NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 524: Movements Made (3)
~ Spatial Territory ~
Appearing in a supposedly completely empty Territory was a rather jarring sensation. Usually I could feel the fluctuations of at the very least a few worlds scattered about. And with several places seemingly forming new lesser worlds.
"How long has it been since this territory was cleared out?" I murmured. "Such degradation is painful to see. Oh well. No time to worry anymore." I sighed, tossing the Sealing Demon Land off my hand and it expanded into the size of a peak low rank universe world. Though it had an odd trait about it.
Once the Sealing Demon Land had been released from my hold, the Spatial Territory sprung to life once again. Billions upon billions of worlds began generating. It was like the Territory had been dormant for so long, waiting for even the slightest fluctuation to tip the scales in one direction or the other.
"Well that certainly is interesting. It's almost like… Wait a minute, this is…" I said as I looked around. "The positions of each of these world formations seem different from normal. Almost as if they aren't actually there. Instead it feels like a…" I continued, inspecting the area curiously.
"It's a vision of something. Almost like an example of what you're trying to achieve with cultivation." Fang Qing finished my sentence, sharing my own thoughts about the sight.
"It does seem similar to my idea. Though, I see why that isn't possible now. My sources are not able to sustain a world within… But perhaps… I can use them as the keystone? Hmm, they are far more durable than a Universe World and have the potential too…" I continued, and then a smirk came across my face as I realized what the hidden truth was here. "That's fine, my plan will work out just fine. I had misunderstood something important here. The realm I plan to pursue is more than doable. The 3000 Worlds is showing me a hint at how it thinks it will work." I said, taking out the Wood Elements.
The final resource the both of us need; Wood. Commonly unknown as one of the easiest resources to refine directly. However, its counterpart, Water, was anything but that. So I had been hesitant. But now, for some reason I feel calm and prepared.
"The Sealing Giant Tree, and the Serene Forest Vine. These are the final resources… We should begin now. You can refine the vine for yourself, I know you've had fantasies of using it for limited clothing." I said, joking a little.
"Pfft, can you imagine the teasing I could do with it! I won't take any complaints about it later." Fang Qing replied with a racing mind.
"Well… Let's get started. I'm sure the Forces will send out many to come and witness this event… I'd better get started." I chuckled, as the two wood elements began circling me.
As soon as the resources started revolving around my body, as I floated in the void, and at the center of the Spatial Territory, I was surrounded by the cocoon of the Open Heaven Realm. My body went through the paces as a result of this, it was hot, as if my very body was being reforged. My Qi went through numerous cycles of changes, burning me from within.
Though it was a truly painful experience… It wasn't as bad as I had been expecting. I had prepared for it to be infinitely worse than the previous element, instead it was only about a thousand times worse at its peak.
"This is far more bearable than I had expected." I said, a little stunned as I continued refining the Wood Element into my seal.
"It really is, the wood element is making it a fair bit easier? Or perhaps we were just ready for this from the previous refinements… Still isn't easy though. I'm only able to keep up with you now because you've very nearly absorbed me completely, into an alter ego of sorts." Fang Qing explained, accidentally hitting upon the likely reason for this struggle.
~ Outside The Cocoon ~
Cultivators from all of the major forces were arriving. Several of them were Supreme Elders of the Cave Heaven Paradises. Others were Elders of the 7th rank, eager to witness an 8th rank promotion. Others were 6th ranks just as eager to see the high rank promotion. And finally there were those at the Great Emperor Realm with the prospect of eventually achieving High Rank in the future, this included those who currently only had a hope of directly advancing to the 5th through the 7th rank.
"Oh my, that is some breakthrough… I can't get any closer than this…" A Supreme Elder said, looking back making sure the disciples were all safe and sound.
"That Young Master Yang truly is a freakishly powerful cultivator. I could feel the signs of his breakthrough from a few Territories away." An Elder mentioned as they greeted the nearby Supreme Elder.
"He really is something else. I guess that sort of thing can happen when one possesses two divine spirit sources and a world more powerful than many 8th ranks combined. It makes me wonder how his siblings will do. If I remember right, it would be Junior Brother Yang Kai and his first wife's child… We may be able to expect something similar." The Supreme Elder proposed aloud, signaling for the Elder to relax.
"That would be one excellent boon to our forces. It makes me wonder what the Young Master's offspring would be capable of…" The Elder chuckled.
The side conversation ended as someone else spoke up. "Everyone, be careful do not go any further than this point. As it will get too dangerous…" It was Li Wu Yi, then his eyes darted upon seeing three figures charging deeper in. "HEY! GET BACK!" He shouted at them. To which one of them fired a secret technique in response.
"Stay out of this like the good for nothing 6th rank you are! Or should I remove those blind eyes of yours!" The figure returned an insult.
Li Wu Yi and all nearby him were in great peril as the secret technique hurdled towards them, it was one from an 8th rank. It was enough to cause a tinge of hesitation in him. Fortunately, there were others nearby who had the means to deal with it.
"Hmm, daring to act so brazen while this Queen is here! Know your place, you filthy worms." A woman's voice declared, as she blocked the attack with one of her own.