Huang Xiaolong's eyebrows creased lightly; he didn't expect that he would have a Senior Brother.
Chen Tianqi? Huang Xiaolong understood what Yu Ming meant. In the current situation, the Asura's Gate was divided into two factions; one side led by Chen Tianqi who wants to take over the sect and be the Sovereign, while the other is led by the Left and Right Deputy, Zhao Shu and Zhang Fu. Most of the Elders agreed and sided with Zhao Shu and Zhang Fu – only the person possessing the Asura Ring can replace the Old Sovereign, just like Yu Ming and his disciples, Haotian and Fei Hou.
The was no question of Yu Ming and this faction's loyalty. Otherwise, when Yu Ming, Haotian, and Fei Hou found out he possessed the Asura Ring, they would have snatched it from him without a second thought.
If Chen Tianqi's faction was made aware of his existence and the fact that the Asura Ring was in his hands, even if he was far away in the Snow Wind Continent, in this small 'sesame seed' Luo Tong Kingdom, he would fall into a dangerous position!
At this time, Yu Ming's voice sounded again, "If Main Chief Chen Tianqi knew about Sovereign and the Asura Ring, he would definitely send people to kill Sovereign. Chances are, he might even come over himself."
Huang Xiaolong's voice sounded somber as he asked, "This Chen Tianqi, how strong is his strength?"
Yu Ming shook his head, saying "Subordinate is not very clear about this. In the last decade, no one has seen Main Chief Chen Tianqi reveal his true strength; however, during the time when the Old Sovereign left, Main Chief Chen Tianqi's strength has already reached Fifth Order Saint Realm."
"Fifth Order Saint!" Huang Xiaolong's heart missed a beat hearing that; it meant that more than a decade ago, this Chen Tianqi was already a Fifth Order Saint Realm Warrior!
At this moment, Huang Xiaolong truly felt his strength was still too weak. Although compared to peers his age, his talent and progress can be considered as heaven-defying, against those Xiantian and Saint realm warriors, his measly strength was insignificant. Relying on Chen Tianqi's Fifth Order Saint strength, to extinguish himself, Chen Tianqi could do it without even moving his pinky.
Again, Yu Ming continued to speak, interrupting Huang Xiaolong's thoughts, "Main Chief Chen Tianqi's talent is very high, possessing a top grade thirteen martial spirit, a Twelve Wings Angel. Moreover, his angel martial spirit has the strongest battle power, the War Angel!"
A top grade thirteen martial spirit, the Twelve Wings Angel!
Possessing the strongest battle power, the War Angel!
Huang Xiaolong's eyes narrowed in a pensive manner.
But, this was not surprising to Huang Xiaolong because only those possessing top superb martial spirits could withstand the netherworld Hell's slaughter intent and practice the Asura Tactics thereby becoming Ren Wo Kuang's disciple.
If this was the case, then apart from Huang Xiaolong and Ren Wo Kuang, in this world there is another person that practiced the Asura Tactics - Chen Tianqi.
Of course, judging from what Yu Ming said, although Chen Tianqi practiced Asura Tactics like him, he did not have the Blades of Asura. Thus, Huang Xiaolong was sure Chen Tianqi has no cultivation knowledge of the Asura Sword Skills and the Asura Demon Claw; furthermore, according to what was written on the illustrations, only the Asura's Gate Sovereign could practice them. Clearly, Chen Tianqi did not learn any of them.
Between this piece of heaven and earth, there was only Huang Xiaolong and Ren Wo Kuang who practiced the Asura Sword Skill and the Asura Demon Claw.
"Master, in fact, Sovereign's talent is no worse than Main Chief Chen Tianqi!'' At this time, Fei Hou hastened to say to Yu Ming.
Prior, without Huang Xiaolong's permission, Fei Hou and Marshal Haotian dared not reveal anything about his martial spirit to their Master Yu Ming while he was cultivating in the Dragon Flame Valley. So, until this moment, Yu Ming didn't know about Huang Xiaolong's superb twin martial spirits.
Hearing Fei Hou speak, Yu Ming quickly turned to Huang Xiaolong, an expression of disbelief on his face: "Could it be Sovereign also has a top grade thirteen martial spirit?"
Main Chief Chen Tianqi was the person with the highest talent in the Asura's Gate and in the entire Star Cloud Continent; his talent was considered as one of the premier talents. Not to mention, a top grade thirteen martial spirit! Even grade thirteen martial spirits are rare gems in the whole Martial Spirit World. So, Yu Ming can't be blamed for his reaction of disbelief when it was implied that Huang Xiaolong, like Chen Tianqi, possessed a top grade thirteen martial spirit.
At this point, Marshal Haotian and Fei Hou shifted their sights towards Huang Xiaolong.
Yu Ming's eyes had not moved away from Huang Xiaolong since hearing Fei Hou's words.
In the next moment, Huang Xiaolong called out his twin dragon martial spirits, not planning to deceive Yu Ming.
Instantly, a radiant light burst out from Huang Xiaolong's body and a huge black dragon was seen floating above him.
"Primordial Divine Black Dragon!" Both of Yu Ming's eyes protruded with surprise.
Top grade twelve martial spirit!
Such a talent, although incomparable to Main Chief Chen Tianqi, but it was still shocking. And it was enough to stand at the helm and become their Asura's Gate Sovereign.
Exactly at this moment, a dazzling blue light broke out behind Huang Xiaolong. Under Yu Ming's dumbfounded eyes, a blue dragon materialized in the hall, floating quietly in midair next to the black dragon.
The black and blue dragons entwined together, and the echoes of the dragons' roar vibrated in all four directions.
The dumbfounded Yu Ming stared blankly at the two dragons, his mind was a piece of white.
"Twin, superb twin martial spirits!"
Moreover, both were Primordial Divine Dragon martial spirits!
Blue dragon ah!
So many years in the Martial Spirit World, yet Yu Ming had never heard of anyone possessing a blue dragon martial spirit!
Blanking out for some time, Yu Ming's tongue was twisted into a knot, similar to how his disciples, Fei Hou and Marshal Haotian reacted when they first found out. In an abrupt action, Yu Ming stood up from his seat and knelt down on a single knee.
"Sovereign invincible throughout!" Yu Ming lauded, trembling with excitement.
Huang Xiaolong quickly held Yu Ming up, but he remained kneeling for a long time before he was willing to get up. Even so, he didn't seem to have calmed down; and the way he looked at Huang Xiaolong was completely different from before.
After Yu Ming had stood up, Huang Xiaolong had thought for a moment before saying, "I have something to show you all." In front of Yu Ming, Fei Hou, and Marshal Haotian, another bright light shone behind Huang Xiaolong, revealing a shiny golden pagoda. The very same pagoda Huang Xiaolong had 'found' in the Dragon Flame Valley.
As an Elder of the Asura's Gate, Yu Ming has a wide amount of knowledge and experience and he probably could recognize this pagoda. Huang Xiaolong wanted to let Yu Ming identify what kind of treasure the pagoda was.
With the degree of loyalty shown by the trio of master disciples, Huang Xiaolong wasn't afraid they would leak out news about it.
Fei Hou, Marshal Haotian, and Yu Ming looked at the golden pagoda behind Huang Xiaolong, and each of them was filled with puzzlement. However, Yu Ming suddenly shook as if he was electrified; this was just as dramatic as when he saw Huang Xiaolong's black dragon; with quivering lips, he pointed a finger at the golden pagoda floating behind Huang Xiaolong, his eyes almost popping out as he stammered: "This, this, is this the Linglong Treasure Pagoda!"
Linglong Treasure Pagoda!
Both Fei Hou, and Marshal Haotian looked over to the excited Master Yu Ming, and the two became even more confused. Obviously, both of them had never heard of this Linglong Treasure Pagoda.
Huang Xiaolong's attention was also on Yu Ming.
"The Linglong Treasure Pagoda! It is really the Linglong Treasure Pagoda!" At this moment, it looked like nothing existed other than the golden pagoda in front of Yu Ming, his eyes burning with emotion, and the rhythm of his breathing quickened.
Seeing Yu Ming's dramatic reaction, Huang Xiaolong felt speechless.
However, judging by his reaction, this so-called Linglong Treasure Pagoda is a very rare and valuable item?
After what seemed like half a day's time, Yu Ming finally calmed down; looking at Huang Xiaolong, his eyes contained the slightest traces of envy. Even when Huang Xiaolong called out his twin dragon superb martial spirits, there wasn't envy in his eyes.
Inhaling a deep breath, Yu Ming said to Huang Xiaolong: "Between Heaven and Earth, there exist objects referred to as Heavenly Treasures. Every time a Heavenly Treasure appears, it will set off bloody trails behind it; numerous powers compete for it and numerous people die for it." Yu Ming paused for a second here before continuing, eyes sparkling as he stared at the pagoda behind Huang Xiaolong, "Between Heaven and Earth, there are a total of thirty-two Heavenly Treasures. And Sovereign's pagoda, if I'm not mistaken, should be the number nine Linglong Treasure Pagoda."
Heavenly Treasure, the number nine Linglong Treasure Pagoda!
Yu Ming added, "Every Heavenly Treasure has different magical effects, especially towards a person's cultivation-- it provides an unimaginable benefit. Sovereign should be aware of this since Sovereign managed to rein in this Linglong Treasure Pagoda. Also, as Sovereign becomes stronger in the future, the benefits of this Linglong Treasure Pagoda will only increase!"
Note:
Changing early grade to low grade for battle skills, Dans and weapons grade.
Huang Xiaolong slowly nodded his head; indeed, the Linglong Treasure Pagoda emitted fire dragon qi at all times inside his body and this qi was way purer than the fire qi that could be absorbed from the five-pointed star array in Dragon Flame Valley stone chambers.
The purity level can be said to be more than ten times greater. Like what Yu Ming had said earlier, this Linglong Treasure Pagoda brings unimaginable benefits to Huang Xiaolong's future cultivation.
"You said, as I grow stronger, this pagoda will play a bigger role?" Huang Xiaolong asked Yu Ming: "What do you mean?"
Yu Ming replied respectfully, "About the Linglong Treasure Pagoda, Subordinate doesn't know much, but I heard some say that the Linglong Treasure Pagoda has nine layers in total. As its Master becomes stronger, each layer can be opened accordingly."
"Nine layers in total!" Huang Xiaolong was shocked. Although he 'reined in' the Linglong Treasure Pagoda, but he truly did not know that there were nine layers inside the pagoda.
Could every floor hold a different treasure within?
At this time, Yu Ming's voice sounded as he continued to explain, "Based on rumors, from the first layer of Linglong Treasure Pagoda, it could produce something called the Fire Dragon Pearl; as for its uses, this Subordinate is not sure."
Fire Dragon Pearl!
Huang Xiaolong's heartbeat quickened. This Fire Dragon Pearl should be some kind of beads condensed out from the cumulation of fire dragon qi. In its natural form, fire dragon qi could temper and strengthen the physical body, enhance the quality of battle qi; therefore, needless to say, this Fire Dragon Pearl is probably even more potent. Swallowing it before practice could produce a better result a hundred times over!
Suddenly, Huang Xiaolong thought of an important issue and asked Yu Ming, "Then, this Fire Dragon Pearl, can others swallow it for cultivation?" If others can do so, when he opens the first layer later, he could give this Fire Dragon Pearl to his parents, little sister, little brother, Li Lu, as well as Fei Hou, Haotian, and the rest. Doesn't this mean his parents and people close to him can also temper their physique and enhance their battle qi continuously?
Yu Ming was a little surprised with the question and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Others should be able to. However, Sovereign, according to rumors, the Linglong Treasure Pagoda needs natural spiritual aura to be able to form Fire Dragon Pearl, so it might be able to produce only one Fire Dragon Pearl after a certain period of time intermittently."
This made Huang Xiaolong frowned, and he questioned, "Is there any other method to make Linglong Treasure Pagoda produce more Fire Dragon Pearl?"
Yu Ming shook his head: "This, Subordinate doesn't know."
Huang Xiaolong nodded slowly; it seems he can only wait and test it out in the future.
"Then, do you know what level of strength is needed to open the first layer of the pagoda?" Huang Xiaolong asked in a somber voice.
"Rumours has it that one should be a Houtian Seventh Order, and the second layer needs to be a Xiantian First Order." Yu Ming answered before adding, "But what strength is needed to open the third layer, this Subordinate doesn't know."
Houtian Seventh Order!
Huang Xiaolong was delighted! If this is true, then within half a year's time, doesn't that mean he could open the Linglong Treasure Pagoda's first layer?
He is confident that he could break through to the Seventh Order in the upcoming six months.
"Na, do you know the number one treasure on the Heavenly Treasure List?" Huang Xiaolong asked another question out of curiosity; a treasure such as the Linglong Treasure Pagoda was only listed as the ninth, so this made Huang Xiaolong wonder about the treasure that was reputed as number one…
"I heard it was a mountain!" Yu Ming replied.
A mountain! Huang Xiaolong was stunned; he imagined many different possibilities, but it never crossed his mind that the first Heavenly Treasure would turn out to be a mountain!
Yu Ming nodded, "That's right Sovereign, it is a mountain called Heavenly Mount. Xumi!"
"Heavenly Mount. Xumi!" Huang Xiaolong repeated.
"According to legens, on the Heavenly Mount. Xumi there is something called Geocentric Buddha Milk, a wonder accumulated between heaven and earth. After swallowing it, cultivation is only half the effort. The person who has the Heavenly Mount Xumi is said to be blessed with the great earth's power, enhancing one's defense until it reaches a certain threshold." Yu Ming said, "Not only that, there is a battle skill within the Heavenly Mount Xumi called the Godly Xumi Law and it was claimed to be the strongest battle skill ever!"
Godly Xumi Law!
The strongest ever battle skill!
Then, that is the strongest battle skill in this world!
"However, after appearing once more hundreds of thousands years ago, there hasn't been any news of the Heavenly Mount. Xumi since then." Yu Ming shook his head as if in pity.
"Oh, why is that?" Huang Xiaolong was curious.
"Only those possessing superb talent martial spirits could rein in these Heavenly Treasures. The higher the rank of the Heavenly Treasure, the higher the requirements of martial spirits. Therefore, it needed people with grade thirteen and above martial spirits to have a chance. Especially in the case of the Heavenly Mount. Xumi, it needed someone with twin martial spirits of the same kind to rein it in, but in the Martial Spirit World, it has been thousands of years since someone like that has appeared!" At this point, Yu Ming's eyes lit up like the stars as he looked at Huang Xiaolong, "I didn't expect that after so long, Sovereign actually possesses the same kind superb twin martial spirits!"
Hearing this, Huang Xiaolong was stunned at first and it turned to joy. If what Yu Ming said was true, then this Godly Mount Xumi is still ownerless; by chance, if he comes to encounter it in the future, he must definitely rein it!
"Sovereign, in fact, your Linglong Treasure Pagoda also has a set of heritage cultivation methods called the Golden Linglong Body!" Yu Ming stated matter-of-factly, "This Golden Linglong Body is a high-grade Heaven rank physique cultivation method."
"Physique cultivation method!" Huang Xiaolong's eyes were twinkling with delight; the Asura Tactics is but a battle qi cultivation technique, and at the moment, what he lacked most was a way to strengthen his physical body!
But, how can he get this cultivation method from the Linglong Treasure Pagoda?
"Sovereign, when you have advanced to the Seventh Order and are able to open the first layer of the pagoda, you may get it at that time." Yu Ming smiled and said as if knowing what Huang Xiaolong was thinking about.
Hearing this, Huang Xiaolong was relieved.
So, that's how it is!
All this time, Marshal Haotian and Fei Hou sat on the side, not daring to utter a sound, listening to Yu Ming and Huang Xiaolong's conversation. The shock they received was hard to imagine even though both of them can be considered as strong experts, but just like Huang Xiaolong, this was their first time hearing about Heavenly Treasures that exist in this world!
Such amazing things!
"Do you have news about other Heavenly Treasures?" Again, Huang Xiaolong continued with his questions.
Huang Xiaolong asked the question casually, and Yu Ming's answer surprised him, "Subordinate has heard that there is a Heavenly Treasure in the Duanren Empire's Duanren Institute, the Absolute Soul Pearl! The Absolute Soul Pearl is ranked at number four on the list!"
Duanren Institute, Absolute Soul Pearl, Heavenly Treasure List number four!
Huang Xiaolong's eyes shone brightly.
Yu Ming added, "Years ago, for this Absolute Soul Pearl, the Old Sovereign had sneaked into the Duanren Institute. Unfortunately, before he could find it, he was found by the Duanren Institute's guardians and was encircled by the institute's experts. In the end, he could only leave with failure."
Master Ren Wo Kuang also tried to get the Absolute Soul Pearl? This information was out of Huang Xiaolong's expectation.
"Then, this Absolute Soul Pearl also has a heritage battle skill or physique cultivation method?"
Yu Ming nodded in affirmation, "Yes, in general, the first ten Heavenly Treasures will have them. The Absolute Soul Pearl contains a battle skill called the Absolute Soul Finger that is said to be able to penetrate to the deepest of hell once practiced to major completion!"
Can penetrate to the deepest of hell!
"As for news of other treasures, Subordinate is not clear." Yu Ming said.
A while later, Yu Ming, Fei Hou, and Marshal Haotian receded from the main hall.
Meanwhile, Huang Xiaolong was lost in thought.
Unexpectedly, there was a ranked four Heavenly Treasure in Duanren Empire's Duanren Institute, the Absolute Soul Pearl. Even with Master Ren Wokuang's strength, he couldn't take it out from the Duanren Institute. Then the only way to proceed was to become a Duanren Institute's student, explore the grounds, and wait for the opportunity to strike.
Duanren Institute!
Battle of the Imperial City-- as long as he could enter the first one thousand places he could be one of the Duanren Institute's students.
With Huang Xiaolong's cultivation speed, within a decade, he was sure to become the Cosmic Star Academy's overall champion, and then he could proceed to the Duanren Empire to participate in the Imperial City Battle.
Note:
Xumi Shenshan - Mt. Meru or Sumeru, a Sacred mountain in Buddhist and Jain tradition / Mt Xumi in Guyuan, Ningxia, with many Buddhist cave statues in grottoes. Google Mt Xumi Grottoes.
Cultivation realm (as we know so far :) ) Houtian First to Tenth Order < Xiantian First Order to Tenth Order < First Order to Tenth Order Saint < ??
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