The True Martial Ancestor

Chapter 894 Half a Step
Based on the clues the Immortal Emperor gleaned from the world, he was able to vaguely deduce some things.

Back then, when that Martial Ancestor embarked on that path of transcendence, she was probably not even thirty years old.

To reach such an unprecedented level at such a young age demonstrates a talent and ability that defies conventional understanding.

Such an extraordinary figure cannot be contained by a mere barrier; sooner or later, the Martial Ancestor will reappear in the world.

As the Immortal Emperor finished speaking, Lin Dong looked at the one in front of him. Just then, a gentle voice came from behind.

"What you say is absolutely right, senior. Someone like the Martial Ancestor is certainly capable of doing things that ordinary people cannot."

Lin Dong looked back and saw flames spreading towards him, and a man appeared in the sky above the Northern Wilderness Hill, stepping on the flames.

After Xiao Yan appeared, he looked at Lin Dong, a meaningful expression appearing on his face:

"With Miss Mu's abilities, why should we worry about her? Brother Lin, you're just being overly concerned."

Although Xiao Yan did not know the details, he could still deduce from the things he knew that Mu Zi had not yet shown up because she had encountered other opportunities.

After all, if even "mediocre" people like them can reach this level in a century, Mu Zi, with her unparalleled talent and brilliance, would not stop at such a place.

Brother Lin is too caught up in the situation to remain calm and composed. After all, if someone close to Xiao Yan were in a similar predicament, he would also be unable to feel at ease.

"You both make a good point."

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Lin Dong's worries gradually eased. It seemed that he had indeed been too attached to appearances.

Xiao Yan's appearance caused a look of amazement to flash in the eyes of the Immortal Emperor. The person in front of him was just like the Emperor of Flames who made all flames submit. He was also a powerful figure of this level!
"Junior Xiao Yan greets the Immortal Emperor."

Seeing the Immortal Emperor's gaze fall upon him, Xiao Yan smiled calmly. He held a deep respect for this powerful figure who had once protected the Great Thousand World in ancient times.

"There's no need for that. The strength of the two of you is something even I couldn't match back then. Let's skip the title of senior."

Looking at the handsome man in the fiery robes, the Immortal Emperor's eyes flashed with amazement. This man's realm was also like that of the Profound Ancestor, transcending the Saintly level.

Thinking of the sword intent he had sensed somewhere in the Great Thousand World, the Immortal Emperor couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

Such figures were extremely rare in the ancient world, but now they are emerging one after another. How can one not be filled with emotion?
All of this is inextricably linked to the vanished Martial Ancestor, who single-handedly created this great era, and whose role and influence within it are undoubtedly pivotal.

After the three powerful figures finished their conversation, Lin Dong composed himself and turned to look at Xiao Yan, who was approaching on flames, a smile appearing on his face.

"I haven't yet congratulated Brother Xiao on taking this step forward."

After many years, Xiao Yan has now reached that level and become a transcendent powerhouse.

Furthermore, Xiao Yan's current realm was not achieved by leaving his name on the Heavenly Ranking, but rather, like Lin Dong, he embarked on the path of proving himself as a Martial Immortal.

"It was just a fluke."

Xiao Yan shook his head slightly, then changed the subject, looking at Lin Dong seriously and saying:

"I will never forget the kindness she showed me back then. When the Martial Ancestor emerges from seclusion, I will personally thank her."

Having chosen to cultivate Yuan Power, Xiao Yan could not possibly give up the Martial Immortal realm, which he sought to attain through his own strength. Thus, he ultimately embarked on this path.

The difficulty of the Martial Immortal Path is actually far greater than leaving one's name on the Heavenly Ranking. This realm represents a true sublimation of one's own life level and requires the support of profound understanding. Without guidance from the path ahead, although Xiao Yan has a certain degree of confidence in reaching it through his own comprehension, achieving his current level would likely require a much longer period of accumulation.

When Xiao Yan visited the Martial Realm, he gained some insights into the Martial Immortal realm, which benefited him greatly.

Those insights were left behind by Mu Zi. Xiao Yan inherited her kindness and kept them in his heart, never forgetting them.

Upon hearing Xiao Yan mention the events of that year, Lin Dong's gaze shifted, and he said calmly:

"Mu Zi once said: The methods of martial arts immortals are not secret and can be passed on to all living beings in the world. Brother Xiao, you don't need to worry about it so much."

The insights Mu Zi left deep within the martial world can be comprehended by passing the test of that foundation and artistic conception.

Xiao Yan's talent and strength, once he embarked on this path, undoubtedly qualified him to reach the realm of Martial Immortal.

Thinking of this, Lin Dong changed the subject, his tone becoming somewhat sentimental:

"If one more person in this world were to achieve the status of a Martial Immortal, it would be something Mu Zi would hope to see."

As soon as he finished speaking, both Xiao Yan and the Immortal Emperor were deeply moved by his magnanimity.

The one who reigns supreme over all living beings is not the Martial Ancestor; the true Martial Ancestor only wishes for the prosperity of martial arts among all living beings in the world.

After a moment, Xiao Yan came to his senses, looked at Lin Dong not far away, and sighed slightly.

"The path to becoming a Martial Immortal is incredibly difficult; we have only taken half a step so far."

There are two conditions for advancing to the Martial Immortal realm: the sublimation of the Dharma form representing one's own Dao, and the reshaping of the divine self beyond the extreme realm.

If these two thresholds cannot be crossed, one cannot truly enter that supreme realm.

Xiao Yan and the others have now made initial progress in their own path, but they are still exploring the profound and mysterious process of reshaping their divine selves.

Even if one has only taken a half-step into the realm of Martial Immortal, their strength is no weaker than that of those listed on the Azure Sky Ranking, and may even surpass it.

"The foundation of the Martial Ancestor back then was probably enough to elevate her own path long ago. Her plan might be to reshape her divine self while elevating her Dharma form, and step into the realm of Martial Immortal in one step."

Xiao Yan made this judgment, and at the same time, he couldn't help but admire Mu Zi's talent.

Mu Zi took that step before she was even thirty years old. But he spent decades cultivating in seclusion to reach his current level, and that was with the help of inherited insights; otherwise, the difficulty would have been much higher.

The differences between people are truly so exaggerated; some people simply cannot be measured by common sense and are destined to amaze the world.

The unknown land was shrouded in cold desolation, a void.

Here, the concept of time seems to nonexistent, like a forgotten land banished by the years.

After an indescribable stillness, the sound of flowing water arose from the void, as if time and space were being stirred, creating ripples.

wow——

Suddenly, a rift appeared in the void, accompanied by the sound of time and space shattering. A sinister figure, as if being swept up by the power of time, broke free.

(End of this chapter)