Library of Heaven’s Path 2: Eternal Destiny

Vol 2 Ch 53: Mo Dao Lights Incense

Zhang Xuan's power was stronger, but the Cold Nether Armor could morph its shape, much like Iron Man’s suit. Despite the same strength, the explosive attacking power was entirely different.

After exchanging several blows, even though his cultivation was strong and his body and bones had been perfectly tempered, Zhang Xuan still felt intense pain, constantly surging through him.

"Still not at a disadvantage?"
Seeing his breakthrough, Ling Buyang could still stand firm, Han Qianye raised an eyebrow, and his Dharma Aspect emerged behind him.
He was grateful for the breakthrough that had been assisted by the other party but understood that not putting in his full effort and directly admitting defeat would be disrespectful.

The Dharma Aspect appeared again, and his power increased once more. With it, his strength, like Ling Buyang's, reached 999 horsepower.

In simple terms, the Dharma Aspect was still a manifestation of the Divine Soul, but it was more condensed and could even damage the human body.

Bang, bang, bang, bang!
With the help of the Dharma Aspect and the Cold Nether Armor, Zhang Xuan’s physical strength was starting to falter. After exchanging over ten more rounds, he was forced to retreat repeatedly.
After all, he had just broken through to the Ninth Level of the Source Pool Realm, and his cultivation had not yet been solidified.

Of course, this was just his physical strength. Once he unleashed the Pathos of Heaven Sword Technique or ignited the New World, he could easily obliterate his opponent.

"These streams of water absorb more Heaven’s Fate Energy, the more I comprehend Heaven’s Fate, the more insight I gain into the Machete Heaven’s Fate... Let’s see if I can increase my control over it..."

An idea suddenly emerged.

When he had absorbed fifty thousand lines, his understanding of the Machete Heaven’s Fate was just the basics. Upon reaching one hundred thousand lines, the sword techniques he could display were already comparable to those of Elder Ling. But what if he absorbed more?

Thinking of this, he didn’t hesitate. With a thought, the Destiny Disk he had just purchased shattered, and one hundred thousand lines of Heaven’s Fate Energy surged toward the floating streams of Machete Heaven’s Fate.

Hum!
The streams of Machete Heaven’s Fate hummed excitedly, becoming more solid and radiant. In an instant, Zhang Xuan's understanding of Machete Heaven’s Fate deepened further. The sword techniques previously performed by Yu Qingyu flashed in his mind, not only becoming integrated but also gaining deeper comprehension as he developed more techniques in his mind.

"So this is what Machete Heaven’s Fate is all about..."
He smiled slightly, shaping his hand like a sword and striking toward Han Qianye.

The same technique, the same Machete Heaven’s Fate sword moves, but the power was entirely different. As the sword energy left his hand, countless lines of Heaven’s Fate Energy attached themselves to it. Han Qianye immediately felt that his fate was slipping out of control.

It was as though he had fallen into a sea full of storms, and could only drift along with the current.

Boom!
The sword energy struck the Cold Nether Armor, and Han Qianye spat out a mouthful of blood, instantly flying backward.

"Is this the true power of Elder Ling?"
"To unleash such a powerful sword technique, his comprehension of Machete Heaven’s Fate must have reached the second level!"
"The second level? What is that?"
"Machete Heaven’s Fate is a small branch within the sword techniques of Heaven’s Fate. Like a stream within a river, the creator, Mo Baiye, only reached the third level. Among his direct disciples, only three reached the second level... Ling Buyang has always been someone with a comprehension at the first level, considered a marginal figure in the Machete Sect. Now that he has broken through, he may now be able to join the core!"
Han Xiao's expression became more serious.

Previously, he had promised to find a Dharma Aspect cultivation method for the other party, but deep down, he had been hesitating. Now, he would no longer dare to avoid it.

Reaching the second level of Machete Heaven’s Fate, Ling Buyang’s strength would surely surpass the Ninth Level of the Source Pool Realm, reaching even greater heights.

"Qianye is about to lose..."
In the private room, Han Qianchou shook his head.

Although his younger brother had broken through to the Dharma Aspect Realm and had the Cold Nether Armor protecting him, it was still impossible to defeat a Heaven’s Fate expert at the second level of comprehension.

Such a person could already challenge a Two-Star Destiny Master.

"Your Majesty..." Sun Lianxiang said anxiously.  

Han Qianchou replied, "The strength of Ling Buyang is no weaker than mine. Qianye’s loss is not unjust. There’s nothing more I can do."

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Zouyi Dynasty, Machete Sect.

More than ten figures were seated in the main hall. Among them was an elderly man with snowy white hair, sitting in the center. His brows were like knives, and his gaze sharp like a sword, exuding an aura that made it difficult for anyone to look him in the eye.

"Master, that Chaotic Fate Practitioner, has jumped into Zhi Lan Valley. If he stays hidden and doesn’t come out, should we really just leave him be?" A middle-aged man frowned.

Zhi Lan Valley ranked 21st in the Destiny Divine Domain, containing countless rules. Over the past several thousand years, no one had survived after entering it. Even if this Chaotic Fate Practitioner was extraordinarily talented, it would still be difficult for him to endure for long...
"Not worth worrying about. However, since the Chaotic Fate Practitioner is quite peculiar, we shouldn’t let our guard down. Keep an eye out for him from the outside. If by some chance he does manage to survive, we’ll kill him on the spot!"

The elderly man waved his hand.
He was none other than Mo Baiye, the creator of the Machete Heaven’s Fate.

"Understood," the middle-aged man nodded, about to speak again when suddenly, a Machete on the table in front of them violently shook.

It was Mo Baiye's personal sword, the source of his comprehension of the Machete Heaven’s Fate.
Back in the day, Mo Baiye had understood the essence of the Machete Heaven’s Fate by wielding this blade, and from it, he had created the sect’s style.

"What's going on?"
Mo Baiye froze for a moment and quickly turned to look.

The Machete kept shaking violently. Suddenly, the incense in front of him caught fire on its own, and streams of Heaven’s Fate Energy swirled around, gathering to form the shape of a Machete.

"This... someone has comprehended the second level of Machete Heaven’s Fate? Wonderful! I never thought that our sect would produce another genius!"
Mo Baiye realized what was happening and his face lit up with joy.

The lighting of the incense was a sign of someone breaking through to a higher level of Heaven’s Fate. This meant that a new genius had emerged, someone who had grasped the second level of Machete Heaven’s Fate, and could now challenge a Two-Star Destiny Master!

He only had three direct disciples who had reached the second level of Machete Heaven’s Fate, so an additional disciple at this level would greatly enhance their power.

"The fragrance is coming from the southeast, the location of the Hanyuan Dynasty... Could it be... Ling Buyang’s disciple? Has he broken through?"

The middle-aged man couldn’t help but speak up.

"Ling Buyang... after that incident, I thought there was no hope for him, but he has broken through and succeeded before anyone else..."
Mo Baiye nodded with satisfaction, spreading his arms as if wanting to absorb the energy to break through himself. However, he soon realized that nothing was happening, and the surrounding atmosphere was eerily still.

"Something's wrong. While someone has broken through to the second level of Machete Heaven’s Fate, I’m not sensing any Heaven’s Fate Energy... Could it be that his Machete Heaven’s Fate comprehension does not belong to our sect?"
Mo Baiye's expression darkened.

If someone breaks through a level of Heaven’s Fate, the sect leader can sense it and gain benefits. But now, even though there was a breakthrough, he felt nothing, which was troubling.

"Mo Qing, go to the Hanyuan Dynasty and check the situation. If Ling Buyang has truly broken through and you can't sense anything from him, or if you’re unaffected by him..."
Mo Baiye's eyes flickered coldly.
If he couldn’t sense the breakthrough, it meant the person was competing for the blade of Heaven’s Fate, and such a person would be eliminated immediately.

"Understood!" the middle-aged man, Mo Qing, clasped his fists and bowed.

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"He's about to lose..."
The people who had bet on Han Qianye's odds felt a wave of disappointment.
This was the Prince of Pingyuan, the idol of the younger generation in Hanyuan City, and even in the Cold Nether Armor, he was losing... How powerful was Ling Buyang really?

Just as everyone was getting ready to tear up their tickets in frustration, Elder Ling, who had just struck Han Qianye flying, suddenly flushed and spat a mouthful of blood.
"Not good... He must have used some forbidden technique and was backfired, that's why his attack exploded with such tremendous power!"

"If that's the case, then who will win is still uncertain..."
Everyone suddenly regained hope and continued to watch the match. Han Qianye, seeing Elder Ling's condition, seemed to have the same thought and struggled to charge at him again.

However, despite Elder Ling spitting blood, he stubbornly held on and once again sent his opponent flying. After seven or eight rounds, both of them collapsed to the ground, unable to rise again.

"Is this...?"
The onlookers exchanged confused glances.
At that moment, someone from the crowd, no one knew from where, spoke up: "Both fell and can't get up. Shouldn't this be considered a draw?"

The referee was silent.
It was a difficult situation. Saying Han Qianye won was impossible, and saying Ling Buyang won wasn’t fair to Han Qianye either.
Indeed, it was a draw.

This was the first time anyone had seen a Life-and-Death Duel end like this.

"Master..."
The referee, having never experienced this before, didn’t dare make a decision. He hesitantly looked toward a private room.
Fu Yingying frowned and finally nodded.

"Alright, I hereby announce the result of this duel... The match between Prince Pingyuan Han Qianye and Elder Ling Buyang ends in a draw!"

"Even a draw... I lost!"
"Who could have predicted this?"
"No, wait. It seems someone actually bet on the draw and staked three million Source Coins."

"What luck!"
Those who had participated in the high-stakes gamble were downcast, while those who bet on the draw were filled with envy. A payout of 10 to 1—three million turning into three billion...

Such wealth would surely place them at the top in Hanyuan City.

"Check who just spoke!"
Fu Yingying ordered.

A short while later, a servant returned. "Miss, the one who spoke just now is the person who bet on the draw... the fat man."

"He must have had prior intel, sold the information, and then placed all his bets on a draw..."
Fu Yingying frowned, sensing something was wrong. But she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

Han Qianye's and Ling Buyang's breakthroughs had occurred during the match, so no one could have predicted them, not even themselves. But this man had seemingly foreseen it in advance. Something about this felt off.

"This man is suspicious. Should we exchange his bet?"
Manager Chen also realized something was amiss and asked cautiously.

"Of course, we need to exchange it. Otherwise, who would keep betting here?"
Fu Yingying shook her head.

"That’s three billion..."
Manager Chen winced.

Tonight’s total transactions were less than three billion, so if they paid him out, their entire black market would take a huge loss.

"Spread the news of his compensation and send someone to follow him. I need to find out who he really is..."
Fu Yingying waved her hand.

"Yes!"
Manager Chen nodded.
Wealth stirs the heart, and no one dares to kill Han Qianchou. For someone who suddenly appeared out of nowhere at the peak of the Divine Soul Realm, making it back alive might not be so easy.