Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8506: Bestowing _1

Kong Jizong gazed upon Zhao Hai’s statue filled with tremendous excitement. Throughout his childhood, he had been immersed in tales about Zhao Hai. He knew the legends of how Zhao Hai together with his generals elevated the Sea Exploration Sect from vulnerability to conquering the entire world, forging the sect’s unmatched legacy. But by the time he matured, Zhao Hai and his comrades had ascended ages prior. So, he had never beheld Zhao Hai in the flesh. Nonetheless, those accounts of Zhao Hai continued to captivate his imagination. Now, Zhao Hai had made a miraculous appearance. How could he not feel thrilled?

As every hall master from the Sea Exploration Sect’s branches assembled before the statue, its eyes abruptly released a dazzling glow. Gradually, the statue’s features began to animate with vitality. A warm smile spread across its countenance. Then, the statue gently swiveled its head, as though scanning all the people gathered there.

In that instant, Kong Jizong called out loudly, “The disciples of the Sea Exploration Sect pay their respects to the Divine Master!” The others echoed his words promptly, chanting, “The disciples of the Sea Exploration Sect pay their respects to the Divine Master!” Since Zhao Hai once led the Sea Exploration Sect and now served as its deity, calling him the Divine Master was entirely fitting for its members.

Zhao Hai gave a nod and spoke deeply, “No need for such formalities. Upon our ascension, we kept watch over the Sea Exploration Sect. You’ve managed it splendidly over the years, but after reaching the upper realm, my cultivation demands left me unable to shatter the spatial barrier. That’s why I couldn’t return to the Sea Exploration Sect. Today, I’ve finally overcome that barrier and arrived. Meeting you all fills me with joy too.”

Kong Jizong and his companions remained kneeling in silence. The mystery of why Zhao Hai and the others hadn’t returned had long puzzled them. Now, clarity dawned. It stemmed from that very reason. They could comprehend it fully. Freshly ascended to the upper worlds, the conditions must have been harsh, making Zhao Hai’s explanation entirely relatable.

Zhao Hai went on, “Time flows differently in the upper realm compared to the Sea Exploration Sect. One day up there equals a year down here. So, while your time in the lower realm stretched out endlessly, mine in the upper realm has been shorter. I’ve observed all your achievements closely. You’ve excelled. I feared the Sea Exploration Sect might weaken after so long. Seeing it thrive so strongly now brings me great relief—truly excellent!”

Shock rippled through Kong Jizong and the rest. They hadn’t anticipated the upper realm’s time differing from their own. This revelation stunned them deeply. Time varying like that? Unbelievable! Didn’t it imply the Divine Master had only trained for mere years above? Achieving such profound power in that span proved the Divine Master’s might was beyond comprehension! This realization struck Kong Jizong and the others alike.

Zhao Hai pressed forward, “My visit allows only brief interaction this time. Future contacts will be rare. Yet, should the sect face any crisis, I’ll sense it immediately. Rest assured. I bring three cultivation methods to bestow upon you, along with several magic tools. These tools hold immense power in the lower realm, so wield them with caution. Regarding the three cultivation methods, handle them as you deem best.” As he spoke, three jade slips and a handful of magic tools materialized before the statue.

“Thank you, Divine Master!” Kong Jizong and the others cried out right away. “Thank you, Divine Master!” The crowd joined in unison. Excitement surged within them even more. They hadn’t dreamed Zhao Hai would grant them cultivation methods and artifacts. Such gifts proved invaluable. The methods would boost their prowess, while the artifacts could anchor the sect’s defenses.

Gazing at them, Zhao Hai declared solemnly, “These methods rank among the finest from the upper realm. They remain viable even there. However, I’ve omitted the portions needing upper realm conditions for practice. Should any of you ascend, reach out to me, and I’ll impart those parts. What’s included suffices for your current cultivation. Enough from me—tend to the Sea Exploration Sect diligently and uphold its honor without fail!”

With Zhao Hai’s final words, the golden radiance on the statue faded away gradually. It reverted to its static form, the spark of life within it diminishing completely. Kong Jizong and the group called, “Farewell, Divine Master!” “Farewell, Divine Master!” Their voices rang out together.

Once the statue’s presence settled back to normal, everyone rose to their feet. Their eyes fixed on the celestial artifacts arrayed before them. Among them were blades and swords, each radiating formidable might. These weapons pulsed with intense energy auras. A single glance revealed their extraordinary nature.

Kong Jizong faced the assembly and stated, “We’ve all heard the Divine Master’s instructions. I suggest enshrining his ritual implements in the main hall. Should the front lines require them, we can retrieve and deploy them there. As for the cultivation methods from the Divine Master, store them in the sacred hall’s scripture depository. Hall Master-level experts and above may begin practicing them first. Your thoughts?”

The group nodded with eager enthusiasm. Kong Jizong then addressed the grand elders, “Elders, safeguard these magic tools for the moment. After completing the shrine, we’ll consecrate them properly. Duplicate these cultivation methods now, and afterward, deposit the originals in the sutra library.”

The grand elders agreed with nods. They first replicated the three cultivation methods, then departed carrying the magic tools. Kong Jizong and his peers examined the methods too. Upon viewing the vastly enhanced cultivation paths, Kong Jizong paused in awe before bursting with delight, for these methods held tremendous value to them.

The three cultivation methods Zhao Hai bestowed on Kong Jizong and the others were straightforward in nature. One didn’t qualify as a true cultivation method at all. It instructed on linking arrays via energy threads to create a vast array network. It even covered refining spirits into the mix. This approach applied to crafting weapons or puppets, not personal cultivation.

The remaining two consisted of Shen Ji and the Zhen Yan Giant Palm. In truth, neither aligned strictly with devil path techniques. Shen Ji, crafted by Zhao Hai himself, bore no devil path traits whatsoever. The Zhen Yan Giant Palm originated as a Buddhist method. Only Hajing’s infusion of killing intent during practice gave it a devilish veneer, but at its core, it remained a pure Buddhist technique.

Zhao Hai selected these two for the Sea Exploration Sect because most ascenders would enter the Cloud Sea Realm, domain of orthodox sects. Employing overtly lethal methods there risked branding them as demonic, potentially drawing attacks from major sect disciples under the guise of purging evil. Thus, Zhao Hai avoided other options.

The upper realm-specific portion Zhao Hai referenced was quite basic. He meant that forming Dharma proved impossible in the lower realm. Revealing it might lead them to attempt it harmfully, possibly driving them to madness.

Zhao Hai intended for them to master these two initially. Upon ascending, he’d guide them in forming Dharma. With Dharma achieved and techniques honed, their progress in the upper realm would accelerate naturally.

This explained why certain realms wielded great power. They too maintained upper realm presences. Granting such boons dramatically elevated their might. It held crucial significance. Naturally, others from lower realms couldn’t replicate Zhao Hai’s feat of transmitting items directly through space. Delivering gifts or methods downward proved exceedingly challenging for them.

From afar, Zhao Hai observed Kong Jizong’s management of the methods and tools. Noting his competent approach, Zhao Hai felt reassured and set aside concerns for the lower realm. Instead, he examined the blood lotus’s transformations. The blood lotus had grown far stronger than previously. Its power surged immensely. Like Zhao Hai, it could now expand massively. In that colossal state, its defenses, velocity, and might all amplified. Moreover, it wielded Dharma seals and arrays, amplifying their potency further.

Further details would unfold gradually in time. Yet Zhao Hai yearned to inspect the space’s evolutions closely. This round, after devouring the corpse devil ancestor’s blood and the finger’s energy, the space underwent two upgrades. The initial one already revolutionized the earth realm vastly. For the second, Zhao Hai eagerly anticipated the alterations.

Zhao Hai first observed the space’s spiritual Qi, now far richer than before. He sensed the natural laws within also fortified significantly. Virtually every creature in the space had advanced, encompassing demonic beasts, undead, and aliens alike.

This held vital importance for Zhao Hai. Most crucially, hell had expanded and intensified. The dead spirit clan there could now advance to island lord level. Naturally, they’d need to devise their breakthrough methods independently. Plus, reaching the blood sea realm as island lords demanded enduring thirty-nine minor heavenly tribulations.

Zhao Hai found the alien race’s evolution particularly astonishing. Their path diverged from cultivators, resembling demonic beasts more. They channeled all evolutionary force into physical form. Their bodies achieved supreme resilience. They could dissolve into blood mist or harden like indestructible diamond. Their power was matchless, speed rivaled lightning, and strikes wrought devastation. At their current peak, their offensive might rivaled island lord experts. Still, they hadn’t yet birthed a Godhead.