Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 681 - 328: Endless Merit, The Troubles of Happiness_1
After the Divine Soul Incarnation charged into the merit golden light, the vast, ocean-like golden light hesitated for a moment before swarming toward the Divine Soul Incarnation as if it had instantly found its target.
In the blink of an eye, the Divine Soul Incarnation was shrouded in golden light, its radiance scattering in all directions like the golden body of an Ancient God. An aura that was majestic and boundless filled its entire being. A massive golden light converged behind its head, forming a radiant Divine Wheel that looked incredibly sacred.
At the same time, ancient divine patterns emerged on the Divine Soul Incarnation's brow. Its expression became calm and serene, its features dignified and solemn. As the golden light of merit continuously flowed in, the aura of this incarnation rose rapidly.
Finally, BOOM!
The world trembled slightly. Then, high above the firmament, myriad rays of colorful light shone as auspicious purple qi arrived from the east. From the ends of the world, a dazzling, brilliant Milky Way appeared. It was as if a pair of invisible hands had forcibly dragged it over from another world, causing it to span the sky above the Divine Soul Incarnation.
As the radiance sprinkled down, Wang Xiu's Divine Soul Incarnation expanded continuously. From the size of an ordinary person, it took only a few breaths for it to transform into a golden dharma body thousands of feet tall. It sat cross-legged in the vast ocean of merit, with seven-colored radiance swirling above its head, looking exceptionally holy, like a true Saint from ancient times revealing his divine presence.
At this instant, even the souls in the Yellow Springs who were scrambling to reincarnate halted their steps, staring dumbfounded at the sight with utter astonishment.
Wang Xiu looked up at his second incarnation to achieve Sainthood and couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Can such a phenomenon really occur in this world…?"
He originally thought that manifesting as a Saint in this world wouldn't produce any celestial phenomena and that they would only appear once he left the forbidden area. After all, the rules here were incomplete and flawed. But then again, this place was probably a normal world once, merely destroyed by human hands later. Judging from the numerous souls of powerhouses contained within the Yellow Springs, it must have been much stronger than the Cangyuan Realm at its peak. The concentration of Spiritual Energy and everything else must have been superior to Cangyuan. By delivering the souls of the beings here, I have obtained the recognition of this world's consciousness, and in turn, it has sent down this vast purple qi… By this logic, don't I now have another Mandated Saint incarnation?
"Faith… Merit… These things seem intangible, yet they appear to be what the Heavenly Dao acknowledges most!" Wang Xiu murmured to himself, feeling an unexpected sense of delight. This was a happy accident!
"In this world, another peer has emerged. Truly a cause for celebration!" At his side, Wang Xiu's first Saint incarnation, Saint Taishi, had a peaceful expression. Looking up at the spectacle above, he spoke with a smile.
***
"From this day onward, my name is Tai Yi!"
At the same time, the Divine Soul Incarnation that had just become a Merit Saint opened its eyes. A bolt of golden divine thunder streaked across the firmament, illuminating the world. Its internal aura surged wildly, quickly reaching the level of a Saint, and it continued to rise.
After all, the deliverance was not yet complete. The vast expanse of golden light was not yet exhausted. It was still continuously burrowing into the Divine Soul Incarnation's body.
First Heaven of Saint Manifestation!
Third Heaven of Saint Manifestation!
Fifth Heaven of Saint Manifestation!
An unknown amount of time passed, feeling as long as a decade. The number of souls accumulated in this world was simply too vast. Even though Wang Xiu was delivering them at a great speed, the crowded Yellow Springs was still teeming with souls.
Finally, Saint Taiyi's cultivation level stopped at the peak of the Ninth Heaven of Saint Manifestation.
Above the firmament, thunderclouds rolled. An aura of world-ending destruction spread from the depths of the void, filling one's heart with dread.
"Main Body, I must stop," Saint Taiyi said, opening his eyes to look at Wang Xiu. "If I continue, I won't be able to suppress my cultivation level, and it will attract a Heavenly Tribulation!"
This merit was too vast; it was, after all, the accumulation of an entire world. If it weren't for the special nature of Saint Taiyi's origin, which required far more cultivation for each realm than an ordinary person, it would have been a different story. Had it been any ordinary Saint Manifestation powerhouse, they would most likely have been unable to suppress their cultivation after just a few days in this sea of merit, attracting the Celestial Thunder Tribulation long before now.
Yet even so, he had reached his limit.
Wang Xiu gritted his teeth slightly, feeling for the first time that too much merit wasn't a good thing. It was giving him indigestion! If he allowed Saint Taiyi to undergo the Earth Immortal Tribulation now, all the souls in the sky would undoubtedly be annihilated, not a single one left. The vast amount of merit would go to waste.
No, an opportunity like this is rare even in the Nine Heavens! If I miss this, there won't be a second chance!
Wang Xiu's mind raced, and he quickly made a decision. With a wave of his hand, his seals changed as he cast the Taixu Hiding Spirit Spell, which landed on Saint Taiyi. In an instant, all fluctuations around him dissipated like smoke, as if he no longer existed.
"It really works!" A slight smile appeared on Wang Xiu's lips.
The Taixu Hiding Spirit Spell is truly worthy of its status as a divine-level Divine Skill, capable of even shielding from the Heavenly Dao's perception. With this, I could even evade the Celestial Thunder Tribulation in the future if I'm unprepared! Of course, it's better to avoid doing this unless absolutely necessary. After all… the Heavenly Dao has a temper, too. If I evade it this time, the Heavenly Tribulation's might could multiply when I finally have to face it.
"Saint Taishi, you help bear some of the burden!" Wang Xiu said, turning to Saint Taishi.
Saint Taishi laughed heartily. "This is the kind of delightful trouble I've always longed for!"
He transformed into a streak of white light, rose into the air, and plunged into the ocean of merit. Then, he sat cross-legged in the void and released his own aura. He too was an incarnation of Wang Xiu, his aura stemming from the same source. In the perception of the Heavenly Dao, he and Saint Taiyi were one and the same.
Thus, a massive amount of merit began to pour into Saint Taishi. Just like Saint Taiyi, his cultivation level began to skyrocket.
*** 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶
In just one short month, Saint Taishi also successfully reached the peak of the Saint Manifestation Realm.
"I can't continue either!" he said as he descended, his body overflowing with auspicious light. He looked at Wang Xiu, his face tinged with a sigh.
Wang Xiu remained silent, continuously using his mana to maintain the Netherworld Passage. He then called out, "Yan Ji, Linglan, you go too!"
"Yes, my lord!"
"Yes, master!"
WHOOSH! WHOOSH!
Two streaks of light shot into the sky. One was a Divine Beast Disaster Brood, and the other was an Immortal Sword. Seated upon the sword was a ravishing woman in a red robe.
Nie Linglan and Yan Ji. One was the Artifact Spirit of his life-bound Immortal Artifact, her existence intertwined with his own. The other was his spiritual pet, bound by a Divine Soul contract, their auras in harmony. Although they were still a step below his Divine Soul Incarnation, they could nonetheless bear a portion of the merit that belonged to him.
As expected, upon sensing Wang Xiu's aura on them, the merit golden light in the firmament, which had been in a state of confusion, suddenly found an outlet. It rushed almost madly toward the two.
HUMMM!
The Asura Heaven Punishment Sword let out a continuous hum. On its blade, runic symbols lit up one by one as new patterns were branded onto its surface, causing its aura to change.
Watching this scene, Wang Xiu murmured to himself, "Could I be… forging a Merit Spiritual Treasure?"
A Merit Spiritual Treasure?
At that thought, he had a sudden realization.
"I almost forgot! The Three Lives Stone!"
A spark lit up in his eyes. High in the firmament, the light from the Three Lives Stele surged. It swelled, transforming into a giant mountain, its base sinking directly into the ocean of merit.
