World of Cultivation - Volume 06 - All Hail Our King

by Fang Xiang

  When the Soul Setting Divine Light burrowed out of the Three Thousand Threads of Worry, it slowly swam like a rainbow fish in Zuo Mo's torn up body.

  Forced to desperate straits, Zuo Mo's heart jumped when he discovered the Soul Setting Divine Light.

  Opportunity!

  Right now, all other powers in his body were completely suppressed by the Sun Crystal Seed and the Anti Dragon Claw so he could not use them. The Three Thousand Threads of Worry were not suppressed but because of the uniqueness of its power, it was of no help in this battle.

  The sudden discovery of the Soul Setting Divine Light was akin to a life-saving herb to Zuo Mo!

  Zuo Mo immediately controlled his emotions and pushed down the joy and excitement he felt. He thought back to how he had previously activated the Soul Setting Divine Light.

  As expected, when his thoughts shifted, the Soul Setting Divine Light immediately stopped where it was.

  Zuo Mo was joyed. It seemed that he could control the Soul Setting Divine Light. Given his present helplessness, a power that he could control was what he needed the most! Even if this power was tiny, he would not give it up. A power that he could control meant that he did not have to wait for his fate to be determined by others.

  He carefully controlled the Soul Setting Divine Light. Because it had been too long since he had used it, and he wasn't familiar to start with, his control was extremely crude at first. Zuo Mo was not demotivated. He usually seemed to be uncaring, but the more dangerous the moment, the clearer his mind was and the more patience he had.

  The conflict between the Sun Crystal Seed and the Anti Dragon Claw reached a white-hot level.

  The burning flow that poured out from the Sun Crystal Seed continued to flood into the ten sun mo matrices. The ten sun mo matrices were quickly filled up. They were filled with power like ten balls of flame. Because the power that was added was too strong, the mo matrices were completely awakened. The awakened mo matrix actually concealed its light. The burning heat turned to darkness.

  Light and dark, they were twins!

  Zuo Mo seemed to understand when he saw this scene!

  The power in every sun mo matrix far surpassed the limits of what the mo matrix could tolerate. If there was no outside force that reduced the power, the Sun mo matix would not be able to tolerate the overflow and would explode. It would only end up in one way for Zuo Mo, dying in an explosion of blood and gore.

  Fortunately, there was the Anti Dragon Claw!

  The cold and brutal energy of the Anti Dragon Claw surrounded the ten sun matrices from all directions. The stimulated Sun Crystal Seed realized that the sun matrices was a battlefield where it held the advantage. There, held the home ground advantage! If it caused these sun matrices to explode, then it would undoubtedly lose this advantage!

  Therefore, the sun matrices were simulated on a path that Zuo Mo never thought about.

  —Evolution!

  The power of the Sun Crystal Seed flooded every part of the Sun Matrix. The power that was several levels above the sun mo matrix repeatedly cleansed the mo matrix causing itto change.

  Like grass sprouting, the complex mo matrix silently grew.

  It was the first time Zuo Mo observed the growth of a mo matrix.

  The Anti Dragon Claw as also intelligent. It responded to the transformation of the Sun mo matrix.

  A layer of frost appeared on Zuo Mo in the areas around the sun matrix. This layer of frost was not white or blue, but a faint grey. A portion of the Anti Dragon Claw's brutal energy started to heal Zuo Mo's almost ground up flesh.

  Yet the Anti Dragon Claw's icy power was too brutal. Even if it was trying to heal, it felt like thousands of little icy knives cutting repeatedly into Zuo Mo's flesh.

  Zuo Mo endured the heart-boring pain as he carefully controlled the Soul Setting Divine Light. He hid it in a corner and waited patiently for a chance. He realized that this moment was not the best time to act. The Sun crystal Seed and the Anti Dragon Claw were all accumulating power. The following clash would most likely be even more intense than before.

  Zuo Mo's mo physique was sturdy, but in front of something as vicious as the Anti Dragon Claw, it was not enough. Large amounts of blood and flesh disappeared like melting snow in front of the brutal energies. Leaving only the blood and flesh that could absorb the brutal energy.

  This lead to a process in which Zuo Mo's blood and flesh was completely transformed. The strongest flesh quickly expanded and thrived, the weakest rapidly shrank and died. They continued to struggle in the ocean of brutal energy and gradually stabilized.

  No one noticed that a grey mo matrix had appeared inside Zuo Mo's body and it was slowly growing, creeping across his body like ivy. The grey mo matrixes were completely different than the mo matrices he had before. Some dense scales appeared on the edges of the mo matrix. If one looked closely, they would find that these fine scales were extremely similar in color and shape to the scales of the Anti Dragon Claw, but much smaller.

  The heavy brutal energy filled the space one zhang around Zuo Mo and seemed to be one with the Anti Dragon Claw.

  But outside of this one zhang, the presence of the energy was completely absent. Not allowing anyone present to detect it.

  Everyone's gaze was deeply attracted to the battle between Marshal Yu and Wo Li.

  ———

  "[Chain Together]!

  Wo Li's slender fingers pointed at Marshal Yu. Her cool gaze contained determination and fighting spirit. Under the sea of flowers, Luo Li was reflected. While his body was transparent, there was a smile at the corner of his mouth.

  Almost at the same time, the two of them spoke.

  Wo Li's voice was cool and as hard as a sword, "Together!"

  Luo Li's voice was a murmur and gentle as water, "Together!"

  Woosh, A thick chain suddenly flew out from under Wo Li's feet like an ancient snake that shot at marshal Yu.

  The air was filled with the sound of the chain clanking. The whole of the flower sea was trembling.

  A strange presence that was hard to describe moved into the surroundings as the chain clanked.

  This was … …

  Zhu Ke's expression was uncertain.

  "This is … …" the middle-aged attendant exclaimed but she suddenly stopped as her face became completely bloodless.

  Xia suddenly raised his head. His breathing was so heavy it could be heard clearly through the thick armor.

  ———

  This was the presence of life and death!

  Marshal Yu's eyes were filled with shock and gravity. This snake-like metal chain was made from two opposing powers, life and death!

  If he was not seeing it with his own eyes, he would not believe it!

  Life and death, two diametrically opposed powers yet they were merged together so beautifully. It really was fantastical.

  What method was this?

  Who was that woman?

  Countless thoughts flashed through his mind but in a moment, his mind became clear again.

  This chain that was woven from life and death was one of the highest powers that he had ever seen. It was so exquisite, so fantastical, it was hard to believe. As a marshal, even Marshal Yu sighed and praised it.

  But such an exquisite and creative power still had weaknesses.

  It was not condensed enough.

  The other should have just comprehended it a short time ago. Even though they had understood to the crux of the ability, they lacked practice and the power was too weak. It was akin to a very powerful seedling. Maybe it would be powerful when it matured, but the seedling that had just germinated was thin and delicate.

  Power came from methods, but also from an accumulation of experience.

  Compared to this method of life and death that was undoubtedly a top skill, Marshal Yu did not have anything like that. But in terms of accumulation, the other was far lacking.

  He had never thought that he would be forced to such a state by such a young wo
man.

  Marshal Yu smiled, full of self-scorn. However, someone that could comprehend such a wondrous method was qualified to be his opponent!

  The smile on his face gradually faded away. His expression became solemn and devout as he raised the Green Carp Tongue Sword.

  The countless hardship and obstacles on his path of cultivation flashed passed his mind's eye. His mind suddenly broadened!

  A figure stood with a sword under a drizzle of rain.

  I will let you see the true power of this marshal level's [Rain Domain of No Return]!

  Translator Ramblings: A little bit of this, a little bit of that, and ta da, one new body!

  Chapter 648: No Return

  The feeling of extreme hot and cold mixing together made him want to throw up blood.

  But Zuo Mo did not have the time to throw up blood. He was furiously learning how to manipulate the Soul Setting Divine Light. Learning as he went was not something that he wanted to do, but he had no choice at this time. The Soul Setting Divine Light was his lifeboat. Other than this, he had nothing else to respond with.

  The Soul Setting Divine Light, the light that accompanied the dawn of the world. It was like a little multi-coloured fish, sometimes obedient and sometimes mischievous. Regardless of the urgency Zuo Mo felt, he could only calm down and experience it.

  This was a multicoloured world.

  All kinds of coloured light were gathered in this extremely slender divine light. The birth of all colours of light when the world had began were included in this little divine light.

  It was not of the five elements, nor did it belong to yin or yang, and had nothing to do with yao, mo, and xiuzhe.

  When Zuo Mo's mind was immersed in the Soul Setting Divine Light, an ocean of chaotic information followed him. What was most attention-catching was an ancient presence that struck at his mind.

  In this moment, he seemed to see the primordial chaos, the dawn of the world.

  He knew that this was an illusion. The Soul Setting Divine Light might have a sliver of an ancient presence, but much of it had disappeared after being passed down for so many years. It would be good if just a tenth of a percent remained. Just how much information was at the dawn of the world. Could a divine light hold all that?

  But even this one tenth of a percent was precious enough.

  The dawn of the world was the beginning of all methods. Just comprehending a little bit would be of endless benefit. On this, no matter if the person was yao, mo, or xiuzhe, they were all the same.

  Zuo Mo did not have any methods of comprehending this presence from the dawn of the world. Even if it was the core of all methods, even if it was the most precious part of the Soul Setting Divine Light.

  In such an emergency, wasn't trying to comprehend it just seeking death? The practical Little Mo Ge was furiously pondering the use of the divine light, and how to manipulate the divine light.

  Under the threat of death, a person's potential would be more easily uncovered. Zuo Mo actually understood a bit more of the Soul Setting Divine Light that usually was so hard to understand.

  The most powerful ability of the Soul Setting Divine Light was "setting." It could "set" everything in the world, and this was the reason for its name. Zuo Mo could not understand the reason, but this was not a time to study the reason. It was fine as long as he knew how to use it.

  Zuo Mo used the Soul Setting Divine Light to sweep a tiny bit of the brutal energy of the Anti Dragon Claw. As he had expected, this vicious energy froze where it was.

  This caused Zuo Mo's confidence to rise. He tested it on a tiny hot flow from the Sun Crystal Seed. It also was a success.

  He suppressed the impulse he felt and patiently waited for an opportunity.

  The Soul Setting Divine Light was a wonder, but this fragment of Soul Setting Divine Light was extremely small. Zuo Mo suspected that it would not be able to set a great deal of power. It could only be used at a critical moment, and important place.

  The mo matrix was growing and changing. He knew that this was the mo matrix evolving.

  Zuo Mo's body was being rapidly changed and strengthened by the two enemy powers even if he was not willing. At this time, Zuo Mo was like an experienced hunter. He had already found the weakness, and right now, he only had to wait patiently for a chance to deliver a fatal strike.

  The evolution of the mo matrix was very fast.

  The Sun scripts were completely changed. Ten life-like suns floated on the surface of Zuo Mo's body. They were like suns embedded in Zuo Mo's body, especially the sun at his forehead. It was like a miniature sun that revolved without end. The number of paths between the ten suns had multiplied several times. It was profound and complex as the paths crossed. If someone slightly weaker looked at them, they would find they would become dizzy.

  The dense scales that had been near Zuo Mo's mo matrix had disappeared, and the new mo matrix sank under his skin so that it could not be seen. But someone familiar with Zuo Mo would notice that his figure had changed slightly. Zuo Mo's original figure could not be considered to be brawny but muscles were clearly defined. Right now, his figure had become much thinner. Only Zuo Mo knew that his body was multiple times as strong now.

  His body had been tempered again. The weak blood and flesh had been eliminated by the vicious energies of the Anti Dragon Claw. Each bone, every sinew, every muscle, was now multiple times stronger than before. The refinement was even more complete than the time with the Shifting Star Sands!

  If this had occurred at any other time, Zuo Mo would be smiling so wide his eyes would be squinting but right now, he did not feel any joy.

  He suspected that the completion of the refinement meant that the final conflict between the two powers was about to start!

  Zuo Mo's guess was correct.

  ———

  Wind blew and there was a fine drizzle of rain..

  The curtain of rain seemed endless and covered thousands of li. The red threads were clear and transparent with a springy presence. There was no darkness, it was warm and unspeakably comfortable.

  Under the curtain of rain, those that were weak showed intoxicated expressions. They unconsciously released their mo weapons dropping them on the ground. The sound of the weapons merged into this drizzle and the owners did not realize they had done so.

  More and more people released the mo weapons in their hands and became intoxicated in the rain.

  The mo skill that Qi Diao Yu was most skilled in was illusory sound. He detected the power of this rain and his expression changed. Unconsciously, the water droplets around him sped up. With a sharp howl, it seemed to break through the curtain of rain.

  The curtain of rain was these same droplets but the sound of the drizzle was soft and intoxicating.

  The sharp howl seemed to burrow into the sticky water and then disappeared. The three droplets of water seemed to have gotten drunk themselves. They slowed down as they flew until they moved at the speed of a turtle.

  Qi Diao Yu's face was ashen. For the first time, he felt helplessness. He didn't have any power to fight back.

  "The Rain Domain of No Return … …" he murmured with a complicated expression. "As expected, there is no return!"

  Between the threads of rain, a kind of lazy power unconsciously burrowed into his body.

  Qi Diao Yu felt his consciousness seemed to move slower, his body became heavier. It feel very comfortable and he did not wanting to move.

  He showed a strange expression of intoxication.

  No return, no return!

  ———

  The moment the curtain of rain appeared, the sound of clanking of the chains imperceptibly paused. Then the chain which had charged towards Marshal Yu, like a dragon, seemed to have entered water. An invisible power pressured it from all directions.

  The metal chain suddenly lit up with a mix of white and black light. The rain shook and the chain sped up.

  Marshal Yu smiled slightly and dismissed it.

  The c
urtain of rain did not change but the chain that had just speed up quickly slowed down as though it was now pulling something heavy. The black and white lights quickly faded within the rain curtain.

  In a blink, the black and white lights were consumed.

  The metal chain that had been so formidable and unstoppable suddenly became slow like a sleeping babe floating in the air.

  The sword essence flower sea seemed to slow down until it appeared to have stopped.

  Wo Li's cool expression finally changed.

  The domain of a marshal!

  It was this powerful!

  This endless rain in front of her was something that could disrupt even the march of life and death!

  In terms of profoundness of power, the Rain Domain of No Return was lacking compared to the metal chain. However, the power disparity was too large! Luo Li had just comprehended the Life and Death Lock. The time was too short. Marshal Yu had went from colonel to brigadier, to general, and then into marshal level. Each step had been set on a firm foundation and the amount of power he had accumulated was almost unimaginable.

  When power reached a certain level, it would cause an innate change.

  No matter how exquisite the Together chain was, it wasn't a threat to absolute power.

  One could defeat ten!

  This was a weakness!

  No matter how talented they were, they could not take a shortcut on this path of accumulation!

  Marshal Yu found their biggest weakness.

  He smiled faintly. The other side did have talent to force him to such a point. But, this was the end!

  Just at this time, a shocking ripple came from behind him.

  His smile froze on his face. Before he could turn around, boom, something seemed to explode behind him. A ripple that almost caused him to lose the urge to fight exploded suddenly from behind him!