mtl008 Chapter 131: The Method of Defeating the King and Becoming the Emperor
Chapter 131: The Method of Defeating the King and Becoming the Emperor
Liu Shen pondered for a moment, then said, "Breaking through in this manner, relying on the power of faith and wishes, will likely have certain hidden dangers. After all, the wishes of sentient beings are countless, and even a true Immortal Emperor cannot fulfill all of them. If there comes a day when they clash with the wishes of sentient beings, I fear one's own Dao Fruit will be unstable!"
"There are indeed hidden dangers, but compared to the strength one possesses after breaking through, these are not worth mentioning," Fang Ming nodded, then said, "Moreover, it is not impossible to compensate for the so-called hidden dangers."
Dao Ancestor, Quasi Immortal Emperor, compared to Immortal King, are completely not on the same level of existence.
If the peak of Immortality still possesses the strength to contend with ordinary Immortal Kings, then no matter what level an Immortal King is, as long as they are still an Immortal King, it is impossible for them to contend with a Quasi Immortal Emperor.
No matter how many come, they will all die!
Unless you also have an ash box like the owner of the Three Worlds Bronze Coffin, with the blessing of the remnant will of a Sacrifice Dao figure. Of course, this is an exceptional situation, relying on external force, not one's own power.
"The power of faith and wishes actually has such a wonderful use. We truly underestimated this power back then. In the future, we need to pay more attention," Liu Shen cupped her hands, deeply sighing.
Afterward, she asked with considerable curiosity, "Besides this method, what are the intricacies of the other two methods?"
"The remaining methods are naturally to break through using one's own power," Fang Ming said.
Within the chaotic mist, Liu Shen nodded and said, "Breaking through by relying on oneself is not something that can be achieved so simply. What profound mysteries are there within it?"
Throughout ancient times, the Great Chiliocosm Universe has been countless, but the only confirmed Quasi Immortal Emperor is the one who left footprints on the Boundary Sea embankment.
Apart from this person, there are no other definite individuals.
Many heaven's favorites cannot find the path forward; perhaps it's not that their innate talent is insufficient, but rather that they haven't been able to find the direction.
Exploring on one's own, it is naturally difficult to achieve success.
"Since the realm above Immortal King is called Dao Ancestor, then naturally one cannot walk the old path of predecessors; one needs to truly forge one's own path, only then can one be called a Dao Ancestor!" Fang Ming said.
Although his voice was calm, in Liu Shen's heart, it was no less than a clap of thunder.
This thunderclap cleared away all the mist in her heart, and in an instant, she completely understood everything.
Originally, she was only separated from enlightenment by a single layer of window paper.
"Presumably Fellow Daoist also understands now?" Fang Ming smiled.
"So that's how it is!" Liu Shen sighed with endless emotion.
"Dao Ancestor..." Little Pagoda sighed deeply, clearly having also understood the true meaning within.
What kind of person can be called a Dao Ancestor? Naturally, it is a being who creates their own Dao, propagates their Dao methods throughout the heavens, carves out a path for sentient beings, and pioneers a completely new cultivation path.
Only in this way can one be considered a true Dao Ancestor!
"No wonder the few individuals who created the current cultivation system back then were so powerful that they reached the peak, almost breaking through the Immortal King realm. If it weren't for unexpected events, those few individuals truly might have become Quasi Immortal Emperor Dao Ancestors," Liu Shen murmured.
Using one's own Dao to evolve a completely new cultivation system, deducing and sublimating it, this is the correct path to becoming a Dao Ancestor Quasi Immortal Emperor.
Quasi Immortal Emperors achieved through this method are also exceptionally powerful, far surpassing Quasi Immortal Emperors achieved through the power of faith and wishes.
"This is too difficult. Creating a completely new system, no wonder there isn't a single Quasi Immortal Emperor in the world!" Liu Shen shook her head and said, "The current system wasn't even created by one person; it was initially drafted by gathering the most top-tier existences back then, and even now, it cannot be considered completely perfected!"
"It's not necessarily true that one must create a cultivation system to break through the Immortal King realm," Fang Ming said at this point, "The pioneer, the founder, the true master of a Dao within a cultivation system also has a chance."
Such individuals are also undeniable Dao Ancestors. As for cultivators who follow the path paved by Immortal Emperors, they naturally cannot be considered true Dao Ancestors, hence the title of Quasi Immortal Emperor.
The four Quasi Immortal Emperors in the current heavens have extremely high value; they are all true pioneers, but unfortunately, they fell into darkness.
"The difficulty is equally high!" Liu Shen sighed.
Wanting to pioneer a cultivation system is clearly not that easy.
The path has mostly been explored by predecessors; later generations can mostly only follow the path of their predecessors.
Taking the current system as an example, to forge ahead, one can only create a great realm above the Immortal King and bridge the broken path.
The difficulty is unimaginable.
Whoever can bridge the broken path on the foundation of the current system, that person is the great master, that person is the Dao Ancestor.
Of course, this is also very difficult, no less difficult than creating a method.
The current system may not have such potential!
"In essence, the current system has not evolved to its true end. Otherwise, the birth of Quasi Immortal Emperors and Dao Ancestors would not be so difficult," Fang Ming said.
An Immortal Emperor triumphs over the Dao; evolving a cultivation system from their own Dao can naturally support the birth of Dao Ancestors.
An Immortal Emperor, as the source of a Dao, if they encounter problems, later generations will also be unable to cultivate the system they pioneered.
This conclusion can be drawn from the Sacrifice Dao expert who pioneered the pollen system and from Shi Hao.
If they encountered problems, the cultivation system they created would also collapse accordingly, making it impossible to cultivate again.
The source of the system is crucial!
Although the current cultivation system has not evolved to its true end, it also has similar problems.
The creators of the method back then perished, and later generations were unable to continue this path and further deduce it.
It wasn't deduced to the end; the peak was broken at the Immortal King realm, meaning there was no path ahead. This is why countless heaven's favorites were trapped at this realm.
"So the real reason is this!" Liu Shen's heart suddenly cleared, and many questions now received complete answers.
There was no path ahead; they had reached the peak of the current system, constrained by the current system, making it difficult to advance even an inch.
She also understood the method for advancement.
One is to jump out of the current system, create methods, evolve the Dao, use one's own Dao to pioneer a new cultivation system, deduce and sublimate it, gradually surpass the past, approach the Quasi Immortal Emperor realm, and finally, after a long period of accumulation, leap up and become a Dao Ancestor Quasi Immortal Emperor.
The second is naturally to follow the current path, reach the highest level, then summarize the current system, and as a great master, bridge the path ahead, pioneer new realms, perfect the system, and thereby achieve the Dao.
"Then how does one become an Immortal Emperor?" Liu Shen asked this crucial question, curious, "Does Fellow Daoist also know?"
"I certainly don't know the specific details," Fang Ming shook his head and said, "But from what I know, to become an Immortal Emperor, one must open up a completely new cultivation system. Only then can one become an Immortal Emperor."
"A path only has one endpoint!" Fang Ming said in a deep voice.
Liu Shen was stunned, then asked, "That is to say, a cultivation system, in principle, can only give birth to one Immortal Emperor?"
"Indeed. There is only one source. The Immortal Emperor themselves triumphs over the Dao, and the cultivation system they pass down is the evolution of the Immortal Emperor's own Dao. Later generations are equivalent to walking on the path pioneered by the Immortal Emperor," Fang Ming nodded.
Of course, nothing is absolute. If the source of the system perishes, later generations still have a chance to reach the peak.
This is also very difficult, almost impossible, though.
"So that's how it is," Liu Shen nodded, then said, "It seems that to truly transcend, one must completely jump out of the current system. Otherwise, in the future, one is very likely to face a cruel and incomparable Dao struggle!"
Saying this, she looked at Fang Ming, saying with a hint of admiration, "Speaking of which, Profound Heaven Fellow Daoist is truly remarkable. You have now also carved out a path. If Fellow Daoist's system continues to be deduced and perfected, perhaps Fellow Daoist will become a true supreme existence."
"It's still early!" Fang Ming shook his head and said, "Currently, my system is still very rough. Only when it is truly perfected and can be popularized can it be considered a cultivation system and be qualified to be presented on the stage."
"With Fellow Daoist's insight and wisdom, this day will not be too far off," Liu Shen seemed to have great confidence in him.
"I hope so!" Fang Ming sighed, his confidence not that great.
This was not an easy matter. Although his path was gradually becoming clear, in terms of certainty, he really didn't have much.
"This Profound Heaven Fellow Daoist knows many hidden secrets, but he doesn't know much about the details, and he's not even that sure about the function of the Immortal Medicine fruit..." Liu Shen subtly glanced at Fang Ming's avatar, having some guesses in her heart.
"Perhaps this Profound Heaven Fellow Daoist is not from this era. Maybe he comes from the future. If so, it would explain why he knows so many secrets but is not so clear about the details..." Liu Shen thought to herself.
With the power of an Immortal King, one can break through the river of Time and return to the past or future. Small-scale changes to the past and future are completely possible.
In the previous era, she had encountered powerhouses from the past or future multiple times and had even attempted to establish contact, risking the backlash of karma and Time, to briefly join forces.
If an Immortal King takes another step forward, it might not be impossible to send one's cultivation to the past or even the future, allowing it to remain at a time node in the past or future for a long time.
"If Profound Heaven Fellow Daoist truly comes from the future, what is he doing this for?" Liu Shen pondered.
"Is he planning to change the outcome of the future?" She quickly thought of the scene reflected on the paper boat.
"What is certain is that something bad must have happened in the future. As early as the Immortal Ancient Era, powerhouses from the future broke through time and space, trying to find something..."
"Perhaps in the distant future, it's not just us who lost, but countless heavens also lost. The survivors are trying to return to the past,宁愿背负无边的大因果,宁愿承受大道反噬,they are willing to bear boundless great karma, willing to endure the backlash of the Great Dao, they just want to reverse everything... The outcome must be very bad..."
Thinking of this, Liu Shen's heart trembled.
"Given this, perhaps that child, Shi Hao, is truly extraordinary. Profound Heaven Fellow Daoist values him so much..." Liu Shen thought of Shi Hao and mused, "In the future, will that child grow to the peak and become our main force?"
Liu Shen's thoughts calmed down. Then she solemnly said, "Today's matter, I owe Fellow Daoist a great favor. In the future, if Fellow Daoist has anything, just say it. Within my capabilities, I will absolutely not refuse."
"Fellow Daoist can rest assured," Fang Ming smiled and said, "In the future, I will definitely need Fellow Daoist's help. At that time, Fellow Daoist must not refuse."
Liu Shen's promise was exactly what he wanted!
"Within my capabilities, I will absolutely not refuse," Liu Shen said seriously.
Then, she said to Fang Ming, "Hearing what Fellow Daoist said just now is better than comprehending the Dao for a million years. I need to think about it carefully."
"Fellow Daoist, please feel free," Fang Ming nodded.
This was normal. The higher the cultivation, the higher the Dao profoundness, and the closer one was to the top-level cultivators, the greater their understanding of what was just said would be.
It was perfectly normal for Liu Shen to want to quietly contemplate for a while.