Chapter 259: The Power of 'Transcendence', Evolution of the Battle System, and the Long-Range Aerial

Chapter 259: The Power of 'Transcendence', Evolution of the Battle System, and the Long-Range Aerial Artillery Sch Jing (4K)



Without any hesitation, Sch Jing clicked 'Yes'.

[Activation Successful]



[Transcendence Level 1 (Divinity Required for Upgrade: 2766/100)]



[Effect: Grants the ability to transcend and freely control 'One's Own Possessions']



Looking at the effect description, Sch Jing couldn't help but chuckle.

"As always, a simple description, might as well not have said anything. Well done, Ah Ban."

What exactly is the 'Transcendence' effect?

And how does one define 'One's Own Possessions'?

Sch Jing shook his head, jumped down from the top of the Super Arena, and landed silently with a clever maneuver.

"Who was that speaking just now?"

"'Gun Saint' Wu Xuanzhu?"

"The other person, who was it?"

"'White Emperor' Lu Shenliu! I heard his voice when I was watching the live stream of the Overlord Title Battle! Only he would dare to fight against Wu Xuanzhu!"

"These two actually appeared in Yuan City and started fighting? What on earth is going on?"

The crowd around them was still immersed in the shock of the conflict between Lu Shenliu and Wu Xuanzhu.

Most people, even the most seasoned martial arts competition enthusiasts, rarely had the opportunity to witness a Title Holder's display of power. The overwhelming might they exuded was a shock that would take some time to dissipate.

"Are we going back now?"

Cat Cat perched on Sch Jing's shoulder and asked.

"Hmm... The matter is already resolved."

Sch Jing looked up at the sky.

Out of politeness, he should have greeted the experts that Wu Youqing had invited to help.

But the name of that expert was Wu Xuanzhu.

He had just brutally defeated the other party's disciple twice, even though it was entirely the disciple's fault... Nonetheless, he hadn't given the old master any face.

Perhaps Wu Xuanzhu wouldn't want to see him.

He decided to return and try out 'Transcendence'.

After all, these experts were elusive, and if he wanted to meet them, he would have to seek them out himself.

Sch Jing didn't plan to take a vehicle either. He identified the direction of Zhi Ge Base and leaped into the air with a single step, swiftly gliding over the crowd by stepping on their shoulders. His movements were so light that those he stepped on didn't feel a thing.

...

In one of the medical rooms inside the Super Arena, an elderly man in his fifties, wearing an old-style gray martial arts uniform, with a kind face and an unremarkable appearance, entered.

He looked ordinary, with no extraordinary qualities except for his unusually straight posture and unusually black, thick hair. He seemed like an average old man out for a stroll.

Inside the medical room, Zhou Yinglin, lying limply on the bed, caught a glimpse of the old man with his peripheral vision and instantly sprang up into a sitting position, as if standing at attention.

His bones were nearly shattered, and he shouldn't have been able to do this, but it seemed that a deep-rooted fear within him caused his body to react this way.

"Master..."

Zhou Yinglin's mouth twitched in pain, but he forced himself to be respectful and greeted the old man, his eyes filled with terror.

In the medical room, besides Zhou Yinglin, there were also a few of his friends and subordinates.

The old man named Wu Xuanzhu glanced at the others and smiled kindly. "You all can leave for now. I'd like to have a word with my disciple in private."

"Yes..."

The others looked at each other, then quickly agreed and left in a hurry.

After they left, Wu Xuanzhu maintained his kind smile and turned his gaze to Zhou Yinglin on the bed.

Zhou Yinglin seemed to have experienced something terrifying in the past, as he was immediately frightened. He tried to force himself to get out of bed and kneel, but his body didn't respond.

Being able to sit up from a lying position with shattered bones was already a medical miracle.

"Alright, lie back down."

Wu Xuanzhu shook his head and spoke.

Zhou Yinglin obeyed, responding with a 'yes' and lying back down, breathing heavily to suppress the pain, afraid to cry out.

Amused by Zhou Yinglin's pitiful state, Wu Xuanzhu chuckled and said, "You're in quite a state. You usually put on a good show, but it seems you've finally met your match."

Zhou Yinglin didn't dare to reply.

"Youthful arrogance is fine, but when you lack the skills to back it up and act arrogantly towards everyone, you're bound to encounter trouble."

"I was deceived by you before. I thought you were being humble in front of me, your master, and your senior brothers and sisters, so I overlooked your education."

Wu Xuanzhu walked to the side of Zhou Yinglin's bed and looked down at him as he spoke slowly.

"Prepare yourself. I will send you to the Seventh Urban Circle. It's time for you to calm your impetuousness and understand your shortcomings."

Zhou Yinglin responded softly in agreement.

"As for your grudge with Sch Jing..."

Wu Xuanzhu spoke while carefully observing Zhou Yinglin's expression.

When he mentioned 'Sch Jing', Zhou Yinglin's eyes involuntarily revealed his fear, causing Wu Xuanzhu to shake his head in disappointment.

"That child is no ordinary person. He is someone whom even the little phoenix of the Wu family holds in high regard and treats differently."

"The path he chose is different from yours, and he wouldn't have had much to do with you. But this time, that little brat from the Zhu family has put you in a bind."

"I'll try to resolve the grudge between you two... Otherwise, even though they don't hold you in high regard, if we happen to cross paths again in the future, they might just kill you on a whim."

Zhou Yinglin listened, nodding repeatedly, and said, "Thank... thank you, Master..."

Hearing this thanks, Wu Xuanzhu's disappointment deepened.

He turned and walked outside, speaking softly as he went, "In my life, I achieved greatness late. It was only when I was nearly fifty that I leaped over the dragon gate, and from then on, my progress was unstoppable. Within twenty years, I leaped three times, securing the 'Army Lord' title, all because of one word—'steadfastness'."

"Yinglin, your talent is passable, but you're not really suited to be my disciple. I hope that after going to the Seventh Urban Circle, you'll change for the better. If not..."

His voice gradually faded, and Zhou Yinglin's expression grew more and more flustered.

He understood that his master had lost faith in him.

Damn Sch Jing!

As soon as this thought crossed his mind, he seemed to see a pair of silver eyes, filled with indifference and disdain, looking down at him from above.

"Ahhhh!"

Zhou Yinglin cried out in fear.

...

Sch Jing quickly returned to the Zhi Ge Base.

With his current speed, without using explosive techniques like Flame Connection or relying on his Twin Souls, he was already approaching 90 meters per second.

This was equivalent to a speed of over 300 kilometers per hour! Although it wasn't as fast as the high-speed monorail in Yuan City, he was heading straight for the Zhi Ge Base, so his overall speed was much faster than taking the train.

"Sch Jing!"

Ning Yuan Tai had been pacing back and forth in front of the villa where Sch Jing lived, anxiously waiting. As soon as he saw Sch Jing return, his eyes lit up, and he exclaimed excitedly, "Lu Shen Liu was indeed targeting you, but I never expected Wu Xuanzhu to stop him... Everyone in Yuan City saw and heard what just happened!"

"No wonder she's that person from the Wu family. She even brought the 'Gun Saint' to protect you, Sch Jing. You two must be..."

Ning Yuan Tai's voice trailed off as he unconsciously looked at the black cat sitting on Sch Jing's shoulder.

Then he cleared his throat, "Well, that person must really value you."

This awkward change in topic made the cat let out a cold hum, and a hint of danger flashed in its emerald-like slit pupils.

Sch Jing felt a bit guilty and didn't dare to say more, but his expression remained unchanged, as if he had nothing to hide. He simply said, "She does value me... Yuan Tai, come over for dinner later. I'm going to practice my martial arts now. I just witnessed a clash between two experts and gained some insights."

Ning Yuan Tai nodded eagerly, "Okay, I'll take my leave then. You carry on."

He quickly ran off.

Sch Jing stepped into the villa, placed the cat on the sofa, and said softly, "...I'm going to practice now."

The cat glanced at him sideways, "You better."

Sch Jing smiled, reached out, and ruffled her head, which earned him an annoyed meow. Then he headed up to the rooftop.

"Let's give it a try, Transcendence..."

Sch Jing thought for a moment, then activated his Divine Speech, summoning the Non-Existent Beast.

He reached out and grabbed the long sword hilt beside him, pulling it out of thin air.

The Forgotten Greatsword was drawn from the void.

"Bestow the effect of 'Transcendence' on one's own possessions, allowing free control... Does this sword count as my possession?"

Sch Jing muttered to himself.

With a thought, he instinctively used 'Transcendence' on the Forgotten Greatsword in his hand.

The next moment, he felt as if he had gained something extra.

It was like... he had an extra movable arm?

Unconsciously, he waved this 'extra' arm, but what moved wasn't an arm, it was the Forgotten Greatsword.

The two-meter-three-long sword, taller than a person, hovered in the air, moving back and forth like a flying sword in cultivation novels.

"Transcendence... Could it be that it literally gives things 'wings'?"

Sch Jing wondered.

The term 'Transcendence' originates from the process of an insect's metamorphosis from a pupa to a winged adult, symbolizing a complete transformation from one form to another. Thus, 'Transcendence' is often used metaphorically to signify a 'metamorphosis'.

In Daoism, 'Transcendence to Immortality' refers to the transformation from a 'human' to an 'immortal', also implying the ability to 'fly'.

Sch Jing controlled the Forgotten Greatsword, making it spin rapidly in the air with incredible agility and speed.

Connected by blood, freely controlled... The level of control was beyond that of an arm, it was like having another arm.

"The speed is fast, and the control is smooth. It's very useful as a flying sword, but is this skill only at this level...?"

Sch Jing pondered.

This kind of flying sword manipulation, he could barely manage with Dragon Thunder, but it was hard to control and had no practical value in combat.

Transcendence is at least a Divinity skill; it shouldn’t just be this limited, right?

After some thought, Sch Jing controlled the Forgotten Greatsword to fly back in front of him and examined it carefully.

"The interface has slightly consumed... It seems that it's not the kind of consumption that only occurs with a plant contract, but rather the kind that occurs with every use, like Shadow Flame Twin Souls."

"Doesn’t this make it even more useless..."

"No, it can’t be just that."

After pondering for a while, Sch Jing suddenly realized something.

Like an arm extension, connected by blood... as if it’s an additional body part?

If that’s the case...

Sch Jing had a thought.

The Forgotten Greatsword, floating in the air, suddenly changed. A layer of white golden coating flowed over its surface, gradually covering it. Soon, it transformed into a white gold greatsword.

Sch Jing’s eyes widened slightly.

"Indeed, it can!"

The Army Lord’s equipment enhancement appeared on the floating Forgotten Greatsword without his touch!

After ‘Transcendence,’ the transcended object is equivalent to an extension of his body!

"Speaking of which."

Sch Jing’s eyes flickered, and he had another thought.

The white golden Transcendence greatsword darted back and forth in the air, slicing through the air and emitting a whistling sound.

Suddenly, it was as if the greatsword had been fast-forwarded, its speed doubling, incredibly swift. Due to its speed, the visual afterimages formed an ∞ symbol as it moved back and forth.

"Indeed, Divinity skills can also act remotely on ‘Transcended objects’!"

Sch Jing’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

Just now, he used ‘Twin Souls Speed’ on the Forgotten Greatsword!

This skill was originally only effective on his physical body!

"In that case..."

Sch Jing had a sudden idea and used ‘Transcendence’ on his own physical body!

The next moment, a sense of freedom spread through his body, as if he had broken free from some kind of restraint.

Just like a normal person raising their arm, he naturally—flew up!

Without using his dragon horns or relying on Dragon Thunder to control his gravity, he truly broke free from the planet's gravitational pull and soared into the sky!

"Whoosh—!!"

Sch Jing shot up into the sky at incredible speed, tearing through the air and emitting a shrill whistle. In just a dozen seconds, he was a kilometer above the ground!

His speed was as fast as when he ran on the ground, nearly twice as fast as when he used Dragon Thunder to fly, and extremely agile!

It was as if he was born to fly; Sch Jing performed various aerial maneuvers in the sky, moving smoothly and effortlessly.

Then, he used Twin Souls Speed on himself, and his speed doubled again, leaving a trail of afterimages.

"Awesome!"

He couldn’t help but cheer aloud.

This is true flight ability!

Sch Jing stopped in the air, looking down at the ground from a kilometer away, where the Forgotten Greatsword was.

Following his thoughts, the Forgotten Greatsword... continued to fly around!

Even from a kilometer away, he could still control it!

And he hadn’t reached his limit yet.

According to Sch Jing’s perception, even at this distance, his control over the Forgotten Greatsword showed no signs of weakening.

The true control distance is likely... as far as he can see and sense!

"Top-tier long-range means..."

Sch Jing’s eyes widened slightly.

He reached out and plucked a hair from his head.

With a thought, he ‘Transcended’ the hair, making it float beside him.

Then, the Army Lord’s equipment enhancement transformed it into a white golden ‘steel needle.’

He pointed with his hand, activating Twin Souls Speed and Twin Souls Power!

The white golden steel needle instantly disappeared.

About a second later, on the rooftop of a villa in Zhi Ge Base, a tiny, almost imperceptible hole appeared on the head of an alloy dummy punching post.

"Top-notch flying long-range artillery, decapitating from tens of miles away, a true stone-throwing immortal... has been born."

"Also... how about this?"

Sch Jing’s pupils turned silvery and indifferent, entering the Heaven Sword Intention. He formed a hand knife with his right hand and swung a slash.

A visible blade of energy emerged from his hand knife, and in that instant, Sch Jing immediately activated ‘Transcendence’!

The phrase ‘one’s own thing’ is very vague.

His body counts, his hair counts... so, does the ‘blade of energy’ he swings out count?

The next moment, Sch Jing’s thoughts were confirmed.

The blade of energy, which should have moved straight forward and become uncontrollable after being swung, suddenly turned and came back toward Sch Jing, circling around him continuously.

Seeing this, Sch Jing’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

He had a strong premonition.

His combat system was about to undergo a transformation!

The things that the ‘Transcendence’ skill can do... are too many!

...

(End of Chapter)

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