Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1289: Chapter 1288: [A Step Away from Becoming Immortal]

No one expected that three days later, the Immortal Light Array did indeed open a door, but to enter, one had to suppress their Cultivation Realm to the very initial stage, which was the Martial Spirit Realm, to enter the Immortal Light Array. Before this, more than a dozen powerful martial artists, including those with Mid-stage Martial Saint Cultivation Realm, attempted to enter without suppressing their Cultivation Realm, only to end up utterly destroyed.

However, some powerful elders from renowned legacies, who were at the elder level, forcibly suppressed their Cultivation Realm to the Martial Spirit Stage to enter the Immortal Light Array, driven by the allure of the ancient treasure. Their approach was quite risky; if they couldn’t control it properly and let their Cultivation Realm slightly exceed the Martial Spirit Realm, the consequence would be a total annihilation of the spirit.

It could be said that anyone whose Cultivation Realm exceeded the Martial Spirit Stage yet still wished to forcibly suppress it to enter the Immortal Light Array faced great danger. If they made a mistake, it would cost them their life, and they might not even glimpse the ancient treasure before losing control of their suppressed realm and perishing miserably.

However, it wasn’t as if cultivators at the Martial Spirit Stage would gain any advantage. As analyzed by other martial artists, even if these powerful elders suppressed their Cultivation Realm to the Martial Spirit Stage, they would likely still be stronger than cultivators who had just achieved the Martial Spirit Realm, as there are strengths and weaknesses even within the same realm. Some are even invincible within the same realm, which is quite terrifying.

Ye Tianchen frowned; he saw many martial artists enter, all suppressing their Cultivation Realm to the Martial Spirit Stage. Pangu Yun, Iron Fan Young Master, and Jing Wuhuan had already entered before him and Huo Xianer, also suppressing their realms.

Whoosh!

A powerful figure appeared, none other than the Yintian Saint Child. Without looking at Ye Tianchen, he unhesitatingly suppressed his Cultivation Realm and headed towards the entrance of the Immortal Light Array. Ye Tianchen knew Yintian Saint Child was strong, as well as arrogant and conceited, likely a match for Iron Fan Young Master.

”Let’s go in too!” Huo Xianer glanced at Ye Tianchen and said.

”Yes, I keep my word. If we get the ancient treasure and can distribute it, I will definitely give you a share!” Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

”Let’s talk about it when we have it in hand!” Huo Xianer seemed to lack confidence.

It’s understandable—inside the Immortal Light Array, all martial experts had their Cultivation Realm suppressed to the Martial Spirit Stage, and no one would be significantly stronger than anyone else. Without suppressing their Cultivation Realm, they might have been able to rely on some secret treasures for an advantage. However, once the Cultivation Realm is suppressed to the Martial Spirit Stage, even with secret treasures, there might not be enough strength to use them!

”Damn it, some in these lineages are ruthless, holding secret treasures without entering the Immortal Light Array, waiting outside. Once someone acquires the treasure, they can unleash a thunderous strike without suppressing their Cultivation Realm!” Little Zhu Yan looked at some of the lineages below, with elder-level experts left behind, and couldn’t help but speak harshly.

”Let’s go and see once we get that ancient treasure!” Ye Tianchen said flatly.

Swish!

Swish!

Ye Tianchen and Huo Xianer, also suppressing their Cultivation Realm, entered together with Little Zhu Yan. Little Zhu Yan had cultivation issues and, apart from a strong physical body, hadn’t even reached the Martial Spirit Realm, so he could enter without suppression.

Once Ye Tianchen and Huo Xianer entered the Immortal Light Array, they were stunned. In front of them stood a towering mountain, with a figure sitting cross-legged at its peak, exuding an overwhelming pressure, making one feel irresistibly compelled to worship. Many of the martial artists who entered first couldn’t withstand the pressure and involuntarily knelt down, unable to resist.

”Such formidable pressure, who is this person...?” Huo Xianer looked at the figure atop the mountain, slightly pale, and said.

”If I am not mistaken, this person should be the former owner of the ancient treasure.” Ye Tianchen frowned and said.

”Hmm? You... you’re fine? Aren’t you affected by this invisible pressure?” Huo Xianer was surprised. They were all struggling against the pressure, yet Ye Tianchen seemed unfazed, how could that be?

Ye Tianchen was also puzzled. He indeed felt the pressure but didn’t find it overwhelming, unlike others who couldn’t move without using Martial Arts True Power to resist the pressure.

”I can feel it, but it doesn’t seem necessary to resist it at all costs,” Ye Tianchen said with a frown.

”Kid, do you remember what I said? Here, you have a unique advantage. If you can’t seize that mysterious treasure, you might as well die!” Little Zhu Yan said with an eerie smile.

”What’s going on? Why isn’t Ye Tianchen affected by that invisible pressure?” Huo Xianer couldn’t help but ask Little Zhu Yan.

Little Zhu Yan put on the air of a high figure, looked at the silhouette on the mountain, and said unperturbedly, ”This person is so strong. Even after hundreds of thousands of years, there’s still a trace of power remaining. At this moment, even if a Saint comes, I’m afraid they won’t be able to open this mountain to retrieve the treasure!”

”Is that treasure inside this mountain?” Ye Tianchen asked in surprise.

”That’s right, if you want to retrieve the treasure, you must shatter this mountain.” Little Zhu Yan said seriously.

”Such a huge mountain, to shatter it with a Martial Spirit Realm cultivation, it’s not easy!” Huo Xianer was stunned. If one’s cultivation was at the Martial Saint Realm, they could rely on a treasure to shatter such a mountain in one blow. However, in the Martial Spirit Realm, it’s difficult to use treasures of other cultivation realms effectively, making it extremely hard to smash such a mountain!

”The power of the physical body is the only one not restricted...” Little Zhu Yan chuckled while looking at Ye Tianchen.

”The power of the physical body?” Huo Xianer asked, puzzled.

”I see, you sly creature, this time you’re not speaking nonsense. I must get that treasure!” Ye Tianchen said, clenching his fist tightly.

What Ye Tianchen didn’t expect was that inside this Immortal Light Array, where you must suppress your cultivation realm to enter, the body realm isn’t restricted. This is incredibly good news for Ye Tianchen, whose physical body realm had already reached the Late Stage Martial Saint phase, ahead of his cultivation realm. Even without suppressing any cultivation realm, just relying on his physical body realm alone, hardly anyone here could rival Ye Tianchen. It’s truly not easy to train the physical body realm to the Late Stage Martial Saint level, an achievement Ye Tianchen had accomplished through great fortune and determination.

”Kid, don’t act rashly yet. Although your physical strength is formidable enough to sweep all the people here, there are still some old guys from other lineages. If necessary, they might fight to the death, which would not be advantageous for you. Moreover, the figure meditating on the mountain, although only a lingering trace of power, is not someone you can handle. This former owner of the mysterious treasure was extremely powerful, possessing Near Immortal strength!” Little Zhu Yan said with uncharacteristic seriousness.

”Near Immortal strength? Who is this person?” Huo Xianer asked in shock.

”It’s indescribable, it’s indescribable...” Little Zhu Yan said, intentionally putting on a profound act.

Boom!

Ye Tianchen wouldn’t hesitate; without giving a second thought, he punched Little Zhu Yan on the head and said irritably, ”Why don’t you just finish what you’re saying? Stop pretending you know everything!”

”Damn it, how would I know? I just heard rumors, saying the owner of this treasure was one step away from becoming Immortal!” Little Zhu Yan yelled at Ye Tianchen angrily.

”One step away from becoming Immortal... that’s... a long path...” Ye Tianchen was stunned into silence.

”One step from becoming Immortal...” Huo Xianer also looked up at the silhouette meditating on the mountain. Though she couldn’t see its face clearly, it gave off an ethereal feeling that was intimidating.

Little Zhu Yan glanced at Ye Tianchen and Huo Xianer and said, ”Don’t start yet. I don’t know what will happen next. Getting this treasure won’t be that simple. As for this person who was one step away from Immortality, it’s just a legend, let me slowly tell it to you, just to pass the time!”

Ye Tianchen wasn’t in a hurry. They had already reached the center of the ”Original Restricted Zone,” and there was only this one mountain, with the mysterious treasure within. In the current situation, initiating action first might not end well, so it might be better to let others make the first move and watch the developments.

Huo Xianer also didn’t act after assessing the situation. Here, everyone’s cultivation realm was suppressed to the Martial Spirit Realm, but only Ye Tianchen had a unique advantage in the physical body realm. No wonder this schemer Zhu Yan kept following Ye Tianchen, insisting he contend for the treasure; clearly, this schemer knew quite a lot, and Ye Tianchen was prepared to learn more from this trickster’s mouth...(to be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to recommend it and vote for it on Qidian [qidian.com]. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)