C1543 Extraordinary Legend
In the depths of the Moonfall Sanctuary, a vast training field spanning several acres had been constructed within a subterranean crater. Alien beasts sculpted from extraterrestrial rare stones, towering pillars, and a myriad of obstacles were strewn across the training field.
Hua Xin, a figure of impressive stature, moved through the field with his long hair billowing behind him. With the agility of a dragon and the ferocity of a tiger, he navigated the challenging terrain.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
At times, Hua Xin moved with the swiftness of lightning, and at others, with the unstoppable force of a mountain avalanche. He employed various techniques to charge at the alien beasts crafted from rare stones, shattering the massive stone pillars into fragments.
As he advanced, his potent fist intent permeated the air, solidifying a small pocket of space around him. With a shift in his intent, the immobilized space twisted violently before bursting apart with a thunderous explosion.
Soaring through the air, Hua Xin's remnant soul and spiritual energy intertwined, seemingly slowing the passage of time itself. Yet, he remained unaffected, darting through the air with ease.
Whoosh!
Transforming into a bolt of lightning, Hua Xin raised his hand and struck a Darkgold Beast, forged from the rare stone. The lion-like Darkgold Beast, unable to withstand his immense power, shattered into pieces.
"The Darkgold Beast, cast from meteoric iron, is even more robust than a real eighth-level Darkgold Beast. Not even an eighth-level Archdemon from Shadow's Keep could break it. This Darkgold Beast, made of meteoric iron, is truly formidable," Tan Yuan of the Forgeroses Sect remarked softly at the edge of the training field, her voice barely above a whisper to Jiang Miaojie.
She watched in awe, and upon comparing Hua Xin to the other prodigies of her sect, she couldn't help but feel somewhat disheartened. Hua Xin was significantly stronger in every aspect and exceptionally suited for practicing the Ancient Echoes of the Void mantra.
"The Ancient Echoes of the Void mantra is indeed remarkable," Jiang Miaojie commented, her bright eyes sparkling with admiration as she applauded enthusiastically.
Meanwhile, Yu Ying, another disciple from the lineage of Ruan Lengling within the Forgeroses, observed Hua Xin's formidable display of power in the training field. Overhearing the exchange between Jiang Miaojie and Tan Yuan, she experienced a mix of emotions.
After her return to the Everlands, she had been introduced by her senior sister, Tan Yuan, to the esteemed genealogy of the Forgeroses Sect.
She thus became an official member of the Forgeroses.
Recently, she had been residing with the Yu family in the nearby Serpent Spine Mountains.
She reveled in the happiness of reuniting and even managed to use Spirit Walk to venture into the Land of Terror, where she met her brother, Yu Cen.
Her visit to the Moonfall Sanctuary was prompted by a message from Tan Yuan, revealing that her master had a child on an extraterrestrial world, who was currently in the Sanctuary!
Overwhelmed with excitement, she rushed to meet Hua Xin, only to be met with his icy demeanor; he seemed reluctant to engage with her.
She had arrived full of joy, but was met with a cold shoulder.
In contrast, her senior sister, Tan Yuan, received considerable attention from Hua Xin. He treated her with a level of respect and warmth that was far greater.
It was then that she learned Tan Yuan had been tasked with delivering the Forgeroses' most guarded secret, the Ancient Echoes of the Void, to Hua Xin for his cultivation and understanding.
The Ancient Echoes of the Void was a mystique that was off-limits to both her and Tan Yuan, yet the sect had chosen to bestow it upon Hua Xin.
Despite being a member of the Boulderdawn, Hua Xin was not a true member of the Forgeroses.
Yu Ying was filled with confusion, unable to fathom why Hua Xin was so distant towards her.
Everyone else, including the beautiful Jiang Miaojie, treated her with kindness, always wearing smiles during their interactions.
With a soft sigh, Yu Ying realized there was no point in staying where she wasn't wanted. She decided it was time to head back to the Forgeroses and spare herself any further discomfort.
"The Ancient Echoes of the Void is so perilous that our sect forbids its ordinary disciples from even attempting to comprehend it due to its fearsome backlash and the immense strain it places on the body," Tan Yuan explained to Jiang Miaojie. "What's extraordinary about this mystique is its ability to subtly manipulate the forces of space and time. When cultivators merge their Soul Power with their vitality, they can induce spatial transformations. Furthermore, the fusion of Soul Power and spiritual energy can even alter the flow of time."
Tan Yuan's face was marked by clear envy as she spoke of Hua Xin. "Hua Xin is truly exceptional!"
"His talent far exceeds both Yu Ying's and mine. His innate vitality is abundant. His Golden Sanctum has been tempered through eight cycles of refinement, surpassing Yu Ying and me, and even outshining Shen Feiqing."
"What's most crucial is the Spirit Magic he practices, which makes his soul much more powerful than ours."
"The marvels of the Ancient Echoes of the Void require robust Soul Power for support. Whether it's the fusion of Soul Power with vitality or with spiritual energy, Hua Xin demonstrates superior performance."
Tan Yuan was filled with admiration. Hua Xin's natural gifts were astonishing, and she understood why Zhongli Dapan had entrusted her with delivering the "Ancient Echoes of the Void" to him.
Favored by the God-King of Boulderdawn, Hua Xin was poised to vie for a Supreme God position in the future.
Moreover, Hua Xin's lineage pointed directly to the mightiest dragon slayer!
Given that Hua Xin was Ruan Lengling's offspring, effectively making him part of the Forgeroses, and with the Forgeroses now allied with Boulderdawn, betting on him was an excellent choice.
"Apart from Hua Xin, surely there's another who's equally suited for the Ancient Echoes of the Void?" Jiang Miaojie stated candidly, "I've met him, and I'm convinced he's even more fitting for this extraordinary spell than Hua Xin, for he commands a Chronowyrm within the Dragon Slaying Stage."
"Should he master this spell and unravel the temporal enigmas of the Chronowyrm, he would become unstoppable."
Jiang Miaojie's smile lingered as she regarded Tan Yuan.
At that moment, Yu Ying, who had been about to depart, pricked up her ears at the mention of the Dragon Slaying Stage.
"Indeed, he's a perfect fit, exceptionally so. Unfortunately..."
Tan Yuan sighed with a sense of resignation. "Back in the Sword Prison, Sect Master Zhongli recognized his potential and had intentions of bringing him into the Forgeroses, to teach him the Ancient Echoes of the Void. He even suggested that by dedicating himself to this mantra, he could shatter the Forgeroses' limitations and ascend to the highest echelon with his formidable physical prowess."
"But he flatly refused."
Tan Yuan's smile carried a tinge of bitterness.
Yet, when she considered his meteoric rise and unparalleled presence among the new generation, she couldn't help but think that Yu Yuan, with his wealth of options, didn't necessarily need to follow in Zhongli Dapan's footsteps.
In the vast expanse of the Everlands, and even across the Infinite Galaxy, Yu Yuan's brilliance was undeniable.
"Zhongli Sect Master, are you aware that Hua Xin and he have chosen the same path?" Jiang Miaojie inquired, her voice laced with amusement.
Tan Yuan paused, taken aback.
Elsewhere, Yu Ying's mind reeled as she grasped the underlying truth.
No wonder...
No wonder the disciple her master had left behind had always been so cold towards her. His rival in the Boulderdawn, the adversary on his Way of Heaven, was none other than Yu Yuan!
At that very moment.
Yu Yuan effortlessly bypassed the Soulforge Matrix's barrier, teleporting from the Forgotten Ruins to hover above the forbidden area.
After his departure, Gui Xu took over the Soulforge Matrix's controls within the Moonfall Sanctuary, though it often lay dormant.
Even with Gui Xu wielding control over the Soulforge Matrix, courtesy of Taishi, this formation—intimately known to Yu Yuan—remained defenseless against him.
And to the Dragon Slaying Stage, the formation was even more vulnerable.
Thus, in the blink of an eye, he appeared above the forbidden area.
As soon as he arrived, he sensed that the God-King Gui Xu had detected his presence. Looking down, he caught sight of an unfamiliar, newly erected palace.
Even with the Dragon Slaying Stage's perspective, he couldn't peer into the palace's interior.
Aside from the grand palace frequented by Tianqi and Gui Xu, every other sight within the forbidden area lay open before him.
The Domain Channel leading to the Hellmouth, the site of the Soulforge Pool, the pit where he first encountered Yue Fei, Qin Yun, Yan Qiling, the High Oracle Zhou Cangmin, and the Sky Fiend Indigo Wraith—all these memories flashed through his mind in rapid succession.
"Hmm?"
His attention was suddenly drawn to Yu Ying, Tan Yuan, and Jiang Miaojie standing in an underground cavern.
He also spotted a towering young man, exuding power as he wielded the Ancient Echoes of the Void against an alien beast sculpted from rare stone.
In a flicker of thought, he transformed into a streak of light, speeding directly toward the training field within the cavern.
At the other end, Yan Qiling and the Ghost King, Tian Zang, having been informed by Gui Xu, hurried out of the newly erected palace and called out, "Yu Yuan! The two lords request your presence for a discussion!"
Yan Qiling and Tian Zang were urging Yu Yuan to come quickly, insisting he should not delay any further.
"Yu Yuan?"
"The current master of the Dragon Slaying Stage?"
"The one who shone the brightest in the Everlands?"
Upon hearing this name, the Boulderdawn cultivators who were new to the Everlands were abuzz with excitement. Even before arriving, they had caught wind of Yu Yuan's tales from the Ionodios, the Hellmouth, and various territories of the Boulderdawn sect.
It was only after reaching the Everlands and seeking further knowledge that they truly understood the magnitude of his legend. Yu Yuan, who had ascended dramatically since his first steps into the Moonfall Sanctuary without the full Spirit Magic inheritance, had earned their profound respect.
The more they learned about Yu Yuan, the deeper their admiration grew. Recently, they had gleaned even more about him from Jiang Miaojie and discovered that the two newly emerged supreme beings of the Everlands were closely linked to Yu Yuan. To them, Yu Yuan had become the living legend of the Everlands.
Thus, when they heard Tian Zang and Yan Qiling's announcement of Yu Yuan's arrival, the next generation of Boulderdawn disciples took to the skies in search of him.
"Hua Xin!"
"He's gone to see Hua Xin!"
"Why is he seeking out Hua Xin as soon as he arrives?"
The new generation of the Boulderdawn was electrified with anticipation. Additionally, many who had traveled through the Domain Channel to and from the Everlands were intrigued by the news of Yu Yuan's arrival. Figures dashed through the skies, all converging on the underground training field where Hua Xin was located.
