Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 678: After Ascension Severance_1
The severing of the Ascension Channel thwarted the escape plans of the Transcendance Tribulation Stage Cultivators. They could only return, defeated, to seek Wang Linchi's help. This was mainly because Wang Linchi appeared to be the only one who could offer a solution.
"As for the giant beast that broke through the Shattered Heavenly Gate, I currently don't have a solution either. Its power is most likely beyond the realm of Immortals," Wang Linchi said solemnly.
This was true; given that the cosmic dinosaur Jieton from the Immortal Path was at the Immortal Monarch Realm, his statement was accurate.
The others were not particularly surprised. They hadn't come expecting Wang Linchi to resolve the issues with the Ascension Channel. In their eyes, that was beyond his capabilities.
At that moment, Wang Linchi had become the new Alliance Leader of the Tao Tian League. The other Transcendance Tribulation Stage Cultivators were unwilling to take responsibility, so they considered Wang Linchi the most suitable option. Despite not being a prior member of the Tao Tian League, Wang Linchi ascended to leadership with the support of other Transcendance Tribulation Stage Cultivators, as no one dared to oppose him.
Wang Linchi knew very well that these people were simply looking for a way to survive through him, hence they pushed him forward as a shield. The position of Alliance Leader of the Tao Tian League, once a lucrative opportunity, had now become a hot potato.
A high-ranking member spoke up, "Alliance Leader, the urgent issue isn't resolving the Heaven's Gate problem, but the numerous giant beasts in the Qiandao Realm. Ever since the Heaven's Gate was shattered, giant beasts have been appearing everywhere. They are numerous and varied, with some even capable of merging to become even more powerful. If this issue isn't resolved quickly, the Tao Tian League is doomed."
The current problem had little to do with the Heaven's Gate; it was about their very survival.
Following the Heaven's Gate incident, Wang Linchi quickly ushered the entire Qiandao Realm into its next phase: the Giant Beast Era. Consequently, he unleashed nearly one thousand Immortal Path monsters, causing widespread misery.
However, due to the insufficient number of Cultivators in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, they couldn't even construct the Merit Golden Wall using the Golden Wheel Wall Skill, leaving them powerless against the giant beasts.
"There is a solution for this. I have drafted the Divine Body Dharma Technique and have a corresponding plan," Wang Linchi announced. "However, you all might need to be a bit busier after this."
As he spoke, Wang Linchi took out the Divine Skill known as the Golden Body Dharma and handed it to the group.
They hurriedly took it and passed it around, their expressions changing slightly as they read.
"This technique is indeed marvelous, but isn't it too dangerous?" someone questioned after finishing, their expression uneasy.
The principle was quite simple: since no one could master Divine Skills or find someone with a Virtue Golden Body in a short time, the solution was for everyone to cultivate a part of it. Then, several individuals could combine to form a Golden Body Dharma to confront the giant beasts.
This was indeed a good method. However, because it was a combined Golden Body Dharma, most of its original divine abilities would be lost, leaving only a strong physique and a few minor capabilities. This meant they would need to engage the giant beasts in close-quarters combat.
If it were just simple melee combat, it wouldn't be a major issue; they had experienced such things during magical battles before. The problem was that their Golden Body Dharma wasn't formed by one person, but by many. Consequently, every action required the coordinated efforts of everyone constituting the Golden Body Dharma. If even one person lagged, the Golden Body Dharma's movements would become distorted, potentially compromising the battle. This severely tested everyone's teamwork.
"Dangerous? What isn't dangerous?" Wang Linchi retorted.
The one who had spoken fell silent. Wang Linchi was right. Danger lurked everywhere. Perhaps if they each cultivated parts of this Divine Body Dharma Technique and then combined to form a Golden Body Dharma, they might have a chance of survival.
"Dividing the Divine Skill is indeed a good approach, but once combined into a single entity, how should we act? Achieving true unity is no easy task, is it?" another person questioned.
Wang Linchi, however, calmly responded, "These are not issues when our very lives are at stake."
"If you can't overcome even the simplest of challenges, then perhaps you'd be better off staking everything on Ascension. That might offer better odds of survival than questioning how to achieve unity."
The current Wang Linchi was naturally not inclined to indulge them any longer. Do they really think things are still the same as before? Either they listen to him and have a slim chance of survival, or they find a place to give up and await death.
"Alliance Leader, this is too absurd. With regret, I must withdraw. Since this seems unachievable, I will retreat into seclusion," someone chose to withdraw.
The person knew full well the disposition and mentality of this group of Transcendance Tribulation Stage Cultivators; achieving true unity and seamless coordination was simply impossible.
"Fine," Wang Linchi warned, "but do not interfere with the Tao Tian League's affairs, or don't blame me for being ruthless."
A sneer flashed in the eyes of the one preparing to leave. Who do you think you are to make such demands? Fortunately, he quickly concealed his disdain, seeing no need for a direct confrontation with Wang Linchi.
As for Wang Linchi, his thoughts were simple. He didn't intend to let this person off. Did they really think they could come and go from the Tao Tian League as they pleased? That wasn't happening. By tomorrow at the latest, this person would be dead, with no intact body left. Publicly, he was a knight-errant of the Righteous Path; secretly, he was the puppet master controlling the giant beasts.
"Alliance Leader, rest assured, I will remain in my residence and not venture out."
"Farewell!" After saying this, the person turned and left.
Once one person set an example, several others sequentially stated their intention not to participate in Wang Linchi's plan.
Wang Linchi outwardly let them leave, but secretly, he had already dispatched monsters to annihilate them on their way, ensuring no one escaped. If only one person had left, Wang Linchi might have let them live until tomorrow. But with so many departing, he couldn't wait. He had to eliminate these traitors before the night was out.
Only five Transcendance Tribulation Stage Cultivators remained; they had narrowly escaped disaster.
"What about you?" Wang Linchi asked.
"They are just a bunch of shortsighted fools," one of them commented, then asked, "Alliance Leader, if you perfect the Golden Body Dharma, what are the chances of slaying the giant beast that shattered the Heaven's Gate?"
"Not even a ten percent chance. However, with a complete Golden Body Dharma, there's a seventy percent chance of withstanding its power through this merit alone and ascending to the Green Nether Fairyland," Wang Linchi replied, essentially making them a grand promise; whether it would materialize was another matter entirely.
The eyes of the remaining five lit up. The one who had just spoken quickly asked, "Alliance Leader, are you serious?"
"Why would I deceive you? You don't think you're the only ones who want to leave, do you?"
"Once the manageable giant beasts in the Qiandao Realm are dealt with, I naturally intend to ascend to the Green Nether Fairyland as well."
"Tell me, among all those in the world undergoing the Cross-robbery, how many do not wish for Ascension?" Wang Linchi said, his expression implying they were all in the same boat.
Someone laughed heartily. It's laughable that those few didn't understand the Alliance Leader's true intentions and missed their chance at survival. I knew it! Wang Linchi must have a backup plan. Staying was the right decision. Now that those others have left, they won't obtain the complete Golden Body Dharma. Although Wang Linchi has only drafted it and it isn't yet complete, the name 'Lingyuan Hermit' is a golden guarantee.
"It's not quite a chance for survival; rather, I'm trying to forge a path for us all," Wang Linchi said modestly. "Take this initial draft of the Golden Body Dharma and return to cultivate it diligently. It is the foundation. Mastering it will make cultivating the complete Divine Skills smoother in the future."
"Yes, Alliance Leader! We will not disappoint your expectations!" The five men excitedly accepted the secret manual for the Golden Body Dharma.
"One more thing," Wang Linchi instructed. "Keep this matter strictly confidential. If it leaks out and those few with wavering minds return, disrupting the synchronization when you merge into the Golden Body Dharma and dragging you down, the consequences would be dire."
The five unhesitatingly agreed. They had stayed, not for the sake of the world, but for themselves.
After that, Wang Linchi sent the five of them away, instructing them to return to their cultivation and prepare to slay the giant beasts when the time came.
Ultraman hasn't even had a chance to enter the fray, and these Super Sentai Rangers are already being deployed. This bunch of good-for-nothings! I even gave you all a shortcut to accumulate merit, yet not a single one of you has managed to form a Virtue Golden Body. This was a last resort. Otherwise, why would I bother splitting this Virtue Golden Body version of the Ultraman transformation? It should have been one Ultraman per person, not several people combining to form a mecha. Oh well, this situation is just bizarre. I'll just have to bear with it. If there's an opportunity in the Green Nether Fairyland, I'll create an Ultraman team then.
