LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 39: What Is True Self Realm?
Chapter 39: What Is True Self Realm?
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Chen Zhaosheng approached step by step. Beside him, Lu Ying walked with her head held high, chin slightly raised, like a proud queen surveying her domain.
At this moment, in the entire mountain gate square, dozens of Chen family's branch members did not dare to breathe heavily. Their expressions were extremely respectful.
If their previous respect for Chen Zhixing was merely due to family rules, then their reverence for Chen Zhaosheng stemmed from their sincere admiration for his strength.
Amidst the crowd, only Chen Ugly Child, who was armed with dual swords and wore an iron mask, slowly clenched his fists.
This should have been his moment too!
"Fourth Uncle," Chen Zhaosheng greeted Chen Tianchen indifferently.
"Mmm, Zhaosheng's demeanor is even more impressive than before," Chen Tianchen nodded with a smile.
Immediately after, Chen Tianchen scanned the faces of everyone present and said, "Since everyone is here, let's set off."
As his words fell, Chen Tianchen flipped his right hand, and a small black ship appeared in his palm.
"Go."
He murmured a spell and tossed the ship into the air.
In an instant, the ship expanded with the wind, transforming into a gigantic flying vessel hundreds of meters long!
The entire vessel was pitch black, engraved with intricate and mysterious runes. It hovered in the air, exuding an imposing and unapproachable aura.
On the deck, a black banner unfurled in the wind, emblazoned with a large, golden 'Chen' character.
"Let's go."
Chen Tianchen took the lead, leaping onto the ship.
Following him, the Chen family members and clan elders used various techniques to board the vessel.
Once everyone was aboard:
Rumble...
The ship emitted a deep, thunderous sound.
In the next moment:
Boom!
A long trail of flames shot out from the tail of the ship, propelling the entire vessel skyward, piercing through the clouds.
In just a moment, the massive flying vessel turned into a small black dot, gradually disappearing on the horizon.
Above the sea of clouds, the giant ship sailed through the void at an incredibly fast and steady pace.
Some of the Chen family members gathered to excitedly discuss the scenery above the clouds, their youthful faces full of enthusiasm.
Others paired up, whispering about the upcoming Southern Border trial.
Some, meanwhile, found a quiet, empty spot to sit and meditate, preparing themselves for the trial ahead.
Chen Zhixing sat alone at the rear of the deck, where the fierce winds of the Nine Heavens were softened by the ship's array, transforming into gentle breezes that lightly lifted his clothes and hair.
In his hand, he held a detailed introduction to the "True Self Realm," which he was carefully reading.
After a while, he set the book down and pondered over the words "True Self Realm."
The True Self Realm emphasizes understanding the true self, where the yin spirit and the physical body merge to condense the seed of the Dao.
He couldn't help but contemplate.
If he were to enter the True Self-Realm, what kind of Dao seed should he condense?
"Currently, both the Dao of Power and the Dao of Divine Will are viable options for condensing the Dao seed."
"The Dao seed of Power could manifest into the Bull Demon’s Divine Manifestation."
"The Dao seed of Divine Will could manifest into the Divine Manifestation of a Hundred Refined Divine Weapons."
Chen Zhixing silently considered, beginning to formulate preliminary ideas about the Divine Manifestation that would follow the Dao seed.
The Dao seed and the Divine Manifestation are the two most crucial aspects of the True Self-Realm, determining not only one's power in that realm but also laying the foundation for the future direction of the Dao!
Among them, Divine Manifestation is the most significant divine power that distinguishes True Self-Realm cultivators from those of previous realms.
The structure of the Divine Manifestation is based on one's imagination.
For example, in the current cultivation world, there is a fire Dao cultivator who imagined his Divine Manifestation as a nine-legged Golden Crow with the power to scorch the heavens and boil the seas! After summoning the Golden Crow in his Divine Manifestation, he once evaporated a vast area of Yunmeng Daze, turning it into a thousand miles of dry land!
Another example is a thunder Dao cultivator, known as invincible in the True Self-Realm, whose Divine Manifestation is an apocalyptic thunder tribulation! When this form is unleashed, it forces enemy cultivators to endure an apocalyptic thunder tribulation! Countless cultivators have perished under his thunder tribulation form.
Others have imagined a giant atop a mountain with the strength to lift a hundred peaks; some have imagined a colossal dragon whose body is as large as a mountain and whose horns pierce the sky.
Some even bizarrely imagined ten peerless beauties as their Divine Manifestation, capable of luring their enemies into a seductive illusion from which they could never escape.
In short, the constructions of Divine Manifestation are diverse and extraordinary.
Take, for instance, Chen Zhixing's father, Chen Tianliang, whose Divine Manifestation was a sea of corpses and blood, earning him great renown in the cultivation world, where many refer to it as the Hell Blood Realm.
Of course, it's not just a matter of having a wild imagination to create a powerful Divine Manifestation.
Otherwise, one could simply imagine a Three Pure Ones Saint or Pangu creating the heavens and earth, and wouldn't that make them invincible?
The power of the Divine Manifestation comes from the Dao seed condensed.
The grade of the Dao seed, in turn, is determined by one's comprehension of the Dao.
For example, two people might both be cultivating the Dao of the Sword, but the Dao seeds they condense could vary greatly in grade! This difference arises because of the depth of their understanding of the Sword Dao, which determines the grade of the Dao seed!
The power of the Divine Manifestation is then determined by the grade of the Dao seed!
In addition, the function of the Divine Manifestation is enhanced by the supernatural techniques cultivated.
To put it simply, the Dao seed determines the strength of the Divine Manifestation, while supernatural techniques determine its functionality.
For instance, that cultivator who condensed a Golden Crow for his Divine Manifestation not only had a deep understanding of the Fire Dao but also had previously cultivated supernatural techniques related to the Golden Crow.
Otherwise, another fire Dao cultivator might only be able to conjure a few large fireballs for their Divine Manifestation.
"No wonder people often say the True Self-Realm is full of mysteries."
Chen Zhixing sighed slightly.
The intricacies and complexities of the True Self-Realm far surpass any previous realm!
The Divine Manifestation is the culmination of one's past cultivation methods, understood Dao, and learned supernatural techniques!
"The cultivation world often says that no one can help you break through the True Self-Realm, and once you do, it’s completely different from all previous realms."
"The True Self-Realm is a watershed on the path of cultivation and also the realm where the strength disparity within the same level is the greatest."
"It seems these sayings are not baseless."
Shaking his head, Chen Zhixing looked up at the distant sea of clouds, his thoughts, muddled by the overload of information, gradually becoming clearer.
"The Dao of Power and the Dao of Divine Will—I believe my understanding of both is deep enough to condense a Dao seed."
"But if I fail to obtain the Nine Gods Technique in the Southern Border, which Dao should I choose to condense the Dao seed and create the Divine Manifestation?"
Chen Zhixing frowned slightly.
The Southern Border consists of 100,000 mountains, an incredibly vast region.
He only knew that the tomb of Jiu Feng Daoist was located in a black forest in the middle of these 100,000 mountains.
But he couldn't pinpoint the exact location.
Therefore, he wasn't sure if he could obtain the Nine Gods Technique this time.
It all depended on his luck!
"I hope that my current 37% luck value can give me a bit of good fortune and allow me to obtain this method."
Chen Zhixing sighed softly.
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