novelraw Chapter 433: Sea Realm and Calamity, Second Tier
Chapter 433: Sea Realm and Calamity, Second Tier
Almost at the same moment.
The origin belonging to the Aberrant within his body also emitted a joyous hum.
A deeper, more profound surge of Mist Energy poured out from the void, merging into his limbs and bones, strengthening his bloodline, and enhancing his affinity with the mist.
The color of the Flame of Destruction seemed to darken a shade further.
Calamity-level, second stage!
Dual systems, breaking through simultaneously!
However, the commotion from this breakthrough extended far beyond the confines of the secret chamber.
The very instant Su Zhan successfully stepped into Ocean Realm Second Stage.
The skies above the entire Black City underwent a sudden, dramatic change.
The originally clear sky was abruptly shrouded by thick, heavy dark clouds.Within the clouds, faint golden spiritual light and ash-black, bizarre electric arcs flickered incessantly.
Two completely different energy phenomena intertwined, clashing against each other.
Yet, they maintained a strange, precarious balance.
A vast, majestic spiritual pressure and a deep, eerie aura of calamity mingled together.
Enveloping the entire Black City like a collapsing sky.
Every Awakened individual and Aberrant within the city, regardless of their cultivation level, clearly felt this oppressive pressure originating from a higher order of life. The Spiritual Energy or Mist Energy within their bodies stirred with varying degrees of agitation.
"This is... Su Zhan's direction?"
Inside the City Lord's Residence.
Mo Yuan stood with his hands clasped behind his back before a window, gazing up at the peculiar two-colored energy vortex swirling in the sky. A faint trace of surprise appeared on his normally impassive face.
"Dual systems breaking through together, stirring celestial phenomena... He truly hasn't disappointed me."
Other powerful figures within the city were also startled.
Their gazes turned toward the source of the anomaly, their hearts filled with shock and awe.
The majestic vortex, interwoven with faint golden spiritual light and ash-black electric arcs, hovered over Black City for a long time before finally dissipating.
This astonishing spectacle naturally became the hottest topic of conversation throughout Black City for the next several days.
"My Heavens! What kind of commotion was that? When I broke through to the Abyss Realm back in the day, there wasn't even a fart of a sound!"
A burly, rough-looking man gulped down a large mouthful of ale in a tavern, clicking his tongue in amazement, his face full of reverence.
"You just don't get it, do you? I heard that was caused by the cultivation breakthrough of that esteemed guest of the City Lord's Residence, Lord Su Zhan, the one who was once Chen Qing!"
A skinny man with well-informed sources beside him lowered his voice, speaking mysteriously. "Did you see the colors in the sky? The golden one, they say it's the Spiritual Energy of a top-tier Awakened! That ash-black one, good grief, that's Aberrant stuff... Cultivating both abilities..."
"Dual-colored anomaly... Doesn't that mean he broke through in both powers?"
Someone gasped sharply. "How long has it been? He hasn't been in our Black City for very long, right? That cultivation speed... is he even human?"
"Hey, you should look at his status! Daxia's Special-grade Advisor! The apple of City Lord Mo Yuan's eye! Do you think he'd lack cultivation resources? I heard the official supply is absolutely massive!"
"Even with endless resources, you still need the capability to absorb them! If it were you or me, we'd have exploded long ago!"
Others were relatively more objective. "But having said that, with this lord in our Black City, I feel our backs are straighter. I think even Black City's status within Daxia has risen because of it!"
"Exactly! Before, those guys coming from the Capital looked down on us a bit. Now? They're much more polite!"
"It's just... I don't know if this power of his is a blessing or a curse..."
"Bah! Stop being a crow's mouth! I think you've been brainwashed by those rumors!"
"Right! What kind of person is the City Lord? If he values Lord Su Zhan so highly, there must be a reason! Us little folks should just follow the City Lord's lead, that's definitely not wrong!"
...
Overall, the people of Black City felt far more awe than fear toward the anomaly Su Zhan had caused. A sense of pride subtly outweighed their doubts.
In this formidable city that had long coexisted with danger.
People's worship of power was more direct, and their tolerance for Aberrants was remarkably high.
The formidable strength and achievements Su Zhan had displayed, coupled with City Lord Mo Yuan's clear stance, led most citizens of Black City to choose to accept and look favorably upon this special "one of their own."
...
After Su Zhan stabilized his Ocean Realm Second Stage cultivation.
Mo Yuan summoned him to the study within the City Lord's Residence.
The study was furnished in an ancient, simple style.
Mo Yuan personally brewed tea, its fragrant aroma curling upward.
Mo Yuan pushed a steaming cup of tea toward Su Zhan, his profound gaze resting on him. "Dual systems breaking through together, stirring celestial phenomena, and your foundation is exceptionally solid and profound.
Su Zhan, your current cultivation method is truly unheard of.
You can absorb and refine spiritual energy, tempering your Life Soul, just like an Awakened.
Yet you can also draw upon the Life Essence of Mist Creatures to strengthen yourself, just like an Aberrant.
What's even more remarkable is that these two completely different power systems can coexist harmoniously within your body, advancing synchronously without interfering with each other. Instead, they seem to subtly complement and assist one another.
Such fortune can be called unprecedented."
Sensing the deeper meaning in Mo Yuan's gaze, Su Zhan knew this City Lord had already glimpsed some of the core secrets of his cultivation.
He didn't intend to hide everything completely. After all, before an existence like Mo Yuan, excessive concealment was meaningless and would only seem insincere.
He accepted the teacup with both hands and replied candidly, "The City Lord has keen insight. This ability indeed stems from the fundamental transformation my body underwent after consuming the Reforge Fruit.
The Reforge Fruit seems to have fundamentally altered my life form.
Now, when I cultivate, it's as if I possess two energy systems that operate independently yet can also work in coordination.
One system refines the spiritual energy of heaven and earth along with other resources, methodically elevating my Awakened realm step by step.
The other can directly absorb the Life Essence of Mist Creatures, converting it into nourishment to strengthen my Aberrant origin.
Not only do the two not conflict, but because this body of mine, after being remolded, possesses an extremely high capacity for accommodation, the two powers can advance side by side.
This is also why I can so recklessly consume the massive amount of resources provided by the authorities. My container is sturdy enough; I simply don't need to worry about damaging my foundation."
Mo Yuan nodded slowly. "So it is... The Reforge Fruit truly lives up to its reputation as a supreme divine object capable of reforging one's cultivation foundation.
What it bestowed upon you is not merely an ability, but an entirely new cultivation path.
To be frank with you, back when I managed to step into the Half-step Transcendent realm, the Reforge Fruit was one of the crucial opportunities in my cultivation journey. It greatly elevated my potential ceiling."
Upon hearing this, a look of surprise immediately appeared in Su Zhan's eyes.
He only knew the Reforge Fruit was rare, but he never imagined...
Mo Yuan seemed to discern his confusion and gave a faint smile, continuing, "Do you think the top-tier powerhouses of Daxia are born solely through arduous cultivation and talent? Opportunities are equally indispensable.
As far as I know, aside from myself, that Zhang Daoxuan, and the Grand Elder who remains in seclusion year-round... on their paths to ascension, they all obtained and consumed the Reforge Fruit."