Archean Eon Art c1-766

by I Eat Tomatoes, Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi, 我吃西红柿

  He had friendliness towards human Godfiends, but killing intent towards demon monarchs. This was his attitude. As long as it wasn’t a big deal, he didn’t take it to heart.

  “Haha, Junior Brother, you are much more magnanimous than I am. I’m impressed.” Qian Yu raised his cup and said with a smile, “I will be leaving the mountain next month. You must come when that happens.”

  “Of course.” Meng Chuan nodded.

  …

  Half a month later, 15th September. The day several Godfiend disciples left the mountain collectively.

  “Senior Brothers Bai and Qian are going down to the battlefield today. I have to send them off as well,” said Liu Qiyue. Mortal disciples typically didn’t participate in such matters. However, Bai Yi and Qian Yu were both disciples of Liu Qiyue’s master, Marquis Heavenstar. Their relationship was much closer, so she had to send them off.

  “Let’s go together,” said Meng Chuan with a smile.

  The two of them descended Bright Scenic Peak together and headed to Yellow Reverence Peak’s Blood Red Cliff.

  Blood Red Cliff was also where disciples left the mountain.

  This time, six Godfiend disciples were leaving the mountain together.

  “Senior Brother Qu, your axe is extraordinary.”

  “Haha, this is an Earth-level divine armament. Among the disciples leaving the mountain this time, the weapon I acquired in the Divine Armament Cavern is the best.” A muscular man dressed in armor held a dark red axe that weighed more than five hundred kilograms in one hand. He waved it smugly.

  Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue had just arrived at Blood Red Cliff when they saw this scene.

  “An Earth-level divine armament?” Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue’s eyes burned with passion. Godfiend disciples could only choose armor and divine armaments after clearing the Nine Mystical Caves! Acquiring divine armaments from Divine Armament Cavern depended on fate and luck. Divine armaments “chose the owner.” Divine armaments would fly to stronger Godfiend disciples, while weaker divine armaments would fall after getting shoved away by stronger ones.

  Powerful divine armaments didn’t give into one another. At that moment, the Godfiend disciples could make their choice.

  The disciples who just qualified to leave the mountain were relatively weak. Almost all of them obtained Man-grade divine armaments. The chances of an Earth-level divine armament appearing was very low. Although it was based on fate, the chances of powerful divine armaments choosing weak Godfiend disciples were slim.

  Only one disciple had an Earth-level divine armament out of ten Godfiend disciples.

  An Earth-level divine armament was something that could be used by Marquis Godfiends in a life-and-death battle. A Heaven-grade divine armament would make Regis Godfiends fight for it. Unlike ultimate techniques—which everyone could freely choose—divine armaments were much more precious! Divine armaments were passed down from generation to generation. Only when powerful masters used them for a long time would divine armaments become even more extraordinary.

  “The Mountain Lord is here.” The other Godfiend disciples fell silent.

  Archean Mountain Lord and Elder Yi walked over and looked at the six Godfiend disciples who were about to leave the mountain with a smile.

  “Haha, leave behind a picture first.” Archean Mountain Lord laughed.

  The other Godfiend disciples retreated, leaving only the six of them standing there.

  Qian Yu, Bai Yi, Qu Kui, and the other Godfiend disciples stood up and adjusted their armor. Each of them had their own pose. They carried their weapons on their backs. Their eyes were filled with excitement. These pictures would be immortalized for thousands of years! Even when they were old and dying, the picture left behind on the Memento Wall would remind them of their youth just before they left for battle. Therefore, all of them were very serious.

  “Alright, the picture has already been taken.” Archean Mountain Lord nodded. “I’ll give you ten minutes to meet up with Marquis Heavenstar at the foot of the mountain. Marquis Heavenstar will send you to the city pass.”

  “Yes,” said the six Godfiend disciples respectfully.

  “Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters, we’ll be heading off.”

  “Haha, take your time cultivating. We’ll have first dibs slaying demon monarchs.” They chuckled as they briefly spoke with the disciples they were more familiar with and exhorted them.

  “Senior Brother Bai, Senior Brother Qian, be careful when you’re there,” exhorted Liu Qiyue.

  “Don’t worry, Junior Sister.” Bai Yi and Qian Yu both laughed.

  After a while, the six Godfiends quickly descended the mountain. Archean Mountain Lord and Elder Yi silently watched from afar.

  “Another six disciples have left the mountain,” said Elder Yi softly.

  “They will slay demon monarchs and protect countless lives,” said Archean Mountain Lord.

  At this moment, Meng Chuan watched from afar. Ardor and zeal coursed through his blood. He also looked forward to the day he left the mountain. The day he would begin slaying demons and protecting humanity.

  …

  Every disciple on the mountain cultivated arduously.

  Archean Mountain paid attention to each disciple’s progress. They chose the most suitable cultivation path for them and nurtured them to the best of their ability.

  Meng Chuan also seized every minute for cultivation. He knew that many Godfiends—who went down the mountain—were fighting. They held up the sky, allowing them to cultivate without any troubles.

  One spring after another passed.

  Year after year passed.

  Groups of Godfiends descended the mountain one after another while new disciples entered the sect every year.

  In the blink of an eye, nine years had passed. Meng Chuan had cultivated for nearly eleven years on the mountain.

  Chapter 119 - Nine Years Later

  In Eastcalm Prefecture’s scorching summer.

  Meng Dajiang was now the Meng family clan’s leader. The five Godfiend family clans in Eastcalm Prefecture were indisputably led by the Meng family and the Zhang family! Even the Zhang family’s patriarch had secretly instructed his clansmen to be second place amongst Eastcalm Prefecture’s Godfiend family clans. They had given away the leading Godfiend family clan spot to the Meng family! From this, one could see how prosperous the Meng family was.

  The imperial government had allowed Meng family experts to take on many lucrative jobs in Eastcalm Prefecture. This caused the Meng family to be on the rise. It could be said to be their most prosperous period in a thousand years.

  On the contrary, the Yun family was the weakest of the five Godfiend family clans. The Yun family’s patriarch, Yun Wanhai, recuperated for ten years after Eastcalm Prefecture’s demon invasion. He worked hard to groom his descendants. Unfortunately, Godfiend geniuses weren’t as easy to groom as mortal experts. To begin with, the Yun family had a small population. After ten years, no geniuses were born. Although Yun Wanhai sighed in regret about this, he didn’t hesitate to leave his hometown and return to the battlefield last year. Yun Wanhai wanted to die on the battlefield. This made the other four Godfiend family clans respect him.

  However, once Yun Wanhai died, the Yun family’s authority would—without question—drop drastically. It was impossible for a family clan to occupy lucrative jobs forever. The shade provided by Godfiends only ensured that they could live wealthy lives. But with the passage of time, the family’s foundation would weaken if no powerful figures rose up. It would be very normal for them to collapse completely.

  …

  At Mirror Lake Meng Manor.

  Meng Dajiang sat on a chair. He had become even fatter after all these years. His fat and thick fingers were holding a letter. He laughed as he looked at Liu Yebai—who was eating watermelon. He shouted, “Yebai, Yebai, we will be in-laws from now on!”

  Liu Yebai put down the watermelon rind and wiped his mouth as he said, “They haven’t gotten m
arried yet.”

  “Isn’t it already a certainty?” Meng Dajiang smiled. “Do you have a problem with that?”

  “No, I have no objections.” Liu Yebai was straightforward. “I watched Meng Chuan grow up. I’m relieved that Qiyue will marry Meng Chuan. However, Meng Chuan and Qiyue’s letter mentioned that they’re planning to get married after they leave the mountain.”

  “Why can’t they just get married on the mountain,” said Meng Dajiang with a sigh. “They’re all Godfiends. There’s no need to care about such customs.”

  “Archean Mountain is a sacred land. Even if we go up the mountain, we can’t stay too long,” said Liu Yebai. “The two children wish to hold a wedding and have a lively atmosphere. They want to invite friends from all over. Many of our friends and family won’t be able to go up the mountain. Therefore, it’s better to have the wedding after they leave the mountain. These kids are rather meticulous.”

  Meng Dajiang nodded and smiled. “Alright, we’ll leave them be. I’m waiting for my grandchildren now.”

  “The matters of their future marriage has to be kept a secret for now,” Liu Yebai whispered. “You know the Liu family wants Qiyue to return home and acknowledge her roots. They don’t dare to disturb her when she’s on Archean Mountain. If they announce the marriage early, the Liu family will definitely make a fuss once they leave the mountain. Although we aren’t afraid of the Liu family, it’s best to avoid such trouble when it comes to joyous occasions like weddings.”

  “Yes, don’t worry. My lips are sealed. The matter of them getting married after leaving the mountain will be kept a secret,” said Meng Dajiang immediately.

  “I wonder when they will leave the mountain,” said Liu Yebai.

  “According to the letter, Chuan’er cultivates a Black Metal Sutra legacy. Without being able to receive the legacy via intent, it’s extremely difficult to cultivate,” said Meng Dajiang. “It’ll probably take some time.”

  “The cultivation of a Black Metal Sutra legacy is extremely difficult, but it’s extremely powerful,” Liu Yebai said. “It’s worth it to spend more time.”

  “Yes.” Meng Dajiang’s eyes were filled with anticipation.

  They knew that they didn’t have much cultivation potential. They were probably at the level of ordinary Godfiends like Fairy Meng and Yun Wanhai; therefore, they placed their hopes on Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue.

  …

  Archean Mountain, Myriad Thunder Peak.

  Myriad Thunder Peak was one of the ten tallest mountain peaks that were in the Archean Mountain range. It was rather special. The peak produced lightning perennially, and occasionally, heavenly lightning would strike the peak. Therefore, it was uninhabited. Even mortal stewards didn’t dare approach.

  Myriad Thunder Peak was too cold. Even with the occasional bolts of heavenly lightning, the peak remained covered in snow and ice perpetually.

  A young man dressed in a light-cyan robe was sitting in the lotus position on the mountain peak. He sat at the highest point of the mountain peak. He was above the clouds. There were crackling sounds as lightning appeared out of the void and snaked into the young man’s body.

  Most disciples aren’t willing to come to Myriad Thunder Peak, but it’s a treasured land for disciples with a Lightning Divine Body lineage. Meng Chuan slowly opened his eyes, and lightning flashed in them. He then retracted his gaze. I’ve been cultivating for an hour, which is equivalent to cultivating at the cave abode for ten hours. I’ve saved quite a number of Thousand Star Pills.

  Disciples with Lightning Divine Body lineages came to Myriad Thunder Peak to cultivate. Most of them cultivated on the mountainside. Only disciples who had mastered the Lightning Devastator Fiend Body would dare cultivate at the peak. This was because bolts of heavenly lightning occasionally struck the peak! The Lightning Devastator Fiend Body was forged using the heavenly lightning’s powers. Thus, they were the most unafraid of heavenly lightning.

  It’s been so many years since I came up the mountain. I’ve only achieved Saber Soul recently. Meng Chuan sighed inwardly.

  Ordinary Godfiends had no hope of reaching the Realm of Soul. Even Great Solar Godfiends— who cultivated low or mid-grade Godfiend bodies—would typically stop at the Realm of Intent’s peak.

  Archean Mountain disciples were famous for being powerful, but most of them only reached the Great Solar realm. They peaked at the Realm of Soul when it came to their weapon arts.

  Without intent guidance, it usually took Archean Mountain disciples twenty to fifty years to reach the Realm of Soul.

  For example, Meng Chuan, Xue Feng, and Xiao Yunyue. They—who cultivated a Black Metal Sutra legacy—couldn’t inherit the legacy via intent. They had to do trial and error. Even though their talent was extremely high, it was still difficult for them to reach the Realm of Soul.

  Xue Feng had achieved Sword Intent at fifteen and Sword Soul at twenty-three. He was considered a peerless genius despite spending eight years to achieve Sword Soul.

  Xiao Yunyue had reached the Realm of Intent at twenty-one. She reached the Realm of Soul at thirty-six. It took her fifteen years before she reached the Realm of Soul. However, she still spent less time than most Archean Mountain disciples. Furthermore, she didn’t receive a legacy via intent, so it was impressive. She had left the mountain two years ago.

  Meng Chuan had attained Saber Intent at nineteen. He achieved Saber Soul at twenty-nine this year. It had taken him ten years! He had his hundred-foot perception domain boosting his cultivation efficiency greatly, yet he had still taken ten years. If it weren’t for his perception domain, he probably would’ve spent just as much time as Xiao Yunyue.

  After I became an Indestructible Godfiend, I pleaded with Master to bestow me an original copy of the Heart Intent Saber Art so I could accept the legacy. My Essence Soul was able to withstand the legacy inheritance. As long as I obtained the legacy, I would have the legacy’s intent guidance! My saber art cultivation would’ve been much faster, but Master said that I could accept the legacy only after I attained Saber Soul.

  A Saber Soul that I attain by myself would be more useful when I am conferred the title of marquis or king in the future. Meng Chuan sighed. I also know that Master isn’t lying to me, but I ended up getting stuck at the Realm of Intent’s peak for five years.

  He had comprehended Saber Intent at the age of nineteen and achieved Greater Mastery at the age of twenty-two. He had reached the Realm of Intent’s peak at the age of twenty-four.

  Breaking through a bottleneck was the hardest. He had only broken through recently.

  It’s about time. I haven’t gone easy on my cultivation in any aspect. I’ve also mastered the Lightning Runes. Meng Chuan nodded slightly. I can attempt the Nine Mystical Caves again.

  Swoosh!

  He phased away as a bolt of lightning.

  He flew across Myriad Thunder Peak and reached the mountainside. With a leap, he traversed half a kilometer and landed on another mountain peak. After a few flashes, it quickly disappeared.

  In terms of speed, there were probably only a few ancient Godfiends on Archean Mountain that could defeat him. At the very least, most Marquis Godfiends did not have such terrifying speed.

  …

  Swoosh.

  Lightning landed in front of a quiet cave entrance, and out manifested Meng Chuan.

  Nine Mystical Caves. Meng Chuan looked at the three words above the cave entrance. The Nine Mystical Caves were extremely mysterious. It was a place where every disciple needed to clear. Only after clearing it would they be qualified to leave the mountain.

  He had come here many times over the years. Even if he couldn’t clear it, he could fight freely.

  Meng Chuan calmly walked into the Nine Mystical Caves. It looked ordinary, but an invisible force obstructed him. When he passed through the obstruction, he saw a vast world of dark red.

  A figure descended from the dark-red world membrane. It was a white-robed wolf demon. The wolf demon even held a
scroll in his hand. He looked up at Meng Chuan and scoffed. “Punk, you’re here again? You’ve lost to me seven times, right?”

  Chapter 120 - Nine Mystical Caves Test

  Meng Chuan calmly stood still and said, “Use any moves you have. This time, I will kill you!”

  “Humph, you sure talk big.” The white-robed wolf demon casually threw the scroll away with a ferocious look on his face. “Human punk, you managed to escape seven times, but you won’t escape this time.”

  As soon as it finished speaking, the white-robed wolf demon roared—

  Boom!

  Black winds swept over. Instantly, sand and gravel flew. Some rocks on the ground were reduced to dust by the black wind. Meng Chuan calmly watched the black wind envelop him. Hidden within the black wind were countless specks of starlight that sliced through everything. If a newly-advanced Godfiend encountered the black wind, they would instantly be “blown” to dust.

  Even ordinary Indestructible Godfiends would be severely injured by the black wind. They would be reduced to powder after ten seconds in the wind.

  Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi!

  Meng Chuan stood where he was. His Quintessential Essence armor was three feet thick, protecting him from the violent wind. No matter how long the black wind attacked him, it didn’t chip his Quintessential Essence armor at all. Large amounts of Quintessential Essence Threads formed the barrier, enabling it to withstand insane shearing forces. Even ten thousand thick ropes combined together would be unable to do what his barrier did. Meng Chuan had once envied Demon Monarch Poison Pool’s protective black fog, but his barrier was now ten times stronger than Poison Pool’s black fog.

  Why were they called Indestructible Godfiends? That was because, as an Indestructible Godfiend, their Quintessential Essence had undergone another qualitative change. Every sliver of Quintessential Essence was sharp and resilient! Countless Quintessential Essence threads could form a powerful protective barrier. For a newly-advanced Godfiend, mortals could use various methods to kill them. However, at the Indestructible realm, no mortal posed a threat.