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Chapter 813: Heaven's Chosen
Chapter 813: Heaven's Chosen
The young man in black approached the Heaven-Cleaving Axe, gazing at the massive axe that had endured countless years of wind and frost. A smile spread across his lips, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Hey, kid, where are you from? You want to challenge the ancient legacy, too?"
An aged voice echoed, and the young man in black turned his head, his face beaming with a bright smile. "My name is Su Ling. I’ve just joined the Grand Mystery Sect, and I believe I have the right to receive the best opportunities in the world!"
Hearing this, the other elder cultivators opened their eyes, their expressions varied—some were disdainful, some mocking, some expectant, and some displeased.
After answering the elder, Su Ling turned his gaze to the Heaven-Cleaving Axe. His eyes were filled with fiery determination as he reached out and grasped the axe handle.
Heavy!
This was Su Ling's first impression.
At sixteen, he had already achieved the Golden Core stage. Among the new disciples of the Grand Mystery Sect, his talent was considered exceptional, especially since he was not born into a cultivator family.
Although the Heaven-Cleaving Axe was incredibly heavy, Su Ling felt a mysterious force aiding him, helping to lift the axe. The weight was rapidly diminishing.
Indeed!
For so many years, no one had been able to claim the legacy of the Heaven-Cleaving Axe. It was clearly not a test of cultivation, but of blessed karma!
Su Ling had always believed in his deep blessed karma. When his village was struck by a natural disaster in his childhood, he was the only survivor. He had always been grateful to the heavens, and from a young age, he carried a heart of gratitude. He was always ready to help those in need, and even as a youth, he had earned a reputation for righteousness. This reputation drew the attention of the Grand Mystery Sect's cultivators, and after passing the entrance tests, he was deemed a world-class talent.
He believed his good fortune and talent had a special meaning, and that a great mission awaited him.
Claiming the legacy of the Heaven-Cleaving Axe would help him fulfill that great mission.
"If fate is on my side, then help me lift it!"
Su Ling looked down at the Heaven-Cleaving Axe, his heart roaring with determination.
He exerted all his strength, shifting his left foot to the side, his body radiating power. He didn’t stop, his eyes resolute.
The Heaven-Cleaving Axe began to tremble!
Although the movement was slight, it caught the attention of hundreds of cultivators on the Heaven Mending Platform, who all turned to look at him.
The axe's trembling grew more intense, causing the cultivators to stand up.
"How is this possible!"
"Could he be the legendary Heaven's Chosen?"
"He’s only at the Golden Core stage. How can he move the Heaven-Cleaving Axe?"
"I heard from my great-grandmaster that even the legendary Divine Perception True Immortal couldn’t lift the Heaven-Cleaving Axe. Perhaps it’s not a test of cultivation."
"This young man has already reached the Golden Core stage at such a young age, which is already exceptional. If he has only been cultivating for a few years, it’s truly incredible. This might be why the Heaven-Cleaving Axe has chosen him."
The cultivators discussed excitedly. If this young man truly received the legacy of the Heaven-Cleaving Axe, the Grand Mystery Sect would soar to new heights.
Fu Dao Jian Zun seemed too distant for them, but the Heaven-Cleaving Axe was real!
Su Ling didn’t think about all this. His focus was entirely on the Heaven-Cleaving Axe. He had given it his all, but he still couldn’t lift it.
Just a little more!
Su Ling gritted his teeth. In the short span of a dozen breaths, he had exhausted all his strength.
But he refused to give up!
The time that followed felt incredibly long and arduous, but he never gave up.
Finally, the Heaven-Cleaving Axe began to rise, causing the hundreds of onlookers to hold their breath, not daring to breathe.
Su Ling didn’t notice this; he only wanted to persevere.
As the Heaven-Cleaving Axe continued to rise, threads of spiritual energy began to rise from the ground, forming a powerful surge that lifted Su Ling’s black robes.
A burst of white light erupted from beneath the Heaven-Cleaving Axe, rushing toward him. His vision turned pale, and his consciousness grew hazy.
He felt as if he had a brief dream, but he quickly snapped back to reality.
He found himself standing on a mountain, surrounded by undulating green hills. The expansive view filled him with a sense of peace, dispelling his confusion.
"Kid, catch it!"
A voice rang in his ear, followed by the sound of something breaking through the air. His pupils dilated, and he instinctively turned and reached out.
The Heaven-Cleaving Axe landed in his hands, the powerful force pushing him back, his boots leaving trails of dust.
This moment brought Su Ling back to his senses, as if he had returned to the real world.
When he steadied himself, his right hand was still trembling, nearly losing grip on the axe. He looked up and saw a figure standing on the peak of a mountain.
The man leaped down like a bird, swiftly landing before him.
What a handsome man!
Since joining the Grand Mystery Sect, Su Ling had seen many immortal masters, but he had never seen anyone as handsome and ethereal as Gu An.
"Four hundred and twenty million years have passed, and finally, a worthy successor has arrived."
Gu An looked at Su Ling, smiling warmly.
Su Ling cautiously asked, "Who are you? Where am I?"
He was new to the path of immortality and couldn’t distinguish between reality and illusion.
Gu An’s mention of four hundred and twenty million years stunned him, leaving him unable to judge the situation as he usually did.
Gu An smiled. "Who I am is not important. What matters is that you have passed the test of the Heaven-Cleaving Axe. Now, I will teach you the ultimate technique hidden within the axe. Are you ready? Once you learn it, you can return. This is not a dream; this is your opportunity."
Su Ling calmed down, gripping the Heaven-Cleaving Axe tightly. "I am ready!"
Gu An raised his right hand, forming an axe, and began to teach Su Ling the technique known as Severing Celestial Divinity.
Severing Celestial Divinity consisted of nine forms: Sever Fate, Sever Demon, Sever Specter, Sever Mountain, Sever Sea, Sever Doctrine, Sever Immortal, Sever Deity, and Sever Heaven.
This axe technique was once the ultimate legacy of the Tai Cang Continent, possessing the power to sweep across the world.
Su Ling’s comprehension was high, and with Gu An’s Dao Intent, he quickly memorized the nine forms of Severing Celestial Divinity.
After learning them, Su Ling’s expression turned hesitant. He looked at the Heaven-Cleaving Axe in his hand, then at Gu An, hesitating to speak.
Gu An smiled and asked, "Are you disappointed?"
Su Ling nodded. "It seems the power is not much different from the sword techniques my master taught me."
"Indeed, I have refined it. Do you want to learn the new Severing Celestial Divinity?"
Gu An’s smile remained warm and gentle.
Su Ling quickly replied, "Of course! This is the ancient legacy of the Grand Mystery Sect. If it’s not as powerful as my master’s sword techniques, it would be embarrassing not just for me, but for the entire Grand Mystery Sect!"
He had figured it out. Gu An was either the spirit of the Heaven-Cleaving Axe or the legendary Fu Dao Jian Zun.
Whichever it was, he must have a deep connection to the Grand Mystery Sect.
Gu An nodded with a smile, then pointed at Su Ling.
Su Ling’s eyes widened, and he froze, images of axe-wielding figures appearing in his mind.
Gu An watched him, muttering to himself, "Choosing him might be a good decision."
(End of Chapter)
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