War Sovereign Soaring The Heavens

An old man whose cultivation was at the Mastery Exemplary Saint Stage looked at Duan Ling Tian and said solemnly, “Yesterday when I probed Duan Ling Tian using my Divine Consciousness, I discovered he’s not even forty years old. Based on the strength he displayed even after he was severely injured, his innate talent must be very high! He must have a blue Innate Spiritual Root!”

“He’s not even forty years old?” His words shocked many people.

Since the old man had mentioned his cultivation base was at the Mastery Exemplary Saint Stage, and he had left a lasting impression on the others during the innate talent assessment, nobody doubted his words.

“Although he was heavily injured by Elder Li An and was on the brink of death, he was still strong enough to cast such a powerful Divine Ability and kill Yang Wu who was at the Mastery Divine Saint Stage!”

“Although Divine Abilities are powerful, it would still rely on one’s strength and Spiritual Energy… His cultivation base must be higher than Yang Wu!”

“In other words, he must be at the peak of the Divine Saint Stage at least. The Innate Spiritual Root of someone at the peak of the Divine Saint Stage who’s not even forty years old has to be blue or indigo!”

“Indigo Innate Spiritual Root? As far as I know, only elite powerhouses and geniuses in the three great sects have indigo Innate Spiritual Root. Don’t tell me the Fire Worship Sect is going to gain another genius with an indigo Innate Spiritual Root?”

“If his Innate Spiritual Root is indigo, the Sect Leader of Fire Worship Sect might even take him in as a disciple!”

As the crowd discussed heatedly among themselves, their burning gazes landed on Duan Ling Tian.

It was obvious they were all eager to see the result of Duan Ling Tian’s innate talent assessment. It had to be either a blue or indigo Innate Spiritual Root!

“I think it’s unlikely for him to possess an indigo Innate Spiritual Root. It’s said that among the geniuses who possess indigo Innate Spiritual Roots in Fire Worship Sect, there are some who had broken through to the Exemplary Saint Stage when they were only 30 years old. I think he has a blue Innate Spiritual Root,” a young man said.

The moment his words left his mouth, he was instantly refuted by those beside him.

“Hurmph! How do you know his cultivation base is not at the Exemplary Saint Stage? Don’t forget we’re only speculating when we say he’s at the peak of the Divine Saint Stage. There’s a possibility that he has already broken through to the Exemplary Saint Stage.”

“He managed to turn the table and kill Yang Wu who was at the Mastery Divine Saint Stage in just one blow even though he was heavily injured. That’s not something anyone can do!”

“That’s right! He must know a secret tactic to conceal his cultivation base. It’s not impossible for him to be at the Exemplary Saint Stage.”

“If he’s really at the Exemplary Saint Stage or above, then it’s possible that he possesses an indigo Innate Spiritual Root.”

“How exciting! What rank is his Innate Spiritual Root?”

Another round of discussion took place. Everyone’s gaze turned even more intense when they looked at Duan Ling Tian. They could not wait to find out whether he possessed a blue or indigo Innate Spiritual Root.

‘Blue Innate Spiritual Root? Indigo Innate Spiritual Root? Not even 40 years old? Exemplary Saint Stage?’ Duan Ling Tian took a step forward and faced the Black Turtle Sanctum’s Bronze Flame Elder. As he listened to discussion behind him, the corner of his mouth twitched before it curled up into a bitter smile.

Blue Innate Spiritual Root?

Indigo Innate Spiritual Root?

He did not even dare to hope that he would possess something medium-rank like a green Innate Spiritual Root, let alone these two high-rank Innate Spiritual Roots.

He was aware of his own condition. Not even 40 years old? This was only because he spent most of his time cultivating in the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda. Although time flowed quickly in the pagoda, it also halted the aging process when he was inside. If one counted properly, he was older than 40 years old. Naturally, in the Upper Province of the Dao Martial Saint Land where almost everyone was 300, 1,000 or even several thousands years of age, he would still be considered a baby.

Exemplary Saint Stage? He had just broken through to the Early Divine Saint Stage. The main reason he had broken through so quickly was all thanks to the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda and his other fortuitous encounters like the Dragon Cleansing Pool.

If he did not have the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda or the fortuitous encounters, he would not possess his current cultivation base.

‘It’s absolutely impossible for me to possess a green Innate Spiritual Root or higher!’ Duan Ling Tian concluded.

Naturally, this was all his speculation. He would not know until he was assessed.

“Blue Innate Spiritual Root? Indigo Innate Spiritual Root?” Li An’s eyes gleamed sinisterly as he looked at Duan Ling Tian.

Li An only possessed a blue Innate Spiritual Root. However, the fellow whom he wanted to kill might possess an indigo Innate Spiritual Root?

Li An was instantly overwhelmed by an urge to kill Duan Ling Tian. He knew what it meant to possess an indigo Innate Spiritual Root.

When those who possessed indigo Innate Spiritual Roots grew stronger, they would be given a first-rate position, like a Golden Flame Elder, even if he made mistakes in the Fire Worship Sect.

If they behaved, they might even stand a chance in becoming the Vice Sect Leader or the Sect Leader of the Fire Worship Sect!

The moment Li An about how this fellow whom he had a huge enmity with might possess an indigo Innate Spiritual Root, he could not wait to kill him as quickly as he could. If Duan Ling Tian really possessed an indigo Innate Spiritual Root, he would grow strong enough to kill Li An in the future. For this reason, he must kill him while he was still in the cradle!

‘However, it’s possible he might not possess an indigo Innate Spiritual Root. It’s possible he only possesses a blue Innate Spiritual Root like me. However, even if his Innate Spiritual Root is blue, I must kill him as soon as I can to stop him from becoming a threat to me in the future!’ Li An once again sentenced Duan Ling Tian to death in his heart.

“Indigo Innate Spiritual Root?” Teng Shan looked at Duan Ling Tian with bright eyes as an anticipatory expression appeared on his face.

‘Duan Ling Tian, I really hope you possess an indigo Innate Spiritual Root. If it’s really the case, Lord Sect Leader will definitely take you in as his direct disciple when he comes out of cultivation! At that time, even Li An would have to take initiative and ask for forgiveness from you,’ Teng Shan thought to himself.

At this moment, even the three people who stepped forward to get assessed did not put their hands on the Spiritual Pearls. Their eyes and the eyes of all the Bronze Flame Elders were trained on Duan Ling Tian. They were waiting for him to put his hand on the Spiritual Pearl.

Although the four Black Turtle Sanctum’s Bronze Flame Elders were not present yesterday, they had heard about the Death Duel between Duan Ling Tian and Yang Wu, the son of the fifth elder from Northern Plethora Sect.

They were also very curious about Duan Ling Tian, this martial art genius who was not even 40 years old but had a cultivation base at the peak of the Divine Saint Stage at least. Would he have a blue or indigo Innate Spiritual Root?

“Duan Ling Tian, hurry up and put your hand on the Spiritual Pearl.” The Bronze Flame Elder standing in front of Duan Ling Tian could not help but urged lightly when he saw Duan Ling Tian remaining still for a long time. His tone was extremely polite.

The young man standing before him might be a genius who possessed a blue or indigo Innate Spiritual Root after all.

If such a person grew stronger, he would be a Silver Flame Elder at least in the future. If he possessed an indigo Innate Spiritual Root, he would be even stronger and gain a higher ranking position. Although such a person had not reached his full potential yet, he was not someone the Bronze Flame Elder could afford to offend.

Upon hearing Bronze Flame Elder’s words, Duan Ling Tian responded, “Alright.”

Duan Ling Tian shook his head when he sensed everyone’s eyes on him. However, he still extended his hand and placed it on the Spiritual Pearl.

The Spiritual Pearl was cold to the touch. Moreover, it felt a little strange to Duan Ling Tian. His hand that was touching the Spiritual Pearl felt a little itchy. It felt as though some energy from the Spiritual Pearl was tickling his palm.

Meanwhile, the entire place was completely silent. Everyone’s attention was focused on the Spiritual Pearl that Duan Ling Tian had laid his hand on.

Time continued to pass by quietly.

The span of a breath went by, the span of two breaths went by, the span of three breaths went by…

It was so quiet that not even the sound of breathing could be heard. This was because everybody, including Duan Ling Tian, was holding their breaths as they stared intently at the Spiritual Pearl.

Finally, ten breaths had gone by. Hints of light began to radiate from the Spiritual Pearl.

“It’s out!” Apart from Duan Ling Tian who was feeling anxious, everyone was excited.

Li An’s gaze turned colder.

If Duan Ling Tian possessed an indigo Innate Spiritual Root, then he would have to find a new way of dealing with him. The Sect Leader of the Fire Worship Sect would definitely favor him and might even take him in as a direct disciple if he possessed an indigo Innate Spiritual Root.

This was something he did not wish to see!

‘If he really possesses an indigo Innate Spiritual Root, I must kill him before Lord Sect Leader comes out of his cultivation! I can’t give him the chance to become the direct disciple of the Sect Leader,’ Li An thought to himself.

If Duan Ling Tian became the direct disciple of the Sect Leader, he would not dare to find fault with Duan Ling Tian at all even if his courage was multiplied by a hundred.

As the Sect Leader of Fire Worship Sect, the Sect Leader had superb skills, and he was not someone Li An could offend!

‘If he really possesses the indigo Innate Spiritual Root, I must think of a way to get rid of him as soon as possible! I don’t wish to bow or kneel or even extend a formal apology to him when he becomes the direct disciple of Lord Sect Leader.’ The moment Li An thought of this, the killing intent in his heart intensified.