Kill all the ways? Or evolve all the ways?
Lin Dong took out a pile of storage rings to inventory his gains.
These were all storage rings Lin Dong acquired from killing Royal Extremity Realm Cultivators.
There were also storage rings from King Realm Cultivators, but the items of King Realm grade were of no use to Lin Dong at present.
Lin Dong set them aside, thinking that if he had the chance to return to Yunlan City in the future, he could give them to the Cultivators of the Lin family for Cultivation.
The lifetime collections of Royal Extremity Realm powerhouses were indeed abundant, and many items were things Lin Dong currently needed.
There were many Divine Abilities and techniques, all starting at Imperial Rank Divine Abilities, with quite a few Saint-Grade ones as well.
He obtained a Saint-Grade Blade Dao Divine Ability, which appeared to be Lu Tianhuang's unique skill.
There was also a damaged Imperial Rank Divine Ability—the Great Desolate Sky Prison Finger.
Additionally, there were powerful Divine Abilities such as the Yin and Yang Grand Palm, Human Emperor Seal, and Buddha's Wrath Fire Lotus. Lin Dong was eager to Cultivate them to enhance his own foundation.
Ding! The Host consumed 50,000 gluttony points and successfully Cultivated the Yin and Yang Grand Palm to Major Achievement!
Ding! The Host consumed 50,000 gluttony points and successfully Cultivated the Human Emperor Seal…
Ding! The Host consumed…
Lin Dong consumed hundreds of thousands of gluttony points, Cultivating more than a dozen Divine Abilities that were at least Saint-Grade.
These powerful Divine Abilities, when combined with the Eight Nine Supreme Celestial Skill, could stack his combat power to an unimaginable degree.
It was no weaker than the True Dragon Precious Technique!
The Eight Nine Supreme Celestial Skill was not at its limit; it required two million gluttony points to upgrade.
Lin Dong felt that after upgrading the Supreme Celestial Skill, he could simultaneously unleash at least a hundred Divine Abilities. He was truly looking forward to the scene of his Divine Abilities erupting wildly.
Lin Dong then fed all the King Realm and Emperor Rank weapons to the nameless Sword Embryo.
Lin Dong deeply understood the power of the nameless Sword Embryo; it could cut Saint-Grade weapons as easily as slicing mud, making him suspect it might be a legendary Imperial Rank weapon.
If properly nurtured, it would be a major trump card for him in the future.
Finally, he inventoried some precious Emperor Rank medicinal herbs and Cultivation resources.
One precious herb caught Lin Dong's attention: it emitted starlight, had seven leaves, each resembling a star, scattering starlight.
“Star Grass?”
Lin Dong recognized this precious herb; it contained extremely rich star power, which could be used for Body Tempering or for Cultivating and comprehending the Star Dao.
“This is it. Let's see what Divine Ability I can get.”
Lin Dong put the Star Grass into his mouth, and with a thought, he summoned the System.
System: Ding! The Host's Star Grass, consumed Daily Divine Power Card x3 for synthesis, triggered a ten-thousand-fold critical strike, obtaining the Imperial Rank Divine Ability—Immeasurable Star River Fist.
Immeasurable Star River Fist: Can condense extraterrestrial stars for one's own use, unleashing an unimaginably powerful punch. When Cultivated to the extreme, one punch can send stars plummeting and shatter star rivers.
Lin Dong gained so many Divine Abilities.
He originally thought this time he would at most get a Saint-Grade Divine Ability.
But he didn't expect the System to be so powerful, giving him another Imperial Rank Divine Ability.
Lin Dong felt as if his entire body was bathed in starlight, refining the essence contained within the Star Grass.
After completing all of this, Lin Dong began to consolidate his Cultivation, sort out his various Law insights, and attempt to Breakthrough to the King Realm.
The Dao he comprehended in the Myriad Intent Pavilion appeared around him.
Chaos, Reincarnation, Destruction, Life, Sword Dao, and so on, myriad Laws intertwined around him.
From time to time, rumbling Dao sounds came from the house.
The Dao hummed, vast Laws surged, and anomalies soared into the sky.
Little Peng King was incredibly shocked: “The intertwining of myriad Great Daos, he actually Cultivated so many Great Daos? Is this a Dao Law that a Purple Palace Realm Cultivator can comprehend?”
It was too grand, too vast!
It made him, a dignified King Realm Cultivator, feel somewhat ashamed.
He felt that the Laws of an Royal Extremity Realm powerhouse were probably nothing more than this?
The more Great Daos one Cultivated, the difficulty of severing the Dao would exponentially increase. If Lin Dong wanted to sever the Dao, it might not be that simple.
This anomaly lasted for a full month.
From time to time, King Realm auras surged, a single Great Dao soared into the sky, then dozens of Great Daos emerged.
But not long after, the King Realm aura dissipated.
It continued constantly.
It even alarmed Third Senior Brother Qi Daoyi, who came to investigate, standing with his hands behind his back, observing from a distance, often for half a day.
It was clear that Junior Brother's Dao was not simple.
At the same time, he was also deeply shocked that Junior Brother, at such a young age, had comprehended so many Great Daos, and each Great Dao had progressed very far.
Another half a year passed.
On this day, above the Thatched Cottage, myriad Daos resounded in unison, and vast Laws intertwined.
Qi Daoyi's figure appeared instantly, gazing at Lin Dong's room, muttering, “Is Junior Brother about to sever the Dao?”
“Junior Brother, this is… he wants to sever myriad Daos?”
“This is the most difficult path throughout history; no one has ever succeeded.”
After a long while, Qi Daoyi's expression was filled with shock; he finally understood Lin Dong's intention. Even a dignified Quasi-Saint felt that Junior Brother was too reckless.
Boom!
Another half a year passed.
This time, Lin Dong's seclusion lasted for a full year.
It was the longest period of seclusion since he began Cultivating.
Creak!
Lin Dong's door opened, and a figure walked out, his shoulder trembling, scattering dust.
Little Peng King was startled. Lin Dong was still Lin Dong, but he could feel his aura growing stronger, deeper, and more profound.
“You succeeded in severing the Dao?”
Little Peng King stared at Lin Dong for a long time before asking.
He found that he couldn't discern Lin Dong's strength at all; his entire body seemed to be shrouded in a hazy power.
“Not yet.”
Lin Dong shook his head and said, “I tried to Breakthrough to the King Realm, but I found that I couldn't Breakthrough. It's just that my Laws have become much more profound.”
Little Peng King was surprised, “With your Dao attainment, how could you not be able to sever the Dao?”
Lin Dong murmured, “I Cultivate myriad Daos. Perhaps the Cultivation time of less than a year is insufficient, and my foundation is still too shallow. I temporarily cannot sever the Dao and become a King.”
Even Little Peng King was shocked: “Holy crap, you're crazy! You're walking a dead end! Is severing myriad Daos something a human can do?”
Lin Dong just smiled and said nothing more.
Yes!
Severing myriad Daos is too difficult.
Severing one Dao is easy, and severing ten Daos is also easy.
But severing thousands upon thousands, he tried again and again, but never succeeded.
Records of severing myriad Daos are too few. Throughout history, no one has ever succeeded. Lin Dong felt somewhat lost walking this path alone, only feeling that the road ahead was hazy.
He originally thought that with the System, a path that no predecessors could walk did not mean he couldn't.
But he never expected it to be so difficult!
If he didn't have the Heaven-Defying recovery Divine Ability like 'Endless Life', he would have turned into ashes in countless attempts to sever the Dao.
But it wasn't without gains; he became stronger, and his Physical Body and Primordial Spirit underwent countless baptisms.
Upon emerging from seclusion this time, he wanted to visit the Hidden Scripture Pavilion to read ancient texts and search for insights left by predecessors who had walked this path throughout history.
“Junior Senior Brother, these are ancient texts I collected from various places. I hope they are useful to you!”
Third Senior Brother Qi Daolin arrived. Everyone had their own Dao, and he couldn't offer guidance, but he still hoped to help Lin Dong.
“Thank you, Third Senior Brother!”
Lin Dong accepted the ring and began to study it.
The things Third Senior Brother gave him were very useful.
Throughout history, across the vastness of the Nine Provinces, countless Heaven-Defying Geniuses have walked many paths of Dao Severance.
Some severed the Dao and became Kings with their innate swords.
Some severed the Dao with the Chaos Dao, overpowering three thousand Great Daos.
Above all, the paths of these individuals gave Lin Dong some new ideas for reference.
Lin Dong then understood that Cultivating myriad Daos does not necessarily mean severing myriad Daos.
Lin Dong had an epiphany.
All this time, what he had thought was to sever myriad Daos with a single thought, to elevate himself, and to Breakthrough the tribulation to become a King!
But how difficult is it to sever myriad Daos?
Severing a single Law blocks countless Prodigies and heroes at the gate.
Let alone severing myriad Daos, it's almost impossible; no one in the world has ever accomplished such a Heaven-Defying feat.
Severing one Dao, elevating myriad Daos, evolving myriad Daos, the path is still the same!
Chaos!
Lin Dong wanted to sever the Dao with Chaos, elevate myriad Daos, and evolve myriad Daos. This idea coincided with his previous comprehension of the true meaning of Dao!
This was the path Lin Dong was meant to walk!
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