Chapter 1712: Storms Don’t Stop
Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio
After entering the seventh level, the difficulty skyrocketed. Even with Zhang Ruochen’s current cultivation and knowledge of the Way of Truth, he still felt trouble in controlling the Truth Boat.
After spending a great amount of time, Zhang Ruochen finally reached the pass of the seventh level.
Even so, deafening sounds still arose on the bank.
A cultivator who’d just entered the seventh level and one who’d reached the pass were two completely different concepts. More importantly, Zhang Ruochen was only a fourth step Saint King and still very young.
He’d already reached this step, so his future accomplishments would probably be even more unbelievable.
Almost all the cultivators near the Truth Godly Palace were alarmed. They hurried to the Ocean of Truth and stared at Zhang Ruochen.
Right now, he was fully focused on the guardian of the seventh pass.
This guardian radiated with very frightening saintly might, giving Zhang Ruochen quite some pressure. He was forced to activate the Hundred Saint Blood Armor immediately and release the power of the Fire God Armor.
“Tenth move of the Luo Water Fist Technique, Broken Soul Song.”
Zhang Ruochen’s arms flared with flames. They were like two clouds of fire. A river also appeared, flowing between them.
His full-power punch clashed with the guardian’s fist technique.
An explosive sound rang out.
The river, thousands of meters long, was shattered into droplets of rain.
Zhang Ruochen was completely at a disadvantage in this clash. The Truth Boat under him flew back quickly, but the guardian caught up. It punched again and an ear-splitting sound rang out.
“Luo Water into Dragon.”
Zhang Ruochen performed the 35th move of the Luo Water Fist Technique. A semi-transparent dragon projected out of his body and attacked.
The powerful dragon image was shattered mercilessly by the guardian and Zhang Ruochen was sent flying again.
The guardian grew more and more aggressive, not giving Zhang Ruochen any time to breathe. By the time it struck with its 12th punch, it sealed all of Zhang Ruochen’s exit paths and went directly for his forehead.
Zhang Ruochen hurriedly used the Spatial Twist and barely managed to escape from the guardian’s attack. He moved elsewhere.
It was mainly because Zhang Ruochen had comprehended more than 200 Rules of Space during isolation. He also controlled space. Otherwise, the guardian’s previous punch would’ve injured him seriously.
In the following battle, Zhang Ruochen used spatial power to the extreme. He dodged occasionally and attacked other times.
After exchanging more than 300 blows with the guardian, Zhang Ruochen finally got the chance. He swung the Abyss Ancient Sword and performed the Time Sword Technique, uttering, “Wu Sword.”
When the sword struck, time stopped.
When the flow of time recovered, Zhang Ruochen’s Abyss Ancient Sword penetrated the guardian’s body.
“Success…”
As soon as joy appeared on his face, his stomach was hit heavily. He flew out like a scarecrow and fell into the ocean.
His sword had penetrated the guardian, but it had missed its critical organs and hadn’t been fatal.
Instead, the guardian’s one punch could kill Zhang Ruochen.
When he returned to land, Zhang Ruochen circulated his Holy Qi and most of the stomach pain vanished.
“I’m still not enough to reach the eighth level.” Zhang Ruochen chuckled wryly.
He didn’t continue crossing the ocean. Instead, he turned and left.
Even though it seemed that he wasn’t far from the guardian’s level, he knew clearly that with his current abilities, he wasn’t the guardian’s match.
His biggest shortcoming was still with saint spells.
He’d completed the Luo Water Fist Technique, a mid-level saint spell, and Sword Eight, which was amazing. However, he hadn’t cultivated physical techniques or defensive mid-level saint spells. He was still a bit away from being a true top talent. He wasn’t the best yet.
If Zhang Ruochen could complete Sword Nine like Ling Feiyu, then he would naturally be able to defeat the seventh pass guardian easily.
Time.
It was still because he hadn’t cultivated for long enough or accumulated enough.
What he lacked most was time.
After passing the fifth level, I received two-ten-thousandths of the Mysteries of Truth. After passing the sixth level, I received three-ten-thousandths of the Mysteries of Truth. Now, I have ten-ten-thousandths in total. My speed of comprehending Rules of Saintly Way should be even faster now.
Zhang Ruochen had actually come to the Ocean of Truth just to get Mysteries of Truth.
Of course, by crossing the fifth and sixth levels, he received four years to cultivate in the Truth Godly Palace.
If he entered to cultivate in isolation now, he would definitely be able to comprehend the second level of the Earth Small World in four years, or even a higher state. His cultivation would skyrocket too. It may even be possible to reach the sixth step Saint King Realm.
Other Saint Kings would definitely go into isolation.
After all, to Saint Kings with a long lifespan, four years was just a snap of the fingers.
But Zhang Ruochen had no time.
Four years was too precious to him. Many things could happen. By the time he came out in four years, the entire Kunlun’s Field may be destroyed. Countless family and friends would be burned to ashes.
Time, time… Time was so tight, pressing down on him and making it hard to breathe. He couldn’t relax for a second.
I must search for Saint Monk Xumi’s heritage, Zhang Ruochen thought. Only then can my cultivation have a breakthrough, and I’ll be able to cultivate faster too.
Because Zhang Ruochen crossed the fifth and sixth levels in his second year in the Truth Heavenly Domain, he was unable to receive extra rewards. He couldn’t help Guanghan Field gain more cultivation spots.
After he left, the shore of the Ocean of Truth was still filled with discussion.
“Zhang Ruochen must be a fourth step Saint King, or fifth step. Oh my, that’s his cultivation, but he almost defeated the seventh pass guardian.”
“You have to know that he’s only cultivated in the Truth Heavenly Domain for around a year. If he stays for more years, he’ll definitely cross the seventh or even eighth level. In the future, he might even cross the ninth level.”
“No way! Even among the top ten godly disciples, only one or two have crossed the ninth level. Plus, they have the full support of the Truth Godly Palace. They can cultivate there all the time and be guided personally by a god. They’ve also repressed their cultivations for more than 100 years to reach this step.”
“Crossing the ninth level and entering the tenth level is a legend. It’s not so easy to accomplish.”
“Actually, Zhang Ruochen might not be undefeatable in his generation. Didn’t that Dark Fool cross the sixth level earlier? And the Thousand Star Maiden had fought with the seventh pass guardian for a long time. She’s not much weaker than Zhang Ruochen.”
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While everyone was discussing, a few figures hidden in the shadows left the Ocean of Truth and followed Zhang Ruochen.
Zhang Ruochen arrived at Kongling Island and saw Feng Yan and Xiang Chunan with a row of wine jars. They were waiting in a pavilion.
“You’re here, you’re here, you’re finally here!”
Feng Yan and Xiang Chunan stood up. As if they’d arranged this, they said in unison, “Congratulations, Big Brother, for crossing the sixth level. From now on, you’ll sweep across the Truth Heavenly Domain and meet no enemies.”
Zhang Ruochen didn’t know whether to cry or laugh. Walking into the pavilion, he said, “Sweep across the Truth Heavenly Domain? My cultivation isn’t enough yet. How about it? What level did you reach after your isolated cultivation?”
Xiang Chunan sighed. “I only managed to cross the sixth level. I fell into the ocean as soon as I entered the seventh level.”
Feng Yan was speechless. “You two are crazy. I’m a top talent of the Truth Godly Palace and cultivated so many years, but you two surpassed me. I lost to the sixth pass guardian and couldn’t cross over.”
“Has anything major happened in my year of isolation?” Zhang Ruochen asked.
“Nope.” Xiang Chunan shook his head.
Feng Yan huffed. “Nothing major happened? Didn’t you already have many assassination attempts after you came out?”
Xiang Chunan giggled. “Nothing big. Nothing big.”
Zhang Ruochen frowned and asked, “What exactly happened?”
“I used a lot of connections to check and have found some clues,” Feng Yan said. “The killers come from the Heavenly Assassination Organization. Those big figures from the Heaven Field Sect hired them. It must be that the bloodshed you two brought about at the God-Naming Platform angered the elders from those major worlds. They paid heavy sums to hire killers and take revenge.
“Big Brother, you disguised yourself, so they couldn’t confirm your identity. Thus, Third Brother became their main target.”
In the God-Naming Platform, Zhang Ruochen and Xiang Chunan had killed many important talents from the Heaven Field Sect. This included Feng Jian, leader of the Heaven Track Field, and some god grandsons and deities.
This killing definitely angered the older generation of strong figures in the Heaven Field Sect.
Zhang Ruochen’s eyes darkened to the extreme. “This is the core area of the Truth Godly Palace. Can assassins from the Heavenly Assassination Organization come in to kill?”
“That’s why I said they must’ve paid a heavy sum.”
Feng Yan continued, “I already reported this. The Heavenly Assassination Organization is completely provoking us. They’ve crossed the bottom line of the Truth Godly Palace, so the palace will definitely deal a painful punishment.”
Zhang Ruochen picked up his wine and drank it all. “Chunan, I troubled you.”
“No, Big Brother, don’t say that. What do you mean by ‘trouble’?”
Suddenly, as if reminded of something, Xiang Chunan said in a low voice, “Oh, Big Brother, you should be careful. The Thousand Star Maiden is looking for you everywhere. She’s already come to Kongling Island many times. A lot of cultivators are saying that you had car sex with her and your relationship is special. Is it true?”
Feng Yan also scooted closer with a very interested expression. “I heard of this too. Even godly disciples are gossiping about this. There are also rumors that a spatial cultivator named Lin Yue engaged in indescribable actions with the Thousand Star Maiden. That Lin Yue is definitely you. Big Brother, you’re so powerful. You even had sex with the Thousand Star Maiden?