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

  Strong winds and torrential rain. The rain is getting heavier and heavier. The heavy rain hindered Meng Chuan’s vision. Although his consciousness could barely prevent the rain from touching his eyes, he couldn’t use his divine powers here. He couldn’t use any domain or other means either. The rain filled the world, blurring everything. He couldn’t see anything with the naked eye.

  He could only rely on his Essence Soul to sense his surroundings. He tried his best to steer the boat and conquer the waves—which were already reaching heights of over 100 feet tall.

  The world was dark, but Meng Chuan remained calm.

  How minuscule this pressure was! Back when he hadn’t left the mountain, Meng Chuan’s willpower was already very outstanding. After leaving the mountain…

  After experiencing all the bloody storms, his faith had been tempered and strengthened through repeated trials.

  As the saying went, hardship resulted in hardening!

  One’s willpower had to be tempered into steel! During peaceful times, it was very difficult to have an environment that can temper one’s willpower. This was why there was the saying that said, ‘heroes appear in troubled times.’ This was because troubled times were truly terrifying. In troubled times, lives were feeble.

  The war between humans and demons was a war that involved the survival of the entire race. It was even more tragic than any other war in human history. The demon monarchs slaughtered hundreds of thousands of people. If Godfiends couldn’t hold the fort, cities would be wiped out. The number of deaths in the world neared 100 million every year.

  Such a war made Meng Chuan swear an oath to slay all demons at the age of six. In peaceful times, six-year-old children would be happily playing under their parents’ watch.

  This war allowed him and Liu Qiyue to support each other and fight on the battlefield together. They risked their lives, killed the demons, and shared life-and-death experiences together. Such a war resulted in Meng Chuan’s father, mother, wife, son, and daughter taking up the call of duty to head out onto the battlefield.

  Only in such a war could one establish a terrifying faith that was as tough as steel. This faith had long surpassed life and death.

  The Guardian had been idle for too long-more than 500,000 years. Now that a Godfiend was attempting the Heart Sea Palace, he was overjoyed.

  He kept staring at the ranking on the pillar. As the test continued, the initial ranking increased as expected.

  Eight.

  Seventh.The Guardian watched in surprise and delight.

  Who were the people that had cleared the Heart Sea Palace? Back when the Archean Eon Sect reigned supreme, there was only one human sect. Back then, all humans—who had great accomplishments-attempted the Heart Sea Palace. After the fracture, many geniuses from the Eon Sea Sect had attempted it. Although they had declined from their peak, there was plenty of competition between the Eon Sea Sect and Archean Mountain over the years.

  According to historical achievements, it could be ranked third.

  Fifth? The Guardian looked at the ranking and was alarmed. This Humanity’s Demon Slayer has really entered the top five. At the very least, he’s now a Dao Protector of the Eon Sea Sect. His Essence Soul is very powerful for his young age. He should have relatively strong willpower as well. That’s why he’s ranked in the top five.

  He has no shortcomings in this aspect. He can go far with his Essence Soul cultivation. His Essence Soul will definitely reach the seventh level. He might even have a chance of attaining an eighth-level Essence Soul. However, whether he can reach the Tribulation realm depends on his future experiences.

  There were only a handful of Tribulation Eminences in human history.

  As the Guardian pondered, the ranking on the pillar changed again.

  The Guardian swallowed a mouthful of saliva as he looked at Meng Chuan’s brand-new ranking. He reached third on the Heart Sea Palace’s potential ranking? Furthermore, he hasn’t come out yet. The test hasn’t ended. Could it be that he can continue to go higher?

  Chapter 381 - Essence Soul Legacy

  The ranking on the pillar

  1st: Myriad Sword Island Lord

  2nd: Imperial Lord An Yang

  3rd: Humanity’s Demon Slayer

  The Guardian was astonished when he saw this. The two people ranked in front of Meng Chuan were famous. There was no need to elaborate on Imperial Lord An Yang’s achievements. He was the strongest Essence Soul Tribulation Eminence in human history, having reached the Essence Soul Third Tribulation realm. He cultivated the Samsara Divine Body and the Samsara Spear Technique. He had even established an empire that unified the world.

  As for the number one-Myriad Sword Island Lord-he was a lone swordsman. He was the most accomplished swordsman in human history. He didn’t care to build an empire, nor was he in the mood to teach disciples. Although he was the strongest expert in his era and many disciples of the Archean Eon Sect idolized the sect’s number one expert, Myriad Sword Island Lord lived on an island out in the sea most of the time. He seldom came into contact with the world. Most of his consciousness was focused on his body. He spent his time traveling the River of Spacetime, his numerous feats making him famous.

  He had created the Thirteen Swordbane Fiend Body, the number one killer move. He had also killed a Tribulation Eminence as an Imperial Lord. He focused on his Sword Dao and focused on the Physical Body Tribulation realm.

  Although his Thirteen Swordbane Fiend Body was extremely powerful and its power exceeded that of the Samsara Divine Body, it was too extreme. It was even more difficult for his body to reach the Tribulation realm through perfection. He ultimately failed to take the final step and died in regret. In human history, only Ancestral Master Archean Eon had reached the Tribulation realm by perfecting the body.

  However, his lineage continued. This was because he had left behind bits and pieces of his sword arts on Myriad Sword Island. A Godfiend descendant had studied it and created a sect—the Myriad Sword Sect—which prospered for a long time.

  Now, he’s only behind Myriad Sword Island Lord and Imperial Lord An Yang. This Godfiend might be able to reach the same heights as Myriad Sword Island Lord and Imperial Lord An Yang in the future.

  Boom!

  The torrential rain caused the world to turn into pure pandemonium. Meng Chuan struggled to control the boat as thunder rumbled in his ears. Lightning bolts blasted down.

  Meng Chuan used his Essence Soul to control the boat with all his might. He also paddled with the oar and tried his best to dodge. Lightning bolts struck the water beside the boat. Some of the lightning’s power had diminished by the time they reached the boat. Although Meng Chuan’s consciousness trembled, he quickly recovered. Lightning, however, struck the boat occasionally.

  Boom!

  The bolt of lightning was too fast for Meng Chuan to dodge. The bolt of lightning struck the boat, drowning both the boat and Meng Chuan.

  Meng Chuan’s mind instantly went blank.

  It was like the apocalypse.

  When Meng Chuan regained consciousness, he and the boat had already reached the depths of the sea.

  Go up. Meng Chuan waved the oar and used his will to raise the boat. He charged upwards with all his might. Even though the undercurrent surged, he still rushed to the surface of the sea.

  Boom!

  A thousand-foot-tall wave smashed down like a mountain.

  Meng Chuan steered the boat and rapidly approached the tsunami. Only by approaching it would he be safer. As he was far away, it was easy for the 1,000-foot-tall wave to hit him. The closer he was, the safer he would be as he would have an opening to dodge the waves. He calmly searched for opportunities in the harsh environment and struggled to survive. He tried his best to protect the wooden boat from being destroyed. This boat is the embodiment of my Essence Soul and willpower. If my will doesn’t collapse, it won’t dissipate. Meng Chuan understood this. However, as the sea environment worsened, as lightning bolts struck down, the
waves became more and more terrifying. Meng Chuan felt his consciousness begin to blur, but his fortitude allowed him to hold on.

  Boom!

  An 8,000-foot-tall wave-taller than many mountains-formed. When Meng Chuan reached the sea surface with difficulty, he saw the 8,000-foot-tall wave crash down. He had no way to dodge it. He braced himself for impact.

  Bam!!!

  This heavy wave caused the wooden boat to explode. The limits were bound to be exceeded when the waves were ever-increasing in might.

  Oh? Meng Chuan suddenly woke up.

  He saw the ancient palace and the prayer mat he was sitting on.

  The test is over. Meng Chuan came to a realization. His exhausted mind rapidly recovered, and he felt much more relaxed. I wonder what my ranking in the Heart Sea Palace is. Meng Chuan stood up. At that moment, the door to the Heart Sea Palace opened with a rumble. The black-robed elder standing outside stared at Meng Chuan in a daze.

  What’s wrong? Meng Chuan stepped out of the hall.

  The black-robed elder carefully looked at Meng Chuan as though he was looking at a monster. He pointed at the pillar beside him.

  Meng Chuan turned his head and saw the ranking on the pillar. He glanced at it and was shocked.

  1st: Humanity’s Demon Slayer

  2nd: Myriad Sword Island Lord

  3rd: Imperial Lord An Yang

  “I’m ranked first?” Meng Chuan couldn’t believe it. He was very young. He had a fifth-level Essence Soul at the age of 59, and he was ranked in the top five in history. However, when combined with his willpower, he was actually ranked first? There were Tribulation Eminences, Imperial Lords, and human experts who had figured out the Heaven Earth realm on the ranking. Yet, he, a Regis Godfiend, was ranked first?

  The black-robed elder finally snapped out of his daze. He couldn’t help but say, “In the history of humanity, there are many people whose Essence Soul realm is higher than yours. There are even people who have an eighth-level Essence Soul. In terms of willpower, an Essence Soul realm expert who has cultivated for over ten thousand years will definitely have a stronger will than you. However, this is a ranking of potential.”

  “Your Essence Soul, your willpower… Based on your age of 59, your Essence Soul’s potential is the best in human history,” said the black-robed elder certainly.

  Although there was no need for the strongest human expert, Ancestral Master Archean Eon, to challenge the Heart Sea Palace, people knew that Ancestral Master Archean Eon’s Essence Soul talent was a huge weakness. He was stuck with a seventh-level Essence Soul his entire life. He failed to obtain an eighth-level Essence Soul.

  As for people before Ancestral Master Archean Eon… the human world was very weak. They peaked at the Creation realm. It was already very difficult for a Supremacy to be born.

  “There are also those with high talent that eventually turn mediocre,” said Meng Chuan with a smile. “I’m still far from being comparable to Myriad Sword Island Lord, Imperial Lord An Yang, and the other seniors.”Potential was just potential; strength was strength.

  Meng Chuan was very clear about how disparate the two were. In fact, he knew that he had extreme Essence Soul cultivation talent!

  “With your Essence Soul talent, it’s very suitable for you to walk the Essence Soul path,” persuaded the black-robed elder. “Don’t choose to go down the Physical Body Tribulation path in the future. After all, only Ancestral Master Archean Eon has cultivated his body to perfection and reached the Tribulation realm. Other Godfiends aren’t capable of that. Ancestral Master Archean Eon admits that the reason behind this is because of the Godfiend cultivation system.

  “The Godfiend cultivation system focuses on one’s Quintessential Essence. The body is secondary. It’s naturally difficult to cultivate the body to perfection. The Essence Soul is different. The Essence Soul is treated the same across all living beings. It doesn’t care about what cultivation system you follow, but more about one’s heart,” said the black-robed elder.

  “Thank you, but I’m still far from becoming an Imperial Lord. I don’t need to consider this for now,” said Meng Chuan with a smile. “I’m just reminding you because you have such potential,” said the black-robed elder with a smile. “You’ve already passed the Heart Sea Palace’s test. You can read all the Essence Soul mystic techniques in the Heart Sea Palace.”

  Meng Chuan was filled with anticipation.

  “The Heart Sea Palace’s evaluation of you has exceeded the threshold of the Tribulation realm,” said the black-robed elder with a smile. “Therefore, one of the legacies stored in the Heart Sea Palace can be passed to you.”

  “Oh?” Meng Chuan was surprised. “This is the most mysterious Essence Soul legacy that Ancestral Master Archean Eon obtained after roaming the River of Spacetime. Ancestral Master Archean Eon has determined that it should be the legacy of an Essence Soul Eighth Tribulation Eminence,” said the black-robed elder. “This legacy is limited by the laws of the River of Spacetime. It will disappear after being imparted nine times. In the past, it has been imparted seven times. Your potential is high enough; thus, you can learn it.”

  Chapter 382 - Eminence Fei Yu

  Eighth Tribulation Eminence? Meng Chuan’s heart trembled. If he had taken another step forward, wouldn’t he be at the Ninth Tribulation realm, Eternal?

  The black-robed, long-browed elder sighed. “As a Regis Godfiend, you haven’t left the human world. You might not understand what it means to be an Eighth Tribulation Eminence. The further one cultivates, the harder it is to break through. A Sixth Tribulation Eminence is enough to make many worlds tremble in fear. Many Imperial Lords travel the River of Spacetime. The strongest existence they may see in their lives is a Sixth Tribulation Eminence. They might not even be able to see one.”

  Meng Chuan was secretly astonished.

  An Imperial Lord’s lifespan was long. To not see a Sixth Tribulation Eminence while traveling the River of Spacetime showed how rare they were.

  “As for a Seventh Tribulation Eminence? They’re legends! It’s a symbol of invincibility!” said the black-robed elder. “Such invincibility makes worlds revere them no matter where they go. As for Eighth Tribulation Eminences? This is the strongest expert that Ancestral Master Archean Eon has managed to come into contact with,” said the black-robed, long-browed elder. “They have unimaginable powers. They are even restricted by the laws of spacetime. They are only one step away from reaching the Eternal realm. Seventh Tribulation Eminences willingly follow them, hoping to receive some guidance from them.

  “Ancestral Master Archean Eon was stuck at a bottleneck. He didn’t manage to break through to the Eighth Tribulation realm even at his death bed,” said the black-robed, long-browed elder. “All his life, Ancestral Master Archean Eon only saw one living Eighth Tribulation Eminence.”

  Meng Chuan nodded. “Follow me.” The Guardian walked towards the Heart Sea Palace and entered the hall. Meng Chuan followed.

  Inside the Heart Sea Palace, Meng Chuan felt the void change as he entered a chamber.

  Oh? A palm-sized white sphere floated in the chamber. With Meng Chuan’s eyesight, he could tell that the white sphere’s structure was exquisite. It had billions of tiny, incalculable structural formations.

  The moment he saw the white sphere, Meng Chuan was dazed.

  He felt like every structural formation he saw with the naked eye was filled with endless charm. The entire white sphere was even larger than the entire human world he knew. At that moment, all he felt moved. When he saw the ‘greatness’ that far exceeded the world, he instinctively felt touched.

  Swoosh.

  A beam of light shot out from the white sphere and into Meng Chuan’s glabella. Meng Chuan couldn’t resist it, nor could he block it. The stream of light fused with his sea of consciousness.

  Meng Chuan’s consciousness entered an illusory world.

  In the illusory world, there were grasslands, slick-looking buildings, and a silver-haired, b
lue-eyed elder.

  He had two feelers on his forehead. He smiled at Meng Chuan. “My name is Fei Yu. I’m already at the end of my lifespan. Although I haven’t achieved Eternal, I’m still very satisfied. I’ve traveled the River of Spacetime and explored 37 Universes. I’ve seen too many sights. The only thing I can’t let go of is my hometown, the Fei Yu World. Although I’ve tried my best to raise my homeworld to a higher-level world, there are still powerful Tribulation Eminences eyeing everything I leave behind. They eye my homeworld.

  “The legacy I left behind is my magnum opus. If you study it, you will form a karmic tie with me. In the future, once you reach the Eighth Tribulation realm, you must protect my Fei Yu World for 100,000 years. Either that or you will give a World Tree to the Fei Yu World to resolve the karma. If you remain below the Eighth Tribulation realm, you won’t be able to find the Fei Yu World anyway,” said the silver-haired, blue-eyed elder with a smile.

  Eighth Tribulation realm?

  That was too far away from him.

  “My greatest cultivation achievement was limited by the River of Spacetime. It’s difficult to describe it in words. Therefore, I hid the legacy in a painting. There are a total of 29 paintings. They are called the Essence Soul Stars.

  “You can see the paintings, but what you figure out depends on yourself,” said the elder with a smile. “When I was alive, I taught 12 disciples. Their insights into the paintings were different. Some were similar to mine, while others were completely different. It’s interesting. Among these 12 disciples, the one with the greatest accomplishments had diametrically opposite insights to mine.”

  Following that, the illusory world dissipated as the silver-haired, blue-eyed elder vanished.

  Huge paintings merged with Meng Chuan’s memories.

  The first painting was a vast, desolate star. It emanated an ancient and profound intent. This was a three-dimensional, vast, desolate star. It was as though a real star was in front of him. The runic patterns in the painting were faintly discernible. It even produced variations. By comprehending the runes, one could understand many mysteries. The second painting was still a star, but it was even more profound.