C135 Desolate Ancient Scripture!

Chen Guo's assertion held weight.

A warrior such as Lin Suzhen, steeped in the secular martial arts, would find transcending the ordinary no easy feat.

Throughout history, those who have taken the Martial Path to Enlightenment have been few and far between.

Before his fall, Lin Suzhen's martial prowess was unmatched. After his fall, despite a muddled mind and becoming a mere puppet of the Gate of Myriad Realms, he bizarrely achieved transcendence through martial arts.

He had ascended to the Extraordinary.

Below one million in fighting capacity, one is but a mortal.

Surpassing one million marks the threshold of the Extraordinary, possessing power akin to moving mountains and shaping seas.

In battle, he could effortlessly alter the landscape with his strikes.

Typically, warriors who tread the Martial Path to Enlightenment possess superior combat skills.

They are even capable of defeating foes beyond their level.

Despite Chen Guo's previous fighting capacity of 1.5 million, a full 300,000 above Lin Suzhen's, their clashes were evenly matched.

When it comes down to raw combat strength, the outcome remains uncertain.

Victory over Lin Suzhen came swiftly, thanks largely to fortune.

Had it not been for the formidable aid of his timber wolf companion, Chen Guo might not have penetrated Lin Suzhen's defenses.

Had he not fortuitously copied the supreme Curse of Weakness from the Lilac Sorceress.

Had the Holy Judgement not triggered at just the right moment.

Defeating Lin Suzhen was no simple task.

Yet, luck is a component of strength. Divine abilities pale in comparison to destiny, and there's nothing unusual about that.

Chen Guo had numerous luck-enhancing attributes and items at his disposal, while Lin Suzhen was simply out of luck. His swift defeat was not undeserved.

"Regardless, Boss Guangcheng, it took you a mere two minutes to dispatch a formidable entity like Lin Suzhen. Your prowess, Boss Guangcheng, was the decisive factor. If it were us, it would be akin to a gazelle charging a tiger, essentially a delivery to the doorstep." Zhou Tao's flattery was at the Pink of Perfection, his face the picture of earnestness.

Chen Guo basked in the compliments with a comfortable smile, saying, "You're absolutely right. Luck can indeed play a role, but it's contingent upon having the requisite strength. Without comparable strength, even the most extraordinary luck will, at best, lead to a narrow escape."

Zhou Tao and the others felt a deep sense of gratitude towards Chen Guo. In following him this time, they may not have received any spoils of war, but the advantages they gained were substantial.

It's important to note that Chen Guo was now focused on acquiring Foundation Points to level up, rendering slaughter points useless to him.

Chen Guo was utterly unable to accumulate any slaughter points.

Therefore, the slaughter points Chen Guo earned from slaying monsters were evenly distributed among his teammates, including Zhou Tao. These were incredibly generous amounts of slaughter points, enough to turn any ordinary trial challenger green with envy.

After the defeat of Lin Suzhen, the slaughter points they divided among themselves were astronomical, catapulting even the lowest-level member past level 30.

That's the perk of following a powerhouse like Chen Guo—without needing any direct favors, just by being in his presence, they were well-fed with benefits.

Zhou Tao gazed at Chen Guo with admiration and produced a massive black tome. The book was perfectly square and notably thick, its material a mystery, yet it appeared pristine and new.

The cover of the black book was intricately embroidered with golden thread, depicting a moth man with a bizarre visage and sinister form, sending shivers down the spine.

It was akin to the unsettling sensation of a fuzzy spider unexpectedly crawling into your mouth with your chopsticks mid-meal.

Chen Guo could discern the details of the black book at a glance.

"A Second Rank Divine Artifact, the Desolate Ancient Scripture: A treasured tome left by the immortals of Aerilon Village, it chronicles a variety of arcane knowledge and is instrumental in mastering and confronting the Gate of Myriad Realms. Without the Desolate Ancient Scripture, one would be vulnerable to the mental corruption of the Gate of Myriad Realms, and without the means to resist, one might become a puppet to its will."

"The Desolate Ancient Scripture harbors a formidable power and the most ancient and secretive wisdom, not meant for the average person to wield. Exercise extreme caution when tapping into the power of the Desolate Ancient Scripture, lest you fall victim to its backlash."

Chen Guo understood that this was likely the key to overcoming the Gate of Myriad Realms and Lin Suzhen. Without a similar artifact, an ordinary trial challenger would inevitably meet their demise at the hands of the Gate of Myriad Realms.

"This must be the artifact to counter Lin Suzhen. I found it at the bottom of the well, and it's probably crucial for mastering the Gate of Myriad Realms," Zhou Tao explained.

Chen Guo remarked, "The Desolate Ancient Scripture is definitely pivotal in combating the Gate of Myriad Realms. It's a pity Lin Suzhen was too impulsive. Had he thoroughly explored Aerilon, he might not have ended up being overpowered by the Gate of Myriad Realms during his attempt to tame it. This serves as a reminder that life is full of pitfalls. We must tread carefully, always be on guard, and never let our vigilance slip."

After a moment of reflection, Chen Guo took the Desolate Ancient Scripture and opened it, only to discover it was inscribed in oracle bone script.

But for Chen Guo, this was no obstacle. On Blue Star, in the nation of Jutrela, the benchmark for a homebody was to manually initiate nuclear fusion; deciphering oracle bone script was merely a hobbyist's skill. Yes, indeed.

"The first section of the Desolate Ancient Scripture reveals the strategy to defeat Lin Suzhen. Apparently, the scripture can be used to weaken him, inflict serious injuries, and ultimately seal him away. The system's quest evidently doesn't believe we possess the power to kill Lin Suzhen outright. This section is titled 'The Rules for Sealing the Spirit of the Gate of Myriad Realms.' Haha... Our power is overwhelming, allowing us to effortlessly sidestep this procedure," Chen Guo declared.

Zhang Liting, utterly astonished, questioned, "We've looked at the Desolate Ancient Scripture before, but it's all in oracle bone script, and we could barely make out a few characters. Boss Guangcheng, you can actually fully comprehend it?"

Everyone stared at Chen Guo in amazement.

Oracle bone script, the progenitor of modern characters, is vastly different from contemporary writing. Being able to read it is akin to possessing a rare mastery, a talent found in only a select few.

Chen Guo responded nonchalantly, "There's no need for such surprise. Is it really that shocking that I majored in archaeology in college, or should I have mentioned that earlier?"

The group had an epiphany. In the field of archaeology, understanding oracle bone script might be unusual, but it wasn't inexplicable.

Chen Guo remarked, "The Desolate Ancient Scripture's second segment contains the incantation to tame the Gate of Myriad Realms. How fascinating! It looks like I won't have to risk a direct confrontation with the malevolent essence of the Gate of Myriad Realms. By employing the Desolate Ancient Scripture, I can integrate the Gate directly into it. This body of knowledge is termed 'The Collection Rules of the Gate of Myriad Realms.' The ancient sages of Aerilon Village really thought of everything."

Zhou Tao eagerly interjected, "Let's get to it then! We're probably the first Beginner Village to tackle the Gate of Myriad Realms quest! We must strive to be number one!"