Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 598 - 578: Desperate Measures

The Azure Sword looked embarrassed and said, "A trial can only accommodate ten people at a time; I missed my chance and couldn’t enter."

"Ah? That’s such a pity. You originally had a chance to complete the elementary trial of the first mirror."

"Really?"

"Of course it’s true, I mentioned it from the start." Zhou Leng said, walking to the nearby area, absorbing the power accumulated in the Empty Wind Mirror to adapt his strengthened body.

The Azure Sword stared blankly at Zhou Leng, feeling deeply regretful. If only he had known, he wouldn’t have waited; he should have gone in directly.

"Can I pass the trial of the second mirror then?" The Azure Sword couldn’t help but shout.

"If you had entered the first mirror before, gained some honing, you might have passed the first 100 levels of the second mirror’s trial. But the first mirror is closed, and now you don’t stand a chance."

The Azure Sword gazed at the grand hall ahead, looking at the Divine Text.

Thousands of times tempered materials, millions of mergers.

He finally understood how impossible it seemed to achieve without going through honing and grinding.

This place was originally prepared for honing and grinding.

Believing he had everything under control, yet neglecting courage, he missed the most crucial opportunity.

Scenes he saw in spell reflections floated in his mind.

In the deep black sea, Blood of Tyranny dragged an endless white water line behind as it charged into the Azure Blue Palace, reducing the Azure Emperor and the palace to fragments.

Azure City faced towering tsunamis, spiraling water tornadoes and infernos of burning water covering the entire city.

Countless Azure Royal Sea Sirens floated belly-up, gradually rising, forming a mass like a school of dead fish.

He bowed his head and nearly burst into tears.

Clearly, he had found the opportunity with Blood of Tyranny, yet let it slip away.

"No! There’s still a chance! There’s bound to be a chance! As long as I’m alive, there’s a chance!"

He repeated this countless times in his mind, staring at the Empty Wind Mirror, when suddenly a bold idea emerged in his head.

Blood of Tyranny became one of the strongest demigods in the world due to this place.

This human could pass through the trial here; doesn’t it mean his future will at least stand equal to Blood of Tyranny?

He, the future demigod!

The Azure Sword realized this, shivering with excitement.

Blood of Tyranny is a Sea Siren, standing against humans.

Couldn’t he then win over this human and cooperate through sponsorship?

If this human is weaker than Blood of Tyranny, then let him incite humans to specifically target Blood of Tyranny’s subordinates.

If this human is as strong as Blood of Tyranny, then it’s equivalent to having a future demigod as a supporter!

When he becomes a demigod, helps him, wouldn’t it be perfect!

Whatever he does, he won’t lose.

The Azure Sword was stunned for a long while, but understood!

The purpose of the Azure ancestors arranging for him to come here wasn’t the trial itself, but this person!

He has long been aware; the architectural style of this place distinctly resembles humans.

Otherwise, why did all the trial Sea Sirens die, only Zhou Leng and Blood of Tyranny survive?

This trial wasn’t prepared for himself at all!

But this human is his future, more important than the trial!

Now the Azure Royal Family bloodline has been nearly exterminated, based on succession order, he is either the first successor or the second.

Not long ago, three whole batches of secret Azure Royal forces found him, offering a Treasure Map, for the resurgence of the Jiang Azure Royal Family.

In the future, there will be a constant flow of secret forces seeking him out.

With these resources, whether in rebuilding the Azure Royal Family or winning over this human, it’s absolutely sufficient.

"I refuse to believe that a complete treasure can’t win you over? If one doesn’t work, then two! As long as we can kill Blood of Tyranny and revive the Azure Royal Family, it’s all worth it!"

"I missed this great trial, but will not miss the person who can complete this great trial!"

"Since he entered here too, and can pass through trials, what would Blood of Tyranny think? Surely he’d regard him as a royal thorn!"

"This, is the foundation of our cooperation..."

The Azure Sword perfectly supplemented various factors in his brain, finally making up his mind.

As long as Zhou Leng clears the trial, they will fully cooperate.

"Reviving the Azure Royal Family is my lifelong mission!"

The Azure Sword gazed at Zhou Leng, his eyes deep and profound.

Zhou Leng quietly absorbed the power.

In the Tide Mirror, obtaining true star power, tide reflections, and will world’s tide waves.

In the Empty Wind Mirror, similarly obtained true star power, wind reflections, and will world’s tornado.

Beside the Mountain of Will, tidal waves and tornadoes delicately polished the edges and corners of Martial Arts Will, making it more refined.

Tide reflections and wind reflections contained some strange stellar information, having a tremendous impact on comprehending the power akin to martial arts.

Currently, the total amount of true power singularity has reached 47 times the original.

This total could sustain going all-out against a totally matched opponent.

After absorbing and comprehending the Empty Wind Mirror’s power, Zhou Leng opened his eyes.

Compared to the Tide Mirror, the destructive power of the Empty Wind Mirror is greatly enhanced.

Even if the power of the Empty Wind Mirror healed and restored him, deeply within he felt intense fatigue.

Zhou Leng glanced at the Azure Sword, faintly feeling something off about the way he looked at him, and his alertness flared.

Not daring to rest.

The Azure Sword walked over with a smile and said, "I’ve admired strong people since I was a child, and your strength has conquered me! Though you have passed part of the trial, you appear tired; as a friend, I feel concerned. This is a unique treasure from the Sea Demon World, perfect for gifting you to restore your strength."

The Azure Sword spoke, handing over a silver-white shell.

Zhou Leng was secretly on guard and carefully opened the shell, revealing a pearl inside.

Inside the transparent pearl was azure seawater, and within the water, a semi-transparent mermaid was swimming.

However, the mermaid resembled a Sea Siren and looked a bit frightening.

"Heart of the Ocean?" Zhou Leng immediately recognized it.

This was a Grandmaster-level super medicinal fruit. After consuming it, not only could it replenish injuries and physical energy, but it also provided an endless source of stamina, making it easy to fight for three days and nights continuously.

In the Great Battlefield, having killed so many Great Innate-level Sea Sirens without encountering one of these, its preciousness was evident.

"That’s right!" Azure Sword said.

Yet Zhou Leng sensed something different in the Azure Sword’s attitude; he wasn’t sure if there was a catch with this thing, so he pushed it back and said, "Thank you for your kindness, but I can use medicinal supplements."

Zhou Leng took out some medicinal fruits and put them into his mouth.

Azure Sword said, "We are friends. How can you refuse when I give you something?"

"I’m just not used to eating things from others," Zhou Leng replied.

Azure Sword sighed and said, "Do you know why I want to give you these things?"

"I don’t know."

"I want to collaborate with you."

"Oh?"

"Your Demonized Watch can translate Sea Siren language, right?"

"Yes."

"You should know we and the Blood of Tyranny are sworn enemies. In the Sea Demon World, our Azure Royal Family is merely remnants."

Zhou Leng didn’t respond.

Azure Sword continued on his own: "Right now, the subordinates of the Blood of Tyranny are searching the entire sea, constantly hunting us, making our lives miserable. However, we will never surrender! We are organizing our forces to launch a counterattack against the Blood of Tyranny! But, we need a lot of resources, so I hope to make an exclusive deal with you to exchange a large amount of Sea Race resources for those of the Human Race or other worlds."

"That’s quite difficult," Zhou Leng was somewhat tempted because, after reaching the levels of Grandmaster and Martial Saint, cultivation resources drastically increase.

Especially for Martial Saints, the resources needed are enormous.

However, trading with the Sea Race is somewhat inappropriate.

Azure Sword sighed and said, "In the face of such enormous benefits, you actually remain unmoved. You are indeed extraordinary. Are you worried about the identity of the Human Race versus the Sea Race?"

"Indeed."

Azure Sword said, "Then, I’ll add another condition: I’ll provide the Human Race with intelligence on the Sea Race, how about that?"

"Hmm?"

Zhou Leng’s eyes widened slightly; this was of great significance.

The opponent not only has Demigod blood but also a lineage stretching back thousands of years, with knowledge of the Sea Demon World far beyond imagination.

And the Sea Demon World, being in the water, is far more closed off than other worlds, and the Human Race has always been at a loss, with very little known crucial information.

They haven’t even figured out the detailed distribution of Sea Siren forces to this day.

Adding intelligence to the deal, this wouldn’t be colluding with foreign enemies but would instead be a significant contribution.

"What intelligence can you give me?"

"Everything!" Azure Sword said loudly, "As long as the glory of the Azure Royal Family can once again shine upon the sea, we are willing to give you all the intelligence we have, including the core cultivation methods of the Sea Sirens."

"Aren’t you afraid we will destroy your Sea Demon World in the future?"

"In this world, we Sea Sirens may not be the strongest, but even if the Ten Realms combined forces invade the sea, they might not destroy us. The ocean is our natural fortress." Azure Sword was full of confidence.

"Sincerity, what sincerity can you show?" Zhou Leng asked.

Azure Sword said, "I have a condition."

"Speak." Zhou Leng replied.

"After you ascend to Demigod, help me kill the Blood of Tyranny."

Zhou Leng turned to leave.

"No, no, I’m joking..." Exhibition of Blood hurriedly took a step forward, blocking Zhou Leng.

"My real condition is for you to help us acquire enough resources."

"I absolutely will not go against the Blood of Tyranny," Zhou Leng said firmly.

"Don’t worry, I won’t force you either," Azure Sword thought, by then, I’ll use intelligence to make you humans and the Blood of Tyranny suffer mutual destruction, and by then, the Blood of Tyranny won’t spare you!

Zhou Leng looked at Azure Sword, recalling the previous experiences, vaguely understanding that Azure Sword was in a panic because he couldn’t pass the trial.

When you’re desperate, you grasp at straws.

Moreover, having passed the trials of the first two mirrors, even a fool like Azure Sword could see his potential.

Zhou Leng thought carefully.

If he hadn’t known the Blood of Tyranny, he wouldn’t get involved in this mess for anything; it could be deadly.

However, he could report this matter to the Blood of Tyranny to see their reaction.

If the Blood of Tyranny wanted to lure them out, he could play both sides.

If the Blood of Tyranny wanted to put an end to them, then he’d have no choice but to disappoint Azure Sword.

"Sincerity, I need to see more sincerity earlier," Zhou Leng still did not fully trust Azure Sword.

Azure Sword, speaking, took out a turtle shell over a meter tall, smooth and shimmering, moving it laboriously and handing it over.

Zhou Leng took it, his hands slightly sinking.

Over two hundred tons.

Azure Sword squinted, seeing Zhou Leng’s reaction, feeling both astonished and delighted.

The surprise was that Zhou Leng held such a heavy turtle shell with ease, indicating he could move over 500 tons of weight, something an Innate Sea Siren King absolutely couldn’t do.

The delight was that he had chosen the right person.