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Chapter 462 - 455: Generation 2 Succession
"The Turtle and Snake Form?!"
Gazing at the anomalous vision in the distance, a phenomenon perceptible only to a keen spirit, Zhou Yuanjue narrowed his eyes slightly.
Based on its characteristics, it was unmistakably the Turtle and Snake Form he knew so well.
It was through this very Dharma Aspect that the Primordial Ancestor of Donghua Martial Dao, Zhang Dongwei, had taught him the meaning of Yin Yang Unity and later guided him onto the path of discovering and controlling the body’s instincts.
Back when he had just broken through to the Saint Awakening Level, a realm filled with unknowns, and was completely lost about the path forward, Zhang Dongwei’s guidance had been a true enlightenment for him.
’That vanished old Daoist... he’s actually in the Black Continent?!’
’Or is it one of his disciples? It could even be a trap, someone using Zhang Dongwei’s identity to lure me in.’
’After all, the old Daoist had vanished for too long without a trace. He had also been transformed into a Celestial Demon, so there was no telling what his current state might be.’
"I should go take a look."
After a moment of contemplation, Zhou Yuanjue made his decision.
"Mr. Zhou, what is it?"
Just then, Huang Bin came out after him, joining him on the roof and following his gaze into the distance.
Unfortunately, his spirit wasn’t keen enough. He could only sense some immense and terrifying presence in that direction, but he couldn’t perceive its specific form.
"Wait here. I have something to take care of. I’ll be right back."
Zhou Yuanjue said no more. With a light tap of his foot, he landed on the ground below. His body then flickered and vanished like a phantom.
Huang Bin doubted he could keep up with that kind of speed even in his own flashy luxury car.
"He’s a true immortal... One day, I too will reach such a realm."
Huang Bin’s eyes filled with longing as he watched Zhou Yuanjue’s disappearing figure.
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Meanwhile, Wang Heng Mountain, who lived not far from Zhou Yuanjue, also sensed the distant anomaly at the same moment.
’What in the world is that...?’
Sensing the majestic spectacle from afar, which felt like a scene from a primordial era, Wang Heng Mountain couldn’t help but frown.
’To exude such an immense aura from so far away, one strong enough to affect someone at the Saint Awakening Level... Who could it be? An enemy?’
As he wondered, he saw a figure flash past the villa complex, speeding toward the source of the phenomenon.
’Zhou Yuanjue?’
Wang Heng Mountain raised an eyebrow. After a moment of thought, he decided to follow as well.
’After all, the location isn’t far from my residence. If it really is an enemy, I need to be prepared.’
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Zhou Yuanjue sprinted onward, his speed rivaling that of a sports car, but with far greater agility.
Mountains, hills, gobi deserts, cliffs—he didn’t need to detour, simply moving in a straight line, ignoring all terrain.
In less than five minutes, Zhou Yuanjue had already approached the desolate gobi desert where the phenomenon was centered.
As he stepped into the area enveloped by the phenomenon, his perception of it grew sharper. This time, he could finally confirm with absolute certainty that this Magnetic Field Power truly belonged to Zhang Dongwei.
’To meet this old acquaintance here in the Black Continent after so long...’
A peculiar feeling arose in Zhou Yuanjue’s heart, but on second thought, it seemed to make perfect sense.
’The environment back home wasn’t suitable for someone of Zhang Dongwei’s status to remain for long; the authorities would have discovered him sooner or later. Leaving the country was his only option. As for his reason for living, it’s twofold: first, to see this new world, and second, to hunt down the Celestial Organization. He needs to find the being that influenced him and led to his fall, and he needs to find a way to defeat the Celestial Demon and escape its grasp.’
’And in this world, no place is quite like the Black Continent—chaotic enough that with sufficient power, one could thrive like a fish in water and gather intelligence from all corners of the globe.’
TAP TAP TAP!
Zhou Yuanjue slowed his pace and walked into the heart of the phenomenon. He could feel it the instant he entered: its range and influence immediately contracted. The once-flamboyant aura vanished, replaced by an extreme tranquility. Sound waves and the light spectrum were distorted by this magnetic field, changing form and sealing the area off from the outside world, naturally concealing everything that occurred within its shroud.
He walked on. Near the center of the magnetic field, on a stretch of gobi desert under the blazing sun, two figures stood waiting at the far end of the heat-shimmered horizon.
One was a tall young man with an ordinary face and an East Asian complexion. Beside him, an exceptionally tall, dark-skinned young man tilted his head, curiously watching Zhou Yuanjue approach.
The young man with the East Asian complexion looked at Zhou Yuanjue, a joyful smile touching his lips.
"It really is you. It’s been a long time. I never thought I’d find you in the Black Continent. This body... how did you come by it?"
Zhou Yuanjue spoke, his expression calm. Even face-to-face, and though the man before him had a different body, that unique magnetic field and aura allowed him to instantly confirm his identity.
"It’s a long story," the young man said. "The original owner of this body made a deal with me, entrusting it to my use as he was on the verge of death. To be honest, I didn’t expect you to come to the Black Continent either. What’s even more surprising is the progress you’ve made in such a short time."
The young man studied Zhou Yuanjue carefully and continued, "You’re not the same person you were. I can feel it clearly. Before, you were still just a carp in a pond. Now, you have become a great dragon soaring through the heavens."
"During this time, I’ve learned a great deal about this new world, a thousand years in the future."
"Everything here has become so different—in Donghua, in the Black Continent, across the entire globe. I’ve spent all my time understanding and learning it all: science, technology, culture... Everything has progressed so tremendously. The only exception is the Donghua Martial Dao."
Here, Zhang Dongwei paused for a moment.
"Over a thousand years ago, by studying cultivation methods born from myths, legends, and those elusive Spirit Guardians, I was the first to codify a path that ordinary people could follow: the Donghua Martial Dao. Unfortunately, even now, the Donghua Martial Dao remains stagnant, fundamentally unchanged from when I founded it a millennium ago."
"But with your appearance, all of that has changed. I have read your Instinct Theory in its entirety. It is a completely new path that surpasses my own system. It is born from the Martial Dao, yet it transcends the Martial Dao alone. It is a ladder for the evolution of human life."
"The Donghua Martial Dao is finally undergoing a new metamorphosis. Starting with you, my theories will become history. Whether you realize it or not, you already stand at the pinnacle of the Donghua Martial Dao. This isn’t the power of Celestial Demons or Spirit Guardians, gained through bloodlines and anomalies. This is the true, genuine peak of the Donghua Martial Dao."
As Zhang Dongwei spoke, a powerful aura erupted from his body.
"Do you remember my original reason for founding the Donghua Martial Dao?"
Zhang Dongwei asked Zhou Yuanjue.
"Of course. In that lonely era, you wanted to nurture someone who could be your match in battle."
Zhou Yuanjue said with a nod.
"A thousand years have passed, and now, my long-cherished wish is just one final step from completion."
Zhang Dongwei slowly settled into a stance. "Come. Let’s complete the handover from the old Donghua Martial Dao to the new."