Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now! Chapter 1137 - 39: [Not All Women?] (Part 2)

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Chen Yan confronts his grandmother about her seemingly contradictory actions, questioning why she left him with cultivation techniques and arranged for protectors if she didn't want him involved with the Domain Realm. His grandmother, a Saint Venerable, explains that some truths are too burdensome for him to bear currently, but Chen Yan trusts her judgment and agrees to not pry further.
The old woman offered a smile. "Are you truly unwilling to inquire?" "If you believe disclosing it would cause me harm, then I shall refrain from asking," Chen Yan responded with unwavering directness. "My biological father, Chen Jue, never once raised me nor provided me with sustenance. It was you who nurtured me; without you, I wouldn't even exist. My regard for a father I've never encountered isn't as significant as you might presume." The old woman nodded. "Do you have any further questions for me?" "Yes," Chen Yan affirmed earnestly, his expression turning grave. "A biological father I've never met can be disregarded. But the wife who shares my bed cannot be! Old woman, only you possess the means to assist me in this!" The old woman's smile likewise receded, replaced by a sigh. "That old acquaintance, Lin Qingquan, has already informed me of the situation..." Yet, her tone retained a peculiar inflection. "What must that feel like? Discovering your young girlfriend is, in fact, a Saint Venerable, and having shared a bed with her for close to a year. What sensations does that evoke?" Chen Yan rolled his eyes. "I can hardly articulate the feeling, but if you don't assist me, you'll soon be without a granddaughter-in-law." The old woman pondered for a moment. "You must recount the entirety of this affair to me, down to the minutest detail. Although that old acquaintance, Lin Qingquan, has been secretly relaying messages to me, he was not present with you at all times. There are many things he might not be privy to, thus unable to convey the full picture to me clearly." "Understood!" Thus, Chen Yan proceeded to narrate the complete chronicle of his acquaintance with Lu Sisi, from its inception to its current state. He elaborated extensively, detailing Lu Sisi's unfortunate predestined bond, how he managed to alter her fate, their subsequent numerous encounters, his discovery of the secret pertaining to Lu Sisi's mother, Lu Xiuting, the tomb-robbing activities undertaken by Lu Xiuting's family, and the 'ancient tomb' he unearthed... This recounting inevitably led to a cascade of related topics, and by its conclusion, he had also apprised the old woman of many of his personal experiences and significant events throughout the past year. "My own conjecture is that, years ago, Lu Xiuting's family discovered the ancient tomb. Upon their emergence from it, they brought forth a reincarnated Great Power. That entity is the mysterious voice that has been engaging in commerce with Lu Xiuting. That entity aided Lu Xiuting in altering her fate but also utilized her physical form to host the soul destined for the fetus from which Lu Sisi was later born. I have also indirectly gathered information regarding the reincarnation and tribulation crossing of Great Powers; I..." Chen Yan finally voiced his suspicion, but the old woman raised a hand, halting him. "No need to hurry. You mentioned visiting the ancient tomb and observing a grand formation within its confines. Please sketch that for me." Chen Yan let out a hearty laugh. "Old woman, you've been away from the Domain Realm for far too long, becoming accustomed to the local way of life, haven't you? Why bother with a drawing? I captured photographs with my phone at the time." Having spoken, he retrieved his phone from his storage apparatus, powered it on, navigated to his photo album, and presented it to the old woman. The old woman accepted it, examined the images intently, and then returned the phone to Chen Yan. "What is your assessment, my good grandson?" "I believe this formation resembles some kind of suppressive array," Chen Yan replied with a wry smile. "Therefore, I've never quite grasped the reason if it's a venerable saint preparing to undergo tribulation, why would they establish an array to suppress it? Why would anyone choose to suppress and incarcerate a saint? Or rather, who possesses the capability and the expertise to imprison and suppress a saint?" The old woman sighed. "Have you never considered the possibility that it might be self-imposed imprisonment? Suppressing oneself." Chen Yan was taken aback. "The process of reincarnation tribulation crossing is far more arduous than you might imagine; it carries immense risks, even for a Saint Venerable." The old woman's tone grew somber. "You mentioned encountering a soul fragment of that Hundred-Year-old Venerable and receiving instruction in the 'God-Hosting Chapter.' As you have acquired the God-Hosting technique, I can offer you an explanation. The so-called crossing of tribulations bears a resemblance to god-hosting. It involves the original body calculating the karma of the Heavenly Dao, or observing one's destiny, identifying deficiencies within one's cultivation, and necessitating the crossing of tribulations to rectify these shortcomings. However, if one merely attempts to circumvent the tribulation crossing by dispatching a mere soul fragment, it is ultimately unfeasible. Especially in the case of major tribulations, the main body must endure them personally. But enduring tribulations, given the inclusion of the word 'tribulation,' is inherently difficult. Moreover, for Saint Venerables, wielding their profound divine techniques, apart from the Heavenly Dao itself, there is virtually no external force capable of inflicting harm upon them."Yet, if there's no harm, how can it be deemed a tribulation? Should a tribulation go unanswered, it would instill weaknesses in the Saint's spiritual domain, progressively creating immense dangers in comprehending the Heavenly Dao. Thus, frequently, for a Saint Venerable to face tribulations, they must humble themselves and restrain their power. Chen Yan comprehended, "Understood! It’s akin to an individual impervious to armaments, foreseeing a disaster involving violence. To confront this tribulation, they must first relinquish their immunity; otherwise, it wouldn't qualify as a bloody calamity, correct, old woman?" The old woman nodded in approval, gazing at Chen Yan. "Precisely! And the difficulty you faced is even greater, as it transpired not within the Domain Realm, but in an entirely different world!"