The night was deep as water, but Yanxia Pass was anything but tranquil. The seven peerless prodigies had all declared their intention to select the most outstanding among them to become their followers.
For the truly exceptional, there was even the chance to receive personal guidance from their respective elders.
Undoubtedly, this was a temptation. Becoming a follower of one of the seven peerless prodigies was not considered a disgrace. They were all children or direct disciples of Emperor Sons and Daughters. Receiving guidance from such Strongest Young Supremes would make one's combat power surpass that of ordinary young supremes. Moreover, there was even the opportunity to receive pointers from an Emperor Son or Daughter themselves, which was the greatest allure.
One must know that Emperor Sons and Daughters, as the Strongest Young Supremes, had evolved to the limit in all aspects. Furthermore, with guidance from their Emperor or Supreme Immortal fathers, their vision and realm were exceedingly high. Receiving guidance from such figures was akin to receiving indirect instruction from an Emperor or Supreme Immortal. Many confusions on the cultivation path could be easily resolved, greatly benefiting one's comprehension of the Dao.
Yet, many more felt indignant, clenching their fists in anger.
These seven peerless prodigies seemed to regard themselves as overlords, looking down from on high, disdainful of the starry sky, treating all other prodigies with contempt. They bluntly stated they would take some as followers, as if becoming their follower was a great honor.
One must know that any prodigy capable of setting foot on the Supreme Ancient Path was a true top-tier prodigy. Among them were many who had trained to sufficiently profound trial ancient gates on the Ultimate Ancient Path before being granted the qualification to enter by the Supreme Ancient Path's guardians. Even if they were not young supremes, they possessed immense potential to become one.
They all aspired to pursue the supreme path of the Emperor, even hoping to compete with the Emperor Sons and Daughters of the myriad heavens and cosmos in the final Ten Heavens Realm for the ultimate "Supreme" heaven-defying immortal fate. How could they submit to anyone and become their follower?
"Who do they think they are? Do they truly believe they are Emperor Sons and Daughters or Strongest Young Supremes? To have the audacity to imitate them and think they have the qualification to take others as followers? Truly laughable."
That very night, someone sneered in response, their voice resounding through Yanxia Pass, eliciting many echoes of agreement.
Regarding the selection by the seven peerless prodigies, the vast majority were displeased, with few willing to become their followers.
"Who is it? Show yourself!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!—
The seven peerless prodigies soared into the sky, their auras sweeping across Yanxia Pass as they looked down upon the entire city, their dao shouts shaking heaven and earth.
No one appeared. The prodigies filling the city remained silent, yet many were watching this unfold.
"As expected, spineless cowards. Only daring to speak from the shadows, not daring to show yourselves. You disappoint us. In fact, everyone else in Yanxia Pass is a bunch of incompetents." The seven peerless prodigies spoke coldly, their words filled with endless scorn and contempt, looking down upon all the other young prodigies in Yanxia Pass.
"You are too arrogant!"
From within the city, three figures shot out. They were all powerful young prodigies. The leader among them was a young supreme, very powerful. The two behind him were top-tier prodigies just a hair's breadth away from stepping into the ranks of young supremes.
The leading young supreme manifested a heaven-propping divine sword in his hand, his aura formidable as he pointed it from afar at the seven peerless prodigies, saying coldly, "Today, I, Mo Feng, wish to see just what arrogant qualifications you people have to look down upon everyone."
"A young supreme?"
The seven peerless prodigies all raised their eyebrows slightly, somewhat surprised that a true young supreme had jumped out.
Simultaneously, one of the seven stepped forward. It was the third brother of the Supreme Three Heroes. He was built like a humanoid tyrannosaurus, his physique robust and powerful. He rode a fearsome Great Power-level Primordial Savage Dragon, his entire being radiating a sky-covering aura of annihilation, his strength immeasurable.
This made the prodigies throughout the city tremble in their hearts. If even the third brother was this powerful, one could only imagine how much stronger the second brother and the strongest eldest brother must be.
The third brother of the Supreme Three Heroes rode the Primordial Savage Dragon, looking down condescendingly at the three, saying disdainfully, "Although only an initial-level young supreme, you are still qualified for me to make a move. However, you are no match for me. The three of you, come at me together."
"Arrogant!"
The young supreme was furious. Although his opponent was the son of an Emperor Son, whose bloodline power, while not as peerless as the second-generation Emperor Sons, was still pure and flawless, not lacking by much, to be looked down upon like this enraged him. He could no longer care about a fair one-on-one fight. He nodded to the other two, vowing to teach this third brother of the Supreme Three Heroes a bloody, miserable lesson.
Boom!—
A battle at the young supreme level erupted. Both sides clashed fiercely in the sky above Yanxia Pass.
Yanxia Pass was a famous trial ancient gate on the Supreme Ancient Path, possessing a true Supreme trial. It was naturally extraordinary. Boundless Dao marks manifested, and terrifying Great Dao power emerged, suppressing the two.
Within the ancient city, fighting was forbidden. This was an iron rule, not to be broken.
Whoosh!—
Both sides actively rushed outside Yanxia Pass to continue their battle.
The battle was intense, with Dao marks shattering. On one side was the third son of an Emperor Son, his bloodline power incomparably vigorous. On the other side were three individuals—either a young supreme or top-tier prodigies just a step away—their fight ferocious.
However, it wasn't long before blood light exploded.
The third brother of the Supreme Three Heroes charged out riding the Primordial Savage Dragon, his bare upper body bathed in blood. The dragon spear in his hand had pierced through the heart of the leading young supreme, lifting him high.
His left hand, mighty and powerful, crushed the head of one of the top-tier prodigies with a single grip, leaving only a headless corpse still clutched.
The Primordial Savage Dragon beneath him had a bloody maw, tearing apart and devouring another top-tier prodigy.
The entire city was shaken!
In just thirteen exchanges, three top-tier prodigies had been slain. Even the most powerful young supreme was no match, skewered by the dragon spear, his heart pierced, his soul infant shattered.
Strong! Too strong!
The numerous prodigies throughout Yanxia Pass fell into a heavy silence. No one else spoke out, all intimidated by the divine might of the seven peerless prodigies.
Although the seven were not Emperor Sons or Daughters, they were practically Strongest Young Supremes, not something ordinary young supremes could contend with.
"In seven days, the Supreme trial will commence. Good. We can select some outstanding individuals from it to become our followers."
After leaving these words, the seven peerless prodigies vanished into their respective mansions, their divine might vast, making all the genius prodigies in the city feel a sense of oppression.
Many felt an intense sense of suppression. Were they to passively become followers of these seven, unable to resist?
Yet, among them, some took the initiative to visit and befriend them. They were young supremes who had gained the appreciation of the seven. Some even actively requested to become followers and were granted permission.
They were all young supremes. Among those capable of becoming young supremes, how many were ordinary? If they encountered a great opportunity, they could even evolve into Strongest Young Supremes, contend with the heavens, prove their Dao and become Emperors, achieving the true Supreme existence of infinite lifespan.
The seven were all individuals with great ambition. Even if they were not as great as their fathers or masters, they still hoped to rely on themselves to become Strongest Young Supremes, one day proving their Dao, becoming Emperors, and establishing peerless Imperial dynasties.
These young supremes could one day become the right and left arms of an Imperial dynasty, strengthening its foundation.
"Tell us, within Yanxia Pass, which are the more powerful prodigies?" That night, the seven peerless prodigies inquired of those who had come to befriend them.
Naturally, the various young supremes were mentioned and targeted by them, basically selectable as their respective followers.
"No, my lords. There is one more person. Very strong, suspected to be an Emperor Son!"