“The arrival of national fortune, none of the eight channels of the Five Elements can be interrupted, or all previous efforts will be in vain!” Minister Woolery looked at the eight individuals and spoke loudly.
“Understood!” Casey and the others responded in unison.
Boom!
After about two minutes, thunderous sounds echoed in the sky, and the swirling clouds and mist became faster and accompanied by flashes of lightning.
“Lord Dragon, the first wave of national fortune is about to descend, please be prepared to bear it!” Minister Woolery’s voice rang out again.
The national fortune, according to the Eight Trigrams, was divided into eight waves, each accumulating upon the previous one. Whether all eight waves of national fortune could descend depended on the chosen individuals and the continuity of the Five Elements channels. If the chosen individuals could endure the pressure until the end, and the Five Elements channels were not interrupted, then all eight waves of national fortune could be welcomed, which was the best outcome. However, if the chosen individuals found it difficult to withstand such pressure, or if the Five Elements channels were interrupted, the national fortune would end, and only a few waves would descend.
According to historical records, the Glavale lineage, which had spanned thousands of years, had witnessed the descent of national fortune dozens of times, but only three times had all eight waves of national fortune descended. And after those three instances, Glavale ushered in its three golden ages.
“Okay!” Billy responded loudly, his aura bursting forth, and he raised his hands above his head in a solemn gesture.
Boom!
Before his words even fell, an invisible pressure descended from the sky, majestic and as heavy as a mountain. At the same moment, the entire mountaintop seemed to be vacuumed, and the overwhelming pressure made people suffocate. Many individuals with lower cultivation levels immediately turned pale, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
“Hmm?” On the second-tier platform, Billy furrowed his brows.
The weight of the national fortune clearly exceeded his expectations. This pressure was a hundred times stronger than the pressure he had faced from peak-level powerhouses. And just as he was stunned, streams of powerful and Yang energy continuously poured into his body, cleansing and refining his essence. Bearing the national fortune, opportunities and dangers coexisted. If one could withstand the influx of national fortune, their body would undergo a rebirth through nirvana. Otherwise, there would be no way out!
After a while, fine beads of sweat appeared on Billy’s forehead, and his legs slightly bent. However, after a short time, Billy seemed to gradually adapt. Taking a deep breath, the aura on his body rose once again, and his previously bent legs straightened.
At the same time, the eight individuals on the first-tier platform, as the national fortune gradually flowed into their bodies, also had pale faces, clearly bearing immense pressure. On one hand, they had to continuously infuse their Chi into the eight stone pillars to ensure the uninterrupted flow of the Five Elements Channel. On the other hand, they had to release their own aura to assist Billy in bearing the pressure of national destiny. Although most of the national pressure was concentrated on Billy, they still struggled.
As Billy and the eight channel members began to bear the national destiny, the pressure felt by others gradually weakened. After a while, they hardly felt it anymore.
“The first wave of national destiny is so powerful. What about the next waves?” Judge muttered in the crowd.
“I never expected the force of national destiny to be so overwhelming!” Night Orchid’s face showed a solemn expression.
“Orchid, why doesn’t the boss let everyone go up to the platform and bear the national destiny together? Wouldn’t it be easier?” Stout turned and asked.
“I’m not entirely sure of the specific reasons,” Night Orchid shook her head and added, “But I’ve heard the boss mention that the force of national destiny is bestowed upon those who have chosen great fortunes.”
“If too many people bear it, it directly affects the strength of national destiny, and it may even cause it to break.”
“Alright!” Stout smacked his lips in response.
“Orchid, what will happen if those two martial artists from the ancient martial arts world can’t hold on and withdraw halfway?” Soul Chaser asked.
“If someone withdraws halfway and there is no timely replacement, it will directly lead to the end of the national destiny!” Frostblade added.
“Is it really that serious?” Soul Chaser frowned. “If we had known earlier, boss shouldn’t have agreed to give them two spots. Who knows if they will back out?”
“Boss gave up the spots for the sake of the greater picture!” Night Orchid responded, then looked at Vermilion Bird and continued, “Vermilion Bird, you and Stout should be prepared to take over at any time!”
“Understood!” Vermilion Bird nodded in unison.
This matter was naturally discussed by Billy before he ascended the altar. He was obviously worried that the two of them might back out halfway. While the crowd was talking, the nine people on the platform continued to withstand the intense pressure of national destiny. Although the two martial artists from the ancient martial arts world had stronger individual cultivation than Casey and the others, bearing the national destiny relied not only on cultivation strength but also on talent and fortune. In these aspects, the two of them were far inferior to Casey and the others. Therefore, at this moment, the pressure they experienced was not any weaker than what Casey and the others felt, and it even seemed overwhelming.
Fortunately, although the first wave of pressure was intense, it was still within their acceptable range.
“Lord Dragon, the second wave of national destiny is about to descend!” After a while, the National Advisor observed the heavens and spoke loudly.
“Hmm!” Billy took a deep breath.
Boom!
As his words fell, a heavy aura descended from the sky, adding to the previous wave. At the same time, an invisible wave instantly reverberated in all directions. Tens of thousands of people on-site felt the strong pressure. It was even more intense than before, causing many people with lower cultivation levels to fall to the ground. On the platform, Billy slightly bent his hands and legs, his complexion paler than before, and his aura began to show signs of disorder.
Billy took a deep breath, his eyes narrowed. His aura rose again, and his body slowly straightened up. From his state, it was apparent that he was finding it much more difficult than the first wave. If this continued, the later waves would be a cause for concern.
On the first-tier platform, Casey and the others also had more disordered auras than before. Each of them frowned, clearly feeling uncomfortable. The two martial artists from the ancient martial arts world had pale faces and clenched teeth, their bodies trembling slightly.
“Minister Woolery, how many waves of national destiny do you think the Lord Dragon can endure?” on the ground, a cabinet elder looked at Urban Woolery and asked.
“It’s hard to say!” Urban Woolery stared at the altar, wearing a pensive expression as he responded.
“I have confidence in the young master. He will definitely bear all eight waves of national destiny!” Adam Greenleaf replied solemnly.
“Lord Greenleaf, you must know that in the entire history of Glavale, there have only been three people who could bear all eight waves of national destiny!” The cabinet elder paused for a moment before speaking again.
“Even if there were no previous examples, the young master will surely accomplish it!” Adam spoke again.
“A thousand-year genius, the Qilin of the nation, it’s not just empty praise!”
Looking at his expression, it seemed that Adam’s admiration for Billy was even more blind than Stout’s.