I Can See Your Combat Power - Chapter 796

Chapter 796: Chapter Ninety: Meeting of the Masters

As time ticked away, less than a hundred contestants were still in the Illusion Dream. Many had actively or passively activated their jade tokens to end the trial, which greatly reduced the pressure on Chen Menglu.

At last, the Illusionary Master opened his eyes and looked at the man who had suddenly appeared in the Divine Array hub, smiling, “Brother Yang looks joyful, I suppose you’ve achieved what you wanted?”

If Tang Luo were here, he would certainly recognize the man Chen Menglu addressed as Brother Yang. He was the Solar Spirit who had appeared in North Mountain, a Grandmaster with spiritual power reaching up to 230,000 points.

The white-robed Grandmaster sat cross-legged and shook his head, sighing: “How can it be a fulfilment if my dear brother isn’t willing to help?”

Brother Yang, haven’t you given up yet?” Chen Menglu chuckled, “I am only interested in completing the Great Dream Heart Method. I really can’t afford to be distracted.”

“Dear brother, I’m not asking you to abandon everything right now. I just want to make a hundred-year pact with you,” Brother Yang said.

Yang Kangzong looked at Chen Menglu with bright eyes: “Among the Grandmasters of Longzhou, if we consider talent, no one surpasses you. Not only did you awaken the Heaven-level Bloodline of the Illusionary Dream Space, but you were also able to seize the essence of heaven and earth with the relatively weak Four Imperial Spirit Seals. Once you find the opportunity to reach the King Realm and attain enlightenment, it wouldn’t surprise me if you established your own realm!”

“Brother Yang, you flatter me,” Chen Menglu shook his head and gave a bitter smile, “I’ve been stuck on Xumi Mountain for years, and my progress with the Four Imperial Spirit Seals has stalled for decades. It wouldn’t be easy to gain access to the foundation of the King Realm. Those words of praise from Brother Yang are too generous.”

Yang Kangzong sighed, “Don’t you see it? Martial Saint Mountain holds the ultimate truths of the Martial Way and is filled with scholars and Grandmasters who are adept at research. If they sincerely want to help you, they will undoubtedly devote resources to help you perfect the Great Dream Heart Method. As for you, a Grandmaster who possesses the Heaven-level Bloodline, what do you feel about being slighted by the Martial Saint Mountain’s treatment?”

Yang Kangzong grew angrier as he spoke: “You should know that Martial Saint Mountain wronged the Four Imperial Spirit Races and not only forcefully occupied the Minor Spiritual Realm, but they also expelled you all, leaving you homeless and to fend for yourselves. If Brother Chen hadn’t broken free from the restraints of the Spirit king, Martial Saint Mountain wouldn’t have conceded Xumi Mountain as a place of refuge for the descendants of the Four Imperial Spirit Race …”

“Brother Yang, no more need to be said,” Chen Menglu shook his head, “The Four Imperial Spirit Realms lay within the heart of Kunwu Divine Mountain, perhaps that’s fate. Even though the Four Imperial Spirit Races have fallen into decline, we’ve lived peacefully within Kunwu Mountain under the protection of Martial Saint Mountain. Our people no longer fear the demons and monsters and can lead ordinary lives, which is a kind of happiness. However, I don’t understand what Brother Yang is trying to accomplish.”

“Dear brother must be wondering why I would humbly serve the Ji Clan and even act as their spokesman, traveling through all the states?” asked Brother Yang.

“Exactly,” Chen Menglu nodded, carefully choosing his words, “Right now, the world is peaceful. The Divine Dynasty has been eradicated, and the Human Race is dominant. In every state and every government, there are outstanding martial artists, and the Martial Law is widely accepted. Anyone with a dream can find a way to cultivate. This era, which the Four Imperial Spirit Races wouldn’t dare to imagine, has already arrived. So why does the Ji Clan insist on reigniting the flames of war, disrupting the peace of the Human Race?”

Yang Kangzong shook his head and sighed, “Actually, I have thought about this question too. You said that the Human Race is currently strong, and Martial Arts are thriving, especially in Zhongzhou, the richest place for the Human Race. If the Ji Clan were to attack the An Clan, I imagine the first people who would not agree are the commoners and major families of Zhongzhou.”

“Yes,” Chen Menglu agreed, “Whether they’re ordinary people or establishments, they have to struggle just to keep themselves alive. Who rules, the Ji Family or the An Family, it doesn’t matter to them. They just want a stable life, a chance to grow. Whether the rules of the world are set by the An Family, the Han Family, or others, as long as they can bring them stability and a sense of fairness, they will abide by them. If chaos were to hit, the Ji Family could indeed rise to power. But to be the source of such chaos in this era seems like a rebellious act against heaven. Is it really a good idea?”

Yang Kangzong had a hint of admiration in his eyes as he looked at Chen Menglu, “You’ve stayed on Xumi Mountain yet you understand the affairs of the world all too well.”

“But, do you believe the world is as good as it seems right now… The An Family of Zhongzhou took half of the star from the sky to build a floating island in the clouds and fancied themselves gods. They control over all Zhongzhou’s authority, do you know the contempt and dishonor hidden behind these honorary god envoys? Major family martial artists still have some dignity, but the people at the bottom are as lowly as livestock. Doesn’t it make the prosperity a mockery?”

Chen Menglu’s face was filled with complexity as he asked, “Brother Yang, do you still believe in Saint Han’s belief in equality, regardless of wealth and poverty?”

“Of course.” Yang Kangzong nodded earnestly, “There’s nothing wrong with planting a tree for future generations to enjoy its shade, but you have to give everyone an equal starting point. Dear brother, do you know where I came from?”

“I’m not aware,” Chen Menglu shook his head then thoughtfully added, “Considering Brother Yang’s exceptional talent, you must come from a prominent family or sect in Beimang!”

“Hahaha.” Yang Kangzong laughed, “My father, Yang Jiuding, was a laborer in Northern Tomb. He worked at a grain shop in Beimang. The reason I believe in Saint Han’s theory is not that it’s particularly attractive, but because the Han Family is the only sacred land in the world that treats its people like human beings. This ancient Demon Race, they drove out sixty percent of them and implemented laws in Zhongzhou promoting a fair and equitable society. They ultimately benefited all of the Human Race, didn’t they?”

“What Brother Yang said is true. Saint Han’s brilliance indeed can’t be erased. But this…”

“But dear brother, do you realize…” A sorrowful expression filled Yang Kangzong’s face, “If it weren’t for the betrayal of the major sacred places, the Human Race could already be in a completely different position under Saint Han’s leadership.”

“Brother Yang, what do you mean by this?”

“These customs and traditions that the Human Race has carried on for a thousand years, things that you think are amazing, they were only the beginning of Saint Han’s ambitions. Unfortunately, they ended up being the peak for the Human Race,” Yang Kangzong said regretfully. “Dear brother, you believe the Human Race is prospering because you’ve never seen Saint Han’s plan. He is the real saint who should be leading us, the Spirit Race, but it’s been stolen by the minor powers!”

“Is that so…” Chen Menglu remained noncommittal. At this point, the Human Race had already reached the pinnacle, their might surpassing that of the ancient demons. So how much better could the future get?

Understanding from Chen Menglu’s expression that he didn’t believe him, Yang Kangzong laughed and pointed to the sky, “Brother Chen, do you know what’s in the Nine Heavens and beyond the Endless Sea?”

As a martial artist, how could one not be curious about the world? This was especially true for a person like a Grandmaster. Everyone tried to reach the ends of heaven and earth. Naturally, Chen Menglu was no exception. After calmly pondering he answered, “Beyond the Nine Heavens and the Endless Sea is the Endless Void. Xiehe is the only human inhabited place in the Endless Void.”