Immortality from Taming Elephant-Chapter 230 - 138: Horizontal Pressure Over the World, Invincible With Me

"We're now on the highest ninth layer and need to continually find keys to enter the next layer. At the very bottom, it must be the legendary Celestial Pool."

Shen Muyu looked surprised, "Is the opportunity here...that simple?"

Jiang Zi Yun glanced at Xu Guang, "You have to ask Brother Guang about that."

The opportunities here are not too difficult, but it's undeniable that this Octagonal Pavilion is located in the Ghostly Land. There are bound to be fierce ghosts, but compared to them, the competition among people is likely more challenging.

But this time, who could have foreseen someone like Xu Guang stepping in, directly suppressing everyone so that almost no one could contend with him, allowing him to be the first to enter.

The advantage of being the first to find the key in such a test is self-evident.

Xu Guang was also a bit pleased, expecting this kind of opportunity to require numerous evaluations, but it turned out to be as simple as looking for keys, like a child's play.

However, Jiang Zi Yun speculated on the intentions of the Celestial Pool Elder.

In his time, he was a world-renowned expert, his opportunity would undoubtedly be coveted by countless people. Those who can obtain it are already geniuses among geniuses.

Compared to the tests he set up himself, the competition among geniuses is more valuable.

It's just the times have changed, though the Celestial Pool Elder's opportunity remains, his fame has faded with time. Other than some major forces having ancient records of his deeds, which martial artist in Jianghu knows what the Celestial Pool Elder is?

"No wonder Mou Zhen and Meng Hao gathered so many people. The Celestial Pool Elder probably wants to see the competition among younger talents."

The game of finding keys went quickly, especially in the ninth layer, where the three of them found as many as fifty keys.

"It seems that the number of keys varies on each layer, with fewer keys as you go down. The Celestial Pool Elder indeed wants people to compete."

However, to enter the next layer, it seems one must wait a bit.

The Celestial Pool Elder has deliberately set a requirement for a certain number of people to enter the next layer, seemingly intent on sparking competition among them.

Unfortunately, as mentioned before, among the current people, Xu Guang is invincible, and an invincible person naturally has the right to set the rules.

When people from outside came in, Xu Guang directly stated the assessment requirement.

"I want three spots, the rest you can fight for among yourselves, any objections?"

Xu Guang's expression was calm.

The others looked at each other, and Hao Gong from Jiufeng Mountain stepped forward, wanting to use their ties as brothers to secure a spot for himself.

But Xu Guang just lowered his gaze, seemingly not seeing him.

He was confident, but not blindly so. If he agreed to Hao Gong's request based on brotherhood, what would he do when others demanded spots through various connections?

He was not afraid of provoking public anger, but didn't wish to do so at this moment.

...

The lowest layer,

Xu Guang and the other two were bathed in a milky white glow; this was the opportunity of the Celestial Pool.

Being illuminated by the Heavenly Pool Light, visions related to the Visualization Image would arise within their bodies. Understanding these visions would mean the formation of an alien body, making divine techniques within reach.

The Fourth Grade mark is a true step away from the ordinary for a martial artist, seeming like a different species compared to mortals.

The term Alien Body explains everything.

The simplest example is that mortals and those with an Alien Body cannot have children together, as if a reproductive barrier has arisen.

This realm is recognized as one of great skill anywhere in the world.

Under the glow of the Heavenly Pool Light, Xu Guang pondered his cultivation,

With the Sea-Overturning True Skill now initiated, all he needed was to accumulate experience and progress step by step once back home.

After comprehending Life and Death, the Five Elements Cicada had already formed the Water and Wood paths, while the gold attribute crystallization was going five times faster than before.

As more True Skills are initiated, the speed of gold attribute crystallization will further accelerate.

Xu Guang had already decided on his next True Skill, planned to be the Celestial Dragon Divine Skill obtained after slaying the Ghost Shark, an extremely rare skill allowing cultivation in any of the Five Elements.

He intended to cultivate it into a gold attribute True Skill, using General Wei and his Divine Shadow as a reference. The initiation should be relatively simple.

Besides, he thought about the overwhelming talent that emerged when provoked by Mou Zhen outside the Octagonal Pavilion before.

'Could it be that reaching the peak of talent turns it into an alien body? This is highly possible, as the enhancement of the martial artist profession, one's talent, and everything else are indeed improving.'

'Can I have countless professions, does this mean I could possibly have countless alien bodies?'

Feeling the white light gradually fading from his body, Xu Guang suppressed his thoughts.

The Jade Cicada Robe was as bright as new, Xu Guang walked out of the Octagonal Pavilion.

He quietly stood outside the pavilion waiting.

Outside, there were a few who had failed in the competition, some were examiners from Jiufeng Mountain Grand Sacrifice, some were not.

These people were currently at a standoff with General Wei.

Xu Guang took a step forward.

Horizontal Pressure dispersed.

"Please stop, everyone."

"What does Master Xu mean by this!?"

The crowd's expressions shifted subtly, looking at Xu Guang with shadowed eyes.

Xu Guang gently raised his hand, "Rest assured, it's a good thing, just wait a moment."

The crowd slightly let down their guard.

Xu Guang sat calmly with no expression. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Soon, those who had entered the Octagonal Pavilion gradually emerged.

Mou Zhen looked at the scene outside, furrowing his brows.

"Master Xu..."

Jiang Zi Yun and Shen Muyu gave Xu Guang a puzzled look, not understanding his intentions with these people. Did he intend to make a move against them?

Then they heard Xu Guang speak.

"I, Xu Mou, am a fair man. Though I can monopolize the Heavenly Pool opportunity, yet I'm giving you all a chance, shouldn't you be grateful?"

Everyone exchanged a glance, eyes filled with humiliation.

But in the shelter, they had to lower their heads.

Xu Guang's ruthlessness was clearly seen by these people before.

"We thank Master Xu!"

Xu Guang nodded with a smile, "I, Xu Mou, know that you all are distinguished figures outside and will remember the favor I've shown."

Then, he changed the topic.

"I don't like owing others favors, nor do I enjoy others owing me favors. Now, kindly hand over all the Ghost Hearts you obtained from the Ten Thousand People Pit Ghostly Land as a return for the favor."

"What do you all think?"

At the words, sword qi roared in the void, the vicious red eyes behind Xu Guang faintly visible.

The crowd was speechless.

Is this...a robbery?

Most of those present knew of the Jiufeng Mountain Grand Sacrifice assessment and understood Xu Guang's intentions.

"Master Xu...we didn't even get the opportunity?"

The Celestial Pool's opportunity was limited, allowing only six people to receive its legacy.

Aside from Xu Guang and his two companions, the other three were Mou Zhen, Meng Hao, and...Tang Feng!

Yes, the three from Dianyin Sect secured the remaining slots.

Actually, Xu Guang was surprised that Tang Feng secured a spot; he didn't know what price Tang Feng paid for that one Fifth Grade expert to assist him fully.

"Even without obtaining the opportunity, didn't you all at least see it? How many in this world are fortunate to witness it? Or are you suggesting, mister, that you don't intend to acknowledge the favor owed?"

The speaker gulped hard.

Mou Zhen remained silent, giving Xu Guang a deep look, taking a bamboo basket from Meng Hao's back, and setting it on the ground.

"These are the Ghost Hearts of myself and Meng Hao."

Xu Guang nodded with a smile, "I, Xu Mou, appreciate Nephew Mou's regard."

Mou Zhen's voice hitched, restraining his anger, pulling Meng Hao along as they left.

Once a hundred or so meters away from Xu Guang, Mou Zhen abruptly looked back, "Xu Guang, the mountain does not turn, but the river does. Today's shame will be repaid another day!"

General Wei took a step forward, the ground trembled.

Mou Zhen's eyelids twitched, pulling Meng Hao into a desperate run.

"Hahaha!"

Xu Guang's laughter rang out, the air seemingly filled with a joyous atmosphere.

With Mou Zhen's cooperation, the remaining folks complied as well, handing over all their Ghost Hearts, including those of the Fifth Grade expert.

"I don't know how much time has passed outside, but it shouldn't be much. With these Ghost Hearts, the three of us should rank in the top three."

Xu Guang beamed, like a bountiful farmer, he spoke to the two women.

Jiang Zi Yun and Shen Muyu exchanged a look, feeling that today was truly surreal.