Myriad Dragon Divine Sovereign

After a very long time, wisps of five-colored mist seeped out from every pore of his body. The mist wrapped tightly around him like a colorful cocoon, and Wen Qingye was like a butterfly inside.

The Ice Python watched Wen Qingye in the cocoon and frowned, thinking, ’This Body Refining Technique actually contains the Heaven and Earth Dao. How incredible.’

Inside the colorful cocoon, dazzling light continued to flash. From time to time, a powerful wave of momentum emanated from within.

The Ice Python’s eyes were wide as it stared intently ahead.

After a long, long time.

”BANG! BANG! BANG!”

Dazzling rays of colorful light shot out, blasting the cocoon apart. The fragments were pulverized, scattering to the ground like dust.

Wen Qingye emerged, completely naked. His clothes had clearly been turned to dust along with the bursting cocoon.

He possessed a formidable physique. His muscles were so defined they seemed carved by a blade, exuding an air of fierce power. Every fiber of his being seemed to brim with explosive strength; a single glance was enough to convey his immense vigor.

WHOOSH!

The next moment, Wen Qingye was already clad in white robes.

He then sat cross-legged by the bed again, slowly circulating the Longevity Technique as his Heart Spirit gradually calmed.

A violent surge of Primordial Qi erupted from his entire body, instantly filling him with torrential power.

Wen Qingye’s Five Elements Body Refining Technique had now reached the 5th Layer. The immense strength coursing through him felt as if it could uproot mountains and reverse rivers. He was confident he could now move the Celestial Heavy Stone with his physical might alone.

The Ice Python looked at Wen Qingye and sighed. ”Your body is terrifying now. I’m at the Destruction Realm Fifth Layer Heaven, and my physical strength is only about the same as yours. It’s unbelievable.”

Wen Qingye smiled. ”I suppose my Five Elements Body Refining Technique has reached a state of Minor Perfection. Who knows when I’ll be able to cultivate the next layer. Still, after this breakthrough, even though the cracks in my meridians haven’t healed, they’ve solidified considerably. The danger of them rupturing during my next breakthrough is now much, much lower.”

The Ice Python nodded and said no more.

Wen Qingye didn’t stop to rest. He stretched his body and walked out of his Cave Mansion. Unlike previous breakthroughs, advancing in the Five Elements Body Refining Technique hadn’t left him exhausted. Instead, he felt refreshed and clear-headed. Wen Qingye decided it was time to comprehend the Slaying Immortal Sword Dao and the Lifeless Sword Dao.

The sky was clear and the air was crisp; it was early morning. Tomorrow was the day Wen Qingye would go to the Life Hall to be accepted by a master.

He came to a wide, open clearing littered with dead branches and fallen leaves. Casually picking up a branch, Wen Qingye began to move.

Even with a mere branch in hand, Wen Qingye’s presence was domineering and full of awe-inspiring power.

SWISH!

The branch sliced through the air. Even without using any Primordial Qi, it carried a unique momentum that sent the surrounding leaves scattering.

”Overlord... Overlord...” Wen Qingye murmured, staring at the branch in his hand.

”Momentum like a gale, sound like thunder. A cycle of retraction and release, extending to infinity.”

Wen Qingye gently raised the branch. Wherever it passed, the nearby leaves seemed to recoil from something incredible, rapidly sweeping away into the distance.

Wen Qingye shook his head. ’No, that’s not quite right. There’s a flaw.’

The branch in his hand flashed again, swift and fierce. A boundless momentum began to build and spread.

RUSTLE! RUSTLE! RUSTLE!

The leaves swirled endlessly in the air.

”This is it,” Wen Qingye said, a faint smile on his lips.

Overlord Law: Third Layer of the Human Dao!

At this moment, he exuded an intensely soul-stirring Heart Spirit from head to toe.

Wen Qingye looked at the One Thought Sword in his hand and said with a smile, ”If I were to use the Sword Emperor Technique now, its power would surely increase by another twenty percent.”

Through the dense foliage, one could just make out a solitary figure standing perfectly still. Yet, all around him, the forest leaves danced in a frenzy.

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. Wen Qingye’s progress during this time was astounding. Not only had his Five Elements Body Refining Technique reached the 5th Layer, but the Overlord Law of his Slaying Immortal Sword Dao had also reached the Third Layer of the Human Dao.

Early in the morning, the first rays of dawn bathed Life Peak in a brilliant light.

At the head of the Life Hall sat a man with a pale face, coughing incessantly. It was none other than the Peak Master of Life Peak, Zhang Zhilin.

Below him, rows of seats were arranged, yet they were sparsely occupied. Only three people were present. Their faces were etched with countless wrinkles, their eyes cloudy with age, yet their cultivation was clearly profound.

Life Peak was home to many experts, so how could only three be present? There was only one explanation: the others were unwilling to attend.

Few had attended these ceremonies on Life Peak in the past, but today’s attendance set a new record low. The reason was simple.

First, they had no interest in taking a disciple, concerned only with their own impending mortality. Second, they were unwilling to accept Wen Qingye.

Standing below, Wen Qingye cupped his fists toward Zhang Zhilin. ”Life Peak disciple Wen Qingye pays his respects to the Peak Master and the Elders.”

Zhang Zhilin looked at Wen Qingye and spoke, his voice heavy. ”COUGH, COUGH, COUGH... So, you are Wen Qingye? You are indeed handsome, with a remarkable presence.”

Zhang Zhilin’s gaze burned as he looked at the calm and composed Wen Qingye. For some reason, his thoughts turned to Wen Qingye’s physical condition, and he couldn’t help but sigh. ’Such a promising young talent, yet his meridians are completely ruined. What a waste.’

Immediately, his eyes turned to the three people below. ”Elder Huaa, Elder Zhou, Elder Ren, are any of you willing to take Wen Qingye as your disciple?”

The only woman among the three, an old crone, stood up. She looked at Wen Qingye and shook her head. ”I only came to see the one who dared to kill a disciple of the Taiyi Pavilion. I have no intention of taking anyone on.”

The gaunt old man beside her also stood up and nodded emphatically. ”Elder Huaa has already said what I was thinking. I have no interest in taking Wen Qingye as a disciple either. Everyone in the Celestial Profound Sect knows his meridians are damaged. Accepting him would be pointless.”

This elder’s name was Zhou Da. He was from the previous generation of elders at Danxuan Peak and had come to Life Peak to live in seclusion as he approached the end of his lifespan. He was considered one of the experts of Life Peak.

Hearing the words of the two, Zhang Zhilin couldn’t help but turn his eyes to the last person.

The elder who had remained silent all this time shook his head. ”I, Ren Yu, only came out of respect for your master. Don’t look to me.”

Rejection!

All three offered the same refusal!

In an instant, no one was willing to take Wen Qingye as a disciple. The atmosphere in the hall grew cold.

Seeing this, Zhang Zhilin gave a bitter smile. ”I have already accepted three disciples, so my hands are tied. I hope you three can understand. Wen Qingye is a genius of incredible aptitude...”

Elder Huaa cut Zhang Zhilin off, shaking her head. ”Peak Master, there’s no need to say more. We have no interest in taking him as our disciple.”

The other two also rose to decline. Although their words didn’t directly disparage Wen Qingye, their reluctance was unmistakable.

This was exactly what Wen Qingye had hoped for. He couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. He cupped his fists and said, ”In that case, Peak Master, perhaps it would be best if I simply cultivate on my own.”

Zhang Zhilin looked at Wen Qingye’s youthful face, and a bitter feeling rose in his heart. ’Even though I am the master of Life Peak, how many are actually willing to listen to me?’ he thought. Then, thinking again of the state of Wen Qingye’s meridians, his heart softened.