The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3305 - 3300: Eating the Law-Infused Giant Egg_1
Previously on The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms...
Though they concealed it expertly, Yang Chen easily spotted the irritation etched on their faces. With his advanced cultivation, discerning emotions had far exceeded what he could manage in his earlier days.
Besides, these individuals hadn't bothered to mask their emotions entirely.
He realized his earlier remarks had likely provoked them somewhat, and he could fathom the cause.
This situation rendered him somewhat powerless, since he hadn't considered the implications fully. His statement rang true nonetheless; accustomed to solitude, teaming up held no appeal for him.
With the group pressing him for answers, Yang Chen had no option but to reveal the facts: "My merit level is five."
Upon hearing this, Hu Kui and his four companions, who had plotted to taunt and humiliate Yang Chen, showed subtle shifts in their countenances. Their initial barbs aimed to belittle him, given his status as a fresh level four merit holder at Dragon Pattern Mountain—how bold to act so superior?
If you're a dragon, coil yourself tightly; if you're a tiger, crouch low.
No one anticipated Yang Chen's remarkable feat of attaining level five merit. Remarkably, their squad, stationed here for over ten thousand years, boasted just three level four holders, and solely Hu Kui had climbed to level five.
Embarrassment flickered across Hu Kui's features, and he instinctively suspected Yang Chen of fabrication. Yet verification would be straightforward. Why would Yang Chen deceive them, risking humiliation if exposed?
To Heaven-separated Realm cultivators like them, preserving dignity mattered above all.
In that instant, Hu Kui, ever scheming, chuckled as though no anger had stirred him, declaring: "Brother Yang Chen truly excels beyond his years. Few Heaven-separated Realm cultivators exist like us, and this encounter offers a prime chance to share insights."
Thus, Hu Kui and his team engaged Yang Chen in conversation.
In their exchange, they shared bits of cultivation wisdom, and soon enough, Hu Kui and the rest departed.
Yang Chen made no effort to detain them, allowing their exit without protest.
After their departure, several cultivators trailing Hu Kui displayed clear fury: "Captain Hu, Yang Chen's arrogance knows no bounds. Fresh to Dragon Pattern Mountain, he rejects our team outright? His tone drips with superiority? Does he truly prefer isolation? He overestimates himself greatly."
"Enough, he's earned level five merit, proving his prowess. We're unafraid to clash, but with this pivotal phase, better to prioritize securing the Jiyu Essence and steer clear of needless conflicts," Hu Kui responded.
The Heaven-separated Realm cultivators relented reluctantly and trailed after Hu Kui.
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Gazing at the path Hu Kui and his group had taken, Yang Chen sensed their unfavorable view of him, yet he dismissed it entirely.
That bunch led by Hu Kui posed no real danger to him.
Having dismissed them, Yang Chen settled into a cross-legged position and entered serene meditation.
After two days of contemplation, a recollection struck Yang Chen, prompting him to retrieve a massive egg-shaped item from his Demon God Tower.
Only upon extracting the giant egg did Yang Chen glance around uncertainly, a sense of bewilderment washing over him.
He perceived that the giant egg appeared marginally bigger than previously.
The change evaded casual observation, yet at his cultivation stage, even minor surface alterations registered clearly to him.
Indeed, the giant egg had grown since last, leaving Yang Chen perplexed.
"Wait, I placed the Calamity Sphere from Calamity City beside this giant egg—where has it vanished to?" Astonishment gripped Yang Chen.
He searched his Demon God Tower thoroughly, confirming the Calamity Sphere's absence.
"Divine Slaying Spear, emerge," Yang Chen commanded.
The Divine Slaying Spear bounded from the Demon God Tower, chuckling, "Young Master, what's the matter?"
"Did you observe anything odd between the giant egg and the Calamity Sphere? Why has my Calamity Sphere vanished?" Yang Chen inquired.
In a puzzled voice, the Divine Slaying Spear responded: "Vanished? Young Master, I'm clueless about that—it's unrelated to me."
"I'm questioning whether you witnessed something." Yang Chen snapped, irritation rising.
Giggling, the Divine Slaying Spear answered, "Young Master, I was occupied savoring the King Divine Tool you provided. How could I spare a thought for that? On that note, Young Master, these King Divine Tools bore me now. I won't demand Ancient Essence Cold Iron or such, but perhaps switch to a handful of Emperor Divine Tools."
Yang Chen's lips twitched. "Return inside—you crave Emperor Divine Tools now? Try pilfering some Ancient Essence Cold Iron from Unparalleled Way Daozu's forces and watch your hunger vanish."
The Divine Slaying Spear chortled, endured Yang Chen's rebuke, and retreated into the Demon God Tower.
Unable to resist, Yang Chen queried the remaining Emperor Divine Tools about any events within.
When questioned, the Heavenly Punishment Ancient Zither spoke hesitantly, "Young Master, I witnessed it."
"What occurred?" Yang Chen pressed.
"The giant egg remained inactive. The Calamity Sphere vanished beside it, and afterward, the giant egg swelled considerably," the Heavenly Punishment Ancient Zither explained.
This revelation deepened Yang Chen's gravity.
This giant egg had always struck him as profoundly enigmatic.
From the outset, its Power of Laws had partially engulfed him, though he'd set it aside without further reflection.
Reflecting presently, Wanhua Ruo had urged him to nurture the giant egg at that time.
Yang Chen pondered whether the giant egg had devoured the Calamity Sphere much like it had his Power of Laws.
After all, the Calamity Sphere harbored the Law of Life and Death, albeit less refined than the Gates of Life and Death.
Yang Chen mused briefly, then resolved to conduct a test.
He produced the Space Talisman he'd crafted in his spare time and set it before the giant egg.
Should the giant egg truly ingest laws, the fragmentary laws within this Space Talisman would surely meet the same fate.
The outcome emerged swiftly.
No sooner had the Space Talisman neared the giant egg than it got absorbed outright, shriveling into a parched, crumpled sheet. Every trace of space energy within drained away completely.
The giant egg now loomed even grander than prior.
This discovery prompted Yang Chen to ponder intensely.
A entity devouring laws to expand? Such a phenomenon lay beyond his knowledge. Furthermore, his spacetime laws resisted consumption by most. Even formidable devourers faltered instantly against his strongest laws.
Yet this giant egg devoured them effortlessly, weaving them into its essence!
"Incredible..." Yang Chen drew a sharp breath involuntarily.
Uncertain if this giant egg heralded fortune or misfortune for him, Yang Chen refrained from speculation.
He hesitated to supply laws to the giant egg recklessly; mishandling it could spell disaster.
Regret tugged at Yang Chen, tracing the issue's origin to Wan Huaruo.
Back then, he'd overlooked the gravity, but in hindsight, he yearned to have acted swiftly and subdued Wan Huaruo from the start.