Chapter 978: Reaching Fifth Level Together
Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio
It was definitely not easy to reach the third level of the Blood God Altar. It represented extraordinary potential.
Zhang Ruochen and Sun Dadi appearing in the third level obviously stirred up a commotion. It was the first time for many Monks to see them. They were all in disbelief.
“Are these two candidates for the Deity too?”
“That youth with red monkey fur should be from the Earth Heavenly Palace, Sun Dadi. He entered the Blood God Sect half a year ago. Apparently, his abilities are only weaker than Hai Lingyin and Wei Longxing.”
“Oh, that’s Sun Dadi? I’ve heard his name before. Apparently he’s from the Monkey-Human Clan of the Eastern Sea.”
At the same time, Gu Linfeng’s background was also dug up quickly. After all, he’d made a scene when competing for the Banner Lord position of the Nether Heavenly Palace. He had some fame in the sect.
Below the “Gu” banner, Discipline King Haiming’s 13th disciple Blue Night narrowed his eyes. “This man can actually climb onto the third level,” he said coldly. “He has quite some potential. Even if he can’t become the Deity, he will definitely become popular in the future and be a hot figure in the sect.”
Ji Shui knew that Gu Linfeng had comprehended the Blood God Map, so she’d been prepared. However, when she saw Gu Linfeng reach the third level of the altar, she was still surprised.
Has his fate really changed? she thought.
The pretty eyes of the Saintess looked toward the third level. She was also shocked inwardly. She found this strange. I actually underestimated him in the past. His potential has far surpassed Bai Yu and Yan Kongming.
All this time, she’d thought that Gu Linfeng was only a bit more powerful than Bai Yu and Yan Kongming. Gu Linfeng’s performance today impressed her.
Of course, she didn’t think that he was able to compete for the Deity position. She merely wanted to pull Gu Linfeng to her camp and become a top fighter. She believed that it would be easy to take over Gu Linfeng with her beauty and charm.
At the moment, the youngest candidate, Huo Xin, was also at the third level. He was climbing toward the fourth level with extreme difficulty. His steps grew slower and slower. Large beads of sweat dropped down with every step.
Just then, two people walked past him, moving quickly to the fourth level. Huo Xin raised his head and stared at the two backsides with disbelief.
He could understand it if Hai Lingyin and Wei Longxing’s potential surpassed him, but how could these two random people surpass him too?
Thinking of this, the Qi within him rolled and his mindset became unstable. He spat out blood and he could only return to the third level.
“Huo Xin’s potential still can’t be compared to Wei Longxing and Hai Lingyin. They’re too far apart.”
“Wei Longxing and Hai Lingyin are out of this world. No one can reach their height. If it was another era, they could both become the Deity and lead the Blood God Sect to glory.”
Many people felt pity for Huo Xin. At the same time, they felt clearly how terrifying Wei Longxing and Hai Lingyin were. They were like two mountains that the people could only look up to.
“Hey! Sun Dadi and Gu Linfeng are actually further than Huo Xin,” a middle-aged female Monk said with shock. “They’re very close to the fourth level of the altar.”
Everyone immediately turned to Sun Dadi and Gu Linfeng. These two had been slow and steady the entire time. They didn’t quicken their pace or slow down; they seemed very relaxed.
“Are they going to reach the fourth level at the same time? That’s truly terrifying.”
Before the Deity battle, Sun Dadi’s name had already spread throughout the Blood God Sect. His fame was only below Hai Lingyin and Wei Longxing. Thus, it wasn’t that shocking for him to have such powerful potential.
It was different for Gu Linfeng.
A month ago, he was nameless in the Blood God Sect. Most Monks had never even heard of him before. Who could’ve imagined that his potential would be so shocking?
“The Spiritual Void Sea has finally produced an extraordinary talent.”
“Gu Linfeng is Ninth Senior Uncle’s son. According to age, I’m his Senior Brother,” a grand-disciple of Discipline King Haiming said proudly.
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Servants Ru Yue and Ru Xin watched as Gu Linfeng kept approaching the fourth level. Their heartbeats instantly quickened; they were unable to suppress their excitement.
When Discipline King Haiming had ordered them to serve Gu Linfeng, they’d felt wronged. Now, they were full of regret. If they’d known that Gu Linfeng would become so great, they would’ve climbed onto his bed no matter what and given themselves away.
Now, it was too late.
After today, Gu Linfeng would definitely become a hot figure of the Blood God Sect. Countless beautiful girls would throw themselves at him. They wouldn’t have a chance.
Finally, under everyone’s scrutiny, Zhang Ruochen and Sun Dadi reached the fourth level of the Blood God Altar.
Acting proud, Sun Dadi looked down the altar and laughed heartily. “The fourth level doesn’t seem that hard either.”
He glanced at Zhang Ruochen and was a bit surprised. Even he was kind of tired from climbing to the fourth level. A thin layer of sweat covered his forehead. However, Zhang Ruochen’s face had no redness and he wasn’t breathing heavily either. He didn’t show any fatigue.
Thinking of how Zhang Ruochen had comprehended the Blood God Map and cultivated ten Blood Spiritual Meridians, it made sense to Sun Dadi.
Someone like Brother Gu only appears once every thousand years, he thought.
“Should we try for the fifth level?” Zhang Ruochen asked.
“Of course. If we don’t, people will think that we’re weaker than Hai Lingyin and Wei Longxing.”
Sun Dadi clearly hadn’t used all his power. He and Zhang Ruochen began working toward the fifth level. Even though Sun Dadi also felt great pressure at the fourth level, he moved slowly and each step was steady.
Zhang Ruochen didn’t speed up. He continued matching Sun Dadi’s pace.
“They’re actually trying for the fifth level of the altar? Do they want to directly challenge Wei Longxing and Hai Lingyin?”
They would only be directly confronting each other if they climbed to the same level. The disciples of Spiritual Void Sea were all excited. They waved their banners and yelled Gu Linfeng’s name to cheer him on.
“If Junior Disciple Gu reaches the fifth level, his potential would be at the same level as Wei Longxing.”
“Senior Uncle Gu is honestly the pride of the Spiritual Void Sea. Of the disciples of the four Discipline Kings, Senior Uncle Gu has gone the furthest, climbing the highest.”
Ji Shui was a bit nervous. She had a feeling that Gu Linfeng might actually reach the fifth level of the Blood God Altar.
He’d even comprehended the Blood God Map. What couldn’t he do?
“Gu Linfeng and Sun Dadi are slowing down,” one of Wei Longxing’s supporters said. “They’re already climbing with difficulty. They might not reach the fifth level.”
Hearing this, everyone calmed down and continued observing. They wanted to know if Gu Linfeng and Sun Dadi could create a miracle or not.
Soon, Zhang Ruochen and Sun Dadi approached the fifth level. Even Wei Longxing and Hai Lingyin started getting nervous. After all, if one more candidate reached this level, the competition would become a bit fiercer.
When he was only three steps from the fifth level, Sun Dadi started shaking. His sweat rained down and his legs shook without stopping.
“Argh!” Sun Dadi yelled. Tri-colored flames flared on him, almost transforming into a cloud of fire, as he squeezed out all his potential. Speeding up, he rushed forward, taking three steps in a row, and finally reached the fifth level.
“Haha! Finally, success!”
Ecstatic, Sun Dadi looked over at Zhang Ruochen. He saw that Zhang Ruochen was still composed. He walked steadily and also reached the fifth level.
Boom.
The uproar below the Blood God Altar filled the sky. Since the end of the middle ages, the Blood God Sect had never seen four Deity candidates reach the fifth level at once. Everyone was excited.
“Gu Linfeng and Sun Dadi actually reached the fifth level?” The Saintess couldn’t help but clench her fists, feeling troubled inside. She especially stared at Zhang Ruochen. She felt like she couldn’t understand him fully.
She wasn’t the only one. Ji Shui and Blue Night had the same feelings.
Blue Night’s eyes narrowed slightly. “How can Gu Linfeng’s potential be comparable to Wei Longxing and Hai Lingyin? There’s something wrong. Tenth Senior Sister, you’ve been with him for this month. Did you discover anything wrong?”
Ji Shui had naturally found something wrong, but with the Deity battle approaching, she didn’t investigate deeply.
Of course, she couldn’t exclude the fact that the Blood God Map had changed Gu Linfeng. Ji Shui didn’t dare reveal this matter, so she didn’t answer Blue Night. She just simply said, “This man is more powerful than we imagined. I don’t know just how strong he is.”
He was only a fourth level Half-Saint, but he felt bottomless to Ji Shui.
The Saints at the top were shocked as well. Four Deity candidates had reached the fifth level at the same time. This was an auspicious sign. For the next century, the Blood God Sect would definitely enter another golden age.
“Congratulations to the Palace Lord for accepting such a good disciple. Congratulations to Discipline King Haiming for cultivating such a good grand-disciple.”
The other Saints of the Blood God Sect all began congratulating the palace lord of the Earth Heavenly Palace and Discipline King Haiming.
Everyone had witnessed Sun Dadi and Gu Linfeng’s potential. After they matured, they would become pillars of strength within the Blood God Sect.
Discipline King Haiming smiled at all the Saints. However, no one knew that gray clouds had appeared inside him.
Gu Linfeng’s performance had completely surpassed his expectations. It was clear that Gu Linfeng had hidden things from him before participating in the battle.
He’s actually fooled me. He’s hidden quite deeply. Was everything from before pretense?
Discipline King Haiming stared at Zhang Ruochen, eyes flashing sharply. He indeed wished Gu Linfeng could be the Deity. However, realizing that he didn’t understand Gu Linfeng fully upset him greatly.