Chapter 553  : New Martial Sage (2)

“I didn’t expect this. I really didn’t expect Dongfang Pochu to get first place.”

“The power of the Martial Sage Tower is amazing. Dongfang Pochu is not bad either. If he can do it, so can Grandpa!”

“Let’s go. We’ll discuss this with the cabinet. No matter the price, we must enter the Martial Sage Tower as soon as possible!”

“Today, Dongfang Pochu succeeded, tomorrow, I, Nangong Sheng, will too!”

“…”

For a time, all the major factions in the Yu Nation were in action.

They were either rushing towards the Golden Sparrow Mountain Basin or going to the cabinet to discuss obtaining a spot to enter the Martial Sage Tower in advance.

If they really had to follow the rules for a fair selection, it would take a few years for all the martial artists in the country to get their chance to enter a second time. That would be too much of a waste of time.

To large factions, time was money.

If there was a first-grade martial artist among them who advanced to the Transcendent-grade and became the second Martial Sage, their faction would definitely immediately become the top one in the Yu Nation.

This temptation was not something outsiders could imagine. It was not like the allocation of spots could not be changed.

Even if they were afraid of offending Martial Sage Kong Xuan, they could still buy spots from people who had already obtained them.

Therefore, once the news that Dongfang Pochu was about to reach the Transcendent-grade was released, all the major factions in the country were shocked.

…

Golden Sparrow Mountain Basin.

Outside the Blood Imprisonment Tower.

Under the gaze of countless people, the glow around Dongfang Pochu grew stronger. His body became fainter and fainter, turning from corporeal to illusory.

During this process, Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit took in everything from the sky.

Su Jingxing had an Essence Soul and took a shortcut.

This was the first time he was seeing a normal Divine Embryo hatching an Essence Soul. He could not help but be curious.

Others might not be able to sense Dongfang Pochu’s current state, but Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit could clearly see it.

The transformation from the inside out, from the physical body to the soul was very perfect.

It was like a silkworm transforming into a moth, breaking out of its cocoon and becoming a butterfly!

At a certain moment, a force from the void entered Dongfang Pochu’s body.

Then——

Whoosh!

The sky shone brightly, and light flowed everywhere.

Under the gaze of countless people on the ground and in midair, a translucent figure emerged from Dongfang Pochu’s body.

First, he bent down, then straightened up. Finally, he raised his head and puffed out his chest, looking straight ahead.

Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul was out!

“Alright!”

“He succeeded, he really succeeded!”

“Hahaha, this is great, this is great!”

“…”

All the experts in the top ranks cheered for this scene.

On the ground, the martial artists in the lower ranks and middle ranks also recovered from their shock and shouted excitedly.

The overwhelming shouts woke Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul up from its dazed state and it looked down at the ground.

“W-What happened to me?”

Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul was puzzled. Then, it saw its own physical body.

“This is…”

“Congratulations, General Dongfang.” Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit descended from the sky at the right time and manifested its figure in the Thunder Dragon Bone Armor. It slowly walked to Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul.

“General Dongfang has advanced to the Transcendent-grade today, giving the Yu Nation another Martial Sage. This is a joyous occasion for the Yu Nation.

“Everyone, let us congratulate General Dongfang and the Yu Nation!”

The Primordial Spirit’s voice resounded through the sky and ground.

“Congratulations to the Yu Nation!”

“Congratulations to the Yu Nation!”

…

Louder cheers sounded from the sky and ground.

Excited shouts also sounded from all over the Yu Nation.

This was because when Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit was speaking earlier, it had used the Divine Light Projection Technique to project this scene to every prefecture in the Yu Nation.

Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit and Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul were clearly presented in the sky of the various prefectures, allowing everyone in the Yu Nation to see and hear them.

Although this news was a little sudden for ordinary people and they were at a loss, it was definitely a great thing, a joyous occasion!

Not to mention that Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit had personally appeared to congratulate the Yu Nation.

How could the entire country not be excited?

“A new Martial Sage! It’s actually a new Martial Sage!”

“I know Great General Dongfang Pochu. He’s a great hero. I didn’t expect him to become the second Martial Sage today! He’s amazing!”

“Hahaha, the Yu Nation now has two Martial Sages. Dare I ask who else in the other countries is unconvinced and dissatisfied?

“The Yu Nation is mighty! Martial Sage Kong is mighty! Martial Sage Dongfang is mighty!”

“…”

Cheers, shouts, screams.

At this moment, joy and celebration filled the entire Yu Nation.

When the surrounding countries heard the news, they all fell silent.

Yes, just as the citizens of the Yu Nation had said, now that there were two Martial Sages in the Yu Nation, who would dare to offend them?

“Wait, two Martial Sages?”

In the Zheng Nation, Luo Ao narrowed his eyes with a faint smile. “Hehe, since when can a dynasty worship two Martial Sages?”

…

Golden Sparrow Mountain Basin.

When Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul heard the announcement by Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit, it was first shocked. In the next moment, its expression changed drastically and it quickly said, “I’m not…”

“General Dongfang, there’s no hurry. We’ll talk in the Void World later.”

Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit interrupted Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul and said calmly, “Before that, we should celebrate with the entire country. Let everyone enjoy this to their hearts’ content.”

“…Yes,” replied Dongfang Pochu, suppressing the palpitations in his heart and bowing his head.

Most people did not take this expression to heart.

A small number of people snapped out of their excitement and their expressions changed.

However, the aura of Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit remained unchanged.

After a while, he informed the entire country through the projection that the future Martial Sage of the Yu Nation would be Dongfang Pochu.

Then, without explaining or saying anything, he flew back to the Void World.

Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul hurriedly followed behind and entered the Void World, Yu Nation’s territory.

“Martial Sage Kong, I’m not…”

“I said, don’t be anxious.” Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit interrupted again and said gently, “Firstly, I have to tell General Dongfang something. I’m not Xia Cangxuan’s successor. I’m the Martial Sage he nurtured to guard the Yu Nation on his behalf.”

“…”

“Martial Sage Kong, you mean…” Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul was puzzled.

“My meaning is simple. From now on, you are the Martial Sage of the Yu Nation.

With that, Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit summoned the Kingdom Defending Jade Seal and handed it to Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul. It said rather excitedly, “This Kingdom Defending Jade Seal is yours to keep from now on.”

Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul did not move. Shock and disbelief appeared in its eyes.

Why did his expression change and he was so agitated earlier?

It was because, in a dynasty, there was only one Kingdom Defending Martial Sage!

Without the help of the Kingdom Defending Jade Seal, other Transcendent-grade martial artists would be more than twice as weak compared to the Kingdom Defending Martial Sage.

In history, it was not rare for a nation to have two or even three Transcendent-grade martial artists.

However, since ancient times, there was only one Kingdom Defending Martial Sage in every dynasty.

Basically, every Transcendent-grade martial artist wanted to be the Kingdom Defending Martial Sage after advancing because the Kingdom Defending Martial Sage could obtain the Sage Origin Fruit through the jade seal.

The Sage Origin Fruit was a key treasure to advancing beyond the Transcendent-grade.

Now, Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit had handed the Kingdom Defending Jade Seal to Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul.

What did it mean?

This meant that Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit had given up on the Sage Origin Fruit!

Or rather, the Sage Origin Fruit was not something impressive in the eyes of Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit.

Other Transcendent-grade experts would love to seize such a treasure, but Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit had casually abandoned it.

With this in mind, not only was Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul not agitated, it even felt fear and panic from the bottom of its soul.

“You… you…”

“Don’t be nervous,” said Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit gently. “I’m not joking with you. In fact, I became the Martial Sage of the Yu Nation because I had no choice. Xia Cangxuan died too quickly previously and a new Martial Sage had yet to be born in the Yu Nation. I happened to be entrusted with taking care of the Yu Nation for ten years, so I became the temporary Kingdom Defending Martial Sage.

“But now that you have reached the Transcendent-grade, General Dongfang, I will naturally return this position of the Kingdom Defending Martial Sage to you.

“Compared to me, you are the true next Kingdom Defending Martial Sage!”

Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul was silent.

Shock, astonishment, and excitement flickered in its eyes.

Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit had exposed too much information to it.

There was no need for Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit to lie to it about such matters because there were no benefits.

Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit had even given up on the Kingdom Defending Jade Seal. What else was there to lie about?

It calmed his mind and emotions.

Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul retracted its gaze and looked at Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit. It began seriously, “May I ask what realm Martial Sage Kong is in now?”

“Void Soul? Soul Fixation? Or Soul Formation?”

“None of that.” Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit shook its head.

Dongfang Pochu’s Essence Soul was puzzled.

Su Jingxing’s Primordial Spirit continued, “I’m a Primordial Spirit.”