Martial Ascent to Divinity

Zhou Leng and the disciples recreated the body-protecting divine skills on the thirty-three Great Martial Stone-men using the 3D mapping software.

The hallway outside the conference room.

"Old Chen, are we being too indulgent with them?"

"Yes, after all, they were nurtured by the country and the collective; they should contribute to the country and the collective."

Chen Changyi frowned slightly.

Wang Boxiong said calmly, "I want to know, who here can represent the country and the collective?"

The speaking Grandmasters looked at Wang Boxiong.

Wang Boxiong's expression was indifferent, and his gaze was calm.

Chen Changyi glanced at them and said slowly, "Please remember, the identity of the senior master brother of the Ancient River Sect, in the era of the Ancient River Sect, his power and status were no less than that of a country's ruler."

"This is not the era of the Ancient River Sect," a Grandmaster said.

"Zhou Leng opens the era of the Ancient River Sect once again," Chen Changyi said slowly.

The Grandmasters were stunned for a moment, pondering the weight of Chen Changyi's words and recalling what Zhou Leng had said.

There was no way to refute him.

Chen Changyi said, "From now on, the confidentiality level for Zhou Leng, Zhang Xinglie, and Song Juesi should be elevated to the highest. Except for the Supreme Court, I do not want to hear Zhou Leng's name mentioned anywhere else. I hope everyone understands this. You are prohibited from reporting individually to your superiors."

The crowd remained silent.

The Supreme Court of the Dragon Country manages state affairs, consisting of over twenty members.

The Martial Saint Hall is on par with the Supreme Court but does not manage national affairs.

The rank of the present Grandmasters does not reach this level.

An elder nodded and said, "Zhou Leng's value far exceeds that of us old bones. Once the enemy knows, they will spare no effort to destroy. I support maintaining the highest level of confidentiality."

"Indeed, the information he reveals is too crucial. It's not that the Ancient River Sect needs humanity, but humanity needs the Ancient River Sect."

"This matter cannot be leaked for the time being, and those ordinary disciples who emerged from the Ancient River Sect should not leave here for now."

"The 43 people inside can choose to stay here if they wish. If they do not want to stay, appropriate protection should be arranged based on their wishes."

While the Grandmaster Special Envoys discussed outside, Zhou Leng and others slowly organized thirty-three sets of body-protecting divine skills in the conference room.

Zhou Leng, Zhang Xinglie, and Song Juesi were the first to finish organizing the body-protecting divine skills.

Zhou Leng translated the knowledge of body-protecting divine skills obtained from the lower section of the "Star Gazing Technique" and transmitted it to the two.

The two of them regarded it as a treasure, studying and pondering it carefully.

Once all thirty-three body-protecting divine skills were organized, Zhou Leng called Zhang Xinglie to the corner and handed him the Martial Shadow Wall of the Mountain Slaying Battle Body.

"This is borrowed from a friend's hands. You should cultivate with it for a while, as it will benefit your Innate Martial Body to some extent. The translation is not yet complete; I'll give it to you in a few days."

Zhou Leng said as he handed the Martial Shadow Wall to Zhang Xinglie.

Zhang Xinglie took the Martial Shadow Wall and played with it in his hand.

Suddenly, the Martial Shadow Wall emitted a golden light, transformed into liquid, and flowed into Zhang Xinglie's palm.

Through the blood vessels, it flowed into his forehead, entering the Will Space.

Everyone looked over simultaneously.

Zhou Leng was also stunned. How come when he and Jade Wings held the Martial Shadow Wall, nothing happened?

Is this the treatment befitting Destiny's child?

Zhang Xinglie stood quietly with his eyes closed, motionless, as his body's Qi Blood surged, causing his clothes to tremble.

After a while, Zhang Xinglie opened his eyes, looked at Zhou Leng with excitement all over his face.

"Thank you so much! This Martial Body Technique fits me perfectly, as if a voice is telling me this is my Foundation of Ascension to Saint."

"It's good that it's useful," Zhou Leng smiled.

The others looked at Zhang Xinglie enviously, not knowing what had happened, but they could guess that he had encountered a significant opportunity.

Suddenly, Zhou Leng froze, as if he remembered something.

Zhang Xinglie asked softly, "I seem unable to take it out. How do I return it?"

Zhou Leng was silent for a moment and then said slowly, "Discuss it in a year; by then, he won't be able to defeat you."

Zhou Leng received all the operational diagrams of the body-protecting divine skills for sorting.

"Next, you can pick the body-protecting divine skills that suit you and begin individual contemplation."

"When you advance to the Innate Realm, I will gradually teach you the lower section of the 'Star Gazing Technique.'"

The disciples of the Ancient River Sect thought to themselves that Zhou Leng's status was indeed extraordinary; they hadn't even mastered the upper section of the 'Star Gazing Technique,' and he not only had the lower section but could also impart it.

"Lastly, reiterate your commitment to maintaining confidentiality to prevent the Ancient River Sect's vital information from being detected by the enemy."

Li Yuanhe said, "Rest assured, Senior Brother, we understand. Let alone the Ancient River Sect's vows, cultivation techniques, and power that bind us; even on our own, we share the same honor and loss with the Ancient River Sect. To be honest, now, even if the Demons want to buy us off, they can't afford it anymore."

Zhang Feng said slowly, "We have obtained the Innate inheritance now, but what about in the future?"

Everyone nodded, as this was clear to them.

"You should also pay attention to your safety. The Demon Worship Sect is likely to target you to some extent. I estimate that those above would prefer to keep you here, or simply send you into the Sea Suppression Army for semi-enclosed cultivation."

Song Juesi said, "Or they might send you directly to Innate Mountain, where the concentration of Spiritual Qi is even higher."

"Let's go. Invite the Grandmaster Special Envoys in and discuss a preliminary cooperation plan."

Zhou Leng opened the door and looked at the Grandmasters outside.

Commander Chen wasn't present, and after they entered, everyone just chatted about Martial Arts.

The Grandmasters all originated from Martial Arts. Even though some are now busy with affairs, they still practice daily.

As they chatted, the Grandmasters sparred with everyone.

Initially, it was the other disciples sparring, with the Grandmasters suppressing their Power to the True Liquid Innate level, engaging in battles without True Qi.

The first match, like a teacher guiding a student, the Grandmaster easily won.

The second match, the Grandmaster easily won again.

In the following matches, the Ancient River Sect disciples were far inferior to the Grandmaster.

Soon, the Ancient River Sect disciples sighed in admiration, saying that the Grandmaster deserves the title of Grandmaster, crushing ordinary disciples in every aspect.

The Grandmasters were also surprised, as the disciples' basic skills were extremely solid, far exceeding their own in the past, valuing the Ancient River legacy even more.

The sparring continued, with the Ancient River Sect disciples decisively losing.

Soon it was Song Juesi's turn to step forward.

All the Grandmasters had heard this old man's name, but most of them were skeptical.

Blood Transport and Grandmaster differ by nearly ten small realms.

The first Grandmaster sparring, lost.

The scene was silent.

The second Grandmaster sparring, lost.

The atmosphere became subtle.

The third Grandmaster sparring, lost.

The atmosphere grew increasingly subtle.

The fourth, fifth...

All Grandmasters participated.

All were defeated by Song Juesi.

Some Grandmasters sat in their chairs contemplating, some stood by the windows staring outside, some leaned against the wall with vacant gazes.

The atmosphere on the scene was like dawn before a great battle, silent.

Chen Changyi walked in, looking at the scattered Grandmaster Special Envoys, feeling peculiar.

Unsure if it was an illusion, some Grandmasters seemed like sullen cats.

Chen Changyi coughed lightly, saying, "I have already discussed with the Demon City Army headquarters and received several orders. Upon the Demon City Army's suggestion, the Supreme Court will soon convene a Supreme Court meeting to discuss this matter."

"Additionally, at the proposal of Grand Marshal Huang Xuan Pavilion of the Demon City Army, Zhou Leng's name will be concealed, and from now on, referred to by the code name 'Xin River,' even in the Supreme Court."

Everyone was taken aback.

This means that even most people in the Supreme Court cannot know that 'Xin River' is Zhou Leng, probably only those at the very forefront have the privilege of knowing.

Grand Marshal Huang Xuan Pavilion's focus on this matter is beyond imagination.

Chen Changyi continued walking, saying, "All Special Envoys present, if possible, please try to stay here for at least a year. Moreover, communication with the outside world can only be through a dedicated line."

The Grandmaster Special Envoys looked at Chen Changyi, as if fearing he was joking.

"Is it Marshal Huang's order?"

"It is Marshal Huang's order."

The Grandmaster Special Envoys looked at each other.

Huang Xuan Pavilion's intention is evident, fearing they might leak relevant information.

The Grandmaster Special Envoys looked towards Zhou Leng with increasing curiosity.

They finally realized that there is something behind Zhou Leng that the higher-ups value even more.

"Alright, I'll stay here."

"Then I'll use the dedicated line to talk to my family soon."

Chen Changyi sat behind the table, looking at Zhou Leng, smiled and said, "Can we join the Ancient River Sect and become Outer Sect disciples?"

"Not as Outer Sect yet, but can be accepted as Registered Disciples," Zhou Leng replied.

The Grandmasters' eyes glowed, their glance fleetingly over Song Juesi.

They still didn't believe that Song Juesi surpassed them with his own abilities; they preferred to believe that Song Juesi learned the Ancient River Sect Martial Arts, hence his terrifying martial arts realm.

Chen Changyi said, "Registered Disciples are enough. To avoid unnecessary accidents, let's first select a group of Grandmasters and soldiers from the research institute to join the Ancient River Sect."

Zhou Leng understood this was to prevent leakage, restricting through the Ancient River Sect legacy's benefits and the Ancient River Sect's oath as a dual constraint, to minimize information leaks.

"This is a good thing," Zhou Leng said.

Chen Changyi said, "The Guhe Research Institute is ultimately too remote, if a new cultivation site is built, the project is too large. My suggestion is to find a place in Rucheng with complete cultivation facilities and hang the Ancient River Research Bureau's sign. But in truth, it would be the Ancient River Sect's headquarters on Blue Star, what do you think?"

The Grandmaster Special Envoys glanced at Chen Changyi, the various impulses within them slowly dissipating.

Even Chen Changyi, representing Huang Xuan Pavilion and the Demon City Army, sought Zhou Leng's approval on every matter, indicating it's not appropriate to rashly intervene now, better to watch and wait.

Zhou Leng said, "Commander Chen's suggestion is very reasonable. The Ancient River Sect disciples should also protect the Human Race, stationed in Rucheng would be more impactful."

Chen Changyi said, "To show the state's and Demon City Army's sincerity, Marshal Huang will apply for a special fund from the Supreme Court, specifically for cultivating Ancient River Sect disciples. Do you have any requirements in this aspect?"

Zhou Leng said, "On this matter, I comply with the state's decision without interfering in related actions. Personally, I'm more focused on the Ancient River Sect legacy, other aspects, I'm not very interested and don't want to be distracted. After all, I am an Extreme Martial Artist."

The Grandmaster Special Envoys looked at Zhou Leng, guessing the truth of this statement.

The benefits of the Ancient River Sect are unimaginably large.

It's not the mundane competition for money or power.

But the contest for Martial Arts legacy, Martial Arts philosophy, and even the Human Race's development philosophy.

Once the upper echelons are aware of the true power of the Ancient River Sect, the intensity of the game is unpredictable, affecting the Dragon Country and the entire Blue Star.

The Dragon Country can only monopolize for one or two years, afterward inevitably facing worldwide pressure, opening cooperation.

Even those with the highest mundane authority and greatest strength might not be able to resist such allure as Zhou Leng claims.

A Zhou Leng, How could he resist such enormous temptation?