Previously on High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System...
Jiang Ye's fortune soared, allowing him to comprehend the world intuitively and navigate dangerous environments with ease. He broke through to the Seventh Break of the fleshly body and then used his massive haul of Huanglong Merit Points to acquire numerous powerful treasures. As he prepared to ascend the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder, news of his conferment as the Marquis of the Blue Sky began to spread rapidly throughout the star systems, reaching rival civilizations.
"It appears we are unable to prevent this," the many esteemed, indistinct figures within the grand hall uttered with a collective sigh. Initially, they had all exerted their utmost efforts to control the dissemination of news regarding the battle. After all, when their own prodigy was driven away by a rival civilization like a stray dog, how could they possibly maintain any semblance of dignity if such an event were to become widely known? Consequently, all related information was strictly suppressed throughout the Cangxu Civilization. However, with the decreed ennoblement by Huanglong, these blockades were rendered entirely meaningless.
"Marquis of the Blue Sky, why this particular designation?" one voice inquired. "Is it perhaps because the squad he was originally a part of was known as the Blue Sky Squad?" Another queried, "What is the true name of this Marquis of the Blue Sky?" To which a third exclaimed, "Blast it, his true name is obscured by the will of Huanglong; I am unable to ascertain it!" These indistinct figures continued their deductions but found themselves utterly incapable of calculating the answer.
The ennoblement by Huanglong was far more than a mere bestowal of a title. More crucially, it rendered it impossible for anyone to utter his true name! Once a true name was revealed, exceptionally powerful individuals could potentially utilize arcane methods to trace it and deliver a fatal strike. At present, the true name of the Marquis of the Blue Sky was sealed by the very will of Huanglong. Even those who had previously known the Marquis of the Blue Sky’s true name could no longer recall it, influenced by an unseen law. Unless they were to invite the Cangxu Will to intervene directly, no one could possibly deduce the Marquis of the Blue Sky’s true name. But to summon the Cangxu Will to act? That would be equivalent to initiating a war between two great civilizations.
"Let it be!" "Our only hope is that the Marquis of the Blue Sky meets his end within that Destruction Star Domain," the myriad indistinct figures lamented silently.
Walls, as they say, have ears. How swiftly can news travel between secondary civilizations? In mere moments, the battle involving Jiang Ye, Mo Wushuang, and the others had already spread like a tempest, rapidly engulfing the Cangxu Civilization, the Haisan Civilization, and numerous civilizations subordinate to them. All parties were thrown into a state of shock.
"Possessing an extraordinary body, yet managing to slay a prodigy?" "Could this Marquis of the Blue Sky truly be that monstrous?" "Is it possible he is the reincarnated form of some significant figure from a tertiary civilization?" "Terrifying! If allowed to mature, the Huanglong Civilization might very well gain another Venerable in the future." "However, fortunately, it is said that the Marquis of the Blue Sky has fallen into the deepest reaches of the Destruction Star Domain, with a ten-to-one probability of not surviving." Whether demigod or god... countless powerhouses expressed their astonishment. While a Tao Bone aligning with an extraordinary constitution was not entirely uncommon, an extraordinary individual challenging a prodigy and nearly slaying them? Such an event had never occurred in recorded history! At the very least, in the annals of many secondary civilizations, no such precedent existed.
The reason for this scarcity lies in the fact that every prodigy is considered a child of destiny, possessing an inherent, overwhelming advantage from birth. Under such circumstances, to still achieve victory across such a significant rank divide? It was truly incredible!
"We sincerely hope the Marquis of the Blue Sky perishes within the Destruction Star Domain." Many secondary civilizations harbored this same fervent wish.
Within the Huanglong Civilization, aboard a flying fortress. "Marquis of the Blue Sky?" "A second-degree marquis?" "Truly astonishing," the numerous divine shadows of the Huanglong Civilization exclaimed, their voices filled with awe. The title of marquis was divided into three degrees, and a second-degree marquis was undoubtedly considered a figure of considerable importance within the Huanglong Civilization. Their standing was sufficient to rival that of some Tier Four Demigod powerhouses, even gods.
"Marquis of the Blue Sky?" "I cannot even recall his name," Venerable Bai mused silently. "It seems the will of Huanglong holds this young one in exceptionally high regard." The planetary will’s bestowal impacted everyone present. Only a True God would possess the capacity to pierce through this confusion and discern the Marquis of the Blue Sky’s true name. Yet, even Venerable Bai, despite his exalted status as one of the Venerables of the Huanglong Civilization, remained shrouded by the will of Huanglong. This was entirely beyond Venerable Bai’s expectations.
"It matters not," he declared. "Once the Marquis of the Blue Sky returns, I can inquire directly." With this thought, Venerable Bai’s expression turned solemn. "I wonder if he will be able to return safely." The perilous depths of the Destruction Star Domain posed an unimaginable level of danger. Even possessing the immense fortune of Huanglong, the possibility of annihilation still existed... after all, certain dangers, even when foreseen, cannot be overcome through sheer strength alone. When confronted with such circumstances, one can only rely on the capricious nature of luck.
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When Jiang Ye’s eyes fluttered open once more, he found himself back in that mysterious expanse, shrouded in mist and clouds.
A towering ladder, radiating a brilliant golden aura, pierced directly into the heavens.
"The Martial Arts Celestial Ladder!"
"Have I returned?" Jiang Ye gazed about, a sense of unreality washing over him.
Recalling the past, the events of the last half-year seemed like an elaborate dream.
Faintly, even Jiang Ye began to question if it had truly happened.
Just then.
[Congratulations, you have set foot on the 8th Layer of the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder and acquired the Immortal Monument!]
A notification appeared.
"Rumble!"
Following this, an immense golden stone tablet ascended with a deafening roar, its presence both vast and hallowed.
Two grand characters, etched in gold, adorned the tablet:
"Martial God!"
[The glory of the Martial God eclipses the sun and moon, matches the endurance of the heavens and earth, its teachings are spread to all beings, garnering universal reverence; it represents the apex of human Martial Arts, impenetrable to myriad techniques, enduring countless tribulations, the ultimate symbol of the mortal realm – the Martial God!]
[Calculating rewards...]
Notifications continued to flicker into existence.
"Martial God?"
"So, in the system's categorization, the Sixth Break signifies the Martial God," Jiang Ye mused internally. "If that's the pinnacle of human Martial Arts, then what lies beyond the Seventh Break?"
This thought sparked a realization.
With his current capabilities, he could unleash his full power, rivaling the Ninth Break.
Could he potentially ascend even higher on this Martial Arts Celestial Ladder?
"The Sixth Break is already deemed the Martial God," Jiang Ye murmured to himself. "What are the titles reserved for the stages above that?"
As this question formed.
Jiang Ye instinctively tilted his head upwards, only to be utterly astonished by what he saw.
"This...?"
He observed that above the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder, there was absolutely nothing remaining!
