The Growth of a God

Chapter 392 - 14: Sword Dao Ascension to Divinity

Regarding a series of concerns and countermeasures from the top echelons of the Mountain and Sea Civilization.

Including Duo Mu, the people teaching A Lang were unaware and indifferent.

In Duo Mu’s view, as just an Immortal, there was simply no need to worry about so much.

His current task is to complete the mission assigned by Celestial Monarch Yan, and ensure that A Lang, who possesses an Innate Soul, initiates the Ascension Ladder.

Only in this way can A Lang escape the fate of short life and understand the true origin of the Innate Soul.

Thus, under the guidance of Duo Mu, Tang He, and a group of Mountain and Sea People teachers, A Lang spent another fifty long years, formally entering the prime age of his race.

In terms of physical strength, energy, and skills, A Lang reached a peak state, and during one sword swing, he suddenly captured a fleeting inspiration.

Swoosh!

With who-knows-how-many long swords in hand, he slashed outwards.

A flash of brilliance burst in A Lang’s eyes, and his previously wooden expression seemed to finally show a trace of usual human expression at this moment.

It was a type of humility, a type of confidence, a type of pride in refining a certain skill to its ultimate peak.

Whirl... whirl... whirl...

The long sword in his hand became an extension of A Lang’s body at that moment.

Following the momentum, he flung the long sword out, and the ordinary sword surprisingly drew a beautiful arc in mid-air, as if it had a consciousness of its own, cutting down all obstacles in its path.

Clang!

When the clash of metal resounded in the air, A Lang returned the sword to its sheath and reverted to his initial wooden state.

However, Duo Mu, who had been observing A Lang, knew that the other was now different from before.

——Ascension Ladder·Sword Dao Soul!

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The next day, when Celestial Monarch Yan appeared in front of A Lang again.

Seeing the transformed A Lang, Celestial Monarch Yan finally displayed a long-lost smile on his face.

Seeing beyond the superficial to the essence, in the eyes of Celestial Monarch Yan, who could directly perceive souls, beneath A Lang’s wooden exterior was a gradually strengthening Innate Soul.

"You finally succeeded."

With a gentle sigh, Celestial Monarch Yan shifted his gaze to Duo Mu.

For some reason, upon seeing Celestial Monarch Yan’s gaze, Duo Mu instinctively felt an ominous premonition.

"What are you up to again?"

"I’ve been teaching this kid obediently for almost a hundred years according to your instructions."

"You can’t possibly still want me to continue looking after him, right?"

Whenever it involves his interests, Duo Mu’s intuition is always spot-on.

"Ahem, indeed, I’d trouble you once more."

With an embarrassed smile, Celestial Monarch Yan hadn’t finished speaking when Duo Mu turned and fled without hesitation.

During this process, Duo Mu’s skin instantly cracked open, revealing hundreds of eyes.

With the help of those eyes, Duo Mu’s body shifted from solid to void, attempting to tear through space and escape into another dimension.

Unfortunately, having spent so much time with Duo Mu, how could Celestial Monarch Yan not know his abilities?

"Don’t run! It really isn’t anything too troublesome this time!"

Quick-witted and swift, Celestial Monarch Yan instantly took out his Book of Life and Death and drew a stroke over Duo Mu’s name.

In an instant, Duo Mu, who was attempting to vanish into the Void, collapsed to the ground breathless.

"Master?"

Witnessing this scene, A Lang tilted his head, his eyes full of confusion and puzzlement.

Duo Mu was indeed A Lang’s teacher, but Celestial Monarch Yan was his real master in essence.

His life trajectory, from the moment of his birth, was practically advancing along the path arranged by Celestial Monarch Yan.

To this end, A He and Amu had specifically advised A Lang that no matter what Celestial Monarch Yan said or did, it was always right.

"It’s fine, your teacher is okay."

Showing a rare human side, Celestial Monarch Yan stroked A Lang’s head.

And just as if to verify Celestial Monarch Yan’s words, Duo Mu, who had stopped breathing, suddenly opened his eyes wide and took a deep breath.

With Duo Mu’s resurrection, the name on Celestial Monarch Yan’s Book of Life and Death became clear again.

This is the unreasonable Immortality of the Immortal.

Even the Book of Life and Death, which contains the name of an Immortal, cannot completely kill it.

A brief cessation of breathing and loss of consciousness is already the limit of what the Book of Life and Death can achieve.

"Celestial Monarch Yan! You bastard!"

Struggling to get off the ground, Duo Mu knew he couldn’t shake off the trouble of A Lang this time.

"You secretly took out the Book of Life and Death again, aren’t you afraid that Celestial Monarch Yin and Celestial Monarch Erosion will imprison you for hundreds of years again?"

With a casual flip, Celestial Monarch Yan concealed the Book of Life and Death once more.

"No, those two knew I came out to find you this time, so they specifically allowed me to bring the Book of Life and Death."

Upon hearing this, Duo Mu immediately glared at Celestial Monarch Yan in disbelief.

"How could the two Celestial Monarchs allow you to bring out the Book of Life and Death? I haven’t committed suicide in hundreds of years!"

"Wait, could it be that your previous trips were all using me as an excuse?"

"Damn it! You’ve ruined my reputation!"

Thinking of his reputation in the Netherworld, Duo Mu became a bit exasperated.

Let’s not forget, the Netherworld is the domain of the Death Goddess·Yao Xin.

Should that chief amongst the Immortals know that Duo Mu frequently commits suicide again, he could vividly imagine Balian’s reproachful gaze.

"Since you’ve committed suicide before, what’s the harm in me exaggerating a bit?"

A bit guilty, Celestial Monarch Yan shifted his gaze and awkwardly changed the subject.

"Since the Ascension Ladder has successfully been initiated, according to Mountain and Sea Civilization’s customs, the next step is trials."

"However, given his special circumstances, I’m a bit uneasy letting him venture out alone."

Glaring angrily at Celestial Monarch Yan, Duo Mu retorted.

"So, you want me to be his babysitter again?"

Duo Mu knew that Celestial Monarch Yan’s visit never brought good news, and next time he must slip away in advance.

"It’s not to that extent."

Slowly shaking his head to deny Duo Mu’s assumption, Celestial Monarch Yan continued in a deep voice.

"If you continue babysitting him, the trials would have no meaning."

"I just want you to escort him to the Divine Fall Realm and bring him back once the trials are over."

On hearing these words, Duo Mu stood there in a daze, and only after a long time did he regain his senses.

"Divine Fall Realm? You’re serious?"

"Undergoing trials in other worlds is the way of the Innate Gods."

"Ordinary Mountain and Sea People don’t need to go to such lengths, do they?"

With a slight smirk forming at the corners of his lips, it was now Celestial Monarch Yan’s turn to question.

"Ordinary Mountain and Sea People? Are you referring to A Lang?"

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