Stronger from Earth

Chapter 418 - 412: Overjoyed

Stretching lazily, the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth divine technique was withdrawn, and Wang Xuan’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit were slightly depleted. After circulating Creation Magical Power for a few breaths, they gradually recovered.

If I fight for a day or two, I might be weak for three to five months. Although this divine technique is powerful, the consumption is so great that even I cannot underestimate it.

"At this moment, to battle the strongest at the Jade Platform Realm, I’m still quite lacking unless I directly break through the realm. I’ve just acquired the strongest fortune, and it needs time to settle before breaking through, so breaking through now is not a good plan.

The Extreme Metamorphosis Divine Art entering the Jade Platform Realm may still have two transformations. Combined with the support of the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth divine technique and other cultivation techniques, my flesh body will rapidly improve. At the Jade Platform Peak, I will surely crush all Celestial Immortals.

However, the two transformations of Extreme Metamorphosis Divine Art at the Jade Platform Realm are best matched with Stones of Space. These treasures, under various names, are essentially space-power-containing treasures produced by world collapse and compression.

If I obtain a large number of Stones of Space, especially the Crystalized Stones of Space, smelted into my flesh body, increasing the space within my cells, then my overall strength might be twice as powerful as expected, easily subduing the Son of the War God."

Stones of Space are very rare, mostly used to lay Spatial Arrays and Storage Magical Treasures. For the flesh body to devour and absorb such gemstones, they need to be refined multiple times with great magical power, something ordinary Immortals cannot afford to accomplish.

But as Wang Xuan entered the Jade Platform Realm, he has that capability. In the upcoming period, he probably needs to search everywhere for Stones of Space, accumulate a large number of gemstones, and then refine them to build a strong foundation, laying a solid groundwork for advancing to the True Immortal stage.

Most Immortals with inadequate foundations later go far in the True Immortal Domain by undergoing such transformation.

Whether it’s his master, He Fang, or at the beginning of the Era of Mythology, those who initially didn’t have solid foundations at each realm but later became formidable Half-Step Immortal leaders without exception all devoured Stones of Space at the Celestial Immortal level.

If not for Earth devouring a good number of worlds, producing many Stones of Space, Earth Civilization’s Upper-Rank Immortals couldn’t have reached today’s heights.

And he, naturally, shouldn’t miss the chance.

It’s precisely because of the high demand and great utility that the supply of Stones of Space cannot meet the demand. He needs to find and collect them. If the collection takes too much time, it might affect his cultivation speed, which he doesn’t want to see.

Sensing the state of the clone, especially after entering Earth, Di Xuan gained great fortune and nourishment from numerous mysterious energies, which is Earth’s source’s gift to them, the Earth Expeditionary Army.

In just a few hours, Di Xuan’s aura soared several times, stepping into the True Immortal Domain.

Even when still in the Evolution Realm, the clone devoured massive amounts of Immortal Gold, Exotic Stone, Xinghua, and Divine Stone, continually strengthening his body.

The Stones of Space stored in the treasury of the Evolution Realm were few. These treasures, once collected, are always used by Evolvers, with only a pathetic amount remaining. The small reserves had been devoured by the clone, building him a stronger foundation.

At that time, Di Xuan was already able to defy and kill True Immortals, and now his combat power has certainly reached the limit of all Celestial Immortals.

With a thought, Wang Xuan’s intent was sensed by the clone, who rose holding the Heaven-Shaking Rod, with overflowing vitality splitting the clouds.

"Yafu, Son of the War God? It’s said you’re the strongest at the Jade Platform Realm. I, Di Xuan, am rather unconvinced. Today the timing is perfect; do you dare to fight me?"

Di Xuan donned a Golden Battle Armor, his blood-red cape billowing with the wind, and his mighty presence reminded everyone of this tyrant who rampaged freely on the battlefield.

The Son of the War God, Yafu, glanced disdainfully, saying, "What do you count for? What status do you have to challenge me? If any random person can battle me, what reputation would I have left?"

In terms of status, the well-known Son of the War God, Yafu, indeed surpasses Di Xuan significantly. Even as a Federation Vice Admiral, and destined to become an Admiral upon return, he can’t compare to the Youth Venerable of Mount Olympus.

Wang Xuan had already decided to teach the Son of the War God a lesson. He took out ten Middle Grade True Tier Evolutionary Immortal Medicines, the value of which is imaginable, as even a single stalk would be cherished by a Star Lord.

"I have a deep friendship with Brother Di Xuan, and though we gained some in the Evolution Realm, today we are willing to wager ten stalks of Middle Grade True Tier Immortal Herbs and ten Longevity Pills that grant a millennium of life against you.

This battle will be a fair match between Brother Di Xuan and you. If you win, everything in my hand will be yours.

If you lose."

Wang Xuan’s lips curled into a smile. These treasures aren’t easily thrown away by him, because even a newly-appointed Star Lord of Immortal Martial Mountain can’t afford such assets.

But placing them as a wager to have Yafu fight interested him greatly.

The Son of the War God, Yafu, had a miniature Black Dragon perched on his shoulder. The pair glanced at the ten shimmering Immortal Herbs and ten Longevity Pills, clearly moved.

He had looked down upon Wang Xuan and said, "These stakes are rather thin, unfitting of our status. If you add tenfold, I don’t mind stepping into the ring.

If I win, everything will be mine. If I lose, the Stone of Space in my hand will be yours."

The Stone of Space he held was multicolored, undoubtedly a top-grade Stone of Space, fully crystallized. A single head-sized piece is worth over twenty times the value of an equivalent-sized Stone of Space.

Wang Xuan couldn’t help but chuckle. What a stroke of luck, someone offers a pillow just as he needed one, Yafu gives him a Stone of Space when he’s lacking one.

"In that case, the bet is established." Wang Xuan placed the Immortal Herbs and Longevity Pills aside and glanced at Di Xuan. With that glance, everything was communicated.

Everything here would be left to the clone to handle. Finally returning home, his anticipation and excitement were beyond words.

Under the gaze of everyone, the clone Di Xuan and the Son of the War God, Yafu, leapt into space. With their power, the destruction could cause major damage to Earth, so the battlefield had to be in space.

...

Wang Xuan felt the mysterious bloodline connection, strong and intimate, something he hadn’t experienced with anyone but his parents, a life force so potent that he sensed it the moment he returned to Earth.

Looking at Lin Cheng and her rounded belly, he understood everything; while he was away, the child was silently conceived.

Although it was strange to return home after four years and see his wife with a big belly, he was absolutely certain it was his child.

Taking deep breaths, he stepped through the void, arriving in front of everyone in the blink of an eye.

He first bowed in greeting to his master, He Fang, then exchanged greetings with a few of his senior brothers and sisters, before gazing deeply at Lin Cheng and embracing her.

"I came back late."

Wang Xuan’s words brought Lin Cheng to tears of joy, yet she didn’t know what to say. This reunion had been long awaited, and although they had a thousand things to say, those words seemed inadequate once spoken.

Sometimes silence speaks louder than words.

"Qi, the seed you planted four years ago still hasn’t sprouted; it seems the child was waiting for you."

He Fang, seeing Wang Xuan’s robust body and ever-elevating cultivation level, couldn’t help but feel gratified.

With such a disciple, what more could one ask for?

If one day he achieves historical fame, it may be due to this disciple aside from his combat power and contributions.

Wang Xuan’s smile revealed his snow-white teeth, his hand resting on Lin Cheng’s rounded belly. The feeling of fulfillment and happiness was unprecedented.

Even breaking through to the True Immortal Realm would not compare to the joy of knowing he’d become a father.

He was going to be a dad!

Wang Xuan was overjoyed, his happiness making him want to leap with joy, unable to contain his silly smile, such an uncharacteristic display.

"How have things been here these four years?" Wang Xuan asked Lin Cheng.

"Very well, everything’s been smooth. Your parents and sister have greatly advanced their cultivation levels, and life’s been comfortable, but the stone has missed you terribly.

Changsheng Group has grown significantly over four years, and Earth Civilization is now known by all, while Black and White Mountain remains peaceful as ever.

We’ve all been waiting for you to return."

Since Wang Xuan returned, Lin Cheng felt an inexplicable peace of mind; he was like a tree supporting the sky, and she was the vine wrapped around it.

He Fang and the others smiled knowingly but also sighed, for of this lineage’s ten true inheritors—master, six senior brothers and sisters, plus two confirmed fourth-generation disciples—none had children, yet Wang Xuan was to be the first to become a dad.

Even though they were immortals free from aging, they couldn’t help but envy and sigh. A life winner like Wang Xuan seems to have reached perfection.

Time passed in the blink of an eye, half an hour gone by, as waves of energy vibrated from outer space, generating auroras by impacting the atmosphere, coupled with light spheres akin to massive nuclear explosions—the intensity of the battle was perceptible.

In space, Son of the War God Yafu was covered in blood, fresh blood continuously flowing from his mouth, presenting an extremely disheveled appearance.

One after another, the defensive Immortal Artifacts broke; he couldn’t afford to feel heartache because Di Xuan, the battlefield Killing God, approached with a frenzy for blood.

"Eat my rod! My grandpa’s Heaven-Shaking Rod can be long or short, thick or thin, soft or hard—it satisfies whatever style you prefer.

Beg for mercy now, or obediently lie down for grandpa!"

Clone Emperor Xuan reveled in battle, fierce and increasingly formidable, possessing three talents: the Eye of Truth, Immortal Flesh and Jade Bone, and the Indestructible Body, mighty Combat Ability!

His unbreakable body, inexhaustible magical power, divine eye penetrating weaknesses in combat skills—even without utilizing these three talents, Son of the War God Yafu was pressed down by Di Xuan, who almost overwhelmingly thrashed Yafu using his talents.

Employing various methods to fight back proved futile, Son of the War God Yafu remained in a sorry state over this half-hour, utterly disgraced.

The one-sided battle left everyone dumbfounded; nobody anticipated such a scene in the clash of two full-power combatants.

Many expected Son of the War God Yafu to suppress Di Xuan, or the battle to be evenly matched; the reality was Di Xuan was overwhelmingly thrashing Yafu.

"Take another rod from me!" Di Xuan roared, breaking Son of the War God Yafu’s tendons and bones with a single strike, sending him hurtling from the heavens to the earth.

The Son of the War God, after a half-hour of struggle, ultimately faced defeat, his lifetime reputation becoming a stepping stone for newcomers.

The new Young War God ascended.

Wang Xuan’s smile revealed a slight grin, watching the disgraced Son of the War God depart, then leisurely stowing away the Stone of Space.

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