Super Combat Soldier
Chapter 674 - 673 - [Master Fang Zheng]

Chapter 674: 673 Chapter [Master Fang Zheng]

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The Ancient Martial World on Earth is entirely a hidden and sealed world, completely different from the Mortal World and absolutely incomparable. It cannot be perceived through the modern societal mindset of the Mortal World. If one enters this world, they merely need to remember four words, "Nothing is impossible."

Ye Tianchen used to be a Divine-level Superpower Expert of the apocalypse star. He was certainly able to accept the mindset of such an Ancient Martial World. However, he had never imagined that on Earth, which had long lost the conditions for cultivation, there still lay hidden such an Ancient Martial World. It must be said that in ancient times, cultivation on Earth was incredibly flourishing with countless powerful beings possessing Supreme Divine Power!

From the cave next to the large Buddha statue, Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng walked in. As they entered, they found themselves before a vast willow grove. In the center of the willow grove, under the largest willow tree, sat an old monk in a white robe, with snow-white eyebrows over a meter long, sitting cross-legged under the great willow tree motionless.

Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng glanced at each other and slowly approached, trying their best not to make a sound, as they held considerable respect for this senior monk. This must be Master Fang Zheng of the Shaolin Temple, a highly revered monk, existing at the pinnacle of the Ancient Martial World’s hierarchy, embodying the essence of being ethereal and refined.

"Master, my name is Dongfang Meng, a disciple of the Ancient Tomb Sect. This is Ye Tianchen, also a disciple of the Ancient Tomb Sect. We have come especially to meet the Master!" Dongfang Meng approached the old monk, earnestly pressing her palms together and spoke politely.

At that moment, the old monk did not open his eyes or glance at Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng. He simply waved his right hand lightly, and the entire willow grove seemed to be enveloped in a golden light, leaving both Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng feeling somewhat at a loss, unsure of the old monk’s intentions.

"You need not be surprised. I remember you. You and your master came to the Shaolin Temple years ago. I didn’t expect you to have grown so much!" The old monk then opened his eyes, looking kindly and benevolently at Dongfang Meng.

"Master Fang Zheng still remembers me. Unfortunately, my master is no longer with us!" Dongfang Meng said somewhat sorrowfully.

"Things arise and cease, life and death cycle, some things are unchangeable. Your master was ambushed and gravely injured. This matter might be related to Bei Lengshi of the Songshan Sect." Master Fang Zheng shook his head as he spoke.

"Bei Lengshi..." Dongfang Meng clenched her fists tightly.

In fact, what Dongfang Meng had never told Ye Tianchen was that her master, also the Sect Leader of the Ancient Tomb Sect, Old Lady Jing Ji, had once gone out and returned to the Ancient Tomb Sect barely alive. After passing on a few words to Dongfang Meng, she passed away within the Ancient Tomb Sect. Although Dongfang Meng had some suspicions that her master had been fatally ambushed, she could find no clues or leads and could only wait quietly.

"You must not be angry. Bei Lengshi’s ambition is not just about controlling the entire Ancient Martial World—it’s as simple as that. He also wants to collect all the Absolute Skills of the various Ancient Martial Sects into one, elevate his cultivation realm again, and he has already started secretly gathering people to search for the Transmission Array!" Master Fang Zheng continued to speak in a calm tone.

"Transmission Array? Master? Are you referring to the Transmission Array left behind on Ancient Earth that can really transport one to other planets?" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but ask.

"Young benefactor, when you came in just now, I already sensed the powerful fluctuations of energy within you. At such a young age, to have such cultivation is indeed a prodigy. However, you are in danger..." Master Fang Zheng hesitated as he spoke.

"This... Master Fang Zheng..." Dongfang Meng, hearing Master Fang Zheng’s words, looked at Ye Tianchen in surprise, finding it hard to believe. This guy was healthy and lively, how could he be in any danger?

"Master, what do you mean?" Ye Tianchen also hurriedly asked. Master Fang Zheng gave him a feeling of being profoundly unfathomable!

"Inside your body, there is a clash between Superpower and Ancient Martial Inner Strength. These two forces are colliding and at a stalemate. However, you cannot choose between them. One day, a great collision will occur, the consequences of which are unimaginable. It’s as if there’s a time bomb buried inside you at all times, and you need to be extremely cautious!" Master Fang Zheng looked at Ye Tianchen seriously as he said this.

Ye Tianchen was startled. He had never imagined that Master Fang Zheng, with just one look, could discern this issue. No one had known for so long that Ye Tianchen harbored two powerful forces within him, except for himself. Yet Master Fang Zheng, without ever having met or fought Ye Tianchen, had seen through him at first sight. It was truly incredible, inspiring not only admiration but also a deepening of the reverence for this enlightened monk in his heart.

"Master, your insight is truly profound. Indeed, that is the case. I too wanted to integrate and choose between them, but I lacked the capability to do so!" Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

Master Fang Zheng looked at Ye Tianchen, his gaze acquiring a peculiar quality before he continued in a calm voice, "You are a man of great wisdom and fortune. Initially, you had powerful superpower energy in your body, and then, gradually, even stronger Ancient Martial True Energy entered. If you are unable to choose and integrate them, sooner or later, great disaster will come. Moreover, the three Ancient Divine Swords within you can either be used by you or become a threat to you. You must not rely on them too heavily!"

Having heard Master Fang Zheng’s words, Ye Tianchen truly admired him, and he couldn’t help but admire; he then approached Master Fang Zheng and sincerely bowed, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. I have many questions I would like to ask Master Fang Zheng, and I hope you can give me the opportunity!"

"If you two don’t mind, we could sit right here and just chat," Master Fang Zheng said with a slight smile.

Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng both sat down cross-legged immediately. Master Fang Zheng, with his immortal-like aura, without leaving Shaolin Temple, seemed to know everything under the heavens. With just one look, he had seen through all of Ye Tianchen’s belongings. Such strength was absolutely admirable; such an opportunity was something many people could only dream of, and they naturally would not let it pass.

"Master, I heard from Master Wuzhi that Shaolin Temple will not be participating in this Ancient Martial World Conference?" Dongfang Meng asked, unable to hold back as he sat cross-legged.

"Wuzhi is right. I do not wish to be involved in the disputes of the Ancient Martial World. Bei Lengshi has been preparing for many years to dominate the entire Ancient Martial World. It’s not easy to disrupt his plans, and besides, I do not have much time left. There is something more important than this awaiting me. Otherwise, the entire Ancient Martial World will face great trouble," Master Fang Zheng said, nodding.

"But, Master Fang Zheng, if you do not go to stop Bei Lengshi, his schemes will succeed, and then there will be no peace in the Ancient Martial World!" Dongfang Meng said anxiously.

"Do not worry about that. Mr. Feng from Huashan Sect and One Sword Taoist from Wudang Sect will be participating. They will not sit idly by and watch Bei Lengshi succeed," Master Fang Zheng stated.

Dongfang Meng nodded, indeed, as Master Fang Zheng had said, Shaolin Temple, being a Buddhist Sacred Land, typically does not involve itself in the disputes of the Ancient Martial World and only intervenes when absolutely necessary, maintaining peace in the Ancient Martial World. This time, Master Fang Zheng had his reasons for not attending the Ancient Martial World Conference.

"Master, I wish to consult you about the Transmission Array, and I would like to understand more about the secrets of Ancient Earth. Could you please enlighten me?" Ye Tianchen asked bluntly.

Master Fang Zheng glanced at Ye Tianchen and then stood up, turning his back to a towering willow tree. He gently caressed the willow tree and said, "This willow tree is a relic from ancient times, still vigorous today, its life force having surpassed tens of thousands of years. Not to mention the modern cultivation places, even the mighty beings from ancient times could hardly reach such a lifespan. What I can tell you is that Transmission Arrays did indeed exist in ancient times and might still be under the control of some Ancient Martial Sects. It is very difficult to obtain one. I see that you, too, are determined and wish to pursue higher cultivation, even the elusive Eternal Life; why not give it a try?"

"Thank you, Master, I will definitely do my best to find the Transmission Array, and then, Master, you could join me in visiting other cultivation places!" Ye Tianchen said earnestly.

"No, the vast universe is full of countless places for cultivation, where the strong roam freely and the weak eke out a living, but all cannot escape the fate of life, aging, sickness, and death. I have lived to this lifespan, and I am already very content," Master Fang Zheng said, shaking his head.

"But, Master, don’t you want to see the cultivation eras of other planets? Don’t you desire to strive for a hope of Eternal Life?" Ye Tianchen asked, unable to resist.

"Eternal Life? How difficult that is to achieve. From ancient times to the present, even on Earth during its ancient cultivation eras, no one has achieved Eternal Life. The mightiest person lived for tens of thousands of years, and that is already quite remarkable. Furthermore, I suggest you remove the superpower energy from your body and keep the Ancient Martial True Energy, or better yet, find a way to combine the superpower energy with the Ancient Martial True Energy. After the merging, however, only the Ancient Martial True Energy remains," Master Fang Zheng explained meticulously to Ye Tianchen.

"Master, I don’t understand. Whether one is a Superpower User or an Ancient Martial Artist, both are cultivators; it’s just that they follow different paths!" Ye Tianchen said, confused.

"Although what you said is correct, ’The Great Way is simple, diverse paths lead to the same goal,’ but Superpower Users are not just one of the many paths; it’s a very unusual birth. So-called Ancient Martial is not as people imagine, ancient martial arts, but it’s Ancient Martial Arts Power, combining martial and Tao. This is the path of cultivation in this universe. If you continue to cultivate as a Superpower Realm, you will eventually be eliminated. True Martial Arts Power cannot be compared with the Superpower Realm!" Master Fang Zheng earnestly explained to Ye Tianchen.

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