Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 452 - 437: Owed Instead
Zhou Leng clearly sensed his heart and mind enveloped by a thin layer of ice.
The power dissipated from the ice crystal was absorbed by his body, making it stronger.
Frosty Hand said, "Alright, the Divine Destiny Crystal not only allows you to be resurrected at the brink of death but also gradually strengthens your body and mind. After all, this is the power of the Divine Spirit."
"What exactly is it?"
The crowd just smiled and did not answer.
Zhou Leng stopped asking questions, sensing that this matter was likely related to the core secrets of the Ice Snow Divine Sect.
The group talked for a while, and a legendary master from the Grand Deep Court came to inform Zhou Leng that all the trial takers had awakened and would now collectively go to the Ancient Spirit Hall to receive their ranking rewards.
Accompanied by Frosty Hand, Zhou Leng went to the Ancient Spirit Hall.
Frosty Hand and others stood outside the door, while Zhou Leng stepped inside.
Inside, stood four or fifty trial takers.
Zhou Leng was puzzled, shouldn’t there be a hundred people including himself?
Upon seeing Zhou Leng, some trial takers bowed in salute, some loudly congratulated, while others silently backed away.
This Zhou Leng was too fierce.
The dozens of informants were punished for false accusations, their demon spirits sealed, and were thrown into the Magical Beast Breeding Ground for three years.
They were all disciples of the Three High Towers, and combined with the forces behind them, they could overthrow a small country.
Cyan Flame walked over quickly, gave a look, and asked, "Are you alright?"
"I’m fine."
"Did you get it?"
Zhou Leng nodded.
Cyan Flame was elated, excitedly patting Zhou Leng’s arm, "Well done!"
"What about the others? They’re not dead, right?" Zhou Leng asked.
Cyan Flame recounted the course of events.
"The Demigod Master is indeed just," Zhou Leng said.
"How is your body?" Zhou Leng asked.
Cyan Flame raised his arm and said, "Fully recovered, the Ancient Spirit Path is very powerful. Also..."
He whispered, "My magic power seems to have changed, how about you?"
Zhou Leng nodded, having cultivated in the stars for so long, the changes in Star Gazing True Qi were very apparent.
It seemed that after undergoing Star Power tempering, the Star Gazing Technique was complete.
Cyan Flame suddenly sighed and said, "Thank you for helping me get into the top three, but I feel rather guilty."
"Why?"
"Because even if you’re first, the benefits you receive are far less than mine. For example, the top ten will receive ancient spirits, but you’re not a Demon Spirit Master, so you might not get them. Even if you do, they might die from lacking magic power."
Zhou Leng said, "There’s no help for that. By the way, if I get a demon spirit, can I sell it?"
"Not recommended, since the demon spirit is linked to your spiritual power, selling it would damage your spiritual power."
"I see, then I’ll keep it."
Cyan Flame said, "However, high-level civilizations are unique, perhaps there’s a special demon spirit."
"It’s possible."
"Let’s go, now to receive the rewards for the Ancient Spirit Trial." Cyan Flame and Zhou Leng walked deep into the Ancient Spirit Hall.
At the end of the hall stood a circular high platform, above which floated a book adorned with Divine Text patterns.
The voice of the old man from the Ancient Spirit Path rang out.
"Everyone find a place to sit, empty your minds, and wait for the reward."
The crowd scattered and sat down.
Cyan Flame glanced at Zhou Leng, feeling a thousand emotions.
Now he finally understood the meaning of the previous prophecy.
He had not used the Devouring Demon Spike, choosing to give up evil benefits and an undeserved ranking for his inner convictions.
But the ultimate harvest far exceeded expectations.
Unlike how his father understood, sacrificing friends and kindness was not the way to achieve a higher ranking.
Zhou Leng closed his eyes, quietly waiting, curious about what he would receive.
Top three have two rewards.
The first time, like the top eleven, he would receive a rare ancient demon spirit, actually from a higher world.
But I am a martial artist; even if rewarded with a demon spirit, I cannot use it.
It may even not include top ten rewards.
However, obtaining Saint Zhao’s spiritual inheritance, acquiring the Divine Text Magic Book, and completing the first Divine Text of the Undying Star Body, was a huge gain.
Top ten rewards are not as important.
While Zhou Leng was pondering, a flash of light appeared in the Will World, a glittering golden pyramid descended from the sky, floating above the Mountain of Will.
The golden pyramid was crystal clear, like ice.
A stream of detailed information flowed into his mind.
This crystal pyramid belonged to the "Starry Sky Demon Spirit."
But since Zhou Leng lacked magic power, this Starry Sky Demon Spirit underwent transformation from a regular demon spirit to a "Mighty Starry Sky Demon Spirit."
This demon spirit will not leave the Will Space, nor can it be actively used.
But this demon spirit can capture all starry sky-related powers and magnify the aura, nature, traces, and even insights of this power, transmitting to its master.
This type of demon spirit is a cultivation class highly coveted by the demigods of the Demon Spirit World, extremely rare.
This Starry Sky Demon Spirit is inherently a powerful mighty force, ranked higher than ordinary demon spirits.
Ordinary demon spirits are essentially magical power.
This starry sky Demon Spirit is a type of innate Divine Technique.
Having learned some information from the starry sky Demon Spirit, parts of the seven-colored Divine Text that were previously incomprehensible became clear.
In the Divine Power Celestial Region, advanced beings cultivate a high-level power called Divine Power.
Whether it’s Demon Spirits or spells, they are merely transitions, branches of Divine Power.
This starry sky Demon Spirit is essentially formed by the power of Divine Power.
Zhou Leng’s Martial Arts Will connects to the starry sky Demon Spirit and carefully comprehends.
The aura of this starry sky Demon Spirit is very special; clearly it seems non-existent, empty and elusive, yet occasionally one can sense a vast and majestic presence.
It itself seems to be a combination of yin and yang.
It appears contradictory, but actually, it’s because the realm is not sufficient, unable to simultaneously accommodate these two forces.
Continuing to comprehend, but due to insufficient realm, the gains are minimal.
Then, a colorful droplet falls from the void, landing on the Mountain of Will.
A great power roils, and around the Mountain of Will, a lightning-like storm of will erupts.
The Mountain of Will suddenly expands like a mortal consuming an Immortal Pill.
Shortly thereafter, it grows to twice its size.
Zhou Leng feels deeply moved; such growth is incredibly fast. If relying on the Gate of Purgatory for cultivation, one would need to enter the Red Lotus Fire Purgatory thousands of times to reach this level.
This reward is essential for the Demon Spirit Masters.
Spiritual Power is the foundation of a Demon Spirit Master.
After a good while, the old man’s voice emerges.
"The Ancient Spirit Road has ended."
Zhou Leng slowly opens his eyes.
A shallow black Demon Spirit Ball appears on the left shoulder of the Cyan Flame, containing a twisted black serpent, like a horizontal number "8," representing the symbol of infinity.
"Space Demon Spirit," a Demon Spirit Master couldn’t help but exclaim.
Everyone looks towards the Cyan Flame.
The Cyan Flame smiles lightly.
Even those from the Three High Towers such as Light of the Mountains and Seas see it, their gazes subtly changing.
The quantity of Space Demon Spirits is very rare; even among demigods, fewer than ten own one.
From now on, the status of the Cyan Flame will be unusual, sure to be invited by the Three High Towers.
Everyone congratulates, including those from the Three High Towers.
The Cyan Flame politely thanks them, asking Zhou Leng, "How about you?"
Seeing the crowd, Zhou Leng remains silent and shrugs.
The Cyan Flame glances at Zhou Leng’s shoulder, seeing no Demon Spirit, sighs lightly, and says, "I will compensate you."
"No need, fulfilling the previous agreement is enough," Zhou Leng laughs.
The Cyan Flame says, "You owe me 650 million, now ranking second, starting from the tenth, every ranking ahead forgives 100 million debt. Actually, I rank eight ahead, now... do I owe you 150 million?"
Zhou Leng says, "I’m more generous than you; the 150 million you owe me is written off."
The Cyan Flame laughs helplessly, saying, "No, I acknowledge this debt."
Everyone proceeds outward.
Some feel reluctant, still hoping to gain some extra power.
Some Demon Spirit Masters who originally had reservations about Zhou Leng now sympathize seeing Zhou Leng didn’t receive a Demon Spirit.
This Martial Artist, only first in name, a wasted trip, truly unfortunate.
Reaching the door, several legendary masters appear, taking out a thick stack of Demon Spirit Contracts for everyone to sign, except for Zhou Leng.
The group quickly reviews the contract, which prohibits discussing the Ancient Spirit Road, leaking any secrets, and mentioning anything related to Zhou Leng.
Trial Takers appear puzzled as they gaze at Zhou Leng, suspecting the matter is far from simple.
Light of the Mountains and Seas looks at Zhou Leng’s profile, sighing internally, realizing the prior speculation was correct; the Divine Text Magic Book was obtained by Zhou Leng.
However, he soon rejoices, with a new Divine Text Magic Book, the power of the Demon Spirit World will rapidly improve.
After signing the Demon Spirit Contract, the Cyan Flame and Zhou Leng left together, meeting the Frosty Hand.
The Frosty Hand sees the Space Demon Spirit on the Cyan Flame’s shoulder and smiles, praising it.
With laughter and chatter, they arrive at the guest room of the Great Demon Spirit Tower.
That night, guided by a demigod master, Zhou Leng enters the Divine Tower, performing the Tower Spirit Ceremony, and acquires the Tower Book.
Both sides remain low-key, quietly returning.
The next day, Zhou Leng officially becomes a member of the "Book of God" in the Three High Towers, possessing the same rights as members of the Book of God. Being an honorary legend and ambassador between two worlds, plus the identity of a Tower Spirit, his actual rights are greater.
The Cyan Flame joins the "Staff of Destruction," a lifelong passion, specializing in offensive Demon Spirit Techniques.
Both first return to Tower City, attending a banquet held by the Cyan Flame Family.
Zhou Leng notices the slightly peculiar expression of the Flame Blue and family towards him, but with no malice, he pays it no mind.
With the Cyan Flame successfully entering the Three High Towers, the Cyan Flame Family’s status rises, numerous forces congratulate, and celebrities from various circles visit.
The Cyan Flame brings Zhou Leng everywhere, even during drinking sessions.
After waking up, Zhou Leng grabs a handful of handkerchiefs from the Magic Spirit Bag.
Each handkerchief is embroidered with a name, some with three.
Zhou Leng shakes his head, ignoring them.
After breakfast with the Cyan Flame, they utilize their Three High Tower member status for free teleportation to their respective forces, acquiring basic cultivation resources only available to members of the Three High Towers, and participate in trials exclusive to Three High Tower members.
Zhou Leng cannot participate in pure Demon Spirit trials but can join in combat and spiritual trials.
Continuously staying for seven days, completing numerous trials, gaining copious Demon Spirit resources, then selling them in exchange for the Martial Arts resources needed.
After seven days, through his status as a Tower Spirit, he enters the Great Demon Spirit Tower, beginning higher-level trials and cultivation.
