Chapter 494: Leo
Chapter 494: Leo
"So...honorable old sir."
Fang Xing looked at the old man, a faint smile appearing on his face as if he wasn't surprised by this person's appearance.
After all, not only had a Secret History Worm fallen here, but also the Dark God, which had the greatest impact on the History Divinity.
And in the Ether World, the other party would definitely show up!
Moreover, perhaps even other divinities were watching! But Fang Xing had no fear at all. "What do you have for me?"
After all, he had solved a great enemy for the other party.
Just looking at the Raven Shadow's actions, he knew that the History Divinity didn't have good intentions.
Fang Xing had done the job, so he naturally needed his reward.
Otherwise, don't blame him for taking it himself.
"Of course!"
The old man lifted his glasses, suddenly breaking off one of his fingers and handing it to Fang Xing.
Fang Xing calmly accepted it, and the finger began to glow, instantly transforming into a crystal with Secret History Worms drilling through it.
If the previous crystal was the divine crystal of the Dark Angel, then this one was the divine crystal of the History Divinity! In terms of preciousness, it was thousands of times more valuable.
Fang Qiong only took a glance and felt a large amount of secret history secrets pouring into her mind.
Among them were the language and art of the Golden Era... as well as court secrets... and even some secret spells and forbidden rituals...
A vast amount of historical knowledge rushed in, making her feel dizzy.
"Hmm. This is exactly what I need, so I'll take it without hesitation."
However, Fang Xing calmly accepted the worm crystal, appearing very satisfied.
He planned to ascend to the position of the God Above Gods in the future and would definitely need to study the essence of the Six Gods.
Now, the Dark God was imprisoned, and some of his essence was divided and given to Fang Xing.
The progress had already completed one-third!
As for the remaining four, he could either scare them or force his way... With the might of imprisoning the Dark God, there was a high chance of completing it easily!
'Next, it's naturally to grind the 'Six Void Skill' to the Mastery level... Then, it's to devour the essence of the Six Gods and transform into the true 'Sun' Ether Divinity!'
'No matter where the Creator God is preparing to do this... As long as I achieve this, He will surely die without a doubt!'
Fang Xing's heart surged with excitement.
If he won this battle of fate and cultivation, the benefits gained would be immeasurable!
...
Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, decades passed.
Black Ring City.
Inside an ore factory.
Bang! Bang!
The massive furnace resembled the gaping mouth of a monster, constantly devouring various fine ores.
Next to the furnace, several figures, completely covered in black, were constantly swinging their shovels, shoveling large amounts of coal into the furnace.
From morning to night, they hardly stopped.
It wasn't until the whistle blew and another shift came to replace them that Old Benson finally breathed a sigh of relief and wiped his face with a towel.
On his face, coal dust and sweat were mixed together.
Even the towel was completely black.
Dragging his tired body, he walked out of the factory. Several workers nearby could still manage a few words.
"Did you hear? John died..."
"So soon? He's only been here for two years..."
"They say he got black lung disease..."
Old Benson didn't even bat an eye, holding a paper bag with black bread.
"Cough..."
The next moment, a violent tearing sensation came from his lungs, causing him to cough incessantly, even coughing up blood.
"I... I'm going to die too..."
Old Benson didn't know why his will to live was so strong.
He was barely forty years old, but in various factories, he was considered quite remarkable in this era. He had the nickname 'The Undying Benson,' though it was more of a playful tease from his coworkers.
Old Benson didn't know why his vitality was so robust.
There had been several times when he fell ill and nearly died, but in the end, he survived.
But this time, was he finally reaching the end of his life?
"Cough... This life, even if it's coming to an end, I... I must live on! I have to keep going!"
Old Benson didn't know why his desire to survive was so strong.
He barely supported himself on the table, searching for the medicine powder hidden under his pillow—it was sold to him by a wandering witch, supposedly made from white bat crystal and special herbs, dried and ground, capable of treating many illnesses.
But...
His body seemed to have truly reached its limit, and he stumbled, feeling dizzy and collapsing to the ground.
Thud! Old Benson hit the back of his head on the ground, and everything went dark before his eyes.
"Cough... True Illusion..."
"To be dragged into the battle of fate and cultivation by an insignificant ant..."
"I am Old Benson... No, I am Leo... The High Priest realm..."
"Damn... This time, it took so many years to awaken after reincarnation."
Old Benson slowly got up and sat in a chair, panting heavily: "The mortal body... is too weak."
As for that bag of witch medicine, he sniffed it and knew it was fake!
"No way! I haven't won yet, which means that worm is still alive! He's still alive! I must live on and gain strength! This world, with my investment... There must be extraordinary power!"
Old Benson, or rather, Leo, had a sinister expression.
Suddenly, his expression shifted, and he tapped his right fingers three times between his eyebrows.
In Leo's field of vision, a deep blue sea appeared, and within it, a bubble emerged from the ocean floor, rising above the water's surface.
After it burst, a cluster of words materialized:
[The hardships torment my body, and my consciousness migrates to my dreams... I need a key to pass through the intangible gate...]
[Slice open the skin of the real world, and let the hidden surge forth...]
...
"As expected... The secrets of the Beyond lie within?"
Leo fell into deep thought.
This deep sea and bubble were his self-created 'Golden Finger'.
Although the insect's final secret art was more profound than he had imagined, creating a world was within his abilities.
He could afford to pay a higher price, creating some conveniences for himself, and it was achievable.
'With the difficulty of awakening in this world, that insect should not have awakened yet... After all, its rank is far weaker than mine... It's just that it's truly alive... Could it have reincarnated into a wealthy merchant or some noble family?'
At this thought, Leo felt a surge of impatience.
He must quickly obtain extraordinary power! Fortunately, his Golden Finger has this function.
This deep sea is actually the subconscious ocean, and the bubbles that appear represent a guide.
By interpreting the guide and following its instructions, he might obtain what he desires.
Moreover, the function of this deep sea is not limited to this; it's just that he needs to step into the extraordinary to reveal more secrets!
"Beneath the real world, the Beyond is hidden... It seems that the extraordinary in this world is a secret, hidden and concealed by the authorities."
After all, Leo is a Celestial Immortal of the Dharma King Realm, and his understanding comes swiftly.
"To access the extraordinary, one must pass through dreams... Within the dream, there's a door?"
"Fortunately, this threshold isn't high."
Leo couldn't help but feel relieved. Old Benson had no savings, and his wages had to be paid weekly to barely keep things running. From time to time, the landlord would come knocking for rent. If he needed to spend a large sum of money, he might as well hang himself with a rope or consider a promising career change as a robber.
"Dreams? Although I haven't entered the Beyond, my control and subconscious are exceptional, and in dreams, I can exert some special abilities..."
Leo forced himself to endure the rough texture of the black bread, finishing his dinner and drinking a glass of water. This body was already sick and needed nutrition and rest.
After a moment, he lay on the bed and entered the dream world: "Unfortunately... 'Deep Sea' can only give me a hint every so often."
...
Inside the dream realm, everything was fantastical.
Leo calmed his mind and manifested himself in the dream: "As expected... Controlling my subconscious isn't difficult for me."
He looked around and found himself in the ruins of an abandoned factory: "Next... I should find the intangible gate and enter the Beyond."
After all, Leo's Dharma King Realm granted him exceptional vision and experience.
With the guidance, it didn't take long for him to enter the Ether World using his dream as a medium, becoming a so-called 'Wanderer'.
Boom! In an instant, the world transformed.
In the Ether World, fantastical scenes were everywhere, and the Six Paths Pure Light perpetually shone from above.
Above the Six Paths Pure Light, a pure white celestial body stood still, seemingly immortal.
"Ah... The taste of the extraordinary."
A hint of joy flashed in Leo's eyes: "Once I get used to this, I will surely be able to..."
"Unauthorized Wanderer, how dare you enter the Ether World without approval?"
At that moment, a bald woman suddenly flapped her wings and descended from the sky, fixing her gaze on Leo.
"Extraordinary one..."
Leo's heart stirred, sensing the danger from this bald woman: "What unauthorized wanderer?"
"The Ether World is now occupied by our Esoteric Sect. It's our territory. Wandering in our land is considered 'unauthorized wandering'..."
The bald woman glanced at Leo several times, then suddenly showed sympathy: "It seems... You don't know much about the Hidden Realm. You're just an unlucky egg who stumbled in."
"..." Leo hesitated.
A thought struck Leo, and he feigned helplessness: "I... I'm just a coal miner. I don't know how I ended up here."
"It's fine. Occasionally, mortals enter here through dreams. I'll take you to meet our Heart Department's Dharma King. Once she confirms, there won't be any issues."
The bald woman seemed a bit kinder.
"Heart Department... Dharma King?" Leo genuinely didn't understand.
"Yes, our Esoteric Sect's six departments, each led by a Dharma King. In our Heart Department, the Firefly Dharma King leads everything. If she wants you alive, you live. If she wants you dead, you die!"
The bald woman explained as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
(End of Chapter)
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