Chapter 1446 - 320: There’s Definitely Something Wrong

Chapter 1446: Chapter 320: There’s Definitely Something Wrong

The divine liquid only increases potential, not direct power.

Although he consumed the divine liquid and already possesses the potential comparable to a peerless Proud Heaven, truly achieving strength equivalent to a peerless Proud Heaven is not easily done.

However.

The battle achievements Shen Changqing displayed at the Holy Battle Platform Sect can only be accomplished by a peerless Proud Heaven.

The Saint Heirs of the Thirteen Peaks, although none have reached the level of Proud Heaven, can still be considered as peerless geniuses; their strength is not weak within the same realm.

Yet even such prowess seems like mere chickens and dogs before him.

In this regard.

The Python Emperor must understand.

Even though he has already investigated Shen Changqing and ensured that he has not been possessed by a powerful being.

There are still matters that need to be clarified.

Faced with inquiries, Shen Changqing has long prepared himself psychologically, his expression calm: "In the Ancient Ruins, besides obtaining the divine liquid, I also gained quite a few Saint Body Pills.

Now, after refinement, I possess such strength."

"Saint Body Pill!"

The Python Emperor’s expression flickered.

He has only heard of such elixirs.

After all, Saint Body Pills have long vanished among the heavens’ myriad clans; they are elixirs from ancient times.

Normally.

With Shen Changqing’s identity and perspective, it would be impossible for him to recognize a Saint Body Pill.

Now, the fact that he can directly speak of the existence of Saint Body Pills already makes the Python Emperor believe somewhat.

"Rumor has it that Saint Body Pills can greatly refine the corporeal body of beings, allowing them to strengthen their physique to the extreme in a short time; now it seems this is indeed true!"

He nodded, his originally indifferent expression growing much warmer.

"You are now the Holy Land’s only Saint Heir, and all resources within the Holy Land will tilt toward you. This Emperor looks forward to the day you make your name on the Investiture of the Gods."

"Disciple thanks the Python Emperor!"

Shen Changqing bows deeply.

The Python Emperor waved his hand: "Alright, if there’s nothing else, return and cultivate well. As for the matter of the Ancient Ruins, the Holy Land has some preliminary clues; when confirmed, you will be informed."

"Disciple takes his leave!"

Shen Changqing bowed again, then turned and departed.

The Python Emperor watched his departing figure for a long while before slowly withdrawing his gaze, a light smile playing at his lips: "Not bad, it seems our Ziyun Clan is truly poised to produce a peerless Proud Heaven."

If cultivated properly, although our clan may not secure the top spot in the era of great contest, just emerging as a standout should not be a problem."

The era of great contest has only opened for a few decades, and already a Divine Lord has fallen and clans have perished.

Yet.

Judging from the duration of the era of great contest, this can only be considered the beginning.

With such intensity at the start, one can only imagine how fierce things will become later.

To stand out in the era of great contest, relying solely on the old generation of strong figures won’t suffice; new generations of strong figures must rise to ensure the continuation of the race.

Additionally.

The Divine Mandate Platform is a crucial factor.

Those who can enter the Divine Mandate Platform and have their names on the Investiture of the Gods will receive the heavens’ destiny enhancement.

Moreover.

Even their backing clan can receive destiny enhancement.

Destiny!

That is something no race can do without.

Only with destiny enhancement can beings within the clan continuously breakthrough, nurturing talents to the level of Proud Heaven.

"If our clan can have a cultivator enter the Divine Realm Deification List within five thousand ranks and sustain that for a thousand years, the accumulated foundation and strength could rival millennia’s accumulation."

Don’t look at the clans existing now, with their time measured in units of millions of years.

In fact.

A thousand years, for any race, is immensely important.

If the Ziyun Clan can in a thousand-year period achieve the accumulation of millennia, the growth in foundational strength would surely become formidable.

Furthermore.

With Shen Changqing’s current displayed strength, there is perhaps hope to enter not just within five thousand ranks, but even within one thousand ranks on the Investiture of the Gods.

If it reaches that level, the benefits to the Ziyun Clan will only be greater.

"This is the opportunity for our clan. If we could truly receive the heavens’ destiny enhancement, then for this era of great contest, I have hope for Proof Path Divine Lord!"

The Python Emperor’s eyes gleamed brightly.

Divine Lord!

That is the realm he dreams of.

In the era of great contest, myriad clans contend, and proving the path to Divine Lord is easier than usual.

Not long ago.

A Clan Divine King entered the Death Forbidden Zone and successfully proved the path to Divine Lord amidst the Death Tide.

Although he fell soon after proving the path, it does show that the era of great contest is indeed a chance for proving the path to Divine Lord.

If he can prove the path to Divine Lord himself, the Ziyun Clan could become the Ziyun Divine Clan.

"Divine Lord!"

"This era of great contest is my only chance!"

The Python Emperor’s resolve was firm.

He understood well how difficult it is to prove the path to Divine Lord.

If he cannot leverage the advantage of the era of great contest to directly succeed in proving the path, then once the era ends, there would be no more chances.

As for the next era of great contest, with a Divine King’s lifespan, there is no way to wait for it.

After all.

The last great struggle took place a million years ago.

A Top Divine King’s lifespan is merely five hundred thousand years.

——

Leaving the Holy Hall, Shen Changqing returned to the Divine Peak.

This time.

All the disciples of the Divine Peak showed him ten times more respect than before whenever they saw him.

Calling him Saint Heir over and over, they dared not show the slightest disrespect or negligence.

To this.

Shen Changqing only nodded slightly, without saying much.

When he arrived at his own courtyard, he happened to see a familiar figure with his back turned towards him.

"Master!"

"You’ve returned."

Ziyun Luo turned around, looking at the disciple before him, and said calmly, "Did the Python Emperor seek you out for anything?"

"Just to ask about some matters of strength, nothing more."

"How did you respond?"

"The disciple answered truthfully." With a respectful demeanor, Shen Changqing basically answered each question with one response, without elaborating.

Upon hearing this.

Ziyun Luo nodded: "Today, what you did has brought fame to our Divine Peak. Among the fourteen peaks of the Holy Land, our Divine Peak now stands as the first, and your contributions are indispensable.

However, your killing of the Saint Heirs from other peaks has certainly caused some cultivators to harbor resentment, and this matter cannot be ignored."

"The disciple is aware of this and will be cautious and prudent."

"Cautious?"

Ziyun Luo seemed to have heard something amusing, deeply gazing at the disciple standing before him.

"If you truly wanted to be cautious, you wouldn’t have easily slain the Saint Heirs of Thirteen Peaks. If those Saint Heirs hadn’t fallen, the other peaks might have had some discontent in their hearts, but they wouldn’t harbor much hatred towards you.

After all, the battle on the Holy Battle Platform was witnessed by all, and their insufficient strength is their own fault.

But you wounded most of them, which changes the meaning entirely."

He looked at the disciple before him, sensing a certain unfamiliarity.

The former Ziyan Sheng, though proud and lofty, never acted so recklessly.

To Ziyun Luo, such a change in the other must surely be linked to entering the Ancient Ruins.

The greatest possibility.

Is a sudden surge in strength, leading to a change in temperament.

However.

He paid it no mind.

As long as the other remains Ziyan Sheng, there’s no problem.

Truthfully.

During the battle on the Holy Battle Platform, Ziyun Luo had also once doubted whether his disciple before him had been taken over by another powerful soul.

But once the other returned from the Holy Hall, that doubt dissipated entirely.

Even if there was truly a powerful soul takeover, it wouldn’t be possible to escape the Python Emperor’s investigation.

Even if they could evade detection once, a second evasion would be impossible. The other’s visit to the Holy Hall, rather than saying the Python Emperor had inquiries, could be said the latter still harbored concerns, wanting a deeper probe.

At this moment, Shen Changqing declared fervently: "Master can rest assured, the disciple will not involve Divine Peak in this, if the peaks truly wish to act, the disciple will bear it alone."

"Presumptuous!"

Ziyun Luo displayed an angry expression, angrily rebuked: "Where does your statement put Divine Peak! A day you are a disciple of Divine Peak, a lifetime you are a disciple of Divine Peak. Even if the Thirteen Peaks truly want to act against you, they must first seek my opinion.

As long as I live a day, no one can do anything to you!"

At this point.

He waved his hand directly: "That’s enough, this matter need not be further discussed, you just cultivate peacefully within Divine Peak, the rest is not for you to worry about, leave it to your teacher."

"Master!"

Shen Changqing showed a deeply grateful expression.

Upon seeing this, Ziyun Luo’s expression softened a bit: "Rest assured, your teacher can manage Divine Peak, how could I not have a few methods? Besides, the Holy Hall thinks highly of you, no matter how dissatisfied the Thirteen Peaks are, they wouldn’t dare act openly.

You cultivate well, lead Divine Peak to oversee the Purple Cloud Holy Land in the future, that’s truly beneficial for Divine Peak."

"Master rest assured, the disciple will dedicate themselves fully to cultivation, not failing the master’s high expectations!"

Shen Changqing bowed deeply.

When he straightened up, Ziyun Luo’s figure had already disappeared.

In response, the grateful expression on Shen Changqing’s face vanished, returning his expression to calm.

"Ziyun Luo certainly has issues, though he speaks with sincerity on the surface, he couldn’t hide from my observation. He’s currently acting so earnestly for Ziyan Sheng, but what are his real intentions?"

Every interaction with Ziyun Luo, he could sense a coldness that was always subtly present.

Such coldness.

Made him secretly vigilant in his heart.

If it were elsewhere, facing an unknown hidden danger, Shen Changqing would undoubtedly act at once, suppressing the opponent.

But here it’s impossible.

Having just earned the title of First Saint Heir, without having fully utilized the power of the Ziyun Clan, if he were to eliminate Ziyun Luo here, exposing himself, that would be a true waste.

Besides.

Ziyun Luo’s target is only Ziyan Sheng, which actually has little to do with him, Shen Changqing.

"Hope you truly have some sense, don’t seek your own doom!"

Thinking this to himself, Shen Changqing shook his head slightly, choosing not to dwell on the matter further.