Previously on High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System...
Jiang Ye reached the supposed end of the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder, only for a new Path of Ascension to appear, created by the recognition of billions. He also received several powerful titles, including Ultimate Martial God, bestowing Divinity upon his methods, and Song of the Nameless, which reduces all negative impacts by 20%.
"Cause and effect manipulator?" "The title of Marquis of the Blue Sky, encompassing all causality?" Jiang Ye gasped, stunned: "And all ramifications stemming from it are entirely unrelated to me?" This ability stands against the very fabric of natural law. Severing every link of cause and effect! Jiang Ye now fully comprehended that the fortune-telling technique, which was tied to talent, partially depended on luck to manipulate cause and effect, thereby yielding various pieces of information. But what if Jiang Ye possessed this ability? Then, no matter who attempted a divination, they could only trace it back to 'Marquis of the Blue Sky'. And due to the [Cause and effect manipulator] ability, all causes and effects associated with the Marquis of the Blue Sky would have no connection to Jiang Ye himself, meaning divinations could never pinpoint Jiang Ye personally. Put simply, any action Jiang Ye took under the guise of 'Marquis of the Blue Sky' would be impossible to divine or detect! "Wait... there seems to be a loophole." "I am Marquis of the Blue Sky, and Marquis of the Blue Sky is me." Jiang Ye mused: "In that regard, I still face considerable influence." Reflecting on this, Jiang Ye couldn't help but turn his attention to the ultimate achievement. [My Name is My Dao]! "Splitting the true self?" "Cultivating a Dao body from the original self?" Jiang Ye's eyes sparkled: "These two abilities combined are perfectly suited for me." The true self endures eternally, the Dao body persists indefinitely! If that were the case, why not let the Dao body assume the role of 'Marquis of the Blue Sky', to traverse the world in his stead? This way, all cause and effect would be attributed to the Dao body, incapable of tracing back to Jiang Ye himself. "If that were truly so, many matters would become considerably simpler." Countless thoughts swirled in Jiang Ye's mind. However. The Dao body still necessitates time for nurturing; it cannot be achieved instantaneously. "No need to hurry." "The Marquis of the Blue Sky, after all, is a designation within the Huanglong Civilization." Jiang Ye contemplated: "I have now returned to Blue Star, and there is no immediate need to employ this identity." With that notion, Jiang Ye immediately withdrew his gaze. Subsequently, his attention shifted towards the summit of the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder. "Let's first endeavor to ascend to higher levels." Jiang Ye's gaze was alight with anticipation. He now possessed strength rivaling the Ninth Break, certainly capable of reaching greater heights. Whoosh! Jiang Ye's form moved, swiftly reaching the base of the 8th Layer of the Heavenly Ladder, and then he set foot upon the ascending stairs. "Boom!" The moment Jiang Ye stepped onto the stairs, an overwhelming pressure descended like a surging tidal wave. "What?" "Why is this pressure so formidable?" Jiang Ye's expression shifted drastically; even with his current might, he found movement to be exceedingly difficult. Should an ordinary Sixth Break Powerhouse be present, they would likely be instantly crushed upon their initial step. "Heaven and Earth Power." Jiang Ye clenched his teeth. The Five Great Mysteries enhancement! Grey Ash Law, Void Law integration! In a flash, Jiang Ye's fighting strength was restored to its zenith, and a surge of power pulsed within him. "Step~" Jiang Ye moved again, finally managing to ascend the very first stair. At this juncture, the pressure intensified to an extreme, nearly forcing Jiang Ye's body into a crouch. "How can this be?" Jiang Ye looked upwards, sensing a encroaching darkness that obscured his vision. For above him, stretched at least a hundred more steps! Furthermore, the Heavenly Ladder vanished into the thick clouds and mist, its extent seemingly endless. "Path of Ascension." "So this is the Path of Ascension." Jiang Ye gritted his teeth: "It is truly a formidable challenge!" With his current power, comparable to the Ninth Break, he could only manage to climb the initial step. A terrifying hypothesis began to form in Jiang Ye's mind. Would he need to achieve godhood before reaching the summit?! Several moments later. Jiang Ye reluctantly abandoned the ascent, retreating back down to the 8th Layer of the Martial Arts Celestial Ladder. "It appears that to climb to higher levels." Jiang Ye sighed: "Even surpassing the Ninth Break is far from sufficient." Despite the disappointment, Jiang Ye was not entirely surprised. After all, in the grand scheme of things, from the Sixth Break to the Ninth Break, there exists no fundamental distinction. Although the disparity in combat power is immense, these stages share the same life origin basis... evident in their lifespans. A Fifth Break Powerhouse could live for up to two centuries. A Sixth Break Powerhouse's lifespan cap is three hundred years. And for a Ninth Break Powerhouse? The lifespan limit remains a mere three hundred years! Only upon breaking through to become a Demigod can the three-hundred-year lifespan constraint be shattered, allowing for five centuries of existence. "In that context,"
"Perhaps I should hold off until I achieve Demigod status before I consider attempting the next stage again." Jiang Ye mused.
Demigod?
For Jiang Ye, that wasn't a far-off dream.
Even though his true cultivation realm was only at the Sixth Break, his comprehension of Heaven and Earth was nearing the Ninth Break; breaking through to the Ninth Break presented virtually no obstacle for him.
"Let's depart."
"It's time to go." A glint of anticipation sparkled in Jiang Ye's eyes: "In half a year, what changes could have possibly swept across Blue Star?"
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Blue Star.
Within the deep basement over three thousand meters down at White Dragon University.
"Whew!" The fabric of space quivered, and a figure materialized from nothingness, touching down on the ground.
"Me?"
"I've returned." Jiang Ye surveyed his surroundings, his gaze falling upon the metallic secret chamber before him, finding himself momentarily adrift.
While half a year wasn't an extensive period, for Jiang Ye, it felt as though he had journeyed through an entirely different dimension, experiencing an immense cascade of events.
Now back on familiar ground, a subtle sense of detachment washed over him.
Fortuitously, with his current cultivation realm, he managed to reorient himself with ease.
"This... is the secluded chamber where I underwent my previous isolation." Jiang Ye's memory surfaced: "Located three thousand meters beneath the surface of White Dragon University, completely cut off from the outside world."
It would appear.
No one had interrupted his seclusion during these past six months.
"Hm?"
At this precise moment, Jiang Ye sensed a subtle resonance deep within his consciousness, as if tethered to his very life essence, forging an indescribable bond.
"Dao body?"
"My Dao body is in the process of nurturing." Jiang Ye's eyes darted to the status panel, and comprehension dawned instantly.
