Chapter 906: Chapter 629: I Am Everywhere!
The child muttered about the Tiger Spirit.
Only Divine Weapons above the Seventh Rank can give birth to artifact spirits with high intelligence, but the intelligence of the artifact spirit is not entirely linked to the quality of the Divine Weapon. Essentially, the artifact spirit is formed through the long-term integration of the Divine Weapon and its master. Lu Chenzhou’s years of cultivation are too short, so even though he forged a quasi-Eighth Rank Spiritual Weapon, the intelligence of the artifact spirit is far inferior to that of the Fox Woman and Er Niang.
"Thank you, Master, for the name."
The child nestled against the spear shaft and obediently said.
...
Inner Scenery Land.
Xiao Zi examined the Tiger Head doll.
"Congratulations to Master for forging a Spiritual Weapon. With Master’s talent, this little one will surely become the spirit of a Supreme Treasure in the future!" Xiao Zi flatteringly expressed envy. Xiao Zi could clearly feel the strong aura of Lu Chenzhou emanating from the Tiger Head doll, which is a characteristic of a Lifebound Spiritual Weapon. Only a Lifebound Spiritual Weapon that ascends to Ninth Rank is eligible to become a Supreme Treasure.
All others are merely ordinary Ninth Rank Spiritual Weapons.
The power of a Supreme Treasure far surpasses that of a common Ninth Rank.
How could it not envy?
Every Spiritual Weapon, from the moment its spiritual nature is born, yearns to become a Supreme Treasure.
...
At the training ground, the long spear swung like the wind, and the familiar feeling returned. Lu Chenzhou thrust into the void, and in the heavens and earth, a giant Nine Tribulation Lotus formed.
The Divine Lotus swept across like stars, rolling.
After practicing all the moves of the "Martial God Spear," Lu Chenzhou stood with his spear retracted. In the Inner Scenery Land, the Tiger Spirit artifact spirit cheered joyously, running around in excitement.
"Welcome back, old friend."
Lu Chenzhou stroked the big spear, feeling emotional inside.
Everything is ready, just waiting for battle!
...
Another month passed like this.
In the Ruins Sea, lights shuttled back and forth.
With the high load operation, the black slave of the Aurora Palace had been exhausted, now not a drop remained.
The High Grade Primordial Stone was nearly depleted.
Emperor Shitian felt the two approaching auras ever closer; if this continued, they would catch up.
He found Lu Chenzhou, the young man before him exuding an internal and restrained aura, giving off a feeling of return to nature, with a high and lofty demeanor like Kunlun Mountain, yet his cultivation had shockingly fallen to the Late Stage of the Seventh Realm.
"Military Leader? What happened to you?"
Emperor Shitian’s heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that forcibly increasing his cultivation led to a backlash?
Such cases are too common, which is why Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures cannot replace the martial artist’s own enduring cultivation.
The physical body, Qi-Blood, spirit, will, mind, skill... everything internal related to Martial Arts is best obtained through one’s own relentless refinement.
He also knew Lu Chenzhou accelerated his growth for the greater plan; otherwise, with the Military Leader’s talent, another ten years would suffice to polish to perfection.
With a thought, Lu Chenzhou released the Seventh Realm Limit, an aura nearly reaching the Eighth Realm, smiling:
"I just deliberately suppressed my cultivation to feign weakness, to let Achilles and the Heavenly Gu Daoist lower their guard, thinking my poison hasn’t healed. Although it’s a small trick, given our current disadvantage, worth a try no matter its effectiveness."
Heavenly Gu, second step cultivation.
Achilles also possesses second step strength.
These two together are not easy to deal with.
Emperor Shitian then breathed a sigh of relief, saying: "That’s good, I thought you had become demonized."
...
"The Aurora Palace has stopped." Achilles showed a delighted expression, "Palace-type treasures are good everywhere, except the one downside is their vast energy demand; Tianxia’s army is exhausted."
The Heavenly Gu Daoist also halted.
He looked solemn, saying:
"Be wary of the enemy’s tricks. Later, the two of us will join forces to first kill Emperor Shitian. As for the others, it’s just that Yaochi Immortal who has some means."
"Don’t forget our agreement."
Achilles reminded.
Cooperating with the Heavenly Gu Daoist is akin to scheming with a tiger; this person, having betrayed the Forbidden Zone, can betray him too. Even a Dao oath has its loopholes.
Buzz!
Buzz!
Two overwhelmingly dominant Eighth Realm auras spread wide over the Ruins Sea, enveloping the Aurora Palace together.
Emperor Shitian hovered mid-air, robes fluttering, his face solemn, looking as if ready to martyr himself.
"Why not run?"
Achilles sneered.
The Heavenly Gu Daoist laughed, "Fellow Daoist is also of the Eighth Realm, is it really necessary to fight to the death over a junior? Hand over Lu Chenzhou, and we shall become friends. Honestly, I have witnessed countless births and destructions of worlds, and never seen a Daoist so loyal to civilization as you. Isn’t cultivation a path to grow stronger? The strong of Tianxia Civilization bear too much responsibility, bound by countless rules and regulations. Protecting the weak, in this Great Destruction Era of rising overlords, is a hopeless fantasy, destined to fail. The urgent matter is to strengthen ourselves, then find a way to leave the Great Universe to search for a new home."
What the Heavenly Gu Daoist said.
Was his heartfelt statement. Some with lesser conviction might even feel he made a valid point.
Achilles said: "Reasonable. Actually, for us, there’s another path of survival, which is to submit to the Forbidden Zone. Don’t feel ashamed; the law of the jungle dictates submission to the strong, it’s nature. History is written by victors; after all, ordinary people like us cannot become Gods, so whether the Divine Court reigns or the stars above, what’s the difference?"
Achilles also spoke genuinely.
If he could recruit a Seventh Realm expert into the Forbidden Zone, the Witch would reward him with two Seventh Rank treasures. If he could bring an Eighth Realm in, the rewards would be even greater.
Enough to let him advance to the Second Step.
Emperor Shitian sighed, a majestic Heavenly Emperor’s shadow appearing behind him, endless thunder slashing into the Ruins Sea.
"Enough talk, let’s fight!"
The Heavenly Gu and Achilles shook their heads.
"Stubborn to the end, indeed."
"Is the Tianxia Civilization all so inexplicably confident? Thinking themselves the protagonist of a novel, why not face reality, why the moth-to-flame approach?"