High-Level Martial Era

Chapter 1891: Chapter 825: Sub-Saint Weapon

“Heart Origin Dominator, it is possible.” Commander Cang’er said, “Then I will deduct one hundred billion Immortal Merits from you.”

Immediately, Li Yuan received a message sent by the Immortal Order.

Soon after, a bright light flashed, and the soul defense Emperor weapon named ’Thousand Heart Emperor Ring’ slowly descended, directly caught in Li Yuan’s palm.

It emitted a hazy glow throughout, as if transparent, with wisps of mysterious Void Realm fluctuations, which would be imperceptible if Li Yuan weren’t a Void Realm Practitioner.

In terms of aura, it is far inferior to the other three top-level Emperor weapons Li Yuan exchanged for, yet it seems more mysterious and unfathomable.

Li Yuan’s mind moved, forcibly suppressing its original power, and branded it with a Life Mark.

“Soul defense top-level Emperor weapon, acquired.” Li Yuan felt pleased in his heart, “Other Supremes might not have such a special Emperor weapon.”

Thousand Heart Emperor Ring.

According to the information Li Yuan acquired from the origin, it is refined from the soul origin essence of over a thousand Emperor Realm cultivators combined with a very special Void Realm material, greatly enhancing soul defense once merged into one’s soul origin.

“If exchanging Eternal Crystals for the Thousand Heart Emperor Ring, it would cost nearly two trillion Eternal Crystals, which I can’t afford at all.” Li Yuan thought.

Among these over four hundred top-level Emperor weapons, there are more than ten soul-type ones, with this one being the most expensive.

Since I’m exchanging, naturally I exchange for the most valuable one.

“Thus, when the Abyssal Sacrificial Sea opens, my strongest main battle true body will simultaneously be equipped with the Demon Blood Divine Spear, Imitation Heavenly Venerate Saint Armor, Thousand Heart Emperor Ring, also having cultivated the ’Hundred Paths Saint Body,’ robust defense with the Red Heart Disc and Holy Heart Mark.” Li Yuan thought, “The ability to survive can indeed be maximized.”

“Even if great dangers lurk in the depths of the Abyssal Sacrificial Sea, I should remain unscathed.”

According to Li Yuan’s plan, while venturing into the Abyssal Sacrificial Sea, this strongest true body will be on the outside, while other true bodies will hide inside the Cave Heaven Treasure, reemerging at a critical moment.

In reality.

Given Li Yuan’s current accomplishments in the Heart Device Dao, his soul origin has grown nearly to the dominator level, making soul defense formidable; it’s impossible for even Supremes to annihilate his soul in a single move.

Yet, he still wants to exchange for the Thousand Heart Emperor Ring, why?

Merely to prepare for potential dangers in the depths of the Abyssal Sacrificial Sea, after all, it was once a battleground for Eternals, leaving behind things even the Golden Robe God Master could not foresee.

One can never be overly cautious with soul defense means.

“Heart Origin Dominator.”

“Using Eternal Crystals to exchange top-level Emperor weapons is the first time in the history of the Immortal Divine Hall, as specifically instructed by the God Master.” Commander Cang’er continued, “After this, such opportunities will no longer exist.”

“Understood.” Li Yuan nodded.

He understood as well, that this must be a special exception made by the Golden Robe God Master for him… it can’t allow him to exchange endlessly, otherwise, he could fully exchange the Immortal Divine Hall’s vault of top-level Emperor weapons through transactions with numerous dominators and even Supremes.

If such were true, even the Golden Robe God Master would face penalty.

“Able to let me exchange Eternal Crystals for three top-level Emperor weapons, Heart Origin is most grateful.” Li Yuan said, “Then I shall not disturb, and take my leave for now, if there are matters, Commander can directly message me.”

“Alright, let me see you out.” Commander Cang’er said with a smile.

…

After sending Li Yuan away, Commander Cang’er returned to the top level of the second Immortal Divine Hall’s space-time.

“God Master, Heart Origin Dominator’s true body has left the Immortal Heaven and Earth.” Commander Cang’er said.

“Hmm.”

“Proceed to the ’Star City Space-Time Hall,’ extract and bring Star City numbered 4.” Golden Robe God Master said calmly, “It is the Star City Heart Origin Dominator is about to establish, I will personally grant its authority.”

“Star City numbered 4?”

Commander Cang’er was taken aback, even though he was quite friendly with Li Yuan, he couldn’t help saying, “God Master, the top five numbered Star Cities are all Immortal Star Cities, normally requiring a Sub-Saint’s qualification to establish.”

“Granted Heart Origin Dominator’s authority, at most a Supreme Star City should be provided.”

All cosmic factions assume Star City is divided only into ordinary and Supreme classifications, yet within the Immortal Divine Hall, above Supreme Star Cities lie ’Immortal Star Cities,’ with a stronger origin, a more powerful guardian array, and possessing higher authority.

However.

Over endless ages, Immortal Heaven and Earth have only seen two instances of ’Immortal Star Cities,’ so contemporary major factions are unaware.

After all, while history has produced many Sub-Saints, most do not wish to too deeply entangle with Eternal Organizations, naturally making those willing to establish Immortal Star Cities rare.

“If only granting a Supreme Star City.”

“Once he establishes Star City, would Heart Origin Dominator have confidence to fend off Han Xing Supreme who seeks to strike?” Golden Robe God Master shook his head, “Only an Immortal Star City would grant Heart Origin Dominator the power for self-preservation.”

“In reality.”

“From Heart Origin Dominator’s perspective, he needn’t rush to establish a Star City.” Golden Robe God Master said indifferently, “Given his growth rate, in at most tens of thousands of years he needn’t fear Supremes; starting a Star City then would pose no issue, barely affecting anything.”

Commander Cang’er suddenly recalled.

The establishment of a Star City was initiated by the God Master, with no cost required from Heart Origin Dominator, naturally seeming somewhat strange.

Looking now, this was completely prearranged by God Master.

“Letting Heart Origin Dominator establish ahead of time, Han Xing Supreme will surely come to strike.” Golden Robe God Master calmly said, “At that time, Heart Origin Dominator can rely on the Star City’s might for protection, we at Immortal Divine Hall can reappear and force Han Xing Supreme’s retreat, naturally making Heart Origin Dominator increasingly grateful, and he’ll be more diligent at the Abyssal Sacrificial Sea.”

Commander Cang’er thus comprehended the God Master’s intent.

“Regarding Immortal Star City?” Golden Robe God Master said, “If he eventually becomes a Sub-Saint, it simply equates to giving it to him early… if not, if he falls, it can be reclaimed without any loss.”

“However, regarding Immortal Star City’s authority…” Commander Cang’er continued asking.

The Star City’s most crucial function isn’t battles.

But granting those nearing their limits, long entrenched in Eternal Relics and Quasi-Saints authority, allowing cultivation efficiency to soar significantly.

And this ’authority’ actually depletes the power of Immortal Heaven and Earth.

“Simply let his subordinates consume slightly more of Immortal Heaven and Earth’s origin… how much can one Immortal Star City consume?” Golden Robe God Master shook his head.

“Moreover, I observe Heart Origin Dominator values his close ones highly.”

“The more Immortal Star City matters to his dear ones and subordinates, the closer his relationship with us will naturally be.” Golden Robe God Master said.

“The God Master’s wisdom is unparalleled,” Commander Cang’er praised.

…

After consuming all the exotic treasures obtained from the Sacrificial Realm calamity to exchange for four top-level Emperor Weapons, Li Yuan made no other moves.

Instead, he continued to devote himself to cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, eight years had passed.

Inside the Hong Ying Supreme Hall, amidst the grand and ancient palace, the towering Soul Pillars remained, as the colossal Jin Yuan still stood within the hall.

The Soul Pillars stood on both sides, while at the end of the hall under a pillar with extraordinarily majestic aura, Li Yuan’s true body was sitting with closed eyes, his aura restrained, as if he was in a deep sleep or pondering something.

Suddenly.

“Break for me!” Li Yuan abruptly opened his eyes, his body faintly shining, his eyes flashing with divine light, as he exploded with powerful will power.

Boom!!

Will fluctuations influenced reality, causing ripples in the void; such will power was even stronger, more violent, and unshakeable than during the Sacrificial Realm battle.

“The last Soul Pillar has finally been overcome,” Li Yuan looked up at this particularly tall Soul Pillar: “As expected of the pillar left by the Dominator Limit Expert, truly more challenging than those before.”

Swoosh!

A figure flashed across the Vast Sky, landing instantly in front of Li Yuan; it was Jin Yuan, whose face was filled with joy as he looked at Li Yuan with bright eyes.

“Congratulations, Heart Origin.”

“I truly didn’t expect, in such a short time, you would actually use the Divine King body to pass the supreme’s challenges. Truly incredible! Incredible!” Jin Yuan exclaimed.

As the spirit left behind by Supreme Hong Ying.

He seemed immortal but was actually forever trapped here, until the day Star City was completely destroyed; his greatest fear was not seeing anyone pass the supreme’s challenge by then, which would be his deepest regret.

“Jin Yuan, what do you know?”

A young voice sounded: “Are you aware, now in the outside world, Heart Origin is revered by countless strong beings in the cosmos as the ’Heart Origin Dominator.’”

It was Little Tomb’s voice; though his Holy Spirit Body had left, he left behind a puppet body, with a residual consciousness.

It’s just unable to manifest externally, with weakened perception of the outside world.

“Dominator? Divine King, revered as Dominator?” Jin Yuan was stupefied.

Randomly, amidst Li Yuan’s mixed emotions, Little Tomb recounted what Li Yuan had experienced over these years, fighting Black Ancient Spirits at the Long River Ruins, slaughtering the Dominator at Three Flames Mountain, battling Yun Jing Dominator during Sacrificial Realm calamity, killing Abyss Demon Monarch…

Listening to this, Jin Yuan was deeply shaken.

“In such a short time, Heart Origin, you’ve grown to this level?” Jin Yuan was incredibly shocked: “Your cultivation hasn’t even reached ten thousand years, right.”

“Yes.” Li Yuan remained very calm.

“Not even ten thousand years, reaching such a level, such talent; I fear not a single Sub-Saint born since the cosmos’s inception can compare to you.” Jin Yuan sincerely exclaimed.

“Naturally so.”

“Supremes from outside, numerous Dominators, even those eternal organizations have recognized Heart Origin as the first prodigy since the cosmos’s inception,” Little Tomb’s voice was filled with pride.

Li Yuan smiled helplessly, understanding Little Tomb’s nature long ago.

Although he seemed to have experienced a long lifetime, Little Tomb inherently had the mindset of a child. This was the essence of his consciousness, hard to change regardless of the years passed.

“Haha, now then, Master left the ’Sub-Saint Weapon’ for you, I can be at peace.” Jin Yuan sighed.

“Sub-Saint Weapon?” Li Yuan was startled.

“Yes.”

“Haven’t you always wanted to know what Master left behind?” Jin Yuan said. “You’ve passed the test, so you’re eligible to receive it.”

“What Master left is a treasure surpassing the top-level Emperor Weapon.”

“Surpassing top-level Emperor Weapon?” Li Yuan’s eyes lit up, incredulous: “Is it an Eternal Dao Weapon?”

Top-level Emperor Weapons were the strongest treasures Li Yuan had encountered so far.

“No!”

“Eternal Dao Weapons are essentially still Emperor Weapons, just endowed with a bit of unique Dao Rhythm by eternal entities, granting them some special functions,” Jin Yuan shook his head. “But unless they’re a combat treasure, Eternal Dao Weapons used in battle won’t have much greater might than top-level Emperor Weapons.”

Instantly, Li Yuan thought of the ’Void Transformation Dao Map,’ whose greatest function was transforming into a ’Void Realm Body.’

This was indeed power bestowed by eternal entities.

Otherwise, regardless of Li Yuan’s incomparable talent, he wouldn’t achieve cultivation.

“And the Sub-Saint Weapon, it doesn’t contain Dao Rhythm bestowed by eternal entities, so in certain specific uses, it doesn’t match up to Eternal Dao Weapons.”

“However!”

“Its original mystery far surpasses top-level Emperor Weapons.”

“Though not an Eternal Sacred Soldier, in a Sub-Saint’s hands, it is worthy of being called a main battle weapon,” Jin Yuan said. “You also know, like top-level Emperor Weapons are very limited in use for a Sub-Saint… a casual strike from a Sub-Saint exceeds the might of top-level Emperor Weapons.”

“Like the ’Demon Cliff Stele’ in the Eighth Dark Domain, like the ’Hundred Divine Wheels’ in Immortal Heaven and Earth, they can be considered Sub-Saint Artifacts,” Jin Yuan said.

Li Yuan suddenly understood.

So, Demon Cliff Stele, Hundred Divine Wheels, belonged to the category of Sub-Saint Artifacts… At this moment, Li Yuan couldn’t suppress the excitement in his heart.

Previously, missing the Hundred Divine Wheels left Li Yuan with regret and unwillingness, yet with no solution.

Unexpectedly.

A turn of events, Supreme Hong Ying actually left behind such an incredible treasure?

“Behold,” Jin Yuan pointed remotely towards the void.

Whoosh!

The void slightly trembled, as a massive golden sphere appeared out of thin air, with countless Dao Patterns engraved on its surface.