Top-Class Comprehension: Start with Basic Fist Techniques Chapter 1284 380: The Five Decays of Heaven and Man! (Part 3)

This is the great tribulation of all sentient beings.

After all, deviating from the will of the heavens to alter one's destiny and achieve eternal life like the heavens is not a simple feat.

However, there are indeed those who attain immortality.

That would be the Taoist Ancestor!

It is said that upon reaching the level of Taoist Ancestor, the five decays of Heaven and Man vanish entirely.

They become truly immortal and indestructible.

Yet, the Taoist Ancestor remains a mere legend within the Heavenly Realm.

Whispers suggest the Heavenly Realm itself was forged by the Taoist Ancestor.

But who exactly is this Taoist Ancestor?

And where can this revered figure be found?

Such questions remain open to widespread speculation.

The matter of the Taoist Ancestor is far too removed from Lu Changsheng's current concerns.

He has no inclination to burden himself with such an abstract issue.

Lu Changsheng's keen interest lies in the mystery of the five decays of Heaven and Man.

Specifically, he ponders if the decay of the physical body can be surmounted.

Could one overcome the physical body's decay without ascending to the status of Heavenly Immortal?

The answer, astonishingly, is yes!

Certain unique Immortals, through fortunate encounters with treasured medicines or potent Magic Techniques, are capable of overcoming the physical body's decay.

When the physical body's decay manifests and is successfully overcome, a True Immortal can extend their lifespan by an entire epoch.

Any True Immortal who triumphs over the decay of their physical body earns the title of Great Immortal!

For instance, the esteemed ruler of Lu City, Lu the Great Immortal, is precisely such an individual.

Lu the Great Immortal possesses formidable power.

By a stroke of sheer luck, he has already overcome the physical body's decay on two separate occasions.

This feat grants him a lifespan equivalent to three epochs.

Of course, whether he can conquer the third instance of physical decay remains uncertain.

Each subsequent decay becomes progressively more arduous.

Furthermore, even vanquishing the physical decay offers only a temporary reprieve, not a definitive cure.

At best, after twelve epochs, one will inevitably face the Mana decay.

By that point, both the physical body's decay and Mana decay will erupt simultaneously.

Who could possibly withstand such a catastrophic convergence?

Ultimately, demise is the inescapable end.

Therefore, striving to merely overcome the physical body's decay is not the ultimate solution.

The most advantageous path lies in achieving a breakthrough to become a Heavenly Immortal.

Lu Changsheng also observed that among various Cultivation Techniques, the path of the Red Dust Immortal is held in high regard.

The reason is straightforward.

The resilience of Red Dust Immortals against decay is unparalleled.

Once one attains the status of a Red Dust Immortal, confronting the physical body's decay, Mana decay, and similar tribulations becomes significantly more manageable.

Moreover, Red Dust Immortals possess immense potential, and compared to other immortal paths, they generally find it easier to cultivate into Heavenly Immortals.

The sole drawback lies in the Red Dust Immortal's relatively limited combat prowess.

Consequently, many Red Dust Immortals depend heavily on potent Magical Treasures, intricate formations, and similar aids.

Naturally, many pondered: if a Red Dust Immortal's combat strength is insufficient, why not pursue dual cultivation with the Physical Immortal Path?

This indeed presents a viable strategy.

However, engaging in dual cultivation of these two distinct immortal paths, while yielding substantial benefits, invariably slows down the cultivation speed.

Achieving Heavenly Immortal status becomes a distant dream, and even breaking through to become a True Immortal proves exceedingly difficult.

Any individual capable of dual cultivating both paths and still ascending to True Immortal status is hailed as an astonishing prodigy throughout the entire Heavenly Realm.

Upon witnessing this, Lu Changsheng's eyes gleamed with understanding.

He, himself, is not merely dual cultivating two immortal paths, but three.

Dual cultivating two immortal paths typically leads to the formation of two Dao Fruits.

Then, what would be the outcome of cultivating three immortal paths?

Most likely, it would result in the formation of three Dao Fruits.

For Immortals, Dao Fruits are of paramount importance.

Possessing three Dao Fruits is universally recognized as an immensely advantageous boon.

Yet, no one else, unlike Lu Changsheng, attempts to cultivate all three simultaneously.

The reason is that cultivating all three requires simultaneous advancement across all paths.

One must meticulously balance the progression of each immortal path.

This undertaking is exceptionally challenging.

Only Lu Changsheng, with his unparalleled comprehension, possesses the capability to cultivate all three.

Lu Changsheng has currently achieved over 70% progress in all three of his immortal paths.

Naturally, bringing all three to a full 100% completion will necessitate considerable time.

However, Lu Changsheng has an abundance of time at his disposal.

The issue of physical decay lies far beyond the scope of the current epoch.

How old is he at present?

A mere hundred years, at most.

Comparing a century to one hundred and twenty thousand years reveals a vast disparity.

Lu Changsheng has absolutely no reason to fret about the five decays of Heaven and Man.

"The Myriad Spirits Immortal Body is quite manageable; as long as I acquire an immortal spiritual object, its unique properties will allow me to directly achieve 100% completion."

A sharp glint flashed in Lu Changsheng's eyes.

He was aware that not every cultivator of an Immortal Body could, like himself, reach the Immortal Realm solely through refining immortal spiritual objects.

If that were the case, wouldn't everyone in the Heavenly Realm achieve immortality?

However, this is not what happens.

This is due to the unique nature of Lu Changsheng's Myriad Spirits Immortal Body.

It is a supreme Magic Technique that he himself deduced and brought into existence.

This technique grants him the ability to devour all immortal spiritual objects.

Within the Heavenly Realm, it is undoubtedly a top-tier Magic Technique.

Furthermore, Lu Changsheng's Decomposition Ability, as a Red Dust Immortal, is even more formidable. It possesses the power to instantly eliminate all beings at the Ancestor Realm. It's even arguable that a True Immortal's Decomposition Ability might not surpass Lu Changsheng's.

After all, the potency of Decomposition Ability can vary significantly.

Other entities in the Ancestor Realm, including those who tread the path of Red Dust Immortals, do not wield a Decomposition Ability as terrifying as Lu Changsheng's.

The underlying reason for this disparity is Comprehension.

Lu Changsheng's Comprehension is simply unparalleled throughout all of history!

There was a time when Lu Changsheng himself did not grasp the true meaning of 'unparalleled through the ages'.

Now, he finally understands.

This descriptor does not merely refer to his peerless status within the Boundary Sea.

It encompasses his entire existence, including the Heavenly Realm, proclaiming his Comprehension as unmatched across all time.

With such awe-inspiring Comprehension, Lu Changsheng finds himself questioning if another like him could possibly exist.

While the Immortal Body is manageable, the remaining paths to conquer are the Red Dust Immortal Dao and the Physical Immortal Path.

For the Physical Immortal Path, Lu Changsheng can decompose potent Immortal Beasts or Divine Beasts.

He can then directly refine their physical essence.

Consider the remains of the Kui Ox Corpse.

It is highly probable that numerous creatures akin to the Kui Ox Corpse reside within the Heavenly Realm.

Then there is the matter of the Red Dust Immortal Dao.

This presents a somewhat more complex challenge.

However, it is by no means an insurmountable obstacle.

For instance, one could achieve this by meticulously analyzing Immortal Arrays.

As long as a sufficient number of Immortal Arrays are available, and Lu Changsheng diligently analyzes each one, wouldn't his progress in the Red Dust Immortal Dao be guaranteed?

Nevertheless, whether it be the flesh of Immortal Beasts like the Kui Ox Corpse, intricate Immortal Arrays, or even precious medicinal ingredients, all three categories fall under the umbrella of Cultivation Resources.

And Cultivation Resources, as one would expect, must be acquired through monetary means!

"Money!"

"It still requires money!"

"Even Immortal Crystals hold no value in the Immortal Realm; one requires Immortal Stones instead."