Martial Ascent to Divinity

After lunch, Zhou Leng and Xu Qingjin walked hand in hand.

After their walk, they returned to the independent cultivation hall, sat cross-legged on the ground, and sensed their bodies.

Through the Minor Achievement Ninth Heaven, a large number of Celestial Ladder Stars were obtained.

In the previous three layers, only a few stars were accumulated, but now, the total number of Celestial Ladder Stars reached as many as fifteen.

Almost all demigods used them early because only by doing so could they accumulate enough power to achieve better results in subsequent Celestial Ladder stages.

Only Zhou Leng kept them, not using even one.

The power granted by Celestial Ladder Stars is related to one’s rank.

The higher the rank, the more power it increases.

Besides that, because the Minor Achievement Ninth Heaven was completed with an overall superb rating, an additional Golden Crystal was obtained.

Taking it out from the starry sky bag and placing it in the hand.

Compared to previous Golden Crystals, this one is brighter, emitting a thicker luster, and the surface even glimmers with starlight.

Activating it.

Brilliant multicolored divine light exploded, rushing out of the cultivation hall, escaping the Guhe Research Institute, finally spreading miles away.

Subsequently, the divine light soared skyward like a back-flowing rainbow, shooting into the heights.

Eventually, the light rushed into space and disappeared.

Zhou Leng walked out of the cultivation hall, looking at the sun.

Beneath the sun, there were originally two small suns, representing the Seed of True Qi and the East Monarch Light Body, two Clan Divine Powers.

Now, rapidly condensing into a third small sun.

Clan Divine Power, Evolution Ladder.

Unlike power-type divine powers, upon obtaining the Evolution Ladder, there is no sensation in the body.

Through martial arts perception, the strength of this divine power can be clearly understood.

From now on, the Human Race will no longer completely adhere to "natural selection."

From this point forward, through continuous cultivation, a very small number of humans, with a very low probability, can break the shackles of biological evolution and achieve "self-determined evolution."

As for the probability and whether there will be side effects, it remains unknown.

Zhou Leng stared into the sky at the large and three small suns, lost in thought.

"Evolution Ladder..."

The news spread worldwide, Martial Saints and relevant scholars convened to discuss this Clan Divine Power.

Also, the demigod Demon Spirit Masters on the Blue Star participated in the discussion.

Related speculation quickly spread on the internet, sparking heated global discussions.

Though no one could define this Clan Divine Power, many felt that this divine power would be hard to trigger.

But once triggered, it would cause unimaginable effects.

The news reached the Demon Spirit World, where a group of Demon Spirit Masters sighed deeply, remaining silent for a long time.

In the view of Demon Spirit Masters, this is the top-tier Clan Divine Power, unimaginable even for high-level civilizations.

For the individual, this divine power merely adds a possibility, as no one can provoke it one hundred percent.

But for the population, especially one with a massive base, this divine power can be triggered one hundred percent.

This means that as long as Blue Star Martial Artists survive, an unending stream of brilliant talents will emerge, breaking one evolutionary shackle after another.

These talents will surely feed back into humanity, assisting human advancement towards high-level civilization.

So far, the Demon Spirit World lacks such divine power.

Thus, Demon Spirit Masters convened another long-delayed meeting.

The agenda was a choice: to bring Zhou Leng into the Demon Spirit World or spread his bloodline within the Demon Spirit World.

The Giant Race, however, was indifferent to this divine power; they were more concerned with Zhou Leng’s experiences on the Boundless Ancient Road.

Since the end of the Minor Achievement Ninth Heaven, they sent one giant each day to invite him.

Zhou Leng secretly returned to the Frost Giant Tree, recounting his experiences, cultivating under the tree, while continuously using the Gate of Purgatory.

Unlike before, this time, he also attempted the later Gates of Purgatory, using various methods to enhance himself.

After once more leaving the Fierce Beast World, his body’s power had been completely organized.

His realm reached the peak of middle-rank demigod, close to ascending to upper-rank demigod.

After departing, he discovered that throughout the Boundless Ancient Road process, his body absorbed terrifying amounts of power, which had yet to be fully consumed, still stored within, slowly releasing.

Returning again to the Ancient River Research Bureau, outside the door were rows of dense giant tents, countless giants practicing intently.

Upon seeing Zhou Leng descend, the giants gathered around with excitement.

"We greet His Majesty the Frost Giant King!" The giants semi-knelt with heads bowed.

Inside, Li Yuanhe and others were overjoyed, hurriedly rushing out to welcome him.

"Saint Zhou, you’ve finally returned..." The group had been eagerly awaiting, fearing the giants’ frenzy.

"Alright, you may leave. In two days, I’ll return to the Giant World to disseminate teachings to the entire race."

Upon hearing "disseminate teachings to the entire race," all the giants smiled broadly, their feet rooting to the ground.

"We will accompany you back."

"Disobedience?"

"Then you can kill us."

Zhou Leng glared at them, returning to the Ancient River Research Bureau to handle various affairs and listen to Li Yuanhe’s report, understanding the Ancient River Sect’s preparation status.

After a sweeping cleanup across the Blue Star, humanity entered an unprecedented era of unity.

All of the malignancies were being systematically eradicated.

Under such circumstances, the expansion of the Ancient River Sect was also on the agenda.

"While you were away, we were preparing for the newest initiation ceremony..."

"Approximately a million of the finest humans have gathered in Rucheng..."

"Besides, divisions of the Ancient River Sect worldwide have completed preparations..."

"This initiation ceremony, with this location as the center, will be synchronized globally across divisions and broadcast live to the world..."

"As you mentioned, we have established the ’Ancient River Sect Website,’ pursuing universal education without discrimination, setting no barriers; anyone can access the network to view the Ancient River Sect Basic Cultivation Technique..."

"Also, as long as one registers, they can immediately become an outer sect disciple of the Ancient River Sect, learning deeper martial arts..."

"However, official disciples of the Ancient River Sect must come here to study..."

"Everything is ready, we can start tomorrow."

"Good."

The next day, an unprecedented initiation ceremony was held, broadcast globally.

Worldwide, a craze to join the Ancient River Sect erupted.

That night, Zhou Leng rested with Xu Qingjin.

Awakening in the morning, walking with the giants, traversing Shuizhou Demon City, leaving the Giant Base.

Entering the Giant World, initially expecting the usual wilderness; instead, it was crowded, countless giants came from afar, led by demigod giants, like a pilgrimage, to welcome.

Zhou Leng is the first member in Giant World history to complete the Boundless Ancient Road.

The giants had participated many times in cosmic trials, but to the entire universe, they were like a shooting star streaking across the sky, vanished in a flash.

Left no trace.

But now, someone left a name on the ancient road, illuminating future generations.

Zhou Leng glanced upwards, the giants arranged before him like stone pillars, dense and vast.

On their faces, joy and reverence shone brightly.