Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 602 - 582: Creating the Heavens

Looking at the asteroid divine rings behind Shen Yunxian, comparing them to the divine portraits on those planetary divine rings...

Shen Yunxian slowly said, "Our Ancient River Sect originates from a high-level civilization, bearing an extremely heavy mission, leaving the high-level civilization and diving into the vast interstellar space."

"Sects or nations like ours are like one blossom among ten thousand branches, countless."

"There are thousands of paths to the Void God, but there are three to ascend to a True God."

"The first is the civilization ascension. Carve a bloody path among billions of galaxies. The battle of the Ten Realms is but a trivial part of civilization ascension, not even the beginning."

"The second is the guided ascension. The lord of the Celestial Region guides you with their great power, no need to elaborate."

"The third is the heaven-opening ascension. You carve your own path, create your own technique. The hardest of all."

"Our Ancient River Sect walks the heaven-opening ascension path."

After Shen Yunxian finished speaking, she was silent for a long time.

Zhou Leng thought of the "Hidden Star Association" and "Foreign God" mentioned in the video left by the Three Sons of Ancient River, and roughly understood that they were likely part of a grand plan by another major force, preparing for some purpose.

"And then?" Zhou Leng tentatively asked.

Shen Yunxian did not answer, and said, "That Celestial Calamity Envoy is an evil divine spirit, most likely a guided ascension. If he truly intends to destroy your Blue Star, the result can only be one. So..."

"Try to prepare well in other worlds. Leave a spark for the Ancient River Sect."

"Is it really necessary?" 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

"The Sect Leader’s order, do you dare disobey?"

"Brother will obey."

Shen Yunxian glared at Zhou Leng with annoyance, thinking this person is cunning, but his actions are honorable. Yet to say he’s honest, he clings tightly to seniority, taking all the advantage.

"How did your three-star mirror trial go?"

Zhou Leng then recounted his experiences in the Temple of Dao Bearing.

Upon hearing Zhou Leng talk about the three-mirror experience, Shen Yunxian’s eyes flashed, the brilliance of heaven and earth shone brightly, like the sun at midday, illuminating a vast whiteness.

When Zhou Leng mentioned using the tiger talisman to acquire the sword qi from the Grinding Sword Stone, Shen Yunxian sighed.

How can this generation’s senior brother be so cunning?

But thinking of his environment and the civilization disaster Celestial Calamity Envoy he faces, she suddenly understood.

After Zhou Leng finished speaking, he said nothing.

Shen Yunxian silently pondered.

Her heart was stirred.

Zhou Leng’s aptitude is too peculiar.

In just two years, he advanced from an ordinary person to a level only slightly below the Three Sons of Ancient River.

The Three Sons of Ancient River were only just slightly stronger during their trials back in the mirror.

She’s seen countless geniuses, as many as the fish in the river, like sand in a river, but none have grown as quickly.

Even placed in a high-level civilization, the Three Sons of Ancient River are considered top-notch geniuses; yet reaching such heights within two years on an elementary civilization planet is extremely difficult.

Moreover, there are Zhang Xinglie and Song Juesi.

These three individuals are likely the outcome of a civilization accumulating to its pinnacle and giving birth to the Three Sons.

In this meaning, they’re close to the Three Sons of Ancient River.

She concluded in her heart that a great hand influences Zhou Leng, perhaps even the Ancient River Sect’s heritage relates to that great hand.

Zhou Leng is the last hope of the Ancient River Sect.

With aptitude, strength, poise, and composure.

If such a disciple were present during the Ancient River Sect’s extermination crisis, he would be a candidate for the next Sect Leader.

Shen Yunxian asked, "What do you want?"

Zhou Leng thought for a moment, raised his head, and looked toward the sky.

The sky was too bright, causing him to squint.

"In the past, my life goal was to slaughter the Sea Sirens and restore the mountains and rivers."

"Later, I wanted to ascend to the stars, to travel the universe."

"In these last few days, I suddenly realized that no matter how the future turns out, I must do the most important thing at hand well."

"What’s the most important thing at hand?"

Zhou Leng thought for a moment and said, "Every generation has its own Battle of Shangganling."

"Explain."

Thus, Zhou Leng recounted the Korean War and briefly described the Battle of Shangganling, explaining how the soldiers fought over Shangganling, detailing the fierce battle.

Those battles yielded countless heroes who forged a safe barrier for the country, preventing the flames of war from reaching the mainland.

They fought a decisive battle, ensuring peace for decades to come.

Zhou Leng spoke of one hero after another, occasionally forgetting, taking out the Demonized Watch to check.

He also talked about the movie "Heroic Sons and Daughters," adapted from that war, and recited its classic line.

For victory, fire at me.

Hearing this, Shen Yunxian recalled the many battles of the Ancient River Sect over the years, softly saying, "These people, so small in the universe, yet their heroic spirit cuts through the nebulae. If they cultivated Martial Arts, they would ascend to divine positions."

Zhou Leng let out a soft sigh, not knowing what he was sighing about.

"What is the ’Hill of Sacrifice’ for your generation?" Shen Yunxian asked.

Zhou Leng remained silent and did not speak.

"Alright, I won’t pay attention to what you say, but to what you do."

Shen Yunxian continued, "Is your Star Energy operation method similar to the Star Thunder Dragon?"

"Star Thunder Dragon... I absorbed the Star Energy he dispersed, mimicked it, and then became like this now."

Shen Yunxian nodded and said, "You may not be naturally talented like your friend Zhang Xinglie, nor able to understand the nuances that lead directly to great truth like Song Juesi, but you definitely have your own advantages. To grasp this level, it’s extremely rare, even for me back in the day, I might not have achieved it."

"Thank you for your praise, Senior Sister." Zhou Leng said humbly.

"Star Thunder Dragon is one of the elites of the Star Dragon clan. Even if he reveals a bit of power through his dragon claws, it’s enough to satiate you. Follow this path until you encounter true cultivation techniques and even Ascension techniques."

"But I’m afraid the total amount of Star Energy is insufficient, and I’m still short of officially ascending to Grandmaster." Zhou Leng said.

Shen Yunxian pointed to the wall painting and said, "Lean against the wall painting and cultivate wholeheartedly. I will help you ascend to Grandmaster."

Even though Zhou Leng had learned the "Primordial Star Energy Technique", he still had doubts, since this technique cannot guarantee a hundred percent ascension, it only offers a chance.

This chance is far lower than when he had True Qi.

Now that Shen Yunxian personally spoke, it’s obviously no small matter.

Zhou Leng deeply bowed and said, "Brother Zhou Leng, thank you, Sect Leader Senior Sister, for your kindness. If there’s a chance, I will surely repay generously."

"You are indeed grateful and always repay kindness. Let’s go." Shen Yunxian felt a little comforted.

Shen Yunxian’s translucent phantom brought Zhou Leng to the wall painting.

Zhou Leng leaned against the damaged part of the wall painting, where the Divine Spirit status is highest.

Shen Yunxian said, "Cultivate, the Star Energy inside is enough to help you break through to Grandmaster."

Zhou Leng sat on the ground, closed his eyes, and started operating Star Energy.

The Star Energy within the True Energy singularity slowly moved according to the pattern of the Star Thunder Dragon.

Wisps of Star Energy flew out from the wall painting, some entered Zhou Leng’s body, while others were secretly intercepted by the Solar Shield Disc.

Shen Yunxian didn’t mind, occasionally glancing at Zhou Leng, occasionally gazing into the distance, not knowing what she was reminiscing about.

The power within the True Energy singularity rapidly increased.

One day, two days, three days...

Blue Star, Rucheng, underground of Lianxiang Exploration Company.

Mrs. Xiyang frowned and said, "I have been back to the Demon Purgatory for a few months, and so many major events have occurred?"

"These few months have been turbulent, likely having a long-lasting impact." Rao Mingxian respectfully responded.

"List out the events related to Zhou Leng and explain them closely," Mrs. Xiyang said while reviewing the information.

"Yes."

Rao Mingxian slowly narrated the incidents Zhou Leng encountered these days.

After recounting the formal lawsuit against the accusers, Rao Mingxian helplessly said, "The whole thing is like a flood hitting the Dragon King’s temple."

Unexpectedly, Mrs. Xiyang chuckled and said, "I was angry initially upon hearing this, but the more I think about it, the more I find it good. Only in this way can my Xiaozhou clearly see the true face of humanity and fall into my arms."

Rao Mingxian thought the case was solved, indeed, she’s after Zhou Leng’s body.

"He has been cut off from martial arts, living a stable life is the most appropriate." Rao Mingxian cautiously advised.

"Appropriate? If we demonize him and grant him Demon Power, ascending him to High-Level Demon, that would be most appropriate. My Zhou Leng is destined to ascend to Demigod, ranked among the Great Demons!" Mrs. Xiyang said.

"Yes, yes... but the matter is not over yet."

"Oh? There’s more to it?"

"There are two follow-ups, one with minor impact, one with major impact."

"Continue."

Rao Mingxian said, "The first follow-up is about those people who are not part of the Demon Worship Sect but admire it, commonly called Demon Worship Sect followers. Since Zhou Leng is a national hero, a Blue Star merit, they’ve started a unified, organized, systematic smear campaign aiming to attack humanity."

"For example, in Zhou Leng’s dialogue with patrol, it’s clear he said he was in the hospital on that day without going out, but fake news spread saying he didn’t mention his hospitalization in the records."

"They claim the Demon City Army protected him because his grandfather had a Demon City Army background."

"In short, they utilize a lot of false information to stir up trouble."

Mrs. Xiyang smiled and said, "Good tactics, but humans and demons are different. In our demon’s view, such matters are small. Reputation? What is that? But you humans seem to value it highly. They like creating fake stories on a large scale, aren’t they afraid the same thing will fall on them one day?"

Rao Mingxian said, "If they can foresee tomorrow and have the mindset, would they be more fanatic than our Demon Worship Sect?"

"What’s the attitude of the humans above?"

Rao Mingxian said, "Blue Star has a ’Lure the Snake’ plan, knowing they can’t destroy the Demon Worship Sect, so they confine them to certain areas or institutions. For instance, Changda, so-called peaceful and diverse groups, the result is evident, breeding countless snake nests, already jeopardizing humanity, they let things get out of hand."

"Recently, there’s a popular joke on the net, a Blue Star person asked: We’re waiting for breakthrough in Divine Text, Pill, Martial Arts, what are the Demon Worship Sect waiting for?"

"The Demon Worship Sect people replied: We’re waiting for your population to decline, waiting for our people to enter Martial Mansion to manage you."

"The root cause is the people above don’t care, because the Demon Worship Sect followers hurt the lower and middle layers, they don’t dare harm those above."

Mrs. Xiyang smiled and nodded, "Understood, and they are like us demons. I’m increasingly fond of humans."

Rao Mingxian paused for a moment, suddenly feeling weak all over, then said after a long time, "After that, is the second follow-up. Doesn’t Blue Star have the ’Lure the Snake’ plan? But the Huang Meng Sect has a ’Poisonous Pill’ plan."

"Just a few days ago, the accounts of those Demon Worship Sect followers suddenly started publicly releasing full family information of certain individuals worldwide, such as their background, habits, addresses, hobbies, evidence, special relations, private and public children, overseas assets..."

"These days, the internet has exploded."