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Chapter 512 Zongshi Mountain

"Alright, now that we've arrived at Zongshi Mountain, we're safe and sound."

I will take my leave first. As for your reward for this mission, it will be distributed shortly.

Zhang Huo stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over Wu Feng, who stood respectfully in attendance.

"This disciple thanks the sect master for his grace!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Feng's eyes immediately lit up with undisguised joy, and he quickly bowed in greeting.

As the one who discovers the divine body and guides it into the path, the reward is naturally far more generous than usual.

Not only can you earn a large number of points, but you also get many additional benefits.

Thinking of the resources he was about to obtain, he could almost see his cultivation level advancing even further.

He didn't care about Wu Feng's thoughts.

Zhang Huo looked at Hu Qi beside him and smiled.

"We've arrived at Zongshi Mountain now, disciple, let's go."

Then he casually gave an order.

Before the spaceship landed.

A dazzling light suddenly emanated from Zhang Huo, instantly enveloping Hu Qi.

The two figures flashed and disappeared into thin air inside the cabin.

"Respectfully seeing off the Sect Master, and respectfully seeing off Senior Brother Lü Yang!"

Wu Feng immediately bowed respectfully, his attitude extremely courteous.

Only after confirming that the two had left did he slowly straighten up.

His gaze fell on the spot where Hu Qi had just stood, and a complex expression appeared on his face.

"The Great Completion Divine Body... I never imagined it would be such a monstrous existence."

Wu Feng sighed inwardly.

This senior brother Lü Yang can be said to have ascended to heaven in one step, and from then on embarked on the path to enlightenment.

To the aristocratic academies on the planets within the ordinary solar system, Wu Feng was a disciple of Zongshi Mountain, one of the Three Thousand Star Domains, and also an executive officer of the solar system.

He himself is an unparalleled genius whom ordinary people can only look up to.

But he knew very well that without a special opportunity, he would probably only reach the peak of Martial Saint in this lifetime.

As for the legendary realm of the Martial Emperor, it is completely out of reach, and there is no hope of breaking through it.

A prodigy with a divine physique like Lü Yang is destined to become an emperor.

With a little training, it's not impossible to reach the pinnacle of martial arts and become a martial god.

The starting point of a divine body is already an end point that ordinary geniuses can hardly reach even in their entire lives.

The difference between the two is like the difference between clouds and mud.

However, none of this mattered to him; the world's geniuses were as numerous as carp crossing a river.

There are even more geniuses than geniuses.

The divine body is born to reside at the top of the dome, overlooking all living beings.

Only the most prodigious geniuses know how desperate it is to face a divine body.

Don't say anything else.

Thinking back to when I faced Hu Qi.

For a moment, he couldn't quite see through it.

Compared to before boarding the ship and leaving Cangyuan Star, the other party seems to have become much stronger.

How long has it been?

The power of the divine body is indeed well-deserved!
After awakening, his progress was so rapid that it was truly astonishing.

Wu Feng shook his head, putting these distracting thoughts behind him.

Just then, the silver personal terminal on his wrist suddenly emitted a 'beep beep' notification sound.

With a tap of his finger, a holographic light screen immediately unfolded in front of him.

The image shows a female crew member in a black uniform, who appears to be standing in the wheelhouse.

Upon seeing Wu Feng, he immediately bowed respectfully.

"Lord Wu Feng, the damage assessment of the spaceship has been completed."

The overall damage level is currently as high as 78%, with the defense system modules suffering damage rates approaching 90%.

Listening to the other party's report, Wu Feng felt a pang of regret.

He was particularly shocked when he heard that the damage rate of the defense system module was as high as 90%.

"Do you think we need to land nearby and go for repairs?"

The female crew member seemed to notice that Wu Feng's complexion was somewhat dark, and asked cautiously.

Let's go to Yunlu Mountain!

From a distance, Zongshi Mountain resembles a majestic mountain range, stretching endlessly across the starry sky.

However, it is not a real mountain range, but a kind of concrete form of the world, which only appears as towering mountains when viewed from a distance.

Just as most planets appear elliptical from a macroscopic perspective.

The space inside is larger than imagined.

Yunlu Mountain is located in a corner near the edge of Zongshi Mountain. It is also a well-known spaceship repair station in interstellar space, with fair prices and reliable technology.

The spaceship suffered significant damage in this attack by the alien beasts.

His spaceship incorporates the most advanced technology available today, and its most unique feature is that it is equipped with a shield module that can withstand the Level 6 energy impact 'Sky Dome' for a short period of time.

In other words, even a full-force attack from a Martial Emperor-level expert could only barely withstand it for a moment.

Such a spaceship is naturally far more valuable than an ordinary interstellar vessel.

It can be said that the defense module alone is many times more expensive than the entire spaceship.

He felt genuinely fortunate.

If this module hadn't been installed in the first place...

I'm afraid he's already dead.

Of course, this is also because the star beast did not actually appear at the time, but was merely a projection of its power attacking from a distance.

If the Azure Hidden Dragon Lizard, which was comparable to a martial god, had made its move directly, the entire spaceship would probably have been reduced to ashes long ago.

However, as an executive of the solar system, he had accumulated wealth over a long period of time.

Even though the repair costs are high, he can afford them, but he will inevitably have to spend a lot of money.

But compared to the gains of this mission, this cost is nothing!
Think of this.

His pained expression subsided slightly.

"Yes! Your lord!"

The crew received the order, steered the spaceship, and turned it around to fly in a certain direction.

……

The space was distorted.

Two figures appeared in one of the sky, looking down at the magnificent scene below.

Unlike ordinary mountains, every area of ​​this place called 'Zongshi Mountain' is as vast as a continent.

Its terrain is crisscrossed by ravines, with mountains and rivers winding through it, and even features scenes of the sun and moon, making it a world unto itself.

Scattered throughout are buildings, and most surprisingly, the outlines of modern cities stand out among them.

The entire Zongshi Mountain gave Hu Qi a certain feeling.

It's like the final product of a dense world coming together.

These giant mountain worlds are separated by tens or even hundreds of billions of kilometers, a distance that is inaccessible to ordinary people.

However, for martial arts experts, those whose strength has reached the Martial Saint realm, crossing over is not a big deal; at most, it will just take some time.

As for ordinary people and martial artists, there are special airships between the various peak worlds, making it very convenient to travel between them, except for certain forbidden areas.

Furthermore, if you want to go even faster, you can use a teleportation array to break through space and arrive in an instant.

Led by Zhang Huo, Hu Qi arrived at the highest peak.

This towering peak is like a pillar of creation supporting the starry sky; only by stepping inside can one discover a hidden world.

The undulating palace complex appears and disappears amidst the clouds and mist, with strange and rare birds and beasts occasionally soaring across the sky.

At first glance, it looks like a fairyland.

The spiritual concentration here is several times higher than in other places.

The two landed directly on a platform in front of a palace.

Nearly ten thousand servants, both men and women, were already lined up neatly in the square in front of the palace, all of them outstanding in appearance and surrounded by a flow of true qi.

The weakest among them are all formal martial artists who generate their own true qi.

“Disciple, this will be your residence from now on.”

Zhang Huoguang waved his sleeve.

"These servants are at your disposal."

Before he finished speaking, a lustrous jade pendant appeared in his palm. There was nothing else on it except a simple pattern of continuous mountain ranges.

"This is Tongshan Jade, your identity document. Please keep it safe."

Besides these, this jade pendant has other wonderful uses: it can be used to retrieve various information, and it also contains three of my master's marks, which can help you three times in times of crisis.

Hu Qi accepted the jade pendant with both hands, feeling its warmth and smoothness, as if it were made of jade, with a faint radiance flowing through it.

"In half a month, your master will hold a ceremony to accept you as your disciple."

"Thank you Master!"

Hu Qi bowed deeply, his voice filled with barely concealed excitement.

Zhang Huo nodded slightly in response and then gave a few more instructions.

With a flick of his sleeve, his figure transformed into a wisp of green smoke and vanished from the spot in an instant.

Once his figure had disappeared into the distance, Hu Qi turned his gaze away and looked at the group of servants in front of him.

His expression returned to calm, and he said indifferently, "Among you, who is in charge?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a woman dressed in a plain white dress stepped out gracefully.

She moved with light steps and a respectful posture, giving Hu Qi a graceful bow.

"Reporting to Senior Brother Lü Yang, this servant is Su Li, and will temporarily assume this position."

Hu Qi raised an eyebrow and looked at the seemingly frail woman in front of him with great interest.

"Oh? May I ask your cultivation level, and how long have you been here?"

Zuli lowered his head and replied.

"This humble servant is only at the peak of the Martial Emperor realm. I came here when I was ten years old! Eight hundred years have passed since then!"

Her voice was clear and melodious, and although she referred to herself as a servant, she spoke with neither servility nor arrogance.

But in Hu Qi's eyes, the other party's aura was somewhat unstable, and his peak Martial Emperor cultivation seemed to have been achieved by external force.

Perhaps they were slaves mass-produced by taking some special drugs.

Hu Qi did not pay much attention to this.

He only said...

"Take me to my residence and tell me in detail about the current situation in Zongshi Mountain!"

"Senior Brother Lü Yang, this way please!"

Su Li nodded and led Hu Qi forward.

"Senior Brother Lü Yang, since this is your first time here, let me give you a brief introduction to Zongshi Mountain from the beginning..."

This palace complex is grand in scale, and its carved beams and painted rafters exude luxury.

Layer upon layer of flying eaves and brackets, and vermilion-lacquered columns gleam with a warm luster in the sunlight.

The palaces are connected by exquisite corridors, and artificial hills and streams adorn the area. Its vast area and exquisite construction are comparable to, if not surpassing, the imperial palace.

However, almost no modern items are visible among them.

It seemed that he noticed Hu Qi's scrutinizing gaze.

Su Li took the initiative to explain.

"...The higher a martial artist's strength, the more they need to be close to the way of nature. Living in such an environment is very beneficial to cultivating one's mental state."

Speaking of which.

She glanced at Hu Qi as if sensing something, remembering his special status.

"Of course, if Senior Brother Lü Yang feels it is inappropriate, these arrangements can be readjusted."

"No need, it's fine as it is."

Hu Qi remained calm and did not seem to care.

The two traveled quickly, their pace swift as they went.

Not long after, they arrived at Hu Qi's residence.

After passing through the triple hanging flower gate, a bright and open space suddenly appeared before me.

A clear, blue pool reflects the blue sky and white clouds, while the rocks along its banks are rugged and craggy.

Following the white marble path, we finally arrived at the main hall where Hu Qi lived.

After entering the hall.

He dismissed Su Li and instructed her not to let anyone disturb him.

Then he sat down in the chair.

Start thinking about the current situation.

Through Zhang Huo and what Su Li said.

This gave Hu Qi a general understanding of this Zongshi Mountain.

Within this Black Disc Star System, there are a total of three thousand Dao Domains.

Among them, Zongshi Mountain ranks ninth, which is not weak within the three thousand Dao Domains.

To become the ruler of a Dao Domain and govern a star field, one must at least be a Martial Emperor.

Within these three thousand Dao Domains, those Dao Domains that can be ranked within the top one hundred each have one to several Martial Gods in charge.

The God of War, in essence, is roughly equivalent to a true god who has comprehended the Great Dao.

For example, his cheap master Zhang Huo.

He is at least a true god in the late stage of the Daoist path.

In this Zongshi Mountain, besides Hu Qi, Zhang Huo has two other direct disciples.

Both of them were born with divine bodies and extraordinary talents. One was the current Holy Son of Zongshi Mountain, and the other was the current Holy Daughter of Zongshi Mountain, both holding esteemed positions.

In addition, the entire Zongshi Mountain has a total of 108 peaks, which is equivalent to 108 great worlds.

The peak he is currently on is considered to be an area within the sect leader's peak.

Only disciples of the sect leader's lineage are qualified to reside here.

As for the rest, they were all servants or ordinary people, their lives and deaths entirely in the hands of Zong Shishan, so there was no possibility of betrayal whatsoever.

Of course, this information was not important to Hu Qi.

What he cared about was something else entirely.

Through previous indirect inquiries, he learned that there was indeed a Dao Lord in the Black Disc Galaxy.

That is the supreme being who truly controls the entire galaxy, and can determine the life and death of all realms with a single thought.

However, the whereabouts of this mysterious Daoist master remain a mystery, and he rarely manifests his divine power.

It is said that the last time it appeared in the world was 100,000 years ago.

As for more detailed information, it's not appropriate to inquire too much at this time.

Fortunately, Hu Qi has plenty of time now.

There's no rush.

Think about this.

Hu Qi took out the 'Tongshan Jade' from his pocket.

According to Zhang Huo.

Cut your fingertip, let a drop of blood fall, and wait for the blood to be absorbed by the jade pendant.

Inject a stream of internal energy.

In an instant, the jade pendant burst forth with dazzling light.

The light transformed into threads that emerged and wrapped around Hu Qi's arm.

As it gradually solidified, it transformed into a lifelike mountain range pattern, with the bluish-gray lines appearing and disappearing on the skin, resembling a miniature landscape painting.

My gaze fell upon it.

Images appeared on the retina.

This thing is like a more advanced personal terminal.

Hu Qi browsed through the content above.

Zongshi Mountain possesses a complete collection of various cultivation manuals, martial arts secrets, and rare and precious materials to aid in cultivation.

The system also includes a personal page and an points system.

Points earned by completing tasks issued by Zongshi Mountain can be used to exchange for necessary cultivation resources, cultivation manuals, and other items.

suddenly.

He noticed that the mailbox on one side was flashing continuously.

After clicking on it.

One of the emails was lying there.

The sender was Zhang Huo.

"My dear disciple, I see that you have already reached the peak of Martial Master. These are some cultivation techniques specially selected for you! You can choose which ones to practice."

Below is a link.

After opening and entering.

Several martial arts techniques and skills were introduced.

Below is a note from Zhang Huo.

coincidentally.

Among them were the "Nine Tribulations of Desolate Heaven" technique, which he had previously obtained by searching the soul of the red-haired man in cell number six of the Abyss Prison, as well as several other martial arts techniques such as the "Universal Rise Technique".

However, according to Zhang Huo's annotations, although this technique is most suitable for the Desolate Heaven Overlord Body, it still has varying degrees of incompleteness.

This technique was created ten thousand years ago by a user of the Desolate Heavenly Body. With the fall of that peerless expert, the complete inheritance was lost, leaving only fragments scattered throughout the world.

Clearly, that powerful figure was none other than the red-haired man from the Abyss Prison.

An existence that had been dead for ten thousand years appeared in the Abyss Prison.

Such a coincidental arrangement seems to have been preordained.

It was as if an invisible hand had already paved this path of cultivation for Lü Yang, calculating everything with perfect precision.

Hu Qi was already used to this kind of situation.

Choose the Nine Tribulations of Desolate Heaven technique to begin your cultivation.

……

outside world.

As time went on, astonishing news spread rapidly throughout the Black Disk galaxy.

The sect leader of Zongshi Mountain is about to accept his third personal disciple!
This news not only caused a sensation within Zongshi Mountain, but also stirred up quite a wave throughout the entire Black Disc Galaxy.

As a top-tier Dao Domain ranked ninth, its influence is self-evident.

Who doesn't know that the sect leader of Zongshi Mountain, Zhang Huo, has always only accepted disciples with divine bodies as their disciples? His only two personal disciples are both divine bodies, one in ten thousand.

The fact that he is now making an exception and accepting another disciple has sparked speculation among various factions.

Could it be that we have acquired another divine body?
However, just as everyone was eagerly awaiting the apprenticeship ceremony, Hu Qi was met with another unexpected event.

……

Three days later.

At the top of the cliff, a huge rock stands abruptly amidst the clouds and mist.

Hu Qi sat cross-legged, his body circulating internal energy.

The surrounding spiritual energy surged in and entered my body.

The mountain wind howled, blowing his robes, but it could not shake his rock-solid figure.

"Hmm? Not bad! In just a few days, he has actually mastered the Nine Tribulations of Heavenly Desolation Body and even broken through to the Martial King realm!"

A voice suddenly sounded.

Hu Qi slowly opened his eyes and turned his head to look.

Zhang Huo was already standing beside him, his black robes fluttering in the wind, his eyes filled with approval.

Hu Qi had actually sensed this person's arrival long ago.

But he showed no sign of it on his face and quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Master!"

"No need to be polite."

Zhang Huo stroked his long beard, his eyes filled with even greater satisfaction.

"Although the cultivation technique you practice is powerful, it is somewhat incomplete. You will have to walk the rest of the path on your own."

Despite this, Zhang Huo did not interfere much.

Faced with a prodigy with divine physical talent, he had his first two disciples.

He had long been an expert in teaching.

Excessive intervention can be counterproductive; proper guidance is the best approach.

Such beings will eventually forge their own path.

Some exceptionally talented martial artists even create their own techniques, as this would undoubtedly be more suited to their own style.

"correct."

Zhang Huo suddenly changed the subject, a strange glint flashing in his eyes.

"Come with me, I will take you to see someone."

That smile, for some reason, seemed a little strange.

Hu Qi's face showed a perfectly timed expression of doubt.

"Whom does Master intend to take me to see?"

"You will know when you go."

Zhang Huo simply smiled and said no more.

With a flick of his sleeve, a beam of light swept up Hu Qi, and in an instant, the two transformed into streaks of light that streaked across the sky and disappeared into the depths of the sea of ​​clouds.

(End of this chapter)