On the shore, countless pairs of eyes, all of them looked towards the fifth layer of the sea.
It was too astonishing, ninety-nine per cent of the cultivators present couldn’t even touch the barrier of the first layer of the sea, while Dead Void had already crossed the fourth layer of the sea.
This gap was like the gap between mortals and gods.
This was because, the further back one went, the difficulty of crossing the sea would increase exponentially.
The Spirit Flame Demon Concubine opened her two crystal clear red lips, and in her beautiful eyes, a look of envy and admiration flowed out, “The same half-step Saint King, why is the gap so great?”
The Ark of Truth had just entered the fifth layer of the sea when it shook violently, not at all under the control of Undead Void.
“Plop.”
The Ark of Truth tipped over on its side, and Dead Void crashed into the sea.
Obviously, entering the fifth layer of the sea, the difficulty of crossing the sea had increased by a large margin.
A trace of holy light surged out from the sea, wrapping around Dead Void’s body, and then Dead Void flew up from the sea and landed on the shore.
In an instant, deafening cheers rang out from the shore, and an unknown number of cultivators, all casting admiring and envious gazes towards Death Void.
Han Wound, a second-class disciple of the Truth Divine Hall, immediately greeted him with an excited look on his face, ”Congratulations Divine Son, congratulations Divine Son, crossing the fourth layer of the sea in one fell swoop and gaining eight months of cultivation time. When you come out of seclusion again, it’s not certain that you’ll be able to cross the fifth layer of the sea.”
Many cultivators surrounded Undead Void, uttering all sorts of flattering words, after all, everyone could see that Undead Void would surely grow into a first-class great figure in the future.
To be able to befriend such a character was a form of pride.
…… Zhang
Ruochen quietly watched and asked Feng Yan, saying, “Which aspect of a cultivator’s ability is being tested by crossing the Sea of Truth?”
Feng Yan smiled and said, “I’m afraid this is something that only a god, can explain clearly. However, based on the data collected by some seniors, it can be judged that there are a total of seventeen factors that can influence a cultivator to cross the Sea of Truth.”
“The most important factors are cultivation, the Way of Truth, physical constitution, spiritual power, potential, enlightenment, practical combat experience, and the rules of the Holy Way.”
“There are also some other factors that aren’t particularly important, such as, mindset, battle soldier …… and so on.”
Zhang Ruochen said, “A cultivator’s cultivation and a cultivator’s attainments above the Way of Truth should be the most important, right?”
“That’s right.”
Feng Yan nodded and said, “The reason why Dead Void was able to cross the fourth layer of the sea is because, for the seventh time, he has come to the Truth Divine Hall to cultivate.”
“I’ve just done some calculations, and the seven times he’s been granted a place to cultivate is seven months of cultivation time. Combined with the seven months of cultivation time he gained by crossing the first three layers of the sea before, it adds up to a total of fourteen months.”
“In other words, the amount of time Dead Void spent cultivating in the middle of the Truth Divine Hall is fourteen times that of an average cultivator. And that’s not even counting the cultivation time he gained by taking on the tasks set out by the Truth Divine Hall. There’s also the time he spent in the Dojo, comprehending the diagrams of the Way of Truth.”
“Truly counting, the amount of time Dead Void has spent cultivating the Way of Truth is definitely dozens of times that of other cultivators.”
“Plus, he’s a Divine Son, and the cultivation resources he’s obtained are far beyond what normal people can imagine. Therefore, it’s quite normal for him to be able to have such an achievement.”
Zhang Ruochen then asked, “Then, how many layers of sea did Dead Void cross after he first came to the Truth Divine Hall to cultivate?”
“He reached the first level of the sea’s barrier, but, he didn’t break through it.” Feng Yan said.
Hearing such an answer from Feng Yan, all of the few people around them breathed a sigh of relief and balanced their minds a bit. It turned out that even a heaven-defying figure like the Undead Void hadn’t crossed the first layer of the sea during his first time.
Feng Yan added, ”However, at that time, Undead Void was only an Upper Realm Saint. You guys should know that the cultivation realm also has a considerable impact on crossing the Sea of Truth. Generally speaking, a Saint’s limit is the fourth layer of the sea, a Saint King’s limit is the seventh layer of the sea, and a Great Saint’s limit is the tenth layer of the sea.”
“What does that mean?” Spirit Flame Demon Concubine asked.
Feng Yan said, “It means that a Saint, no matter how high his attainments are above the Way of Truth, how strong his physique is, how demonic his talent is, and how great his potential is, he can only reach the fourth layer of seas at most.”
“But, didn’t Dead Void break through the fourth layer of the sea and reach the fifth layer of the sea?”
Feng Yan laughed, “That was an exception. As long as there is a character with the qualifications to become a god, there is a sliver of a chance to break the limits. Without a doubt, Dead Void is such a character.”
Anyone who wanted to cultivate to a Great Saint was not an easy task.
Becoming a god, for all of these heavenly prides present, was also a nebulous thing that could be desired but not attained.
Feng Yan said, ”Brother Zhang, there is one more thing I have to tell you. In the first year of crossing the Sea of Truth, if you cross the first layer of the sea, not only will you get a month of cultivation time, you will also get three cultivation slots, which is an additional reward.”
“What if you cross the second layer of the sea?” Zhang Ruochen said.
Feng Yan thought carefully for a moment and said, “This situation is very rare! As far as I know, one should be able to obtain six cultivation slots, after all, this is so difficult that it is almost impossible for a Saint to do it.”
Ling Feiyu said, “What if it’s a Saint King? In the first year, when a Saint King crosses the first layer of the sea, he can also obtain an additional three cultivation slots?”
Feng Yan shook his head and said, “It’s easier for Saint Kings to cross the Sea of Truth, they must cross the second layer of the sea in the first year in order to obtain three additional cultivation slots.”
Ling Fei Yu nodded and did not ask any more questions.
When Ling Fei Yu crossed the first layer of the sea, he was only a little bit short of breaking through the barrier, and as long as he entered the Truth Divine Hall for another ten days of cultivation, he would definitely be able to break through. However, to cross the second layer of the sea within a year, she was not sure at all.
Feng Yan’s gaze was fixed on the tenth layer of the sea in the distance, which was made up of golden seawater, like a layer of golden edges.
At the other end of the golden edge of the seawater, located beyond the tenth layer of the sea, there was a black island, to be exact, it was a holy mountain standing in the Sea of Truth.
Zhang Ruochen also noticed that kind of holy mountain and said, “Is that the legendary Mountain of Truth?”
Feng Yan nodded and said, “There is an ancient oracle in the Truth Divine Hall, and any being below the Great Saint realm who is able to cross the ten layers of the sea and ascend the Mountain of Truth will be able to obtain a reward that would make even a deity jealous. Furthermore, the great world where that being resides can obtain a quota to enter the Temple of Truth for cultivation every single day.”
Zhang Ruochen couldn’t imagine what the “reward that would make even a deity jealous” was, but the second reward was extremely shocking to him.
Obtaining a cultivation quota every single day, just this reward alone, I’m afraid, would cause some Deities to be thrilled and elated.
“This is also too scary …… The Guanghan Realm only has three quotas every ten years.” Su Qingling stared with wide eyes, surprised.
“If I can break through the tenth layer of the sea and ascend the Mountain of Truth, at that time, I will be able to renegotiate with the Moon God.”
This thought only flickered in Zhang Ruochen’s mind, and then, a bitter smile appeared on his face, “The limit of a Saint King is the seventh layer of the sea, and trying to cross the tenth layer of the sea is simply impossible.”
Feng Yan said, “Among the Great Saints, there have only been so many thirteen figures who were able to cross the tenth layer of the sea since the birth of the Heavenly Court Realm. Now, every single one of them has become great figures who have transcended the heavens and the earth.”
Just then, Undead Void saw Zhang Ruochen’s figure, and a strange light appeared in his eyes as he immediately walked over, saying, “You’ve finally come to the Sea of Truth, I’m quite looking forward to your performance.”
Zhang Ruochen fought with Undead Void and said, “I will definitely cross farther than you.”
Han Yan, who was standing beside Undead Void, let out a sneer and said, “Who gave you the courage to speak such big words. Don’t you know that the Divine Son of Undead Void crossed the fourth layer of the sea and broke the limits of a Saint?”
Han Wound recognised Zhang Ruochen and the others as cultivators from the Broad Cold Realm, and thus, despised them greatly.
Zhang Ruochen glanced at Han Wound, and before he could say anything, Feng Yan, who was standing beside him, snorted coldly, “Han Wound, who gave you the courage to dare to say such big words to Zhang Ruochen?”
When Han Wound saw Feng Yan, it was as if a gopher had seen a real dragon, a look of fear appeared in his eyes, and he hurriedly stepped forward to salute, “Greetings, Senior Brother Feng.”
Han Wound was already trembling with fear, this cultivator from the Guanghan Realm, could even make the godly dragon not to be seen, Senior Brother Feng all accompanied by the side, in the end, what kind of identity was it?
Zhang Ruochen …… Why
is this name so familiar?
Suddenly, Han Yan remembered something, his face changed violently once again, and he lost his voice, “Could it be that Zhang Ruochen who is ranked number one in the Sacred One’s Merit Ranking, and he’s actually from the Broad Cold Realm?”
A stern look appeared in Feng Yan’s eyes, and a vast holy might exploded out as he said, “What have you been busy with lately, could it be that it was only today that you learnt that Zhang Ruochen came from the Broad Cold Realm?”
Han Wound’s vest was soaked through, his legs trembled in fear, and he knelt on one knee, his words slurred, “I’m sorry …… right …… I’m sorry, I’m… …I have eyes and I don’t know the real dragon, Feng senior brother, I have no intention …… to offend …… to commit …… Zhang Ru… …Dust …… “Han
Wound wasn’t so much afraid of Zhang Ruochen, what he was afraid of was Feng Yan.
He knew better than anyone how intimidating Feng Yan’s background was. With just one word from Feng Yan, he, Han Yan, was afraid that he would immediately disappear from this world, and even, the family behind him would also be affected.
Since, Zhang Ruochen had a friendship with Feng Yan, then, Zhang Ruochen was a character that he absolutely could not afford to offend.
Zhang Ruochen didn’t bother to pay attention to a period weak and fearful villain like Han Yan, and walked straight towards the Sea of Truth.
On the seashore, there were ten Arks of Truth parked.
The Truth Boats were only one zhang long and one foot wide, and when a cultivator stood on it, the boat immediately began to sway and was extremely unstable, requiring the use of holy power to hold it in place.
Zhang Ruochen boarded one of the empty Truth Boats, and at the same time, nine more cultivators came out from the shore and boarded the other nine Truth Boats.
“As long as I cross the first layer of the sea, I’ll be able to obtain a month of cultivation time, as well as three slots to enter the Truth Divine Hall for cultivation.” Zhang Ruochen’s heart was filled with anticipation.
