Stronger from Earth

Chapter 219 218: A Year Apart, Everything Has Changed

Zhao Hao harbored a hidden murderous intent in his heart, glancing provocatively at Chen Qingniu. If the latter made a move, he would instantly kill Chen Qingniu.

The dogshit ten-year agreement meant nothing; he killed Chen Qingniu's father, He Fang killed his father—this was already a mortal enmity that could not be resolved.

"Wrong? I, Zhao Hao, am never wrong." Zhao Hao roared inwardly, never believing he was wrong; if there was an error, it was someone else's fault.

Chen Qingniu's father dared to block his path, deserved death. Fang Shan did not favor him but instead imposed punishment, making him suffer in purgatory for several months, also deserving death!

During the time he was punished, his hatred had surged to an unimaginable degree, and upon seeing Chen Qingniu, he was already considering how to strike.

He walked step by step, stopping ten meters in front of Chen Qingniu, and said softly, "So it's you. I heard you challenged my junior brother Zhao Rugou, and ended up with a miserable defeat and severe injury.

With your strength, still wanting to challenge me, don't daydream, it's just seeking your own death."

Lin Xi, Wulin, and others stood up; Zhao Hao arrived with dozens of third-generation disciples of Celestial Sword Mountain, each a Sword Immortal, decisive in slaughter, extraordinarily powerful.

Chen Qingniu's hands bulged with veins, his heart wishing for nothing more than to slaughter Zhao Hao immediately, but he knew that with his current strength, it was far from sufficient.

Making a move now would be just asking for death.

"I am not your match now, but it doesn't mean I won't be in the future. A year ago I was at Vajra Peak, a year later I've reached Peak of Sky Control, ten years later I'll enter the Celestial Immortal Realm, and I will kill you!"

Chen Qingniu gritted his teeth; his combat power had increased immensely over the year, and the potential for revenge was already visible.

"Delusional." Zhao Hao sneered coldly.

He turned to leave, but his gaze suddenly caught Wang Xuan; Wang Xuan's demeanor and physique had changed greatly, and more importantly, his cultivation level, yet Zhao Hao still recognized him.

A year ago, Wang Xuan was in the Flesh Body realm, the lowest tier in the Mother Star's cultivation system, just slightly better than an ordinary person.

A year later, Wang Xuan had reached the Sky Realm, entering Earth Immortal. This leaping through more than ten realms within a year was truly terrifying.

Zhao Hao felt a chill in his heart, astonished, silently musing: "This little character was only in Muscle Training Realm, how could he reach Earth Immortal in just one year?

At this speed, will he become a Celestial Immortal in a year? A True Immortal in ten years?"

From Muscle Training to Earth Immortal within a year, such cultivation speed is jaw-dropping; any Mountain Gate disciple takes months for a single realm, completing Body Refining Seventh Realm in two to three years is considered remarkable.

The time and effort it takes to become Earth Immortal is immense.

And Wang Xuan? He did it in just one year!

This cultivation speed crushed countless others, progressing too fast, reaching an extraordinary level.

Thinking of this, Zhao Hao's heart skipped a beat, his dread toward Wang Xuan infinitely heightened, even fearful.

It's like having a ticking nuclear bomb beside him, ready to explode at any moment.

If Chen Qingniu is merely a pursuer, he can watch coldly because his cultivation speed is equally rapid; defeating him effortlessly in ten years or even smothering him halfway.

But Wang Xuan, there's fear he'll be surpassed effortlessly, his cultivation towering over him, easily killing him one day.

Such potential is his fear.

His sword at the waist was restless; if he captures Wang Xuan in his cultivation swiftly, one cut could eliminate this future threat.

Glancing at two Dharma Body cultivators standing before Wang Xuan, Wulin and Lin Xi were ready to strike, treating Zhao Hao as an enemy.

In case of conflict, it's impossible to instantly kill Wang Xuan.

"Kill, or not to kill?" Zhao Hao contemplated deeply.

Killing Wang Xuan would certainly result in severe punishment, potentially getting expelled from the sect; not killing would bring immense future danger.

At this moment, Wang Xuan's Heart Spirit was immersed in cultivation; sensing some changes externally, he also perceived Zhao Hao's arrival.

"Zhao Hao actually appeared, it seems his status at Celestial Sword Mountain hasn't changed much, he still enjoys the rightful treatment of a Mountain Gate disciple.

This person undoubtedly harbors deep-seated hatred for me and Chen Qingniu, desiring to kill us, he must be guarded against, yet my strength is not enough!"

"Faster! Faster!" He decided resolutely, expending Source Power Value for rapid cultivation.

After a breath, the first layer of the Primordial Spirit Sword Embryo, done!

Instantly, his soul expanded by thirty percent, the spiritual source more condensed, purer, with both quality and quantity leapfrogged.

Another breath, the second layer of the Primordial Spirit Sword Embryo, done!

In a blink, his soul transformed into the form of a sword within his mind—a mimicking form; soul as sword, experiencing fundamental Sword Qi, Sword Momentum, Sword Intent, using the soul as sword.

At this moment, his soul, like a sword, emanated sharp sword light; the Sword Gang formed from spiritual power crisscrossed the Sea of Consciousness, incomprehensibly sensing a significant change in his soul, a special aptitude for Sword Dao unlocking.

His soul's intensity and quantity doubled yet again! Among Divinity Transformation Realm cultivators, few could compare to him.

After another breath, the third layer of the Primordial Spirit Sword Embryo, done!

With the third layer accomplished, the spiritual power became a sword, Divine Thought could transform swiftly into sharp swords, dubbed the Sword of Thought, Sword of Spiritual Power.

Simultaneously, Wang Xuan discovered countless runes on his soul, seemingly related to Sword Dao and soul, hidden within the soul, with one intricate pattern after another appearing wrapped around it, a complex and powerful array map thus birthed.

At this moment, he felt all things in heaven and earth could become swords, all could be used, refined into Slaughter Sword Soldier.

The soul underwent further transformation; he sensed even if faced with Peak of Earth Immortal's soul battle, nothing might happen; with the array map on the soul, he's in an unbeatable position. Plus, the runes of Sword Dao and soul, his ability to slaughter significantly enhanced!

At the fourth breath, the fourth layer of the Primordial Spirit Sword Embryo, done!

The fourth layer, named Primordial Spirit Sword.

In an instant, he cultivated to the fourth layer of the Primordial Spirit Sword Embryo, though only entering, not yet reaching the limit layer; he felt the celestial tribulation descending.

"Just the entry level of the fourth layer, I've already invested 150,000 Source Power Value in the Primordial Spirit Sword Embryo, even if counting Mixed Element Martial Scripture and Divine Elephant Golden Bell Shield cultivation until now, it hasn't consumed this much."

Wang Xuan felt a pang of heartache, but sensing his own power transformation, he deemed it absolutely worth it; solely in combat power, he now had confidence to combat Peak of Earth Immortal.

Moreover, within the fundamental transformation of the soul, he deeply realized this was an investment for the future—the soul transformation would allow him to venture further on the path of cultivation!

Above him gathered dark clouds, soon the celestial tribulation descended, with a crash, a golden thunder as thick as an arm fell.

Celestial tribulation thunder possessed immense destructive power, burdening the cultivator heavily; yet within it, there lied vitality, containing wondrous energy for cultivator transformation.

During celestial tribulation, Wang Xuan's flesh underwent destruction and repair, gradually strengthening; the power of Primordial Golden Core absorbed the lightning, similarly transforming.

And the soul, now describable as Primordial Spirit Sword of the soul, drew the core vitality within the thunderous Supreme Yang Power.

Life on Earth might have originated from lightning striking the ocean, creating life forms with that spark—a spark priceless to cultivators.

Under the trial of Supreme Yang Power, gradually strengthening. The soul naturally feared Supreme Yang Power; at Sky-controlling Realm, Soul Emergence was highly dangerous.

But under the refining of thunder, Wang Xuan's soul gradually turned golden, transitioning from Yin to Yang, attaining Yin-Yang Balance, ultimately forming a special Primordial Spirit.

Such transformation typically occurred at Pure Yang Realm, yet Wang Xuan already achieved it at this moment.

Standing amidst the golden lightning of celestial tribulation, Wang Xuan stood tall, with no figures by his side, all temporarily avoiding afar.

Everyone was clueless, wondering why Wang Xuan's aura surged swiftly within breaths, and more over celestial tribulation fell—this change was indeed astonishing.

"Where did celestial tribulation come from?" Everyone was shocked, uncertain why Wang Xuan attracted celestial tribulation; it was celestial tribulation, not ordinary lightning.

The first official celestial tribulation for Mother Star cultivators generally approached during Celestial Immortal ascent; attracting earlier ones indicated immense talent, a prodigious being.

One after another, lightning struck, Wang Xuan's skin split, soul within Sea of Consciousness gradually transformed into Primordial Spirit; such pain was unimaginable, akin to traversing the Eighteen Layers of Hell.

Yet, he remained expressionless, gazing toward Zhao Hao, standing amidst the celestial tribulation lightning, resembling a Celestial God, carrying the might of heavens and earth.

"Zhao Ritian, long time no see, years apart, you remain as elegant as ever."

Wang Xuan didn't intend to retreat, appearing exceptionally assertive; a year had passed, he was no longer a weakling Zhao Hao could easily kill.

Now, in combat power, he matched Zhao Hao, standing on the same starting line.

(Another update tonight, been busy recently, so the update schedule is a bit hectic, but two updates per day are guaranteed.)