Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 451 - 436: Qi Bubbles

These demigods should know that their abilities with Divine Text are very strong, possibly even surpassing some masters, but they haven’t estimated the true extent of their Divine Text abilities.

They probably just think that if the top Divine Text masters in the Demon Spirit World went in, they would also be able to complete the exam.

It’s just that their realms are too high to enter.

Zhou Leng thought to himself, these demigods aren’t entirely wrong; his level of Divine Text is indeed not that strong.

It’s just at a preschool level.

At this moment, some demigods looked up, their gaze piercing through the thick and solid gate, falling outside the Great Demon Spirit Tower.

Outside the Great Demon Spirit Tower, two unexpected groups arrived.

One group belonged to the Ice Snow Divine Sect, and the other consisted of innates from the Three High Towers who reported Zhou Leng.

The demigods didn’t speak, using Spiritual Power to exchange thoughts with each other and quickly made a decision.

Invite the Ice Snow Divine Sect to the side hall, and delay them for now.

As for those who reported Zhou Leng because they lost the trial on the Ancient Spirit Path, cancel their ranking, seal their Demon Spirits, and throw them into the Magical Beast farm to shovel dung for three years.

Among these innates were disciples and even descendants of the demigods present.

None of the demigods cared.

The outside of the Great Demon Spirit Tower quieted down, and the demigods’ attention shifted back to Zhou Leng.

Zhou Leng suddenly felt his skin prickling with pain.

"Do you have anything else to say?"

Zhou Leng said, "In the Demon Spirit World, the brilliance of justice and kindness is boundless, and the spirit of fairness and truth shall never fall. I believe that you, esteemed demigod masters, will certainly give me a fair and just result."

The demigods could easily see through this young man’s tricks.

After a brief discussion, a Demon Spirit Master waved his right hand.

In mid-air, countless air bubbles appeared, each the size of a person’s head.

Within each air bubble, a type of treasure floated.

A demigod Demon Spirit Master kindly said, "You obtaining the Divine Text Magic Book has made a great contribution to our Demon Spirit World. Our Demon Spirit World will not hesitate to reward you. Inside these bubbles are Martial Arts engravings, the Martial Shadow Wall, Stellar Treasures, endless wealth, and miraculous medicinal fruits. Whatever you want, we can even consider adding to the offer."

Zhou Leng looked up at those air bubbles.

Each time he looked at one, he gained general information about the treasure inside.

The more he looked, the brighter Zhou Leng’s eyes became.

No wonder the Demon Spirit World, which participated multiple times in the Ten Realms War and stood its ground, had so many treasures. The rare Half-Divine Artifacts formed a continuous spread.

There were even slightly damaged defensive Stellar Treasures. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

The Demon Spirit Masters were indeed very generous.

Zhou Leng quickly searched for tower-shaped and book-shaped treasures, and there were many, even including replicas of the Divine Tower, but none were Tower Spirits or Tower Books.

Treasures were important, but most treasures couldn’t truly help him elevate his realm and limits.

The Tower Spirit could enhance the power of Martial Arts Will.

The physical body and willpower are the keys to Martial Arts, indispensable one to the other.

Zhou Leng thought for a moment and said, "I really love Divine Text, so my request is simple: leave the Divine Text Magic Book in my possession, allowing me to observe the perfect Divine Text every day. As for the contents inside, your side can certainly retain it; it does not affect the spell’s inheritance."

"No way!"

Several straightforward Demon Spirit Masters immediately rejected.

The Divine Text Magic Book does not merely record words; it holds immense symbolic significance and contains powerful energy.

However, the demigods also realized that this was just a high asking price.

Zhou Leng helplessly said, "Since you all cannot bear to part with the Divine Text Magic Book, then I will settle for becoming the Tower Spirit of the Divine Tower and request to have a Tower Book. Of course, I won’t disclose any contents of the Tower Book."

This choice was the last thing the demigods wanted to see.

Countless air bubbles, even offering Stellar Treasures, were all meant to hide the Tower Spirit and Tower Book.

A long time ago, the Three High Towers had issued a written order that whoever obtained the Divine Text Magic Book could become the Tower Spirit and receive a Tower Book.

In the Demon Spirit World, only after advancing to demigod status and passing extremely rigorous tests can someone become a Tower Spirit and receive a Tower Book.

Besides that, obtaining a Tower Spirit and a Tower Book is even harder than advancing to demigod status.

Of the more than one hundred demigods present, less than half possessed both the Tower Spirit and Tower Book.

The demigods looked at each other and fell silent.

These two rewards were truly unique.

The outside world knows nothing about the peculiar relationship between the Tower Spirit and the Divine Tower, nor about the amount of control it has over the Divine Tower.

The demigods even suspected that the highest realm of Tower Spirit was to control the entire Divine Tower.

Regarding the Tower Book, it records all the information and data of the Demon Spirit World.

Allowing an outsider to see it, even if not disclosed, could very likely cause a disaster.

The demigods rapidly exchanged thoughts using Spiritual Power.

Above the grand hall, the wind howled wildly.

"The Tower Spirit we don’t need to concern ourselves with; his Spiritual Power, however strong, cannot surpass a demigod Demon Spirit Master."

"Correct, someone as abnormal as Zhao Dongjun was an outlier; no second human will appear. Zhao Dongjun’s Spiritual Power carried the survival will of the entire world, making him the strongest in the Ten Realms. Zhou Leng cannot bear such a heavy spirit."

"The Tower Book is a huge problem, considering some information might not be good for him to know."

"I think it’s harmless. Firstly, the information inside is infinite. Even us demigods can only learn a very small field. Even if he reads every day, he won’t finish one-billionth of it."

"Secondly, we can set permissions based on realms. While he’s at the Innate stage, he can only see information up to the Innate permission. When he ascends to become a demigod, who knows how many years that will take. If he truly ascends and continues learning through the Tower Book, he will definitely become a steadfast partner of our Demon Spirit World."

"Of course, it would be best if we could keep him here, making him a permanent resident of the Demon Spirit World."

The demigods quickly deliberated.

Finally, a Demigod Demon Spirit Master smiled and said, "It’s possible, but with a small precondition."

"Please, go ahead," Zhou Leng said.

"The prerequisite for obtaining the Tower Spirit and the Tower Book is to become a Demon Spirit Master."

"Some things are difficult for martial artists, but for us Demon Spirit Masters, they are not."

"We use spells to transfer your soul into the body of a baby in the Demon Spirit World, allowing you to become a Demon Spirit Master."

"Next, you will become the chief disciple of the Three High Towers, choosing any demigod as your teacher. While we can’t guarantee your ascension to demigod, we can easily assist you in reaching legendary status."

"Once you become a legend, whether you strive to break through to demigod or study the Divine Text is up to you. We will still fully support you."

Zhou Leng asked, "What if I continue as a martial artist?"

"We can grant you the identity of Tower Spirit and the Tower Book."

"However, you must vow not to vie for control of the Divine Tower. Also, your Tower Book will be restricted by your realm; at lower realms, you won’t see more confidential information."

"Most importantly, you must remain in the Demon Spirit World forever to prevent leaking the secrets of the Divine Tower."

"This is already our utmost sincerity."

Zhou Leng thought for a moment; the so-called transformation into a Demon Spirit Master and permanently staying in the Demon Spirit World was just the demigods withdrawing their offer.

Their true intent was that they didn’t want to provide the complete Tower Spirit and Tower Book.

However, his original intent was to enhance his Martial Arts Will and had no interest in controlling the Divine Tower.

As for the realm permissions of the Tower Book, it doesn’t matter much, as some things are useless when seen at lower realms.

Zhou Leng sighed, "I’m a martial artist, I can’t stay in the Demon Spirit World forever. This is not a reward; it’s a restriction. I accept the restricted Tower Spirit and Tower Book, but you should remove the forever-stay restriction and compensate me in other areas."

"Student Zhou Leng, the Divine Tower is truly important to Demon Spirit Masters."

"The significance of the Divine Text is equally great," Zhou Leng said calmly.

The negotiations went back and forth.

With too much at stake, even demigods wouldn’t easily let go.

Zhou Leng held the moral high ground, and he had a trump card, which was the ability to translate the Divine Text.

If the other side truly wouldn’t relent, he still had the ability to retaliate.

During this, Zhou Leng repeatedly mentioned that he was a member of the Ice Snow Divine Sect and hoped to contact their demigod for assistance.

If the Ice Snow Divine Sect intervened, who knows what chaos would ensue, and the Grand Supreme Court firmly disagreed.

After much dry-mouthed negotiation, they finally reached an agreement.

Zhou Leng agreed not to vie for control of the Divine Tower, and the permissions of the Tower Book would elevate with his realm. Once demigod status was reached, he could browse all content, and he didn’t have to stay in the Demon Spirit World forever.

Furthermore, Zhou Leng joined the "Book of God" as an official member, being given the honorary status of "Legendary."

Soon, it would be announced on Blue Star, appointing Zhou Leng as the "Dual-world Ambassador of Blue Star and the Demon Spirit World."

The position of Dual-world Ambassador is extremely high, as only a very few demigods can receive such an honor.

He also possessed many real powers, capable of influencing nearly all fields of exchange between the two worlds.

In the Dragon Country, the treatment of a Dual-world Ambassador is equivalent to that of a Deputy Minister in the United Committee, and he becomes an important member of the United Committee.

The United Committee, above the United Front Department, is an organization established by the Dragon Country to cooperate and negotiate with various races of the Ten Realms, and its highest leader is among several key figures of the Supreme Court.

Zhou Leng signed the agreement and made a magical contract, leaving the Grand Supreme Court accompanied by a legendary Demon Spirit Master, heading towards the reception hall where the Ice Snow Divine Sect members were.

The members of the Ice Snow Divine Sect rose to greet him.

After inquiring about what had happened, the Frosty Hand sighed, "You are still too soft-hearted. If you had insisted on letting us handle the negotiations, we could have gotten... helped you achieve greater benefits."

"My gains have already far exceeded expectations. Being too greedy may not be a good thing," Zhou Leng replied.

"Indeed," the masters nodded gently, approving Zhou Leng’s performance.

Frosty Hand took out a rotating ice crystal, held it in his palm.

The ice crystal resembled a football, pointed at both ends, round and bulging in the middle, slowly spinning, roughly the size of a fist.

"This is the ’Divine Fate Crystal.’ Even if you endure a full-force strike from a Void God, it will allow you to survive. This is the Ice Snow Divine Sect’s reward for you reaching first place."

Frosty Hand spoke as he gently pushed forward, the Divine Fate Crystal drilled into Zhou Leng’s heart area, and power surged into his brain.

Zhou Leng’s eyes widened, his body rigid, unable to move.

The rest only watched with smiles.

From the depths of the heart and the brain, endless excruciating pain emanated.

Zhou Leng felt as though his nerves and thoughts were frozen stiff, his consciousness madly screaming.

But to no avail, he couldn’t move at all, only passively accepting the painful freeze.

Time stood still; the pain was eternal.

It was unknown how long had passed before the pain slowly dissipated, regaining control of his body.

Sweat poured from his body like a waterfall, soaking his clothes.