Chapter 1521 Visiting Old Friends (II)
Chapter 1521 Visiting Old Friends (II)
[AN: The foundation's name has been changed. Check the chapter for the new names.
[Additionally, there is a plot hole in previous chapters. Wu Hong said the events after the Absolute Killer created Primals, when I previously said the Absolute Killer was killing Primals like chickens and dogs. What Wu Hong meant to say is that this event created the modern form of Primals, meaning Primals were different during the Soul Age.]
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Wang Wei thought briefly. Since Yan Liling did not want to leave with him, he would do his best to help her now. "I can't directly give you resources, but I can give techniques and valuable information." He raised his palm to condense three talismans.
"The first one is all my knowledge about entering the Taboo Battle Realm. The second is a soul technique that should help you condense an Empyrean Soul. It's best to modify it to fit your physique. Lastly, this is the [Thirteen Transcendent Foundation Technique]. I don't expect you to cultivate this thing in the lower dimension with the lack of resources, but you can start preparing when you ascend."
Yan Liling's eyes lit up with each introduction, and she squinted after hearing the last item. "Transcendent? As in?"
"Yes, it's a technique to improve your foundation and increase your chances of entering that realm,' he explained. Yan Liling has already found her transcendent path, putting her ahead of everybody. Additionally, she can also travel a semi-traditional path. She can first condense her Soul Quintessence, which would improve her pill refining skills. Then, instead of focusing on her body, she can focus on condensing her Dao Quintessence and using its power to nurture her body.
Wang Wei is ready to suggest this path to her, but she is still in the Great Emperor Realm and is not ready for those conversations. All she needs to do now is establish a firm foundation until she is ready for that step.
"Thank you," Yan Liling smiled.
"It seems you've already cultivated the 10th revolution of your bloodline. What about Li Jun?" Wang Wei asked.
"The same."
"In that case, I'll leave you with the 11th revolution so you can also prepare in advance," Wang Wei nodded before handing her another talisman. He then looked at the sky.
"Leaving already?"
"I probably shouldn't have spent a few days waiting for you to finish your pill," Wang Wei smiled wryly. Heavenly Dao's eyes on him are becoming more impatient, and the warning to leave as quickly as possible is intensifying.
"You're not going to check on the sect?"
"There should be time for a short conversation," Wang Wei nodded. "One more thing: have you already started the process of choosing the next guardian?"
"I have prepared the selection test, but I haven't chosen anyone yet," Yan Liling replied truthfully.
"Choose someone from our sect and start training them now."
"Is something wrong?"
"The catastrophe is coming, and the lower dimension should be protected. However, the power level involved might be beyond Heavenly Dao's."
"Are you saying the lower dimension might suffer?" Yan Liling asked.
"Yes, and since the Myriad Emperor World is the destiny center of the lower dimension, it will be one of the primary attack targets," Wang Wei nodded. "The next guardian needs to be prepared for this possibility, and if they are from our sects, they can also ensure its security in case things go awry."
Yan Liling squinted. "Are you being cautious or just prepared?"
"Prepared," Wang Wei replied. Maitreya is technically on the same level as Heavenly Dao. There may be some difference in strength, but their realm or life levels are the same. So, if Maitreya could be injured, Heavenly Dao was not safe.
"I understand."
"Don't forget to get as much merit as possible before ascending," Wang Wei said to her before teleporting to the sect. The general atmosphere was peaceful, with a hidden sense of nobility and detachment. Since his departure, the Dao Opening Sect's Qi Luck has prospered beyond words, especially since they are the de facto rulers of the lower dimensions; they just don't show it.
A perfect example of their status is when the sect announced they would be competing in this generation's Heaven Will Battle. Ninety percent of factions immediately decided to send their Heaven Chosen to other World Communities to compete.
The remaining ten percent decided to face the beast and try to weaken the Dao Opening Sect's momentum. Some foreign worlds or lineages even chose to send their best people to compete in the Myriad Emperor World's battle to try and stop Cai Song's rise. Unfortunately for them, the following three generations will be crushed under the Dao Opening Sect's supremacy.
'There are few noteworthy talents,' Wang Wei commented. He was slightly worried that the sect wouldn't have any new talent after Li Wenling, but he seemed to be overthinking. Countless unparalleled geniuses have been born in the three clans due to the sect's luck and the Human Fiendgod Bloodline. Furthermore, most of the best talents in the lower dimension want to join the strongest sect.
He teleported to the hidden dimension of the sleeping ancestors, immediately revealing his presence. Origin One, Sword One, Desolate One, and all the others teleported before him. They looked at him with hesitation, not knowing how to address him. Wang Wei was about to say something to appease the situation when Origin One acted.
He bowed ninety degrees and said: "Welcome back, Ancestor." The others did not hesitate and followed him. Wang Wei looked at them. The cultivating world was all about strength, and age was irrelevant. Those people might have been his elders before, and even watched him grow, but now, they had to respect him.
'Not to mention I'm technically older than them,' Wang Wei thought. He glanced at Ancestor Wusheng. He knew that even if he tried, it would be hard to have their former relationship.
"You can rise," Wang Wei said softly, accepting his new title and position.
"Is…everything alright?" Origin One asked.
"If you're talking about me, then I'm fine. If you mean the ancestors above, they are also alright," Wang Wei revealed. The last update these people had about the upper dimension was that chaos was spreading, and their ancestors had disappeared after the Ultimate Taboo.
"That's good to hear," Origin One sighed in relief.
"I came to warn you of a few things," Wang Wei continued. "The upper dimension is about to experience a catastrophe on a scale unlike anything we've seen before, and this time, the lower dimension may not be protected."
Everyone squinted their eyes: this was major news.
"Most of you have reached the limit of the lower dimension and are probably considering ascension," Wang Wei continued. Before leaving, he left enough resources and opportunities for these people to become Dao Rulers or Immortal Sovereigns. He also left a system to train replacements to ensure the sect was still strong and protected.
"This disaster is terrible news, but also an opportunity. For example, there is something called the [Path Transfer Mandante] which can allow you to transfer from the Dao or Immortal Path to the Emperor Path, with the limitation that you can only be a Pseudo Eternal and drop one cultivation realm."
Wang Wei was slightly shocked when he saw that thing in the exchange list. Heavenly Dao went all out for the catastrophe, including creating a way to make the Emperor Path more prosperous. He believed there might even be a way to change into a true Eternal, but that resource is in the Transcendent Tier of the exchange list.
"Such a thing exists?" Sword One asked.
"I don't know if it did before, but it does now," Wang Wei explained. His knowledge was limited, but he had never heard of such a thing until he saw it on the exchange list.
"So, there is still hope for us," someone muttered, and everyone felt resonance with these words. It did not matter that they could not be Eternal, as Pseudo was more than enough for them. These people did not know that being a Pseudo Eternal was the minimum requirement to become a Primal, and if they knew, the ambitious ones would be even happier.
Unfortunately, before these people could celebrate for long, Origin One's next words immediately curbed their enthusiasm. "Such a thing must be extremely rare or priceless, right?" he asked. Everyone knew reincarnation was the only way to change path, but most people did not want to take the risks associated with it.
"Priceless, but not rare," Wang Wei replied. "As long as you have enough merit, you can exchange it. And the upcoming disaster will have plenty of opportunities to acquire merit, if you have the strength and are willing to risk your life."
These people did not care about the danger. In fact, most of them were bored ever since the sect became so powerful that most people dared not fight against them. Of course, a few people were calmer about this news and weighed their decision.
Wang Wei looked at Desolate One. "I know you despise the Emperor Path, but there is no room for prosperity for the other paths in the upper dimension. It's extremely challenging to become an Insurgence the higher your cultivation. I've been there countless yuan epochs and have never met an Insurgence worth remembering."
Desolate One frowned but did not say another word. Wang Wei did not try to convince him again and said his last words: "You can choose whether to stay to pass the catastrophe or ascend to participate. There won't be any repercussions for your decision."