King of Creation-Chapter 682 - 673: Choosing a Divine Power Martial Skill

"Additionally," in view of the tremendous contributions Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, and Zuo Xiong have made to the Divine Sect, this Sect Leader hereby grants them permission to participate in next year’s...... Divine Sacrifice! This is also the mysterious grand prize I had previously promised them!"

"Divine Sacrifice?"

Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, and Zuo Xiong were all momentarily stunned at the same time, knowing what the earlier rewards were but finding themselves completely baffled by this mysterious grand prize.

Participate in... the Divine Sacrifice?

What kind of reward was that? What benefits could it hold?

What surprised Ye Zhen and the others even more was that at that moment inside the temple, most of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect’s high-ranking officials also wore faces of bewilderment and confusion upon hearing the term ’Divine Sacrifice’, evidently also hearing it for the first time.

Even many high-ranking officials in the golden moon attire looked bewildered.

Only the high-ranking officials of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect dressed in the Red Sun attire showed a different kind of shock, seemingly very surprised that the Sect Leader would make such a decision. This included Yua Hanjing of the Golden Moon Grade, who was also visibly astounded, clearly in the know.

Apart from this, Fengh Qingyue’s reaction was a bit odd as well, though her gaze towards Ye Zhen contained more surprise than joy.

"Sect Leader, isn’t that... too many participants for the Divine Sacrifice?" Suddenly, an extremely aged voice echoed in the hall, catching most people off guard.

"Elder Cai, this is the promise I made to them when they participated in the Spirit Returning Assembly; moreover, it’s just three additional people at the Divine Sacrifice. Besides, a lot depends on personal luck during the Divine Sacrifice!" Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong stated.

With a soft ’oh,’ the voice that had appeared so abruptly fell silent again, and Ye Zhen and the others couldn’t even identify where it had come from.

This left Ye Zhen quite surprised, for the Sun and Moon Divine Sect’s foundation was deeper than he had imagined!

"Everyone has seen it, to those who contribute to the Divine Sect, to the martial artists who go all out, I, the Sect Leader, am never stingy with my rewards. So long as one is wholeheartedly devoted to the Divine Sect, I will surely grant substantial rewards.

Moreover, even if they die in battle while serving the Divine Sect, I will not let them be treated unfairly!"

"Hall Master Zhu, find the direct descendants within three generations of Yub Hea and Zhuang Ling. If they are willing, move them all to reside in the Divine Sect’s estate; their parents will be supported according to the monthly allowance of the Sun and Moon Divine Guards, and all other people according to that of the Sun and Moon Iron Guards.

If they are unwilling, ensure that their monthly allowances are delivered on time and arrange for someone from the branch hall to protect them without negligence!"

"Your subordinate obeys!" Zhu Ling responded without exception.

"Furthermore, among their family members, if there are any martial practitioners, bring them into the Divine Sect for full-fledged cultivation, enjoying the monthly allowance of the Sun and Moon Divine Guards. Report their status to me once a year without any mistakes!" Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong commanded.

"Rest assured, Sect Leader, your subordinate will handle this matter perfectly," Zhu Ling guaranteed.

Ye Zhen was somewhat surprised by Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong’s final arrangements.

The fact that he remembered Yub Hea and Zhuang Ling, who had already fallen in the Trial Secret Realm, was impressive, and the substantial compensation he offered was enough to earn Ye Zhen’s respect.

The assembly in the temple thus came to an end, and next was the time for the celebratory banquet.

The Sun and Moon Divine Sect arranged a feast to honor Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, and Zuo Xiong for their achievements, and, of course, to celebrate their Sect’s acquisition of the rights to use the Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins for the first time in thirty-five years.

Almost everyone was jubilant, even those sect followers who would never have the chance to cultivate within the Supreme Spirit Vein.

To them, the most significant benefit was the availability of the High Grade Spirit Institute as the high-level members would go to cultivate in the Supreme Spirit Vein.

It seemed that everyone could foresee a significant improvement in their Cultivation within the next five years. With enhanced Cultivation came elevated status and potentially a transcendence of their entire lives.

This was a celebration!

A grand internal celebration of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect.

Most people were toasting Tian Guizhang, Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, and Zuo Xiong, foreseeing that these four would become highly sought-after figures within the Sun and Moon Divine Sect over the next five years.

Especially for Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, and Zuo Xiong, who had caught the Sect Leader’s favor, their future prospects were boundless. Even those who weren’t familiar with them surrounded them with smiles, insistent on offering a toast.

However, amidst the warmth of the wine, Ye Zhen quietly slipped away.

"What’s the matter, don’t you like this kind of atmosphere?" Fengh Qingyue appeared behind Ye Zhen.

"There’s a sense of unreality, and naturally, I don’t like that," Ye Zhen stated.

"What do you like, then?"

"If I had a choice, I’d prefer to..." His voice paused, and Ye Zhen’s gaze turned towards Fengh Qingyue, causing her heart to flutter for no reason as she lowered her head under his gaze.

"Uh... to drink with you!"

Ye Zhen’s words brought Fengh Qingyue a sigh of relief and, for some reason, a hint of disappointment surfaced in her heart. Still, she managed a smile and replied, "Alright then, let’s drink together. I also don’t care much for these occasions!"

"But let me get one thing clear: I don’t have any wine left where I am!"

"Don’t worry, this time, it’s my treat!"

Laughing, Ye Zhen walked towards the direction of the Moonlight Hall with Fengh Qingyue.

Neither of them noticed, however, that in the shadows of a distant building, a tall figure had been watching their retreating backs vanish into the distance, his expression exceedingly complex.

In Feng Qingyue’s small yard, under the flowers and moonlight, with fine wine and beautiful company....

Having drinks with Feng Qingyue was just a minor episode. Ye Zhen had a long conversation with her, and she eagerly inquired about the dangers within the Trial Secret Realm. freёnovelkiss.com

Ye Zhen also discussed the Divine Sacrifice of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect with Feng Qingyue.

According to Feng Qingyue, the Divine Sacrifice was a highly formal and strictly limited ceremony of worshipping the gods within the Sun and Moon Divine Sect.

As for the rest, Feng Qingyue wasn’t sure, as it seemed to depend on personal fortune.

The Sun and Moon Divine Sect’s ceremony of worshipping the gods took place every three years, and by now, Feng Qingyue had participated in the ceremony three times without gaining anything.

Furthermore, inside the Divine Sect, the topic of the Divine Sacrifice was somewhat taboo, and no one talked about it, hence Feng Qingyue knew very little.

But there was one point that caught Ye Zhen’s attention.

The two Supreme Elders of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, who never appeared for any event, never missed the Divine Sacrifice which occurred every three years.

Before this, including the two Supreme Elders and Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong, there were only nine people in the entire Sun and Moon Divine Sect who could participate in the Divine Sacrifice.

Just by looking at the numbers, the Divine Sacrifice was indeed extraordinary, but the specific benefits would have to wait until participation next year to be known.

But Ye Zhen believed that something that could make a Supreme Elder speak out to stop it must be no small matter.

Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong had given significant rewards to Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, and Zuo Xiong, so the next day would be the time for the three of them to fully receive their rewards.

Actually, aside from the status rewards, Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong’s rewards included five items: time to cultivate in the Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins, opportunities to comprehend at the Sun and Moon Divine Altar, Cultivation Techniques, qualifications to pay respects to the divine statues, and participation in the Divine Sacrifice!

Among these five items, the Divine Sacrifice wouldn’t take place until next year, and paying respects to the divine statues happened on the first day of each month, which was still several days away.

Of the remaining three items, Ye Zhen had carefully considered and decided to postpone the opportunity to comprehend at the Sun and Moon Divine Altar. At the very least, he would wait until his Cultivation broke through to the Vein Forging Realm before attempting it.

As for the half-year of Cultivation time in the Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins, Ye Zhen was definitely going to use it, as his future increase in Cultivation depended entirely on it.

Most importantly, on the second night at Immortal Light Mountain, after Ye Zhen had frankly revealed to Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong that he had already successfully forged a vein, the Sect Leader said that it was only natural for Ye Zhen’s Cultivation to reach the Vein Forging Realm in the future.

The most difficult part about the Vein Forging Realm was forging the veins, a major bottleneck. Now that Ye Zhen had already forged his veins, the breakthrough would be easy.

According to Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong’s estimation, Ye Zhen’s Cultivation could smoothly break through to the Peak of the First Stage of Vein Forging Realm.

And with the qualification to cultivate in the Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins, Ye Zhen could break through in a very short time.

In other words, it wouldn’t be long before Ye Zhen became a Martial Artist at the Vein Forging Realm.

However, before heading to the Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins for his breakthrough, Ye Zhen still had two things to do.

One was to choose a Divine Power Martial Skill to cultivate, and the other was to facilitate the promotion for the Cloud Winged Tiger King Kitten.

Early the next morning, Ye Zhen went to the Inner Affairs Hall to seek out the Head of the Inner Affairs Hall, Zhu Ling.

The collection of Secret Manuals within the Sun and Moon Divine Sect was managed by the Head of the Inner Affairs Hall.

"Haha, Ye Zhen, you’re actually late!" Zhu Ling exclaimed with a loud laugh upon seeing Ye Zhen.

"Late, how so?"

Ye Zhen’s expression was somewhat indifferent because of Zhu Ling’s son, Zhu Jiutian, whose inhuman behavior had always moved Ye Zhen to deliberately keep his distance from Zhu Ling!

With such a son and letting such a son run wild, Zhu Ling was no good person.

If not necessary, Ye Zhen did not wish to interact with Zhu Ling.

"Nian Xinghe and Zuo Xiong, after last night’s banquet, they clung onto me straight away and went to the Secret Codex Tower to choose the Divine Power Martial Skills they wanted to cultivate. You really take your time, waiting until this morning," Zhu Ling said with a smile.

"I’m not behind by half a day!"

"Right, you, Ye Zhen, are choosing a Heavenly Level High Grade Divine Power Martial Skill. No one is competing with you, so you’re not behind by half a day. Come this way!" Zhu Ling said as he led the way.

Under Zhu Ling’s leadership, after passing through several layers of Spiritual Power Barriers, Ye Zhen and Zhu Ling stepped onto the fourth floor of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect’s Secret Codex Tower.

The first floor of the Secret Codex Tower houses Earth Level Martial Skills, which are numerous and varied; the second floor contains Heavenly Level Lower Grade Divine Power Martial Skills, which are also plentiful. As for the fourth floor, it holds the Heavenly Level High Grade Divine Power Martial Skills.

"Ye Zhen, there are not many Heavenly Level High Grade Divine Power Martial Skills. Even within the entire Sun and Moon Divine Sect, there are only seven such Skills collected.

Here, these seven in front of you—each one is a powerful Divine Power Martial Skill. You can choose freely. Oh, also, these Jade Scrolls only contain overviews of the Martial Skills. Feel free to look!" Zhu Ling told him.

"Hmm, thank you!"

Ye Zhen casually picked up a Jade Scroll and began to look through it.

"This is... the Heavenly Mechanism Locking Spirit Sword Formation..."(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)