Library of Heaven's Path - Chapter 344: You Are the One Who Has a Problem With Your Head!

Qiu!

Tilting its head up proudly, the Viridescent Eagle stared at Prince Fei Xuan arrogantly.

"Viridescent Eagle?" Prince Fei Xuan immediately identified the savage beast.

He wasn't a beast tamer, but he had a fundamental level of understanding of savage beasts. This savage beast was relatively strong as compared to other aerial savage beasts, but due to the limitations of its talents, it had a cultivation cap of Tongxuan realm pinnacle.

Prince Fei Xuan himself was a Tongxuan realm pinnacle cultivator as well, and given his numerous trump cards, it wasn't too a difficult task for him to defeat it.

As the prince of a kingdom, he cultivated the best cultivation technique and the most profound battle techniques. If he couldn't even triumph over a savage beast who was capable of mere brute force, it would truly be a huge embarrassment.

Chuckling lightly, he turned to Mo Yu and said, "Can I hold Princess Mo Yu to her words? As long as I defeat this Viridescent Eagle, will you agree to the marriage?"

"Un!" Mo Yu nodded her head. "However, if you lose, you’ll have to leave immediately!"

"Of course! If I can't even defeat your tamed beast, what rights do I have to marry you?" Prince Fei Xuan's eyes were glowing with excitement.

Mo Yu’s talent and beauty were well known even in the surrounding kingdoms, and many princes desired to take her hand in marriage.

In truth, he didn't bear too much hope for this proposal, so Mo Yu's offer came as an unexpected but pleasant surprise.

He might not be confident in anything else, but it definitely wasn’t a problem to subdue a Tongxuan realm pinnacle savage beast for him.

"Your Highness..."

Envoy Ran Mu frowned as he examined the Viridescent Eagle carefully.

Different from ordinary humans, the source of a savage beast's strength was mainly derived from their physical body. Thus, when they weren't in combat, it was impossible to gauge their strength. As such, despite being at Zongshi realm pinnacle, Envoy Ran Mu was unable to determine how powerful the Viridescent Eagle.

Based on what he knew, the cultivation of a Viridescent Eagle shouldn't exceed Tongxuan realm pinnacle. Thus, it shouldn't be an opponent for the prince... However, as a master teacher, Princess Mo Yu should be aware of this as well. Her inconceivable confidence in this matter made him hesitate.

"It's just a Viridescent Eagle, there’s no need to worry about it!" Prince Fei Xuan shook his hands casually.

"Let's begin then!"

Chuckling softly, Mo Yu gestured to the Viridescent Eagle. With a piercing howl, the latter charged straight at Prince Fei Xuan, and its gigantic wings swooped down on him.

The thick and massive feathers of the Viridescent Eagle were no different from steel. Due to its incredible strength, even before the attack could land on Prince Fei Xuan, a huge gale had already been whipped up in the hall. Under its forceful might, cracks started appearing on the tough granite-tiled floor.

"Half-Zongshi? This..."

Sensing the incredible strength originating from the other party's wings, the confident Prince Fei Xuan nearly fell to the floor in shock.

Wasn't the strength of a mature Viridescent Eagle capped at Tongxuan realm pinnacle? How could this Viridescent Eagle possibly be at Half-Zongshi realm? Furthermore, given how adept it was at utilizing its strength, it was likely that it had already advanced to Half-Zongshi for some time already.

Even though it was only a small cultivation realm of a difference between the two realms, the difference in fighting prowess was, in fact, worlds apart.

"She got me!"

Prince Fei Xuan immediately realized that he had fallen for the other party's tricks. Alarmed, he quickly pushed against the floor and retreated.

Hu!

However, before he could get far, the Viridescent Eagle's giant body was already in midair once more. Its steel claws tore through space, headed straight for him.

Not only was this fellow strong, its adaptability also far surpassed ordinary savage beasts. Upon realizing that its attack wouldn’t work, it immediately changed its course of attack.

The Viridescent Eagle had two main offensive techniques: Wing Sweep and Steel Claw.

Since the first technique fell empty, it used the momentum from its sweep to push its body into the sky to launch the second technique.

Si la!

The air moaned under the pressure, and before Prince Fei Xuan could respond, the steel claw had already struck his chest, sending him crashing into a wall. Fresh blood spurted freely from his mouth.

"You've lost!"

Mo Yu beckoned with her hands, and the Viridescent Eagle immediately flew back to her side. Then, turning to Prince Fei Xuan, she spoke nonchalantly.

"I..."

Struggling to his feet, Prince Fei Xuan's face was livid.

He knew that he wouldn’t be able to subdue this Viridescent Eagle easily, but never in his dreams could he expect to be severely injured in just two moves.

This fellow was way too bizarre!

It seemed to understand the art of fighting, as though it was a human.

"You are cheating... Due to the limitations of its bloodline, the cultivation of a Viridescent Eagle can only reach Tongxuan realm pinnacle. How could this one be at Half-Zongshi realm?"

Only after consuming a recovery pill did Prince Fei Xuan's injuries alleviate slightly. Through gritted teeth, he protested.

"A loss is a loss! Why? Does Prince Fei Xuan hopes to renege on his words?" Mo Yu answered impassively.

This Viridescent Eagle was the one which Zhang Xuan tamed at the Beast Hall via his Beast Pummeling Taming Method back then. After its blood had been cleansed by Heaven's Path zhenqi, it managed to successfully advance to Half-Zongshi realm.

Not only so, due to the incredible purity of the Heaven's Path zhenqi, savage beasts whose bloodline was cleansed by it would find their primal instincts being replaced with rationality and intelligence.

This was precisely the reason why the Viridescent Eagle was able to swiftly change its course of attack in the middle of a battle and defeat Fei Xuan easily.

Back then, in Red Lotus City, as Zhang Xuan had managed to tame the Half-Zhizun Howling Firmament Beast, it no longer mattered whether he had this fellow or not. Thus, he returned it back to Mo Yu, and Mo Yu rode it back to Tianwu Royal City.

Even though she hadn't established a contract with it yet, it possessed a Trust Level of 30 with her. As such, it was extremely obedient to her.

"I..." Prince Fei Xuan's face turned scarlet. He wanted to retort, but not a single word would come out from his mouth.

He had just declared confidently that he would give up if he were to be defeated by the Viridescent Eagle. Given how he didn't even manage to withstand two blows, no matter how thick-skinned he was, he wasn't able to say anything at all.

Just as he was conflicted over how he should reply, a eunuch walked in.

"Your Majesty, Liu laoshi from Tianwu Academy requests for an audience!"

"Oh? Liu laoshi? Invite him in quickly!"

Mo Tianxue's eyes lit up.

"Yes!" The eunuch walked out of the room.

"Hmph!" Upon recalling that infuriating fellow, Mo Yu's face darkened.

She had always been the center of attention as far as she could remember, and this was the first time... Oh, second time that she had been treated like that.

Glancing at his daughter's expression, Mo Tianxue shook his head with a smile, "Xiao Yu, make sure to build a good relationship with Liu laoshi, you mustn't be that stubborn anymore! He's the ideal candidate that I have found for you!"

"Ideal candidate?"

Prince Fei Xuan and Envoy Ran Mu glanced at one another with an alarmed look.

It was no wonder why Emperor Tianxue kept turning them down with all kind of excuses. It seemed like he already found a suitable spouse for Princess Mo Yu in Tianwu Royal City.

"Hmph, I would like to see how incredible he is for Emperor Tianxue to act like that..."

Prince Fei Xuan's eyes narrowed into small slits. He immediately felt overwhelming hostility for this Liu laoshi even though he hadn't met the other party before.

A grim expression crept onto Envoy Ran Mu's face.

They had just arrived at Tianwu Royal City, so they hadn’t heard of Liu laoshi's incredible feat of solving nineteen questions on the Wall of Dilemma in a single breath. Even so, to be so highly regarded by Emperor Tianxue, he couldn't help but feel a little curious about the other party.

Turning to the entrance of the hall, he saw a young man walking in beside a eunuch.

"Tongxuan realm primary stage?"

Glancing at one another, frowns appeared on Envoy Ran Mu and Prince Fei Xuan.

They were wondering what kind of talented young man this Liu laoshi would be, but contrary to the expectations they held, the other party was only a measly Tongxuan realm primary stage cultivator.

He would be considered as an exceptional genius in remote countries such as Tianxuan Kingdom, but in Tier 1 Kingdoms, his achievements could only be considered to be slightly above average.

"Your Majesty!"

Walking up, this young man known as Liu laoshi casually clasped his fist.

"Ah?"

Upon seeing his actions, the duo was even more perplexed.

Under normal circumstances, one should at least bow respectfully upon seeing the emperor. Even if the other party wasn't a subordinate of the emperor, he should at least bow in the capacity as a junior. Yet, this fellow... actually greeted him as a fellow peer?

Despite being in his twenties and possessing a cultivation realm of Tongxuan realm primary stage, he greeted the Zongshi realm pinnacle emperor as a fellow peer?

What kind of identity did he possess?

"Of the Three Great Clans in Tianwu Royal City, the high nobles, and authoritative officials... there doesn't seem to be anyone who goes with the surname of Liu?"

Envoy Ran Mu found the situation inconceivable.

Given how they were able to uncover the condition of Tianwu Kingdom's guardian beast, a classified secret, naturally, they were well aware of the various powers within the capital as well. However, they hadn't heard of any powerful figure that goes by the surname of Liu.

Even the Master Teacher Pavilion didn't seem to have any master teachers whose surname was Liu.

Besides, if he was a master teacher, he would be addressed as Liu shi instead.

"Liu laoshi, you sure kept me waiting, I thought that you would be visiting yesterday!"

Mo Tianxue smiled bitterly.

The other party was a genius physician, as well as the guild leader of the Physician Guild. Even though he was the emperor of the kingdom, he wasn’t in a position to urge him into doing something. Thus, he could only wait silently in the royal palace. Even so, he didn't expect to end up waiting an entire day for the other party.

"I had urgent matters to attend to yesterday!"

Zhang Xuan nodded.

"I've said yesterday that I'll conduct one free treatment for you. Who's the one that's sick? Bring him here!"

After which, Zhang Xuan began scanning the surroundings, and soon, his eyes fell on Prince Fei Xuan and Envoy Ran Mu.

Under the other party's gaze, Prince Fei Xuan's eyebrows shot up.

He had already carried immense hostility for the other party even before his appearance, and yet, at this very moment, the other party was actually insinuating that he was ill. Infuriated, he almost exploded on the spot.

"You are Liu laoshi, right?"

Suppressing his rage, he stepped forward and asked coldly.

Zhang Xuan stared at him doubtfully.

"I am the second prince of Kunqian Kingdom. I am here to ask for Princess Mo Yu's hand in marriage..."

He emphasized on the word 'marriage' so as to see the other party's reaction to the matter. However, the other party seemed to be completely nonchalant to the matter, as though it was none of his affair.

Feeling humiliated by the other party's indifference, he harrumphed, "Since you're the candidate the emperor and the princess have decided on, do you dare to take me on in a duel?"

"Candidate the emperor and princess have decided on?"

Zhang Xuan was bewildered by the situation.

Is there something wrong with this fellow? How have I crossed you? You ask for your hand in marriage while I conduct my treatment, why in the world are you challenging me to a duel when I’ve only just walked into the hall?

Besides, what do you mean by I am the candidate those two have decided on’?

After a moment of contemplation, a thought suddenly flashed across Zhang Xuan's head, and he finally understood what was going on.

Didn't Mo Tianxue invite him over to treat someone?

This fellow kept rambling nonsense, so he must be that sick person...

Un, mental illness. It was harder to treat than typical illnesses plaguing the body. He should make full use of this opportunity to highlight the difficulty of the treatment as a leverage for more spirit stones. It would be best if he could obtain two more...

The very reason why he came here to conduct a treatment was to obtain spirit stones anyway. Even if the patient's symptom wasn't too severe, he would still have to exaggerate it to ask for more spirit stones. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

However, judging from the complete nonsense this fellow was speaking, he was definitely severely ill. At the very least, his treatment would be worth two to three spirit stones!

After clearing up his thoughts, Zhang Xuan looked at Prince Fei Xuan with a look of satisfaction and nodded. Then, he turned to Mo Tianxue, and with a contemplative look, he said, "Your Majesty, this patient's illness is extremely severe! His illness lies in the head, and such illnesses are much more difficult to treat than ordinary illnesses. It will take me quite a bit of effort to cure him..."

"Pu..."

Prince Fei Xuan thought that the other party's nod represented his consent toward the duel, but upon hearing these words, a mouthful of fresh blood spurted from him and he nearly fainted on the spot.

You're the one who is afflicted with mental illness, your whole family is afflicted with mental illness…

Library of Heaven's Path - Chapter 343: Solution to the Innate Fetal Poison

Following behind Liu Ling, Pavilion Master Jiang entered the hall.

"Paying respects to teacher!" Pavilion Master Jiang clasped his fist and bowed. Before he could speak, he heard his teacher ask, "Is there any books regarding 'Empyrean Kong shi' in the Master Teacher Pavilion?"

"Empyrean Kong shi?"

Pavilion Master Jiang was taken aback. "There are some records about Kong shi in the 2-star library, but it isn't too detailed..."

"Bring me there!" Hearing the other party confirm the matter, Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.

Even though the Innate Fetal Poison was still dormant at the moment, he couldn’t rest easy knowing that there was a ticking time bomb on him.

It would be best if he could solve it as soon as possible.

"Yes!" Pavilion Master Jiang nodded.

The 2-star library of the Master Teacher Pavilion was only open to 2-star master teachers. However, given his teacher's capability, he was definitely a master teacher who surpassed 2-star. Thus, he was qualified to enter freely.

Thus, under Jiang Shu's lead, the duo headed to the Master Teacher Pavilion.

The residence wasn't too far from the residence, so it didn’t take them too long before arriving at the 2-star library.

Insisting that Pavilion Master Jiang stay outside, Zhang Xuan walked in.

Even though the number of books in the 2-star library paled to that of the 1-star library, the quantity was still astonishing. Since Zhang Xuan had nothing urgent at hand, he began collecting them all into the Library of Heaven's Path.

It took him around half a day to collect all of the books in the 2-star library.

"Kong shi!"

As soon as that thought popped in his mind, two books appeared before him.

He casually flipped it open.

"Empyrean Kong shi possesses Innate Saint Soul Depth..."

A few matters concerning Kong shi were written on the two books.

Looking through the matters regarding Kong shi before he reached thirty-year-old twice, Zhang Xuan realized that something was amiss.

Not only was Kong shi talented, he was also extremely diligent in his cultivation. In order to raise his strength, he put himself in precarious situations; entering the deep sea, stepping into the wilderness, infiltrating underground caverns... At an age below thirty, he had already reached the level of a 9-star master teacher!

But after that, he seemed to have suddenly toned down. He traveled around the world to enlighten the masses, established the Master Teacher Pavilion, and brought order to the entire continent... While his deeds were still spectacular, he clearly wasn't as driven as he was in the past.

"Could… becoming a 9-star master teacher be the key to solving the Innate Fetal Poison?"

Gedeng, Zhang Xuan's heart skipped a beat.

Unlike other occupations, master teachers had a strict requirement of one's cultivation. When Zhang Xuan was still at Tongxuan realm, he was still able to receive 2-star emblems from the Beast Hall and the Painter Guild. However, in the Master Teacher Pavilion, he wasn't even eligible to take the examination.

To become a 9-star master teacher, on top of possessing overwhelming Soul Depth, Zhang Xuan's cultivation had to reach an unimaginable level as well.

If he had to reach this level to solve the Innate Fetal Poison, then this was truly terrible news!

"I should test my hypothesis!"

A blank book appeared in his palm, and fetching a brush, Zhang Xuan wrote, "Reaching 9-star master teacher can solve the Innate Fetal Poison!"

He touched the book with his finger.

Weng!

A book appeared in the Library of Heaven's Path. Quickly flipping through it, Zhang Xuan's eyebrows shot up.

There weren't any errors reflected in the book. In other words... this sentence was true!

"I have to reach 9-star master teacher to solve the Innate Fetal Poison... In other words, if I don't reach 9-star master teacher before thirty, I will die?"

Zhang Xuan's body swayed weakly and he found himself on the verge of tears.

The heck, did the world have a grudge with him?

Other cultivators like Zhao Ya and Yuan Tao possessed all kinds of amazing physical constitutions, and by awakening them, their cultivation would be raised exponentially as if riding on a rocket.

On the other hand, he was cursed with the Innate Fetal Poison which threatened to claim his life if he didn't become a 9-star master teacher before thirty!

Are you for real?

9-star master teachers were the greatest experts who could shake the entire continent with their stomp.

Every single one of them only managed to reach that realm after countless years of accumulation. To reach that level before thirty...

Even though the Library of Heaven's Path allowed him to raise his cultivation swiftly, where in the world was he supposed to find sufficient spiritual energy to sustain his cultivation? More importantly, where in the world was he supposed to find so many secret manuals for the compilation of subsequent levels of Heaven's Path Divine Art?

Dismayed, Zhang Xuan wrote another line.

"Other than becoming a 9-star master teacher, there are other solutions to solving the Innate Fetal Poison!"

He touched the book once more.

Weng!

The book refreshed, and there were still no errors on it.

"There are other solutions to it..."

Upon seeing this, Zhang Xuan immediately grew agitated.

However, his agitation only lasted for a short moment before bitterness crept onto his face.

So what if he knew that there were other solutions? If he didn't know what they were, they were no different from being non-existent.

Even if you know that transforming into a bird can allow you to soar in the skies... it doesn't mean a thing if you are unable to do so!

"Forget it. Since there are other solutions, I should be able to find them. Otherwise, I will just have to experiment slowly!"

Zhang Xuan consoled himself.

Even though the Library of Heaven's Path couldn't give him the solution to a problem, it could determine whether something was right or wrong. If it comes down to it, he would just have to try treatment methods one after another. He should at least stumble upon the right one eventually.

There was still some time before he reached thirty, so there wasn’t much of a need for him to worry too much about it at the moment.

At this moment, the sun had already set. Zhang Xuan walked out of the library while stretching his back.

Leaving the Master Teacher Pavilion, he headed straight back to the academy and continued helping Lu Chong with the cultivation of the Poison Body. After which, he stepped into the small tutoring room and took out the spirit stone.

Spiritual energy flowed within the transparent and brilliant stone, and it felt warm and comfortable to the touch.

"Time to cultivate!"

With the spirit stone and the complete Zongshi realm Heaven's Path Divine Art in hand, there was no need for Zhang Xuan to hesitate.

Nothing was more concrete than strength.

Only with sufficient strength could Zhang Xuan win the deference of others without disguising as 'Yang Xuan'.

Placing the spirit stone in his palm, he closed his hands and started to cultivate according to the formula recorded in the Zongshi realm Heaven's Path Divine Art.

Gugugu!

Spiritual energy immediately gushed into his meridians and turned into pure zhenqi before slowly accumulating in his dantian.

Under the infusion of spiritual energy, Zhang Xuan's cultivation rose swiftly.

Zongshi realm primary stage!

Zongshi realm intermediate stage!

An hour later, Zhang Xuan's cultivation had already reached Zongshi realm intermediate stage, and he was only a step away from reaching Zongshi realm advanced stage.

Kacha!

Just when he was going to attempt the breakthrough to Zongshi realm advanced stage, the spirit stone in his palm suddenly cracked and crumbled into dust.

The spiritual energy in the spirit stone had been completely depleted.

"It crumbled? Just like that?" Seeing the spirit stone being depleted of its spiritual energy and crumbling into dust, Zhang Xuan scratched his head.

He thought that he should at least be able to reach Zongshi realm pinnacle with this spirit stone, but it seemed like... he was overestimating it.

There was no doubt that spirit stones were concentrated with spiritual energy, but there was still a limit to how much spiritual energy each spirit stone could contain.

If it was any other Zongshi realm cultivator, they might have been able to reach Zongshi realm pinnacle with a single spirit stone. However, Zhang Xuan was different.

The Heaven's Path zhenqi was incomparably pure, and it demanded an equal quality of the spiritual energy it absorbed as well. It would refuse spiritual energy with the slightest bit of impurity in them. Thus, almost half of the spiritual energy in the spirit stone ended up being wastes. It was already a huge blessing that Zhang Xuan was able to reach Zongshi realm intermediate stage despite the immense wastage!

"Since a single spirit stone is insufficient... Didn't the emperor ask me to treat someone's illness? Maybe I can try asking for a few more from him then..."

Having known the prowess of a spirit stone, Zhang Xuan began to devise a plan to obtain more of it.

Since the emperor was willing to gift a spirit stone to him, chances are that he had more of it. If he could lay his hands on a few more, he would be able to easily reach Zongshi realm pinnacle!

With such strength, even if he were to abandon his identity as a master teacher, no one would dare to stand in his way in Tianwu Kingdom.

When dawn arrived, he passed the bottle of poison to Lu Chong, taught him how to use it, and instructed him to continue tempering his Poison Body. After which, he left the classroom and headed toward the royal palace.

...

Tianwu royal palace.

"Emperor Tianxue, Prince Fei Xuan had traveled such a long distance to propose to Princess Mo Yu. With a matrimony occurs between Tianwu and Kunqian Kingdom, we would be able to deepen our trust and better support one another. If so, the other countries would surely dare not harbor any ambitious thoughts against us!"

In the royal court, an elder clasped his hand as he spoke to Mo Tianxue, who was sitting on the throne.

The elder was Envoy Ran Mu from Kunqian Kingdom.

A Zongshi realm pinnacle expert.

There was a twenty-four-year-old youngster standing beside him. He had a dashing appearance, but the arrogance on his face seemed to spoil the aesthetics of his features. Despite his young age, he was actually a Tongxuan realm pinnacle expert!

At the current moment, the young man was gazing at Mo Yu with unconcealed admiration.

However, Mo Yu simply frowned. It seemed like not only was she uninterested in this prince, she even carried slight abhorrence for him.

"Envoy Ran Mu, there’s no need to rush things. Mo Yu is the daughter that I dote the most on, so I propose that we discuss the matter slowly!" Mo Tianxue replied with a vague answer, neither agreeing nor disagreeing to Envoy Ran Mu's proposal.

"Emperor Tianxue has already said such words many times. The very reason why I am here with the prince this time around is to facilitate this matter!"

Envoy Ran Mu smiled, "I heard that something has happened to your guardian beast and that you have been using a formation to confine it. May I know if it is true?"

Mo Tianxue's face darkened, "What do you mean by that?"

"Hehe!" Envoy Ran Mu chuckled. "Since our Kunqian Kingdom is able to obtain such news, naturally, the other kingdoms should already know of it as well! As long as His Majesty agrees to the marriage, we will present a stalk of [Spirit Beast Grass] to you! I believe that with this, you should have no reason to reject us!"

"Spirit Beast Grass?"

Mo Tianxue frowned.

Just like cultivators, savage beasts had cultivation realms as well.

Savage beasts who surpassed Zhizun realm to reach a higher level of existence were known as spirit beasts.

Spirit Beast Grass was a medicinal herb which grew in areas where spiritual energy was dense. Spirit beasts are extremely fond of it, and they often fought with one another over it.

The value of a Spirit Beast Grass was in no way inferior to a spirit stone.

But of course, its rarity and value weren't what that appealed to Mo Tianxue. What Mo Tianxue was interested in was its ability to soothe the injuries of a savage beast.

On top of that, if a Zhizun realm savage beast could consume it frequently over a period of time, there was a good possibility that it might be able to advance to a spirit beast.

The main reason why Tianwu Kingdom had been able to become a Tier 1 Kingdom and deter the aggression of surrounding Tier 1 Kingdoms was mainly due to the existence of their Half-Zhizun guardian beast.

However, the guardian beast hadn't been in good condition recently. That was also the reason why Mo Tianxue approached Liu laoshi, hoping that the latter could treat it.

Even though a stalk of Spirit Beast Grass was probably insufficient to cure the guardian beast's illness, it could alleviate its condition.

However, Mo Tianxue was grooming Mo Yu with the intention of making her inherit the throne. How could he sell the future emperor of the country for a single stalk of Spirit Beast Grass? Just as he was about to reject the other party's offer, Mo Yu stepped forward.

"Father, since Prince Fei Xuan is proposing to me, may I offer my views on this matter?"

"Feel free!" Mo Tianxue nodded.

"In truth, I don't have any objections to getting married. However..."

Glancing at Prince Fei Xuan, Mo Yu spoke impassively, "You are also aware that I am a beast tamer. My tamed beast doesn't have a good temper, and if someone were to approach me, it would immediately fly into a temper. As such, I fear for Prince Fei Xuan's life if he were to marry me. Thus, only if he is capable of defeating my tamed beast will agree to the marriage!"

"Defeat your tamed beast? Do you mean it?" Prince Fei Xuan's eyes lit up.

"Of course!"

Chuckling lightly, Mo Yu raised her hand and a massive Viridescent Eagle flew into the hall.

True Martial World - Chapter 989: Azure Wood Great World

At that moment, Felicitous Rain Lord floated down from Star Picking Court and landed beside Yi Yun.

Felicitous Rain Lord glanced at Yi Yun, whose Yuan Qi was depleted, before saying, "Let's go."

Thousands of water droplets appeared out of nowhere as they enveloped Yi Yun and Felicitous Rain Lord's figures. Following that, Yi Yun felt the world in front of him turn into a blur.

Hundreds of thousands of warriors witnessed the scene of Yi Yun being taken away by Felicitous Rain Lord.

"Yi Yun has left."

"He shall become a dragon from now onwards."

For a period of time, the warriors stared at the spot where Yi Yun had disappeared.

Although they had failed to stand on the stage of an era, they had witnessed Yi Yun's ascension.

Elder Duanmu and Elder Shi were feeling all sorts of emotions.

The result made them feel relieved and gratified.

At that moment, Fairy Ningshuang stood up as well.

She glanced at Song Wuchen and said lightly, "There's no need for you to return. Go to Heaven's Door Cliff and reflect for three years."

Song Wuchen felt his body quiver. He looked gloomy as he lowered his head bitterly.

He had been punished by Fairy Ningshuang not because he had targeted Yi Yun. Felicitous Rain Lord had always tacitly consented to competition between disciples. The crux of the issue was that he had screwed up terribly during the first assessment. Regardless of the reason for the screw-up, the outcome was a result of him not being capable enough. That was the reason why he was punished.

As for his number one spot as an in-name disciple, it was most likely not going to be his any longer. He no longer even dared to compete with Yi Yun. The main issue was that other in-name disciples could possibly surpass him as well.

"Chi Zhuiyun." Fairy Ningshuang moved in front of Chi Zhuiyun as a shadow appeared from beneath her feet before it enveloped the region where she and Chi Zhuiyun were standing.

Chi Zhuiyun gave a polite gesture as he felt the ground beneath him disappear. Following that, he was devoured by the shadow.

...

A few seconds later, Yi Yun's eyes lit up as his feet landed on solid rock.

In front of him was a long stretch of misty mountains whose had peaks pierced through the clouds.

"This is the floating island that I live on." Felicitous Rain Lord's figure appeared behind him.

Yi Yun had previously heard that Felicitous Rain Lord lived on an independent floating island. It was tens of millions of kilometers away from where the Oracle Fey Kingdom was.

His ability to travel such a large distance in the blink of an eye through such miraculous power and without a spirit cruiser indicated how unimaginable the level of a Divine Lord was.

Felicitous Rain Lord looked at Yi Yun and said, "There's no need for you to be overly restrained. I'm not particular when it comes to etiquette. Let's wait for another person."

Yi Yun was surprised but at that moment, a tumultuous voice came from afar. "Felicitous Rain!"

At the instant the voice reached them, a figure landed in front of Yi Yun and Felicitous Rain Lord.

Old Man Changsheng!

When Yi Yun saw Old Man Changsheng, he immediately recalled the threatening voice transmission that he had previously received.

However, Yi Yun was still delighted to see him.

Shi Fei and Shi Ping had both been severely injured. The Helltoothed Dao Tapir had also been injured, while Old Man Changsheng's face was livid and so gloomy that it could probably produce rain clouds.

Felicitous Rain Lord said, "You can now talk about the matter that you came to discuss with me. You wouldn't have especially come just for the participation of two disciples in my disciple recruitment."

Upon hearing Felicitous Rain Lord mention Shi Fei and Shi Ping, Old Man Changsheng's expression turned even uglier. He obviously did not come this far for the duo, but it still pissed him off that the minor mission had failed.

Yi Yun was surprised while he was listening on the side. From the looks of it, the assessment was a minor matter. The reason why Shi Changsheng came was to represent the Immortal Rain Sect in a discussion over something important with Felicitous Rain Lord.

"It's information regarding the Sinkhole," said Old Man Changsheng.

Sinkhole?

Yi Yun's heart stirred when he heard that. He had long known about the Sinkhole.

The Azure Yang Lord had previously mistakenly entered the Tian Yuan world through the Sinkhole. The Fey Phantasm Sect was also in the Sinkhole. In the Ten Thousand Fey Empyrean Heaven, the Sinkhole was a dangerous and mysterious location.

An odd glint flashed in Felicitous Rain Lord's eyes.

"The location of the Azure Wood Great World has been found. However, there is an intense spatial turbulence around it. In the coming years, the spatial turbulence should weaken for a period of time. Felicitous Rain, you are proficient in space-time Dao, so it wouldn't be a problem for you to enter it during its weak phase," said Old Man Changsheng.

"In its weak phase, even people with average proficiency in space-time can enter," said Felicitous Rain Lord.

He pondered for a moment before he looked at Old Man Changsheng and said, "This piece of news is still pretty good. However, other than the Immortal Rain Sect, there should be several large sects and Fey empires that are already aware of this, right?"

He glanced at Shi Changsheng and lightly said, "Even if you did not especially come to inform me about it, this piece of news would still quickly reach me."

"Felicitous Rain, you are the first to know ever since we received the information. Furthermore, we will obtain even more information regarding the Azure Wood Great World which we can share with you. It will be a cooperation, where we would borrow your spatial-temporal laws as well as use the Immortal Rain Sect's information and faction network to garner mutual benefits," said Old Man Changsheng.

It was obvious that the Immortal Rain Sect was making a trade with Felicitous Rain Lord by informing him.

Felicitous Rain Lord could not deny it as he looked into the distance and said, "You can leave."

Old Man Changsheng hesitated for a moment before saying, "Felicitous Rain, there are certain relations that cannot be completely severed."

He knew Felicitous Rain Lord's character. Even without any promises, he would usually do a fair trade of giving and taking.

Before leaving, Old Man Changsheng glanced at Yi Yun. His gaze had a forbidding look.

That junior!

If it wasn’t for that junior, he would not have shamed the Immortal Rain Sect in front of so many backwater warriors.

After returning, he wouldn't know how long he would be mocked for by the other old fogies.

As for Yi Yun, he remained composed. What's the point of staring at me when you lack the ability to make a move?

"Senior Changsheng, there's no need to keep looking at this junior. It's best that you hurry and treat the two Immortal Rain Sect disciples. More can be redeemed the earlier it is." Yi Yun said with a smile. Shi Changsheng's expression sank as he was infuriated by Yi Yun. With a forceful flick of his sleeve, he flew away.

To engage in a war of words with a junior… was below his status. However he had already suffered a setback and being derided by a junior, Shi Changsheng found it impossible to stomach an insult like that. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

After Shi Changsheng left, Felicitous Rain Lord gave Yi Yun a smiling glance. "You really aren't afraid of Shi Changsheng at all. That attitude of yours is quite a show, and it would be easy for you to suffer when you travel throughout the Ten Thousand Fey Empyrean Heaven, however… it is to my liking."

The decision that Felicitous Rain Lord made of taking Yi Yun in as a personal disciple stemmed not only from Yi Yun's talent but also because he appreciated Yi Yun's attitude. "Have you heard of the Azure Wood Great World?"

"This junior has never heard of it." Yi Yun shook his head.

"It's normal. This name has disappeared for more than a hundred million years," said Felicitous Rain Lord. "Time is like a flowing river. Everything and anything can be washed away by that river. The Azure Wood Great World was once much more powerful than the Immortal Rain Sect. It was one of the most powerful worlds in the Ten Thousand Fey Empyrean Heaven. It once produced a figure that shook the entire Ten Thousand Fey Empyrean Heaven. Unfortunately, its brilliance didn't last that long."

Once produced a figure that shook the Ten Thousand Fey Empyrean Heaven?

What sort of existence could it be for Felicitous Rain Lord to evaluate it as 'shaking the entire Ten Thousand Fey Empyrean Heaven'? Yet, such a world eventually waned?

"In a few years, I'll likely have to leave and enter the Azure Wood Great World. The amount of time needed is unknown, but in these few years, I'll stay behind on this floating island and impart martial studies to you," said Felicitous Rain Lord.

Only a few years time?

Yi Yun's expression turned serious. A few years was too short for warriors.

However, gaining a few years of guidance from a Divine Lord was a huge opportunity that countless warriors could not even dream of.

"When the time comes, I'll impart cultivation techniques that go from the Dao Manifestation realm all the way to the Dao Palace realm to you, give you the treasured canons that I have stashed away and provide you sufficient resources to support your cultivation," said Felicitous Rain Lord.

Felicitous Rain Lord felt somewhat apologetic. Back then, he had set a standard for Yi Yun, while Yi Yun had passed his assessment. Yi Yun had undergone all sorts of dangers, to the point of risking his life, to finally become his disciple. Unfortunately, he had to enter the Azure Wood Great World in a few years time.

If it wasn’t for that matter, he would focus on Yi Yun and guide him for a century.

However, Yi Yun felt that as a master, Felicitous Rain Lord was already considered to be very responsible. He knew that many mighty figures would spare very little time on guiding the disciples that they took in. They would frequently enter seclusion by themselves, making it difficult for those disciples to meet their masters even once. Just as the saying goes — you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink it.

True Martial World - Chapter 988: Disciple Recruitment

Seeing that Shi Ping and Shi Fei were crippled, everyone in Brocade Spring Court was left at a loss for words. The development had completely exceeded everyone's expectations.

Originally, Shi Ping and Shi Fei had paid a heavy price to make Yi Yun endure the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's devouring force. People had believed that Yi Yun was just being sharp tongued, which would eventually end up in him falling for his own scheme.

But no one ever believed that the outcome would reach such a state. Yi Yun's Dao Domain was not only not crippled, instead, it was Shi Ping and Shi Fei who had a large amount of their Dao drawn away and had their prior insights of Dao drastically reduced. They were at the extreme limit of the Heaven Ascension realm, and they were about to condensed their Dao fruits, but with their Dao Domains gone, how were they going to condense Dao fruits?

Immediately, everyone looked at Yi Yun. At that moment, Yi Yun's energy was nearly depleted. He was hovering mid-air as he recovered his stamina.

People began to see Yi Yun's strength as being even more unfathomable. It was hard to imagine that in just one year, Yi Yun was able to possess such a terrifying Dao Domain — if that gray vortex was a Dao Domain that is.

"Felicitous Rain… " Old Man Changsheng said with a deep voice.

He was incensed and he hoped to kill Yi Yun to ease his fury, but in front of Felicitous Rain Lord, he could not do a thing.

"Yes?" Felicitous Rain Lord gave Old Man Changsheng a perfunctory glance.

"It's fine if you didn't appreciate Shi Ping and Shi Fei, but why did you cripple their Dao?"

By stopping Old Man Changsheng at the very last moment — despite it being for a very short period of time — Felicitous Rain Lord had created such an outcome. Although Shi Fei and Shi Ping were crippled by Yi Yun directly, there was no way for Felicitous Rain Lord to shirk any responsibility either. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

"Martial practitioners must be able to undertake responsibilities. You said that I didn't appreciate them, but in fact, my standards aren't that high. People who know how to compromise are people who I appreciate. Those without sufficient strength but can bear disgrace and a heavy burden are people who I appreciate as well."

When Felicitous Rain Lord said that, he looked at Chi Zhuiyun. In the final Dao Domain assessment, it wasn't too much to say that Chi Zhuiyun had born disgrace and a heavy burden.

"Of course, the ones that I appreciate the most are those with strength and know how to beat their enemies through novel means… "

When Felicitous Rain Lord said that, he cast his gaze at Yi Yun and nodded slightly.

"What I don't appreciate are people who are unaware of their own limitations, go back on their word, and people who cannot pay the price for their actions. These kind of people are not what I would take in as disciples. Now, I'll be announcing the disciples that I want to take in!"

When Felicitous Rain Lord said that, everyone's hearts tightened, especially in the towering tree's hall. The king and the other important figures of the Oracle Fey Kingdom braced themselves by sitting up straight.

They were actually feeling somewhat disheartened. Yi Yun was simply too dazzling. He had stood head and shoulders above the rest, so they felt that Chi Zhuiyun's chances were slim.

"I am willing to take in Chi Zhuiyun as an in-name disciple! Chi Zhuiyun, are you willing?"

It was unexpected that the first person that Felicitous Rain Lord mentioned was Chi Zhuiyun.

Chi Zhuiyun was delighted. Back when he chose the ordinary Dao Tapir because he did not dare to face the Helltoothed Dao Tapir, it was equivalent to him giving up. He never expected that Felicitous Rain Lord would still be willing to take him in as a disciple.

"Yes, this disciple is willing!" Chi Zhuiyun said politely.

The Oracle Fey Kingdom king heaved a sigh of relief. Although Chi Zhuiyun's results were inferior to Yi Yun's, he had finally passed the assessment.

Seeing Chi Zhuiyun become an in-name disciple, Tianya Haoyue felt extremely jealous. Felicitous Rain Lord did not even mention him, destroying any hope that was left in him.

The difference was just too great. He was inferior to Chi Zhuiyun, and as for Yi Yun, the gap was probably the same distance as one end of the world to the other.

It was a given that Felicitous Rain Lord would take Yi Yun in as a disciple. However, what made people puzzled was that even though Felicitous Rain Lord was announcing who he was taking in as disciples, why didn't he say Chi Zhuiyun and Yi Yun's names together? Why did he ask them individually?

Could it be… ?

A few people realized a possibility and this possibility left them stifled!

"I am willing to take Yi Yun in as a... personal disciple! Yi Yun, are you willing?"

When Felicitous Rain Lord said that, there was silence everywhere, including the area outside Brocade Spring Court. The projection was shown to everyone allowing millions of people to see it. They were left in shock!

A Divine Lord's personal disciple!

A Divine Lord had an extremely long life. If they did not die as a result of unnatural means, they could live for tens of millions of years. But in such a long period of time, the number of personal disciples that they took in was a handful.

Typically, some personal disciples who had yet to mature fully would die before the Divine Lord's death. That resulted in the Divine Lord taking in new disciples.

Once someone became Felicitous Rain Lord's personal disciple, the amount of resources that they could enjoy would be enviable. Furthermore, Felicitous Rain Lord was no ordinary Divine Lord. He held remnant page of the 'Ten Thousand Fey Divine Canon' in his possession!

The 'Ten Thousand Fey Divine Canon' was one of the top twelve cultivation techniques in the 12 Empyrean Heavens.

How big an opportunity was it to be able to study the remnant page of the ’'Ten Thousand Fey Divine Canon'?

"Personal disciple… personal disciple... Master actually… "

At that moment, Song Wuchen was sitting not far from Felicitous Rain Lord. When he heard the two words, 'personal disciple', his brain felt like it had been struck by a sledgehammer. Immediately, his brain went blank as his ears buzzed.

He was previously worried that when Yi Yun became an in-name disciple, he would be valued greatly by Felicitous Rain Lord and eventually reach the position of personal disciple. But he never expected that now, Felicitous Rain Lord was immediately giving Yi Yun the title of personal disciple!

The thing that he was most worried about had happened. Song Wuchen felt his chest turn heavy as he became short of breath. His heart was filled with anger and disgruntlement, but Yi Yun's tremendous talent left him completely unsure as to how to beat him.

To gain the personal guidance of a Divine Lord, the remnant page of the 'Ten Thousand Fey Divine Canon', as well as top-grade resources, how far could Yi Yun mature considering his rare talent?

It was completely unimaginable.

"Could Yi Yun become a Divine Lord?" A Oracle Fey Kingdom prince said in a daze.

He knew that the moment that Yi Yun became a personal disciple of a Divine Lord, his status would far exceed any prince or princess in the six-country alliance. As for a successor to a large family clan, they were just a joke when compared to Yi Yun.

Just a moment ago, they felt that Yi Yun had no background, but now… with Felicitous Rain Lord propping him up, his background and status were several times stronger than them. These made the Oracle Fey Kingdom prince feel greatly depressed.

"Become the next Divine Lord? It wouldn't be that easy. Since time immemorial, the number of Divine Lords that exist in the same era is basically fixed. The chances of a Divine Lord's disciple becoming a Divine Lord as well is extremely small." Someone else said.

However, they all knew that even if Yi Yun could not become a Divine Lord in the future, he was bound to be an existence only second to a Divine Lord. He would be something far beyond their reach.

"Thank you senior for his appreciation. This junior is willing!"

Yi Yun gave a bow meant for acknowledging a master. Indeed, Yi Yun would not be willing if it was to become Felicitous Rain Lord's in-name disciple. But a personal disciple was completely different. Up to now, Yi Yun's practice of martial arts might have given him powerful inheritances, but he lacked a true master that could give him systematic advice when it came to martial arts.

It could be said to be extremely timely to gain the advice of Felicitous Rain Lord before he condensed his Dao fruits.

True Martial World - Chapter 987: Price

Shi Fei and Shi Ping were already struggling when the fifth seal was released. With the sudden intrusion of the destructive power, the Dao Domain of Rain that they conjured through their combined forces was like paper being consumed by flames. It shattered immediately!

In front of the powers of Major Destruction, be it the fusion of rain or the perpetuity of the water cycle, it all became meaningless. They were destroyed.

"What's going on!?"

Shi Fei and Shi Ping watched helplessly as the gray vortex tore through the layers of the rain before their faces changed drastically.

They were in the confines of the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's devouring force, and once their Dao Domain was destroyed, the outcome would be obvious!

"What is Grandmaster Uncle doing? This doesn't feel like it's the release of the sixth seal!"

Shi Fei's rotund face was trembling. Under the force of destruction, he had an extremely powerless feeling. He felt like he was a tiny boat in a storm and the boat was going to capsize at any moment.

He was still not sure what the gray vortex was as he shot a pleaful look at Old Man Changsheng. The scene of their Dao Domain being rapidly devoured while they waited for death filled him with despair.

Old Man Changsheng finally could not sit still. How could he ignore the disciples he led, especially when they were in a dangerous situation?

He produced a few seals with his hands. As Heaven Earth Yuan Qi gathered, it formed water droplets. He was about to take action to save Shi Ping and Shi Fei, but at that moment —

"Pa!"

With an explosion, the water droplets in Shi Changsheng's hand had dispersed into a mist.

"Huh!?"

Shi Changsheng turned his head towards Felicitous Rain Lord in astonishment. The only person who could easily dissolve his laws of rain was Felicitous Rain Lord.

"Felicitous Rain, what are you doing!?" Old Man Changsheng asked with a frown.

Shi Ping and Shi Fei were his Immortal Rain Sect's genius disciples.

"In this world, every action has a cost," said Felicitous Rain Lord in a casual manner. "Back when they bet on the life of another, their lives were also placed on the betting table. If they did not come to such a realization, how are they to continue down the path of martial arts?"

There was a coldness in Felicitous Rain Lord's casual tone.

Previously, Old Man Changsheng was afraid that he would interfere and he had not done a single thing. Now, Old Man Changsheng wanted to interfere himself? Felicitous Rain Lord obviously wouldn't agree to that!

Felicitous Rain Lord stared at Shi Changsheng with a cold look. It gave Shi Changsheng a chill that reached his heart.

He knew about Felicitous Rain Lord's immense power. Ignoring the fact that Shi Changsheng's strength was slowly deteriorating, even when he was at his peak, he was no match for Felicitous Rain Lord at all.

Shi Changsheng made another seal with his hands, but no new raindrops were condensed again. But, how could time wait for Shi Changsheng?

At that moment, Shi Changsheng hesitated.

Boom!

In the shroud of the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's devouring force, the sound of an explosion echoed throughout the court!

Shi Changsheng looked over and he saw that the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's world of darkness had been filled completely by the gray vortex.

The Helltoothed Dao Tapir's world of darkness gave people an irresistible feeling due to the way it seemed to devour everything.

But this world was being gradually assimilated by the gray vortex.

Even the world of darkness was unable to withstand the gray vortex, so how could the Dao Domain of Rain, that was barely struggling, be able to withstand it?

Shi Ping and Shi Fei were anxiously waiting for Old Man Changsheng to rescue them, but what came for them in their despair was the overwhelming gray vortex.

They powered their Dao Domain with all their strength as they released all of their Yuan Qi, but nothing could amount to anything when placed in front of the Dao of Major Destruction.

"Grandmaster Uncle, save us!"

At the instant that the Dao Domain of Rain shattered, Shi Ping and Shi Fei's faces twisted in horror.

"No!"

The Dao Domain that they struggled to power did not seem to cause a single stir in front of the gray vortex that seemed to be annihilating everything in its path.

When that loud explosion sounded, their Dao Domains had shattered like a chicken's egg!

The hundreds of thousands of warriors outside Brocade Spring Court witnessed the scene with their own eyes.

The two Immortal Rain Sect disciples’ Dao Domain had collapsed at the instant that the gray vortex touched down on it, and it expelled them forcefully.

There was no way that they could put up any resistance. Even the Helltoothed Dao Tapir was struggling and twisting in the gray vortex.

The formerly formidable Helltoothed Dao Tapir began to let out painful roars as the gray vortex devoured and ripped it.

Its world of darkness vanished and even a small part of its body had been torn off.

The overwhelming gray vortex swirls raged wantonly above Brocade Spring Court before it gradually shrank. It returned to a tiny vortex before it disappeared.

Only then did everyone jolt awake from the extended silence.

A cold wind blew everywhere as several warriors were shocked to find themselves drenched in cold sweat.

That Dao Domain was truly terrifying!

And at that moment, a figure appeared in place of where the gray vortex had disappeared.

"Yi Yun!"

Elder Duanmu and Elder Shi agitatedly stood up.

Yi Yun was standing mid-air. His face was somewhat pale, but his aura still had a hint of destruction to it.

Through the projection array, the warriors from the six-country alliance were watching that figure mid-air. They remained silent for a long period of time.

Was that destructive storm produced by Yi Yun?

Was that a Dao Domain?

No one could believe it. That destructive storm was completely different to a normal Dao Domain.

Just a year ago, Yi Yun did not have his own Dao Domain. Now, the gray vortex that he conjured was a hundred times more terrifying than a typical Dao Domain. Not only did it withstand the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's devouring force, it was able to collapse Shi Ping and Shi Fei's Dao Domain of Rain. What sort of horrifying law was that?

Yi Yun had such a huge improvement in a year's time?

Just recalling the gray storm's sweeping through of everything left their hearts palpitating. They only witnessed it with their eyes, but they still could not calm themselves.

And within Brocade Spring Court, Yi Yun was standing mid-air with his eyes closed.

The Yuan Qi in his body was almost completely drained.

"Yi Yun… "

Just as Elder Duanmu was about to take action, he heard Felicitous Rain Lord say, "He is contemplating the battle that he has just undergone. There is no need to disturb him."

Elder Duanmu glanced at Felicitous Rain Lord before coming to a stop.

With a Divine Lord watching, it was unlikely that Yi Yun would be in trouble.

At that moment, Shi Changsheng's figure flashed as he flew towards a corner in Brocade Spring Court.

Shi Ping and Shi Fei were lying there like ragged dolls.

They were covered in injuries, but that was nothing at all.

What was most terrifying was at the instant that their fused Dao Domain shattered, a large number of Dao runes in their bodies were obliterated. From that moment onwards, their future martial path would suffer a destructive setback!

They were originally geniuses, but now, they might not even be comparable to normal people. It was a worse feeling than killing them.

"Grand… Grandmaster Uncle… "

Shi Ping and Shi Fei had looks of extreme pain on their faces.

They had gone to great lengths in the hopes of crippling Yi Yun, but they had never expected that the ones to end up in such a dire state was they themselves.

Shi Changsheng, who arrived in front of the two disciples, flashed a grim look in his eyes.

He had witnessed his sect's disciples being crippled, and there was never an junior that had made Shi Changsheng feel so humiliated.

"We… We… "

Shi Fei and Shi Ping looked at Shi Changsheng with a glimmer of hope. However, when they saw Shi Changsheng's grim expression after sensing their bodies, their expressions turned completely sombre.

True Martial World - Chapter 986: Assimilation of Everything

"Isn't joining forces to withstand the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's devouring force a violation of the rules?" Someone raised an objection.

However, in the towering tree's hall, Felicitous Rain Lord did not make any comments. Instead, Song Wuchen was the one who spoke up. He said, "The two of them aren't considered to be joining forces. They are withstanding the same devouring force. The two of them would be withstanding twice the devouring force, so working together will not reduce the difficulty. However, the unique ability of Dao Domain of Rain is fusion. When the Dao Domains fuse, the resulting Dao Domain’s power will be stronger!"

In the Immortal Rain Sect, the fusion of Dao Domains was a battle strategy in itself. Some Immortal Rain Sect disciples, who were proficient in combined attacks, might not be a match for an opponent in a one-on-one situation. But if they joined forces in a similar two-versus-two situation, they would have an advantage. And when in a three-versus-three situation, they could have an overwhelming victory.

When Immortal Rain Sect disciples ventured outside of the sect, such as exploring mystic realms, they would frequently take on the support role in the team. An excellent Immortal Rain Sect disciple could even use his Dao to fuse with the other non-Immortal Rain Sect warriors. By doing so, their combat strength would be more than simply the two of them combined.

Although Immortal Rain Sect disciples were proficient at support, it did not mean that their combat strength was weak. The most powerful cornerstone array of the Immortal Rain Sect was the Rain of Annihilation. It was a strike with more than ten thousand Immortal Rain Sect disciples combining their Dao Domains together. At the moment it was struck out, Rain of Annihilation would fall from the sky. Every drop of rain was condensed from Dao. It was extremely terrifying.

Felicitous Rain Lord was from the Immortal Rain Sect after all. He too taught his disciples the Dao of rain fusion. So the appearance of such a situation in the assessment naturally wasn't considered to be a violation of the rules.

That was the ability of the Dao Domain of Rain.

After their Dao Domains fused, Shi Ping and Shi Fei's strength increased multifold. The two of them had grown up together, so they had long been able to team up perfectly.

Old Man Changsheng naturally wouldn't give up on that opportunity. Seeing the two of them ready, he once again released another seal — the fifth seal!

At the moment that the seal was released, the devouring force flooded over at a greater intensity. The Helltoothed Dao Tapir was like a beast that had been uncaged. It directly pounced at Yi Yun, Shi Ping, and Shi Fei!

"What!?"

Many people were given a shock when they saw this scene. Previously, no matter how many seals were released, the Helltoothed Dao Tapir would be hovering mid-air, using its devouring laws from afar. But now, it had directly pounced at the assessees!?

Then, wouldn't Yi Yun be devoured into the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's body?

At that very instant, no one could think too deeply about the matter. They saw a viscous darkness enshroud the square in Brocade Spring Court. Yi Yun, Shi Fei, and Shi Ping were fully immersed in darkness as they vanished!

"This… "

Everyone stared with widened eyes. In the towering tree's hall, sweat began oozing out of Elder Duanmu and Elder Shi's foreheads.

They had no way to predict what would happen next. Once Yi Yun's Dao was devoured, his martial path would be destroyed. It wasn't easy for the Luo clan to find a genius that could influence what providence would bring them. If he was destroyed under their watch, they would truly become sinners of the Luo clan. Especially now, when the Luo clan was still living under the threat of the Fey Phantasm Sect.

Just as Elder Duanmu and Elder Shi were feeling extremely worried, rain began to pour down from the sky.

That was the ability of the Dao Domain of Rain.

Shi Ping and Shi Fei's figures gradually appeared from the darkness. By their combined forces, their fused Dao Domain of Rain allowed them to forcefully withstand the Helltoothed Dao Tapir which had its fifth seal released.

The Helltoothed Dao Tapir's devouring force was extremely potent. Even the Dao Domain of Rain that they produced in a combined effort was compressed into a tiny space. Shi Ping and Shi Fei were barely persisting on in that tiny space.

What about Yi Yun?

Elder Duanmu and company widened their eyes as they attempted to search for him.

The spectating warriors also began to search for Yi Yun's figure in the darkness.

However, they could not find Yi Yun no matter what!

"What happened?" Elder Duanmu directly stood up from his seat and asked Shi Changsheng.

In Star Picking Court, Elder Duanmu's actions appeared rather impolite in front of Felicitous Rain Lord, but he could not be bothered about etiquette.

Old Man Changsheng grunted coldly. Elder Duanmu was only a warrior at the Dao Palace realm, one that he did not think anything of.

"Who are you? How preposterous of you to act so impolite in front of me! I am the one who is presiding over the assessment of the Helltoothed Dao Tapir. It was something that Yi Yun and Felicitous Rain agreed upon too. You have no say on the matter!" Old Man Changsheng said coldly. noveltranslationweb.blogspot.com

Elder Duanmu's voice faltered as he was unable to make any retort. Compared to Old Man Changsheng, he was too inferior, be it status or strength.

He could only endure the anger in his heart as he tried his best to speak in a calm manner, "Senior Changsheng, I only want to know where Yi Yun is."

Elder Duanmu and Elder Shi were feeling extremely worried after not being able to see Yi Yun's figure. Their perception could not enter the world of darkness formed by the Helltoothed Dao Tapir, so they could only ask Shi Changsheng.

Old Man Changsheng said with a sneer, "Isn't that obvious? Haven't you seen Yi Yun disappear? That's obviously because he has entered the Dao Tapir's body. In other words, he has been devoured by the Helltoothed Dao Tapir!"

What!?

Upon hearing Old Man Changsheng's words, Elder Duanmu and Elder Shi felt an angry jolt pass through their hearts. He had been devoured!?

Old Man Changsheng, who was the mastermind behind all of this, had a teasing smile on his face. Elder Duanmu wished that he could just charge up and fight the old man with his life!

"What are the two of you worrying about? Don't worry, that punk isn't dead yet. He's not bad either. He is still able to withstand the fifth stage's devouring force for a short period of time." Shi Changsheng said with a laugh. He refused to believe that Yi Yun could still persist on. And even if he could, the sixth stage was awaiting him!

Shi Ping and Shi Fei still had their final tricks up their sleeves. They could temporarily withstand the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's six stage for a second or two. Without that bit of ability, how could they have been willing to slap each other in the face so they could force Yi Yun to face the Helltoothed Dao Tapir?

Regardless of the case, Yi Yun was bound to be crippled!

"Felicitous Rain, you wouldn't go so far as to stop the assessment, right?" Old Man Changsheng looked at Felicitous Rain Lord and asked.

Felicitous Rain Lord gave him a glance and said, "Whatever I do or not do is not up to you."

"Haha." Old Man Changsheng stroked his beard.

Felicitous Rain Lord turned his gaze towards the Helltoothed Dao Tapir. The situation was somewhat abnormal. He realized that Yi Yun's limit was much higher than he had originally predicted. Felicitous Rain Lord believed that Yi Yun would be pushed to the brink when the fourth seal was released, but now, Yi Yun was still able to persist on despite the release of the fifth seal?

Yi Yun seemed to be a person who became stronger when facing the strong.

Upon knowing that Yi Yun had been devoured, Elder Duanmu and Elder Shi, who could not see the situation inside the world of darkness, were sweating profusely. As for the other people from the six-country alliance, they too found it ominous.

Could Yi Yun be destroyed by the Helltoothed Dao Tapir…?

And in the envelopment of the Helltoothed Dao Tapir, Shi Ping and Shi Fei were most aware of their surroundings. They too were searching for Yi Yun's whereabouts.

Soon, they were certain that Yi Yun had disappeared!

Yi Yun has already been devoured!?

Other than that, there was no other possibility!

Shi Ping and Shi Fei revealed looks of excitement.

"That Yi Yun is doomed!"

"He is considered pretty good, but compared to Senior Brother and me, he's nothing."

However, they did not find the outcome surprising. Under the devouring force at the fifth stage, the two of them could not last that long, even with their forces combined, let alone Yi Yun, whose Dao Domain was not stronger than theirs.

"Yi Yun has been devoured. The Helltoothed Dao Tapir can be sealed again." Shi Fei said.

They also found it extremely taxing to withstand the devouring force.

Shi Ping put his hand out and waved, hoping to give Old Man Changsheng a signal.

And at that moment, the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's devouring force came to a standstill.

"It looks like Grandmaster Uncle already knows," said Shi Ping.

At the moment that the devouring force came to a standstill, the pressure that they felt was immediately lessened.

Following that, once the Helltoothed Dao Tapir was sealed again, they could deactivate their Dao Domains.

However, at that moment, they saw a gray vortex appear in the middle of the Helltoothed Dao Tapir.

The vortex was only a size of a pin at the beginning, but very quickly, it began to spin rapidly. In a blink of an eye, it replaced the Helltoothed Dao Tapir and swirled at Shi Ping and Shi Fei in an inundating manner!

"What is that?"

"Could it be that the sixth seal has been released?"

"What is that Immortal Rain Sect thinking? Yi Yun has already been devoured! It's no longer an assessment if they release the sixth seal. They clearly want Yi Yun dead!"

"How despicable. Is Senior Felicitous Rain not going to stop this?"

On one hand, there was the assessment, but if they deliberately increased the difficulty when Yi Yun appeared like he could not withstand it, that was intentional murder.

The people from the six-country alliance began hurling invectives. But at that moment, they realized that Felicitous Rain Lord had not moved. He did not stop any of it, while Shi Changsheng, who was beside him, had an ugly expression on his face.

The sixth seal?

He did not open it at all!

In a blink of an eye, the gray vortex in the Helltoothed Dao Tapir had rapidly expanded.

Boom!

It directly turned into a gray tornado that swept around wantonly!

The rain in the sky was devoured by the tornado, wrenching them into mist!

It was unexpected when the twisted rain become a part of the gray tornado!

Upon seeing that scene, Shi Changsheng, who was sitting leisurely in his seat, stood up suddenly.

What was that?

His cultivation level was deep and profound. He held control of the Helltoothed Dao Tapir as well, so he knew everything that was happening inside the world of darkness. He could clearly see that the gray vortex was using an unbelievable power to destroy all laws and Heaven Earth Yuan Qi around it!

And the laws and Heaven Earth Yuan Qi that were being destroyed would be instantly assimilated by the gray tornado, before becoming a part of the terrifying destructive power! It caused the tornado vortex to expand rapidly like an explosion!

"That tornado!"

In his long life, this was the first time that Shi Changsheng saw such a terrifying law. It was like the world was covered in flammable oil and dry wood, while the black tornado was like a fire starter. It lit up the world, causing everything in the world to become a destructive inferno!

The spreading happened like it was unstoppable. It even made Shi Changsheng feel a sense of foreboding. What if the inferno continued spreading?

If it could assimilate everything around it, to make them one of its constituents, it would only become more and more powerful. The stronger the assimilation power, the more likely it would eventually assimilate the world and turn the world into a ruin!

Shi Changsheng was not only the one who was astonished. Even Felicitous Rain Lord felt alarmed.

As a Divine Lord of the Ten Thousand Fey Empyrean Heaven, he was very well-learned, but this strange law was able to surprise Felicitous Rain Lord. He thought of anything Shi Changsheng could think of as well.

But be it Felicitous Rain Lord or Shi Changsheng, none of them dared to think that the power of destruction could really spread through thousands of worlds, or even the 12 Empyrean Heavens, let alone a single world. It would destroy everything.

That was the Major Destruction laws that could end the Universe which no 12 Empyrean Heavens warrior had been able to comprehend!

Of course, with Yi Yun's cultivation level, it was impossible to produce a destructive power that could devour all of the 12 Empyrean Heavens. It was already sufficient to destroy whatever that was around him.

"The rain in the sky has been devoured. Even the clouds are gone!" In the towering tree's hall, a warrior from the younger generation exclaimed.

At that moment, in the world of darkness, not only was the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's power being assimilated by the destructive force, even Shi Ping and Shi Fei's Dao Domain of Rain was being assimilated by the destructive power!

True Martial World - Chapter 985: Dao Domain of Rain

People watched the gray halo suffusing from Yi Yun with curious amazement. A Dao Domain was produced when a warrior's comprehension of a Dao reached a certain standard. When their laws were able to form a small world, a tiny space surrounding their bodies would separate itself from the greater world, forming a Dao Domain.

As for Yi Yun's gray halo, it apparently did not seem to be forming a world of its own. It was completely different to the common impression that everyone had of Dao Domains.

But very strangely, the gray halo was able to withstand the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's devouring force.

"What Dao is that?" Shi Fei was surprised. He could not help but sneer as he said, "It doesn't matter what Dao it is. It's only the appetizer. Be prepared to become a cripple!"

Shi Ping and Shi Fei's auras were increasing in intensity. A domain with misty rain immediately appeared around them.

Dao Domain of Rain! In the Dao Domain of Rain, every drop of rainwater was the condensation of Dao. The water droplets were produced by their bodies before it returned to their bodies. It was a water cycle that repeated itself. The Helltoothed Dao Tapir's devouring force was unending, but it was unable to crack the cycle.

The power of the rainwater was perpetual. People could see that Shi Ping and Shi Fei's surroundings had seemed to merge into a greater whole, forming a rainy world.

Upon seeing this scene, Old Man Changsheng nodded his head in appreciation. "Felicitous Rain, what do you think of Shi Fei and Shi Ping's comprehension of Immortal Rain Dao?"

The Dao Domain of Rain was one of the core inheritances of the reclusive Immortal Rain Sect. The rain here was not in the ordinary sense of the word... it was Heavenly Dao Immortal Rain. Every drop was like ambrosia condensed from the essence of the world.

The Dao Domain of Rain had the ability to constantly renew itself and its unique trait of being a complete ecosystem made it best at withstanding the devouring force.

Felicitous Rain Lord did not make comment. All of his attention was on Yi Yun, or to be precise, the gray halo around Yi Yun.

What is that gray halo… ?

Felicitous Rain Lord's eyebrows jumped slightly. The gray halo gave him a strange feeling.

And at that moment, Shi Changsheng's cold voice sounded, "Helltoothed Dao Tapir, fourth seal, release."

The fourth seal!

It was said that the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's devouring force could devour mountains and seas when the fourth seal was released! Even the surrounding air was resonating like it would be torn apart at any time.

"That… that is the fourth stage?"

On Chi Zhuiyun and Tianya Haoyue's side, they were still withstanding the devouring force of the released second seal. Yet, Yi Yun was already beginning to experience the fourth seal. The difference was just too great. Furthermore, Chi Zhuiyun and Tianya Haoyue were facing an ordinary Dao Tapir, while Yi Yun was facing a Helltoothed Dao Tapir!

"Let's see how long you can last!"

Shi Ping and Shi Fei were not finding it easy when the fourth seal was released either!

They were using the Dao Domain of Rain to prop themselves up. As for Yi Yun, how was he going to withstand the devouring force with that baffling gray halo?

Chi! Chi! Chi!

The devouring force maniacally crunched the gray halo around Yi Yun. It was like the gray halo was being shredded.

Yi Yun, who was experiencing this, could see Shi Ping and Shi Fei's teasing smiles, as well as the cold and belittling gaze from the Star Picking Court above him. At that moment, his expression was extremely livid.

Want me to die?

Killing intent flashed in Yi Yun's eyes. For the past year, he had been gaining insights into the 10000 Demon Wheel of Existence, which touched upon the Major Dao of Destruction.

Legends said that when the universe experiences its final and biggest annihilation, it would experience the supreme laws of destruction.

And in this universe, there was nothing that could remain everlasting. Be it life, the celestial bodies, the boundless worlds and the be-all and end-all of everything, they would all be destroyed.

If Chaos was the beginning of Dao, then Final Destruction was the end of Dao — On the day of the Final Destruction, even Dao itself would be annihilated.

Even for Yi Yun, he had only managed to comprehend an inkling of such a mystical Great Dao of Supremacy.

With that bit of Major Dao of Destruction, it was extremely demanding on Yi Yun to produce a Major Destruction Dao Domain. Furthermore, it would expend a great deal of his energy and stamina.

At the moment that the Major Dao of Destruction was released, whatever devouring force he experienced would be like a gentle breeze to Yi Yun. It would not pose any threats.

But most important of all, Yi Yun's Major Destruction Dao Domain could last less than thirty seconds!

The assessment was a test to see how long a warrior was able to endure the devouring force and not the strength of the Dao Domain.

With less than thirty seconds, he would be exhausted upon using it after thirty seconds. And when that happened, Yi Yun would no longer be able to withstand the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's devouring force when he lost the protection of the Dao Domain.

At that moment, the devouring force was increasing in intensity, like a storm had befallen the area around him. Yi Yun was experiencing the storm and the gray halo around him appeared ephemeral. It was like a tiny boat in a tumultuous storm.

Although the gray halo was not eye-catching, everyone knew how terrifying the devouring force that Yi Yun was experiencing was.

It was obvious when comparing his situation with the assessment with the ordinary Dao Tapir. At that moment, the ordinary Dao Tapir had just had its third seal released. The powerful devouring force was something that Tianya Haoyue could no longer withstand. As for Chi Zhuiyun, he had activated his Shura Dao Domain's Celestial Demon Form. He was going all out!

Although there was a stirring sea of blood in front of Chi Zhuiyun with ghastly wails coming from it, it was gradually being consumed by the devouring force.

Everyone knew that Chi Zhuiyun was famous for his powerful Dao Domain. But even so, he was already at his limit when facing an ordinary Dao Tapir that had three of its seals released.

How horrifying would it be when the fourth seal of the Helltoothed Dao Tapir was released? It was completely unimaginable!

"Yi Yun still can withstand it!?"

"Amazing. What is that gray halo around him? Doesn't he cultivate in pure Yang laws? That does not look anything like a pure Yang Dao Domain."

People were in a flurry of discussion. And at that moment, the Helltoothed Dao Tapir's devouring force was at its fourth stage and it had reached its limit. The terrifying Dao Tapir's mouth appeared like it was about to completely swallow Yi Yun.

Yi Yun felt like his lifeblood was about to be drained. He had used Destruction laws to withstand the devouring force, but it was not a Dao Domain after all. There was a limit to its effects, so he knew that he was quickly reaching his limit.

"Punk, your Dao Domain is already being pressed against the surface of your body, and yet you haven't died?"

Not far beside Yi Yun, Shi Fei's fat body was trembling, like he was about to be swept away by a storm.

"You are just lingering on with your last breath. I don't believe that you can last till the moment when the fifth seal is released!"

As Shi Fei spoke, he exchanged glances with Shi Ping. They moved closer together as the Dao Domains of Rain around them began to slowly merge.

The two rainy domains had merged together.

As the rain underwent an exchange, the Dao Domain of Rain became more expansive. The vast screen of rain withstood the devouring force that came falling from the sky as it protected Shi Fei and Shi Ping.

However, such a scene caused people from the six-country alliance to curse at them.

"The two of them are joining forces?"

"They have no shame. Did they join forces to withstand the devouring force? What sort of ability is that!?"