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Chapter 281: 凡间江湖

Armina had lived for a thousand years and had long become composed, but after reading Medusa’s letter, a storm still raged in her heart.

She knew how difficult it was for a Cthulhu Evil God to achieve godhood.

Medusa had guarded the Underworld Gate for a full millennium. From the end of the Wizard Era to the peak of the Potion Era, she had continuously researched a method to ascend based on her body’s characteristics, yet she had struggled in vain. The energy required was simply too immense.

A Cthulhu Evil God is a composite being, its entire body comprising 120,000 evil god organs. For a creature to break through to the eighth-level mythical realm, it needs a colossal surge of energy to shatter the bottleneck. With Medusa’s terrifying power and strength, it would likely require the horrifying energy of ten thousand deities to achieve godhood. But that was almost an impossibility.

“That world is indeed profound, and that mysterious scholar, devoid of joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness, seems like a convergence of the will of all beings, utterly inconceivable.” Armina put down the letter, her eyes filled with longing. “Such a unique existence! I must certainly meet him when I have the chance.”

“I’m starting to understand her idea. From that scholar, she learned a unique method of achieving godhood from that world: a Dao Fruit residing in the virtual heavens. She also thoroughly understood the conversation between Long Hong Heavenly Emperor and the Creator God, the principle of Gui Xu (return to ruin), and the concepts of truth and falsehood. She wants to transform herself into a Gui Xu chessboard, with her 129,600 organs acting as 129,600 worlds, serving as Dao Fruits, parasitic in the virtual heavens!”

She is fragmenting herself into 129,600 parts, each achieving godhood separately. A saint has one Dao Fruit residing in the virtual heavens. But what about her? She alone would have 129,600 Dao Fruits, all parasitic in the virtual heavens, transforming her own body into an entire epoch!

This audacious and terrifying idea left Armina stunned. Such a notion could only originate from Medusa’s madness. To transform one’s own body into an epoch! If she could truly succeed, she would undoubtedly be the most terrifying deity in history!

Regarding the true body of Pangu, Medusa, though not having the exact cultivation method, vaguely guessed the principle: splitting the soul into nine parts within the nine orifices to achieve immortality despite a fragmented soul. Medusa, however, intends to divide her soul into 129,600 parts, evenly distributed throughout every corner of her body. Perhaps this is the true path to immortality, capable of regenerating from a single drop of blood.

“It seems incredibly audacious, but it might not be impossible to achieve,” Armina mused, organizing her thoughts. “It’s even a feasible opportunity! Because she has already accumulated enough energy for one of her organs to achieve godhood. Once that organ becomes a god, it can then help the other ordinary organs cultivate.”

The initial phase would be difficult; a single deity cultivates slowly. However, as more and more deities are born within her, her overall cultivation will accelerate—tens, hundreds, thousands. Once a thousand deities cultivate together, providing enough energy for one ordinary creature to become a god, how simple would that be? This method, the further it progresses, will snowball into an unstoppable force!

This is Medusa’s unique method of achieving godhood, unprecedented. Her ambition is vast; she had no intention of becoming an ordinary god, which is why she allowed Armina to ascend. Now, she is directly devising a heaven-defying path for herself. Once she achieves godhood, the implications are simply unimaginable. And now that she finally has a concrete plan, she might be able to refine the entire idea and begin putting it into practice within ten years, breaking through as the first of her 129,600 gods.

Armina felt both fortunate for her and a little emotional. “Bai Xiaosheng, to be able to enlighten Medusa and unlock such an incredibly bizarre path to godhood…” Armina put away the letter, her clear eyes gleaming with immense curiosity as she pondered what kind of being that mysterious man was and what kind of world rules existed there. She began organizing her thoughts to prepare a reply.

***

In the Ancient Desolate World, the name Bai Xiaosheng spread far and wide, creating a whirlwind. Many martial arts heroes even harbored malicious intentions, seeking to abduct this pure young man who was utterly obsessed with reading, constantly engrossed in his blank heavenly book.

That night, numerous shadowy figures, thieves who could walk on eaves and walls, whispered on the roof of a dark inn. “This group is peculiar. No matter how many martial artists follow them, they’re instantly shaken off and get lost. I don’t know what evil magic they use.”

“Our Hundred Elites Pavilion’s influence spans the entire martial world, with informants in brothels, taverns, and inns. We’ve been tracking this group with ordinary people for several days. At night, they occupy two rooms, burning candles and talking, as usual. Tonight is the Mid-Autumn Festival, an opportune moment to act.”

Suddenly, the roof broke open, and several black-clad figures surged in. “Bai Xiaosheng, our Pavilion Master invites you!”

Lantern light flickered, illuminating two young people, a man and a woman, sitting at a table with paper and pens, each studying. It was a tranquil scene. Suddenly, the beautiful woman slowly raised her head. Every single assailant instantly felt a shock in their minds, flew backward out of the inn, and transformed into several corpses.

“What was that!?”“It’s Wei Wuji, the Heartless Sword, a grandmaster of the Fifth Dao Palace realm, ranked thirteenth on the Heavenly Ranking!”

Several masters hiding on other inn rooftops widened their eyes. They had planned to benefit from the chaos but had witnessed such a terrifying scene. That was a renowned grandmaster of the martial world! “This woman’s depth is unfathomable. Do not provoke her!!” Countless people turned pale with fear, quickly retreating, terrified of being a moment too late.

Medusa merely smiled. These vulgar mortals, how could they comprehend such power? Perhaps only the Heavenly Emperor from this world’s Celestial Court descending would capture her attention; otherwise, she truly held no regard for the mortal martial world. She only hoped for another ten years of this peaceful life to achieve godhood and push her strength to its peak.

“This is for this world, for the complete flourishing of the Hu people’s immortal dynasty, and also for my breakthrough. This is waiting, suppressing that beautiful moment, to greet the other party in the best possible state,” she smiled.

She continued to study, standing behind the scholar, teaching him hand-in-hand, and gently asked, “Did you understand this problem?”

“Here, I don’t quite understand,” the scholar replied mechanically.

“Oh, right,” Medusa suddenly smiled. “Let’s continue discussing our previous topic: how to create an energy sun to illuminate everything.”

“Okay,” the youth nodded, and they resumed their discussion.

***

The next day, this incident caused a huge commotion. Martial arts grandmasters on the Heavenly Ranking were the top experts of major sects. “He who obtains Bai Xiaosheng obtains the world!” Mengmei secretly spread rumors within the crowd, further fueling the uproar.

“Bai Xiaosheng, this scholar holds a blank heavenly book containing great mysteries. Whoever follows him, listening to profound truths day after day, can ascend from mortal to saint, become a god or emperor!” Mengmei continued spreading rumors from the shadows, “telling the truth.” “That woman was originally a mortal, but she cultivates with him night after night—I don’t know what they’re cultivating—but every day she’s exhausted and sleepy, yet her cultivation increases greatly. By now, she might even be comparable to Duan Qianyu, a terrestrial immortal! Perhaps no one on the Heavenly Ranking is her match.”

Immediately, the entire martial world went crazy! “Indeed, that woman is so powerful, never heard of her before. Could it be that Bai Xiaosheng is a great opportunity?”

Many beautiful female martial artists and talented beauties from major sects couldn’t help but cast longing glances, wanting to find the legendary Bai Xiaosheng. This mysterious man with endless knowledge was truly the dream lover of many martial arts enthusiasts.

Guan Guan, the Saintess of the Demonic Sect, renowned for her charm and ability to manipulate hearts—it was said no man could resist her—had reportedly descended the mountain quietly, disguised as a delicate young girl. It was also rumored that the Saintess of the Divine Cult had descended with her Four Protectors to bring the source of this martial world commotion back to the holy mountain and personally suppress him.

“Called you an ‘iron straight man’!” Mengmei sat in a carriage, looking at the dull scholar beside her who continued reading his book. She felt very satisfied, her eyes gradually brightening. “Medusa told me to protect him while she sleeps, but did she think I had no other way? This ‘beauty in his arms’ doesn’t threaten his life, so it’s not my business, is it? I’ve already imagined him screaming loudly, his throat raw, with no one to save him!!” She mumbled, visualizing the dull scholar’s scenario. That scene was too beautiful, she dared not look.

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