Chapter 62: A Casual Slash—Earth-Shattering Might
In the vast sea of dust, under countless stunned gazes, a pine tree swayed in the wind, radiating dazzling brilliance.
Multicolored spiritual energy shimmered around it, breathtaking in its intensity.
The local governor’s expression changed dramatically.
“It’s the Five Elements Pine, a postnatal grade-eight spiritual root! It’s about to mature! Quickly, send guards and report to the court!”
The moment the root appeared, the governor knew it was far beyond his authority.
He acted immediately.
In the Great Xia capital, Xia Zixuan, now fused with the Fortune Golden Dragon, had a gleam in her eyes.
Upon learning of the Five Elements Pine’s emergence, she made a swift decision.
She understood this was likely a result of her fusion with the dragon.
Not only had her cultivation risen by one realm, but the dynasty’s fortune had surged dramatically.
Much of the excess fortune couldn’t be absorbed and had begun to manifest.
The Five Elements Pine was likely a product of that condensation.
Normally, a grade-eight postnatal spiritual root wouldn’t belong to a mere dynasty.
She was certain nearby empires and major powers had received word and would come to contest it.
Before, she might have considered giving it up.
But now, glancing at the palace behind her where Ye Wushang was in seclusion she made up her mind.
Other spiritual roots might not matter.
But the Five Elements Pine, according to her Empress Physique inheritance, had the power to suppress fortune.
Many empires and sacred dynasties had faded into history because they lacked such suppressive treasures.
Without them, fortune would leak away.
Strong cultivators could suppress fortune temporarily, but once their numbers dwindled, the decline was inevitable.
The Five Elements Pine could bind to a dynasty, absorb its fortune, and feed it back creating a symbiotic relationship.
The dynasty would grow stronger, and the pine would evolve.
Without her inheritance, she wouldn’t have known this.
According to reports, the pine would mature in about a month.
She wasn’t worried no one would act before it matured.
Before that, its effects weren’t even comparable to a Heaven-grade root.
Ten days later, Ye Wushang emerged from seclusion.
Upon hearing the situation, he immediately understood the pine’s importance to the Great Xia Dynasty.
“Don’t worry. I’ll go myself.”
His tone was calm, but his words carried weight.
Xia Zixuan bit her lip.
“Be careful. Those empires may be weak, but they might send their Cave Heaven ancestors.”
Ye Wushang smiled and nodded.
Cave Heaven Realm cultivators in this region were all near death like the three Dharma Aspect elders of the royal family.
They held power but rarely acted, as each battle cost them lifespan.
Even if one appeared, it would likely be a beginner.
Before, Ye Wushang might have hesitated.
But now, with his skills and techniques vastly improved, he welcomed the challenge.
He wanted to test his limits.
Without delay, he soared southward.
In less than an hour, he arrived without even rushing.
Along the way, he admired the scenery and the thriving lives of the people.
Since Xia Zixuan’s rise, the dynasty has flourished.
Citizens praised her virtues.
Upon Ye Wushang’s arrival, the governor and guards breathed a sigh of relief.
They had felt ominous auras targeting them making them uneasy.
But Ye Wushang, the War God of Great Xia, brought comfort.
Without a word, he deployed three Dharma Aspect puppets and ordered the others to retreat.
They obeyed immediately.
Soon, the entire area spanning thousands of miles was left to Ye Wushang alone.
He scanned the skies, a mocking smile on his lips.
His blade instincts sensed hostile gazes.
But he didn’t act.
These were mere pawns not worth his attention.
Finally, the Five Elements Pine matured.
Brilliant light radiated from its core.
Its height surged from dozens of meters to over 200.
Dozens of Five Elements Fruits appeared, exuding a tempting fragrance.
These fruits contained the essence of the five elements.
Any cultivator aligned with those elements could consume them.
Their greatest effect?
Helping Peak Purple Mansion Realm cultivators break into the Dharma Aspect Realm.
Such treasures were always contested by empires.
The more Dharma Aspect experts a dynasty had, the stronger it became.
At the moment of maturity, Ye Wushang opened his eyes.
“Come out.”
His voice was calm for just three words but it echoed like thunder, shaking hearts.
The crowd was stunned.
But his origin in Great Xia didn’t intimidate the intruders.
To them, Ye Wushang was just a talented junior, not someone to fear.
“Hmph! You think killing a demon lord’s clone makes you invincible?”
“Boy, leave now. I won’t hold it against you. This treasure isn’t for a mere dynasty like yours.”
“Talented, yes. But arrogant. I don’t like your attitude.”
One by one, terrifying figures appeared in the sky.
Ye Wushang glanced around over thirty cultivators, all at Dharma Aspect Realm.
The weakest among them was Level Eight.
They were all one step from the Cave Heaven Realm.
“How dare you look down on us!”
“You think being called War God makes you invincible?”
“Your arrogance will doom your dynasty!”
Their eyes turned cold.
Many harbored killing intent.
They knew Ye Wushang’s monstrous talent.
If he wouldn’t yield, they’d rather eliminate the threat now.
They exchanged glances and reached a silent agreement.
With so many late-stage Dharma Aspect experts, Ye Wushang was doomed.
Half of them were at Peak Level Nine, nearly Cave Heaven.
Even a Cave Heaven expert wouldn’t dare face them all.
A purple-robed elder stepped forward.
“Insect, remember that your killer is Duanmu Wuchang, ancestor of the Da Jue Empire. Die!”
He slashed his sword.
A beam of light, ten thousand meters long, tore through the sky.
It carried the might of the heavens, aiming to obliterate Ye Wushang.
Though he mocked Ye Wushang, he didn’t hold back.
He knew better than to underestimate him.
The sword strike was terrifying.
Even other peak Dharma Aspect experts showed signs of awe and caution.
All eyes turned to Ye Wushang, waiting to see how he’d respond.
Ye Wushang stared at the incoming sword light, a smirk on his lips.
“A feeble strike.”
His contemptuous voice echoed across the sky, shocking the crowd.
Then he moved.
From his eyes, a blade light shot forth, carrying divine might.
Whoosh!
The blade tore through the sky, severing the heavens.
Under countless stunned gazes, it shattered the sword light.
Then, it surged forward, crashing into Duanmu Wuchang.
His expression changed.
Before he could react, the blade struck his chest.
“No! Aaah!”
A scream rang out then was swallowed by the endless blade light.