Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 525 - 508: Eternal Stay

The first thing that came into view was a metallic roof filled with a bluish-gray hue, the room’s style completely different from the Ten Realms.

Slowly turning his head, on the sofa opposite sat a tall human, exuding a strong aura, very similar to a Grandmaster’s, just slightly weaker than the Blood of Tyranny.

This person was wearing a white bone mask, his eyes scarlet, staring over.

Zhou Leng quickly glanced at his whole body and then looked out the window.

In the distance, purple mist loomed.

He immediately stood up, cupped his hands toward He Pengfei, and said, "Thank you, senior, is this the residence of the Celestial Bone Warriors?"

In the next moment, he realized that the other party might not understand the language of the Dragon Kingdom, so he slowly translated it into the Divine Text in his mind to speak it out.

"You know quite a lot," said He Pengfei.

"Ah?" Zhou Leng didn’t expect the other party to not only be human but also to have an accent from the Dragon Country.

"Sit down, tell me how the Dragon Country is doing now, has that bastard Chen Shouhu died? How is the Shuizhou defense line? What about the West Sea Demon City? Has the Eagle Alliance been causing trouble? What’s happening with the Demon Worship Sect? Besides you, who else among the new generation is a genius..."

He Pengfei had left Blue Star for six years, holding a lot of questions in.

Zhou Leng vaguely guessed He Pengfei’s identity, cleared his throat, and said, "Ask them one by one. Also, do you know Chen Shouhu?"

"I came from the Martial Arts Brigade," said He Pengfei.

"He just broke through to Grandmaster this year, because of his strong accumulation, he was early promoted to upper-rank Grandmaster, and may soon reach Grandmaster."

"What is your relationship with Xu Ming?"

"We met when entering the Great Battlefield. He felt I might have potential and helped me everywhere."

"Let me see your Martial Arts City identity badge."

Zhou Leng remained silent for a moment and said, "I have a confidential identity."

"Then show something that doesn’t need confidentiality," said He Pengfei.

Zhou Leng opened the Martial Arts City app and displayed some identities that didn’t require confidentiality.

"Not bad. Where did you learn your martial arts? Some of Xu Ming and the others’ martial arts are very profound. Did you open a new Golden Crystal?"

"We discovered the ruins of the Ancient River Sect and learned a lot of Ancient River Sect Techniques."

"A lot?" He Pengfei stared at Zhou Leng, intrigued.

Zhou Leng speculated on his identity and then briefly mentioned some things about the Ancient River Sect.

"Well..." He Pengfei sighed softly, with a hint of sorrow in his voice.

Later, He Pengfei asked about many things, even about the Huang Meng Sect.

Upon learning that the Huang Meng Sect attacked Rucheng and killed Zhao Tong, he remained silent for a long time.

In the end, He Pengfei looked at Zhou Leng and said, "Unexpectedly, your confidentiality level is higher than mine."

Zhou Leng replied, "I really want to know why you are here and what’s going on here."

He Pengfei spread his arms, resting them on the top of the sofa back, crossing his legs, and said, "It’s not that I don’t want to say, it’s that I can’t. However, since you’ve passed the trial of Divine Might, theoretically, you are a Celestial Bone Warrior, so I can tell you some things about this place."

"The giant remnant Celestial Bone you saw, the outside world did not guess wrong, it is indeed the thighbone of a giant deity, sealed by My God. By harnessing its power and combining it with the High-level Giant’s Trial, the Remnant Celestial Bone Trial was created."

"The Purple Mist of Divine Might is only the First Layer. You... are quite unique, becoming the fourth to pass through the final place in countless years. The good news is, you will surely be valued by esteemed adults, and when you ascend to divinity in the future, remember to support me; I’ll follow your lead. The bad news is, you will remain here and then go to the main planet."

Zhou Leng’s eyes moved, but he said nothing.

He Pengfei continued, "About My God, remember, do not think, do not ask, do not speak, cannot know, do you understand?"

"Understood." Zhou Leng had been reminded by the Jade Wings.

"Very well. Theoretically, after entering the Celestial Bone City, you will randomly enter a teleportation gate to undergo the Celestial Bone Trial. Upon success, you will become a Celestial Bone Warrior."

"However, you have a different treatment, or rather, you will receive a high-level test where danger and opportunity coexist. As for what kind of test, it’s not my decision."

"Also, the appearance of the Celestial Ladder this time changed a lot, allowing you to initially receive a peaceful trial, but in the end... it might be more tragic than the usual Great Battlefield."

"Unexpectedly, not many will leave alive. Staying in the Celestial Bone City might be a good thing for you."

"By the way, I’ll ask you a very important question: do you want to stay in the Celestial Bone City to enter a high-level civilization world and have an unimaginable Path to Divinity, or go back to Blue Star?"

"Return to Blue Star," Zhou Leng replied without hesitation.

"I told you to think about it. The Path to Divinity of a high-level civilization and the Path to Divinity of Blue Star are not the same concept."

"Return to Blue Star," Zhou Leng said without a second thought.

"Why?"

"If I’m not strong enough, then even entering a high-level civilization world, I may not ascend to divinity; it’s better to return to Blue Star. If I’m strong enough, then I can ascend to divinity on Blue Star as well. Moreover, that’s the place I want to protect."

He Pengfei slowly said, "Then you might miss the chance to become a deity."

"Compared to the fear of missing the chance to become a deity, I fear more the fall of my homeland," Zhou Leng said.

He Pengfei looked Zhou Leng up and down and said, "Having gone through the trial of Divine Might, your spiritual will seems more determined."

"Thanks to the help of the Remnant Celestial Bone," Zhou Leng sincerely expressed gratitude.

"I feel like you’re mocking us..." He Pengfei rolled his eyes at Zhou Leng, "According to the adult’s order, you must stay here. However, if you have an accident and can find a replacement, you still have the opportunity to leave."

Zhou Leng’s heart moved, looking at He Pengfei, more certain about his identity.

He Pengfei slowly chatted with Zhou Leng, talking about Blue Star, talking about the Great Battlefield.

At last, He Pengfei said, "You mentioned before, Zhao He came in with you all?"

"Yes."

Zhou Leng lowered his chin slightly, then slowly raised it, saying, "Let’s make a deal. You help me kill Zhao He, then convey a message to Zhao Cong that it was I, He Pengfei, who did it. I will help you leave."

The eldest of the Zhao Family is Zhao Cong, the second is Zhao He, and the third is Zhao Tong.

Zhou Leng was momentarily stunned, with many thoughts flashing through his mind. Finally, he said slowly, "I am an outsider."

He Pengfei let out a sneer and said, "I was also an outsider back then."

"Why do you want to kill Zhao He?"

He Pengfei turned his head to gaze at the boundless purple mist outside the window and said, "Six years ago, we entered the Great Battlefield with Zhao Cong. At last, he gained unimaginable Martial Arts Resources and left the battlefield. My comrades and I remained here."

He slowly turned his head, looking at Zhou Leng, and said, "What Zhao Cong did back then, Zhao He will do the same this time."

"What did Zhao Cong do?" Zhou Leng asked.

He Pengfei said, "Kill Zhao He, and I’ll tell you."

Zhou Leng remained silent for a long time, gently shook his head, and said, "I don’t like Zhao He and his people, but without evidence, making me kill someone inexplicably, especially someone with strong power, I can’t do it."

"Aren’t those repeated funerals, sacrifices, feasts, and cries proof?" He Pengfei asked.

Zhou Leng remained silent.

"Every person from Dragon Country should kill Zhao He," He Pengfei said.

Zhou Leng remained silent.

He Pengfei said, "Be careful if you encounter Zhao He. The resources his family can mobilize are unimaginable. He surely has the Headless God, and as for life-saving Demon Spirit Artifacts or Demon Artifacts, there won’t be less than three. Oh, by the way, did Zhao He join the Ancient River Sect?"

"The Ancient River Sect will never accept anyone from the Zhao Family," Zhou Leng replied calmly, but He Pengfei heard an inexplicable firmness.

"Then can I join the Ancient River Sect?" He Pengfei asked.

"As long as you declare the oath to join the Ancient River Sect, you can join. If you violate the sect rules, you’ll be consumed by heavenly fire and turned to ashes in an instant," Zhou Leng said.

He Pengfei recalled the process of the Divine Awe Trial and vaguely guessed Zhou Leng’s status.

He Pengfei asked, "What is Xu Ming like?"

"A very good elder brother, helping the younger generation tirelessly, with friends all over the world. I have met many good people, and he is one of them," Zhou Leng said.

He Pengfei asked, "Did he help you voluntarily?"

"Yes."

"Just like his father back then."

"His father?"

He Pengfei did not answer and instead asked, "How is your body now?"

"Recovered," Zhou Leng replied.

"Fully recovered?"

"Fully recovered."

He Pengfei glared at Zhou Leng a little angrily, walked over, infused some True Qi, then silently withdrew his hand and quietly sat back down.

"Aren’t you quite famous in Dragon Country?" he asked.

"A little famous, but not very well-known," Zhou Leng replied.

"How many talents of your age are comparable to you on Blue Star?"

"I am not sure, but I know Li Shenkong is stronger than me, and Zhang Xinglie is probably similar, but some seniors say his talent surpasses mine," Zhou Leng said.

"I don’t really believe that," He Pengfei had seen the geniuses of high-level civilizations.

Not counting those geniuses who could illuminate billions of years, ordinary stellar geniuses perform better than Zhou Leng in the ultimate places but only slightly.

Now, humanity has suddenly produced three such talents.

"That’s a good thing," Zhou Leng said.

He Pengfei sighed and said, "Of course it’s a good thing, but only if you all live to reach divinity. Be more cautious, the war among the Ten Realms is getting closer."

"Can’t you go back?"

He Pengfei shook his head and said, "You rest here for a day. Tomorrow, I’ll take you to the Second Layer Trial."

Zhou Leng stayed at He Pengfei’s place, taking pills and meditating for cultivation.

During rest, he stood by the window, gazing into the distance.

He had been through a bit of a rough patch lately.

First, at Huqiu Fortress, his body was corroded by a deadly poison, and just as he had recovered, he was shattered by the Divine Might Trial.

His flesh and blood seemed to have fully recovered, but was all regrown; the old flesh had long been vaporized repeatedly by Qi.

Although there seemed to be something more in his body now, the process was indeed tragic.

On second thought, however, the stellar trials seemed even more brutal, which made him feel at ease.

The crucial question was, would he be forever trapped here, unable to return to Blue Star?

The next day, He Pengfei spared no expense to treat Zhou Leng to a grand feast of exotic beast meat, then walked to a blue Teleportation Gate.

Not far away, some Celestial Bone Warriors watched, their crimson eyes filled with curiosity, hostility, and unrestrained jealousy.

He Pengfei said, "The door before you is called the Final Gate, and it is rarely opened. You’ll learn its value after you’ve experienced many stellar trials. Step inside, and according to My God’s will, it will assign you to the second trial. If you find yourself suddenly transported to a place, don’t panic—it’s all part of My God’s test for you."

Zhou Leng stepped inside.