Using entries to cultivate immortality in chaotic times

Regardless of background, appearance, or talent, both individuals were top-notch, truly a match made in heaven.

At this time, the Bai Family Patriarch of the Qi Tian Continent also arrived with his trusted followers, sitting at a table in the corner, looking uneasily toward Ling Shiqi on the stage, as Chen Qiu had already seized three Heavenly Dao Term Groups that no one else had ever acquired.

This news had not yet reached the Fourth Grade Continent.

If he happened to collide with Ling Shiqi, it would mean a deadly feud.

If he did not collide, just as Ling Shiqi finished making a splash, news of Chen Qiu would come forth, not only overshadowing him but also making him seem like a complete fool, then that would be the deadliest of feuds.

Whether they collided or not, a deadly feud between the two parties was set.

The Bai Family Patriarch shrank his neck, a flicker of unease crossing his eyes, hoping that things would not escalate too severely.

Just then—

Accompanied by the voice of the host, the wedding officially began, and it was an extraordinary wedding ceremony. As the celebration started, Ling Shiqi, standing on the stage, looked down upon the guests introduced by the host.

"Today is the grand wedding day of the Ling Pavilion Young Master, and also the day he cements his reputation as unmatched among Heavenly Prides!"

"As everyone knows, there are 81 Heavenly Dao Term Groups, each possessing immense power, such that acquiring any single entry can instantly elevate one to the ranks of the evil geniuses, an invincible existence in this world."

"These Heavenly Dao Term Groups vary in strength; weaker ones include 'Big Yao Nine', which feature Traction Terms that aren't too complex to secure, while stronger ones like 'Thousand-layered Spellcasting' can massively increase one's combat power upon acquisition!"

"Among these, the most powerful are the twelve Heavenly Dao Term Groups that no one has ever obtained."

"To acquire these twelve Heavenly Dao Term Groups, the needed opportunities are almost insurmountable. At the forefront of these twelve strongest term groups is—"

The host drew out his words, standing on the stage looking towards the guests below, and smiled.

"The Heavenly Dao Term Group, 'Heavenly Destiny'!"

"For tens of thousands of years, no one has obtained this Heavenly Dao Term Group; as its name suggests, whosoever obtains it is deemed to have Heavenly Destiny, holding the true lineage of Heavenly Dao, and one day will certainly reach the pinnacle of the Immortal Realm, becoming the foremost individual of ten thousand years!"

"And now..."

"Ling Pavilion Young Master, Ling Shiqi, has seized this opportunity, becoming the man destined by Heavenly Destiny!"

"As everyone knows, when someone for the first time captures a Heavenly Dao Term Group that has never been obtained before, an Imperial Decree covering several continents appears, not only granting the superior reward, 'a whiff of Heavenly Destiny', but also an immense boost in fame!"

"Now, let us quietly listen for the Imperial Decree echoing across several continents, announcing the rising reputation of Young Master Ling!"

Standing beside him, Ling Shiqi's lips slightly curled upward, his demeanor spirited as he stood, taking a deep breath before, with a thought, he finally chose the destiny appearing above his Dantian, then spread his arms wide, shouting.

"I, Ling Shiqi, am the destined one!!!"

Below, the numerous guests all held their breath, patiently awaiting the sounding of the Imperial Decree, feeling a strong premonition that they might genuinely be witnessing the ascent of an unmatched Immortal Emperor.

To be destined is to be an Immortal Emperor!

However...

Dozens of breaths later, the silence of the scene grew even more profound. For a time, all guests ceased to breathe, shifting from initial tension to gradually exchanging glances. It seemed no Imperial Decree had sounded; perhaps Heavenly Dao had skipped work today?

Standing on the stage, Ling Shiqi, whose arms had been raised in the air, slowly withdrew them, his fists clenched behind his back, tension apparent, looking toward the doubtful eyes of the guests below. His veins bulged; he did not understand what had happened.

He had been preparing himself for this moment for a long time. He had planned that when he shouted, 'I, Ling Shiqi, am destined by Heavenly Destiny', the Imperial Decree would immediately resonate, and at that moment, both his reputation and momentum would peak.

But, something unexpected had happened, and the Imperial Decree did not sound. He could clearly feel the "Heavenly Destiny" Heavenly Dao Term Group in place above his Dantian, yet no Imperial Decree followed.

Could it be... could it be because he was not the first to acquire this Heavenly Dao Term Group?

How could that be!

...

Sitting in the corner, the Bai Family Patriarch, hearing the whispers around him, took a deep breath, tapping his forehead three times, realizing they had indeed collided; Chen Qiu also possessed the "Heavenly Destiny" Heavenly Dao Term Group.

The Imperial Decree had sounded, sounded in the Qi Tian Continent, and the name that appeared on it was not Ling Shiqi but Chen Qiu.

He who was destined was not Ling Shiqi but Chen Qiu.

Just fine.

Logically, when he received the 'Ling Pavilion' invitation, Chen Qiu's Imperial Decree had not yet sounded, meaning if Ling Shiqi had not delayed anything and directly secured this opportunity, then the Imperial Decree would indeed have sounded immediately.

Unfortunately... he had to delay for a moment, and just in that brief moment, Chen Qiu had unexpectedly come out on top.

Just then—

Suddenly, a Sect Master among the crowd, with a peculiar expression, whispered, "The Imperial Decree sounded in the Third Grade Continent where the Bai Family Patriarch resides. A cultivator named Chen Qiu secured the 'Heavenly Destiny' Heavenly Dao Term Group, and simultaneously, he also captured 'The Trend of the Times' and 'Heavenly Dao Rewards Diligence' Heavenly Dao Term Groups."