High-Level Martial Era - Chapter 801

Chapter 801: Chapter 420: To Ask Is To Desire (Extra Chapter for Monthly Tickets)
 

Inside the Nine Sound Tower, at the Ninth Level, there was nothingness.

In reality, all nine levels of the Nine Sound Tower were vast and quiet places, devoid of any decorations or objects.

However, the scenes encountered and faced in the spiritual world of everyone who entered were different, all stemming from their hearts.

And in this nothingness, Li Yuan stood quietly.

His eyes tightly shut.

“Illusionary Realm.”

“This illusionary realm of fear on the ninth level is indeed intricately constructed, far surpassing the eighth level,” Li Yuan marveled in his heart.

When he broke through the first eight levels, even the layered illusions of the eighth level could not disturb the clarity deep within Li Yuan’s spirit; he easily regained consciousness.

It was only to experience the layered illusion constructed by the Nine Sounds True God that he had delayed for so long.

After all, Li Yuan’s soul was strong, nearly reaching the Pseudo-God Level.

His will was even stronger!

With such a strong spiritual will, it was almost impossible for ordinary illusions to deceive him.

But the illusions contained in the ninth level were completely different; they were not just simple fear illusions.

“Fear!”

“Simple fear cannot surpass life and death,” Li Yuan mused silently: “Between life and death lies great terror, life and death are also the most primal and greatest fear of countless lives.”

“Why eat and drink? To stay alive!”

“Why procreate? It is the genes wanting to continue.”

“Why strive to cultivate? It’s for immortality,” Li Yuan revealed a slight smile.

“Life! It is the greatest desire!”

“Death! It is the greatest fear!”

“The fear of death, at its core, is the desire for life,” Li Yuan murmured to himself: “When I first ventured into the first layer of the Nine Sounds Realm, I thought fear illusions were different from desire illusions.”

“I was wrong. The source of fear is also a part of desire; endless desires, thus endless illusions.”

“The mysteries contained in the Great Sun Starry Sky Scripture indeed surpass the illusions constructed by the Nine Sounds True God.”

“The strong, those who seek, will have desires.”

“I fear not being able to complete the tasks of the Eternal Hall, fundamentally because I yearn to return to my homeland, protect my hometown, and see my family again… These are all desires.”

“No one can transcend desires.”

“Those without desires are only stones,” Li Yuan realized: “And facing desires, apart from suppressing desires, being controlled by them… there is actually a third path, facing desires and controlling them.”

Li Yuan sighed suddenly in his heart.

He recalled the scene before he entered the Nine Mountains World.

“Perhaps.”

“Some things, I did wrong.”

Sigh!

Li Yuan took a deep breath, his inner will suddenly radiated a dim lustrous light, much brighter than before, easily dispersing the invisible fluctuations enveloping his spiritual world.

Like snow melting rapidly under the scorching sun.

And on the panel of Li Yuan’s Divine Palace, several notifications silently appeared.

“[Your will level has increased from level 50 to 51]”

“[Your will level has increased from 51…]”

…

“[Your will level has increased from 53 to 54]”

…

In just a few days, Li Yuan had gone through two seemingly endless journeys through illusionary realms, and his spiritual will truly transformed astonishingly from the inside out.

His will also jumped from the previous level 49 to 54.

Now, in terms of the strength of will, even among countless Pseudo-Gods, Li Yuan was already considered exceptional.

This is the wonder of will growth.

Unlike Origin Power, which must be accumulated slowly, and unlike Law Comprehension, which must be gradual, even so-called epiphanies require a long time of accumulation… The transformation of the spirit is often more unfathomable.

“Facing desires.”

“Facing fear, and you won’t be driven by desires,” Li Yuan took a step forward, transformed into a stream of light, and flew out of the ninth level passage.

Unlike Jiang Shan, who passed through the Nine Sounds Realm.

Jiang Shan, in his madness, broke through the illusionary realms layer by layer, and if let him do it again, the infinite illusions of the ninth level would still cause him great trouble… Meanwhile, Li Yuan repeatedly experienced those illusions until he understood their essence.

At this moment.

The many illusions of the Nine Sounds Realm no longer had any effect on honing Li Yuan, nor could they confuse him.

…

Under the gaze of countless spectators.

Whoosh~

The Nine Sound Tower suddenly burst into dazzling light, causing the heaven and earth to tremble faintly, followed by a red light soaring into the sky.

Li Yuan was already floating in the void.

Not far away, Jiang Shan, Jiang Xuan, Baili Teng, and others, all rushed over, their eyes filled with awe.

“Xu Yuan, you are too incredible,” Jiang Xuan said excitedly: “Flying Heaven Level, having completely passed through the Nine Sounds Realm… My god!!”

“Xu Yuan, impressive,” Jiang Shan also felt moved; although he had also passed the ninth level.

But is passing at Flying Heaven Level the same as passing at Semi-Divine Level?

Moreover, Jiang Shan also knew Li Yuan’s age, being so young and yet possessing such terrifying spiritual will… It was simply unimaginable.

If previously, Jiang Shan had some pride in his heart, now he was thoroughly convinced, understanding that his talent was far inferior to Li Yuan’s.

“Brother Xu Yuan, from now on, you are the peer I admire the most,” Yan Long continued: “Even Prince Jiang Shan has to rank second now.”

“I have no objections,” Jiang Shan said with a smile.

…

“This!”

“How can this Xu Yuan be so strong?” Wu Beihong couldn’t believe it: “I can’t even pass the Nine Sounds Realm, a Flying Heaven Level, and his spiritual will is even stronger than mine?”

…

“I dared to provoke such an exceptional monster before?” Leng Yan was both fearful and relieved in his heart.

“Luckily!”

“Luckily I bowed my head early; if he rises in the future, he probably won’t target me,” Leng Yan muttered to himself in secret.

At this moment, he felt the most correct decision he made was to decisively humble himself a few days ago.

Being an enemy of such an extraordinary monster is simply seeking death!

…

Meanwhile, high up in the void, a group of Pseudo-Gods who had been conversing earlier were also shocked when they saw Li Yuan rushing through the Nine Sounds Realm.

“Flying Heaven Level, breaking through the Nine Sounds Realm set by the master? And the information shows that he is only in his thirties,” the owner of the Nine Sound Building was thoroughly shocked.

Others might not understand the difficulty of the Nine Sounds Realm, but she was very clear about it.

To break through the Sixth Realm, one must have Spiritual Will reaching the Semi-Divine Peak standard.

To break through the Ninth Realm, one must have Spiritual Will reaching the Pseudo-God threshold.

“This youngster.”

“His soul is strong, but it shouldn’t reach the Pseudo-God Level, otherwise he couldn’t have deceived me,” the owner of the Nine Sound Building thought, “It’s the will! His will is terrifyingly strong.”

“A Flying Heaven Level, yet forged such an intimidating will?”

“Immediately send a message to the master.” The owner of the Nine Sound Building thought secretly: “Wait… the master might already know, never mind.”

It was not only the owner of the Nine Sound Building.

The other thirty-plus Pseudo-Gods, including the ‘Dong Lin Divine’ who knew a bit about Li Yuan’s details, were all somewhat shocked.

“It’s too monstrous.”

“Flying Heaven Level, with such strong Spiritual Will?” Dong Lin Pseudo-God muttered to himself, “No wonder Jing Kui respects him so much… Such an extraordinary monster, even in Jue Xing Ancient City, there are not many who can match him.”

While the other Pseudo-Gods, not being very familiar with Li Yuan or the Nine Sounds Realm,

had a straightforward way of judging.

Flying Heaven Level passing the Sixth Realm qualifies to be disciples under the Nine Sounds True God.

Then passing the Ninth Level? Could it be that they qualify to be disciples under the Heavenly Divine?

“Must report to the King,” the always low-key Sha Xi Pseudo-God muttered secretly.

…

“Xu Yuan!”

“Flying Heaven Level, with such a strong Spiritual Will?”

“That’s so fierce.” The countless Flying Heaven Semi-Divine spectators totally boiled over, all quite excited.

The Jue Xing Continent, which greatly venerates the strong.

Li Yuan’s performance, though not quite a strong one yet, was incredibly fearsome… at least in terms of Spiritual Will, Li Yuan proved that he was in no way inferior to any unparalleled talent among the Semi-Divine.

“Hahaha.”

“Look, didn’t I say it?” the middle-aged man in Black Armor laughed, “This Mister Xu Yuan, indeed, is an extraordinary monster, and may truly be able to found a Divine Kingdom in the future.”

The six Flying Heaven Levels from the County City were deeply shocked in their eyes.

Now, they finally understood the saying, ‘There is always someone better.’

“Being the same Flying Heaven Level, compared with this Mister Xu Yuan… I feel like we are different species,” said the Purple Garment Young man muttering.

…

As Li Yuan, Jiang Xuan, and Jiang Shan were exchanging words.

Suddenly, the atmosphere of heaven and earth shifted, and a woman in a fiery red robe exuding a strong aura glided across the night sky, slowly descending directly towards where Li Yuan and others were.

An invisible aura, enveloping the heavens and earth.

“Pseudo-God?” Both Jiang Shan and Li Yuan immediately sensed the horrifying aura emitted by the other party.

Especially Jiang Shan, who stepped forward to block in front of everyone, his eyes filled with solemnity.

Swoosh!

Another purple-robed figure hurriedly flew forward, respectfully saying, “Prince Jiang Shan, Mister Xu Yuan, this is our Nine Sound Building owner, ‘Qian Huan Pseudo-God’.”

Nine Sound Building owner?

Li Yuan and Jiang Shan were both startled; everyone knew there was a head owner of Nine Sound Building, but few had seen her.

Because, atop the Nine Division Buildings, there was rumored to be a ‘Divine Sound Building’, meant for hosting divine beings, supposedly managed by the Nine Sound Building owner herself.

Non-divine beings do not qualify to enter the Divine Sound Building.

Thus, even Jiang Shan had not seen the Nine Sound Building owner before; he did not expect her to appear personally.

“Greetings, Divine.” Li Yuan respectfully saluted, and Jiang Shan merely bowed slightly.

Jiang Shan himself possesses very high strength.

“Xu Yuan, Jiang Shan, congratulations on passing the Nine Sounds Realm,” the fiery-red-robed woman smiled and said, “The True God has messaged me; in a couple of days after the Nine Sounds Realm closes… I will take you to meet the True God. Whether you wish to become disciples or not, the True God has prepared a gift for each of you.”

“Yes,” both Jiang Shan and Li Yuan responded.

A gift from the True God?

…

Qian Huan Pseudo-God came quickly and left quickly.

Li Yuan, Jiang Shan, Baili Teng, and others had completed the Nine Sounds Realm and waited in the hall a while longer, seeing no further excitement, and gradually left.

Today was just the first day the Nine Sounds Realm opened, and there would be more than two more days.

But with millions watching, Li Yuan’s name had quickly spread throughout the Royal Capital at an astonishing speed.

From one divine being to numerous Flying Heaven Realm and even Prime Warriors, everyone knew that a prodigious talent had emerged in Yuan Country, not only No. 1 on the Flying Heaven List, but also a Flying Heaven who had passed through the Nine Sounds Realm.

And as time passed, this news continued to spread throughout Yuan Country.

…

In the void above the Yuan Country Capital, within the endless cloud-covered Imperial Palace.

Within the majestic and infinite Temple.

“Passed through the ‘Nine Sounds Realm’ laid out by Nine Sounds?” a towering figure in Black Armor revealed a trace of surprise in his eyes, “Unlikely, the Nine Sounds Realm has extremely high demands on Spiritual Will.”

“If I remember correctly.”

“When at the Abyss Demon Blood Den, I observed his Spiritual Will, the soul had not transformed, nor had the will given birth to the lucent glow of glass… according to reason Xu Yuan shouldn’t have been able to pass,” Jiang Yuan True God mused thoughtfully.

“Could it be, he made a great breakthrough in these past few days? A breakthrough in will? Or a soul breakthrough?”

“No matter what.”

“This youngster, truly has amazing talent, not only high in Star Vein Talent and Law Comprehension, capable of possessing such strong Spiritual Will at the Flying Heaven Level, simply flawless, truly deserving of being from the Divine Realm,” Jiang Yuan True God’s eyes shimmered, “Perhaps, he indeed could cultivate into a Heavenly Divine?”

“Could it be, he made a great breakthrough in these past few days? A breakthrough in will? Or a soul breakthrough?”

“No matter what.”

“This youngster, truly has amazing talent, not only high in Star Vein Talent and Law Comprehension, capable of possessing such strong Spiritual Will at the Flying Heaven Level, simply flawless, truly deserving of being from the Divine Realm,” Jiang Yuan True God’s eyes shimmered, “Perhaps, he indeed could cultivate into a Heavenly Divine?”