Chapter 58

Shu Yan listened to Qiangu Chaosheng's words and didn't know what to say for a moment. He pondered for a moment and then said slowly: "Elder Qian called me here today, I'm afraid the reason is not just to tell me these things. The thing you most want to say is probably still behind..."

Qiangu Chaosheng smiled and nodded. He looked at the remaining sunset with a long gaze and then said softly:

"People's desires are endless. For some of us powerhouses standing at the top of the continent, the desire for more powerful strength can even be called crazy."

"Don't give up until you hit the south wall. When I first learned about the existence of gods, I was sincerely enthusiastic and obsessed. I also wanted to possess such powerful and unrivaled strength, even if I had no hope of becoming a Limit Douluo for life, I still wouldn't give up."

"In this process, I explored a path without any theoretical reality, or even a path that can be said to be somewhat wishful thinking, that is, origin godhood..."

Seeing that Shu Yan seemed a bit unable to understand everything he said, Qiangu Chaosheng felt it was normal, and then he explained:

"If there is no god position inheritance, the leap from level 99 to the god level requires one's own body, soul power, and mental power to transform into the god level. This can also be considered godhood, just without a god position..."

"If there is a god position inheritance, the process is very simple compared to the former. You only need to complete the assessment set by the god and finally inherit the god position to ascend to the realm of the god..."

"But neither of these two methods is suitable for me. In long-term exploration, I chose a path that was somewhat ridiculous."

"With the help of the pure origin soul power from the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King that had been purified, and the mysterious power remaining in the ruins of the City of Slaughter, I began the baptism and tempering of my own martial soul. That residual mysterious power suppressed the Evil-Breaking Dragon soul parasitizing in the Coiled Dragon Staff and gradually reached a consensus with it. Coupled with the hundred years of nourishment of my origin, which is comparable to a Limit Douluo, finally, I have raised my Coiled Dragon Staff to a level infinitely close to a divine artifact..."

"I call it... a pseudo-divine artifact!"

Shu Yan looked at Qiangu Chaosheng, who always had a faint smile on his face, and couldn't help but interrupt:

"Elder Qian, I probably understand what you mean. The martial soul and the Soul Master are one. You want to raise the martial soul to the level of a divine artifact and then take the opportunity to understand the mysteries within, but..."

Qiangu Chaosheng looked at Shu Yan quietly and then shook his head lightly, stopping Shu Yan's next words.

"Actually, not long after I started preparing for this, I had already given up my obsession."

"Mu En and Long Xiaoyao were both heaven's favorites, and they had no chance to see higher scenery. I, a guy who relied on external forces to improve, naturally didn't think I had that opportunity."

"The reason I did this is probably just because of the unwillingness in my heart. Over a long period of time, I found that being able to raise my Coiled Dragon Staff to the level of a pseudo-divine artifact was already my limit. Going further, whether it is transforming myself into a divine artifact or studying the deeper level of the Unyielding Staff Technique, in the old man's view, that is not even something that can be done with mortal power..."

Shu Yan was hesitant to speak. He looked at Qiangu Chaosheng's slightly disappointed expression, deliberated on his language, and then continued: "Then Elder Qian, what is your plan?" Qiangu Chaosheng was silent for a long time before saying softly: "The old man has at most three years to live. Before I die, I will leave all my origin soul power to Yueyin to provide a guarantee for her future cultivation."

"You also understand her personality. She will definitely suffer a big loss because of this in the future. The south side will eventually be unable to protect her completely, and the situation facing the Empire is even more difficult, so I hope you can take care of her more in the future..."

"As compensation, I am willing to leave the Coiled Dragon Staff, which has reached the level of a pseudo-divine artifact, to you after I die. In addition, I will tell you about a place of great opportunity..."

Shu Yan's gaze was somewhat complex. He pondered for a moment and then said:

"After a Soul Master passes away, their martial soul will also disappear. On this point, even if you, Elder Qian, have raised the Coiled Dragon Staff to the level of a pseudo-divine artifact, you still cannot change it, because it is not a divine artifact after all..."

"In addition, even if you have a method to keep it, its suitable owner should be your granddaughter Qiangu Yueyin, not me."

Qiangu Chaosheng also shook his head and continued: "The relationship between the martial soul and the Soul Master seems to be incomparably close, but in fact, there are exceptions. The reason why the Coiled Dragon Staff is powerful is because the Evil-Breaking Dragon soul resides in it. As for whether it can be kept, you don't have to worry at all. Even if the old man cannot solve it, there will be other methods."

"As for why I don't leave it to Yueyin, the reason is also very simple. Her Coiled Dragon Staff is the most suitable for her. Every owner of the Coiled Dragon Staff martial soul will sign a contract with the Evil-Breaking Dragon soul in their martial soul, and from then on, they will live and die together. This is a fact."

"But I am different. In the City of Slaughter, I came into contact with the power truly from the gods. This is the confidence that I dare to say this and dare to do this. Before people die, they are always worried about their descendants and previous promises."

"I promised Sheng Ling to protect the Star Luo Empire and our descendants, but in the end, I could only watch them die one by one in front of me. This is the greatest torture for me. I am too tired, so tired that I no longer have the courage to live. For me, death is a relief and a destination. But before I die, I still have to pave the way for the Empire and Yueyin. This is what I must do."

Shu Yan was still thinking about the pros and cons, but the voice from his mental sea made him firm his thoughts soon. He looked at Qiangu Chaosheng and then said: "Elder Qian, I agree to everything you mentioned, but I want to know, which god does the power from the gods you came into contact with in the City of Slaughter come from?"

Qiangu Chaosheng breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Shu Yan agree. He didn't continue to hide it, but said directly: "Ten thousand years ago, the ancestor of my lineage once belonged to the Spirit Hall, which possessed two gods. And the power I came into contact with in the ruins of the City of Slaughter came from the former Rakshasa God."

"If you are willing to believe me, go to the ruins of Jialing Pass when you have time in the future. There will be all the answers there..."

Shu Yan nodded. He didn't feel much surprise, but felt that everything was slowly becoming reasonable.

The Rakshasa God, who died in the hands of Tang San ten thousand years ago, could still influence the Peerless Tang Sect era ten thousand years later. This proved that even if she could not restore all her strength, at least she still had consciousness or power remaining in the world. Correspondingly, perhaps, the Angel God, whose god position was shattered and fell to level 89, might also still have consciousness or inheritance remaining in the world?...

(End of chapter)