Novel Full Chapter 366 - Chapter 366: Chapter 1 Central Region
Chapter 366: Chapter 1 Central Region
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In the silent mountain forest, Yu Xiaoyu looked at the chaotic mess on the ground, a hint of pity shining through her bright eyes.
“These people from the Zhilan Valley, not only did they lose all their resources, but they also lost their lives…”
Each of these corpses, if taken out individually, would be considered quite illustrious in Zouyi City. They risked their lives for the chance to obtain treasures and to improve themselves. Yet in the end, they would remain here forever, never able to leave.
“Enough with the sighs, better think about where you guys should go next!”
Just then, a voice rang out from behind.
Yu Xiaoyu, Liu Mingyue, and Hong Yi turned their heads simultaneously, only to see their teacher, Zhang Xuan, stretching and approaching lazily.
Just now in Zhilan Valley, the acquaintance with Empyrean Kong shi effectively acknowledged his identity as a Mandate Chaos Master; he wanted to hear the three disciples’ decision.
“Of course we’ll follow Teacher!”
Liu Mingyue, without any hesitation, puffed up her slightly youthful chest, her eyes resolute: “This time, I won’t make the wrong choice again…”
“We feel the same. Forget being a Mandate Chaos Master, even if Teacher were a murderer, a thief, we wouldn’t leave!”
Yu Xiaoyu, adorned with bells, flashed her pearly white teeth.
“Who are you calling a murderer?” Zhang Xuan was speechless.
Listen to how you’re talking, making me out to be some unforgivable criminal. I, Zhang Xuan, am a trustworthy and honest young gentleman. Back on the Master Teacher Continent, who didn’t admire me?
“I’m with my two senior sisters!” Hong Yi also spoke up.
“Alright, go bury these bodies. After Empyrean Kong shi emerges, we’ll make a decision!” Zhang Xuan gestured with his hand.
“Okay.”
The three disciples nodded at the same time.
There were no less than a thousand experts who entered Zhilan Valley this time, but less than a hundred managed to escape, and they were more or less stripped of everything… a truly miserable fate. Yet it was the opposite for Zhang Xuan and his few disciples, whose cultivation had made considerable progress, earning them a huge windfall.
“What about you guys?”
He looked toward Fu Qingyao and the others.
After leaving Zhilan Valley, they had not been in a hurry to depart but had waited until Fu Yingying and others appeared.
“We’re waiting for Yingying to fully inherit the Heavenly Destiny, then we’ll head back to Qingqiu Mountain.”
After a moment of silence, Fu Qingyao said.
As the heir to the Fox Charm Destiny, it was naturally her greatest wish to return to her clan. Zouyi City was just a temporary settlement where they found a little peace.
After sending the others off and dealing with the bodies, they waited for over two hours before the space in front of them twisted and a tall figure came through.
“How did it go?” Zhang Xuan asked with a smile.
Empyrean Kong shi shook his head: “Second-level Heavenly Destiny isn’t so easy to comprehend; it looks like it’ll take some time…”
At this moment, his aura was hidden within the Source Pool, his eyes emitting sharp lights, carrying a cold harshness, and his cultivation realm had clearly broken through the Galaxy 6-dan, reaching the 7-dan level.
Knowing that the higher the fragments of the heavens, the harder they are to comprehend, Zhang Xuan asked: “Where to now?”
Having killed Prince Shen Ling, Shi Yunjing, and Mo Baiye… they obviously couldn’t go back to Zouyi City, or else troubles would surely follow incessantly.
Moreover, the Origin qi and resources of this place were not sufficient for their further advancement; they had to move on to a broader world, to experience a more vast stage.
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Cultivation is a process of constantly defying fate and changing one’s destiny; being timid will only lead to stagnation and ultimately, mediocrity.
“All those left alive will ensure our actions become known to others. Whether it’s the Mandate Chaos Master or Second-level Heavenly Destiny, it will cause a great upheaval. Rather than waiting to be found, it’s better to head directly to the Central Region and deal with it then.”
Empyrean Kong shi gazed into the distance with a profound look in his eyes.
To minimize troubles and eliminate future threats, one should have eradicated all knowledgeable parties back in Zhilan Valley. Regrettably, it was an action none could bring themselves to do.
Killing without cause, uprooting the problem completely… unless one is extremely cruel, no one would be able to do it without any psychological burden.
“Central Region?” Zhang Xuan asked, puzzled.
Empyrean Kong shi nodded. “It’s the core of the Source World and where fragments of the heavens converge. Empires, sects, all kinds of destinies, and an endless stream of geniuses… If you want to cultivate rapidly and make fast progress, that is undoubtedly the most suitable place.”
“Alright, let’s go to the Central Region!” Zhang Xuan nodded.
After three days of practice, he realized that the progress of his Youqing Destiny was slowing. To reach the fourth level, he indeed needed certain opportunities and experiences.
And such opportunities can only be offered where there are more geniuses.
“Heaven Mandate Hall headquarters, Wanxiang Sect headquarters, Medical Sect, Buddhist Sect, Artifact Sect… all of these are located in the Central Region. This is truly the most spectacular and rebellious place in the Source World! Here, experts of the Life Sea Realm are dime a dozen, and the Galaxy Realm is not even worth mentioning!”
Empyrean Kong shi shared the information he knew.
Within the inheritance of the Heavenly Destiny of Ceremony, there was not only the succession of strength and rules but also a part of memory.
The records about the Central Region came from this source.
Zhang Xuan nodded in acknowledgement.
It seemed that Zhao Ya and the others were likely brought there; once they arrived, there should be a chance to meet or find them.
After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Xuan asked, “The Central Region must be quite far, should we just walk there?”
“Walking there would waste years, which is far too time-consuming. I’ve heard that there’s a Teleportation Formation near here in Ziling City. If we can use it, we should be able to speed up our travel.”
“Ziling City?” Zhang Xuan nodded.
He had heard of the city before. It is the capital of the Ziling Dynasty. Using an Aerial Origin Beast from Zouyi City, it would only take three or four days, which was indeed not too far.
“Hold on for a moment…” Zhang Xuan smiled slightly, looked in a direction, and called out.
Soon after, a massive Aerial Origin Beast came roaring across the sky.
It was the Black-scaled Phoenix Hawk he had previously tamed.
After entering Zhilan Valley, he had let it rest in the surrounding area. Now with telepathic communication, it flew straight over.
“Your cultivation is too weak now, and your flying speed is not fast enough. I have some forge a grade-1 pill and resources here, make progress quickly!”
Zhang Xuan smiled lightly as he sent a pile of resources flying into the beast’s mouth.
To fly faster, it naturally needed sufficient strength. The Black-scaled Phoenix Hawk was previously only Ling Buyang’s Primordial Beast. Although it was considered a Primordial Beast, its bloodline was very weak. Fortunately, this trip to Zhilan Valley yielded countless resources, and bestowing some of it could improve its foundation and serve better.
With the help of the Library of Heaven’s Path, he checked the beast, and after it swallowed the materials, it indeed made significant progress. In just a few hours, it gained the strength comparable to a warrior of the Galaxy 5-dan.
With this kind of power, its flying speed was more than twice as fast as before. Only then did Zhang Xuan and the others mount the beast’s back and charge straight toward Ziling City.
Upon their departure, the secret of Zhilan Valley was uncovered, and the news of the Heavenly Destiny of Ceremony being Forged spread rapidly, causing the entire Source World to be thrown into turmoil.
There are a total of 8 First Level Destinies and 24 Second-level Heavenly Destinies in the world. Suddenly, the emergence of a new one meant that a massive power was about to rise once more.
ps: A new volume “Mountains High and Rivers Long, May All Be Well” begins. This volume was conceived while writing “Heaven’s Path 1”, involving a shift in Zhang Xuan’s ideals; it is challenging to write, but I, 老涯(Lao Ya), will strive to write it well.