Chapter 1597: Chapter 1230: The Overbearing Heavens! Good News for Players! (Bonus for Monthly Ticket)

Maybe, for those strong ones who normally break through to the Breaking Realm step by step, Shattering the Void is just a shortcut on the path less traveled. This realm might also reach the state of the Breaking Realm, but it would attract the attention of ’Heaven,’ which is probably why Guang Chengzi screamed bitterly after validating the Broken Vajra.

Jiang Dali speculated that Guang Chengzi might have suffered Heaven’s Punishment back then.

However, since the other party was originally a strong person in the Breaking Realm, even if he suffered Heaven’s Punishment at that time, the outcome might not have been too miserable. He might not be truly dead now, but he likely paid a huge price, as evidenced by the Immortal Bone Relics he left in the world.

This result made him feel both amused and enlightened when he guessed it. The reason the other party pursued the Broken Vajra after reaching the Breaking Realm was probably to achieve a breakthrough in the physical body. However, this breakthrough might instead have brought calamity.

"From the initial Heavenly Thunder and Earth Fire to some sort of Heaven’s Punishment at the Breaking Realm... ha, Heaven really overreaches..."

Jiang Dali muttered to himself and stopped thinking about this matter. He got up, opened the door quietly, and stepped out in thin clothes to relax, leaping onto the roof ridge.

The night wind blew gently.

Jiang Dali felt invigorated, feeling the surroundings were quiet without a sound, the faint moonlight revealing the jewel-like tiles of the Mongolian Palace and the city walls appearing and disappearing in the distance.

He sat cross-legged casually, re-examining his current state.

Since the battle at the God-searching Palace ended, he broke through to the sixth level of the Returning to Truth Realm using all his Cultivation Points within these twenty days.

This breakthrough, although lacking the assistance of Players, was greatly aided by more than four million Cultivation Points from the Eternal Life God, making his breakthrough smooth and it even deterred the Divine Walk Grand Protector.

Now, his Qi-Blood has soared to an astonishing 970,000 following the transformation after the breakthrough, and even his Inner Strength has soared to nearly 520,000, making him far stronger than during the battle at the God-searching Palace.

But now, at this step, every small Realm breakthrough is extremely difficult, and even after promotion, it’s hard to significantly double the combat power.

Even with his current strength in the Returning to Truth Realm, thinking of Shakyamuni encountered in the God-searching Palace still makes Jiang Dali feel pressured.

This is why he is still not rushing to Ancient Qin to find the Heavenly Gate, even knowing Shakyamuni is heavily injured.

"Dealing with the Heavenly Gate and that arrogant Shakyamuni will be my big tasks ahead...

This man is both mad and ambitious, having plotted against both the Eternal Life God and the Demon Lord. Even if I don’t deal with him, he will certainly target me once he recovers. Moreover, Senior Wu Ming was captured by him and locked in the Heavenly Gate.... I must seize the opportunity and strike first."

"Fortunately, the Players are about to return in the next couple of days... I wonder if these guys have picked up some wildness out there and won’t be as easy to tame..."

Jiang Dali opened the interface and looked at the Rare Title obtained after killing the Eternal Life God in the God-searching Palace.

"[Returning True Killer]

Title Aura Effect: When inducing killing intent towards Returning to Truth Realm experts, it can form a shock impact lasting 0.3~2 breaths, the shock effect depending on the opponent’s strength, with diminishing returns for repeated use on the same target."

This Rare Title was a pleasant surprise beyond the Cultivation Points obtained back then, being quite a powerful title.

For an expert in the Returning to Truth Realm like him, in battle, even 1 breath of time, let alone a third of a breath, is an excellent opportunity, crucial for deciding life and death. Hence, Jiang Dali treasures it greatly.

After exiting the interface, he browsed the Jianghu Forum.

Although the Mixed Martial Arts World is currently offline for Players, the Jianghu Forum is still active.

Therefore, over this month, many Players have continued posting and discussing on the Jianghu Forum, albeit at a reduced frequency and fervor compared to before.

However, upon re-entering this time, Jiang Dali found the forum lively again.

Upon closer inspection, it turns out the Four Great Families announced that the server will reopen tomorrow at dawn, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of many Players eager to enter the Mixed Martial Arts World, leading to a flood of celebratory posts and discussions.

"Just after the New Year, the Mixed Martial Arts World is reopening! Great news, indeed!"

"The Four Kings talked about an update, but after a month of updates, what exactly have they updated?"

"Before the update, the Black Wind Village Chief initiated a massive power battle against the God-searching Palace, creating such a commotion. Could it be that the update wiped out the Black Wind Village?"

"No way? Then, after logging in tomorrow, won’t I turn from a mountain bandit king into a homeless wanderer?"

"You people of Black Wind Village have left so many sect Players homeless; now it’s your turn to taste what it’s like to lose your sect. Isn’t that satisfying? Whether you find it satisfying or not, I’m certainly satisfied. Hahaha."

"Don’t overthink it, you armchair critics. You’ve been saying the Black Wind Village would fall ever since it was a mere grass nest, yet despite your endless chatter, our village chief remains unshaken. Who do you think you are?"

"That’s right, that’s right! If you ask me, no sect in the Mixed Martial Arts World would collapse before Black Wind Village! With over a hundred thousand Mountain Village Disciples, tens of thousands of Eight Desolate Disciples, an iron-strong Black Wind Village Chief, and Players flowing like water! This is no joke."

"Times have changed! Even the Eight Desolate Disciples’ alliance might collapse. Now that the Supreme Alliance announced Martial Arts available for Cultivation and the Four Kings have solidified their position, they surely intend to unify many elite players to form the largest Player alliance, pushing the Eight Desolate Disciples alliance to the side."

Jiang Dali felt his emotions fluctuate as he browsed the diverse posts on the forum.

Indeed, the world outside has changed now.

His core appeal to Players might also be affected somewhat.

Jiang Dali suddenly laughed at himself, feeling like a faithful man worried his wife might change her heart. Does he really fear the Players might change their allegiance?

This time, with the Players returning, he plans to regain control of the overall situation.

"Village chief, why are you giggling to yourself?"

At this time, the sound of fluttering clothes accompanied Wang Yuyan’s gentle inquiry from below.

As Jiang Dali turned, the lithe figure of Wang Yuyan was already gracefully standing beside him, leaning forward with a smile while waving a wine jug. She laughed, "The long night is tedious; if the village chief can’t sleep, Yu Yan can accompany you for a drink... just a small one!"

She held up a single alabaster-like finger.

"Alright!"

Jiang Dali grabbed the wine jug and smiled as Murong Qingqing also elegantly leaped up with a cup in hand.

The three of them, either standing or sitting, gazed afar into the indistinct night scene under the moonlight, drinking and watching the moon, listening to the wind as music, as if they had become a beautiful backdrop waiting for the Players to enter...

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(A belated extra update! I overslept yesterday, woke up at four, and quickly started writing. Now I’m releasing it; there will be updates during the day too.)