Chapter 365: Return, Advance
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
"Moreover, after the chaotic turbulence, the space-time turbulence outside the Arcanist World also changed."
Shangguan Ji continued, "Entering the Arcanist World from the outside world is the same as before. When you came to the Arcanist World, you passed through the space-time turbulence and the world membrane, you shouldn't have felt any discomfort."
"However, if you want to pass through the space-time turbulence outside the Arcanist World from the inside, you will encounter great obstacles."
Shangguan Ji said, "Rank ten arcanists can break through this kind of obstacles, but not rank nine arcanists."
"In other words, even if they can locate the coordinates of outer worlds, the arcanists of the Arcanist World still don't have the means to reach the outer worlds."
"I didn't expect this…"
Xu Ning didn't expect the impact of the chaotic turbulence to be so huge. "So, this is the reason why the Arcanist World can't produce a rank ten arcanist again…"
"That is right…"
Shangguan Ji sighed. "At that time, including me, there were a total of three rank ten arcanists in the Arcanist World. The three of us knew the impact of the chaotic turbulence on the Arcanist World. If we can't find a way to resolve the negative effects of the turbulence, the transcendent system of the Arcanist World will be completely shaken."
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"When the rank nine arcanists can't see the path forward, then the development of the arcanist transcendent system will most likely stagnate, or even fall into a worse situation…"
Xu Ning nodded silently.
He understood what Shangguan Ji meant.
Whether it was the martial artists in the Martial Arts World or the arcanists in the Arcanist World, transcendents pursued higher realms and stronger strength.
The sudden disappearance of the current path ahead would cause fundamental damage to the transcendent system.
The entire transcendent system would be rejected.
"So, in order to cover this fact, I and the other two arcanists built the tower."
Shangguan Ji explained, "We hope to cover up the chaotic turbulence. We even deliberately created rumors that the three of us hid the method to advance to rank ten inside the Arcanist Tower."
"So, you came up with a lie with the hidden fragments?"
Xu Ning asked.
"It's not a lie."
Shangguan Ji said, "After all, the coordinates of the outer worlds are indeed hidden in the hidden fragments. After finding a way to resolve the negative effects of the turbulence, the coordinates of the outer worlds will be useful."
"Sir Shangguan…"
Xu Ning asked again, "In addition to you, are the other two rank ten arcanists still in the Arcanist World?"
"No, in the Arcanist World, we couldn't find a way to solve the chaotic turbulence. So the two of them took the risk to leave the Arcanist World and go to the outer worlds to find a way to solve it."
"It's just that after hundreds of years, they still haven't returned…"
A look of worry flashed in Shangguan Ji's eyes.
"Exploring the outer worlds with their true bodies… This is indeed a huge risk…"
Xu Ning thought so too.
Even the physical body of a rank ten arcanist could not withstand the turbulence of time and space for long.
Only by comprehending the origin of the infinite worlds could one survive in the space-time turbulence for a long time.
"They have put in a lot of effort for the Arcanist World…"
Xu Ning admired the two rank ten arcanists.
For the future of the arcanist transcendent system, they were even willing to bet their lives.
At this moment, Shangguan Ji looked into the distance and sighed.
"Sir, how long do you plan to stay in the Arcanist World?"
After a moment of silence, Shangguan Ji asked.
When Shangguan Ji saw Xu Ning, he saw through Xu Ning's clone.
He knew that Xu Ning had already comprehended the world origin of the Arcanist World. Once he returned to his original world, he would advance to rank ten
ten just like him.
"If it weren't for those two, I might have already returned to my original world."
Xu Ning smiled.
"Sir, after you return to your original world and advance to rank ten, if you find a way to resolve this chaotic turbulence, please tell me."
Although he felt that this possibility was low, Shangguan Ji still asked Xu Ning for help.
"Okay."
Xu Ning nodded.
He had a good impression of Shangguan Ji, and the Arcanist World was also the first outer world he had explored.
"Alright, I'm going to leave soon."
Xu Ning no longer had any reason to stay in the Arcanist World.
"Oh right…"
Xu Ning seemed to remember something. "Sir Shangguan, please protect the Gao family in the City of Arcanists. After I leave, the two people you saved may harm the Gao family."
"Okay."
Shangguan Ji nodded.
Just a word from Xu Ning solved the calamity that the Gao family might face.
"Goodbye."
Xu Ning cupped his fists towards Shangguan Ji.
"Goodbye."
Shangguan Ji also cupped his fists.
'Return!'
Xu Ning moved his consciousness.
A dazzling white light bloomed from his body.
Whoosh!
Xu Ning then disappeared into thin air, as if he had never been here.
Shangguan Ji looked at the place where Xu Ning disappeared and was in a daze.
Soon after, his figure disappeared from the peak.
…
Martial Arts World.
State Wansheng.
Imperial City.
The forbidden area.
Xu Ning suddenly opened his eyes in the dark space.
"Did you fail?"
The moment Xu Ning opened his eyes, Duan Huiyao and Duan Huiye also noticed it.
They looked at Xu Ning with regret in their eyes.
'Sure enough, it is difficult to reach the peak of the transcendent system of an outer world in just the first attempt.'
Duan Huiyao and Duan Huiye thought to themselves.
"No."
However, Xu Ning's response surprised the two.
Whoosh!
Afterwards, the two origin powers in Xu Ning's body merged together.
The dao realm bottleneck was finally broken.
Origin realm grandmaster!
Xu Ning had successfully advanced.
"This!"
Duan Huiye and Duan Huiyao were shocked.
Less than half a year had passed in the real world, but Xu Ning had broken through from the dao realm ninth stage to the origin realm!
"Good! Good!"
Duan Huiye clenched his fists with an excited expression.
He didn't know how long it would take for Yu Zhiyin to arrive.
But Xu Ning's advancement speed might allow him to comprehend the origin of the infinite worlds before Yu Zhiyin appeared.
If that was the case, Yu Zhiyin was nothing to be afraid of.
'Is this the grandmaster realm…'
Xu Ning felt the sensation after his advancement.
He had clearly left the Arcanist World, but he could still use the origin power of the Arcanist World.
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'Next, I have to find the common nature of these two origins and comprehend the origin of the infinite worlds…'
Xu Ning knew the path to advance further.
This was difficult for others.
But for Xu Ning, energy was his only requirement.
"Grandmaster, I have a request."
Xu Ning said.
"Tell me!"
Duan Huiye said.
"I want resources, an insane amount of cultivation resources!"
Xu Ning said..
Cultivation resources?"
Duan Huiye and Duan Huiyao were puzzled.
In fact, at Xu Ning's realm, he no longer needed martial arts resources to assist his cultivation.
"Okay, I'll give you as much as you want."
However, although he was curious, Duan Huiye still agreed.
Xu Ning had his own thoughts, so there was no need for him to interfere. He just needed to support him.
"Grandmaster, Demon Lord, thank you."
Xu Ning thanked the two and didn't change how he addressed them.
Duan Huiye and Duan Huiyao had provided a lot of help to Xu Ning.
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"You're welcome."
Duan Huiye said, "Your martial arts aptitude and your aptitude for adapting to different transcendent systems has exceeded my understanding. I would like to see you comprehend the origin of infinite worlds."
"I will do my best."
Xu Ning responded.
Instantly, the pressure on Duan Huiye and Duan Huiyao lessened.
Previously, Yu Zhiyin's proclamation made the two feel like there was a sword hanging above their heads.
No one knew when Yu Zhiyin would break through, or when he would come back for revenge.
They were all worried that Yu Zhiyin would advance quicker than them.
After Duan Huiye and Yu Zhiyin ran into each other last time, Yu Zhiyin said that he would fight Duan Huiye to the death after he comprehended the origin of the infinite worlds.
At that time, Duan Huiye could feel that Yu Zhiyin was full of confidence, as if he was completely confident that he could comprehend the origin of the infinite worlds.
As for Duan Huiye himself, he was not confident in his own advancement.
But now, Xu Ning had advanced to the origin realm in half a year. His aptitude was already terrifying, so it was entirely possible that he would be the first to comprehend the origin of the infinite worlds.
In this case, Xu Ning could replace him and withstand the pressure from Yu Zhiyin.
It could be said that Xu Ning was now Duan Huiye's confidence.
"I have to go back to the Core Sea Demon Sect first."
Xu Ning said, "Now that I have reached the origin realm, there is not much meaning in being the sect master of the Core Sea Demon Sect. I am ready to hand the position of sect master to Duan Chaomian. I wonder if you agree?"
Duan Chaomian was a member of the Duan imperial family. From the beginning, Duan Huiye wanted to hand the Core Sea Demon Sect to him.
However, Xu Ning's performance was too outstanding, so this position was given to Xu Ning instead.
"Then thank you for taking care of the Duan imperial family."
Duan Huiye said. He also understood why Xu Ning passed the position of sect master to Duan Chaomian.
Afterwards, Xu Ning left the Duan family's forbidden land.
Duan Huiye also left the dark space, found his trusted subordinates, and ordered the Duan imperial family to gather as many resources as possible for Xu Ning.
…
Core Sea Demon Sect.
Xu Ning returned to the island.
As soon as he returned, Xu Ning gathered all the elders in the sect, including Duan Chaomian, Yu Qiao, and the others.
Everyone had arrived at the main peak, but Xu Ning had not yet appeared.
No one knew what Xu Ning wanted to do by gathering all the elders in one place.
Not long after Xu Ning became the sect master of the Core Sea Demon Sect, he began to relinquish his power and disappeared for half a year. His style of doing things was extremely similar to the Core Sea Demon Lord.
Whoosh!
Xu Ning suddenly appeared.
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
After seeing Xu Ning appear, all the elders quickly greeted.
'Huh?'
Several dao realm ninth stage elders were the first to notice something odd.
They could acutely sense that Xu Ning was different from before.
His current state was extremely similar to the Grandmaster of the Duan imperial family.
'Could it be…'
Their hearts were beating fast.
Next, the weaker dao realm eighth stage elders also noticed this.
Duan Chaomian and Yu Qiao secretly looked at each other and saw the astonishment in each other's eyes.
"After returning t the sect today, I have something to tell everyone."
Xu Ning glanced at everyone and finally fixed his eyes on Duan Chaomian.
"After discussing with the Grandmaster and the Demon Lord, we have decided that from today onwards, I will step down as the sect master of the Core Sea Demon Sect and this position will be inherited by Duan Chaomian."
Xu Ning's words shocked everyone.
Xu Ning had stepped down from his post after becoming the sect master for less than a year.
"This…"
Duan Chaomian was still confused.
Beside him, Yu Qiao nudged Duan Chaomian and helped him regain his senses.
Looking at this, the relationship between Duan Chaomian and Yu Qiao had improved a lot.
"Thank you for your guidance, Sect Master, I won't disappoint you."
Duan Chaomian's mind was in a complicated state. He was both excited and confused.
Nearly a year ago, he was still fighting with Xu Ning for the position of sect master, but in the end, he had lost.
He thought that he had no fate with the position of sect master. He didn't expect that after going around in circles, he would still become the leader of the Core Sea Demon Sect a year later.
"Mmm…"
Xu Ning nodded. "After you succeed the position of sect master, please take care of my Swallow Heron Sect."
Xu Ning didn't hide his wishes and said it openly.
"Sect Master, don't worry!"
Duan Chaomian respected Xu Ning very much.
The reason for this was not because Xu Ning had decided to hand over the position of sect master to him, but because Xu Ning had already touched the realm of a grandmaster.
"Okay, everyone, farewell."
After this, Xu Ning no longer had to worry about the Core Sea Demon Sect.
As for Gu Songying and his trusted aides in the sect, as long as Duan Chaomian was not stupid, he would definitely help them.
"Sect Master."
Just when Xu Ning was about to leave, Yu Qiao walked out of the crowd.
Among the elders of the Core Sea Demon Sect, Yu Qiao was the only one who had some private relationship with Xu Ning.
"What is it?"
Xu Ning asked.
"May I ask if you have advanced to the grandmaster realm?"
Yu Qiao asked what everyone was thinking.
The elders were also waiting for Xu Ning's reply.
"I have."
Xu Ning gave an affirmative answer.
Although they had already guessed it, everyone's mind was blown.
Xu Ning's advancement speed completely exceeded their understanding of martial arts aptitude.
With that said, Xu Ning disappeared from the Core Sea Demon Sect.
Everyone was left standing in a daze.
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After leaving the Core Sea Demon Sect, Xu Ning returned to the Swallow Heron Sect and made some arrangements.
Afterwards, Xu Ning went to the Harmony King Mansion to meet with Duan Chaofeng.
When Duan Chaofeng heard that Xu Ning had advanced to the grandmaster realm, he was instantly stunned.
He didn't expect that Xu Ning, whom he got to know on a whim, would become an existence that surpassed the dao realm.
Duan Chaofeng knew very well that with Xu Ning as a friend, his status in the Duan imperial family even exceeded the core members of the imperial family.
Xu Ning did not stay in the Harmony King Mansion for long. After everything was done, he went back to the imperial capital.
The resources arranged by Duan Huiye should be on their way.
Xu Ning also wondered if he should go back to the Abyss North and see his family.
But after thinking about it, he decided to return after comprehending the origin of the infinite worlds.
Just like this, Xu Ning began to prepare for his next advancement..
Half a year went by quickly.
Duan family's forbidden land.
…
Discovered 10,000 units of energy, absorb?
Yes / No
…
'Yes!'
After absorbing the energy in the special crystal in front of him, Xu Ning's calm face finally revealed a smile.
'I finally have enough energy to comprehend the origin of the infinite worlds!'
Over the past six months, the Duan imperial family had gathered a lot of resources for Xu Ning.
The imperial family had truly spent a lot of effort in order to obtain these resources.
Xu Ning controlled the Martial Arts Panel with his consciousness.
…
Name: Xu Ning
Realm: Origin Realm (Dual World Origin) +
Available energy: 1 billion units
…
'Comprehending the origin of the infinite worlds is right in front of me…'
As his strength continued to increase, the level where he was at was brought higher and higher, causing Xu Ning's speed of advancement to become faster and faster.
Xu Ning thought for a bit and clicked "+".
…
Consume 1 billion units of energy to advance your realm?
Yes / No
…
'Yes!'
Xu Ning had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
The moment he confirmed his advancement, the two types of origin power in Xu Ning's body began to merge.
The two types of origin power that were originally different actually began to alter themselves towards a common similarity.
And from there, Xu Ning's understanding of the world origin also underwent a huge change.
In an instant, Xu Ning noticed the same inner core of the Martial Arts World's origin and the Arcanist World's origin.
Afterwards, by studying this similar inner core, a new understanding of the origin formed in Xu Ning's mind.
At the same time, Xu Ning's body began to strengthen again.
Xu Ning's body was originally strong enough to temporarily stay in the space-time turbulence.
But his strengthened body allowed Xu Ning to be unrestrained in the space-time turbulence.
Moreover, because of the fact that he would reach the peak of his realm the moment he advanced, Xu Ning's body could save itself from the long process of transforming his body with the origin of the infinite worlds, thus instantly forming a body that adapted to the infinite worlds.
This kind of physical strength allowed Xu Ning to freely travel between different worlds and adapt to the transcendent system of each world.
No matter which world he went to in the future, Xu Ning could maintain his strength. He did not need to learn a new transcendent system like before.
Moreover, with his current physical strength, even if Xu Ning encountered a chaotic turbulence, he would not be injured at all.
"Origin power of the infinite worlds!"
After advancing, Xu Ning's entire perception was refreshed.
Previously, Xu Ning had a natural affinity with the Martial Arts World and the Arcanist World.
But now, in the entire universe, Xu Ning had this connection with many worlds.
'The origin of the infinite worlds… can also be called the origin of the universe…'
Xu Ning was certain that he had reached the limit of a transcendent in this universe.
Xu Ning walked out of the sealed room and looked at the distant sky. He was full of emotions.
Xu Ning sighed when he thought about how he went from an ordinary village boy to his current realm.
In the eyes of other martial arts masters, this process did not take too long.
After all, Xu Ning had only been in this world for less than ten years.
Ten years might not be enough for some martial artists to even advance a minor realm, but Xu Ning had already reached the peak of his martial arts realm.
"Xu Ning!"
"Xu Ning!"
Two figures appeared next to Xu Ning. They were Duan Huiye and Duan Huiyao.
Just now, they felt a mysterious aura in the forbidden land.
"Could you have…"
Duan Huiye asked tentatively.
"I have already comprehended the origin of the infinite worlds."
Xu Ning responded.
Duan Huiye and Duan Huiyao looked at each other and laughed heartily.
From now on, they no longer have to worry about Yu Zhiyin.
"He's com coming."
Just when the pressure was off Duan Huiye and Duan Huiyao's shoulders, Xu Ning suddenly said.
"Who? You mean Yu Zhiyin?"
Duan Huiye stopped laughing and asked.
"Yes, him."
Xu Ning nodded.
This was just his feeling.
But this feeling was so real.
This feeling was not instinctive, but it was a special sensation.
"In other words, the battle with Yu Zhiyin is about to begin…"
Duan Huiye and Duan Huiyao frowned.
Prior to this, they were still happy about Xu Ning's advancement, but now that there was a real battle incoming, they still felt depressed.
Compared to the two, Xu Ning was relatively calm.
With his current realm, he could definitely protect himself against Yu Zhiyin.
The only thing to worry about was whether the people around him would be hurt.
"We need to be fully prepared…"
Xu Ning said.
"Mmm…"
Duan Huiyao and Duan Huiyao were also ready to deal with the subsequent situation.
…
At this moment.
In an outer world.
Yu Zhiyin opened his eyes.
Just now, he had comprehended the origin of the infinite worlds and touched the limit of the transcendent realm in the universe.
The only thing he could improve on was his physical strength.
Over time, the origin power of the infinite worlds in his body would strengthen his physical body. And after thousands of years, he would gain the adaptive body of the infinite worlds. At that time, Yu Zhiyin would also have the perfect physical body.
"It's time to find Duan Huiye…"
Yu Zhiyin muttered under his breath.
There was a look of reminiscence in his eyes.
He and Duan Huiye had a sincere friendship when they were young.
But his master's death and the upheaval in the sect made Yu Zhiyin and Duan Huiye enemies.
From the moment Yu Zhiyin left State Wansheng, his goal was to avenge his master and his sect.
He wanted to kill his old friend Duan Huiye with his own hands, destroy the Duan family with his own hands, and overthrow everything that had killed his master and destroyed his sect.
In fact, the last time he saw Duan Huiye, Yu Zhiyin had already touched the boundary of the origin of the infinite worlds.
Over the past year, he had finally crossed this threshold.
"It's time to end everything…"
Yu Zhiyin closed his eyes and sighed.
When he opened his eyes again, there was only indifference in his eyes.
He left the outer world and traveled in the space-time turbulence.
The tearing of space and time in the turbulence did not hurt him at all.
Whoosh!
After a long time, Yu Zhiyin passed through the world membrane and arrived at his homeworld, the Martial Arts World.
He floated in the air and looked into the distance before appearing in State Wansheng.
'Huh?'
The moment he stepped on the land of State Wansheng, Yu Zhiyin was taken aback. He looked at the imperial capital in surprise.
'There is an origin realm grandmaster who has also comprehended the origin of the infinite worlds like me…'
Yu Zhiyin's gaze seemed to be able to penetrate space. 'But that aura is not Duan Huiye's… Who could have reached this realm…'
'It seems that a decisive battle is inevitable…'
Yu Zhiyin disappeared again.
When he reappeared, he had already arrived at the imperial capital.
He's coming…"
Xu Ning suddenly raised his head and looked into the distance.
Duan Huiye and Duan Huiyao who were beside him also understood what Xu Ning meant.
"Yu Zhiyin is here?"
While feeling the pressure of the incoming battle, Duan Huiye also felt an inexplicable sense of relief.
In just two short years, Yu Zhiyin had already comprehended the origin of the infinite worlds.
If Xu Ning hadn't reached this realm before this, then he and the entire Duan family would have been massacred by Yu Zhiyin. It could even be said that the entire State Wansheng would once again fall into chaos, stirring up a bloody storm.
"Are we going to stop him?"
Duan Huiye asked.
Xu Ning shook his head. "He's already here."
"Our realm is the limit of the universe, the end of all transcendent systems!"
Yu Zhiyin said, "This battle can be regarded as the ultimate battle! I also want to know if there is a difference in strength between existences at the transcendent limit!"
With that said, Yu Zhiyin couldn't wait any longer and attacked first.
The origin power of the infinite worlds instantly exploded from Yu Zhiyin's body.
Outside his body, the invisible origin power of the infinite worlds had already wrapped around him.
Yu Zhiyin waved his fist and brought along the endless origin power of the infinite worlds to attack Xu Ning.
'It's coming…'
Xu Ning exploded without holding back.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
In the space-time turbulence, Xu Ning and Yu Zhiyin fought fiercely.
At their realm, there were no more so-called secret techniques, moves, or other techniques, nor were there any dao weapons or secret treasures.
They relied on themselves.
They were already at the limit of the transcendent realm.
'The winner can't be determined like this…'
Xu Ning realized this as he exchanged more and more blows.
The confrontation between the two was actually a competition of the origin power of the infinite worlds.
The advancement in the origin realm was different from the advancement in the dao realm, the void realm, and the mortal realm.
In those realms, after breaking through, one needed to accumulate and improve before they could reach the peak of a realm.
Advancing in the origin realm required one to comprehend the origin.
One would first comprehend the origin of another world, then the origin of the infinite worlds.
Once one understood the key point, their origin power would undergo a qualitative change. There was no such thing as an elementary realm and a peak realm.
The only thing that needed time to stabilize and become stronger was the change in one's physical body by the origin power of the infinite worlds, turning it into a body that could adapt to the infinite worlds.
In other words, Xu Ning's only advantage against Yu Zhiyin was his adaptive body.
However, this advantage could be completely ignored in this fight.
The origin power of the infinite worlds was too strong, so his physical advantage did not matter.
'Sure enough, we are evenly matched…'
At this moment, Yu Zhiyin realized this.
'It seems that I need to employ some other methods…'
Yu Zhiyin seemed to have expected this situation and had already prepared a backup plan.
Afterwards, as he continued to fight Xu Ning, Yu Zhiyin began to deliberately guide him.
'Huh?'
Xu Ning slowly noticed Yu Zhiyin's strange behavior.
'Yu Zhiyin seems to be deliberately deviating from the battlefield…'
Xu Ning could feel that Yu Zhiyin seemed to want to lead him somewhere.
'He must have some plan…'
Xu Ning understood Yu Zhiyin's intentions.
However, Xu Ning did not show any abnormality. Instead, he took the initiative to cooperate with Yu Zhiyin.
Xu Ning was confident in his own safety since he had a body that was adapted to the infinite worlds.
Gradually, Xu Ning and Yu Zhiyin deviated to an area far away.
"It seems that the limit of transcendence cannot be determined."
Yu Zhiyin suddenly pulled away from Xu Ning.
"So, why did you lead me here?"
Xu Ning stopped and a asked.
"So you noticed…"
Yu Zhiyin was not surprised.
"Between us, we can't determine victory or death through fighting… But other methods might work…"
Yu Zhiyin said.
"What do you mean…"
Xu Ning did not panic and remained calm.
Yu Zhiyin did not speak again, instead he suddenly fled.
At this moment.
The distortion of space-time turbulence in the place where Xu Ning and Yu Zhi stood instantly intensified.
The distorted space-time turbulence began to become chaotic.
'Chaotic turbulence!'
Xu Ning finally understood Yu Zhiyin's plan.
'So that is why… He was prepared to pull me into the chaotic turbulence and let the chaotic turbulence destroy me…'
Xu Ning smiled.
In Yu Zhiyin's mind, he definitely had not yet formed an adaptive body for the infinite world, so he could not resist the tearing force of the chaotic turbulence.
But this time, he miscalculated.
The peak advancement mechanism of the Martial Arts Panel had saved Xu Ning a thousand years of time.