great-warnovel Chapter 761 The Most Blessed Race, Part 1!
Chapter 761 The Most Blessed Race, Part 1!
Tu Hua also showed anger and said in a deep voice: "So what if he is a genius from beyond the realm? Junior Brother's combat strength is unparalleled. He is not afraid of any peers. If we really fight, it is not certain who will be defeated!"
Jiang Wang's expression remained unchanged. His gaze swept lightly over the black-robed youth without the slightest ripple, and he spoke softly: "Verbal disputes are meaningless. Within the secret realm, strength will be the true measure."
Upon hearing this, the young man in black robes turned to look directly at Jiang Wang, a mocking smile playing on his lips, and said loudly, "What? You local junior, you're still not convinced?"
"I am Hei Yuan Mo Chen, who has cultivated for two billion years and reached the peak of the half-step True Immortal realm. I have crossed realms to come here, solely for the Great Dao Lotus Seed and the legacy of Journey to the West!"
"You, a mere local cultivator, have cultivated for less than a hundred million years. You've only managed to reach the summit trial by sheer luck, yet you dare to look down on everyone?"
"If I encounter you within this secret realm, I will personally shatter your arrogance and show you that there are always higher realms and more powerful beings!"
Mo Chen's arrogant and domineering voice echoed throughout the entrance to the secret realm, attracting the attention of countless geniuses.
Many prodigies from beyond the realm echoed with sneers, their eyes filled with disdain, completely disregarding Jiang Wang.
"Hahaha! Young Master Mo Chen is exceptionally talented, at the peak of the half-step True Immortal realm, easily crushing the juniors of the lower realms."
"This Jiang Wang is just relying on the advantage of the local Daoist style to gain some luck. His real combat strength is not worth mentioning at all."
"In this battle for the secret realm, the local geniuses have no chance of winning. All the top opportunities will surely fall into the hands of us cultivators from beyond the realm."
Upon seeing this, the seven elders of the Qilin clan frowned and looked solemn.
The white-haired elder whispered to Jiang Wang, "This young man, Mo Chen, is a once-in-ten-thousand-years genius in the Black Abyss Realm. He has cultivated for two billion years and is at the peak of the half-step True Immortal realm. He has a profound foundation and is ruthless in killing. He is far superior to ordinary peers. When you enter the secret realm this time, you must be more careful and never fight him head-on."
Jiang Wang nodded slightly and said softly, "Elder, rest assured, this disciple knows what to do."
After speaking, Jiang Wang looked up at Mo Chen, his tone calm but with absolute confidence: "Arrogance with words is useless. Within the secret realm, everyone relies on their own abilities. If you want to fight, I will accompany you to the end."
Upon hearing this, Mo Chen's eyes turned cold, and his killing intent was faintly revealed: "Good! How arrogant! I want to see just how much real skill you, this local ant, really have! Within the secret realm, I will surely shatter your arrogance!" Just then, on the light gate of the secret realm, all the Great Dao runes lit up, and the vast Dao sound once again resounded throughout the heavens and earth.
"The secret realm passage is now fully secured. All prodigies, enter immediately! Those who fail to do so will be disqualified from enlightenment!"
The white-haired elder immediately shouted, "Jiang Wang, quickly enter the core area of the secret realm! We will escort the remaining disciples to the outer area. Remember, proceed steadily, prioritize the acquisition of the Journey to the West's legacy, and be cautious in dealing with the extraterrestrial prodigies!"
"Your disciple will remember this!"
Jiang Wang responded.
The next moment, countless geniuses moved in unison, rushing towards the dazzling secret realm gate, their figures disappearing one after another into the gate.
Mo Chen gave Jiang Wang a deep look and said coldly, "Within the secret realm, I'll be waiting for you to kneel down and admit defeat!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Chen's figure flashed, and he was the first to step into the secret realm's light gate and disappear.
Jiang Wang remained calm and said nothing more. With a composed movement, he stepped forward and directly entered the ten-thousand-foot-wide portal of light in the secret realm.
Tu Hua shouted sternly, "Don't tell him!"
Tu Hua stared intently at Jiang Wang, his eyes filled with malice and arrogance. His voice suddenly rose a few decibels, carrying a strong rebuke: "We are geniuses of the Auspicious Sect, bearing the bloodline of the ancient Qilin, standing at the pinnacle of the Auspicious Realm. Our vision, foundation, and cultivation are beyond the comprehension of lower-realm cultivators like you!"
Tu Hua's chest heaved, the hidden pain in his primordial spirit still lingering around him, yet he did not conceal the contempt in his eyes, and continued in a cold voice: "You come from a poor and remote place like the One Heart Realm, with a narrow vision and shallow knowledge. You have never set foot in the true ancient territory of myriad races, so what makes you think you can pry into the racial secrets of my Auspicious Realm?"
"Such secrets of the core race are known only to the direct disciples of my Auspicious Auspicious Sect. You, an unknown, unaffiliated outsider, are not worthy to speak to us, much less to hear a word of them!"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding Qilin disciples all suppressed their intention to speak, and stood still with their heads bowed, none daring to utter another word.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wang's expression remained unchanged, but his aura subtly deepened, and a hint of coldness crept into his otherwise calm voice: "I ask you questions, and if you know the answer, you answer; if you don't, you keep quiet. Why do you resort to hurtful words?"
Tu Hua sneered, his face full of mockery, and looked down at Jiang Wang with his superior stature: "Injury? This senior brother is just telling the truth! Your Yixin Realm is a tiny place with barren Dao fortune and incomplete laws. What kind of top cultivators can it produce?"
"You were lucky enough to break into the Secret Realm Tower, which is already an incredible stroke of luck. It has probably exhausted all your life's fortune. Now you dare to push your luck and try to find out the secrets of the ancient races. It's just wishful thinking!"
Jiang Wang slowly raised his eyes, his gaze calmly landing on Tu Hua. His tone remained indifferent, yet carried an undeniable certainty: "I only asked about the origins of the two races, it was just a routine inquiry, it has nothing to do with opportunities or fortune, so how can you say it's wishful thinking?"
Tu Hua gritted his teeth, his jealousy and anger intertwined, staring intently at Jiang Wang in front of him, his words sharp: "Ordinary inquiry? Do you know that the purple-scaled two-horned beast and the innate Dao body race you asked about are all top-tier races that have survived from ancient times!"
"Such racial secrets are not even known to ordinary inner disciples of my Auspicious Treasure Sect. How dare you, a rogue cultivator from the lower realm, inquire about them?"
"I advise you to be sensible and leave quickly. Don't try to show off in front of my Auspicious Sect's secret realm and bring shame upon yourself!"
The moment the words fell, Jiang Wang's brow twitched slightly, and a flash of spiritual light appeared around him. Three warm, hard, and ancient-patterned golden scales suddenly detached from his clothes and floated in mid-air, quietly swirling with faint Daoist charm.
Tu Xiaonai, who was petite and had just stepped out of the Secret Realm Tower, finally spoke softly, her voice gentle yet clear: "Senior Brother Tu Hua, he was just asking casually, there's no need to be so aggressive."
Tu Hua suddenly turned to look at Tu Xiaonai, his face growing increasingly gloomy, his tone filled with strong dissatisfaction and resentment: "Xiaonai! Are you still going to take the side of an outsider cultivator?"
"You were just a little faster at clearing the tower and luckily beat me, so do you dare to abandon the sect's stance and favor outsiders?"
Tu Xiaonai gently shook her head, her eyes clear and her tone calm: "Victory or defeat in the tower challenge is all a matter of chance. The trials of the Secret Realm Tower vary from person to person, so how can there be any talk of luck?"
"He didn't provoke us; he only inquired about our race and origins. We answered if we knew, and let it go if we didn't. There's no need for harsh words or bullying." A young Qilin disciple standing on the outermost edge, seeing this, mustered his courage and whispered in agreement: "Yes, Senior Brother Tu Hua, this fellow Daoist just made it through the tower smoothly; his strength is extremely high. He's probably not an ordinary cultivator from the lower realm. It would be too impolite for us to obstruct and question him like this." Another Qilin disciple followed closely behind, speaking in a low voice: "The guardian of the second level of the Secret Realm Tower is a dragon, with invincible defenses. If any of us went there, the outcome wouldn't be any better than Senior Brother's. Senior Brother, there's no need to be upset about this, nor should you take your anger out on others."
Two consecutive words of persuasion completely ignited Tu Hua's anger. His eyes turned bloodshot, and the injury to his primordial spirit affected his emotions. He shouted angrily, "Shut up! What do you know!"
"I suffered a crushing defeat on the second level, enduring three hours of agony, while he easily passed through in half an hour. Do you really think it's a difference in strength? It's just that he was extremely lucky and avoided the powerful gatekeeper!"
"Now he's pretending to inquire about the secrets of our race, but in reality he wants to find out the true strength of our Auspicious Realm and the Secret Realm Tower. And you're still siding with outsiders? You're utterly foolish!" Upon hearing this, all the Qilin disciples shut their mouths and lowered their heads, no one daring to say anything more. But deep down they were still unconvinced, only afraid of Tu Hua's identity and cultivation level, and dared not argue with him to his face.
The three scales that Jiang Wang was floating in mid-air shone even brighter. He glanced at Tu Hua and said softly, "I have no intention of prying into the secrets of your Auspicious Realm, nor do I have any interest in finding out the secrets of the Secret Realm Tower."
"When I was climbing the tower, I saw with my own eyes the four-legged lizard guardian with purple-gold scales and two horns on its head. I also sensed the presence of another alien race with a naturally innate Dao body. I was puzzled, so I asked him. That's all."
Tu Hua sneered, his face full of disdain, staring intently at the three floating scales: "That's all? You make it sound so easy!"
"You think your three scales, which seem to contain some extraordinary Daoist charm, can swagger around in front of my Auspicious Sect? You dare to flaunt your mere scale-armor supernatural abilities from some unorthodox sect in front of my ancient Qilin bloodline?"
"I'll make this clear right now! Even if we knew the origins of the race you asked about, we wouldn't tell you a single word!"
"You, a mere bumpkin from the lower realm, are not worthy of knowing the secrets of the ancient races, much less worthy of setting foot in the Great Dao Secret Realm of my Auspicious Realm!"
Jiang Wang's gaze darkened slightly, and his tone turned colder: "I was only asking in good faith and didn't want to cause trouble, but you have repeatedly insulted me with harsh words. Do you really think I wouldn't dare to take action?"
Seeing this, Tu Hua was not afraid at all, but became even more arrogant. He deliberately straightened his body, activated the remaining Qilin Daoist essence in his body, forcibly suppressed the excruciating pain in his primordial spirit, and said arrogantly: "Make a move? You dare to make a move?"
"This place is the secret mountain gate of my Xiangrui Sect. It is surrounded by restrictions and protective formations set up by the sect elders. You, an outsider, dare to make a move on my sect's territory, which is a provocation against the entire Xiangrui Sect!"
"If you dare to lay a finger on me today, the sect elders will arrive in no time to suppress and annihilate you, ensuring your soul is destroyed and you are never to be reincarnated!"
"I advise you to quickly put away your ridiculous scale armor ability, obediently bow your head and admit your mistake, and get out of the secret realm. You might still be spared your life!"
Seeing this, Tu Xiaonai quickly stepped forward and stood in front of Tu Huashen, gently advising Jiang Wang, "Fellow Daoist, please calm down. Senior Brother Tu Huashen failed in his tower challenge and is upset. His words were too harsh and he did not mean to target you."
"There are indeed high-level sect restrictions here. Once the fight starts, it will not benefit you. Please be patient and do not act rashly."
Jiang Wang looked at Tu Xiaonai, his expression softening slightly, but his tone remained calm: "I have no intention of fighting. From beginning to end, I was simply trying to answer your questions. It was he who pressed on and humiliated you repeatedly."
Tu Xiaonai nodded slightly and said softly, "I know the reason, but the rules of the secret realm are very strict. Those who fight in private will be severely punished. Fellow Daoist, your cultivation is profound. There is no need for you to get punished for such a trivial matter."
"I know a little about the two races you just asked about, but it involves ancient secrets and is not convenient to talk about in public."
Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow and asked, "You knew?"
Tu Xiaonai nodded gently, her soft voice carrying a hint of seriousness: "I have seen relevant records in the sect's ancient texts, but they are from a long time ago and there are very few records, so they may not be able to fully answer your questions, fellow Daoist." Upon seeing this, Tu Hua, standing to the side, instantly shouted angrily: "Xiaonai! How dare you!"
"The sect's secret texts are all top secrets of the sect. How can they be disclosed to outside cultivators at will! You are violating the sect's rules and wantonly leaking the sect's secrets!"
"If you dare to utter a single extra word today, I will immediately report this to the sect elders, and you will be punished according to the sect rules!"
Tu Xiaonai turned to look at the furious Tu Hua, her tone calm and indifferent: "The sect rules restrict disciples from recklessly leaking core secrets, not from answering questions and resolving doubts."
"Fellow Daoist was merely inquiring about the origins of ancient common races, not about sect techniques, secret realm opportunities, or bloodline secrets. Therefore, it cannot be considered a leak of secrets."
"Why is Senior Brother Tu Hua making such a fuss over nothing, and being so aggressive?"
Tu Hua was speechless, his anger surging, his primordial spirit pain intensifying, and fine beads of cold sweat appearing on his forehead. Yet he still stubbornly said, "Even if it's not a core secret, it's a knowledge exclusive to my Auspicious Realm. No one outside my sect has the right to know!"
"He is an outsider cultivator, so he is never worthy to know! Little Sister, I'm giving you one last piece of advice: shut up immediately, or don't blame me for disregarding our fraternal bond!"
Jiang Wang looked at the two arguing and slowly said, "Since you know, you might as well speak frankly. If it involves the secrets of your sect, I will not ask any more questions."
Tu Xiaonai pondered for a moment, then said softly, "That four-legged beast with purple-gold scales all over its body and two horns on its head is not an ordinary demon beast. It is a branch of the bloodline of the ancient Purple-Gold True Dragon, and is called the Purple-Scaled Chi Dragon."
Before the words were even finished, Tu Hua's eyes turned bloodshot, and he roared fiercely, "Shut up! Little brat, how dare you!"
Ignoring Tu Hua's reprimand, Tu Xiaonai continued slowly, "The Purple Scale Dragon belongs to the Dragon Clan. It is born with an incomparably strong body, and its scales contain innate dragon might. Its defensive power is unparalleled among its peers, comparable to an innate treasure. This is the fundamental reason why Senior Brother Tu Hua was helpless when he entered the second level of the Secret Realm Tower."
"Ordinary cultivators' supernatural abilities and techniques are completely ineffective against its dragon scale defense. Both close combat and ranged attacks are useless. Only those who have mastered the power of the Great Dao Laws can inflict even the slightest damage."
Jiang Wang nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the three scales in mid-air, and asked softly, "I see. What is that other race with an innate Dao body?"
Tu Xiaonai continued, “That race is called the Innate Dao Spirit. They are special beings born from the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. They have no father or mother and are born with a perfect innate Dao body.”
"Their physical bodies are unparalleled, and their Daoist essence is innate. They do not need to refine spiritual energy or comprehend laws to cultivate. Every move they make is in harmony with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. They are one of the most blessed races in ancient times."
Jiang Wang frowned slightly and asked again, "Since they are an ancient race, why have I never seen a trace of them in all my years of traveling in the One Heart Realm?" (End of Chapter)