357: Chapter 357 I Cultivate My Own Path... Discussing the Dao

"Over such a long period of time, family and friends pass away bit by bit, human nature gradually falls silent, and divinity takes the upper hand."

"And for practitioners whose goal is to reach higher peaks, it is entirely normal to gradually forget their original self and initial aspirations over centuries or millennia of cultivation."

But Wang An was different, so he explained to everyone present as he organized his thoughts.

"Perhaps it is because I am only a little over a hundred years old now, and I have been exposed to too few other matters, making it no different from when I first stepped into the extraordinary. Why I cultivate in the first place, and what kind of fruit position I wish to attain, have always been crystal clear to me."

"Or perhaps it is because in my extraordinary system, when advancing to a Zifu True Person and undergoing the transformation of true spirits, one naturally experiences a Calamity of Lost, so even reaching the current level of cultivation, I haven't felt lost."

"I cultivate my own Dao, climb high ladders, and tread the Heaven Rank."

When Wang An finished explaining, the others let out another wave of exclamation and speculation.

"Perhaps that really is the case. After all, Grand Master Tianhe is only a hundred years old now and still maintains the heart of an infant, so naturally, very few tribulations befall him."

"The Calamity of Lost when advancing to the Purple Mansion is also a significant help and exercise. Those who undergo this calamity will certainly have a firm Dao Heart and clear goals. It seems this might be a flaw in our extraordinary system."

"If this calamity were established during the transition from the primary stage to the intermediate stage, the quality of future advancements to the intermediate stage would be much higher."

"It is possible, but indeed impossible to implement. Not to mention being able to avoid it in advance through various treasures, this move would also reduce the probability of giving birth to intermediate-stage life forms. Many people would not agree."

"So what if they don't agree? What is the use of having a few hundred or thousand more intermediate-stage beings in our Three Human Races?"

"Instead of that, producing one or two more individuals with the prospect of attaining high positions is what truly enhances the strength of our civilization and race."

"Right, perhaps we can suggest the clan establish it in advance..."

Seeing that they were enjoying their chat, Wang An did not interrupt, but quietly waited.

At this moment, Sophia of Gold asked.

"Fellow Daoist Tianhe, do you have any means to deal with that True God Dousheng?"

"Judging by the might of the Flying Sword you used just now, it is indeed capable of threatening the lives of Three-Law Perfection experts. However, a faction leader will probably carry at least one Three-Law Divine Weapon, so you would indeed suffer quite a disadvantage."

"Moreover, Fellow Daoist's Formation must be set up to withstand the clustered attacks of Three-Law experts or the bombardment of giant cannons from top-tier war fortresses, otherwise Qiudi Divine City will likely struggle to continue existing."

Seeing Sophia show such concern, Wang An didn't beat around the bush and began to explain.

"Fellow Daoist need not worry. Since I have come to the Only True Realm, I naturally intend to raise arms upon the earth."

"I have long since estimated their several divine courts. Now, coupled with the great Formation currently being set up, it can ensure that Qiudi Divine City is not afraid of any challenges."

The three of them didn't expect him to be so confident, so they stopped asking further questions and instead began chatting about the current situation of the major divine courts.

"It is said that these divine courts in the Only True Realm have all inherited the orthodox traditions left behind by the Mighty Ones. There might even be a way to contact the elusively tracked Mighty Ones; I just wonder if any high-grade Spirit Treasures remain."

Wang An asked about this news to verify with them whether out-of-spec powers would get involved.

As soon as these words were spoken, the other three flatly denied it.

"Impossible! A high-grade Spirit Treasure is almost equivalent to a high-grade existence, containing a complete Law path within it. How could such a thing be left behind?"

"If there were such a thing, there would be no need for these subordinate combat soldiers and divine generals to fight. The strongest experts could simply bombard each other directly with Spirit Treasures, competing with the strength of the mighty expert behind them."

"Moreover, these divine courts are not as important as one might imagine."

"Or rather, the Only True Realm currently seems to be just a cradle for Mighty Ones."

"As for those who naturally ascend to become True Gods, there is still a sliver of Opportunity. They might discover lost Spirit Treasures left behind by fallen Mighty Ones in some obscure corners, or the rudiments of Innate Spirit Treasures naturally nurtured."

"Of course, by our estimation, as long as such things appear in the Only True Realm, they will inevitably attract the attention of high-grade figures and be taken away by them."

"The Divine True Realm has boundless realms, almost equivalent to a small-scale starry sea living space. That is the region where high-grade existences operate."

Hearing this, Wang An nodded to indicate he had been instructed, and at the same time rejoiced that he was vigilant enough not to bring the [tianxuo artifact] Divine Artifact.

Although he lacked the confidence to face high-grade means, if that sham high-position angel of theirs shamelessly bullied the weak with its seniority, he could also borrow the might of this Divine Lord's treasure from afar.

After Wang An had no further questions, Wind Spirit Dragon Master immediately proposed that they discuss the Dao with one another, so as to understand the characteristics of different extraordinary systems and make up for their own shortcomings.

After all, having cultivated to their level, ordinary resources were basically useless, unless it was something like high-grade Spirit Treasures, which could provide the Opportunity to directly comprehend complete Laws and offer immense help.

In other circumstances, discussing the Dao with existences of the same tier but different systems would also yield good gains.

Just like that, the others quietly listened to them discourse on the Dao.

Sophia lectured on the Dao of the indestructibility of golden spirituality, soul spirits, and true spirits, thereby casting various spirit magic.

Even if they were destroyed, they could quickly recondense their bodies and plunge back into battle, continuously casting spells to create more spirits endlessly.

Wind Spirit Dragon Master spoke of the Dao of the swiftness of wind dragons. Wind dragons could grow large or small, soar through the clouds and ride the mists, and drive the wind and rain. The Dao of wind was also the ultimate speed direction equivalent to paths like space and shadows.

Not to mention the Silver Ritual of the Silver Human Race, which could brand and solidify ritual patterns. Wind Spirit Dragon Master used wind-shaped trajectories to combine into various rituals upon the ethereal wind dragon, almost infinitely stacking the power of the wind dragon.

Of course, the process of controlling the wind dragon would also continuously consume her own extraordinary ritual power. It can be said that what limited the wind dragon's power was her own extraordinary ritual power.

After the two finished speaking, Sword Emperor Jiuli expounded on his self-created Dao of Sacrificial Swords.

The so-called Dao of Sacrificial Swords uses the power of sacrifice to awaken the concept of endless living beings sacrificing sword implements, whether it be slaughter and bloodlust, battlefield weapons, Xianxia swordsmen, or upholding integrity and righteousness.

What he chose was precisely clarifying the mind and seeing one's nature, descending tribulations to destroy demons, and serving as ceremonial weapons to guard the nation. Through such continuous sacrifices, an extremely powerful torrent of humanity's will was gathered, which possessed an exceptionally strong restraining effect against country-ruining prodigies, crooked paths, and demotic cults.

As for Wang An, he expounded on his own Dao of the Five Elements generating and overcoming one another.

"Heavenly River Water, also known as Heavenly Rain or Milky Way Water, moistens all things and has the use of nourishing and fostering Great Forest Wood."

"Great Forest Wood is a towering giant tree, the pillar of a Dao, possessing the effect of bearing and suppressing Luck, while also generating and invigorating Heavenly Fire."

"Heavenly Fire is the Dao of the Taiyin bright moon, shining upon all things and all spirits, having the use of enlightening the spirituality of living beings, and also representing the temporal order and being the key to energy circulation."

"Heavenly light shines upon the earth; Earth on the Roof absorbs Qi during daylight, having the use of settling homes and protecting the body, concealing the edge of Sword Edge Gold to avoid harming others and oneself."

"Sword Edge Gold is the orthodox position of metal, possessing the ability of being refined a hundred times to take form and quenching metal with Profound Water, favoring military affairs and possessing the demeanor of Qiudi."