I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives-Chapter 375 - 304: Divinity Transformation Gathering of the Human Race
On this day, the clouds above Yunlan Peak suddenly condensed, and a floating cloud of four celestial phenomena appeared in the sky. Amidst the swirling clouds, a wisp of Primordial Qi descended like a swimming dragon, forming two figures upon landing.
The one on the left was dressed in a Moon White Daoist Robe, with a hairpin inserted at an angle, surrounded by a clear light of four celestial phenomena—this was Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao.
The person on the right wore a Profound Rock Daoist Robe and stood upon a Jade Illusion, exuding an aura as heavy as a towering mountain—this was Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan.
Several Celestial Venerables of Divinity Transformation shared the space, their auras intermingling without clashing, causing layers of ripples to form in the surrounding void.
The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi around them spontaneously organized, and the mountain breezes quietly dispersed. The pressure of Divinity Transformation remained hidden yet palpable, prompting the Nascent Soul Cultivators attending them to bow and hold their breath.
"Is this Fellow Daoist Life-Annihilating?"
Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao’s voice was like a clear stream washing over stones, his gaze landing on Chen Sheng with a hint of curiosity.
The divinity transformation seeds of the Four Domains were mostly scions of major sects. In the past, he had not heard of the name Daoist Life-Annihilating; it was as if he had suddenly sprung from a rock to become a Divinity Transformation Cultivator.
Chen Xihua clapped his palms and laughed, the Taiyue Void-Slaying Sword quietly vibrating at his side:
"Allow me to introduce you! This is Fellow Daoist Carefree, who cultivates the Dao of Four Celestial Phenomena, mastering the growth of spring, the flourishing of summer, the harvest of autumn, and the storing of winter, as well as wind, fire, thunder, and lightning. In this realm, none excel him in understanding the transformations of the Heavenly Dao."
"This is Fellow Daoist Zuo Xuan, who cultivates the Dao of Primordial Earth Magnetic, capable of harmonizing the Five Elements and embracing all laws. In the past, he sealed an ancient demon pit using the power of earth magnetics, sparing the Great Wilderness from a catastrophe with his ingenious means!"
Having spoken, he turned to Xiaoyao and Zuo Xuan, with a tone of increased solemnity:
"This is Fellow Daoist Life-Annihilating, primarily cultivating the Sword Dao. His extraordinary talent is unmatched, for before achieving Divinity Transformation, he had already fully comprehended a Sword Dao Principle."
"Oh?"
Two surprised exclamations sounded simultaneously.
Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao’s hand, which had been stroking his beard, suddenly paused, and the clear light of the Four Celestial Phenomena on his Moon White Daoist Robe flickered momentarily.
Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan’s foot sank slightly into the stone illusion he stood upon, causing a circle of moisture to emerge on the ground.
A Divinity Transformation Cultivator merges with the world, understanding the transformations of the Small Thousand World and contemplating Dao Principles seems expected, but to comprehend a Dao Principle before Divinity Transformation is a rare occurrence in history!
Both had been Celestial Venerables for millennia, fully aware of the Nascent Soul’s limitations. At that time, cultivators’ Nascent Souls were tender, and even understanding the Dao Rhyme required the aid of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, let alone "fully comprehending Dao Principles."
Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao had been stuck at the peak of the Nascent Soul for a hundred years before reaching Divinity Transformation, after which he spent several centuries using heavenly induction to comprehend the Four Celestial Phenomena of Heavenly Intent.
Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan further tempered his body with earth magnetics for a thousand years, barely comprehending the embryonic form of the Earth Dao Principle, and after Divinity Transformation, gradually merged five elements and primordial magnetics to form the Primordial Earth Magnetism.
"Fellow Daoist truly possesses remarkable insight!"
Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao’s eyes were filled with undisguised amazement. He stepped half a step forward for a closer look, seeing that although Chen Sheng’s Sword Intent was restrained, it subtly aligned with the Supreme Truth of Heaven, prompting him to applaud with admiration:
"Before my Divinity Transformation, I could only glimpse the faint echoes of Dao Principles, unable to comprehend even their embryonic form. That a fellow Daoist could discern the fundamentals at the Nascent Soul Realm reveals true brilliance and makes him a paragon among us!"
Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan also nodded in agreement, his deep voice carrying genuine admiration:
"Fellow Daoist, your talent is rarely seen in ages. To penetrate the essence before Divinity Transformation is to possess profound wisdom."
Chen Sheng remained motionless, his hands clasped in a respectful gesture, his sword-shaped eyebrows slightly furrowed, his tone still cool as frost:
"Greetings, Fellow Daoists. The Dao Principle I realized is merely a fundamental derivative of the Sword Dao, unworthy of such high praise."
At his words, Xiaoyao and Zuo Xuan were first taken aback, then ironically amused.
Even the most fundamental Dao Principles are rarely understood before Divinity Transformation, and such instances are few and far between in history. Yet Chen Sheng spoke with such nonchalance as if it were merely a basic sword technique mastered.
Chen Xihua timely intervened, his laughter filled with support:
"Fellow Daoist Life-Annihilating is still under five hundred years old, his dedication to the Sword Dao absolute, and his temperament inherently detached. Moreover, he is an heir of the Chen Clan, akin to kin, so please don’t find fault with his straightforwardness."
"So I see!"
Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao suddenly realized, slapping his thigh with a laugh:
"No wonder that Sword Madman was so enthusiastic today, revealing all to us upon meeting—it turns out we’re among family!"
Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan also smiled warmly, his gaze softer:
"Fellow Daoist Life-Annihilating’s early slaughter of the Demon Monarch shook the Four Domains. I’ve heard a bit—his disposition is noble, decisive in battle, embodying the aura of a Sword Dao Grandmaster. How could we find issue?"
He paused, a touch of sentiment in his eyes:
"However, I didn’t expect Fellow Daoist Life-Annihilating to hail from the Chen Clan. It explains this exceptional prowess—when Fellow Daoist Xihua achieved Divinity Transformation years ago, he similarly ’dominated the scene’ with his sword pressure, truly the same lineage!"
Chen Xihua waved a dismissive hand with a laugh, yet his words brimmed with protection:
"This has nothing to do with me; he met me only after achieving Late-stage Nascent Soul. It was only afterward, through an array test, that we discovered our shared lineage."
Xiaoyao and Zuo Xuan exchanged a glance, each seeing understanding in the other’s eyes—Sword Cultivators are expectedly protective.
What more when someone like Chen Sheng displays such "pre-Divinity comprehension," a genius who, even in the ancient golden age, would be enough for any Sect to vigorously support?
After some pleasantries, Chen Xihua raised his hand in a gesture of introduction, the Taiyue Void-Slaying Sword drawing a silvery arc in the sky, cleaving the void before them:
"Alright, let’s head into the inner hall for a detailed discussion, Fellow Daoists."
Before his voice had fully resonated, an archway formed by Sword Qi appeared before them, leading to an intricately carved inner hall, with Cinnabar Pillars engraved with Ancient Sword Patterns, circulating a subtle glow under the nourishment of Spiritual Qi.
Without hesitation, Xiaoyao and Zuo Xuan strode through the archway, their auras lightly retracted.
Being fellow Divinity Transformation Cultivators of the Human Race, they had reached the end of the earthly path, supporting each other for millennia, their bond surpassing that of mere peers.
Though Chen Xihua’s cultivation was the highest and his Dao realm the deepest, firmly seated as the foremost Celestial Venerable of the Human Race, he was never the least bit arrogant, because of the principle of "balance."
A White Jade round table automatically appeared with Spirit Tea in the center of the inner hall, Chen Xihua lightly tapped the table’s surface with his fingertip, three strands of Spirit Light carried teacups to the three before he slowly began to speak:
"You both know that after the ancients, this realm’s essence is fragmented. We Divinity Transformation Cultivators may seem glorious, but in truth, we tread on thin ice."
Lifting the teacup, his gaze deepened:
"To merge with heaven and earth should be transcendental, yet in this realm where the essence is but a shadow, even in stillness, our essence dwindles with the waning world, our lifespans drastically shorter than during ancient times."
Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao took a sip of tea, and the Four Symbols illusion on his moon white Daoist robe dimmed slightly:
"More than just a loss? Back then, when I fought that demon in the Great Wilderness, I only used thirty percent of my Divine Power, yet it cost me a hundred years of lifespan. Even after refining two batches of great pills, I couldn’t recover it."
Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan nodded in agreement, the rock patterns on his profound Daoist robe flickering slightly:
"And those Tier Five Arrays of the Nascent Soul Sects, in ancient times I could have swept them away with a wave of my hand."
"But now, to utilize the Earth’s magnetic essence to break the array, it would cost at least fifty years of lifespan, not worthwhile. That’s why they dare to claim they can resist Divinity Transformation."
This spoke to the embarrassment of Divinity Transformation Cultivators—not that they cannot battle, but that they "cannot afford to battle."
An all-out battle could easily consume hundreds of years of lifespan, often leaving oneself drained before even vanquishing the enemy.
Thus, for thousands of years, Divinity Transformation cultivators often engaged in "literary duels," deducing Dao Principles with their Primordial Spirits, evolving techniques in the void, stopping before it became real, never using true mana.
Chen Sheng nodded slightly at these words, as the Tier Five Primordial Magnetic Array of the Three Elements Dao Sect was just such an array that could resist Divinity Transformation.
He watched the three without expression, seeing Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao taking the lead, swiftly steering the conversation back to the main topic, his voice carrying a hint of urgency:
"Fellow Daoist Xihua sent word that Daoist Life-Annihilating is willing to join our plan for passage, and also mentioned a big surprise?"
His gaze swept over Chen Sheng, containing admiration but also a hint of doubt.
While the talent of the other was undoubtedly extraordinary, just having entered Divinity Transformation, his mastery over Dao Principles certainly couldn’t compare to these millennial demons.
Nor could it compare to the Golden Feather Demon Venerable of the Demon Race, who was skilled in Yin and Yang, evidently not essential, and thus couldn’t account for the big surprise.
Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan also nodded slowly, his deep voice filled with sincerity:
"We’ve been preparing for a hundred years, Brother Golden Feather stabilizing space, Fellow Daoist Xihua opening the passage, Fellow Daoist Xiaoyao and I deducing routes and refining treasures, each of us with our own duty."
"Having another Divinity Transformation companion is certainly like adding wings to a tiger, but..."
Though he left the sentence unfinished, he had already touched on the core—they welcomed Daoist Life-Annihilating, but since they had come from afar, they were more concerned with the "big surprise" mentioned by Chen Xihua.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xihua clapped his hands and laughed, the Taiyue Void-Slaying Sword on the table’s edge vibrating joyfully:
"This surprise is not one I can produce."
He moved aside, directing his gaze towards Chen Sheng, his tone filled with certainty, "This is the handiwork of Fellow Daoist Life-Annihilating, guaranteed to satisfy you both."
Celestial Venerables Xiaoyao and Zuo Xuan immediately focused their attention on Chen Sheng, their curiosity piqued further.
The level of Chen Xihua’s perspective was so high that even ancient legacies might not move him, so what he deemed a "big surprise" could not be ordinary.
Facing the inquisitive stares of the two, Chen Sheng remained cool, nodding slowly, as a blue Spirit Light emerged from his brow, floating to the center of the round table. Suddenly, it expanded, transforming into a vast star map over a mere foot in size.
On the star map, millions of stars twinkled, countless silver lines woven into a web, marking densely packed spatial nodes.
At the very center, beside a brilliant silver star, were etched three mysterious restriction patterns, serving as the coordinates of the Spirit Realm—the patterns, as they circulated, resonated with the void of heaven and earth, causing ripples to appear on the barrier inside the hall.
"Is this... a star map coordinate?"
Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao abruptly stood, the four-season spirit light on his moon white Daoist robe freezing instantly. He staggered half a step forward, almost touching the star map:
"No, this pattern... it’s the spatial imprint of the Spirit Realm! It is the precise coordinate of the Spirit Realm!"
Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan also rose abruptly, cracking fine lines underfoot on the blue stone floor, his gaze fixed on the coordinates on the star map, his breath becoming heavy:
"It’s actually true! After a hundred years of deduction, we could only figure out the general direction of the Spirit Realm, the spatial deviation being measured in millennia, yet these coordinates are so precise."
The two were instantly captivated by the star map, their eyes brimming with excitement and ecstasy.
Though their plan for passage was already perfected, it was always plagued by a fatal problem—the Great Void was vast and boundless, spatial turbulence changing in a blink.
Even with ancient spatial node positioning, there was a considerable probability of getting lost in the void or crashing against domain barriers, shattering into pieces.
This Spirit Realm coordinate undoubtedly reversed such a scenario entirely!
"Well? Is this surprise substantial enough?"
Chen Xihua’s laughter echoed within the barrier, tinged with a bit of pride.
Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao nodded repeatedly, his hand trembling as he stroked his beard:
"More than substantial! With this map, all my hundred years of deduced spatial routes are usable, and the redundant preparations to avoid turbulence can be completely omitted!"
Despite having made quite a bit of "useless effort," his face was full of relief—compared to the risk of getting lost in the void, this bit of cost was insignificant.
Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan also laughed heartily, the rock patterns on his profound Daoist robe regaining their shine:
"When we involved Brother Golden Feather, I thought the success and failure of this journey were fifty-fifty. With these coordinates, supplemented by the void treasures we prepared, there is an eighty percent chance of success!"
After their excitement ebbed, the two exchanged glances, bending in a solemn bow towards Chen Sheng:
"The Daoist friend who found this map has rendered outstanding service, solving our thousand-year predicament; we shall remember this grace in our hearts!"
Chen Sheng sidestepped to avoid their bow, flicking his fingers, the star map shrinking back into his brow; his tone remained calm:
"All of you have come to navigate through the Spirit Realm, and as companions, we should brave the storm together; this map is just a serendipitous acquisition, hardly a matter of grace." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
Chen Xihua clapped his hands in praise:
"Well said, ’brave the storm together!’ Navigating through the Spirit Realm is our shared vision."
No sooner had his words fallen, than Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao volunteered:
"With these coordinates, deducing routes is now easy! Brother Golden Feather is still cultivating in the Demon Race’s Secret Realm. I’ll go convey this news, let him share in the joy as well!"
Celestial Venerable Zuo Xuan also rose pleasantly:
"I will hasten to refine the ’Void Star Positioning Disc,’ entrust it to Fellow Daoist Life-Annihilating, with the star map as a guide, ensuring our safety amidst the turbulence!"
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