I Truly Am The Villian Chapter 2236 - 2235: Spirit Master, Comprehending Heaven and Earth

Conversations between the two flowed like cryptic discourse.

The elder imparted his words without reservation, stating, "My lineage is rooted here, binding me to this very soil and sky."

"You see, as one's years dwindle, a profound connection to one's homeland often takes root."

"A single drop descents, a single drop finds its existence," Xu Zimei's gaze drifted over the elder and the youth.

Ultimately, he ceased speaking.

For him, certain occurrences were merely ephemeral stops along his expansive journey.

His sojourn to the Divine Continent was akin to that of a transient traveler, a mere observer of the fleeting landscapes.

He cast his eyes upon the heavens, noting the descending raindrops.

A profound silence ensued, neither the elder nor the child uttering a sound.

The other disciples of the Righteous Sun Sect, sensing an unusual atmosphere, also remained mute.

For a time, an absolute stillness enveloped the entire pavilion.

Amidst the heavens and the earth, only the relentless downpour persisted, each droplet, large or small, plummeting like a jade disc, coalescing into an unbroken cascade.

This phenomenon endured for an extended period.

Suddenly, a deep sigh escaped the elder.

"The appointed hour has arrived!"

"Grandfather, allow me to offer my support," the child beside him swiftly moved to assist, placing a hand on the elder's right arm.

The elder rose, a gentle smile gracing his lips, "Do not grieve, for I have a successor, and my departure will not be a lonely one."

Nearby, several disciples from the Righteous Sun Sect found themselves compelled to interject.

The female disciple, in particular, spoke.

"Venerable sir, do you suffer from an ailment? You are welcome to seek treatment within our Righteous Sun Sect."

"Our masters possess profound celestial knowledge; there may yet be hope."

Hearing the maiden's earnest offer, the elder emitted a soft chuckle, "Your kindness is appreciated, young one, but I fear no one possesses the remedy for my condition."

"My time has simply come to pass."

With these words, the elder began to walk out of the pavilion, alone.

At that precise moment, the rain outside intensified, its fury escalating.

The deluge descended with unyielding vehemence, as if endowed with sentience, pouring forth from the heavens.

As the elder emerged, an inexplicable magnetism seemed to emanate from him.

Innumerable raindrops veered towards him.

"The rain weeps," Xu Zimei remarked with placid observation.

Beside him, Wang Chuan of the Righteous Sun Sect regarded this with a measure of skepticism.

He queried, "Can rain possess life? How might it comprehend sorrow?"

"All existence within heaven and earth holds a spirit, and those with spirit comprehend both joy and lament," the child accompanying Xu Zimei stated before Wang Chuan could fully articulate his doubts.

"Are you suggesting this elder is a spirit?" Wang Chuan's comprehension, though slow, finally dawned.

Spirits of heaven and earth were exceptionally rare.

Indeed, their existence was largely confined to the realm of myth.

Wang Chuan, having only recently joined the Righteous Sun Sect, never anticipated such extraordinary fortune as to encounter one.

"He is a spirit, and are you as well?" Wang Chuan pressed further.

However, the child's interest in conversing with him had evidently waned.

His attention was now fixed upon the elder, standing outside the pavilion.

In that moment, the elder's form was nearly obscured by the torrential rain, on the precipice of vanishing from sight.

The child extended both hands, a nascent desire to pursue palpable.

Just then, an incandescent radiance erupted from within the downpour.

The elder's indistinct silhouette dissolved, transforming into countless rivulets of water that merged with the falling rain.

If the preceding rain had been mere water, then at this juncture, it had transmuted into spiritual rain.

This spiritual rain possessed profound benefits for cultivators, as well as for flora such as flowers and trees.

A single deluge of this spiritual rain could revitalize dormant plants, infusing them with vitality.

The disciples of the Righteous Sun Sect also recognized this boon and swiftly assumed meditative postures, commencing their cultivation.

"Farewell..."

The child whispered softly, his gaze fixed upon the rain.

"The essence of a spirit, what is its ultimate purpose?" Xu Zimei inquired.

Truthfully, he had never given significant thought to the spirits of heaven and earth prior to this encounter.

Now, having met one, he found himself remarkably intrigued by the spirits within the world he himself had shaped.

"The significance of spirit, perhaps it lies in awakening," the child mused for a moment before responding.

"I was roused by him, and this rain shall awaken many more entities.

Only when a greater number of spirits manifest can we contribute more profoundly to the balance of heaven and earth."

Xu Zimei found his explanation satisfactory.

While some spirits might be corrupted and malevolent, benevolent and virtuous spirits also existed.

There was no compelling reason to linger further.

Xu Zimei then proceeded to exit the pavilion, setting his course towards the Righteous Sun Sect.

Before his departure, he extended a hand.

He bestowing upon the child a wisp of the Great Dao's essence.

He declared, "Should you possess the requisite aptitude, I can elevate you to the status of a Spirit Master."

"Spirit Master? What is that?" The child displayed a degree of bewilderment.

This term was entirely unfamiliar to him, nor had such a concept ever entered his contemplation.

From birth, the path to enlightenment seemed the only destiny.

However, Xu Zimei's vision extended far beyond mere enlightenment.

"If it is only about enlightenment, then your spirits will never truly grow strong."

"Becoming a Spirit Master, establishing your own clan – that is the ultimate objective."

Clearly, Xu Zimei harbored distinct intentions for these spirits.

Naturally, this endeavor also served as a crucial test.

This child was akin to a seed he had casually sown; if it could flourish, it would inherently be deemed suitable for the intended role.

Should it fail to thrive, no significant loss would be incurred.

It is imperative to recognize that the Nine Domains World utilized the Holy Court as its eyes and ears.

Yet, while Xu Zimei also required such assets, he could not simply select them from the myriad existing clans.

Even though the Monster Race, due to the prevailing chaos, was currently aligned with Xu Zimei's interests.

As time progresses, the Monster Race and other such myriad clans would inevitably assert their independence.

Spirits, nonetheless, presented a different proposition compared to other races.

Firstly, they were akin to rootless duckweed.

They depended on Xu Zimei for their very foundation.

Secondly, spirits existed apart from the myriad races, unburdened by entangled interests.

Cultivating the spirits of heaven and earth to serve as eyes and ears would represent the most optimal outcome.

This, of course, was contingent upon the spirits proving genuinely effective.

"Spirit Master... Spirit Master..."

The child gazed upon the Great Dao's energy within his grasp, his eyes gradually alight with dawning comprehension.

He repeated the title softly to himself several times.

He looked up, intending to call out to Xu Zimei.

However, he observed Xu Zimei's form also becoming indistinct, eventually dissolving completely into the rain cascading from the heavens and earth.

The child stood momentarily bewildered.

"I have encountered a benefactor, a truly immense fortune!"

...…

The mountain hosting the Righteous Sun Sect was not particularly imposing, resembling a common peak.

It is said that this mountain was even more unremarkable in ages past.

It was only after the Righteous Sun Sect established its presence that the mountain's vegetation flourished, imbuing it with vibrant life.

The entrance to the Righteous Sun Sect was not heavily fortified.

In reality, the entire expansive sect lacked even a single gatekeeper.

This situation was intrinsically linked to the unique cultivation methodology of the Righteous Sun Sect.

Governing through non-action, flowing with the natural order, and the Heavenly Dao rewarding diligent effort.

Their cultivation centered on grasping the essence of heaven and earth.

No specific cultivation techniques or secret manuals were necessary, nor were artifacts or treasures; only this simple, unadorned form of comprehension was required.