Chapter 1189, The Stele of Life and Death

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silvain

 

By gaining the cultivation of the Great Destiny Technique, the user’s chances of stepping into Eternity had increased by a full 10 percent.

 

One could imagine what that meant.

 

This was also the reason why the Great Destiny Technique so rarely appeared in the world.

 

It was not that no one wanted to reveal it, it was that no one dared to.

 

Anyone who mastered such a Grand Divine Ability would immediately attract the attention of countless ancient monsters.

 

However, in the current era, no ancient monsters had awakened.

 

Had it been any other age, the mere appearance of this Grand Divine Ability would have even caused Half-Step Eternals to awaken from their deep slumbers.

 

Except, the thing that was surprising was that despite being such a terrifying ability, the Angel Clan had managed to secretly preserve its knowledge for countless generations.

 

It was thanks to the Angel Clan’s Minor Divine Ability, the Art of Prophecy. If it was cultivated to perfection, one could potentially touch upon the threshold of the Great Destiny Technique.

 

And this was the greatest secret of the Angel Clan.

 

No one dared to speak of it, no one would speak of it.

 

Generation after generation, only the King of Angels was ever allowed to know.

 

“If you become the Angel King someday, then passing on the Art of Prophecy to you… would not be impossible.” Sighing in his heart, Anzuiel suppressed this line of thought.

 

The Art of Prophecy was tied to the Angel Race’s greatest secret, the Great Destiny Technique. Thus, it could absolutely never be leaked.

 

Thus, until the day Yu Zi Yu ascended as the Angel King, this Minor Divine Ability would remain forever sealed within the golden feathers of Anzuiel.

 

However, at this moment, he could not help but sigh again.

 

[There is a real chance of finding the hidden location of the Heavenly Court. However, because of these restrictions…] However, after giving it a thought, Anzuiel soon let the matter drop, for even if he taught Yu Zi Yu now, Yu Zi Yu could not possibly master such an art in a short time.

 

Even the most talented Angel Kings in history took at least a century to achieve Intermediate-level mastery in this art.

 

Though Yu Zi Yu was extraordinarily gifted,learning it in just a few months was still unrealistic.

 

Thus, teaching him now would be of little use.

 

Comforting himself with this thought, Anzuiel finally relaxed a bit.

 

However, he was selectively ignoring a certain fact: Yu Zi Yu seemed to possess some short of godly wisdom. Anything he learned, he learned at a truly monstrous speed.

 

“If we can’t find it, then so be it,” Yu Zi Yu sighed helplessly.

 

The Demon Court had already exhausted all their methods.

 

Even the Demonic Phoenix had gone so far as to burn her own Quintessence, using the Clairvoyant Eyes to try and spy on the Heavenly Court’s hidden locations.

 

However. despite all this effort, they found nothing.

 

The Demonic Phoenix had even been severely wounded by some mysterious force, and was now still recuperating.

 

Thus, the search for the Heavenly Court’s refuge could only rely on luck.

 

However, Yu Zi Yu had heard some news: The Dragon Clan of the Eastern Sector seemed about to bring over one of their Clan’s High-Grade Divine Artifact, the Dragon Seeker.

 

The Dragon Seeker was a famous Artifact of the Dragon Clan that was also known as the Rod of Earth, or the Staff of the Seeker, which was famed among the Dragon Clan for one terrifying trait, its power to seek and find.

 

Rumor had it that the destruction of the Heavenly Court’s legacies in the Eastern Sector, half of those were thanks to the Dragon Seeker.

 

With it in hand, even the mystical power of the Heavenly Court’s legacies would find nowhere to hide.

 

However, the journey from the Eastern Sector to the Western Sector was immensely long. By the time the Dragon Seeker arrived, several decades might have already passed.

 

Thus, Yu Zi Yu did not concern himself too much with it.

 

Besides, the Dragon Clan must also be treated with caution.

 

The Dragon Clan was simply too terrifying.

 

If not for Yu Zi Yu, there was no faction across the entire Western Sector that could rival the Dragon Clan.

 

They dominated the entire Eastern Sector, and even commanded six prime galaxies.

 

Such a force was truly awe-inspiring.

 

As these thoughts crossed his mind, Yu Zi Yu turned his gaze toward the nearby Nine Tails and Empress Ling Er, and instructed, “While I’m away, you must keep a close eye on the Nether Dragon Serpent. Although that guy is currently a member of the Heavenfall Alliance, we cannot afford to be careless when it comes to the Dragon Clan.”

 

Hearing this, both Nine Tails and Ling Er’s expressions grew serious.

 

However, as if realizing something, Ling Er suddenly spoke up, “Master, you mean… you’re leaving again?”

 

“En.” Yu Zi Yu nodded his confirmation. “I will be heading to the Central Sector. At the very least, I won’t be back for eight or nine years.

 

However, with the Elemental Clan and the Netherborns both having been suppressed, and the Shadow Clan caught in endless warfare, there shouldn’t be a need for me to act again…”

 

Nine Tails and Ling Er fell into silent contemplation upon hearing this.

 

[Indeed, there is no longer a pressing need for Master to intervene. Still… Master has just broken through, yet he is already preparing to set off once more…]

 

*Haaaa…* Letting out a soft sigh, Ling Er assured earnestly, “Master, please rest assured. While you are away, I will protect the Demon Court well.”

 

“Great.” Nodding in appreciation, Yu Zi Yu’s lips curled into a small smile.

 

Then, as if he had suddenly thought of something, Spiritual Energy surged around him.

 

Deafening rumbles shook the sky, before a massive stone stele, black and white in color, materialized before Ling Er’s eyes.

 

“This is the Stele of Life and Death once used by the Netherborns to suppress the Nether Sea. It carries the origin of life and death itself. If one engraves their name upon it, even their life and death would no longer be within their own control…”

 

As he spoke, Yu Zi Yu flicked one of his branches, pushing the towering stone stele, over 100 meters tall, toward Ling Er.

 

“Master, this…”

 

“Take it,” asserting, Yu Zi Yu for once offered a rare explanation, “You are a lifeform that has transitioned from death back to life, and you have successfully embarked on the path of cultivation. If you are fortunate enough, you might comprehend the profound mysteries of the Cycle of Life and Death…

 

Such an enlightenment would be an unparalleled blessing. Thus, this supreme Artifact is naturally best suited for you.”

 

“Uh…”

 

For a moment, Ling Er stood there stunned, staring blankly at the enormous black-and-white stone stele before her.

 

It was clearly just a stele, yet it seemed capable of suppressing all of eternity.

 

Black and white energies swirled upon its surface, and if one looked closely, countless ethereal figures could be seen spiraling around it.

 

Some were Souls of the living, others were Spirits of the dead…

 

Once one’s name was engraved upon it, even their own life and death would no longer be theirs to control.

 

It was an exceedingly terrifying Artifact.

 

Unfortunately, until now, no one had been worthy to wield it.

 

But now, it belonged to Ling Er.

 

And as the Demon Court’s most prominent figures, Ling Er had long lacked a true treasure to defend herself.

 

With this Divine Artifact in her possession, she should have more than enough means to ensure her own safety.