588: Chapter 113: The Strongest Yin God in a Thousand Years 588: Chapter 113: The Strongest Yin God in a Thousand Years Golden splendor and fresh blood floated amidst the clouds at the Heavenly Peak.
The vitality released by the Undying Spring turned into a drizzle of sweet rain, sprinkling down upon the human world.
“…”
Chen Chong’s expression was complex as he gazed at this droplet.
He was but a hair’s breadth away from becoming a Yang God.
This hair’s breadth was, in truth, not the same as that which the Sea Surfing King lacked.
His natural talent was first-rate in the world!
Even without today’s battle, he could have easily stepped into the Yang God Realm.
The reason he chose the Zen Master as his “breakthrough opponent” was that he wanted to challenge his own “limit.”
It was an insane idea.
If he were to be defeated,
there was a very high chance he would die.
But Chen Chong did not fear death.
He would rather experience the legendary “Heavenly Person’s Means” in this battle than accept such a charity-like breakthrough.
This drop of Undying Spring, he truly didn’t care for it!
“Has the Zen Master already died?”
The only thing Chen Chong cared about was one issue.
This was a conjecture that the entire Fan Yin Temple had not responded to for years.
Countless people guessed that the Zen Master had died.
Ever since meeting the Ninth Prince once, the Zen Master had never seen anyone again, had never appeared before the public, nor had a single word or letter been transmitted.
“…”
Fa Cheng ripped open his own clothes, baring his blood-drenched chest, barely stopping short of splitting open his shattered heart to hold it on the palm of his hand.
From the beginning, today’s battle held no suspense; he only wished for death.
But Chen Chong did not kill him.
Chen Chong’s question would normally not receive an answer.
But Fa Cheng was silent for a long while.
He gently breathed out two words.
“Yes.”
That was the scene he saw with his Destiny Power; he witnessed the Zen Master giving away not just one drop of the Undying Spring before dissipating, fading away like bubbles.
Fa Cheng understood better than anyone what such an image signified: it meant that the towering tree that had protected and blessed the Buddhist order for hundreds of years had finally collapsed, which is why Nalan Xuance was plotting to Destroy Buddha.
“The Zen Master…
is dead?”
Chen Chong’s voice suddenly trembled.
Compared to Fa Cheng, he found it even harder to accept this truth.
Chen Chong’s gaze became much more vacant; to prepare for this battle, he had stayed at the peak of the Yin God Realm, honing himself to the limit over the years…
Everyone thought that staying at the pinnacle of the Yin God Realm was to facilitate the convenience for Nalan Xuance’s plans not to ascend to a Yang God, so he could avoid the “Ten Heroes Decree” and travel freely across the Four Realms.
But in reality.
Chen Chong was simply pursuing the “ultimate” in the martial path.
“If the Zen Master is dead, then what do all my years of cultivation amount to?”
Chen Chong laughed at himself mockingly, murmuring to himself.
“Without this battle, you could still become one of the ‘Ten Heroes’.”
Fa Cheng earnestly said: “With your realm and strength, perhaps only Xie Xuanyi reincarnated could fight you.”
“…”
Chen Chong did not respond.
It was clear that he didn’t care for these things.
“If you truly seek defeat, after ascending to the Yang God, you can challenge Zhao Chunyang of the Da Sui Sword Palace or Taoist Xiao Yaozi.”
Fa Cheng hesitated for a moment, then slowly said: “Both dynasties still have many top-level powerhouses.
If the Zen Master were alive, you would not win this battle; you would only die.”
“The edge of breakthrough, only this once.”
Chen Chong said expressionlessly, “You don’t understand…
Today, I’m here to ‘seek death’.”
He waved his sleeve.
The droplet of Undying Spring was restrained by powerful Primordial Power and streaked towards the emaciated monk’s brow.
“…?”
Fa Cheng was stunned.
He never expected the situation to unfold in this manner.
In this world, there are actually people who can resist the temptation of the “Undying Spring”!
“I don’t need the ‘Undying Spring’ to achieve a Breakthrough.”
Chen Chong indifferently said, “Since you are not the Zen Master, there is no need to continue this battle today.”
“I’ve seen the visions of Destiny Power; Destroying Buddha won’t stop because of this.”
“However…
I will not let the disaster of Suyang City happen.”
Having said that.
The scholar in green robe, with hands behind his back, turned around, ready to leave Heavenly Peak and return to the mortal world.
Everything seemed so boring.
“Wait!”
Fa Cheng’s shout rang out once more.
The emaciated monk spoke anxiously, “Do you think Destiny can be reversed?”
The scholar in green robe, upon hearing this, didn’t bother to turn around and scoffed, “Why not?”
“The catastrophe of Suyang City, once it happens, will be even more tragic than the Tide Festival of Lichao City!”
Fa Cheng scolded angrily, “How can you gamble with so many lives?”
“I am a gambler by nature.”
Chen Chong said somberly, “Today, I was originally here to gamble my life with the ‘Zen Master’.”
The scholar in green was about to leave.
Fa Cheng suddenly stretched out his palm.
“Slap.”
The green robe was held down, and impatience appeared on Chen Chong’s face.
But before he could turn around again.
A voice, not belonging to Fa Cheng, suddenly echoed from the deepest part of his Heart Lake.
“Using battle for Breakthrough indeed has many benefits…”
“But if you lose, you will truly die.”
Chen Chong’s entire body stiffened.
He turned around bit by bit, looking towards the monk behind him, thin as a leaf.
The Undying Spring burned fiercely, the mist was dense, and a chaotic figure with a golden glow coalesced above Fa Cheng’s head, ethereal like smoke.
That deep voice sighed, “Do you really care so little for your life just to achieve a Breakthrough?”
“!!!”
The extinguished flame in Chen Chong’s pupils suddenly reignited.
He extended his palm.
A massive Thunder Dragon Dharma instantly formed, and a long spear entered his palm.
The aura of the scholar in green robe soared!
His body’s Primordial Energy ignited into a scorching flame, instantly covering the green robe, condensing into a crackling Thunder Light Armor.
This Great Accomplishment Yin God.
Just one step away from stepping into the Yang God Realm!
At this moment, that barrier that blocked countless from the realm like a chasm finally broke.
Chen Chong finally saw the scene he had been waiting for.
Without a word, he grasped the spear with all his might and thrust at the chaotic old monk——