Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 658 - 637: Bodhi

Zhou Leng collected the alien Star Dragon Corpse and looked toward the other two Grandmasters.

The Grandmaster from Elephant Country hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "Zhou Leng, hello, my name is Ajiong, a half-member of the East Monarch faction."

Zhou Leng nodded, if this person wasn’t lying, then he couldn’t possibly be part of the Demon Worship Sect.

Elephant Country is filled with internal strife from the Demon Worship Sect, the East Monarch faction is the only human-led force.

The Light of Redemption saw Zhou Leng’s calm gaze and shuddered internally.

Just before entering the True King Gate, they had met, and thought Zhou Leng was merely a Middle-Rank Grandmaster, and had wanted to swipe him to death with one palm.

How could a few days pass, and the opponent was far beyond himself, capable of swiping him to death with one hand?

If there really was a conflict, even using a Half-Divine Artifact, he couldn’t escape.

This Zhou Leng seemingly more fierce than Zhao Dongjun during his Upper-Rank Grandmaster days.

In his mind flashed numerous records of Martial Saints during their Upper-Rank Grandmaster days, seemingly more than half couldn’t match Zhou Leng now.

He instantly understood why his disciple Shen Jun had a fear of Zhou Leng.

This illness, it’s not contagious, right...

The Light of Redemption, lost in thought, heard Ajiong report his name, naturally not daring to reveal his true name, used the name he held as an honorary professor at Changda, saying, "My Dragon Country name is Wu Sangui."

"Hmm?" Zhou Leng looked at this person in confusion, this name isn’t right, the only more revealing name would be Wang Jingwei.

Ajiong released Demon Brain radiance, smiling, "Let’s not worry about other things, let’s befriend each other for easier contact."

Zhou Leng now has more and more Grandmaster and Martial Saint friends, already accustomed, released a QR code.

The Light of Redemption perceived Zhou Leng’s odd gaze, grew more tense, seeing Ajiong add him, didn’t want to be misunderstood by not adding, quickly scanned the QR code, clicked to add as a friend.

In front of Zhou Leng appeared a friend request from Martial Faith.

"I’m Ajiong."

"I’m the Light of Redemption."

Zhou Leng clicked agree, then looked expressionlessly at the Light of Redemption.

The Light of Redemption, Dragon Country Demon Worship Sect Law Enforcement Envoy, renowned.

At the moment of clicking finished, the Light of Redemption realized something was wrong, forgot to switch accounts, but it was too late.

A Grandmaster is, after all, a Grandmaster.

He immediately sent a text message.

"Respected Guan Canglong sir, from now on, I will serve as your subordinate, on behalf of my disciple Shen Jun, as your sole contact in the Demon Worship Sect."

"Hmm?" Zhou Leng skeptically looked at the Light of Redemption.

A Law Enforcement Envoy is one of the highest administrators under the Demon Worship Sect Hierarch in Dragon Country, but not technically the Hierarch’s subordinate, appointed directly by the Demon Sect General Court of Demon Purgatory, theoretically, in the whole of Dragon Country, no one can truly command him.

He serving as a subordinate... then himself would be on equal footing with the Demon Worship Sect Hierarch?

"Our Demon Worship Sect is eager for talent, oh, I also brought your stipend as our General Envoy of the Demon Worship Sect."

The Light of Redemption didn’t care about anything else, saving his life is urgent, having heard about Zhou Leng from his disciple Shen Jun, quickly typed out the words, saying, "Please accept with a smile."

Saying this, he gritted his teeth, took out a Demon Artifact from his Magic Spirit Bag.

Its shape was a standing Demon Statue, with two horns on its head, two wings on its back, eyes blood-red, with black lines surrounding its body.

"I prepared to use this at the last moment, for survival or escape, but, this Half-Divine Artifact should rightfully belong to you."

"Ah?" Ajiong was stunned, the Eagle Alliance guy is so generous, so noble?

At this moment, he felt infinitely ashamed.

After all, being from an old strong country, there are still good people in the Eagle Alliance, it’s not all Demon Sect people.

This is the famous Half-Divine Artifact, "Demon King," which when activated can provide powerful strength for a short time, pushing the body’s strength to the limit.

But after usage, it will enter into a definite period of weakness, almost all Half-Divine Artifacts have negative effects.

Zhou Leng cautiously received the Demon King, weighed it, unsure of the Light of Redemption’s intentions.

It’s absolutely impossible to trust him.

But directly gifting a Half-Divine Artifact, can’t be for entrapment, the cost is too high.

However, Zhou Leng’s principle is not to strike a gift-giver.

Zhou Leng nodded slightly, saying, "You’re very good, the Light of Redemption."

The Light of Redemption quickly said, "You can just call me Xiaoguang."

Zhou Leng glanced at this foreign Xiaoguang, really couldn’t bring himself to say it.

Ajiong’s gaze was filled with shock.

To think, the other party turned out to be the renowned Light of Redemption, afterward, his back chilled.

He is quite knowledgeable about Dragon Country martial artists, rarely actively bullying Elephant Country, but secretly has often directed peripheral forces against Elephant Country.

Of course, mainly because Elephant Country’s administrators are pure idiots, always unable to properly handle relations with Dragon Country.

However, one cannot deny Dragon Country’s ruthless methods.

He gritted his teeth and took out two items, offering them with both hands.

One was a nut resembling a red walnut, the other looked like a ring.

"These are my most important treasures."

"One is the Bodhi fruit. Our country’s sacred tree entered Demon City and absorbed unknown forces, eventually growing into a treasure tree. With the Bodhi fruit, you are eligible to meditate under the tree."

"The other is a treasure that I reluctantly give but am unworthy to use. It’s the finger bone relic of the ’Ganges Holy Monk’ Gananada. Although the relics of the Holy Monk are numerous, those of the Ganges Holy Monk are very few, just over a hundred."

"Please accept them with a smile."

Zhou Leng remembered Wang Boxiong mentioning sending him to Elephant Country, his heart stirred, and he said, "I might go to Elephant Country in a few days, if there’s a chance we can meet."

With that, he took the Bodhi fruit and the Holy Monk’s relic.

"You can contact me anytime," Arjun said.

Zhou Leng glanced at the Bodhi fruit, a famous item heavily monopolized by major forces in Elephant Country. Few are circulated outside, especially under the influence of the Demon Worship Sect, and it’s rare for non-sect martial artists, even regular martial artists from Dragon Country, to buy it.

The Bodhi fruit is miraculous, truly enhancing one’s insight. No one understands the mechanism, even demons meditate under the tree, though aliens gain little from it.

Regarding the Ganges Holy Monk’s relic, it is likewise a treasure.

Elephant Country, after all, is an ancient civilization with a brilliant culture, although its descendants are disappointing, it still has enough population to produce powerful martial artists.

The Ganges Holy Monk is a martial artist revered worldwide, ranked among the four great Martial Saints alongside Zhao Dongjun.

Like Zhao Dongjun, he has a record of slaughtering multiple demon demigods.

Unlike Zhao Dongjun’s formidable martial arts will and exceptional wisdom, the Ganges Holy Monk’s martial arts will is more resilient and focuses on body refinement. The "Yoga Sanskrit Body" he created remains the most potent body refinement inner power in Dragon Country, known as the "Yi Jin Jing."

During his time, the Demon Worship Sect was relatively restrained. After his sacred demise, Elephant Country declined.

Arjun explained, "The East Monarch’s will is grand and immense, possessing demonic-breaking power, whereas the Ganges relic is gentle and enduring. Placing it in the Magic Spirit Bag grants the ability to sense evil and protect the soul. It’s said that carrying this treasure under the Bodhi tree has great benefits."

Arjun’s eyes were filled with regret and helplessly glanced at the Light of Redemption, thinking if not for you, I wouldn’t have taken out such precious items.

The Light of Redemption saw Arjun’s gaze and internally scoffed, isn’t a life-saving grace worth anything?

Zhou Leng put away the Bodhi fruit and relic, thinking that good deeds do get rewarded.

"Where are you two headed?" Zhou Leng asked.

The Light of Redemption lightly shifted their gaze, not daring to mention the Star Destroyer Bottle.

Arjun said, "We don’t really have a goal, just traveling together to seek treasures. I actually want to go to the Divine River, it’s very potent and not dangerous. But our Dragon Race bloodline is weak, unable to perceive the exact direction."

Zhou Leng pointed to the direction he came from, "If you head in this direction, you’ll see the Divine River."

"Thank you, Grandmaster Zhou," Arjun exclaimed with joy. His cultivation in Yoga Sanskrit Body would benefit greatly from the Divine River’s power, far beyond that of an ordinary Grandmaster.

The Light of Redemption said, "I also want to go to the Divine River."

"Alright, you all should go; let’s aim to meet outside," Zhou Leng scanned the two before striding away.

After Zhou Leng departed, Arjun and the Light of Redemption simultaneously sighed in relief.

Arjun said, "This Zhou Leng is truly terrifying. At first glance, you only admire the charisma and perfect physique, but the aura isn’t overpowering. But... during his chase of the last alien star dragon, light emanated from within, as if hiding a small sun. That cultivation technique surpasses even the Great Sun Divine Skill..."

On hearing the "Great Sun Divine Skill," the Light of Redemption felt uneasy, saying, "He’s not cultivating an improved version of the Great Sun Divine Skill, is he?"

Arjun suddenly realized and exclaimed, "Likely! Apart from the Great Sun Divine Skill, no other technique is so terrifying."

The Light of Redemption felt chills behind, determined to stay far away from Zhou Leng in the future.

Always have treasures ready to give when encountering him, avoiding a fate like their master who died from Zhao Dongjun’s power.

After all, Shen Jun mentioned Jax only gifted a Star Conch and ended up not only preserving his life but becoming the head of the Trup Family.

He asked, "What do you think about Zhou Leng’s future path?"

Arjun sighed, "Before witnessing firsthand, I thought he had a high chance of advancing to Martial Saint but not becoming a top Martial Saint. Now it seems, he could expand the four great Martial Saints to five or push the fourth out. His power is too strong, suppressing the alien star dragon, and the alien star dragon has Divine Spirit bloodline, higher than demigod bloodline."

The Light of Redemption lamented, "Indeed, we’re considered top upper-rank grandmasters, yet still far inferior to the alien star dragon."

Arjun suddenly remembered, "He seems to have forcefully penetrated the void."

The Light of Redemption clutched their heart, glaring at Arjun, having noticed long ago but dared not mention it. Now, with Arjun’s remark, they were stricken with East Monarch phobia, feeling uneasy.

An upper-rank grandmaster penetrating the void is extremely frightening.

Zhao Dongjun only reached this realm after becoming a grandmaster, as did the Blood of Tyranny.

"It’s not right, very wrong. With him present, the battles in the Ten Realms may change... I can’t be inferior even to Jax..." The Light of Redemption vaguely guessed Mrs. Xiyang discerned something about Zhou Leng, leading to an all-out invitation to join the Demon Worship Sect.

He recalled the Celestial Calamity Envoy discussing Zhao Dongjun.

When someone asked the Celestial Calamity Envoy if Zhao Dongjun were alive and at his peak, could Demon Purgatory swallow Blue Star?

Celestial Calamity Envoy said if Zhao Dongjun were still around, even descending as the Celestial Calamity God, the best outcome would be to destroy Blue Star but unable to conquer it.

A group possessing a pillar like Zhao Dongjun cannot be conquered.

If accidentally triggering Zhao Dongjun’s martial arts will, it might create a Void God, causing the Celestial Calamity plan to fail.