71: Chapter 71: March, who do you look down on?
“Ding, detecting the host’s current situation, a mission is now being issued.”
“Become Wu Tian’s Disciple and choose to Cultivate the Heavenly Emperor Art.”
“Mission Reward: Heavenly Emperor Dharma Idol!”
Jiang Xuan was startled. A mission?
He stepped forward, cupped his fists to the others, and said, “Sect Master, Elders, this Junior is willing to Cultivate the Heavenly Emperor Art.”
Since the System had issued a mission, there was nothing to deliberate. Moreover, the System’s reward of the Heavenly Emperor Dharma Idol proved that the Heavenly Emperor Art could be Cultivated.
After the Holy Land assessment, once the System’s reward was received, he would likely Breakthrough to the Dharma Idol True Monarch Realm. This Heavenly Emperor Dharma Idol came just in time, saving him the effort of condensing a Dharma Idol.
Lin Wuyuan and the others looked at Jiang Xuan in surprise. This boy was truly a newborn calf unafraid of a tiger. Did he not know what Cultivating this Art truly entailed?
Lin Wuyuan, fearing that Jiang Xuan, being young and ambitious, didn't understand the gravity of the situation, explained, “Jiang Xuan, you might not know what kind of Cultivation Technique the Heavenly Emperor Art is. It’s not too late to decide after you’ve understood it.”
Jiang Xuan nodded earnestly, “This Junior is all ears.”
He also wanted to know what was so special about the Heavenly Emperor Art.
Lin Wuyuan, seeing Jiang Xuan’s humble and inquisitive demeanor, a flicker of appreciation flashed in his eyes as he explained, “The so-called Heavenly Emperor Art, despite its imposing name, is actually just a theoretical Dao Art, without any factual basis.”
“A theoretical Dao Art, meaning it was conceived purely from imagination?” Jiang Xuan thought to himself.
“This Heavenly Emperor Art was created by our Holy Land’s Ancestral Masters, the four Great Emperors. They believed that above the Great Emperor Realm, there was another Realm, which was the Heavenly Emperor!”
“However, although this Art was created by them, the four Ancestral Masters themselves were unable to Cultivate it.”
“Hmm? They created it but couldn’t Cultivate it themselves? Why is that?” Jiang Xuan asked, puzzled.
Lin Wuyuan smiled and shook his head, “Haha, don’t rush, let me explain slowly.”
“The four Ancestral Masters believed that to Breakthrough beyond the Great Emperor Realm, two conditions were required, one of which was related to the Heavenly Emperor Art.”
“This Art states that to Breakthrough to Heavenly Emperor, the Cultivator must achieve the Extreme Dao Realm in every Realm, starting from Body Tempering! This single condition alone deterred everyone.”
“Our Holy Land’s Ancestral Masters were already at the peak of the continent at that time. Furthermore, with the Demon Race rampant, every Great Emperor of the Human Race was a crucial combat force. Naturally, they had no time to re-Cultivate a lifetime. Later, with the demise of several Ancestral Masters, this Art was shelved and placed in the Holy Land’s Cultivation Technique Pavilion.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan’s expression turned peculiar. Could there truly be such a coincidence in this world? This Heavenly Emperor Art seemed tailor-made for him.
Lin Wuyuan continued, “As everyone knows, how difficult it is to step into the Extreme Dao Domain in our Zhou Tian Continent. Anyone who can step into one Realm is a one-in-ten-thousand Prodigy. Not to mention stepping into the Extreme Dao Domain in every single Realm.”
Jiang Xuan nodded in agreement. From leaving the Great Li Dynasty until now, he had not encountered a single Extreme Dao Cultivator. It was clear how difficult it was to step into this Domain.
“Under the governance of our Holy Land, among billions of Cultivators over thousands of years, only nine Extreme Dao Prodigies have emerged. But they only entered the Extreme Dao Domain in one or two Realms, becoming Geniuses of the First and Second Realms.”
“Including myself and all the Saints of the Holy Land, and even the Great Emperors of Shenzhou, they are at most in the Seventh Realm. From ancient times to the present, the legendary Great Emperor of Zhou Tian Continent, the Nine Extreme Great Emperor, revered as the number one Prodigy from ancient times to today, even he, his path to Extreme Dao stopped at the Saint King Realm.”
“The path of Extreme Dao also consumes too much time. How many people can endure the spiritual blow of seeing those weaker than you surpass you, while you remain stagnant?”
“The Heavenly Emperor Art is such a Cultivation Technique. It will consume a vast amount of your time. Although you have now entered the Sixth Realm, the further you go, the harder the path becomes. It’s possible that you might never progress in your entire life. Moreover, these are all just theories; no one knows the reality because no one has succeeded so far. Given this, do you still wish to choose the Heavenly Emperor Art?”
After listening to Lin Wuyuan, Jiang Xuan stood in silence. He now understood why the Elders were so opposed.
They feared he would waste his time and talent, only to remain stagnant, just like Wu Tian, who had been stuck in the Supreme Realm for tens of thousands of years.
If he didn't have the System, he might have considered it, but he had the Extreme Realm System, even more Heaven-Defying than the Extreme Dao path. This was already the invincible path he was destined to walk!
Wu Tian, seeing Jiang Xuan silently standing, thought he was about to refuse and immediately showed a bitter expression. Yes, who would be willing to gamble their future to Cultivate a vague and uncertain Cultivation Technique?
He was about to speak when a firm voice suddenly came, “I’ve made up my mind. I’ve decided to Cultivate the Heavenly Emperor Art!”
“Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the mission. The reward has been credited. Please check.”
The moment Jiang Xuan made his decision, the System’s prompt also sounded.
Wu Tian looked at Jiang Xuan in disbelief, his eyes complex, but more than that, there was a deep sense of gratitude. He hadn't expected Jiang Xuan to actually agree.
Several Elders still wanted to say something, but seeing Jiang Xuan’s firm gaze, their words turned into sighs.
“Alas, what a fine young man, what a pity. I hope he succeeds.”
Lin Wuyuan nodded, “Since that’s the case, from now on, you will be under Wu Tian’s tutelage.”
“However, Jiang Xuan.” Lin Wuyuan’s expression suddenly became serious, “Originally, with your talent, you could have become a Sequence Disciple. But now that you have chosen the Heavenly Emperor Art, no one knows what the future holds.”
“The Holy Land will not focus on a vague future. You can only become a Core Disciple. I hope you can understand this point.”
Jiang Xuan smiled and nodded, “It should be so.”
“But you are not without opportunity. As long as you can enter the Dharma Idol Realm within three months, and it is an Extreme Dao Dharma Idol, then you can become the Holy Land’s tenth Sequence Disciple.”
Wu Tian’s heart tightened. Entering the Extreme Dao Dharma Idol Realm in three months? How could that be possible? He hurriedly stepped forward and said, “Sect Master…”
Lin Wuyuan interrupted him, “Wu Tian, I know what you’re going to say. But to gain the Holy Land’s attention, you must show the Holy Land tangible hope. If Jiang Xuan succeeds, then we will believe that he can successfully Cultivate the Heavenly Emperor Art.”
After Lin Wuyuan finished speaking, he gave Jiang Xuan a deep look, “Jiang Xuan, the opportunity has been given to you. I hope you don’t disappoint me. I believe Senior Artifact Spirit’s judgment must be correct!” Afterwards, he vanished into the Void Realm.
The Core Elders took one last look at Jiang Xuan, their expressions complex, then tore open the Void Realm and departed. They held no expectations for Jiang Xuan; it was a pity for such good talent.
For a moment, only Jiang Xuan and Wu Tian remained in the Void Realm. “Jiang Xuan, thank you,” Wu Tian said to Jiang Xuan with gratitude.
Jiang Xuan smiled, “Master, you’re too kind. How can a Master thank his Disciple?”
Hearing the address “Master,” Wu Tian felt even more moved. Originally, he had a bit of selfishness, valuing Jiang Xuan’s talent to Master the Heavenly Emperor Art and fulfill his own wish.
However, now, he truly regarded Jiang Xuan as his Disciple, as his successor, like a family member.
Wu Tian reached out and patted Jiang Xuan’s shoulder, “Good Disciple, your Master will devote everything to help you Cultivate the Heavenly Emperor Art! In the future, we’ll thoroughly slap those old geezers in the face.”
“Thank you, Master!” Jiang Xuan said with a smile.
Then, he muttered to himself, “Heh, three months? Who are they looking down on?!”