Chapters [267-268]

Chapter 267. The Origin of Sage

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Hearing her ancestor reject her request, Nangong Jing pouted her lips in disappointment.

Jinyao sage sighed. "If I knew earlier, I shouldn't have taught you how to drink when you were little."

Lu Ze: "???"

He looked at Jinyao sage in disbelief.

So the perpetrator was you!

It was your fault that the cute little girl became an alcoholic??

Jinyao sage said again, "Look at you now, you can't even find a boyfriend… you like drinking and fighting. You're super lazy, sigh…"

He seemed to feel bad and drank the entire cup before looking at Nangong Jing in disappointment. "It seems even until death I won't be able to hold Jing Jing's child." Nangong Jing listened to this expressionlessly as though she was long used to this.

Lu Ze wanted to laugh, but he was scared of getting beaten up.

He finally realized what she was talking about.

Nangong Jing said expressionlessly, "Old man, you think too much. You still have a thousand years to go."

Jinyao sage grinned. "Not too long. After all, we did not become sages through normal means. We only have around 2000 years left."

Then, he looked at Lu Ze and smiled. "The future of the human race will depend on you guys."

Nangong Jing's eyes flashed with sadness, and then, she pretended nothing happened.

But Lu Ze's eyes widened. "Jinyao sage, you…" Jinyao sage waved his hand. "Just call me old man Nangong." Lu Ze paused and then smiled. "Old man Nangong, are you mistaken? How can Cosmic System beings only have such a short life."

Old man Nangong laughed. "Hahaha, normally, Cosmic System beings have life spans of hundreds of thousands of years, but our group isn't the same."

Lu Ze's eyes widened. He thought of something

It took large amounts of resources to reach the level of Cosmic System.

The human race only entered the universe for less than two thousand years. The human race was even weaker before. Theoretically, the human race couldn't have Cosmic System states.

But a thousand years ago, Cosmic System States appeared.

This wasn't right. Looking at old man Nangong's skinny face, Lu Ze asked, "You guys didn't breakthrough using normal means?"

Old man Nangong smiled amicably and nodded. He looked into the skies.

"At that time, the human race just asked for support from the elf race. We just received cultivation methods. The elf race wasn't our race, and they couldn't keep helping us. We were too weak. It's impossible for a race without Cosmic System State to occupy their land in this cosmic realm." "At the time, us 12 most talented old guys made a deal with the elf race."

Lu Ze asked, "What deal?"

Old man Nangong smiled. "The elf race was a big race. They had resources to forcefully bring us up to the Cosmic System State in a short time. Meanwhile, we will insert the life force of the Cosmic System State into their Divine Tree of Life. We only kept 4000 years of life."

"Although the forceful breakthrough used up our potential, it gave us the power to fight with other races."

"Over this millennium, we fought everywhere and gained this territory. It was worth it."

He then said with sadness, "However, only four of the 12 old guys remained. There's also old Lin who is barely staying alive."

Old man Nangong was a little annoyed while speaking about old man Lin.

His almost caught fish was scared off by the call earlier.

They hadn't met for a few hundred years. He didn't want to visit his old friends?

Did that old thing really want to die alone?

Lu Ze: "…"

They were the most talented martial artists at the time. If they cultivated normally, they would at least be star state now, right?

Even a star state had a longer life than they did now.

Plus, their potential was used up, and they couldn't progress anymore. But without these sages, the human race would probably still be a very weak race, right?

Despite being a weak race in the entire universe or even in the elf cosmic realm, the human race was definitely a powerful race in the Milky Way galaxy.

This all depended on their wars.

If it was him, he probably wouldn't be able to do it, right?

No wonder they were honored as human sages.

It wasn't just power, but one had to make huge contributions to the human race.

Lu Ze sighed. Clearly, he couldn't be as selfless as these sages.

He needed to become stronger, so their sacrifices would be worth it.

At the same time, Lu Ze felt the terror of the elf race. Forcefully creating 12 Cosmic System States was clearly nothing too difficult for them.

Old man Nangong smiled. "Lu Ze, your talent is very high. I've been watching your progress. No matter what [God Art] you have, it doesn't matter. What matters is that you guys will carry the human race in the future."

He patted Lu Ze's shoulder. "Your talent is even a bit better than Jing Jing. You have hopes of reaching the Cosmic System State in the future. Perhaps by then, we will no longer exist. Then, the human race would depend on you guys." Lu Ze grinned. "Old man Nangong, perhaps there would be other possibilities for you guys in the future. Of course, I'm a human too. I won't push away what I need to shoulder." Old man Nangong nodded with satisfaction. "Good resolve."

He smiled at Lu Ze. "Seeing you're quite talented and good looking, how about this, do you want to try being with my Jing Jing? Jing Jing is pretty, talented and has a Cosmic System State ancestor. She's a top grade, fair, wealthy, and beautiful girl!"

Lu Ze: "…"

He could already sense Nangong Jing's murderous eyes. What could he say now?

Just how worried was this old man about Nangong Jing not being able to marry?

But considering her, it was indeed hard for her to marry.

Just when he was thinking about how to reject old man Nangong politely, Nangong Jing said helplessly, "Old man, this little kid is my student. You shouldn't say this to every guy you see, right?"

Clearly, old man Nangong did this frequently.

But what could Nangong Jing do?

She couldn't use iron fist to punish her ancestor, right? Old man Nangong sighed. "I want to see my cute Jing Jing get married and have a child before I die. I want to hug the cute baby. If possible to hug the baby of the baby… otherwise, I won't be able to die a peaceful death…"

Lu Ze: "…"

Nangong Jing: "…"Was this old man pretending to be pitiful?

Why was he so fluent at this?

Nangong Jing rubbed her head.

Lu Ze thought of something that could change the topic. "By the way old man Nangong, what's that East Realm gathering?"

Old man Nangong explained. "The elf cosmic realm is divided into the central elf Divine Realm, as well as north, south, east and west realms. The Milky Way galaxy is in the east realm."

"The races that also live under the elf race in the elf cosmic realm aren't that close, but they don't invade each other. The east realm would hold a gathering every five years. It's a free exchange of resources of races in the eastern realm. Of course, only those races with Cosmic System State have the right to participate."

Lu Ze nodded. "So that's it."

The elf cosmic realm is this big. There would at least be a few hundred races living under the elf race's protection.

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Chapter 268. Unexpected Gain

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Nangong Jing smiled after seeing Lu Ze was interested. She then said, "Kid don't even think about it. Usually, the four saints would bring mortal evolution state prodigies, who were at peak stage, and planetary state prodigies, who had a recent breakthrough, to go see the world. Those who broke through to planetary state would usually choose to go out and participate in a trial. This would then become a practice for them."

"Two years later, you definitely won't be able to reach this level, but with your talent, you should be able to go the next time."

Jinyao sage nodded with a smile. "Jing Jing was blunt just then, but that's true."

Lu Ze's mouth twitched.

These two guys were underestimating him?

After he took off, he killed [God Art] bosses and then an overlord boss. Furthermore, he went to the mortal evolution state map and killed even stronger bosses. Within two years, he was going to reach the peak mortal evolution state no matter what.

He was a cold and merciless jungler. He was never going to admit defeat! Lu Ze was planning to come back two years later and embarrass them.

Seeing how Lu Ze disagreed, Jinyao sage smiled.

Young people needed a competitive heart.

He smiled. "Kid, although you might not be able to make it to East Realm gathering, there's still a Four-race social gathering next year. This time, it's held by the human race. You need to show the glory of the human race there."

"Four-race social gathering?" Lu Ze became dazed.

Nangong Jing smiled. "I forgot about it. It's indeed happening soon."

"What is it?" Lu Ze looked at Nangong Jing speechlessly.

Nangong Jing explained. "Although the races in the east realm don't attack each other, there are also groups within. We're allied with the nearby winged race, barbarian race, and round race. The year before every East Realm gathering, we'll socialize. Of course, the younger generation would compete."

Nangong Jing smiled. "When I was at school, I got first in the Four-races tournament."

Lu Ze ignored Nangong Jing trying to show off. It was just placing first.

He could do the same.

Jinyao sage smiled. "Out of these three races, winged and barbarian race are old powers. The round race is a new race like us."

Jinyao sage showed a strange smile. "Winged and barbarian race had come to Earth in the ancient times. They were myths at the time."

Lu Ze's face became strange.

He hadn't seen the winged, race but he saw the barbarian race before.

Aperture opening state barbarians were five meters tall. Were they giants of ancient Earth?

The gods of ancient Earth were aliens?

And, why did the name round race sound strange? It sounded cute. Lu Ze was curious about the round race now.

Jinyao sage said again, "There's still a year until the Four-race social gathering. Ze, you're talented. Work hard in cultivation."

He smiled. "If you win, then I'll introduce Jing Jing to you…" Lu Ze: "…"

Nangong Jing: "…" Just how much did this guy want Nangong Jing to marry?!

Plus, he wanted other rewards! Was he trying to scam him?

Thinking about the rewards, Lu Ze remembered the 100 million academic credits and thus asked, "Old man Nangong, what does the dao enlightenment room do? I'm thinking about what I should buy with the rewarded academic credits."

Jinyao sage explained. "The dao enlightenment room releases the power of dao enlightenment stone in a small area, increasing the learning capabilities of the people inside. At the same time, it would make universal laws clearer. It's very beneficial to learning [God Art]. Of course, it's also very useful to cultivate [Divine Art] inside."

Nangong Jing frowned. "Kid, didn't you already buy [Wings the of Wind]? I have seen that you have mastered a part of it. Why do you want another [Divine Art]? You need to focus on cultivation!"

Lu Ze scratched his head and said, "Um, I have already made my [Wings of the Wind] materialize. With a little more time, I could probably perfect it further?"

Nangong Jing: "???"

She looked at Lu Ze in disbelief.

This kid had the [Wings of the Wind Divine Art] for less than ten days, right?

He's about to reach perfection this soon?

Even she would take a month to cultivate a [Divine Art] of similar difficulty.

The difference was so huge.

Jinyao sage asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Nangong Jing told Jinyao sage about the [Wings of the Wind]. Even his face exhibited a strange expression.

The [Wings of the Wind] wasn't too hard, but it wasn't easy either.

Lu Ze felt helpless.

Why didn't they believe him?

A green light flashed in Lu Ze's eyes, and a pair of wings made of wind element materialized.

The feathers on his back were very distinct.

Both the mouths of Nangong Jing and Jinyao sage twitched.

This kid really did manage to learn it!

Nangong Jing was even more speechless. She bought the [Divine Art] for him personally.

This hurt her a little.

Jinyao sage had seen the world. He had even been to the planet of the elf race. Any random prodigy there was very terrifying. The ordinary elf warrior was stronger than most human prodigies.

He smiled. "The [Wings of the Wind] is a separate part of the [Wings of Wind and Lightning]. On the other hand, the [Wings of Wind and Lightning] was the signature move of Wind and Lightning sage. However, you don't have [Lightning God Art]. Otherwise, you can cultivate [Wings of Lightning] and then cultivate [Wings of Wind and Lightning]."

Jinyao sage sighed.

Wind and Lightning sage was one of the seven sages who died in battle.

Lu Ze scratched his head. "I have [Lightning God Art]. I have already learned [Wings of Lightning] as well. It's also pretty close to perfection. Right now, I'm learning [Wings of Wind and Lightning]." Would he get beaten up for doing this?

Nangong Jing already knew he had [Lightning God Art], but she didn't seem to plan to tell Jinyao sage. Lu Ze felt it was fine. Jinyao sage could sacrifice his future for the human race. Clearly, he wouldn't suppress him due to his talent.

There were records of his purchase anyways.

Jinyao sage: "…" Nangong Jing: "…" They looked at the embarrassed Lu Ze and felt stomach pain.

Nangong Jing knew Lu Ze had [Lightning God Art], but she didn't know this kid already began cultivating [Wings of Lightning] and even [Wings of Wind and Lightning]!

This kid was too talented.

Ten days and he was cultivating [Wings of Wind and Lightning] already. Nangong Jing felt annoyed. She would beat him up when they went back.

Thinking of her situation, she still needed to learn star crippling punch.

Lu Ze's speed reminded Jinyao sage of the elf prodigies. His eyes flashed with hope

The four [Divines] only had 2000 years. They were worried if there would still be Cosmic System States within this time period.

If not, the human race would end up in a huge disaster!

But now with Lu Ze, there might really be hope!

Although Lu Ze was weak right now, hope might be within reach, considering the speed of his progress!

How could he not be excited?

He was originally thinking if he should give privilege to Lu Ze in terms of resources. But he remembered that Lu Ze got 100 million academic credits when he just came to school. Lu Ze didn't need it.

But, Lu Ze needed the privilege of a prodigy.

At least, he might send people to protect him secretly…Thinking about this, Jinyao sage laughed. "Hahaha! Great! Very Good! Ze, you're talented enough. See what [Divine Art] you need. I'll give you a discount. Whatever resources you purchase, you get 20% off."

"At the same time, your honor badge level is increased to level two."

He actually wanted to promote Lu Ze to young duke directly, but Lu Ze's power was too weak. As a young duke, he would be the target of assassinations. Missions would be much harder.

That burden was too heavy for the current Lu Ze.

Jinyao sage looked at Lu Ze and said seriously, "Ze, you need to remember what I will say. All the resources you buy and the [Divine Arts] you use are brought back by humans with their life who ventured outside the Milky Way galaxy. No matter what level you reach in the future, as a human, don't disappoint our race."

Lu Ze felt stunned. He just wanted some advice, and yet, there was such an unexpected reward?

Seeing Jinyao sage's serious face, Lu Ze nodded and smiled. "I know."

It was better to show it with actions than words.

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