parentshiftbook Chapter 221: Three Realms of Supernatural Powers, One Supernatural Power Per Realm
Chapter 221: Three Realms of Supernatural Powers, One Supernatural Power Per Realm
Zhang Ping's expression was subtle as he watched the two groups of people collide in the sky.
Duan Yu and the old man beside him were both at the mid-stage of the Divine Integration Realm, making Su Qingyu and the other three juniors in comparison.
Upon seeing the four people, he didn't even frown. His expression remained calm as he spoke:
"Brother Gongqing, there are demonic snakes lurking in this place. These snakes are fond of dragons, so there must be some spiritual creatures hidden underwater here."
"Yes, it's just right to take it as provisions for cultivation," the old man named Gongqing nodded in agreement.
The two spoke without any pretense, their voices blunt and direct. They showed no regard for Su Qingyu and the others.
Sensing the powerful auras of the two, Zhang Zetian's previous arrogance subsided slightly. He glanced at his followers behind him and Su Qingyu beside him, intending to invoke his uncle's name to regain some face.
Upon seeing this, Su Qingyu quickly glared at him.
He then drew his longsword, cupped his hands, and asked:
"May I ask if you are Senior Duan Yu from the Immortal City of Penglai?"
"Hmm? You little girl know me?" Duan Yu's previously indifferent gaze sharpened slightly when he heard Su Qingyu call out his name. He looked her up and down and then focused his attention on the black and white sword in her hand.
The pupils contracted slightly.
"A disciple of the Tianya Sword Sect?"
The nobles beside him seemed to have heard of his identity as a disciple of the Tianya Sword Sect, and unconsciously restrained their aura slightly.
"Before you, senior, I dare not reveal my status. I have come to Dragon's Breath Lake only for the Sword Spirit Grass here, and I have no other desires for spiritual items. I hope you will grant me this favor, Senior Duan."
Su Qingyu did not flaunt her status as a disciple of the lineage; instead, she remained unusually low-key.
Underwater, Zhang Ping noticed that the so-called identity of the successor disciple could make two cultivators in the mid-stage of the Divine Integration Realm wary, and he had some guesses in his mind.
The successor disciple should be a genius cultivated by the sect, or a successor.
It's unclear whether this kind of disciple with a special lineage is unique or if there are many. If it's unique, then Su Qingyu might have someone secretly protecting her.
Be careful.
However, he greatly admired Su Qingyu's low-key demeanor. Being a disciple of the lineage could provide background support when traveling outside, but it could also bring trouble.
After all, the three sects in the Taihu region both compete and cooperate with each other. Secretly, they're happy to see other sects' geniuses die outside.
Seeing that Duan Yu remained silent, Zhang Zetian knew he was afraid and felt smug.
So what if they're at the mid-stage of the Divine Realm? Aren't they just wary of the might of my Tianya Sword Sect?
He immediately coughed and said, "Ahem, my name is Zhang Zetian. My uncle is an inner sect elder of the Tianya Sword Sect. I would appreciate it if you two could do me a favor."
Duan Yu, who was about to agree, twitched at the corner of his eye when he heard Zhang Zetian's words. He noticed that Zhang Zetian was just a spoiled brat from a noble family, and secretly shook his head, suppressing his displeasure.
"The Tianya Sword Sect and my Divine Weapon Pavilion have cooperated many times. Since you two are disciples of the Tianya Sword Sect, you are naturally my juniors, Duan Yu. Please wait here while I kill that demonic snake and take out the spiritual item to see if there is a Sword Spirit Grass."
The waterspout was expected to rage again in a few hours, so Duan Yu decided to deal with the underwater serpent first.
Zhang Ping realized something was wrong. If someone in the mid-stage of the Divine Realm made a move, the turbulent water flow might cause them to discover his presence.
I need to find a chance to slip away.
Zhang Ping concealed his presence and fled into the distance. Just a few miles away, a sudden uproar erupted near his former location, and Duan Yu pulled the long body of the demonic serpent from the water.
They were utterly powerless to resist!
"A mid-stage Divine Integration Realm cultivator is this powerful?!" Zhang Ping's pupils constricted slightly.
Seeing that it was about to be slaughtered, the demon snake hissed incessantly, and suddenly its eyes turned red, and a bolt of blue lightning appeared!
It struck Duan Yu with lightning speed!
Upon seeing the azure lightning bolt from afar, Su Qingyu's calm expression changed drastically.
"It's actually a supernatural power!"
When Zhang Ping turned around and saw the streak of blue lightning, he was equally surprised.
Even from several miles away, the blue lightning still pierced through the darkness and illuminated their vision.
There are three realms of supernatural powers, each realm possessing its own unique supernatural power.
Starting from the Divine Integration Realm, each major realm allows the awakening of a unique innate divine ability. The awakening of this ability is determined by the cultivation technique one practices and the blood and qi attributes acquired during the Body Refinement Realm.
Very few people with high comprehension can awaken special supernatural powers.
Demonic beasts awaken their supernatural powers based on the bloodline within their bodies.
However, whether human or demon beast, one generally needs to reach the mid-stage of the Divine Integration realm to begin to awaken supernatural abilities, and only in the late-stage of the Divine Integration realm can one master them and unleash their full power.
This demonic serpent was able to cultivate supernatural powers at the early stage of the Divine Integration Realm, which means either its talent is truly heaven-defying or it was influenced by external factors.
Clearly, the serpent's talent has not yet reached the point of prematurely awakening supernatural powers, so there is only one possibility: external influence!
Items that can induce the premature awakening of supernatural powers are extremely precious, even within the three major sects!
Duan Yu had also thought of this, and the instant he saw the azure lightning...
First he was stunned, then his face lit up with ecstasy!
"Good! Good! I never expected that a mere mid-level being would possess a spiritual creature capable of unleashing supernatural powers! You little demon snake, surrender now!"
"Crimson Flame!"
A ball of crimson flame shot out from Duan Yu's mouth, enveloping the azure lightning.
Although the lightning came with great force, the crimson flames were clearly superior, enveloping and refining the lightning until it vanished without a trace.
The serpent tried to escape, but was stopped by the high-ranking officials guarding the area.
"Trying to leave? Swim in the water!"
While both involve supernatural powers, the supernatural powers of high-ranking officials tend to lean more towards imprisonment.
One after another, streams of water shot into the sky, trapping the demonic serpent within.
The scales on its body kept falling off under the water dragon's attacks, and the demon snake was soon on the verge of death.
"Brother Gongqing, spare this beast's life!" Duan Yu interjected, trying to stop him.
"Well, let's interrogate this beast first to find out where its spirit is. If it has awakened after consuming a special spiritual medicine, then we can refine its body and use it as a pill." Gongqing stroked his beard and nodded.
Zhang Ping watched quietly throughout the entire process.
He did not covet the possible existence of special spiritual objects, since they were of no use to him.
After all, he could acquire supernatural powers by branding beast patterns.
As long as he can obtain the corpse of a demon beast that possesses supernatural powers, he can steal those powers for his own use through the beast-marked emblem.
For other cultivators, the three realms of supernatural powers can only cultivate a maximum of three supernatural powers, but for him, there is no limit at all.
Compared to the potential special spiritual creatures, he was more interested in the demon snake.
"Hmm?" Suddenly, Duan Yu turned his head to look at Zhang Zetian.
Zhang Zetian tensed up immediately when she was being stared at, and her hands behind her back trembled uncontrollably.
Su Qingyu's expression changed slightly, and she said, "Senior Duan, I have only come here for the Sword Spirit Grass and will not compete with you for other spiritual items."
"Hmph! You brat, how dare you deceive me! Sending a message in secret, as if I didn't know!"
Duan Yu's face was grim, while the minister beside him waved his hand.
A thin layer of water lines had appeared in the surrounding space at some point, and a transparent jade pendant was wrapped around the water lines and brought to his front.
It was a message talisman from the Tianya Sword Sect.
Upon seeing the communication talisman, Su Qingyu abruptly looked at Zhang Zetian.
Zhang Zetian was pale and trembling, unable to speak.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Zhang Ping never expected that there would be something amusing to watch.
Ok?
Just as he was about to watch the spectacle, he suddenly felt a pang of fear and abruptly looked up directly above!
Two black beams of light flashed by and stopped in front of them.
"Wow, it's so lively! One, two, three, four, five, six, oh, and there's one hiding underwater. Are you seven getting ready to dance?"