Section 124 (Part 2) Expansion?
“Is there a loophole? Or some kind of malfunction?”
“Could it be... that the Empress Universe is special, and that’s why this phenomenon occurred?”
Lin Qiye raised an eyebrow in surprise.
He discovered that... upon returning this time,
his strength actually didn't need to be upgraded using walking points!
Whether it was the [Thor Dharma Form], the [Celestial Soul], or the [Thor Domain]... all of them had reached 100% flawless perfection.
Furthermore,
Lin Qiye’s cultivation had reached the peak of the Diamond rank,
touching the threshold of the Celestial level.
“Is it because the Empress Universe is rather special that this result was brought about?”
Lin Qiye nodded slightly,
a trace of emotion flashing in his eyes.
“Not bad at all, it saves me tens of millions of walking points.”
Muttering to himself,
Lin Qiye’s mind stirred.
On the anchoring platform,
the eggshell condensed from mysterious spacetime energy cracked and shattered piece by piece.
Lin Qiye appeared upon the anchoring platform.
His handsome facial features glowed with brilliant light at the center of his brow, his left immortal pupil shone with dazzling radiance, and the immortal bone at his chest even resonated with the rolling sound of thunder.
“Whew—”
Lin Qiye gently exhaled a breath, concealing his aura.
Subsequently,
Lin Qiye took out the jade pendant that stored Zhu Yuheng’s soul.
“I can only use the life lamp energy to sustain her three times, fifteen days each time. In other words, I need to find a solution within forty-five days.”
“And to find a solution, I must become an immortal...”
“Becoming an immortal, however, is a bit troublesome.”
Lin Qiye rubbed the space between his eyebrows.
“Haste makes waste, and anxiety clouds judgment. There is still plenty of time, no need to rush too much. I’ll figure something out in the main world...”
Lin Qiye’s gaze flickered.
He wore the jade pendant close to his body.
The warm jade pendant rested against the beat of Lin Qiye’s heart.
After putting away the jade pendant,
the softness across Lin Qiye’s features gradually turned icy cold.
“I have returned... The nine-headed snake fiend outside the city, heh...”
In Lin Qiye’s eyes, flames burning with murderous intent flickered.
Just as Lin Qiye’s aura radiated outward,
outside the villa of Qi Baishi,
Wen Shuhong raised his head.
He cast a surprised glance toward Lin Qiye’s villa,
then wore a rather peculiar expression,
and glanced at Qi Baishi.
“Your Brother Qiye is back, but... this guy is as disobedient to advice as ever.”
Wen Shuhong said with a hint of helplessness.
Upon hearing the news of Lin Qiye’s return,
Qi Baishi abruptly put down her book.
“Are you telling the truth?”
Without the slightest hesitation, she stood up and trotted towards Lin Qiye’s villa.
However,
Lin Qiye’s speed was clearly faster.
A hearty voice
came from above the villa.
“Little Baishi, Brother Wen is here too.”
Qi Baishi: “...Hehe, you’re finally back!”
“Brother Wen said you were tainted with the aura of fiends, yet you still went out walking—it was extremely dangerous and made me worry about you all day long.”
“As long as you’re okay!”
Qi Baishi let out a long sigh of relief.
Lin Qiye cast his gaze toward Wen Shuhong.
“Didn't I return safe and sound?”
“I think... getting tainted with some fiend aura and going out walking yields even greater benefits. Plucking chestnuts from the fire is much more exhilarating, isn't it?”
Wen Shuhong: “...”
“It’s extremely dangerous, alright? My advice is that it’s too dangerous, don’t go frequently. After all, how can someone walking by the river often not get their shoes wet?”
Wen Shuhong exhorted earnestly.
Lin Qiye nodded perfunctorily.
Wen Shuhong: “...”
“I know you’re eager for revenge, but growing too fast is truly not a good thing.”
“Your strength right now is at the Diamond peak, isn't it? If you want to become an immortal, you have to forge a thousand divine kingdoms during your walks, thereby condensing the primordial divine kingdom.”
“Do you have any idea how difficult it is to forge a divine kingdom?”
Wen Shuhong was heartbroken, his words half reproachful and half caring.
“The complexity of the Diamond spacetime is completely different from lower spacetimes. Only with a profound foundation can you have an extra shred of a chance at survival.”
Wen Shuhong sighed.
He was truly afraid that a monstrous genius like Lin Qiye would fall due to being eager for quick success and instant benefits.
Regarding Wen Shuhong’s care,
Lin Qiye took it to heart.
He smiled faintly.
“Don’t worry, there’s no need to fret over me.”
Hearing this, Wen Shuhong fell speechlessly silent.
“I have no idea where you get this blind confidence... You’re just a lone wolf, how can you possibly compete with the millennia of accumulation of a super family? Go walking more often, accumulate more foundation, so you can soar through a broader world.”
Out of appreciation for talent,
Wen Shuhong nagged a few more words,
then shook his head and turned to leave.
Qi Baishi watched Wen Shuhong’s retreating figure.
“Brother Qiye, Brother Wen is right; the foundation must be solid. For example, when we forge weapons, they must also be tempered a thousand times.”
Lin Qiye smiled.
“Rest assured, my foundation is more solid than anyone’s.”
“Mm! I believe Brother Qiye!”
While they were talking,
not far away,
inside Chen Fan’s villa,
an extremely sharp aura suddenly surged. Amidst waves of dragon roars, radiant golden dragons danced across the firmament.
Lin Qiye raised an eyebrow.
His gaze shifted toward Chen Fan’s villa.
“This kid...”
“Hhahahahahaha...”
“Hhahahahahaha...”
On the anchoring platform,
the eggshell flowing with mysterious spacetime energy suddenly shattered, and a powerful aura instantly swept and dispersed in all directions.
Amidst brilliant, flowing lights,
the lean figure of the youth leaped down from the platform.
At this moment,
the youth had short, crisp hair, a sharp aura emanating from his entire body, and golden dragons flowing across his skin,
releasing terrifyingly oppressive might.
“Is this the power of the Diamond rank?”
“Hhahahahahaha... Brother Ye, this time, I’m going to surpass you.”
Chen Fan clenched his fists, his arrogant face unable to suppress its sheer ecstasy.
“Let’s go see where Brother Ye is. He probably obtained heaven-defying fortune and saw his cultivation skyrocket, yet he doesn't show off—like wearing brocade in the dark!”
“I must flex hard in front of Brother Ye!”
Muttering to himself,
Chen Fan couldn't help but fantasize in his heart about the expression of shock on Lin Qiye’s face.
At this moment,
the corners of his mouth lifted slightly, and he grew unbearably impatient for what was about to happen.
“Brother Ye!”
Chen Fan shouted loudly,
and like lightning, he arrived at Lin Qiye’s villa.
“Where is he? Where is he? Could it be he saw me grow stronger and went into hiding?”
Chen Fan grinned,
sensed the surroundings,
“Ah, he’s over here...”
With a flash of his figure, Chen Fan finally arrived before Lin Qiye.
“Brother Ye, long time no see, I’ve missed you terribly.”
Chen Fan chuckled,
sizing up Lin Qiye.
Lin Qiye’s aura had long since been restrained, so Chen Fan didn't notice anything out of the ordinary.
“Brother Ye, how has your strength improved in this walk?”
Lin Qiye smiled indifferently.
“So-so, no major improvements. What, looking at you like this, do you want to spar with me?”
“Of course, Brother Ye! You have no idea how heaven-defying the fortune I obtained during this walk is; I am now so strong my self-confidence is through the roof! Hahahahaha!”
Chen Fan landed in front of Lin Qiye,
the joy on his face impossible to hide.
“How about the Third Transformation of Deity Transformation? Want to come and experience the power of the Third Transformation of Deity Transformation?”
“Brother Ye, aren't you going to speak? You couldn't possibly not even have reached Deity Transformation, right?”
“If you haven't reached Deity Transformation, then I’d be bullying you way too much.”
Chen Fan became carried away by his own success.
Behind them,
Jiang Qingxue and Jiang Nian also perceived the fluctuations here.
The two of them came out to check.
Seeing Chen Fan with his robust aura, they couldn't help but be deeply startled.
“Chen Fan? Deity Transformation realm? A Diamond walker? This fierce?”
Jiang Nian raised an eyebrow.
She could understand Lin Qiye progressing by leaps and bounds, but why was Chen Fan advancing just as fast?
Was Chen Fan also a freaky anomaly?
Why hadn't she noticed it before?
Jiang Nian sized up Chen Fan as if looking at a mass of fog.
Jiang Qingxue was also slightly startled,
her gaze jumping back and forth between Chen Fan and Lin Qiye.
“What level is Lin Qiye’s strength at? Can you tell?”
“Can’t tell. Lin Qiye likes to conceal his strength. He’s probably reached the Deity Transformation realm too, right?”
“The two of them are probably going to spar.”
“Judging by this, Chen Fan’s fortune must be terrifyingly large; otherwise, he wouldn't dare act so cocky in front of Lin Qiye.”
Jiang Nian and Jiang Qingxue analyzed from the sidelines.
Meanwhile, Lin Qiye maintained a completely calm expression throughout.
Seeing Lin Qiye’s lackluster reaction,
Chen Fan’s desire to show off became exceptionally restless.
“Brother Ye, you aren't scared by my strength, are you? Do you dare exchange a couple of blows with me? If you’re not confident, you can just say so.”
Chen Fan winked, rubbing his palms together and itching to try.
Seeing Chen Fan’s comical expression,
Lin Qiye’s lips couldn't help but twist into something peculiar.
“You really want to spar with me?”
“Yes, just a simple spar! When experts fight, it’s a contest stopping at the point of mastery. Rest assured, I definitely won't strike heavily! After all, you’re my Brother Ye.”
Chen Fan held back his laughter and solemnly guaranteed.
Seeing him act as if he were afraid of hurting him, Lin Qiye could no longer hold back the smile at the corners of his mouth.
“Alright, then let’s spar.”
Chen Fan finally grinned.
“It seems Brother Ye, you’ve also broken through to the Deity Transformation realm? However, your strength certainly cannot compare to mine.”
“I’m not bragging, but my strength is already comparable to the peerless geniuses of super families! In this lifetime’s walk, I even suppressed three geniuses with profound foundations, hahahahaha...”
While speaking,
Chen Fan’s facial features gradually sharpened, and an irrepressible confidence and dominance emanated from his body, truly taking on the air of a peerless genius.
Lin Qiye shook his head with a smile.
“Stop talking so much nonsense. Come on, let’s go to the training plaza and test your depth. Don’t let me down.”
Saying that,
Lin Qiye stepped on electric light and, moving like lightning, landed on the training plaza of the suspended island.
Chen Fan chased after Lin Qiye like a shooting star chasing the moon.
Meanwhile, Jiang Qingxue, Jiang Nian, and Qi Baishi followed along closely behind, trotting all the way.
In the middle of the plaza,
Chen Fan instantly entered a combat stance, the phantom of a giant dragon rising behind him to look down at Lin Qiye.
“Brother Ye, you’d better be extra careful.”
“Stop talking nonsense. I want to see what kind of trump cards you actually have to dare be this arrogant.”
Lin Qiye smiled indifferently, standing quietly in place without showing any serious posture.
Chen Fan: “...”
“Brother Ye, are you looking down on me?”
Chen Fan’s tone carried a hint of grievance.
The next moment,
his aura surged violently.
A fierce and matchless energy instantly swept in all directions.
Simultaneously,
purple-golden scales began to emerge across the surface of Chen Fan’s skin.
And with every golden scale that appeared, his aura climbed a notch further.
Whether it was his defense, lethality, aura, or oppressive might, all were rising at a visible rate.
Before long,
he had condensed a full suit of golden armor. At the joints, hard bone spurs gleamed with flowing light.
At this moment,
Chen Fan’s facial features were as sternly chiseled as a knife, and two illusory purple-golden dragon horns grew atop his head.
In his hand,
a dragon-tooth long blade sliced gently, cutting cracks into the spatial fabric itself.
Chen Fan hovered quietly in the void,
his body upright, his posture balanced between tension and relaxation, resembling a towering general of heaven and earth.
“So strong! It doesn't look like someone lacking a foundation at all.”
Sensing that terrifying destructive power,
Jiang Qingxue and Jiang Nian’s expressions changed simultaneously.
At the same time,
Wen Shuhong, who was just about to leave the suspended island, similarly sensed the terrifying power emitted by Chen Fan.
“What’s going on? Yet another unfamiliar Deity Transformation realm power?”
Wen Shuhong furrowed his brows tightly.
“Who is it?”
Wen Shuhong turned around, traced the aura, and arrived at the plaza.
“It’s Chen Fan...”
“How did his strength also skyrocket to the Deity Transformation realm? These two must have been provoked by the nine-headed snake fiend, right?”
Wen Shuhong’s eyelids twitched wildly.
“Although the speed at which these two break through is worryingly fast, the auras of both Lin Qiye and Chen Fan are extremely profound, and their foundations do not seem hollow.”
“It’s just that their trump cards might be few. I’d better find a way to apply for some trump cards for them! Otherwise, on their next walk, if they encounter geniuses from major families, they’ll likely be in danger.”
Just as Wen Shuhong was pondering,
in the center of the plaza,
Chen Fan’s aura climbed to its peak.
Like an invincible general, he suppressed everything between heaven and earth.
“Brother Ye, display your full strength! Otherwise you won't have a chance!”
Chen Fan gripped the dragon-tooth long blade tightly.
The muscles in his arms bulged abruptly, stretching the scales of his dragon armor to outline the shape of his muscles.
Onlookers could clearly feel
as if a divine dragon was churning within Chen Fan’s body.
Everyone developed the illusion that if Chen Fan were to slash out with a single blade, even a powerhouse at the peak of the Diamond rank would be cleaved cleanly in two!
Seeing this,
Lin Qiye still maintained a calm expression.
“Make your move. Don't worry about me, and you'd better use your ultimate move.”
Hearing this,
Chen Fan wore a peculiar expression.
“Are you sure, Brother Ye? My ultimate move is something even I can't control.”
“Use it!”
Chen Fan took a deep breath.
“Can you really block it, Brother Ye?”
Lin Qiye: “...”
“Hurry up and use it. Can that little bit of strength of yours hurt me?”
Chen Fan: “Damn it, Brother Ye, you’re being this arrogant? My pride can't take this!”
“I’m going to let you see my true power!”
A competitive spark flared in Chen Fan’s eyes.
That was the super fortune I just obtained!
The super fortune I just obtained!
Would it do to be looked down upon?
With a stern expression and a cold gaze,
Chen Fan raised the long saber in his hand.
“Instant Annihilation!”
As the saber slashed down, the space surrounding Lin Qiye instantly froze.
Simultaneously,
all the light around Lin Qiye was swallowed up.
Darkness enveloped him.
Lin Qiye felt as though he were being suppressed by endless mountain ranges, with every single cell oppressed by celestial artifacts forged from mountains.
In that very instant,
Lin Qiye could hear no sound whatsoever, see not a sliver of light, and couldn't even raise his arm.
Immediately following,
a razor-thin blade light tore through the darkness and directly slashed into Lin Qiye’s body.
Its speed was so great that it struck him instantaneously.
“So fast!”
Wen Shuhong, watching from afar, inwardly gasped in shock.
“Even I wouldn't be able to dodge this strike! What a terrifying move! Is this at least a minor celestial art?”
Wen Shuhong’s heart hammered.
“The lethality of this move is no joke!”
“Does Lin Qiye really have a trump card to block this?”
Wen Shuhong unexpectedly grew nervous.
As for Chen Fan, he broke out in a cold sweat as well,
watching with his own eyes as an explosion soared into the sky and Lin Qiye was swallowed by the shockwave.
“Brother Ye?”
“You didn't get yourself killed, did you?”
“Don't make me attend your funeral feast, Brother Ye! You said you could block it!”
Panicked, Chen Fan waved his sleeve, summoning a fierce gale to blow away the shockwave.
Yet right as Chen Fan was panicking incessantly,
Lin Qiye’s calm voice
slowly came from right behind Chen Fan.
“This move of yours is fine for dealing with others, but against me, it falls short by more than just a little bit... Your mastery of this move is still lacking!”
Lin Qiye delivered a sharp, incisive critique.