Invincible Divine Sword Chapter 2063: Nine Heavenly God Phoenix

After a full day had passed, Yang Xiaotian successfully mastered the runes and handprints found on the opening page. With a swift motion of his hands, he manifested a Bright Seal and pressed it into the Bright Heavenly Book.

Instantly, the Bright Heavenly Book erupted with radiance, causing the second page to flip open.

Xiao Zheng, Xin Lei, and the others were also striving to decipher the markings on the first page. However, to their eyes, those runes and handprints were as impenetrable as thick fog, leaving them utterly baffled. In the midst of their confusion, they were shocked to witness Yang Xiaotian suddenly advancing to the second page.

Just as Yang Xiaotian had suspected, the second page appeared entirely blank, save for a blinding light.

Yet, once Yang Xiaotian channeled the power of the First of Eternity Heart into it, the second page revealed bright runes and handprints, mirroring the first.

Upon seeing these symbols manifest, Yang Xiaotian immersed himself in comprehension once more.

This time, it took him two full days to grasp the runes and handprints of the second page.

Since three days had already elapsed, Yang Xiaotian ceased his efforts in accordance with the Sect’s regulations.

The moment Yang Xiaotian withdrew the power of the First of Eternity Heart, the Bright Heavenly Book reverted to its original state, and the markings on both the first and second pages vanished.

Bai Yan and the gathered Elders all experienced a pang of disappointment.

"Xiaotian, why have you stopped?!" Xin Lei asked, unable to contain his curiosity.

Startled, Yang Xiaotian looked at the hall filled with Elders and replied with a wry smile, "Based on the Sect rules, I am only permitted three days of comprehension!"

The Elders traded glances.

Bai Yan smiled and clarified, "You needn't worry about the Sect rules; your master has given you permission to continue your study."

"Headmaster, is that not improper? Sect rules shouldn't be disregarded so lightly, should they?" Hearing Bai Yan’s decree, Cheng Zhan from the Artifact Refining Hall spoke up immediately. "If Yang Xiaotian is granted free access to the Bright Heavenly Book, won't every other disciple demand the same privilege?"

"If that occurs, the Bright Heavenly Palace will be overrun with disciples, and the academy will fall into disorder!"

However, the moment Cheng Zhan finished speaking, he noticed that nearly every Elder was staring at him with looks of disapproval.

Bai Yan looked at Cheng Zhan and remarked, "If any other disciple can activate the Bright Heavenly Book, they are welcome to continue their comprehension as well."

He then added, "If your own disciple can trigger the Bright Heavenly Book, he may study it for as long as he desires!"

Cheng Zhan’s face flushed red with embarrassment, and he fell silent.

Consequently, Yang Xiaotian utilized the power of the First of Eternity Heart to reactivate the Bright Heavenly Book and moved on to the third page. He spent three days on the third page before progressing to the fourth.

By the time he had fully mastered the tenth page, nearly two months had slipped by.

With the teacher ceremony drawing near and many preparations required, Yang Xiaotian decided to pause, planning to resume his study of the Bright Heavenly Book after the festivities.

Word of Yang Xiaotian activating the Bright Heavenly Book eventually reached the Master of the Holy Realm.

"So, he managed to activate the Bright Heavenly Book," the Master of the Holy Realm remarked, his expression remaining perfectly composed upon hearing the news.

Standing dutifully below, the Son of the Holy Realm said, "Master, have no fear. Even if Yang Xiaotian has mastered the first ten pages, I am entirely confident that I will crush him during the teacher ceremony!"

The Master of the Holy Realm nodded slowly. "When that time comes, I want more than just Yang Xiaotian’s life; I want the Bright Heavenly Book as well!"

Understanding his master’s dark intent, the Son of the Holy Realm replied, "Yes, Master!"

After departing from the Bright Heavenly Palace, Yang Xiaotian headed to the Mission Hall to finalize his task, receiving a thousand contribution points and a high-grade Bright Holy Pill as his reward.

At this point, his treasures included the four-hundred-million-year Chaos Holy Heart Fruit, the four five-hundred-million-year Divine Medicines from the assessment, and the newly acquired high-grade Bright Holy Pill.

He intended to enter seclusion to refine and absorb all these resources once the teacher ceremony concluded.

During the following days, Yang Xiaotian remained in his cave mansion, focusing on his Cultivation by consuming the Source of Chaos and various Holy Fruits.

He had originally hoped to visit the former cultivation grounds of Long Yi and the Ancestor of the Sun God Tribe.

However, those locations had been declared forbidden zones, off-limits to Inner Sect Disciples.

Only his master and the high-ranking Elders were permitted entry into the cave mansions of Long Yi and the Sun God Tribe Ancestor.

The only other way in would be to attain the rank of Junior Academy Head of the World Academy.

To qualify as the Junior Academy Head, one needed to accumulate thirty thousand contribution points, possess a personal Holy Land, and pass several rigorous trials set by the World Academy.

Notably, even spent points counted toward this total; as long as the sum of spent and current points reached thirty thousand, the requirement was met.

Before long, the day of the teacher ceremony arrived.

On that morning, airships from every corner of the world descended upon the gates of the World Academy.

Alongside the massive vessels were countless ornate carriages.

For Yang Xiaotian's ceremony, nearly every Primordial Ancient Clan and every major Super Family within the Holy Realm had sent representatives, in addition to the Long Clan and the Sun God Tribe.

Early that day, an Elder arrived to escort Yang Xiaotian to the Main Hall.

Following the Elder's lead, Yang Xiaotian made his way toward the center of the academy.

Along the path, he observed powerful experts from various continents swarming toward the Main Hall like a sea of ants.

Even though these masters kept their auras suppressed, the sheer weight of their presence was intimidating.

Many among them were likely the venerable ancestors of Primordial Ancient Clans or the supreme rulers of entire continents.

Now, all had assembled at the World Academy.

As Yang Xiaotian continued his flight, a group of experts dressed in Flame Holy Robes approached the hall. Their arrival caused many members of the Primordial Ancient Clans to move aside in a show of respect.

This group in the Flame Holy Robes was the Phoenix Clan.

Much like the Long Clan, the Phoenix Clan was a titan of the Holy Realm; during the early Desolate era, the Phoenix, Long, and Kirin Clans had collectively ruled the age.

While the Long Clan had seen its strength decimated a million years ago, the Phoenix Clan had abstained from that conflict and remained one of the most powerful forces in existence.

Leading the Phoenix Clan this day was the Nine Heaven Divine Phoenix, a legendary figure from the same era as Long Yi.

He was a man often spoken of in the same breath as the great Long Yi.

The Nine Heaven Divine Phoenix gazed at the Main Hall with a heavy heart, as it was a place filled with his past.

He had entered the World Academy alongside Long Yi and the Master of the Holy Realm. Now, Long Yi was gone, the Master of the Holy Realm had changed beyond recognition, and he felt like the last one remaining.

As the Nine Heaven Divine Phoenix led his clan forward, even the strongest ancestors of other clans bowed and cleared a path.

Suddenly, the Nine Heaven Divine Phoenix shifted his gaze, spotting Yang Xiaotian in the distance as the youth flew toward the hall with the Elder.

Sensing the piercing stare of the Nine Heaven Divine Phoenix, Yang Xiaotian turned his head, and their eyes met.