Chapter 1968: Dao Cultivator Sun De
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Although most of the Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciples present on the scene knew Duan Ling Tian had defeated Niu Kong, they thought Duan Ling Tian was able to defeat him in just a blow because he had cast the high-grade assist-type Divine Ability! However, at this moment, they finally realized that was not the case at all.
“Before he casts his Divine Ability, his Saint Energy is already at the peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage. In other words, his cultivation base is most likely at the peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage!”
“How’s that possible? Three months ago, his cultivation base was only at the Intermediate Exemplary Saint Stage!”
“He actually made a breakthrough to the peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage from the Intermediate Exemplary Saint Stage in just three short months? I’m afraid only those monstrous geniuses with indigo Innate Spiritual Roots would be able to have such progress!”
“Duan Ling Tian only has a yellow Innate Spiritual Root. How did he progress this quickly? Something must be wrong!”
“Could the Black Turtle Sanctum make a mistake when they tested his Innate Spiritual Root? When he killed fellow disciples in the sect, even the Saint Land Enforcement Hall protected him. Could it be that he has shown them his Innate Spiritual Root?!”
“That might be possible!”
“If that’s the case, then everything makes sense!”
The Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciples whispered among themselves. They began to suspect that Duan Ling Tian had a high-grade Innate Spiritual Root. Otherwise, how could he possibly break through to the peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage from the Intermediate Exemplary Saint Stage in just three short months?
At this moment, a Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciple suddenly chimed in loudly, “I don’t think that’s the case.”
After successfully attracting everyone’s attention, he said, “From what I know, when Duan Ling Tian arrived at the Fire Worship Sect, he concealed his cultivation base using some special technique. I’m thinking that, perhaps, he also concealed his cultivation base at the Intermediate Exemplary Saint Stage?”
The statement from this Four Symbols Sanctum’s disciple prompted many Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciples to recall all sorts of rumors regarding Duan Ling Tian previously.
“It does seem so... That’s possible as well!”
“Well, that makes sense. However, I can’t believe Duan Ling Tian actually hid his strength so well!”
“His cultivation base is at the peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage. Perhaps, this is the cultivation limit of a person with a yellow Innate Spiritual Root!”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“With the three high-grade Divine Abilities that Duan Ling Tian mastered, coupled with all the techniques he cast, even if his cultivation base is only at the peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage, his strength is still equivalent to a Martial Cultivator at the Mastery Quintessential Saint Stage!”
Currently, the truth had been muddled. Duan Ling Tian’s innate talent and cultivation became even more mysterious and confusing.
However, there was one thing the Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciples present on the scene were certain of. That was Duan Ling Tian’s current strength that had been raised by his assist-type Divine Ability was much stronger than Sun De!
Meanwhile, Sun De’s expression turned solemn. It was apparent he had felt the pressure as well.
Whoosh!
After witnessing Duan Ling Tian’s strength, Sun De did not dare to act recklessly. With a raise of his hand, a seven-foot-long spear appeared in his hand as Saint Energy rushed into it, causing a spear ray to skyrocket into the sky!
“Senior Brother Sun De instantly took out his Hundred Inscriptions Saint Weapon. It seems like Duan Ling Tian’s current strength has pressured him as well!”
“Of course! However, even if Senior Brother Sun De took out his Hundred Inscriptions Saint Weapon, there’s not much suspense left in the battle. Unless he makes a sudden breakthrough to the Mastery Quintessential Saint Stage or he has mastered the Divine Ability, the Black Turtle’s Barrier from the Black Turtle Sanctum, he might be able to fight Duan Ling Tian!”
“That’s right! Although Duan Ling Tian probably can’t maintain his current strength for too long, with his current strength and the three high-grade Divine Abilities he mastered, it won’t be difficult for him to quickly defeat Senior Brother Sun De!”
In the beginning, the Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciples present on the scene had a high opinion of Sun De, but after seeing Duan Ling Tian’s strength, they now regarded Duan Ling Tian highly.
Whoosh!
Under the watchful eyes of the others, Sun De chose to strike first to gain the advantage. He charged toward Duan Ling Tian like a ghost.
Boom!
Rumble!
At the same time, Sun De spun the Hundred Inscriptions Saint Spear and a vast Saint Energy swept out, causing turbulence in the air and a thunderous explosion.
“Golden Crow’s Wings!” Faced with Sun De who was charging at him with his spear, Duan Ling Tian cast his movement Divine Ability, the Golden Crow’s Wings, in a neither hurried nor slow pace.
In just a blink of an eye, a pair of wings made of flames appeared behind Duan Ling Tian.
Without warning, the Golden Crow’s Wings flapped forcefully!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Thunderous explosions reverberated in the air as though it could make Heaven shake. Duan Ling Tian moved at lightning speed and easily dodged Sun De who charged at him.
Sun De’s speed was nothing in front of the Divine Ability, the Golden Crow’s Wings!
‘You know it’s impossible to chase after me so you’re giving up?’ After dodging, Duan Ling Tian realized Sun De had come to a halt. He did not make a move for a long time that Duan Ling Tian thought Sun De had given up.
“Huh?” However, before Duan Ling Tian realized it, Sun De had made a move again.
Sun De raised the Hundred Inscriptions Saint Spear in his hand with the tip of the spear pointed up in the air.
At this moment, Duan Ling Tian’s Divine Consciousness could clearly sense a wave of mysterious energy surging out of Sun De’s Hundred Inscriptions Saint Spear toward the sky at a fast speed.
One could not see the energy at all. If it was not for Duan Ling Tian constantly extending his Divine Consciousness, he would not have noticed it. He did not make a move for the time being since the energy was not aimed at him. He looked up into the sky instinctively.
“What’s he doing?” Duan Ling Tian was baffled. However, in the next instant, his eyes widened.
When Duan Ling Tian looked up, the mysterious energy that shot up into the sky from the Hundred Inscriptions Saint Spear in Sun De’s hand hit the sky and caused a violent turbulence in the air.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
In the next moment, claps of thunder began to sound in the air and bolts of purple lightning as thick as a baby’s arms appeared out of thin air in the midst of the turbulent sky.
There were about a hundred bolts of purple lightning in the air, giving it a mysterious appearance.
Time seemed to have stopped at this moment.
“Descend!” Sun De shouted loudly at this moment.
When Duan Ling Tian looked at Sun De, he saw him spinning the Hundred Inscriptions Saint Spear in his hand and pointing the tip to the front before shifting it down.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBoom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
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As Sun De made his move, a thunderous noise sounded above Duan Ling Tian. A hundred bolts of lightning that were as thick as a baby’s arms accompanied it.
“Dao Cultivator!” Duan Ling Tian narrowed his eyes as his expression turned grave when he saw that Sun De was not a Martial Cultivator but a Dao Cultivator instead.
Duan Ling Tian did not encounter many Dao Cultivators ever since he came to the Dao Martial Saint Land.
All these while, he was slightly curious as well. The ‘Dao’ and ‘Martial’ in the Dao Martial Saint Land referred to Dao Cultivators and Martial Cultivators! However, he did not encounter many Dao Cultivators even though he had been in the Dao Martial Saint Land for quite some time. It was the same even when he came to the Upper Province. Duan Ling Tian thought it was just a coincidence he did not encounter many Dao Cultivators.
Now, he finally encountered a Dao Cultivator and a powerful one at that!
The moment he made his move, he immediately used the force from the world, transforming them into a hundred bolts of lightning that were as thick as a baby’s arm that was aimed at him. Each of bolts of lightning was fast and was in no way inferior to the attack speed of an ordinary Intermediate Quintessential Saint Stage Martial Cultivator.
“There seems to be more than just the Dao method in these bolts of lightning! There’s some trace of Divine Ability as well!” Duan Ling Tian’s extended Divine Consciousness could clearly sense something when it touched the lightning.
“The Dao method, the Hundred Planetary Lightning, that Senior Brother Sun De is casting now seems different from the Hundred Planetary Lightning that he used to cast! Didn’t he already reach the highest stage of this Dao method long ago?” As the hundred bolts of lightning struck at Duan Ling Tian, the Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciples also noticed something strange.
“I-Isn’t this the aura of the medium-grade offensive Divine Ability, the Cataclysmal Thunderbolt?” At the same time, someone else also noticed that apart from the Dao method, the Hundred Planetary Lightning, Sun De’s strike also contained the medium-grade offensive Divine Ability, the Cataclysmal Thunderbolt.
“Hundred Planetary Lightning? Cataclysmal Thunderbolt?” Duan Ling Tian raised his brow. Faced with the hundred bolts of lightning that were as thick as a baby’s arms, he did not dodge as the people expected. Instead, he stood motionlessly.
10,000 Swords Territory!
At this instant, the area in within 100-meter radius of Duan Ling Tian became a golden ocean formed by 10,000 golden sword rays. It blocked everyone’s vision, including Sun De.
“Clear!” With just a thought, an opening appeared above the 10,000 Swords Territory, allowing the hundred bolts of lightning that were as thick as a baby’s arms to enter it.
Duan Ling Tian was instantly exposed and vulnerable to the bolts of lightning.
Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!
At this moment, Duan Ling Tian’s body underwent an earth-shattering transformation as he transformed into a Nine-clawed Dragon Warrior!