Bombarding Cultivators with Cluster Artillery

Chapter 1375: Chapter 1343: Tushan Heavenly Monarch, Ascends to the Upper Realm Today!

In front, all twelve Spirit Transformation cultivators in this Minor Thousand World bowed to the ground.

A ripple stirred in their hearts, reminding them of many things from the past.

Three thousand years is a long time for Spirit Transformation cultivators; half of their lifespan had passed, and they had already entered the half-century mark of Spirit Transformation cultivators.

However, it is as such.

They still dare not forget Tushan.

Because forgetting Tushan, forgetting Tushan Law, means death.

“Ladies and gentlemen, it’s been a long time.”

“Please rise.”

Jiang Ding nodded slightly.

In his heart, a faint sigh.

These old friends, the last time he met them, were just over a thousand years into the Spirit Transformation stage, full of ambition, like the youth of a person—seemingly with countless possibilities for the future.

Yet, in these short three thousand years, a trace of old age had appeared on them.

Many fellow Daoists were already walking in the later stages of life.

“Mu Tiansnow, how old are you?”

Jiang Ding asked.

Among those present, Mu Tiansnow was the oldest.

In the past, many were older than her—Divine Crow Immortal, Tianyang Immortal, Six Fingered Old Demon—but all these elders had perished, with none ascending to the Spirit Transformation stage.

“Returning to Heavenly Monarch, I’m already five thousand five hundred seventy-two years old.”

Mu Tiansnow respectfully reported.

“And you, Han Lin?”

Jiang Ding asked again.

“Little Martial Uncle, the disciple is just over five thousand years old.”

Qingyun Heavenly Monarch Han Lin rubbed the back of his head.

“Heavenly Monarch, I am the same.”

Great Love Heavenly Monarch respectfully saluted.

“Master, I’m almost the same age as Qingyun Heavenly Monarch, maybe one or two years apart.”

Colorful Jade Heavenly Monarch said.

“Heavenly Monarch, I am over two thousand years old…”

The remaining newly ascended Heavenly Monarchs also said.

They hailed from the Tu Shan Maiden Corps, or Great Sun Longsword Metropolis, Primordial Magic Heavenly Metropolis, the strongest elites in the entire Minor Thousand World, rising through the Blood Demon Abyss and the more efficient Tushan Law.

However, for these new Heavenly Monarchs, Jiang Ding only nodded slightly, then ignored them.

“Heavenly Monarch!”

“I am seven thousand years old this year!”

Nine Elements True Monarch Chun San Wa hurriedly raised his hand.

He was still in a child’s form, the Spirit Ginseng shaped, Agricultural Sect Master, though just a nascent soul monk, was truly alive, lively as ever.

“Not bad, you kid are quite something.”

Jiang Ding smiled: “You ginseng’s longevity is indeed enviable, lasting so long with just a Nascent Soul.”

“Alas, Heavenly Monarch, I’m about to die too.”

“If unable to break through and ascend, at most, I can live another thousand years.”

Chun San Wa smiled bitterly.

Jiang Ding smiled slightly.

He would naturally lend a hand to this old friend, providing some creation, that goes unsaid.

He looked at the many Heavenly Monarchs.

At five thousand years, cultivators reaching the late Spirit Transformation stage include Qingyun Heavenly Monarch Han Lin and Great Love Heavenly Monarch, although hiding their cultivation with spells was futile in Jiang Ding’s eyes.

In this barren environment, their progress to the late Spirit Transformation stage must indicate great fortune and secrets; knowing even Mu Tiansnow, who possesses a Daoist Body only reaches the mid-stage like Lieyang Heavenly Monarch.

Yet, Jiang Ding does not mind, nor does he intend to probe.

Because others’ fortunes do not violate Tushan Law, it has nothing to do with him, not even arousing curiosity.

Han Lin, Great Love, Mu Tiansnow, and Lieiyang, due to great fortune, talent, and vicious fighting, all have a glimmer of hope on the path of Refining Void.

As for the others…

Jiang Ding felt complex in his heart.

He regretted most for his political-maiden, the most reliable maid leader, Colorful Jade Heavenly Monarch; no loyalty comparable talents have been unearthed in these thousands of years.

However, her realm is just at the peak of the early Spirit Transformation stage.

It is expected that her life’s limit will be the mid Spirit Transformation stage, with no possibility in Refining Void, because this Minor Thousand World is flawed.

The Great Dao is merciless, ultimately leading to departure.

“I am going to leave.”

“Fellow Daoists.”

Jiang Ding did not mince words, speaking lightly.

Upon these words, it was as if a stone shattered a sky.

The Spirit Transformation Heavenly Monarchs present quivered in their hearts, aroused tidal waves, unwillingness, reddened eyes, ecstatic, worried emotions of various complexity.

Leaving?

Leaving to where?

Ascending to the Upper Realm surely!

Since Shuoyang Heavenly Monarch ascended thousands of years ago, today ushers another ascension cultivator.

Many Spirit Transformation Heavenly Monarchs felt a burning desire, countless yearnings floated.

The yearning for ascension to the Upper Realm,

Also a giant lust for the whole world; no one understands better than them how vast the collection of heavenly material and earthly treasures in Tushan Central Court’s vault is annually.

This is a fortune grand enough for any Spirit Transformation cultivator to advance to the later stage.

Even if Tushan Heavenly Monarch took away all floating assets, the annual production of Tushan Central Court is an astronomical number!

“As you have imagined, I will leave this world, ascend to the Upper Realm, and seek my path.”

“This is what I must inform you.”

Jiang Ding was indifferent to the complicated minds of the cultivators present, nor did he indulge in any suspense habit, and continued: “Meanwhile, I will leave a doppelganger to continue to oversee the order of Tushan Central Court.”

“If any of you wish, you may act against this doppelganger.”

“If victorious, and slay this doppelganger, naturally, you will acquire everything you desire.”

An entire world.

Jiang Ding would not give up, not possibly leave it unattended while ascending to the Upper Realm, all arrangements will be made regardless of what others intend, it’s not within his consideration.

Instantly, a silence fell around.

Many Spirit Transformation Heavenly Monarchs felt suddenly chilled, dark as gray.

“Master, really?!”

Colorful Jade Heavenly Monarch rejoiced, almost jumping in delight.

In her heart, there was not much longing beyond; only willing to stay by the side of familiar people forever, even if he remains secluded for thousands of years, it doesn’t matter.

Just being there is good.

This way, she feels secure.

“…Yes.”

Jiang Ding paused in silence, then said.

The rising complex emotions couldn’t influence his Dao Heart.

“Let it be like this.”

“Fellow Daoists, take care. If you have the intention of ascending to the Upper Realm, you may watch the Ascension Heavenly Tribulation; although it may not be referential.”

Jiang Ding stepped forward, walking out of the boundary wall to the starry sky beyond.

He erupted with all his aura, no longer concealing or hiding.

Boom!

Instantly, thunder tribulation clouds rolled in over tens of thousands of kilometers, a deep pressure emitted fearsome aura that made many Spirit Transformation cultivators tremble, even those at the peak of Spirit Transformation shivered uncontrollably.

Yet, when these Ascension Thunder Tribulation clouds touched that green-clothed youth under the starry sky, they instantly froze, rigid, clearly sensing the Six Paths Order aura on him.

This surpasses the Spirit Transformation limit simply.

But has already stepped into Void rank order, even Dao rank order is beginning to stand within Refining Void!

The condensing Ascension Thunder Tribulation slowly dissipated.

The starry sky that spanned tens of thousands of kilometers returned to brightness, replaced by radiant brilliance, Earth Emergent Golden Lotus, heaven flowers descending, Immortal Crane dancing in the air, countless rule runes manifesting chaotic scenes.

Amidst these various phenomena, a golden Ascension ladder extended from the endless void, infinitely stretching, reaching to Jiang Ding’s front.

Mysterious marks echoed in the vague void.

“…Void…Order…Blood Sea Heaven…Ascension…”

“…Three thousand…Return…”

This voice was vast and ancient, yet sluggish, incomplete, extremely fragmented.

This voice appeared in Jiang Ding’s sea of consciousness, informing him of things originally meant to be known.

“…Break…ah! No!”

Disjointed sounds persisted for a moment before vanishing, with a shriek of misery as if shattered utterly.

Break?

What break?

Jiang Ding’s heart trembled, hesitated, giving rise to many questions, even fear.

No answer.

This voice did not return.

Plus, with his hesitation, the infinite ladder spreading from the endless starry sky began to become dim and blurred, seemingly about to disappear once more, even entirely unseen.

The Ascension ladder to the Upper Realm is about to vanish.

“Let it be.”

“Since it is already decided…”

Jiang Ding lightly sighed.

He hesitated no longer, stepping onto the golden Ascension ladder, taking a final look at many old friends from the Minor Thousand World, his figure gradually vanished along with the retraction of the golden Ascension ladder.

Tushan Heavenly Monarch,

Today ascends to the Upper Realm!