Heaven Refining physique Chapter 226: Infinite Order and Disorder
Previously on Heaven Refining physique...
Yao Ying took another sip, her gaze then settling on Jiang Hao. "Regarding the task of avenging Senior Hu Tian with a sword, who declared that you must tread the sword path to wield it? Simply utilize the sword as a weapon. Strength is paramount; techniques become secondary."
Jiang Hao was taken aback, finding himself speechless. Her logic was sound and presented a valid perspective. He then took a sip of his own tea, noting its quality but finding it inferior to the brew Senior Yao had previously offered.
A faint sense of clarity washed over him with the tea, yet it offered no tangible assistance for his current predicament.
Yao Ying glanced outward while taking another sip. "The reason I've steered this conversation this way is my desire for you to ascend to the Heavenly King Realm swiftly."
"The transformations your physique undergoes at that stage are immense; it's termed the Final Awakening. Just as cultivators below the Heavenly King Realm aren't truly considered cultivators, likewise, a physique prior to its profound metamorphosis at the Heavenly King Realm is but a faint shadow of its true potential."
Yao Ying took another sip and fixed her eyes on Jiang Hao. "For myself, I could only harness chaos in its most rudimentary form and struggled to grasp other laws individually. However, upon reaching the Heavenly King Realm, comprehending any Dao became effortless, requiring no external resources or treasures. I merely needed to meditate on the specific aspect of the Dao, and my advancement became remarkably smooth and swift."
"Yet, I only pursue a select few Daos to their apex. The reasoning remains the same; there's no practical advantage in mastering every Dao to its extreme. I've maintained a rudimentary understanding of most other Daos, a contingency should the need ever arise."
Jiang Hao nodded in comprehension. He too harbored a curiosity about the evolution of his own physique. Senior Yin had speculated that he might gain the ability to absorb laws directly from any source, be it resources or even incoming attacks. He felt a strong intuition that this prediction might indeed hold true.
Ultimately, his physique might achieve the pinnacle of Refinement, capable of refining virtually anything. However, there was one element he felt uncertain about refining: chaos itself.
Chaos represents the very origin, an untamed, primordial essence encompassing all existence, predating the separation of Heaven and Earth. One could reach this origin, but shattering it was an impossible feat.
Senior Yin Ni had advised him to pursue the Dao of Chaos. But if he couldn't refine it like other laws, how would he traverse this path? Undoubtedly, seeking guidance from Senior Yao would be beneficial, as her insights would rival any universal treasure.
However, embarking on this path under her tutelage would demand an unfathomable amount of time, potentially spanning epochs. Time itself didn't daunt him; cultivation is inherently a time-consuming endeavor, a universal constant. When he truly delved into comprehending Dao, a thousand years could fleetingly pass like a blink of an eye.
What truly troubled him was the question: would Senior Yao Ying be willing to dedicate such an extraordinary expanse of time to him? This was because no cultivation technique in existence could guide one to the zenith of the Chaos Dao; even the Xuanluan Clan lacked a complete method.
Sharing such an immense period with another essentially signified a bond akin to Dao Companions. While he had certainly grown closer to her during their time together, he doubted their connection had reached the level of Dao Companionship.
Perhaps his own hesitation was the factor; after all, the Bond of Fated was acclaimed as the strongest bond, naturally surpassing the Dao Companion bond.
Yet, the fundamental meaning of each bond differed. The Bond of Fated represented a predestined union, while the other was a chosen one. They had yet to formally acknowledge their Fated Bond; if they did, the concept of becoming Dao Companions would become inconsequential.
"What occupies your thoughts?" Yao Ying inquired, taking the final sip of her tea and setting the cup aside as she observed Jiang Hao.
Jiang Hao sighed, deciding it was too soon to dwell on such matters. He was still quite young, and it was premature to worry about such things.
"Senior, I wish to follow the Chaos Dao... but is its refinement truly feasible? I was just pondering this very question," Jiang Hao stated, choosing to let Senior Yao provide the solution herself, thereby accepting whatever guidance she offered.
Yao Ying regarded him calmly. "Why do you presume Chaos cannot be refined, and why do you believe your Refinement Law mirrors conventional Refinement Laws?"
Jiang Hao's brow furrowed. Wasn't that the established truth?
Noticing his puzzled expression, Yao Ying continued.
"State the name of your physique."
"Heaven Refining Physique," Jiang Hao replied.
Yao Ying's gaze met his. "Why is it named the Heaven Refining Physique and not simply the Refinement Physique?"
Jiang Hao’s eyes widened slightly. He had genuinely never contemplated the 'Heaven' aspect of his physique. What could it possibly represent? Even when he learned about his unique constitution, the information focused on its capabilities and designation, not its deeper symbolic meaning. "It's a profound question, so allow me to elucidate. Heaven represents the supreme power within any realm, embodying the principles of Law and Order. This order strives for universal equilibrium, a fundamental governance over the entire cosmos." Yao Ying extended her hand, and a small orb of a dark, bluish-purple hue materialized above her palm. Jiang Hao experienced a potent sense of unease. This was his inaugural encounter with chaos in its purest form. Its appearance was otherworldly and hallucinatory, existing on the edge of reality. Though it emanated an overwhelming danger, he also perceived an unusual tranquility and serenity emanating from it. Despite its spherical form, he sensed it was merely an illusion, as if he were only permitted to perceive it as such. With a sigh, Jiang Hao acknowledged that even a diminished manifestation created by Senior Yao possessed sufficient power to obliterate this entire city in an instant. Yao Ying allowed the sphere to hover between them, indicating it. "Observe this. This is chaos, existing perpetually in a state of boundless disarray, the complete antithesis of the infinite order that Heaven imposes upon the universe. Chaos is an amalgamation of all things, whereas Heaven is born from the differentiation of all things. Ultimately, however, both encompass everything. Therefore, if your physique is designed to refine Heaven, which comprises everything, how could it possibly be incapable of refining chaos, which also comprises everything?"