Chapter 2: The "Loss" of Divine Might

Just when his dreams were shattered, believing that there would never again be a glimmer of hope in his life, and as he embarked on a higher level of martial arts, this mysterious book of knowledge and inheritance suddenly forced its way into the sea of his consciousness

Very unwilling

Even if I barely squeezed into one of the top ten institutions of Luyang Prefecture, the Nancheng Martial Academy, I find myself increasingly distant from the other martial students

The dream and future for which I once worked tirelessly, waking early and returning late, enduring day and night of hard training, was declared over on the eve of the assessment at Luyang Prefecture.

This ancient book bears countless scars, as if it has endured the desolation of a primeval wilderness, traversed through the long expanse of time, flowed through the river of fate, witnessed the rise and fall of countless worldly splendors, encountered myriad tribulations, exhausted its final ounce of strength, and ultimately fled to this place

The thunderous roar outside the classroom drowned out the buzzing noise of the students inside.

Ye Fan was still very puzzled, nervously pointing at the various terrifying injuries on his body, and said

Ye Fan's pupils suddenly constricted, and he was taken aback

Zhao Xing had long harbored a secret crush on Cao Shanshan, but unfortunately, Cao Shanshan had never looked at him with any regard

He can experience all the knowledge he has encountered during the long journey of adventure in "The Mourning". This is even more vast and numerous than the stars, beyond imagination

He gazed up at the vast sea of his consciousness, suddenly confronted by this ancient book, immense and towering like a mountain.

At this moment, Cao Shanshan suddenly scolded softly, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes glaring angrily at Zhao Xing

It provides Ye Fan with certain benefits—this is necessary, as it requires Ye Fan's assistance to regain sufficient power. Otherwise, it cannot restore its strength on its own

The voice hesitated for a moment and said

One is merely a talentless little martial artist

Function Two, Vast Years

What astonished Ye Fan was that it had evidently suffered an extremely violent attack

It seems that Ye Fan is quite affected by the breakup with Cao Shanshan earlier

Ye Fan took a deep breath, remained calm and composed, and slowly said

It is indeed a sacred text, and giving oneself something at random is also a matter of considerable significance

Why did you choose to enter my sea of consciousness

If an adventurer does not understand this world, then what is there to talk about regarding adventure

The character "殇" is as profound and deep as the vast starry sky, repeatedly carrying an endless sense of sorrow, evoking a feeling of melancholy and despair at first glance, encapsulating all the difficulties and grief in the world.

In the corner of the book, there lies a massive expanse of ice, emanating an endless chill, attempting to eternally seal the divine scripture in ice

Ye Fan inquired with curiosity

This is finally over

Even if it is to test the martial kings of other races, what does it matter

A幽蓝色的剧毒, emitting a strange and malevolent blue glow, carved a deep gash across the pages.

Cao Shanshan's cruel yet truthful words shattered all his desperate struggles into pieces

He came to his senses in a daze, and then saw a voluptuous female instructor on the podium, her face flushed and puffed up, glaring at him and shouting.

The cover of the book is very old and worn, with four enormous oracle bone script inscriptions resembling mountains as the title.

His consciousness drifted aimlessly in the boundless darkness of his own mind. He floated aimlessly in this dark sea of consciousness, unwilling to awaken.

Zhao Xing's expression changed, and he glared fiercely at Ye Fan, "Hmph! Consider yourself lucky, you worthless fool. If it weren't for Shanshan always protecting you, I would have dealt with you three years ago."

Once the "War God Performance" is activated, everything I have recorded in terms of divine skills can be reenacted on you, provided that your body can withstand this level of performance

As soon as he opens the sacred book, an unimaginable world unfolds before him

Indeed, it is the useless one at the bottom of the class! Even when asked by the teacher, they know nothing!

It pondered for a moment and slowly said, "How did I come in? To put it simply, I am the first book of the Divine Martial World born in the era of the ancient deities. It is a book of knowledge inheritance, witnessing the birth and destruction of countless ancient deities in the Divine Martial Continent, as well as the rise of the four major races. Later, I traveled through the Divine Martial Continent, venturing into countless perilous places, enduring years of adventures and tribulations, experiencing vastness like dust, and witnessing countless divine techniques and hidden realms."

A burst of uproarious laughter suddenly erupted in the classroom

Ye Fan gazed out of the window with hollow eyes at the dark, stormy sky, his pair of pitch-black eyes reflecting nothing but boundless darkness

The sky is once again blazing with the sun, and the air feels humid and stifling. Even the summer cicadas perched on the treetops are gasping for breath, desperately chirping "zi ya zi ya".

Knowing full well that today would yield such results, he has nonetheless attempted to rely on relentless training over the past few years to salvage everything, numbing himself with fantasies

A scene of shock and astonishment, utterly silent!

Shang, you have even encountered the ancient deities, you must be very formidable. However, are you still being burned by fire? Is this not a concern? Is there someone pursuing you?

Ye Fan! In the last class, why are you still daydreaming!

The young martial artists in the classroom suddenly became secretly excited, looking towards the two, waiting to witness a good show of beating a drowning dog.

The voluptuous and graceful female instructor, Wang Mei, upon seeing Ye Fan's dazed expression, could not help but feel infuriated. She scolded with spittle flying, "Tomorrow, the top ten junior martial arts academies of Luyang Prefecture will hold a joint examination, which will determine whether you can advance to the higher-level academies of Luyang Prefecture! This is the last lesson I am giving you, and you are still daydreaming! Ye Fan, stand up and answer my question from earlier!"

Ye Fan looked up, gazing out the window, his eyes gradually becoming hollow and desolate

What reward can you give me

The peers, young martial artists, have effortlessly completed their foundational martial arts training and have begun practicing the initial and intermediate-high level martial arts runes

What Shang spoke of was a magnificent world that was unattainable and unimaginable for him, a young martial artist from Luyang Prefecture

Over the past three years, I have been attempting all nine categories of professions, only to be confronted with the harsh reality that I possess no talent in any of the nine major categories of professions

Zhao Xing was instantly enraged, his eyes flashing with ferocity, and he intended to stand up and give Ye Fan a good beating

Before Wang Mei served as an instructor at the South Chen Martial Arts Academy, she was a genuinely experienced adventurer, having trained in various regions of the Azure Blue Kingdom. She only returned to the South Chen Martial Arts Academy a few years ago to take up her teaching position

In the coming half of my life, to find a job in Luyang City, marry a wife and concubines, have a few children, and gradually grow old, completing this mundane life, this is my destiny

There are no nine major system talents—martial arts talent, rune talent, beast taming talent, adventure talent, alchemy talent, commerce talent, forging talent, lord talent, sacrificial talent... There is no talent at all

Ye Fan smiled wryly

Almost all the martial students in the class cast sidelong glances at Ye Fan, their eyes filled with mockery, ridicule, and a sense of glee at his misfortune

However, he quickly regained his senses. It is not surprising that this mysterious ancient book could forcibly squeeze into his sea of consciousness and speak human language. He then asked, "So, how did you get into my mind?"

In his entire life, Ye Fan has never ventured beyond the several hundred miles radius of Luyang Prefecture.

I? My name is.

What is your attitude, you worthless person? Are you looking for a fight

No matter how hard I worked, I could not keep up with the pace of Cao Shanshan's growth; I only ended up holding her back, ultimately facing disdain and betrayal.

Even if his gaze is clumsy, there is no doubt that this is an unimaginably divine book

On the dusty, mottled cover of the ancient book, there is a raging divine flame attempting to consume the densely packed pages, numbering in the billions. However, the material of the sacred book is extraordinary, and it burns very slowly.

I am merely a struggling individual at the first level of a martial artist, and there is really nothing to negotiate about

Currently, there are thirteen Martial Kings in the Canglan Kingdom. Among the eight hundred vassal states, there are a total of thirteen thousand two hundred and seventy-three Martial Kings. In the Divine Martial Continent, the Zixuan Dynasty has a total of forty-one thousand three hundred and two Martial Kings. May I ask which Martial King you are interested in learning about? Or would you prefer to hear about the life stories of Martial Kings who have passed away in the last thousand years? Of course, you may also choose any one from the Beast Clan's Beast King, the Ghost Clan's Ghost King, or the Spirit Clan's Spirit King. You choose, and I will answer!

This transaction is evidently very advantageous

This is indeed a case where the roof leaks just as the night rain falls, misfortunes do not come alone

This is so impressive

After it intruded into Ye Fan's sea of consciousness, it discovered that the person before it was merely a weak secular martial artist

Seeing Ye Fan in a daze, she felt a faint pain in her heart and silently sighed: "I am destined to be a person of a different fate from him! I am a proud phoenix destined to soar to the heavens. He is a mudworm that cannot sink to the bottom. After a brief intertwining of destinies, we will ultimately part ways, walking further and further apart!"

Ye Fan provided it with a temporary place to stay

He sat down reluctantly, not wanting to be seen as a brute who only bullies the weak in the eyes of his goddess, Cao Shanshan

Ye Fan was utterly shocked

In the past, Ye Fan would certainly have made every effort to avoid conflict with a prominent family scion like Zhao Xing, refraining from causing trouble in order to prevent any negative impact on his studies at the Nancheng Martial Academy

Such a young warrior poses no threat to its safety

The material of the ancient book's cover is very special, with a light gray hue, resembling rock murals and tortoise shells, mysterious and ancient, yet filled with a sense of historical beauty

In Ye Fan's sea of consciousness, the ancient book "Shang" is currently suspended.

Once you open "Vast Years," you will be able to peruse all the knowledge and experiences I have gathered over the long passage of time

I wish to reverse this fate that feels like a mockery through hard work, but the result is ultimately in vain

Zhao Xing, as a distinguished warrior of the second level, is it truly impressive to bully a weaker warrior of the first level like this

Ye Fan, a worthless individual with a combat power of merely 1, actually dares to openly disdain him with his gaze; is he attempting to rebel

You actually have such impressive experiences

Ye Fan understood clearly this time; it was emitted from an ancient book

Oh, so that's how it is

He does not know how to describe his feelings at this moment

Wang Mei slammed her hand on the desk, intimidating the group of young students. Her sharp eyes swept over everyone as she commanded in a piercing voice, "Ye Fan, answer the question I just asked. I will now select a publicly recorded account of the life of a martial king from a neighboring country for you to recite! This is a very simple assessment question in the adventure category, testing the depth of your knowledge. The more detailed your answer, the better."

One of the functions is the Martial God Tournament

Ye Fan was clearly momentarily stunned

Ye Fan stood up honestly and, feeling somewhat ashamed, said in a low voice, "What did the instructor just ask? I wasn't paying attention." He usually listened attentively in class, but he had just spaced out and completely missed it.

In fact, he is not particularly sad about the breakup

A crucial aspect of the adventure discipline lies in the mastery of extensive knowledge about this world, such as biographies, history, geography, and so on; these are the fundamental skills of the adventure discipline

Who? Who is speaking?

I must solemnly remind you that whether it is initiating the 'Demonstration of Skills' or turning the pages of 'Time', it will instantly consume a significant amount of your physical and mental energy. You need to be cautious, avoid overexertion, and do not attempt to use advanced levels of the demonstration.

Having experienced this great rise and fall, his state of mind has begun to change, and he will no longer be so concerned about the attitudes of others

Ye Fan slowly remembered that today was the last day before his graduation from the Nancheng Martial Arts Academy, and that Teacher Wang Mei would be giving them their final lesson.

A mass of dark clouds suddenly swept in, and after a torrential downpour, they quickly dispersed again

Cao Shanshan saw Ye Fan with a look of despair, and her heart was filled with mixed emotions

Do not speak of the Martial King of the human race

There is a vast, formless erosion of the dark river's ghostly waters, seeking to dissolve the sacred texts within the depths of the spectral waters

However, to her surprise, Ye Fan was very shocked after learning the whole truth. He remained silent, did not dwell on it, and did not say another word about trying to salvage the situation.

Ye Fan was taken aback, his mind stunned by the appearance of this divine book, feeling somewhat at a loss.

Midday in summer

Ye Fan suddenly woke up with a start, looking around in surprise. This was his own sea of consciousness; how could there be other unfamiliar voices here

Suddenly, a strong distortion appeared in Ye Fan's chaotic sea of consciousness

She is very worried that Ye Fan will persistently cling to her, jeopardizing her relationship with Zhao Feiyang

The Sacred Pinnacle, an unparalleled existence that defies the heavens, seems not to be as distant from him as he had imagined, but rather exists within the ocean of his consciousness

I used to naively believe that I held some significance and affection in Cao Shanshan's heart. It seems that it was all just my one-sided wishful thinking

The vast and profound knowledge contained within the billions of pages of "Shang" effortlessly encompasses all the information regarding the martial kings of the Divine Martial Continent throughout history.

Even if it informed Ye Fan that it was a book of knowledge inheritance, Ye Fan did not have the power to devour it. Unlike those divine powerhouses, who could wantonly plunder this book of knowledge inheritance

It appeared quite abruptly, towering in the boundless sea of consciousness of Ye Fan, steady as a mountain, as if nothing in the world could diminish its brilliance

The most dangerous situation is that I accidentally got discovered by some powerful divine beings of the Four Clans. I am merely a book of knowledge created by an ancient deity, not a divine being myself, lacking the powerful strength and means to confront them

Among them, three oracle bone inscriptions have become unrecognizable due to the burning of the divine flames and the erosion of the cold ice, with only the final character "shang" still clearly visible

This ancient book merely seeks to reside with him for a period of time and to draw a bit of power from him to replenish its divine energy

Yet he still cannot master those few fundamental martial arts techniques to this day

He infused a part of his mental energy into the book

A terrifying force tore a narrow fissure in the sea of consciousness, and from this center, waves of ripples spread outward.

A colossal book, measuring a thousand zhang in size, forcefully pried open this narrow fissure of consciousness and squeezed itself inside

What is this

The adventure genre primarily focuses on extensive knowledge and experiences, rather than on combat.

Is Ye Fan's rhetorical question a blatant challenge to Wang Mei's teachings regarding the mastery of extensive knowledge

There is also the knife of time, which is invincible, relentlessly and invisibly tormenting the sacred text, causing it to decay and deteriorate day by day

Ye Fan suddenly felt like crying loudly, yet also wanted to laugh heartily towards the sky

I just didn't expect it to come so suddenly

Hello! I apologize for the disturbance and kindly ask to take shelter here

But this is not the place that shocks Ye Fan

He can reenact all the techniques recorded in "The Mourning" throughout endless years, which encompass not only martial arts but also beast taming, adventure, weapon refining, and alchemy... All nine major systems of techniques are included

But now, Ye Fan merely cast a cold glance at Zhao Xing, his eyes resembling those of someone looking at a barking dog, too indifferent to engage.

Zhao Xing is also a member of the Zhao family, but he is from a collateral branch, and his status within the family is far inferior to that of the direct descendant Zhao Feiyang. In every aspect, he does not measure up to his cousin Zhao Feiyang, and it seems that his pursuit of Cao Shanshan is hopeless

Ye Fan closed his eyes in pain, shutting out all external awareness

I have exhausted my strength, tearing open a rift in the realm of consciousness to escape here. Now I am too weak to move, so I will take refuge in your memory sea for a while to regain my strength

Click!

He widened his eyes and looked towards the gaping裂缝 ahead.

At an unknown time, the classroom was enveloped in silence, with all the young martial students sitting upright, their expressions solemn as the class began

Unwilling to accept it, but what can be done!

Zhao Xing, sitting in the front row of the classroom, fixed a cold gaze on Ye Fan, speaking with a tone of arrogance and openly humiliating him loudly

Weakness

Shang did not deliberately conceal the truth, stating, "I am being hunted by the multitude of holy deities, having exhausted my strength. In a moment of desperation, I used my last bit of power to tear open a rift in space, and somehow I found myself in your sea of consciousness. It may have been random. Once I regain my strength, I will leave and will not implicate you. I estimate that I will need several hundred, even thousands of years, to temporarily reside in your sea of consciousness, drawing some power from you. Of course, during this time, I will also compensate you as a fee for lodging and replenishing my strength." I estimate that I will need several hundred, even thousands of years, to temporarily reside in your sea of consciousness, drawing some power from you. Of course, during this time, I will also compensate you as a fee for lodging and replenishing my strength.

Have you all had enough of the commotion

The young martial artists in the entire class were waiting for Ye Fan to embarrass himself, yet one by one, they widened their eyes in astonishment

The cover is adorned with a blazing divine flame and thick frost, displaying a myriad of colors in a mottled pattern

Ye Fan wondered.

Relying on my own strength, I cannot extinguish these divine flames and divine ice. I need to draw upon your power in order to restore myself.

Ye Fan listened to its origins, filled with both admiration and envy

Shang explained, "I have traveled through various perilous places in the Divine Martial Realm, enduring numerous disasters, and I bear many scars. However, none of these are fatal.

Daring to daydream in Professor Wang's class, who is notoriously sharp-tongued and bitter, it seems he is in for some misfortune

These two points are the benefits I can offer you

Everything happened in an instant, and the spatial rift behind it quickly closed up again

Ye Fan nodded, gradually coming to an understanding

Ye Fan, if I were you, I would have dropped out long ago and gone home to hold my child and plant sweet potatoes! With your kind of uselessness, being at the first level of martial arts and only knowing a few basic martial techniques, what are you still doing at the South Chen Martial Academy? If you were to participate in the joint examination of the Ten Academies, wouldn't that be embarrassing for our South Chen Martial Academy? Someone like you should be directly expelled from the martial academy to avoid dragging the academy down!

Ultimately, one must still be eliminated in the assessment of the court, falling back into the mundane world, becoming one among countless ordinary commoners

The human race in the Divine Martial Continent is divided into nine major professions: Martial Arts, Runes, Beast Taming, Commerce, Priesthood, Alchemy, Forging, Adventure, and City Lord.

He is indeed the strongest presence in terms of combat effectiveness in this class

Fortunately, I possess billions of pages, immensely abundant. Even if they strive to erode me with all their might, they cannot destroy me in a short period. Even if they burn for a thousand years, they can only consume a small portion of my pages.

Ye Fan's expression was one of horror, as he felt that his sea of consciousness and spirit were on the verge of being torn apart by this terrifying force

Everything ended more decisively than she had imagined

... ...

The pages of the sacred book are turning rapidly

In these three years at Nancheng Martial Arts Academy, I have gradually drifted apart from Cao Shanshan. I had anticipated this and knew that the day of our separation would eventually come.

Are you a book? Can you also speak human language

Ye Fan's figure swayed slightly, and a hint of cold mockery appeared at the corner of his mouth. It turned out that in Cao Shanshan's heart, he had always been seen as this kind of pitiful creature

Ye Fan was immersed in his own sea of consciousness, faintly hearing someone calling out to him loudly

Ye Fan felt a deep chill within, akin to a shade of gray

With just a glance, Ye Fan was deeply captivated by this ancient book

Finally, it is time to part ways

Shang Pingdan said, "As a book of knowledge inheritance, I am divided into two parts. The first part is 'Martial God Combat', which records all the techniques I have witnessed. The second part is 'Vast Years', which contains the knowledge, experiences, and observations gathered during the long years of adventure.

The bloodline talent is mediocre

These divine beings are pursuing me, seeking to seize this legacy of knowledge. The divine flames and divine ice upon me, along with numerous injuries, are all left by them

A myriad of terrifying divine powers, amounting to no less than dozens of types, are relentlessly attacking this mysterious ancient book, attempting to destroy it

A voice that was extremely weak and exhausted, yet unremarkable, emerged.

She then looked at Ye Fan with a hint of apology in her eyes, seemingly regretful for causing him such trouble. If it were not for her, Zhao Xing would not have had the slightest interest in causing trouble for someone like Ye Fan

He has always looked down on Ye Fan, yet he is envious that Cao Shanshan is Ye Fan's girlfriend. With all this resentment, he is bound to vent it on Ye Fan

But this is the truth