Planet Pulverizer: A Mortal's Ascent-Chapter 287: Wait

—We understand the consequences, but he doesn't. He even believes that you're the villain standing in his way! Standing in the way of bringing tens of thousands of Martial Saints into the path of the Martial God that he created.

Zhao Kunwu spoke slowly.

—He's entirely incapable of considering another approach. What if, instead of pursuing the Martial God's path, we focused on developing the Lifeform Force Field? Once these people master the control of Vitality, Qi, and Spirit through the Force Field and successfully transition, they'll become Top-Tier Astral Cultivators. The resulting surge in our combat power would be tremendous.

The supreme expert of Great Shang waved his hand forcefully.

—This power could completely turn the tide for humanity, allowing us to break free from a defensive stance. Every Legend would be able to proudly announce to our anxious people that we no longer need to be confined to one place. The balance of attack and defense will be shifted!

"You're saying all of this just to make me watch Li Pin die!? That's impossible!" Fu Qingtian coldly sneered. "If anything happens to Li Pin, Cang Shengdao will fall! If you dare to stop me, then let's fight."

—Of course not.

Zhao Kunwu calmly said.

—To avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings that could lead to accidents between us, I will reveal my whereabouts and not step within half a step of that sea region.

"I'll be waiting."

With that, Fu Qingtian abruptly ended the communication.

Whoosh!

The next moment, Yuan Zhenchuan appeared in a burst of light, closely following Fu Qingtian

"Why did you stop?"

"Zhenchuan, I need you to monitor Zhao Kunwu's movements," Fu Qingtian ordered.

Yuan Zhenchuan was momentarily stunned but nodded, nonetheless. He quickly worked on something.

By the time the nine Master Astral Cultivators arrived, Yuan Zhenchuan's expression had turned into one of surprise. "Zhao Kunwu is still in Misty Cliff Harbor. He has suppressed all his astral energy fluctuations, and many electronic devices can even directly detect him."

Yuan Zhenchuan glanced at Fu Qingtian. "Is this his way of proving that he has nothing to do with this? That it's merely his disciple's own personal motive that drives him and it has nothing to do with him?"

"If Zhao Kunwu stays out of this, Cang Shengdao alone is no match for us. The few of us together could easily take him down," Lu Jianchuan said.

Lu Jianchuan's gaze shifted toward Fu Qingtian.

In theory, Fu Qingtian was the most suitable to take action, and also the most foolproof. However, Fu Qingtian remained silent. Instead, he began turning the ring on his finger—an unparalleled treasure symbolizing his status as Tianyuan's Supreme Expert.

This was the Void Ring, one of the Six Divine Rings, capable of teleportation.

After a while pervaded by silence, Fu Qingtian finally looked at Mo Wangqing, who had also followed along. "Inform Chong Guang and Xiang Tianxing that Cang Shengdao is attacking Li Pin."

Lu Jianchuan, Su Dongfeng, and the others were all taken aback.

Unable to hold back, Lu Jianchuan asked, "What about us?"

"Wait," Fu Qingtian calmly replied.

***

The sea breeze howled.

Li Pin had merged with the Celestial Magnetic Field. Though his physique prevented him from truly harnessing the field's power for flight, he moved effortlessly over the waves, light and unburdened.

Yet none of this compared to his current mood—a feeling of exhilarating freedom... like a fish leaping from the vast ocean or birds soaring in the endless sky.

The King of the Century Competition had brought closure to his martial path. He had revealed the Martial God's path to the world and repaid Fu Qingtian's favor of gifting him the Essence-Gathering Pearl and cultivation insights during the World's Top Martial Competition.

No! It wasn't just Fu Qingtian that he had repaid! He had repaid his debts to Tianyuan, leaving him with an unprecedented sense of relief.

Walking on the waves, gazing out at the infinite horizon, and breathing in the sea air, Li Pin savored the sensation of absolute freedom. His spirit seemed to loosen, blending more deeply and purely into the Celestial Magnetic Field.

As he ran, he felt weightless, like a single reed drifting over boundless waters, soaring gracefully through vast emptiness. It was as if he had become one with the wind, detached from the world, like an immortal ascending to the heavens.[1]

Li Pin immersed himself in this uninhibited journey, losing track of time and distance. But after running over the sea for some time, he suddenly noticed something.

He lowered his head slightly. "My injuries...."

He had gathered a considerable number of spoils from the numerous Extreme Martial Saints he had defeated. Since he could only carry a limited amount, he naturally chose the highest-quality items—namely, the rare astral equipment that Cang Shengjie carried.

As for the rest, such as the Purgatory Battle Axe and the Blackmoon War Saber, he entrusted the Tianyuan people to handle them. Whether they decided to share some of the profits with him or keep everything for themselves was of little concern.

Even the rare astral equipment he carried was meant for trading later for cultivation-supporting astral equipment.

Once the Lifeform Force Field condensing method was optimized, he wouldn't need legendary astral equipment. He'd be able to complete his cultivation with only the aid of a rare astral equipment.

That would be when the Martial God path truly flourished. After all, rare astral equipment was far more plentiful compared to the scarce legendary items.

The only uncertainty that remained was whether or not the Legends would focus on optimizing the Lifeform Force Field technique.

Yes. If he could optimize it, the Legends could too, if they were willing to invest the effort. The difference was only in the time and efficiency of the process.

Li Pin never underestimated any Legendary figures capable of reaching such heights.

However, what truly surprised him was his condition at this moment.

After Cang Shengjie injected the forbidden drug known as Golden Blood, his physique became as strong as a high-tier beast. In order to suppress him, Li Pin had to draw more power from the Celestial Magnetic Field, placing an even greater strain on his body.

Although his injuries were healing through his self-healing passive ability, as he expected, the speed at which he recovered far exceeded his expectations.

He quickly pulled out a jade amulet, glowing with brilliant blue light, from his person.

The enhanced recovery effect... was coming from this treasure.

Li Pin observed it closely. "What kind of astral equipment is this?"

After a moment, he sensed something. He made a small adjustment, opening the blue jade amulet. Inside, he found a blue crystal, no larger than a pigeon's egg.

As soon as he touched the crystal, an unprecedented wave of comfort surged through him.

He could distinctly feel a mysterious energy seeping out of the crystal, permeating every part of his body.

This overwhelming sense of comfort made him forget his journey across the sea. He immediately found the nearest island in the volcanic archipelago, landing there, eager to focus his spiritual perception to sense how this energy was affecting him.

"What a powerful life force!"

With his "Clairvoyance" talent, Li Pin quickly understood the blue crystal's remarkable ability—restoration!

It not only healed his injuries but also replenished his mental spirit and primordial qi.

After a brief examination, an idea struck him.

He quickly concentrated his mental spirit and directed it toward the azure crystal.

In an instant, a surge of energy, ten times stronger than before, was activated and channeled into his body.

Compared to how the energy had been helping him recover, now it was optimizing and reshaping his body!

Yes, it was optimization and reshaping!

Once activated through his mental spirit, this treasure did more than simply restore his body to its perfect state. Li Pin suspected it could even regrow limbs and regenerate lost flesh.

Li Pin was somewhat astonished. "This kind of energy...."

It defied logic!

The power within this crystal was completely beyond reason, transcending the boundaries of matter and energy, reaching an entirely higher realm.

However, the arrival of the Astral God and interdimensional travel now being a reality made it so that this strange phenomenon seemed far more acceptable.

"It's consuming so quickly!?"

After a moment, Li Pin noticed something and quickly withdrew his mental spirit.

In just a few seconds, the crystal had noticeably shrunk. Yet, within that short span of time, his body had been restored and optimized to an unprecedented peak.

His Vitality, Qi, and Spirit were perfect and flawless, in the best shape possible.

However, seeing how much the crystal had shrunk, Li Pin quickly stored it away using the jade amulet.

Such treasures must be used sparingly.

Buzz buzz!

Just as Li Pin was about to set off again, his communication bracelet vibrated.

"Warden Xiang?"

He thought for a moment, seemingly guessing the reason for the call. Considering their relationship, he answered.

Xiang Tianxing gazed through the bracelet at the figure now making headlines across every global news outlet. He spoke with a mix of emotions.

—I never expected... you could actually reach this stage on the path of the Stars Overlord.

Li Pin smiled. "You're mistaken, Warden Xiang. It's the Martial God path."

His Lifeform Force Field and Celestial Magnetic Field differed greatly from what Xiang Tianxing and the others understood. Fu Qingtian had once said that such force fields were impossible for mortals to condense.

Xiang Tianxing warned.

—There's no time for small talk, Li Pin. Listen carefully. Cang Shengdao is heading your way at full speed. He's the brother of Cang Shengjie, a Quasi-Legendary figure of the Astral Palace system. It seems he's coming to avenge his brother. You'd better hide—go as deeply as you can.

"A Legendary figure of the Astral Palace system?"

Li Pin was familiar with the system. He also knew that in reality, they were called Quasi-Legends at best.

People liked to inflate their own reputations. It was similar to how Qiu Chufeng and his groups once referred to themselves as Martial Saints.

However, that wasn't the main concern....

Li Pin raised his head and gazed at the several rapidly approaching drones. "I fear it may be too late."

Xiang Tianxing realized what was happening.

—Damn it... those people... they're stirring up chaos just for the sake of it...

Li Pin was somewhat surprised. "So... Tianyuan is allowing this to happen?"

After all, he had just helped Tianyuan achieve the glory of the King of the Century and aided Fu Qingtian in securing command of the Special United Squad.

Xiang Tianxing opened his mouth to respond but found himself at a loss for words. In the end, he fell silent.

As the three drones reached the island, they began to circle, watching but not getting any closer—like spectators at a spectacle.

Xiang Tianxing remained silent for a while before speaking.

—Lord Fu Qingtian is already aware of the situation...

"And?"

Xiang Tianxing said solemnly.

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—He's waiting. Waiting for you to ask for his help.

1. A Chinese idiom that conveys a sense of boundless freedom and ability to overcome any obstacles. ☜