Object Descending From Heaven

This Young Master, why are his thoughts so complicated?

For the first few days after arriving at the riverside wooden hut to cultivate, Wu Wang's questions were relatively simple, all about the basics of cultivation. Lin Susu had raised several junior disciples before, so answering these was no problem.

But as Wu Wang's questions became more profound, Lin Susu quickly found herself unable to keep up.

"Miss Lin, if everyone's Five Elements are imbalanced within their bodies, and cultivation techniques differ based on Five Element affinities, then why not determine one's primary Five Element affinity before cultivating and supplement it with corresponding foundation-building methods? Wouldn't that yield twice the result with half the effort?"

"Only major sects have the resources to do what you're suggesting, Young Master. It's very difficult for ordinary small sects."

"It seems the Human Domain has already experienced class stratification. Thank you... Miss Lin."

"Young Master, you don't need to be so polite. Just call me Xiao Ai."

Wu Wang gave a calm smile, but he no longer called her 'Ai' or 'Ei' directly.

And then there were questions like:

"Miss Lin, this line, 'Qi uses form, form is exhausted but Qi is not; fire uses fuel, fuel is exhausted but fire is not,' how do you understand it?"

"I, uh."

"Miss Lin, look at this Qi circulation diagram. Can you see anything wrong with it?"

"Hiss— Hmm— Is this too complicated for cultivators in the Return to Origin Realm?"

"Susu, tell me, if some techniques from the Star Invocation Technique were adapted using the Path of Talismans, wouldn't that unleash extraordinary power? You can draw talismans, right?"

"I know a little, but I'm not very skilled."

"Susu, the method of controlling objects with Qi you mentioned yesterday seems to have many flaws and is easily disrupted by opponents."

"Susu?"

"Susu..."

These scenes, one after another, felt like sharp arrows piercing Lin Susu to the core!

The Young Master is a cultivation monster!

To describe him as exceptionally talented would be disrespectful to the proud geniuses of the Human Domain's immortal sects!

Because of this, every night when it was quiet, Lin Susu would take out the sect's hidden tomes from her Storage Treasure and reread what she had heard as a child.

She was also an old cultivator in the Return to Origin Realm, how could she be stumped by a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy?

After finishing her own sect's collection, Lin Susu went to the nearby market to buy various cultivation-related classics. She would then pore over them without eating or sleeping.

She was determined to win this!

In her professional field of cultivation, she absolutely could not be defeated by a mere boy!

Thus, half a year later.

"Susu."

A familiar greeting came from outside the wooden hut.

Lin Susu, wearing a loose, coarse cloth dress and sporting huge dark circles under her eyes, jolted. A small portion of the mountain of scrolls, parchment, and paper books collapsed in front of her.

"Ah! Don't come any closer! I don't want to discuss the Dao with you!

The Dao has no name, the Dharma has an end, all formless things must be based on form, you are absolutely right!

It is I who am shallow-minded! I shouldn't have argued with you!"

Wu Wang called out with a hint of helplessness, "It's time to eat."

"Uh, eat?"

Lin Susu felt a wave of relief, slumping onto the table with a faint smile of survival.

The days of being ignorant and confused were truly good.

When one's attention is focused on a single matter, time seems incredibly fleeting, almost too unrestrained.

After dinner, Wu Wang, who could already subsist on spiritual energy, sat behind his desk and opened a copy of "Green Wood Thunder Technique: Annotations by Daoist Sanxian," which Lin Susu had traded for at the market, and began to read it carefully.

Lin Susu sat not far away, holding a jade slip for recording and meticulously writing something.

Six months into formal cultivation, Wu Wang had many reflections.

He discovered that cultivation itself was an extremely interesting endeavor, constantly exploring one's potential, continuously merging with nature, pursuing spiritual communication with heaven and earth, and allowing a minuscule life to revere the eternity of heaven and earth—it was inherently romantic.

It's just...

Wu Wang sighed with a touch of melancholy.

He could never forget that the primary goal of his cultivation was to resolve his strange illness and avoid the tragedy of dying alone.

Yes, to never forget the original intention, and you will achieve it.

If you keep it in your heart, it will surely yield results!

Cultivation cannot be achieved overnight; rushing will only lead to a lesser outcome. His progress over the past six months was already quite good, and it was time for a half-day holiday to relax.

"Su Qing, let's end today's training here for now..."

"Young~ Mas~ter~"

Suddenly, General Xiong San's voice, like a thief's, called out from outside the door.

"General San, you can come in."

The wooden door was pushed open, and General Xiong San's burly body contorted as much as possible, squeezing and shuffling, barely managing to get through the doorway.

This great general, responsible for guarding the Royal Court and protecting the Young Master's safety, glanced around outside like a thief before carefully closing the wooden door.

"Hehehe, Young Master..."

Old Third Xiong called out in his quietest voice.

"What's wrong, General San? There are only a few guards within a hundred paces, you can speak freely."

Wu Wang smiled and stepped forward, inviting the loyal general to sit on a wooden chair by the wall.

Lin Su Qing, standing nearby, also rose and nodded in greeting.

"I'm not disturbing the Young Master, am I?"

Old Third Xiong rubbed his large hands together, chuckled a few times to warm up, and then whispered:

"Young Master, I've come to tell you something. In three days, it will be your first Chieftain Trial."

The date's already here?

Wu Wang glanced at the simple calendar he'd made.

"You haven't forgotten, have you?" General Xiong San asked with a hint of worry.

"Of course not," Wu Wang cleared his throat. "I'll return to the Royal Court in advance to prepare."

General Xiong San said:

"Well, Young Master, it's like this.

According to tradition, the first trial for future chieftains is always a battle against a fierce beast three hundred years old.

But everyone knows you're strong, and the Chieftain, considering your peculiar illness, ordered us to capture a fierce beast with a thousand-year lifespan alive at the border.

Don't worry, we've already injured the beast in secret; it only looks scary.

When the time comes, you can just deal with it decisively, and the trial will be considered passed."

Wu Wang smiled and nodded. "Thank you for your trouble, General San."

General Xiong San assured him, "Don't worry, everything is arranged. There won't be any unexpected incidents that day."

"I naturally trust General San's abilities," Wu Wang said seriously. "Where will the trial be held?"

"Near the Royal Court," General Xiong San replied. "We'll have a hundred thousand Giant Wolf Riders patrolling the surrounding area in advance to ensure the trial proceeds smoothly."

Wu Wang frowned. "Isn't that a bit of a grand display? A small venue would suffice."

"That won't do, this is a major event!"

Wu Wang asked, "Is my father coming back?"

"The Chieftain has gone to patrol the Northern Border and doesn't seem to be able to make it back."

General Xiong San quickly added, "The Chieftain has complete confidence in you, Young Master. In the entire Northern Plains, even the strongest Wave Tribe hasn't produced a Young Master with the power of a Great Star Sacrifice. Everyone is really looking forward to your trial! Young Master, you must dress formally that day; you'll surely captivate countless young girls within the tribe... though it won't do you much good if you do, hehe."

Wu Wang gave a faint smile. "We're all family; doesn't it all look the same regardless of what I wear?"

Lin Su Qing, who was bringing tea, twitched her delicate nose. Having spent some time with Wu Wang, she suddenly detected a hint of insincerity.

General Xiong San gave a few more instructions before laboriously squeezing out the wooden door and riding a giant wolf back to the Royal Court.

Wu Wang stood with his hands behind his back, watching the general's retreating figure disappear into the night.

Chieftain Trial.

The men of the Northern Plains valued martial prowess, and most clans had similar trials. Wu Wang had to undergo five to seven trials before ascending to the chieftainship. His first trial was at thirteen years old, which was three days from now. As a Young Master who cultivated the Star Invocation Technique, although he was somewhat unconventional, his combat power was not an issue.

"Young Master, what will you wear that day?" Lin Su Qing asked softly from the side. "Do you need me to make you a splendid robe in advance? The clothing styles here in the Northern Plains are a bit too simple."

"No need, casual is fine," Wu Wang replied calmly. "That's all for today; let's head back and train."

"Okay~"

Lin Su Qing agreed with a smile, tidied up the teacups and tray, and hummed a little tune as she returned to the wooden house next door. Not long after she began meditating, Lin Su Qing opened one eye, tiptoed over to the overlapping wooden plank gap between the two wooden houses, and peeked into the next room.

"Heh heh, just as I thought."

In front of the ice mirror formed by the Star Invocation Technique, a certain Young Master was trying on robes sewn from animal hides, occasionally striking poses with his hands.

Pfft!

Lin Suqing quickly covered her mouth and floated back to the futon on her bed, a smile lingering on her lips from her night of meditation.

Three days passed in a flash.

The current Young Master's first Chieftain Trial brought another grand celebration to the Bear Hug Tribe.

Men, women, old, and young living near the Royal Court had specifically come to witness the ceremony. The crowds had already gathered the night before.

Young men and women sang and danced, respected elders were surrounded by food and wine, and children ran around playing with wolf cubs.

A powerful future chieftain symbolized the future prosperity of their clan.

To witness the future chieftain, still a youth, display his divine power with their own eyes was a rare fortune in a lifetime.

As soon as the sun rose above the prairie's veil, it eagerly illuminated the golden roof of the royal tent.

Near the royal tent, a group of burly men blew long horns.

Outside the Royal Court, thousands of wolf riders galloped back and forth, holding up colorful banners made of bark.

The scene was a lively spectacle of resounding gongs and drums, with a sea of people.

A Thornback Lizard, twenty feet tall, had been driven into a small lake by a large group of Giant Wolf Riders the previous night. In the morning, it was sealed by dozens of priests, and now it was trapped in the center of a small lake, letting out weak growls.

Later, Wu Wang would jump into this lake and engage in a 'death match' with this fierce beast.

At noon, the clan's festivities reached their peak.

At the royal tent, many white-haired priests and retired generals watched the young man's figure with kind eyes.

Wu Wang was already standing on his chariot. Four frost wolves, led by two guards, were obediently lowering their heads to gnaw on meat.

Today, he wore a light white short shirt and trousers, a light gray cloak, and the young beast skull symbolizing his status on his head was also carved with decorative patterns.

"Whatever."

According to tribal tradition, Wu Wang had to wear a weapon, so he wore a dagger at his waist, held a crystal ball in his left hand, and a priest's scepter in his right.

Everything was ready.

General Xiong San ran over and asked, "Young Master, can we begin?"

Wu Wang nodded with a cold expression. General Xiong San immediately turned and waved.

Woo—

A unified horn sound echoed from near the royal tent. Wu Wang's chariot trembled slightly. The four giant wolves lifted their heads, puffed out their chests, and took small steps. The chariot began to move forward steadily.

"Young Master!"

Screams with cracked voices came from several girls on both sides, followed by the hearty laughter of the elders and the young and strong.

As the chariot approached them, the crowd bowed in unison, placing their hands on their chests, offering sincere blessings to the young man on the chariot.

This was their future chieftain, who would lead them and their children to continue surviving in the Northern Plains.

Pray to the Star God!

Pray for the clan's prosperity;

Pray for the chieftain's long life;

Pray for the family's peace.

Wu Wang smiled slightly, constantly raising his hand to signal in various directions, calmly handling the current situation. His handsome, well-defined back of the head attracted the attention of many unmarried women.

His chariot slowly drove out of the Royal Court, flanked by the strongest Giant Wolf Riders as guards, followed by a jubilant crowd.

Lin Suqing stood beside the royal tent, gazing at the grand occasion, inexplicably feeling a sense of, "Ah, the Young Master has finally grown up."

"Huh?"

She tilted her head slightly, looking at a small cross-shaped light appearing in the blue sky, as if a star was shining.

With the sun so high in the south, how could she see a shooting star?

The spiritual energy in the world seemed to have gained something.

Lin Suqing blinked lightly, and a faint six-pointed star mark appeared on the spot where Wu Wang's mother had touched her forehead.

At the same time;

At the summit of the snow mountain, in the wooden house that held the sea of stars.

Cang Xue still stood in the center of the divine hall above the myriad stars. She had been meditating with her eyes closed but suddenly opened them.

The divine light in her eyes quickly receded, and her delicate brows furrowed slightly, her expression becoming a little stern.

But before Cang Xue could turn, clusters of light spots appeared in the corners of the divine hall. Six figures first outlined their silhouettes and then quickly took on human form.

They were six beautiful female priests with holy faces and somewhat indifferent eyes.

They spoke:

"Lord Cang Xue, you cannot destroy the Star God's Blessing."

"This is the rule of the Northern Plains; we must maintain the balance between the clans."

"The Star God has already responded to our prayers. The Star God's Blessing cannot be stopped. Please wait here quietly for the outcome."

Cang Xue stood still, gripping the long staff in his hand, which flowed with starlight. His knuckles gradually turned white.

Let's look at the Royal Court of the Bear Hug Tribe.

Wu Wang's carriage began to accelerate, gradually leaving the tribesmen behind. With large numbers of Giant Wolf Riders on both flanks, he sped towards the lake.

After advancing several more miles, General Xiong San shouted loudly.

The Giant Wolf Riders on both sides of the distant small lake retreated like a tide, and the priests responsible for sealing this ferocious beast also withdrew.

The ferocious Thornback Lizard, with a lifespan of a thousand years, roared in anger. It broke free from the chains underwater, its violent gaze locking onto the approaching carriage in the distance.

It began to crawl towards the edge of the great marsh, and flames flowed from its gaping, ferocious maw!

Still several miles from the thousand-year-old ferocious beast;

Wu Wang raised his scepter, and the Giant Wolf Riders on the flanks dispersed, leaving only his carriage to speed forward.

The four Frost Wolves let out a series of threatening howls, and the carriage's speed increased again!

This is a trial belonging only to a king...

Huh?

Without any warning, the wolves' speed suddenly slowed.

Even more bizarrely, the thousand-year-old beast, which was about to unleash its fury a moment ago, suddenly closed its mouth the next moment. Its four short legs struggled with all their might to stop its forward charge, and its massive body twisted wildly to the left.

The ferocity in its pair of blood-red beast eyes completely vanished, leaving only terror.

This thousand-year-old ferocious beast, which had been painstakingly driven here from the clan borders, had actually...

Fled?!

The four Frost Wolves pulling the carriage continuously let out mournful cries. The carriage had stopped its charge; they were uneasy and desperately trying to break free from the reins.

But Wu Wang didn't have time to pay attention to them.

He looked up at the sky.

The entire sky had been dyed blood-red at some unknown time. A fireball streaked across the sky, and seven red rings, each a hundred miles in diameter, revolved between the earth and the sky!

Infinite spiritual energy flowed above these rings.

Each time the fireball passed through a ring, its downward speed halved, and the dark shadow within the fireball doubled in size!

"B-blessing."

At the Royal Court, in front of a large tent, several elderly priests watching this scene trembled all over, their faces extremely pale.

A female priest cried out shrilly, "It's the Star God's Blessing!"

"Why... why us?"

The fireball had already fallen, its target being that very lake!

Rumbling sounds, explosions.

The earth trembled, and the strong winds seemed to swallow the entire grassland. Boundless water vapor transformed into a mushroom cloud that slowly rose into the sky. White mist quickly enveloped an area of ten miles, like an unfurled curtain, revealing the mountain-like, ferocious dark shadow.

Boom!

A giant foot, covered in black and red patterns, stepped out of the white mist, crushing the thousand-year-old Thornback Lizard beneath it.

The earth trembled again.

Four ferocious horns emerged from the white mist, and a majestic ox head appeared before Wu Wang's eyes.

Ferocious Beast: Zhuhuai!

Lifespan: Unknown!

"Young Master, quick, come back!"

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