HPDBC Chapter 331: The Eve
Chapter 331: The Eve
Chapter 331: The Eve
Seeing them make a run for it, Li Pin moved.
He was swift as a thunderbolt.
It was undeniable that Top-Tier Astral Cultivators were fast. They could theoretically reach the speed of light in their starlight form. However, they were far from achieving that. It was nearly impossible for a Top-Tier Astral Cultivator to maintain that kind of acceleration, so the most they could do was achieve bursts of speed that surpassed the speed of sound.
The duration that Top-Tier Astral Cultivators could maintain their starlight form was limited. Just like now, when they activated their starlight form, Li Pin had been left behind by over ten kilometers. However, as Yun Wu and Hei Sha's energy depleted, Li Pin quickly caught up to them.@@@@
Sensing the terrifying presence approaching from behind, Yun Wu couldn't help but shout, "Master Li, we are from the Martial God Hall! We represent not only the Martial God Hall but also the Great Shang Empire! While your combat prowess is impressive, if you make an enemy of the Great Shang, there will be no place for you in this world!
"Why not let the two of us go instead? We are willing to mediate for you within the Martial God Hall. This will turn our conflict into cooperation, ensuring mutual benefit!"
Yun Wu and Hei Sha couldn't understand how things had come to this. Why was it that Lan Qi had dealt with Wen Xingchen so easily, yet when it was their turn to act, they hit a brick wall?
This person was Wen Xingchen's master, but even then, hadn't the Martial God path been established for only a year at most? How could he have grown so strong in only a year?
If Martial Gods could grow so strong in so little time, how were Astral Cultivators supposed to live?
The opportunity to capture the Dragonfist Sect's Sect Master had been something they fought for from the Royal Empire, even!
Rumble!
At that moment, sparking electricity tore through the void space, interrupting Yun Wu and Hei Sha's thoughts.
This electricity was the answer to their pleas.
"The Dragonfist Sect!"
Hei Sha let out an unwilling roar as he rapidly began to swell. With qi and blood surging to their peak, he seemed to transform into an ancient Tyrannosaurus.
His fist force smashed out like the gaping maw of the Tyrannosaurus, seemingly wanting to swallow Li Pin and the entire surrounding void space.
Crackle!
A ring of visible electricity pierced through the air.
Li Pin, already at extreme speed, accelerated further just as Hei Sha turned to counterattack.
Like a Kunpeng riding the wind, he evaded Hei Sha's fist force amidst a series of electric and fire sparks. He thrust his right hand forward and pressed it against Hei Sha's head.
Hei Sha stared wide-eyed as the Force erupted.
Boom!
A hurricane, mixed with blood, splattered across dozens of meters of space.
"The reason we... wanted to take you to the Martial God Hall... was to give you a... brighter future... Why...?"
As Hei Sha's aura faded, Yun Wu knew what fate awaited him.
Hei Sha's tone was filled with unwillingness to accept this outcome. There was even a trace of confusion.
Li Pin looked at Yun Wu, his hand extended out before him as if there was a world spinning in his palm. "Yes. If Great Shang holds such bright prospects, why bother to travel so far to die?
"I'll tell you why. It's because you guys believed that you are powerful, so only you guys can control the fate of others. No one should dominate your fate... so... you were fearless."
Yun Wu did his best, swinging his war saber heavenward. The Saber Intent and aura, brimming with his determination and resolve, surged forth as if to fight to the death.
As their physical strength and magnetic field strength become stronger, they would naturally attain a breakthrough.
They had originally thought this was a normal phenomenon. However, from the looks of things now... it wasn't so simple.
This was clearly a heaven-sent opportunity.
"Although Li Pin from Tianyun was the one who pioneered the Martial God, I can guarantee that... the sect master has gone further down this path than Li Pin!" concluded Ri Chi firmly.
He continued, "Think about it, during the time of Li Pin on the Crimson Flame Island, there was no way he could have achieved this level, right? There were even a dozen Legends and Supremes who claimed that his Celestial Force Field couldn't even affect Top-Tier Astral Cultivators in their starlight form!"
Shi Shihu and Xing Ying exchanged glances.
"The sect master has gone further than the founder of the Martial God path, Li Pin..."
After a brief moment of thought, they agreed with this view.
At this moment, Xing Ying seemed to think of something. Her eyes widened in shock, and she exclaimed, "Sect Master Li... his surname is Li, and like the founder of the Martial God path, Li Pin, he is also from Tianyuan...Do you think...?"
Her words caused Shi Shihu and Ri Chi to narrow their eyes. Their voice trembled as they spoke.
"Are you saying that... Sect Master Li, he...."
"That's right!" Xing Ying nodded firmly. "Could Sect Master Li... be the father of Li Pin, the Martial God!?"
Ri Chi's voice trembled. "They... they don't look like father and son, do they..."
He could hardly imagine what kind of impact this guess would have on the world if it were true.
"There are plenty of children that don't look like their parents," Xing Ying said firmly. "I can almost picture it: the two of them, working together through hardship, brainstorming to open up the Martial God path!
"After the success of opening the Martial God path, Sect Master Li remained in seclusion, tirelessly cultivating, so his name wasn't known. But Li Pin, being young, couldn't bear the agony of seclusion after becoming a Martial God. He couldn't sit still, and through the King of the Century Competition, he made his name known throughout the world, spreading the light of the Martial God everywhere!"
This was a reasonable guess! It was very reasonable actually!
"Yes, it's very likely to be true!" Shi Shihu clenched his fist. "The sect master is Li Pin's father! That must be it!"
Ever since Li Pin opened the Martial God path and perished alongside a Legend, Martial Saints across the world have gone crazy over it. They revered Li Pin as their master, seeing him as the pioneer of the martial path.
Take Tianyuan's Divine Martial Sect for example. Almost every day, Martial Saints from around the world visited to pay homage and learn about Li Pin's various deeds with a pilgrim-like mentality.
If a second Martial God were to appear at this time, then the Great Moon and the Dragonfist Sect would immediately become the center of the martial world, gathering all the glory!
***
At the peak of Hualong mountain.
Li Pin calmly returned to his training chamber.
"Killing the three Top-Tier Astral Cultivators from the Martial God Hall had its downsides—I offended the great power of Great Shang. The advantage... is that it was enough to intimidate the small fries, making them hesitant to act rashly," muttered Li Pin. "However, in any case, this peaceful life I've had over the past year is probably gone for good."
It wasn't just because of Great Shang, but because Wen Xingchen was also captured. With the methods of the Astral Cultivators, they had plenty of ways to uncover the secrets of the Martial God's path from him.
That would include the Skill Crystal.
However... he had rested for a year, and that was enough. This period had allowed him to reflect and completely clarify the Martial God path.
Now, it was time for the Martial God path to face its true test.
Otherwise, a life like this would be a little dull.