Chapter 749: Chapter 473: Resurrection, Heart’s Wish (Part 2)

After displaying all the fallen ones who met the conditions, the Saint Master then amplified his formidable power, further widening the massive rift above his head and splitting it into several smaller sections.

In each of these sections, a frozen image appeared, showing scenes of fallen cultivators before their demise.

Then a miraculous scene unfolded!

The images of the cultivators, which appeared like portraits within the massive rift, suddenly became vibrant and animated!

It was as if they had broken through the dimensions of space and time, witnessing the present from the past!

They first appeared bewildered, then suddenly awakened, and darted out from their respective rift sections, landing on the flat plaza before everyone!

"Where is this place? Where is the Demon Venerable? I want to kill the Demon Venerable!"

"Haven’t I perished?"

"Greetings, Saint Master!"

"Am I resurrected by the Saint Master?"

...

In an instant, the mountaintop plaza, previously not crowded, was filled with dozens of powerful auras, each an outstanding figure among the transcendent, some even comparable to Wang Zhifan and others.

"Everyone, please stay quiet! You may reminisce after the conclave concludes! Do not delay the proceedings now!"

The Saint Master on the white jade altar released an overwhelmingly formidable aura, sweeping across the entire mountaintop plaza, causing all the newly resurrected to sober up and become silent.

"This is the power of space-time! Forcing fallen ones back from the past! This method is beyond my current comprehension!"

Having witnessed the entire resurrection process, Wang Zhifan exclaimed in astonishment, marvelling at the Saint Master’s mighty strength.

He understood that the fundamental principle of the Saint Master’s resurrection of the fallen was undoubtedly relying on reversing the Space-Time Law. Even with the Demon Sealing List as an anchor to assist, being able to resurrect so many at once was quite remarkable.

"Friend Martial Venerable, as the top of the Demon Sealing List, have you decided on your wish to be fulfilled?"

While all the transcendent cultivators present were still deeply shocked, the Saint Master on the white jade altar spoke again, as succinct and forthright as ever, directly moving to the next topic.

"Replying to the Saint Master! I have decided!"

Wang Zhifan quickly regained his composure from the earlier shock and responded loudly.

Once he spoke, not only did the many cultivators on the plaza turn their gaze towards him, but even those beside him, like Mieyue Xi, Zhenxu, the Mieyue Clan leader, Boundless Daoist, Elder Fumo, and others, looked at him with curiosity.

Because these individuals also did not know what his wish was. Some had not asked him, while others who did inquire did not obtain a clear answer because Wang Zhifan had not made a decision.

"I guess the Martial Venerable’s wish is eternal life! Even the most transcendent cultivators have no more than a two-thousand-year lifespan, truly insufficient!"

"It might not be so! Martial Venerable is rumoured to be very young, unlike us old folks who lack time! He might ask the Saint Master to elevate his Cultivation Realm, so he could reach the Saint Realm in his lifetime!"

"Ah, you don’t understand! Talent like the Martial Venerable would not rely on others to enhance his cultivation! Not even a Saint’s intervention! Because such opportunistic actions inevitably consume a cultivator’s potential to achieve sainthood! Martial Venerable will definitely make a different request!"

"Yes! Asking for a treasure that aids cultivation from the Saint Master would be the best choice for Martial Venerable! I’m ninety percent sure this is his wish!"

"Or he might wish for a Supreme Divine Elixir to enhance his potential for sainthood! I hear such treasures exist in the Upper Heavens, perhaps this will reveal the truth!"

...

Amidst the low murmurs and whispers on the plaza, many cultivators speculated about what request Wang Zhifan might make.

They were keenly aware of how precious this wish-granting opportunity that Wang Zhifan had gained was, which was why only the top cultivator of the Demon Sealing List could enjoy it.

And becoming the top of the Demon Sealing List required unimaginable hardship, braving countless perils, defeating numerous strong enemies, and competing with other top cultivators by luck, achievements, and sheer resolve, challenges beyond what ordinary cultivators could conceive.

This immense difficulty led to the near impossibility for any cultivator present to harbor jealousy toward Wang Zhifan at the top of the list, producing instead a deep sense of admiration.

Because they knew, transferring all of Wang Zhifan’s wartime experiences onto them would only result in their own early demise, ranking far outside the top hundred, destined for a permanent end.

As everyone either watched or engaged in discussion, Wang Zhifan, neither hurried nor slow, voiced his wishes clearly to the Saint Master:

"My wish is: to resurrect Qingyangzi and Huayangzi from the list."

As soon as his clear request resounded, aside from the Saint Master on the white jade altar at the forefront, nearly everyone present felt a surge of shock.

Many couldn’t help but ask who these two cultivators were and why the Martial Venerable, who finally reached the top, would use his invaluable wish to revive them.

"Qingyangzi? Huayangzi? Are these figures on the list?"

"I haven’t heard of them either..."

"I vaguely remember them; they should be the extraordinary transcendent cultivators stationed in Celestial Essence City, the Eastern Grand City of the Calamity Realm, where the Martial Venerable Hall is established by the Martial Venerable."

"Right, right! The Martial Venerable Hall is indeed located in Celestial Essence City! It is said that Celestial Essence City hosts three extraordinary transcendent cultivators in total. Besides the Martial Venerable, it should be Qingyangzi and Huayangzi!"

"Unexpectedly, the Martial Venerable is such a person of deep affections and fidelity... If I were in the same situation, I might be reluctant to use the Saint wish here."

"Haha, your candidness is indeed admirable! But truly insightful!

In great wars, many do perish; instead of reviving gloriously fallen old friends, one might seize the chance to pave a bright future in cultivation!

As for old friends, assisting their family is usually enough, else one wish isn’t enough for those with many friends!"

"The Martial Venerable indeed acted upon his emotions! Such a priceless opportunity yet used on others... truly delaying his own prospects!"

"So young indeed! Life and death are constants, cultivation is what truly matters to us cultivators!"

"Haha, as if your cultivation surpasses the Martial Venerable...

I reckon the Martial Venerable doesn’t value the Saint’s wish much at all, as he’s confident in his potential to become a Saint!"

...

Amidst the clamor of discussions on the plaza, the Saint Master standing on the white jade altar gazed profoundly at Wang Zhifan, who had just announced his wish. Procedurally, he confirmed Wang Zhifan’s demand once more to prevent others from thinking his seemingly unprofitable request was merely impulsive.

This prompted Elder Fumo and Boundless Daoist nearby to issue reminders: 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Young friend... this is the Saint’s wish, perhaps reconsider."

"Martial Venerable, as an old Daoist, I offer but one word, seize opportunities when they come, they will not return."

Even Zhenxu, the white-haired Daoist next to him, found himself shocked, turning to Wang Zhifan, he spoke directly:

"Martial Venerable, such measures are not necessary!"

As one of the three veterans of Celestial Essence City, Zhenxu would most happily witness the revival of the two old friends.

But even he never expected Wang Zhifan would use the Saint wish for their revival—an absurd request no Calamity Realm cultivator would dare to propose to Wang Zhifan, yet Wang Zhifan harbored precisely this idea.

Mieyue Xi, the Dragon Lady standing closest to Wang Zhifan, was equally surprised, glancing slightly upwards at her companion, yet she offered no persuasion.

For she knew more of Wang Zhifan’s secrets, understanding deeply that Wang Zhifan had profound reasons for his choice, not a mere whim.

Amidst the voices of confusion, Wang Zhifan paid no heed, instead simply looking towards the Saint Master on the white jade altar ahead, loudly stating his wish:

"I have decided, please, Saint Master, revive Qingyangzi and Huayangzi!"

"Very well."

With that, the Saint Master wasted no more time, raising his hand in a sweeping motion. Above, the spatial rift unveiled the final scenes of Qingyangzi and Huayangzi’s fall at Extreme Origin Mountain, promptly pulling both from that segment of time.