Realm-Hopping Martial Master-Chapter 523 - 306: High-Profile Return to the Sect! Primordial Pill Realm Rank 1 (Seeking Monthly Pass)_2
It was widely believed that quite a few Nirvana Realm Monarchs had already sensed that the Cang Mang Domain was on the verge of a great upheaval.
Listening to the elder’s concluding remarks, Jiang Shu didn’t hesitate at all, stood up, and left the private room amidst the Maid’s voice saying, "We respectfully see you off, Senior."
「Meanwhile」
The Ten Thousand Miles Red Cloud Falling Phoenix Talisman finally reached Zhou Yan’s hands.
At his fingertip, a Heavenly Rank Strange Fire burned, and the Ten Thousand Miles Red Cloud Falling Phoenix Talisman hovered above it, its crimson light casting shifting shadows on his face, making his expression unreadable.
"Next, will you return to your True Martial Sect, or come back to our Demon Sect?"
The black-robed elder looked at the Heavenly Rank Strange Fire and the Ten Thousand Miles Red Cloud Falling Phoenix Talisman in Zhou Yan’s hands, a flicker of greed in his eyes. It had to be said, both treasures were supreme. Even a Nirvana Realm Monarch would significantly enhance their combat power by obtaining them.
If it hadn’t been for this Zhou Yan gaining the favor of those above and being recognized as a genius, I might have actually made a move.
"I’ll return to the Demon Sect. That Jiang Shu won’t stay long in the Heavenly Puppet Sect; he’ll soon return to the True Martial Sect. His presence in the Sect will only disturb my state of mind. From now on, I will dedicate all my time to sprinting towards the Nirvana Realm," Zhou Yan said, a trace of hatred flashing in his eyes.
Had he known this earlier, he would have acted as soon as he learned of Jiang Shu’s existence. At worst, he would have given up the True Inheritor position; that would have been far better than this humiliating escape.
Joining the Demon Sect—whether in terms of future resources or status—how could it compare to being in the True Martial Sect?
But now, it was too late for such thoughts.
The only thing he could do was shatter his Primordial Pill and achieve Nirvana before Jiang Shu advanced to the Nirvana Realm.
He would kill Jiang Shu with absolute realm and absolute power, seizing the great fortune.
In the Cang Mang Domain, realm was ultimately king!
As long as I can reach the Vientiane Realm, once I leave the True Martial Sect’s jurisdiction, where in the world can I not roam free?
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In the sky, Jiang Shu transformed into a streak of light. Having reached the Forget Self Realm, his speed had hit a limit.
It’s only because I currently don’t possess any Great Divine Power for instant movement. Otherwise, thousands of miles would pass in a mere breath. Compared to Earth Rank and Spirit Rank Divine Skills, Heavenly Rank Divine Powers are truly close to the Great Dao. For example, within the True Martial Sect, there’s a Heavenly Rank Divine Power called ’Sleeve Universe’ that can open a small space to carry personal belongings, making it more convenient than a Storage Bag. This Heavenly Rank Divine Power is extremely demanding; one cannot even begin to learn it without a rudimentary understanding of the Great Dao of Space. Indeed, the Great Dao of Space is one of the most difficult to comprehend within the Great Dao. Never mind Nirvana Realm Monarchs, even Lords of the Vientiane Realm might have only grasped its rudiments. Of course, the most famous Divine Skill is still ’Law of Heaven and Earth.’ Only True Monarchs who have shattered their Primordial Pill and transcended the constraints of the physical body can learn this Divine Skill, enabling them to embody the heavens and earth, mimicking their vast scale. Although I haven’t shattered my Primordial Pill, the Forget Self Realm has a similar effect. I might be able to cultivate this Divine Skill now. When I return to the Sect, I should ask the Peak Master about it during my visit. Among the Eight Great Sects, the true distinction in cultivation paths lies in the comprehension of the Great Dao and these Heavenly Rank Divine Powers. Take ’Law of Heaven and Earth,’ for instance; disciples of the Heavenly Puppet Sect wouldn’t cultivate it, as their puppets serve a similar purpose. It’s said the Demon Sect once possessed an exceedingly bizarre Heavenly Rank Divine Power, ’Nail-Head Seven Arrows,’ capable of killing from afar. Unfortunately, this Divine Skill vanished from the Cang Mang Domain with the Demon Sect’s annihilation. I wonder if the Dao Yi Sect has it recorded. When it comes to the comprehensiveness of Divine Skills, truly no sect among the Eight Great Sects can compare to the Dao Yi Sect.
In just half a month, Jiang Shu had traveled from Heavenly Talisman City to the vicinity of the True Martial Thirty-Six Cities.
During this period, aside from stopping in major cities to purchase Elixir Pills and Talismans, he also occasionally disguised himself as a Nirvana Realm Monarch. From various Loose Cultivators, he learned even more about the might of the Eight Great Sects.
「True Martial Sect.」
Spiritual Cranes soared and danced in the air.
Jiang Shu didn’t linger; as a streak of light, he sped towards Thunder Prison Peak.
"Inner Sect Disciple Jiang Shu has come to pay respects to the Peak Master!"
Holding the talismanic letter from the Heavenly Puppet Lord, Jiang Shu landed on the mountainside of Thunder Prison Peak, his voice resonant, spreading for a thousand miles.
"Jiang Shu... Brother Jiang is back?!!!"
"This time, Brother Jiang’s battle at the Heavenly Puppet Sect truly showcased the might of our True Martial Sect! I used to say Brother Jiang was the top Inner Sect Disciple, and some from other peaks doubted it. Now, everyone agrees that even if Brother Jiang isn’t number one, he’s definitely in the top three!"
"Top three? That was before! Just in terms of Divine Skills, Brother Jiang has seventy-nine, the same as Brother Wu, who’s number one on our True Inheritor Seed list! Not to mention, in the battle with Brother Zhou Yan, everyone saw Brother Jiang’s comprehension of Divine Skills is simply transcendent. He’s even mastered several Tao Embryos!"
"That’s right! I asked my Master, and he said that even Nirvana Realm experts might not have mastered so many Tao Embryos! These Tao Embryos are completely different from Divine Skills; they can’t be obtained through initiation. They rely entirely on personal enlightenment. If his soul and body weren’t so perfectly integrated, everyone would suspect Brother Jiang was an old monster reborn through possession!"
"Possession and rebirth? That would probably require a Vientiane Realm Lord, right? I feel like an ordinary Nirvana Realm Monarch couldn’t possibly build such a foundation at the Primordial Pill Realm. It’s too terrifying! The more we cultivate in the Primordial Pill Realm, the more we understand the chasm between us and Brother Jiang."
"Wenren Ping, the top Inner Sect Disciple of the Heavenly Puppet Sect, entered the Nirvana Realm and controlled a Heavenly Rank Puppet, yet he only fought Brother Jiang to a draw! How can Brother Jiang still be considered merely at the Primordial Pill Realm?"
"I can’t even imagine what kind of aura and power Brother Jiang will possess when he advances to the Nirvana Realm!"
"Hahahaha, that will definitely have to wait until after the Divine Power Conference. I’m already impatient to attend the Divine Power Conference and see who is the true number one in the Primordial Pill Realm: Brother Jiang or Yi Meng Dao from the Dao Yi Sect!"
"Isn’t that obvious? It must be Brother Jiang!"
"I think before his battle with Yi Meng Dao, Brother Jiang might have to fight Brother Wu first. After all, Brother Wu is currently the true number one on the True Inheritor Seed list."
"True. Weren’t there rumors that Brother Wu hasn’t been in true secluded cultivation recently, precisely because he’s waiting for Brother Jiang to return to the Sect?"
"Maybe he’s on his way to our Thunder Prison Peak right now!"
As Jiang Shu’s voice resonated, some disciples on Thunder Prison Peak who weren’t in secluded cultivation leaped out of their Cave Mansions to look at him.
Some elders also paused their cultivation. They too were curious about what the Peak Master would say and what rewards Jiang Shu would receive upon his return to the Sect this time.
After a long moment, at the summit of Thunder Prison Peak, the Chaos Thunder Dao Sky-reaching Bamboo swayed, stirring a sea of lightning. Then, the voice of Lord Zi Ji slowly descended, like thunder itself.
"Jiang Shu, how many Divine Skills did you learn at the Heavenly Puppet Sect?"
"I was bestowed ten Divine Skills by the esteemed Heavenly Puppet Lord and learned three more through an exchange of insights with Brother Wenren Ping, for a total of thirteen Divine Skills," Jiang Shu replied, bowing.
This question could easily have been asked in a private meeting. Asking it now was undoubtedly intended for Jiang Shu to make his announcement before the entire Sect.
Without further hesitation, with a thought from Jiang Shu, a brilliant golden, perfectly round Divine Power Pill floated out from within him, resembling a great sun.
The light and sound emanating from eighty-two Divine Skills bloomed continuously, echoing without end.
Jiang Shu stepped forward. The talismanic letter in his hand flew towards the mountain’s peak, as he himself advanced step by step.
With every step, Magic Drums thundered and Magic Conches blared.
With every step, myriad streams of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi converged, forming all sorts of phenomena.
With every step, he shook the entire Sect.
Among the thirty-six peaks, disciples emerging from their seclusion all witnessed this scene.
Eighty-two Divine Skills!
Even Yi Meng Dao of the Dao Yi Sect—hailed as an Innate Dao Seed, currently their number one Inner Sect Disciple, and someone with the potential to reach the Chaos Hole Realm—has only cultivated eighty-one Divine Skills!
Jiang Shu... Brother Jiang, he has actually cultivated one more Divine Skill than him!
In an instant, the already scarce doubts were completely shattered.
The five words, "Number One Primordial Pill Realm," surged into everyone’s mind!
