Spirit Vessel - Chapter 782

Chapter 782

Chapter 782: Five Classifications

“The five dynasties include Jin, Tianlong, Yuqian, Rakshasa, and Wudou . Quite vast and diverse . There are also many hidden realms and masters, but probably none on the same level as the two palace lords . Then directly below them, we do have two or three masters stronger than the heretical king and Unrestrained Enlightened Being . For example, the Grand Sovereign of the dragon temple, the lord deeper in Peakless Ghost Mountain . ”

“The Grand Sovereign is actually stronger than those two?” Feiyun’s expression changed slightly .

Grand Dragon Temple had a supreme position in Long . The emperor there needed its approval before an official coronation .

Monk Zhi Zhang was one of the five temple Sovereigns there .

“The Grand Sovereign is definitely one of the oldest existences in this land . Very few in the temple have seen him . I myself have only seen him once, and only his dao avatar, not his true form . I heard that he was there during the times of chaos so he’s more than six thousand years old . However, he’s different from the palace lords . Those two weren’t from this land, he is . Thus, the upper echelon of cultivators considered him to be the strongest beneath the two palace lords . In fact, some believe that he can take on one of them . It’s just that they haven’t fought before . ”

“Impressive . ” Feiyun was truly impressed . An Enlightened Being usually only lived till three thousand years .

It was even harder in Jin due to a lack of resources . Getting to six thousand years was harder than reaching the sky . This was even more impressive than the two palace lords .

No wonder why the monk viewed the Grand Sovereign so highly . The heretical king and Unrestrained Enlightened Being were geniuses and have trained for two thousand years . However, they were just juniors before the Grand Sovereign .

The monk brought up someone else - the lord of Peakless Ghost Mountain .

Feiyun has never heard about this place so he asked for elaboration .

“Your dynasty has Endless Land to the south, a forbidden land . To the west of Long is a mountainous region even larger than Endless Land . It used to be named Boundless but was eventually changed into Peakless . I don’t know much about this mysterious lord . Rumor has it that he’s an undying specter, around since the Buddhist calamity . Some say that your first-generation emperor suffered injuries in a battle between the two . That’s why he died early at 3,700 years of age . Of course, these are only rumors, who knows?”

Feiyun memorized these two titles . But in reality, one couldn’t be sure if they were stronger than the heretical king and Unrestrained since none has seen them in action recently .

Fame didn’t necessarily mean strength . Being old didn’t either .

“So the first classification of masters includes the two palace lords . The Grand Sovereign and Peakless Lord should be in the second . Yang King, Yin Mother, Heretical King, Unrestrained, Rakshasa’s ancestor, Fire Master, Qian Emperor’s father, these should be in the third . Of course, there are the fourth and fifth too . I am among the last places in the fifth classification . ”

“All in all, it’s just a sweeping generalization because Enlightened Beings in Jin are reclusive . Some don’t show up for centuries and might have had improvements in their cultivation . Some might have died already as well . Plus, they don’t truly fight each other . It’s hard to gauge their actual strength . ”

“If Unrestrained Enlightened Being were to fight Peakless Lord, she might not actually lose . The same with the palace lords versus the Grand Sovereign . A few masters from the fourth classification might defeat those in the third too . That’s why these classifications aren’t that exact, just an approximation . ”

“I’m curious about one thing, this place isn’t that vast for Enlightened Beings . There’s a serious lack of resources too . Why don’t they leave for greener pastures, for example, the sixth central dynasty?” Feiyun asked .

The five dynasties had plenty of talents despite a lack of resources . The top masters wanted greater challenges in order to improve . Thus, it was confusing for them to stay here in these barren parts .

The monk’s answer was outside of his expectation .

“Because there is only one path to leave and it’s in Sacred Spirit Palace . It’s the only place with the right portal . That’s why people like the heretical king don’t do it . They do not wish to submit to Sacred Spirit . ” The monk answered .

Feiyun nodded, understanding the reason now .

Of course, some would directly fly out of the five dynasties . Alas, this journey took them to boundless and desolate areas . An Enlightened Being might fly for several years without reaching other dynasties, only to be lost eventually .

These areas were more dangerous than Endless Land . Many would be devoured by fierce beasts during their attempt .

Even the two palace lords from Sacred Spirit wouldn’t dare to do so . Crossing through millions of miles there was akin to courting death .

Thus, teleportation formations and spatial holes became the only ways out of this land .

On the other hand, Feiyun had no qualms about this issue . After becoming an Enlightened Being, he can use the vessel long enough to cross through the desolate land .

Right now, he could only use it for two hours . Leaving would be suicidal . He would only do so when there was no other choice .

“What about the goddess of Jiang? Which classification?” He suddenly thought about someone else .

“Hard to say . She was one of the four strongest cultivators ten thousand years ago . There are many historical scrolls about her, so in terms of fame, she’s on the same level as the two palace lords . When she returned, the Enlightened Beings in the third and fourth classifications assumed the role of juniors when paying their respect . ” The monk pondered for a bit before answering .

“I heard that during their visit, Spirit Palace Lord stood shoulder to shoulder with her back then while the heretical king stood to the side as a junior . If the goddess were in her peak state, she would definitely be on the same level as the two palace lords or even stronger . But this is after the calamity, she was certainly wounded afterward . Her cultivation might not be the same as before . ”

“What makes you say that?” Feiyun slightly frowned .

“Because if she were at her peak, she wouldn’t have come to Bronze Cauldron for the demonic treasury . Many speculated that she did so in order to find materials that can recover her previous cultivation . ” The monk said .

This speculation was apropos and reasonable .

Feiyun knew that she was encapsulated in ice for ten thousand years . A regression was understandable .

“Let’s go to Ancient Jiang . ” Feiyun stood up .

“You want to ask her for help? I think it’s better if you follow me back to Grand Dragon Temple . ”

“Haha, that’s the same as handing Golden Silkworm over, I’m sure your Grand Sovereign will like that very much . ”

“ . . . ” 

Escaping wasn’t a possibility so he needed a backer . He thought that the goddess was the only person who could save him .

After all, he saved her once . It should be effective using her to deter Unrestrained Enlightened Being .

Plus, she looked quite friendly and kind . If this didn’t work, he would have no choice but to head to the desolate lands .

***

As Feiyun was heading for Ancient Jiang, the battle on the Southern Ocean also ended .

No victor was decided since the two were interrupted by Fire Master .

The latter rode a fiery cloud, seemingly incinerating the entire sky . He had crimson hair and a tough figure .

“Heed Spirit Palace Lord’s decree! Now that Golden Silkworm Scripture is out, the lord wishes to take a look . The two of you need to bring it to the palace within seven days . ”

“I’m afraid I can’t be of use since it is in Feng Feiyun’s possession . This junior is incalculable; his whereabouts unknown . ” The king landed back on his boat . His gray hair didn’t diminish his powerful vigor at all .

He didn’t care much about Fire Master and refused the decree .