High-Martial World: System Arrives 30 Years Late-Chapter 287 - 245: Celestial Pride’s Dao Heart Shattered, Secret of Power Third Layer Unsealed!

Chapter 287: Chapter 245: Celestial Pride’s Dao Heart Shattered, Secret of Power Third Layer Unsealed!

The center Martial Arts Arena at Northwest Saint Martial University was in utter silence.

Everyone stared blankly at the woman wielding a cold spear on the stage, her face proud and icy.

This battle was between the ninth and eighth on the Celestial Pride List.

But this battle ended even faster than the previous one.

The eighth Celestial Pride, top of Northwest Saint Martial University, and former Huaxia national martial exam champion, Sima Ji, was defeated in three moves.

"I... lost."

After uttering these three words with a shaking voice, the spirited Sima Ji suddenly seemed twenty years older.

He felt the immense power gap between them.

"Is this the demon of a top Martial Arts Family... is the gap in strength between me and Ye Wanqing truly this vast?!"

Faced with the crushing defeat, Sima Ji’s heart could not even harbor a trace of resentment; only despair remained, as he felt that Ye Wanqing, who defeated him in three moves, had not used her full strength.

Thinking of this.

Crack, something shattered.

Splurt.

Sima Ji suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, and at that moment, a massive crack appeared in his Martial Arts Heart.

"Ye Wanqing’s strength is truly astonishing!"

Bai Ji suddenly stood up from the audience stand after watching the battle.

[Shocking, Ye Wanqing defeats Northwest Saint Martial University’s top Sima Ji in three moves!]

[Ye Wanqing might not be weaker than One-Slash Asura Su Mu!]

[Competition for first on the Celestial Pride List, progress (2/9)...]

[Absolute Cold Spear Ye Wanqing VS One-Slash Asura Su Mu, analysis of who’s stronger!]

[The spear’s chill envelops a thousand miles, power analysis from top Martial Arts Family’s Absolute Cold Spear Ye Wanqing!]

The battle caused a sensation, and soon people started comparing Ye Wanqing to the current first on the Celestial Pride List, One-Slash Asura Su Mu.

Various platforms held online votes after both battles; after the first battle, Su Mu’s support rate was 97.5%, while Ye Wanqing only had 2.5%.

But after this battle, Ye Wanqing’s support rate soared to 29.7% that evening, nearing thirty percent.

Ye Wanqing’s supporters felt that Su Mu’s battle was intimidating, but he faced only two real strong opponents, who were at the bottom of the Celestial Pride List. The rest were merely a motley crew, just looking impressive.

As these comments and analyses spread, Ye Wanqing’s support rate continued to rise, and the public began discussing One-Slash Asura Su Mu once more.

Just one from a top Martial Arts Family and the other rising swiftly and mysteriously, there were not many stories to dig up about the two.

...

Hmm?

Amidst cultivation, Su Mu suddenly felt his Power of Destiny multiply several times over, countless rays of light converging from all directions. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Power of Destiny multiplying several times, what’s happening?"

Power of Destiny is formed from the hopes of the people, the collective will.

More people, higher expectations will increase Su Mu’s Power of Destiny, where the strong can produce destiny several, dozens, or even hundreds of times that of ordinary people.

"Something must have happened during this time..."

Yet Su Mu couldn’t figure it out at the moment, but since it was a good thing, he didn’t think much about it.

"I’ll take advantage of this period and strive to unlock the Third Floor of the Secret of Power."

"This way, I’ll be more assured upon entering the Beast Cave!"

With Water Breathing and Fire Breathing having reached initial mastery, Su Mu decided to invest the surging Power of Destiny into the Secret of Power for further progress.

Soon, the highest commander in the Yun Province War Zone, Lu Zhenguo, issued an order to begin the clearance of Beast Cave 007.

During the clearance phase, thirty-two divisions surrounding Beast Cave 007 started joint actions, pushing the battle line towards the cave and then gradually shrinking.

"Who is that guy? This is too reckless... no, how can he be this fierce?!"

"This is too intense, isn’t it?"

"Tell me, whose subordinate is that man?!"

As the battle line shrank to a certain extent, divisions began to meet, allowing warriors from different divisions to watch over each other and fight side by side.

Then, the warriors from several divisions around the 1198th Division froze, their pupils contracting, swallowing saliva.

A golden-figure flashed amongst the Fierce Beast horde, charging back and forth, killing them seven times over. He even wore no protective combat suit and was barehanded without using any weapons.

Boom!

The golden figure fiercely punched forward, without the abrupt sonic boom.

But upon punching, a torrent of white air instantly surged over the fist’s surface, expanding layer by layer like rolling waves.

Splurt sounds continued incessantly.

With one punch, several Sixth Level Fierce Beasts in front exploded like tomatoes, the penetrating strength of the punch persisting.

One after another, each punch landed on the fierce beasts behind, with each punch at least a dozen or twenty fierce beasts were smashed into pulp, regardless if they were of the Fifth Level or Sixth Level.

This figure was naturally Su Mu, who wanted to master the Third Floor of the Secret of Power in a short time, so he chose to face the enemy with his fists. He temporarily handed over the foodie, a treasure against fierce beasts, to Zhen Yue for command.

Otherwise, having the foodie by his side would make everything meaningless.

But Su Mu also had the foodie restrain its aura as a King Beast. It’s better not to expose the matter of the King Beast; he reminded Zhao Lin’s squad upon departure that there was no need to invite unnecessary trouble right now.

Wealth should not be flaunted; there’s truth in that.

"Sir, that’s the 1198th Division."

"When did the 1198th Division have such a formidable person?!"

Seeing nearby warriors from other divisions, and even their leaders looking dumbfounded, the warriors from the 1198th Division, Su Mu’s squad, and even Zhen Yue couldn’t help but reveal a slight smile.

For Major General Su, this was just a small scene. Look at how these people seem inexperienced!

They felt a sudden sense of pride in their hearts.

"Impressive, isn’t it? That’s Major General Su, Su Mu!"

"Su Mu?! Wait a second... this name sounds familiar. I think I’ve heard it somewhere..."

"I got it, this is the Demon who ascended the Dragon in a solitary battle, Su Mu, number one on the Celestial Pride List!"

"So it’s him... But he’s too strong! Is he really a Sixth Level Martial Artist? Am I a fake Sixth Level Martial Artist?" A colonel began to seriously doubt himself.

He wasn’t alone in his thoughts; many other division officers were greatly shocked at this moment.

Seeing these reactions in the eyes of the warriors of the 1198th Division, they couldn’t help but laugh out loud; they had felt the same way when they first encountered Su Mu. But as they watched, even they couldn’t help but show astonishment.

After just a few days, Major General Su’s strength seemed even more terrifying, even more unfathomable!

Thus, warriors started to feel admiration and reverence towards Su Mu in their hearts, and streams of the power of destiny flowed from these warriors, continuously merging into that golden figure.

Destiny of Huaxia’s citizens and Beast Cave warriors gathered upon one person!

Feeling this constant inflow of powerful destiny, the corners of Su Mu’s mouth slightly curved upwards, his body trembling slightly.

"Almost there, almost there..."

"The Third Floor of the Secret of Power is about to be unlocked!"

A recruit inhaled sharply and then looked towards the nearby leader, unable to resist asking.

"Sir, you are a Martial Arts Grandmaster. Can you do what he did..."

The recruit voiced what was a question in many people’s hearts, drawing curious glances from many.

For a moment.

The leader of the 655th Division was made red-faced by the recruit’s question, his mouth opening and closing several times. If not for the fact that this person was a recruit, if it were any veteran, he would have given him a slap.

Finally, the leader uttered, "Everyone, get the hell out of here."

This scene simultaneously took place in other divisions, Zhen Yue found it quite amusing. His defense line had Su Mu and the foodie, making it extremely easy.

Until one of the elite platoon soldiers beside him mimicked and asked, "Sir, are you also..."

Zhen Yue’s smile stiffened, then waved his hand and interrupted, "Get lost, I’m human, that guy’s a monster, I don’t compare myself to monsters, whoever wants to compare can go ahead."

He wasn’t joking; even if others didn’t know Su Mu, Zhen Yue sure did!

In just a few days, Su Mu had single-handedly slaughtered nearly twenty Grandmaster Level fierce beasts; Zhen Yue wasn’t foolish enough to compare himself to such a demon.

The battle line gradually advanced, and resistance began to intensify, as the closer it got to the Beast Cave, the greater the restriction on heavy weapons by the special force field.

Except for the 1198th Division, because Su Mu was like a humanoid bulldozer, charging at the front, pushing the Beast Tide aside.

"Quick, quick, keep up with Major General Su! Everyone, keep up!" Zhen Yue commanded.

The warriors of the 1198th Division howled as they followed Su Mu’s footsteps, forming a formation with Su Mu as the sharp edge, and advanced unimpeded.

At noon, the 1198th Division was the first to reach the edge of the Beast Cave, Zhen Yue became solemn, beginning to issue military orders.

"Everyone in the 1198th Division, stay alert with the highest spirits; Regiments four, five, and six immediately start constructing defense works, preparing for the second phase clearance, to enter the Beast Cave."

"Regiments one, two, and three, go support the comrades on the left flank, other regiments remain vigilant, all drones are to be deployed, constantly observe the movement of fierce beasts within the Beast Cave, and prepare to suppress beast counterattacks."

"Su Mu, please go support the other divisions on the right flank."

"Alright!"

Su Mu had intended to do just that, then single-handedly charged towards the right flank, the foodie with a somewhat aggrieved look in its big eyes, but could only watch helplessly as Su Mu left.

As Su Mu arrived at the right flank, the leader of the 799th Division showed envy.

"Damn it, I was wondering why Zhen Yue’s defense was so easy this time."

"If Su Mu were in my 799th Division, I’d be just as relaxed!"

Under the splendid dusk glow, thirty-two divisions outside the 007 Beast Cave gradually took positions, starting the construction of defense works. The order for the next two days in the War Zone was to clear the ground and build structures.

At dawn on the third day, the call to clear the first layer of the Beast Cave would be sounded.

Underneath the fiery sunset, that figure glowed with a golden light as a grand and profound stream of information emerged in his mind.

Su Mu showed a face of wild joy, with the horrific destiny support.

The Third Floor of the Secret of Power was finally unlocked!