Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 439 - 424: Seven Colors

In the center of the room stood a stone pillar with a faint white light emanating, and hovering above it was a slowly rotating stone book.

The surface of the stone book was equally colorful, just like the patterns on the wall.

The Cyan Flame had mentioned that this place, called the Colorful Room, had been studied by Demon Spirit Masters for many years without understanding it.

No one really knew what the stone book was; some suspected it was a magic book from a High-Level Civilization, but the likelihood was low.

Zhou Leng took out the Demonized Watch and first recorded videos and photos of it.

Then he focused on the rotating stone book, rendering the ornate divine text into three-dimensional divine text images.

On average, each character had over 30 strokes, considered relatively simple writing, with only a few characters having over a hundred strokes, which were obscure and difficult to understand.

Zhou Leng studied and analyzed it meticulously.

Thanks to the extensive study of divine texts from the Ancient River Sect, Zhou Leng quickly translated half of the divine text on the stone book.

Through the translated divine text, he made an initial guess.

"The colorful divine texts on the walls are equivalent to textbooks."

"The text on the stone book’s surface is like the test instructions, and the inside of the stone book is equivalent to the test paper. After studying the textbooks, you can open the stone book to take the test."

"Upon completing the test, the stone book will transform into a magic book from a High-Level Civilization."

Zhou Leng glanced around the room’s colorful divine texts and gently shook his head.

There were about two thousand characters in these divine texts, more than the combined upper and lower parts of the ’Star Gazing Technique.’

While the content was educational and not for cultivation, making it less difficult, it was still not something he could learn quickly.

At least it was equivalent to the level of a first-year middle school student.

Nonetheless, having nothing else to do, he decided to learn the divine texts for leisure.

So, Zhou Leng slowly started learning the colorful divine texts.

On the first day, both of them quietly studied.

When they got tired of studying, the two gathered for a chat and rest.

Zhou Leng requested a Dragon Country edition of the Demon Spirit Knowledge Electronic Dictionary for reference in learning the divine texts.

On the second day, the Cyan Flame learned the Demon Spirit Technique and began practicing continuously, filling the room with rumbling sounds.

The learned Demon Spirit Technique was called ’Fire Dragon Technique,’ capable of summoning a more than twenty-meter-long fire dragon that danced in the air with great momentum and incredible power.

On the third day, the Cyan Flame’s Fire Dragon Technique reached the standard and completed the trial, moving with Zhou Leng to the next palace.

Zhou Leng took a last glance at the Colorful Room, feeling regret.

He barely learned a third of the text, not even sure if it was correct.

Not to mention passing the test, he didn’t even qualify for the exam.

However, being just an assistant and obtaining so many divine texts was already a huge gain.

Entering the third room was a hundred-meter-wide grand arena.

The Cyan Flame said, "This is the Path of Combat. You don’t need to take action, just help me deal with the opponent’s Demon Spirit Assistant. Of course, if the opponent is too strong, I’ll ask for your help."

"No problem."

The Cyan Flame sat in meditation while Zhou Leng studied the divine texts.

Half an hour later, an ancient voice spoke.

"The third trial on the Path of Ancient Spirits, the Path of Combat. Demon Spirit Masters are not only scholars researching Demon Spirit Techniques but also strong warriors mastering violence. You will face dozens of battles, the more victories, the higher the ranking. First round of combat, begin."

Whoosh...

A flash of light, and Zhou Leng and the Cyan Flame were transported to one side of the arena.

In front of them appeared another Demon Spirit Master and a Demon Spirit Assistant.

The Demon Spirit Assistant was a Black Dragon.

"I suggest you surrender to avoid affecting your next battle. Also, this place only protects trial takers; for Demon Spirit Assistants, the protection is minimal, if existent at all." The opposing Demon Spirit Master smiled, looking at Zhou Leng.

Zhou Leng already knew and looked at the Black Dragon.

"What’s with the nonsense?" The Black Dragon impatiently rushed toward Zhou Leng.

The Demon Spirits on the shoulders of both Demon Spirit Masters flew up, transforming into various animal forms, first using protective Demon Spirit Techniques to shield themselves.

Then, they prepared to cast spells for probing...

Bam! 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Both Demon Spirit Masters looked toward Zhou Leng and the Black Dragon, who were supposed to be fighting.

Zhou Leng’s right arm withdrew from the Black Dragon’s head, taking out a demonized bottle, his finger placed at the bottle’s mouth.

True Qi shook his arm, and the dragon brain fluid on his arm flowed down into the demonized bottle.

Zhou Leng drew the legendary longsword Frost Chant and, using the knife skills he honed in the magical beast slaughterhouse, swiftly dismembered the Black Dragon.

The Frost Chant itself contained freezing power, quickly sealing the wounds and reducing blood loss.

The two Demon Spirit Masters watched dumbfounded as Zhou Leng, as if slaughtering a cow, quickly dismembered the Black Dragon and smoothly took away the Black Dragon’s Magic Spirit Bag.

"How many moves did you use?" The opposing Demon Spirit Master’s throat was dry.

He had seen it but couldn’t believe it.

Just one punch, penetrating and killing with a headshot.

No martial arts moves used at all.

Zhou Leng glanced at the small patch of dragon blood on the ground, secretly noting he needed more practice, and then looked at the two.

"Need my help?" Zhou Leng asked the Cyan Flame.

"No need." The Cyan Flame’s throat was also a bit dry.

It was a Giant Dragon, albeit True Liquid Innate, but easily capable of killing a typical Blood Shocking Innate.

On second thought, Zhou Leng being able to take on two and kill both Radiance of the Bright Candle and the Flesh and Blood War Chariot, while withstanding the Great Demon’s explosive flames and surviving, made killing a True Liquid Innate with one punch seem not that remarkable.

The opposing Demon Spirit Master saluted the Cyan Flame, saying, "We’re all polite and elegant Demon Spirit Masters, no need for a life-or-death struggle; I surrender."

The Cyan Flame quickly said, "He’s not joining the fight; you and I can spar a bit. I won’t harm you."

The Demon Spirit Master looked at the Cyan Flame with eyes seeming to say, "Do you take me for a fool? If I get accidentally punched to death, who will I blame?"

"I give up!" shouted the Demon Spirit Master.

The light descended, enveloping the Demon Spirit Master.

The light dissipated, and the Demon Spirit Master left.

The Cyan Flame looked at Zhou Leng and said tactfully, "Next time, use the opponent’s assistant as a sparring partner, practice more."

"Makes sense, should I protect you when it’s dangerous?" Zhou Leng asked.

The Cyan Flame said, "It shouldn’t be necessary, this trial can protect the trial takers. Hmm...but the reaction speed isn’t particularly fast. If it’s too dangerous, just pay a little attention to me."

"When does the next round start?" Zhou Leng asked.

"In about half an hour," the Cyan Flame replied.

"Perfect, you meditate and cultivate, I’ll study the Divine Text," Zhou Leng said.

They each focused on their own tasks.

Half an hour later, the second opponent appeared.

This opponent was an ordinary Demon Spirit Master, unable to afford a Demon Spirit Assistant.

Zhou Leng watched the battle from the side.

The Cyan Flame deliberately used the opponent as a grindstone, thus only using ordinary or newly learned Demon Spirit Techniques.

His talent was too strong, just repeatedly using the newly learned Fire Dragon Technique forced the opponent’s Demon Spirit Master to fluster.

In less than five minutes, the opponent conceded.

Gradually, one opponent after another was encountered.

Nearly half of the opponents were lone Demon Spirit Masters, and Zhou Leng just remained vigilant on the side.

For those with assistants participating, Zhou Leng learned from his mistakes, using the opportunity to hone his Martial Arts, rather than going for the kill immediately.

Demons, Sea Sirens, or Beastmen were exceptions; he would seize opportunities to kill them.

He showed no mercy when encountering Giant Dragons either.

An Innate Giant Dragon could provide sustenance for a long time.

At the beginning, opponents were encountered quickly, but gradually slowed down, eventually taking two or three hours to meet an opponent.

At night, they rested on the spot.

The next day’s opponents were more persistent, but the Cyan Flame never sought Zhou Leng’s help, insisting on fighting the Demon Spirit Master alone.

On the third day, the opponents’ strength surged, and the Cyan Flame found it increasingly difficult.

To Zhou Leng, all assistants were pretty much the same.

Zhou Leng felt it was quite good this way, observing battles during fights, and studying Divine Texts while waiting.

Gradually, he had initially translated over 1,500 Divine Texts, and his Demon Spirit knowledge skyrocketed.

Now, watching Demon Spirit Masters battle, he could actually grasp both sides’ attack methods, combat styles, and various strengths and weaknesses.

When rigidly applying Divine Text knowledge for comparison, he could even discern some flaws of the Cyan Flame.

After all, the knowledge of High-Level Civilizations was more substantial.

Having seen many Demon Spirit Masters’ combat processes, Zhou Leng also gained some insights.

After advancing to a Grandmaster or even Martial Saint, the True Qi released became more powerful, the attack methods more varied, allowing him to learn some combat methods from Demon Spirit Techniques.

In this round, Zhou Leng stood quietly not far from the Cyan Flame, watching the battle.

The opponent’s Giant assistant was lying on the ground, entering a sweet deep sleep.

The Cyan Flame continuously fought with the opponent.

Occasionally, Spells flew in, Zhou Leng waved his right hand, releasing True Qi to shatter the Spells.

The opposing Demon Spirit Master’s sheer destructive power was no match for the Cyan Flame, but his fundamentals were extremely solid, his combat steady, with far fewer flaws than the Cyan Flame.

A badge was affixed to the Demon Spirit Master’s chest.

On the badge was a colorful fountain.

Zhou Leng glanced down to check the badge’s origin.

The badge of the Heart of Elements.

One of the three most powerful factions in the Demon Spirit World, a legitimate Demigod heritage.

"No wonder."

Zhou Leng observed carefully; the opponent was definitely a top student. Any slight mistake from the Cyan Flame would result in defeat.

His hand moved slightly.

Itchy to the touch.

He really wanted to fight a battle with a Demon Spirit Master of this level.

Both sides fought to the end, sweating all over, with their Magic Power already exhausted and unable to replenish.

Zhou Leng saw the situation almost there and said, "Friend from the Heart of Elements, you two are equally matched. If you continue fighting, it would only result in mutual destruction, affecting subsequent trials. On our side, two people..."

At this moment, the Giant raised its head, eyes filled with confusion.

Zhou Leng stepped forward, stepping on the back of the Giant’s head, using thirty percent of his power.

The Giant rolled its eyes and fainted for the seventh time.

A small dent appeared on the back of its head again.

"With two of us on our side, if I intervene, you will definitely lose," Zhou Leng continued to look at the Demon Spirit Master.

The Demon Spirit Master stopped casting spells, and the Cyan Flame also stopped.

The Demon Spirit Master nodded and said, "You are strong, I suspect stronger than both of us together. I admit defeat in this battle, it’s my first loss. My name is Song of the Long Wind, and what about you two?"

"Cyan Flame,"

"Zhou Leng,"

"I’m pleased to meet two masters," Song of the Long Wind replied politely, conceding before being taken away by the light along with the Giant.

"Heart of Elements?" Zhou Leng asked.

The Cyan Flame replied, "Yes. Song of the Long Wind... No wonder, among his peers in the Heart of Elements, he ranked in the top ten. I once thought that, having experienced many adventures, I could rank in the top ten of my peers in the Three High Towers. Now it seems, even top thirty is difficult."

"If you enter the Three High Towers, your strength would surely far surpass theirs," Zhou Leng said.

"I appreciate your kind words," the Cyan Flame smiled.

Zhou Leng casually remarked, "There are some flaws in your Fire Dragon Technique control method. The Fire Dragon Technique is suitable for impact attacks, but you changed it to a surrounding attack, which seems fine, but the destructive power greatly decreases."

"Hmm? I’ll give it a try," the Cyan Flame, half-believing, half-doubting, implemented the Fire Dragon Technique with continuous impact attacks and quickly realized.