World of Cultivation - Volume 06 - All Hail Our King

by Fang Xiang

Zuo Mo was not demotivated. In a good mood, he instantly started to plan. He had never thought of this trip he and A Gui had come on was a vacation. This was the mo realm, an extremely unfamiliar and dangerous place. Even though Shattered Stone Town seemed so calm and peaceful to him, he still did not lose his wariness. He and A Gui currently lacked the power to protect themselves. If they encountered a situation, that would be terrible. Shu Long and the others were still very far from Shattered Stone Jie and could not be depended on in the short term.

  What was most important now was recovering some ability to protect himself and then thinking of ways to resolve the problem of the powers running amok through his body.

  The recovery of his hand meant that his method was, at least in part, correct. As long as he persisted, the problem of movement would be solved. However, the amount of power in the muscles he could control was limited. This was just the power that he had not detected and did not use. Even if Zuo Mo used all of that power, he would not be a match for Uncle An Ya.

  He had to think of another method.

  Zuo Mo's eyes gradually became clear. He turned around and looked at Ka Zhuo who was deep in thought. He called, "Mister Ka Zhuo, Mister Ka Zhuo!"

  "Aah!" Ka Zhuo blankly turned his head. Moments later, his dazed expression became normal again.

  "Mister Ka Zhuo, let's discuss the silver needle," Zuo Mo's words were full of temptation.

  "Silver needle? Ah, silver needle!" Ka Zhuo first paused and then he had a nervous expression. "Speak, speak!"

  The silver needle was of the utmost importance to Ka Zhuo but Zuo Mo had ruined it. Even though Zuo Mo had kept on saying he would repay with another one, Ka Zhuo didn't really believe him. However, he didn't dare to offend Zuo Mo. Now that Zuo Mo was raising the topic again, Ka Zhuo's heart was up in the air.

  "There are two methods." Zuo Mo's tone was smiling.

  "The first, I will repay you with one that is exactly the same."

  Ka Zhuo instantly had a joyous expression.

  "However, you need to wait. You can see that I'm in a bit of trouble right now. I need to first resolve this so you need to have patience."

  The joy on Ka Zhuo's face retreated. He recovered his calm and asked, "Then the second choice?"

  "The second choice is more complex." A hint of admiration flashed across Zuo Mo's eyes as his tone turned. "I believe that you have replacement materials, may you take them out and let me see. Maybe we can make a completely new silver needle."

  Ka Zhuo shook his head. "Making a matrix awakening needle is not so easy."

  "Oh, so they are called matrix awakening needles." Zuo Mo's tone was as usual. "Maybe it is possible but maybe not. I'm only providing a plan, and Mister Ka Zhuo will have to make it himself. I believe that Mister Ka Zhuo will be able to judge if the plan is plausible or not."

  Ka Zhuo had a doubtful expression. Could this youth in front of him really design a matrix awakening needle? He suddenly recalled Zuo Mo's series of profound and difficult questions. In his eyes, Zuo Mo instantly became much more mysterious.

  "Alright," Ka Zhuo managed. He then took out the materials he had collected.

  Chicken-blood stone, Forest Rotten Wood, insect droppings … …

  Zuo Mo recognized the majority of the items but there were some that Zuo Mo did not recognize. After his gaze swept across all of the materials, he already had formed a plan.

  He asked Ka Zhuo for pen and paper. Using his right hand that had recovered, he started to draw.

  As the lines lengthened under Zuo Mo's pen, shock and joy grew on Ka Zhuo's face. He started tightly at the tip of Zuo Mo's pen and stopped breathing as though he was afraid his breathing would disturb Zuo Mo.

  The room instantly became quiet and there was only the sound of the pen brushing against the paper.

  Moments later, Zuo Mo stopped. He made a close examination to make sure there were no mistakes before he threw down the pen.

  "Alright, it is yours now. This mo matrix is the mo matrix for the Nether Jellyfish. It belongs to the same type as the matrix awakening needle you had before. I think that this should not be a hard task for you. The primary materials to make this are the Forest Rotten Wood, and then to be soaked in the chicken-blood stone and the insect droppings."

  Zuo Mo's voice was slightly tired. The mo matrix for the Nether Jellyfish was not complex but compared to Zuo Mo's pitiful endurance at present, it was not easy.

  Ka Zhuo's hand trembled as he held the paper. An abnormal red flush appeared on his face. His gaze was excited and heated as though he was holding a peerless treasure in his hands!

  To Ka Zhou, this was truly a treasure!

  The content on this paper alone was worth ten matrix awakening needles.

  The mo matrix for the Nether Jellyfish was a true colonel level mo matrix! The Blackwater Leech mo matrix in his past needle had just been a captain level mo matrix. The two appeared to only be separated by one level, but the difference was drastic.

  Also, his eyes were skilled and he could see that the Nether Jellyfish mo matrix was complete.

  If he had doubts about Zuo Mo's identity before this, then he was certain now that this youth, who was unable to move, definitely came from a high birth. Such a complete colonel level mo matrix was something only those high level mo families with noble blood could possess.

  If Ka Zhuo went and sold this mo matrix, he could fetch a great price.

  Also, the other was able to choose a mo matrix and even the method to making it based on the materials he had on hand, the other's skill in mo matrices … …

  "Ka Zhou was blind and has offended Sire. Sire, please forgive!" Ka Zhuo suddenly made a big bow and said with a sincere expression.

  Zuo Mo stilled and then said, "I was wrong first, Mister Ka Zhuo does not have to be like this."

  Ka Zhou was unaffected and continued, "Sire's knowledge far surpasses Ka Zhou! Ka Zhuo laughably thought lowly of you, Ka Zhou should die!"

  Zuo Mo didn't know if he wanted to laugh or cry. "What do you want to say?"

  "Sire, please take Ka Zhuo as an apprentice!" Ka Zhou said loudly.

  "Take you as an apprentice?" Zuo Mo looked at Ka Zhuo that was much older than him and felt strange. He hurriedly said, "No way, no way!"

  Nan Yue, Cang Ze and the others were about the same age as Zuo Mo and he had no problems fooling them. But if Ka Zhuo, who was much older than himself, became his student then it would be really strange.

  "Please, Daren, accept Ka Zhuo as an apprentice!" Ka Zhuo was not verbally skilled and he only repeated this sentence again.

  Zuo Mo had felt that Ka Zhuo was weak and easy to bully before but when an obedient person became stubborn, they were even scarier.

  After facing off for a while, Zuo Mo almost went crazy.

  "Alright, first make this matrix awakening needle," Zuo Mo said weakly. His endurance was almost at the end, and Ka Zhuo had gone crazy so he was not able to sustain himself.

  Ka Zhuo excitedly stood. "Yes, Teacher!"

  Hearing this, Zuo Mo grimaced inside. He had accepted someone who could be the age of his uncle to be a student.

  The mo were crazy, as expected!

  However, when Zuo Mo calmed down and pondered it, he felt that accepting such a student was not a bad thing.

  Ka Zhou was a true mo and had gone to many places. He was experienced and the identity of a matrix awakening master could be protection and disguise for him. According to Zuo Mo's knowledge, the status of a matrix awakening master was high among low level mo. Almost no one would oppose a matrix awakening mo. Even mo with power wouldn't offend a matrix awakening master because they were extremely knowledgeable and often skilled in things like healing and poisons.

  This way, his and A Gui's safety would increase.

  From this perspective, Zuo Mo felt this wasn't bad.

  It seemed that he needed to study the mo matrices. It would not be good if he slipped up and lost this protection.

  Since he couldn't take any
thing else out of his ring, studying mo matrices was a good choice.

  Also, he had plenty of mo matrices. They were all ones that Pu Yao had collected over the past few millennia and they now benefited him.

  Translator Ramblings: Zuo Mo, you have no credit score in the mo world, no property, no assets unless you rely on your two antiques. But it is good your study of matrices is still paying dividends to you.

  Was yesterday’s rambling too cheesy? I thought it was funny … …

  Chapter 544: Dong Zi's Choice

  Jiang Zhe sighed lightly and an expression of conflict appeared on his face.

  On the battlefield below him, the mo were fighting a losing battle. There were mo who continuously fearlessly charged in suicide attacks but in facing a completed battle formation, they were like moths charging into a fire.

  Jiang Zhe hadn't expected the fighting to be so violent. Even if he was used to great spectacles, he was still shocked at this sight. He couldn't help but feel a thread of respect towards those crazed mo. Without any doubt, this was an outstanding battalion!

  The respect did not cause Jiang Zhe to be soft-hearted. He spoke softly as he commanded, "Central formation, feign a withdraw. Flanks, charge forward in a cross."

  The mo discovered that the enemy in front of them had suddenly retreated. They were instantly overjoyed. Was the other unable to withstand their charge any longer? At this time, a battalion suddenly charged in front of the right flank with lightning speed!

  The mo who had just relaxed mentally were stunned by the fierce charge. Like a knife through butter, this battalion charged through their ranks.

  The formation of the mo was cleaved apart!

  The morale that had just rose up instantly sank. What no one noticed was that another battalion had snuck behind their rear.

  The panicked mo were almost pierced through in an instant by the second charge.

  From the sky, the two battalions cut a perfect cross through the mo.

  "They are finished." The woman next to Jiang Zhe stretched lazily as her voluptuous and mature body drew out an attractive curve with this motion. Several of the personal guards around them swallowed. Facing such a person, even dhyana xiu would not be unaffected.

  Jiang Zhe was silent, his long and snowy-white hair blown into the air by the wind. His brow was slender and warm, his body tall, and upright like jade, standing in the air above the fighting. He would always unconsciously attract everyone's gaze, especially his calm and deep eyes, clear without any impurity. Any person that met his stare would be unconsciously attracted.

  As one of the most accomplished representatives of Xuan Kong Temple's present generation , no matter where he went, he would attract stares. In Xuan Kong Realm, his reputation and fame surpassed even those great dhyana xiu that had been famed for many years. In the minds of young dhyana xiu, the name Jiang Zhe seemed to hold a magical power.

  In Xuan Kong Realm, there was only one person that could rival him, his Shixiong, Nangong Qing Lian.

  Unlike Jiang Zhe who was a battle general, Nangong Qin Lian was a pure dhyana xiu. One literary and one martial, but both were outstanding.

  "Is there any news of Bie Han?" Jiang Zhe stared off into the distance, his thoughts unknown.

  "Not yet. What is it? You miss him?" The female raised an eyebrow with a teasing expression on her face. This beautiful and moving woman was Jiang Zhe's Shijie, Feng Yue, and also his second-in-command.

  There was a mole at the corner of Feng Yue's mouth. It did not detract from her beauty and against the contrast of her bright red lips, it was extremely seductive.

  "I'm thinking if it is Bie Han leading the other side … …" Jiang Zhe was not affected by Feng Yue at all and said lightly.

  "You can't do it? Or you are worried you would lose?" Feng Yue said heartlessly, "Did you guys in the past, en-hm, have some special feelings?"

  Feng Yue specially emphasized "special."

  Jiang Zhe was used to Feng Yue Shixiong's teasing style since a long time ago. He wasn't angry and then he smiled slightly. "Now that you say this, I'm feeling anticipation about fighting against him."

  "I just don't know why the sect leader had taken him in. I didn't like him, since the first time I met him. His eyes are too vicious, like a wild beast."

  "What about Cloud Sea Jie?" Jiang Zhe deflected the topic.

  "Ha, Ding Zhen Shishu's status in the temple isn't high enough, he died for nothing. Hmph, if those other shishu died, would the temple be as indifferent to the situation as they are now?" Feng Yue's brow scrunched as an angry expression rose on her face and her tone became less courteous.

  Jiang Zhe coughed lightly. "Originally, Bie Han had been sent to deal with it, but now that Bie Han has betrayed us, and the situation is so chaotic, the temple … …"

  "You don't have to defend those old people. Let's put the ugly stuff first. If you are going to become like them in the future, this sis will go play by herself then." Feng Yue raised an eyebrow, her tone filled with nonchalance.

  Jiang Zhe gave a grimace. He didn't know what to do with Feng Yue Shijie.

  "After your defensive line stabilizes, I will go take revenge for Ding Zheng Shishu! If you won't go, I will!" Feng Yue suddenly said.

  Jiang Zhe who had appeared calm until now suddenly had a dark expression. "Nonsense!"

  "Ding Zhen Shishu had mentored me in the past. I have to repay him," Feng Yue said serenely.

  Jiang Zhe sighed as well and became silent.

  ———

  Ka Zhuo looked with intoxication at the matrix awakening needle in his hand. He continuously caressed it and couldn't stop touching it.

  The new matrix awakening needle was completely black and the blood red mo matrix spread over its surface like a spider-web and glimmered eerily.

  "Alright, alright, stop looking." Zuo Mo understood Ka Zhuo's feelings but after Ka Zhuo had laughed dumbly like this for a whole morning, he finally could not bear it any longer.

  "Yes yes yes, Teacher." Ka Zhuo seemed to wake up and carefully put away the matrix awakening needle.

  Uncle An Ya was unable to believe that Zup Mo had suddenly became Ka Zhuo's teacher but after listening to Zuo Mo's speech about geniuses Uncle An Ya had been mentally spun round and round, he managed to believe it.

  However, the side effect of this was that Dong Zi and the others did not dare to treat Zuo Mo like they used to. In front of Zuo Mo, they became constrained and careful. They had to maintain their respect towards the matrix awakening masters. Every youth had been told this repeatedly.

  And no one else laughed at A Gui carrying Zuo Mo in a princess carry. People suddenly realized, no wonder A Zuo was so strong, he wasn't a normal mo.

  In order to make his matrix awakening master identity more plausible, Zuo Mo started to study the topic of matrix awakening masters seriously. Zuo Mo was skilled in mo matrixes, forging, and seal formations. He managed to understand the craft without expending great effort.

  Awakening matrixes was not content of a profound level, and for Zuo Mo, a freak who had seen many high level mo matrixes, if he understood, his understanding of matrix awakening far surpassed the great majority of matrix awakening masters.

  Ka Zhuo was filled with respect. The more he was in contact with Teacher, the more he discovered just how vast his Teacher's knowledge was.

  This caused Ka Zhuo to faithfully do whatever Zuo Mo instructed.

  Having a matrix awakening needle again, Ka Zhuo could awaken Dong Zi's matrix.

  Dong Zi who had waited for a long time was very excited and ran over instantly. The matrix awakening had attracted large numbers of Shattered Stone Town residents. Dong Zi was the most talented youth in this group and most people hoped that Shattered Stone Town could produce a true expert.

  Ka Zhuo made a detailed examination of Dong Zi. Everyone stopped breathing in fear of disturbing Ka Zhuo.

  Zuo Mo was lying in A Gui's arms and saw the entire process. He understood.

  Ka Zhuo w
as going to start awakening the matrix when Zuo Mo suddenly spoke, "Wait."

  Ka Zhuo instantly stopped moving and respectfully came next to Zuo Mo to ask, "Teacher, what orders do you have?"

  The mo that were watching in the surroundings shifted slightly.

  Even though they had accepted the reality that Zuo Mo had become Ka Zhuo's teacher, when Ka Zhuo called him this in public, it was still caused a strong reaction. Zuo Mo's age was about the same as Dong Zi and the other's, yet this youth had become Ka Zhuo's teacher. Ka Zhou did not reside in Shattered Stone Town but he was famed in Shattered Stone Town.

  Dong Zi's talent was really pretty good. According to Wei's observations, Dong Zi should have Alpine Gorilla Blood. Pure Alpine Gorillas were natural warriors with great strength, speed, and bravery.

  Zuo Mo had watched Ka Zhou's inspection. He had confirmed that there were remnants of Alpine Gorilla matrix on Dong Zi's body and Wei's guess was proven.

  When Zuo Mo had been studying the profession of a matrix awakening master, he found in the last few days that matrix awakening was similar to the matrixes that he had engraved on Lei Peng and the others. However, the mo were skilled in physical power so they used mo matrixes while xiuzhe used ling power so they used seal formations.

  After confirming that Dong Zi had remnants of an Alpine Gorilla matrix on his body, Zuo Mo had a daring idea—could he complete Dong Zi's Alpine Gorilla matrix?

  Matrix awakening masters could awaken the mo matrix but that was only bringing out the hidden mo matrix. It was only a minor adjustment and did not repair the mo matrix.

  However, to Zuo Mo who had engraved formations before, this idea was daring but was rational.

  Zuo Mo was not completely confident and he decided to let Dong Zi make the final decision.

  Calling Dong Zi, his parents, Uncle An Ya into the room, Zuo Mo told them his thoughts.

  Everyone was stunned. When they heard that Dong Zi had the bloodline of the Alpine Gorilla mo, their faces became disbelieving. Zuo Mo noticed that Dong Zi's gaze showed yearning and excitement.

  Ka Zhuo felt that his mind could not fully grasp the concept. Repair the mo matrix? Ka Zhuo gaped. A long time later, he recovered and his expression suddenly became excited. Having been a matrix awakening master for a long time, Ka Zhuo knew what it mean if this daring idea could be realized.