Chapter 514: I Have Become Transcendent! One Strike to Annihilate
“A transcendent domain?”
“How could you possess a transcendent domain?” The Zhou Family Demigod’s composure finally cracked, his earlier serenity vanishing.
“Because I have become transcendent,” Jiang Ye replied calmly.
His words struck like a thunderclap from a clear sky, shaking the entire arena.
Whoosh! After a moment of stunned silence, the crowd erupted into chaos.
“Transcendent?”
“Jiang Ye has become transcendent?!”
“How… how did he achieve that?” Hundreds of Chen Clan members were utterly stunned.
“Jiang Ye,” even Chen Zilu couldn’t resist telepathically asking, “Is this true?”
“It’s true,” Jiang Ye replied. “I’ll explain later.”
Then, turning back to the Zhou Family Demigod, he declared, each word ringing with authority: “Having become transcendent, am I now qualified to possess the Blood Jade Divine Tree?”
The Zhou Family Demigod frowned slightly, not immediately responding.
This situation had clearly exceeded his expectations.
Isn’t Jiang Ye supposed to have a Primitive aptitude? the Demigod thought to himself. How did he suddenly become transcendent? How did he manage that?
He couldn’t understand it.
Yet the transcendent domain couldn’t be faked. As a demigod, he was certain that only those with a Transcendent Aptitude could manifest such a domain.
After a long pause, the Demigod asked in a deep voice, “Did you obtain this opportunity within the civilization ruins?”
He knew Jiang Ye had remained in the ruins for a month.
“Senior need not inquire further,” Jiang Ye replied calmly. “Senior only needs to know that I have become transcendent. If anyone doubts it, they can test me now.”
He offered no explanation.
But this ambiguous attitude only strengthened the Demigod’s suspicion.
This brat, the Demigod thought with a cold snort. He really is lucky. The civilization ruins actually contain treasures that can enhance innate aptitude?
If this news gets out, it’ll be explosive.
For as long as the Blue Star Civilization had existed, there had been a universal consensus:
Innate aptitude cannot be enhanced!
Although fragments of ancient texts mentioned the possibility of enhancing innate aptitude, such descriptions remained confined to legend.
It’s crucial to understand that even the most advanced civilization Blue Star had encountered was only a first-tier cosmic civilization.
Enhancing innate aptitude, however, required capabilities at least at the second-tier civilization level—a realm far beyond Blue Star Civilization’s reach.
“Senior Zhou.”
“You’re still here? Planning to stay as a guest?” Jiang Ye’s gaze remained fixed ahead.
“Hmph!” The Zhou Family Demigod let out a cold snort.
The current situation left him feeling trapped, like a tiger caught in a snare.
Just then,
Buzz~ The void trembled slightly as a woman in a pale yellow robe and a pristine white veil materialized out of thin air.
“Old Zhou.”
“Since the Chen Clan now has a transcendent descendant, they are rightfully entitled to the Blood Jade Divine Tree and the hundred cosmic refinements,” the woman murmured. “If the Chen Clan produces another demigod, it will only benefit Blue Star Civilization.”
“Old Zhou, you should leave now.”
Whoosh!
A powerful aura erupted from her, yet unlike Zhou Huaifeng’s oppressive presence, it flowed like water, instantly easing the pressure on everyone present.
Clearly, she was another demigod-level powerhouse!
“Li Qingqiu?”
The Zhou Family Demigod secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then snorted coldly. “Since Demigod Li has spoken, I have nothing more to say.”
“Let’s go!”
With these words, the Zhou Family Demigod vanished in a single step.
Zhou Qinfeng and the other Zhou Family experts, though their faces were grim, could only slink away in defeat.
Soon, tranquility returned to the Chen Clan Territory.
“Thank you, Senior Li,” Jiang Ye said, turning to the yellow-robed woman.
“Thank you, Senior Li,” Chen Zilu quickly added.
They understood that without the Li Family Demigod’s intervention, giving the Zhou Family Demigod a face-saving exit, the latter might not have retreated so easily.
After all, for a mighty demigod to mobilize such a force and come away empty-handed would make him a laughingstock.
Even demigods have their pride.
“It’s nothing,” Li Qingqiu, the Li Family Demigod, smiled. “Xiaolu, your innate talent is exceptional. With Jiang Ye’s support, the Chen Clan will undoubtedly rise to prominence once more.”
“Senior Li, you flatter me,” Chen Zilu replied earnestly.
At the same time, she felt a flicker of surprise.
This Li Family Demigod was clearly extending an olive branch.
“Jiang Ye.”
“Congratulations on securing first place in the Great Stellar War,” the Li Family Demigod said, looking at Jiang Ye with a warm smile. “By advancing to the transcendent realm, you now stand on the cusp of becoming a demigod.”
“Senior Li, you flatter me,” Jiang Ye replied with a slight bow, maintaining a respectful yet composed demeanor.
The Li Family Demigod nodded slightly, her gaze flickering as she studied Jiang Ye.
Suddenly, she asked, “Jiang Ye, do you have any connection to the Li Clan?”
“Hm?” Jiang Ye paused, momentarily taken aback by the sudden question.
After a moment’s hesitation, he smiled and said, “Not at present,” leaving his answer deliberately vague.
“Not at present?” The Li Family Demigod’s eyes widened slightly, a hint of contemplation flickering in her gaze.
She had asked because she had sensed a faint connection between herself and Jiang Ye earlier.
This wasn’t a matter of martial dao intuition.
It felt more like a specific link, perhaps through bloodline.
However, since Jiang Ye chose not to elaborate, she didn’t press further.
“Very well.”
“The Zhou Family Demigod has already left, so I should be going too,” the Li Family Demigod said with a smile. “Xiaolu, if you encounter any trouble, feel free to ask me for help.”
“Senior,” Chen Zilu couldn’t help but ask, “Did the Chen Family Patriarch ask you to look after me?”
“No,” the Li Family Demigod replied. “Old Chen once showed me great kindness and guidance.”
Chen Zilu immediately understood.
“Oh, right,” the Li Family Demigod suddenly remembered. “Xiaolu, you and Jiang Ye should strive to reach the peak of the sixth breakthrough as soon as possible.”
“When you’re ready for your seventh breakthrough, you can enter the federation’s upper A-tier opportunity, the Heavenly Realm of Laws. Your chances of success will be much higher there.”
“Heavenly Realm of Laws?” Jiang Ye and Chen Zilu both committed the name to memory.
The Blue Star Federation only had three upper A-tier opportunities. This must be one of them.
“Xiaolu, you and Jiang Ye should focus on your cultivation,” the Li Family Demigod said with a smile. “Strive to become demigods as soon as possible.”
“You two are the most outstanding geniuses of this generation on Blue Star.”
“If you both become demigods, you’ll be a divine couple, a legendary romance,” the Li Family Demigod added with a laugh.
Chen Zilu’s fair cheeks flushed slightly at these words.
“Senior, you’re joking,” Jiang Ye said, clearing his throat awkwardly.
He never expected a demigod to make such a joke.
“Alright,” Jiang Ye said.
“I’ll be leaving now,” the Li Family Demigod said with a faint smile, adding nothing more.
Whoosh!
With a single step, her figure vanished from the spot.
“Jiang Ye, what about us?” Chen Zilu asked, turning to Jiang Ye.
“Let’s go down and talk,” Jiang Ye replied.
“Mm-hmm.”
“Everyone,” Chen Zilu called out to the hundreds of Chen Clan members below, her voice ringing clear. “This matter is resolved. Disperse now and focus on your cultivation.”
“In these turbulent times, only personal strength guarantees survival,” Chen Zilu declared.
“Yes!” the Chen Clan members responded in unison.
Previously, many had harbored doubts about Chen Zilu’s succession as clan leader.
But now, they regarded her with utmost respect.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Jiang Ye and Chen Zilu flickered, vanishing from sight.
(End of the Chapter)