Archean Eon Art
chapter-381

The ranking on the pillar

1st: Myriad Sword Island Lord

2nd: Imperial Lord An Yang

3rd: Humanity’s Demon Slayer

The Guardian was astonished when he saw this. The two people ranked in front of Meng Chuan were famous. There was no need to elaborate on Imperial Lord An Yang’s achievements. He was the strongest Essence Soul Tribulation Eminence in human history, having reached the Essence Soul Third Tribulation realm. He cultivated the Samsara Divine Body and the Samsara Spear Technique. He had even established an empire that unified the world.

As for the number one-Myriad Sword Island Lord-he was a lone swordsman. He was the most accomplished swordsman in human history. He didn’t care to build an empire, nor was he in the mood to teach disciples. Although he was the strongest expert in his era and many disciples of the Archean Eon Sect idolized the sect’s number one expert, Myriad Sword Island Lord lived on an island out in the sea most of the time. He seldom came into contact with the world. Most of his consciousness was focused on his body. He spent his time traveling the River of Spacetime, his numerous feats making him famous.

He had created the Thirteen Swordbane Fiend Body, the number one killer move. He had also killed a Tribulation Eminence as an Imperial Lord. He focused on his Sword Dao and focused on the Physical Body Tribulation realm.

Although his Thirteen Swordbane Fiend Body was extremely powerful and its power exceeded that of the Samsara Divine Body, it was too extreme. It was even more difficult for his body to reach the Tribulation realm through perfection. He ultimately failed to take the final step and died in regret. In human history, only Ancestral Master Archean Eon had reached the Tribulation realm by perfecting the body.

However, his lineage continued. This was because he had left behind bits and pieces of his sword arts on Myriad Sword Island. A Godfiend descendant had studied it and created a sect—the Myriad Sword Sect—which prospered for a long time.

Now, he’s only behind Myriad Sword Island Lord and Imperial Lord An Yang. This Godfiend might be able to reach the same heights as Myriad Sword Island Lord and Imperial Lord An Yang in the future.

Boom!

The torrential rain caused the world to turn into pure pandemonium. Meng Chuan struggled to control the boat as thunder rumbled in his ears. Lightning bolts blasted down.

Meng Chuan used his Essence Soul to control the boat with all his might. He also paddled with the oar and tried his best to dodge. Lightning bolts struck the water beside the boat. Some of the lightning’s power had diminished by the time they reached the boat. Although Meng Chuan’s consciousness trembled, he quickly recovered. Lightning, however, struck the boat occasionally.

Boom!

The bolt of lightning was too fast for Meng Chuan to dodge. The bolt of lightning struck the boat, drowning both the boat and Meng Chuan.

Meng Chuan’s mind instantly went blank.

It was like the apocalypse.

When Meng Chuan regained consciousness, he and the boat had already reached the depths of the sea.

Go up. Meng Chuan waved the oar and used his will to raise the boat. He charged upwards with all his might. Even though the undercurrent surged, he still rushed to the surface of the sea.

Boom!

A thousand-foot-tall wave smashed down like a mountain.

Meng Chuan steered the boat and rapidly approached the tsunami. Only by approaching it would he be safer. As he was far away, it was easy for the 1,000-foot-tall wave to hit him. The closer he was, the safer he would be as he would have an opening to dodge the waves. He calmly searched for opportunities in the harsh environment and struggled to survive. He tried his best to protect the wooden boat from being destroyed. This boat is the embodiment of my Essence Soul and willpower. If my will doesn’t collapse, it won’t dissipate. Meng Chuan understood this. However, as the sea environment worsened, as lightning bolts struck down, the waves became more and more terrifying. Meng Chuan felt his consciousness begin to blur, but his fortitude allowed him to hold on.

Boom!

An 8,000-foot-tall wave-taller than many mountains-formed. When Meng Chuan reached the sea surface with difficulty, he saw the 8,000-foot-tall wave crash down. He had no way to dodge it. He braced himself for impact.

Bam!!!

This heavy wave caused the wooden boat to explode. The limits were bound to be exceeded when the waves were ever-increasing in might.

Oh? Meng Chuan suddenly woke up.

He saw the ancient palace and the prayer mat he was sitting on.

The test is over. Meng Chuan came to a realization. His exhausted mind rapidly recovered, and he felt much more relaxed. I wonder what my ranking in the Heart Sea Palace is. Meng Chuan stood up. At that moment, the door to the Heart Sea Palace opened with a rumble. The black-robed elder standing outside stared at Meng Chuan in a daze.

What’s wrong? Meng Chuan stepped out of the hall.

The black-robed elder carefully looked at Meng Chuan as though he was looking at a monster. He pointed at the pillar beside him.

Meng Chuan turned his head and saw the ranking on the pillar. He glanced at it and was shocked.

1st: Humanity’s Demon Slayer

2nd: Myriad Sword Island Lord

3rd: Imperial Lord An Yang

“I’m ranked first?” Meng Chuan couldn’t believe it. He was very young. He had a fifth-level Essence Soul at the age of 59, and he was ranked in the top five in history. However, when combined with his willpower, he was actually ranked first? There were Tribulation Eminences, Imperial Lords, and human experts who had figured out the Heaven Earth realm on the ranking. Yet, he, a Regis Godfiend, was ranked first?

The black-robed elder finally snapped out of his daze. He couldn’t help but say, “In the history of humanity, there are many people whose Essence Soul realm is higher than yours. There are even people who have an eighth-level Essence Soul. In terms of willpower, an Essence Soul realm expert who has cultivated for over ten thousand years will definitely have a stronger will than you. However, this is a ranking of potential.”

“Your Essence Soul, your willpower… Based on your age of 59, your Essence Soul’s potential is the best in human history,” said the black-robed elder certainly.

Although there was no need for the strongest human expert, Ancestral Master Archean Eon, to challenge the Heart Sea Palace, people knew that Ancestral Master Archean Eon’s Essence Soul talent was a huge weakness. He was stuck with a seventh-level Essence Soul his entire life. He failed to obtain an eighth-level Essence Soul.

As for people before Ancestral Master Archean Eon… the human world was very weak. They peaked at the Creation realm. It was already very difficult for a Supremacy to be born.

“There are also those with high talent that eventually turn mediocre,” said Meng Chuan with a smile. “I’m still far from being comparable to Myriad Sword Island Lord, Imperial Lord An Yang, and the other seniors.”Potential was just potential; strength was strength.

Meng Chuan was very clear about how disparate the two were. In fact, he knew that he had extreme Essence Soul cultivation talent!

“With your Essence Soul talent, it’s very suitable for you to walk the Essence Soul path,” persuaded the black-robed elder. “Don’t choose to go down the Physical Body Tribulation path in the future. After all, only Ancestral Master Archean Eon has cultivated his body to perfection and reached the Tribulation realm. Other Godfiends aren’t capable of that. Ancestral Master Archean Eon admits that the reason behind this is because of the Godfiend cultivation system.

“The Godfiend cultivation system focuses on one’s Quintessential Essence. The body is secondary. It’s naturally difficult to cultivate the body to perfection. The Essence Soul is different. The Essence Soul is treated the same across all living beings. It doesn’t care about what cultivation system you follow, but more about one’s heart,” said the black-robed elder.

“Thank you, but I’m still far from becoming an Imperial Lord. I don’t need to consider this for now,” said Meng Chuan with a smile. “I’m just reminding you because you have such potential,” said the black-robed elder with a smile. “You’ve already passed the Heart Sea Palace’s test. You can read all the Essence Soul mystic techniques in the Heart Sea Palace.”

Meng Chuan was filled with anticipation.

“The Heart Sea Palace’s evaluation of you has exceeded the threshold of the Tribulation realm,” said the black-robed elder with a smile. “Therefore, one of the legacies stored in the Heart Sea Palace can be passed to you.”

“Oh?” Meng Chuan was surprised. “This is the most mysterious Essence Soul legacy that Ancestral Master Archean Eon obtained after roaming the River of Spacetime. Ancestral Master Archean Eon has determined that it should be the legacy of an Essence Soul Eighth Tribulation Eminence,” said the black-robed elder. “This legacy is limited by the laws of the River of Spacetime. It will disappear after being imparted nine times. In the past, it has been imparted seven times. Your potential is high enough; thus, you can learn it.”