Chapter 484 - 485 Too Many Geniuses
Chapter 484: Chapter 485 Too Many Geniuses
“Heavenly Sword Sacred Land truly abounds with talent. First, there was Tu Ye breaking through to the King Realm, and now there’s a disciple at merely the Yin Yang Realm comprehending the prototype of a Domain and opening the Spirit Domain. Given enough time, sealing kinghood would be a trifle for him. Truly makes one envious.”
War Emperor Jun Tianpin glanced at Tu Ye and Zhong Lin in the distance and sighed softly.
“The impending calamity approaches, and the world bestows its destiny. Unexpectedly, this time it falls upon your Heavenly Sword Sacred Land.”
Feng Si Han’s expression remained unchanged upon hearing this, instead shaking his head, “It’s not just our Heavenly Sword Sacred Land. Now, the East Desolation Ten Domains see many destined ones emerging. The Thunder Domain witnesses the birth of the Tribulations Thunder Body, the Buddha Domain has a Buddha Son descending, and even your Battle Heaven Sacred Land has found a disciple with the Mixed Essence Dominator Body among too many others.”
“Indeed! Too many.”
Both men fell silent, lost in thought over something unknown.
But those around could only feel bewildered.
Is having many a bad thing?
The two Supreme Leaders spoke of various immensely powerful supernatural physiques. The so-called Tribulations Thunder Body is a type of Innate Thunder Spirit Body. Upon embarking on Martial Arts Cultivation, progress would be meteoric, and comprehension of the Thunder Dao as effortless as eating or drinking. Sealing kinghood would be assured barring unforeseen circumstances.
The Mixed Essence Dominator Body is similar, innately endowed with Mixed Essence Power. During cultivation, expanding meridians with Mixed Essence Power strengthens Qi-Blood, imbuing every inch of skin, every drop of blood, and every bone with independent vitality, achieving unparalleled defense and explosive power. When attacked, it can distribute the impact, mitigate damage, and even counterattack, achieving offense-defense integration.
It’s what one might call the Supreme Spiritual Body for cultivating Battle Domain Martial Arts.
“Calamity… destiny… Spiritual Body… too many.”
Zhong Lin’s lips twitched suddenly, thinking of some clichéd plots from novels in his past life at that moment.
“Could I really be so unlucky to encounter such things too? Do I really have the aura of a protagonist?”
The weight of these words was too massive, especially when they coincided, making it hard not to ponder deeply.
With this realization, Zhong Lin felt an even more urgent need to strengthen himself. Regardless of other things, the approaching calamity alone was enough to ignite a sense of urgency.
Not knowing the nature of this calamity, one thing was certain—greater strength would mean easier passage.
“I need to find out what exactly this catastrophe implies. A righteous-demonic war? Seizing destiny to ascend? Extraterrestrial demons? The annihilation of the world?”
“Damn, those brainy authors and their wild ideas, writing each one so frightfully. Maybe I am just overthinking.”
Zhong Lin chuckled awkwardly to himself.
In his contemplation, the Supreme Leaders of the two Holy Lands completed their exchange. There was no brawl, no compensation needed, resolved merely with some casually exchanged words.
The deaths of Peng Yu and the severed arms of the three including Holy Desolate King, along with the Undying Evil Emperor’s inheritance, weren’t mentioned by either, as though they never happened.
This realization made Zhong Lin tense; it seemed no matter how talented, a dead person was never remembered. No one recalls the name of the dead.
“Strength…”
Zhong Lin sighed softly.
…
Looking at the familiar Sword Pavilion Mountain, Zhong Lin finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Back at last.
The shroud of impending death finally dispersed from him.
Zhong Lin took a deep breath, then bowed deeply toward the three before him, “Thank you, Master and Senior Brother, for saving my life.”
Seeing this, Chi Zhonglin quickly stepped back and said, “If thanks are to be given, it’s I who should thank you. It’s all because I let you fall into such peril.”
“But Senior Brother, you sought aid from a thousand miles away; without that, I truly wouldn’t have returned,” Zhong Lin replied with a smile.
“Not the same, I…”
“Enough.”
Xi Xuan rolled his eyes, “You two really are thanking each other. You now understand life’s hardships, right? From now on, cultivate well. Don’t let this happen again. Remember, such luck isn’t always present.”
“Yes, we will abide by Master’s teachings.”
The two exchanged looks and saluted Xi Xuan respectfully.
Watching his disciples care for each other, Xi Xuan nodded contentedly.
Having cultivated for a thousand years, he had witnessed too many instances of inner conflict among sect members. His greatest pride now wasn’t in his disciples’ profound cultivation but in their mutual love.
“Little Junior Brother, I was away on travels when Master accepted you, and I hadn’t met you until now. As Senior Brother, how could I be without a meeting gift? Here.”
Senior Brother Tu Ye, beaming, handed a crystal ball to Zhong Lin from his Storage Bracelet.
“Senior Brother, no… a First Grade Yang Evil?”
Zhong Lin was about to refuse, but seeing the Yang Evil sealed within the crystal ball, he became excited.
“Indeed, this is the Nine Heart Purple Sun Evil I obtained during a trial in a Secret Realm. It’s just right for you, Junior Brother, to use for a breakthrough.”
Zhong Lin didn’t continue to refuse, for it was precisely what he needed for his cultivation. To decline would be insincere.
“Thank you, Senior Brother.”
Excitedly, Zhong Lin accepted it with both hands, feeling a warm sensation as soon as the crystal ball touched his palms. The Golden Core in his Dantian trembled ever so slightly, filled with extreme longing.
“Don’t rush into seclusion just yet. Zhong Lin, I have some questions for you. Did you truly acquire the Undying Evil Emperor’s inheritance?” Xi Xuan asked solemnly.
Zhong Lin nodded, extending his hand, from which the Form and Spirit Sect artifact emerged, floating in the air. It exuded the unique aura of a Heavenly Destiny Imperial Artifact, provoking the God Slaying Sword on Sword Pavilion Mountain to tremble.
“Ah, so it indeed is the Form and Spirit Sect, which the Undying Evil Emperor used to roam unchallenged in those years. I can’t believe you actually acquired it. What a fortuitous chance!” Xi Xuan laughed heartily.
“Little Junior Brother, weren’t you in the Yin Evil Secret Realm to evade the God Desolate King? Wasn’t the Undying Evil Emperor’s inheritance hidden there?”
Chi Zhonglin’s eyes were fixed on the Form and Spirit Sect, curious.
Zhong Lin nodded, “At the time, I knew I couldn’t escape the God Desolate King’s pursuit, so I had no choice but to leap into the crumbling Yin Evil Secret Realm. Unbeknownst to me, it was but a facade. The Sea Suppressing Sect had indeed found the inheritance land of the Undying Evil Emperor, using the Demon-shattering Blade to set up an array for suppression and concealment. But as the Secret Realm crumbled, the Form and Spirit Sect was unveiled. Just then, the God Desolate King attacked, leaving me no choice but to rush in, eventually passing the test and obtaining the Undying Evil Emperor’s inheritance.”
“Where did so many accidents come from?”
Senior Brother Tu Ye’s expression turned serious, “The Undying Evil Emperor was an Imperial Realm great ability rampant in the Qingyuan World during ancient times. His inheritance has appeared repeatedly over the millennia, yet none have succeeded in acquiring it. There must have been countless perils. Junior Brother, you must have faced a life-threatening ordeal to pass the Undying Evil Emperor’s tests.”
Zhong Lin recalled the immortal puppet within the inheritance Stone Gate. Had it not been for a fortunate blunder on his part, he might not have made it.