Chapter 1193
Chapter 1193: Chapter 1196 Next Stop_1 Chapter 1193: Chapter 1196 Next Stop_1 Lin Zhen hesitated for a moment before deciding to leave this place.
He had already reaped substantial gains from this pioneering expedition, and there were only a few pieces of equipment he still lacked.
A good domain-related item, a spear, and a mental defense item.
These would round off his collection nicely.
Although the pioneering area still held potential for yielding better equipment, the Sword Palace had already been found; nothing else could possibly top that.
Moreover, with the imminent eruption of the volcano, causing chaotic energy to surge, Lin Zhen could not guarantee safety—even with the Sword Palace and the Primordial Chaos Armor in his possession.
Now, with seven billion Points in hand, Lin Zhen borrowed two billion Points from Hai Yun, purchased one billion Energy Blocks, and loaded them into the energy reservoir of the Sword Palace.
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He also embedded his newly acquired Vermilion Bird Sword into the sword slot, replacing the Cold Crow.
Until he fully mastered the fire-element, the Vermilion Bird Sword felt less handy to him as compared to the Cold Crow.
Throwing a final look at Lake Heart Island, Lin Zhen resolutely activated the Sword Palace and directed it towards the exit.
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The pioneering area of Mirror Lake had caused quite a riot over the past three decades.
In the Star Sea, some individuals became aware of Lin Zhen, the Ghost Face King.
Although the King Sealing Powerhouses did not consider Lin Zhen a real member of their ranks, his impressive battle record was cause enough for their serious attention.
Particularly for those who had grudges against him.
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Within the Star Sea, a perilous place existed—The Netherworld Continent—where four men were undergoing trials.
Or more precisely, one man was enduring the trials while the other three served as protectors.
The one being tested was in the midst of the Netherworld, battling undead creatures.
With a pair of star-steel hammers in his hands, he pounded each undead creature into shattered bones.
The three men sat in the distance, casually chatting while maintaining their cultivation practices.
Around one of them lay a pair of copper hammers, another had two silver hammers, while a towering man had two golden hammers by his side!
These four individuals were four of the leaders of the Eight Great Hammers.
Golden Hammer Lusman, Silver Hammer Zhang Huang, Copper Hammer Wang Xingba, and the man in the heat of battle was none other than Iron Hammer Zhu Yuanhu.
Zhu Yuanhu was currently at the Quasi-God King Peak, showing signs of a possible breakthrough.
On the other hand, Lusman and the other two men had all reached the God King Realm.
Lusman, in particular, exuded an extremely astonishing aura—it was like sitting at the core of a star system.
He was clearly a powerhouse among the God Kings.
The strength of Silver Hammer Zhang Huang was also exceptional, closely behind Lusman’s.
Even Copper Hammer Wang Xingba seemed slightly stronger than the Ghoul Corpse King and the Violent Ape King.
Zhang Huang watched Zhu Yuanhu amidst the battle and spoke slowly to Wang Xingba, “Three, are you no longer restless?”
Wang Xingba slightly shook his head, “I’m not anxious anymore.
I was definitely frantic when I first heard that Wang Chong had been killed.
But the life of a son in comparison to us brothers ascending to God Kings means nothing.
If I couldn’t break this obsession, I would never have been able to advance to God King.”
“That’s the spirit.
As martial artists, we need the ability to set aside our hatred at any moment.
Even if we don’t entirely forget, at the very least, it shouldn’t affect our cultivation.
This is something you’re doing well.
Four was not doing well before, but it seems that he has achieved it now.” Taking his cue, Lusman also opened up.
Wang Xingba brushed his copper hammer a few times, “Heh heh….
I can only temporarily forget.
But since I have already broken through, once we complete the protection of Four, and help him advance to God King, the two of us can go seek vengeance.”
Zhang Huang nodded, “Yes, that Lin Zhen is way too arrogant.
He actually killed my two beloved nephews, utterly disregarding our Eight Great Hammers.”
A hateful light shot out from Wang Xingba’s eyes, “He likely never even dreamed that we would break through to God Kings consecutively.
But by the time he comes to his senses, it will already be too late!”
At that point, Lusman began to speak, “Third Brother, you are getting a bit agitated.
When Four completes his breakthrough, whether it is Lin Zhen or the Sovereign, it won’t matter to us four brothers.
Keep your composure.”
“Yes, Elder Brother.
I just lost control for a moment.
After advancing to God King, my mentality has indeed changed.”
Wang Xingba was indeed a talented individual.
He quickly adjusted himself, but the eagerness in his eyes was a giveaway.
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Lin Zhen finally flew out of Mirror Lake Continent on his flying palace.
When they initially arrived, there were four of them.
Now only Lin Zhen himself was aboard the flying palace.
He had no intention to return to an assembly point in Snow Mountain Continent.
There just wasn’t anything for him to do there.
At present, Lin Zhen had reached the peak of Middle-Level God Peak, but to advance to an Upper God, there was still a long way to go.
For Lin Zhen, to advance to an Upper God was akin to advancing to God King.
This step would be a crucial moment in his cultivation journey.
During the refining of the Divine Body, Lin Zhen hoped to accomplish several things.
Ascend the Heavenly Platform to higher levels, and form more Divine Avatars.
For the ascension of the Heavenly Platform, Lin Zhen wasn’t too worried.
Guxing Diaosou gave him a time limit of three thousand years, which was far off— only thirty years had passed.
He still had ample time.
His only worry was the comprehension of elemental truths.
He had already comprehended the gold element, but he was still lacking fire, earth, and wind.
Among these three elements, fire was where he had the most confidence since he had the deepest understanding of it.
He had just failed to cultivate it actively and had chosen to handle the tougher elements first.
The wind and earth elements were his weak points.
“Chris, I now possess the Sovereign Authority.
Can you find out if there’s any place nearby suitable for perceiving the truths of the wind and earth elements?”
“I will soon find the information, Master.
Please wait a moment.”
Chris found the answer within a minute.
“Master, I have found the two most suitable places for understanding these elements.
The best place to perceive the wind element is within the Star Sea itself, at a place called the Skywind Valley.
It is approximately ten light-years away from your current location.”
Lin Zhen nodded.
Ten light-years wasn’t considered far.
He could pilot the Sword Palace over there and use that time to challenge the Heavenly Platform.
“What about the earth element?”
“To perceive the earth element, one needs a place with a very dense earth qi.
The Star Sea is vast, but doesn’t contain any largely massive planets.
The best location is still the Witch Star.
That planet is humongous and the energy of Earth Veins is strong.
If Master wishes to cultivate, it would be best to return to the Witch Star.”
Lin Zhen stroked his chin.
Return to Witch Star…
He came from the Witch Star, and barely just experienced one pioneering area.
He didn’t want to return so soon.
It’s better to go to Skywind Valley first.
He’d decide what to do after he’d grasped the wind element.
“Lock in the coordinates, I wish to head towards Skywind Valley first.
Once the cultivation there is complete, I’ll return to Witch Star to comprehend the Earth element.
After that, I can perceive the fire element and break through to God King!”
The Sword Palace began to pick up speed.