I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1800 - 231: Choice

This seemingly empty phrase is exceptionally close to the truth.

Conversely, even if the Human Race dominates martial arts gloriously, and sects and holy lands can offer their disciples care and guidance a hundred or even a thousand times greater than during the dark ages, if one is not truly remarkable, they cannot reach the other shore.

Looking at the current number of Xiehe cultivators, it surpasses that of the dark ages by hundreds or even thousands of times, yet the number of kings has not reached the scale of those ages by the same magnitude.

In this era, whenever the topic of extraordinary talent arises, Tang Luo is a name that cannot be overlooked.

To such a degree that Longxi’s Pride’s fame even overshadows that of some Lesser Saint Kings.

Especially the Void Spiritual Body that streaked across the battlefield like a meteor during the Battle of Conquest against Tang, granting him the implicit prestige of Longzhou’s foremost grandmaster.

The downfall of the Tang Clan is due to evil not prevailing over good, yet within this great victory lies a singularly aloof shadow. What is unsettling is that no one can disperse this shadow, as if it will one day become a nightmare for justice.

Because of such concerns, even after gaining an advantageous position, the Evil King Palace could only seal the mountains. The four major clans, well aware of the Tang Family’s remnants, had no choice but to lay low, and the members of the Justice Alliance dispersed in fear.

Even the most fearless champions of justice would tremble at the thought of facing that nightmare in the future.

Even a Superior Heavenly Sect like the Medicine God Sect in Zhongzhou would find itself troubled when thinking of Tang Luo, let alone others.

Justice is merely justice; even when fearless and standing on moral high ground, when facing someone as unreasonably powerful as Tang Luo, there is still hesitation.

Their greatest hope was that the step of Void Body Refinement sealing king status would not succeed, leaving Tang Luo forever at the level of a grandmaster.

Yet barely a few years have passed, and an even worse situation has arisen? Tang Luo not only crossed to the other shore, but took several steps onto it?

Although the other maintained civility from start to finish, at this moment, his distress surpassed even that from years ago when he heard from Lei Gongteng about the Void Grandmaster’s assault on Yiqi Tianlong!

Therefore, when the masters rushed into the hall and saw no trace of Tang Luo, declaring a pursuit, Jiang Fuling hastily stopped them, then without a word, swiftly headed towards Returning Treasure Peak.

That place is where the esteemed seniors of the Medicine God Sect retreat, and with the dean revealing his true body, there are matters beyond his personal decision!

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Returning Treasure Peak

In the vast Undying World, the Medicine God Sect, establishing its foundation on the art of medicine, has a peak known as Returning Treasure.

This place is where the sect’s predecessors retire, and also the most purest and abundant vitality spot in the Undying World. It is said that those who enter Returning Treasure Peak as a mere mortal can enjoy two hundred years of life.

Countless grandmasters and Human Kings throughout history have devoted everything to opening the gates of the Medicine God Sect, just to enter Returning Treasure Peak for longevity.

Apart from those meticulous Buddhist monks in Zhongzhou’s Buddha’s Country who study immortality, not a single sect or holy land dares claim superiority over the Medicine God Sect in longevity.

This is precisely why the Medicine God Sect remains formidable and detached in Zhongzhou.

Jiang Fuling hastily entered Returning Treasure Peak to seek an audience with the former king of the Divine Sect, the most powerful Hundred Herbs Divine Monarch of this line—Jiang Fushen.

With the sect master’s secret seal, she opened the portal to the peak. Within the isolated tranquil valley, there unexpectedly lay endless sunlight, birds chirping, and fragrances wafting, with countless divine medicinal herbs swaying in the wind. The divine glow of the herbs painting the world in a resplendent kaleidoscope.

Among a forest of herbs as tall as half a person, a translucent small tree resided, like emerald glass. The tree trunk, which should have been straight, coiled nine times like dough, forming a green disc, and the two main branches rose upright. Due to their spiraled intrigue, they seemed ready to explode at any moment from the main branches, forming a lush half-spherical canopy.

An elderly figure with cascading white hair and a green flower-leaf mark on his brow sat leaning against the tree disc. Amidst the rustling green shade, he rested his eyes contentedly, with a slight smile on his lips, as if in a wondrous dream.

Jiang Fuling stood quietly outside the floral fields composed of countless divine herbs, her hands respectfully clasped in front, not daring to make a sound.

Not until a path for walking emerged from the drifting sea of flowers did Jiang Fuling bow with a salute, then slowly advance toward the small tree.

When the Medicine God Sect master approached, the elder awoke gently, opening green pupils in which countless stars seemed to twinkle, ultimately focusing the brightest one on the person before him.

"How long has this old man slept?"

"Reporting to the ancestor, thirteen years, six months, twenty days, and seven hours."

Jiang Fuling replied earnestly.

"Has it been that long already?"

With flower-leaf green marks on his brow, Jiang Fushen sighed softly, causing the heavens and earth to lament simultaneously, within the valley the myriad of divine medicinal flowers drooped their buds, and even the wind seemed to sob mournfully.

Fortunately, this dejection lasted only a few moments; as Jiang Fushen’s smile relit, the world resumed its serene joy.

"In these thirteen years, have there been any breakthroughs in our line?"

"Reporting to the ancestor, our line has not had any grandmaster breakthroughs."

"And what of the Yiqi Clan?"

"They, too, have not had any grandmaster breakthroughs, though they have a remarkable disciple, Yiqi Tianlong, with a naturally occurring Poison Spirit Body. Not only is he friendly with flora, but he has also discovered the path of Poisonous Love, with a potentially significant chance of sealing king status within a hundred years!"

Jiang Fuling lavishly praised Yiqi Tianlong.

But the prospect of potential and possibility was already enough over the century for Jiang Fushen, whose emotions remained unaffected: "This is the purpose of your visit this time."

"No."

Jiang Fuling shook her head: "This time I have entered the valley to discuss a matter concerning the foundation of the Divine Sect, requiring the ancestor’s judgment!"

"What matter?"

"While you were secluded in focused world deduction all these years, a prodigious warrior emerged in Xiehe, forging a perfect spiritual body with Void Energy, invulnerable to all methods. Now he has reached the other shore, breaking into the King Realm, his level surpassing even that of an ordinary Martial Arts Monarch."

Jiang Fuling spoke calmly: "The Divine Sect must now make a decision, whether to become adversarial with this monarch or to cooperate."

"First, explain why our sect must make such a choice?"

Jiang Fushen asked, frowning.

"The king’s clan was filled with atrocities; Tianlong, by design of the Beast Taming Sect’s Dao Child, was compelled to act, poisoning and killing the vile leader and wounding the city’s Martial Ancestors."

"So this one has come seeking revenge?"

"No, this person comes for a trade, presenting an astonishing offer."

Jiang Fuling stated: "The Void Spirit Infusion Method, followed by the Sealing King Technique."

"What kind of condition is this? If we decide to keep him in the Medicine God Sect, wouldn’t we attain it just the same?"

Jiang Fushen replied calmly.

"If deciding to turn hostile, I suggest leveraging the full resources of the Divine Sect, and we must secure the support of five or more kings, to potentially emerge victorious in battle."

Jiang Fuling stated with difficulty: "Not only does he possess the Void Spiritual Body, invulnerable to all methods, but he also bears the Xu Clan’s Heaven-level Bloodline and the Taiching Divine Pupil. Though he is at the Human King Realm, his combat prowess is at the peak of the Saint King!"