nucmednet Chapter 911 Within Reach, Martial God Space
Chapter 911 Within Reach, Martial God Space
In Ye Kang's view, having an additional earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a technique that allows one to escape from the earth) technique would greatly enhance his current strength.
He has reached the pinnacle of physical prowess, and his martial arts and techniques are also top-notch. However, he still lacks sufficient escape methods.
He had already witnessed the power of the Earth Escape Technique firsthand.
Whether it's Kou Wuji or Ye Nu, as long as they use earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a technique in Chinese mythology), they will disappear on the spot, leaving nowhere to hide and making them impossible to track.
The only way to counter this is to do what Shangguan Yan did: lay down a trap beforehand to turn stone into gold and disrupt the terrain.
However, this move was much less effective against Ye Kang, because he also knew other escape techniques, and if all else failed, he could break the spell with brute force.
Thinking of this, Ye Kang did not hesitate, sat cross-legged, and pretended to comprehend something.
"System, comprehend the concept of 'a small space within a small area'."
【Ding】
【Shallow Space: A top-tier earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a technique that allows one to move freely and efficiently) method, derived from the supreme immortal technique of shrinking the earth to an inch. It uses one's natal earth core as its source, radiating outwards to the surrounding land, folding space, and transforming a thousand-mile radius into a circle around the body. It travels by using earth, arriving in an instant.】
[Congratulations, host, for consuming 1000000 points of Comprehension and successfully mastering the "Small Step Square" skill.]
With a whoosh, a sense of enlightenment washed over Ye Kang, as if he had arrived at a treasure land brimming with immortal energy. His entire body radiated a yellow mystical light, which immediately covered the surrounding land from his center, causing it to fold continuously.
As if sensing something, Ye Kang took a step forward, and the next second, he transformed into a beam of light and entered the underground, seemingly traversing countless layers of soil in an instant, arriving a hundred miles away.
The speed was astonishing.
After finishing his comprehension and digesting the information, Ye Kang condensed his true energy and, following the method in the jade slip, quickly refined a yellowish-brown earth core within his primordial spirit.
Only by using the earth core as a medium can one transform into mysterious light and transcend the void.
Ye Kang let out a long breath, and the pressure in his chest subsided.
He didn't continue to comprehend it, but only focused on the basics. Although he couldn't travel a thousand miles in an instant, traveling ten miles in an instant was still no problem.
He opened his eyes and couldn't help but sigh, "It seems that Kou Wuji has only just grasped the basics, and hasn't even mastered it yet. So his escape technique is still quite different from that of someone like Ye Nu who relies on racial talent."
Ye Kang smiled slightly, already imagining Kou Wuji diligently studying Jiang Haiqing.
He certainly couldn't have imagined that he would have already mastered the basics in the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
Thinking of this, Ye Kang was overjoyed and immediately began to circulate his cultivation technique to further solidify his cultivation.
……
As the sun rose and set, the next morning, everyone gathered again and, led by their leader, went directly to the mountainside of the Celestial Palace.
This is a shady, recessed place where an ancient stone palace sits.
In front of the palace gate was an open space, where everyone gradually arrived, whether they were acquaintances or enemies.
Wuyang City was the last to arrive, while the people from the other three cities and Wudu had arrived earlier. Jiang Yueqing had his own explanation for this.
After all, the strong always make their appearance last.
The other team leaders ignored Jiang Yueqing's attitude and isolated him.
The leader of Wu Yuecheng, in particular, hated Jiang Yueqing to death.
"A petty person who has gained power! Jin Chui, you mustn't get too close to that brat Ye Kang. The people of Wuyang City are all bad!"
Pang Jinchui, who had intended to greet Ye Kang, had no choice but to stand still.
On the other side, the people of Wudu didn't care at all. The siblings Luo Yin and Luo Xue were the first to walk over and greet Ye Kang loudly: "Fellow Daoist Ye!"
With Jiang Yueqing's permission, Ye Kang smiled and walked out, joining the Luo siblings on the side.
"Has Fellow Daoist Luo's injury healed?"
Luo Yin smiled awkwardly: "It's alright."
Ye Kang looked apologetic: "I'm really sorry, I should have told Fellow Daoist Pang to hold back."
Luo Yin shook his head and smiled bitterly: "What are you saying? We became friends after the fight. If it weren't for you two, we wouldn't have recognized Zhong Ming's true colors. He even went out of his way to explain to our Luo family yesterday, but my father kicked him out. It was very satisfying."
Ye Kang looked over and, sure enough, Zhong Ming had a dark expression on his face. When he saw Ye Kang looking over, he snorted and walked away, his face full of disgust.
Ye Kang didn't mind and continued, "I just don't know how the Dharma assembly will be conducted today."
Luo Yin immediately said, "Brother Ye, there's no need to worry. We, the people of Wudu, are already familiar with this. In reality, we're being sent into the Martial Emperor's Space, where the body of our ancestor, the Martial Emperor, is stored. Because the Martial Emperor's Dao traces were so intense, they didn't dissipate after his death and have been circulating ever since. We martial artists are here to comprehend this lingering martial Dao spirit. As long as we can enter within eight hundred feet of the Martial Emperor's body, we will definitely be able to comprehend a martial art! The closer we get, the more benefits we will receive!"
Ye Kang was greatly shocked; it really was a corpse in the physical sense!
He was, after all, an ancestor of the Martial Emperor. How could his corpse be utilized in such a way after his death? The world of martial artists is quite amazing, isn't it?
Luo Xue whispered, "Father told us that this opportunity is extremely important. The Martial Emperor's secret techniques are all top-level. As long as we can obtain a trace of the inheritance, it will help us comprehend the martial arts more deeply. But the most crucial benefit is the Martial Emperor's Dao trace."
Upon hearing this, Ye Kang narrowed his eyes.
With Ke Yuanzhou's presence, Ye Kang is no longer a novice when it comes to the later stages of cultivation.
Dao traces are actually the dividing line between high-level martial artists and mid-level martial artists.
The Return to Truth Realm allows one to comprehend Dao traces and even borrow their power to obtain Dao trace projections. This is the essential difference between Return to Truth and Nirvana.
This difference is what allows an ordinary True Realm cultivator to instantly defeat ten Nirvana Peak experts.
In other words, Ye Kang is currently unable to comprehend the Dao traces. Although he may occasionally be touched by them, it is not his initiative, but rather an accidental triggering of the Dao traces.
Does Luo Xue mean that when she comprehends the Martial Emperor's lingering will, it's possible to prematurely uncover the secrets of the Dao Mark?
Ye Kang revealed a solemn expression: "In that case, it is indeed of extraordinary significance."
"Fellow Daoist Ye, you can rest assured that if you take first place in the first stage, your initial position for comprehending the Martial Emperor's remnant will definitely be the highest," Luo Yin said.
Ye Kang was somewhat puzzled: "Isn't this all about individual ability?"
Luo Yin shook his head: "Yes and no. Although you can advance by relying on your own understanding, it is time-consuming and laborious, and there is a limit. But if you are already in the preliminary test, although you can't continue to advance, you won't be sent back."
"I see," Ye Kang understood.
The first stage is to give those martial artists with lower cultivation levels an opportunity. As long as they rank high, they can obtain a preliminary test position comparable to that of a strong person.
Just like Wei Huanyan, who was ranked in the top ten, her preliminary position was many times higher than Wu Jiuyuan's.
"So, I must be the one at the very front."
Ye Kang looked at the ancient palace, his curiosity growing.
At that moment, three people landed in front of the palace gate.
One of them, dressed in gold and black robes, had a handsome face with a gentle smile, but his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's.
Behind him were the Imperial Advisor and Prime Minister Ye.
These two high-ranking officials were actually behind this young man.
Not only Ye Kang, but many others were also curious, but the people of Wudu were used to it.
The Imperial Preceptor smiled and said, "Let me introduce you all. This is the Third Prince, who will be presiding over the Dharma assembly today."
The Third Prince immediately turned his head and said respectfully, "Grand Preceptor, you flatter me too much. I am merely accompanying you. The actual arrangements should be handled by the Grand Preceptor and Prime Minister Ye."
The Imperial Advisor did not refute this, and continued, "Although His Majesty will not be here today, he will still be watching over everyone. I hope you will all strive for excellence. Next, Prime Minister Ye will introduce the specific details..."
The right to speak was handed over to Ye Xiang, who solemnly recounted the origin and rules of the Martial Emperor's Space with a stern face.
It turns out that when Emperor Wu died, he still left behind a lingering will before his death, which forcibly dragged his body back and sealed it in Emperor Wu's space.
From then on, anyone could go to the Martial Emperor's Space and comprehend his Dao traces.
However, because the Martial Emperor was too powerful, even the mere release of his Dao Mark's pressure was difficult for ordinary martial artists to handle. That's why the Holy Emperor unleashed his great power to suppress him.
Therefore, the force that was blocking the martial artists from getting close was not actually blocking them, but rather protecting them.
The rules are similar to what Luo Xue said: everyone will be automatically teleported to different locations according to their ranking.
Those who are capable can continue forward; if they feel they have had enough, they can sit down and reflect on their understanding.
The period for enlightenment is three days, but if the Martial Emperor's lingering resentment is displeased during this time, the individual may be forcibly thrown out.
This has happened before. There was a time when a martial artist practiced a technique that the Martial Emperor disliked, so he simply threw it out.
Besides that, the thing Ye Xiang emphasized most was: never be reckless.
If you act recklessly, your spirit will be bombarded, ultimately causing damage, which is a losing proposition.
After Ye Xiang finished speaking, the Third Prince smiled and said, "You are all geniuses who are rare even in a century. I believe that everyone will have a successful outcome at this grand event. By the way, after the Dharma Assembly concludes, I will invite you all to have a drink together at Tianxin Lake. I hope you will all do me the honor of joining me! Hahaha!"
The Third Prince let out a hearty laugh, but these words immediately caused Ye Kang to show a strange expression.
This guy looks exactly like the Holy Emperor and Holy Empress! Is it hereditary?
Ye Kang was all too familiar with that kind of smile used to curry favor.
He shook his head and stopped thinking about it. Soon, the Third Prince announced that the Dharma assembly had officially begun.
Suddenly, the palace gates opened wide, and ancient chants rang out. Then, an overwhelming force of restrictions descended, and by the time everyone reacted, the world had been transformed.
Ye Kang opened his eyes and found himself in a dark and chaotic place, with nothing around him, like a silent void.
【Ding】
[Congratulations, host, on unlocking a new map: Martial God Space]
【Martial God Space: A secret realm formed after the fall of the Martial Emperor, resembling a void, a chaotic expanse filled with the Martial Emperor's insights】
[Mission Issued: Successor of the Martial God]
[Task Requirements: Consume Enlightenment to comprehend the Martial Emperor's legacy and obtain his martial arts insights. Successfully obtaining three inheritances will reward you with 3000000 Enlightenment and one chance to draw an S-level inheritance.]
"Woqu!"
Ye Kang couldn't help but exclaim inwardly.
It has to be a powerful system; it doesn't play tricks on you, it's just cheating.
The legacy of Emperor Wu must be incredibly powerful, right?
Ye Kang felt a surge of excitement. Just then, wisps of blue light suddenly rose around him, gradually outlining a massive corpse in the darkness.
Ye Kang was also able to use his primordial spirit, and he immediately probed outwards.
Eight hundred feet away, there was a huge and terrifying corpse. It looked exactly like a human, but its size far exceeded that of the demon itself. It was impossible to say that it was human!
"Why is it so big..."
Not only Ye Kang, but almost everyone who enters the Martial God Space for the first time has this question.
When Ye Kang looked back, he saw that everyone was lined up in order of their rankings, and Hua Nongying was about ten steps behind him.
At this moment, the flamboyant disciple of the Imperial Preceptor was staring at him with a resentful expression.
More than four thousand steps behind, Wu Jiuyuan was ranked last.
Everyone looked around in confusion, but no matter what they tried, they couldn't move their bodies or move forward.
After a dozen or so breaths, the surrounding space trembled again, and a terrifyingly powerful force suddenly emanated from it.
Like ripples spreading across a lake, these ripples represent the lingering martial spirit of the Martial Emperor.
Boom!
Ye Kang felt dizzy, his eyes widened, and he was almost knocked over by the force.
Hua Nongying wasn't much better off; she almost fell over as well, her face filled with fear.
Not only those two, but almost all of the top twenty people were in this state, while those who came later in the competition seemed more composed.
The closer you are, the greater the pressure you feel.
Ye Kang and the others were alright, but Wei Huanyan, whose strength was insufficient, was even more pale and broke out in a cold sweat. Without hesitation, she sat down on the spot and began to meditate, showing no intention of continuing forward.
Now that they could move, many people were trying to move forward, especially Wu Jiuyuan, who advanced several thousand steps without any hindrance, as if walking on flat ground.
Soon, Wu Jiuyuan reached the top ten, putting him on the same starting line as everyone else.
Ye Kang was still in first place. He was under the greatest pressure, but he had not yet reached his limit. If he wanted to, he could take at least a few dozen more steps to completely enter the area within 800 feet.
But surprisingly, he didn't move forward; instead, he sat down where he was.
This scene stunned the top ten participants.
Hua Nongying looked at him incredulously: "Hey, are you crazy? Don't you know the effect gets better the further you go in?"
Ye Kang smiled with his eyes closed: "No rush, you guys go first."
"ill."
Hua Nongying rolled her eyes at him, then ignored him and continued forward.
Soon, Hua Nongying overtook Ye Kang with difficulty, followed by Wu Zangfeng, Kou Wuji, Wu Jiuyuan, Pang Jinchui, Shangguan Yan and others, all of whom left Ye Kang behind.
Chu Yi and Ye Yinghuan, who were also in the top twenty, strode forward.
As Ye Yinghuan passed by, she showed a disdainful expression without any mercy.
"Useless. He's all brawn and no brains, but he's already shown his true colors."
Such disdainful looks became more and more frequent, but Ye Kang didn't care at all. At this moment, he had completely immersed himself in the system.
"System, consume Comprehension Points to comprehend the Martial Emperor's remnant will!"