Chapter 47: Signs of Shattered Meridians, Leaving the Three Saints Sect
Chapter 47: Signs of Shattered Meridians, Leaving the Three Saints Sect
After realizing this dual cultivation technique wasn’t what he’d imagined, Su Ming quickly lost interest.
Meanwhile, Qu Xiangyang’s earlier words made him increasingly eager to visit the Tower of Ascension.
Su Ming simply took out the Chaos Transformation Bottle to absorb Chaos Spirit Liquid and continue his cultivation.
Sensing the aura of Chaos Spirit Liquid, Shen Ming—who had remained motionless around his wrist—finally stirred.
The creature extended its thousand legs and began crawling toward the Chaos Transformation Bottle.
“We’re not in the Three Saints Secret Realm now—I can’t let you drink to your heart’s content.”
Despite saying this, Su Ming still allocated one-fifth of the Chaos Spirit Liquid to Shen Ming.
After all, it was now his battle pet. Being too stingy would make it reluctant to fight for him later.
Su Ming casually set up a time acceleration formation, preparing to break through to a higher realm.
Half a day passed in the outside world—the moon now hung high in the sky—and Su Ming completed his breakthrough.
However, his breakthrough was somewhat unusual.
Fine cracks had appeared in his meridians and dantian.
“I didn’t expect to experience ‘meridian shattering’ so soon.”
The so-called ‘meridian shattering’ was a prerequisite for cultivators entering the Nirvana Realm.
Only when all meridians in the body shattered and reformed could a cultivator truly be considered to have entered the Nirvana Realm.
It was a genuine rebirth through destruction.
Normally, symptoms of ‘meridian shattering’ only appeared when reaching the ninth level of the Longevity Realm, when spiritual energy within the body was extremely abundant.
“The Nirvana Realm’s standard is the complete shattering and rebirth of meridians and dantian. What would happen if I completed this step before reaching the peak of the Longevity Realm?”
Judging by the current trend, Su Ming felt his meridians might completely shatter before he even reached the eighth level of the Longevity Realm.
“Deviating further and further from the original plot—but that’s a good thing.”
The greater the deviation, the more he had altered destiny.
Thinking this, Su Ming activated his Destiny Vision.
He hadn’t carefully examined Chu Fan’s situation since leaving the Three Saints Secret Realm.
After severing Luo Ningshuang’s connection to destiny, her ‘Tree of Destiny’ could no longer be seen through Destiny Vision.
Yet Chu Fan’s ‘Tree of Destiny’ actually showed signs of growing stronger again.
After all my efforts, why haven’t I managed to snuff you out yet?
But then again—the stronger Chu Fan’s destiny became, the more Destiny Points Su Ming could extract from him, right?
Su Ming turned his gaze to his own thread of destiny.
That fractured strand extending toward a void-like future now bore very clear marks. With a bit more effort, perhaps he could extend his destiny beyond this world.
“Chu Fan, don’t disappoint me. Keep striving so I can obtain more Destiny Points.”
As his vision returned to normal, Su Ming stood and dismantled the time acceleration formation.
It was indeed useful, but unfortunately, it only lasted seven days—or rather, six and a half days remained.
Stepping out of his room, Su Ming immediately spotted Qu Xiangyang.
“Lord Su, everything has been handled. According to the Three Saints Sect’s rules, you are now the sect master.”
In the blink of an eye, Su Ming had become the official leader of the Three Saints Sect.
The world’s number one orthodox sect handing its leadership to a Longevity Realm disciple would be laughable if word got out.
Of course, once people learned Su Ming’s identity, none would dare mock the decision—they’d wholeheartedly approve of it.
“Quite efficient. However, I’ll be away for some time. Handle any issues that arise on your own.”
“Young Master, where are you headed?” Meng Shu materialized silently.
“The Tower of Ascension. No need to accompany me, Meng Shu. I’ll go alone.”
With the Battle Puppet around, Meng Shu’s role as a guardian had diminished significantly.
Not that he minded—his focus had shifted to protecting Luo Ningshuang.
Qu Xiangyang hastily interjected, “If Lord Su has no objections, I could accompany you to the Tower of Ascension.”
Su Ming sized up Qu Xiangyang, pondered briefly, then nodded.
“Very well. Let’s go.”
“As you command!”
Before leaving, Su Ming glanced toward Luo Ningshuang’s courtyard. Sensing she was still cultivating, he chose not to disturb her, simply asking Meng Shu to relay his plans.
“Young Master need not worry.”
After bidding farewell to Meng Shu, Su Ming and Qu Xiangyang soon arrived at the mountain gate.
“Lord Su, shall I fly you there directly? Or would you prefer another method to reach the Tower of Ascension?”
Su Ming had noted that the Tower of Ascension would next open in four days.
Since they had to wait regardless, they might as well walk.
“The Tower opens every seven days. There’s still time before the next opening—we’ll walk.”
Qu Xiangyang dared not object, immediately praising Su Ming’s choice.
“A leisurely journey allows one to perceive the heavens and earth, broadening one’s horizons. Truly, Lord Su’s considerations are most thorough.”
Hearing this, Su Ming nearly shuddered with disgust.
It wasn’t that he disliked praise—but such forced flattery made him nauseous.
“If you spout such nonsense again, don’t blame me for being harsh!”
Qu Xiangyang hastily apologized.
Internally, he was puzzled—back in the Void Beyond, young masters from great families had eaten this stuff up. Why didn’t it work on Su Ming?
Thus, the two set off toward the distant Tower of Ascension, one leading, the other following.
As the sun rose, Liu Yueru arrived at the Three Saints Sect’s mountain gate with trepidation.
She could only hope Su Ming or Luo Ningshuang would accept her apology—she’d be content if they didn’t target Jixia Academy in the future.
With this in mind, she turned to her companion: “Qi Jiang, you must mind your words and actions. Do not disgrace Jixia Academy’s reputation. Understood?”
The disguised Jiang Wang bowed respectfully. “Headmistress need not worry—I know my limits.”
“Once we locate Ye Nantian, I’ll take this young man to his master for treatment.”
With that, he glanced at Chu Fan slung over his shoulder.
Thanks to this fellow, he could openly enter the Three Saints Sect’s gates.
“That Heavenly Dao Realm supreme’s descendant is here too… I wonder if I’ll get to meet him…” Jiang Wang thought as he followed Liu Yueru, Chu Fan in tow.
Upon entering the Three Saints Sect, both immediately noticed the corpse hanging from a pillar.
Liu Yueru and Jiang Wang instantly recognized the face.
Their expressions changed instantly.
Neither had expected to see Li Jianping’s corpse displayed so prominently.