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"But … how do I collect it?"
Soon, Su Yin was stumped.
The fireball was simply too hot. As soon as his soul seeped into it, his soul would be incinerated. Zhen Yuan wouldn't be able to hold on for long either, so he couldn't store it in his storage ring either. In other words, given his current strength, even if he knew that the fireball could be used as a sun, he wouldn't be able to carry it away.
He turned to the middle-aged man and asked, "Since you can stay here for thousands of years, or even tens of thousands of years, can you lift it up?"
"I can't!" The Heaven Measuring Ruler shook its head with a bitter smile. "Even if I revert to my true form, I won't dare to come into contact with it too much. Otherwise, I'll be severely injured, and it'll be difficult for me to recover from it. Unless … I can reach grade-6!"
"This …" Su Yin shook his head.
It was much harder for weapons to achieve breakthroughs than cultivators. The Heaven Measuring Ruler was already at grade-4 ten thousand years ago, and it was still at grade-4 even now.
Without a suitable artifact to fuse with it, it would take years for it to reach grade-6. If he waited any longer, the cultivators of the Sanctum would have already lost their lives.
Knowing what Zhang Xuan was thinking, the Heaven Measuring Ruler said, "I can't carry it away, but master, you can do it yourself!"
"Me?" Su Yin frowned.
He had already tried several methods, but putting aside carrying it away, he couldn't even get close to it.
The Heaven Measuring Ruler nodded. "The true form of Sage Sang Yu that master killed was an ancient tree. Legend has it that when the sun of the Celestial World set in the west, it would fall on the tree … Since it can withstand the heat of the sun, a fireball shouldn't be a problem at all!"
"You're right!" Su Yin's eyes lit up.
How could he have forgotten about that?
He had killed many Sages this time, and he had swept clean their artifacts and storage rings. However, he hadn't had the time to take a closer look at them yet!
Hu!
The ancient tree that he had snatched from Sage Sang Yu appeared in his hand. Initially, it still had leaves and branches, but under his invincible Sword Intent, only a few withered branches and tree trunk remained.
A droplet of blood flew out and landed on top of the tree. Following that, Zhang Xuan's will dived into the tree.
Whether it could withstand the heat of the fireball or not.
His Divine Sense quickly advanced along the lines, and a moment later, it stopped at a place.
What appeared in his line of sight was a dark green tree core. It was the size of a palm and like warm jade. All of the meridians of the ancient mulberry elm tree were gathered here, circulating and nourished by it.
"What boundless vitality …" Su Yin was shocked.
The core of the tree was not big, but the vitality it exuded was several times stronger than that of a rank four Saint like him. It was no wonder that the ancient mulberry elm tree could withstand the sun of the Celestial World without being burned to death. With such a powerful treasure hidden in its body, no matter how withered it was, it could still be revived with a cup of water.
With a flick of his finger, some water droplets flew over and landed on the tree trunk.
Creak creak creak!
Sure enough, the shriveled tree trunk was once again covered with tender green leaves. The heart of the tree became even more dazzling, as if a will was flowing out.
Su Yin raised his eyebrows. "It's Sage Sang Yu …"
Zhang Xuan was the one who killed the second rank Sage, and he thought that the other party was already dead. Who would have thought that a portion of the other party's soul would still be able to escape here and hide in the heart of the tree?
If he didn't discover it, as time passed, he might be able to revive again.
"You won't stand a chance!"
Harrumphing coldly, Zhang Xuan sent a powerful will infused with the power of lightning into the tree trunk. At the same time, he made use of the searing energy of the ball to swiftly surge forward, forming a massive wave of flames.
"Su Yin, don't go too far. Don't be so ruthless!"
Not expecting to be discovered so quickly, Ancient Sage Sang Yu's lingering will bellowed furiously.
"If you want to kill me, you should know that you will be killed as well. No matter what you do, you'll have to pay for it!"
Su Yin could not be bothered with the other party and coldly shouted.
Since Ancient Sage Sang Yu dared to gang up on him together with Xue Qianqiu and the others, he should have known that he would die if he were to fail. If he didn't know that, he wouldn't be worthy of being a Saint.
The will of a rank four cultivator paired with the Invincible Sword Intent far surpassed that of Ancient Sage Sang Yu. In just half a breath, the latter's soul was reduced to dust, vanishing from the face of the world.
After eradicating the other party, Su Yin's consciousness circled the heart of the tree once more, and only after confirming that there was no danger around did he proceed to tame it.
Hu!
The Ancient Mulberry Elm floated above his palm, and it felt as if it was connected to his bloodline, turning into an artifact.
A grade-2 Saint.
While it was not as powerful as the Heaven Measure, due to its unique properties, it was able to withstand high temperatures better than the former.
"Grow!"
Su Yin swung the Ancient Mulberry Elm forward, and under the driving of his Celestial Energy, the trunk of the Ancient Mulberry Elm swiftly expanded before plunging right into the fireball.
Xiong xiong xiong!
As if provoked, the scorching fireball trembled non-stop. However, no matter how hot it was, it was unable to harm the Ancient Mulberry Elm in the slightest. In fact, not even the leaves of the Ancient Mulberry Elm withered due to the lack of moisture.
"Indeed, everything has its vanquisher!"
Su Yin's eyes lit up in excitement.
He dared not come into contact with the grade-4 Heaven Measure, but the grade-2 Ancient Mulberry Elm did not suffer any damage at all.
However, as a skilled herbologist, Zhang Xuan knew that this was a natural phenomenon. Not only did it exist, it happened frequently. For example, salt was highly toxic, and consuming just a little would result in death. However, if one were to use it to make tofu, one would be completely fine no matter how much one ate.
Driving his Celestial Energy, the Ancient Mulberry Elm began to grow furiously. Countless branches grew out of it, and like vines, they wrapped around the entire fireball.
"Let's go!"
With a hearty laugh, Su Yin's muscles and Celestial Energy began to circulate at the same time.
Boom!
With an earth-shaking explosion, the entire planet seemed to have been struck by a meteor. Huge cracks appeared on the surface of the planet, and lava began to flow out like a peeled egg.
Fortunately, there was no life. Otherwise, who knew how many people would have died?
Su Yin's Celestial Energy surged, and a moment later, the fireball was forcefully pulled out by him. Its scorching light was like a sun, instantly illuminating the entire starry sky.
While a hundred li in diameter was much smaller than the sun of the Celestial World, as long as it was placed in a suitable position, it could still achieve the effect of a sun.
"Let's go!"
With the Ancient Mulberry Elm in hand and the fireball in hand, Su Yin quickly flew in the direction of the Sacred Land.
…
In the newly built Sacred Land, dozens of puppets were rapidly constructing beautiful houses at a visible pace. There were gardens, fake mountains, rivers, lakes … Everything that one could think of was there.
At the center, a formation flickered, and countless cultivators were transported over.
Su Xiuyi's formation technique was extremely fast. During this period of time, she had already set up more than ten large formations. Under the continuous extraction, the Spirit Qi of the entire planet was almost the same as the outside world. In fact, it was even denser.
Lin Xuan had personally made a move, and the entrance to the Myriad Ruins Abyss was completely sealed. No one would be able to detect it, and even if they found it, they would suffer greatly if they tried to force their way in.
With the Spirit Qi, crops, flowers, and the like began to grow. It was a flourishing scene.
"This is the new Sacred Land built by Saint Su Yin?" A few veiled women walked on the flat streets, their eyes filled with curiosity.
They were three of the many female disciples of the Frigid Cloud Sect: Xu Ruoyun, Mu Ruanxin, and Sun Yueqin.
"I heard that Saint Su was also there on the day of the Groom Selection …" Sun Yueqin said curiously.
"I saw the one who was taken away by the Saintess. At that time, he looked so ordinary. Who would have thought that he was such a powerful expert? The Saintess has good eyesight … "Xu Ruoyun smiled bitterly.
"It's a pity that we were blind. If we could have befriended him back then, even if we couldn't become Dao companions, we would have definitely soared to the heavens …"
Mu Ruanxin was slightly distressed.
At that time, she had been deceived by Luo Xuanji of the Qingyi Sect. That was why she had thought that this man was the most outstanding. When she heard the story of Su Yin's rise, she realized that her eyes could really be dug out and thrown away.
The most dazzling jade in the world was right in front of her, but she had seen nothing …
Even if it wasn't him, it would have been fine if she had taken a liking to the Qingyuan Sect's Young Sect Master, Shao Qing!
He was the one who had brought Saint Su Yin here!
Because of this, the Qingyuan Sect had also been invited to establish a new Sacred Land. They had even moved the entire herb mountain over.
"Don't be angry. It's not bad now. At least we've entered a new Sacred Land, and this Sacred Land is even more powerful than the Wuwei Sacred Land!" Sun Yueqin said with a smile.
"It's indeed beautiful, but it's a pity that we're not in the Celestial World. There's no sun in the Celestial World, so it's bound to feel a little gloomy living in the darkness!" Mu Ruanxin shook her head.
"That's true … Even though the starlight in the sky can illuminate the sky, it's still too gloomy without a sun."
Xu Ruoyun and Sun Yueqin nodded in agreement.
"The sun of the Celestial World is born from the heavens. It's not that easy to obtain one. Many Sacred Lands don't even have one …" Mu Ruanxin said with a bitter smile.
Before she could finish her words, the starry sky was torn apart. In the next moment, a fiery red sun was pulled over by a figure using a massive tree.
The scorching heat illuminated the ground, causing all kinds of vegetation to flourish. Under the influence of gravity, the lake water began to splash against the shore, and a cool breeze began to blow in the surroundings.
Sensing this change, everyone in the Sacred Land immediately turned their gazes over.
The figure under the sun stood in the sky like a deity. No one dared to look at him directly.
"That's Saint Su?"
"He brought a sun over?"
"He's holding up the sun to illuminate the land?"
…
The Sacred Land was in an uproar. Everyone was in awe.
Let alone True Immortals and Golden Immortals, even Dao Integration Stage and Quasi-Sages had never seen such a scene. Holding a sun and creating a new world …
It was beyond imagination.
"How fortunate to be able to enter such a Sacred Land …"
In an instant, such a thought appeared in everyone's mind.
To be able to witness such a scene with their own eyes, even if they died, it would be worth it!
Xu Ruoyun, Mu Ruanxin, and Sun Yueqin opened their mouths wide at the same time. They were at a loss for words.
It was fortunate that they did not take the initiative to get acquainted with such a powerful expert. Insignificant figures like them were not worthy of befriending him or even mentioning him …
"H-he's Saint Su?"
Young Sect Master Shao Qing, who had just entered through the teleportation formation, was also at a loss for words.
It was fortunate that he had seen how extraordinary the other party was back then, and his attitude was extremely sincere. Otherwise, the Qingyuan Sect might have already ceased to exist.
Putting everything else aside, the Wuwei Sacred Land that they had previously submitted to had already collapsed after the death of their Saint. It had completely disappeared into the river of history.
Once a Saint, who was a trump card of a Sacred Land, died, even if the powerful expert who killed the Saint did not bother to make a move, the opponent would still kill him.
…
"Alright, let's fix it here!"
In the void outside the planet, Su Yin placed the fireball at a specific location before driving his Celestial Energy to push it.
Soon, the fireball began to revolve along the predetermined trajectory.
Seeing that the Sacred Land had been completely illuminated, the young man heaved a sigh of relief.
After four hours of setting up, the newly established Sacred Land finally looked a little more presentable.
"The Ancient Mulberry Elm sure is good stuff!"
Looking at the ancient tree in his palm, Su Yin could not help but sigh in awe. The ancient tree that he had just used was not damaged at all.
Even though its tier was not too high, it possessed incredible vitality. On top of that, it was extremely resistant to high temperatures. If he were to face searing flames again, he would be able to withstand it easily.
At this moment, the voice of the Origin Energy Orb sounded from his glabella. "Give it to me, and I'll be able to achieve a breakthrough to grade-5 …"
Su Yin was stunned for a moment before his eyes lit up in excitement.
In the first place, the Origin Energy Orb possessed the ability to heal injuries and restore one's stamina swiftly. If he were to infuse the Ancient Mulberry Elm with it, its prowess would surely be enhanced.
With a thought, Zhang Xuan took out the Origin Energy Orb. With a grab, the ancient tree immediately took root in the lake, and its roots fused together with the surrounding walls. From afar, it looked like the patterns on the surface of a century egg.
Boom!
In an instant, a powerful aura burst forth from the Origin Energy Orb. Ominous clouds and lightning flashed across the sky.
"It's really at grade-5 …" Su Yin laughed heartily.
Even though the Origin Energy Orb was only a weapon, having it at grade-5 was equivalent to having a grade-5 Saint by his side. It would be able to exert inexhaustible strength. If he were to meet the Dragon Emperor again, he would be able to withstand his might even without entering that unique state.
Of course, the prerequisite was that the Origin Energy Orb had to be able to overcome the lightning tribulation first.
Su Yin flew to the side, not bothering to get involved in the battle.
Very soon, lightning bolts began to descend from the sky.
"It's only a hundred thousand li …" Su Yin shook his head.
Even though the Origin Energy Orb was challenging a grade-5 lightning tribulation, it was not even comparable to his grade-4 lightning tribulation. With such strength, he would have been able to overcome it with his cultivation as a grade-3 Saint, so the Origin Energy Orb should not be a problem for him.
As expected, the Origin Energy Orb did not dodge the lightning bolts. Instead, it glowed even more brightly. More importantly, it had absorbed a huge amount of lightning energy from the lake, causing it to grow even more powerful.
The Heaven Measuring Ruler, who was also staring intently at the sky, suddenly remarked, "It seems like the outside world won't be able to detect your lightning tribulation here …"
Su Yin was taken aback. He quickly extended his Spiritual Perception outward, and as expected, he noticed that something was amiss.
The Myriad Ruins Abyss was like a massive bottle, but at the same time, it also felt like an independent dimension. Even though the lightning bolts formed by the Origin Energy Orb were violent, not a single trace of their aura leaked out. In other words, it did not attract the attention of the outside world at all.
"If I were to achieve a breakthrough here, does that mean that I won't attract any enemies?" Su Yin was overjoyed.
The reason why he had been hunted down by so many experts when he was attempting to break through to grade-4 Saint was due to the violent nature of the lightning tribulation. If he could successfully overcome the lightning tribulation without anyone noticing, he would not have to worry about this problem anymore.
"There are many experts who choose to achieve a breakthrough in their own Saint Lands. Xue Qianqiu and your Senior Lin Xuan are such examples!"
Seeing through Zhang Xuan's thoughts, the Heaven Measuring Ruler said.
"Un." Su Yin nodded.
He had sensed that when Xue Qianqiu and Lin Xuan achieved their breakthroughs, the sky was already filled with auspicious clouds. He had no idea when the lightning tribulation would appear or when it would appear.
Clearly, it had been concealed by the power of the Saint Lands.
It was no wonder the Phoenix Monarch had given him the priority to construct the Origin Energy Orb. In the end, it turned out that it would be of great help to him in overcoming the Origin Energy Orb as well. This way, he would be able to overcome the Origin Energy Orb stealthily, and by the time his enemies noticed it, his fighting prowess would have already soared.
While Zhang Xuan was filled with agitation, the lightning in the sky began to weaken. He had successfully overcome the grade-5 lightning tribulation of the Origin Energy Orb.
Unlike his breakthrough, there were no auspicious clouds or the word 'Saint'.
"Weapons don't have the power of faith. Even if they achieve a breakthrough, they won't be rewarded by the heavens," the Heaven Measuring Ruler said with a bitter smile.
This was the difference between them and humans. They could only endure the lightning tribulation without any reward.
With a wave of his hand, the Origin Energy Orb flew over. Su Yin examined it for a moment before nodding in approval.
The Origin Energy Orb was more than twice as powerful as before, and the space within it was even larger than before.
If it had only been the size of a swimming pool before, it would have been no larger than a soccer field even with the Firmament Orb. However, at this moment, it was already more than ten li in diameter!
It was as if it had become a miniature world.
This was especially so for the Saint Energy Orb. It had completely transformed into liquid, and it emanated powerful vitality.
After absorbing this energy, the Ancient Mulberry Elm grew even larger, reminiscent of the Buzhou Mountain that held up the sky of the Celestial World.
"Grade-5 pinnacle?" Sensing the tier of the Origin Energy Orb, Su Yin was surprised.
Even though there was only one Firmament Orb, and it was forged by the Firmament Saint, it was no weaker than the Ancient Mulberry Elm. In fact, it might even be stronger than the Ancient Mulberry Elm. However, after fusing with the Saint Origin Reservoir, the Ancient Mulberry Elm didn't even achieve a breakthrough to grade-4. On the other hand, it was the Origin Energy Orb that allowed the Ancient Mulberry Elm to grow significantly.
This was not to say that there was a gap between the two, but that it was a problem of compatibility.
Regardless of whether it was an artifact or a cultivator, only when they were compatible would they be able to bring out the best effect.
It was a pity that there was only one Ancient Mulberry Elm in the entire Celestial World. If he could find a few more, perhaps the Origin Energy Orb could become a grade-6 Saint artifact.
"Master, I want to make a breakthrough too!"
Su Yin stored the Origin Energy Orb into his glabella. Just as he was about to sense how much his fighting prowess had increased, a voice sounded in his mind.
True Dragon Sword!
This fellow had fused with the blood of the Dragon Emperor and the Saint Energy Orb, so it should have been able to make a breakthrough long ago. However, it had been suppressing it for fear of attracting an even stronger lightning tribulation. Now that the danger had passed, it could finally make a breakthrough into a Saint artifact.
Without saying anything, Su Yin took out the sword as well.
As expected, the sky was filled with lightning once more. It did not take long for the lightning tribulation to pass. A grade-2 Saint artifact!
It was still a far cry from the Origin Energy Orb.
It was no wonder then. Even though the True Dragon Sword had fused with the Dragon Energy Orb, the blood of the Dragon Emperor, and the strength of the Saints, its starting point was still too low. It was already not bad for it to reach grade-2.
"Too many swords are useless to me. Besides, refining them is quite troublesome. Since that's the case, I'll give them all to you!"
Su Yin grabbed the swords that he had taken from Xue Qianqiu and Saint Lingxiao's men. They exploded at the same time, turning into pure energy that fused with the True Dragon Sword.
At the same time, the Weapon Saint's Great Dao appeared, and the sound of forging could be heard.
The swords used by Xue Qianqiu and Saint Lingxiao had reached grade-2 Saint artifact level. The weapons used by Dao Lord Wuwei, Dao Lord Lingyuan, Dao Lord Su Ming, and the others were weaker, but they were at least Peerless and Superior-Grade Immortal artifacts …
More than ten weapons and various rare ores were shattered at the same time and fused with the True Dragon Sword. Immediately, the weapon that had just made a breakthrough shook again, as if it could not take it anymore and cracks appeared on it.
"Repair!"
Knowing that it was caused by too much energy, Su Yin drew the Saint Energy Orb from his glabella to nourish the sword.
With vigorous vitality, the cracks healed at a speed visible to the naked eye. The True Dragon Sword became sharper and stronger. Its aura surged as if someone was breathing.
"Master, I can't take it anymore …"
The weapon spirit of the True Dragon Sword shouted.
Half a day ago, it was only a Superior-Grade Immortal artifact. Now, not only had it broken through to the Saint tier, it was even trying to break through to grade-3 or even higher. The weapon spirit was too weak and could not take it anymore.
Sometimes, it was not necessarily a good thing to improve too quickly.
How could a blacksmith not think of this? Su Yin flicked his finger.
Wuuuu!
The fragmented will of Sage Sang Yu, along with the invincible sword intent, surged into the artifact spirit. Initially, the artifact spirit was on the verge of collapse, but after being nourished by the will, it began to visibly grow stronger.
Boom!
With a breakthrough, the True Dragon Sword stabilized once more. With a loud boom, it broke through the shackles of grade-3 and continued to rise. A few minutes later, it stopped. Grade-3 pinnacle!
Even after fusing two grade-2 Saint artifacts, seven or eight Peerless Immortal artifacts, and the invincible Sword Intent, it had only reached this level. It was clearly impossible for it to advance any further.
"It's still lacking a little. Dragon horn!"
Most of the dragon scales and blood that he had severed from the Dragon Emperor had been given to Yang Xuan laoshi and the others to forge their physical bodies. However, he did not use the dragon horn. Instead, he took out the entire horn, which emanated a frightening aura.
The toughest part of the Dragon Tribe was not their scales but their horns. As a grade-6 cultivator who specialized in physical bodies, the Dragon Emperor's horn was as tough as a grade-6 Saint artifact!
It was not the Power of Admonition that was weak. Instead, it came too abruptly and severed the energy in his body. Putting aside the fact that his Origin Energy Orb was only at grade-4 pinnacle back then, it was impossible for him to sever it even now.
"Fuse!"
Zhang Xuan took out the Origin Energy Orb and tossed it toward the dragon horn.
Given his current strength, it would be difficult for him to destroy it. Thus, he could only rely on this artifact.
Boom!
The heavens and the earth shook, space surged, and the rippling aftershock shattered the meteors floating in an area of 50,000 kilometers. The dragon horn was shattered as well, and it transformed into strands of extremely pure Dragon Qi that sprinkled down.
"Mou!"
Seeing that its master was willing to use such a precious artifact to raise its strength, the True Dragon Sword dared not hesitate. With a roar, it morphed into its skeletal dragon form and swallowed all of the Dragon Qi.
The Blacksmith Saint's Great Dao rumbled once more.
The True Dragon Sword, which had stopped at grade-3 pinnacle, began to tremble once more. In the blink of an eye, it had broken through to grade-4, and it was still improving!
Grade-4 primary!
Grade-4 intermediate!
Grade-4 advanced!
…
Grade-5!
After fusing with the dragon horn, the True Dragon Sword succeeded in its breakthrough to grade-5, and it was already on its way to grade-6.
However, in the end, it was still exhausted, and it stopped at grade-5 pinnacle.
The dragon horn was indeed powerful, but the True Dragon Sword still needed some time to get used to it. It could not achieve the effect of one plus one equals two. After a period of tempering, it might just be able to achieve a breakthrough and stand at the very top of the Celestial World.
Boom!
The grade-5 lightning bolts appeared and struck the True Dragon Sword furiously.
With the Origin Energy Orb, there was no danger at all. A few minutes later, the lightning bolts disappeared.
"This is great …" Su Yin tossed the True Dragon Sword into his Origin Energy Orb to nourish it.
If he had only been able to hold his own against the Dragon Emperor previously, he would have been able to slay the latter at this very moment.
"As expected of the Dragon Emperor. He sure has a lot of good stuff on him. If I meet him later on, I'll have to get some more …"
Dragon blood, dragon scales, forging puppets, providing a safe haven for the souls of his ten teachers, and tempering the True Dragon Sword with the dragon horn, allowing it to advance from grade-3 to grade-5 pinnacle …
As expected of the Dragon Emperor … He was already worthy of being called the Second Treasure Giver!
Seeing how the weapons that were clearly beneath him had all risen to a level that far surpassed his in just a short fifteen minutes, the Heaven Measure Ruler felt like crying.
He had followed his teacher for many years, and he had been through more than a hundred battles, but he had only barely reached grade-4. How long had it been since the True Dragon Sword was forged? Yet, it was already at grade-5 pinnacle …
Comparing yourself to others will only lead to death, and comparing weapons to weapons will lead to throwing them away …
Four hours ago, when he had emerged from the lava, he had still been a little proud of himself, thinking that the Dragon Emperor was giving him face by acknowledging a Half-Saint as its master. Yet, four hours later, he had become the weakest of them all. The more he thought about it, the more indignant he felt.
"Master!" The Heaven Measure Ruler looked at Zhang Xuan with widened eyes. "I've already submitted to you. Surely you can't favor one over the other …"
"It's just that I don't have a suitable weapon for you," Su Yin replied with a smile.
It was not that he did not want to help the Heaven Measure Ruler achieve a breakthrough, but both the sword and the dragon horn were offensive artifacts. They were most suitable for fusing into the True Dragon Sword. On the other hand, the Heaven Measure Ruler was a little too sharp.
The main purpose of the Heaven Measure Ruler was to warn others and make them reflect on themselves, not to kill others.
"Alright then …" The Heaven Measure Ruler also understood this logic, so it shook its head helplessly.
At this moment, the True Dragon Sword had already recovered after being nourished by the Origin Energy Orb. With a wave of his right hand, Su Yin fused it into his body and hid it in his acupoints.
Su Yin was not in a hurry to return. Instead, he closed his eyes to feel the power that the two grade-5 Saint artifacts emanated.
It was boundless and powerful.
If he were to use it while the opponent was unprepared, he would be able to kill a grade-6 beginner Sage on the spot.
In other words, the current him already possessed the strength to fight against a grade-6 Saint.
Not even the thirty-six Ancient Sages could have imagined such rapid improvement.
"That fellow sure is a genius in cultivation …" Li Qiaofu said with a bitter smile.
Back then, when he was at his peak, he was only at grade-5. It had taken him tens of thousands of years to reach that level, but the young man before him had managed to do so in just two days.
"Being a genius isn't enough. More importantly, he also possesses exceptional intelligence and courage!" Yang Xuan nodded. "This is especially so for his courage. Even you wouldn't dare to face so many experts at once while in the midst of your tribulation!"
"That's true …" Li Qiaofu nodded.
Even though he was a Sword Saint who wielded unparalleled swordsmanship, he would still hesitate in the face of such a situation.
Yet, the young man before him did not hesitate in the slightest. He had charged right into the fray, advancing step by step, turning a situation of certain death into an advantage.
"From the looks of it, it seems like he's intending to assimilate more skeletons …" Yang Xuan said with a smile.
The Fragmented Will immediately turned their gazes over.
At this moment, Su Yin had already fully experienced the power of the weapons, and he knew that it was time for him to make a breakthrough. With a flick of his wrist, four more skeletons appeared.
Agriculture Sage, Painting Sage, Beast Taming Sage, and Wine Sage!
Normally, Sages would have to cultivate all kinds of cultivation, gather faith, and gather the energy of the Saint Spirit to achieve a breakthrough, but Zhang Xuan did not need to do so!
The thirty-six Ancient Sages had passed down their heritage and enlightened countless humans. As long as one could obtain the corresponding position as a Sage, one would be able to easily obtain the power of faith that they had accumulated over tens of thousands of years. As such, talent played a part in his breakthrough. More importantly, it was the accumulation of faith that the thirty-six Ancient Sages had accumulated over tens of thousands of years.
If one were to describe it in terms of wuxia, it would be equivalent to him obtaining the internal energy that the thirty-six Ancient Sages had accumulated over tens of thousands of years. With so much internal energy gathered together, it would be impossible for him to achieve a breakthrough like a normal person.
"Break!"
Knowing where his advantage lay, Su Yin no longer hesitated. With a thought, the four Sage skeletons disintegrated into the power of laws and fused into his bone marrow.
Boom!
In an instant, it was as if he had eaten a nourishing pill. His understanding of the four Great Paths deepened, and his cultivation, which had been stagnant at grade-4 primary stage, began to rise rapidly.
In just a few breaths, his cultivation had reached grade-4 intermediate stage, and it was still rising rapidly.
Eventually, it came to a halt at grade-4 pinnacle.
Weng!
As Zhang Xuan did not attempt to push for a breakthrough to grade-5, he did not trigger the grade-5 lightning tribulation. However, auspicious clouds filled the sky, signaling the arrival of the reward.
It was similar to the scene when he first left the Forbidden Grounds. A massive 'Sage' character floated in the air, and four rays of light shone from it.
"The sacred grounds might be able to conceal the power of the lightning tribulation, but it seems like the reward for becoming a Sage is unable to conceal it …"
Su Yin was taken aback.
At this moment, he could clearly sense the 'Sage' character appearing outside the Myriad Ruins Abyss. The announcement of Celestial Sainthood echoed in the ears of all cultivators.
"Today, the Sage of Agriculture has an owner!"
"Today, the Sage of Painting has an owner!"
…
The four voices echoed in the ears of everyone in the Celestial World.
"This …"
Su Yin's lips twitched, and he was rendered speechless.
He was still thinking of quietly making a breakthrough. By the time he assimilated all nineteen skeletons, he would be able to push for a breakthrough to grade-5 pinnacle or grade-6 …
By then, he would be able to leave the Myriad Ruins Abyss and truly dominate the world.
But …
No one would be able to notice the lightning tribulation, but the sudden appearance of auspicious clouds and a server announcement … No matter how foolish he was, he would know how many skeletons he had assimilated and how much his cultivation had improved.
Did the world have to be so bad?
Zhang Xuan was frustrated, but there was nothing he could do about it. Thus, he released the puppets he had prepared beforehand and allowed the souls of his four teachers to enter them.
Weng weng weng weng!
The rules of the reward descended upon the bodies of the four teachers, nourishing their souls and transforming them into the same state as Yang Xuan and the others.
"Forget it. Since I've already been discovered, I might as well continue. At most, I'll just have to fight another battle!"
Seeing that he couldn't hide it any longer, Su Yin didn't have anything else to worry about. He took the remaining five skeletons and was about to assimilate them when he suddenly frowned.
It wasn't that there was a problem with his cultivation. Instead, it was that … his soul was starting to feel a little strained after he had assimilated the fourteen laws.
"What's going on?"
Su Yin couldn't believe what he was seeing.
He had already grasped all thirty-six laws back in the Forbidden Grounds. Now that he had obtained a slot and successfully become a Sage, why did he feel a little strained?
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