Exploring Immortality Cultivation
Chapter 452 - 205: The Mystery of the Divine Tao, Acquired Will

The extinction of the Demon Clan Civilization was quite mysterious—so mysterious it almost resembles the "Unsolved Mysteries" found in the various street market literature on Earth. However, the difference is that the physical laws of Earth dictate that it is a world without magic, whoever believes in street market literature is a fool. But in this Shenzhou, according to the physical laws here, divine demons can exist, and even the most fantastical events are not impossible.

The true reason for the extinction of the Ancient Demon Clan Civilization is still unclear to the Immortal Alliance, or rather, no credible evidence has been found.

But today, Wang Qi heard a seemingly very convincing explanation.

Could it be true that this "Hongyuan" was behind the extinction of the Ancient Demon Clan?

Looking up, Wang Qi saw Feng Luoyi looking at him with a half-smiling, probing expression, "What, do you believe what the charlatan said?"

Wang Qi took a deep breath, "This explanation does make sense..."

"Nonsense." Feng Luoyi waved her hand dismissively. "In my view, it's complete rubbish. You know too little now; don't rashly try to piece together the whole picture with that little bit of Spirit Sense information. Such blind-man groping will only make you look foolish."

Wang Qi said, "I think it's the same principle as Seeking Dao. We may not fully know all the 'elephants' and 'names' at this moment, but we have to use the 'elephants' and 'names' we do know to seek the complete 'Dao'. Isn't this just like the blind men feeling the elephant?"

"When we seek Dao, we always bear in mind that the 'Dao' we seek may just be 'the ear of Dao', 'the hands and feet of Dao'," Feng Luoyi said. "But you might take these ideas for truth."

Wang Qi followed her lead: "Could Teacher Feng tell me a little more?"

Feng Luoyi laughed, "Don't be too greedy. Lad, as long as you haven't achieved Primordial Spirit, you can't truly become a member of the Immortal Alliance. If you want to know everything, then achieve Primordial Spirit."

Wang Qi grinned, "Is the Heavenly Barrier easy to cross?"

"Since it's called 'Heavenly Barrier', how can it be easy to pass?" Feng Luoyi said. "Are you not confident in yourself?"

Wang Qi shook his head. It was not that extreme.

Suddenly, Feng Luoyi furrowed her brows and sighed repeatedly. Wang Qi thought it was about his Cultivation and quickly asked her about it. Feng Luoyi sighed, "It's nothing, just a mortal world tragedy."

She waved her hand in the air and projected two photos. Wang Qi recognized Priest Li in one photo. The other, however, was just a plain old farmer.

Feng Luoyi overlapped the two photos. Wang Qi was astonished to find that the deformed ugly face of Priest Li was in fact very similar to that of the old farmer.

"Li Jiugen—an old farmer from Guixiang, upstream in the Tianjiang Basin of the Shenzhou East Land—at least he was five years ago," Feng Luoyi said. "This is the household registration data from five years ago. Back then, he was a Mortal, genuine in every way."

"Five years..." Wang Qi was shocked once more. The golden speed in the Modern Method is three years of Qi Cultivation and six years of Foundation Establishment; the Ancient Method would require even longer to refine. If it was one of those that only seek progress in Realm without caring about the quality, it would be another matter, but when Wang Qi had fought him, he clearly felt that this was a Cultivator with Positive Weight.

"This only suggests that the Divine Spirit behind him is very strong," Zhen Chan whispered in Wang Qi's Consciousness. "The Cultivation of a Divine Tao Witch comes entirely from the Divine Spirit. This Hongyuan is very powerful."

Generally speaking, above the Priest, there are the ranks of Great Priest, Heavenly Master, and Great Heavenly Master. If a Priest already has the Cultivation of Divine Pill, then how powerful must the Great Heavenly Master be? What about Hongyuan himself?

Feng Luoyi also said, "At its pinnacle, the Holy Infant Sect could mass-produce Mahayana. If a Mahayana Cultivator falls, a devoted Believer who obtains the position can, within a few years, advance from a Mortal to a Mahayana Witch. At its pinnacle, the Holy Infant Sect had sixteen Mahayana positions."

This force, even in the End of Law Era, let alone during the high point of the Ancient Method, could be considered a formidable power.

Wang Qi still had doubts, "Isn't it said that a Divine Spirit's mana must be two levels higher than that of a witch?"

If the Holy Infant Sect had Mahayana Witches, then how fearsome would their Divine Spirits have to be?

Feng Luoyi explained, "This is precisely the brilliance of the Holy Infant Sect. They have usurped the authority of Divine Spirits, or rather, they've stripped the concept of 'Divine Spirit' from its original Divine Spirit Cultivator, transforming 'Holy Spirit' into an external system with unlimited growth. If the believers in Shenzhou are sufficient, perhaps the Holy Infant Sect could even cultivate a Heavenly Immortal Witch... hehe."

Wang Qi couldn't help but feel a deep respect. In the Immortal Alliance textbooks, the Holy Infant Sect was described as a Divine Tao unprecedented in eternity, and Wang Qi originally thought it was a propaganda tactic to proclaim the enemy mighty and oneself even mightier. But now, it seemed the Holy Infant Sect truly was the foremost Divine Tao of all time.

Feng Luoyi suddenly whispered in a low voice, "However, this wondrous method appeared precisely when the Luofu Xuanqing Palace and the Emperor's Extreme Split Sky Dao were both greatly injured..."

Wang Qi was startled, "What?"

Teacher Feng, don't say that! I'm seriously getting the illusion that "our history is being manipulated by someone with intent!"

Feng Luoyi changed the subject nonchalantly, obviously not wishing to discuss this matter further. After lamenting a few more times about "cults leading people astray," he shifted to other topics. He first checked Wang Qi's Magic Foundation to see if there were any flaws in his hastily established Foundation.

"Top grade, flawless."

After making such a judgement, Feng Luoyi proceeded to help Wang Qi plan and organize his future cultivation based on his Magic Foundation. After the elder and the younger had finished discussing, the sky was almost dark.

Feng Luoyi looked at the time and stood up, "Well, let's stop here for today. Your recent task is still to refine your Magic Foundation. What I've just discussed should suffice for now."

Wang Qi was reluctant to end the conversation. At this moment, Feng Luoyi spoke again, "Could you let me see your Immortal Artifact?"

Wang Qi nodded, took out "Mathematics" and "Discrete," and conveyed Senior Zhi Long's message as well. After listening, Feng Luoyi nodded, "I will send someone to create a replica of this ring for you. If we have the strength to explore the various heavens and earth, we will gather those Immortal Artifacts for you. We will grant you the Immortal Artifacts as a reward for your selfless offering of opportunities. The Immortal Alliance will only take the messages from the Middle Ages."

Wang Qi said, "Then the Immortal Realm..."

"Keep this matter to yourself. The same saying applies, wait until you ascend to the Primordial Spirit before you are capable of intervening in such events." Feng Luoyi cut off Wang Qi's question and then instructed, "Moreover, hand over the Middle Ages inheritance to the Outer Disciples of Divine Capital. Let them process it and then hand it over to the Wanfa Sect and the Immortal Alliance. You won't lack for Merit rewards."

After making the arrangements, Feng Luoyi continued to examine the two Immortal Artifacts. Touching the artifacts with his fingers, he couldn't help but sigh, "The structure of the Seeking Dao Jade, right? What a pity."

Wang Qi's heart skipped a beat, fearing that Senior Zhi Long had refined them incorrectly. But he heard Feng Luoyi say, "Immortal material, yet only designed as a Mystical Artifact, not worthy, not worthy. Huh, some of the materials are even difficult to replicate with today's technology. If it were I who crafted them, these two Immortal Artifacts could be enhanced."

Wang Qi happily said, "Thank you, Teacher Feng!"

Feng Luoyi shook his head, "I can't help you with that. Firstly, I am truly busy and have no time to design a personal calculator. Secondly, you might not want me to refine it."

Wang Qi anxiously replied, "Why wouldn't I want that?"

Feng Luoyi blinked, "Even if it contains an Acquired Will originating from you?"

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