Haha Elder Garvey couldnt help but laugh. He immediately pointed at Linley and said, Elder Linley, I didnt imagine that you are able to cook. I have to taste your dishes. Garvey walked over as he spoke.

Elder Garvey was going to eat?

If Elder Garvey was to eat, the terribleness of the food would definitely be spread throughout the clan.

Elder Garvey. Linley hurriedly stood up, blocking in front of Elder Garvey. Laughing, he said, Elder Garvey, this is my first time cooking. Theres no need to taste it. Right. Judging from your face, it seems as though you are worrying about something?

Linley hurriedly changed the topic. And indeed, as Linley did, Elder Garvey couldnt help but let out a long sigh, then sit down to one side.

Whats happened? Linley asked.

Elder Garvey laughed bitterly. Elder Linley, in the past two centuries, you havent gone to Bloodbath Gorge, have you?

Right. Ever since he had been summoned by the four clan leaders and then instructed not to participate in Bloodbath Gorge, he hadnt gone there a single time.

Its only been two hundred years! Elder Garvey seemed to have a belly full of resentment and pain. Linley, do you know? In these two short centuries, our Azure Dragon clan has lost five Elders!

Five?! Linley was shocked by this number.

The Azure Dragon clan usually lost two or three Elders in a thousand years. To lose five in two centuriesthis was too significant.

Factoring in what happened to Emanuel and Arhausour Azure Dragon clan only has twenty or so Elders who truly have the power of a Seven Star Fiend! Elder Garvey said, his eyes turning moist. My teacher lost his most powerful clone just yesterday on a mission. He no longer has a Seven Star Fiend level of power either.

Linley couldnt help but fall silent.

As for Delia and Bebe, it wasnt appropriate for them to interject right now either.

Its only been ten thousand years. Ten thousand years ago, the Elders of the clan numbered more than sixty. In ten thousand short years, weve lost more than half! Elder Garvey sighed. Based on this sort of speed, the number of Elders in Bloodbath Gorge definitely wont be enough. Well probably be recruited earlier this time.

Normally, the Elders of Bloodbath Gorge were swapped out every thousand years.

However

They were losing them at too fast a pace. As this continued, the number of Elders available in Bloodbath Gorge would be insufficient. Those idle Elders such as Garvey would have to go make up the numbers.

What is going on? How could there be so many casualties? Linley couldnt understand it. Defeating a Seven Star Fiend is easy, but killing a Seven Star Fiend is very hard.

The eight great clans have gone mad!

Elder Garvey snorted angrily. In the past two centuries, theyve gone completely mad. Each battle, theyll send out three or four Seven Star Fiends, and one of them will definitely be holding a Sovereigns Might! Our Elders have barely any chance to survive each battle.

As Linley heard this, the look on his face couldnt help but change.

Why are the eight great clans acting like this? Linley felt rather puzzled.

The eight great clans had never gone so mad before, but ever since that last battle of his, the eight great clans had gone mad.

Could it be that it has something to do with me or Phusro? Or was this the original plan for the eight great clans all along? Linley couldnt help but speculate.

Alright, Linley. I wont disturb you any further. You need to train hardoriginally, I thought that this battle between ourselves and the eight great clans would keep on dragging out. But now, it seems, the final battle between us will come soon!

Elder Garvey finished his words, then immediately flew into the air and left, departing.

The final battle? Linley couldnt help but mumble.

Boss, what final battle? Bebes eyes were shining.

Dont ask. Based on your current power, you arent qualified to participate. When one day you become a Highgod, then well talk. Linley laughed.

Once Bebe became a Highgod, given his innate divine ability, Godeaterhe would be an absolutely monster.

Uhhhh. Bebe couldnt help but pout. Ive only mastered five profound mysteries. I havent even gained a basic understanding of the sixth profound mystery. Grandpa Beirut is reallyugh. Why didnt he give me that sixth soul slice fragment to me early on? Wouldnt that be much easier?

Both Linley and Delia laughed.

Bebe had currently mastered five profound mysteries. The first one was one which he had naturally understood upon becoming an adult. As for the other four, he had gained them from soul slice fragments that contained understandings of profound mysteries that was at the bottleneck level.

He had succeeded in taking this shortcut. To have Bebe gain insights on his own? Unlikely!

Bebe, if you cant gain any insights, you can go try fusing other mysteries. Delia chortled as well. Once you successfully fuse something, your power will improve greatly.

Thats not a bad idea. Although its a bit harder, I might just succeed. Bebe grew animated. He immediately flew towards his own residence, and Linley and Delia both laughed.

I wager that Bebe will be able to hold on for one year at most. Linley laughed.

A year? He might not even be able to hold on for half a year. Delia laughed.

I will definitely persevere for two years! Bebes voice rang out from above. Linley and Delia glanced at each other, then both began to laugh. Linley then said solemnly, Delia, just now, from what Garvey said, I feel some pressureI plan to have my original body begin training again, starting today.

Alright. Delias eyes became filled with worry as well. I feel rather worried as well. The situation is growing worse and worse. Train hard. I wont disturb you.

Linley nodded and chuckled.

The eight great clans continued to act with wild abandon. One Elder after another of the eight great clans and the Four Divine Beasts clan fell, while rows on rows of Six Star Fiends died as wellthe situation was unbearably grim. As for Linleys four clones and his original body, they were all quietly training.

As he trained, time flowed on like water

Ever since acquiring the black stone, Linley had treated his divine earth clone as his primary divine clone, whole-heartedly focusing on the Laws of the Earth.

When fusing profound mysteries, the further one advanced, the harder it became.

With regards to the Laws of the Earth, Linley had fused three types. He had attempted to fuse a fourth, but was completely unable to fuse the Worldwalking technique with the other three profound mysteries. At the same time, Linley had also attempted to fuse the not-yet-mastered Profound Mysteries of Strength with the other three as well.

Within the gorge. Linley was currently together with Delia. Linley looked into the distance, clearly able to see quite a few clansmen. It had been three centuries since Linley had left Bloodbath Gorge.

Ive finally made a breakthrough. Linleys face was all smiles.

Look at how pleased you are. Delia laughed.

The greatest breakthrough he had made on this training session was that he had begun to link together and fuse the Profound Mysteries of Strength with the Throbbing Pulse of the World. However, to fuse the Profound Mysteries of Strength with the other three required that they had to all become as one.

Of course Im happy. Delia, this Profound Mysteries of Strength is something that can allow me to unleash my power more effectively. Linley said hurriedly. The Throbbing Pulse of the World can allow me to unleash material attacks as well. Once I fuse themI can unleash the strength I have in Dragonform in a much more effective manner.

His greatest advantage was his body!

The power of his body in Dragonform was such that with a single fist, he could block the most powerful sword attack of a Six Star Fiend. And that was just by relying on a simple punch. Once he included the might of the Profound Mysteries of Strength, the power would greatly increase.

But if he were to then fuse the Throbbing Pulse of the World, the power would increase still further!

Different profound mysteries are suited to different types of attacks. Thus, generally speaking, after fusing certain profound mysteries, one will develop an attack that allows one to best unleash ones power.

Linley sighed. Seven Star Fiends have generally fused four types of profound mysteries, but some are specialized in fleeing, some are specialized in soul attacks, and some are specialized in material attacks. This is becausetheir fusion of profound mysteries is different!

Delia nodded.

Prior to this, Linley had fused the Throbbing Pulse of the World, the Essence of the Earth, and Gravitational Space, these three types of profound mysteries. These three profound mysteries, when combined with the black stone, created the Blackstone Prison, his most powerful technique.

But as for material attacks?

The profound mysteries of the Laws of the Earth most suited for material attacks were the Profound Mysteries of Strength and the Throbbing Pulse of the World.

The most suitable were the best.

When these two profound mysteries are fused, my attacks in Dragonform will reach a new level. Linley said confidently. His strength in Dragonform was tremendous to begin with. He had a very good base. Once he fused these two profound mysteries

It was frightening just to think about how powerful he would be.

Linleys Blackstone Prison could be used to trap people, but his attack was too weak, and the energy in his body was only at the God level. He had to rely on his Dragonformbut although his strength was great, he still wasnt able to kill someone in one blow.

Once I fuse these two profound mysteries, Ill first use my Blackstone Prison to trap the enemy, and then give him a punch. Even if he doesnt die, hell be badly injured. Linley was completely confident.

Delia laughed as she watched Linley grow so animated as he spoke.

Boss! Suddenly, a voice rang out.

Linley and Delia both turned, only to see Bebe fly over, beaming merrily. Boss, I need to go out on a trip.

Go out on a trip? To Meer City? Linley laughed.

Right. Its been quite a while since Ive seen Tarosse, Dylin, and the others. Ill go visit them. Bebe mumbled. I hear that Olivier has already left Meer City. Hes gone out for an adventure. Who knows if hes still in Meer City.

Fine, go then. Have a safe trip. Linley laughed.

Heh heh, no worries. Bebe chortled and waved, then flew into the skies.

Linley suddenly had a thought. Ever since he had returned to the gorge, Delia hadnt made a single trip. Linley couldnt help but turn to look at Delia. Delia, do you want to go out as well? How about this time, well go to Meer City together?

No rush. Delia shook her head. Linley, youd best focus on your training. After youve mastered your fusion of the Profound Mysteries of Strength and the Throbbing Pulse of the World, we can go together.

Thank you. Linley said gratefully.

Delia just smiled at him.

Linley ignored the chaos that was happening in the outside world, focusing solely on his training. Occasionally, his original body would pause for a while to spend some time with Delia. After beginning the fusion of the Profound Mysteries of Strength and the Throbbing Pulse of the World, he continued to advance and improve

As he trained, he barely noticed the passage of time.

In the blink of an eye, five hundred years had passed since he had left Bloodbath Gorge.

In the great gorge, the place where Linley lived.

Delia was seated quietly within her room, flipping through a book in her hands. Right at this moment

Haha Suddenly, loud laughter rang out from within the room.

Delia was startled, but then turned to look, overjoyed. She saw Linley, his long hair fluttering loosely, walk in with great strides. As soon as he saw Delia, he laughed, Delia, I finally broke through. After five hundred years, Ive finally broke through.

What did you break through in? Delia hurriedly stood up.

Ive finally mastered the Profound Mysteries of Strength. And, Ive completely fused the Profound Mysteries of Strength and the Throbbing Pulse of the World. Linley was exceedingly delighted.

After this day, Linley had mastered a total of five of the six profound mysteries of the Laws of the Earth, with only one remaining Vitality.

However, fusion really is hard. The Profound Mysteries of Strength have only been fused with the Throbbing Pulse of the World. I havent fused it at all with the Gravitational Space or the Essence of the Earth, Linley said with a sigh.

He had originally hoped to be able to fuse it with the other two as well, so that he could strive to fuse four profound mysteries.

But from the looks of it, the path of fusion was indeed an extremely long one.

You are already doing quite well. Delia laughed encouragingly. Didnt you say that after you fuse the Profound Mysteries of Strength and the Throbbing Pulse of the World, that you will have a powerful material attack?

Of course. Linley laughed as he thought of this.

The Profound Mysteries of Strength and the Throbbing Pulse of the World were both suited for material attacks.

However, although Ive fused these two profound mysteries, I still need to carefully analyze them and develop an attack technique suited to these profound mysteries. Linley said. Still, it wont take too long. At most half a year or a year, but perhaps as little as two weeks.

Linley himself was rather eager.

Once he developed it, he could pair this attack with his Blackstone Prison. Even if he were to encounter Bulo again, he wouldnt just launch a simple fist without injuring Bulo at all. Even if he was unable to kill Bulo, hed still be able to heavily wound him.