Martial Ascent to Divinity

Zhou Leng moved forward, strike after strike.

The tenth celestial explosion erupted, and the ten suns suddenly blazed, radiating an aura that burned away all evil.

Boom boom boom...

Song Juesi neither counterattacked nor let go, but suddenly stepped on the ground, his body flying backward.

At the same time, he struck continuously, a series of white clouds flew out, blocking the celestial radiance that filled the sky.

"Stop!"

Both stopped simultaneously.

Behind Zhou Leng, a series of mushroom clouds lined up.

Song Juesi wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled, "Old arms and legs, can’t withstand your torment."

"Don’t blame me, Elder Song. Besides direct assault, I have no assurance of defeating you," Zhou Leng said.

Song Juesi smiled, "I may be old, but my eyes are sharp. In a short time, you cannot deal with my divine techniques body, but over a longer period, you have too many methods. Your East Wind Fist..."

He looked at Zhou Leng intently.

"You have captured the essence of Saint Zhao, with the power to eradicate demon’s evil, it’s no surprise you can start cultivating ’Eradicating Evil Domain’."

"It’s said Eradicating Evil Domain is not the hardest, but most time-consuming, requiring ten years to cultivate," Zhou Leng said.

"You have been cultivating since childhood, already over ten years," Song Juesi said.

"You’re right, Elder," Zhou Leng thought.

Song Juesi said, "The principles of fist techniques are linked. After the twenty-second move Eradicating Evil Domain, you can cultivate the twenty-fifth move, Advance to the Nations. Now, you can try cultivating the last move of East Wind Fist, which only Saint Zhao is said to have mastered."

"What about you, Elder?"

"The techniques are there, but the aura is far inferior to Saint Zhao. However, you possess the determination, you both do."

Zhou Leng nodded.

"My divine techniques body is somewhat different, it seems to continue to activate the experience and power accumulated over the years. Unexpectedly, my upcoming advancement will be swift. Before the Ten Realms demigod war, more cultivation, less combat..."

After chatting for a while, Song Juesi conceded voluntarily, taken away by the radiance.

A golden throne descended, hovering behind Zhou Leng.

Before Zhou Leng could sit, the throne transformed into a beam of light and entered his brow.

In martial arts perception, an additional divine technique appeared.

Starry Sky Divine Technique: Starry Sky Wanderer.

At the same time, information about this divine technique was acquired.

This is a lowest-tier starry sky divine technique.

From now on, it was acknowledged by the starry sky, allowing unrestricted flight in space.

It reduces the erosion of all forces in space and can also absorb many forces from space.

Including true energy of the starry sky.

If previous divine techniques allowed the body to "steal" some true energy from the starry sky, now, it can openly convert starry sky forces into the required true energy.

Though the absorption efficiency doesn’t compare to the Starry Sky Divine Spirit, it’s far faster than before.

This will significantly speed up the cultivation of the Undying Star Body.

Zhou Leng had heard of this starry sky divine technique while reading "extracurricular books" provided by Crystal Sky Dust.

It is indeed the most ordinary starry sky divine technique, yet essential, almost all starry sky divine techniques are based on this series.

Even in high-level civilizations, this divine technique is enough to have geniuses fighting to obtain it.

However, in the eyes of stronger deities, this level is somewhat too low.

Upon ascending to Void God, similar abilities are also gained.

Nonetheless, it greatly alleviates the urgent need, allowing a bit more use of starry sky true energy, rather than being stingy as before.

In the eyes of the unaware, this starry sky divine technique is unimaginable, but in Zhou Leng’s eyes, there is some regret.

In the end, it’s a starry sky divine technique, need to try it out.

With a flash of light, Zhou Leng returned to the Guhe Research Institute.

Looking up at the Celestial Ladder, the other four’s images wore crowns, only his image sat on the throne.

Henceforth, Zhou Leng is the newly appointed Ten Emperor.

A Celestial Ladder Star descended from above.

Now, acquiring three Celestial Ladder Stars.

Just as he was about to return to cultivate under the Frost Giant Tree, Zhu Shiji sent a message.

For the Lower Demigods Ten Emperor battle, the sovereigns initiated an online meeting.

Shortly afterward, apart from those in seclusion or recovering from illness, the Martial Saints of Dragon Country gathered together.

Huang Xuan Pavilion, the controller of Dragon Country Demon City Army and an Upper-Rank Martial Saint, called the meeting.

"The agenda of this Martial Saint meeting is about the competition between the new emperor and the Ten Emperors..."

"According to intelligence just gathered, in the first Ten Emperor battle, all sides hadn’t fully figured out the rules and didn’t act. But in the Lower-Rank Ten Emperor battle, the Demon Worship Sect might take action, so..."

Huang Xuan Pavilion paused for a second, then said slowly, "In the Lower-Rank Ten Emperor battle, our strategy is to preserve one more. In other words, a vote by all members to elect one Lower Martial Saint. In the upcoming Lower-Rank Ten Emperor battle, the remaining Lower Martial Saints of Dragon Country will endeavor to help him ascend as the new emperor and become a Ten Emperor."

"Begin voting."

Zhou Leng glanced at the Lower Martial Saints, most unfamiliar to him; the one he knows best is naturally Zhu Shiji.

As for the one-armed Martial Saint Lin Ying Hun, his strength surpasses Zhu Shiji’s, but he has advanced to middle rank, unable to participate in the Lower-Rank Ten Emperor battle.

Zhou Leng voted for Zhu Shiji.

As a result, Zhu Shiji won with over 80% of the vote.

Zhu Shiji quickly cleared his throat, saying, "Let me clarify, my strength is not as strong as the legends say. The Zhu Shiji who punched the tough Warrior King and kicked the Ten Car King was impersonated by other Martial Saints. Please consider carefully."

"Actually...we have no other choice." Straight-talking Chen Shaohuang offended all Lower Martial Saints with one sentence.

The Lower Martial Saints didn’t say much either, Dragon Country’s Lower Martial Saints indeed have limited options.

After all, Blue Star isn’t just one Dragon Country, and other countries’ Martial Saints aren’t pushovers.

"Old Brother Shiji, your injuries have somewhat improved, maybe you might recover completely like Lin Ying Hun. You deserve this status."

Huang Xuan Pavilion looked at Zhou Leng.

"When will you enter the demigod realm? No one believes you aren’t now," Huang Xuan Pavilion asked.

Many Martial Saints looked over with smiles.

Zhou Leng, still worried about the Celestial Calamity God and recalling the plight of Blood of Tyranny, said, "I’ll settle down more first."

"There’s another question we all want to know, in which realm did you become the new emperor?"

All Martial Saints continued to fix their gaze on Zhou Leng.

Zhou Leng said, "That question is a bit hard to answer."

Not exactly a lie, it does require counting.

Zhu Shiji laughed, "You never speak honestly, among the realms of Giants, Giant Dragons, Beastmen, Demons, and Tree Worms, there is no new emperor. Could it be you alone conquered them all? Haha..."

Many Martial Saints smiled, finding the idea far-fetched.

Some younger Martial Saints’ eyes flickered, considering theoretically it isn’t impossible.

Though the possibility is infinitely close to zero.

However, everyone considered it Zhou Leng’s secret and said no more, guessing mostly it’s either Giants or Giant Dragons.

Huang Xuan Pavilion said, "Okay, the next topic is how to protect oneself in the Ten Emperor battles. You know, the newly promoted demigods among Beastmen and Demons mysteriously died off, so our Ten Emperor battles might face similar threats. Everyone should share thoughts and opinions."

"I suspect there are hidden monsters in the Ten Emperor battles..."

"It could also be a powerful trap..."

"Perhaps it’s a tactic of the deities..."

Zhou Leng remained silent.