Chapter 3: The Two Supreme Statues
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
There were nine boundaries to the way of martial arts —the Pulse Unsealing Boundary, True Qi Boundary, Spiritualization Boundary, Dragon Tiger Boundary, Grandmaster Boundary, Celestial Boundary, Aristocracy Boundary, Royalty Boundary, and Supreme Boundary!
There were nine tiers to each boundary. According to the abacus rule, nine by nine would return to the value of one. Hence, breaking through the nine boundaries and nine tiers would bring one to the peak of humanity, achieving the legendary Unsurpassed Godly Boundary.
Ling Xiao was an exceptional master at the ninth tier Supreme Boundary in his past life. He was able to lead in the top ten Supreme titles and gained the title of Sky Devouring Supreme mainly due to the work of Sky Devouring Secret Technique.
It was said that the world carried a hundred and eight secret techniques that harbored the secrets of all living beings. Each of these secret techniques was formed by the heavenly laws. They were both mysterious and powerful.
The Sky Devouring Secret Technique ranked twelfth out of the hundred and eight secret techniques.
Ling Xiao believed that the mysterious Sky Devouring Secret Technique surpassed any Supreme-leveled martial arts since he himself was not able to cultivate it to a stage of Pinnacle ten thousand years ago.
Circulating Sky Devouring Secret Technique once again, Ling Xiao was in his element. Over ten thousand Spiritual Stones turned into a blazing Spiritual Stone storm, enveloping Ling Xiao within.
"This flesh is too weak with its meridians naturally obstructed. It's no wonder he's still at the first tier Pulse Unsealing Boundary even after consuming that many spiritual pills. This is indeed a useless body but this uselessness is nothing against the Sky Devouring Secret Technique!"
At the sparkle of Ling Xiao's eyes, rolling spiritual energy surged towards him but upon entering his body, the energy became docile. This was an indication of Ling Xiao's incredible control.
The spiritual energy split into several strips before it launched towards the obstructed meridians in Ling Xiao's body.
Rumble!
It was as though a muffled thunder had struck Ling Xiao's body, the meridians in his body opened up from the impact of the violent spiritual energy.
Fourth meridian!
Fifth meridian!
Sixth meridian!
...
Eleventh meridian!
Twelfth meridian!
...
Of the nine tiers to the Pulse Unsealing Boundary, clearing every four meridians upgraded one to a tier. Connecting all thirty-six meridians in the whole body would invite Qi to wander for a circulatory before breaking through to the True Qi Boundary.
The former Ling Xiao was only at a first tier Pulse Unsealing Boundary after opening up three meridians. However, with the help of Sky Devouring Secret Technique, meridians after meridians opened wide, strengthening the force within him.
Bam!
At the opening of the fifteenth meridian, Xiao Ling's cultivation halted at the fourth tier Pulse Unsealing Boundary!
Then, the energy of all Spiritual Stones was exhausted and it turned to dust.
"This flesh is indeed useless! Over ten thousand moderate Spiritual Stones should be enough for any normal person to advance to True Qi Boundary!" Ling Xiao chuckled bitterly. It was obvious that he was not happy with the result of this cultivation.
However, if anyone were to feast their eyes on Ling Xiao's ridiculously quick cultivation, they would be shocked to death. It was against any logic to open twelve meridians in a short span of time.
To open one meridian, it took cautiousness, and it required days or even weeks to tend to one; yet Ling Xiao could pull it off as simple as taking a sip of water.
Phew!
Ling Xiao stood up. A stench was coming from his body due to a layer of black gunk that was all over it. This was the toxins drained out of his body.
Ling Xiao hopped into a prepared bath barrel and cleaned himself before he refreshingly changed into a new set of clothes.
Creak!
The doors were pushed open. Clothed his slim build in black, Ling Xiao walked out.
"Xue Wei, I'm going to take a walk!" Ling Xiao informed Xue Wei before he headed off afar.
Ling Xiao and Xue Wei resided down in a valley, the residence of Longevity Sect's outer sect disciples while inner sect disciples, legacy disciples, and all Elders lived on the sky-scraping Mont Longevity.
Ling Xiao climbed up the path to Mount Longevity, taking in the sights of the surrounding mists and green mountain range. He sighed deeply at the change.
'It has been ten thousand years yet Longevity Sect remains, but it has declined to this!' Ling Xiao thought to himself.
Longevity Sect was where Jin Se, the Longevity Supreme was from. It was one of the most powerful martial arts sacred places in the War God Continent ten thousand years ago. The sect gathered many masters, including exceptional Supreme masters.
However, after two or three riffraff, the current Longevity Sect had become a third rate sect. Withdrawn to Mount Longevity, Sect Leader Nangong Xuan with the highest cultivation was only at the Grandmaster Boundary.
Ten thousand years ago, although Ling Xiao was the world's number one, he remained a lone wolf and did not establish any sect. Nevertheless, he did spend a lot of time in Longevity Sect and nurtured many masters.
Yet, those people would have passed away after ten thousand years.
Even a Supreme did not live past ten thousand years. No matter how magnificent a person was, how could they go against time?
With a somber mood, Ling Xiao soon arrived in a square on the top of the mountain.
This square was the landmark of Longevity Sect where martial arts exchange was held for disciples. Memorial ritual ceremonies for the matriarch was also held here.
At this moment, only a handful of disciples wandered in the square. No one paid any notice to Ling Xiao.
"That's..."
Ling Xiao turned his gaze and saw the two stone statues erected in the center of the square.
The first statue was a woman in a red dress. Graceful and stunning, she carried an ancient sword that emitted a spirited blade aura in her hand. She was a cut above the rest like a goddess in the nine heavens.
The second statue was a man dressed in black that had a tall and sturdy build. His pointed brows and glimmering eyes gave out a vibe of worldly disdain. He had his hands behind his back as he gazed into the sky with profundity.
Longevity Supreme!
Sky Devouring Supreme!
Looking at the names carved on the statue, Ling Xiao's eyes reeked of nostalgia. The first statue was Jin See while the second statue was himself.
Who would have thought he could still see something familiar after ten thousand years?
"The aura from the Longevity Sword. Jin Se, you left these two statues behind, didn't you?"
Feeling dejected, Ling Xiao walked over to caress Jin Se's statue. Even though it was fine to the touch, his heart was filled with anguish.
The Longevity Sword's aura from these two stone statues was bountiful, pure, and unending, as it wrapped around all living beings with an air of mystery. Jin Se was the only one who possessed a Longevity Sword's aura with such purity and extensiveness.
Two sparks of radiance flashed past Ling Xiao's eyes and quickly merged into the two stone statues.
"Ling Xiao, how dare you desecrate the matriarch's divine image. No one can save you now!"
Just then, a voice was heard coming from behind him.
Ling Xiao turned his head and two figures came into sight.
A handsome slender young man dressed in green held a slim attractive woman in his arms. With a cold look on their faces, they took strides towards Ling Xiao.
At a glance, Ling Xiao instantly recognized both of them.
It was Ling Kun and Liu Yiyi!
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