Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 333 - 207: The Prides of Heaven Like Numerous Stars! Nanzhou’s Reputation MAX! (7300 words)_4

Chapter 333: Chapter 207: The Prides of Heaven Like Numerous Stars! Nanzhou’s Reputation MAX! (7300 words)_4

I just love the uncontrollable feeling of my Cultivation Level surging forth and rushing straight to the apex. Any effort at all makes the breakthrough feel impure.

Besides, the gains in Cultivation Level were the least significant aspect of Wang Xiu’s recent growth. His comprehensive strength had already transformed, and his combat power had leaped to an incredible new level.

「A short while later.」

All the prodigies had completed their comprehensions and finished their contest. The lingering residue of mana hung heavy in the air.

"Thank you, Young Master!" Chu You approached Wang Xiu, her beautiful eyes fixed on him with a new, special meaning in them. "Without you, Sir, we could never have achieved such great gains! Please accept my bow..."

Her rewards were enormous. She had comprehended a rather impressive Divine Skill and even achieved a breakthrough in her Realm, far surpassing her expectations for this journey. Although her aptitude was exceptional, placing her in the top tier of the Holy Realm’s prodigies, she never would have made such progress just by comprehending the God and Demon Murals step by step.

"Bow!"

Next to Chu You, a prodigy shouted loudly. The surrounding group bowed to Wang Xiu in unison, bending at a ninety-degree angle.

"Thank you, Young Master, for selflessly sharing such an opportunity with us!" the crowd roared, their voices thunderous and their emotions sincere.

Everyone knew that Wang Xiu didn’t have to do this. He had deciphered all the mysteries of the God and Demon Murals and obtained all the opportunities therein; that was a testament to his own ability. It has always been this way in the cultivation world—treasures and opportunities are destined for their rightful owners. Arriving late or failing to gain anything was simply a sign of one’s own lack of skill. To speak of it would only bring shame upon oneself; no one else was to blame.

Yet Wang Xiu chose to linger here for so long, continuously causing the Heavenly Book to glow and coalesce its divine patterns so that the cultivators present could comprehend them. This was a tremendous kindness, a Creation that could change the fates of the countless prodigies gathered here!

"Thank you, Young Master Wang Xiu!"

The voices spread as all the prodigies reacted. Thousands gathered around Wang Xiu, cupping their fists in salute to show their respect and gratitude. The scene was utterly majestic, the tide of people falling like waves.

This kid is aiming to become invincible! Jiang Yourong thought, deeply moved as she peered through the Soul Nurturing Bell. Wang Xiu possesses a grand vision and immense courage. Any ordinary person who had obtained such rich opportunities would never have shared even a sliver with others. But he’s different. This single act has earned him the respect and favor of every prodigy here, making them all feel indebted to him. One must realize that these prodigies represent the future of the entire cultivation world of Nanzhou. What does their collective favor signify? The answer is self-evident!

Many of the Sanqing disciples also came to this realization. They trembled with excitement, their gazes on Wang Xiu growing fervent. Senior Brother Wang Xiu brings glory to our Sanqing!

"Everyone, there is no need for such formalities!" Wang Xiu stood in the center of the crowd, neither servile nor overbearing, his entire being seeming to glow.

The prosperity of the Human Race isn’t the task of one person alone, he thought. These cultivators represent the future of the Nanzhou Immortal Alliance and the One Hundred and Eight Immortal Sects. The stronger they become, the stronger the Nanzhou Immortal Alliance will be, and the fewer openings the Demon Race will have to exploit.

For Wang Xiu, this was a decision that required no thought at all. If a day came when the Demon Race dared not invade, even without him having to lift a finger, that would be the best possible outcome.

「Meanwhile, in a dark place.」

"That Wang Xiu is basking in glory right now. Everyone is praising him, treating him like a god," the pupil-less woman’s voice was flat, devoid of any emotion.

"Let him enjoy it for a while. The higher he climbs, the harder he’ll fall," Shi Ming said, sitting under a withered tree. Dark, terrifying Demon Patterns, horrifying to behold, flickered in and out of existence on his face.

"When do you plan to make your move?" the pupil-less woman suddenly asked.

"When the time is right," Shi Ming replied, his eyes still closed.

"You still won’t tell me?" A flicker of emotion crossed the pupil-less woman’s face, and her breathing grew slightly heavier.

"I just don’t want you getting involved." Shi Ming opened his eyes, a touch of gentleness appearing in his icy gaze. "I told you, I won’t let anything happen to you."

"And you think I could escape unscathed if something happened to you?" the pupil-less woman sneered.

"There will be a way," Shi Ming said before closing his eyes and falling silent once more.

Above his head, a cluster of purple-black demonic clouds slowly rose. An evil, icy aura spread out, continuously merging into Shi Ming’s body. The Demon Patterns on his skin grew even deeper.

After a long while, he stood up. A dense black light radiated from him, coalescing into a ferocious suit of armor. Like a demon incarnate, he began to walk toward the core of the Void Ancient Path.

"Let’s go. We’re going to dig his grave." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

「Back with the group.」

"Senior Brother, where are we going next?" Jiang Ling’er asked, moving her little head closer, her eyes blinking beautifully.

"Let’s look around here for now. There are still many opportunities in the Void Ancient Path. Since we came all this way, we should take as much back as we can," Wang Xiu said.

Luo Hongyi raised an eyebrow. "You still want to travel with us?"

"What else would I do, Senior Sister?" Wang Xiu retorted.

Luo Hongyi crossed her arms, accentuating her prominent chest and alluring figure. "That Ye Guhong fellow is annoying, but he wasn’t wrong. With your talent, teaming up with us to hunt Void Beasts and search for secret areas provides too little reward. You should enter the core of the Void Ancient Path instead. The greatest opportunities are there!"

Chu You shot Luo Hongyi a displeased glance. "The Young Ancestor thinks highly of you and wouldn’t harm you," she said to Wang Xiu. "The core of the Void Ancient Path is fraught with danger, but the opportunities are equally astonishing—no less than the God and Demon Murals, and even more consistent! Moreover, with the Young Ancestor there to assist you, the risks will be greatly reduced..."

Wang Xiu frowned. "Then what about all of you?"

"You don’t need to worry about us," Luo Hongyi said. "Once we’ve accumulated enough strength, we’ll definitely go take a look ourselves!"

The dangers of the core of the Void Ancient Path were legendary. It was the place where the laws of the Holy Realm were at their weakest. It was also the junction between the endless void and the Holy Realm, a place where the laws of the world were in disarray and void undercurrents posed a constant threat. The Holy Ancestors had given repeated warnings: only peerless prodigies with overwhelming power, capable of suppressing all others of their generation, should dare to enter. For anyone else, it was a death sentence.

Correspondingly, however, the opportunities within were abundant enough to allow one to defy the heavens and alter their destiny. Prodigies of Luo Hongyi and Li Xuanqi’s level were not yet confident enough to enter, but once they accumulated a bit more power, they would surely make the attempt. To not do so would be a lifelong regret.

Hearing their replies, Wang Xiu smiled faintly. "If it’s just a matter of going sooner or later, why worry about it now? My dear seniors, you know I enjoy a lively crowd. Asking me to walk the path alone... that would be more painful than death! Let’s go."

They were right, he thought. The core of the Void Ancient Path is indeed teeming with opportunities. And with a peerless genius like Ye Guhong there, listening to him boast would probably be pretty satisfying. But my development path has always been about winning through quantity. There are thousands of prodigies here. If each one gives me a little praise, I can break through. My Realm would just keep clicking upwards. Besides, what if my luck holds and I trigger another critical hit? Wouldn’t that be sweeter than any opportunity?

Seeing that Wang Xiu had made up his mind, the others exchanged glances. They shook their heads in mock helplessness, but inwardly, they were all smiling. Truthfully, they had hoped he would seek his own opportunities and walk the path of the invincible. But those who are invincible are destined for a chilling loneliness. The highest peaks are cold. Ordinary people cannot even keep up, let alone form lasting bonds. They genuinely didn’t want to be left so far behind by Wang Xiu that they would eventually become strangers.

Now that Wang Xiu had refused to leave the group, their hearts were filled with joy. This was especially true for Jiang Ling’er, Ji Zidian, and the other girls, who each latched onto one of Wang Xiu’s arms, refusing to let go and claiming they had to make up for all the missed hugs from before.

Listening to their chatter, Luo Hongyi wore a look of disdain, yet her gaze lingered on Wang Xiu’s fingers, her thoughts unreadable.