CHAPTER 524: CHAPTER 524: ALMOST BREAKING THROUGH TO KING TAO

Why can’t I do it? Why is the Human Body Treasure so hard to unlock?

HUFF HUFF!

She gasped for breath, her face pale, sweat densely beading on her forehead, but... those dark pupils became increasingly resolute.

Never before had she felt so determined.

Memories from the past flashed through her mind.

That’s right! She was one of the top ten ancient divine bodies, known to be the most powerful among them. She had formidable combat power, all kinds of mysteries of the Divine Body, and two anomalies.

CRACK!

Just then, a slight noise came from within her body.

Chen Shixian was startled.

It wasn’t the fourth Human Body Treasure that had opened, but a loosening of her realm; the Peak State of the Supreme Mystery Realm was dawning.

A ray of light burst forth from her body, illuminating the sky.

But it quickly dimmed.

Chen Shixian’s face darkened, and she almost fainted from frustration.

She thought she was about to break through, but it turned out to be an illusion.

Alright! Keep striving for the fourth Human Body Treasure.

「...」

"What did you just say?" Yue Wuxia always felt there was something off about that sentence, but couldn’t figure out what at the moment.

"So close." Chen Pingping was on edge, also thinking she was about to break through and overcome the Divine Body’s tribulation...

Alas! It was still not enough.

「...」

「At this moment!」

On the other side of the sea, a shabby lone boat slowly sailed closer.

Three figures stood tall on the boat.

Cang Yun was still nagging, "Why are you so gloomy after returning to the Southern Diaspora, Liu? If there’s something troubling you, just speak up. If there’s a formidable enemy to face, just call for Cang Yun. As your friend, I will stand by you to the death."

Liu Changqing: "..."

If not for their friendship, he would have killed him long ago.

And why was he gloomy? Heh! Did it even need to be said?

"Eh, there’s someone." Alan raised his head, looking ahead.

The distance closed.

All three could clearly see the two people ahead: a man radiating golden light with a palace behind him, and the other...

"It’s actually an Ancient Divine Body! Unbelievable, to find such a Divine Body in this place." Cang Yun was astonished. "But... why is her realm so low?"

The two exchanged glances, inexplicably feeling an ominous premonition. If Chen Shixian is here, then... that bastard? No way, right? No way! To think we’d have to face Chen Pingping right after returning...

Cang Yun then said, "What is she doing?"

"Open...!" Chen Shixian roared furiously, her hair wild and disheveled. To unlock the gate of the fourth Human Body Treasure, she had nearly exhausted everything.

But the gate remained stubbornly strong, resisting all her efforts and refusing to open.

Why? Is this path the wrong one? Why won’t it open?

Chen Shixian was unwilling to give up.

The tribulation seemed insurmountable, her realm remained unbroken, and defeating Chen Pingping felt like an ever-distant dream.

And now, the cultivation of the Human Body Treasure was just as difficult.

Her face pale, she smiled bitterly, muttering to herself, "You win."

Thinking back on the hardships of the past years, stumbling along the way, the radiance that should belong to an Ancient Divine Body had been completely suppressed by Chen Pingping.

Even the pride in her heart was being eroded, little by little.

After all, she was an Ancient Divine Body!

HUFF HUFF!

Chen Shixian took a deep breath, gradually calming down. She gazed ahead at Sound, no longer stubbornly trying to unlock the Human Body Treasure.

If he wants to fight, then let’s fight.

The Longsword was drawn from its sheath, its cold light bristling as a powerful Sword Intent locked onto him.

"Your cultivation is very strange," Sound said.

When the Sword Intent touched him, it shattered with a BANG.

On him was a layer of golden luster, making him appear All Skill Immune.

Seeing this, she smiled even more miserably and then cursed loudly, "None of your damn business!"

The Divine Body would never compromise.

Her gaze was steadfast as she swung her Longsword with resolve.

So what if she was no match? How could an Ancient Divine Body give in?

With one Sword Slash, killing intention mixed with Sword Intent, boiling over and engulfing the entire battlefield.

Unfortunately, her opponent was far too strong. With an effortless move, he blocked the Sword Slash. He took a step forward, his body radiant with golden light.

The overwhelming Divine Might pressed down on Chen Shixian. "There’s no need to struggle," Sound stated, his tone light, yet like the bell tolls at dawn, echoing across the seas. It held an indescribable Magic Power that infiltrated Chen Shixian’s mind, nearly shattering her Divine Soul.

"Get lost...!" Chen Shixian shouted angrily.

"You can’t defeat me," Sound replied calmly.

"Open your damn eyes!" Chen Shixian raged.

This was utterly unacceptable. The other party wanted to kill her, yet didn’t even bother to open his eyes. Why? Did he think she was ugly? Or did he believe that killing a Divine Body required no second glance?

Such disdainful behavior made Chen Shixian’s mentality explode.

Sound offered no explanation, but his Divine Might grew even more vast...

「Meanwhile!」

Chen Pingping let out a soft sigh. He knew if he didn’t act now, this girl would be killed. Though, to be honest, this fellow before him was very strong.

He knocked out Yue Wuxia with a single slap before stepping out.

The Reincarnation Mystery’s ’Past’ aspect silently activated, and in an instant, the golden light on Sound’s body faded.

Hmm?

Sound instinctively turned towards this direction. Although he kept his eyes closed, his Dharma perceived Chen Pingping’s figure and was quite curious about the profound power Chen Pingping was displaying.

Chen Shixian lifted her head. It’s over. This guy has gotten stronger again. How could he see me in such a state?

On the lone boat in the distance, Liu Changqing and Alan looked at each other, both seeing the same thought in the other’s eyes: As expected. Without a doubt! Wherever there was an Ancient Divine Body, Chen Pingping would surely be there.

"Are you okay?" Chen Pingping asked with a smile.

"I almost killed him. Just a little bit more," Chen Shixian said, lifting her head high.

"Weren’t you being suppressed by him just now?" Chen Pingping rolled his eyes.

"That was intentional. I just wanted to use his power to unlock the Human Body Treasure," Chen Shixian scoffed.

She indeed had this thought. It was true. However, it was also true that she couldn’t defeat him. But what of it? A proud Divine Body would never compromise with a lifelong enemy.

Chen Pingping held back his smile and came to her side, taking out a ninth-level Spirit Pill. "You’re injured."

"It’s a minor injury." Chen Shixian took the Spirit Pill without any courtesy and asked, "How long have you been here?"

"Just arrived."

"You’re lying again."

"I never lie to you."

"That sentence itself is the biggest lie," Chen Shixian retorted.

"You almost broke through to King Tao just now," Chen Pingping added.

"That is..." she said proudly, "As an Ancient Divine Body, I can’t lose face."

Their conversation was simple.

A question and an answer.

But the content of their dialogue was rather bizarre.

What did ’almost broke through to King Tao’ mean? How? Is King Tao that impressive? And why is she so proud?

Cang Yun was astonished. "Did you guys understand that?"

Liu Changqing and Alan shook their heads. "We don’t understand."

"This person is very strong. He must have come from the Ancient City. But why would he attack a Divine Body?" Cang Yun frowned. "A Divine Body in the Supreme Mystery Realm, no less."

Who knows? The two remained silent.

Cang Yun continued, "The person who just came out has a strange cultivation, but he can’t beat that other one."

Liu Changqing and Alan exchanged a look but said nothing.

Can’t beat him? Right, right, right... Liu Changqing’s expression remained calm; he couldn’t be bothered to object.

He didn’t need to judge how strong Sound was, or guess his identity, background, or origin. He only needed to observe Chen Pingping.

Since that bastard walked out so calmly, he must be fully confident. To say he couldn’t beat Sound is impossible.

"Cang Yun’s judgment might be right," Alan spoke up. "That person’s Dharma Heaven and Earth are All Skill Immune. He’s no ordinary person. He must be a spirit of heaven and earth who is cultivating..."

Hmm?

Liu Changqing was startled, looking more closely.

Alan continued, "See that palace? It’s not a structure, nor a Divine Weapon. It’s a Dharma—a Dharma formed by the intertwining of the Great Tao and the order of heaven and earth."

Damn! Liu Changqing’s heart leaped, his breath suddenly quickening. "Are you saying...?"

"Chen Pingping might lose..." She narrowed her eyes, her lips subconsciously curling up.

"Heaven be praised!" Liu Changqing became excited.