“He he is crazy?”
“Having only just broken through the Fish Dragon Realm, he dares to go and debate swords with seniors of the Fish Dragon Eighth Transformation. Even Senior Brother Gai Hao couldn’t possibly do something so crazy.”
Han Qiu was also stunned by Lin Yue’s crazy actions, staring at his back, his fingers stroking his snow-white chin as he said with a smirk, “This person doesn’t look stupid, so why does he have to do stupid things? Even if he did obtain a miraculous encounter, it’s impossible to reach the level of fighting with a Fish Dragon Eighth Transformation cultivator in such a short period of time.”
The Violet Cloud Half-Saint also frowned straight away, feeling somewhat unable to understand Lin Yue.
This little fellow, what exactly is he going to do?
Zhang Ruochen completely disregarded the surprised eyes of the crowd and appeared calm. He took two steps back, looked upwards, saw the name “Lin Yue” on the jade tablet, and finally nodded in satisfaction.
One of the reasons for participating in the Fish Dragon Eighth Transformation Sword Dao Competition was of course for the Glazed Treasure Pill. The other reason was because Zhang Ruochen did want to use the Sword Dao Competition to sharpen his sword skills and force himself to improve.
In fact, the Fish Dragon Eighth Transformation’s Sword Dao Competition was already the limit of what he could withstand.
Zhang Ruochen had used the strength of the “Green Clothed Star Envoy” as a reference standard.
The Green Clothed Star Envoy was at the cultivation level of Fish Dragon Seventh Transformation, however, her strength was stronger than many cultivators of Fish Dragon Ninth Transformation.
Zhang Ruochen participated in the Sword Dao Competition as Lin Yue, and many means could not be used, such as Spiritual Power, Time Sword Technique, Spatial Domain, Sinking Abyss Ancient Sword, Dragon Pearl, Flowing Light Invisibility Clothes, and many other underhanded cards, all of which had to be hidden.
In this way, the only strength that Zhang Ruochen was able to emit was the Sword Dao, and at most, he could only fight the Fish Dragon Seventh Transformation’s Green Clothed Star Envoy to a draw, or even a little bit weaker.
The power of the Two Elemental Sect was not weaker than the Eastern Region Evil Soil, and in the ring of the Fish Dragon Seventh Transformation, there would also surely be a proud son of heaven whose strength was comparable to that of the Green Clothed Star Envoy, or an old generation celebrity.
Thus, Zhang Ruochen’s best choice was the ring of the Fish Dragon Seventh Transformation.
Only, now that it was almost a month away from the ninth day of the third month, Zhang Ruochen had to push himself once, forcing himself to impact to the Fish Dragon Fifth Transformation.
As long as he impacted to the Fish Dragon Fifth Transformation, he would have a chance, to enter the top ten of the Sword Dao Competition at the Fish Dragon Eighth Transformation level. Therefore, in the end, what he chose to do was to go and fight a cultivator of the Fish Dragon Eighth Transformation.
People, with pressure, only have motivation.
The Purple Cloud Half-Saint stood at the top of the stone steps of the Shangqing Palace, his gaze rather sunken and cold as he stretched out a pale hand and condensed a purple holy qi. With a turn of his finger, the purple holy qi flew out and swept Zhang Ruochen, who was at the bottom of the jade stele, into the air.
Zhang Ruochen only felt a spinning of the sky, followed by a blur of eyes, and in the next moment, he was standing in front of the Purple Cloud Half-Saint.
Zhang Ruochen wasn’t the least bit nervous as he clasped his hands together and bowed to the Violet Cloud Half-Saint, saying, “Master summoned my disciple here, I wonder what my orders are?”
Having been promoted to Sacred Transmission Disciple, Zhang Ruochen was now the disciple of the Violet Cloud Half-Saint, so naturally, he called the Violet Cloud Half-Saint his Master.
“Why did you choose the eighth jade tablet? Do you know how difficult that is?”The Violet Cloud Half-Saint said in a deep voice.
The Violet Cloud Half-Saint had high expectations for Lin Yue, and very much hoped, he would be able to enter the top ten at a certain realm.
This was because, as long as he reached the top ten in one of the realms, he would have the chance to go to the Wordless Sword Spectrum, and would also be able to participate in the Sword Discussion Conference on the ninth day of the ninth month of September.
If, for example, Lin Yue chose the fourth Fish Dragon Transformation, or the fifth Fish Dragon Transformation, he would almost certainly be able to enter the top ten, and might even be able to take first place.
However, he actually chose the eighth jade tablet, not to mention entering the top ten, even if he wanted to win a match, it would be impossible.
Zhang Ruochen said, “Disciple wants to put up a fight.”
The Zixia Half-Saint’s gaze became very stern, emanating a hidden Saintly Might as he chided, “The path of cultivation must be gradual, and what is most avoided is complacency and arrogance. Like you, having a little bit of a miraculous encounter, you immediately forget who you are, and are completely a frog at the bottom of the well who doesn’t know the heights of heaven.”
“Now, Master can help you erase the name on the eighth jade tablet and give you another chance, do you know how to choose?”
Many people, who suddenly gained great power, would lose themselves, become unimpressed and self-righteous, and end up destroying themselves instead.
Zixia Half-Saint being so harsh was purely because she wanted to wake Lin Yue up with a headbutt, prompting him to walk on the right path, not wanting him to be swept off his feet by the wonders he had just obtained.
As the saying goes, love is deep, that’s why it hurts so much.
However, since Zhang Ruochen had already made a decision, of course it was impossible to change it.
If he were to change it to a low realm sword dao competition, although, he might easily enter the top ten, he would not be able to sharpen his sword skills, and it would be a complete waste of time.
Zhang Ruochen insisted, “Master, disciple still chooses the Fish Dragon Eighth Transformation level Sword Dao Competition.”
“You sinful disciple.”
The Violet Cloud Half-Saint trembled with anger, his palms raised, wanting to slap Zhang Ruochen across the face, but ultimately held back.
Beside him, the Yuan Long Half-Saint gloated and generally laughed, “Congratulations! Congratulations to the Zixia Half-Saint for accepting a good disciple, Lin Yue, the old man is quite optimistic about you. If you are able to enter the top ten, you must remember to come and let me know, and I will give you a holy sword.”
Zhang Ruochen said, “Senior, that’s not very good, is it?”
“What’s wrong with that? Old me likes to cultivate talented juniors like you, so don’t be polite to me. Haha!”
The Yuan Long Half-Saint let out a loud laugh, and then, he took a step forward and flew out as a holy light, disappearing into the sky.
The Zixia Half-Saint stared meaningfully at Lin Yue, rather regretful, but in the end, he just sighed and closed his old eyes, unwilling to say anything more, waving his hand and saying, “Since your mind is made up, my master will not persuade you more. In the Shangqing Palace, there is a senior who wants to meet you, go in!”
Zhang Ruochen of course knew the reason why the Violet Cloud Half-Saint was in pain, but did not change his decision because of it, and just gave a respectful bow to the Violet Cloud Half-Saint before heading to cross the threshold and enter the Supreme Clearance Palace.
Only after Zhang Ruochen had left did the Violet Cloud Half-Saint exhale a long breath, saying with great pain, “It was not easy for the Violet Cloud Spirit Mountain to produce such a good seedling, could it be that it is about to be destroyed?”
Sacred Dao cultivation was ultimately one’s own affair.
Although, the Violet Cloud Half-Saint was able to use his powerful cultivation to force Lin Yue to revise the decision he had made earlier and go for the low realm Sword Dao Competition, the Violet Cloud Half-Saint knew deep down that this wouldn’t be able to change his heart either.
In that case, what was the use?
The Violet Cloud Half-Saint shook her head, she was completely disappointed in Lin Yue and sighed very bitterly, not wanting to care about him anymore, leaving the Upper Clearance Palace on her own.
Entering the Shangqing Palace, Zhang Ruochen saw that in the centre of the glorious hall, there stood an old Taoist fully dressed in white robes, with long white hair that hung down on the ground as if it was a waterfall. There was no powerful aura on his body, as if he was just an ordinary old man.
Zhang Ruochen, however, knew that someone who could make even the Zixia Half-Saint refer to him as a senior, how could he be an ordinary person?
“Greetings senior.”Zhang Ruochen saluted.
From the moment Zhang Ruochen entered, the white-haired old man was carefully observing him, and a kind smile appeared on his wrinkled face as he said, “There is no need to be polite. Lin Yue, do you know why the Poor Taoist wants to see you alone?”
Zhang Ruochen straightened his body again and said, “Could it be that senior wants to enquire about why the vision of 800 miles of violet energy was created during the previous coronation ceremony?”
The white-haired old man laughed, “If I really asked that question, you would definitely tell me that you don’t know the reason either. Right?”
“Disciple is truly unclear of the reason.”Zhang Ruochen calmly said.
Although, the two had only just met, Zhang Ruochen was already able to sense that this old Taoist was very uncomplicated, like nothing could be hidden from him.
Where exactly was he from?
The white-haired old Taoist put his hands behind his back and said, “You don’t know the reason, but the poor Taoist might know that little bit. Do you want to know?”
“Please enlighten me, senior.”
The white-haired old Taoist’s face became solemn as he said, “Do you know that before the Middle Ages, the Kunlun Realm had the existence of gods?”
“One hundred thousand years ago, someone chopped off the divine root of the Kunlun Realm, the Heaven Receiving God Wood, and since then, there has never been a god in the heavens and earth. The Middle Ancient Era also ended at that time, ushering in the Godless Era, or what we call the Near Ancient Era.”
Zhang Ruochen silently listened without making a sound.
The white-haired old Taoist continued to speak, “The Two-Yi Sect is one of the three major branches of the Taiji Dao, originating in the Ancient Era and flourishing in the Middle Ages.”
“The Ancient Era is quite a long time from now. Around 800,000 years ago, three disciples of the Taiji Dao, Shangqing, Yuqing, and Taiqing, came to the Fallen God Mountain Ridge and founded the Two Yi Sect. Later on, after countless generations of hard work, struggle, surviving many catastrophes, and enjoying endless prosperity, it finally developed into the Two Element Sect of today.”
“Of course, all of what poor Taoist just told us are all myths and legends. Even above the oldest canonical texts, there are no exact records about the three Ancestors. The volumes of the Two Elemental Sect, all of which Poor Tao has read, were only recorded as far back as 200,000 years ago at the earliest, and all of the history further back is only a few words, so no one knows if that ancient legend ever really existed.”
Zhang Ruochen frowned and said, “Senior, what does it mean?”
The white-haired old Taoist smiled, stared at Zhang Ruochen’s eyes, and said, “The three sword intents that you have fused together are very special, and are not those left behind by anyone from the Two Eyes Sect over the past 200,000 years. In other words, the person who left behind the sword intent was still 200,000 years ago.”
“In the Two Yi Sect 200,000 years ago, there were only three Ancestors who left their names in history and are still being recited today.”
Zhang Ruochen laughed, “Senior wouldn’t be thinking that what I’m fusing is the sword intent left behind by the three founding ancestors?”
“There is no possibility for other people, but you are different. You have invoked the resonance of the gods a total of four times, you have the marks of the gods in your body, and you have the qi of the gods added to your body, so it may not be impossible for you to invoke the sword intent left behind by the three founding ancestors.”The white-haired old Taoist still stared at Zhang Ruochen with a smiling face.
In Zhang Ruochen’s heart, a shocking wave immediately rose.
What kind of person was the old dao in front of him, how could he tell that he had induced four resonances of the Gods?
