History's Strongest Senior Brother c1-1474

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

  It was all thanks to Yuan Zhengfeng returning from the Floating Gate World with the Life Creation Heavenly Scripture that Fang Zhun had been able to make a full recovery.

  While he was able to resume his progress now, Fang Zhun had wasted a few years of cultivation.

  Still, it was difficult to progress from the peak of the Martial Grandmaster realm in the first place, this being a heavenly gulf that most people were unable to surpass throughout their entire lives.

  People like Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di were still in the minority at the end of the day.

  The Transcending Mortality Martial Grandmasters and Martial Saints in the Eight Extremities World virtually all had the experience of being stuck at that bottleneck for over ten or even tens of years.

  With Fang Zhun’s talent, that had actually been time that he could still afford to waste.

  Still, with the gap between him and Yan Di only having grown, he would inevitably be feeling rather helpless at that.

  “Second apprentice-uncle possesses a strong will. While he may walk a little extreme at times, as long as he tides through this, he will definitely soar into the heavens after this,” Yan Zhaoge said.

  With the Life Creation Heavenly Scripture and the Heart’s Will Thunder Incantation, Broad Creed Mountain’s overall martial arts proficiency had advanced to a higher level.

  The more outstanding one was, such as Yan Di and Fang Zhun, the more they would benefit from it.

  Arriving in the World beyond Worlds where the spiritual qi was more abundant and the environment more ideal, their path would become much smoother as compared to in the Eight Extremities World.

  Yan Di said, “Actually, with both the Life Creation Heavenly Scripture and the Heart’s Will Thunder Incantation, considering second apprentice-brother’s powers of comprehension, he should be able to give Transcending Mortality and entering Sainthood a shot very soon.”

  “What he needs most now is actually hard work and secluded cultivation. Asking him so urgently to come up has benefits whilst also detriments, it seems. However, he is the most suitable candidate.”

  Yan Di sighed, “I will have to trouble second apprentice-brother to help me out for a bit. After seeing the Southeastern Exalt, I will return to the Royal Reed Sea. That way, second apprentice-brother will be able to peacefully cultivate in the superior environment of the World beyond Worlds, striving for an earlier breakthrough.”

  He looked at Yan Zhaoge, “Searching for Chuqing’s whereabouts must primarily fall to you over this period of time.”

  Yan Zhaoge inwardly drew back the corners of his mouth.

  He believed that Yan Di was even more desperate to locate Xue Chuqing than he was, yearning even more for the day of their reunion.

  It was just that as Broad Creed Mountain’s current Chief, he had responsibilities of his own as private matters would often have to be placed at a lower priority.

  Speaking of this, whether it was his tough and stern eldest apprentice-uncle Shi Tie, his second apprentice-uncle Fang Zhun who was amiable on the outside and tough inside, or Yan Di who seemed domineering and sharp, all of them were the same in this regard.

  This could originate from the teachings and nurturing of his Grand Master, Yuan Zhengfeng.

  “I will definitely notify you immediately if I find anything about her,” Yan Zhaoge promised.

  Yan Di nodded before saying, “Second apprentice-brother aside, senior apprentice-sister Fu has been overseeing things in the Vast Ocean World. Have senior apprentice-aunt He or senior apprentice-uncle Zhang replace her and invite her up to the World beyond Worlds.”

  “Of our disciples of the younger generation, have all the most outstanding ones come to the World beyond Worlds. The environment here is much better than that in the Eight Extremities World and the Vast Ocean World; the earlier they come the better.”

  “After coming to the World beyond Worlds, our Broad Creed Mountain must naturally take in new disciples. Still, our initial foundation must still be formed of our original disciples.”

  The disciples from the Eight Extremities World would undoubtedly feel a great sense of belonging towards Broad Creed Mountain, being extremely proud to be part of their group.

  Yan Di said, “As time passes, we should gradually switch to rearing only our secondary talent in the Eight Extremities World. Since we have decided to establish ourselves in the World beyond Worlds, we must definitely gain stable footing here.”

  Yan Zhaoge noted down all of this which would thereafter be conveyed to those of Broad Creed Mountain by his Northern Ocean Clone.

  After the Northern Ocean Clone had suppressed his cultivation base and descended this time, Yan Zhaoge had also specifically prepared him a dimensional traversing technique as an alternative to the Lofty Prestige Mirror that would make it convenient for him to head to the Vast Ocean World.

  The Northern Ocean Clone met with Yuan Zhengfeng and the others back at Broad Creed Mountain in the Eight Extremities World, narrating the events that had transpired and their current situation.

  Hearing his words, those of Broad Creed Mountain were all overjoyed.

  Yuan Zhengfeng waved a hand, Fang Zhun becoming the first to use the Heavenly Connection Jade as he headed to the World beyond Worlds.

  The Northern Ocean Clone brought along the Grand Elder Zhang Kun and a number of the younger disciples in heading to the Vast Ocean World.

  The Northern Ocean Clone met with Fu Enshu and the rest there, after which they all headed to the World beyond Worlds together via the wound of the sky in the Phoenix Bearing Region.

  Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di saw the wound of the sky shake before a middle-aged man walked out from within.

  Seeing Fang Zhun with his three-inch beard and that warm, refined air about him, Yan Zhaoge felt greatly emotional, “Second apprentice-uncle, how have you been?”

  Fang Zhun smiled, “You will not be up here alone after this. The monks can run but not the temple. When traversing the outside world, it may not be as comfortable as it is now as the other side may come seeking revenge here.”

  Yan Zhaoge laughed loudly, “That is why we of my generation have to be more powerful!”

  History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 797: The seal hidden in the depths of the soul

  HSSB797: The seal hidden in the depths of the soul

  Broad Creed Mountain’s Grand Elder Zhang Kun replaced Fu Enshu over at the Vast Ocean World.

  Over the years, Fu Enshu had led the Broad Creed Mountain disciples in residing in Changli Mountain of the Vast Ocean World, producing many outstanding individuals who had made a name for themselves in the Vast Ocean World with their great strength and martial prowess.

  While they had not produced another Martial Saint with Yan Zhaoge also not having appeared for a long time, the descendants of Broad Creed Mountain’s lineage currently had a rather lofty position in the Vast Ocean World.

  The global situation there would change from time to time, already being different from how it had been when Yan Zhaoge had last been there.

  Still, this never affected Broad Creed Mountain much as they had the feeling of sitting comfortably at home, watching the ongoing storm outside.

  Some had returned to the Eight Extremities World over this period of time, new disciples being sent over by Broad Creed Mountain for tempering there.

  Fu Enshu stood at the peak of the late Essence Talisman stage as she was set to break through into the Transcending Mortality stage anytime now.

  After meeting Zhang Kun, she had brought Ying Longtu, Sikong Qing and the other junior disciples along, following the Northern Ocean Clone to Tribulation Wind Mountain where the wound of the sky was located.

  “The dimensional passageway leading to the Flame Devil World was sealed by the Taiyi Imperial Breaking Formation that year, so we do not need to worry about that. Still, what about that other dimensional passageway you said Shen Li opened from the Heavenly Thunder Hall?” Fu Enshu asked as she walked.

  Ya
n Zhaoge had temporarily sealed that dimensional passageway back then.

  Afterwards, Broad Creed Mountain had focused on keeping vigilant against the Radiant Light Sect of the World beyond Worlds, therefore not having paid much attention to this dimensional passageway which could lead to some other world.

  Yan Zhaoge answered, “Our clan’s main goal this time is still establishing a stable foundation in the World beyond Worlds. Therefore, I strengthened the seal with this clone.”

  “The seal cannot be forcibly broken unless it is by someone whose cultivation base surpasses my Northern Ocean Clone’s. It is very unlikely for this to happen with native inhabitants of the lower worlds. We need not worry about this for the time being.”

  Fu Enshu nodded slowly, “Handling it like this is fine. I heard the second batch of disciples who came to the Vast Ocean World say that junior apprentice-brother Yan once checked around its entrance.”

  “It seems to be a rather more primordial, desolate world there?”

  Yan Zhaoge said, “I too heard my father mention a few things about it before. When things at the World beyond Worlds are settled for good, we can take some time to look around if we are free.”

  Ying Longtu and Sikong Qing aside, there were Xu Fei and Shi Jun as well.

  Shi Jun’s mother, Ying Yuzhen, had still yet to awaken.

  While her injuries had already gradually healed, she still remained in a deep, unconscious slumber.

  Yan Zhaoge felt this to be very abnormal. Thus, he examined her again.

  Earlier, he had not discovered it due to his cultivation base being too low or because it had been hidden too deeply.

  As the Northern Ocean Clone examined her now, he finally discovered a bit of an abnormality.

  A seal could indistinctly be detected amidst the depths of Ying Yuzhen’s soul.

  Fearing that he might have seen wrong, the Northern Ocean Clone sent everyone to the Spirit Inheritance Region after arriving at the Phoenix Bearing Region of the World beyond Worlds.

  Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di examined Ying Yuzhen as well, finally confirming that there was really a profound seal hidden in the depths of her soul.

  With their current cultivation bases, they could only barely detect the seal’s existence, being unable to get rid of it or investigate what exactly was being sealed.

  “Have a look at Jun’er,” Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di exchanged glances before imperceptibly nodding.

  After their examination, father and son both appeared rather solemn.

  There was also a seal in the depths of Shi Jun’s soul. Still, it was different from that of Ying Yuzhen’s.

  The difference between the two seals might explain why Shi Jun had awoken normally after recovering from his injuries while Ying Yuzhen had remained in a deep slumber throughout.

  Sadly, they were unable to decipher anything about the seal.

  Yan Zhaoge frowned.

  It was only because his cultivation base was higher now that he could see all this. When he had been weaker in the past, he would have been unable to detect even the existence of the seal itself.

  From this, it was evident that the person who had set down the seal was either extremely powerful or had extremely strange, remarkable methods.

  “Jun’er and Sister-in-law Yuzhen were both carried around asleep in the ice coffins by senior apprentice-brother Shi that year. That should only have been in the Eight Extremities World. Coming into contact with such a powerful existence there should not really have been very possible?”

  Yan Zhaoge pondered, “If the methods are too strange, it may be related to the Nine Underworlds…”

  Sadly, Shi Songtao had already died long ago. It could not be known in detail what he and his wife had experienced that year.

  Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di could only temporarily set this matter aside, slowly analysing it afterwards.

  “Senior apprentice-brother Fang, senior apprentice-sister Fu, I will first have to trouble you for the matters here at the Spirit Inheritance Region of the Royal Reed Sea.”

  Yan Di said to Fang Zhun and Fu Enshu, “The matter of the construction can be slowly worked upon. There is also no need to be in a rush to expand. We should first gain a stable foothold here. If there is anything you need help with, you can communicate with the North Sea Sword Pavilion or Copper Men Island on it.”

  “Thanks to Zhaoge, these two major powers of the Royal Reed Sea are now on friendly terms with us. They can be considered dependable allies as we can also help one another out in times of need.”

  “If there is a major crisis or something that cannot be solved, we need not fear having no firewood to burn if the mountain still exists. Use the remaining Heavenly Connection Jade to immediately return to the Eight Extremities World. With Master’s protection, it will be much safer there.”

  Yan Di said, “Bar any major incidences, the descendants of the Southeastern Exalt’s lineage here in the Royal Reed Sea are trustworthy. If anything major crops up, you could request their assistance.”

  Fang Zhun nodded, “That Southeastern Exalt whom you are going to see this time is very important.”

  Yan Zhaoge looked at Xiao Ai, “Xiao Ai, come along with us. After leaving Golden Court Mountain, let us retrace the route that my mother travelled along that year.”

  Xiao Ai said, “This maid is definitely fine with it. Still, you must be prepared, Young Master. It spans varying directions throughout the entire world, the distance being very great.”

  Yan Zhaoge smiled, “I expected as much.”

  After Fang Zhun and the others had settled down, Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di travelled alongside Chen Zhiliang’s group, officially heading to Golden Court Mountain.

  Prior to this, Tang Yonghao had already been sent to Golden Court Mountain under Mu Jun’s personal protection. As for Lin Hanhua, he still remained watching over the Royal Reed Sea.

  Not long after, Golden Court Mountain would probably dispatch more peak experts there to guard against their neighbours to the west.

  The Royal Reed Sea was at the westernmost part of the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory while Golden Court Mountain was in the central part of the territory.

  Led by Chen Zhiliang, they left the Royal Reed Sea and headed north, traversing the domain of the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory.

  There was the vast ocean there as well as a great many islands.

  Continuing north, they finally set foot on the spacious mainland. There were lofty mountains and dangerous valleys where few people ever ventured and plains containing high population density.

  The Royal Reed Sea had already been much more massive than the Eight Extremities World. Still, from the perspective of the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory, it was really but a corner of the ocean that existed at its west.

  As for this ocean, the portion of it that was in the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory was only equivalent to a quarter of the size of that entire domain.

  Only now did those from the Eight Extremities World gain a more accurate impression of the vastness of the World beyond Worlds.

  Even with their current cultivation bases, it was still a long journey before Yan Zhaoge and the others arrived at the place where the Southeastern Exalt’s dao arena was located, Golden Court Mountain.

  History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 798: Golden Court Mountain, Southeastern Exalt

  HSSB798: Golden Court Mountain, Southeastern Exalt

  As they approached Golden Court Mountain, even before having arrived, the world seemed to light up before the eyes of Yan Zhaoge and the others.

  While it should currently be the middle of the day, Golden Court Mountain seemed to be enveloped by a layer of night.

  It was just that it did not appear dim beneath the layer of night. On the contrary, it looked dazzlingly bright as streams of starlight rained down upon them.

  In the World beyond Worlds, the difference between day and night was less evident as starlight often flickered in the surroundings, seeming as if they
were exceptionally close to the Milky Way.

  Looking at Golden Court Mountain, such a feeling was exceptionally intense.

  Streams of starlight flickered unceasingly before their eyes as though this was a divine realm.

  Gazing at the streams of starlight that streaked across the horizon in a profound rhythmic manner, a pondering expression appeared on Yan Zhaoge’s face.

  “I think I may know what type of martial art the Southeastern Exalt cultivates in,” Yan Zhaoge told Yan Di, Feng Yunsheng and the others via sound transmission.

  Yan Zhaoge had seldom seen the Southeastern Exalt’s disciples in battle up till now. Even when he did, it would only be a fleeting, indistinct glimpse.

  Now, however, looking at Golden Court Mountain, Yan Zhaoge could guess, “The Southeastern Exalt has always been renowned for his prowess in the dao of the sword and the dao of alchemy.”

  Yan Di pondered for a moment before asking, “Are you referring to the legacy of the Purple Osmund Emperor?”

  “The Lord of the myriad stars, the number one figure in the dao of the sword in pre-Great Calamity times and one of the Four Imperials of Daoism,” Yan Zhaoge murmured, “While we cannot know if theirs is the complete direct lineage, it should be a related legacy and martial art at the very least.”

  The Flame Devil Emperor, Thunder Emperor and Dim Radiant Emperor of post-Great Calamity times were all peak experts with the title of emperor. Still, their titles consisted of merely these few words.

  Meanwhile, the Purple Osmund Emperor’s full title was the Heaven Reigning Purple Osmund Polaris Grand Sovereign Emperor.

  He was hailed as the Lord of the myriad stars and a Grandmaster of myriad phenomena as one of the Four Imperials who stood at the very peak of Daoism, the Earth Queen also being one of them.

  At the same time, he was publicly acclaimed as the numero uno in the dao of the sword in pre-Great Calamity times.

  Common sense would not apply to the ancestors of the Three Purities. Them aside, there had also been many other mighty experts who cultivated in the dao of the sword ever since ancient times.