Chapter 757 - 322: Mental Realm Transformation, Advancement of Telekinesis and Strength

Chapter 757: Chapter 322: Mental Realm Transformation, Advancement of Telekinesis and Strength

It looked just like the Lightning Spear.

As the spear closed in, the figures of Guo Wei and the five others vanished from Chu Lingguang’s sight.

CLANG!

Chu Lingguang felt the Long Spear in his hand truly resonate with heaven and earth.

He couldn’t help but follow with a thrust of his own.

The Long Spear collided with the Lightning Spear. Along with the smiles of Guo Wei and his companions, the Lightning Spear gradually faded from view. When they had vanished completely, Chu Lingguang saw that the island he was on had been reduced to a tiny patch of land floating on the water. The rest had sunk into Taihu.

’The sixth level of the Mental Realm...’

’Unity of Heart and Spirit!’

Chu Lingguang realized that his Mental Realm had unconsciously advanced from the Unity of Heart and Thought to the Unity of Heart and Spirit. Latent understandings that had lain dormant were now awakened, seemingly merging into his Spear Technique.

Furthermore, he noticed his Telekinesis had evolved, advancing from the fifth to the sixth rank. The markings for the Five Elements Power, Earth Source Power, and even the Thunder Power on his Foundation Establishment Compass had all become much clearer and more distinct.

It was as if the transformation hadn’t been limited to just the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear. His entire self had been elevated, including his Essence, Qi, and Spirit, his Telekinesis and Spiritual Power, and even his cultivation realm.

"J-Junior Brother Chu."

Zhou Changqing flew over from a distance.

He had thought the sight of Chu Linggugant effortlessly crushing and killing Ma Jihu was shocking enough, but the power of the Spear Technique Chu Lingguang unleashed afterward had nearly scared him to death.

Just moments ago, he had watched as the entirety of Taihu seemed to merge with and resonate with Chu Lingguang’s Spear Technique. It was as if a brand-new Circulation had manifested, both inside and outside Chu Lingguang’s body.

Though Chu Lingguang was clearly at the same Foundation Establishment Realm as him, when he practiced with his spear on the island, the storm of Spiritual Qi converging on him from all directions made him seem like the sovereign of Taihu.

Even the Water Demons that had dominated Taihu for years had voluntarily retreated to the bottom of the lake in the face of his Spear Technique, with not a single one daring to surface.

Not only did he sense the unparalleled power in Chu Lingguang’s Spear Technique, but he also witnessed, through its artistry, the entire process of that power’s transformation.

He clearly saw a mundane spear technique transform in Chu Lingguang’s hands, becoming the very Divine Power that Practitioners could only dream of.

Such a transformation was exceedingly rare.

Even a Core Formation expert might not be capable of such a feat.

Yet it had miraculously manifested in Chu Lingguang, captivating all the nearby Practitioners. In the end, however, the power contained within his Spear Technique was so immense that everyone chose to keep their distance.

They were terrified of being swept up by his spear’s power.

Now that the island had almost completely sunk from the force of Chu Lingguang’s Spear Technique and the fluctuations of power had subsided, Zhou Changqing finally dared to approach and check on him.

His gaze toward Chu Lingguang was now filled with both awe and fear.

Ma Jihu, a cultivator at the Immortal Dao Foundation Establishment Realm, had been blown into a mist of blood by a single strike of Chu Lingguang’s spear. What’s more, Zhou Changqing could clearly sense that Chu Lingguang had just experienced an epiphany, and his power seemed to have climbed yet another step.

Although they were both Practitioners in the Foundation Establishment Realm, Zhou Changqing felt that he and Chu Lingguang were worlds apart.

He felt incredibly fortunate that both he and Chu Lingguang were disciples of the Profound Celestial Sect.

And that he had never offended him.

"Zhou, about just now... my apologies."

Chu Lingguang glanced around. Sensing that the Water Demons in Taihu seemed to have vanished without a trace, he realized he must have created a terrifying scene while wielding his spear.

Otherwise, the island wouldn’t have been almost completely submerged by the power of his Spear Technique.

"Congratulations on your great increase in power. I just received news that the black palace inside the Immortal King’s Tomb has been opened. The sect urgently needs reinforcements and wants us to hurry over."

Zhou Changqing cut to the chase.

"Oh? Then let’s go!"

Chu Lingguang hadn’t expected such a coincidence.

He had just experienced a massive power boost, and now the black palace inside the Immortal King’s Tomb had been opened.

However, as he recalled the Immortal Fate he had obtained in the Immortal King’s Tomb, Chu Lingguang hesitated. He had only been able to acquire the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment Technique thanks to the Guardian Nascent Soul Ghosts inside the tomb.

In the three-odd years he had been away, the Immortal King’s Tomb had suffered the worst destruction in its history.

And that was related to him.

If he and Li Qiushui hadn’t accidentally stumbled into the tomb, the sects would never have known that the power of its Restriction Array had weakened.

Of course, even if they hadn’t entered, the Cyan Cloud Sect would have continued trying to break into the Immortal King’s Tomb to seize the Immortal Fate within.

Regardless, the Nascent Soul Ghosts in the Immortal King’s Tomb had done him a great kindness.

Chu Lingguang knew in his heart that the best way to repay them would be to never enter the tomb again and disturb their peace. But now the black palace had been opened, and experts from all the major sects had poured inside. It must be utter chaos.

For all he knew, the Nascent Soul Ghosts guarding the tomb might have already had their souls annihilated.

Chu Lingguang didn’t know whether he should enter or not.

He was deeply conflicted.

Because of the disturbance at the Immortal King’s Tomb, the experts who had been recuperating or training at Taihu had all departed. The area outside the Stone Forest had become incredibly lively.

News that Chu Lingguang had killed Ma Jihu had already spread through the Stone Forest—after all, there had been too many witnesses.

However, since everyone was fixated on the Immortal Fate within the tomb, even the Cyan Cloud Sect’s attention was focused on that prize. No disciples from their sect took the opportunity to seek revenge on the members of the Profound Celestial Sect.

When Chu Lingguang and Zhou Changqing returned to the area outside the Stone Forest, they found many Practitioners attempting to break through the Stone Forest Array to enter the Immortal King’s Tomb and compete for the Immortal Fate within.

Unfortunately, even with the tomb’s Array greatly weakened, it was not something the average person could breach.

Most were unable to break through the Restriction Array. Many even suffered a backlash, having the force of their own attacks reflected back at them.

Many were injured, and some even lost their lives.

"You’re finally back! Are you all right?"

Li Qiushui’s face lit up with excitement upon seeing Chu Lingguang again. She had already heard from other Practitioners that he had killed Ma Jihu at Taihu.

Still, she couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief upon seeing him return safely.

"I’m fine. What’s the situation inside?"

Chu Lingguang asked.

"Elder Yang wants us to bring more people in for support," Li Qiushui said.

"Senior Brother, take us inside!"

Jiang Ruhong said.

Jiang Ruhong was dumbfounded to learn that Chu Lingguang had killed Ma Jihu and successfully avenged Guo Wei. Ma Jihu was a cultivator at the Immortal Dao Foundation Establishment Realm, yet Chu Lingguang had killed him just like that.

’Just how strong is he now?’

"Everyone, don’t be reckless," Chu Lingguang said.

Seeing the fervent gazes in everyone’s eyes, he knew they were all eager to enter the Immortal King’s Tomb and fight for the Immortal Fate within.

Unfortunately, to enter the Immortal King’s Tomb, one first had to pass through the Stone Forest Array. Although both the Profound Celestial Sect and the Cyan Cloud Sect possessed Divine Power and Techniques to penetrate the array, arriving at the tomb safely was not something everyone could do.

Even for someone as powerful as Chu Lingguang was now, entering would still be fraught with risk.

It was still uncertain if he could even reach the cluster of palaces behind the main square like he did last time.

He thought back to how he had managed to get out last time.

Chu Lingguang had always felt a deep sense of awe toward the Immortal King’s Tomb.

He didn’t dare to act rashly.

More importantly, he didn’t dare disturb the peaceful cultivation of the tomb’s master, which made him reluctant to enter. However, the lure of the Immortal Fate was too strong. With so many people already inside, if he didn’t go in and the Cyan Cloud Sect managed to seize the opportunities, his future would be perilous.

After all, he had just killed Ma Jihu.

Ma Jihu was an Elder of the Cyan Cloud Sect, an Immortal Dao Foundation Establishment cultivator with the potential to become a Core Formation expert. And to top it off, Venerable Changxu had also died by his hand.

Therefore, his feud with the Cyan Cloud Sect was irreconcilable.

If he didn’t get stronger, he would be the one to die.

And so, Chu Lingguang walked up to two stone statues.

These two statues stood at the edge of the Stone Forest, also enveloped by the Restriction Array.

Chu Lingguang stood outside the array, releasing waves of Telekinesis in an attempt to communicate with the stone statues. Having received Favor Points from the Nascent Soul Ghosts before, he knew there were still Guardians within the Immortal King’s Tomb.

He might receive an unexpected reward.

’This humble one, Chu Lingguang, has no wish to disturb the Immortal Venerable’s peaceful cultivation. It is only that the Cyan Cloud Sect is viciously ambitious, and I cannot bear to watch them run rampant inside. If the Immortal Venerable can hear my voice, please allow me to enter and sweep away those scoundrels on your behalf.’

Chu Lingguang thought respectfully.

As he conveyed this thought, he spread his Telekinesis over the Restriction Array, prepared to retreat at a moment’s notice.