No matter who it was, they wouldn’t be able to calmly deal with this matter, but Yang Kai’s performance was quite impressive.
Yang Kai really didn’t have any grievances, because he could understand that Tian Xiuzhu wasn’t targeting him, his words and actions were completely selfless.
In order to protect the secret of the Void Corridor, Meng Qi had even given up his own life, so how could he not bear such a small grievance?
“Yang Kai, the Human Race needs to think about the bigger picture!” Tian Xiuzhu tried to persuade him, but seeing Yang Kai remain silent, he thought he was unwilling.
However, whether he was willing or not, this had always been the case since ancient times. Those who could step into the Ink Battlefield had already put their lives on the line, so he believed Yang Kai would understand in the future.
Yang Kai slowly shook his head, “Senior misunderstands, this Junior is not an unreasonable person. Senior has already made it very clear, how could this Junior not understand?”
Tian Xiuzhu nodded happily, “It’s good that you understand.”
“However…” Yang Kai suddenly changed the subject, “From what Senior just said, if this Junior has a chance to break through to the Eighth Order in the future, I don't have to offer this World Spring?”
For him, offering up the World Spring would definitely harm his Small Universe. Although he had the Profound Female Spirit Fruit to repair his Small Universe, he could no longer ignore the corrosion of the Ink Force. On the Ink Battlefield, this was a very dangerous situation. It wasn’t that he was unwilling to sacrifice himself for the Human Race. Since ancient times, had the Cave Heaven Paradise not done enough for the Human Race? Silently resisting the Ink Battlefield, they had invested a great deal of manpower over the years, and the stability of the 3000 Worlds was closely related to the efforts of the Cave Heaven Paradise.
In the peaceful environment behind him, there were his disciples from the Void Land and his friends from the Star Boundary. If he really was an ordinary Open Heaven Stage cultivator, he would not hesitate to part with the World Spring.
However, he had confidence in himself. All this time, with the same cultivation, he had always been able to suppress his opponent. In other words, if he were to break through to the Eighth Order in the future, the effect and strength he could display would definitely be greater than any Supreme Elder present.
Tian Xiuzhu was stunned for a moment, but he still nodded and said, “Naturally. If you can really break through to the Eighth Order, there is no need to offer up the World Spring. The people in the pass will also help you break through to the Eighth Order as soon as possible to serve the Human Race.”
Yang Kai cupped his fists and said, “Junior can advance to the Eighth Order!”
Everyone was stunned for a moment before one of them frowned and said, “Boy, didn’t you just say that you reach Fifth Order Open Heaven directly? How can you break through to the Eighth Order? Don’t tell me you have enough Open Heaven Pills from the Universe Furnace.”
The Open Heaven Pills produced by the Universe Furnace were born from the world, and were able to nurture the mysteries of the Universe, allowing one to break through their shackles and ignore the bottlenecks of the Open Heaven Stage. As long as one had enough Spirit Pills, no matter what their starting point was, they would be able to break through to the highest Ninth Order.
However, this kind of thing could only be encountered by chance and not sought after. The Universe Furnace was a supreme treasure of the world, ethereal and traceless, only appearing once in a while, so how could it be easy to obtain the Open Heaven Pill from the Universe Furnace? Moreover, if it really existed, Yang Kai wouldn’t have had a chance to use it, he would have to use it to an Eighth Order Open Heaven Stage, allowing them to advance to the Ninth Order.
Having one more Old Ancestor-level master on the Human Race’s side was extremely beneficial.
Yang Kai explained, “Disciple was indeed only a Fifth Order when he broke through, but after that, Disciple was fortunate enough to consume a Mid Rank World Fruit before breaking through to the Sixth Order.”
“Mid Rank World Fruit?” Someone called out in a low voice, many of them revealing looks of surprise.
As an Eighth Order Open Heaven Stage cultivator, how could they not know about the existence of the World Fruit? Compared to the Open Heaven Pill produced by the Universe Furnace, this was even rarer.
Someone said, “It is rumored that there is a World Tree in this world that is born in the Great Ruins Boundary, and the Great Ruins Boundary is something that ordinary people cannot enter. Have you ever entered the Great Ruins Boundary?”
Yang Kai nodded, “I was accidentally caught up in it a long time ago and spent some time in the Great Ruins Boundary, where I obtained the World Fruit.”
A series of sighs rang out. This opportunity was not small. A Mid Rank World Fruit could not only increase one’s cultivation by one grade, but it could also increase one’s future achievements.
Lu An said, “In that case, although you broke through to the Fifth Order, you have a chance to break through to the Eighth Order in the future?”
Universe Four Pillars were extremely attractive to any Open Heaven Stage cultivator, especially an Eighth Order Open Heaven Stage cultivator like them. Once they had them, they would be like tigers that had grown wings on the battlefield. To be honest, he wasn’t willing to forcefully snatch something from a junior, but under such circumstances, Yang Kai couldn’t protect the World Spring at all. If he allowed it, it would only cause the Human Race to suffer losses, so he hadn’t said anything before.
In his heart, he silently thought that if he really allowed Yang Kai to offer up the World Spring, he would definitely have to compensate him. At the very least, he would have to ensure his safety.
Unexpectedly, Yang Kai had consumed a Mid Rank World Fruit.
“Yes!” Yang Kai nodded firmly, “So this Junior is also confident he can advance to the Eighth Order!”
Lu An nodded slightly, “Work hard in the future, if you need anything, just let this old master know.” Since they were both from Yin-Yang Heaven, Lu An naturally had to take care of him. Although there weren’t many groups forming alliances in the Human Race’s Pass, their family was always closer.
“Many thanks, Elder,” Yang Kai bowed.
On the other side, Tian Xiuzhu paused for a moment before saying, “Since that’s the case, let’s drop the matter of the World Spring, but this old master has something to say.”
Yang Kai looked at him and said, “Please enlighten me, Elder.”
“The Ink Battlefield is extremely dangerous, you must be careful. If something happens to you, it will be a great loss to the Human Race.”
“Disciple will remember!” Yang Kai bowed.
Zhong Liang sneered, “Brother Tian, if you knew what he did before, you won't tell him that.”
Tian Xiuzhu asked curiously, “What did he do before?”
Zhong Liang glanced over at Yang Kai, “This little brat is quite bold. Previously, he disguised himself as Ink Disciple and went to the Ink Clan’s hinterland for several years. This time, Feng Ying and the others were able to return safely all thanks to this little brat.”
Everyone in the hall was speechless, all of them dumbfounded.
Lu An’s eyes twitched as he felt a lingering fear, “You disguised yourself as Ink Disciple and stayed with the Ink Clan for a few years?” This wasn’t just bold, it was simply lawless.
Tian Xiuzhu’s mouth trembled in anger, “If your identity is exposed, what will happen to you?” He had spent so much effort to protect the World Spring, not hesitating to use his power to suppress Yang Kai, even asking him to offer up the World Spring, but who would have thought that Yang Kai would do such a shocking thing?
Yang Kai smiled bitterly, “I had no choice.”
He didn’t want to, but the Void Corridor was connected to a Secret Realm in the Ink Clan’s hinterland, so what could he do?
Lu An said, “Don’t act so recklessly in the future.”
Yang Kai nodded repeatedly, “Yes!”
The many Eighth Order Open Heaven masters sitting around looked at Yang Kai with various expressions. In all these years, no one had ever done such a thing. If one were to say that they had paid attention to Yang Kai because he possessed the World Spring, now it was because of his actions.
Someone suddenly turned to Zhong Liang and asked, “Brother Zhong just said that Feng Ying’s group was able to return all thanks to him. What is going on?”
Zhong Liang didn’t explain, instead turning to Yang Kai and saying, “Show them.” What they saw is better than what they heard. This was also the reason why he had deliberately captured an Ink Disciple to make it easier for Yang Kai to show off.
Previously, outside the main hall where the Old Ancestor was cultivating in seclusion, Yang Kai had used the sealed Ink Force in his body to demonstrate the Light of Purification. Zhong Liang had not wanted Yang Kai to expose his Small Universe's secret, so he had spent a lot of effort.
Who knew that Tian Xiuzhu had already made such a deduction, and he was unable to conceal it. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn’t have gone through so much trouble.
Yang Kai nodded and walked towards the captured Ink Disciple.
Many of the Eighth Order masters looked on curiously, wondering what Zhong Liang was up to.
The Ink Disciple’s body was covered in a restriction and he was unable to use his full strength. After being thrown here by Zhong Liang, he didn’t dare act rashly and instead kept a vigilant eye on his surroundings, seemingly looking for an opportunity to escape.
Seeing Yang Kai walk towards him at this moment, the Ink Disciple immediately took precautions and retreated, but where could he run to? Zhong Liang simply waved his hand and completely locked him in place.
A yellow and blue colored lights suddenly appeared in Yang Kai’s hand, instantly attracting everyone’s attention. Zhong Liang was also paying close attention, and although he had seen it with his own eyes before, he was still unable to take his eyes off it.
Within the two yellow and blue lights, an extremely clear Yin and Yang attribute energy was transmitted. Under everyone’s eyes, Yang Kai clapped his hands together, and when the yellow and blue lights intersected, a pure white light blossomed.
The white light enveloped Ink Disciple’s head, and in the next instant, a look of pain appeared on the Ink Disciple’s face. With a crackling sound, a rich Ink Force burst out from his body.
However, the Ink Force was instantly purified by the white light.
The many Eighth Order Ancestor who were closely observing all stood up, their eyes wide with shock and disbelief.
All of them were experienced and knowledgeable people, but none of them had ever seen something so unbelievable.
The Ink Disciple’s pained expression only lasted for a moment before his expression quickly calmed down. Under the white light, his figure and expression became hazy.
Yang Kai withdrew his hand and retreated, nodding slightly towards Zhong Liang, who withdrew his strength and took a step back.
The hall fell silent as everyone stared at the Ink Disciple.
After a long time, someone suddenly gulped and asked, “Brother Zhong, what… what is going on?”
He had some guesses, but he couldn’t be certain, because what he saw in front of him wasn’t necessarily what he thought.
There were many who had the same thoughts as him, all of them looking towards Zhong Liang, their eyes filled with curiosity, wanting him to give them a definite answer.
Zhong Liang smiled slightly, “Don’t you understand the situation?”
Tian Xiuzhu’s expression became cold, “Brother Zhong, this is a serious matter, this is not the time to joke around. Don’t tell me this is what we’re thinking.”
TO BE CONTINUED...
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