bookpower Chapter 268 Promotion
Chapter 268 Promotion
"Northern Sea Star."
Within the control room of the Void Disk.
Alkaid gazed at the marked star chart.
The star chart depicted not a map but a network.
Around the network, numerous "Spiritual Power nodes," much like those found in the Cangwu Great World, formed a massive spherical structure surrounding the Northern Sea Star.
If one interpreted the "Spiritual Power nodes" and the flow of Spiritual Power, it was evident that the entire Northern Sea Star, like a black hole in a galaxy, pulled countless great worlds into its orbit.
However, the common reference to the Northern Sea Star as a black hole at the center of a galaxy was not as Chaos Void or Black Hole but as the Cosmic Crystal, the Heart of the World.
For all who had visited Northern Sea Star believed it to be a solid entity.
To enter Northern Sea Star was akin to entering a solid mass.
This solid formed in the shape of a star, which is why it was called Northern Sea Star.
Moreover, because this solid's components contained vast amounts of Spiritual Energy that could be directly absorbed from the Void for cultivation, it was also known as Northern Sea Spirit Realm.
"Northern Sea Star is divided into three layers: the outer, surface, and inner layers... It is said that within the innermost core, the physical laws can no longer restrain the transformations of shape, akin to microscopic elements escaping uncontrollably under high temperatures, after which the laws of the Great Dao become manifest and open for enlightenment. It is a sacred land in the eyes of all the mighty ones from the Shattered Void Realm... The main distinction between the Ten Great Immortal Sects and other sects is whether they can occupy a place in the inner layer."
Li Hanqiu continued with the description.
During this period, he had nearly digested all the information about Northern Sea Star gathered from cultivators who came from Susan.
"The Ten Great Immortal Sects..."
Alkaid said reflectively.
Taiyi Immortal Sect, one of the Ten Great Immortal Paths.
One of the most powerful forces in Northern Sea Star.
Although Northern Sea Star had other powers such as Demon Sects, Demon Veins, Buddhist Temples, Martial Ancestry, Divine Race, Immortal Dynasty, it also gave rise to entities comparable to an Immortal King: Demon Lords, Demon Saints, Buddhas, Martial Emperors, Heavenly Divines, Human Emperors.
But the radiance of the Ten Great Immortal Paths always stood at the pinnacle of Northern Sea.
"Northern Sea Star is nearly unlivable for those who have not achieved Foundation Establishment, resembling living in the core of a planet. Should we find a place to settle them around Northern Sea Star first before proceeding?"
Li Hanqiu glanced back at the Void Disk.
The Void Disk held nearly a million people, but less than forty thousand had successfully achieved Foundation Establishment.
The rest were ordinary mortals who had not established their foundation.
"Foundation Establishment, Foundation Establishment, only now do I truly comprehend the significance of this realm," Alkaid spoke reflectively then added, "While the common people find it hard to survive in Northern Sea Star, it is not entirely uninhabitable; we simply need to arrange a Formation to negate the oppressive environment of Northern Sea Star. Bring them along; I will personally see to the formation. With the abundant Spiritual Energy in Northern Sea Star, I expect many of them will swiftly complete their Foundation Establishment training."
He looked at Li Hanqiu, "Since they have decided to follow us to Northern Sea Star, we should not abandon them halfway."
Li Hanqiu felt a touch of relief upon hearing Alkaid's words.
"Then let's do as you suggest."
Li Hanqiu smiled and was about to continue navigating the Void Disk.
At that moment, Alkaid took out the upgraded Domain Stabilizing Ring, "This is for you."
"Hmm!?"
Upon seeing the style of this precious artifact, Li Hanqiu's eyes quickly showed incredible joy, "Could it be..."
"Over the past few months, I have spared no effort using a simplistic method by stacking materials, and at last, I've upgraded this Spiritual Treasure into a Dao Artifact, albeit... this ascent to Dao Artifact was a bit forced. There was some damage during the process. You will need to spend a considerable time nourishing it to truly bring out its Dao essence. Until then, it can only serve as a tool to stabilize the 'Chaos Void.'"
Alkaid explained.
"You actually managed to refine it!?"
Li Hanqiu had harbored this faint hope since Alkaid took his Gathering Departing Ring.
All along their journey, he hadn't disturbed him in the slightest.
The surprise came so unexpectedly.
"Let's see the effects."
Alkaid handed the Domain Stabilizing Ring to Li Hanqiu.
The Supreme Elders, Vice Sect Leaders among Taiyi Immortal Sect, which boasts Six Halls and Nine Veins— not necessarily every one of them possesses the cultivation of Refining Void.
Above Refining Void is Shattered Void.
That is, shattering the void.
Such beings can truly break the last barrier between the physical and the true world, glimpse the various forces of the Great Dao hidden behind the void without the use of a Dao artifact.
The Sect Leader and Supreme Elders of Taiyi Immortal Sect belong to this realm.
The last step is those who have realized the Great Dao, the Dao Realm.
Such beings are referred to as Dao Lords.
Their very selves are almost manifestations of the Great Dao.
Cultivators observing their True Bodies can grasp the essence of the Dao and rapidly increase their cultivation.
By capturing a part of their own understanding, they can transform it into a Dao artifact, coveted by countless others.
The Northern Sea Star cannot bind them.
Most of the time, they even traverse the cosmos, traveling to the depths of the stars, observing various cosmic spectacles and stellar transformations.
For them, everything about the Northern Sea Star has little significance.
What they truly pursue on the Northern Sea Star is only one goal—Ascension to Immortality!
Every Dao Lord is equivalent to a preordained Immortal.
Only when the secret of Ascension on the Northern Sea Star is revealed will they emerge, illuminating the path to immortality and competing with others for the opportunity to ascend.
...
"Hollow Void, Refining Void..."
As the branches of [Immortal Path - Hollow Void] continued to grow, the information about Hollow Void became more complete.
Finally...
When this branch reached its peak, it blossomed and bore fruit, condensing a new Dao Fruit.
At the same time, the term [Immortal Path - Hollow Void] also transformed, evolving into [Immortal Path - Refining the Void] and progressed rapidly until the progress halted at 41%.
"Refining Void... primarily involves an increase in 'quantity' and the enhancement of the 'Chaos Void' quality, but this step also must begin with an understanding of 'Dao.' Because, only by understanding a certain 'Dao' can one harness the power of the Great Dao to shatter the void and reach the realm of Shattered Void, but this contains a paradox: only at the realm of Shattered Void can one shatter the void and peer into the real power of the Great Dao."
In other words, theoretically, without perceiving the Great Dao, one cannot break through the Shattered Void Realm.
And without breaking through the Shattered Void Realm, one cannot shatter the void and glimpse the abode of the Great Dao.
In this situation, strong cultivators in the Refining Void Realm have only two methods to advance further.
One is to rely on a Dao artifact!
From the Dao essence within the Dao artifact, comprehend the mysteries of the Dao until the void is shattered.
The second...
Is to become a disciple of a Dao Lord!
At least...
One must observe the heritage and belongings left by a Dao Lord and ponder the Dao essence within them.
"Great Dao, Dao Lord, Dao Technique, Dao Artifact, Divine Skills..."
Alkaid's mind kept circulating this information.
Although he already had some understanding beforehand, it was after digesting this information that he realized that Dao artifacts...
Seemed more significant than he had imagined.
"Dao Techniques are the foundation upon which top sects establish their dominance. Each Dao Technique points to a certain Great Dao. If fully understood, one can comprehend this Great Dao and become a Dao Lord. Even if one only achieves minor success in cultivating a Dao Technique, they can still shatter the void and step into the Shattered Void Realm."
Alkaid digested this critical information, "The reason why True Transmissions are so called is because they are qualified to cultivate Dao Techniques... of course, most True Transmissions don't have Hollow Void power, and even if a Dao Technique is before them, they can't cultivate it effectively. What they truly cultivate are various Divine Skills, Great Divine Skills, and what amounts to a simplified version of Dao Techniques—Supreme Divine Powers!"
The reason Jiang Heavenly Venerable was taken as a disciple by a Supreme Elder was that he cultivated one of the Supreme Divine Powers of Taiyi Immortal Sect—the Undying Body through Myriad Calamities.
A simplified Dao Technique that ultimately points to the Life Great Dao.