Chapter 16

It took a full hour for Ling Dao's body to complete its transformation. One could say that this hour was a test of the Primal Wasteland Extermination Power for Ling Dao. If he had fainted halfway through, he would likely have died.

Now, things were different. He had endured, despite the unbearable pain, and remained conscious. The hellish days at the foot of the Divine Sword Mountain were not in vain. Moreover, the Primal Wasteland Extermination Power filled him with joy, as it finally resolved the problems he had faced for so many years.

Originally, cultivating the Primal Wasteland Extermination Power required a vast amount of heavenly treasures and earth treasures, using their immense medicinal power to refine the physical body. The first step of cultivation, the three realms of the physical body, would take an unknown amount of time to reach the peak if one relied solely on hard training.

Under normal circumstances, most people only reached the minimum standard of the physical body realm. After reaching the minimum standard, they could advance to the True Qi realm. It was extremely difficult to reach the highest standard without sufficient heavenly treasures and earth treasures and a top-tier body-refining technique.

The three realms of the physical body, the first level being the Body Refinement Realm, were fortunate. In this hour, Ling Dao had already broken through to the Body Refinement Realm. Previously, he was extremely weak, but now he was different, his entire body filled with strength.

Now, he no longer looked like a sickly person. His complexion was rosy, and his energy was abundant. Even the wounds on his body had completely disappeared, as if they had never existed. The Primal Wasteland Extermination Power was circulating within him, continuously refining his physical body.

Misfortune often brings good fortune. To Ling Dao's delight, he discovered that the Primal Wasteland Extermination Power could absorb the sword qi within his body. As long as he continued to cultivate the Primal Wasteland Extermination Power, the countless sword qi in his body would eventually be completely eliminated. Moreover, refining these sword qi would enhance his physical body.

Under normal circumstances, he would need to obtain many heavenly treasures and earth treasures to continue his cultivation. However, now he no longer needed these treasures. The sword qi in his body was better than any medicinal power and seemed endless.

"Grandpa Jiang, the隐患 in my body is gone! Hehe, from now on, I can cultivate. I've already completed the Body Refinement Realm!"

After putting on his clothes, Ling Dao hurriedly reported the good news to Jiang Zhong. Although Jiang Zhong had always believed that he could become a supreme expert, it seemed too distant. After all, for fifteen years, Ling Dao had not even reached the physical body realm.

"Your Highness, are you serious?"

The previous situation had worried Jiang Zhong for a long time. Now, Ling Dao was not only unharmed but also had a rosy complexion and smooth breathing, clearly different from before. However, everything happened too suddenly. Seeing Ling Dao nod heavily, Jiang Zhong laughed heartily.

"Ha ha, the heavens have eyes! Your Highness can finally cultivate. With your abilities, you will definitely dominate the world in the future, ha ha ha..."

Ling Dao's ability to cultivate made Jiang Zhong extremely happy. Even if he had recovered his cultivation, he would not have been so excited. He laughed continuously, but tears of turbidity flowed from his eyes. Crying and laughing, others could not understand Jiang Zhong's feelings.

"Grandpa Jiang, from now on, I will protect you. Whoever dares to touch a single hair of Grandpa Jiang, I will make them die!"

Thinking of the委屈 he had suffered at the Tianwu Sect, a flash of ferocity appeared in Ling Dao's eyes. He didn't care about himself, but he would never forget what Ye Hongxuan had done to Jiang Zhong. This hatred was deeply buried in his heart.

"Your Highness, with these words, my life is worth it. Unfortunately, I may not live to see that day. I know my condition well; I don't have much time left. Now that Your Highness can cultivate, I can rest easy in the future!"

Originally, Jiang Zhong was most worried about Ling Dao. After all, Ling Dao had no cultivation and was alone in the world. But now that Ling Dao could cultivate, and being the son of a prince, his future achievements would definitely be significant.

"Spit"

While speaking, Jiang Zhong spat out a mouthful of blood. His injuries were severe, and he had been kicked by Ye Hongxuan. If not for his constant concern for Ling Dao, he would have died long ago. Being able to hold on until now was already a miracle.

"Grandpa Jiang!"

Ling Dao instantly rushed to Jiang Zhong's side. Seeing Jiang Zhong's condition, his previous joy vanished, leaving only sorrow. If he could exchange his own cultivation for Jiang Zhong's safety, he would gladly give up his cultivation for life.

"Your Highness, don't be sad. Everyone will die eventually. I've lived a long life and fought on the battlefield for decades. The prince and Your Highness have been so good to me. In this life, I, Jiang Zhong, am content! No regrets!"

For the rest of the time, Ling Dao stayed by Jiang Zhong's side, never leaving. Facing death, Jiang Zhong was not afraid and always wore a smile. As long as Ling Dao could take care of himself, he had no regrets.

"Your Highness, I can't protect you anymore. I'm not a prince and can't provide you with a sky to stand under. I don't know anyone from a major power, but I have a brother who is an elder at the Cleft Sky Sword Sect. Take this letter and go to the Cleft Sky Sword Sect; you will definitely become a disciple. Although the Cleft Sky Sword Sect is far inferior to the Tianwu Sect, it is still a sword dao sect.

With Your Highness's talent, becoming a powerful expert is inevitable. What you need now is just a stepping stone. The only thing I can do for Your Highness is provide this stepping stone. One day, Your Highness will become a divine dragon soaring through the nine heavens, but I won't be able to see it!"

Jiang Zhong took a letter from his chest and handed it to Ling Dao. The only thing he could do was to make Ling Dao a disciple of the Cleft Sky Sword Sect. Now that Ling Dao was too young, without the protection of a sect and a place to stay, it would be very difficult to survive in the world.

"No, Grandpa Jiang, don't say such things! You will live a long life! I will heal your injuries! I will protect you! I will take care of you!"

Tears shimmered in Ling Dao's eyes. He had never cried before, but now, tears silently streamed down his face. Jiang Zhong's condition was clearly a last flicker of life.

"Your Highness, with these words, even if I die, I will smile as I go to the underworld. However, Your Highness must promise me one thing, or I will die with regrets! Promise me, before you have the strength, do not seek revenge! Promise me!"

Facing death, Jiang Zhong thought not of himself but of Ling Dao. Tears dropped to the ground, and the love Jiang Zhong had for him was no less than anyone else's. But now, Jiang Zhong was about to leave the world, causing him immense grief.

"Prince, in the next life, I will follow you! I will accompany you on the battlefield and conquer the world! Ha ha ha..."

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