"Time to try the third path of breakthrough." With a single thought, Wu Yuan descended into the Cangfeng Witch Realm and then left his personal palace.
...
The Cangfeng Witch Realm was the top-tier 'Godly Illusory Realm' in the entire Cangfeng Witch Realm. Numerous witch-gods, immortal beings from various witch-god nations and regions, gathered here.
Therefore.
Special godly illusory planes were created one after another.
The Fifth Original Witch Plane was a place where more than a hundred thousand geniuses from the entire Fifth Original Witch Realm exchanged ideas. Although it was called a plane, it wasn't vast, considering the limited number of people.
Year-round gatherings here usually involved only a few thousand geniuses.
For transcendent geniuses, sending a strand of consciousness here was very easy.
In the center of the entire plane, a lively scene unfolded within a towering tower.
"Old Devil, you've already broken through the nineteenth floor of the Witch God Tower. That's not fair! I'm still stuck on the eighteenth floor, sigh."
"What's the big deal? I've practiced for more than ten years longer than you. Breaking through the nineteenth floor is normal, isn't it?"
"The Witch God Tower was fine at the beginning. From the seventeenth floor onwards, the difficulty started skyrocketing. We disciples of the Fifth Original Witch Realm are almost all stuck here."
"Very few have passed the twenty-first floor." A group of diverse-looking members of the Fifth Original Witch Realm exchanged thoughts.
"What a waste of words."
"Passing the twenty-first floor means comprehending the down-tier laws, having insights into the Dao domain. They have a chance to become Earth-tier members."
"Speaking of Earth-tier members, has anyone seen 'Wu Yuan' who directly teaches Earth-tier members?"
"No!"
"The celestial beings teaching on the Fifth Original Continent have not seen him."
"I haven't heard of him."
"It seems he hasn't come to the Cangfeng Witch Realm either." These members of the Fifth Original Witch Realm were conversing.
Suddenly.
A dazzling light flashed in the center of the tower, and a figure in white robes appeared out of thin air, wearing a faint smile on his face.
Instantly.
This attracted the attention of the surrounding people.
"He appeared directly from the center of the tower. Is he a new disciple of the Original Witch Realm?"
"No!"
"I checked his aura. It's Wu Yuan! He's an Earth-tier member, Wu Yuan, it's him!"
"Wu Yuan? The same Wu Yuan who's known as the shrinking turtle?"
"An Earth-tier member taught directly." The nearly a thousand members gathered in the tower, most of whom had not paid much attention to the figure in white robes.
After all, it was normal for new members to come and go in the Fifth Original Witch Realm, with thousands of members coming and going on average each year.
However, when they heard the two words 'Wu Yuan,' the atmosphere exploded instantly.
In the past month.
Wu Yuan had long been 'famous' throughout the entire Fifth Original Witch Realm, considered by countless genius disciples as a shrinking turtle.
"Wu Yuan, I want to challenge you." A burly giant, over ten meters tall, roared lowly.
"Haha, a challenge? A challenge is for the weak against the strong, but is Wu Yuan a strong one? I can't see it. Wu Yuan, I want to fight you."
"Wu Yuan is a man. Accept my challenge." In an instant, the entire tower boiled.
At least a hundred disciples were shouting angrily at Wu Yuan, mostly challenges, invitations to spar, and the like.
But there were even more words of disdain.
"Indeed, as Cen Jiang said, most of the genius disciples in the Fifth Original Witch Realm are probably dissatisfied with me." Wu Yuan smiled, "Perfect."
"Everyone."
"Your challenges, I, Wu Yuan, will accept them all!" Wu Yuan's voice echoed in the tower.
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Chapter 311: Talent Goes Beyond Enlightenment
Inside the tower hall, nearly a thousand geniuses from the Original Witch Realm, who were previously discussing among themselves, turned their gaze to Wu Yuan.
The voices of "invitation" and "spar" echoed in Wu Yuan's ears.
"As expected, as Cen Jiang said, practitioners of the witch lineage, under constant battle pressure, tend to be more crazy and combative."
"For glory, they fight against heaven and earth, never giving up until death."
"All they recognize is strength." Wu Yuan recalled some information he had exchanged with Cen Jiang.
Cen Jiang, formerly a cultivator of the Thunder Feather Divine Temple, was captured and chose to become a servant to survive. However, her research on the witch lineage was profound.
The Cangfeng Witch Realm was different from the Hengyang Immortal Realm.
The overall atmosphere in the Hengyang Immortal Realm was relatively peaceful, with less external pressure. However, internal struggles were intense. Therefore, not all transcendent geniuses could receive the best cultivation.
The Cangfeng Witch Realm was unique.
Endless wars over billions of years and significant casualties led to a selection system for the witch realm's talents that delved into the lowest levels.
For these geniuses of the Fifth Original Witch Realm, the concept instilled in them from a young age was fairness! Absolute fairness!
Noble bloodline? Descendants of powerful beings? Great background?
Even if Wu Yuan were just a disciple of a witch sovereign, or even the direct disciple of an ancestral witch, he would be scorned if he were directly appointed as an Earth-tier or Heaven-tier member without demonstrating any strength.
The geniuses of the Original Witch Realm only acknowledged strength.
"For the talents of the Fifth Original Witch Realm, normally speaking, all of them should be able to reach the upper witch or upper immortal realm through continuous cultivation. According to the accumulated number of talents reaching the First Original Witch Realm, there should be billions of them." Wu Yuan mused, "So why are there only a bit over ten million in the First Original Witch Realm?"
More than ninety-nine percent fell along the way.
Most of them died in repeated life-and-death trials and witch-immortal battlefields.
It's essential to know that any genius in the Original Witch Realm, on average, was a transcendent genius selected from dozens of witch continents. Yet, the probability of falling during cultivation was still terrifying.
The concept they had accepted since childhood.
And the high probability of future falls made these talents of the Original Witch Realm not care about their background or bloodline. They only recognized the strong.
If Wu Yuan had revealed his Earth-tier member strength upon entering the Original Witch Realm, the discussions would have been much quieter.
But if he remained in seclusion for nearly a month, according to the atmosphere of the Cangfeng Witch Realm, people would think of him as a coward.
And a coward didn't deserve to enjoy resources.
"Back then, when challenged by other true transmissions in the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, it was for interests, and the challenges were only a few true transmission disciples. Ordinary disciples, out of fear for true transmission disciples, didn't directly challenge anyone." Wu Yuan thought, "But these talents of the Original Witch Realm are inviting me to battle for both interests and a desire for glory."
"The glory of defeating an Earth-tier member!"
Over a hundred thousand talents.
Every twenty years, there was only one chance to compete for a hundred Earth-tier member spots. How difficult was that? And normally.
The identity of an 'Earth-tier member' in the Fifth Original Witch Realm was the easiest to compete for among the five major Original Witch Realms.
"Wu Yuan, are you serious?"
"Do you accept challenges from all of us?"
"Is it true or not?" Nearly a thousand talents from the Original Witch Realm, only a few of whom had actually invited Wu Yuan to battle, were still somewhat surprised to hear his response.
They were also skeptical. Was the Wu Yuan in front of them bluffing, or did he truly have the strength?
"Of course."
Wu Yuan grinned, "I didn't enter the Original Witch Realm before because I was in a critical moment of closed-door comprehension. Now that I've come out, if you want to challenge, I'll naturally face it."
"But."
"I have a condition. I won't engage in illusory battles." Wu Yuan shook his head, "In each battle, I want it to be a real fight."
Real fight?
In the eyes of the many talents from the Original Witch Realm present, they looked at each other. Because they were in different void continents, they usually sparred and fought in the Cangfeng Witch Realm.
Real fight?
Yes, but these geniuses don't engage in it every day.
"Wu Yuan, you want to use us to hone yourself; you've got it all figured out." Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out.
"Yes."
"But fighting against me is also an opportunity for you to sharpen yourself; it's mutual." Wu Yuan smiled, "Besides, most of you are ordinary disciples, losing to me, an Earth-tier member, isn't disgraceful."
"On the contrary, if you win, it's a glorious victory against an Earth-tier member."
This statement made most of the initially indifferent geniuses blink, seemingly lost in thought.
Yes, challenging Wu Yuan would only bring benefits.
No downsides.
"Wu Yuan, if you want real fights, how can we all fight you?" A woman with a cold temperament suddenly spoke indifferently.
"One battle per day." Wu Yuan grinned, "I plan to accept a total of one thousand challenges."
One battle per day is for rest and reflection on the gains from real combat.
And a thousand real battles would last for nearly three years.
This was the idea that Wu Yuan had conceived after communicating with Cen Jiang, using the honor sense of these Original Witch Realm geniuses.
Sharpening himself through actual combat.
"One battle per day?"
"A thousand battles?"
"Is Wu Yuan planning to sharpen himself through continuous real battles until the 'Heaven and Earth Showdown'?" These Original Witch Realm geniuses might be impulsive, but that was due to their personalities and Daoist principles, not lack of intelligence.
With a little thought, Wu Yuan's plan became clear.
"Everyone, you can also spread this news to other disciples of the Fifth Original Witch Realm, and feel free to challenge me." Wu Yuan smiled, "Just send a formal challenge request."
"The location."
"At the 'War Witch Platform' in the Original Witch Continent."
"Remember, I'll only accept a thousand challenges." Wu Yuan grinned, turning into a stream of light and flying out of the tower.
He wandered in the Fifth Original Witch Realm.
This was his first time in this divine virtual plane.
...
After Wu Yuan appeared in the Fifth Original Witch Realm and publicly declared his acceptance of all challenges, the news spread rapidly among the over ten thousand geniuses in the Fifth Original Witch Realm.
"Challenge?"
"Does he think he can sharpen himself with us as whetstones? Dream on!"
"With such confidence, did he really comprehend a Dao domain or reach the true meaning level of a mid-tier law?"
"Doesn't matter his level."
"Haha, whetstone. Whetstones are mutual; fighting against an Earth-tier member is also a way for me to hone myself."
"I will challenge him and defeat him fiercely." Many geniuses discussed with each other, and the talk about Wu Yuan being a 'coward' decreased rapidly.
For the strong in the witch lineage.
Losing was just losing face, and one could retaliate if their strength improved.
Cowardice was the most despised.
The Fifth Original Witch Realm had numerous talents, and even if only one-tenth of them heard about this, there would still be thousands of talents.
...
Cangfeng Witch Realm, inside the personal palace.
"Treasure rewards." Wu Yuan browsed the massive information on the holographic projection in front of him, all about the benefits of being a member of the Fifth Original Witch Realm, Earth-tier or Heaven-tier.
For example, a servant in the Earth Immortal Realm (one-time reward).
For example, a reward of a thousand divine crystals.
For example, the future belief power of ten small worlds (about ten million miles).
But these rewards are just extras. Even a thousand divine crystals, which might be a significant amount for ordinary upper immortals, mean nothing to Earth-tier members in the Original Witch Realm.
What truly caught Wu Yuan's attention was the last reward: "Fifth Original Witch Realm Heaven-tier members can select a suitable 'Sub-Legendary Grade' foundational treasure, limited to one time. Fifth Original Witch Realm Earth-tier members can choose a suitable 'True Profound Grade' foundational treasure, limited to one time."
Foundational treasures are items that forge the foundation of mountains, rivers, or purple mansions.
"Sub-Legendary Grade foundational treasures may not be as good as the World Tree, but they are still high-grade. For ordinary purple mansion cultivators, obtaining them is impossible. They are sufficient to easily upgrade a third-grade foundation to a second-grade foundation and bring a second-grade foundation closer to the 'Heavenly First-grade Foundation.'" Wu Yuan muttered to himself.
Regarding the generous rewards in the Cangfeng Witch Realm, Wu Yuan was not surprised. Even in the Blood Refining Demon Palace, the pinnacle of the Golden Core Realm, there was hope of obtaining a 'True Profound Grade opportunity' from the Blood Refining Spacetime.
Not to mention the even more formidable Cangfeng Witch Realm?
This was also the reason why some top talents in the Fifth Original Witch Realm were willing to practice for several decades.
"Just, it can be inferred that even in the Cangfeng Witch Realm, it's extremely difficult to obtain a true Legendary Grade opportunity." Wu Yuan shook his head slightly. "It's a pity; I recognized the World Tree."
The other silver three-sided crystal remained inscrutable.
"At full strength, compete once!"
"See if I can seize this Sub-Legendary Grade treasure." Wu Yuan's thoughts moved.
He directly closed the light screen.
Usually, reaching a complete level in each major realm required comprehending a certain period of time. Wu Yuan had only reached the Ninefold Spirit Body for two years, and originally, he needed to continue waiting for a few more years.
However, if this competition failed?
"Then it proves that I'm not destined for treasures." Wu Yuan shook his head slightly. "Breakthrough directly."
Continue waiting for another twenty years? Wu Yuan wasn't willing to wait.
"Cen Jiang." Wu Yuan's thoughts moved, and the holographic projection in front of him disappeared, replaced by a red-robed figure in the hall.
"Master."
"Within one day, more than three thousand people have challenged you." Cen Jiang respectfully said, "All the challengers are ordinary disciples, and there are no Earth-tier members."
"En." Wu Yuan nodded slightly, basically within his expectations.
Although the witch lineage was bellicose, those truly willing to engage in real combat and mutual improvement were a very small number.
As for Earth-tier members? In terms of comprehending the Dao, each had reached the Dao Realm level. They would not choose to stay in the Fifth Original Witch Realm.
They generally had only one goal—Heaven-tier!
To seize the title of Heaven-tier in the Heaven and Earth Showdown was the only way to obtain Legendary Grade opportunities.
Otherwise, mere inheritance through rankings was not qualified.
So, true Earth-tier members would not pay too much attention to Wu Yuan.
"Following Master's orders, I have collected various information from the past ten years." Cen Jiang said, "I have selected a thousand with relatively strong strength."
"This is the list."
Cen Jiang waved her hand, and a huge light screen appeared, showing a thousand names.
"Very good." Wu Yuan smiled.
Without hesitation, he quickly selected the one thousand names from over three thousand challenge messages according to the names on the list.
All accepted!
"Master, among these challengers, although they are all ordinary disciples, many are confident and possess relatively strong strength." Cen Jiang couldn't help but say, "Many of them, I suspect, have deduced a mid-tier law to the level of true intent."
After communicating with Wu Yuan, she understood Wu Yuan's general Dao comprehension.
"Why, afraid I'll lose?" Wu Yuan smiled.
"Master is an Earth-tier member. Losing to an ordinary disciple is not good; it damages one's reputation." Cen Jiang said.
"Reputation? Can't eat that."
"But I also know." Wu Yuan smiled, "If I don't get rid of this ridiculous glory now, maybe three years later in the Heaven and Earth Showdown, I won't even be able to keep my Earth-tier member status."
"That's the real disgrace."
Cen Jiang couldn't help but be stunned.
"I'll go cultivate first." Wu Yuan's thoughts moved, and he directly left the Cangfeng Witch Realm.
For Wu Yuan, being a disciple of the Witch Sovereign or an Earth-tier member was just an additional identity. In comparison, he valued the improvement of his strength more.
The next day, Wu Yuan used the teleportation array on the Void Continent to arrive directly at the Original Witch Continent, also known as the Fifth Original Witch Continent. Unlike the talents in the Original Witch Realm, who each had their own Void Continent and generally didn't invite other talents in, many battles, transactions for treasures, and the grandest Heaven and Earth Showdowns took place within the Original Witch Continent.
The entire continent had a diameter of over tens of millions of miles.
Witch Battle Platform!
Although it was called a platform, it was, in fact, a massive structure resembling a hemisphere with a diameter exceeding thirty thousand miles. Inside were spherical battle spaces, each with a diameter of over two thousand miles.
Outside one of these spherical battle spaces, over a thousand Original Witch Realm members had gathered.
"Wu Yuan is here."
"He is Wu Yuan. It seems he doesn't belong to some powerful bloodline in our Witch God Dominion, but his life force is really strong."
"He's a Second-grade Witch Foundation." The gazes of many Original Witch Realm members fell on Wu Yuan, all sensing his powerful life force.
Each wore a serious expression.
Although the foundation of Fifth Original Witch Realm members had not transformed yet, the majority were selected due to their high Dao comprehension talent. Foundations were generally at the Third-grade level. As for Second-grade foundations? Less than one in ten.
"Quite a few spectators." Wu Yuan glanced over these Original Witch Realm talents, but didn't linger. He directly rushed into the Witch Battle Platform.
Today was the first battle, and there was naturally much attention.
"Junior Zhen, it's up to you."
"Go! Face the challenge."
"Hurry, if Wu Yuan doesn't live up to his name, beat him soundly to let him know the consequences of undeserved glory."
"I'm going." A burly man over six meters tall in black armor roared, and with a swift movement, he entered the Witch Battle Platform.
Inside the Witch Battle Platform, Wu Yuan and the burly man, separated by over a thousand miles, faced each other from a distance.
"Those daring to challenge usually have strong strength. After being selected by 'Cen Jiang,' their strength is absolutely top-notch in the Golden Core Realm. They have the strength to compete for the title of Golden Core Blood Refining King." Wu Yuan silently observed the opponent. "I will only use the Way of Stars."
"I hope to exert enough pressure."
If the Earth and Wood dual paths were combined, Wu Yuan could contend against those who comprehended a mid-tier law to the level of true intent. In the Blood Refining Spacetime, Wu Yuan had relied on the explosive combination of two paths and his extremely young age to barely pass the fifth stage.
"Wu Yuan."
The burly man stared at Wu Yuan, his voice deep, "I hope you have enough strength. Otherwise, defeating you wouldn't be an honor for me."
"I hope you don't disappoint me." Wu Yuan smiled faintly.
Boom!
Wu Yuan moved in an instant, a terrifying aura soared into the sky, and a pair of black wings appeared, turning into a towering figure of hundreds of yards. His speed soared to the extreme, shaking the entire spherical battle space.
"Kill!" The burly man also erupted, directly displaying multiple primary sources. A massive and extremely fierce green snake appeared on his back.
The snake hissed.
Different innate source beasts, once 'Beast Fusion' was executed, could display different auxiliary means.
"Swoosh!" "Swoosh!" "Swoosh!" Four arms swung, and a sky-covering starry knife light descended.
The battle knives were all ordinary third-grade spirit weapons, which was the premise of a fair battle.
In an instant, two figures resembling war gods collided.
Hundreds of Original Witch Realm members were watching the battle.
"It's the Way of Stars. Wu Yuan has comprehended the mid-tier law 'Way of Stars.'" Some spectators quickly recognized it.
"The knife technique is very rapid and perfect!"
"The Ninth Stage of the Star Domain Realm is comparable to the true intent of a lower-tier law's Ninth Stage."
"His source skills also seem incredibly powerful. Junior Zhen is obviously not his match."
"A formidable defense; look at his continuous knife techniques. Every collision, he seems unaffected." These Original Witch Realm members, in terms of Dao comprehension, were close to Earth Immortals or even comparable.
Their perspectives were naturally high, quickly analyzing a lot of information about Wu Yuan.
...After dozens of breaths.
"Swoosh~" Accompanied by a terrifying flash of the knife, it directly struck the massive green snake's head.
Blood splattered.
Another strike, sending Junior Zhen crashing into the wall of the spherical battle space like a shooting star, causing a violent tremor.
"Life force dropped to the peak of thirty percent. Junior Zhen, defeated." A cold voice sounded, "Wu Yuan, victory!"
Hum~
An invisible array force enveloped, instantly suppressing both Wu Yuan and Junior Zhen, preventing them from continuing the fight.
In battles between body refiners, their life forces were powerful. Given their close-quarters combat, dropping below thirty percent meant defeat. In contrast, in battles between body refiners and Qi refiners, if a Qi refiner came within ten meters, they were considered defeated.
"Junior Zhen, thanks." Wu Yuan arched his hand.
Then, he directly turned into a streak and rushed out of the battle space, quickly moving away.
"That knife is really heavy, both powerful and fierce. I defended against it repeatedly, but I still couldn't hold on." Junior Zhen's eyes flickered.
Recalling the battle just now.
He thought he had defended perfectly, but he was still defeated by Wu Yuan in a short time.
"Junior Zhen lost the battle?"
"Junior Zhen is a Second-grade foundation and has comprehended a lower-tier law to the true intent's Ninth Stage. In our Fifth Original Witch Realm, he is enough to rank in the top one thousand, yet he still lost." The news of this battle quickly spread through the mouths of hundreds of spectators.
"Wu Yuan's strength is not bad."
"If he weren't too young, giving him a direct promotion to an Earth-tier member would be reasonable."
"Not as weak as I imagined."
With just one battle, the majority of Fifth Original Witch Realm members recognized Wu Yuan's strength.
"Well, he does have some strength. Perhaps his talent is high enough, but at least he hasn't qualified to become an Earth-tier member yet."
"He has formidable combat power, but he still hasn't comprehended the true intent of the stars." Some Original Witch Realm members were dissatisfied with Wu Yuan.
Most of them had already comprehended the true intent (mid-tier law) or were extremely confident in their own strength, thinking they were stronger than Wu Yuan. However, they were still ordinary disciples and naturally unwilling to accept it.
Only the strong.
Deserved their respect.
...
"Indeed, actual combat is necessary." Wu Yuan sat cross-legged in the Origin Tower, carefully pondering the events of the day. "Half a year of cultivation in the Blood Refining Spacetime."
"Another contemplation in the Temple of Dao."
"In terms of accumulation, I am deep enough."
"What I need to do now is to continuously discover the flaws in my knife technique through battles and reflect."
"When it's sufficiently perfect, everything will naturally fall into place." Wu Yuan's eyes lit up, flying directly towards the trial space.
Can't break through the bottleneck?
Then, it means I'm not strong enough!
...On the third day, Wu Yuan's opponent was still powerful, not much weaker than Junior Zhen.
After a fierce battle, Wu Yuan still emerged victorious.
The fourth day.
The fifth day.
...
Forty-two consecutive days.
Every day, Wu Yuan engaged in a real battle with an opponent, making his already perfect knife technique in the Ninth Stage of the Star Domain Realm even more formidable.
With a powerful foundation and source skills, he progressed like a juggernaut, achieving forty-two consecutive victories.
These forty-two victories truly made his name known among many geniuses of the Fifth Original Witch Realm.
"Wu Yuan's strength, under the true intent (mid-tier law), is probably the strongest!"
"Steady."
"In every battle, under similar Dao insights, so far, no one has been able to surpass him."
"Wu Yuan is a combat genius, extremely skilled in battle." The majority of Original Witch Realm members recognized Wu Yuan as a formidable expert.
Under the same Dao comprehension, winning against him was almost impossible.
...
On the fifty-third day, Wu Yuan lost.
The opponent burst forth with formidable strength from the start. Although he had only comprehended a lower-tier law, he reached the Dao Domain level, still belonging to the Gold Dao. He pushed Wu Yuan back step by step.
Defend? The opponent's sword technique was too fast and fierce, impossible to defend against.
Even with the continuous recovery of the blood mist, it was too late.
The outcome was inevitable.
"Wu Yuan, Earth-tier member, needs to rely on strength. Your strength is good, but you still lack a bit. Go back and cultivate for another twenty years." The opponent said, "Remember my name, Xiang Lin."
"Remembered." Wu Yuan smiled faintly.
...
"Fighting opponents at the Dao Domain level (lower-tier law) is too oppressive. His strength is probably even stronger than Gao Yun after his breakthrough." Wu Yuan immediately returned to the Origin Tower.
Carefully pondering this battle.
The outcome itself?
Wu Yuan didn't care at all.
...
As time passed, nearly two years went by.
During this period, Jiang Huan visited the Fifth Original Witch Realm and gave guidance to Wu Yuan on the 'Star Path' once.
Apart from that, Jiang Huan didn't say much.
As for Wu Yuan, besides fighting and comprehending Dao, he occasionally returned to the Xia Shan world to relax his mind.
...
In the Cang Feng Witch Realm, the First Original Witch Plane, inside a personal palace.
Swoosh!
A figure in a black robe floated into the palace.
"Senior Brother." The figure in the black robe respectfully bowed.
"Zhang Hong Junior Brother, what's the matter that you must come and see me?" Jiang Huan, in a white robe, stood up and smiled.
"Senior Brother, don't you care about Junior Brother a little?" The figure in the black robe frowned.
"Care?" Jiang Huan smiled slightly, "Care about what?"
"Junior Brother has been sparring with a group of ordinary disciples. In the past two years, he has fought over seven hundred times, losing nearly twenty times." Zhang Hong shook his head. "This is purely embarrassing our Master, and it's even more disgraceful to us Senior Brothers."
"Disgrace? What's there to be ashamed of?"
Jiang Huan still smiled, "Junior Brother, you're overthinking it. You should be clear about Junior Brother's age."
"The opponents he lost to are all older than him, and the vast majority have been practicing for over a hundred years."
"In terms of Dao comprehension talent, Junior Brother is already considered the best in the Fifth Original Witch Realm." Jiang Huan smiled.
"But it's just the Fifth Original Witch Realm." Zhang Hong frowned. "We are disciples of the Witch Lord, and our requirements should naturally be ten or even a hundred times higher than other Original Witch Realm members. Moreover, in this Heaven and Earth Duel, he might be eliminated as an ordinary disciple."
"Junior Brother, you're overthinking."
Jiang Huan said calmly, "Some geniuses shine brightly from the beginning."
"Some geniuses, however, can remain calm, not affected by praise or humiliation, keep accumulating, keep breaking through. Maybe the progress is a bit slower, but with a solid foundation, they will shine even brighter as time goes on."
"Yes, your Dao comprehension talent is formidable, much higher than Junior Brother, and even more impressive than me at the same age." Jiang Huan smiled.
"Senior Brother, I'm not trying to compete with you." Zhang Hong couldn't help but say.
"No need to explain."
Jiang Huan shook his head, looking at Zhang Hong. "Let me ask you one question. If you were in Junior Brother's shoes, at the same age, just becoming a disciple of the Witch Lord, facing the pressure of being downgraded to an 'ordinary disciple' in the upcoming Heaven and Earth Duel."
"Could your heart be as calm as Junior Brother's?"
Zhang Hong was stunned at the words.
"Talent is not only about the speed of Dao comprehension," Jiang Huan said softly. "Go back, Junior Brother, remember the advice I gave you before."
"When will you be able to let go of the shackles of being a 'Witch Lord disciple.'"
"When will you truly have the hope of surpassing me."
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Chapter 312: Starry True Intent, Unleashing (Seeking Monthly Votes)
In the Xia Shan World, spanning millions of miles, having been transferred to the Cang Feng Witch Realm for several years, everything was operating normally. Led by Cen Jiang, the entire world prospered even more, with many powerful Dao methods spreading.
Even the Ding Witch Realm was reopened, continuously recruiting new disciples under the name of the "Hou Feng Tribe."
In a true sense, the Hou Feng Tribe was rebuilt in the Xia Shan World.
In a certain sense, Wu Yuan fulfilled his promise to the Boundary Lord.
In the Midland, in the wilderness, a towering mountain range.
Wu Yuan sat cross-legged here.
"Back then, it was here that I comprehended the Great Earth Realm in one go, and then, together with Ten Thousand Stars Daoist, Emperor Dong Pan, and others, we cleared out the Demon Abyss." Wu Yuan's heart became increasingly tranquil.
Over these two years.
Initially, when he fought against other geniuses from the Original Witch Realm, Wu Yuan would spend the time after each battle practicing in the Origin Tower. However, as time passed and battle after battle ensued, Wu Yuan sensed that something was amiss.
He had become somewhat impatient, eager to break through.
So, Wu Yuan would return to the Xia Shan World. This was his homeland, where his divine soul naturally harmonized with the entire world's origin. Although it lacked the enlightenment blessing of the Origin Tower, it allowed Wu Yuan's mind to relax.
"Zhang Chi has a point. The true path lies in righteousness. There's no need to blindly seek speed; impatience leads to failure." Wu Yuan's inner peace was unparalleled.
He understood that even though he had won most of the battles, out of the seven hundred, he lost dozens. The opponents he lost to were the top existence among ordinary disciples and, in terms of strength, they could compete at the 'Heaven and Earth Duel' for the Earth Rank.
Now, within the Fifth Original Witch Realm, many disciples believed he wasn't worthy of being an 'Earth Rank Member.' Even several senior brothers and even the master might have ideas about his slow progress.
"But, what can I do?"
"In my previous life, I started martial arts late. Who had high expectations for me? Still, step by step, within a dozen years, I became a martial arts master."
"When I first arrived in the Midland, I didn't rush to show my talent."
"When I joined the Dragonstar Immortal Sect, I was just considered a decent genius. Yet, step by step, over decades, I became the number one genius in the entire Red Moon Immortal Continent, and even the entire White Cang Immortal Country, second only to Zhuo Haiyue." Wu Yuan's heart never wavered. "In the end, I will surpass her too."
The Witch Lord, such an existence, had attempted to strike Wu Yuan.
However, as time passed, and with Wu Yuan reflecting on himself, his words still failed to shake Wu Yuan's inner resolve.
Instead, they made Wu Yuan's heart even stronger.
"I walk my own path."
"When I become stronger step by step and reach the peak, all the rumors and doubts will naturally dissipate." Wu Yuan stood up.
"By the time, it's time to engage in today's battle."
Wu Yuan soared into the sky, quickly leaving the wilderness.
Time passed day by day.
Fifth Original Witch Realm.
On the Void Continent, not too far from the edge, stood a towering mountain.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Two figures, one in white and one in red, approached slowly. They gazed at a white-robed youth sitting cross-legged not far away.
He had his eyes closed.
"Senior Jiang, the master is right there." Cen Jiang nervously stared at the white-robed youth in front of her. She was well aware of how formidable he was, ranking first among a million immortals and witches.
Taking in the entire grand world, he was the most top-tier existence among the Heaven Witches.
"Should I go call the master?" Cen Jiang nervously asked. "The master has been sporadic lately. Every time after a battle, he either returns to his homeland or wanders around the Void Continent."
"He rarely stays in the Origin Tower and sometimes stays in one place for just a day." Cen Jiang explained.
"No need to call him." Jiang Huan smiled, looking at Wu Yuan in the distance. "It's fine. I'm just waiting to see."
Cen Jiang nodded obediently, while secretly speculating about the relationship between her master and Jiang Huan.
Master-disciple? Or something else?
Suddenly.
"Hu!"
Standing on the mountain peak, Wu Yuan's hand suddenly conjured a war knife, followed by strands of bright knife light.
That knife light didn't contain any magical aura, and Wu Yuan didn't unleash a particularly strong physical strength. However, the knife light was so dazzling.
To the point where it began to affect the surrounding environment.
"Hmm?"
Jiang Huan's eyes brightened, revealing a slight smile. He thought to himself, "My little junior."
"This?" Cen Jiang also looked bewildered, somewhat incredulous. "Dao! The aura of Dao?"
She knew exactly what this meant.
"This time, I think Master's evaluation of Junior Apprentice Brother must be much higher." Jiang Huan sighed inwardly.
Over the past two years, in more than seven hundred battles, if he had exerted his full strength, he wouldn't necessarily lose to those opponents who comprehended the Dao domain.
But he endured, only displaying the 'Starry Dao.'
Accumulating practical combat experiences.
Over the two years, Wu Yuan's mind became even more tranquil.
At the beginning, he might have intentionally endured, but as time passed, he began to get used to this state. It was as if he was undergoing a transformation, truly achieving a state of not being pleased with external things and not being saddened by oneself, making him more enlightened about his true self.
Walk your own path!
Others' opinions are not important.
With guidance from Senior Brother Jiang Huan and Master Nan Yin, he had to admit that although Senior Brother Jiang Huan only gave guidance once, his level was indeed higher.
Combined with the many previous accumulations.
And the talent brought by the Starry Body, Wu Yuan surpassed the bottleneck that other top geniuses of the grand world could only hope to cross in decades, all in just two short years.
Today.
He entered a special state, where the mountain breeze made him feel as if he had truly returned to the eve of the battle with the Insect Demon.
With a heart full of passion, yet even more serene.
"Swoosh!"
Wu Yuan once again slashed through the void. Countless earth-yellow glows gathered, forming a miniature star with a diameter of about ten miles, followed by the star exploding violently.
The glows surged, dispersing across the vast void!
"Star Rupture!"
"This is the true Star Rupture Blade." Wu Yuan's eyes gleamed; this strike seemed to unleash the restraint of the past two years.
To let his aspirations for self-confirmation explode!
Explode!
"Starry Dao, perfect and flawless, excels in defense. The circle has no flaws, capable of resisting external impacts to the maximum extent." Wu Yuan had completely understood the mystery of truly comprehending the essence of the Starry Dao.
"However, the Dao has no extremes. In pursuing defense to the extreme, there is also the aspect of eruption. In the past, I pursued defense too much."
"But in reality, to condense the true meaning of the Starry Dao, one must thoroughly understand the aspect of the 'Starry Explosion,' switching between offense and defense in just an instant."
Hum~
A massive fluctuation of Dao swept over, and a vague earth-yellow light completely enveloped Wu Yuan.
At this moment, Wu Yuan standing there seemed to be the embodiment of Dao.
"This is the Mid-Rank Law, clearly just condensing true meaning, but the might of the true meaning is highlighted, no less than the Dao domain of the Lower-Rank Law." Wu Yuan revealed a smile.
Based on this understanding of the Dao.
It was enough to support him in cultivating step by step to the level of the Separation of Spirit and Law. Many Earth Immortals and Earth Witches, who had practiced for tens of thousands of years, had only reached this level of Dao understanding.
"Starry True Intent, truly mastering the true meaning of the Mid-Rank Law?"
Cen Jiang was extremely shocked and even more excited. "Master, Master is really amazing!"
Cultivating for decades and comprehending the true meaning of the Mid-Rank Law?
What kind of talent was this?
"Junior Apprentice Brother comes from a small world. During the previous Blood Refining Battle, he was only at the level of the sixth or seventh layer of the Starry Domain." Jiang Huan smiled, "In just three or four years, he directly comprehended the true meaning of the stars. This progress, although not as fast as Junior Apprentice Brother Chang Hong, is not much slower than mine in the past."
"The most important thing is this kind of mentality."
"No wonder Master accepted him as a disciple," Jiang Huan thought to himself.
Jiang Huan, seemingly just an Upper Witch, held a position and status comparable to many Star Lords, being the top talent of the First Original Witch Realm and a disciple of the Witch King.
Therefore, it was effortless to gather information about Wu Yuan.
"Different paths each have their own strengths, but there is never an absolute."
"Like the Starry Path, it is indeed best at defense, but it doesn't mean the offense cannot become formidable." Wu Yuan, immersed in cultivation, increasingly realized this.
Layers of earth-yellow light dissipated.
The vague and invisible aura of the Dao also dissipated, and everything on the entire Void Continent returned to calm.
"Hmm?" Wu Yuan just noticed that there were two people on the side, feeling a slight surprise. "Senior Brother?"
Right, according to the timeline, it was the day when Senior Brother guided him once a year. However, he had been immersed in cultivation and had forgotten about it.
Swoosh!
Wu Yuan flew forward and said, "Cen Jiang, you can go back first. If there's anything, I will call you."
"Yes." Cen Jiang respectfully replied and quickly left.
Although she was a servant and had taken the ancestral witch oath, theoretically, she couldn't expose information. However, better to be safe than sorry.
After she left.
"Sorry for keeping Senior Brother waiting." Wu Yuan respectfully said.
"It's fine." Jiang Huan smiled, "Seeing Junior Apprentice Brother breakthrough is a joyous occasion."
"For two years of restraint, breaking through in one go must be very refreshing."
"It is very refreshing." Wu Yuan smiled slightly, "But I don't feel restrained. Instead, I am grateful to those opponents."
"Grateful?" Jiang Huan smiled knowingly, a bit curious.
"It was me who let them take the initiative to challenge me. Through mutual tempering, I was able to break through. Naturally, I have to thank these opponents." Wu Yuan sincerely said.
Toward the other members of the Fifth Original Witch Realm.
Perhaps most of them had a bad attitude at first, but Wu Yuan harbored no resentment. Sometimes, he even enjoyed this environment.
Pure feelings.
If you're good, you're good; if you're not, you're not. Everything is out in the open, not a smiling tiger.
Moreover, Wu Yuan also understood that those Original Witch Realm members were not targeting him but rather his identity.
Objectively speaking.
The previous Wu Yuan, even if he exerted all his strength, might not be able to stay in the 'Earth-Rank Member' status. The dissatisfaction he caused was normal.
"Do you want to continue with the remaining battles?" Jiang Huan asked.
"Yes, since the battles have been arranged, they must continue." Wu Yuan smiled, "Moreover, although the remaining battles have little effect on honing my skills, they are also a kind of tempering against these opponents."
"Sometimes, you have to help others."
Jiang Huan nodded slightly, feeling that his Junior Apprentice Brother in front of him was extraordinary.
"Junior Apprentice Brother, with your proficiency in battles, seizing the title of Heaven-Rank should be no problem." Jiang Huan smiled.
"Oh?"
Wu Yuan's eyes brightened, then he asked in confusion, "In the Fifth Original Witch Realm, has no one comprehended the second level of the Dao domain of the Lower-Rank Law?"
The true meaning of the Mid-Rank Law, or the Dao domain of the Lower-Rank Law, each increase in level would cause a significant surge in strength.\
"Occasionally." Jiang Huan smiled, "But geniuses like this mostly choose to break through quickly rather than linger too much."
"At least."
"Right now, there isn't any."
"Besides, with Junior Apprentice Brother's proficiency in battles, even if he really encounters one, he can still give it a try." Jiang Huan said.
Wu Yuan nodded involuntarily.
The transition from the first to the second level of the Dao domain of the Lower-Rank Law was ultimately not a qualitative change, not an insurmountable gap.
"Junior Apprentice Brother, to reach this level at the age of over fifty, if Master knew, I think he would be very happy." Jiang Huan said.
"It's not as good as Senior Brothers did back then." Wu Yuan shook his head.
"Haha, it's different." Jiang Huan smiled, "Talent is not immutable. Factors like one's mentality and foundation changes will affect talent, especially when breaking through major bottlenecks, mentality becomes more important."
"I believe in Master's judgment."
"In the future, catching up with Senior Brother and even surpassing me are all possible." Jiang Huan smiled, "Let's go."
"I should guide you in your cultivation like this." Jiang Huan turned and headed towards the Origin Tower.
Wu Yuan followed.
He also felt a warm feeling in his heart, sensing the care Jiang Huan, his Senior Brother, had for him.
Truly treating him as a little Junior Apprentice Brother who needs attention.
...
The 786th battle and exchange, within a vast spherical battle space.
"Swoosh!" "Swoosh!"
Four beams of knife light tore through the sky, instantly causing countless earth-yellow streams of light to converge, forming four miniature stars that explosively burst forth.
Terrifying explosive force shook the void!
"Sizzle~" "Sizzle~" "Sizzle~"
Under the eruption of the four knives, the enormous sword array, like water dragons, was instantly torn apart by this terrifying knife light.
Rainwater fell from the sky, countless flying swords descending.
Standing amidst the rushing water flow, Wu Yuan looked like a war god with a majestic aura, the flowing water appearing terrifying.
"Brother Wuzun, do you want to fight again?" Wu Yuan's voice was vigorous, his four arms wielding four battle knives, looking extremely ferocious.
And in the distance.
The Qi Condensation expert named Wuzun had already been shocked by Wu Yuan. His strongest killing move was shattered by just two moves?
Wu Yuan's previous battles had been observed several times.
Although the probability of winning wasn't great, he could at least have a blood battle, but now? The gap between them was too large.
"I concede." Wuzun shook his head helplessly, sincerely saying, "Brother Wu Yuan, impressive, being able to comprehend the true meaning of the stars."
"With your proficiency in battles, I'm afraid not many people can stop you."
"I yield." Wu Yuan smiled and clasped his hands.
Transforming into a stream of light, he rushed out of the battle space.
At this moment, the over a hundred members of the Fifth Original Witch Realm watching around the battle space were all stunned.
They expected Wu Yuan to win.
After all, in the more than 700 battles before this, Wu Yuan had already proven his proficiency in battles in each confrontation.
Similar understanding of the Dao, Wu Yuan, would definitely win!
However, no one expected that in this battle, Wu Yuan would win so decisively and cleanly, a complete crushing victory.
"True meaning of the stars!"
"Wu Yuan broke through."
"Tempering in over 700 battles actually allowed him to break through before the Heaven and Earth Showdown?" These spectators found it unbelievable.
Swiftly, this news spread among the over ten thousand members of the Fifth Original Witch Realm.
Now.
Not only the Original Witch Realm members who challenged Wu Yuan, but even those dozens of Earth-Rank members, all turned their attention to Wu Yuan.
Because.
Wu Yuan, who comprehended the true meaning of the stars, had already posed a threat to their status.
In the entire Fifth Original Witch Realm, with over ten thousand talents, the top-ranked few thousand talents had the qualifications to compete for the Golden Core Blood Refining King.
However, the number of Earth-Rank members in the Fifth Original Witch Realm was much higher than that of the Golden Core Blood Refining King.
Firstly, there were many more geniuses in the witch realm, and secondly, the number of Earth-Rank member slots was ten times fewer.
Usually.
One must comprehend the true meaning of the middle-rank law or the domain of the lower-rank law to have a chance at becoming an Earth-Rank member, and their foundation, source technique, magic, divine soul, etc., must not be too weak.
Past Wu Yuan had a weak understanding of the Dao.
Now, with a breakthrough, he naturally attracted attention.
"No need to be anxious."
"Wu Yuan just broke through, and his use of the true meaning of the stars might not be that good. Even though he excels in battles, I estimate that he'll stay at the Earth-Rank at most."
"Impacting the Heaven-Rank? No hope!" Many members of the Original Witch Realm discussed, subconsciously thinking that Wu Yuan was not strong enough.
After all, he had just broken through.
And the Heaven and Earth Showdown was imminent.
But Wu Yuan paid no attention to these external discussions. He continued to fight every day, methodically honing himself, honing his skills.
Following the routine cultivation, practicing swordsmanship, comprehending the Origin Tower, traveling through the Xia Mountain World...
The result was—winning! Winning! Winning!
Every battle, he won decisively.
As time passed.
Wu Yuan's swordsmanship became more perfect, and he seemed to have entered a special state, continuously progressing in strength.
Every day, there was progress.
Although the daily progress was very small, when accumulated over time, it became extremely terrifying.
...The 879th battle, the Witch Duel Platform.
Wu Yuan against Nong Bai.
This battle attracted much attention from the members of the Fifth Original Witch Realm who came to watch.
The number of spectators skyrocketed from a few hundred before to nearly two thousand.
Because Nong Bai had deduced one of the lower-rank laws to the domain level, possessing the strength to compete for Earth-Rank status, he was recognized as an extraordinary genius.
But this battle.
Surpassed everyone's expectations.
Wu Yuan started with a direct confrontation, engaging Nong Bai in an incredibly fierce battle. Both sides fought madly.
Source power was consumed frantically!
But in the end.
Wu Yuan, relying on his powerful true body defense and a little use of blood mist, defeated Nong Bai!
The situation was completely one-sided.
This battle.
Finally gave Wu Yuan hope to impact the Earth-Rank status. Yes, among the numerous disciples of the Witch King, he was still considered relatively weak.
But that was because every disciple of the Witch King was an incredibly rare genius in the entire realm for a million years!
And the members of the Fifth Original Witch Realm, although all geniuses, are far from being so monstrous.
...The 892nd battle.
Wu Yuan once again defeated a member of the Original Witch Realm who condensed the true meaning of the middle-rank law. In this battle, Wu Yuan won decisively!
The advantage was even greater than when defeating Nong Bai.
Because.
In just one month, Wu Yuan's swordsmanship became even more terrifying. Under the layers of sword light, offense and defense were balanced, unstoppable.
Victory!
This battle truly shook the over ten thousand talents in the entire Fifth Original Witch Realm.
Wu Yuan, consecutively defeating two geniuses with the potential to impact Earth-Rank status.
And it was with overwhelming superiority.
He truly proved his frightening talent, at least possessing the potential to impact Earth-Rank status.
...
In the Cangfeng Witch Realm, Fifth Original Witch Plane, inside a palace.
"So terrifying."
"This Wu Yuan, where did he come from? His progress is too rapid."
"Could it be that he's one of those terrifying geniuses with the potential to impact the second realm's Earth-Rank status in the future?" Over ten geniuses gathered here, all Earth-Rank members. The center of their discussion was naturally the recently emerged Wu Yuan.
"Mu Xia, you're a Heaven-Rank member. Why don't you say a few words?" someone spoke.
"What should I say?"
A young man in a white robe, like a noble gentleman, smiled leisurely. "My so-called Heaven-Rank status is just a result of someone breaking through ahead of me, and I moved up in the rankings. It's not real; those born through the 'Heaven and Earth Showdown' are the true Heaven-Rank members."
"Wu Yuan?"
"Let's have a battle."
"As for Heaven-Rank, strength is the most important. If his strength surpasses ours, then he's naturally Heaven-Rank. There's nothing to discuss." The young man in white stood up, smiling. "I advise you all not to discuss him."
"Hoping for others to be weak."
"Better to strive to become stronger. As long as you become the strongest, you naturally become Heaven-Rank."
"I'm leaving." The young man in white's figure disappeared, and his divine consciousness had already left the Cangfeng Witch Realm.
...
Ignoring the outside clamor.
Wu Yuan focused on cultivating. He had grown accustomed to this quiet cultivation life.
Battle after battle!
Until the end of the one thousandth battle, Wu Yuan decisively defeated his opponent, saying the final "concede."
Still, he left the spherical battle space directly.
At this point.
Regarding Wu Yuan's victories, other members of the Original Witch Realm were somewhat numb. In the last hundred battles of the thousand invitations, Wu Yuan swept away all opponents.
Whether you were a body refiner or Qi cultivator.
Regardless of your understanding of the Dao.
No matter your foundation or how long you've been practicing.
All swept away!
Therefore, when the one thousandth battle concluded.
Unknowingly, Wu Yuan had become one of the top contenders for the upcoming Heaven and Earth Showdown, poised to become a Heaven-Rank member.
At this moment.
With only about three months left until the next Heaven and Earth Showdown, Wu Yuan received some unexpected news.
Xia Shan World, Central Earth.
"Old Fang, have you really decided?" Wu Yuan's gaze fell on Fang Xia, dressed in a white robe and exuding elegance.
Beside him were Shan Mo and Ji Bei.
"Yes, Young Master." Fang Xia nodded and smiled. "Now, Young Master is a top-tier genius in the entire Great Realm, a core member of the Cangfeng Witch Realm, with a status and power beyond our imagination."
"Cen Jiang, Senior, also manages Central Earth in an orderly manner."
"We are no longer needed." Fang Xia said, "So, we want to go out and wander around in a certain witch continent."
"Quiet cultivation isn't good?" Wu Yuan wondered.
Clearly, they had guidance from immortals.
"Your Majesty, we are not like you," Shan Mo said in a deep voice. "Our talents are limited, and although the immortals have given guidance, it's too profound for us to comprehend. We have recorded various images of their guidance, but if we just stay secluded, it's difficult for us to break through to the Purple Mansion Mountain and River."
"Venturing out."
"Perhaps we'll have fewer opportunities in terms of techniques and resources." Even in humanoid form, Shan Mo's body was still massive, and he grinned. "But that feeling of roaming between life and death might help us rediscover the long-lost passion and progress faster."
"Roaming between life and death?" Wu Yuan thought to himself, sweeping his gaze over the three.
These three in front of him.
Had all received considerable help from Wu Yuan.
However, the time was too short, and Fang Xia was only at the Fifth Golden Elixir level now, while the other two were at the Fourth Golden Elixir level.
Such cultivation levels were quite inconspicuous in the vast Great Realm.
"Before, I gave you many treasures, and now you've also gained the witch realm's techniques." Wu Yuan said, "I have some suggestions, but the path of cultivation is ultimately walked by oneself. I won't say more."
"If there's something, find me through the Cangfeng Witch Realm." Wu Yuan said, "But remember, don't reveal the existence of Xia Shan."
"Yes."
"Young Master, rest assured, we have been entrusted, and we have also made the ancestral witch oath." Fang Xia, Ji Bei, and Shan Mo respectfully bowed.
Shortly after, under Cen Jiang's arrangement, the three of them quietly left Xia Shan World.
Heading towards a witch continent not far from the Cangfeng Continent.
One witch continent was vast and boundless, enough for them to explore.
"They've all left!"
"I don't know when we'll see each other again, or maybe, we won't be able to meet again?" Wu Yuan sighed inwardly.
Roaming between life and death, even in a witch continent with a lower danger level, posed many risks for Golden Elixir cultivators.
A slight mistake could lead to downfall.
But that's the path of cultivation.
"Wandering along this road, time is fleeting, there will always be partings, and there will always be reunions." Wu Yuan sighed in his heart. "In the end, how many people can gather at the end of the immortal path?"
The path to the Great Dao is difficult, and eternal life is hard to achieve.
Under the passage of time, countless beings ultimately turn into a handful of yellow soil. Even Wu Yuan dared not claim he could reach the end of the immortal path.
...
After seeing off Fang Xia and the others, Wu Yuan returned to the Fifth Original Witch Realm and sat cross-legged inside the Origin Tower.
"Less than three months left for the Heaven and Earth Showdown."
"In terms of direct strength, I am now among the top ten in the over ten thousand talents of the Fifth Original Witch Realm." Wu Yuan contemplated in silence.
"But!"
"Like Mu Xia, Ling Xian, Guang Hanqing, and dozens of others, they are also outstanding individuals. Even if their talents are not as good as mine, they have an advantage in practicing for a longer time," Wu Yuan muttered.
Time possesses an incredible magic.
Another twenty years from now.
Wu Yuan was confident that he could easily defeat these top talents of the Fifth Original Witch Realm.
Unfortunately, he didn't have the time.
"Although I can't use the Dao of Ten Thousand Longevity, the 'Stellar True Body' is a combination of two major mid-tier principles, with astonishing defensive power, and it also has Blood Mist," Wu Yuan pondered.
If possible, he didn't want to use the Blood Mist.
It was easy to expose.
"These dozens of Earth-Rank members, twenty years ago, were already at the Earth-Rank. I'm afraid someone among them has broken through from the first layer (lower-tier principle) of the Dao Domain to the second layer," Wu Yuan shook his head.
Once they break through, it will be troublesome.
"I can't control others."
"What I can do is to strive to make my own strength stronger." Wu Yuan's thoughts moved, and he directly entered the Cangfeng Witch Realm.
...Cangfeng Witch Realm, Witch God Tower World.
This place was quite mysterious, designated for the entire witch world's powerful individuals to explore and showcase their talents.
"Witch God Tower." Wu Yuan looked at the distant black tower, which had some similarities to the towers of the Witch Court Dao Temple.
But it lacked the Dao rhyme of the Black Tower.
Wu Yuan knew very well that this so-called 'Witch God Tower' was similar to the 'Seven Star Heaven Proud Tower' and focused on testing the comprehension of the Dao.
However.
The Seven Star Heaven Proud Tower was divided into seven towers based on age, each revealing the most outstanding geniuses of various age groups.
The Witch God Tower, on the other hand, had only one tower. Any witch world powerhouse, from the Supreme Witch to the ordinary Ling Shen Realm or even Tong Xuan Realm, could challenge this tower.
"Eternal Yang Immortal Realm, not worried about exposing geniuses. After all, there are no particularly hostile forces." Wu Yuan muttered, "As for places like the Cangfeng Witch Realm, they probably don't want to reveal too much."
Just like the disciples of the Witch Sovereign, they would not be made public until they became Supreme Witch or Supreme Immortal.
Especially before becoming Supreme Witch or Supreme Immortal.
"Let's give it a try." Wu Yuan stepped into the Witch God Tower.
Just an hour later.
Swoosh!
Wu Yuan flew out of the Witch God Tower.
While flying.
He shook his head and muttered to himself, "Really difficult! I only reached the 23rd floor, barely passing the 22nd floor."
"But, it's really refreshing! Without worrying about exposing myself, erupting with both paths simultaneously is indeed much more enjoyable than using the 'Way of the Stars' alone."
The Witch God Tower had a total of forty floors!
It allowed challenges from below Supreme Immortal and Supreme Witch, and it got increasingly difficult as one progressed, indicating the growing difficulty.
"However."
A slight smile appeared on Wu Yuan's lips. "Finally, I got another 6 points for the Dao Temple. I can exchange them for three enlightenment opportunities."
Witch God Tower.
Challenging the fifth, tenth, seventeenth, and twentieth floors respectively earned one point from the Dao Temple.
Starting from the twenty-first floor, the difficulty began to soar, earning one point for each floor passed.
Wu Yuan stopped at the twenty-third floor after passing the twenty-second floor.
As a result, he eventually obtained 6 points.
"No time to lose."
"Now, let's go to the Temple of the Dao." Wu Yuan thought.
He directly descended into the mysterious and unpredictable Temple of the Dao.
This was Wu Yuan's idea, an effective way to further enhance his understanding of the Dao in a short period.
"The sixty points bestowed by the master require me to use them once every hundred years?" Wu Yuan was clear about the reason.
Only by accumulating enough confusion, deepening one's own comprehension sufficiently, and then receiving the guidance of the Temple of the Dao's enlightenment would it be more effective.
"Moreover, gaining something requires a price."
"The Temple of the Dao is so magical. I'm afraid that using it will come with a huge cost. We haven't paid a price, only because this cost is borne by the Witch Court." Wu Yuan thought to himself.
The Temple of the Dao is full of mysteries.
However.
For Wu Yuan, it had been nearly three years since his last enlightenment.
Combined with the condensation of the Stellar True Intent.
Now, when he went to experience the complete guidance of the Way of the Stars, the effect would not be inferior.
Before long.
Buzz!
Wu Yuan descended to the Witch Court's Temple of the Dao, and a light screen projection appeared:
Points Given: 58 (temporarily unusable)
Points Obtained: 6
"Use the obtained points to exchange for an opportunity to comprehend the Way of the Stars." Wu Yuan straightforwardly spoke.
Immediately, the points were deducted, and the light screen disappeared.
The second floor of the black tower opened.
Wu Yuan flew in.
...
When Wu Yuan began his new round of comprehension in the Temple of the Dao.
Cangfeng Witch Realm.
A specially opened dimension, but it had already caused a great disturbance because of him. In a temple, several figures were having an intense discussion.
"At the age of fifty-eight, he passed the twenty-second floor of the Witch God Tower!"
"Generally speaking, one needs to deduce a lower-tier principle to the second layer of the Dao Domain to have a chance of passing the twenty-second floor."
"Monster!"
"Although I can't see the specific combat situation in the Witch God Tower." A giant figure in golden armor waved his arm and roared, "I've checked Wu Yuan's information, especially his performance in the Blood Refining Battle."
"Passed the twenty-second floor of the Witch God Tower now!"
"Just five years have passed."
"This terrifying rate of improvement is enough to enter the top hundred among the tens of millions of geniuses in the five major original witch realms."
"Top hundred! Rare in thousands of years." The giant figure was extremely excited. "With this talent, he completely has the potential to impact the ranks of the Heaven-Rank members in the second original witch realm in the future."
"Moreover, he came from a small world."
"I've observed the growth trajectory of this Wu Yuan. The further he progresses, the faster his speed becomes. I feel that tens of thousands of years later, he will be another Jiang Huan." The giant figure said in one breath.
When he uttered the words 'Jiang Huan,' the other eight people in the room couldn't help it anymore.
"Old Dong, shut up!"
"This guy Wu Yuan is indeed formidable. He has the potential to impact the Heaven-Rank of the Fifth Original Witch Realm in his fifties."
"He progresses quickly, and in terms of talent, he can be counted among the top hundred of the five major original witch realms. But comparable to Jiang Huan?"
"He's far from it."
"Jiang Huan is a rare genius that appears once every tens of millions of years in the great realm." The others refuted one after another.
Clearly, the two words 'Jiang Huan' touched a nerve with them.
As the Heaven-Witch responsible for supervising the Witch God Tower, they had seen countless geniuses, but Jiang Huan still gave them tremendous shock.
Because—Jiang Huan had already completed the entire Witch God Tower!
"Haha, let's not talk about Jiang Huan, let's not mention him." The giant figure laughed, "I'm just making an analogy. When it comes to Wu Yuan, we can report it."
"Yes, report it."
"Initiate third-level information protection, causal defense protection, and further strengthen the reinforcement of his Void Continent."
"I agree."
"Agreed." The nine Heavenly Witches present quickly reached a consensus.
Wu Yuan's passage through the twenty-second floor of the Witch God Tower truly impressed them.
Although he couldn't be compared to Jiang Huan.
But among the tens of millions of geniuses in the five major original witch realms, he belonged to the top tier.
The Thunderfeather Temple would carry out various assassinations against some exceptional talents in the Cangfeng Witch Realm, but the more costly the assassination, the more cautious they would be.
Similarly.
In the Cangfeng Witch Realm, different levels of protection would be provided for talents of various levels.
The highest level of protection naturally went to the Heaven-Rank members of the First Original Witch Realm.
Next were the Heaven-Rank members of the Second Original Witch Realm and the Earth-Rank members of the First Original Witch Realm.
Then there were other young but exceptional geniuses, such as Wu Yuan, whom they had just noticed.
As time passed.
"Nine Supervisors." A cold voice suddenly sounded, "Your application for 'third-level protection' for Wu Yuan has been rejected by the Star Lord."
"Why?"
"Why was it not approved?"
"Although he is young, his talent is absolutely sufficient. Once exposed, without protection, he could be killed by the Thunderfeather Temple." These supervisors all questioned one after another.
"The reason for disapproval."
"Is because." The cold voice continued, "Wu Yuan has already been placed under 'second-level' protection."
"No need for third-level protection anymore."
The nine supervisors fell silent.
...
Wu Yuan was naturally unaware of the commotion caused by his passage through the Witch God Tower. After undergoing an enlightenment in the Temple of the Dao, he returned to the Origin Tower for cultivation.
As time flowed like water, Wu Yuan's strength kept improving. During this period, he also received guidance from Jiang Huan's senior brother.
Finally.
"The Heaven and Earth Duel is set to take place in three days on the Original Witch Continent?" Wu Yuan, who had been cultivating in seclusion, received a notice from the Fifth Original Witch Temple.
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Chapter 313: Achieving Heaven-Rank, Meeting the Master
Wu Yuan's train of thought entered the Cangfeng Witch Realm, swiftly gathering information about the Heaven and Earth Duel and reviewing it.
"The actual combat consists of two rounds."
"In the first half month, there will be duels among over a hundred thousand ordinary members, and the top one hundred disciples will advance from the first round."
"Then, together with the existing Heaven-Rank and Earth-Rank members, they will participate in the second round," Wu Yuan murmured.
In other words, Wu Yuan didn't need to participate in the first round; he could directly join the second round after half a month.
Wu Yuan withdrew this train of thought.
"The Fourth Level of the 'Star Splitting Blade Canon.'" Wu Yuan continued his comprehension, observing the transformations and movements of the blade lights formed by countless converging rays of light.
From the ninth realm of the Star Domain to the first realm of the Star Intent was a major bottleneck. It required various aspects such as opportunities, luck, enlightenment, and more to break through; it was a qualitative change!
However, progressing from the first to the third realm of the Star Intent involved accumulating quantity. In theory, with continuous accumulation over time, even with poor talent, one could eventually reach the third realm of the Star Intent.
Accepting enlightenment from the Temple of the Dao...
Wu Yuan gained tremendous insights.
Combined with guidance from Master Nan Yin, guidance from Senior Jiang Huan, and the guidance from the spiritual imprint of the Grand Witch in the "Star Codex," in just a few months, Wu Yuan made astonishing progress.
Although there was still some distance to go before reaching the second realm of the Star Intent, his comprehension had deepened considerably compared to when he first broke through.
Gradually, Wu Yuan's transformed mental will and the profound insights into the Star Dao brought about by the Starry Sky Divine Body were displaying an unbelievable power when working in harmony.
...More than half a month later.
"Congratulations, Master, on achieving the Heaven-Rank and returning." Cen Jiang, accompanied by twelve virtual refining realm servants, all stood by the transmission array and respectfully spoke.
They were full of expectations for Wu Yuan.
Originally cultivators in the jurisdiction of the Thunderfeather Temple, they chose to become servants to save their lives. It could be said that their Dao hearts were already clouded, and the probability of reaching the Immortal Ascension as Heaven-Rank was almost zero in this life.
But it also indicated their thirst for life!
Now, their fate was bound with Wu Yuan's. The stronger Wu Yuan became, the happier their future would be.
"Haha, everyone."
"Wait for my good news." Wu Yuan stepped into the transmission array, a radiant glow soaring into the sky, disappearing in an instant.
"Earthly Immortal, can the Master succeed?" one of the virtual servants couldn't help but ask.
"He can!" Cen Jiang whispered, "Master is the most outstanding genius I have seen in the Fifth Original Witch Realm in thousands of years."
...
The Original Witch Continent, vast and expansive for millions of miles, with most places being quite desolate.
However, the central "Witch Battle Platform" was crowded with people, gathering over eighty thousand members from the Original Witch Realm. Most people had come to watch.
The Heaven and Earth Duel was a grand event in each Original Witch Realm.
Swoosh!
Wu Yuan emerged from the transmission array, flying at an incredible speed.
"Wu Yuan!"
"Is that Wu Yuan? Is he really Wu Yuan?"
"I heard about him before, but I haven't seen him. I heard he was a genius in the Eternal Sun Immortal Realm's spatial domain, invited to join our witch realm."
"He's quite extraordinary. They say he's still very young." Almost unanimously, tens of thousands of members from the Original Witch Realm looked towards Wu Yuan.
There was admiration, curiosity, and doubt; some had no expression on their faces, while others smiled.
But there were very few envious looks.
This was the witch lineage. They respected the strong. With Wu Yuan's one thousand battles completed, his formidable strength had conquered the vast majority of members in the Original Witch Realm.
Whoosh! Wu Yuan gently landed in front of the Witch Battle Platform.
Here, more than a hundred figures have gathered, either the original Heaven-Rank and Earth-Rank members or ordinary disciples who have advanced to the second round. Many of them have faced Wu Yuan, such as Nong Bai.
"Wu Yuan."
"It's Wu Yuan." Over a hundred figures all turned to look, their eyes filled with wariness, curiosity, and some with a hint of battle intent.
Wu Yuan is widely recognized as a top-ten, if not top-five, powerhouse.
However, as Wu Yuan's gaze swept across, he recognized a familiar figure and couldn't help but grin, striding forward, "Brother Xianglin, we meet again."
"Wu... Wu Yuan?" Xianglin, not particularly tall, forced a smile.
"You defeated me before and even said to remember you." Wu Yuan's expression was sincere, "I indeed remembered. Honestly, I can break through thanks to the pressure you put on me."
"Otherwise, I wouldn't have made this breakthrough."
"This time, let's have another battle." A burning fighting spirit lit up in Wu Yuan's eyes.
Xianglin looked somewhat troubled. Fight Wu Yuan again? He had no confidence.
But in the previous one thousand battles with Wu Yuan, he was the first to defeat him, leaving a message for Wu Yuan to remember him.
It seems that Wu Yuan took it seriously?
...Not long after the last person arrived, whoosh! A stream of light flashed and appeared above the Witch Battle Platform.
It was a silver-armored man, short hair, with a scar on his face, looking extremely robust.
His powerful aura diffused.
"Star Lord."
"Star Lord." In an instant, tens of thousands of members around the Witch Battle Platform all respectfully saluted.
Later, Qu Xingjun, who governs the Five Original Witch Realms.
However, the specific affairs of the Fifth Original Witch Realm are managed by this Star Lord.
Perhaps, among these tens of thousands of Original Witch Realm members, many Heavenly Witches and Heavenly Immortals will be born in the future. But at least for now, their status is far from comparable to the Star Lord.
Genius is still just a genius.
"Get up." The silver-armored man's voice thundered, echoing through heaven and earth. His gaze swept below, stopping on Wu Yuan for a moment.
As the supervisor of the Fifth Original Witch Realm, he might not know the specific background of Wu Yuan, but he knew that Wu Yuan had been granted 'Second-Level' protection.
This was an extraordinary treatment.
Normally, in the Fifth Original Witch Realm, a new batch of geniuses would emerge every hundred years, and it might not even produce one person eligible for 'Second-Level' protection in over ten thousand years.
"Heaven and Earth Duel, second round, a total of one hundred and forty-three participants." The silver-armored man spoke, and his voice resounded in everyone's ears.
"The rules are still simple."
"Round-robin!"
"Everyone must fight each of the other participants once. Victory adds one point, no points for defeat. In the end, the one with the highest score becomes Heaven-Rank."
"Those with the second to one hundred and first points become Earth-Rank members."
"In case of equal points, the ranking will be determined based on direct match results," the silver-armored man's voice was indifferent. "Remember, the competition for immortality is limited."
"Becoming an Earth-Rank or even Heaven-Rank."
"Can receive the best 'Foundation Building Treasures' bestowed by the witch realm. Otherwise, you'll have to go to the Fourth Witch Realm in the future and undertake life-and-death adventure tasks to make up for your foundation defects."
"Ten battles per day."
"Fifteen days to conclude the second round," the silver-armored man said coldly. "The entire combat space of the Witch Battle Platform will be open."
"Follow the order of the duels and commence the battles!"
Whoosh!
A huge screen appeared, displaying a densely arranged schedule of duel orders. Each person could find their opponent.
"My opponent, the first battle." Wu Yuan saw his name at a glance. "It's Mu Xia?"
Mu Xia.
He is currently a Heaven-Rank member. Although he gradually rose through the ranks, it is enough to show that among the dozens of Heaven and Earth-Rank members, he is probably the strongest.
"Wu Yuan." Mu Xia, dressed in white robes, also smiled and looked over. "I look forward to fighting you."
"Me too." Wu Yuan smiled as well.
He didn't sense any malice from Mu Xia.
Soon.
Except for one person having a bye, the other one hundred and forty-two people entered the battle space, including Wu Yuan and Mu Xia.
Nearly a hundred thousand Original Witch Realm members who came to watch had already chosen their respective battle spaces, and the most anticipated battle was naturally between Wu Yuan and Mu Xia.
One! A current Heaven-Rank member.
The other is the newly rising extraordinary genius of the entire Fifth Original Witch Realm.
The battle quickly erupted.
... "Hoo!" A vast expanse of blue water, like an ocean, completely enveloped the battle space with a diameter of nearly two thousand miles.
Flying swords, like terrifying water dragons, howled and surged from all directions towards Wu Yuan.
This destructive momentum is enough to make an ordinary Purple Mansion cultivator shudder.
"Haha, come on." Wu Yuan instantly transformed into a hundred-zhang giant, growing four arms, and four terrifying and dazzling blade lights erupted instantly.
A hazy starlight spread.
"Splash!" "Splash!" "Splash!" The water dragons surged, and the blade lights whistled. Both sides erupted into a terrifying confrontation.
One attacks!
One defends!
"Mu Xia, your sword formation can't shake me." Wu Yuan trod on the void, unmoving like a mountain, his voice resonating like a bell through heaven and earth. "In a battle against me, when you can't directly shake my defense, then you are destined to lose!"
"Give me, annihilation!!"
"Splash!" "Splash!" "Splash!" The blade lights around Wu Yuan's body changed instantly, becoming extremely violent.
Water dragons were twisted to shreds, countless flying swords scattered, and Wu Yuan's speed became elusive.
The wings slightly fluttered!
Killing towards Mu Xia.
Swish! Mu Xia's figure merged into the vast ocean, blending into the water flow, avoiding Wu Yuan's sudden attack. Water is originally formless and unpredictable.
This battle.
Lasted for more than half an hour, the longest among the seventy-two battles.
The insights into the Dao were close, with Mu Xia slightly stronger, not far from reaching the middle-stage Law True Meaning.
But in the end, Mu Xia lost!
Exhausted his mana and admitted defeat.
Just as Wu Yuan said, in a same-rank battle, if even a full-powered attack can't shake his defense, then you are destined to lose.
"Mu Xia is defeated."
"Incredible defense, unbelievable endurance, Wu Yuan!" This battle amazed the tens of thousands of spectators from the Original Witch Realm.
A battle between strong contenders.
Wu Yuan emerged victorious.
"No one can stop Wu Yuan." The silver-armored man, also observing the battle from a distance with several Heavenly Immortals, drew his conclusion.
And the result.
As the silver-armored man expected.
Time passed.
One battle after another.
Half a month later, Wu Yuan achieved an undefeated record of 'one hundred and forty-two battles.'
In these one hundred and forty-two battles, eight of them were victories where Wu Yuan depleted the opponent's source power and mana before winning.
But regardless of the methods, Wu Yuan relied on his own strength.
Undoubtedly, he became the new Heaven-Rank member of the Fifth Original Witch Realm.
The true strongest.
...
Among the five Original Witch Realms, the First Original Witch Realm receives the most attention.
Because it has accumulated talents from the witch realm for tens of thousands of years, even Earth-Rank members, as long as they succeed in crossing the tribulation, can become a Star Lord.
Although the Fifth Original Witch Realm is the least valued, Wu Yuan's acquisition of the Heaven-Rank title still attracted attention from many high-level figures in the Cangfeng Witch Realm.
"Wu Yuan?"
"He's not even sixty years old."
"In terms of achievements at the same age, but considering his performance in the Blood Refining Space, his progress is quite exaggerated."
"As long as he doesn't fall, there's no problem with him becoming an 'Earth-Rank member' of the First Original Witch Realm in the future." Many high-level figures in the witch realm were unaware that Wu Yuan had been accepted as a disciple of the Witch Lord.
But this doesn't prevent them from having high expectations for Wu Yuan.
...
Inside the Second Original Witch Realm, on a void continent.
"Oh? My little junior brother actually won the title of Heaven-Rank?" Long Hong, who was in closed-door cultivation, received this news.
"I really underestimated him."
"Indeed, my vision is far inferior to my senior brother's." Long Hong sighed secretly, then showed a smile. "Well."
"At least, his current performance won't tarnish the name of our Master." Long Hong stopped thinking about Wu Yuan and continued his cultivation.
He harbored no ill intentions towards Wu Yuan personally.
Purely because he had previously felt that Wu Yuan's strength and talent were too weak, not worthy of becoming a disciple of the Witch Lord.
...
Cangfeng Continent, vast and boundless, spanning billions of miles; within this expansive continent are different spatial dimensions, containing many hidden worlds.
One of these hidden worlds.
In this world, with a diameter of tens of billions of miles, countless bizarre-looking monsters inhabit it. These creatures are extremely low in intelligence, with most of them being extremely brutal, often engaging in madness and cannibalism among themselves.
There are very few monsters that are extremely docile.
On a desolate plain, with wild grasses swaying, Kua Chi Witch Lord sat cross-legged. A gentle breeze brushed past, bringing a sense of ease.
"Speculating on life."
"But the life I created either can't reproduce normally or can't give birth to intelligent spirits." Kua Chi Witch Lord pondered with some difficulty. His powerful divine sense easily enveloped the entire world.
Observing the operation of countless lives.
Whoosh! Countless light spots gathered and formed a shadowy figure in a black robe.
"Lord."
"What's the matter?" Kua Chi Witch Lord spoke softly.
As one of the witch realm rulers, he had numerous powerful subordinates, and almost all matters, big or small, were delegated to his subordinates to handle.
The black-robed figure in front of him was in charge of 'intelligence' within the witch realm.
"The disciple that the Lord recently accepted, Wu Yuan." The black-robed figure respectfully said, "He has applied to obtain foundational treasures and also applied to become a member of the Fourth Original Witch Realm."
"Oh?"
Kua Chi Witch Lord frowned slightly, "Is it just a trivial matter? Follow the normal procedures; there's no need for special treatment just because he's my disciple."
He felt somewhat displeased.
Now was a critical moment in his cultivation.
"Lord, if we follow the normal procedures, it's fine. However, he has just become the Heaven-Rank member of the Fifth Original Witch Realm and wants to apply for a 'Sub-Legendary Rank' foundational treasure." The black-robed figure respectfully said, "However, what he's applying for is a treasure for Qi Refiners."
"I find it inappropriate and report this matter to you."
"Heaven-Rank member of the Fifth Original Witch Realm?" Kua Chi Witch Lord was slightly surprised, "He has only been in the Fifth Original Witch Realm for a little over three years."
"Yes," the black-robed figure nodded.
He didn't feel surprised at all because, in his view, as a disciple of the Witch Lord, isn't it normal to progress so quickly?
In fact, Wu Yuan's progress seemed a bit slow to him.
"No problem."
"I understand. You don't need to worry about this matter for now. You can go." Kua Chi Witch Lord spoke.
"Yes." The black-robed figure respectfully agreed and quickly dispersed.
On the desolate plain.
Only Kua Chi Witch Lord remained.
"Three years?"
"Becoming a Heaven-Rank member of the Fifth Original Witch Realm?" Kua Chi Witch Lord pondered, and immediately, a massive divine sense descended, delving into the depths of the Fifth Original Witch Realm and Cangfeng Witch Realm.
What kind of existence was he?
In a single thought, starting from a higher-dimensional spacetime, the divine sense effortlessly reached any area within the spatial boundaries of a certain immortal island.
Swiftly.
He 'saw' it.
The scenes of Wu Yuan's battles over the past few years and his enlightenment scenes, everything unfolded like the passage of time.
All these things were under his control.
"I didn't expect that I would misjudge him."
"I thought he would only reveal his brilliance after several thousand or tens of thousands of years." Kua Chi Witch Lord showed a faint smile, "Unexpectedly, his spiritual will has further evolved."
"Not bad."
"He actually easily broke through the bottleneck of the Mid-Rank Law's true meaning. His aptitude for enlightenment is more outstanding than I imagined." Kua Chi Witch Lord contemplated silently, "Longevity, stars... combined with his foundation, let's give it a try."
"Give him a chance."
"Although it's difficult, perhaps he can succeed." Kua Chi Witch Lord had extremely high standards and had guided numerous disciples.
He was well aware that the aptitude for enlightenment was just one aspect of talent.
Some peerless geniuses progressed rapidly at the beginning, but as they advanced, breaking through major bottlenecks became increasingly difficult.
Like many disciples he had accepted, who wouldn't be considered geniuses? The most outstanding among them, in less than a hundred thousand years, became a Star Lord. What an extravagant talent!
However, after billions of years, they were still stuck in the last step and couldn't become Lords.
On the other hand, some geniuses progressed steadily, step by step, surpassing others in the end, becoming the strongest.
"Jingyu Witch Lord." Kua Chi Witch Lord thought of this figure in the witch realm.
In the beginning, he was unremarkable and not even noticed. He couldn't even become an Earth-Rank member in the Fifth Original Witch Realm. However, he continued to progress, ultimately becoming an Earth-Rank member in the First Original Witch Realm. But he still wasn't very eye-catching.
After crossing the tribulation to become a Star Lord, and millions of years later, he broke through to become a Star Lord. Yet, even after over a hundred million years, he quietly broke through to become a Witch Lord, and now, he's the 'strongest Witch Lord' in the Cangfeng Witch Realm, surpassing Kua Chi Witch Lord in strength.
High aptitude for enlightenment is important, and the probability of becoming a Star Lord or Star King will significantly increase. However, tangible aspects of enlightenment, such as luck and spiritual will, are elusive. Some seemingly slow progressors still have the potential to become superpowerful.
"Moreover, my little disciple's speed of enlightenment isn't too slow." Kua Chi Witch Lord smiled faintly.