Chapter 509: Unmerited Calamity, One Step Away |
"Junior Brother has destiny on his side." Jiang Yue couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Although Zhong Yue found this very useful, he merely shook his head, "The Azure Deity Metamorphosis hasn't been completely finished yet. Senior Brother, how are the Ritual preparations coming along?"
Jiang Yue was somewhat helpless, "The Ritual is pretty much prepared, but there's a problem with the Heavenly Spirit Heart meant to accompany the Ritual. Morning Frost Studio doesn't dare to sell it for now."
Zhong Yue's smile faded, and he frowned, saying: "What's going on? Didn't we already agree on it before I went in for the Material Fusion?"
Jiang Yue sighed: "It's true that we agreed, but right now the Three Pillars have jointly imposed a Blockade. All Materials regarding the Azure Deity Metamorphosis are not allowed to be sold to High Heaven, and Morning Frost Studio doesn't dare to touch this bad luck at this time."
"What? The Three Pillars have jointly imposed a Blockade? Not allowed to be sold to High Heaven?" Zhong Yue was somewhat Stunned. These related Materials for the Azure Deity Metamorphosis had always been collected by Various Major Factions.
If most Factions in the Abyssal Void obtained relevant Materials, they wouldn't specifically sell them to one particular Pillar. It was basically first-come, first-served, aiming to offend no one.
And the Five Pillars had also never had an incident of blockading related Materials and prohibiting sales.
Zhong Yue had a Sudden Inspiration and couldn't help but say: "Do they know I'm undergoing the Azure Deity Metamorphosis, so they want to strangle a potential competitor for the Sovereign of the Purple Zenith in the cradle?"
However, currently, in the entirety of High Heaven, only he was undergoing the Azure Deity Metamorphosis, so it was normal to have this kind of association.
But... Jiang Yue still had a somewhat subtle expression on his face, and couldn't help but explain: "The one they want to strangle is Su Chen."
"Who?" Zhong Yue was slightly stunned, becoming increasingly astonished. "Strangle Su Chen?"
Discovering it wasn't because of him, his expression was somewhat unnatural, yet he still said: "Even though Su Chen is exceptionally Favored by the Spirit of the Vast Sun, it shouldn't go as far as the Three Pillars jointly imposing a Blockade, right?"
"You were constantly undergoing Material Fusion previously and didn't know. The matter is like this..." Jiang Yue further explained, roughly recounting the matter of the Ranking List Updates.
"...Defeated Xu Yingshen?" Zhong Yue couldn't react for a moment, his expression somewhat dazed.
A moment later, he hurriedly projected the Holographic Screen. On the first place of the Selection Dual Rankings, it was indeed Su Chen.
The second was Tong Zhuo, having already defeated five people. Xu Yingshen's name was long gone.
"Truly... he..." Zhong Yue muttered in a low voice, his expression constantly changing. He sneered, saying: "Heh, previously he even pretended to have no intention of competing. I knew how could someone not care about the Radiant Sun Elect."
"The Three Pillars' Blockade, the Blockade is good. You want the Azure Deity Metamorphosis, it's not that..." Halfway through his words, his expression became ugly again. The Three Pillars blockading Su Chen also implicated him.
Right now, he was only one step away from the Azure Deity Metamorphosis, the Ritual. But nobody dared to sell them the Materials accompanying the Ritual.
This was simply an Unmerited Calamity!
"Damn it!" He was Gnashing Teeth, not knowing who he was cursing. Looking at Jiang Yue, he couldn't help but say: "The Three Pillars don't want to see Su Chen undergo the Azure Deity Metamorphosis, but I'm not Su Chen! Am I also in the scope of the Blockade?"
"The Three Pillars' Blockade targets the entirety of High Heaven. Even if we go buy it, they can't be certain whether we are going to give it to Su Chen to use or not."
Give it to Su Chen to use... Zhong Yue felt a sense of irony hearing these words, but right now the loss caused to him was massive. He couldn't help but say: "Doesn't our High Heaven have any reaction to the Three Pillars' Blockade?"
"Do you think the High Three Heavens would be willing to see Su Chen become the Chosen?" Jiang Yue was helpless. "They naturally Feign Ignorance regarding this. Anyway, there's no one internally who needs the Azure Deity Metamorphosis."
"Damn it! Damn it!" Zhong Yue was Gnashing Teeth. Who did he provoke? He was honestly undergoing the Azure Deity Metamorphosis, not even defeating a single person who obtained the Recognition of the Three Dragons.
As a result, he became the one suffering the biggest loss besides Su Chen.
Jiang Yue couldn't help but soothe him: "Junior Brother, don't be anxious either. It's just that the wind is a bit tight recently. Wait a while, when the wind weakens a bit, have Master personally step forward, and we can still get the things."
"But..." Zhong Yue was still depressed. Who knew how long this storm would last?
Jiang Yue further said: "Since Spirit-Flesh Unity has made great progress, you should first focus on Spirit-Flesh Unity, which exactly makes up for the progress on the Ordained Path."
"If it really doesn't work, first Advancing to Morning Star and then undergoing the Azure Deity Metamorphosis is also fine."
"But what about the Ordained Path?" Zhong Yue couldn't help but say. The reason why he had to complete the Azure Deity Metamorphosis at the 8th-Tier was to ensure his strength was in a leading position, so he would have the confidence to compete with others on the progress of the Ordained Path.
Jiang Yue explained: "The Five Pillars have already opened the channel for obtaining Selection to the Abyssal Void. The number of people obtaining the Recognition of the Three Dragons has increased by a massive forty or fifty. There are also quite a few Morning Stars, and the vast majority of them are True Radiance, with only a scattered few being Azure Gods."
"Even if you Advance to Morning Star, you can also attempt to finish the path after the Azure Deity Metamorphosis. Maybe the effect will be even better."
"Mm?" Zhong Yue was quite surprised, "The Five Pillars actually opened the channel?"
"Those who have hope of obtaining the Selection are not fighting each other, merely walking the Ordained Path with their heads down. The number of people who obtained the Recognition of the Three Dragons has long been insufficient. The Five Pillars were already preparing to open the external channel."
"However, it's also more or less related to Su Chen." Jiang Yue smiled bitterly. "He inherited Xu Yingshen's progress and only needs three people to complete it. Although they have already blockaded the possibility of his Azure Deity Metamorphosis, just in case, the Five Pillars still sped up the progress."
"Su Chen actually made them this pressed." Zhong Yue didn't know whether to cry or laugh, and could only helplessly accept reality, preparing other aspects first.
The Tower of Spirit, compared to before, had been expanded by more than several times here. It had even formed a temporary gathering place all around, especially after the Five Pillars opened the external channel, more people came here, with various airships constantly shuttling.
On the Eighth Layer of the Spiritual Tower, a Man in Green landed in front of a Hall Door. His skin was dark, and he said in a low voice: "Senior Brother Qin..."
A moment later, the Hall Door opened, and Qin Guanyu walked out, his expression cold. "Have you brought the thing?"
"The Morning Star Embers you requested." The Man in Green hurriedly handed over an exquisite Metal Box.
Qin Guanyu reached out to take it, opened it, and took a look. A piece of ember intertwined with white and gray radiated strands of light silk.
"These are Cinders that have been tempered with seven streams of Morning Fire." He explained.
"Mm." Only then did Qin Guanyu nod in satisfaction. Closing the lid, he asked: "How is the situation outside? Is there any new news?"
The Man in Green shook his head: "None. Ever since the major Factions of the Abyssal Domain sent people to obtain Recognition half a month ago, there hasn't been any big news."
Qin Guanyu nodded. Coincidentally, at this moment, someone also walked out of an adjacent Palace. It was impressively Mingxin.
The two looked at each other and disliked what they saw. Mingxin then turned into a Streaking Light and soared away. Qin Guanyu's expression inevitably became somewhat gloomy. The guards in front of the other Palace were also gone, proving it had already turned into a Cultivation Sanctum.
Although no one had challenged him all along, in order not to let him monopolize the limelight, Mingxin and other Azure God Morning Stars gradually all moved into the Tower of Spirit. If no one challenged him, he wouldn't go Challenge others either.
In this way, the special regard the Spirit of the Vast Sun had for him would naturally fade.
Not long ago, his Probability on the Selection Probability Ranking stopped increasing, and even regressed somewhat.
Seeing Qin Guanyu's expression wasn't quite right, the Man in Green standing before him didn't dare to stay and hurriedly said: "Senior Brother, if you don't have any orders, I'll take my leave first."
"Go." Qin Guanyu waved his hand. Just as this person was about to leave, he suddenly called out again: "By the way, how is that Su Chen recently?"
"Him?" The Man in Green thought for a moment. "He's been silent ever since defeating Xu Yingshen. Whether it's the Three Pillars' Blockade or the opening of the external channel, he hasn't had any reaction, and Bronze Heaven hasn't had any reaction either."
"Perhaps he's resigned to his fate. After all, his Foundation is shallow. How could he resist the Three Pillars' Blockade?" Qin Guanyu was nonchalant. Previously, when Su Chen leaped to the first place on the Dual Rankings, he was truly startled and somewhat worried.
Later, he gradually relaxed. He wasn't the only one who didn't want Su Chen's path to be too smooth.
"Indeed." The Man in Green hurriedly echoed, revealing a flattering expression. "If he can't undergo the Azure Deity Metamorphosis, he can't obtain the Selection. Furthermore, even if he undergoes the Azure Deity Metamorphosis, he won't be able to pass your test. With so many difficulties, he naturally can only resign himself to fate."
Qin Guanyu frowned. He didn't like such unskilled flattery and waved his hand impatiently, "Scram."
"Yes." The Man in Green hurriedly nodded.
In The Hall, thunder and fire surged like angry waves, burning the entire Space red. Su Chen sat on the central Stone Platform, his eyes slightly closed. Around him, the forms of dragon and tiger materialized, completely absorbing and converting the Thunder Astral Aura and fire energy sweeping in from all directions.
【Storm-Husk Martial Exalt Development Progress reaches 50%. Obtains an ability and Spirit Sacrificer. Corresponds similarly to a Sacrifice recipient. Fusing...】
【Fusion successful. Obtains ability 1: Thunder-Remnant Grand Rite. If someone uses a thunder-attribute spiritual item, supplemented with Faith Essence, and coordinates with the Thunder-Remnant Ritual, they can issue a Sacrifice to you.】
Phew... In The Hall, Su Chen let out a long breath. The elemental power around him gradually returned to Dormancy, finally withdrawing into his body.
"Finally 50%... I almost miscalculated the time." Su Chen allowed his body to gradually calm down from its boiling, excited state.
Since he could idle to develop, Su Chen had long descended his consciousness onto his clone, shuttling back and forth between the Nether Realm and Five Pillar City, to see if he could stumble upon some Great Void Realm. If his luck was even better, maybe he could even get the Spirit-Nurturing Marrow.
Of course, this was his Flights of Fancy. Under normal circumstances, encountering a Great Void Realm took time measured in years.
Over two months was not even enough to fill the gaps between teeth, so naturally he gained nothing.
Also, due to the soaring Development Efficiency, he miscalculated the time and almost didn't have time to control his body to undergo the Transformation at the 50% development node.
Glancing at the Status Panel, Su Chen muttered secretly: "I also have a Priest Ritual now? It doesn't seem to be of much use."
The previous Scorching Thunder-Crier Priest was only useful if someone called his name within a certain range. Now it further evolved into a Ritual.
He temporarily didn't need any Believers either, but he didn't care too much. After all, the Main Profession basically only served as a necessary condition for Advancing to Morning Star right now; his strength portion completely depended on the Holy Class.
"Maybe..." Su Chen's eyes suddenly flickered. It seemed his clone could use this method to Sacrifice to the Main Body.
"Maybe I can directly send some things over without having to fetch them personally..."
To Sacrifice, there definitely had to be things. Other Evil Gods could receive things across Space, so he should be able to as well.
"It might have miraculous effects..." Thinking of this use, Su Chen couldn't help but nod. This was an extremely interesting point about classes; one never knew when a newly born ability might synergize with other abilities.
"After reaching 50%, the Development Efficiency will inevitably decline again somewhat, but for me, there's only 2% left. I estimate it can be done in half a month."
Su Chen stretched his limbs, the cells in his body still restless. He projected the Holographic Screen and casually opened the Selection Ranking List to take a look. The first place was still him.
"Tong Zhuo has already defeated 6 people?" Su Chen raised his eyebrows slightly. "Kong Ye also has five, and Zhong Yue actually has four. Where did so many people come from for them to fight?"
Su Chen was surprised and scrolled down. Du Yunfei was still there, and even Ye Chutong was there.
And further down was a huge list of names he completely didn't recognize.
"Xia Yun?"
Finally, among a group of people, he found a relatively familiar name. This guy was the third place in the Abyssal Hidden Star Ranking Updates, a prince belonging to the Black Rock Duchy.
During the second round of Initial Ranking battles, he was also the only guy matched with him who refused to admit defeat, and was solidly beaten up by him for several rounds.
"The Five Pillars opened the external channel, allowing other Factions in the Abyssal Void to obtain Recognition. It seems they truly didn't have enough people..."
Su Chen guessed. Although he had also returned to Five Pillar City several times, he basically only borrowed the Abyssal Rift and didn't go into the city, so he truly didn't know this news.
He jumped to the Probability Ranking again. The first place was still him, while Qin Guanyu actually fell to the third place. The second place was replaced by Mingxin, with an 18% Probability.
"...Having defeated three Morning Stars who obtained Recognition, as the second person To Move In to the Tower of Spirit, perhaps it made the Spirit of the Vast Sun discover that Qin Guanyu was merely Fishing for Fame, thus generating some favor..."
"Fishing for Fame..." Su Chen raised his eyebrows and looked at Qin Guanyu's comments—"...After others To Be Stationed in the Spiritual Tower, Qin Guanyu didn't immediately Challenge to solidify his position. Perhaps this will make the Spirit of the Vast Sun discover this person is merely Fishing for Fame, thus generating disgust..."
"Tsk..." Su Chen found it quite interesting. The Morning Star Spirit's thoughts were completely speculations. He scrolled down further and found that a few Azure God Morning Stars who obtained Recognition had all moved into the Tower of Spirit.
"...After the Abyssal Domain entered the stage, the number of Morning Stars obtaining Recognition is far greater than the 8th-Tiers obtaining Recognition..." Su Chen scrolled down. Right now, with the entire Abyssal Void entering the stage, he estimated the intensity would go up another level.
Su Chen roughly browsed through it and lost interest. He checked his messages again and found that Chu Lingyuan had the most, and his words were quite intense.
"The things you bought arrived, I helped you receive them..."
"What a bunch of petty people. I thought the Five Pillars were so grand. Jointly blockading you is one thing, but for fear of you being the first to complete the Ordained Path, they even opened the Recognition channel to the outside. A bunch of filthy petty people..."
"...The things you bought arrived again, I helped you receive them..."
"Eternal Dragon Heaven's Zhong Yue suffered an Unmerited Calamity. His Azure Deity Metamorphosis process was forced to interrupt. Perhaps he holds a grudge because of this. Pay attention when dealing with him in the future."
"..."
"Old Chu truly speaks his mind directly..." Su Chen laughed helplessly. The things received should be the broken Morning Star Artifact and the Imperishable Bone. As for Zhong Yue...
His expression inevitably became subtle. He didn't expect that blockading Materials actually produced a victim.
Having roughly understood the news during this period, the subtle Metamorphosis in his body also gradually ended.
Su Chen re-activated Body Tempering and Meditation Methods. With only 2% progress left, he naturally wouldn't interrupt the development process. With a final push, he headed straight for Morning Star.