Realm-Hopping Martial Master-Chapter 538 - 313: 99 Divine Skills, The Star Gate Opens_2

Atop the small hill, Jiang Shu discussed the Dao with Master Cangwu. Having already comprehended several Tao Embryos in the Cang Mang Domain, his understanding of the universe ascended to a higher level. Every discussion provided Master Cangwu with certain insights. Master Cangwu, in turn, was imparting various Cultivation Methods of the Sitting and Forgetting Realm to him, as well as knowledge about the cosmic forces in the Star Ruins Realm. This conversation lasted a full ten days.

At the foot of the mountain, the pace of infrastructure development in the Xia Country brought new changes every day. The former Freedom Country had been divided into over ten provinces by the Xia Country, and more and more people began to buy properties here in advance, preparing to move in.

On the mountain, Jiang Shu practiced his Divine Skills day after day. With his panel, he was like an experienced gamer, auto-cultivating while contemplating his next moves.

The universe is vast, divided into many star systems. According to Master Cangwu’s speculation, the star system where Xuanxing is located might be close to the Divine Country star system. That’s why it attracted Lower Gods such as the Blood God, the Dark Night God, and the Skull Bone God to invade. Lower Gods—I can still slay them with my current Realm. But what if Middle-level Gods or even Upper Gods were to come? After all, Xuanxing is not just an ordinary Extraordinary Planet; it bears the marks of a Forget Realm powerhouse. To secure true peace for Xuanxing, the best method would be to join a significant force within the Star Ruins Realm and become one of its geniuses.

According to Master Cangwu, there are various powers in the Star Ruins Realm. For instance, the Blood God, the Dark Night God, and the Skull Bone God may all hail from the Divine Country Alliance. Within the Divine Country Alliance, the strongest are merely Upper Gods, equivalent to those in the Forget Realm. Their power is mostly distributed on the periphery; few can probe into the Inner Circle. They are considered mid-level forces in the Star Ruins Realm. The truly great forces are those with individuals above the Sitting and Forgetting Realm, with Manifested Saint Realm powerhouses in charge. Manifested Saint Realm... In terms of the realms of the Cang Mang Domain, cultivating to the Chaos Hole Realm essentially means reaching a dead end. The Returning to Void Realm is truly about merging with the universe. While one can achieve longevity comparable to the heavens and earth, there’s no hope in this lifetime of surpassing the natural order. One might even risk assimilation by the universe over the vast expanse of time.

Thoughts ebbed and flowed in his mind like tides. Consolidating great power into oneself seems easy, yet each step forward presents various difficulties. This is because individuals of higher Realms will always be looming above. In the Cang Mang Domain, once the Human Clan goes to war with the Demon Race, both Demon Monarchs and Demon Venerables might intervene. At that time, never mind my own Primordial Pill Realm; even a Nirvana Realm practitioner could perish in an instant under the will of these powerful beings. What good would Blood Rebirth do then? In front of Demon Monarchs and Demon Venerables, all flesh and Spirit will be annihilated into nothingness. On Xuanxing, while I currently seem to be the foremost individual, the planet’s unique nature might attract beings even more powerful than Lower Gods in the future. To consolidate great power into oneself, to seek immortality, one must continue to Cultivate and rise through the ranks! I do not wish to hand over the secrets of Xuanxing to anyone else. Not to mention, it was the planet that gave birth to and nurtured me.

The only good news might be that in the Star Ruins Realm, the real major powers all take their geniuses to the Eternal Tower. Unlike the Wenxian Palace, the Yuan Qi and Law within the Eternal Tower increase with each ascended level. Once inside, who knows how much Cultivation time it could save. Unfortunately, Master Cangwu is, after all, only at the Forget Self Realm and is considered a very ordinary existence in the Star Ruins Realm. He hasn’t explored much of the Star Ruins Realm, so his knowledge of its major forces is limited. He is only aware of three major powers with Manifested Saint Realm powerhouses at their helm: Ancestor Tree Palace, Sacrificial Star Hall, and Jiuyu Commerce Alliance. Ancestor Tree Palace is a celestial plant that cultivated into the Dao. Its lifespan is virtually limitless. It is said that each of its leaves represents one of its manifested Laws; even a Forget Realm powerhouse could greatly increase their strength by obtaining one. Master Cangwu once aspired to join this force, but unfortunately, his Talent and strength were still somewhat lacking. Furthermore, joining an ordinary force often means being used as a pathfinder, sent to various dangerous places. This is also why Master Cangwu remains solitary to this day. While the Sacrificial Star Hall is powerful, its purpose is to refine stars and enhance personal strength. If its members were to learn that Xuanxing has not yet been refined, they might travel great distances to do so. If the arrivals are Forget Form Realm powerhouses, I might not truly be able to resist them. For now, the Jiuyu Commerce Alliance seems the most promising option for joining. Moreover, the alliance advocates fair trade, so I might also be able to obtain some resources from the Cang Mang Domain that are unavailable on Xuanxing. However, the specifics will have to be decided after entering the Star Ruins Realm. The universe is a true jungle, where only sufficient strength can secure a foothold. Once the Star Gate opens, it’s like an arrow released from a bow; there’s no turning back.

Jiang Shu murmured, his eyes slightly closed, as he took a step off the mountain.

Since beginning his Martial Arts practice, he had barely taken a break, with a torrent of events pressing upon him until now.

In the Cang Mang Domain, the great war between the Human Clan and the Demon Race had not yet officially begun. On Xuanxing, the Star Gate’s protection was still active. Even if an Evil God’s consciousness entity invaded, he could slay it with a single thought.

It was a rare period of peace, a rare moment of leisure.

Before leaving, I should spend more time with my parents and thoroughly enjoy Xuanxing once again. I’ll do everything I once wanted to, everything I should do, leaving no regrets.

「Ji Mountain.」

Cooking for his parents, Jiang Shu seemed to forget his current Realm, becoming like an ordinary person. Just like a normal child, he went fishing with his dad, shopped with his mom, and occasionally visited the Jiangnan Martial Arts Academy to see how his sister, Jiang Yanyue, was teaching. He watched the dawn break in the early morning and the bright, frost-like moon at night. During his leisure time, he also helped Ye Zhenzhen regulate her body. While improving Ye Zhenzhen’s strength and Realm, he also verified the Divine Skills of dual Cultivation.

「Half a year later.」

Over the Pacific Ocean, Jiang Shu, the Cloud Winged Flying Crocodile, Master Cangwu, and the God of Ten Thousand Beasts gathered. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

After half a year, the Mutant Beasts in the Pacific Ocean had been divided into two categories. One group gathered the Power of Faith and would follow the God of Ten Thousand Beasts to the Star Ruins Realm, returning to their god’s home planet. The other group submitted to the Cloud Winged Flying Crocodile. Among them were several powerful Sixth Rank Mutant Beasts whose bodies had fused with the Cloud Winged Flying Crocodile’s Essence Blood, successfully breaking through to the Condensing Seed Realm. After all, compared to human Cultivation, Fierce Beasts rely more on bloodlines; as long as the bloodline is powerful enough, they can advance to higher Realms.

Jiang Shu conveyed his thoughts into the Cloud Winged Flying Crocodile’s mind: ’You will stand guard here for me, constantly observing the Star Gate’s situation. Do not leave the Pacific Ocean unless a crisis arises. You know what to do. Maintain the balance of power between the Martial Artists and the Mutant Beasts, and hone their combat awareness. If you do well, I guarantee your advancement to the transformation stage within ten years.’ He then looked up towards the Star Gate.

During this time, ninety-nine Dao Patterns had already condensed on his Primordial Pill. He had entirely absorbed the newly generated Power of Faith on Xuanxing. His spiritual power at the Forget Self Realm was thoroughly stabilized. The only regret was that despite searching all over Xuanxing, he still hadn’t found where the planet’s Origin was hidden. After all, he couldn’t just refine Xuanxing like other invaders would.

Fortunately, the return of the cosmic dreadnought, bearing resource samples from Heavy Earth Star and Dead Water Star, brought him a pleasant surprise. The mineral veins on Heavy Earth Star, judging just from the samples brought back, included portions comparable to Earth Rank materials from the Cang Mang Domain. Its depths might even hold some Heaven Rank materials, sufficient for his Nirvana Realm Cultivation. The Dead Water from Dead Water Star extinguishes life. If refined into a treasure, an ordinary Primordial Pill Realm cultivator encountering it could potentially perish.

Now, only one task truly remained for him: Open the Star Gate! Head to the Star Ruins Realm!