Chapter 885 - 888: Five-Finger Mountain
Wu Tian got straight to the point and expressed his desire to learn about realms. It’s crucial to note that the realms known to Wu Tian belong to the Immortal Emperor Realm from tens of thousands of years ago, divided into Qi Refinement, Innate, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Divinity Transformation, Return to Void, Unity, and Tribulation Crossing.
After Tribulation Crossing, one breaks through life and death, creates Yin and Yang, merges with heaven and earth, and thereafter becomes an Immortal Emperor.
Over tens of thousands of years, exceptional individuals have emerged,
and some have reconstructed realms, which are now classified into Foundation Establishment, Tongxuan, Heavenly King, Martial Emperor, Mystic Sect, Supreme of Nine Nether, Supreme of the Void, Supreme of Hengyu, Saint of No End, Saint of No Beginning, Emperor of the Ancient Desolation,
thereafter breaking life and death, creating Yin and Yang, merging with heaven and earth, and finally becoming an Immortal Emperor!
Wu Tian had visited the Library in the Royal Palace, but its collection only mentioned the Heavenly King Realm and said nothing about the realms beyond it.
Wu Tian had cultivated only one realm—Foundation Establishment—similar to now,
therefore, Wu Tian’s realm is Immortal Emperor, yet his realm mastery is lacking,
"So this is what Mr. Wu Tian wants to know," Master Li the Fortune Teller found it odd that Wu Tian didn’t understand this.
Could he be another shut-in, secluded for thousands of years?
This doesn’t seem right.
Nevertheless, he carefully explained, "Mr. Wu Tian, judging by your Spiritual Power level, you seem to be at Ninth Grade Tongxuan Realm; does that mean you’re at the Tongxuan Realm and unsure how to advance to the Heavenly King Realm? It’s actually quite simple; you can find an Elemental Holy Land."
Miaoshan nodded, "For example, if the element you awaken in the Heavenly King Realm is the usual fire, and you cultivate in a Sacred Land dense with Iron Element, it might transform your Fire Element into Iron Element."
"Oh? That easy?"
Wu Tian chuckled; elements meant nothing to Wu Tian because the Heavenly King Realm’s control of elements is a skill of the new era realms,
Wu Tian was indeed quite curious.
"Those Elemental Holy Lands are already scarce, and entering them is difficult," Master Li suddenly added after a moment of thought.
"Is that so? Then how does one enter an Elemental Holy Land?"
Elemental Holy Lands did not exist in Wu Tian’s era, tens of thousands of years ago, or maybe they did but weren’t called that. These names all emerged within the past tens of thousands of years.
"To enter an Elemental Holy Land requires certain conditions, such as good character, genius potential, or recommendations from esteemed predecessors," Master Li explained,
Wu Tian: "..."
Wu Tian wasn’t convinced by these conditions.
For example, good character?
Are you sure only people with good character can enter the Elemental Holy Lands?
Are there no scoundrels who enter?
"Well..." Master Li knew what Wu Tian was thinking and felt awkward, so he could only say, "Some people’s character is verified by others; you shouldn’t overthink it."
"I understand," Wu Tian could only say this.
Can a few people prove one’s character?
"Master Li, it seems you forgot one condition," suddenly, Miaoshan approached and said, "To enter an Elemental Holy Land, one also needs a mount."
"A mount?" Wu Tian pondered; what relevance does a mount have?
Master Li replied, "Why do Elemental Holy Lands exist? Some martial artists at the Heavenly King Realm control weak elements, yet they are geniuses. Weak elements are a pity, so the Sacred Land must exist."
"Moreover, it’s a pity if a genius remains at the Heavenly King Realm. Their future goal should be the Martial Emperor Realm, which controls what? Naturally, the Beast Soul, and the most suitable Beast Soul is one that has been with you since childhood."
Wu Tian nodded, admitting that Master Li had some sense in this.
But where could he find a mount?
Could the Phoenix, Qilin, or Vermilion Bird in the Nine Dragon Ring be casually brought out?
If Wu Tian did that, Immortal Emperors would be eyeing him.
Currently, real Divine Beast species are rare.
The mounts of Immortal Emperors are mere hybrids.
When true species appear, the Immortal Emperor will take an interest.
By then, what could Wu Tian do?
Wu Tian’s enemies include the Undead Martial Sovereign Immortal Emperor,
but this moment is unsuitable for a battle.
Speaking of beasts, fire attribute beasts generally favor those who practice Fire Lineage techniques and disdain those who cultivate Water System techniques,
the beasts born from the Nine Dragon Ring naturally obey Wu Tian, but beasts elsewhere may not.
Finding a compliant ordinary beast is also challenging in Wu Tian’s view.
Some beasts, if they dislike a person, won’t submit even if they’re beaten to death.
"Where do average people find mounts to enter Elemental Holy Lands?" Wu Tian couldn’t help but ask at this point,
"Average people? Haha, you’re joking. Places like Elemental Holy Lands aren’t meant for average people. Most who’ve entered come from wealthy families. And the mounts? They’re also available for purchase." Master Li proudly continued, "Of course, typical mounts shouldn’t be bought ready-made; the purchase should be an egg. When the egg hatches, you raise it, and thus it later becomes either a mount or a Beast Soul closely bonded to you. Sometimes in the Martial Emperor Realm, a First Rank manages to defeat a Second Rank due to this bond."
Miaoshan chuckled seeing Master Li’s proud demeanor, "Master Li, why don’t you bring out your own items?"
Master Li initially aimed to boast, yet unexpectedly, Miaoshan exposed him before he even started,
Master Li sighed, immediately taking out a pale green stone from his long sleeve, a stone resembling five fingers, covered densely with textures that looked like text but differed from those in the current Immortal Emperor Realm.
"This is a fossil I once discovered. Yes, ’fossil’ is a term created by an Immortal Emperor, fitting it perfectly. This fossil was found by chance, and I noticed a heartbeat within. Though not a Divine Beast egg, the aura is by no means comparable to ordinary eggs when a Divine Beast egg is unborn. This egg evidently houses an ordinary beast, yet a beast absent in this era, from Ancient Times."
"However, I’ve possessed it for decades, and it hasn’t hatched. Mr. Wu Tian, were it you, perhaps in three to five years it could emerge." Saying this, Master Li looked towards Wu Tian with admiration.
Certain swords are drawn only by those born for swords.
Likewise, this fossil might hatch only for true prodigies.
Having calculated thoroughly, Master Li felt Wu Tian was the most likely candidate.
"Are you sure about giving it to me?" Wu Tian suddenly inquired; fossils, especially those with heartbeats, are hard to find.
"Certainly, certainly." Master Li smiled, then sighed, "Treasures belong to those with virtue. This stone, resembling five fingers, seems to suit you better."
