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Whoosh!
Jiang Ye's eyes snapped open, and he found himself back on the Martial Dao Heavenly Ladder.
Rumble!
A colossal golden Martial Dao Monument slowly rose, its majestic presence filling the air. Etched upon it in shimmering golden characters were two bold words:
Martial Saint!
[Congratulations! You have ascended to the sixth layer of the Martial Dao Heavenly Ladder and obtained the Immortal Monument!]
[Calculating rewards...]
"I passed," Jiang Ye breathed, relief washing over him.
Then, as he recalled the events of the trial, his expression turned peculiar.
An illusionary realm?
No, not quite.
While the sixth-layer trial was indeed an illusion, it differed fundamentally from the illusionary realm of the first layer.
The difference wasn't merely in realism. Both realms were exceptionally lifelike; the first layer's illusion had already achieved peak realism.
But the sixth-layer trial, beyond its extreme realism, had also sealed Jiang Ye's memories and cultivation.
It had forcibly instilled the belief that the sect saintess was an untouchable, sacred figure.
"No, that's not right."
"Perhaps it wasn't forcibly instilled at all," Jiang Ye suddenly realized. "This belief might have already existed deep within my heart."
"The sixth-layer trial merely unearthed it."
The sect saintess symbolized the pinnacle of power and status.
In the real world, there were parallels.
Like the Cangxu Civilization.
Jiang Ye knew the other party might be the culprit behind the Shadow Calamity.
Yet, when faced with an invitation from the Cangxu Civilization, he couldn't bring himself to decisively refuse. Before such a colossal entity, he felt utterly insignificant.
This thought had been buried deep within Jiang Ye's heart, so deeply that even he himself hadn't fully realized it.
But today!
The sixth-floor trial had materialized this thought into reality.
When Jiang Ye swung his sword at the holy maiden, he took the first true step toward shattering the holy maiden within his heart.
"Holy maidens are meant to be shattered," Jiang Ye thought, his mindset undergoing a subtle transformation.
He felt an unprecedented sense of liberation.
At that moment, the reward settlement page finally materialized.
[Pilgrim, shatter the holy maiden within your heart, dispel illusion to reveal truth, establish yourself as a saint, and become a Martial Saint!]
[Unlocked Titles: Illusion-Shattering Saint Bone, Martial Saint Domain, Saint-Shattering Pupil]
[Illusion-Shattering Saint Bone: Strengthens the foundation of the physical body. Bones imbued with Saint-Shattering power grant immunity to Domain suppression from opponents within the same major cultivation realm for 10 seconds.]
[Martial Saint Domain: Forms a Saint Domain. The Holy Mountain descends, creating a spatial lockdown that suppresses all enemies within the Domain while slightly enhancing the power of all the user's cultivation techniques. Lasts until the end of combat.]
[Cooldown: 24 hours.]
[Saint-Shattering Pupil: The user's eyes evolve with saintly patterns, allowing them to see through all illusions. When gazing directly into an enemy's eyes, they can trigger the "holy maiden's shadow" within their heart, causing momentary disorientation.]
"Illusion-Shattering Saint Bone? Martial Saint Domain? Saint-Shattering Pupil?"
Jiang Ye was utterly astonished.
These rewards seemed incredibly high-tier!
He quickly began examining them in detail.
Soon, he realized:
"All three abilities enhance combat power?" Jiang Ye's face lit up with delight.
Combat power was precisely what he lacked most right now.
These rewards were undoubtedly a timely blessing for him.
"Martial Saint Domain..."
"Is it a Substantial Domain?" Jiang Ye wondered inwardly. "Or an Absolute Domain?"
In his heart, he had always yearned to possess an Absolute Domain.
An Absolute Domain was the hallmark of an invincible dao bone!
Currently, Jiang Ye's combat power had only reached the standard of an invincible dao bone through his territorial expansion ability.
Once he left the Star Realm Sea, things would become far less certain.
Whether in terms of the number of Domains or their capabilities, Jiang Ye still fell far short of the requirements for an invincible dao bone.
His gaze swept to the final reward.
"Saint-Shattering Pupil? Shadow of the Holy Maiden?"
"Could it allow me to experience illusionary realms like the ones I faced in the trials?" Jiang Ye's heart stirred slightly.
If that were true, this ability would be truly extraordinary.
Especially when combined with the Ten Thousand Tides Domain, its effectiveness against enemies would be devastating.
"Excellent."
"The Martial Dao Heavenly Ladder has truly exceeded my expectations." A smile crept across Jiang Ye's lips.
He had a premonition that these three abilities would provide him with immense assistance.
"Time to leave." Jiang Ye didn't linger any longer.
Whoosh! His figure flickered, vanishing instantly from his spot.
Swish~
In the hidden mountain cave, Jiang Ye's eyes snapped open once more.
He immediately sensed subtle changes within his body—changes so faint they were almost imperceptible.
Yet, with his current cultivation realm, he could easily detect them.
"Is this due to the Illusion-Shattering Saint Bone?" Jiang Ye realized.
The Illusion-Shattering Saint Bone strengthened the foundation of his physical body, imbuing his bones with Saint-Shattering power. This granted him immunity to Domain suppression from opponents within the same major cultivation realm.
This ability was now reinforcing Jiang Ye's physique, bringing about gradual, transformative changes.
Jiang Ye waited patiently.
Suddenly,
"Senior sister?" His gaze shifted as he noticed Liu Shishi standing nearby.
She had approached him unnoticed.
"Are you finished cultivating?" Liu Shishi asked, turning to look at him.
"Mm-hmm," Jiang Ye replied. "I was so immersed in cultivation, I lost track of how many days have passed."
"Three days."
"Three days?" Jiang Ye breathed a sigh of relief.
The opportunity at Purple Phoenix Mountain would mature in seven more days, so he hadn't missed it.
"Senior sister, how's your injury?" Jiang Ye asked, turning to Liu Shishi.
"It's mostly healed," she replied with a gentle smile.
Her features were soft and kind, and though her beauty didn't rival the striking allure of Chen Zilu or Wang Zilu, her smile possessed a unique charm.
Jiang Ye studied her closely, then paused, slightly startled.
He wasn't focused on her face, but rather scanning her body.
I can actually see her injuries directly?
What's this? Jiang Ye thought, startled. Is it because of the Saint-Shattering Pupil?
In Jiang Ye's eyes, Liu Shishi's pale yellow dress seemed to vanish. He could see directly through it, revealing the snow-white body beneath and the wounds on her delicate frame. The injuries were clearly still healing.
"Hey," Liu Shishi said, covering her mouth with a hand, as if embarrassed by his intense gaze. "Why are you staring at me like that?"
Jiang Ye quickly averted his eyes.
The Saint-Shattering Pupil can see through all disguises, he realized. It can also directly reveal others' weaknesses? Liu Shishi's wounds are her weak point, which is why I can see them.
(End of the Chapter)
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