Chapter 839: Chapter 838 [Their Preparation, Unwavering Even in Death]

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The vastness of the universe and the entirety of the Martial Arts Great World is immeasurably broad, filled with countless unknowns and endless mysteries. Not to mention mortal commoners, even martial artists with great divine powers are like frogs at the bottom of a well when placed within the Martial Arts Great World, knowing very limited information. Just because you aren’t aware of something doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.

Ever since becoming a martial artist and entering the Ancient Martial World, Ye Tianchen has continuously refreshed the concepts in his mind. He learned more and more, and his curiosity grew more intense. Many things are worth exploring and understanding, and even worth possessing. What he didn’t expect was that some planets in this universe are naturally formed, while others are actually created by Great Divine Ability Users. How powerful must one be to create a planet?

“Are you saying… the Moon was created by a Great Divine Ability User?” Ye Tianchen furrowed his brow and asked.

“Not just the Moon, even Earth might be artificially created, and there could be an unimaginable connection between these two planets,” Tianshuang said, also full of doubt.

Moving mountains and filling seas, chasing stars and catching moons, shattering voids and roaring to break rivers and mountains — these feats may be considered great divine powers in the eyes of martial artists, but aren’t unattainable. Once reaching the Martial Saint Realm, achieving such feats isn’t very difficult. However, creating a world or a planet is beyond the reach of a Martial Saint’s cultivation. Throughout history, within the limited records of the entire Martial Arts Great World, there has been no definite record of a Great Divine Ability User creating a world or a planet, as it’s too shocking. Nobody has witnessed it firsthand; even an average emperor-level figure likely cannot achieve it easily.

“Creating a planet and opening up another world is a divine skill that can only be admired, right?” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but exclaim the question.

“This is merely a legend. I’ve only heard my master mention it once, and he couldn’t confirm it either, as too much time has passed, making it untraceable and incalculable!” Tianshuang shook her head and said.

Ye Tianchen already had doubts in his heart. Not to mention the overwhelming mysteries of the entire Martial Arts Great World, just the secrets on Earth alone are enough to make one want to know the truth and see the results; otherwise, how could they suppress their curiosity?

If, as Tianshuang said, Earth and the Moon were indeed created by Great Divine Ability Users, why would these two planets be made, and why are they so close, like inseparable siblings? There must be a special connection between them, which cannot be discerned without reaching a certain cultivation realm. A Great Divine Ability User creating these two planets would undoubtedly require considerable effort; why would they make them? It couldn’t have been done out of boredom. Moreover, Earth once experienced a cultivation golden age, from prosperity to decline, which surely holds a major secret!

“There’s so much to do, so many secrets to explore. This isn’t something irrelevant; it directly affects Ye Tianchen’s cultivation path and the life and death of his loved ones. Maybe by understanding these secrets, I’ll gain insights into different realms and rise to different levels!” Ye Tianchen thought to himself.

Tianshuang saw Ye Tianchen not speaking, so she glanced at the Moon high above and paused before asking, “Are you thinking about how to go up to the Moon and take a look?”

“Is there a problem? Even if I haven’t reached the level to resist the gang winds in the starry sky, people in the mortal world have already created advanced machines capable of flying to the Moon. I should be able to go up using those, right?” Ye Tianchen indeed had this idea and didn’t hide it from Tianshuang.

“Don’t even think about it! Those advanced machines in the mortal world, though they’ve been to the Moon and even Mars, they only reach the surface and not the true Moon. If you use those advanced machines, you won’t see the Moon’s true form, and it’ll just be a wasted trip, possibly even threatening your life,” Tianshuang hurriedly said.

“Could it be that there’s a hidden Great Formation on the Moon? To see its true form, you must enter a powerful formation?” Ye Tianchen considered this possibility and spoke.

“Exactly, and not just the Moon, Earth is the same. There are powerful formations outside, and martial artists from the outside world can’t just rush into Earth; they can only pass through the Transmission Array,” Tianshuang nodded and said.

Ye Tianchen paused for a moment, thinking carefully about Earth’s secrets and the Moon’s secrets. These two planets are so close; if they were really created by Great Divine Ability Users, there must be a shocking secret. Ye Tianchen always has a feeling that if he could uncover these secrets about Earth, he would have stone-shattering breakthroughs in various aspects.

“It’s so late, and you’re still not sleeping. Are you worried about tomorrow morning’s matters?” Tianshuang looked at Ye Tianchen and asked.

“I’m somewhat worried; I have to be. I’m not a saint; I can’t achieve emptiness of the four elements, nor can I abandon the seven emotions and six desires. If a tragedy like the one from a hundred thousand years ago occurs when I teach those five children the cultivation method, I would be the sinner of Desolate Stone Village!” Ye Tianchen seriously and earnestly said.

Tianshuang naturally understood Ye Tianchen’s concerns. She knew he definitely couldn’t sleep overnight; otherwise, he wouldn’t have come here. Her purpose in coming here was to talk with Ye Tianchen, to soothe his mind, and to calm her own emotions. After all, Desolate Stone Village has deep ties with the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect, and these villagers are like family to Tianshuang. How could she possibly ignore them without the slightest worry?

“The villagers of Desolate Stone Village have been enduring too much suffering for generations. Everyone has lived in agony since birth, with lives worse than death. Now, only over a hundred people are left, and one day, Desolate Stone Village will disappear, and there won’t be such a village in this world. Every person is acutely aware of this. Your arrival brought them hope, and they want to make one last gamble, placing their bets on you!” Tianshuang gritted her teeth and said.

“The responsibility is too great; I truly feel overwhelmed by it. They are all kind and simple people; I don’t want any of them to die because of me!” Ye Tianchen earnestly said.

“Don’t overthink it. Right now, you’re the only one who can help them. Maybe the events from a hundred thousand years ago won’t happen again because, a hundred thousand years ago, Earth was still in a cultivation golden age, where the Ancient Alien Race, Demon Clan, and Human Clan were all powerful and prosperous. After a hundred thousand years, Earth has been isolated for the same duration, with many major events occurring during that time. Perhaps the influence of that bloodline power has vanished, and the curse from the Demon God has also expired!” Tianshuang consoled Ye Tianchen, and also herself.

This is indeed a difficult decision and a very troubling question. If Ye Tianchen doesn’t teach the five remaining children in Desolate Stone Village the cultivation method, in less than fifty years, all the villagers will die out. If Ye Tianchen does teach them the cultivation skill, a repetition of the events from a hundred thousand years ago may occur, and all the villagers will perish. The curse power might manifest instantly, leading to inevitable death.

“Either way, it’s a matter of life and death. Yet they are ordinary people with incredible perseverance and determination. Even in death, they are unrepentant, wanting to break the Curse Power and avoid perpetual suffering through generations. Why should I cower? Why not help them? Even in death, I should have such resolve!” Ye Tianchen stood up and said coldly, looking ahead.

At this moment, Ye Tianchen decided, and Tianshuang knew that he had made a decision, to go all out, to contend with the heavens, and to carve a path of survival for the Desolate Stone Village people, even if it means carving a bloody path. This is Ye Tianchen’s determination and resolve.

Early the next morning, when Ye Tianchen arrived at the chaotic stone tablet behind Desolate Stone Village, he was somewhat touched. Five young disciples were already lined up at the front. Behind them stood over a hundred villagers led by the old village chief, each holding a straw mat. Ye Tianchen furrowed his brow and walked to the front.

“Brother Ye, we are ready!”

“Yes, each of us brought a straw mat. If we die, please bury us!”

The old village chief, Grandpa Shi, walked to the front, raised his cane, and said, “Villagers of Desolate Stone Village, we have suffered this Curse Power for generations, and each of us lives in agony. Today, we will contend with the heavens and go all out. Even in death, we won’t regret it. Are you ready?”

“Ready, even in death, we won’t regret it!” More than a hundred villagers of Desolate Stone Village shouted in unison.

“Brother Ye, thank you for helping our Desolate Stone Village. I have only one request: if we all die, please adopt these five children and raise them. They are all pitiable children…” The old village chief turned to Ye Tianchen, speaking emotionally.

Ye Tianchen glanced at the over a hundred villagers of Desolate Stone Village and did not speak. At this moment, anything he says would add burdens and pressure. Better to say nothing. Since he decided, he must do it, going all out!

“Master, please accept our bow!” The five young disciples saw Ye Tianchen step onto the stone platform, knelt, and spoke in unison.