Archean Eon Art c1-766

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

  “Then our entire family will be participating in the war,” said Liu Qiyue softly.

  “You’er and An’er are very outstanding,” said Meng Chuan. “An’er was able to master the Samsara Divine Body at the age of 16 and become a Godfiend. His talent… is better than Yan Chitong, Xue Feng, and mine. Although Xue Feng became a Godfiend at the age of 15, he cultivated the Black Sand Fiend Bodywhich is of relatively lower difficulty. Our son’s Samsara Divine Body is extremely difficult to cultivate.”

  Liu Qiyue nodded.

  “An’er might develop his strength faster than us,” said Meng Chuan with a smile. “You have to have confidence in your children.”

  “Of course I have confidence in our son.” Liu Qiyue looked at Meng Chuan. “I have to guard Changfeng City, so I can’t leave. The day after tomorrow, you will be the only one going to Archean Mountain.”

  “Don’t worry,” said Meng Chuan with a smile. “Archean Mountain’s inner sect disciples are only allowed to challenge the Life-and-Death juncture when they are 100% confident. An’er will succeed easily.”

  The cold, autumn wind howled on Life-and-Death Peak. Rain poured, adding to the chill.

  Meng Chuan, Archean Mountain Lord, and Elder Yi were chatting on Life-and-Death Peak.

  “Oh, he’s here,” said Archean Mountain Lord with a smile as he looked into the distance.

  Meng Chuan saw the siblings walking up the winding path rather quickly. When he saw his children, he couldn’t help but smile.

  This day had finally arrived. His son was about to become a Godfiend.

  “Mountain Lord, Elder.” When Meng An and Meng You arrived, they first bowed to Archean Mountain Lord and Elder Yi before looking at Meng Chuan excitedly. “Dad.”

  “Good.” Meng Chuan looked at his son, Meng An, satisfied. He smiled and said, “An’er, you did well. Your mother is very happy to know about this. However, she can’t leave the city, so I’ll be the one to witness your breakthrough.”

  “Dad, watch me.” Meng An was in high spirits.

  “You’er, wait here,” instructed Meng Chuan as he pointed ahead. “An’er, the Godfiend Blood Pool Cave is up ahead. Go right to the end and you will see the Godfiend Blood Pool. The Supremacy will personally protect you. Go on.”

  “Okay.” Meng An bowed respectfully before walking towards the Godfiend Blood Pool Cave.

  Meng Chuan and his daughter, Meng You, waited where they were, along with Archean Mountain Lord and Elder Yi.

  “I still remember the two of us witnessing your breakthrough as a Godfiend back then,” said Elder Yi with a smile. “In the blink of an eye, over 30 years have passed.”

  “Time flies.” Meng Chuan nodded.

  “It has really been a storm of events in the past 30 years,” said Archean Mountain Lord. “The world has changed drastically. Village forts, prefecture cities, county cities have all been abandoned. Even small and medium-sized city passes met the same

  fate.”

  “It has indeed been a storm.” Meng Chuan remembered that he wasn’t disturbed during his cultivation on the mountain. After he left the mountain, he fought one battle after another. He saw many deaths.

  Meng You listened silently.

  “By the way, do we know how the Black Sand Dynasty and the Great Yue Dynasty fared during the demons’ attack?” asked Meng Chuan. “The Black Sand Dynasty and the Great Yue Dynasty also suffered attacks on ten large cities,” said Archean Mountain Lord.

  Meng Chuan was astonished. “The demons attacked all three dynasties and targeted ten cities each?”

  The three dynasties had a different number of cities. The Great Yue Dynasty had the least cities.

  “The Great Yue Dynasty suffered the lightest losses,” said Archean Mountain Lord. “After all, almost all of their cities are guarded by Regis Godfiends. Two to three cities are guarded by Marquis Godfiends, but with a bunch of them, their cities were impregnable. The Black Sand Dynasty’s losses are comparable to ours,” said Archean Mountain Lord. “Comparable?” Meng Chuan was surprised. “We should have greater combat strength with our Regis Godfiends, right? Yet, the losses are about the same?”

  Archean Mountain Lord isolated his voice

  Meng You and whispered, “Black Sand Grotto-Heaven and Archean Mountain have a few sleeping Regis Godfiends. Some ancient Regis Godfiends continue to guard the area. Although our Regis Godfiends have more combat strength, their Halberd Hall’s machinery is very powerful. They can control the machinery from afar. It was very advantageous in the defense against the ordinary demon monarchs.”

  Meng Chuan understood.

  “It’s too difficult for Marquis Godfiends to stop thousands of demon monarchs from attacking a city,” said Archean Mountain Lord. “When dealing with a large group of demon monarchs, only those that cultivate poisonous bugs or refine machinery are good at defending. However, you know that there are too few Marquis Godfiends that cultivate poisonous bugs. There are only five in Archean Mountain.”

  “Indeed.” Meng Chuan nodded.

  Poison cultivation was a relatively unorthodox system in the world. There was only one suitable high-grade Godfiend body

  —the Myriad Poisons Fiend Body. Archean Mountain only had one Regis Godfiend who refined poison-King Luyue. The requirements of this system were low. Almost everyone could attempt to cultivate it, but they needed to focus on researching all sorts of poisons.

  “The Supremacies are also discussing how to make up for our shortcomings,” said Archean Mountain Lord.

  Meng You looked at her father, Archean Mountain Lord, and Elder Yi —who were busy talking about the war situation. They had cut off all sound as they spoke. Clearly, they didn’t want a junior like her to know too much. Suddenly, Archean Mountain Lord, Elder Yi, and her father—Meng Chuanlooked at the Godfiend Blood Pool Cave.

  “Dad?” Meng You couldn’t help but ask, “Is Brother…?”

  “He’ll be out soon,” said Meng Chuan with a smile. “He’s already succeeded.”

  As soon as he finished speaking, Meng An walked out from the Godfiend Blood Pool Cave. His aura was much stronger than before.

  “Dad.” Meng An walked to Meng Chuan’s side.

  Meng Chuan could sense how powerful his son’s Godfiend body was. Out of all Godfiend bodies, the Samsara Divine Body was the strongest and closest to perfection. This made Meng Chuan admire Ancestral Master Archean Eon. The Godfiend cultivation system focuses on Quintessential Essence, but the Samsara Divine Body still cultivates the body to such a level. It’s even stronger than many demon monarchs at the same level. It’s truly impressive.

  The Samsara Divine Body was perfect in all aspects.

  “Becoming a Godfiend is just the beginning. Cultivate well,” encouraged Meng Chuan. “We can’t stay on Life-and-Death Peak for too long. You and You’er should hurry down the mountain.”

  “Yes.” Meng An bowed. He and Meng You bowed respectfully to the three elders before immediately leaving the mountain. “Mountain Lord, Elder Yi, I’ll take my leave as well.” Meng Chuan cupped his hands.

  “Junior Brother Meng, go busy yourself,” said Archean Mountain Lord immediately.

  Following that, Meng Chuan transformed into a bolt of lightning and soared into the sky. He still needed to continue his daily underground reconnaissance.

  Meng You and Meng An watched the bolt of lightning disappear into the horizon. They knew that their father had left, so they talked softly as they left.

  Chapter 330 - Samsara Trial (2)

  Half a month later. Snowflakes drifted.

  Meng An braved the snowstorm and came to Grotto-Heaven Pavilion. He paid his respects to the Supremacies. “Greetings, Master, Supremacies.” Meng An came to the pavilion and bowed respectfully.

  Supremacies Li Guan and Luo Tang were playing chess while Qin Wu watched as he sipped tea.

  Luo Tang frowned as she looked at the chessboard. When she turned her head, she saw Meng An bow respectfully. Her eyes lit up as s
he immediately threw the chess piece in her hand. She stood up and said, “I’m not playing anymore. Let’s get down to business.”

  “The outcome will be decided after a few more moves. There’s no hurry,” said Li Guan.

  “You have too much free on your hands, but Meng An’s time is very precious,” said the illusory Luo Tang solemnly. “A Godfiend’s cultivation time cannot be wasted.”

  Li Guan helplessly said, “Alright, alright.” “Meng An, follow us,” said Luo Tang. “Yes.” Meng An was still somewhat puzzled. Why did the Supremacies summon him?

  Soon, the three Supremacies led Meng An through a distorted void passageway. Meng An looked around in amazement. The void passageway was filled with colorful light amidst the warped void.

  The void passageway completely solidified. Meng An watched everything in shock and curiosity. Soon, they walked out of the void tunnel and arrived in a grotto-Heaven.

  “Meng An, this is an opportunity for you.” Li Guan smiled as he looked at Meng An. He pointed at the closed, 100-foot-tall door in the hall. “Enter when the door opens. There will be a trial. This trial will take from a month to half a year. It can even take half a month. You have to do your best to succeed.”

  “Yes,” replied Meng An obediently.

  “Go in,” said Li Guan. Luo Tang and Qin Wu watched with anticipation.

  Only then did Meng An walk towards the ancient palace. When he arrived at the front door, the door opened with a rumble. Meng An crossed the threshold and entered. The door closed once again.

  “The Samsara trial contains Ancestral Master Archean Eon’s legacy. It’s also the strongest legacy in the entire human world.” The illusory Luo Tang showed her worry. “Can Meng An pass the Samsara trial?”

  “Every person that has cultivated a perfected Samsara Divine Body has the right to participate in the Samsara trial,” said the illusory Qin Wu. “However, there are very few people who succeeded in the trial. The last person to succeed was from over 6,000 years

  ago.”

  “Let’s hope he succeeds. At this point in the war, we need a Godfiend who can inherit Ancestral Master Archean Eon’s legacy,” said Luo Tang. “I’ve read the dossiers. From the tribal era of our Archean Mountain, a total of 38 people have passed the Samsara trial! Apart from seven that failed to develop their strength fully, the remaining 31 were rather powerful. Two became Regis Godfiends, 28 became Creation Supremacies, and one became an Imperial Lord. They are famous for being good at combat.”

  Li Guan nodded. “Nearly half of those who passed the trial were invincible during their

  time.”

  “Almost half of them were invincible.” Qin Wu nodded.

  “After all, it’s the strongest legacy of humanity,” said Luo Tang. “The opportunities in Archean Eon Grotto-Heaven were obtained by Ancestral Master Archean Eon by chance while roaming the outer realm. As for the Samsara trial… It’s Ancestral Master Archean Eon’s own legacy. It’s a complete system, so it’s much more powerful.”

  “I’ll head back first,” said Li Guan. “Are the two of you waiting here?”

  “Yes,” said Qin Wu and Luo Tang.

  “According to history, only one out of 20 candidates who undertake the trial succeeds,” said Li Guan. “Don’t place too much hope on him.”

  “We know.” Luo Tang waved her hand. “Senior Brother, hurry up and tend to your matters.”

  Li Guan smiled helplessly as he left.

  Time passed. Qin Wu and Luo Tang waited patiently. Two months passed in the blink of an eye. “We know the probability of success is very low, but the two of us just keep watch.” Luo Tang played chess.

  Qin Wu was playing chess as well. He smiled and said, “Perhaps we are too eager for humans to have a boost in combat strength. If we can have another Creation Supremacy that can be invincible in this era, it will be very helpful for us during the war.”

  As for becoming an Imperial Lord? Only one person who had passed the Samsara trial had become an Imperial Lord. Furthermore, it had taken them more than 1,000 years to become an Imperial Lord. They didn’t dare hope for it They wanted a Creation Supremacy that was invincible in their era. That was more realistic.

  “That’s right. We’re too eager to have one join our ranks,” Luo Tang said and moved her chess piece.

  Suddenly,

  A black fog seeped out from the door of the ancient palace. It condensed into a hundred-foot-tall black giant. “Guardian?” Luo Tang and Qin Wu turned their heads and were alarmed.

  “Good news.” The swarthy giant smiled as he revealed his white teeth. “The young Godfiend, Meng An, has already passed the trial. He is receiving Master’s legacy.”

  “He succeeded?” Luo Tang and Qin Wu looked at each other, surprised.

  The swarthy giant nodded slightly. “He succeeded. He will probably come out in a few days.” With that said, he transformed into a black fog and seeped back into the palace.

  “He succeeded. He succeeded.” Luo Tang was ecstatic. “I really didn’t make a mistake with him. Meng An is indeed talented.”

  Swoosh.

  A figure rushed over from the void passageway. It was none other than Li Guan.

  “Why did you summon me in such a hurry?” Li Guan asked with an expectant look. “Is there any news about Meng An’s trial?”

  “The Guardian just came out and informed us that Meng An has already passed the trial. He is currently accepting the Samsara legacy,” said Qin Wu with a smile. “He will probably come out in a few days.”

  “He really succeeded?” Li Guan revealed a look of delight. “That’s great! The probability of passing the Samsara trial is very low, but Meng An succeeded. It’s really a blessing from the heavens.”“We might be able to change the situation if we have an additional Creation Supremacy that is invincible in this era,” said Luo Tang in anticipation.

  “He needs time to grow slowly,” said Qin Wu. “Even if he cultivates quickly, he will take about 100 years to become a Supremacy. Even when he becomes a Creation Supremacy, he will only be an early-stage Supremacy. He will need at least 200 years to become an invincible Creation Supremacy of his era.”

  “Every addition to our peak combat forces increases our chances of victory,” said Li Guan with a smile. “At the very least, Meng An passing the Samsara trial is the best news we have had recently. He and his father are very important to us humans. As long as his father, Meng Chuan, reaches the Blood Droplet realm, he will be able to probe the underground and hunt demon monarchs on a larger scale. If Meng An is invincible in the future, he can easily deal with demon sages.”

  The Godfiend cultivation system was stronger than the demon cultivation system. If one were an invincible Creation Supremacy, that meant they one could easily kill demon sages. Meng An was expected to fight multiple demon sages alone in the future.

  “Meng An still needs time to grow,” said Qin Wu. “What I’m most worried about is that the demons won’t give us 200 years.”

  “Therefore, we need to try our best to hold on,” said Li Guan.

  “It’s really interesting,” said Luo Tang with a smile. “This Meng family’s three generations are getting more powerful with each generation. Meng Dajiang is a Body Tempering Godfiend, but he’s just an ordinary Godfiend. Meng Chuan’s talent is much higher than his father’s. He can become a Regis Godfiend. As for Meng An, his talent is even higher. He should be one of the top few in the past few centuries. He has a high chance of becoming a Creation Supremacy.” Li Guan smiled and said, “Alright, this matter has to be kept confidential. Only Meng An and the three of us shall know about it! After Meng An comes out, he is strictly forbidden from spreading it. He can’t even tell his parents and sister.”

  “Yes.” Luo Tang and Qin Wu nodded.

  Chapter 331 - Marquis Yan Jin

  9th January

  A powerful aura erupted from the almost uninhabited Fluttering Snow Peak. In the cave abode’s chamber, Yan Jin opened his eyes. His eyes were fil
led with excitement. I’ve finally broken through! I have finally become a Marquis Godfiend! It’s all thanks to the ice lotus flower Meng Chuan gave me. Otherwise, I’ll be stuck at the bottleneck for countless years.

  He had been cultivating arduously at Archean Mountain for many years. Previously, he had left the mountain to join a Godfiend team. He had experienced many life-and-death battles, and his insights were very deep. However, he had been stuck at the critical juncture. When he saw the ice lotus flower, he felt inspired. Following that, he broke through to the Realm of Dao in just three months. He finally saw hope that his cultivation would continue to rise.

  After reaching the Realm of Dao, he had also cultivated a more profound sword art. Just a few days ago, he had also gained some insights into his sword art. As his emotions surged, he used his sword art to seek answers from his inner self. It allowed his soul to improve greatly and condense an Essence Soul.

  In fact, he had been cultivating Archean Mountain’s Essence Soul mystic technique for many years. He used his body’s Quintessential Essence to nurture his soul. After all, he had a transcendent-grade Godfiend body. After many years of nurturing, his soul was only a little short of condensing the Essence Soul. Finally, he sought answers from his inner self with his sword art and formed an Essence Soul.

  Yan Jin had finally become a Marquis Godfiend.

  The situation off-mountain is dire. Archean Mountain has always been in desperate need of Marquis Godfiends. Yan Jin’s eyes were filled with anticipation. I just need to consolidate my strength, and I’ll be able to leave the mountain in a few months. I can also kill demon monarchs.

  As he watched his elder brother, Xue Feng, and his good friend-Meng Chuan-fight the demons off-mountain, he also wanted to join them. However, he never received Archean Mountain’s permission.