I Am Overlord c1-962

by Translator: Pokka; Author: 我本纯洁 (I Am Pure); Licensed From: Migu

  "I see. Looks like I have been too ignorant," said Xiang Shaoyun in realization.

  Pa!

  Suddenly, a crack appeared on the surface of the silver lightning stone. Next, strands of silver lightning energy no weaker than natural lightning bolts started leaking from it. If Xiang Shaoyun was not already a King, he would have a hard time standing amid this energy.

  But since he was already a King and had also reforged his lightning bone by devouring the silver lightning energy, he now had a natural intimacy with its energy. Thus, he was no longer easily harmed by it.

  As for Devouring Ghost and Jin Wo, both of them were strong enough to not fear the energy. The lightning bone activated and quickly absorbed all the energy leaking out of the stone. Xiang Shaoyun could sense that after the refinement, his lightning bone now possessed an even scarier devouring force.

  The horned lightning snake came out of the stone. This time, there was a clump of silvery energy floating beside it. Anyone could see with a single glance that it was no normal clump of energy.

  "What is that?" Xiang Shaoyun asked in astonishment.

  The lightning bone within him was releasing a great sense of hunger again, as if it longed greatly to completely devour the clump of energy.

  "This is a silver lightning core!" Devouring Ghost cried out in alarm.

  Devouring Ghost was one who once stood at the peak of the Nine Gods Dominion. Very few things could alarm him this much. Just from his reaction alone, it was clear how extraordinary the clump of energy was.

  "Silver lightning core? A pure energy core formed by natural lightning energy?" Du Xuanhao asked.

  "Exactly. I had not expected that there would actually be such a clump of energy in this silver lightning stone. No wonder it was able to attract so many silver lightning bolts from the sky," said Devouring Ghost affirmatively.

  "A so-called lightning core is in a sense a seed of natural lightning energy, and this silver lightning core is a mutated version of it and is extremely beneficial for any cultivator," Xiang Shaoyun said as he immediately recalled what he had once read about this lightning core.

  All lightning cores formed only after a long period of time. The time required would take hundreds, or even thousands, of years. Any King would go mad for one, and even Emperors would want one as well.

  It was no wonder that this horned lightning snake was able to mutate. It must have benefited from the silver lightning core. Even the silver-winged lightning wolves had benefited from it. Unfortunately for the wolves, the horned lightning snake had excavated the core from the stone. Once exposed, the core could no longer be allowed to stay, or it would slowly disperse before ceasing to exist.

  "Help me bring it away," said the horned lightning snake, suddenly speaking human tongue.

  Demons with powerful bloodlines could usually start speaking human language the moment they reach the late-stage Great Demon realm. This horned lightning snake had never come in contact with humans before, which was why it had remained silent until now. After staying with Xiang Shaoyun's group for a bit and listening to them, its unique talent of speech started working, granting it the ability of speech.

  "Haha, that is not a problem. But I might need to keep it somewhere that will make it hard for you to have constant access to it," said Xiang Shaoyun with a smile.

  This was akin to a big gift. Even if he did not absorb the silver lightning core for himself, just having it on him was enough to benefit him greatly.

  The horned lightning snake gave it a thought before replying, "I’ll just go inside it. You can just take both of us in together."

  Then, it directly went inside the silver lightning core, showing no fear whatsoever to the destructive property of the silver lightning energy.

  "Not bad. Its entire body is now compatible with silver lightning energy. The moment it becomes a Demon King, it will be capable of battling those beyond its realm," Jin Wo praised.

  "Looks like this little fellow is making one final accumulation before breaking through. I believe it won't be long before it becomes a Demon King," Devouring Ghost agreed.

  Xiang Shaoyun did not hesitate and directly drew the silver lightning core into his astral cosmos sea. The astral cosmos sea was now much larger than in the past, and after the odd change that had occurred within it, he was able to easily absorb the silver lightning core into it.

  Immediately after the silver lightning core entered the astral cosmos sea, the lightning bone started absorbing a part of its energy, further increasing the might of the innate purple lightning.

  The silver lightning core was stored at a certain corner of the astral cosmos sea. The four different elements—that of the silver lightning core, the gold lunar liquid, the lava, and the soul spring—coexisted together in the astral cosmos sea and presented a rather wondrous sight. Anyone would be completely stunned.

  After all, regular astral cosmos seas could only be used to store comparatively common objects, yet Xiang Shaoyun was storing all these destructive energies in his astral cosmos sea, which was something rarely seen.

  Even Devouring Ghost was greatly surprised. "Young master, your astral cosmos sea has accepted the silver lightning core just like that?"

  "Yeah. Why not?" Xiang Shaoyun asked.

  "But the silver lightning core is extremely destructive. Are you not worried that it would destroy your astral cosmos sea?" Devouring Ghost asked.

  "Ahh, don't worry. I have already tempered the astral cosmos sea with silver lightning energy. Why would my astral cosmos sea fear an object of the same element?" Xiang Shaoyun explained.

  "That works?" Both Du Xuanhao and Devouring Ghost were dumbstruck.

  Devouring Ghost was very clear on how astral cosmos seas worked. Only someone with an extremely high cultivation level could casually store something so destructive in one's astral cosmos sea like Xiang Shaoyun had just done. At the very least, one's strength must be far beyond the destructiveness of the energy one was taking in before doing something like that.

  Xiang Shaoyun was able to accomplish that with a cultivation level as low as the Skysoar Realm, and he had pulled it off so easily. It was understandable that Devouring Ghost was so shocked. This firmed his belief that Xiang Shaoyun possessed an extraordinary physique no ordinary person could compare with.

  "This silver lightning stone is not bad either. I can use it in the future to forge a weapon for the horned lightning snake, and I can also use it to further repair my Overlord Skyslaying Saber," muttered Xiang Shaoyun as he stowed away the broken pieces of the silver lightning stone. He then said, "Alright, time for us to leave."

  Chapter 366: Six Goldplate Manual

  After leaving the Hundred Beast Mountain Range, Xiang Shaoyun's group headed toward Wu Town. Wu Town's Martial Hall Palace was a place he had once cultivated at, and because of that, it occupied a special place in his heart.

  Unfortunately, the entire Martial Hall Palace had been destroyed because of him, filling his heart with guilt. Since Elder Zhen Peng had returned to rebuild the Martial Hall Palace, it was only proper that he return and take a look.

  When they arrived at Wu Town, they found that there were very few people around, the entire town looking desolate and bleak because a large number of its residents had moved away. Very few people had been willing to stay.

  Only a small number of people consisting of those incapable of leaving or couldn't bear parting with their hometown had stayed. Why had so many people abandoned their homes? It was because of Xiang Shaoyun.

  When Linggu Haonan's group was hunting for Xiang Shaoyun, they had held nothing back and had decimated both the Wu Clan and Martial Hall Palace in the process. The people of the town were greatly frightened. Thus, they started leaving en masse. They didn't even need anyone to tell them to leave.

  Xiang Shaoyun could guess all that without needing anyone to tell him.

  He gripped his fists tightly and said, "Just you wait, traitors. The day this young master returns will be the day al
l of you regret everything you have done."

  He calmed his emotions and went to Martial Hall Palace's previous site. There, he found that the signs of destruction were still clearly visible, with only a few dilapidated buildings standing around in a lonesome manner. Among them was a newly built wooden building with a stone tablet in front of it. On the tablet, the words "Martial Hall Palace" were carved. Xiang Shaoyun was able to see that they were newly carved, and seeing the sight before him caused him to feel even more guilt.

  "Sorry, young master," Devouring Ghost apologized gloomily.

  This random apology was not something Devouring Ghost himself had intended. Rather, he had only done so after seeing Xiang Shaoyun so sad. After devouring Linggu Haonan's soul, he had also inherited the memory of all that had happened here. Otherwise, with his vicious character, he would not care about the destruction of a tiny organization at a place like this.

  Xiang Shaoyun waved his hand. "This has nothing to do with you. Let's go."

  He could sense that Elder Zhen Peng was in the wooden building, but he did not intend to disturb his peace. Elder Zhen Peng did not feel like seeing him, and there was really nothing he could do to make things better anyway. He could only etch the hatred into his heart and focus on avenging the dead in the future.

  Xiang Shaoyun, Devouring Ghost, and Du Xuanhao all hopped onto Jin Wo's back. They then flew toward a certain direction.

  Cruising through the air with the wind blasting against his face, Xiang Shaoyun stared at all the passing clouds as he thought, Now that I am already a third-stage Skysoar Realm, it will take some time for me to reach the fourth stage. My only avenue of immediate improvement is through my combat prowess. That will be my focus for now.

  The strongest battle technique he had right now was the Nine Overlord Skyslaying Saber Technique, followed by the Seven Scorching Sun Claws, Lightning Bolt Fist, Gold Helix Fist, Star Destroying Finger, and so on. Of these techniques, the Gold Helix Fist and Star Destroying Finger were mere tier-3 techniques. They were no longer good enough for him, and it was time he learned new techniques.

  For a cultivator, apart from cultivation level, battle techniques and weapons were the most important factors to improve one's combat prowess. Xiang Shaoyun searched his brain for the tier-4 and tier-5 battle techniques he had and finally stopped at a technique called the Six Goldplates Manual.

  The Six Goldplates Manual was a tier-5 defensive battle technique, a true emperor-grade technique. In any form of combat, offense and defense were crucial. With offense, one could eliminate one's opponent, and with defense, one could reduce the harm one might suffer. In other words, one's overall strength relied not only on offense but also defense.

  Xiang Shaoyun already had formidable offensive techniques and was rather lacking in defensive techniques. Thus, he planned to practice the Six Goldplates Manual to increase his defensive prowess.

  There were six levels in the Six Goldplate Manual. One could form a layer of golden barrier during the first level, two layers during the second level, and so on. The six levels could also be grouped into three stages, with the first stage being known as the Iron Wall, the second stage known as the Copper Wall, and the third stage known as the Goldplate.

  The Iron Wall stage was where one formed a defensive barrier the shape of a wall that was as solid as a mountain, and it was nearly impenetrable to regular king weapons. The Copper Wall stage was where one transformed iron into copper, forming a copper wall that could defend against top-tier king weapons, or even regular emperor weapons.

  The Goldplate stage was a transformation of shape where the defensive barrier turned into a layer of scales that protected a cultivator internally and externally, providing a defense even high-tier emperor weapons could barely penetrate.

  The Six Goldplate Manual was a powerful tier-5 battle technique, and with Xiang Shaoyun's current strength, he could finally cultivate it. Of course, to cultivate it to perfection, he would have to first enter the Emperor Realm, and he could currently only complete the first stage at most.

  The mantra of the Six Goldplate Manual surfaced in his mind as he went through it again and again, familiarizing himself with it.

  One ought to admit that the Nether Soul Domain had granted Xiang Shaoyun a freakish memory, allowing him to remember clearly all the cultivation methods and battle techniques he had read before.

  The moment he reached the decision to cultivate the technique, he started his cultivation without delay. He circulated his energy in accordance to the mantra, drawing the vicious gold energy from his second star. The energy coursed through his meridians while his acupoints pulsed and pushed the energy to the surface of his skin, covering his body with a faint layer of gold radiance.

  Jin Wo felt extremely comfortable when he sensed the familiar vicious gold aura, and his sense of intimacy toward Xiang Shaoyun grew as a result. Both Xiang Shaoyun's vicious gold energy and Jin Wo's power had originated from the Golden River Valley. It was only natural that the two resonated with each other.

  Devouring Ghost also sensed Xiang Shaoyun's aura, and he praised inwardly, The young master wastes no time in cultivating. This is a praiseworthy mindset to have.

  In the blink of an eye, two days passed.

  Jin Wo was still flying as he carried the others in the direction Devouring Ghost pointed. As for Xiang Shaoyun, he seemed to have turned into a piece of rock. He ignored everything around him, completely focused on cultivating the Six Goldplate Manual. Today, the gold radiance covering his body was much brighter than before, as if his skin itself had changed color. He was currently quite a wondrous sight to behold.

  Suddenly, he opened his eyes and said, "Jin Wo, stop somewhere."

  "Yes, your highness," Jin Wo answered obediently.

  Soon, Jin Wo stopped at a desolate forest. Xiang Shaoyun hopped off his body and looked at Devouring Ghost. "Devouring Ghost, I am cultivating a defensive technique. Do you have any suggestions on how to expedite the process?"

  "What is the technique's element?" asked Devouring Ghost as he knew Xiang Shaoyun cultivated many different powers.

  "Gold," Xiang Shaoyun replied.

  Devouring Ghost replied, "Young master, please listen to me. Just focus on the power of lightning and give up on the other powers. You can still do it as a fresh King. It is very hard to reach the peak of the powers you cultivate if you are cultivating so many of them."

  "I understand, but it is already too late for that," said Xiang Shaoyun with a helpless smile. He then released the three different powers he had in him.

  Chapter 367: Drawing the Lightning, Cultivate

  The energies of innate purple lightning, white tiger vicious gold, and Yun Flame rippled out of Xiang Shaoyun, presenting a dazzling sight. Each was extremely unique and capable of unleashing a dreadful might. It was understandable why Xiang Shaoyun wasn't willing to give up on any of them.

  More importantly, the three energies respectively occupied a star, taking up three of his stars in total, and they were now one with him. It would be very hard to get rid of any of them without destroying the star itself.

  Devouring Ghost could sense Xiang Shaoyun's current situation, and the look in his eyes dimmed.

  "Young master, if you knew it was wrong to cultivate so many different powers, why had you still decided to do it? You must know that although each of these unique powers are very good, in the long term, they will turn into your burden," Devouring Ghost sighed.

  Xiang Shaoyun smiled. "Don't worry. I have my own considerations. Yes, cultivating three powers is a wrong path of cultivation. Therefore, I am going to cultivate nine powers, building a cultivation path unique to myself."

  "But..." Devouring Ghost was at a loss for words.

  "You want to say that nobody has ever succeeded, right?" Xiang Shaoyun asked. "Just because everyone has failed does not mean I will fail. No matter what, since I've already made my choice, I will do my best. Regardless of how difficult it will be, I won't fail."

>   Xiang Shaoyun was radiating complete confidence, showing no worry whatsoever about the path he had chosen. During his breakthrough into the Skysoar Realm, he had actually managed to attract nine different powers to him, which had further reaffirmed his belief that this was his destined path.

  In fact, he was already capable of cultivating battle techniques of other elements, but he felt that without the support of a different element's unique power and a stable foundation for it, there was no point.

  He refused to believe that after gathering six more unique powers in his six other stars, he wouldn't be able to break the shackle that had stopped the path of so many before him. This was in a sense one of Xiang Shaoyun's ambitions, and it was quite clear that to be able to come up with such a goal he was a person who thought uniquely.

  One ought to know that each unique power in existence was extraordinary and rare. Getting even one of them was extremely hard and might result in death. Since Xiang Shaoyun dared to dream such an ambition, he was already prepared to die trying.

  It was curious what Devouring Ghost would think if he knew what was in Xiang Shaoyun's mind. At present, he had nothing else to say when he saw Xiang Shaoyun's resoluteness. He went back to the original topic. "To cultivate a defensive battle technique, the fastest method is by getting attacked."

  "Getting attacked?" Xiang Shaoyun asked in confusion.

  "Yes, when under attack, you can only use your defensive battle technique to defend yourself. This will expedite your comprehension of the battle technique and increase your mastery of it. Of course, this is a rather risky solution, and there is a risk of leaving yourself a long-lasting injury," said Devouring Ghost.

  "Ok, let's do it. I have already been tempered by natural lightning, so my physical flesh is much tougher than others'. I won't easily receive long-lasting injuries," said Xiang Shaoyun with a firm look in his eyes. "You will be attacking me. Restrain the strength of your attacks to the King Realm. That will work best."