The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 1098 - 425: Ancient Thunder Pond

In the creation of the world, Ye Hanjun was deeply troubled, his thoughts complex.

Suddenly, he woke up again, thinking that his speculation might not necessarily come true.

If uniqueness was required, why would the Cataclysmic Crow Master have devoured the Divinity of the Jester Emperor? Was it just to hasten recovery?

Moreover, the term "Infernal Divinity Reserve" in the attribute panel seemed to suggest that the opportunity for Divine Enthronement had already been bestowed.

The Cataclysmic Crow Master...might not harbor malicious intentions!

But what must He do to return to the Fetus of God Sealing?

Could it be a division, transforming from Double Seal Fusion into a Single Seal separate entity?

Or perhaps Helian Baxuan’s claims were inaccurate.

Maybe there existed a way to break the taboo, had he not succeeded himself? Perhaps the Cataclysmic Crow Master, in alliance with Mo, could also succeed?

Ye Hanjun’s spiritual world trembled with waves.

He desired to summon Mo, to have Helian Baxuan take a look.

The problem was, during the battle with the Cloudsea Haixiong Clan, Mo had died numerous times, ultimately fighting the Miemeng nestlings and Miemeng Wu, and was still in a state of slumber, yet to awaken.

Even if summoning were possible, would it really be appropriate?

The Cataclysmic Crow Master was a fallen God of Calamity; in a state of poor condition, encountering powerhouses like the Double-Crowned Dual Authority ruler of the Mechanic God Mountain, could there be unexpected incidents?

Looking before and after, Ye Hanjun opted to wait and see.

Who could have known, right after Helian Baxuan regarded it as "taboo" and "impossible to attain divinity," he would go on to say:

"Descendants of the Ye Clan, Conjoined Mechanical Bodies are rare, and I would not miss the opportunity to experiment."

"Just as you thought, if Dual Authority can break the taboo, why not Double Seal Fusion?"

Helian Baxuan, while stroking the neck of the Mechanical Chimera as if fondling the fur of a kitten, said casually:

"Since the Ancient Era, among all the heavens and worlds, there are only three Mechanical Divinities, all of which have never been shared outside the bounds of Mechanic God Mountain."

"Today, I am willing, in the name of the Lord of Mechanic God Mountain, to sign an equal pact with you."

"If one day, this Chimera grows to half-step-to-deity status, I will provide the vacant third Divinity for it to try to achieve divinity."

Helian Baxuan paused, his human eyes and mechanical eyes suddenly staring into the void and he muttered:

"This is a ’probe’; I wish to uncover the inherent reason why Double Seal cannot achieve enlightenment, and understand the other possibilities of Mechanical Divinity..."

"Of course, by that time, you will certainly be a Crown-Ranked as well."

"I offer you Mechanical Divinity as a bond of friendship; both the Mechanic God Mountain and the Ghost Lamp Abyss will have a bright future..."

"Gulp!!"

Ye Liuying, Lieyang Mushoucong, all swallowed nervously.

Before arriving, they had imagined that this journey might gain recognition from the Mechanic God Mountain and garner some form of support.

But this unfolded too rapidly and far exceeded the expected nature.

They met directly with the ruler of the Mechanic God Mountain who proactively discussed the contents of their cooperation.

"Awesome..."

Xiahou Danxin silently uttered two words, his face reddening even more.

He hadn’t expected that the Conjoined Mechanical Body, in the eyes of a third-generation Crown-Ranked, held such astonishing value.

This was undoubtedly a recognition of him; others couldn’t succeed, but he did; how could he not throw back his head and laugh out loud, feeling cramped inside.

"An Investiture worthy of any kind of investment."

Lie Xinxin was the most composed among them, merely smiling gently, casting a brilliant ray of sunlight.

Joking aside, this was the "miraculous person" who had broken the age-old rule that Dual Authority could not advance.

Theoretically, there was nothing impossible for him.

Such a being could spur enemies to try to erase him from existence, and bystanders to try to befriend him; it was only natural.

Even if Crown-Ranked, what of it?

Since cause and effect were already intertwined, instead of deliberately ignoring, why not actively engage? It was indeed the right choice.

"Lord Helian... I’m afraid I can’t refuse this proposition."

Scratching his head, Ye Hanjun replied earnestly:

"By blood, if one day Lan Qixiong breaks the shackles and truly reaches the realm of Half-Step Deity."

"It will not only be the Guardian of the Ghost Lamp but also the Guardian of the Mechanic God Mountain."

"By then, I will cooperate with you to explore the truth behind the Double Seal."

"Hmm."

Helian Baxuan nodded slightly, the void before him twisted, and a platinum card fell into Ye Hanjun’s hand:

"This is your identification for Mechanic God Mountain, granted by me, equal to ’Guest Elder’."

"I somewhat understand your situation."

"I will not intentionally assist the Ming Lamp Night Clan; your tribulations must be crossed by yourselves—this is a continuation method common to all Supreme Clans across all Heavens, and external forces are of no referential value."

"However, I do hope you survive."

"You must live, for the Chimera to grow."

"There’s a place in Mechanic God Mountain called ’Ancient Thunder Pond’, I grant you 500 years of access rights; seize the opportunity yourself."

With these words, Helian Baxuan’s figure vanished.

From nothingness, a mechanical arm materialized, its fingers gripping gently around Ye Hanjun and the others.

Including the large form of the Mechanical Chimera, it was casually grasped, and in an instant, the pattern of the surrounding space drastically changed.

"Humming—"

Ye Hanjun opened his eyes, forehead beading with fine sweat.

He found himself back in the cabin of the flying saucer, everything that had just happened seemed like a dream.

But... the platinum card in his hand, as well as the "Crown-Ranked Mark" newly added to Lan Qixiong’s attribute panel, how could these be faked?