Alchemy Emperor of the Divine Dao c1-1294

by Flying Alone 孤单地飞

  True enough, this guy had not changed in the slightest.

  When they heard how Ling Han responded, everyone felt amused. He had obviously made an enemy of a powerful person like Zhao Lun, yet was still unaffected. What was this guy’s brain made of? He was really too thick, wasn’t he?

  This time, Luo Ba also replied very quickly, and agreed to Ling Han’s conditions.

  Both sides agreed to battle three days later.

  Ling Han was sure that Luo Ba definitely had a great improvement in his abilities, and that was why he wanted to battle him to the death. Otherwise, it was utterly impossible that he would be giving up True Origin Stones and his life in the process. How could a good person like that exist in this world?

  But he was unafraid. Aside from himself, no one knew what extent his present battle prowess had reached.

  Strength… of 17 Stars, and battle prowess was 25 Stars!

  In the Shattering Void Tier, the difference of a single Star meant a world of difference, and from 20 Stars onwards, it became incredibly difficult to improve battle prowess, which also meant that the gap in battle prowess was also incomparably huge with every increase of a single Star.

  Could Luo Ba manage to not only surge up to 20 Stars of battle prowess in a short few days, but also surpass five Stars?

  Who would believe that?

  Nothing changed in Ling Han’s daily life. He was filled with curiosity about that white-haired elder of the library previously, so he also asked around, but no one could clearly describe the origins of that Old Man Xu. They only knew that he had already been in the library since a very long time ago. Every time they saw him, he looked like he was going to die soon, but he did not, which was incredibly bizarre.

  He came to the library, and saw that Old Man Xu was just like he was last time, snoozing at the same place. He greeted, “Greetings, Senior.”

  Old Man Xu raised his head and cast an eye on him. Suddenly, his gaze became heated and bright, but quickly dimmed. He gave a cough, and asked, “Young man, have you finished cultivating the Six Techniques Return to One?”

  Ling Han was shocked, and blurted out, “How does Senior know about that?”

  “Hoho, if that was not the case, how could your strength increase so much in a short one month’s time?” Old Man Xu countered with a question of his own.

  The old man could roughly detect his strength?

  Ling Han nodded, and answered, “Senior indeed has good eyes, which impresses this junior.”

  Old Man Xu laughed, and said, “However, Junior, your situation is not too encouraging.”

  Ling Han smiled as well, and answered, “It’s fine. I should still be able to hold on.”

  Old Man Xu stared at Ling Han. After a good while, he finally said, “This old man has a lackluster technique; are you interested in learning it?”

  This old man was definitely an ultimate elite. He said that it was lackluster, but those were definitely humble words.

  Ling Han replied quickly, “Please offer your guidance, Senior.”

  Old Man Xu closed his eyes, seeming to be napping. Just when Ling Han thought that he was really going to fall asleep, he suddenly opened his mouth, and said, “This secret technique is called Seven Kill Subduing Soul Technique. It lets you use your spiritual strength to attack your opponent, which can temporarily stun them. The stronger your spirit is, the tougher and more durable it is, and thus the greater the effect you would be able to induce in your opponent.”

  Immediately, Ling Han was incredibly and pleasantly surprised. His spirit was very strong, but he did not have any technique that could let the strength of his spirit cause actual effect.

  Under the effects of the Reincarnation Tea, his spirit was far stronger than that of any other cultivator in the ninth layer of the Shattering Void Tier. He had cultivated the second layer of the Indestructible Heaven’s Scroll as well, so his spirit was getting tougher and more durable by the day.

  If he learnt the Seven Kill Subduing Soul Technique, then in a situation when his opponent was unable to defend in time, even Mountain River Tier cultivators could possibly be struck, and become stunned due to its effects.

  But what was the greatest effect of that?

  Being stunned for an instant… No matter how short that time was, the victim would definitely lose consciousness, and he could use that opening to draw the person into the Black Tower.

  Once in the Black Tower, he was the absolute dictator!

  So how could Ling Han not be pleasantly surprised?

  “However, Senior, I have no intention of taking a master,” Ling Han said.

  Old Man Xu smiled, and said, “It is only an unimportant technique. Just take it that this old man is fond of you, and thus taught you the technique.”

  “Thank you, Senior!” Ling Han declared solemnly. After a pause, he continued, “In future, if there is any need for this junior, I will definitely not refuse!”

  Old Man Xu laughed, nodded, and said, “Perhaps, there would really be a day when you can help this old man.”

  Ling Han knew that there was no hatred that existed for no reason, nor was there love that existed for no reason. Ling Han did not quite believe that the old man wanted to teach him this Seven Kill Subduing Soul Technique just because he cherished his talent. After all, they had only met twice.

  But, this secret technique sounded like it suited him very much, so he could not force himself to speak words of refusal.

  “Come over here.” Old Man Xu nodded at Ling Han.

  Ling Han walked over. Meanwhile, Old Man Xu stretched out a finger. There was a flickering white light at his fingertip, which he then pressed down in the direction of Ling Han’s forehead.

  This was a vital point. If Old Man Xu held killing intent, then with a light press, Ling Han would not even have the chance to duck into the Black Tower, as his spirit would be directly shattered.

  Ling Han chose to trust him, and thus he stood as firm as a mountain.

  Old Man Xu’s finger pressed down. Weng , innumerable characters instantly surged into Ling Han’s mind.

  Each character was endlessly complex, and could not be expressed or explained with words. It was like they were a part of the Dao of heaven and earth, a kind of regulation, and could only be understood, but not described.

  Ling Han sat on the ground, and could not help probing and investigating. Every slight improvement caused him uncontrollable joy. But just as he was concentrating, he felt a clap on his shoulder, which broke his concentration.

  He snapped open his eyes, and saw Old Man Xu, who smiled at him, and said, “You have already meditated for three days. You should have an appointment today, right?”

  Ling Han was stunned. Three days had passed just like that? Why did he feel as if only a mere instant had passed?

  He nodded, and said, “Thank you, Senior. I shall pay you a visit another day.”

  “Go on.” Old Man Xu waved him off.

  Chapter 924 - Luo Ba Became Stronger

  Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

  As Ling Han walked towards Thousand Spear Mountain, he was still reflecting on the Seven Kill Subduing Soul Technique. With every moment that passed, he felt as if his understanding had deepened, and he could not help but be overjoyed, wanting nothing more than to immediately turn around and go back so that he could study this secret technique properly.

  Seven Kills and Subduing Soul were actually two sections of the secret technique.

  Minor accomplishment was to subdue the soul, wherein he could use divine sense to attack his opponent and bring the latter a momentary lapse in his senses. This, in the midst of battle, was practically fatal.

  For example, in a situation when both sides were equal in power, or even in the case when his abilities were slightly inferior, an attack from his Seven Kill Subduing Soul Technique, causing the opponent a momentary blankness, followed by another strike with the sword could decide the victory then and there.


  However, in the case where the power gap was too big, perhaps he would not even manage to use his sword, and his opponent would’ve already come back to his senses.

  There was nothing that could be done. This was only a martial arts technique, and not a nature-defying Mystical Power that could let one completely ignore the difference of cultivation levels.

  However, after major accomplishment, he would be able to directly kill and destroy the spirit. The Seven Kills were divided into seven levels in total, and each level was more powerful than the last. Still, it also had very high demands on the strength of his own spirit. If one could not temper his own spirit to become incomparably firm and solid, then how could it become a blade to kill others?

  After cultivating the Heart of martial arts, one would possess the ability to directly injure his opponent’s spirit. However, this was most effective against evil objects, such as the Corpse Soldiers—against normal living beings, the Heart of martial arts did not have very outstanding effects when causing injury, and was more about control over one’s own abilities.

  This secret technique might have evolved from the Heart of martial arts, and had further developed the uses of the spirit.

  As Ling Han walked, he continued to ponder. Soon, he arrived at the foot of the Thousand Spear Mountain.

  This was one of the three mountains in the Academy. Halfway up the mountain, there was a large platform—it was the venue where spars would take place. The floor tiles had all been reinforced, and even cultivators who had perfected the Mountain River Tier would find it very difficult to damage.

  If not, there would’ve been a need to repair it after every single battle. Wouldn’t that be too troublesome?

  “Ling Han is here!”

  Seeing Ling Han walk over from the foot of the mountain, everyone began to call out in excitement.

  A duel to death was a very rare occurrence in the history of the Academy, and the students here were all very young. Possibly because they had always buried themselves in cultivation, they might not even have had a single experience of actual battle. Thus, they were indescribably looking forward to bloodshed and death.

  The path of martial arts had always been accompanied by fresh blood and slaughter; one could not possibly stay in a protected zone forever.

  The spectators were all looking at Ling Han. This guy was definitely a legendary figure. Although he had only enrolled in the Academy one month ago, just how much news was there about him?

  … An emperor that had opened the skies!

  … He slapped Luo Ba, and extorted the Luo Clan.

  … He snatched the goddess of the Academy, Shui Yanyu, attracting the jealousy and hatred of the masses, and had even drawn out Zhao Lun, who issued a notice of death to him.

  What new student could accomplish so many majestic feats?

  “Hehe, he’s an emperor that had opened the skies, so his battle prowess must have definitely reached 20 Stars.” On a huge tree stood a young man in yellow robes, his arms crossed behind his back, and an expression of powerful pride on his face.

  “Big Brother Ye, what is there for you to be afraid of? You are the greatest elite in the Shattering Void Tier of our Eastern Institution; you have already achieved battle prowess of 20 Stars ten years ago, right?” By his side, there stood another young man. This young man was dressed in green from head to toe, and was even wearing a green cap on his head. Two small goatees were left on both sides of his mouth, making him look a bit comical.

  The young man in yellow robes showed an aloof and proud expression as he said, “Junren, you are always unwilling to focus on cultivation. If that had not been the case, your present battle prowess would have already reached 20 Stars; how would you still be staying at 19 Stars, unable to advance further?”

  “Hehe, you know me. I enjoy revelling among the flowers,” the green-robed man said, grinning.

  The yellow-robed man was called Ye Chengyuan, and he was the greatest elite in Shattering Void Tier of the Eastern Institution, whereas the green-clothed man was called Mo Junren, and was a good friend of Ye Chengyuan. The elders of their clans were also on good terms. As a result, they had been playmates since youth, and were practically inseparable.

  “Big Brother Ye, you keep delaying your advance into the Mountain River Tier. You must be thinking of cultivating Shattering Void Tier to perfection within 100 years. Exactly how many Stars has your battle prowess reached by now? 21 Stars?” Mo Junren guessed.

  Ye Chengyuan laughed loudly, and said, “If that Ling Han is very strong, you will have the chance to see me make a move.”

  “Big Brother Ye, you actually want to challenge that man who has come from a small world?” Mo Junren was extremely surprised.

  “How many years have I not moved? I fear I will be forgotten… yi!” Ye Chengyuan’s eyes looked behind Ling Han—Luo Ba was here. Unconsciously, his gaze turned serious as he said, “This Luo Ba is not so simple. Looks like his abilties have greatly improved, and he has broken through the maximum limit of 20 Stars.”

  “What!?” Mo Junren was astonished. In the eyes of the majority, battle prowess of 20 Stars was the maximum limit of the Shattering Void Tier. He could accept Ye Chengyuan breaking through 20 Stars because he was very familiar with his friend, but now, here was another with battle prowess above 20 Stars, so he was naturally astonished without compare.

  “He should have refined some kind of treasure. He himself should not have battle prowess of 20 Stars. There seems to be some God Tool that has given him an additional boost, and pushed his battle prowess up to 20 Stars,” Ye Chengyuan guessed.

  His eyes were really sharp. Luo Ba’s situation was indeed as he had said. The Bloodtear Stone did not increase Luo Ba’s personal ability, but would give an additional boost whenever he delivered an attack. However, the final effect would still be the same.

  “My hands are itching!” Ye Chengyuan laughed loudly. He leaped out, and xiu, xiu, xiu , he had appeared in front of Luo Ba within a few jumps. Shooting out a punch, he shouted, “Luo Ba, come, let us exchange a few blows!”

  In the Academy, as long as cultivation levels were equal, spars could be initiated at any time—as long as it did not lead to any permanent injury or death.

  Who would have imagined that Ye Chengyuan would actually make his move at this moment?

  Luo Ba could not help but grunt. He could not wait to defeat Ling Han, and thrash him so much till he was only left with a single breath. He would be humiliated in the eyes of everyone, and only then would he choose to end his life.

  With a disturbance from Ye Chengyuan like this now, he was naturally not in a very good mood.

  “You’re asking to be thrashed!” he declared coldly, and delivered a palm strike towards Ye Chengyuan.

  Hu!

  The movement of his palm produced a whistle in the air. The moment he shot out his palm, the image of a powerful creature actually appeared. It looked like a bird, and was as red as flames. It had six legs and four wings, but had no eyes, nose, or mouth, because a pair of wings was growing out of its head.

  This was undoubtedly very bizarre, but this monster bird did not make anyone feel the slightest bit like laughing, and only possessed endless divine might.

  “Imperial River!” someone declared in a shaking voice.

  This was the Divine Beast, Imperial River!

  In the Immortal Realm, those that could claim to be Divine Beasts were definitely not those that had advanced into the Mountain River Tier, but those that had reached the formidable height of the Genesis Tier.

  With one attack, the figure of a Divine Beast actually appeared. What kind of concept was that?

  Yet Ye Chengyuan was not scared. Instead, he was overjoyed, and laughed loudly as he proclaimed, “You have refined the Bloodtear Stone? That’s why your attacks would induce the appearance of an image of the owner of the Divine Blood! However, this is ultimately just an image; if you want to suppress me, it is still not enough!”

  He gave a
loud shout, and brilliant golden light enshrouded his whole body. His figure actually became taller all of a sudden by an additional three feet, frighteningly majestic.

  Hong , waving both fists, he punched out in Luo Ba’s direction.

  Chapter 925 - Smacked to Death with a Single Slap

  Chapter 925: Smacked to Death with a Single Slap

  Who would have thought? The two main characters had not yet begun their fight, but another person popped up all of a sudden, causing a disruption.

  Hong!

  Luo Ba and Ye Chengyuan exchanged a blow, and a brilliant light burst out in between them like a great explosion in the universe, giving rise to a hurricane, which swept out in all directions.

  This was a clash above battle prowess of 20 Stars of Shattering Void Tier, and eventually caused a small ripple in the Immortal Realm.

  Teng, teng, teng , both fighters stepped back repeatedly, not too much, and not too little—exactly 11 steps back.

  With this clash, the two of them had actually come out even.

  “What?! Luo Ba has actually become so powerful!”

  “That is Ye Chengyuan of the Eastern Institution, the top elite of the Shattering Void Tier!”

  “I heard that he has already reached 20 Stars of Shattering Void Tier quite a number of years ago, but never attempted to break through to the Mountain River Tier. Obviously, he wants to walk even further in the Shattering Void Tier.”

  “Perhaps his present battle prowess has already exceeded 20 Stars.”

  Everyone was exclaiming in surprise. Ye Chengyuan’s power was as they had expected. He was, after all, the top elite of the Shattering Void Tier in the Eastern Institution, and was the top elite of the younger generation in the Imperial Capital 40 years ago just like Luo Ba was in the top in this new round.

  Yet, he had cultivated an additional 40 years, but was actually unable to suppress Luo Ba?