Martial Ascent to Divinity

Four Demon Spirit Balls are the mark of a Demigod Demon Spirit Master.

This means that he is not only a Demigod Demon Spirit Master but also an outstanding one among the demigods.

"Did you acquire it?" Peak of the Earth looked Zhou Leng up and down.

"Indeed, it is I, the junior."

"Very good." Peak of the Earth immediately discerned that Zhou Leng's body harbored power far exceeding that of the late stage of Life Force.

"Thank you, senior." said Chen Changyi.

A soil-yellow Demon Spirit Ball from Peak of the Earth flew out, transforming into a small snake, about the size of a palm.

The snake emitted a soft hiss and burrowed into the ground.

The earth below emanated a faint yellow glow.

"It can be activated now," said Peak of the Earth.

Zhou Leng took out the Golden Crystal, ready to use his mind to activate it, then reconsidered and used Divine Text transmission.

"Activate."

Buzz...

A strange sound emitted from the Golden Crystal, diffusing only a few meters before the yellow glow on the ground transmitted it afar.

The Golden Crystal bloomed like a flower, erupting with a golden light waterfall, soaring upward.

The light surged only two meters high before abruptly vanishing, as if invisibly cleaved, with only the lower part continuously spraying upward.

Within the crystal petals, a moon manifested.

Chen Changyi smiled, although it wasn't the Clan Divine Power representing the sun, acquiring National Divine Techniques was fortunate enough.

The small moon emitted a pale silver moon radiance, rippled like water, illuminating Zhou Leng.

Gradually, the moon dimmed and vanished into thin air.

Chen Changyi looked at Zhou Leng and asked, "What is this National Divine Technique?"

"You can't perceive it?"

"Apart from you, all Dragon Country people can only acquire and perceive it when the moon rises again at night."

"This National Divine Technique is called 'Body of Tenacity.' As one's realm strengthens, the body strengthens too. Even ordinary people will directly have their body enhanced double."

"This..." Chen Changyi's brows lightly trembled.

Peak of the Earth sighed, "What good fortune indeed. The greatest weakness of Blue Star humans is their body compared to other clans. 'Body of Tenacity' can't be said to match other clans but greatly elevates a shortcoming. Prosperous national luck, prosperous national luck..."

Even this Demigod Demon Spirit Master couldn't help but envy.

"It truly is a good Divine Technique," said Zhou Leng.

Chen Changyi looked at Zhou Leng and noticed the moon radiance was gradually transforming Zhou Leng's body.

"Sit and cultivate now, don't waste the Divine Technique."

Zhou Leng sat down and activated the Undying Star Body, absorbing the moon's power.

Peak of the Earth gave a glance to the two, turned around, walked back to the Teleportation Gate, and disappeared from the courtyard.

The stream of light formed by the Golden Crystal didn't vanish but was transferred to the sky over the Sea Suppression Army line outside West Sea Demon City.

Just then, a small skirmish occurred, and the divine light suddenly erupted.

The divine light shaped like a funnel, slim below and broad above, resembled a grand golden fountain, rising three thousand meters.

On the defense line of West Sea Demon City, countless Human Race soldiers and Sea Sirens raised their heads to look at the dazzling golden light, surpassing fireworks.

Even during the day, it shone brilliantly.

The battle halted, and both sides retreated.

Both sides speculated on what had occurred.

Only the experts vaguely sensed someone had activated the Golden Crystal on the defense line of West Sea Demon City.

In the courtyard of the Guhe Research Institute, Chen Changyi meticulously observed Zhou Leng.

He saw Zhou Leng's skin faintly trembling, a peculiar force altering his body.

After quite a while, the trembling ceased.

Chen Changyi squinted his eyes, distinctly perceiving Zhou Leng's skin becoming more compact and smoother.

Moreover, Zhou Leng's facial features and physique slightly differed from before.

This indicated Zhou Leng's entire body at a microscopic level had been altered.

Chen Changyi showed a joyful expression.

"To even increase the fundamental physique..."

After a long time, Zhou Leng opened his eyes.

"How does it feel? The effect of the 'Body of Tenacity' you acquired should be four to five times ours. Has it increased the fundamental physique?"

"I don't know how many times, but it indeed increased the fundamental physique. Not only muscles and skin, but even internal organs, eyes, indeed blood and bones are distinctly different."

Zhou Leng raised his hand, open and clenched it several times to sense the body's changes.

Chen Changyi remarked, "Good fundamental physique far surpasses additional physique."

Additional physique generally enhances muscle strength.

Fundamental physique enhances every part of the body.

"You truly are Dragon Country's lucky star," Chen Changyi said looking at Zhou Leng.

"I just have a bit of good luck," said Zhou Leng.

Chen Changyi said, "I didn't quite understand why you kept hiding before, but now I see you must conceal yourself as long as possible. At least until reaching the Grandmaster level, gaining sufficient self-protection before revealing your identity. You are too important to humanity."

"General overpraises it," Zhou Leng replied.

"Let's go, after being away so long, it is time to visit home."

"General Chen, I have a special request regarding new recruits of the Ancient River Sect."

"Speak."

"The Ancient River Sect should not recruit disciples from the Zhao Family or the Lou Family and their subordinate forces, except for Lou Fei Qiong."

Chen Changyi remained silent, having long since worn out the file on Zhou Leng, the events of that year were crystal clear.

"I don't have the right to persuade you, but this matter has too much impact. Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?"

"If I can't even accomplish this, then there's no point in me being the senior brother of the Ancient River Sect." Zhou Leng's attitude was firm.

Chen Changyi sighed lightly and said, "Alright. I will add an extra layer of screening for the disciples attending the entrance ceremony, excluding all Zhao Family and Lou Family forces, except for Lou Fei Qiong."

Zhou Leng asked, "General Chen, how is Saint Zhao really doing?"

Zhou Leng stared into Chen Changyi's eyes, intently staring.

Being someone well-versed in the "Miscellaneous Collection of Zhao Dongjun," Zhou Leng's mind was clear as a mirror.

If Saint Zhao were still alive, the Zhao Family wouldn't be like this.

Chen Changyi sighed and said, "Some things are just guesses without evidence, we can't say recklessly."

"I understand," Zhou Leng said.

The two walked a few steps, and Chen Changyi asked, "Are you sure you'll return to Rucheng today?"

"Yes."

"Then you can visit People's Square and take a look, it's very lively."

"It doesn't seem like a holiday today."

"While you guys were entering the Youth Battlefield, the battle of the Headless God had a result. Someone organized a Headless God battle at People's Square in Rucheng, deciding the final ownership through a ring match."

"What stage is the ring match at today?"

"In the evening, it's the final match. It's a pity you came back late, otherwise, you could have registered to participate."

"It is indeed a bit of a pity."

Chen Changyi said, "I heard that Zhao Tong has been paying attention to the Headless God, and not sure who persuaded him, but this time he will present the Headless God to the champion."

"Third Young Master Zhao?"

"Third Young Master Zhao."

Zhou Leng said, "I never expected things to escalate to this extent. I'm also one of the participants and should go take a look."

"Things might be a bit chaotic. It's probably fine watching from afar. Remember to protect yourself, and if you encounter trouble, remember to run to the Martial Guard Bureau."

"Alright."

In Zhou Leng's mind, it was just a Headless God, and the Martial Guard Bureau would undoubtedly be secretly holding things down, along with forces like Zhao Tong, so there shouldn't be any trouble.

The old folks are just too cautious.

Zhou Leng asked, "Is the contest over the Grandmaster's Treasure done?"

Chen Changyi shook his head and said, "Still ongoing. The Demigod families and Martial Clans have already joined in, forcing many medium and small forces to withdraw."

"What are the Innate beings fighting over the Headless God, and what are the Grandmasters fighting over?"

"A very important Stellar Treasure. Once the result is out, we'll know."

Zhou Leng returned to the dormitory, and saw Zhao Nandi standing by the door.

She wore a simple white shirt and jeans, with a dirty white lab coat.

"Sister Nan Di."

"Leaving today?"

"Yes."

"I'll help you pack your luggage."

"Okay, actually there's not much."

The two entered the room together, packing luggage while chatting and walking out.

They walked slowly, talking about Divine Texts.

"Because we want to establish the Ancient River Research Bureau, the Divine Text Bureau decided to expedite the establishment of a Divine Literature Academy in Martial Arts Academy, in Rucheng."

"Since you hope to establish the Divine Literature Academy at Ruda, you should speak with the Mysterious Master or Elder Song."

"We report the learning and research process to the Bureau, which has taken the Ancient River research very seriously."

"This Ancient River Trial greatly expanded the quantity of Divine Texts, especially the 'complete three-dimensional Divine Texts'."

"Most of the results from this Divine Text study will mention the Mysterious Master. All research outcomes will be marked, for the Mysterious Master is the real first author, and we are just his assistants."

"The most important reason is, the Divine Text Bureau has always wanted to change from a bureau to a department."

"The Bureau's independence is relatively poor. Once it becomes a department, its political status in the National Mansion will be higher."

"Previously, hopes were dim, but later, achievements were made from replicating broken Stellar Treasures, along with the emergence of Divine Text pronunciation, and the Divine Text explosion from this Ancient River Trial; from bureau to department is almost a certainty."

"The Ancient River Sect's inheritance has completely shown the upper echelons the value of Divine Texts. Within a year, it could be changed to a department."

"Just think about the size of the favor the entire Divine Text Bureau owes the Mysterious Master."

"As long as the Mysterious Master speaks up, the Bureau will definitely consider it, because that might be the Mysterious Master's only request."

Zhou Leng said, "Should Elder Song hint in front of the director?"

Zhao Nandi said, "There could be an extra step. I pretend to consult the Mysterious Master and then have the Divine Text Master send clear information via text in the Martial Arts City, and when the time comes, I'll screenshot it for the Bureau's leaders. They'll surely consider it. But..."

"But what?"

"But it's best if the Mysterious Master hints in the message that if the Divine Text Bureau establishes a Divine Literature Academy at Ruda, he will take a position in both."

"The Mysterious Master probably doesn't like being in the spotlight."

"Once the Divine Literature Academy is established, does it still matter if the Mysterious Master shows up or not? What's more, even if he doesn't show up, he can accept a title—no impact."

"Sister Nan Di is still so smart. I'll think of a way and try to do it."

"Don't push yourself too hard. If the favor owed to the Mysterious Master is too great, it's not necessary to do so."

"Alright, Sister Nan Di is really considerate."

Zhou Leng and Zhao Nandi walked out of the dormitory building.

A large and a smaller sun hung high in the sky. The warm afternoon sunlight illuminated the Ancient River Ruins.

Many stood at the entrance, almost everyone who participated in the Ancient River Trial was there.

The Grandmaster Special Envoys also stood at the back of the crowd.