C2659 It Came One after Another
C2659 It Came One after Another
The elder watching from above observed the power Jiang Fann was unleashing, his eyes filled with delight, clearly very satisfied. "The divine blood's power hasn't even been fully awakened yet, and the path of extremity is indeed formidable. This kid's talent is truly exceptional."
As the yin and yang energies stabilized, the divine blood power suppressed within Jiang Fann's Innate Dao Fruit erupted, allowing him to unleash his physical strength. From a distance, the area around Jiang Fann had become scorched earth, rapidly expanding, the entire region intensely hot. The old man watched with excitement, standing up to seriously feel the power Jiang Fann was releasing.
He was eager to see how much control Jiang Fann had over the divine blood. So far, it had exceeded his expectations. "He successfully absorbed the demon core! What method did this kid use? And how did he manage to suppress part of the divine blood's power within himself? What could possibly restrain such a bloodline's power?"
Jiang Fann's aura continued to rise, completely disconnecting him from the outside world. He was fully immersed in enlightenment and breakthrough, the exhilaration making him disregard the external situation. The urgent task was to seize this opportunity to successfully break through. Once he stepped into the Mortal Separating Stage, he believed his combat power would undergo a qualitative leap.
Above the vast expanse, the skies were in constant flux, and the energy within the space was steadily increasing. Most practitioners had paused their activities, not in panic, but in anticipation. Days earlier, the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood of Myriad Clouds Mountain had already informed everyone that the realm's level might soon rise. Practitioners were advised to prepare and seize this opportunity, as it was a chance for all, especially those with keen insight.
On Myriad Clouds Mountain, the Heaven Supporting Divine Wood was deeply attuned to the changes. She noticed a massive vortex forming in the sky in a particular direction outside the mountain. It seemed as if something terrifying was devouring the surrounding energy. To her surprise, Jiang Fann was in that very direction, leaving her to wonder if he was the cause of this phenomenon.
Meanwhile, in the Heaven Pavilion on the mountain, many practitioners who had been stuck at bottlenecks were breaking through, reaching new levels of mastery. Those whose breakthroughs seemed to attract a heavenly tribulation were swiftly escorted by the mountain's experts to open ground below, ensuring their trials wouldn't disturb others.
Gu Xie appeared beside Xiao Mo, who had just awakened from her cultivation. Sensing that Jiang Fann and Xiao Mo had left Myriad Clouds Mountain, she quickly followed. Since she wasn't originally from this realm, its elevation had little effect on her, and the same was true for Xiao Mo, so they didn't need to attempt further cultivation.
Seeing Jiang Fann break through over there, Gu Xie was all smiles. Jiang Fann had finally shattered the bottleneck, taking another step forward on this legendary path.
"The master is getting stronger," Gu Xie remarked. "But I didn't expect it would take so long for him to enter the Mortal Separating Stage. Other cultivators wouldn't need such a massive amount of spiritual strength."
Gu Xie continued, "How can those people compare to the master? For him, the gap between the Mortal Separating Stage and the Dao Understanding Stage can't be filled with just spiritual strength. At the current rate of absorption, it'll take at least another day to stabilize in the Mortal Separating Stage. The heavenly tribulation will only begin when it condenses. The timely enhancement of this vast world has been a huge help. Without it, relying solely on the surrounding spiritual strength might not sustain the master's absorption."
Xiao Mo exclaimed excitedly, "So, the master's fortune is enough to influence the entire world! That's incredible."
"Maybe so!"
At the highest point in the distance, a figure suddenly appeared behind the old man. With this figure's arrival, time seemed to stand still. It was none other than Old Man Shen Ji. He looked at Jiang Fann, who was breaking through in the distance, with some surprise.
"So, you were waiting for him!" the old man said. "With the world's enhancement, why aren't you in seclusion, spirit of this realm? You can't be noticing his uniqueness for the first time, can you?"
Old Man Shen Ji shook his head, "Of course, I noticed his presence long ago. I can't see his destiny, nor can I understand how he's come this far. It's even harder to grasp why someone of your stature would pay attention to him."
"Luck is a tricky thing to explain. But your place here has surprised me. Even the growth potential of the Human Clan's ancestral realm might not match yours. However, reaching that level could take countless years. Perhaps having such a young talent emerge is a sign of opportunity."
Old Man Shen Ji nodded, "Maybe you're right. Now that I understand who you've come for, my doubts are cleared. I can return to my seclusion. If you need me, just call."
The elder chuckled, "I doubt I'll need your help. Rest assured, once he completes his breakthrough, I'll leave and won't disrupt the world's balance. How far things progress will depend on your luck."
Just as Old Man Shen Ji was about to leave, his expression changed, and the previously still surroundings seemed to ripple.
This shift in energy surprised the elder, who looked at Old Man Shen Ji with curiosity.
He saw Shen Ji's furrowed brow and serious gaze, indicating something significant had occurred to unsettle the realm's spirit.
"What's happening?"
"A force is tearing through space, stronger than those who invaded before, and there are many of them. If they cause chaos here, it could hinder the world's advancement. These outsiders are truly troublesome..."
The old man frowned upon hearing this, showing a hint of displeasure on his face.
"That's not acceptable! I'll go over and make sure they don't interfere with Jiang Fann's breakthrough. If necessary, I don't mind stepping in and taking the consequences myself!"
Old Man Shen Ji was overjoyed. With the promise of this influential figure, all troubles could be swiftly resolved. This person was beyond his comprehension, and even after two encounters, he couldn't discern the extent of their power.
After speaking, the old man stood up and vanished without needing any reminder from Old Man Shen Ji.
Meanwhile, in a wide-open area in the far west, where few forces were present, a spatial rift suddenly appeared. Due to the rising level of the Nine Desolations, the rift was quite unstable. However, with the infusion of powerful spiritual strength, it eventually stabilized. Figures emerged from the rift, standing firmly on the ground, and looked around in surprise.
The man leading them was none other than the God Clan's leader. He had been here before, and now, sensing the change in the surrounding aura, he was clearly astonished.
"Who would've thought the world level of the Nine Desolations would be rising! This is incredibly fortunate for us. Once this world ascends, our powers won't be suppressed. Even if those troublesome folks show up, we'll be able to face them head-on, unlike last time when we were caught off guard."
The other Ancient God Clan cultivators nearby were equally excited. They were all experts in the cycle of reincarnation, but they looked a bit disheveled, suggesting they had just been through something intense.
Figures continued to emerge from the rift behind them. These individuals, eyes filled with urgency, didn't even take a moment to assess their surroundings before shouting to the crowd ahead, "He's coming!"
The God Clan leader didn't hesitate and turned to destroy the rift, but a tall Ancient God Clan cultivator stepped in to stop him.
"No way! One of my clan members is still in there. Just give him a moment."
Both of them looked into the rift, their expressions serious and slightly apprehensive. They clearly understood what the Ancient God Clan member was referring to.
The God Clan's elder approached the leader, speaking in a low voice, "Only one of our organized Ancient God Clan members hasn't come through yet. Let's hope he makes it."
Just then, a figure quietly appeared not far away. None of the Ancient God Clan cultivators, even those at the ninth level of reincarnation, sensed this person's arrival.
It was an elderly human, frowning slightly at the Ancient God Clan cultivators. He was the one who had been observing Jiang Fann all along.
Before he could speak, a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, and his gaze shifted to the rift.
A tall figure swiftly emerged, a look of shock on his face. Just as he stepped out of the spatial rift, a red light shot out, transforming into a scaly red claw that wrapped around his waist. The figure, a practitioner of the third realm, was instantly engulfed in flames, letting out a scream of agony.
Without hesitation, the God Clan leader channeled his power into the rift, attempting to destroy it. The sight of the red claw had already filled the Ancient God Clan members with fear. The spatial rift began to collapse, its energy destabilizing.
Suddenly, the red claw released the figure and reached for the edge of the rift. Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, the claw tore a gash into the collapsing rift, making it even larger. A massive red eye appeared within, greedily eyeing the Ancient God Clan members.
This being, at the center of the fiery storm, was a lifeform from the God-Slaying Clan, who had effortlessly pursued them to this realm.
The terrifying aura in the air sent shivers down the spines of the Ancient God Clan members present. The leader of the God Clan shouted to everyone, "Run! Split up, and we'll find a chance to meet up later!"