Planet Pulverizer: A Mortal's Ascent-Chapter 414: Change

"Martial God Li! I fully agree with convening the Human Alliance Expansion Conference to finalize the reformation. However, I need your help," Yuan Zhenchuan said solemnly.

"You need my help?" Li Pin glanced at him. "How can I help?"

Yuan Zhenchuan's expression was serious. "I need you to affirm that, with everyone's support, you can break through to a level beyond Legendary in three years."

Li Pin hesitated. He had wanted to say that he couldn't guarantee he'd be able to do it in that timeframe. Even if he further optimized his cultivation over the next two or three years, he at most had a ninety percent chance of completing the Celestial Breaker phase.

However, before he had a chance to speak, Yuan Zhenchuan added, "I know your chances are only sixty percent. But my request has nothing to do with the probability of success. What's most important is... we must give everyone hope."

Li Pin understood what Yuan Zhenchuan meant. "Hope...."

The chaos in the Human Alliance had arisen because many believed that the alliance alone could not help humanity break free from its current crisis. The higher a person's position, the more self-centered their actions became, especially in a world where countless great powers were gathered in one.

Rather than relying on others, many preferred to take risks and gamble everything for a chance at success. If they succeeded, they would be hailed as the saviors of the world.

"I understand," Li Pin said.

"We need a symbol, a banner, a spiritual pillar that everyone can look up to as a beacon of hope," Yuan Zhenchuan explained. "And you—who, in less than four years, rose from an ordinary martial artist to not just rivaling the Supreme Experts, but becoming the strongest among them—are the perfect choice!"

He paused briefly. "Not to mention, you pioneered the Martial God path, and countless people owe you their gratitude. This will further help in realizing this goal."

Li Pin nodded.

Yuan Zhenchuan reminded, "Next, we need material from you that can convince everyone. Clearing the Tenfold Heavenly Domains is the best way to obtain it."

"Agreed," Li Pin responded.

Their exchange quickly reached a consensus. Yuan Zhenchuan ended their spiritual transmission and exclaimed, "What did you say!? Are you saying that with three more Celestial Core Fragments, you can guarantee a breakthrough beyond Legend within three years!?"

This statement immediately drew the attention of Fan Xiu, Tu Tan, Bai Ying, and others present.

Li Pin cooperated by replying, "The reason my cultivation has surged in recent months is due to refining an Celestial Core Fragment. This treasure significantly aids my training. If I were to receive three more, achieving a breakthrough in three years would be no exaggeration."

Hearing this direct acknowledgment, the Legends and Supreme Experts present couldn't hide their excitement and spoke up.

"Celestial Core Fragments? Of course! When Hall Master Li obtained top-level access, the first thing he did was exchange for a Celestial Core Fragment. He then entered seclusion for six months. That's when he made the leap from a standard Legend to a Supreme Expert."

"The most critical resource for the Martial God path is Primordial Electric Crystals and materials of similar nature, which enhance their Natal Planet. Celestial Core Fragments, being treasures that are dispersed from Gaia's Celestial Core, naturally amplify the Natal Planet significantly and raise the cultivation of Martial Gods to new heights."

"Going beyond Legend... Hall Master Li is a Martial God, which makes it difficult for legendary and supreme demonic creatures to detect him. If he can reach a realm beyond legendary, he would be able to infiltrate perilous regions and eliminate these entities, while ensuring they have no chance to escape.

"Once the legendary and supreme demonic creatures are defeated, the remaining creatures will be nothing more than scattered forces. Humanity's hope of reclaiming Gaia's throne will be within reach."

At that moment, Li Pin pitched in. "But there are no more Celestial Core Fragments in the Legendary Treasure Vault. That's why I didn't mention this before."

"Search! We must search!" Yuan Zhenchuan declared, waving his hand. "Mobilize every Legend, Master, and Top-Tier Astral Cultivators. We need to conduct a thorough search underground for Celestial Core Fragments. Thousands, tens of thousands combing the terrain—I refuse to believe we can't find three fragments in the coming years!"

Tu Tan and Fan Xiu nodded in firm agreement.

"Indeed," Tu Tan said, turning to Li Pin. "Hall Master Li... If you receive three Celestial Core Fragments, can you truly reach a realm beyond Legendary?"

He quickly realized the implications of his question and added, "It's not that I doubt you. It's just... this concerns humanity's hope of eliminating the demonic creatures and reclaiming Gaia's throne."

"I understand," Li Pin replied calmly. "If I've acknowledged it, you can be sure I'm confident in my abilities."

Yuan Zhenchuan stepped in and said, "Hall Master Li, I trust that you wouldn't exaggerate."

He then turned to Tu Tan and continued, "If you doubt him, recall his track record. Has he ever exaggerated since his debut? He's a true genius! In just three years, he went from an ordinary martial artist less significant than even an Astral Cultivator student to someone capable of slaying supreme demonic creatures!

"Any miracle surrounding him would not surprise me; it would only bring hope. Heaven has truly favored humanity through him."

Li Pin's dazzling accomplishments over the years already spoke for themselves. With Yuan Zhenchuan's endorsement on top, any doubts Tu Tan, Fan Xiu, and the other Legends had were immediately dispelled, and their eyes turned resolute.

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Tu Tan was the first to speak. "If this is true... Hall Master Li, the East Sea's Thirty-Six Countries will fully support you. Starting today, we'll mobilize all available resources to search for the Celestial Core Fragments underground!"

Bai Ying added quickly, "I'll also try to convince Wu De...."

Qiao Baishi nodded as well. "I fully support Yuan Zhenchuan and Hall Master Li in all their decisions."

Upon hearing these promises, Yuan Zhenchuan smiled. "Good! To convince all the Supremes and Legends, we need to record Hall Master Li battling supreme demonic creatures. The upcoming battle to clear the Tenfold Heavenly Domains is the perfect opportunity!

"Fellow Legends and Supremes, please assist Hall Master Li by driving away the legendary demonic creatures and standing by while he delivers the final blows."

"Hahaha, a chance to slack off—who wouldn't want that?"

"To face such supreme demonic creatures head-on—it's truly an incredible feat. We'll eagerly watch as Hall Master Li showcases his strength."

"Several of my juniors are following the Martial God path. I'm curious to see how strong the pinnacle of that path can truly be."

The Legends and Supremes laughed in agreement.

As they spoke, the space ahead suddenly opened up, revealing a vast expanse.

They saw Wu De, the Supreme Expert of the Star Alliance, locked in intense combat with a legendary demonic creature.

The demonic creature's skin was golden and was streaked with black marks. It resembled the Sinister Centipede Li Pin had encountered before, though it only had six pairs of claws.

The creature had clearly lost one of its claws in its battle with Wu De, and it was being forced back repeatedly under his relentless assault. Despite that, the creature managed to counterattack fiercely enough to drive the powerful expert back.

Wu De was fighting cautiously. It didn't seem like he was fighting to win, but rather to minimize and avoid mistakes.

When the creature sensed Yuan Zhenchuan, Tu Tan, Fan Xiu, and the others approaching, it became increasingly agitated. Gathering its power, it unleashed a toxic mist that spread across a wide area.

As the toxic fog spread, Wu De retreated swiftly, cursing. "Damn it!"

Seizing the opportunity, the creature began digging into the ground, clearly trying to escape underground.

Sensing what was unfolding from afar, Yuan Zhenchuan shouted, "Stop it!"

Wu De hesitated briefly but ultimately didn't dare venture into the poisonous mist. His strength mostly stemmed from the Frost Ring, a divine relic that required direct contact to work.

Facing such a highly corrosive poison that could induce inertia in astral energy, Tu Tan, whose strength was entirely focused on close combat, felt utterly helpless

Despite Yuan Zhenchuan's urging, Wu De simply clasped his hands together, sending out an Aura Force-like violent gale to try and disperse the mist.

However, it had no effect.

By the time Yuan Zhenchuan and the others arrived, one of them used an Astral Technique to emit pure, condensed starlight, which dispersed the poison. However, by then, the legendary creature had vanished without a trace.

This scene sparked a flicker of anger in Yuan Zhenchuan's eyes. "Wu De!"

He snapped sharply, "As a Supreme Expert, I don't expect you to kill that creature. But to merely stall it and prevent its escape. Couldn't you have done at least that much? Is this the strength of the Star Alliance's so-called strongest?"

Wu De frowned.

As the supreme commander of the Special United Squad, Yuan Zhenchuan's strength was undeniable. Globally, only a handful of individuals could rival him.

Wu De, the strongest of the Star Alliance, was naturally one of them.

Normally, Wu De would have given Yuan Zhenchuan some leeway out of respect. However, in the past month, after the exposure of the Tenfold Heavenly Domain Scheme, he had been subjected to constant criticism. Since he knew he was at fault, he had endured it. Nevertheless, he had been on the front lines just now, fighting a legendary creature.

Although the creature had managed to escape, it wasn't like there was much he could've done. He had put in the effort, yet still found himself reprimanded by Yuan Zhenchuan in front of so many Legends.

Wu De's frustration flared up. "Why couldn't I stall that Evil Dragon? Isn't it because of your brilliant planning? You knew full well that I excel at close combat, yet you assigned me to face that creature—alone! Why didn't you send me after the Blood Demon Bishop instead?"

He sneered. "As supreme commander, you can't even manage the basic principle of leveraging strengths and avoiding weaknesses. You insisted on targeting me, and now the creature escapes, yet you still think you have the right to lecture me?"