Planet Pulverizer: A Mortal's Ascent-Chapter 328: Teaching

The one leading the three, a middle-aged man, spoke. "This is the Dragonfist Sect. Our target is inside."

"Wen Xingchen has already been dealt with. Ha, he actually dared to challenge Lan Qi from the Supreme Holy Sanctuary. What a fool.

"Doesn't he know that all the Masters, including the Legendary Astral Cultivators, have already declared that the so-called Celestial Force Field of the Martial Gods is useless against any Top-Tier Astral Cultivators who can transform into starlight?"

"Wasn't it because there had been no practical proof before? Even though all the countries have nurtured plenty of Martial Gods, the Celestial Force Fields they control are ultimately simulated through Astral Techniques.

"Their power can't compare to a true Martial God. That battle with Wen Xingchen, I believe, was the first true confrontation between an Astral Cultivator and a Martial God since Li Pin. And the result proved the Legends' prediction to be undeniably correct."

The other two laughed as they talked, their expressions relaxed.

The impact of Li Pin's battle with the Legendary Mage Cang Shengdao, where both sides perished, had diminished over the past year. Nevertheless, this diminished influence was confined to data and speculation. Countless martial artists still revered the Martial God realm.

Many who had the qualifications to rapidly advance and transition to the Astral Cultivation path, filling the much-needed gaps left by Astral Cultivators, stubbornly persisted in studying the Celestial Force Field, hoping to follow Li Pin's path.

Li Pin... has truly left an endless legacy of trouble!

However, it no longer mattered. At noon today, the Xiangye Alliance suffered a great defeat. Of the two Top-Tier Astral Cultivators leading the Great Moon remnant factions, one died, and the other fled. Wen Xingchen, in charge of covering the retreat, tried to drag Wu Muxuan down with him.

At first, Wu Muxuan was terrified when the Celestial Force Field trapped him. However, once he activated his Starlight Body and broke free from the constraint of the Celestial Force, the myth of Martial Gods was shattered.

The claim that Martial Gods could rival Legends or at least Master Astral Cultivators became history.

From that moment, Astral Cultivators firmly established its position as the dominant mainstream in the world.

"Let's go in and extend an invitation to this Martial God to join the Martial God Hall," the middle-aged man at the front added. "If he's willing to cooperate, that is."

"Minister Yun Wu, I actually hope he doesn't cooperate," said one, chucking. "In the negotiations with the Royal Empire, Wen Xingchen was handed over to the Supreme Holy Sanctuary. Since they took Wen Xingchen, Martial God Li would naturally belong to the Martial God Hall. But if we don't test him in battle, how will we know if he's genuine or just a fake?"

Another person laughed along. "Hahaha, Liang Chi, you just want to test this Martial God's true strength, don't you?"

"Hei Sha, don't you want to? After all, he's Wen Xingchen's master, so he should be stronger than him, right? This way, the fight won't be as boring. Wen Xingchen didn't pose any real threat to us, except for that mutual destruction move."

Liang Chi glanced at the Dragonfist Sect.

Some disciples had already noticed them by now and were heading their way.

Liang Chi couldn't be bothered to waste time with the gatekeepers and directly unleashed the malice of a Top-Tier Astral Cultivator.

Just that trace of malice, resonating with the Atomic Will, made the disciples feel like they'd fallen into an ice pit. Their eyes widened, and they trembled uncontrollably.

Hei Sha laughed heartily at the sight. "Weak mortals."

"Enough. Don't cause unnecessary trouble. Remember, our mission is to invite this Martial God to join the Martial God Hall," Yun Wu said calmly.

At that moment, a thought struck Yun Wu, and he mused, "Come to think of it, we still don't know this Martial God's full name."

"He's just a Martial God. At best, he's half a step ahead of a High-Class Astral Cultivator. Does it even matter?" Hei Sha commented.

"That may be true, but compared to us Astral Cultivators, Martial Gods do have certain advantages. For example, in reconnaissance areas where Martial Saints wouldn't dare venture, a Martial God can gather much more information. In that sense, the pioneers of the Martial God path deserve some credit," Yun Wu remarked as they stepped into the Dragonfist Sect.

Inside the sect, the disciples had already sensed Liang Chi's hostility.

Several Martial Saints who had detected something amiss came out to confront them.

"Who are you all...?"

Yun Wu was straight to the point, "Where is the sect master of the Dragonfist Sect? Yun Wu, the Minister of the Martial God Hall Recruitment Department, is here to visit. Please bring Sect Master Li and Sect Master Shi to meet with us."

One of the Martial Saints was shocked to hear that. The Martial God Hall!?

As Martial Saints, they weren't as uninformed about external affairs as the local civilians. They knew very well that the Martial God Hall was one of the martial arts factions Great Shang meticulously built, backed by vast resources. Its prestige was so high that it was directly linked to a Legend.

Though the Legend only held a nominal position and did not personally handle the Sect's affairs, the vice sect masters in charge were all, without exception, Master Astral Cultivator-level experts.

Likewise, the ministers within the Sect were all Top-Tier Astral Cultivators.

Such figures stood at the pinnacle of existence in Molong Country and even across the entire Great Moon region. Establishing a force on par with Molong Country would be no challenge for them.

"Please... wait here for a moment..." the Martial Saint said hastily.

He quickly ran back inside the sect.

Not long after, Shi Shihu came out to greet them. Faced with a minister-level figure from the Martial God Hall, he was visibly nervous.

Even in Taibai, the status of a Martial Saint was equivalent to that of a chairman of a billion-dollar corporation, let alone a place like Great Moon.

It sounded impressive and enviable, making them role models for many. Their descendants were often admired as the celebrated second-generation rich within their circles.

But a Top-Tier Astral Cultivator... was comparable to a high-ranking provincial official.

In comparison, a mere corporate chairman was laughable. If given the choice, even the head of a trillion-dollar company would undoubtedly opt for the official position instead.

Thus, despite having attained the Martial God realm, Shi Shihu couldn't help but feel somewhat uneasy in front of such powerful figures.

"Minister Yun Wu, what brings you to the Dragonfist Sect?"

"Where's your sect master? Have him come speak to me," Yun Wu demanded bluntly.

"The sect master is in the middle of cultivation. If there's something urgent, I can relay the message—"

Before Shi Shihu could finish, Liang Chi, standing beside Yun Wu, narrowed his eyes and coldly interjected, "How dare you!"

His rising anger unleashed a wave of dread which spread through everyone's heart.

However, as Martial Saints and Martial Gods who have forged their Martial Will, they were quickly able to suppress most of the discomfort and stayed firm.

"You may not fully understand the current state of the rebellion in Molong Country," Yun Wu remarked.

"Hmph, the Great Moon scums have dared to resurface and wreak havoc on this land once again. Their actions have provoked the wrath of the heavens and the people. Ten Top-Tier Astral Cultivators from surrounding forces came together to crush the rebellion.

"One of their Top-Tier Astral Cultivators was dead, while the other was gravely injured. Additionally, Wen Xingchen was defeated and captured by Lan Qi!" Liang Chi said nonchalantly.

Upon hearing this, Shi Shihu and the other Martial Saints' expressions turned shocked.

Wen Xingchen had been captured? And by a Top-Tier Astral Cultivator!?

Liang Chi sneered. "I don't need to explain the connection between Wen Xingchen and your sect master. Collaborating with the Great Moon scums. Do you really think the leaders of the surrounding major factions will let them off so easily?

"Only the Martial God Hall values talent enough to spare your Sect Master Li and the Dragonfist Sect from being wiped out. We've traveled far to offer you and Sect Master Li the chance to join the Martial God Hall. The opportunity is before you. If you fail to grasp it—"

Yun Wu waved his hand to stop Liang Chi. He looked at Shi Shihu again. "Enough. Bring out your sect master. My patience is wearing thin."

After a brief moment of hesitation, Shi Shihu faltered, "Wait here."

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He instructed the elders to entertain the guests before swiftly heading toward the mountain peak.

***

On the mountain, Li Pin had just finished practicing a set of Astral God Body-Tempering Fist.

Xing Ying handed him a towel.

Li Pin wiped his sweat and glanced at Shi Shihu, who had hurried over.

"Sect Master, something has happened."

Shi Shihu wasted no time recounting the events that had unfolded at the sect's entrance.

"A Top-Tier Astral Cultivator?" Li Pin handed the towel back to Xing Ying. "Let's go."

He added, "Among the Martial Gods, who else is here?"

"Ri Chi is here. The others are still training in the Black Gold Mine, clearing out the Ghouls," Xing Ying quickly responded.

"Call him over," Li Pin instructed. "Later on, I'll show you how a Martial God deals with a Top-Tier Astral Cultivator who has mastered the Starlight Body."

Shi Shihu, who initially thought his sect master wanted him to call Ri Chi simply for a show of strength, froze for a moment. "Are we fighting?"

"Do you really think they'll leave without one?" Li Pin chuckled. "Those who come with ill intentions rarely come in peace."

Shi Shihu's mood turned heavy.

Yun Wu and his group were here on behalf of the Martial God Hall. And standing behind the Martial God Hall was none other than the powerful Great Shang.

Li Pin sighed, looking quite regretful. "What a shame—just Top-Tier Astral Cultivators."

He quickened his pace. "No matter. Treat this as a lesson. Watch carefully."

Shi Shihu and Xing Ying exchanged glances.

Even after hearing that Wen Xingchen had been captured by Lan Qi, their sect master still seemed so confident....

Recalling the descriptions of the Astral Martial God Manual in their inherited teachings, the unease in their hearts faded, giving way to anticipation.

***

A Martial God's speed was extraordinary. With a few long strides, Li Pin arrived at the entrance of Dragonfist Sect.

However, instead of entering, he stood outside in the plaza originally meant for parking.

"Come out. Don't break anything."

His calm voice echoed clearly inside the sect through electromagnetic transmission, reaching the ears of Yun Wu and his group.

They frowned hearing the voice in their ears. They stood up and walked outside only to see Li Pin standing in the plaza before the entrance.

"Who's first?" Li Pin asked.

Before they could respond, Li Pin shook his head, changing his mind. "Forget it. You're just Top-Tier Astral Cultivators. I shouldn't expect too much."

He looked at the three and calmly invited, "Come at me together."