“However, since you were able to pass, you’re just strong enough to be worthy of praise. You possess some of my demeanor, so I’ll grant you some rewards. Make sure to remember my might and generosity!”
There weren’t many words, and Ling Han was able to read through it quickly. He couldn’t help but grimace. The person who’d left this stone tablet was far too narcissistic.
‘I’m only at the high extreme now, so when I reach the consummate level—I don’t even need to reach the peak stage—my Godly bones will soar to reach a strength of Level Five Godly metal. What would it matter even if this stone statue formation were 10 times more powerful?
‘Whatever, there’s no point in arguing with someone who’s already dead for heaven knows how long.’
Ling Han shook his head. He raised his gaze above the stone tablet as this was where his reward was.
‘I don’t even know the name of that narcissistic person.’
Ling Han found four items above the stone tablet—three sheets of paper and a black metallic ball.
“Vajra Seal, Lion Seal, Quick Cloud Seal… and what the hell is this ball?”
Fortunately, there were still some words on the back of the stone tablet that described the uses of the four items.
“The Vajra Seal acts on the body and can raise one’s defenses to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Tier! Gasp! This is amazing. ‘The Vajra Seal can be used between one to 10 times, depending on the length of time the seal is activated during each usage.’”
Ling Han picked the Vajra Seal up. There were strange symbols drawn on the seal, and it exuded an ancient and heavy aura.
“Is this for real?” Ling Han weighed the seal in his hand, and said, “If the description is to be believed, I don’t have to be afraid even when I’m facing Sun Moon Tier elites. However, it’s extremely likely that I’ll be digging my own grave if this old senior is kidding around with me!”
This was entirely possible. One could tell that the old senior was insanely narcissistic and a little out of touch just by reading the message that he had left on the stone tablet.
“When activated, the Lion Seal can raise one’s power to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Tier. It can also be used between one to 10 times.
“The Quick Cloud Seal can raise one’s speed to the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Tier. It can also be used between one to 10 times.
“Tsk, tsk, tsk. Wonderful, absolutely wonderful!”
Ling Han picked the black metallic ball up, and murmured, “This is actually a Sun Moon Tier puppet? Unbelievable…”
He looked at the instructions on the stone tablet, and then tossed the black metallic ball into the air after pressing it a few times.
The metallic ball instantly transformed, growing larger and larger. Its shape also changed, and arms and legs started to extend from the ball. It wasn’t long before it transformed into a metallic person.
Chapter 1103 - Going Solo
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“En, to confirm whether it’s real or fake, we only need to have the Asura Demon Emperor enter and test it out.”
Ling Han put away the puppet. There were no True Origin Stones inserted inside; hence, it could only do some simple transformations. It was not equipped with any real power.
When he put away the puppet, light suddenly flashed before his eyes. After he had appeared in the stone statue formation, people were running towards him from both sides. It was as if none of them had realized that he had previously vanished for a period of time.
Though this period of time was not long, it was still as long as a few breaths’ time, yet not one person had realized it?
The means of a great elite were truly amazing.
“Ling Han!”
“Master!”
Both Shui Yanyu and Ding Ping ran over, the admiration on their faces not the slightest bit concealed.
It had really been too difficult. Even such unprecedented prodigies like Xia Wuque could only give up, but Ling Han, who was merely in the high extreme, actually successfully passed the test. With such a comparison, it was clear how incredible such an achievement was.
“Congratulations, Brother Ling!” Shao Sisi and the others also walked over.
In the meanwhile, Xia Wuque humphed coldly. He hesitated slightly, and then strode off with the spear-wielding man and his other subordinates.
He wanted to kill Ling Han, but going by the current situation, it seemed to be difficult to do so. Putting aside that freakish defense of Ling Han’s, Shao Sisi and the others would definitely not allow him to do so. Thus, he chose to leave; what the eye didn’t see, the heart didn’t grieve over.
Some people came over to strike up a conversation with Ling Han, but with Shao Sisi and the others there, their presence was really too strong, intimidating the masses so much that they could barely speak. Soon enough, they left as well.
Shao Sisi and the others were of the mind to befriend Ling Han, and ensured their attitudes were extremely humble. However, this was not a good place for conversation. Thus, the four of them made an agreement to sit down and have a nice chat after entering into the Majestic Heaven Sect.
The crowd dispersed. Everyone felt a little disappointed because they had “seen with their own eyes” that Ling Han had walked out of the stone statue formation, yet had not obtained any reward.
Despite going through such difficulty, he had not gained anything. This was naturally a disappointment.
When the masses had dispersed, Ling Han tossed out that metal ball, and said, “Little Asura, try entering into this puppet.” He had already filled in True Origin Stones.
The Asura Demon Emperor quickly did as he commanded. Bang , this human-shaped puppet immediately stamped a foot down, exuding an incredibly terrifying aura.
“M-Master, this is a Sun Moon Tier puppet!” he uttered in a trembling voice, almost about to pass out.
Previously, when the two pseudo-Sun Moon Tier puppets had been lost, he had almost died of heartache. After possessing immense power, and then losing it, who would be capable of glossing over it? He had never thought that after only about a year’s time passed, his master would’ve gained a true Sun Moon Tier puppet.
This was too awesome!
“Try it out, what level has it reached?” Ling Han asked.
After the Asura Demon Emperor made a few movements, he replied, “In reply to Master, it should be in the medium extreme of the Sun Moon Tier.”
“Only in the medium extreme!” Ling Han was slightly dissatisfied, but since it had been free, his demand should not be too high, should it? He nodded, and said, “This puppet is yours to use.”
“Thank you, Master. This Little Asura will work even harder, be cautious and conscientious, meticulous, strive to the utmost…” The Asura Demon Emperor was again expressing his position.
He had now gained a puppet of Sun Moon Tier, but he did not dare to have the slightest thought of rebellion. His wildness had long since been worn away by Ling Han. In his mind, since Ling Han could give him a Sun Moon Tier puppet to use with a light heart, this meant that he had an even stronger trump card in hand, and could easily subdue him.
He had not guessed wrongly on this part. However, even if Ling Han did not possess something like the Vajra Seal, he could still easily recapture the Asura Demon Emperor.
The Asura Demon Emperor’s divine sense’s level was too low, after all. Ling Han needed only use the Seven Kill Subduing Soul Technique to knock him out, and then easily draw him into the Black Tower. By that time, he could then easily do with him as he liked.
Ling Han healed his body first as it no longer was subject to the attack of the stone statues. With the channelling of the Indestructible Heaven’s Scroll, his recovery abilities were amazing, and very soon, he became completely uninjured.
He changed into a new suit of robes, and smilingly said, “Let’s go.”
The three people and one puppet set off, continuing on their journey
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On the way, Ling Han told Shui Yanyu and Ding Ping how he had obtained three divine seals and the puppet.
“The person buried here… who exactly is it?”
“It doesn’t feel like a tomb. How could he still be so leisurely and refined after death?”
Shui Yanyu and Ding Ping both felt that it was inconceivable. Just think, you could have just buried yourself good and proper, so why had you come up with so many antics?
“Unwilling to remain lonely?” Ling Han murmured. In the end, no one could escape death. Perhaps this great elite sang his own praises because he did not want to be forgotten?
The life essence here was very amazing. Not only could it advance one’s cultivation level, it could also heal the hidden injuries one had received during cultivation, and fully nurture his body. This was a very immense help.
Some simply chose not to continue exploring, thinking that their abilities were too weak, and they would not be able to win over the others. Hence, they found a quiet place, stopped, and began to cultivate and nurse themselves. Nursing their bodies to the prime condition was naturally beneficial to cultivation.
“Master, I have broken through!” Only after a few days, Ding Ping thus exclaimed.
With Ling Han’s alchemical pills forcefully pouring into him, his cultivation level naturally increased rapidly. This was the Immortal Realm, and it was comparatively easy for one to advance in the mortal territory of cultivation levels. In terms of mental state, he had the Reincarnation Tree. If it were not for the fact that Ding Ping still had to advance to the pinnacle of 19 stars of strength, he could have broken through long ago.
Ling Han stood guard for him. Even in the galaxy, the Regulations of the Heavenly Dao were everywhere. Immediately, divine thunder could be heard, and lightning began to strike madly at Ding Ping.
Ding Ping had cultivated Shattering Void Tier almost to perfection, but because he was not the master of a small world, he had no hope of reaching 20 stars of strength. However, 19 stars was still extremely awesome. This allowed his battle prowess to be incredibly frightening, and the heavenly tribulation he had to endure was relatively easier.
After half a day, he had also advanced into Immortal level.
“Master, may I travel around on my own?” He was filled with longing, hoping that he could be like his three uncles, travelling extensively and learning through experience on his own.
Ling Han smiled faintly, and asked, “So, your wings have hardened then?”
Ding Ping was so scared he quickly knelt, and exclaimed, “Disciple dares not!”
Ling Han thought for a moment, then drew out the Swift Cloud Talisman, and handed it over to this disciple. He said, “Take it. In a dangerous situation, it will help you escape. In the future, we shall reunite at the entrance.”
“Master!” Ding Ping was incredibly touched. This was something that his master had obtained by surviving the stone statue formation, and was extremely valuable.
“Take it!” Ling Han said smilingly. He had the Cloud Piercing Shuttle, so the Swift Cloud Talisman was not as useful to him as one would think.
Ding Ping knelt and bowed respectfully towards Ling Han. Only then did he take the Swift Cloud Talisman, and left in big strides.
“Are you really at ease?” Shui Yanyu questioned.
Ling Han did not speak. After a while, he said, “The boy’s grown up, so I should allow him to soar. Furthermore, when I was at the cultivation level that he is presently at, didn’t I run all the way to the Imperial Capital on my own and woo myself a beautiful girl?”
Shui Yanyu knew that he was teasing her, and couldn’t help but roll her eyes. Yet, at the same time, she was slightly pleased. What woman did not like hearing her love compliment her on her beauty?
Ling Han laughed loudly, wrapped his arms around this seductive beauty, and kissed her.
Shui Yanyu was greatly embarrassed, and pointing at the Asura Demon Emperor, exclaimed, “There’s still someone here!”
The Asura Demon Emperor was stunned, and hurriedly crouched down and barked like a dog. He even wanted to wag his tail, yet realized that he was no longer that wolf. Involuntarily, he felt a little awkward, and grinning sheepishly, said, “Mistress, don’t think of this Little Asura as a person!”
He was indeed quite shameless.
Chapter 1104 - Forest of the Sea
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Ling Han and Shui Yanyu were intimate with each other, and if they begrudged the Asura Demon Emperor for being in the way, Ling Han would draw him into the Black Tower, which made the Asura Demon Emperor very exasperated. He really wanted to say that he was merely formed from a mass of chaotic Demonic Qi, and was not a human. You guys were merely embracing each other, but even if you did this and that, in his eyes, it was no different from looking at two dogs.
Of course, he would not dare say such a thing even if he died. Otherwise, there was a chance that he would really be killed.
Walking on this expansive plain, there seemed to be no end. This would make many people become impatient, and eventually give up.
Time passed, day after day. Ling Han’s and Shui Yanyu’s cultivation level was soaring. With an Alchemy Emperor added with the Reincarnation Tree, it would be difficult for their cultivation levels not to soar.
After half a month, Shui Yanyu’s cultivation level had reached the late stage of the medium extreme. This was extremely amazing.
Ling Han still needed a bit of time to reach the peak stage of the high extreme. After all, the higher the cultivation level, the slower one would be to advance.
Finally, the expansive plains no longer appeared in front of their eyes. Instead, a massive sea appeared.
However, this huge sea was incredibly strange!
The bottom of the sea was connected to the plains. It could even be claimed that the plains were a part of the giant sea, and the seawater had merely been removed.
Ahead of them, a wall of water suddenly appeared. It rose up from the horizon, and undulated there.
Meanwhile, the seabed was no longer dull and lonely, containing nothing. Instead, a forest was growing there.
Forest of the Sea.
Every tree was rooted on the seabed, and had trunks that were several dozen thousand meters tall. However, they were very flexible. Rather than saying that they were trees, it would be more appropriate to call them weeds, though they looked a little shocking.
The trees’ leaves lightly waved. Most of them were even larger than a whole house, so if anyone hid behind them, it would be very difficult to discover their presence.
The seawater had a very strong effect of blocking divine sense, and their vision was incapable of seeing through these leaves. Thus, even if those that entered here were not blind, the area still managed to decrease the level of sensitivity of divine sense greatly.
“Be careful of the Dark Night Hall!” Shui Yanyu warned immediately.
Previously, because of the actions of the great elite, cultivators of different cultivation levels were separated without their knowledge, but when they came here, they had already seen elites of the Sun Moon Tier. It was obvious that the separated people had again been gathered together without their knowledge.
The Dark Night Hall already knew that Ling Han was not easy to kill, so if they once again mobilized an assassin, he would definitely be at the Sun Moon Tier.
Previously, it was impossible for them to meet, but now… that might not be the case!
Perhaps one was lying in ambush in the Forest of the Sea, waiting for them.
Ling Han nodded. He was confident, but was definitely not blindly conceited. With his present abilities, Sun Moon Tier would be able to insta-kill him. His physique of Level Four Godly metal would be useless as well—even if a few of his Godly bones had not been shattered, his spirit would definitely collapse, and he would still die.
To stand against Sun Moon Tier, even if it was the low extreme of Sun M
oon Tier, he would have to reach the level of 10 stars at least.
And to reach 10 stars in the Mountain River Tier, he would have to first form the fifth Mountain River, and reach perfection in his cultivation.
Ling Han was still a bit far from this step.
“Don’t worry, Master. I will definitely do my best; as long as I am here, I will definitely ensure your safety!” the Asura Demon Emperor said confidently, clapping his chest in assurance.
“Let’s go!”
They entered into the Forest of the Sea. It was a good thing that there was a change, for it meant that they were walking in the right direction. Otherwise, if they continued to walk around in circles on the plain, where would the end be?
Thankfully, the seawater merely shrank down the distance that divine sense could cover a great many times, and did not have special Regulations suppressing them—unlike in the Star Sea. Hence, even if a battle started in the water, the abilities of cultivators would not be weakened too much.
There was not only the giant underwater forest here, there were also giant fishes swimming among the trees.
They were really big fish, and were as long as a few dozen thousand meters. A flick of their fish tail, and a great tsunami would be caused. Even Sun Moon Tier elites would not be able to steady themselves, and would be swept out a great distance by the powerful waves.
Even if these massive fishes were not Demonic Beasts, merely the strength of their physical bodies alone was already frightening enough. That was why strength was considered the very most important part of battle prowess. Even if these great fishes were not Demonic Beasts, their battle prowess was enough to shake even Sun Moon Tier elites.
The weeds in the underwater forest possessed great toughness. Otherwise, they would have been torn apart with a few flicks of the tails of these colossal fishes.
Ling Han and Shui Yanyu walked among them, feeling that they were pitifully small.
Of course, not all creatures were so huge. Ling Han had seen a few “small fishes”, but these small fishes were also a few dozen meters long. However, compared to the bodies of the giant fishes, which were a few dozen thousand meters long, they really could only be called small fishes.
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