Chapter 828
The Foundation of Destiny, the Method to Suppress the World
Chapter 828 The Foundation of Destiny, the Method to Suppress the World (Bonus Chapter ~ Requesting Monthly Tickets ~)
Above the rolling mountains, Hua Ruyue, with her golden hair and gorgeous dress, seemed unsurprised by the sudden sound.
"How long did I sleep this time? Did that brat from the Heaven-Mending Path kill me? The possibility of him recognizing my true form from just a single spirit arrow is extremely slim, but it's still safer to kill him. If he had been recognized, it would have been a whole lot of trouble."
The child spoke in a childish, incoherent voice, seemingly innocent yet somehow prematurely mature.
"Little Ruyue, if you ask me, you shouldn't seek that true meaning yet. Become a Celestial Being first. Once you become a Celestial Being and resonate with Heaven and Earth, with your talent, you'll comprehend the true meaning much faster than you are now. Why go through all that trouble? Although it's true that a Grandmaster obtains the true meaning and it makes cultivation much easier, overall, the cost-effectiveness isn't very high."
"However, thinking about it carefully, you've cultivated for so long, and you're only one step away from success. Giving up now would indeed be a pity. Oh well, let's wait a little longer. Reaching the Celestial Realm now, looking down on the Hidden Radiance, and standing shoulder to shoulder with the Four Realms, is still not as good as entering the Celestial Realm and being able to look down on the Returning to the Hidden Realm. That would be much more glorious. When the time comes, you can make a name for yourself in the world and seek the Celestial Ranking. At that time, who wouldn't respectfully call you a Great Celestial Realm Master when they don't see you!"
"Great Celestial Being! Even in my glorious era, this cultivation level wasn't bad. Hmm, you could barely keep up with me. Once you become a Great Celestial Being, hmm, no, once you reach the top of the Celestial Beings, I might consider leaving you a divine soul imprint. In the future, if you encounter danger, I'll reluctantly lend a hand and show off my power."
"Little Ruyue, don't think I'm asking for too much. You're number one on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, so you should be number one on the Celestial Ranking too, right? Hmm, but if you ask me for help, I can consider it. Once you reach the Celestial level, I'll let you recognize a master directly, ah, no, I'll let you leave a divine soul imprint."
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One voice after another rang in Hua Ruyue's mind, the voices were childish, the tones were old-fashioned, and they spoke in a jumbled mess, as if they hadn't spoken for a long time.
Hua Ruyue's eyes shone brightly as she listened quietly without interrupting.
Hua Ruyue's voice only rang out when the other party was speaking with great interest and enthusiasm.
Why did you stop me just now?
"Stop you?" The voice paused, then sounded like it was jumping up and down: "I was trying to help you!"
"How do you think I woke up? That brat had something similar on him!"
"Something similar?"
As the moon shimmered with golden light, the scene of her being forcibly pulled out after using her magical escape technique flashed through her mind.
Under the dreamlike purple light, space distorted, as if frozen in time.
"That kid has some luck on him. He has a perfect Dao foundation, a divine soul phenomenon, and a solid foundation. Even compared to you, he is not inferior. His cultivation is only at the peak of the first realm, but he can suppress most of the second realm cultivators. If it really comes down to a fight, even if you are at the peak of the Piercing Rainbow Realm, you may not be his match."
Hua Ruyue agreed with the spirit's words.
The opponent's combat strength is indeed remarkable; among all the Celestial Realm opponents she has fought over the years, they are easily among the top five. To possess such combat strength before even reaching the Piercing Rainbow Realm is truly unique.
The opponent's displayed combat power was even stronger than that Heaven-Mending Thief. However, the Heaven-Mending Thief was still recovering from his injuries and was not at his peak, so they couldn't be compared in this way.
"In my opinion, that kid's cultivation years probably haven't even exceeded half a 60-year period!"
"Half a century?"
Hua Ruyue was somewhat surprised.
During their previous battle, she used a secret technique to sense and roughly estimate her opponent's age range. Based on their years of cultivation, they should be under fifty. But she never expected the spirit's words to further reduce that range.
If we consider that the person started cultivating at the age of ten, and the cultivation period is no more than half a Jiazi (60 years), then it means that the person's age is no more than forty.
A martial arts master who is not yet a hundred years old is already an unparalleled prodigy in this world. A martial arts master who is not even forty years old, and whose cultivation has reached the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul realm and is about to break through to the next realm—what does that mean?
Martial arts masters are immortal, with a lifespan of a thousand years.
In the vast expanse of time, a hundred years is but a tenth of the total. Though it may not be as fleeting as a white horse galloping past a crack in the wall, what does it amount to in the face of a thousand-year lifespan?
If this is the case even after a hundred years, how much more so in a year that is less than forty years old.
Among martial arts masters, such an age is like that of a child among children, with limitless potential for the future.
Such talent is as brilliant as the stars in the sky and as high as the sun in the sky!
Even if we include those members of the royal bloodline who are not on the Hidden Dragon List, the military of the Great Qian Dynasty, and reclusive celestial beings, their talents would still be those of first-rate, dashing figures.
Hua Ruyue still believed in the spirit's words. Although the spirit was often unreliable, it still possessed experience and insight. Over the long course of time, it had accumulated indescribable depth and understanding.
"He has cultivated for only half a century and reached the pinnacle of the Shuguang realm. Such talent would have made him a dragon among men and a leader of his time, even in the glorious era of my ancestor. Looking at the world today, even the hidden secrets of those ancient holy lands may not be able to match this level."
When it comes to serious matters, the spirit becomes much more serious. Its youthful voice now carries a touch of maturity, revealing a commanding presence and strategic vision.
"In the scene just now, that kid was at ease and composed. Even when you displayed your full combat power, he didn't seem too afraid. He was clearly confident. There's a high probability that he still has some trump cards up his sleeve that he hasn't used yet."
Hua Ruyue also made the same judgment on this point.
Their exchange was intense, but neither of them seemed to have used any elixirs or secret techniques. Given their accumulated resources, they must possess such a method for unleashing power.
The fact that it hadn't been used before was clearly because it was deemed unnecessary, and that normal methods could suffice for handling the situation.
Furthermore, the physical cultivation method the opponent uses is not the mainstream body-refining method currently circulating in the world. It seems to contain the secrets of qi and blood, and seems to involve the mysteries of bloodlines. Such a body-forging method must have some kind of enhancement or explosive power.
None of these things were revealed by the other party. In addition, there may be other trump cards or tricks that she is unaware of.
The spirit's words were true. The opponent had hidden tricks up their sleeve, and the combat power they displayed was far from their peak.
Can.
Even so, so what?
"I know what you're thinking. I'll create distance and use a secret treasure to suppress it. The divine arrow that once slayed spirits and destroyed the sun, even if its power is not at its peak, is still enough to suppress and kill any Celestial Being below the Third Realm with your method! But..."
The spirit's voice became more somber, and its youthful innocence seemed to have faded considerably.
“There are always exceptions. If that traitor who mended the heavens was like that, how can you be sure that this kid won’t be the same? You used the Heavenly Pivot Evolutionary Disc before and were invincible. Did you ever think that you would be unable to escape after using it? That kid has good fortune on his side. He is no ordinary person. He has the aura of a chosen one of the times. For such a person, a secret treasure may not be enough! Putting aside other things, his twisting power alone is very likely to block a blow from a secret treasure.”
"Of course, it might be possible to succeed. However, if we use the secret treasure and expose the secret, then it will truly be a fight to the death."
Always leave room for maneuver, so you can meet again in the future. Who knows, when you meet again someday, they might be your allies and allies!
A person, relying solely on themselves, will eventually reach their limit; even if they are like that, in the end, all will be swept away, leaving only ashes and a desolate emptiness.
As the story progressed, the spirit seemed to lose interest, perhaps recalling some past events.
However, he quickly regained his interest. "Speaking of which, Little Ruyue, if that kid had just a little more luck, he would be a perfect match for you. You cultivate the World-Suppressing Technique, which requires the Worldly Technique. It's been too short, so I haven't quite figured out the technique that kid is cultivating. But his physical body is certainly up to par."
As the spirit spoke, its voice took on a teasing and sarcastic tone. One could easily conjure up the scene of it winking and making faces.
"Fourth-tier body refinement, that's quite rare among the younger generation of Celestials! In my opinion, his trade of this demonic beast blood with you is probably related to this body refinement method. Hmm, let me think... in recent times, there seems to be a body refinement method related to demonic beast blood... Previously, there was a sect in the Eastern Realm whose mainstream cultivation method was..."
Ignoring the spirit's mutterings, Hua Ruyue's body shimmered with golden light, and with a flash, she headed towards the horizon.
According to the imprint, the traitor who repaired the heavens has already escaped quite a distance. If we don't track him down in time, we might not be able to catch him.
She cultivates the art of world-suppressing, following a path of invincibility. However, before her power is fully developed and her true intentions are fully realized, she must appropriately conceal her brilliance.
That traitor who mended the heavens has been struck by the secret treasure and knows some of her secrets. If she is allowed to escape and recover her former glory, there is a risk that her secrets will be leaked.
"Hey, speaking of which, why didn't you leave a mark when that kid left? If you had, it would have been so much easier to track him down later! The price for using the secret technique is considerable, but Little Ruyue, you don't seem like the kind of person who's stingy with money. Back then, I left behind such a huge fortune, enough to rival a country! How come it all ended up in your hands, given to that old dragon, without keeping a single thing for yourself!"
A voice kept ringing in my mind. If it weren't for the fact that the other person's voice was quite pleasant and childlike, it would have been incredibly noisy.
"I didn't have a chance just now," the spirit's voice kept repeating, and Hua Ruyue gave a simple explanation.
"No chance? Impossible! Huh? Could it be that I, the ancestor, know... hmm hmm hmm."
"You're not falling for her, are you? You're starting to feel sorry for her. Although I think you two are a good match, isn't this a bit too fast? You're not even together yet, and you're already feeling sorry for her."
Wait a minute, that shouldn't be the case. If you really liked someone, wouldn't you at least leave a mark? Always leave room for maneuver, so you can meet again in the future, hahaha!
The spirit repeated the same words, but this time, when it said the word "sun," it emphasized it even more and paused for a moment, as if afraid that Hua Ruyue might not hear it clearly.
Despite the obscene words echoing in her mind, Hua Ruyue remained calm, her pale golden eyes showing no ripples.
Seeing that Hua Ruyue ignored him, the spirit of the artifact didn't find it strange and continued talking to itself with amusement.
"Little Ruyue, are you worried? Don't worry, I've lived for so long, I've seen plenty of young people like you. When you first met, you said you had no feelings, didn't know him, and weren't interested, but later you were all ecstatic and couldn't resist. That kid's words are nothing compared to what he said. What marriage? Don't worry, if you really fall for him, I'll make the decision for you."
With this ancestor involved, no marriage proposal can't be won over. Just like back in the day.
And another thing, don't be fooled by his current higher cultivation level. The next time you meet, who knows who might be stronger? Next time you meet, he'll be the one clinging to your coattails.
Your current understanding of the Dao of Intent has surpassed that of most Hidden Radiance Realm Celestials. Once you grasp its true meaning, and then pass through the Illusionary Realm of the Heart, the Celestial Barrier, and challenge your Dao Heart, even those on the Celestial Ranking will have to give way to you. And with your cultivation of the World-Suppressing Law, wait... what wouldn't you be worthy of? Even the current Emperor's Son... hehe."
"It's a pity that the brat still got the better of you this time. But since you've taken a liking to him, I won't say anything. Your understanding of the essence of things has reached a profound level. If it weren't for the limitations of your realm, and you were to fight with your spiritual power, let alone that brat, even a minor cultivator in the Hidden Radiance Realm would be no match for you."
Ultimately, your spirituality is still limited. Even with your exceptional foundation and the secret refinement of my ancestor's special methods, you can only compare to the divine soul of an ordinary celestial being. You are not enough to compete with that kid's perfect Dao foundation.
Fortunately, the World-Suppressing Law ensured that the battle at the spiritual level was evenly matched. That kid was lucky; if it weren't for your pursuit of truth and your use of the World-Suppressing Law to ascend to the Heavenly Gate, well... never mind, Little Ruyue, give us some reaction!"
"If it weren't for my meticulous guidance, your World-Suppressing Technique wouldn't be so easy to cultivate."
At this point, it suddenly realized that it hadn't woken up more than a few times a year, and it felt a little ashamed to say that it had given meticulous guidance. So it immediately added, "It was carefully selected. If it weren't for my ancestor personally presenting the secret, the Golden Palace Jade Wheel World-Suppressing Scripture, how could you, Little Ruyue, have such a miraculous foundation? Even the greatest figures of this era, if they were to return to their youth and cultivate again, might not have such a good foundation as you, the World-Suppressing Scripture! This was back then!"
Hey, hey, hey, give me some feedback! That's a bit disrespectful of you.
"Speaking of which, that kid is really something. He's only a whole realm higher than you, yet he managed to push you to this point. And a piece of your perfectly good clothes got torn off."
Did you do it on purpose? Why didn't you give him a token of your love?
"This kid's got some nerve, almost forcing you to use your trump card and expose your secrets. If I'd met him sooner, I might have joined his side."
"Eek? Aren't you jealous?!"
Ahh ...
"Oh, right, there's no need to be jealous of family members, right? Hahaha."
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Golden light shimmered in the sky, like a rainbow piercing the sun, its brilliance sparkling. Listening to the incoherent murmurs echoing in her mind, Hua Ruyue remained lifeless, her pale golden eyes, clear as gold, seemingly veiled by a thin mist.
Over the endless years, it has endured too much loneliness.
When she encountered it, its spirituality was almost completely gone; the last vestige of its true spirit, though not extinguished, was like a candle flame in the wind, ready to go out at any moment.
In the long river of time, it wandered alone in the darkness, enduring countless days and nights—a period of far too long.
So long that one forgets how to speak, like star debris falling into eternal night, dust solidifying into amber, rendering boundless darkness with silence and solitude.
The deepest loneliness is not having no one to talk to, but having even forgetting become a luxury.
"Little Ruyue, why aren't you saying anything!?"
"Let me tell you, back in the day, countless Great Celestials longed to see my splendor, but none could attain it. Countless giants who saw me had to treat me with utmost respect. Such a golden opportunity is right in front of you, yet you ignore me!"
"I'm sleepy, I'm sleepy! Time for bed!"
"you you you"
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Amidst a series of muttered words, the golden rainbow quickly disappeared into the horizon.
The rolling mountains seem endless, lush and verdant, teeming with life.
The mountains and rivers remain the same, but the only thing missing is...
Those who enjoyed it together back then.
Over the course of millennia, things have changed and people have come to be different.
(End of this chapter)