Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 978 - 422: Star Palace Surveillance_3
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"This is bound by the laws of the universe, not something mortal power can easily change."
"Consider the Nanchuan Realm as an illustration. Its domain is modest, and the spiritual Qi is sparse. To foster even one Divinity Transformation Cultivator marks the zenith of its destiny; anything beyond is but a fanciful notion."
"Consequently, for cultivators originating from the lower realms who aspire to shatter the Divinity Transformation barrier, or for those Divinity Transformation Cultivators aiming to ascend to even loftier heights, a mere two avenues are available!"
The Nine Nether Elder extended two skeletal fingers.
"The first involves devising methods to bolster the collective destiny of their dwelling region.
"And this second path..."
As the Nine Nether Elder reached this juncture, a piercing, chilling luminescence suddenly speared from his spectral eyes, sending shivers through the onlookers.
"Is to vanquish other Divinity Transformation Cultivators!"
"Each time a Divinity Transformation Cultivator is slain, a segment of the immense destiny that originally pertained to that part of the world dissipates, reverting back to the heavens and the earth."
"This stands as the sole method to breach the Divinity Transformation stage, or for Divinity Transformation Cultivators to progress further!"
"What?"
"Could it... truly be so?!"
Even with Xu Ping's resolve, as unyielding as ice forged over millennia, upon grasping this astonishing secret, his countenance contorted dramatically, and a sharp gasp escaped him.
The journey to Divinity Transformation is indeed so ruthless.
Is this the law of the jungle?
In that instant, Xu Ping began to grasp, to a degree, why the Wind Origin Realm had embarked on such aggressive endeavors to invade the Nanchuan Realm.
Their ultimate objective likely extended far beyond mere resource plunder. On a more profound level, it was probably a struggle for, or even a means to confiscate, the Nanchuan Realm's already scant Divinity Transformation fortune.
With the hope of cultivating more Divinity Transformation experts, or enabling existing ones to reach greater levels!
Following the initial shock, a profound solemnity descended.
Comprehension was one thing, but a more immediate and grave predicament now loomed before him.
If Xu Ping harbored ambitions of breaking through to the Divinity Transformation Realm in the future, then... how would he confront this brutal contest for destiny?
Should he attempt to enhance the fortune of a specific locale?
This undertaking demanded vast expanses of time and substantial power to support it, presenting an exceptionally daunting challenge for him acting alone.
Or... would he be compelled to tread the sanguinary path of pillage, engaging in life-or-death confrontations with fellow Divinity Transformation Cultivators for the sake of destiny?
Furthermore, even if he were fortunate enough to amass sufficient destiny to meet the prerequisite for a breakthrough, how could he guarantee that during the critical moment of advancement, he wouldn't become conspicuous
"After that, the Dual Saints immediately dispatched the core cultivators of the Star Palace to keep a close watch on the activities in the outer seas... Hmph, their intentions are obvious."
"They suspect that whoever took the fortune is located in the outer seas."
"The fortune was taken?"
"A cultivator from the outer seas?"
Hearing this, Xu Ping’s heart was overcome by a tremendous surge.
At this point, he could not help but draw a parallel to the breakthrough evolution of the Profound Celestial Embryo back then.
Could it be that the Profound Celestial Embryo was the one who seized the fortune amassed by the Dual Saints?
The more he deliberated, the more plausible it seemed.
If there was anything capable of seizing fortune, then the Profound Celestial Embryo would undoubtedly be among them.
This... this is unbelievably daring!
Internally, Xu Ping could not help but sigh in secret.
What sort of predicament is this?
A calamity descended from the heavens!
The Profound Celestial Embryo shattered the heavens, yet he is the one destined to face the monstrous wrath of two Divinity Transformation existences.
If the Star Palace Saints were to definitively discover it was his doing...
No, even if they only harbored the slightest suspicion towards him... he would surely have no chance of survival.
Within the Wind Origin Realm, escape would be utterly impossible!
Fortunate!
Fortunately, it appears the Dual Saints can only vaguely pinpoint the general direction from which the fortune was lost.
Furthermore, considering the outer sea is under the dominion of the Demon Race and its situation is rather complex, they have not immediately descended personally to conduct a search, opting instead for a cautious surveillance strategy.
Xu Ping’s thoughts raced. Although a colossal wave had already erupted within his heart, his face betrayed no hint of it, instead adopting an expression of suitable shock and dawning realization:
"So that’s how it is; that explains everything. No wonder the Star Palace has been so active recently."
Seamlessly shifting the topic, Xu Ping spoke as if nothing unusual had occurred:
"However... with the capability and audacity to snatch fortune from the grasp of the Dual Saints, looking across the entire outer seas, it’s likely only that fifth-rank true dragon from the True Dragon Hall who possesses such strength and sheer nerve, wouldn't you agree?"
The Nine Nether Elder cast a meaningful glance at Xu Ping before remarking casually, "Perhaps."
His tone remained placid, neither confirming nor denying the statement.