Urban Super Medical Sage Chapter 2079 - 2177: What Do You Think? (First Update)

Imperial Academy.

Situated at the eastern edge of Traceless Heaven, within the mysterious Void Rift, stands the Imperial Academy.

While technically part of Traceless Heaven, the Imperial Academy functions as its own independent realm, much like the Di Family's domain.

This self-contained domain is known as the Ascension Thousand Realm.

The name 'Ascension Thousand Realm' originates from the concept of 'Ascension,' signifying a rise, and 'Thousand,' referring to the vast Grand Cosmos World.

Compared to the Di Family's Imperial Realm, the Ascension Thousand Realm is more developed and complete, existing as a distinct entity.

It possesses its own cities, its own currency, and occupies a space between the Minor Thousand Worlds and the Grand Cosmos World.

For countless millennia, Martial Cultivators from Traceless Heaven aspiring to reach the Grand Cosmos World have found their only path through the Imperial Academy.

Within the Ascension Thousand Realm lies the unique Realm-Breaking Formation Gate—the sole gateway of its kind among the Minor Thousand Worlds of the Primordial Continent.

As historical records indicate, for millions of years, Martial Cultivators on the Primordial Continent have journeyed from weaker realms like War Ancient Sky and Great Luo Heaven, through Traceless Heaven, ultimately arriving at the Imperial Academy.

Achieving pinnacle status within the Imperial Academy and securing an ascension quota offers the singular opportunity to ascend to the Grand Cosmos World, thus launching one's destiny into the heavens.

By monopolizing the exclusive passage and method connecting the Minor Thousand Worlds to the Grand Cosmos World, the Imperial Academy has solidified its position as a revered sanctuary.

At this present moment.

The Ascension Thousand Realm is enveloped in a spectacular spectacle of clouds and mist, resembling an endless ocean of swirling vapor, suffused with ethereal Immortal Qi.

Within Ascension Thousand City, a vibrant and ceaseless activity already prevails.

The Ascension Thousand Realm hosts only two inhabited locales: Ascension Thousand City, and to its east, the Imperial Academy.

While Ascension Thousand City is home to 3.4 million inhabitants, their average age surpasses ten million years—a truly astonishing and formidable statistic.

Every resident of Ascension Thousand City, irrespective of their age, standing, affluence, or gender, shares a singular, profound identity: they were once designated as Sons of the Emperor within the Imperial Academy.

The Imperial Academy boasts a history spanning millions of years, witnessing the rise and fall of innumerable generations.

Among the alumni, ultimate prodigies ascend to the Grand Cosmos World, but what becomes of the remaining 99.99% who do not? They cannot indefinitely occupy the Academy's valuable Martial Cultivation Resources, can they?

According to the Imperial Academy's stringent regulations, Sons of the Emperor are permitted to cultivate within its grounds for a maximum of one hundred thousand years.

Upon the expiration of this century-long period, individuals who have not attained an ascension qualification are compelled to depart the Academy.

Yet, even these individuals who fall short of ascension qualifications are extraordinarily, exceptionally, and unfathomably talented—are they not truly top-tier prodigies of the Primordial Continent, rarely seen in a million years? Otherwise, how could they have even earned the privilege to become Sons of the Emperor and join the esteemed Academy?

Furthermore, these Sons of the Emperor, having missed the ascension qualification, have dedicated one hundred thousand years to cultivation within the Academy, naturally achieving a significant enhancement in their power.

Would these accomplished individuals willingly return to the sprawling Primordial Continent, back to the confines of Traceless Heaven?

They would not.

How could a majestic Dragon willingly associate with mere ants?

Consequently, those Sons of the Emperor lacking ascension qualifications began anew in the vicinity of the Imperial Academy, progressively establishing their own city. Over millions of years, this city now hosts a population of 3.4 million.

Across millions of years! Through countless evolutions, Ascension Thousand City's population reaching only 3.4 million speaks volumes about their formidable strength, doesn't it?

Any single individual among them, transported to the Primordial Continent, would possess the might to dominate its most elite forces.

Within Ascension Thousand City, the younger inhabitants are mere tens of thousands of years old, while the elder residents directly surpass a billion years in age.

These individuals have cultivated distinct lifestyles, establishing their own tea houses, taverns, and various other establishments.

However, the currency employed by these venerable Sons of the Emperor is far from ordinary; they scorn the use of commonplace items like Unresentful Crystals from Traceless Heaven, opting instead for True Stones.

What exactly are True Stones? They are stones resembling crystals.

Yet, such stones are inherently infused with the purest form of supreme-grade Spiritual Energy Flow.

Indeed, Spiritual Energy itself is segmented into various ranks.

Unresentful Crystals do possess Spiritual Energy, yet its quality and purity are vastly inferior when contrasted with True Stones.

Within the Grand Cosmos World, Martial Cultivators utilize True Stones as their primary currency, and these stones also serve as the most frequently employed Martial Cultivation Resources for them.

Ascension Thousand City, it must be noted, is not precisely part of the Grand Cosmos World, though its proximity is considerable. Consequently, the True Stones exchanged in Ascension Thousand City belong to the lowest grade classification.

True Stones across the Grand Cosmos World are categorized into Supreme Grade, Superior, Middle-grade, and Low Grade. Ascension Thousand City, however, operates with Low-grade True Stones as its currency.

Along the rather confined streets of Ascension Thousand City, where mists swirl, martial cultivators are observed meandering. They occasionally pause to make purchases, enter various establishments, or settle down for tea, presenting an image of leisurely existence.

Yet, a closer inspection reveals that even the humble tea houses offer premium teas like Purple Mist Tea, aged for hundreds of thousands of years, while the shops predominantly stock items such as top-tier Imperial Soldiers and Dominion Rank martial arts techniques.

"Iceflame, your proficiency in the space realm is truly astonishing," Su Chen remarked on a particular street corner, his voice laced with genuine admiration as he appeared to address the empty air.

He had made his entry.

Su Chen had successfully infiltrated Ascension Thousand City.

Typically, direct access to Ascension Thousand City is restricted, requiring authorization from the Imperial Academy or attainment of Son of the Emperor status, as all its martial cultivators were once elevated to such a position.

Su Chen stands as a remarkable anomaly in this regard.

This exceptional feat is attributed entirely to the Iceflame Vermilion Bird.

The Iceflame Vermilion Bird effortlessly navigated the Ascension Thousand Realm, facilitating Su Chen's clandestine entry.

"What are your thoughts?" Iceflame Vermilion Bird inquired, a hint of pride in its tone.

"Nevertheless, this Ascension Thousand City is undeniably formidable!" Su Chen couldn't help but vocalize, his gaze sweeping across the surroundings. He observed no one below the Dominion Rank, a truly daunting realization.

"Could it be that these discarded Sons of the Emperor within Ascension Thousand City were once all exceptional prodigies? Can we expect them to be weak?" Iceflame Vermilion Bird retorted dismissively. "In essence, the inhabitants of Ascension Thousand City possess greater strength than those disciples found within the Imperial Academy."

Su Chen offered a nod, comprehending Iceflame Vermilion Bird's assertion.

The current cohort of Sons of the Emperor at the Imperial Academy are all below the age of one hundred thousand years, with some not having cultivated for even ten thousand years. While a portion of them are indeed prodigious talents with the potential to ascend to the Grand Cosmos World, their cultivation duration remains brief. How could they possibly measure up against the inhabitants of Ascension Thousand City, who have cultivated for hundreds of thousands, millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of years?

Consequently, the Academy still harbors a few Sons of the Emperor within the Realm of Returning to Truth; conversely, Ascension Thousand City boasts none in that realm, with all its cultivators residing in the Main Realm.

Of course, individuals in the Divine Lord Realm are still a rarity.

The Main Realm within Ascension Thousand City is predominantly the Human Lord Realm, typically ranging from the Third Level to the Eighth Layer. A select few have reached the Ninth Level Realm, or are even at the Half-Step Divine Sovereign Realm threshold.