Martial Ascent to Divinity

Giant Dragon Hall.

Numerous Demigod Giant Dragons lay scattered around, looking troubled.

The edges of many dragon scales were pale, as if they were severely depleted.

Among the ten Demigod Kings, three were the same.

The older Demigod Giant Dragons remained calm, while the younger ones showed obvious differences.

"I’ve been pondering for ten nights and can’t understand how Zhou Leng completed the Cangmang Ancient Road and ascended to the first Minor Achievement Ninth Heaven in just the time it takes to eat a meal."

"Not only you, I can’t understand either, and the Lords of Demon Purgatory are even more baffled."

"Did he somehow know the method in advance and cheat? Otherwise, for a middle-rank demigod, how could he possibly pass the Minor Achievement Ninth Heaven so quickly?"

"I understand he’s strong in combat. But how could he comprehend the Star Sky Technique so quickly? It’s believed it took him just mere seconds."

"Did you forget he experienced the Cangmang Ancient Road? He most likely understood the cosmic power there, and perhaps more powerful insights, making it as simple as basic arithmetic in hindsight."

"What about the tests of will? The first two tests are passable, but the will test of the Minor Achievement Ninth Heaven, even surpassing two ranks, is a challenge for middle-rank demigods that even upper-rank demigods, peak demigods, and possibly Demigod Kings might fail."

"He’s the successor of East Monarch. If Zhao Dongjun passed the will test, would you find it strange?"

"But he’s not Zhao Dongjun."

"What if he is?"

"If that’s the case, would it not mean that Zhou Leng excels in body, will, insight, and combat, standing at the pinnacle of the Ten Realms? With no weaknesses... "

"The Fierce Beasts claim to be unrivaled in the Ten Realms but falter in insight, not a single one completing the Great Success Eighth Layer test..."

"It’s the same for other races, even those few Demigod King Lords who took over half a year, gradually grinding to Minor Achievement Ninth Heaven. Does that not say Zhou Leng’s talent far surpasses the Demigod King Lords?"

"Why is that not possible?"

The dragons fell into silence.

"You are still young and don’t understand the significance of completing the Cangmang Ancient Road. The Legend of the King of Armor, full of myth even among our race, where he led the Giant World to its peak, overpowering our race for centuries. Though Frost Giants aren’t part of the Hundred Races, they’re very prominent nonetheless..."

"In those days, the King of Armor couldn’t directly enter Dragon Slaying Mountain, first battling in the ’Great Ditch’ before climbing Dragon Slaying Mountain, choosing the weakest opponent, achieving six consecutive wins. In this way, he already created a myth for the Giant Race, the likes of which had never been seen before or since..."

"Except for Zhou Leng."

The young Demigod Giant Dragons were still somewhat perplexed.

"You don’t understand the giants’ Cangmang Ancient Road, so let’s use the example of the Dragon Star Sea, which is like Zhou Leng successfully passing through the Dragon Star Sea, standing on Dragon Summit Island, and drinking with the top ten dragons of the Hundred Races in the cosmos."

"Ah? Is that possible?"

"It’s possible."

The young Demigod Giant Dragons’ gaze gradually became clearer.

They understood now.

Many Demigod Giant Dragons secretly looked toward Red Eyes.

After advancing to a demigod, her talent was even more terrifying, likely to ascend to Demigod King.

Previously, they thought she rose by deceiving and plundering dragon race resources, but now it seemed someone was backing her.

It turns out, Zhou Leng is the man behind her.

No wonder she sent Jade Wings to establish ties with Zhou Leng early on; she must have discovered something special about him.

Unfortunately, it’s too late to seize Zhou Leng now; they can only achieve it by befriending her.

"What do we do next?"

"We can only continue to draw him in; otherwise, our previous investments will be for nothing."

"But the giants have given him so much, they’ve even named him ’Ancestor.’ If we attack the giants in the future, what happens if he joins the fight?"

"If we give up, and he stands with the giants, the outcome of the impending war of the Ten Realms may very well be one-sided."

"Not to mention, he’s imparted his cultivation technique to the entire race, causing the giants to faintly surpass us now."

"The giants can offer, and we cannot?"

"But now Zhou Leng is already the Dragon King Chairman, nothing else could be granted, unless we make him a god."

"Making a god is difficult; making a Divine Son is no problem."

"You all..."

Some dragons nearly rolled their eyes.

"Dragon God’s son shouldn’t be bestowed carelessly; if the Dragon God finds out, it could wipe out our entire race with a swipe."

"Then we can’t just watch him completely side with the giants."

"He’s already undergone the dragon evolution egg, so he’s considered part of our Giant Dragon Race."

"Why would he come? He’s here to negotiate terms. If we’re outpriced, he can only stand with the giants."

"Red Eyes, what is your view?"

The dragons collectively turned toward Red Eyes.

Red Eyes slightly lifted her head, graceful like a swan among the dragons.

She slowly spoke, "We must know what Zhou Leng needs most, and then use that as a condition to deepen relations..."

Outside Dragon Mountain.

Zhou Leng and Jade Wings walked and chatted.

The dragons they passed mostly recognized this Dragon King Chairman, making way and saluting.

Yet Zhou Leng was somewhat puzzled as to why, along the way, the dragons he encountered with slightly higher realms all seemed to have dark circles under their eyes?

Led by the Giant Dragon Guard, one person and one dragon reached the Giant Dragon Hall.

All dragons rose, including the ten Demigod Kings sitting in the depths.

Each Demigod King lived over five hundred years, with three living over a thousand.

After mutual greetings, they all returned to their seats.

Initially, the dragons first discussed aspects of the Ten Realms War and the future direction of the Giant Dragon Race.

After the talk, a Demigod Giant Dragon asked, "Your Excellency Dragon King, rumor has it you’ve been imparting cultivation techniques to the Giant Race recently?"

"I completed the Cangmang Ancient Road. According to the rules of the Giant Dragon Race, the legacy obtained on the Cangmang Ancient Road must remain within the race," Zhou Leng said.

The Demigod Giant Dragons exchanged looks, reading between his lines.

The legacy of the Cangmang Ancient Road must be left behind, but the Star Sky Technique of the Dragon God Ink Road on the Great Battlefield previously hasn’t been stated to remain in the dragon race.

"Could you share some insights from the Cangmang Ancient Road? Not involving legacies, just the happenings within."

The Demigod Giant Dragons had already obtained the details through giant spies, but they still pretended to not know.

Zhou Leng mentioned some key events, including various battles with Giant Dragons, and a Dragon God shadow appearing only to be slain by Giant Divine Spirits.

The Demigod Giant Dragons were speechless; was this a threat?

"Your strength, roughly what level is it?" a young demigod asked cautiously.

Zhou Leng said, "Don’t listen to their exaggerations; I just had good luck with weak opponents, then climbed Dragon Slaying Mountain. Actually, I don’t rank in the cosmos at all."

"I don’t believe it; then how did you pass the Minor Achievement Ninth Heaven over a meal?"

"Small strength plus great luck, my challengers were weak. Many things inside, I’d experienced on the Cangmang Ancient Road already, so I finished quickly. I’m not that weak, nor as strong as the legends."