History's Strongest Senior Brother c1-1474

by 八月飞鹰, Ba Yue Fei Ying, August Eagle

  Song Wuliang was of the same generation as Yan Di, Fang Zhun, Huang Xu and Lin Tianfeng. While he was older and had begun cultivation earlier than them, at the end of the day, he had still been the first of their generation to Transcend Mortality and enter Sainthood, becoming a Martial Saint.

  Jade Sea City’s Chen Suting had once been the greatest obstacle to the Sacred Sun Clan obtaining the Extreme Yin Crown. They had even once plucked a tooth off the tiger, winning the Second Extreme Yin Bout and taking the Extreme Yin Crown back to the Water Domain.

  The Heavenly Thunder Hall, Turbid Wave Pavilion and Jade Sea City had been competing in and planning for the forging of their own Sacred Artifacts as well. Finally, Jade Sea City had been the first to succeed, successfully forging the Jade Sea Pill Heart Sword.

  If not for the invasion of the Flame Devils, this would have caused the Sacred Sun Clan-Heavenly Thunder Hall alliance to face danger even earlier on.

  Jade Sae City’s City Lord Song Wuliang included, all of them would have fought against the Sacred Sun Clan with all their might, unceasingly breaking through their limits and attaining greater heights.

  At this moment, however, suddenly learning that the Sacred Sun Clan had already been destroyed, with their final peak expert, Huang Guanglie who had always been like a major enemy to his clan, dying right before his eyes without being able to put up much of a struggle at all, even a Martial Saint expert like Song Wuliang was unable to recover from the shock for a time.

  The goal which his clan had been working towards all along had suddenly vanished before it had truly come to fruition, as if everything that had come to pass earlier had been but a fleeting dream.

  Now that the bubble was broken, having awoken from that dream, on some level, the impact it had on Song Wuliang and the other Jade Sea City martial practitioners might be not much less than the Sacred Sun Clan and the Heavenly Thunder Hall having been destroyed.

  Meanwhile, the one who had caused all of this was standing right before Song Wuliang.

  Looking at Yan Zhaoge’s outrageously young yet completely calm face, Song Wuliang’s mind wavered somewhat.

  After confirming Huang Guanglie’s death and making sure that the Seal of the East Sea beneath them was properly intact, Song Wuliang exchanged greetings with Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di before taking his leave.

  He had to return to Jade Sea City, holding a meeting with their longtime Elders to properly analyse their stance in the Eight Extremities World in the days ahead.

  Their ally of the past was already no longer an ally.

  Yet, they could only feel helpless even thinking about competing with them.

  There seemed to be few choices left open to them. However, there was still a need to ponder upon and decide specifically on how they should be acting from here on out.

  Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di also basically understood that Song Wuliang should be in great inner turmoil right now. They naturally did not ask him to stay behind.

  Moreover, the father and son were also extremely overjoyed at being reunited.

  This was especially the case when Yan Zhaoge had opened a dimensional passageway with the Lofty Prestige Mirror to escape into in order to avoid the aftershocks of the formation of the seal that day. While Yan Di had seen this, he could not have known what had elapsed afterwards.

  He had not been able to know whether Yan Zhaoge had safely avoided taking damage from the seal’s power, had not been able to know whether Yan Zhaoge had successfully entered another world, had not been able to know if he would have been safe there and when he would ever be able to return to the Eight Extremities World.

  Yan Di had been greatly concerned about this. It was just that currently seeing Yan Zhaoge having returned safely and with a great increment in his strength, he could not easily voice these worries.

  He just sighed in relief, looking happily at his son, “It’s good that you are safe.”

  Yan Zhaoge, on the other hand, was different from usual as he began to ramble, virtually narrating all the matters both major and minor that had come to pass during his time in the Vast Ocean World as well as all his experiences after having returned to the Eight Extremities World.

  Without Yan Di needing to bring up his many doubts, Yan Zhaoge had already clearly explained all of it. During this time, there were several times when he arrogantly showed off, seeking praise. At this, the reassured Yan Di instead put a damper on his party.

  His son being sufficiently brilliant, Yan Di was joyful to the extreme, yet abstained with the praise, spending more time finding fault as he just hoped that his son could be even more excellent.

  After hearing that Fu Enshu was similarly safe and sound with Yan Zhaoge having found Xu Fei and Shi Jun as well, Yan Di was even more reassured.

  As for the trouble the Radiant Light Sect might bring later, Yan Di cared not about it, “We’ll block soldiers with generals and we’ll block water with earth if they come. We should be more prepared. If they come again, we’ll simply just battle it out with them.”

  Yan Zhaoge smiled, “It is precisely so.”

  Swivelling his head over, he saw Old Man Mo standing quietly within the air, not yet having left.

  Only after having seen Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di reunite, sharing in the feelings of their separation, did Old Man Mo smile, “If the two of you are free, why don’t you come to this old man’s Verdant Pill Island as guests.”

  Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di exchanged glances, both able to tell that Old Man Mo’s words had some deeper intentions to them.

  Old Man Mo had always been free and transcendental from this world as he never interfered in the internal conflicts of the human race.

  While Broad Creed Mountain had currently gained dominance over the entire Eight Extremities World, claiming a hegemonic position, there was no need for Old Man Mo to suck up to them. Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di also had no intention of waging war against and conquering Verdant Pill Island.

  Old Man Mo having given an unprecedented warm invitation now, Yan Zhaoge immediately felt that there must be something more to it.

  “Your clan has always given its utmost in supporting your kinsmen of the Eight Extremities World, never fearing sacrifices in the battles against the Flame Devils and the Nine Underworlds. This has been so ever since the time of Heaven Shaker Zhan, and this old man has always admired this.”

  Old Man Mo seemed to understand their doubts as he smiled, “This old man heard Little Friend Yan mention just now that the Sacred Sun Clan’s backer in the World beyond Worlds is the Radiant Light Sect? And all their experts who descended into the Eight Extremities World this time were slain by Little Friend Yan?”

  Yan Zhaoge smiled, “I have ridiculed myself.”

  Old Man Mo shook his head, “This old man is not doubting Little Friend Yan’s words. Instead, I am feeling gratitude.”

  Yan Zhaoge’s gaze flickered, thinking of a possibility as he focused on Old Man Mo, “Could it be that… “

  Old Man Mo smiled, saying slowly, “This old man is from the World beyond Worlds. Still, so many years having passed, I feel more like a native of the Eight Extremities World.”

  The old man sighed lightly, “The reason for this old man hiding is actually to conceal myself and avoid danger.”

  Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di realised, “Because of the Radiant Light Sect.”

  Old Man Mo said, “That’s right.”

  He looked at the two of them, “Your futures are both limitless. The Eight Extremities World is only your starting point. I believe that you will definitely go to the World beyond Worlds in the future. You having entered a conflict with the Radiant Light Sect now, this old man has some things as well as words that might be of some help to you.”

  History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 601: Treasure of light and darkness

  HSSB601: Treasure of light and darkness

  Old Man Mo’s origins were extremely mysterious as no one of the Eight Extremities World knew of his true background even after so many yea
rs having passed.

  However, not only was he the oldest and most qualified Martial Saint of the Eight Extremities World, his martial arts were also one of the most supreme legacies in the Eight Extremities World.

  His martial arts lineage was not inferior to those of the six great Sacred Grounds in the least.

  Also, what caught the attention of many Eight Extremities World martial practitioners was that Old Man Mo seldom appeared in the outside world and entered battle. Thus, no one knew whether all that he had demonstrated thus far encompassed all of his capabilities.

  While Yan Zhaoge could more or less identify the various martial arts that Old Man Mo was proficient in, seldom coming into contact with them, he could not easily distinguish his foundations.

  He felt rather taken aback by Old Man Mo having revealed his identity on his own accord this day.

  Yet, carefully considering Old Man Mo’s earlier performances, including Old Man Mo having seemed to know about the existence of the World beyond Worlds a year ago despite having been taken aback by the Sacred Sun Clan’s association with it, this was not unbelievable.

  Yan Zhaoge looked at Old Man Mo. Perhaps Old Man Mo saw him in a different light now that he had slain experts of the Radiant Light Sect, or perhaps there were other reasons for this. Regardless, the old man had actually revealed his identity now, even having done so on his own accord.

  “Do you have any plans of returning now?” Yan Zhaoge asked.

  Old Man Mo shook his head, “The treasure that assisted this old man in traversing the wounds of the sky back then has long since been depleted. If this old man does not cultivate to the third level of the Martial Saint realm and beyond, I will not be able to return to the World beyond Worlds.”

  He paused for a moment before continuing, “Also, this old man currently also has no intention of returning to the World beyond Worlds.”

  “From the looks of it, the Radiant Light Sect is still powerful. This old man does not want to go under the protection of other powers. Being able to avoid them, this old man is already very satisfied living in these heavens and earth.”

  As Old Man Mo said this, he made a ‘please’ gesture towards Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di, inviting them as guests at his Verdant Pill Island.

  Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di both agreed, getting someone of their clan to transmit the news back before following Old Man Mo back to Verdant Pill Island where he lived.

  Having arrived at Verdant Pill Island, they were welcomed by Old Man Mo’s disciples.

  At his return, Old Man Mo’s disciples were all rather happy.

  These people reported what they had heard and seen to Old Man Mo. Hearing that the Sacred Sun Clan and the Heavenly Thunder Hall had indeed been destroyed and also hearing about the heaven-shocking battle that had once erupted in front of Broad Creed Mountain, Old Man Mo knew that Yan Zhaoge’s words had not been false.

  As they got seated, Old Man Mo pondered for a while before asking, “How much does your clan know about the World beyond Worlds and the Radiant Light Sect?”

  Yan Zhaoge said, “The Eight Extremities Worlds are not the sole heavens and earth. While we do not know how many similar worlds there are, there must be quite a few of them. The World beyond Worlds seems to be on a higher plane of existence than them all.”

  “It feels a little like the relationship between the pre-Great Calamity world and the Heavenly Court of the Immortal Realm above the nine heavens. Perhaps the gap is not so large, but it is still similar.”

  Old Man Mo nodded upon hearing his words, “It is indeed similar. The spiritual qi in the World beyond Worlds is abundant, far surpassing that in the Eight Extremities World. Martial practitioners can circulate their qi more easily there, cultivating more easily.”

  “Still, it is not that the World beyond Worlds completely presides above the Eight Extremities World. While those of the Eight Extremities World would normally have to surpass the third level of the Martial Saint realm in order to ascend into the World beyond Worlds, the World beyond Worlds does not only have martial practitioners who are above the third level of the Martial Saint realm.”

  “There are also Martial Grandmasters, Master Scholars and Martial Artists in the World beyond Worlds. There are a great many of them, their numbers uncountable.”

  “This old man was born in the World beyond Worlds. It was in order to avoid calamity that I came to the Eight Extremities World by a stroke of chance.”

  “There is certainly not only a single world like the Eight Extremities World,” Old Man Mo smiled, “According to this old man’s knowledge, such worlds number into the thousands.”

  The expressions of Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di did not change as they nodded slightly.

  Old Man Mo continued, “In terms of size, the World beyond Worlds is really much greater than the Eight Extremities World by who knows how many times. The place where this old man lived that year is known as the Royal Reed Sea. It was already even bigger than the Eight Extremities World.”

  Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di exchanged glances.

  The name ‘Royal Reed Sea’ easily caused them to think of the Zhuluo Royal Reed Heaven of the 36 Heavens.

  Yan Zhaoge could not help but smile, “Then, are there Hall Dazzling Mountain and End Soothing Valley?”

  Old Man Mo smiled as well, “I have not heard of these before. The Royal Reed Sea must have been named after the Zhuluo Royal Reed Heaven by those who lived after the Great Calamity.”

  After smiling, Old Man Mo asked, “What about your understanding of the Radiant Light Sect?”

  Yan Zhaoge asked slowly, “Is it related to the Dim Radiant Sect of the past? I know that in the World beyond Worlds, apart from the Radiant Light Sect, there is also the Dim Darkness Sect.”

  Old Man Mo clasped his palms in agreement, “Right, it is precisely so.”

  “The Dim Radiant Sect once flourished mightily under the leadership of their Chief, the Dim Radiant Emperor. However, after their Chief, Yin Tianxia, died, the Dim Radiant Sect deteriorated as well, internal conflicts occurring within as this mighty entity finally split apart, turning into the Radiant Light Sect and the Dim Darkness Sect and continuing with their conflict.”

  Hearing Old Man Mo’s narration, Yan Zhaoge’s gaze flickered, “Wait a moment. Just now, I heard you saying the Dim Radiant Emperor, Yin Tianxia?”

  Old Man Mo nodded, Yan Zhaoge saying, “The Dim Radiant Sect already existed before pre-Great Calamity times. I checked the ancient texts and have some understanding of it. Before the Great Calamity, the Dim Radiant Sect shouldn’t have produced any figures worthy of calling themselves ‘Emperor’.”

  “That’s right. Yin Tianxia was a figure of post-Great Calamity times, surpassing those before him and continuing to progress,” Old Man Mo replied, “As this old man knows, he did not randomly give himself the ‘Emperor’ title, thus being mocked and scorned. Instead, he was indeed worthy of being called ‘Emperor’ with his power.”

  “It is a pity that such a figure deteriorated at his peak like a grand shooting star. This old man has no intention of being offensive, but when looking at your clan’s Exalted Heaven Shaker that year, this old man would often think of the Dim Radiant Emperor.”

  Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di did not take offence, instead nodding, “This Chief Yin was indeed a rare figure.”

  Old Man Mo clapped his palms together, a pillar of light rising in the great hall that the three of them were in, ripples of light emanating outwards from within.

  Within the pillar of light, there seemed to be something like a metallic fragment quietly hovering within the air.

  The metallic fragment was half-black and half-white, displaying the changes between light and darkness in its entirety.

  Yan Zhaoge looked at Old Man Mo, who sighed, “That year, it was because of this thing that those of my family virtually all met danger and died tragic deaths.”

  “This old man has perused this for many years, but I have still yet to understand it. I only know that this
object seems to be related to the late Yin Tianxia. Thus, the Radiant Light Sect places quite a bit of emphasis on it.”

  “This old man wanted to get rid of this source of misfortune. Yet, with the enmity from the deaths of my kinsmen, I can’t let the Radiant Light Sect have it so easy.”

  Old Man Mo did not have the intention of staying out of it. He had killed quite a number of Radiant Light Sect disciples that year. If Broad Creed Mountain was exterminated by the Radiant Light Sect and he discovered, it would probably end terribly for him as well.

  Yan Di asked, “Why didn’t senior look for the Dim Darkness Sect?”

  Old Man Mo smiled bitterly, “It was already a fortune from heaven that I managed to escape with my life from those circles of encirclement back then.”

  Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di both nodded slightly.

  Old Man Mo looked sincerely at Yan Zhaoge, “This thing might be of great use, yet may also bring harm to the two of you.”

  Looking at that metallic fragment, Yan Zhaoge began to ponder.

  History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 602: There’s a girl who’s caught my eye

  HSSB602: There’s a girl who’s caught my eye

  While it was an artifact that had once belonged to the Dim Radiant Emperor, Yin Tianxia, the Dim Radiant Sect having been split apart for so many years, the Radiant Light Sect and the Dim Darkness Sect similarly having been in conflict all this while, it was impossible to think that one side would willingly submit to the other with them having obtained that past symbol of his.

  If both sides could reach an agreement, that might be a different story. Still, the possibility of this was not high.

  Still, the object before them might still possess considerable value, some secrets perhaps actually being concealed within.

  After all, Yin Tianxia was an expert who had surpassed all his predecessors of the Dim Radiant Sect, a hegemon of his times as he had brought his sect to truly unprecedented heights even in post-Great Calamity times.

  Following the Great Calamity, the dao tradition of the Dim Radiant Sect would definitely have been immensely affected as well. Still, it was luckier than many other sects in that its legacy had not been discontinued. Having been able to lead the Dim Radiant Sect out into the light under such circumstances, attaining unprecedented heights, even Yan Zhaoge felt rather admiring of this.