God of Pets-Chapter 673: You Must Succeed

Ji Changsheng simply looked calmly at the divine statue, unaffected by the words Chen Guan had spoken.

How could he easily believe the words of a Secret Spirit? It did not fit his understanding of such beings at all.

Of course, if those words were spoken by a human, he would believe them even less.

"Thank you, Master, for your praise." Ji Changsheng said lightly.

"I know you don't believe me, but that doesn't matter, I will help you break through, giving you the chance to reach that supreme realm." Chen Guan said, sighing before continuing, "Unfortunately, I won't be able to see that day."

Without waiting for Ji Changsheng to speak, Chen Guan continued, "Next, I will do my utmost to assist you in breaking through."

"If Master needs anything, please feel free to say so. I will do my best to fulfill it," Ji Changsheng said respectfully.

"Nothing is needed. As long as you learn my Secret Technique and can reach that point, it is the best repayment for me. I would have no regrets even in death," Chen Guan said earnestly. "Disciple, what I am about to say is not the Secret Technique, but it is closely related to whether you can break through, you must remember it in your heart."

Chen Guan shared his partial understanding of the Ultimate of the Infinite, choosing to speak on the parts related to the Secret Technique.

He was not teaching Ji Changsheng the Ultimate of the Infinite, but rather was letting Ji Changsheng understand the principle of inclusiveness.

As for whether these principles were useful to Ji Changsheng, that was not Chen Guan's concern.

He only needed to make Ji Changsheng feel that what he said was reasonable, coaxing Ji Changsheng to continue offering tribute.

Drag it out as long as possible, and gather as much Primordial Energy as possible.

As to what Ji Changsheng would achieve in cultivation, Chen Guan did not care at all.

Even if he did break through the Ninth Awakening, it had nothing to do with Chen Guan.

From a certain perspective, if Ji Changsheng truly broke through the Ninth Awakening, when the Celestial Secret Realm descended, he would still be a crucial force, which would be considered a benefit.

Ji Changsheng listened to what Chen Guan explained about the realm, seeming to gain some insight.

Since that day, Ji Changsheng did not come to the Divine Hall for several days.

Yet daily offerings were still sent over on his behalf.

However, the person Ji Changsheng sent lacked his methods, so he could only use Secret Treasures to refine Heavenly and Earthly Treasures into Primordial Energy, then channel it toward the divine statue.

So long as there was Primordial Energy to be taken, who came was of no consequence.

Replacing Ji Changsheng was a young mute who came every day, except to do these tasks, he remained silent and never interacted with Chen Guan.

To prevent Ji Changsheng from misunderstanding, Chen Guan also refrained from initiating any engagement with the young man.

Chen Guan counted the time; he had been trapped in this stone statue for a year and six months.

In the last few months, Ji Changsheng would only occasionally visit to interact with him.

Chen Guan noticed that Ji Changsheng's face, originally youthful, had grown increasingly tender over the past months, almost like a newborn infant, or akin to a peeled egg.

Moreover, Chen Guan observed that Ji Changsheng's facial contours had softened, becoming more delicate than before.

Even his silver hair at the roots showed faint traces of black.

As time progressed, the black at the roots became more apparent.

"Could Ji Changsheng really be cultivating something?" Chen Guan wondered, surprised but cautious of any emotions.

Each time Ji Changsheng visited, Chen Guan would praise him using the Spirit of the Cheerleaders, subtly invoking the name of the gods to make him feel the efficacy of his cultivation.

Another half-month passed, and Ji Changsheng had not come.

When he stepped into the Divine Hall again, Chen Guan saw Ji Changsheng's head of silver hair had completely turned into black hair.

The cascading black hair paired with his fair oval face induced a strikingly androgynous beauty.

Ji Changsheng no longer resembled an effeminate man but rather embodied the virtues of both male and female, leaving anyone—male or female—dumbstruck by his overwhelming attractiveness, seemingly transcending earthly beings, akin to heavenly angels without gender.

The handsome men and beautiful women Chen Guan had seen paled in comparison to Ji Changsheng at this moment.

"Master, what you taught me, I have comprehended it fully. Only now do I realize your genuine care and selflessness, such profound kindness deserves my solemn bows." Ji Changsheng spoke as he knelt before Chen Guan and earnestly bowed three times before standing again.

"I am glad you understand," Chen Guan feigned satisfaction.

Ji Changsheng sighed, saying, "Master, now I see your intentions, yet some things I must do."

"I understand. You need not be this way. Having taught such a disciple is already my life's greatest fulfillment. As long as you promise me that someday you will reach that supreme realm, I can rest peacefully even in the Abyss," Chen Guan said with righteous fervor.

"Master..." Ji Changsheng seemed slightly moved.

Perhaps even he hadn't realized his emotions were more pronounced than before.

"Alas... Master... Please watch on... I shall not disappoint you..." Ji Changsheng said as strange fluctuations appeared on his body.

He had long gained insight but suppressed his breakthrough, intending to do so before Chen Guan.

Ji Changsheng underwent a peculiar transformation, an invisible and silent power surged within him.

The power altered his original Primordial Energy Attribute, reducing his energy fluctuations until they became completely undetectable.

"Your Primordial Energy..." Chen Guan looked at Ji Changsheng in astonishment.

"I owe it all to your guidance and teachings. My Primordial Energy has reached a state beyond yin and yang, neither soft nor hard, neither real nor illusionary—pure Chaos. With one final breakthrough, I can ascend further," Ji Changsheng said, watching Chen Guan with a strange smile. "I know your greatest desire is my breakthrough, so at that moment I will use the power you taught me to send you away—the last thing I can do for you."

"You indeed are my good disciple, understanding my heart's desires. To die at the hands of my well-taught apprentice is the most honorable death." Chen Guan seemed moved.

"Master... Let this disciple send you off..." Ji Changsheng finally took that last step, and his Primordial Energy underwent a radical transformation, causing Ji Changsheng to appear as if he had returned to an Innate state.

His body seemed akin to an untrained mortal, like a pure and innocent youth.

Yet Chen Guan could sense an extremely dangerous aura from him.

Ji Changsheng struck the divine statue with a seemingly mundane palm, devoid of evident power.

But as that tender hand touched the statue, it instantaneously shattered, reduced to particles.

"Disciple... must become a supreme being..." Only the statue's final words echoed within the Divine Hall.