Chapter 449 - 425: Divinity Transformation Ceremony

Chapter 449: Chapter 425: Divinity Transformation Ceremony

"I’m leaving."

The half-year was up. Without further delay, Zhang Chi, seen off by numerous Nascent Soul Cultivators, piloted the Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion, tore open the void, and departed from the Great Abyss.

Not long after, Zhang Chi successfully returned to the Endless Desert Sea, and then traveled to the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield.

Along the way, he passed by places like Canglan Oasis and Golden Wind Oasis but did not stop.

He also chose not to venture deep into the Demon Abyss before leaving.

The reason was simple: the Demon Abyss was vast and perilous. Even as a Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarch, he was unwilling to explore its deepest reaches.

And if he wasn’t going to go all the way, there was no point in going at all.

He brought some Cultivators out with him this time, but he didn’t concern himself with their futures. Upon reaching the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield, he left them to fend for themselves.

Only Xiao Yunhong and the others, who were his friends and sect-mates, were arranged to join the Six Great Powers.

Afterward, Zhang Chi took the two women back to Snow Peak Temple and once again entered Cultivation in Seclusion.

Zhang Chi discovered that after his breakthrough, continuing to advance his Cultivation had become significantly more difficult.

Not only did he require a greater amount of Spiritual Qi, but the Tier Five Cultivation Materials in this realm were also exceedingly rare.

Even with the materials he had acquired earlier, they wouldn’t last him long.

This was why almost all Divinity Transformation cultivators in this realm were at the Divinity Transformation Early Stage.

Even for someone as extraordinary as Zhang Chi, without sufficient resources, it would be difficult to reach the Divinity Transformation Middle Stage within his lifetime.

’Based on the current situation, unless I gather all the resources of the entire Immortal Cultivation Realm, I might have a chance to break through to the Divinity Transformation Middle Stage within a thousand years.’

’Otherwise, I’ll be stuck at this Realm for the rest of my life. It’s no wonder so many Divinity Transformation cultivators are desperate to achieve Ascension.’

In the Cultivation Quiet Chamber of the Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion at Snow Peak Temple, Zhang Chi sat cross-legged on the Jade Bed. After a session of cultivation, he couldn’t help but frown slightly.

His immortal cave was already excellent, and this Jade Bed could even accelerate his Cultivation to a certain degree.

Moreover, his powerful physical body and Divine Soul were also of great help in increasing his Cultivation speed.

But even so, the results of his Cultivation were still unsatisfactory.

Things were still manageable while his supply of Tier Five Elixirs and other items hadn’t run out. Once they were depleted, his progress would surely slow down even more.

’It seems a battle with the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty is truly unavoidable!’

Zhang Chi’s gaze quickly became resolute.

To continue advancing, he had to ascend.

And to ascend, his only option was to deal with the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty.

As for ordinary Spatial Nodes, that was another method, but it clearly involved a great deal of luck.

If it were that easy, the many Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs in the Immortal Cultivation Realm would have ascended long ago.

However, Zhang Chi was in no hurry. He decided to wait until the celebration began before making any moves and quickly resumed his Cultivation in Seclusion.

In the days that followed, Zhang Chi didn’t just focus on his Cultivation; he also practiced Body Refining and Refining God.

At the same time, he didn’t neglect the legacies of Artifact Refining and Alchemy, diligently studying and mastering them all.

As a result, thanks to his powerful Divine Thought, solid foundation, and the aid of the Dream Space, breaking through in these disciplines was even simpler than he had anticipated.

In just a few years, he had advanced all these skills to the legendary Tier Five.

Time continued to pass. Soon, in the year of Zhang Chi’s 1060th birthday, the Celestial Fragrance Sect became livelier than ever before.

Countless Cultivators gathered from all directions.

Besides Cultivators from the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield, a large number of cultivators made special trips from as far as Great Qian, the Xingluo Sea, the Endless Desert Sea, and other nearby regions to offer their congratulations.

However, due to the immense distances, the attendees were mostly top-tier experts from major powers.

As for Low Tier Cultivators, they lacked the status to even know about or participate in the event, nor could they have made such a long journey in time.

"Welcome, everyone, to the Celestial Fragrance Sect. On behalf of our sect, I congratulate Junior Brother Zhang Chi on achieving Divinity Transformation. Furthermore, the sect hereby announces that Junior Brother Zhang Chi will officially become our fourth Supreme Elder."

"And on behalf of Spirit Wind Tower..."

On this particular morning, countless Cultivators gathered at the main gate plaza of the Celestial Fragrance Sect. Even the Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs from the Six Great Powers of the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield were in attendance.

Furthermore, each of the Six Great Powers had sent a Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarch to publicly congratulate Zhang Chi and announce his new status.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Zhang, on your breakthrough and on becoming a Supreme Elder of the Six Great Powers. Our congratulations also to our friends from the Six Great Powers. This is a small token from the three of us sisters. Please accept it."

At this moment, the three Palace Masters of the Desert Divine Palace had also arrived. They were the first to step forward together to offer their congratulations.

"Congratulations on your breakthrough, Fellow Daoist Zhang. May your immortal path be long and prosperous!"

Immediately after, more Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs from outside the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield also came forward to offer congratulations and present gifts.

In particular, most of the Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs from the Xingluo Sea had come, and their gifts were all quite valuable.

As for Great Qian, although some Nascent Soul Cultivators attended, not a single Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarch was present.

"Congratulations, Celestial Monarch Zhang!"

Only after the Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs had offered their congratulations and gifts did the turn come for the numerous Nascent Soul Cultivators and the various powers they represented.

Their gifts were clearly inferior compared to those from the Celestial Monarchs, but this was only in a relative sense. While Zhang Chi might not think much of them, the gifts were, in fact, still extremely valuable.

"Thank you, fellow Daoists. To repay your kindness, I have decided to begin a series of sermons in seven days. They will last for three months, and all of you are welcome to attend and exchange insights."

Zhang Chi was quite satisfied and responded with a smile.

The ordinary congratulatory gifts were fine, but when he saw the presents from the Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs, even his eyes lit up.

He had a considerable amount of resources before, but his Cultivation consumed them at such a high rate that they would be depleted in a few decades.

But with these new gifts, he could undoubtedly continue his extravagant Cultivation for several more decades.

If he were as frugal as the other Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs, the resources could even last him two or three hundred years.

Hearing this, the Cultivators couldn’t help but cheer in unison.

While the Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs were calm, the Low Tier Cultivators were ecstatic, as this was an immense opportunity for them.

Afterward, the Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs from the Six Great Powers who were hosting the event arranged a series of ceremonies for Zhang Chi. With that, the initial phase of the celebration was complete, and the banquet began.

Long tables stretched for hundreds of miles, and a river of fine wine and exquisite dishes was served.

These delicacies were all made from Spirit Level ingredients, prepared by professional Spirit Chefs. They were not only incredibly delicious but also contained abundant Spiritual Qi.

Although the banquet was divided into different tiers based on the Cultivators’ status and Cultivation, even the lowest-tier feast at the periphery could save an ordinary Cultivator a great deal of cultivation time.

Some Cultivators who had been stuck at a Cultivation Bottleneck for a long time even broke through thanks to this banquet.

Meanwhile, high above the main gate of the Celestial Fragrance Sect, a massive Palace floated among the clouds.

Zhang Chi and several dozen other Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs were inside this Palace.

Their banquet was of the highest tier, with nearly every dish made from Tier Four Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

The final few main dishes and the Spirit Wine were even Tier Five.

In the center of the grand hall, a group of Female Cultivators, so beautiful they could be called Fairies, danced gracefully to entertain the guests.

Even the Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs cherished this opportunity, joyfully toasting one another and drinking to their hearts’ content.

Zhang Chi was undoubtedly the star of the day.

Even though many of the veteran Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs didn’t believe that a newly-ascended cultivator like Zhang Chi could be very powerful, they all acted friendly and enthusiastic.

However, after giving Zhang Chi sufficient attention and respect, the assembled Celestial Monarchs quickly dismissed the dancers and began to discuss important matters.

This important matter was none other than ascending to the Upper Realm.

The Celestial Monarchs first exchanged information on the Spatial Nodes they each knew of, but the result was less than satisfactory.

Because even with the combined knowledge of all the Spatial Nodes they knew, it was still not enough to locate the Upper Realm and open a spatial passage.

"Everyone, this should have been within our expectations. So let’s face the problem head-on. If we want to ascend, our only choice is to defeat the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty and force them to share the passage."

"That’s right. Besides, the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty Royal Family is viciously ambitious and has been expanding wildly for countless years. Their aggression has grown even worse in the last millennium. They’ve already occupied the Endless Desert Sea and are now attacking the Xingluo Sea. Next, they will surely make a move on the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield and other regions!"

"Indeed! We must unite against the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty. Otherwise, forget Ascension; even just preserving our lives and freedom will be nothing but a fool’s dream!"

At this point, the three Palace Masters of the Desert Divine Palace could no longer hold back and jointly made their proposal.

"Well said. We of the Xingluo Sea support the three Palace Masters. Fellow Daoists of the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield and all others present, what are your thoughts?"

The many Divinity Transformation cultivators from the Xingluo Sea immediately voiced their agreement, clearly having discussed this in advance.

In other words, they hadn’t just come to offer congratulations but also to take this opportunity to form an alliance with the Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs of the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield.

As for the Divinity Transformation cultivators from other regions, it didn’t matter if they couldn’t be brought into the fold, but it would be even better if they could.

"This..."

The Divinity Transformation cultivators from the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield had anticipated this but still appeared hesitant.

They had clearly discussed this beforehand, but they had failed to reach a complete consensus.

Some of them were holding onto a sliver of hope, thinking that the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty might not be able to conquer the Xingluo Sea. Even if they did, their Vitality would be greatly damaged, leaving them with no strength to deal with the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield.

Even if a conflict were to happen in the future, the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield would have a long time to develop. They might even be able to take advantage of Great Qian’s weakness and reap the benefits like the proverbial fisherman.

Others felt that Great Qian was too powerful. Without outside help, the Xingluo Sea would surely be annihilated quickly. In that case, Great Qian would not be weakened but would likely grow even stronger.

If that happened, the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield would be in danger.

Meanwhile, the Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs from regions other than the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield and the Xingluo Sea remained silent.

After all, Great Qian’s invasion was still a distant threat to them. There was no need to risk their lives for the Xingluo Sea.

Some of these Celestial Monarchs even had good, long-standing relationships with the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty’s Royal Family.

’Should I sell the information I’ve heard today to Great Qian after the celebration?’ some of them even thought.

"Everyone, I support the three Palace Masters and our fellow Daoists from the Xingluo Sea. Of course, I know that many of you have different opinions, but there is no need to express them just yet. First, listen to a story I have to tell."

The Divinity Transformation cultivators from the Xingluo Sea and the three Palace Masters were quite disappointed by the lack of response. Just as they were about to formulate their words to persuade the Celestial Monarchs of the Ancient Wilderness Snowfield, Zhang Chi suddenly spoke up.