Stronger from Earth

Chapter 332 - 331: Fame Across the World (2nd Update)

Wang Xuan was momentarily stunned; he hadn’t expected to be included, given that his previous gains were already substantial. Acknowledging his significant contributions, the rewards he received were quite heavy.

This celebration saw the Five Veins reaping the most benefits due to their substantial involvement in the battle, leaving disciples from the other Eight Veins envious.

Fortunately, each vein received a degree of territorial development rights in the Ten Thousand Beasts Realm, with profits distributed internally among elders—an approach to balance power among the veins and prevent excessive disparity.

As the celebration concluded, people thronged around Wang Xuan to exchange pleasantries. While it wasn’t exactly flattery, many, including disciples who were Celestial Immortals, were keen on fostering a good relationship.

Wu Zhutian coughed twice, disregarding the displeased expressions of others. With his Jade Platform Realm cultivation, he squeezed in and said, "Hongwu Taoist, your talent is unmatched, known as the King of Earth Immortals worldwide. You’ve earned honor for our Immortal Martial Mountain, which is truly fortunate.

During your journey to the Celestial Demon Realm, your countless merits in saving lives earned widespread admiration. In gratitude for your generosity, disciples from the other Eight Veins intend to host a banquet tomorrow night to thank you. It would be splendid if you could attend."

Wang Xuan did not refuse. As the newly titled Taoist with the Hongwu title, he envisioned that in a short time, he would become a world-renowned, peerless prodigy.

Similar to the Young God of the Ancient Divine Teachings, the Young Emperor of the Brahma Heaven Domain, the Son of the War God on Mount Olympus, Yafu, and the Son of the Witch God, Black Mamba, on Black God Peak.

These leaders among the younger generation in the Immortal Holy Land command attention with every move, surrounded by millions. The world speculates when they’ll challenge immortality.

Now that Wang Xuan has entered this tier, even with his calm, he couldn’t help but feel stirred. While not an early achiever, it was quite close.

Returning to Black and White Mountain, his senior brothers gathered to celebrate Wang Xuan becoming a Taoist; they took pride in his success.

Wu Zhutian sighed, "If Master were to know, he would surely be overjoyed. Having such a disciple brings honor to the master himself."

In the eyes of the world, if the disciple is this extraordinary, how could the master, He Fang, be any less impressive?

Chen Qingniu said, "Two years ago, this guy was a sparring partner in the Martial Arts Hall, while I was ten Great Realms ahead of him. Now he’s the King of Earth Immortals, one Great Realm above me.

This defies all logic; as his senior brother, the pressure is so overwhelming that I simply gave up trying—it’s unbearable.

Wang Xuan, why are you so exceptional? You’ve made us all ashamed to be your senior brothers."

"Really?" Wang Xuan chuckled.

Hou Zhaohua nodded, "Indeed, even I’ve begun to feel it, and it’s imaginable how hard it must be for Qingniu, the youngest."

The youngest disciple shines too brightly, overshadowing them like gold beside a diamond, once dazzling but now relegated to a secondary place.

"You guys are so lucky to bask in reflected glory; so many people wish for it but can’t have it. You’re truly getting a great bargain," Wu Zhutian jokingly scolded.

Wang Xuan took off his armor. Though wearing it made him as majestic and dazzling as the War God Erlang Shen, it wasn’t suitable for daily wear.

The Void Python slithered around him, adding an aura of mystery. He said, "Meeting like this in this life is fate. Without my senior brothers and sisters’ help, I wouldn’t be here today."

"Why does it sound more estranged?" Chen Qingniu patted Wang Xuan’s shoulder, "No matter how powerful you become, you’re still our junior brother—that’s unchangeable. Just thinking about the Immortal Martial Mountain Taoist addressing me as senior brother makes me feel proud."

Wang Xuan nodded; indeed, there was no need for formalities between them.

Through the Gate of the World, Wang Xuan returned to Dixuan Star, a planet belonging to him, where its greatest value lay in garnering faith. After all, unlike a Life Source Star, it offered few cultivation resources.

"Disciple greets Master." Zhang Han, being Wang Xuan’s registered disciple, though not exceptionally talented, advanced in his cultivation due to abundant resources and reached the Bone Marrow Refining Realm, becoming one of the top figures on this planet, adequate for managing the Spiritual Sect in Wang Xuan’s stead.

Zhang Han greatly respected his master, diligently practicing and managing the Spiritual Sect, promoting faith, much to Wang Xuan’s satisfaction.

Seeing his registered disciple, Wang Xuan felt he hadn’t invested enough time. The Immortal Source Void Python spat out a bright pearl, a small mass of Immortal Source energy.

Infusing it into Zhang Han, he immediately began to undergo a transformation, with his physique improving rapidly, his momentum surging.

After a quarter hour, Zhang Han was covered in black mud, recognizing the substantial benefit he received, he promptly knelt in gratitude, "Thank you, Master, for your grace."

"I’ve been neglecting you, but now I must first patrol the world; bathe and change, and I will guide your cultivation upon my return."

With that, Wang Xuan disappeared, starting his inspection of the world. As the Sect Leader, he naturally wished for an increasing number of believers and greater faith.

Numerous lofty divine statues, crafted in his likeness, had been refined into Dharma Artifacts capable of storing incense faith.

While passing by, Wang Xuan converted the incense faith from these statues into Source Power, reaping considerable gains along the way.

Selecting suitable talents from believers as missionaries, punishing some misbehaving clerical staff, Wang Xuan quickly returned to the Great Jin after his inspection.

"Source Point: Six million"

On this visit to Dixuan Star to collect, Wang Xuan obtained four million points of Source Power. With steady income, he could likely accumulate ten million points of Source Power within a year, and over decades or centuries, it would become an astronomical number.

"Zhang Han, what perplexes you about your cultivation? Tell me." Wang Xuan said.

This registered disciple would be observed for a few more years. If he met Wang Xuan’s satisfaction, he could potentially be formally accepted as a True Inheritor and taught the Creation True Scripture.

"Yes, Master." Zhang Han was delighted by his master’s return and quickly asked about issues he faced in cultivation.

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The news of the Ten Thousand Beasts Realm campaign was spreading within the Mother Star, from the Mountain Gate to various levels of the Federation government, and through the media and schools, the public sought to understand this dimensional war through a veil of mystery.

One after another, topics emerged; journalists always had various ideas and ways to uncover secrets the public wanted to know, creating buzz to gain attention.

A vast network connected the civilizations within the Solar System, including some stable subsidiary Exotic Star Domains, where in the Virtual World, netizens could experience the thrill of traversing planets, akin to immortals.

Virtual World technology had been realized, allowing people to project their minds into the network, enjoying unimaginable services and savoring the taste of Immortal Elixirs.

However, the basis of the Virtual World is the real world; everything serves the real world. Lack of authenticity makes enjoyment easily tiresome, with many using the Virtual World for practical training or even to reanalyze and command a war, enhancing their abilities.

What the public admired most wasn’t individual artists, but the specially-statused, highly-cultivated immortals, each real-name verified, drawing countless fans.

Like a certain Sword Cultivator still in seclusion, who in boredom writes a book titled "Great Sword Immortal," even with irregular updates every ten days to half a month, still commands millions of devoted fans.

Because immortals are revered beings of eternal life and immense power, coveted by many.

Eden Garden, as the Holy Land of Christianity, boasted countless followers, prioritizing promotion. The representative figure of the younger generation, the Son of God, was packaged as a divine figure due to his extraordinary fortune.

Thanks to the Saintess Avril, the Son of God in Eden Garden was actually aware of Wang Xuan’s existence, surprised to hear about this King of Earth Immortals becoming the Taoist of Immortal Martial Mountain.

Accompanied by a hand-painted oil painting, a dashing young man in his prime, triumphantly fighting the people’s goddess, Avril.

"With the emergence of the Immortal Martial Mountain Taoist, who among the Earth Immortals can rival?"

The number of people following him reached billions, as he frequently voiced opinions and disclosed secretive information, making him known to the world as one of Earth Civilization’s most famous public figures.

Without Wang Xuan’s knowledge, he effortlessly made it to the headlines of major platforms, with journalists rushing to gather materials to capitalize on this wave of attention.

Each title piqued the curiosity of the public.

"Immortal Martial Taoist, the prodigy of the Immortal Holy Land!"

"What is the name of the Taoist, bold enough to provoke a statement from the Son of God?"

"Sword drawn and poised, the Taoist Earth Immortal is unbeatable!"

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