NOVEL WEB Chapter 352: Xu Lian, the Sage
Chapter 352: Xu Lian, the Sage
Buzz!
The chaotic mist trembled. Barely a moment after Xu Lian had left, the figures of sixteen Quasi-Supremes and forty high-level Sages materialized within the mist. Why not forty-one? Perhaps it was because the Goddess of the Nine Heavens hadn’t arrived yet.
“O, what about the Metamorphosis Elixir I applied for?”
“O, you didn’t give all three doses of Metamorphosis Elixir to the Holy Son of the Nine Heavens, did you?”
“Junior Sister, what is the meaning of this?”…
Voices of protest came from the sixteen Quasi-Supremes.
However, the forty high-level sages remained silent. Their status wasn’t high enough to directly question the Nine Heavens Supreme. Still, their presence in the chaotic mist was a kind of silent protest – an unspoken expression of dissatisfaction.
The Time Supreme’s cold, beautiful eyes swept over the sixteen Quasi-Supremes. “Do you know who you’re talking to?”
All sixteen Quasi-Supremes shuddered. After a brief silence, they bowed deeply and then resumed their questioning.
“We respectfully report to the Supreme of the Nine Heavens that we have no intention of overstepping our bounds. However, isn’t it inappropriate for you to abuse your authority like this?”
“Respectfully reporting to the Supreme Being of the Nine Heavens, we are all at the Quasi-Supreme level, striving to break through to the Supreme Realm.
According to the rules of precedence, our rank should be higher than that of the Holy Son of the Nine Heavens. Giving him the Metamorphosis Elixir violates the sorting rules of the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands”…
The forty high-level sages still didn’t say anything – they weren’t in a position to speak – but they didn’t leave either, stubbornly maintaining their silent protest.
The Time Supreme spoke indifferently. “On the body of the Holy Son of the Nine Heavens, Xu Lian, are the laws of the Divine Kingdom. He needs to ascend to the Sage Realm quickly so that he can begin to comprehend the laws of the Divine Kingdom.
Although I don’t know the exact purpose of the laws of the Divine Kingdom yet, I suspect that they won’t be much weaker than my Law of Time.
If he manages to comprehend the laws of the Divine Kingdom, the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands will gain another safeguard. This is why I’ve prioritized giving him the Metamorphosis Elixir”.
The sixteen Quasi-Supremes were unconvinced.
“Our cultivation levels are only one step away from becoming Supremes. If we receive the Metamorphosis Elixir and advance, the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands could gain one or even several Supremes! Wouldn’t that be a stronger protection than the laws of the Divine Kingdom?”
“That’s right! Ignoring us who are on the verge of becoming Supremes and instead giving the Metamorphosis Elixir to the Holy Son of the Nine Heavens, betting on some unknown law of the Divine Kingdom – what kind of reasoning is this?”
The Time Supreme replied calmly. “In my view, having more Supremes is merely a superficial increase in strength. It doesn’t provide any significant protection for the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands.
However, the power of the laws is far more miraculous. They contain infinite possibilities. Their value cannot be measured by adding one or even several Supremes.
I believe what the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands truly needs is the Holy Son of the Nine Heavens’ comprehending the laws, not just another Supreme or two.
This is my last explanation to you. If you have any objections, you may keep them to yourselves. But I do not want to hear any more.
Leave!”
Once more, the sixteen Quasi-Supremes fell silent. Though they remained inwardly dissatisfied, they had no choice but to leave. The forty high-level sages also quickly disappeared from the chaotic mist.
Time Supreme’s strength was one factor, but another was her position as Nine Heavens Supreme. Within the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands, the commands of the Nine Heavenly Supreme were absolute.
Regardless of whether it was reasonable or not, regardless of whether there were any objections or not, once the Nine Heavens Supreme gave an order, everyone had to obey it.
Ancestral Lands of the Divine Race
Xu Lian held a dose of Metamorphosis Elixir in his hand and silently commanded: Add materials!
【Materials successfully added. Advancing to Sage Realm.】
In an instant, the Metamorphosis Elixir in Xu Lian’s hand turned to ash. At the same time, his entire body and soul seemed to undergo a transformation, ascending to a higher plane of existence!
This was a true leap forward!
“So this is what it feels like to be a Sage?”
Xu Lian closed his eyes, savoring this extraordinary sensation.
It was as if he had transcended this world, looking down upon the multitude of living beings from above. A deep sense of detachment washed over him.
The moment he opened his eyes, cracks began to appear in the very fabric of space… His gaze had truly become lethal.
【Name: Xu Lian】
【Rank: Sage Realm, Stage 1】
【Skills: Sacred Spirit Record (Immortal Technique Completion Chapter), Great Desolate Dragon Grasping Technique, Nine Elements Escape Techniques, Four Symbols Battle Tactics, Breaking Wind Sword Technique (Volume 123)…】
【Items: Left Arm Bone (Divine Bone), Skull Bone (Divine Bone), Sword of Destruction (Not Equipped)】
【Note: You currently possess 32 progression points, unused.】
“Add points to Rank!”
Xu Lian didn’t stop. He continued to allocate points and used another dose of Metamorphosis Elixir!
With three doses of the Metamorphosis Elixir, he could just barely ascend to Sage Realm Stage 2.
【Rank successfully increased. Adding two more doses of Metamorphosis Elixir will allow advancement to Sage Realm, Stage 2.】
【Materials successfully added. Advancing to Sage Realm, Stage 2.】
He stared at the cracks in front of him. They had widened significantly.
Estimating the power of his gaze, it seemed he could kill with a single glare. Any cultivator below the realm of a Sage would be doomed.
Being a Sage has truly made all the difference!
This feels amazing!
“From now on, call me Sage Xu.”
Xu Lian felt like he was soaring.
But then, there was an even bigger surprise!
【Detecting law power, beginning analysis…】
He froze for a moment, then burst into ecstatic joy!
Now that his rank had reached the Sage Realm, would the power of the laws finally be analyzed?
After all, the Goddess of Time had mastered the Law of Time at the high-level Sage Realm stage, which gave her the strength to rival a Supreme!
His current cultivation was at Sage Realm Stage 2, though not as advanced as the Goddess of Time’s back then… but he had two laws!
“Could my strength skyrocket to the point where I could directly challenge a Supreme?”
Xu Lian’s body trembled with excitement, a level of exhilaration he had never felt before—well, except for that one night when he first arrived in this world.
【Analysis of Divine Kingdom Law complete.】
【Skill: Divine Kingdom Law (You have become one of the Twelve Divine Sons of the Divine Kingdom. The power of the Divine Kingdom’s laws has fully merged with your body and soul, elevating them to divine levels. You now possess a divine body and divine soul. As long as the Divine Kingdom exists, you will not perish.)
(As one of the Twelve Divine Sons, you are qualified to become a Divine Lord and compete for the throne of the Divine Kingdom.)
(For all beings up to one major realm higher than your current rank, you can, in the name of a Divine Son, temporarily increase their rank by one level or suppress their rank by one level. With your current cultivation at Sage Realm Stage 2, the maximum effect applies to Supremes at Stage 2.)
(For all beings below your rank, you can, in the name of a Divine Son, temporarily increase their rank by three levels or suppress their rank by three levels.)】
Xu Lian watched as the divine light surrounding him was absorbed into his body. Immediately afterward, an overwhelming surge of divine power filled his body and soul. Every movement he made felt as though it could destroy heaven and earth!
He was completely stunned.
Strong.
Too strong!
Powerful.
Too powerful!
But what did the description of the Divine Kingdom Law mean in his skills?
He read through it carefully again and finally calmed down enough to process everything.
“First, I’ve gained a divine body and a divine soul, which has greatly increased my strength.
“Second, I’ve become one of the Twelve Divine Sons of the Divine Kingdom, protected by its power. As long as the Divine Kingdom exists, I won’t perish. In other words, I’m actually immortal?”
“Third, there seems to be something called a Divine Lord above the Twelve Divine Sons. I now have the qualifications to compete for the position of Divine Lord. Needless to say, becoming a Divine Lord would bring even greater benefits.”
“Finally, it seems that I’ve gained control over a system of elevation and suppression-I can boost others or suppress them. This is great, absolutely great!”
Xu Lian’s mouth almost fell open as he grinned so wide.
In the future, when facing hostile Supremes, he could simply lower their rank by one level with a wave of his hand… and then raise the Time Supreme’s rank by one level with another gesture.
A subtraction, an addition… who could resist that?