I Pick up a Lost Godhood-Chapter 66 - 64: Leisurely Time
"Brother, what’s there to be afraid of? We have Heaven-Dominating Hall backing us. If we really make them mad, we can scare them to death!"
"Sister, the Evil Lord’s grand ambition allows for no mistakes. We have to handle this ourselves and avoid creating complications. We can only request aid as a last resort."
"I know."
"Brother Long, you’re a little early. Any news?"
The man they called Brother Long was clearly a cut above them in strength. "The Main Hall has received your report. Remember that matter I mentioned before? Don’t pay it too much mind. The Evil Lord says to just make a show of it."
"That matter? It seems so far-fetched. How are we supposed to search? Who could be that powerful? I heard many other places got the same orders..."
"It is said that whoever finds this person will be granted a chance to ascend!"
The two of them couldn’t help but be stirred. Ascension. That was the dream of every Cultivator in the Small Thousand World. But a dream was, in the end, just a dream; only a tiny minority could achieve it. Ascension required not only strength but also enlightenment. Some people had already amassed tyrannical levels of Cultivation and Elemental Power, but with poor enlightenment, they could only watch themselves slowly wither with age. While enhanced Cultivation could extend one’s life, it had its limits. Only through ascension could one achieve true immortality.
"Is that reliable?"
Brother Long nodded. "It should be. The Evil Lord said so himself. But do you really think it’ll be our turn? The greater the reward, the greater the danger. It’s better if we don’t encounter it at all."
"True. Searching for a ’heaven-defying’ individual... What a joke."
"Who knows? We’ll just keep an ear out. In any case, we just report anything unusual we find. Dealing with the Mad Sword Sect is the priority right now."
Wang Meng slowly retracted his Divine Sense, a faint smile playing on his lips. Their conversation confirmed one thing: even if Wangtian was still alive, he was likely having a rough time. Whether it was the aftermath of the Celestial Tribulation or the hindrance of his Rebellious Intent, he had more than enough on his plate. Understanding the Realm of Reversal and actually mastering it were two entirely different things.
’To go to such lengths... it just means Wangtian is worried. He’s afraid that one day, I’ll actually enter the Grand Thousand World with my Heaven-Defying Godhood.’
’The moment I step into the Grand Thousand World will be the moment disaster befalls the Demon God Sect.’
’The real obstacles probably won’t appear until the Middle Thousand World. What sort of tricks does Wangtian have prepared? Back then, even when I was a Demigod, I couldn’t afford to underestimate the Demon God Sect’s power. I have to be even more cautious now. The Demon God Sect will definitely try to strike before I’m fully-fledged.’
"Boss, that smile you had a second ago was terrifying."
Suo Ming suddenly remarked from the side.
"Oh, really? You must be seeing things. Let’s go." Wang Meng stretched lazily.
"Huh? We’re leaving already? It’s about to start," Suo Ming said.
"We’ve seen enough."
Before the two of them even reached the door, a group of Sword Cultivators came charging through. A few Cultivators who couldn’t dodge in time were shoved aside, but after getting a look at the newcomers, they swallowed their anger.
The whole group wore purple robes, with a dripping Long Sword emblazoned on their chests. They must have been from the Mad Sword Sect.
Rage flared in Suo Ming’s eyes. Wang Meng chuckled to himself. ’Wasn’t this guy just as arrogant back in Hengshan Hall? He sure changed his tune quickly.’
"Let’s go."
’I saw this kind of thing all the time in my past life. I used to intervene at first, but it’s an endless cycle. Even someone with world-shaking power can’t do anything about it.’
’It’s just human nature.’
Suo Ming was just fuming, but he knew the two of them weren’t even a match for one of those guys.
Returning to the Pingfu Weapon Shop, their moods instantly brightened. A smile returned to Suo Ming’s face as well. Of course, the moment he got back, he went to chat with Little Xiu, and bursts of laughter could be heard every now and then.
Wang Meng had come out this time for two reasons. First, to gather information, which he had already accomplished. Second, he needed to find two rather rare materials to prepare for his breakthrough to the Fifteenth Layer. ’It would be a complete waste not to use a convenient Pill Cultivator like Old Zhou.’
’The Five Elements Physique is incredibly powerful, I can already feel it. I have no problem casting all sorts of Magic, which is why I can even use some Evil Cultivator techniques so smoothly. But by the same token, the higher I advance with this physique, the greater the difficulties I’ll face.’
’The first ten layers were fine, as the distinctions between the Five Elements weren’t that great. But to reach the Fifteenth Layer, I’ll have to cross the Five Elements Barrier. Thanks to my past life’s experience, I’m already familiar with the paths for water, fire, and metal, so I’m not too worried about them. But now that earth and wood are in the mix, I’ll need some earth- and wood-element Spiritual Objects to help.’
Wang Meng and Suo Ming took up residence at the Pingfu Inn. Suo Ming couldn’t be happier. He was a Cultivator now; if Little Xiu ended up with him, it would clearly be a blessing for her. Besides, the feelings were mutual.
Wang Meng didn’t want to disturb the happy couple, so he spent his free time wandering around Tongming City, looking for any relevant information. The city’s influence radiated for thousands of miles. Although Five Elements Spiritual Objects were scarce in the area, he didn’t need anything too precious at his current level, so it wasn’t a completely hopeless search.
There was a huge difference between being inside the Holy Hall and out in the world. Within the Holy Hall, everything one heard pertained to the Holy Hall; it was a world unto itself. Outside, however, information was far more abundant, with all sorts of gossip flying around in restaurants and teahouses.
Still, a good deal of it was about the Holy Hall. The Nine Heroes of the Holy Hall, for example, were famous even out here as the representatives of the Holy Hall’s younger generation. But the Holy Hall didn’t have a monopoly on talent. The Three Sects and Five Schools had also produced many outstanding figures. The only difference was that these people started venturing out into the world much earlier to make a name for themselves.
’It’s hard to say which method of cultivation is better. It all comes down to finding what’s right for you. Venturing out early for experience certainly helps you understand the world sooner and mature faster. But staying behind has its benefits, too. You can focus on building a solid foundation without being led astray by worldly temptations. For Saint Cultivators, the Holy Hall’s approach is actually quite fitting.’
Considering he was a Saint Cultivator himself, yet one who hardly followed the rules, Wang Meng couldn’t help but crack a smile.
When he was alone, he liked to drink tea and watch the Cultivators come and go. Their desires, their goals—it all gave Wang Meng a novel sensation. He was growing to like this feeling of blending into his surroundings.
He spent over ten days in Tongming City. While it seemed like a leisurely time, Wang Meng had already advanced his Life Mark Level to the Twelfth Layer. For him, it wasn’t a difficult task; he just needed to proceed steadily.
Besides drinking tea, Wang Meng’s favorite pastime was watching Lin Ying work the forge in the weapon shop.
He was focused and deeply interested. It wasn’t just about forging weapons, either; he was the same way when Suo Ming cooked.
"Wang Meng, what do you think is the most important part of forging?" Lin Ying asked. The Lin Family’s Pingfu Weapon Shop was quite famous in Tongming City for its quality and fair prices.
Listening to the rhythmic CLANG of the hammer and feeling the fluctuations of Elemental Power, Wang Meng answered, "The heart."
Lin Ying paused, stunned. "Kid, it’s a shame you’re a Sword Cultivator. I can tell you have Metal among your Five Elements. You could be a Body Cultivator."
Wang Meng smiled. "My dream is to be a Sword Cultivator. My heart is set on the sword, so there’s nothing I can do about it."
