Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 729: Chapter 728 [Even the Divine Calculation cannot deduce his Life Grid?]

Song Mountain, one of the few remaining hidden areas of the Ancient Martial World on Earth, is the largest of them. Here resides the Songshan Sect, the Huashan Sect, and the Shaolin Temple. Even the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect, which many have sought for years, is concealed here, merely undiscovered.

Hidden in a secluded valley of Song Mountain, the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect has been as if it disappeared from the Ancient Martial World ever since the Grandmaster ”Divine Calculation” went into seclusion hundreds of years ago. Despite the diligent search by many long-standing Ancient Martial Sects, they have found nothing. Their efforts were not for naught, as even a single divination from ”Divine Calculation”, or receiving his guidance, has become the hope for many Sect Leaders and Great Elders of Ancient Martial Sects.

Divine Calculation’s Cultivation Battle Power might not be exceedingly strong, but his ability to divine the past, present, and future make many people want to foster relations with him. This ability to know many secrets, just the thought of it can entice anyone. Where are the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures? He can calculate it; where are the Divine Skills Immortal Scripture? He can calculate it; the many secrets hidden in the river of time can all be calculated, can all be deduced. What is there that one desires that cannot be obtained?

At this moment, within a secluded valley of the Ancient Martial World on Song Mountain, Divine Calculation sat on a high platform on a wooden chair, eyes closed, not observing Zhang Ruotong as she healed Ye Tianchen and Tianshuang. At his level, there was no need to use his eyes to see—he only needed to understand with his heart. With just a flick of his fingers, he could know everything.

Zhang Ruotong was also sitting cross-legged on the ground, her palms pressed against the backs of Ye Tianchen and Tianshuang, gently infusing a powerful and soothing healing power. As to what constitution she had, Zhang Ruotong was unaware; she only knew that the power within her Dantian could pull people back from the brink of death. Just as Divine Calculation had said, as long as a person still had a breath of life left, as long as a hint of Divine Sense remained unextinguished, she could save them.

Such miraculous power would drive any Martial Artist mad. It’s understandable, if you had such a friend, if there was such a person by your side, no matter the kind of battle you went through, as long as you weren’t dead, as long as your Divine Sense was not extinguished, you could survive. Who wouldn’t want to control Zhang Ruotong? This is the reason why Zhang Yide did not allow Zhang Ruotong to enter the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect years ago. Despite being uninvolved with worldly affairs, the sect still had to deal with many Martial Arts Experts. If someone discovered Zhang Ruotong’s constitution and power, her world would never know peace. Therefore, Zhang Yide brought Zhang Ruotong to live in the Mortal World for over twenty years.

The first to awaken was Tianshuang. Although Tianshuang did sustain some injuries, they were not severe, mainly due to the exhaustion of her Martial Arts True Power that led her to faint. With the powerful, gentle healing power Zhang Ruotong infused into her, it didn’t take long to restore some of Tianshuang’s Martial Arts Power, awakening her.

”You are...” Tianshuang stood up and upon seeing Zhang Ruotong, who was fully devoted to healing Ye Tianchen, couldn’t help but ask.

”Shuanger, come up here, don’t disturb them!” the voice of Divine Calculation called out.

Tianshuang looked dazedly at Zhang Ruotong, then ascended to the high platform, kneeling on one knee before the Grandmaster Divine Calculation and said with a hint of sorrow, ”Grandmaster, I didn’t find the Immortal Elixir. Please punish me!”

”Rise, child, I already know. The chance was always slim to begin with. The Earth hasn’t been suitable for Cultivation for tens of thousands of years. Countless experts have gone beyond our realm, and the Immortal Elixir with unimaginable spiritual nature, how could it still remain within the Sun Never Sets Mountain? You’ve had a hard time but fortunately, you’ve returned safely, and our Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect won’t end its legacy!” Divine Calculation said in a calm tone.

”Grandmaster, you won’t have any problems, you will continue to preside over our Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect for ten thousand more years!”

Tears welled up in Tianshuang’s eyes. She knew what Divine Calculation meant by his words. Having consumed half an Immortal Elixir years ago and relying on his own divination skills to change fate and extend his life, Divine Calculation lived for seven thousand years. To say this on Earth is remarkable but even in the vast Martial Arts Great World, Divine Calculation could be considered long-lived. Ordinary Martial Artists, even those who reached the Peak of Late Stage Martial Saint, would have a lifespan of nearly five thousand years, barring becoming an Emperor, and that would depend on individual circumstances. How could it not shock people that Divine Calculation, with a not-so-high cultivation level, could live for seven thousand years? How could it not make people increasingly curious about the extent of the Grandmaster Divine Calculation’s Divine Skills?

”Silly child, my life has come to an end; I cannot live any longer. I have no regrets, living for seven thousand years is enough. In this Martial Arts World, where it’s uncertain whether immortals exist, what use is living for ten thousand years? In the end, one will still end up as a handful of dust...”

Divine Calculation spoke calmly, but his voice couldn’t hide a tinge of desolation and reluctance. However, what could be done? Countless Martial Arts Practitioners in this world seek the pinnacle of power and pursue the road to Immortality. Yet, after enduring endless trials and losing so much joy, still dying without regrets, many ancestors have perished on this path, but nothing could stop the determination of the people to strike the Immortal Road. However, across eons, not even an Emperor has ever become an immortal, so what about others?

Seeking the Tao in the vastness of time—for Immortality, without regret, we ask the heavens!

”Grandmaster...” Tianshuang wept, unsure of what to do or say. If even the Grandmaster had no means to extend his life, what could she possibly do?

”I am aware of everything that transpired on the Sun Never Sets Mountain, which is why I sent the immortal crane to fetch you. Your injuries are not severe—you will recover after some rest,” the Divine Calculation said, accepting life and death with grace, despite a hint of reluctance.

”Grandmaster, I have obtained the second fragment of the Transmission Array. There’s still a chance. If we can travel beyond our realm, we can find the Immortal Elixir that extends life, then you could...” Tianshuang clasped the second fragment she had found and hurriedly presented it.

The fragment of the Transmission Array slowly rose and drifted towards the Divine Calculation who gently opened his eyes. Looking at the fragment, a smile graced his lips. ”In the blink of an eye, a million years have passed. The Transmission Arrays are the bonds between star domains, and yet Earth’s was destroyed. That great battle was breathtaking—if Earth hadn’t produced two individuals of Emperor Level, it would have likely crumbled into pieces!”

As the Divine Calculation gazed at the fragment before him, it was as though he could envision all the secret affairs of ancient Earth. He seemed to travel back to the Ancient Era, witnessing a world-altering war and watching the Transmission Array being destroyed. The brutal era of rivers of blood and countless living beings suffering—it was too cruel and heart-wrenching to bear.

”Grandmaster, with this fragment of the Transmission Array, we can seek the remaining two pieces. Then we can search beyond our realm for the Immortal Elixir...” Tianshuang suggested hesitantly.

”It’s too late, too late. Everything is fated. From this moment on, you are the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect. This fragment of the Transmission Array is now yours to keep and manage. I only hope that you will take good care of your junior brother and sister. One day, may the three of you continue the glory of our sect and spread its legacy throughout the Martial Arts Great World. That would be my solace,” the Divine Calculation said, shaking his head.

”Grandmaster...” Tianshuang sobbed uncontrollably. These were the Divine Calculation’s final instructions—it was clear he knew he was beyond saving and had come to terms with life and death.

At this moment, two children, a boy and a girl roughly three years of age, appeared before the Divine Calculation. They were incredibly cute, like porcelain dolls, and struck by grief, the two wiped their tears and knelt before him. They were very bright and understood that the Divine Calculation did not have long left.

”Do not sorrow; life and death are predestined. How could I not wish to defy fate and become immortal? But I know I am not such an exception and cannot achieve such a feat. However, I believe that one day, someone will...” The Divine Calculation glanced meaningfully at Ye Tianchen below, who was still drenched in blood and hovering at death’s door.

”Grandmaster, Ye Tianchen—he...” Tianshuang glanced at Ye Tianchen, uncertain of his fate, and inquired.

”This young man is extraordinarily talented, indeed an exception. However, his life is riddled with hardships and obstacles. It’s very possible he will fall on his quest for immortality. He will not die this time, but who can say when he might perish...” the Divine Calculation said, frowning.

”Grandmaster, can’t you calculate Big Brother’s fate?” the little girl kneeling before him asked innocently with her childlike voice.

”What nonsense are you spouting? There isn’t anything in this world that Grandmaster doesn’t know, nothing he can’t calculate...” the little boy retorted as he glared at the girl.

”Heh heh, you two shouldn’t argue. Being from a lineage of seers, we indeed know many things others do not. However, divulging the secrets of fate invites the risk of obliteration at any time. The Heavenly Punishment we seers face is far more severe than the Thunder Punishment that other cultivators endure during their tribulations. This is why we don’t casually divine for others. The more we reveal fate, the greater the agony we will endure at the time of death. And there are certainly things we cannot foresee. Some matters only grant us a glimpse. We cannot predict the fate of those who have surpassed the Emperor Realm, nor can we trace their paths. As for Ye Tianchen in front of us, I cannot discern his fate either. There are too many aspects to his Life Grid, too many possibilities—no judgement can be made!” The Divine Calculation explained with a comforting chuckle as he saw his two youngest disciples arguing, content that the next generation would carry on the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect. His passing would be without regrets! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to cast your recommendation and monthly votes at Qidian.com. Your support motivates me greatly. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to continue reading.)