Chapter 2: The Will of Heaven

This is the will of heaven. Dao Ling's consciousness was in a haze, and upon hearing these words, he let out a bitter laugh in his heart. This must be the will of heaven; the cultivation method "Swallowing Heaven" requires the consumption of the blood of ferocious beasts to be practiced

As for the black bag, it contains a blue crystal the size of a fist

As he caught Wang Ling's gaze, his expression darkened, and he shouted, "What are you looking at? You worthless fool, do you think this blue crystal still belongs to you? Let me tell you, it now belongs to me!"

Daoling said hoarsely: "So all this time you have been deceiving me, just for a piece of stone"

The blood of the Fire Lin Beast, which was wildly destroying within his body, suddenly felt a series of summons. The ferocious beast's blood gradually evolved into streams of bright red torrents, frantically burrowing into various parts of his body.

Daoling watched their departing figures, striving to suppress the excruciating pain within his heart. His eyes slowly closed as he recalled the cultivation method of swallowing the heavens

Your deception is truly remarkable. Daoling smiled bitterly, unsure whether to cry or laugh, as the cripple considered the blue crystal he scraped from his toe to be a treasure

Wang Ya's eyes were fixed intently on the blue crystal, her heartbeat quickening, a fervent light flashing in her gaze. With trembling hands, she slowly picked up the blue crystal and, after a long period of careful examination, she stammered, "Cousin Wang Ling, do you think this is blue crystal? I feel that this is indeed blue crystal!"

Wang Ya said with a cold smile: "I wouldn't say I'm deceiving you; I simply need this piece of blue crystal. You wouldn't refuse to give it to me, would you?"

The two fundamental realms of initial cultivation are Body Refinement and Rhythm Spirit

He was imposing, with long hair cascading over his shoulders, a proud expression on his face. When his gaze fell upon the blue crystal, his eyes nearly popped out, his face flushed with excitement as he pointed at the blue crystal and shouted, "Yes, this is the blue crystal, hahaha, it is indeed the blue crystal!"

Daoling was very pleased with Wang Ya's innocence and kindness. In this academy, he faced various forms of cold mockery and ridicule every day, as if confronting a city filled with coldness. He did not know where to go from there

What do you mean?" Daoling's fists were tightly clenched, the veins on his arms bulging, and his slightly sharp nails dug into his flesh, bringing a piercing pain. He gritted his teeth and growled, "You are lying to me!"

The cripple, despite being a laborer, lived a life of hardship with his son. However, he worked tirelessly to earn money and managed to send Daoling to the academy for training

Indeed. Wang Ling tapped his forehead and smiled, saying: "You say a useless person, unwilling to accept their fate, directly drinks the blood of a ferocious beast, intending to forge a path of cultivation unprecedented in history. Is this not a good story?"

What a ruthless woman. Dao Ling's fists were tightly clenched, the veins on his arms bulging, and his heart was filled with excruciating pain. Could he really die at the hands of a wretched person like this

It must be said that Daoling has a strong affection for this girl. She did not distance herself from him because he had become a waste, and Wang Ya even mentioned that if they could join the Star Academy together, she would be willing to be his woman

This crystal appears exceptionally beautiful, with a translucent body and wisps of blue light swirling around it, giving a dreamlike quality of color

Daoling has always been very puzzled about where the crippled person obtained these sparkling stones, and why he is not allowed to take them out of the house

Wang Ling is the top genius of the academy, possessing a tremendous strength of 20,000 jin at the Body Refinement stage! Moreover, he has already broken through to the Rhythm Spirit stage. Wang Ling is indeed a prominent figure in the academy, and Dao Ling is naturally aware of his reputation

"Hmph, how can you still have the audacity to speak!" Wang Ya's face turned pale as she pointed at him and said, "Not long ago, I asked you for the blue crystal, and you refused to give it to me. Now you have the nerve to ask me why? If it weren't for the fact that I said I would be your woman, would you have given me the blue crystal? Would you?"

Wang Ling stepped forward, gripping his collar, and coldly shouted: "Tell me, where did you get this blue crystal from?"

He looked around and, like a thief, fumbled in the drawer, pulling out a black bag

Wang Ling let out a cold snort, and a bottle appeared in his hand. Looking at the crimson blood inside, he coldly remarked: "This bottle of Fire Lin Beast's blood is truly wasted on you, but compared to the value of the blue crystal, I still made a great profit"

"Wang Ya, you have arrived," Dao Ling stood up, looking at the girl in blue, a smile spreading across his face as warmth surged within him

"Haha, cousin, you are truly amazing!" Wang Ling nodded with a face full of joy, and, in a daze, took a few sniffs. Finally, he fiercely embraced Wang Ya, laughing heartily: "At first, I didn't believe that a useless person could possess such a treasure. Now I believe it; haha, this is my fortune, nothing can stop it!"

As for this blue stone, Wang Ya had seen it before; this time, she requested to take it away to play with for a few days

I have said that this is my family heirloom, and I hope you can return it to me

Wang Ling did not get angry but instead smiled. Does he still want to come back? Are you dreaming? His palm lifted Dao Ling and slammed him hard onto the ground

Dao Ling frowned, suddenly feeling an ominous premonition. After glancing around, he saw a young man in white emerging from the woods ahead.

Daoling's gaze was somewhat peculiar, and he stammered, unsure of what to say. It would not be a problem for Wang Ya to play with this for a few days, but this is a stone used by a cripple to scratch his feet

Brother Daoling

He truly cannot believe that the only person he could rely on in this cold world, who could speak, has been deceiving him all along

Wang Ling's intoxicated eyes were fixed on the blue crystal. At that moment, he sniffed and sensed an unusual odor emanating from it. He frowned and said, "I smell a foot odor"

Daoling has only one friend; he cannot possibly use such an absurd excuse to evade responsibility. He truly does not want to lose this唯一的朋友.

"Brother Daoling, have you brought the things?" Wang Ya smiled sweetly, her smile very gentle. With a subtle glance, she scanned him and noticed the black bag in Daoling's hand, her heart instantly filled with joy, yet she pretended not to know and asked.

Dao Ling's expression changed dramatically as he said in a deep voice: "Wang Ya, what do you mean by this? How could you tell outsiders about the matter? Didn't we agree that this matter must not be disclosed to anyone outside?"

But how could Wang Ya know Wang Ling? Moreover, she even calls him cousin.

Daoling referred to the cripple as his father, considering him somewhat of a disreputable elder. Since childhood, Daoling had always addressed the cripple in this manner.

Before long, a sweet laughter approached; it was a young girl in a blue dress walking over with a light laugh. She had a charming appearance, with lustrous black hair, a gentle smile, and her eyes carried a hint of anticipation.

At this moment, he felt as if his entire body was about to ignite, with waves of overwhelming energy surging within him

"Outsider?" Wang Ya's eyes flashed with a hint of mockery, her previous sweet smile gone, as she coldly mocked, "Cousin Wang Ling is not an outsider, you know. By the way, Daoling, I also want to thank you for your blue crystal."

Daoling was filled with rage, his tightly clenched fists cracking with intensity. Is this really the girl he grew up with? She has now become so malicious, transforming in just one year, and all for a mere stone

At this moment, within Daoling's body, a series of mysterious fluctuations suddenly emerged

Wang Ya's excited voice made Dao Ling frown instantly, Wang Ling

Daoling feels as if the end of the world has arrived

I brought this; you can borrow it to play with for a few days, but not for too long, otherwise the lame father will get angry

Daoling, do not blame me; this treasure in your hands is merely a pearl covered in dust, while in my hands it will shine. I will soon break through to the Rhythm Spirit realm, and you will never know just how great the value of the blue crystal is. Wang Ya smiled and then left

Wang Ling was almost overwhelmed with excitement and rushed forward like a madman

"You are not qualified to make me deceive you; it is Lan Jing who is qualified. Initially, I did not believe that what I saw back then was Lan Jing, but now I do believe it." Wang Ya, with a face full of joy, glanced at him and coldly snorted, "With a useless person like you, how dare you wish for me to be your woman? Don't harbor such delusions!"

When Dao Ling first saw the introduction to the cultivation method, he felt that it was a path created by a madman, as the energy contained in the blood of ferocious beasts is extremely violent, and drinking it would tear a person's body to shreds

Wang Ling regarded Daoling as if it were air, and he excitedly picked up the blue crystal to examine it, internally shouting: "Look at this blue crystal, it weighs a full 5 pounds! This is a treasure! I never expected it to be so easily obtainable, hahaha!"

Dao Ling's eyes were about to split with rage, staring fixedly at Wang Ya's imperious gaze. She resembled a goddess high above, looking down upon an ant, her imposing demeanor akin to that of a celestial being reincarnated

"How is that possible?" Wang Ya followed by sniffing and then smiled, saying: "This might be the unique fragrance of the blue crystal. You must know that this piece weighs five jin, it is truly a treasure."

At the end of a day's training, only Daoling remained in the martial arts hall

Wang Ya's expression was cold and proud. Although they had a good relationship in childhood, those days are long gone. Now, Dao Ling is merely a useless person, destined to lead a mediocre life for the rest of his days

After glancing at the bag, a slight smile appeared on Daoling's face. He got up and left the martial arts hall, quickly making his way to the small grove of the academy. It was empty here, quite peaceful, and Daoling found a piece of bluestone to sit on, waiting quietly.

Not long ago, I attended an auction with Wang Ling, where I saw a blue crystal block being auctioned. This blue crystal, no larger than a fingernail, astonishingly sold for one million gold coins. It is hard to imagine how much this piece would sell for.

Daoling's eyes were fixed intently on Lan Jing, his fists clenched tightly. To snatch back the blue crystal that the cripple was scraping his toes with? That would be nothing short of a dream.

With a loud bang, the ground erupted in a spray of dirt, and Daoling trembled all over, feeling as if his bones were about to shatter. Blood oozed from the corners of his mouth as he bit down hard on his lip, his fists clenched tightly, causing his arms to tremble slightly.

Wang Ya glanced at the boy sobbing on the ground and stroked her chin, saying, "Cousin, if this matter gets out, it will not reflect well on your reputation. I think it would be better to kill him, don't you think?"

Wang Ling poured all the blood of the Fire Lin Beast into Dao Ling's mouth, then he clapped his hands and said with a smile, "Let's go, he will die in less than a cup of tea's time"

I will not give you this stone; this is the only stone that the crippled father has! Dao Ling's heart felt like it was being cut by a knife, his fists clenched tightly, and his youthful face appeared somewhat twisted.

Upon hearing this, Wang Ya's lips curled into a slight smile, and with an air of arrogance, she said: "Even if you refuse, you must give it. It is your fortune that Cousin Wang Ling has taken an interest in your family heirloom. Moreover, during this time, I have lowered myself to speak with you, which is something that ordinary people wouldn't even dare to imagine, let alone you, a worthless person. Consider this piece of blue crystal as a reward."

Wang Ling nodded and said, "We need to create an accident; otherwise, it will be quite a trouble if the mentor finds out."

Wang Ling's strength is truly terrifying; a single punch is enough to shatter a massive boulder, far beyond what Daoling can endure

Oh, I understand now, cousin's idea is quite good. Wang Ya thought for a moment, nodded and smiled, saying: Let's do it this way

It is truly laughable; my future is destined to be lofty. How could such a worthless person aspire to associate with the elite? Dream on! Wang Ya scoffed inwardly, and she was also very excited within.

The cripple had warned him before that this stone must not be known to outsiders, but this time, Wang Ya insisted relentlessly. Dao Ling, having no choice, reluctantly brought the blue crystal. However, Dao Ling did not expect things to develop to this extent. What does she mean by this

Dao Ling's heart also flashed with a hint of shock, is this stone really the treasure that the cripple spoke of? But there is still a basketful at home! He pretended to be out of control and shouted: "This is my family heirloom, I will not give it to you"

But how fortunate Dao Ling feels when there is a friend to rely on

This girl and he grew up together in the slums, and their bond is very strong. However, Wang Ya moved out of the slums a year ago, yet they still meet often.

"Wang Ya, here is the stone for you. Remember to give it back to me in a few days," Daoling said as he handed over the blue stone.