Free Web NovelChapter 417: Chapter 400: The Return
"That rotten Wang Meng! How dare he disrespect me like that? He’d better hope I don’t get my hands on him!"
Wang Meng had finally shaken off that unruly girl. Now, the sky was the limit. Having experienced the power of the Life Wheel, he was on a completely different level.
The Life Wheel was indeed something that shouldn’t exist in a Small Thousand World. What’s more, it was his own Life Wheel. This confirmed for Wang Meng that the Middle Thousand World was real, but how was he supposed to get there?
’Could it be that ascension isn’t about becoming an immortal or a god, but about entering the Middle Thousand World?’
But for now, Wang Meng wasn’t dwelling on the end result.
The Life Wheel could unleash any Magic, Sword Technique, or even theoretical concepts with zero conversion time!
It was completely subject to his will; the Life Wheel materialized at the speed of thought. This was faster than even the quickest Life Mark Combination—undoubtedly perfect for a Small Thousand World.
As for imitating Life Artifacts and Holy Statues, to the Life Wheel, it was just another form of Magic.
That was what made the Life Wheel so terrifying.
If there was one problem, it was that the resources required to strengthen the Life Wheel were staggering.
Far, far more than what a Five Elements Body needed.
Wang Meng wasn’t sure how much he would need to reach Great Perfection, let alone what would happen to him when he did.
But at this moment, Wang Meng was filled with anticipation. Possessing the Life Wheel was the most solid step he had ever taken toward changing his own fate.
’I will control my own destiny!’
「Three days later.」
Wang Meng returned to Thousand Dragons Undying City. Having familiarized himself with how to use the Life Wheel, he could fully appreciate its superiority over Life Marks. No matter what kind of opponent the Extreme Dao Alliance sent, Wang Meng was confident he could face them in battle.
Back in Thousand Dragons Undying City, Master Wang practically swaggered through the streets, but no one paid him any mind. The city’s population had dropped sharply; the Dragon Cave was closed, and the Cultivators had all returned to their own territories. Wang Meng waited for several days, but no one came looking for trouble. Dejected, he had no choice but to head back to the Star Alliance.
’I thought the Extreme Dao Alliance was supposed to be all aggressive and overbearing. How could they be such cowards?’
Master Wang had overestimated himself. The Extreme Dao Alliance had no time to bother with him; they had even ignored Zheng Dasheng’s death. Normally, the death of a Protector would have triggered an investigation from the Alliance. But right now, a target they had been preparing to heavily invest in had suddenly joined the Pure Land. The Pure Land was the very core of the Star Alliance, under the direct control of the Saintess. For the already dominant Star Alliance to gain another Sacred Body was a massive blow to the Extreme Dao Alliance, forcing them to completely rethink their strategy.
The Extreme Dao Alliance was in chaos. Some argued that the moment the Holy Light Demon Collapse Body was discovered, he should have been sent to their headquarters immediately. Letting him go was a foolish decision in itself—how could the Star Alliance possibly pass up such an opportunity? Others argued that he should have been killed on the spot. The Holy Light Demon Collapse Body was the most unstable of them all, possessing what could be called a dual nature. Of all the Sacred Bodies, it was the least reliable.
But one thing was beyond doubt: the Holy Light Demon Collapse Body was incredibly powerful, especially now that it was in the hands of the Pure Land.
Who would have thought that the Pure Land, the core power of the Star Alliance, would suddenly give someone like Mingren such an opportunity?
Every member of the Star Alliance knew the Pure Land existed, but none knew where it was or what it looked like. However, whenever a special operation was launched, the Star Alliance would dispatch its Pure Land Knights—a group of incomparably powerful Cultivators who formed the true core of the Pure Land.
The opening of the Dragon Cave had culminated in Mingren’s success. The descents of the No Illusion Demon Master, the Hundred Flowers Fairy, and the Wind Celestial Venerable would normally have been major events, but they all seemed to pale in comparison to the splendor surrounding the Holy Light Demon Collapse Body.
And so, Master Wang finally returned to Starlight Cultivation Academy.
Returning to the Little Holy Hall and looking at the familiar surroundings, he felt as if a lifetime had passed in the last year.
Arhat was sweeping the floor when he looked up and saw Wang Meng. He rubbed his eyes. "Boss."
"Haha, Arhat, your head’s gotten even shinier!"
"Bo... Boss! Boss is back! Boss is back!"
Tossing his broom aside, Arhat roared with all his might. Fan Hong was the first to charge out, throwing himself at Wang Meng. Soon, everyone else came rushing out.
Things had been tough for the Holy Hall Faction lately. Despite having Ling Fei’s protection, they couldn’t stop others from constantly looking for trouble.
"Damn! I knew a lucky bastard like you wouldn’t die so easily!"
"It’s good that you’re back. It’s really good that you’re back," Hex Zui said. ’We really can’t afford any more losses.’
Ma Tian’Er and Yan Yuyue exchanged looks, both able to see the excitement and joy in each other’s eyes.
Back in his room, everyone bombarded him with questions, rambling from one topic to another. They clearly had a million things to ask, and Wang Meng answered them one by one. Of course, he omitted any mention of the Extreme Dao Alliance, simply saying that he had run into danger, been rescued by a Supreme Elder from the Taiyin Sect, and then ventured into the Dragon Tomb.
Everyone was genuinely happy to hear that Wang Meng had reached Minor Perfection. They had all been making rapid progress themselves, but none had reached that stage yet.
But amidst their joy, there was also a hint of disappointment.
"It’s a shame Mingren went to the Pure Land," Hex Zui couldn’t help but sigh. "If he were still here, our Holy Hall could really become famous."
Wang Meng reaching Minor Perfection was impressive, but it paled in comparison to a Holy Light Demon Collapse Body. Still, everyone understood. People always strive for better opportunities, and a Sacred Body like that was simply not in their league. By entering the Pure Land, Mingren was now a true member of the Star Alliance. In terms of status, he was on par with someone like Xuee Zhongnan, but his practical value was far greater. How could he possibly remain in the Holy Hall?
Wang Meng smiled. "Don’t be like that, everyone. We should be happy for Mingren. No matter what, he’s one of us, from our Holy Hall!"
Hex Zui slapped his forehead. "You’re right! This is our glory, too. That kid Mingren is really something else!"
Li Tianyi shook his head helplessly. "You two are improving by leaps and bounds. I’m only at the forty-seventh layer. I thought if I went all-out with my cultivation, I’d break through to Minor Perfection quickly, but I’m still a step behind you."
Once their Magic had become proficient, they had all started to focus everything on advancing their Life Marks.
"Tianyi, your speed is already plenty fast. You can’t compare yourself to Mingren and Wang Meng."
Wang Meng didn’t mention Mingren’s connection to the Ten Thousand Demons Sect. In his eyes, it no longer mattered. If Mingren really decided to act, the ones who would be annihilated at the Cultivation Academy certainly wouldn’t be the Ten Thousand Demons Sect.
’It looks like Mingren and I are truly headed for a major battle.’
Wang Meng knew that when Mingren talked about a life-and-death battle, he wasn’t speaking lightly. Wang Meng enjoyed sparring and fighting, but Mingren didn’t. Mingren was reluctant to make a move, but once he fixated on something, he had to see it through to a clear conclusion.
He understood Mingren better than anyone. What Mingren wanted was an unparalleled battle.
And that was exactly what he wanted, too.
As for the "stage" Mingren had mentioned, Wang Meng wasn’t worried. He was sure Mingren would find a way to prepare it.
’Now that I have the Life Wheel, I just hope Mingren gets even stronger... just as he hopes for me.’
’Who will be the stronger one?’
The day after his return, Wang Meng was summoned by Lv Yuantian. In truth, Wang Meng was also eager to see the Old Demon Dean.
Lv Yuantian sized up Wang Meng with a serious expression. "You broke through to Minor Perfection. Not bad."
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