Outside the Pisces Entrance Disk that Joe Di had arranged beyond the Providence River Barrier, nearly a thousand people were already lined up.
Among these nearly thousand people were not only those who ranked in the top 830 in the Ascension Tower, but also over a hundred entrants granted slots by the Grand Conclave of All Races. The difference was, those given slots by the Grand Conclave held jade tokens in their hands.
At this moment, everyone was waiting outside the Pisces Entrance Disk, just anticipating the opening of the Providence Gate.
The plaza outside the Providence River Barrier was likewise packed with cultivators. In the past, when the Providence Gate opened, those without qualification could not approach this place. But now, anyone who wished could come to watch the spectacle. Moreover, this time, many minor clans who had never participated before were joining in, with their powerful cultivators coming to protect their disciples.
A series of rumbling sounds echoed out, and soon everyone saw the misty barrier behind the Pisces Entrance Disk vanish, revealing the Providence River Barrier before the crowd. Then, a branch appeared in the middle of the Providence River Barrier, one end resting on the outer edge of the Pisces Entrance Disk, the other reaching the far bank of the river.
On the far side of the Providence River Barrier, a massive tree-shaped gate materialized, with the branch extending from it. Although it was impossible to see what lay inside the gate, the swirling Dao Resonance hinted at something extraordinary.
"The Providence Gate is open..." A wave of excitement rippled through the crowd, everyone staring fervently at the tree-shaped gate.
If only everyone could enter, but alas, that was mere wishful thinking.
The cultivators lined up outside the Pisces Entrance Disk had all turned their attention to Joe Di. This time, the proceedings were no longer dictated by Jing Wanying of the Divine Clan or You Ming Jin Qiao of the Redlin Clan, but by this newly risen Human powerhouse, Joe Di.
Everything here had been arranged by Joe Di. Only when Joe Di gave the order could everyone step into the Pisces Entrance Disk and enter the Providence Gate.
Some of the cultivators who had been eager to step into the Pisces Entrance Disk now instinctively held back, tightening their steps.
Joe Di's calm voice rang out, "Everyone, enter the Pisces Entrance Disk according to your ranking, receive your jade token, and then proceed into the Providence Gate."
The first place belonged to a Third Step powerhouse of the Divine Clan. Hearing Joe Di's words, he was the first to step into the Pisces Entrance Disk.
Within the Pisces Entrance Disk, a halo of light swept over him from head to toe, and a jade token dropped down. The cultivator grabbed the jade token excitedly, stepped out of the Pisces Entrance Disk, and with a swipe of the token, easily crossed over.
The killing barrier that had so easily slaughtered a Fourth Step Edict Saint seemed to have vanished entirely. The Divine Clan's Third Step cultivator effortlessly stepped onto the branch over the Providence River Barrier, crossed it under everyone's gaze, and became the first to enter the Providence Gate, disappearing from sight.
With the first person entering, the rest followed one after another, moving faster and faster. In the blink of an eye, hundreds had already passed through the Providence Gate.
Felix Zhen stepped into the Pisces Entrance Disk, trembling. As soon as he entered, he activated the Dao blood fused with a trace of Leon Yan's soul, fully suppressing his own Dao aura. He kept reminding himself to stay calm, but after witnessing the Edict Saint being slaughtered by the killing array, calm was impossible.
In the distance, Leon Yan of the Genesis Clan clenched his fists, staring at Felix Zhen. This had originally been his spot, but he had to give it up to Felix Zhen of the Coldmoon Clan. Not only that, he had lost a fragment of his soul.
A beam of white light descended onto Felix Zhen's head, then vanished beneath his feet.
Felix Zhen, overwhelmed with excitement, reached for the jade token, just as he had seen the previous cultivators do. But after waiting for three breaths, no jade token appeared.
Did I fail? The thought had barely crossed Felix Zhen's mind when a terrifying wave of killing intent swept over him.
Felix Zhen was shocked and cried out, "This jade token was given to me by someone—"
Before he could finish, the murderous intent enveloped Felix Zhen completely. In the next instant, a cloud of blood exploded, and he vanished without a trace.
A hush fell over the crowd outside. Everyone understood that Felix Zhen had been identified as an impostor by the Pisces Entrance Disk and executed by the killing array.
"Who is the three hundred twenty-first place?" Joe Di's calm voice rang out.
Leon Yan quickly stepped forward and bowed, "Greetings, senior. I am Leon Yan of the Genesis Clan, ranked three hundred twenty-first."
"Joe Di, Leon Yan forcibly gave his slot to Felix Zhen. He intended to harm my brother." Lucas Zhen's eyes were red with anger. He hadn't expected Felix Zhen to be killed without even a chance to defend himself.
Leon Yan opened his mouth, wanting to argue, but when he thought of Lucas Zhen's terrifying threat, he didn't dare speak.
"Why did you forcibly give your Providence Gate slot to someone else?" Zachary Yu, the Cloud Clan Patriarch, stared at Leon Yan and snorted coldly.
Leon Yan no longer dared to hide anything and hurriedly said, "I didn't—"
Joe Di waved his hand. "Enough. You may enter."
As soon as he finished speaking, Joe Di struck out with his palm. Lucas Zhen had no chance to resist and, like his brother Felix Zhen, was erased from existence.
"Joe Di, you acted without distinguishing right from wrong, killing two of my Coldmoon Clan cultivators without even asking for an explanation. Does the Coldmoon Clan seem so easy to bully?" Even if he was reluctant, Lucas Ling had no choice but to step forward and speak.
Before Joe Di could reply, a chilling voice rang out, "Who killed my Coldmoon Clan members? Do you think the Coldmoon Clan is so easily bullied?"
With that icy voice, an overwhelming aura, as if from the ancient cosmos, crashed down, bearing straight toward Joe Di.
In the void, everyone sensed a tall, thin, ghostly pale cultivator descending like a shadow, reaching out for Joe Di.
Zachary Yu felt the terrifying force suppressing his spirit and couldn't help but retreat several steps, exclaiming in a trembling voice, "Sixth Step? Quasi-Saint?"
Not only Zachary Yu, but James Wan and the Redlin Patriarch in the distance also felt it. They stared in horror at the powerful figure descending in the void, muttering to themselves, lost for words.
Joe Di fought off the urge to vomit and forced himself to throw a punch.
Joe Di waved his hand. "Enough. You may enter."
As soon as he finished speaking, Joe Di struck out with his palm. Lucas Zhen had no chance to resist and, like his brother Felix Zhen, was erased from existence.
"Joe Di, you acted without distinguishing right from wrong, killing two of my Coldmoon Clan cultivators without even asking for an explanation. Does the Coldmoon Clan seem so easy to bully?" Even if he was reluctant, Lucas Ling had no choice but to step forward and speak.
Before Joe Di could reply, a chilling voice rang out, "Who killed my Coldmoon Clan members? Do you think the Coldmoon Clan is so easily bullied?"
With that icy voice, an overwhelming aura, as if from the ancient cosmos, crashed down, bearing straight toward Joe Di.
In the void, everyone sensed a tall, thin, ghostly pale cultivator descending like a shadow, reaching out for Joe Di.
Zachary Yu felt the terrifying force suppressing his spirit and couldn't help but retreat several steps, exclaiming in a trembling voice, "Sixth Step? Quasi-Saint?"
Not only Zachary Yu, but James Wan and the Redlin Patriarch in the distance also felt it. They stared in horror at the powerful figure descending in the void, muttering to themselves, lost for words.
Joe Di fought off the urge to vomit and forced himself to throw a punch.