Martial arts ascend to the gods

Chapter 315 Negotiation
Golden crystal represents the hope of a nation or even an entire ethnic group.

The table in front of them, along with the two treasures, slowly disappeared.

The surrounding light swirled, and in an instant, Zhou Leng returned to his original spot, standing atop the highest mountain.

There was no one around.

He put the golden crystal into his magic bag and received a message in his mind.

As the top inner disciple in this trial, in addition to the treasures he could choose from, he also received a five-year "Guan Tian Shan" qualification.

Now, the will of martial arts is connected with this highest mountain.

After advancing to the Innate Realm, one's martial will can enter this place to observe the changes in the universe and stars, and comprehend the path of cultivation.

One hundred mountains, ranked differently, each have different effects.

The inner gate, located at the highest point, offers the best vantage point.

Zhou Leng raised his head and looked up at the sky.

A black dot appeared in the center of what was once a bright, clear sky.

The black dot spun and expanded, and in the blink of an eye, it darkened the sky and filled it with stars.

Countless stars pressed down from the sky, like a waterfall of stars pressing down close, as if right before one's eyes.

An ordinary star floats motionless in front of me on the left, the closest one to me.

Above the star, flames erupt, magnificent and awe-inspiring.

In the distance, a protostar in the process of birth is surrounded by strange stellar matter.

The protostar forms a powerful gravitational pull that absorbs these substances.

Under the influence of a strange force, these substances are arranged on both sides of the protostar, resembling two colorful butterfly wings when viewed from a distance.

A giant red star emitted a strange sound, its surface suddenly collapsed, and the star slowly crumbled...

A supernova suddenly flashed, unleashing a terrifying burst of cosmic rays. The resulting torrent of light stretched for countless light-years, destroying everything in its path.

Two white dwarfs collided, scattering divine light and spraying out countless dense substances that swirled and devoured each other...

……

The starry sky is a spectacle of wonder, the universe is awe-inspiring, and the lingering charm of the Great Dao unfolds like a scroll painting.

Zhou Leng had seen some videos of starry skies before.

But when these magnificent cosmic sights become visible to the naked eye, an indescribable awe erupts in the heart.

The changes in these stars seem to contain a strange yet intangible power, captivating people and making it impossible for them to extricate themselves.

Occasionally, huge, strange shadows would flash across the sky and disappear instantly, as if it were an illusion.

A giant mouth swallowed a sun.

A giant claw crushed a star.

A dense array of suns seemed to be embedded in the back of a colossal creature, sweeping across the deep sky like a giant whale swimming beneath a small boat.

That nearest ordinary star blinked...

Zhou Leng suffered cardiac arrest.

His vision went dark and bright.

What lies ahead is no longer the highest mountain in Baifeng Valley, but Pit No. 9 of the Ancient River Relics Research Institute.

Soldiers stood in formation at the edge of the pit, while disciples of the Ancient River Sect from Hundred Peaks Valley stood nearby.

50 people went in, and now there are 43 left.

"Zhou Leng!"

Zhao Nandi was standing at the edge of the pit when he quickly ran over.

She grabbed Zhou Leng's arms with both hands, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and asked, "How are you? Are you alright?"

“I’m fine,” Zhou Leng said.

Zhao Nandi then realized that she was emotional and reached up to brush her long hair behind her ear.

"Do we need to cooperate with the investigation?" Zhou Leng looked around.

Zhao Nandi said, "Wait a moment, the Grandmaster Envoys will be here soon."

Then, Zhao Nandi gave Zhou Leng a wink.

Zhou Lengxin understood immediately.

She was saying, "Take care of yourself."

"Huh? Old Song, you..." Zhao Nandi looked at Song Juesi, his eyes wide.

Song Juesi was already very young when he was in the Xiantian Pavilion, but he is even younger now, and his skin is even more delicate than Zhao Nandi's.

Song Juesi smiled and nodded.

Zhao Nandi glanced at everyone, smiled with satisfaction, and said, "It seems you have all gained a lot. Very good."

Disorganized footsteps echoed from the main gate.

Everyone looked toward the edge of the pit.

One after another, grandmaster envoys walked to the edge of the pit and looked down.

Some of them had white hair, while others had black hair.

Some are incredibly tall, while others are petite and delicate.

Some were as strong as oxen, while others were as thin as firewood.

Without exception, their entire bodies exuded a fiery aura, causing the surrounding air to vibrate slightly, forming a continuous line like a mountain.

"Great!" Chen Changyi praised loudly.

Wang Boxiong stood next to Chen Changyi, staring at Zhou Leng, and nodded slightly.

Zhou Leng nodded in acknowledgment.

The other grandmasters carefully scanned the crowd, their eyes gleaming.

As grandmasters, they could tell the martial arts level of everyone present at a glance.

Everyone was still in the late stage of vitality, but their aura and strength had already reached the innate level of True Liquid.

Martial arts index, all exceeding the innate limit of 12.

"Let's go, let's talk about it together."

The Grandmasters led the way, followed by Zhou Leng and 43 others, as they entered a medium-sized conference room. The Grandmasters walked behind a long, horizontal table covered with red velvet, while the rest of the group went to the chairs opposite the table and took their seats.

The masters noticed that Zhou Leng was rightfully in the center and at the front, and everyone was looking at him.

After Zhou Leng took his seat, the others sat down.

This includes Song Juesi and Zhang Xinglie.

The masters glanced at Chen Changyi.

Chen Changyi said, "Time is of the essence, so let's get straight to the point. The Guhe Sect disciples who came out earlier only mentioned some unimportant things. So, Zhou Leng, the senior brother of the Guhe Sect, what can you say, and what can't you say?"

The masters' gazes, whether kind, sharp, or indifferent, were all fixed on Zhou Leng.

Zhou Leng remained silent for a moment, then slowly said while thinking, "First, we are disciples of the Ancient River Sect, but we are also people of the Dragon Kingdom and people of Blue Star."

The masters' expressions softened slightly, and Chen Changyi nodded gently.

"Secondly, our understanding of the Ancient River Sect is far from sufficient. In order to avoid divine lightning strikes or violating the sect rules, we can only try things out little by little."

"Third, the Ancient River Sect needs to continue its legacy, and humanity needs the legacy of the stars. We need the Ancient River Sect, and we also need humanity and nations."

All the masters' eyes lit up.

"Fourth, balancing the Ancient River Sect with humans and the Dragon Kingdom is an extremely difficult task that requires careful consideration."

"Fifth, this matter must be kept secret for now. If my identity is leaked, I can only assume that someone is trying to sabotage the cooperation between the Ancient River Sect, the Dragon Kingdom, and humanity. In that case, I can only do everything I can to protect myself."

Some of the Grandmaster envoys seemed thoughtful, some frowned, and some nodded slightly.

However, no one dared to speak up, relying on their age or seniority.

"Sixth, at this stage, our main task is to study and organize the content we have learned from this trial. Only after we have digested it will we have the energy to do other things."

"Seventh, once we have sorted out and digested the Ancient River Sect's heritage, we will recruit a group of outer disciples of the Ancient River Sect in the Dragon Kingdom and teach them the Ancient River Sect's techniques."

In a word, it was earth-shattering.

Not only were the Grandmaster Envoys shocked, but even the Ancient River Sect disciples behind them were surprised by Zhou Leng's immense authority.

This means that Zhou Leng's status within the Ancient River Sect far exceeds previous estimates.

"Eighth, the so-called Ten Realms Youth Battlefield is the trial ground of the Ancient River Sect, called Hundred Peaks Valley. It was damaged before, but it has now been repaired. It will be open once every five years from now on, and only disciples of the Ancient River Sect can enter."

The Grandmaster Envoys were not surprised; they had long suspected that the Ancient River Sect and the Youth Battlefield were connected.

"Ninth, among the first batch of disciples, I hope to select some elementary school students who have not yet practiced cultivation techniques. Some are geniuses, you can decide, and the other part are ordinary children, choose Rucheng which is nearby, in order to test the difference between the Ancient River Sect's cultivation techniques and ordinary cultivation techniques."

"tenth……"

Zhou Leng slowly revealed what he could say, without deliberately hiding anything, except for personal information.

After Zhou Leng finished speaking, the Grandmaster Envoys remained silent.

They all realized that Zhou Leng, who seemed ordinary, was actually a ruthless character.

Moreover, he seemed to have a strong sense of confidence, showing no fear even when facing so many grandmasters.

Some masters sighed inwardly, "Children who possess the Starry Sky Inheritance are truly different."

If an ordinary person were to speak so arrogantly, they would have already shouted at them.

But they had discussed all sorts of possibilities beforehand, so this situation was entirely within their expectations.

Everyone looked at Chen Changyi and Wang Boxiong.

Chen Changyi and Wang Boxiong had contacted Zhou Leng multiple times, making them the most suitable intermediaries.

Chen Changyi said, "The first point you mentioned is the best and the most sincere. On behalf of all Chinese people and all humanity, I thank you."

Zhou Leng's expression shifted slightly.

When Chen Changyi contributed his divine knowledge after emerging from the dwarven treasure, he said something similar.

These words contain both borrowed principles and genuine sincerity.

Chen Changyi added, "Whether it's the Dragon Kingdom or humanity, both uphold the freedom of warriors. Your unwillingness to cooperate is your freedom; your willingness to cooperate is our honor."

"There are some things we may not be able to say or do, but please remember that both the country and the planet Earth respect your personal freedom and will not force you to do anything under any pretext."

"If you feel pressured, please contact me, contact all our envoys, find out the problem, and then solve it."

"You may not believe some scoundrels, but please believe in us veterans who have walked through mountains of demons and seas of blood to get here."

"We will never hand over our nation and humanity to them."

"Our battle with them has never stopped."

Many masters turned their heads slightly to look elsewhere.

Chen Changyi's words seemed to say nothing on the surface, but to them, they were far too blatant.

It wasn't meant for Zhou Leng at all, but for the grandmasters and others present.

Chen Changyi is the first representative of the Demon City Army this time.

His words, at least here, represent the entire Demon City Army.

Wang Boxiong continued, "I am your academy owner, so I have more responsibility for you and will be stricter with you. However, I will respect your personal wishes."

Some of the grandmaster envoys looked elsewhere, and these words were not directed at Zhou Leng.

The Demon City Army and the Armed Guard Department share the same stance.

The two exchanged ideas for a while, during which Zhou Leng recounted some of his experiences in Hundred Peaks Valley, but did not mention that he was Guan Canglong.

When it came to the deaths of all the sirens, orcs, and demons except for the Dark Wrath, the Grandmaster Emissaries could not help but twitch their eyes or their lips.

Even though they were all mature-looking, their expressions changed.

They were both horrified by the unknown and terrifying power, and delighted by the enormous losses suffered by the monster alliance.

This battle among the youths has cost at least fifty future grandmasters from opposing sides, and possibly more, including a martial saint.

The Star-Slaying Axe is a genuine gift from a Martial Saint.

No one expected that he would die in battle.

In every youth tournament, such geniuses are very difficult to kill.

"Excellent!" Several grandmaster envoys praised.

"By the way, please give us some time now. We need to record the advanced protective divine skills of the Ancient River Sect as soon as possible to avoid any accidents."

"You all stay here and take notes, we'll all go outside."

The Grandmaster envoys departed one after another.

(End of this chapter)