earth, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.

The five deans, each with a distinct aura, together formed the sky of this battle realm, overlooking the numerous trial participants below, who resembled chess pieces on a chessboard.

The entire battlefield was deathly silent at this moment.

Even the most unruly geniuses at this moment restrained all their sharpness, leaving only heartfelt shock and awe.

The supreme powerhouse is terrifying!

Mu Chen felt the deans' gazes fall on him.

Tsk tsk, Ji Xuan is dead, so everyone's paying attention to him now?

He suspected that Dean Holy Spirit had done something shady, but that his suspicions had likely been dismissed by the other deans.

The five institutes operate in a way that allows them to complement and constrain each other.

The deathly silence lasted for about ten breaths.

Finally, Dean Tiansheng, who was seated on the central throne, slowly spoke.

"The final trial of the Spiritual Path: Battle for supremacy."

"Within the battle realm, you are all on independent battle platforms. With a thought, you can activate the battle platform formation and challenge any other battle platform."

"The victor can absorb half of the battle realm's spiritual light from the loser's battle arena."

"The loser's battle arena aura is halved."

"Only the twenty most brilliant minds in the battle realm can be crowned king and crowned champion!"

"Time limit: three days."

"The battle begins!"

After he finished speaking, there were no further words.

The figures on the five light seats simply watched silently below, offering no further interference.

As Dean Tian Sheng finished speaking, the dark golden battle platform beneath the feet of all the trial participants trembled slightly at the same time.

The ancient, flowing patterns on the surface of the battle platform suddenly lit up, emitting a soft white light.

At the same time, everyone could clearly feel a wonderful connection between themselves and the battle platform beneath their feet, as if the platform had become an extension of themselves.

Mu Chen stood alone on his own battle platform, his gaze sweeping over dozens of battle platforms before landing on that silver figure.

Luo Li seemed to be on the same wavelength, looking over at the same time, and the two smiled at each other.

Mu Chen withdrew his gaze, a thought stirring within him.

The patterns on the battle platform beneath their feet suddenly lit up for a moment, and an invisible wave rose from the platform, traversing space and falling directly towards a battle platform in the southeast corner of the battle realm.

On the battle platform, Wu Ling frowned and looked around, seemingly weighing his first challenger.

Suddenly, the battle platform beneath his feet trembled slightly, its surface patterns shifting, and a clear message entered his mind—

A look of surprise flashed across Wu Ling's handsome face. He suddenly looked up at the battle platform that was coming towards him.

"Mu Chen of the Hundred Spirits Continent, please enlighten me!"

According to the rules of the battle realm, the challenged party cannot refuse, but there is a protection period of half an incense stick's time after the battle. Of course, those who are confident can choose not to accept it.

Wu Ling took a deep breath, his eyes gradually sharpening.

"Tianwu Continent, Martial Spirit." He clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, but his eyes were like knives. "Forgive me!"

Before he finished speaking, Wu Ling slammed his foot on the battle platform!

He shot out like an arrow, his right fist clenched, carrying a heavy, mountain-like pressure, and slammed straight at Mu Chen's face!

This punch was simple and direct, without any fancy moves!

Mu Chen simply took a step forward and was instantly beside Wu Ling, gently placing a hand on his shoulder...

The next moment, Wu Ling felt an indescribable, vast power coming from that palm, flowing down his shoulder and spine, and penetrating into his limbs and bones!

"boom--!!"

He was completely overwhelmed by this force and forced to kneel on the battle platform!

Wu Ling struggled to get up, but found that the hand was still on his shoulder, as steady as a mountain.

The outcome is decided!

From beginning to end, it's all over in an instant.

"I concede!" Wu Ling sighed. The gap was simply too great. He couldn't see any chance of winning. This young man must have a level five spirit body!

"This...how is this possible..." someone murmured.

"Wu Ling couldn't even withstand a single move?"

"That wasn't a move...it was just a casual press..."

Whispers spread like wildfire, and everyone's face was filled with fear and shock.

Mu Chen withdrew his hand.

"Thank you for your concession."

The light screen on the battle platform dissipated, and the two battle platforms slowly separated and returned to their original positions.

On the way back to its original position, Mu Chen's thoughts stirred again.

The battle platform where Wen Qingxuan is located has been selected!