Chapter 258: You Qing's Unexpected Ally, A New Divine Skill - Transcendence! (5K)

Chapter 258: You Qing's Unexpected Ally, A New Divine Skill - Transcendence! (5K)



"Schmog is still Schmog after all... It seems that his kindness towards Huang Lu the other day was just a momentary lapse. Seeing him being this brutal again, I'm relieved."

"Kindness? I heard that after the match, Huang Lu woke up and posted over twenty blog posts. He questioned his self-worth, cried about letting his parents and mentors down, and was confused about whether he should continue his martial arts journey... He's almost been beaten into retirement."

"I can't believe that fishing rod was actually used as a weapon. How did Schmog do it? Could it be that it looks ordinary on the surface but is actually made from super materials?"

"Don't try to make excuses for Zhou Yinglin. After these two matches, is there anyone who doesn't understand the gap between them? Does Schmog need to resort to such underhanded tactics? It's a pure display of overwhelming strength! He can even beat someone with a fishing rod!"

"His strength is truly terrifying. In the previous match, one could still find some excuses, like being intimidated by that giant sword, or not being mentally prepared and underestimating Schmog, leading to an abnormal performance... But this time, he was fully prepared, and yet Schmog beat him with a fishing rod. It's too embarrassing to watch."

"Seamless Heaven, Seamless Heaven! And although it was too fast to see clearly, from the look of Heaven's Robe, it's evident that he's reached the Thousand Needles realm. Schmog has improved again!"

"It's only been a few days. Do you think he was telling the truth when he said he practiced eighty gun techniques in seven days?"

"It sounds absurd and impossible, but when it comes to Schmog, I actually start to think it's normal..."

"Schmog's information has been thoroughly exposed online. It's said that he hasn't even practiced martial arts for four months since he started."

"How is that possible? Do you really believe such a thing? Unless he was meticulously cultivated from a young age, I'll eat my words! Being from the outer ring of the Fifth Urban Circle is already impressive, but practicing martial arts for only four months? How many systems does he have?"

"Damn it, Zhou Yinglin, why did I bet on you? I lost everything I won in the previous match!"

"A typical outcome for a gambling addict, so satisfying."

With the conclusion of the semi-finals, Sch Jing and Zhou Yinglin's rematch sparked heated discussions among the audience and online.

...

In the contestant viewing area.

Wei Junwu tightly gripped the railing, his eyes shining as he watched the stage.

He turned to Song Nanxing, who was standing beside him, and asked, "Old Song, what do you think?"

Song Nanxing glanced at Wei Junwu and replied calmly, "What do you mean?"

He had just finished fighting Yuga Ling Lu and was covered in wounds from the Divine General's Slash. Now, he was wrapped in bandages like a mummy.

"I'm talking about Sch Jing! What do you think of him now?" Wei Junwu's fingers tapped on the railing, his expression excited.

Song Nanxing shook his head. "...He's not someone I can evaluate."

Earlier, he had also underestimated Sch Jing and sought him out to offer some advice, which now seemed ridiculous. As a result, he was thoroughly humiliated.

However, he practiced an ancient martial art that emphasized mental cultivation, possessing a calm and unperturbed mindset. So, he didn't really mind.

At this moment, after watching Sch Jing's recent match, he realized something.

Sch Jing was no longer in the same league as these so-called geniuses... He was an even more terrifying monster, and the only similarity they shared was their age.

"For me, Zhou Yinglin isn't someone who requires special research. In my eyes, he's no different from the rest of you."

"—He's just a weed in my path that needs to be plucked."

Song Nanxing recalled Sch Jing's words... Now, he realized that Sch Jing's words were not arrogant; they were simply stating the truth.

"To be honest, it's hard to believe he was born in the outer ring of the Fifth Urban Circle... He feels more like a monster bred in the monster room of the Seventh Urban Circle."

The Seventh Urban Circle, the most developed urban circle for martial arts in the world, the birthplace of the Ultimate Martial King, was known for its fierce customs and martial spirit.

The Old Martial Seven Great Titles and the highly prestigious special title 'Champion' were mostly held by martial artists from the Seventh Urban Circle. Even two of the Three Great Titles from the Far East were taken by martial artists from the Seventh Urban Circle who crossed the sea to compete.

The strength of the martial artists from the Seventh Urban Circle was tenfold that of other urban circles...

If it weren't for their arrogance and disdain for participating in competitions outside the Seventh Urban Circle, except for the Title Battles, they would have dominated all the martial arts competitions in the country.

"Sigh, I finally understand why that young miss is so obsessed with him."

Wei Junwu sighed.

"Old Master Zhu, it's not that I don't want to help you, but a person like him is destined to soar to new heights, and no one can stop him..."

...

Backstage, Sch Jing returned to the contestant's lounge and handed the fishing rod back to Ning Yuan Tai. He then caught the cat that jumped onto him and placed it on his shoulder.

"Thanks, Yuan Tai. I didn't hurt it, so it should still be usable," Sch Jing smiled.

Ning Yuan Tai extended his hand and looked at the fishing rod with a reverent expression, as if holding a fragile treasure. He carefully took the rod and began caressing it, thinking, "I won't be able to use it again."

This is no longer just a fishing rod... It's a fishing rod that Brother Sch has used to beat people with.

And it was even used in a public competition! There are video recordings to prove it! The sentimental value and historical significance of this fishing rod far surpass its material worth by thousands of times.

If one day Brother Sch is no more, this thing will become his holy relic!

"You little fishing rod, what virtue and ability do you have!"

Ning Yuan Tai seriously pondered the method to preserve this fishing rod, wondering if he needed to make a bank-level safe specifically for it...

"Yuan Tai, go back to Zhi Ge Base first."

Sch Jing didn't know what Ning Yuan Tai was thinking, but he suddenly spoke up.

"Huh?"

Ning Yuan Tai was taken aback and asked, "Do you not need me to drive you back?"

Sch Jing shook his head and said, "Just in case... the next period might be dangerous, and I might not be able to take care of you."

Upon hearing this, Ning Yuan Tai's expression immediately turned serious.

He understood that Sch Jing was talking about the Lu Shen Liu.

Lu Bai Di, the most formidable martial artist of this era, whose White Emperor Blade is the most lethal in the world, is just one step away from becoming an Eternal Tyrant.

If the Lu Shen Liu's target is Sch Jing, then the best opportunity for Zhou Yinglin to kill Sch Jing on the arena has already failed, making now the most likely time.

"...Understood, I'll head back right away." Ning Yuan Tai nodded solemnly.

He was very clear that his presence would only add to the chaos. In the eyes of someone like Lu Shen Liu, he was no more significant than an ant.

Brother Sch is a blessed being, a chosen son of the gods. Acting alone, he has no attachments and might have a chance to escape. He can't be held back by him.

Ning Yuan Tai, holding the fishing rod, left the Super Arena with a heavy heart, heading for the parking lot.

"Ai Jing, do you think the Lu Shen Liu can actually appear before you and make a move?"

After Ning Yuan Tai left, Miao Miao, while grooming herself, spoke in a young and clear voice.

She wasn't too worried. Although the power of someone like Lu Shen Liu is extremely terrifying, as one of the few who knew almost all of Sch Jing's trump cards, she deeply understood his survival capabilities and how formidable they were.

No matter what, there was no need to worry about his life.

Sch Jing glanced at her and smiled, "Not really... I'm just being cautious."

Miao Miao's tail began to sway unconsciously as she hummed, "You still believe so much in your Boss Wu..."

Sch Jing stroked her cat head and said softly, "Jealous again?"

While soothing the sudden surge of cats, Sch Jing glanced at the panel.

【...Army Lord EXP +2267】

【...True Martial EXP +2129】

...

【Detected divine substance, absorbing divinity...】

【Divine Substance: 2639... 2652... 2678】

The divine substance was still increasing.

Since obtaining the Primordial Wind, the growth of divine substance had never stopped.

Before the contact, he had 2037 points of divine substance. Now, the amount absorbed had already exceeded the average of about 500 points from the divine relics he had previously encountered.

'Sequence 300 or higher divine relics, indeed different!'

Sch Jing thought to himself as he watched the divine substance break through 2700 and continue to rise.

This was his first time encountering a divine relic in the top 300, and even among the top 300, it ranked quite high as '098'.

Although it was only one-ninth of 098, the divine substance content still exceeded that of 'ordinary' divine relics ranked after 300.

Additionally...

Sch Jing looked at the bottom of the divine skill bar, where the light points were continuously forming and gathering, his eyes filled with excitement.

A new divine skill!

How long has it been... The last time he obtained a divine skill was a while ago.

During this period, he had touched at least twenty divine relics, but none of them had given him a skill.

It was as if the initial few divine relics that granted him "Twin Souls" and "Shadow Flame" were a fluke...

Sch Jing almost thought the skill bar had reached its limit.

Now it seems that the skill bar hadn't reached its limit; it was just that the time wasn't right. When the time is right, it will come!

"Let's go up high and see if we can spot some rare sights that we usually can't see."

Sch Jing thought for a moment, closed the panel, and said to Miao Miao.

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure vanished from the spot. With a few agile leaps, he arrived at the highest platform on the bowl-shaped edge of the Super Arena.

He used a technique to conceal his aura, reducing his presence to the absolute minimum. Despite the tens of thousands of spectators densely packed in the square, not a single person noticed him, who should have been extremely conspicuous.

After an unknown amount of time, the panel displayed a notification: "Divine substance absorption complete."

Sch Jing only managed to see that the current divine substance points had reached 3266. One-ninth of a divine relic, yielding over 1200 points of divine substance!

Before he could see the name of the new divine skill displayed on the panel, he suddenly felt a stirring in his heart, as if sensing something, and turned his head to look up at the sky.

"Here it comes..."

Sch Jing muttered to himself.

Suddenly, the entire world seemed to fall silent for a moment.

The cacophony of the bustling crowd, the endless honking of cars stuck in traffic... all the sounds seemed to disappear in that instant.

In the next moment.

Infinite white blade light radiated out from a central point in the sky.

"Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz—!!!"

Each blade of light stretched from heaven to earth, impossibly massive, causing the air to ripple and the clouds to shatter. The blue sky seemed to be sliced into pieces, like a jigsaw puzzle.

Amidst the faint gleam of blades, a faint roar resembling a raging tiger echoed.

At that moment, Sch Jing's entire body tensed up, and his scalp went numb.

His acute danger sense was telling him... These densely packed blades, more numerous than a raging storm, were so dense that even a slight graze would result in instant death, leaving no room for defense.

"Lu Shen Liu..." he whispered.

The top-tier martial artist, who was about to obtain the Eternal Title after crossing the Dragon Gate three times, was indeed formidable.

Countless massive blade lights expanded, about to reach the ground, but Sch Jing remained seated at the edge of the high platform, unmoving.

The next moment—

"Shh, shh, shh, shh—!"

An infinite number of colossal gun shadows appeared from the horizon, each precisely striking a blade light, mutually erasing each other without a trace.

Visible air waves emanated from the point of contact between the blades and guns, creating a terrifying gale that swept through Yuan City.

"Ah!"

"What's going on! A sudden typhoon?"

"Look up!"

"The wind is too strong, I can't open my eyes!"

In the crowd, those with lighter bodies or holding parasols were blown away, screaming in surprise.

Sch Jing released his energy, dispersing the powerful wind and gales, his gaze fixed on the blade lights and gun shadows in the sky.

A gentle, refreshing voice of a youth sounded from above, reverberating throughout Yuan City.

"Wu Xuanzhu, I didn't expect it to be you."

There was a hint of surprise in the tone, and upon hearing this, Sch Jing was also taken aback, his expression slightly bewildered.

Wu Xuanzhu... 'Gun Saint' Wu Xuanzhu?

Zhou Yinglin's master?

You Qing A Meng had invited someone to stop Lu Shen Liu from killing him, and it turned out to be Wu Xuanzhu?

"Wu Xuanzhu?"

Inside the Super Arena, the remaining participants' faces changed, filled with excitement.

The Eternal Army Lord, Gun Saint, the first in the world, a living legend!

He was right here in Yuan City?

"Master?!"

Having just awakened, Zhou Yinglin, who couldn't move a muscle, suddenly widened his eyes.

His first reaction wasn't joy but fear.

Fear that his pitiful state would be seen by his master.

As the saying goes, be careful what you wish for. A familiar voice came from a distance, clear and leisurely:

"I'm just here to see my unfilial disciple... and help my family's junior with a small matter."

The aged voice was kind and benevolent, as if spoken by an ordinary, amiable elder.

But Zhou Yinglin's body, which should have been immobile, suddenly started trembling, his expression filled with utmost fear.

It was also mixed with distortion and bewilderment.

Hearing this, it seemed that his master had come to... help Sch Jing?

"A small matter? You mean me? Am I a small matter?"

Lu Shen Liu's tone carried a hint of danger.

The aged voice continued in a leisurely manner, "If it were a life-and-death battle, it would be no small matter. But now, you just need to give me face, and it will be a small matter."

Lu Shen Liu burst into laughter, "Hahaha... Old Thing, you're quite interesting. In that case, I'll give you this face. It's just a formality, and I don't want to offend that little girl too much..."

The blade lights in the sky dissipated, and the surrounding clouds were sliced into shreds, revealing a clear sky without a trace of clouds.

The aged voice seemed slightly displeased, "Young people these days have poor manners..."

The countless gun shadows also vanished, and Yuan City returned to peace, leaving only the lingering gale and air waves from the clash of blades and guns.

The matter seemed to have concluded, and Lu Shen Liu appeared to have given up.

Sch Jing gazed at the sky, his eyes gleaming.

"A top-tier martial artist..."

His heart couldn't help but feel a bit unsettled.

"It's like a fantasy..."

After a sigh, Sch Jing shook his head.

Judging from their performance, they were both at a level where they could easily destroy cities and armies with just a few moves.

The potential of the old martial arts was truly astonishing... Indeed, more practice is needed. In the future, I won't be inferior to divine skills!

Sch Jing's passion for martial arts burned even brighter.

"I didn't expect it to be Wu Xuanzhu who came to help me block Lu Shen Liu... That makes sense, he and You Qing A Meng both have the surname Wu, I didn't realize this before..."

Sch Jing thought.

He couldn't help but wonder what expression Zhou Yinglin had at this moment...

It must be fascinating.

But these were all minor details; the most important thing now was this...

Sch Jing opened the panel and looked at the newly appeared divine skill.

[Transcendence (Inactive): Divine Skill, Activation requires 3266/500 Divinity]



[Conditions Met, Activate?]



[Yes/No]



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(I played through Black Myth without any regrets, leaving nothing undone. It was truly enjoyable, although I struggled a bit due to my lack of skill. The later chapters' clear animations made me cry... The only unsatisfactory part was missing the Infinite Bat, so I couldn't complete the full collection.)



(On September 1st, I'll be holding around twenty Black Myth giveaways~ Interested readers can follow for updates~ Leave a monthly ticket to participate in the draw, and if a winner has already purchased the game or doesn't want it, they can choose a cash prize instead~)

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