novelraw Chapter 422 - 412: Orochi!
Chapter 422 - 412: Orochi!
Amidst this series of stunning reversals, the blind old man almost subconsciously overturned his previous thoughts and statements.
Indeed, the idea of someone entering the realm of the Vast World before the age of twenty was simply unbelievable! It sounded less like a joke and more like the ravings of a madman. If not for the majestic authority that had suddenly erupted from Qin Fan, he would never have believed such an existence was possible.
However, at this moment, faced with the undeniable truth, he had no choice but to believe.
Although he had never witnessed just how powerful and heaven-defying the plane of the Vast World was, he had experienced the prowess of experts in the Gang Realm and the God Realm. The aura emanating from Qin Fan was completely different from either of them. It even seemed to have no connection to the aura of Martial Arts, yet it was purer than that of the God Realm.
It was utterly terrifying.
A simple release of his aura had been enough to force the old man to retreat several steps to avoid its edge. This point alone was enough to prove his fearsome power. This point alone was enough for the blind old man to be certain that this was the domain of the Vast World.
He could think of no other explanation.
The Vast World. A Divine Envoy under the age of twenty. Not a prophesied child of destiny. If the facts weren’t laid out right before him, the blind old man would have rather died than believe it.
"A Divine Envoy from the Vast World? A plane where one can achieve Ascension Immortal?" Qin Fan asked, retracting his aura with a noncommittal smile.
"Have you not come across this knowledge? Or is the plane of the Vast World not like that?" the blind old man asked in astonishment, hearing the undertones in Qin Fan’s voice.
"I am no Divine Envoy, nor am I from any Vast World! However, I am rather interested in this plane you speak of. A plane where one can achieve Ascension Immortal and be ranked among the Immortal Class? HAHA!"
By the end, Qin Fan was laughing in ridicule.
I’m only at the Golden Core Stage. If I were on the Cangqiong Continent, I’d be crushed in minutes. But back on Earth, it’s suddenly a plane capable of Ascension? What a load of nonsense! Back on the Cangqiong Continent, it took me over three hundred years to get from the Golden Core Stage to the Mahayana! And even at that speed, I was still considered a prodigy, a favored child of heaven! Yet even then, I perished under the Crossing Tribulation Heavenly Thunder of the Mahayana stage. How could a mere Golden Core practitioner on Earth possibly be talking about Ascension Immortal? Ridiculous. If this were truly ascension, it would mean flying out of Earth and into space! Once in space, you’d suffocate and die. Become an immortal? Don’t make me laugh.
"Then what is this—!" The blind old man was stunned. In Qin Fan’s presence, his entire perception of the world seemed to be crumbling.
"I can only tell you that here on Earth, there is no such thing as Ascension Immortal. It’s impossible! However, this Gang Realm and God Realm you mentioned have piqued my interest. Old sir, can you tell me about those people who were headed toward the plane of the Vast World? I’d like to meet them," Qin Fan said with a shake of his head and a chuckle.
The blind old man was completely and utterly baffled, frozen by Qin Fan’s words.
At this moment, Qin Fan’s claims seemed to hold more authority. If what he said was true, had they been living a lie for all these years? But what about the child of destiny in the Heavenly Dao Reincarnation? He had personally glimpsed that through the Heavenly Dao, so how could it be false?
Tangled in these thoughts, the blind old man’s brow furrowed deeply.
After a moment, he asked, "Could you explain this to this old man?"
"There’s nothing to explain! Besides, why are you so hung up on this? If I’m not mistaken, your Martial Arts Cultivation is merely at the entry level of Gang Jin, right? In your current state, are you still thinking about matters of the Vast World?" Qin Fan teased.
The blind old man was rendered speechless, then burst out laughing. He understood Qin Fan’s attitude from his words.
Shaking his head, he sighed. "I originally thought you were the child of destiny born of the Heavenly Dao Reincarnation. I never expected that not only are you not him, but I also have to completely re-evaluate my previous understanding! As for the individuals I mentioned, one is in the North, a Monk who entered the Dao with a handbell and wields a Zen Stick, fully displaying the might of the God Realm. Another is in the South, a Taoist with a three-foot horsetail whisk, performing Evil Exorcism. If you were to call him a charlatan, he would undoubtedly be the greatest charlatan in the history of Huaxia. Another is in the East, a man who is never without wine, who practices Stargazing Destiny and seems half-mad. And the last one is in the West, a man who has witnessed all of mortal life and simply fishes with a straight hook. That’s all I can tell you, as I don’t know their exact locations.
"They each occupy the East, South, West, and North, as if by an unspoken agreement. None of them will tread on another’s territory. Likewise, they have no fixed abode. I’m sure you understand that experts at their level wouldn’t be tied down to one place, especially not eccentrics like them! However, if you do happen to meet them, please send them my regards! Just tell them the blind old man from the peak of Kunlun Mountain sends his greetings, HAHA!"
At this, the blind old man laughed heartily.
"With your level of Martial Arts Cultivation, how could you possibly associate with such eccentric God Realm experts?" Qin Fan asked, somewhat astonished.
"They are all indebted to me! Without me, forget reaching the God Realm, it’s questionable whether they would even be alive today! But never mind that, let’s not speak of it! HEHE!" The blind old man’s laughter trailed off as his expression suddenly grew serious. Changing the subject, he said, "By the way, Qin, have you ever heard of Orochi?"
"Orochi?"
Hearing this, Qin Fan was bewildered.
Isn’t Orochi a monster from Japanese mythology? Has it actually appeared in the real world?
"That’s right, the monster from Japanese mythology. However, this Orochi is not a product of natural history. It was a creature cultivated over many years by Japanese Onmyoji using secret techniques. Its power is not to be underestimated. During World War II, Japan dared to invade Huaxia and declare war on most of the world. Their confidence stemmed not only from their advanced weaponry but also from Orochi. The main reason the Japanese surrendered unconditionally was that Orochi was beaten to within an inch of its life by those four individuals I mentioned. In the end, it was only by sacrificing their own lives that the Onmyoji managed to protect Orochi as it retreated. It’s a pity they couldn’t eliminate the monster completely at the time, which has left a lingering disaster.
"Although Orochi was severely wounded, many years have passed. With the restorative efforts of the Japanese Onmyoji, it is now showing signs of revival. Once that monster awakens, Huaxia will face another great crisis. Whether it was the Onmyoji who participated in the war back then or Orochi itself, even their government harbors an undying desire to destroy Huaxia. Orochi’s revival is undoubtedly a signal. They will certainly not give up an opportunity to stage a comeback! Therefore, Orochi’s continued existence is a definite and tangible threat to Huaxia!"