LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 351: Advancement, and Advancement Again!
Chapter 351: Advancement, and Advancement Again!
Crossing through space, Xu Lian returned to the ancestral lands of the Divine Race.
Without delay, he retrieved all the Origin Tracing Lights he had gathered and reverently held them in his hands. Gazing at the radiant glow emanating from each of the Origin Tracing Lights, his eyes filled with rapture.
“One hundred years… it’s been a full hundred years. Do you know how I spent the last century?
I waited anxiously in Wuguang City, schemed and deceived in the Sword Pavilion, inherited the legacy of the old Supreme, painstakingly infiltrated the Qian Dynasty, and even sacrificed my precious physical body. Finally, I’ve managed to gather all the Origin Tracing Lights required to ascend to the ninth stage of the Origin Tracing Realm!
Damn it… I’ve suffered so much.”
He sighed deeply, overcome with emotion.
If any other cultivator in the Origin Tracing Realm had heard these words, they would surely have strangled him on the spot. For most cultivators in the Origin Tracing Realm, a brief period of seclusion could easily last for hundreds of years. A mere century was nothing-his advancement speed was already outrageously fast.
“Add the materials and let me ascend!”
Xu Lian roared inwardly. Never before had any cultivation stage demanded such an effort to gather its materials.
【Materials successfully added. Advancing to Origin Tracing Realm, Stage 9.】
Feeling an unprecedented surge of immense power coursing through his body, Xu Lian trembled uncontrollably. At this moment, everything he had endured was worth it.
【Name: Xu Lian】
【Rank: Origin Tracing Realm, Stage 9】
【Skills: Sacred Spirit Record (Immortal Technique Completion Chapter), Great Desolate Dragon Grasping Technique, Nine Elements Escape Techniques, Four Symbols Battle Tactics, Breaking Wind Sword Technique (Volume 123)…】
【Items: Left Arm Bone (Divine Bone), Skull Bone (Divine Bone), Sword of Destruction (Not Equipped)】
【Note: You currently possess 33 progression points, unused.】
“Stage 9 of the Origin Tracing Realm-I can now advance toward the Sage Realm!”
Xu Lian couldn’t help but feel a wave of excitement. After all, the Sage Realm was the final major rank below the Supreme Realm.
Once he scaled the mountain of Sages, then… he would stand atop the peak, unmatched in the world.
Who else could compare to him?
Most importantly, he still possessed the laws of the Divine Kingdom and the legendary ancient holy land. Combined with his Supreme-level cultivation and the power of these laws, his potential strength was unimaginable. His master, the Supreme of Time, was the perfect example – an incomparable Supreme, a Grand Supreme.
“Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands, give me some Metamorphosis Elixir!”
Xu Lian didn’t even spare a moment to be intimate with his beautiful wives.
Instead, he focused on advancing his rank. Upon checking, he discovered that the material needed to ascend to the Sage Realm was indeed the
Metamorphosis Elixir. Without hesitation, he crossed through space and arrived at the Heavenly Mystic Sacred Land of the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands.
Arriving at the Hall of Elders, he greeted the duty elder and got straight to the point. “My cultivation has reached Stage 9 of the Origin Tracing Realm. I’m here to request the Metamorphosis Elixir.”
The duty elder had long become numb to Xu Lian’s rapid progress. Even if Xu Lian claimed to have reached the Supreme Realm, the Elder likely wouldn’t be too surprised. At most, he might respond with a casual “Oh?” before showing mild astonishment: “Supreme Realm already, huh?” That was about the extent of his reaction.
Although the elder wasn’t particularly shocked, his smile was noticeably wider than usual. Since the Time Supreme governed the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands, and given her aloof nature, no one could approach her directly. The only way to make a good impression on the Time Supreme was through Xu Lian.
The elder’s face nearly pressed against Xu Lian’s as he grinned widely, practically cheek to cheek. “Holy Son of the Nine Heavens, there’s something you should know. Metamorphosis Elixir is the most important resource for cultivation in the Sacred Land. The Elders no longer have the authority to grant it. You’ll have to apply directly to the Nine Heavens Supreme…”
Before the elder could finish, Xu Lian had already disappeared. The Elder could only shake his head in resignation.
Xu Lian reappeared above the thirty-third stage. “O, my cultivation has reached Stage 9 of the Origin Tracing Realm. I need the Metamorphosis Elixir to ascend to the Sage Realm,”
The Time Supreme, meditating amidst the chaotic mist, opened her beautiful eyes and gazed at him for a moment before speaking slowly. “According to the priority ranking, there are sixteen Quasi-Supremes and forty-one high-level sages ahead of you in line for the Metamorphosis Elixir.
Behind you, there are over six hundred mid-level and low-level Sages also waiting to receive it.
As for those who have just reached the threshold of the Sage Realm and require the Metamorphosis Elixir to break through, their numbers are even greater.
If we calculate based on time, you’ll probably have to wait between five hundred and eight hundred years to receive a single dose of Metamorphosis Elixir.
If you want to claim your full share of one hundred doses, you’ll have to wait about ten thousand to thirty thousand years.”
“…” Xu Lian was completely stunned. Not only did his scalp go numb, but his entire body felt paralyzed.
Coming back to his senses…
He walked over and sat beside the Time Supreme, tugging gently at the hem of her white robe. “O, given our relationship, could you make an exception? Let me have one dose of the Metamorphosis Elixir now, and then arrange for the remaining ninety-nine doses as soon as possible.”
The Time Lord replied, “It is possible.”
Xu Lian froze, caught off guard by how straightforward she was being this time. “Didn’t you say before that we shouldn’t abuse power for personal gain? Why is it allowed now?”
The Time Supreme explained, “Do you remember what I told you once? I saw a glimpse of an impending chaotic era in the future. At that time, I alone may not be able to protect the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands. I’ll need help—strong help.
Therefore, I’ve raised your priority level.
First, I’ll allow you to take ten doses of the Metamorphosis Elixir. After you ascend to the Sage Realm, focus on comprehending the laws of the Divine Kingdom and the Ancient Holy Land as quickly as possible.
If you can master even one of these laws, your priority will increase further, and I’ll place you ahead of all the Quasi-Supremes. All of the Metamorphosis Elixir of the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands will be reserved solely for your use.”
Could there really be such a good thing? Xu Lian was overjoyed. This was too incredible!
Then, he thought of the sixteen Quasi-Supremes. “What about them? Won’t they have any objections?”
The Time Supreme said indifferently, “If they have any objections, they can just keep them to themselves.”
“…” Xu Lian nodded repeatedly. “Right, right, right! Let them hold it in!”
The Time Supreme gazed at him intently, her tone serious. “After I give you ten doses of the Metamorphosis Elixir, the condition is that you must understand the laws of the Divine Kingdom or the Ancient Holy Land. If you manage to master even one of them, your priority will surpass all the Quasi-Supremes. But if you fail to comprehend them, you’ll still have to queue up like everyone else to receive the Metamorphosis Elixir”.
Xu Lian felt uneasy. After receiving ten doses of Metamorphosis Elixir and ascending to the Sage Realm, it was uncertain whether he’d be able to comprehend the laws of the Divine Kingdom or the ancient holy land – he had no control over it.
But for now, he decided not to dwell on that. First things first – he needed to claim those ten doses of Metamorphosis Elixir!
Xu Lian said, “I will do my best to understand the laws of the Divine Kingdom and the Ancient Holy Land.”
The Time Supreme extended her jade-like hand, and three doses of the Metamorphosis Elixir appeared in her palm. Each was the size of an infant’s fist, crystal clear, and emitted a faint glow.
Xu Lian snatched them up, but frowned in confusion. “Didn’t you say you’d give me ten doses first? Why are there only three?”
The Time Supreme replied, “Currently, the entire Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands has only these three doses of Metamorphosis Elixir in reserve. These were recently refined and delivered to me, and I hadn’t distributed them yet.
Otherwise, there wouldn’t even be one left. Don’t worry, since I promised you ten doses, you’ll definitely get ten. Once the exclusive cultivation resource zone of the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands finishes refining more, I’ll notify you to come and collect them.”
Xu Lian thought about it and realized that she was right. With so many people lining up to apply, every single dose of Metamorphosis Elixir was allocated immediately after being refined. There were no reserves.
The situation was similar in all the top-tier factions. Such “hot commodities” were claimed as soon as they were produced, before they even had time to cool down.
The fact that he managed to secure three doses of Metamorphosis Elixir in one go was already a stroke of luck. If he’d arrived even a little later, the Time Supreme might have distributed them already. After all, with sixteen Quasi-Supremes, forty-one high-level Sages, hundreds of mid-level and low-level Sages, and countless others on the verge of breaking through to the Sage Realm-all eagerly waiting-the Time Supreme, as the ruler of the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands, had her hands full.
“O,” Xu Lian suddenly thought of something. “Were these three doses specially reserved for me?”
Time Supreme’s gaze turned cold. “If you have nothing else to say, then get lost.”
“Alright…”
Xu Lian quickly took the three doses of Metamorphosis Elixir and crossed through space, returning to the ancestral lands of the Divine Race. He was ready to ascend to the Sage Realm!