Chapter 20: Chapter 20
Relying on the Imperial Ultimate Dao-Proving Scripture, Michael not only survived the nine bolts of heavenly tribulation but even severed the sea of lightning itself.
In the Dharma-Ending Age, he defied the heavens to prove his Dao and became a Heaven and Earth Deity.
Adam was like a transcendent being who had stepped onto the banks of the long river of time, quietly watching the entire process of Michael undergoing this peerless heavenly tribulation.
Especially the scenes of Michael executing the Imperial Ultimate Dao-Proving Scripture. Every move and stance possessed immense spiritual charm, deepening Adam’s comprehension profoundly.
[You have completely comprehended all the profound mysteries of the Imperial Ultimate Dao-Proving Scripture.]
Hearing the system notification, Adam slowly opened his eyes.
Compared to his previous joy, there was not much delight in his eyes this time.
This Michael was indeed worthy of being the undisputed number one figure in White Crane’s thousands of years of history. His aptitude was truly peerless to create a cultivation technique like the Imperial Ultimate Dao-Proving Scripture.
However, this method did not quite align with Adam’s own path.
The Imperial Ultimate Dao-Proving Scripture used emperor’s qi to substitute for national destiny, absorbing the karmic luck of an entire dynasty into oneself, thereby allowing the practitioner to mobilize the mighty power of a dynasty.
In the Dharma-Ending Age, with the shackles of heaven and earth in place, breaking through to become a Heaven and Earth Deity was incredibly difficult.
Michael’s approach was to absorb the national destiny of White Crane, thereby breaking through the heavenly tribulation. Although somewhat of a trick, it was still enough to stun eternity.
However, to substitute national destiny with emperor’s qi, it was best to become the supreme ruler. Five hundred years ago, Michael cultivated the Scripture to perfection for two reasons.
First, he was the Lord of White Crane. Second, White Crane had reached its absolute zenith in his hands, making its national destiny at its thickest.
Neither condition had anything to do with Adam. He just wanted to honestly stay in Inkwood Academy and silently improve his strength every day.
Not to mention, the current Silver Willow Dynasty was precarious and battered by wind and rain.
Its national destiny was declining by the day, failing to meet the conditions required to cultivate the Scripture to perfection. Unless a new, rising dynasty appeared, only then might there be a slight possibility.
Even though the Scripture did not align with his path, it was still a complete cultivation technique, which would be of immense help in raising his cultivation base.
The previously comprehended Thirteen Heaven-Shattering Swords, Pill King’s Precious Mirror, and Indestructible Golden Body were mainly for improving combat strength and skills. They provided no direct help in raising his cultivation realm.
The original owner had been a rookie at the fifth level of Qi Condensation, and Vernal Manor was not a martial arts family.
Adam only knew cultivation knowledge regarding the Qi Condensation and Innate Realms.
Anything concerning the Grandmaster, Great Grandmaster, or Mortal Supreme realms was not something the original owner could have accessed.
Now that he had comprehended the Imperial Ultimate Dao-Proving Scripture, he had a detailed Comprehension of the Grandmaster realm and everything beyond it.
Adam was at Innate Peak. Having obtained a cultivation technique that could raise his realm, as long as he went into secluded cultivation, he could break through to the Grandmaster realm.
However, he did not choose to break through in Inkwood Academy. Breaking through to the Grandmaster realm would cause anomalous movements.
In the academy he would be easily exposed, he needed an extremely quiet place.
After finishing the compilation of Michael’s deeds, he handed it to the reviewing officer for inspection. Once there were no issues, Adam tidied his desk and left Inkwood Academy.
Weaving through the alleys, Adam’s expression showed a hint of emotion. After comprehending the Imperial Ultimate Dao-Proving Scripture, he now understood the key to the Grandmaster realm. He only needed to go back and cultivate in seclusion for a period of time.
Relying on the two top-tier techniques he had mastered, the Thirteen Heaven-Shattering Swords and the Indestructible Golden Body, as long as he broke through to the Grandmaster realm, he would be an existence at the top of the Grandmaster Ranking.
His overall strength would rival a great expert at the early stage of the Great Grandmaster realm. Even across the entirety of Silver Willow, he would be considered a prominent figure.
Just as Adam was immersed in the joy of his impending breakthrough, a sudden voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Brother Adam, Brother Adam!!!"
Adam stopped and looked toward where the voice came from. His expression changed drastically.
"Brother Oswin, you are currently being hunted by the Law Enforcement Bureau. How dare you show your face! Once caught, it will mean your head!"
With quick eyes and swift hands, Adam grabbed Oswin and pulled him into an abandoned courtyard. Only after confirming no one was around did he sternly reprimand him.
"Brother Adam’s lecture is correct. I definitely won’t be so reckless in the future." Oswin solemnly bowed before explaining.
"However, Brother Adam, there is a true reason for my actions today. You and I are brothers. I came specifically to bid you farewell."
Since Oswin was wanted by the Law Enforcement Bureau, the capital was not a place he could stay.
Adam did not suspect anything else and asked with concern, "I wonder what Brother Oswin’s plans are for the future?"
A trace of excitement appeared on Oswin’s face.
"Brother Adam, that South-Subduing King will definitely rebel, and when the time comes, Silver Willow Dynasty will fall into great chaos. I intend to gather a troop, join forces with the South-Subduing King, and overthrow the tyranny of Silver Willow."
"What did you say? You want to rebel?!"
Adam’s eyes revealed profound shock. If it were not for their current situation, he would not have been able to stop himself from crying out in alarm.
He did not expect Oswin to be so wildly fanciful as to actually want to overthrow the millennium-old Silver Willow Dynasty.
