Dao of the Bizarre Immortal

Chapter 522 - Ascension

Chapter 522 - Ascension

Li Sui crouched, and her tentacles writhed as she growled at the newcomer.

“He's a guest," Li Huowang said to Li Sui before turning to look at the visitor. "Please be seated.”

Li Huowang then pulled a long bench from the side of the table and dragged it toward the visitor.

“I dare not. Before the Grand Elder, there is no place for Zu Yi,” Zu Yi said. He extended his charred hands and moved the bench aside.

“Since you know that I'm the Grand Elder, why did you oppose me?” Li Huowang asked.

“I owed the princess a favor long ago, so even though I knew the Grand Elder’s identity, I still had to protect her, as I couldn't go back on my word.”

“Oh? Then why did you end up betraying her?”

“I've repaid the favor by going all out to stop you, so my duty was considered fulfilled by then,” Zu Yi said in a matter-of-factly way.

“I'm a disciple of Ao Jing, so I can't stand idly by upon seeing you facing difficulties, which was why I helped you deal with the princess.”

“You’re a really straightforward person. One thing leads to another, right?” Li Huowang covered Li Sui’s mouth, as she was still growling.

“Some say it’s better to live life in ignorance, but I think it’s better to be on top of things.”

“How did you recognize me as the Grand Elder? What if I’m not from the Ao Jing Sect?”

“The fact that you managed to use the Five Elements Intercalation and survive afterward means that you're undoubtedly the Grand Elder!“ Zu Yi replied immediately before kowtowing to Li Huowang.

Li Huowang smiled and observed Zu Yi for a moment before asking, “Do you want to continue chatting? I can chat with you all night.”

“Why do you say that, Grand Elder?”

“Why did you come here then if not for that?” Li Huowang asked, raising his voice slightly.

Zu Yi pondered for a moment, and then he knelt before Li Huowang. “Zu Yi is willing to give everything in exchange for the Grand Elder’s method of ascension!”

Li Huowang finally understood why Zu Yi had decided to stick close to him. Li Huowang didn’t immediately reject Zu Yi's request, as he considered whether Zu Yi could be useful against the Shai Zi or not.

“Do you know about the Shai Zis of the Sitting Oblivion Dao?”

Although confused by the sudden change in the topic, Zu Yi immediately answered, “Of course. The Shai Zis has caused a commotion in the capital not too long ago.”

“Then, among the figures of the Ao Jing Sect, who do you think is strong enough to deal with a Shai Zi?” Li Huowang asked, leaning forward slightly.

Zu Yi thought for a moment and replied, “In terms of individual strength, the three Five-Calamity Grand Elders should be able to handle a Shai Zi.”

“Five-Calamity Grand Elders?”

“Each time a member of the Ao Jing Sect ascends, they obtain a calamity. After ascending three times, they'll earn the title of Grand Elder. A Five-Calamity Grand Elder is someone who has ascended five times.”

Zu Yi looked up at Li Huowang and was a little puzzled. “Grand Elder, don’t you know that already?”

Li Huowang didn’t answer, as he was still stunned by the shocking revelation. “The Cang-Qiang Ascension actually has such an effect? The more you ascend, the stronger you become? Ascending five times means becoming even more powerful than a Shai Zi?!”

“It’s not just the Cang-Qiang Ascension. Other methods of ascension have that effect as well. We get closer to Ba-Hui with each ascension, and we can better use its power for ourselves," Zu Yi remarked.

“How about the person with the most ascensions in the Ao Jing Sect? How many calamities do they have?"

“Legend has it that they have ten calamities.”

“Ten calamities? What’s their name?”

“The Sacrificial God.”

“The Sacrificial God is eternal. The Mother of all Beings, the Gateway of Creation, is the basis of the Heavens and the Earth! From nothing to something, birthing the Heavens and the Earth.”

His words instantly brought Li Huowang back to a few years ago—to the statue sitting on the cross.

According to his previous observations in the Cross Temple, the Sacrificial God was the only mortal who had achieved sanctification of the flesh and had forcibly seized a portion of the Heavenly Dao from Ba-Hui.

Achieving sanctification of the flesh after ten calamities? Li Huowang’s heart suddenly raced.

The Cang-Qiang Ascension really lived up to its name. Through ascending step by step, one could eventually become a god! This was brand-new information to Li Huowang.

What am I waiting for then? I just have to perform the Cang-Qiang Ascension a few more times, and I'd be able to make quick work of Shai Zi! By then, my issue will be easily resolved!

However, Li Huowang was suddenly reminded of the hardship he had to go through during his previous Cang-Qiang Ascensions.

“Mom! I can’t tell! I really can’t tell!”

“Im.. impossible! I didn’t kill them! I didn’t destroy that village!”

“Huowang... why...?”

It was Yang Na last time, so who will it be next? My own mother? What cruel thing do I have to do to Sun Xiaoqin to attain the utmost physical and mental agony? No! No way! I won’t do it! She’s not fake! She’s my mom!

Zu Yi noticed that the air around Li Huowang had distorted slightly, and he retreated into the courtyard in surprise.

“I’m fine! I’m fine...” Li Huowang muttered as he grabbed his head.

“Brother Li, there must be another way. The Cang-Qiang Ascension requires killing your close family and doing all sorts of despicable deeds. Ascending also gets harder the more you do it. If you keep doing it, what would be the difference between you and the evil Shai Zis?!“

Li Huowang gradually calmed down under Zhuge Yuan’s persuasion. “Don’t worry, I'm not going to do it again. I'll definitely find another way!”

Li Huowang looked up at Zu Yi in the courtyard and calmly said, “It’s okay, come in. Let’s keep chatting.”

What bizarre technique is the Grand Elder practicing? What were those bizarre changes? Zu Yi pondered in confusion as he walked into the house.

“You’ve never seen a Shai Zi, so how can you say that a Five-Calamity Elder can defeat a Shai Zi? I’ve also tried the Cang-Qiang Ascension. There haven’t been many other changes aside from being more sensitive to pain and one's regenerative ability becoming even stronger.”

Li Huowang had calmed down, and he started doubting Zu Yi’s words. After all, talk was cheap, and no one could verify the authenticity of his words.

“Grand Elder, there’s no need to be doubtful of me. Obtaining Five Calamities means you’re no longer an ordinary person. Moreover, the Sitting Oblivion Dao is not good at direct confrontation, so a Five-Calamity Elder is strong enough against their Shai Zi.”

“But Shai Zis are extremely adept at deception, which makes sense, as they are leaders of the Sitting Oblivion Dao. It’s extremely difficult to find a Shai Zi if they want to remain hidden. That’s why the sect has never really found a Shai Zi after all these years."

“The sect is also looking for a Shai Zi? Why?” Li Huowang asked, but he immediately figured out the answer himself. “Right, the Ao Jing Sect is considered a famous orthodox sect, so the Surveillance Bureau must have approached the sect.”