The Genius Trial Grounds!
This was another identity of the Plunder Heaven Plains.
Indeed, this place was also a trial ground for the younger generation of geniuses from the Dragon Phoenix Academy.
Precisely because bandits and outlaws ran rampant across this land, and the Dragon Phoenix Academy had no intention of providing protection, countless merchants traveling the trade routes would often be robbed by bandits along the way. This, in turn, gave rise to numerous mercenary groups offering protection, clashing with these thieves and bandits.
The peerless geniuses and talents recruited by the Dragon Phoenix Academy from across the Myriad Domains, if required, must all enter the Plunder Heaven Plains to undergo trials. They would escort merchant caravans, engage in life-and-death clashes with various bandit groups, and were even tasked with clearing out bandits from specific regions.
It is worth mentioning that within the Plunder Heaven Plains, no one cares about your identity. Even Dragon Phoenix Academy geniuses are killed without hesitation, and the Academy itself pays no heed. They simply send you there to experience trials and temper your strength.
Although each trial almost always results in the death of a batch of exceptionally talented young geniuses, the factions to which these fallen geniuses belonged rarely dare to hold the Dragon Phoenix Academy accountable. This is not only because the Dragon Phoenix Academy fears nothing, not even Emperors and Sovereigns, but more importantly, because the supreme powerhouses who emerged from the Dragon Phoenix Academy throughout the ages have all undergone such tempering.
In the words of the Dragon Phoenix Academy, if one cannot even pass this level of trial, what qualification do they have to become a member of the Dragon Phoenix Academy?
What qualification do they have to become a contender on the path of the Human Sovereign?
All of this proves that the Dragon Phoenix Academy's methods are cruel, yet highly effective, having tempered generation after generation of supreme figures.
In the current great era, there are even ancient ancestors and Great Powers from supreme sacred lands who emerged from the Dragon Phoenix Academy.
After leaving the Dragon Phoenix Academy, Ye Chen directly appeared in this legendary Genius Trial Grounds.
Gazing at this vast, boundless, world-renowned yet notoriously evil Plunder Heaven Plains, which bore some resemblance to the Black Sky Plains of the past, he couldn't help but feel a pang of nostalgia for the days when he met Yaya and Wang Ming.
Back then, he was merely a peak Demigod. Now, he had once again achieved the status of a Supreme One-level genius, a powerhouse among his peers.
The Plunder Heaven Plains, though vast and flawless, spanning a majestic expanse of tens of millions of miles, also contained numerous majestic and solemn ancient cities, standing eternally upon this ancient land.
Moreover, these ancient cities were not built by the bandits, but originated from some small cities of the Mythical Era, recording traces of that bygone age.
The Genius Trial Grounds, while involving escorting merchant caravans and clashing with various bandits and outlaws, was also a treasure land in its own right. It contained many ancient sites and secret places. There had even been discoveries of burial grounds of ancient Great Sages, the massive carcasses of Starry Sky Behemoths that fell during the Mythical Era, and numerous other ancient relics.
If one could obtain them, their uses were limitless. Perhaps one could even gain insights into the cultivation methods of practitioners from the Mythical Era, greatly benefiting one's own cultivation.
It was upon hearing of such things that Ye Chen came to this Plunder Heaven Plains.
However, Ye Chen did not immediately step into the Plunder Heaven Plains. Instead, he entered a nearby town to gather information and understand relevant intelligence, so as not to search blindly and aimlessly.
East Earth City was a relatively important major city within the peaceful zone that also bordered the Plunder Heaven Plains. Trade and information exchange flourished here, leading to a significant number of powerful individuals being stationed within.
Ye Chen walked straight into East Earth City.
The city was bustling with people, shoulder to shoulder, a scene of prosperity and vibrancy. There were not only cultivators but also many common folk. Due to the Dragon Phoenix Academy's influence, these commoners were relatively safe. Generally speaking, no one dared to cause trouble or oppose the Dragon Phoenix Academy.
After wandering around the city for a while, Ye Chen headed directly to a lavishly decorated hall located in the center of a bustling main street.
Inside, it was resplendent and magnificent, imposing and solemn. It was named the Heavenly God Palace, precisely the same treasure pavilion of the Heavenly God Palace that had hosted the grand auction in Tian Sheng City in the past.
The Heavenly God Palace's influence was vast, managing numerous businesses across the Myriad Domains, not limited to auction houses. Its intelligence-gathering capabilities were also among the very best in the world.
The intelligence collected by the Heavenly God Palace was specifically sold at high prices to various powerful individuals. Naturally, most of this intelligence was authentic, with extremely high credibility, earning the Palace a renowned reputation across the world.
The Heavenly Gate's ability to collect intelligence was also high, but relatively speaking, the Heavenly God Palace was slightly better.
This was because the Heavenly Gate only collected useful intelligence, while the Heavenly God Palace collected almost all intelligence—whether it was major events like the competition for the Human Sovereign path among the Myriad Domains' geniuses, various matters of major factions, or even trivial daily affairs of individual cultivators. As long as one paid a sufficient price, they could obtain the corresponding intelligence.
It could be said that as long as enough wealth was provided, the Heavenly God Palace could basically supply any intelligence.
"Respected sir, hello, welcome to the Heavenly God Palace." At the grand and magnificent entrance of the Heavenly God Palace, a beautiful palace maid in formal attire had long since stepped forward, wearing a professional, sweet smile.
As she bowed gracefully at a ninety-degree angle, the exquisite white jade of her chest seemed ready to burst forth, stunningly eye-catching and alluring to the soul, her etiquette impeccable.
"Entering the Heavenly God Palace requires a fee of fifty jin of spirit stones," the palace maid spoke again.
Qian Yue nodded. Although the price was expensive, its purpose was to prevent troublemakers from entering.
With a flip of his hand, he took out a spirit stone the size of an adult's fist and handed it to the palace maid.
The maid received it with both hands, briefly weighed it—exactly fifty jin—and smiled sweetly: "Sir, please follow me—"
Subsequently, the palace maid led Ye Chen into the resplendent intelligence hall within the pavilion. Many cultivators from various places had already gathered here. Although there were many people, the Heavenly God Palace had set up numerous banquet tables with exquisite dishes and fine wines for guests to enjoy while waiting, all without additional charge.
"Respected sir, please sit and enjoy the refreshments provided by our Heavenly God Palace for now. The crystal screen displays various related intelligence information and their prices. If you confirm your choice, sir, you may enter a private room to make payment and confirm your purchase." After giving a sweet smile, the palace maid withdrew, leaving behind a pleasant fragrance.
Ye Chen was very satisfied with this service attitude. As expected of the world-renowned Heavenly God Palace. Naturally, his arrival wasn't merely to enjoy these services, nor was he in a hurry to look at the various intelligence messages on the crystal screen. Instead, he settled at one of the banquet tables, enjoying the dishes and fine wine alone, yet his ears were perked, listening attentively in all directions, gathering news from various sources.
In this intelligence hall, there were also many cultivators who hadn't come to purchase intelligence but specifically to exchange various pieces of information, each taking what they needed.
The Heavenly God Palace had never refused this practice. It was also evident that the prosperity of the Heavenly God Palace's intelligence treasure pavilion attracted more and more cultivators of all kinds. The entrance fee alone allowed the Heavenly God Palace to make a hefty profit.
"Did you know? On the Plunder Heaven Plains, what appears to be the burial ground of a supreme powerhouse from the Mythical Era has emerged, suspected to be a secret treasure trove related to the Mythical True Dragon."
Before he had even settled in properly, Ye Chen heard a shocking, earth-shattering piece of news.