Chapter 1691: Ancient Mystery, Stepping and Breaking the Arm!

Wang Lin ignored the Water General, who was retreating while spitting blood and wearing an expression of disbelief. Instead, he closed his eyes, silently sensing the extra Drop of Water of the Universe that had appeared within his body.

This eighth Origin was the Water Origin, but it had not yet reached Major Achievement within Wang Lin’s body. Like the Fire Origin back then, such Substantial Origins require repeated Fusions before they can reach Major Achievement.

In fact, this is also the difference between Substantial Origin and Ethereal Origin. Ethereal Origin relies entirely on comprehension; once enlightenment is achieved, one immediately attains the Dao. However, the difficulty of achieving that enlightenment is extremely high, which can be seen from Wang Lin's Karma, Life and Death, and True and False Origins.

In comparison, Substantial Origin is slightly easier, but only relative to Ethereal Origin. Wang Lin's Fire and Thunder Origins gradually grew stronger after acquiring something similar to a Seed, until the true Origin appeared.

What currently exists within Wang Lin’s body is the Seed of the Water Origin. With this Seed, Wang Lin can gradually reach the Realm of Major Achievement of the Origin.

Origin is difficult, but the Seed is even harder. If Wang Lin hadn't swallowed half a Thunder Dragon back then, and if he hadn't absorbed the Flashing Thunder Clan's Indestructible Thunder, this Thunder Seed would never have appeared.

The same was true for the Fire Origin. If it weren't for the several Awakenings of the Vermilion Bird, Wang Lin would not have had the opportunity to obtain the Fire Seed.

Now, that Drop of the Universe was like the Thunder Dragon and the Indestructible Thunder of the past, like the Flame Power from the Vermilion Bird’s Awakening—it gave Wang Lin the Water Seed!

This was the fundamental reason for Wang Lin's excitement. There is no such thing as getting something for nothing in this world; one must proceed step by step. Origin, in particular, is like this.

As for the Five Elements Earth Array, Wang Lin absorbed the Earth Spirit, but this single Earth Spirit alone was far from enough to condense the Seed of the Earth Origin within Wang Lin’s body. It would only be possible if someone, like the Water General, used a similar method to willingly hand over the comprehension of the Third Step Earth Origin from their own Armor, combined with the full cooperation of hundreds of Cultivators and other complete conditions—only then might a Seed be formed.

Such opportunities are rare and cannot be sought out; Wang Lin understood this.

Sensing the vibrant vitality of the Water Seed within his body, Wang Lin opened his eyes. The look he directed toward the Water General was no longer cold, but utterly calm.

The moment Wang Lin opened his eyes, the Water General seemed to wake up from his shock. He retreated in horror, and after seven or eight steps, he abruptly tried to flee the area.

But having received such a great favor from him, how could Wang Lin let him just leave? Raising his right hand, he grasped toward the retreating Water General in the Void Realm. Heaven and Earth roared, and a gigantic illusory palm manifested from thin air, instantly seizing the Water General's body.

Just as he struggled and resisted, Wang Lin retracted his right hand, and the gigantic illusory hand carried the Water General back to stand before Wang Lin.

Extending his right index finger, Wang Lin pointed it without hesitation at the Water General’s glabella. As he did so, the Water General’s expression became pained and twisted. His face had long since become withered like a corpse due to the exhaustion from using his Divine Ability earlier, as his vitality and Soul had completely Fused with the Armor outside his body.

He borrowed the power of the Armor, and the Armor grew by feeding on him. This relationship had been maintained for a very long time, but now that the Water General was weak, it was fatal!

The Armor was about to devour his last remaining vitality!

As Wang Lin’s fingertip descended, a mighty force immediately surged out from his body and rushed into the Water General’s body, forming a barrier that completely separated his Soul, spirit, and physical body from the Armor.

"Regardless of everything else, you gave me the Water Origin Seed. I will not kill you; I will save you this one time! This is my, Wang Lin’s, principle for living!" Wang Lin lifted his fingertip and waved forward.

Immediately, the Armor outside the Water General’s body violently trembled and was forcibly separated from him. The Armor shattered into numerous fragments that suddenly scattered in all directions.

However, a thread of blood connected each fragment to the Water General’s body. Even though they had scattered, the blood threads remained. Seen from afar, the Water General’s body at this moment was bizarre and gave people a chilling sense of horror.

This terrifying scene drew the attention of the Guiyi Sect Cultivators on the Five Elements Planet, who had previously been shocked. They faintly forgot their earlier alarm, instead feeling a coldness spread throughout their bodies due to the horrific sight of the Water General.

"The Water General dismantles his Armor…"

Simultaneously, bursts of shrill screams emanated from the Water General’s mouth. The agony in his expression nearly drowned him, yet he could not faint, only roar in pain. But deep down, he also understood that Wang Lin was not deliberately tormenting him—he was saving him!

If this Armor were not removed, he would surely die! After all, he had previously exhausted all his power, and in an effort to kill Wang Lin, he had activated the cultivation power within the Armor that he couldn't withstand. If Wang Lin had been refined by the Drop of the Universe, he would have absorbed that drop of liquid and wouldn't have to worry about the Armor's backlash. But now, he had ended up in this predicament.

A large number of red fine lines wriggled, connecting the Water General to the scattered Armor fragments outside his body. As they shook, the fragments also drifted, and the Water General's miserable screams continued to spread amidst his pain.

Wang Lin’s expression was slightly solemn as he stared at the Water General, his eyes flashing with deduction. After a moment, he suddenly raised his right hand. The Blood Sword appeared in his grasp in a flash of bloody light, and he abruptly slashed toward the blood-colored fine lines outside the Water General’s body.

Bangs erupted instantly. After several consecutive strikes, all the fine lines outside the Water General’s body shattered and rolled back into the respective Armor fragments they originated from.

The Armor completely separated from the Water General’s body. After scattering in all directions, it strangely condensed from the eight directions, forming a complete Armor, though covered in many fine Rifts. With a boom, it fell onto the ground.

The Armor looked as if someone were sitting there, emitting faint bursts of water-blue light. Furthermore, within that blue light, a Long Spear materialized. With a buzz, it floated up and settled motionlessly upon the Armor's arms.

After shedding the Armor, the Water General immediately sprayed out a large amount of blood mist. His body was extremely weak, and he stumbled backward, his gaze toward Wang Lin filled with complexity.

"You may leave. I will not kill you!" Wang Lin looked at the Armor and spoke slowly.

The Water General remained silent for a moment, opening his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately said nothing. Weary and disheartened, he stepped backward and vanished within the Five Elements Water Array.

Wang Lin raised his right hand and grabbed toward the Armor, intending to take it away for detailed study. The moment he did so, Wang Lin suddenly looked up, a cold light flashing in his eyes. Without hesitation, he took a large step forward. Simultaneously, the Five Elements Water Array immediately erupted with massive ripples. These ripples rapidly swirled, emitting bursts of terrifying pressure. In just an instant, the world where Wang Lin stood collapsed with a roar.

The collapse was too sudden. As the Five Elements Water Array completely disintegrated, and Heaven and Earth rolled back into countless fragments before Wang Lin, a powerful pressure seemed to descend—a pressure so strong that the area could not withstand it.

Behind the Armor that emitted water-blue light, a Vortex suddenly appeared amidst the swirling ripples. A withered right hand immediately stretched out from within the Vortex, grabbing directly toward the Armor. Furthermore, a sinister, ancient voice emerged from the Vortex, transforming into an invisible sound wave that slammed directly into Wang Lin's mind.

"This is not something you can possess. Scram!"

Wang Lin was not unaware of this sudden change. The large step he took just before the Five Elements Water Array collapsed caused his entire Aura to surge explosively, elevating him directly from ordinary to Peak in that single step!

His seven Origins also completely Fused in this step, transforming into the formidable cultivation of the Late Stage Ethereal Realm, which erupted within his body!

Moreover, the moment he took that step and his foot descended, Wang Lin's dao ancient Bloodline Power integrated into every inch of his flesh and every piece of his bone, making his body capable of shattering a Cultivation Planet!

Essence, Qi, and Spirit, Bloodline, and everything else erupted instantly on Wang Lin's body, like a sky-destroying storm suddenly rising, making Wang Lin's Aura resemble a rainbow at this moment!

The moment his step landed was precisely the moment the Vortex appeared and the arm stretched out. Wang Lin’s descending right foot did not step into the Void Realm; it stomped toward that arm!

A fierce stomp!!

Everything happened in an instant, so fast that people couldn't see clearly. Wang Lin's right foot descended with lightning speed and the extreme dominance of the dao ancient, crashing down.

The ancient voice let out a cry of surprise. The arm grabbing toward the Armor rapidly changed direction, attempting to form Hand Seals and manifest a Divine Ability to resist. However, he clearly hadn't anticipated Wang Lin's swift reaction and ruthless move. In his slight haste, Wang Lin's right foot slammed directly onto the arm.

With a boom, mixed with the sound of bones shattering, the arm immediately twisted under Wang Lin's kick. It swelled up high and was filled with bruising. Amidst the muffled groan of injury coming from within the Vortex, the arm rapidly retreated, but a sudden bang occurred as the swollen part of the arm burst open, scattering blood everywhere.

"Dare to steal what belongs to me, Wang Lin? Are you tired of living!" Wang Lin flicked his sleeve, standing behind the Armor, his eyes icy as he looked toward the Vortex.

As he spoke, he casually waved his left hand behind him. The water-blue Armor, along with the Long Spear, immediately transformed into blue light and was swept into Wang Lin's sleeve. This sequence of movements—from taking the step, to stomping the arm, to collecting the Armor—was flawless and efficient, revealing the demeanor of a Grandmaster!

"An Ancient Kingdom Cultivator!! You are a member of the Ancient Clan!!" A nearly distorted voice emerged from the Vortex, accompanied by painful gasps.

This entire scene was witnessed by Great Heavenly Venerate Xuan Luo in the starry sky outside the Five Elements Planet. A smug smile appeared on his face, and his expression was filled with an overbearing intent.

"Good. As expected of a child of my dao ancient Clan! This is how you should deal with anyone who dares to offend you. If he hadn't done this, I would have been somewhat displeased. Doing this suits my temperament perfectly. If it were me, I would have chopped his paw off!"

"The Guiyi Sect. It's quite interesting that this group of Immortals came here…" Great Heavenly Venerate Xuan Luo casually glanced at the tall tower on the Five Elements Planet. If he wished, all life on that planet could vanish with a wave of his hand.

I barely managed to write one chapter from noon until now. After deleting and revising, I feel very tired. For the July Competition, I calculated that I wrote a total of 82 chapters: 80 chapters of three thousand characters each, and 2 chapters of two thousand characters each.

I would like to request half a day off. I will make up the chapters in a few days. Please grant me leave, thank you.

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