MTLNOVEL Chapter 192: The Book of Divination
Chapter 192: The Book of Divination
As expected by the Shui Family Elder, after several days of training, the four geniuses had become increasingly proficient in the Four Symbol Battle Tactics, and the power they could unleash grew stronger.
They could now handle four Water Elementals at Grandmaster 7th Stage, or two Water Elementals at Grandmaster 8th Stage, or even a single Water Elemental at Grandmaster 9th Stage.
Of course, the main reason for this improvement was Shui Yingyue, Ye Beining, and Xiang Chengxing’s increased familiarity with the Four Symbol Battle Tactics. Xu Lian, on the other hand, had no problems with the proficiency. After all, his Golden Finger had directly recorded the tactics, and even the Shui Family Elders couldn’t use the Four Symbol Battle Tactics better than him.
The Shui Family Elder noticed this and found it astonishing. Xu Lian didn’t seem like a novice at all; his use of the Four Symbol Battle Tactic was incredibly refined and almost otherworldly. She couldn’t help but ask, “Have you studied the Four-Symbol Battle Tactic before?”
Xu Lian had no choice but to explain, “I haven’t studied the Four Symbol Battle Tactic, but I’ve learned a similar group combat technique before, so I find it easy to use.”
The elder nodded in understanding. “That explains it. But even with your background in group combat techniques, it’s still incredible that you’ve mastered the Four Symbol Battle Tactics to such a degree right from the start. Even I can’t reach that level. You’re truly a prodigy in group combat techniques.”
Then, she sighed regretfully. “Our Shui Family has established itself through group fighting techniques and has dominated our region. When it comes to group combat techniques, if our Shui Family claims to be second, no other force in the world would dare to claim to be first. Although our family has produced many talented people over the generations, none of them have reached your level of brilliance. It’s a pity that you’re not a member of the Shui Family. Otherwise, we would surely have passed on the world’s most powerful group fighting techniques to you.”
Xu Lian felt both flattered and embarrassed. “You flatter me, Elder.”
The elder seriously shook her head. “I’m not exaggerating. Your understanding of group combat techniques is unparalleled. I guess only the founding ancestor who created these techniques could compare to you.”
Xu Lian felt a bit dizzy from all the praise, but he also understood why. After all, even when he used the rudimentary Breaking Wind Sword Technique, he had managed to gain the recognition of the Sword of Destruction. That alone spoke volumes.
Ye Beining, on the other hand, felt somewhat dejected. Previously, he had looked down on Xu Lian for his cultivation level, only to discover that Xu Lian was hiding his true strength, which was actually higher than his own.
During these days of training, the Shui Family Elder had repeatedly praised Xu Lian’s talent while completely ignoring Ye Beining. The spotlight that once shone on him as a top-level genius had been completely overshadowed by Xu Lian.
Meanwhile, Shui Yingyue kept looking at Xu Lian. From her impression, the Shui Family Elder was a pragmatic person who never indulged in empty praise. This was the first time she had seen the elder so effusive in her admiration.
Xiang Chengxing had a different perspective. He had decided to “repay” the Four Symbol Battle Tactics by marrying a daughter of the Shui Family. While there were many daughters in the Shui Family, there was a clear hierarchy among them, and Shui Yingyue was undoubtedly the most talented.
Marrying her would have been the best outcome. However, during these days of training, Shui Yingyue’s attention had been captivated by Xu Lian’s performance, and she had barely noticed Xiang Chengxing. He could only sigh inwardly, realizing that his chances were slim.
On the seventh day of training, the Shui Family received the news that the Hundred Boats Secret Realm was about to open.
The four geniuses stopped their training and prepared to leave.
After one last meal at the Yun Tower, the four of them set out together and arrived at the altar in Yunzhou City.
When they stood on the altar, Xu Lian subtly moved to the back of the group… to avoid paying the “travel fee”.
He only had a few thousand Spirit Stones left in his pocket, which wasn’t even enough to cover his own travel expenses, let alone those of the entire group.
Fortunately, the others were all wealthy and didn’t think of splitting the cost. Ye Beining casually waved his hand, placing a large pile of spirit stones on the altar. The altar glowed, and the teleportation began.
A bright light enveloped them, and when it faded, they found themselves in a spatial tunnel.
None of them were strangers to using the altar, so they weren’t alarmed by the humanoid monsters lurking outside the spatial tunnel.
Shui Yingyue suddenly spoke. “I once read a very ancient book of divination in the Shui Family’s library. It was quite interesting. It mentioned these humanoid monsters exiled in the spatial turbulence and predicted the time of their return.”
Xu Lian was curious. “What did the book of divination say about when they would return?”
Ye Beining and Xiang Chengxing were also curious.
Shui Yingyue shook her head. “It didn’t give a specific time. Instead, it made a strange prophecy. It said that when the Divine Kingdom returns and descends, when the Blood Sea dries up, when the Yi Sect’s identity is revealed, when the Mian Pavilion no longer remains hidden… and many other conditions are met, these monsters will dig through space and return to this world.”
Xu Lian was taken aback.
The Divine Realm – clearly referring to the realm that had once attempted to ascend as immortals but failed – would return and descend?
The Blood Sea-this must be the Blood Sea Holy Land. Why would it dry up?
The Yi Sect-would their identities be revealed one day?
The Mian Pavilion – what would cause them to no longer remain hidden?
It all seemed to point to something profound.
However, Ye Beining was dismissive. “It sounds like nonsense to me. Probably just a way to make the book of divination seem more mysterious.”
Shui Yingyue looked at him. “The emergence of a new Sword Emperor is also one of the conditions.”
Ye Beining’s expression froze. As an honorary disciple of the Sword Pavilion, he was naturally very concerned about the position of the new Sword Emperor. “Did the book of divination say who would become the new Sword Emperor?”
Shui Yingyue replied, “It didn’t.”
Ye Beining didn’t push any further.
At that moment, another bright light appeared and everyone closed their eyes.
When they opened their eyes, they were standing on another altar.
The scene before them shocked Xu Lian. A thick mist enveloped the area, and a massive river flowed through the air, not on the ground, but suspended in mid-air, creating an eerie sight.
On both sides of the river, faint figures could be seen in the fog. They were all grouped together in fours, obviously the top geniuses who had formed teams to participate in the Hundred Boat Secret Realm.
Shui Yingyue knew that Xu Lian was “less knowledgeable”, so she explained to him, “This river is called the River of the Netherworld. Its source and destination are unknown, but it flows into the Hundred Boats Secret Realm. Soon, boats will pass by on the river. Our task is to capture one of these boats. Once we have a boat, we can enter the Hundred Boats Secret Realm.”
Ye Beining and Xiang Chengxing looked at Xu Lian strangely, wondering why Shui Yingyue was explaining this to him. Did he really not know about this?
The River of the Netherworld?
However, Xu Lian was reminded of another place – the Nether Capital below the Imperial City that Tantai Youxuan had mentioned to him. He wondered if this Nether River ran through the Nether Capital. If he stayed on the boat and never disembarked, would he eventually see Sister Xiya?
Of course, these were just wild thoughts. He didn’t dare to act recklessly. It was safer to follow the geniuses into the Hundred Boats Secret Realm. In this world full of strange and dangerous phenomena, acting impulsively could lead to disaster.