NOVPUBChapter 375
With less than Five Stars of combat power, a recent Grandmaster was probably among the weakest existences in the 28 Constellations under his (Extreme Martial Sage) tutelage.
If he died, so be it, not worth any regret from the Extreme Martial Sage.
“This way, Tan Zhongyu’s test for me also makes sense. The talent I showed at the Sage Martial University only piqued his interest, not enough for him to take me seriously. So he deliberately set such a harsh test to subdue me. And since I refused, he just let me go…”
From Lu Sheng’s previous lower standing, now at this new higher vantage point, he suddenly understood many things.
“If I manage to take first place in this Grand Military Martial Arts Exhibition, will it surprise Tan Zhongyu, make him feel a tinge of regret …”
Lu Sheng slowly chewed the food in his mouth, his eyes flickering as he lightly smiled.
“The thought alone is quite interesting.”
He continued reading the newspapers.
Next were some international military news.
[Unrest at Class SSS Catacomb in Northern Lion Country, Estimated to Be World’s Greatest Unrest in Nearly 30 Years, International Martial Arts Association to Convene]
[Suspected Tenth Class SSS Lair Fissure Discovered in Leopard Country!]
[Wolf Country …]
“Seems like every country is having a tough time …”
Lu Sheng casually flipped to the next page when a tiny news piece no bigger than a cube of tofu caught his attention –
[Heretic Cult Attack in Eagle Country, Entire Town Massacred in Blood Sacrifice!]
“Heretic cult members?”
Lu Sheng’s eyes flickered as he quickly read through the entire news piece.
It reported that a heretical cult organization called the “Winged God Cult” was discovered in the northwestern region of Eagle Country.
The “Winged God Cult” members had massacred an entire small town, over a thousand lives lost.
The brutality of their methods was simply horrifying to hear.
Though there were no photos, the words alone conveyed the bloody scene vividly.
Lu Sheng couldn’t help but recall Gu Xuan’s memories.
Gu Xuan’s tragedy was caused by a heretical cult called the “Doomsday Cult”.
“Even in times of peace, heretic cults still wreak havoc, let alone with the threat of beast invasions and potential human extinction. There are always some psychologically twisted extremists who exploit human weaknesses to spread evil and terror …”
In Gu Xuan’s lifetime, he had slain countless members of cults like the “Doomsday Cult”.
In the coming ten thousand years of martial arts, the activities of heretic cults would become far more rampant than now.
“And it seems they were not just ordinary heretic cults …”
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Guided by a sense, Lu Sheng flipped through the memories inherited from Gu Xuan.
In his daily life, he uncovered a great terror he hadn’t noticed before.
“Evil cults colluding with another world?!” Lu Sheng was so shocked that he stopped eating.
The alloy chopsticks in his hand were unconsciously bent little by little. Li Die, standing by, noticed this but refrained from saying anything, turning her face away instead.
“I can’t believe this is happening …”
Lu Sheng quickly returned to normal, instinctively putting the chopsticks in his mouth.
It felt like biting into something hard. With a “crack,” he spat out two almost chewed-up pieces of the alloy chopsticks.
Shaking his head speechlessly, Lu Sheng thought about the material of these chopsticks. It was similar to a Level 6 weapon, custom-made for top-level sects.
Now, having broken them with his teeth would likely scare anyone.
The Stellar Immortal Physique had made Lu Sheng so powerful that even his teeth were reshaped, covered with star-like patterns.
Pushing away the food in front of him, Lu Sheng lost his appetite, his mind still on the evil cult.
The connection between the cult and another world wasn’t his speculation but a consensus—one established by the Martial Arts Association over the next ten thousand years.
“The Martial Arts Association of the future has solid evidence proving this point. This other world is the source of the exotic beasts. Some incomprehensible or powerful entities, which even Gu Xuan had no right to contact, brainwashed some ambitious and extreme individuals into becoming their fanatical followers, causing chaos among humans …”
Lu Sheng let out a slow breath, his expression solemn.
He had once tried to uncover the truth of the other world in the Fireseed Repository but had gradually forgotten about it.
Now, inadvertently, he had taken a step closer to the truth, but the impact was immense.
Lu Sheng recalled the “insect” metaphor used by their exotic beast studies professor at the Seventh Sage Martial University, which now seemed even more chilling.
“If consciousness can be infected across worlds, then the enemy humanity faces is extraordinarily powerful …”
Lu Sheng sighed inwardly, contemplating entering the Dream World to search further but feeling it might be futile.
He stood up, leaving the table with a hint of dejection.
“Chief, have some tea,” Li Die quickly approached, respectfully handing Lu Sheng a cup of tea to rinse his mouth.
Lu Sheng took it casually, looking at the obedient woman before him and couldn’t help but ask, “Are your parents also in the Eastern Military Region?”
Li Die was taken aback, quickly nodding, “They’re in the Western Suburbs Cemetery.”
“Uh …”
Lu Sheng was at a loss for words. The Western Suburbs Cemetery was the martyr’s cemetery of the Eastern Ninth War Zone, where all fallen officers were buried.
“Sorry…” Lu Sheng apologized softly after thinking for a moment.
Li Die quickly shook her head, “No need to apologize, Chief. It’s just the truth.”
Having nothing more to say, Lu Sheng walked away.
Li Die, unfazed, called for the maids to clean the table as if nothing had happened.
Lu Sheng sat on the sofa with his tea, lost in thought.
He had planned to invite Dong Qingxue and Qin Shaojun over for dinner today to apologize for missing yesterday’s appointment.
But now, he wasn’t in the mood.
