Splitting the Heavens - Chapter 1044: The Current Situation Regarding the High Level Experts of the Tongyou Elysium

When Shang Xia and Kou Chongxue had been discussing the situation regarding the You Continent and the Elysium True Immortal qualification for the Tongyou Institution, he understood that their candidate would most likely not come from any of the 4 great clans. Even experts closely related to them wouldn’t be chosen.

It wasn’t just something Kou Chongxue decided on his own. Instead, it was something the higher-ups of the clans concluded.

Actually, even though the 4 great clans might seem like they had Martial Dipper Realm experts at their helm, the difference in strength was getting too obvious.

If they ignored the Deputy Patriarchs of each clan, and Shang Xia, the biggest anomaly among them, the clans didn’t have a single expert whose cultivation reached the Martial Dipper Realm.

However… Shang Jian, Shang Xia’s second uncle, was at the large completion stage of the Martial Extermination Realm and already possessed the qualifications to attempt a breakthrough into the Martial Dipper Realm.

There was also Shang Xi, Shang Xia’s aunt, who completed the refinement of her extermination origins. She also possessed the qualifications to enter the Martial Dipper Realm.

That was also before they took into account Shang Pei, who stationed herself in the Five Mountains Alliance after they relocated themselves into the Bing Continent. She had already stepped into the Martial Dipper Realm with the support of the institution, the Shang Clan, and the Five Mountains Alliance.

The Yun Clan prospered the most after the Shang Clan, but they were even more low-key than the Shang Clan.

The Ji Clan came after, and the Liu Clan ranked dead last. However, the Liu Clan had at least 4 experts in the Martial Extermination Realm among them.

Other than the Deputy Patriarchs of the Tongyou Institution, Shang Lubing and Bu Jingshuang, Kou Chongxue’s sworn brothers, also managed to step into the Martial Dipper Realm.

With Kou Chongxue’s support and the blessing of the world, they entered the Martial Dipper Realm one after another. However, they seemed to have drained their potential with that and it would be difficult for them to improve any further. Their statuses in the institution were already exalted at that point and the 2 of them were pretty much free to do as they wished the entire time. They would occasionally show their faces around the You Continent to guide members of the younger generation, and no one would be able to catch them for long. They left behind quite a few legends for the institution.

However, if the 6 of them could be considered members of the previous generation the institution had nurtured, the second generation of experts from the institution would be led by Ge Qingzhu. His improvement came at a steady pace and after the ascension of the Spirit Luxuriant World, he managed to break through. He was even preparing to refine his second fate dipper.

Actually, when they obtained the Cangming Elysium back in the Azure Flame World, their main desire to keep the Origin Holy Artifact was for Ge Qingzhu. The pond full of lotus seemed perfect for him. Unfortunately… They had to give it to Lu Wuzi to secure the more important Star Observatory.

Other than Ge Qingzhu, the next most promising expert would be Liu Qinglan. However, because of the injuries she suffered, she was destined to be unable to step into the Martial Dipper Realm.

Chu Jia came next. It was a stretch to put her in the same generation as Liu Qinglan and Ge Qingzhu, but she was just a little too old! She was slightly more than 10 years older than Shang Xia, and her seniority could be seen in the institution. Everyone there took her to be in the same generation as Liu Qinglan and the others.

She might not have entered the Martial Dipper Realm, but there was no doubt about it. Everyone knew it was a matter of time before it happened.

There was also Alchemy Grandmaster Lu Chuan, who had been ‘invited’ to the institution politely by Kou Chongxue. His cultivation at the second element of the Martial Dipper Realm wasn’t something to scoff at.

After their generation came the first batch of students that received proper nurturing from the institution.

Again, disregarding the freak that was Shang Xia, the expert with the fastest cultivation speed and highest combat abilities was Sun Haiwei. She was already preparing to refine her third fate dipper.

She had been wandering around the Jiao Continent for the time being and students sent there to gain experience would basically be under her charge.

There was also Gong Xinlan… After the Five Mountains Alliance properly established itself, she went down south to the Jiao Continent to assist Sun Haiwei.

Tian Mengzi, Dou Zhong, and Yan Ming also successfully stepped into the Martial Dipper Realm one after the other. Their cultivations were at the first element of the Martial Dipper Realm at the moment.

Also… If they really had to count it, they could. They had a rank five Lightning Bird that could be commanded by the institution if they truly needed to.

With 2 True Immortals and 15 experts in the Martial Dipper Realm, the Tongyou Institution was a terrifying power. Even 10 years ago, Shang Xia would never expect them to have developed to such an extent.

As the You Continent continued to grow stronger after absorbing the Azure Flame World’s essence, the Tongyou Institution eventually developed to stand at the peak of the Spirit Luxuriant World.

The higher-ups of the institution might all be in the Martial Dipper Realm, but there were still gaps in power.

Shang Bo and Gong Xinlan were the strongest Martial Dipper Realm experts in the institution, but there were still gaps in the Martial Dipper Realm. There was no one in the fourth or fifth element of the Martial Dipper Realm, and there was no need to even think of anyone in the grand completion stage.

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After enjoying several carefree days in Hai Min’s courtyard, Shang Xia finally returned to the Talisman Hall.

When he returned, he discovered that they built a pavilion specially for him.

Actually, it wasn’t because he wanted to feel special. It was because the Talisman Pagoda would be able to assist high-level Talisman Grandmasters in their work. Anyone who had the qualifications to use the Talisman Pagoda would also have to be a rank five Talisman Grandmaster.

The news of Shang Xia’s appearance in the Talisman Pagoda quickly spread through the Talisman Hall.

Almost every rank three Talisman Master and above rushed to meet him the moment they received the news. They came with lots of questions as they wanted to request Shang Xia’s guidance.

Shang Xia didn’t reject any of them. After realizing how many people were present, he simply started a lecture that lasted for 7 whole days. He personally demonstrated the process of crafting some mid to high-level talismans. He even carved a rank three talisman seal before showing off how he crafted a talisman in the void. When it finally ended, he quickly chased everyone out.

With a monstrous rank five Talisman Grandmaster like Shang Xia guiding them, the Talisman Hall became the core of talisman dao in the Spirit Luxuriant World. Powers from all over the lands sent their Talisman Masters over to learn.

At the end of the lecture, Ren Huan immediately came looking for Shang Xia.

At that moment, Ren Huan had already taken on the position of deputy hall master. He might not be a Talisman Grandmaster, but he possessed the unique skill of crafting rank five talisman paper. Of course, all the rank five talisman papers he made would only be used by Shang Xia. He controlled the provision of resources to every Talisman Master, and he was the only deputy hall master among the 3 who wasn’t a Talisman Master.

In the Talisman Pagoda, Ren Huan hesitated slightly when he saw Shang Xia and didn’t know whether or not to approach.

“Relax and come over. I’m capable of restraining my aura…” Shang Xia sighed helplessly.

In response, Ren Huan ran over happily and laughed, “I’m not trying to act distant here… Your aura as a True Immortal is just too powerful! Even if you guys are able to restrain it, all of us feel like we have to withstand the pressure of an entire world! It’s a really stifling feeling…”

Shang Xia glanced at him before snorting, “That means that your cultivation has already reached the peak of the Martial Extermination Realm. Looks like you can prepare to break through to the Martial Dipper Realm.”

Ren Huan’s qualification in the Tongyou Institution was also very impressive. He might have joined the Tongyou Institution some time ago, but with his abilities and cultivation, along with his amazing technique at crafting talisman paper, the institution decided to place more emphasis on him and nurture him. Of course, Shang Xia’s support was also key when it came to their decision.

“With the institution’s favor and your help in recent years, I managed to gain quite a bit! The institution has already promised to provide me with a complete Origin Dipper when the time comes. The resources I need to make my advancement medicine are nearly gathered and you won’t have to worry about that!” Ren Huan chuckled.

Thinking for a moment, Shang Xia muttered, “When you complete your preparations, you can head over to my cultivation chamber in the Elysium. World origin is abundant there and it will help you refine your fate dipper.”

Cupping his fists respectfully, Ren Huan thanked Shang Xia sincerely.

Naturally, he was able to enter the Elysium whenever he wanted. He also had his cultivation quarters there, but compared to the one Shang Xia had, he had nothing! His cultivation chamber was basically at the edge of the Elysium, in the outer regions…

The concentration of heaven and earth qi and world origin in the Elysium was far higher than outside, but compared to the cultivation chamber of a True Immortal…

As for the advancement medicine the Tongyou Institution could prepare, they had 2 different types initially. The first was the advancement medicine Kou Chongxue developed. Shang Bo and the others tested and perfected it, allowing them to possess a proper rank five advancement formula. The second came from Shang Xia’s path of the five elements.

As time passed and the Spirit Luxuriant World continued to grow, they continued to trade with Star Origin City. With the successful expedition of the Azure Flame World, the Tongyou Institution had a plethora of rank five advancement formulas! If they only cared about complete formulas, cultivators could choose among 5 different medicines to advance!

The only thing they could confirm at the moment was that Shang Xia’s theory of the five elements was the safest method to enter the Martial Dipper Realm.

It was a shame everyone had different opportunities. Some people leaned more toward a certain element, or they cultivated another path. There was no way for everyone to fit into Shang Xia’s cultivation style.

The Tongyou Institution, or perhaps, the You Continent, or even the Spirit Luxuriant World, was experiencing a boom at the moment. Spirit treasures appeared everywhere and it was the best time for the various powers to nurture stronger experts.

After tens of years, the Spirit Luxuriant World would have fully digested the Azure Flame World and it would be hard to maintain their explosive growth!

It was clear how beneficial conquering other worlds was from what they had done…

It was no wonder in the vast sea of stars, the Spirit Abundance World, Spirit Mammoth World, and other worlds were extremely obsessed with conquering other worlds, even if they had to form alliances!

Plundering another world would allow them to progress at a much faster pace than if they grew slowly, and those who had a taste of it would never be able to go back!

Naturally… Everything hinged on the fact that they would remain the victors every time. Or at the very least, they would have to lose a lot less than they won. Otherwise, they would only be destroying themselves when others came to attack their weakened world!