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Chapter 1: A Reminder from Zhang Jiao
Having broken through eight gates, this statement initially left Lian Yun somewhat puzzled. However, he quickly recalled that it referred to his Ultimate Ascension to Kingship.
The other party was a historically renowned "Sorcerer," so Lian Yun did not find it surprising that he could sense this.
Still, Lian Yun felt the need to clarify: "Junior Lian Yun pays respects to both seniors, Boss and Boss Lady."
"Senior Zhang, I should have only broken through seven gates!"
Zhang Jiao smiled slightly and shook his head. "The first time your strength vanished completely doesn’t count as your first breakthrough? From what I've heard, your initial attempt at breaking through was quite extraordinary."
In an instant, Lian Yun understood. Zhang Jiao meant that when his strength had completely disappeared for the first time, it could be considered as his first attempt at Ultimate Ascension to Kingship. Since he had activated the Yin-Yang Stage and consumed the Explosive Ascension Pill, his first breakthrough had already exceeded normal circumstances.
Moreover, the so-called normal circumstances referred to the situation where the Yin-Yang Stage existed specifically for the purpose of Ultimate Ascension to Kingship. The enhancement brought by the Explosive Ascension Pill was merely a part of it.
Lian Yun's reasoning stemmed from two points: firstly, Ultimate Ascension to Kingship was proposed by Emperor Yi, the first to possess the Yin-Yang Stage. Secondly, the box formed by his current Yin-Yang Stage had the ability to store spiritual energy.
Although he could not freely summon it yet, Lian Yun believed that if he could summon it at will and prepared enough spiritual energy, he could replicate the function of a sudden surge in power.
However, if his first complete loss of strength counted as his initial breakthrough for Ultimate Ascension to Kingship, it meant he was on the verge of breaking through to kingship now.
Yet, this would imply that the so-called Ultimate Ascension to Kingship was not as formidable as rumored or as Lian Yun had envisioned.
For a moment, Lian Yun felt conflicted.
He hadn’t expected that something he had longed for so persistently would turn out to be so "insignificant."
Seemingly aware of Lian Yun's thoughts, Zhang Jiao smiled again and shook his head. "If you gain too much at once, then your second attempt may be difficult to surpass. Moreover, no matter how strong a Monarch is, they will always fall short compared to an Emperor."
Lian Yun couldn't help but wonder if Zhang Jiao's voice held some kind of mystical power. In an instant, he understood that if one gained too much from the Ultimate Ascension to Kingship, it would be difficult to complete the Ultimate Ascension to Emperor.
Lian Yun had never considered the path of Ultimate Ascension to Emperor. After realizing the challenges of Ultimate Ascension to Kingship, he felt even less inclined to pursue it.
Now, if the gains from Ultimate Ascension to Kingship were minimal, it seemed that in order for him to truly become powerful, he would have to embark on the path of Ultimate Ascension to Emperor.
However, the amount of spiritual energy and time required for Ultimate Ascension to Kingship was already incalculable. How much spiritual energy and time would be needed for Ultimate Ascension to Emperor?
Lian Yun couldn't even bear to imagine it.
Yet, just like Zhang Jiao had said, no matter how powerful a Monarch might be, they could never defeat an Emperor.
Take Lian Yun for example; although he currently possessed speed akin to that of a Monarch, if he were to face a true Monarch in battle, he would stand no chance of victory. In fact, a genuine Monarch wouldn't even need to lift a finger; simply unleashing one or two Demon Emperors would be enough to easily annihilate him.
Regardless of how formidable a Monarch's strength might be, they were nothing in front of an Emperor.
Despite the presence of beings comparable to Emperors within Evil Spirit City, it was merely because the Demon Emperors looked down upon attacking Evil Spirit City.
It was similar to how the Humanoid Locust had previously dismissed the idea of killing Lian Yun.
Perhaps the Demon Emperors viewed many places like Evil Spirit City as mere buffers between humanity and the Demon Clan.
With these thoughts in mind, Lian Yun no longer dwelled on the notion that his gains from Ultimate Ascension to Kingship were insufficient. He deeply bowed to Zhang Jiao in gratitude.
Zhang Jiao's reminder was crucial for Lian Yun; it felt as though he had been given a second chance at life.
If he attempted another breakthrough, it would mean facing eleven levels of descent and ten attempts at ascension—essentially nine breakthroughs. While success wasn't impossible, the likelihood of exploding his body was far greater.
In his mind, after breaking through to the Seventh Level, he felt an unusual stiffness take hold of his body.
At that time, he thought it was a matter of course, but looking back now, it was clearly a signal. If he pushed through another barrier, his body might very well collapse. Even if he didn't die, he would likely become truly unable to cultivate.
Just thinking about this made Lian Yun's heart race.
"Haha! I didn't expect you to recover so quickly and even break through eight barriers. Don't forget us when you achieve the title of Emperor!" Boss laughed heartily.
Boss appeared rough and uncouth, but he actually understood more than Lian Yun.
Becoming an Emperor was no easy feat, and the Ultimate Ascension to Kingship was unattainable for anyone. The Ultimate Ascension to Kingship was proposed by Emperor Yi, and now that Lian Yun had a chance at it, it clearly indicated that he had the potential to achieve the title of Emperor.
Moreover, the Zhang Brothers and other ancient sorcerers favored Lian Yun for reasons beyond just his character. This further confirmed what he had in mind.
If he didn't build good relationships now, when would he?
However, Boss Lady was furious: "Get lost! Back then, when I asked you to give it to Nirvana Order, you refused stubbornly, saying the handsome guy had no spiritual power and didn't want to waste it. Now you want to take credit? Don't be so thick-skinned!"
"Who are we to each other? What’s yours is mine!"
"Who said we are 'we'? Yours is yours, and mine is still mine."
"Alright, alright, let's go to bed; everything is yours."
Boss remained shameless as usual, always suggesting going to bed.
To this, Lian Yun merely smiled lightly and bowed deeply to the two of them: "I will never forget the kindness of both seniors."
A meal's gratitude should be repaid with a spring of water; what more could be said about the gifts from Nirvana Order?
Although without their Nirvana Order, Lian Yun's Grandmother Elder Lady would have given him help too, without Boss Lady's Nirvana Order, he might never have had the chance to come here and receive Zhang Jiao's guidance. This was indeed a great contribution, and Lian Yun felt deeply grateful.
Seeing Lian Yun's attitude, Boss chuckled and said, "Alright! From now on, call me Old Huang, and you can call her Sister Huang."
"Get lost! What Sister Huang? Handsome, you should call me Sister Lu!"
"Uncle Huang, Sister Lu is great!"
"Hehe, yes, just like that is fine."
"Alright, alright, anything goes when we’re in bed."
Lian Yun smiled lightly, gradually getting used to Boss's way of speaking.
In the past, she found his words quite vulgar, but now it seemed to be a form of tolerance and courtesy towards Boss Lady.
Then Lian Yun turned to the Spirit wearing a star officer's hat and bowed slightly, asking, "May I ask your esteemed name?"
As a junior with the weakest abilities, she felt that despite being in this place and engaging in conversation, the other party showed no signs of impatience. It was evident that he was a person of great cultivation in his previous life.
(End of Chapter)
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