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Chapter 452: Deciding the Fate of Heaven and Earth
Chapter 452: Deciding the Fate of Heaven and Earth
Atop the Tide Listening Cliff.
Chen Mu and Cang Ming engaged in a profound discussion, their insights intertwining like a misty cloud of spiritual energy. Surrounded by celestial maidens, they seemed to transcend the mortal realm, leaving behind the mundane world, akin to divine beings.
Although Cang Ming wasn't the first Celestial Master Chen Mu had encountered, and he had even slain the Spirit Race's old ancestor, Ling Huan, Cang Ming was indeed a true Celestial Master. Even though Chen Mu's soul level was exceptionally high, and he had once grasped the essence of Heaven and Earth, he still wasn't a Celestial Master himself. From Cang Ming's discussion, he gained numerous insights.
These insights almost entirely transformed into experience, manifesting on his system panel.
【Martial Dao: Heaven Earth Intention (Second Step)】
【Experience: 32,147 points】
In less than half a day of discussion, Chen Mu's experience in the system panel's Intention realm had increased by nearly five thousand points!
This was undoubtedly related to his first exchange with a Celestial Master-level expert, and also to the fact that after his Blood Transformation Metamorphosis, his soul level had significantly surpassed his previous self, making his experience gain far more efficient than before.
However, all good things must come to an end.
As the sun set in the west, bathing the sky in a crimson glow, Chen Mu and Cang Ming had already verified each other's cultivation paths. At this moment, the cliff was enveloped in a dazzling cloud of light, illuminated by the setting sun, a truly wondrous sight.
Chen Mu had stepped out of the pavilion, standing tall with his hands behind his back, gazing at the swirling clouds and marveling at the beauty of this heavenly landscape. He also carefully contemplated the mysteries of heaven and earth, as well as the insights he had gained from Cang Ming.
"Celestial Master..."
Cang Ming, standing to one side, stroked his long beard and sighed, "Although standing at the pinnacle of the Martial Dao, one can touch the essence of heaven and earth with their mortal body, but ultimately, it's still a mortal shell, bound by the limitations of the mortal realm."
After hearing Cang Ming's words, Chen Mu paused briefly before replying in a gentle tone, "Senior Cang Ming, your words ring true. Celestial Masters are indeed the closest to the essence of heaven and earth, but they are still mortals, unable to transcend the heavens and attain freedom."
"To transcend heaven and earth, one must reach the Divine Realm."
Cang Ming's voice carried a heavy weight, tinged with a hint of weariness.
Upon hearing Cang Ming's words, Chen Mu's eyes flashed with a peculiar light.
The Divine Realm.
It seemed that not only he but also Emperor Xuan and Ji Yong Zhao had encountered information about this realm. However, knowledge of this realm was undoubtedly a closely guarded secret, never to be shared lightly.
In a world without Divine Masters, not only the path to the Divine Realm but even a mere mention of it would captivate the attention of all Celestial Masters. The slightest whisper of such information could cause the entire world to tremble.
This secret was undoubtedly kept under tight wraps at the Tide Listening Cliff, yet Cang Ming spoke of it as if it were common knowledge. Given Cang Ming's stature, it was unlikely that he had spoken in error; it must have been intentional.
Chen Mu paused in contemplation.
Cang Ming, seeing that Chen Mu didn't immediately inquire about the 'Divine Realm,' smiled and said, "As expected, Peak Master Chen is also aware of the Divine Realm. It's a pity that in this age, the Martial Dao has yet to reach the level of divine attainment. To be born in such a time is truly regrettable."
He deliberately mentioned the Divine Realm, and if Chen Mu was unaware, he would share some of the information he possessed. If Chen Mu was already knowledgeable, then exchanging information would be a form of discussion.
For any other Celestial Master, Cang Ming wouldn't have so readily revealed this secret. This was one of the few pieces of intelligence that the Tide Listening Cliff had gathered over thousands of years of exploration in the Great Wilderness, facing countless dangers. Among the numerous Blood Transformation Realm experts in the Tide Listening Cliff, only two knew of this secret: the current Sect Master and Cang Ming himself, a direct descendant of the Cang family.
"I wonder how much Senior Cang Ming knows about the Divine Realm?"
After a brief moment of thought, Chen Mu decided to be direct and asked without hesitation.
For him, there was no need to beat around the bush. Regardless of Cang Ming's intentions in mentioning the Divine Realm, a straightforward question was the best approach.
"The Divine Realm transcends heaven and earth, free from the limitations of mortal lifespan," Cang Ming said with a calm expression. "My predecessor at the Tide Listening Cliff once obtained some information in the Great Wilderness. This place is extremely unique, with the void ever-changing and sometimes connecting to other worlds. These worlds are not like the small-scale heavenly realms like the Seekwood Heavenly Realm; they are comparable in size to this world, or even larger."
"In those worlds, different cultivation paths emerge. Some are similar to our Martial Dao, while others are vastly different. But ultimately, they all lead to the same destination—the Divine Realm."
As Cang Ming spoke, his gaze turned to Chen Mu, and he spoke with gravity, "According to my knowledge, to step into the Divine Realm, one must break free from the constraints of Heaven and Earth. The soul, upon breaking its limits, becomes the Divine Heart, and the physical body, upon transcending its boundaries, becomes the Divine Body. When the Divine Heart and Divine Body converge, one can enter the Divine Realm..."
Chen Mu listened intently, his eyes revealing a hint of surprise. The information Cang Ming possessed about the Divine Realm was even more detailed than what he knew, and it wasn't entirely unexpected. After all, the knowledge he had gained was merely from the fragmented memories of Ji Yong Zhao, and the Seven Xuan Sect had not produced a Celestial Master in the past few centuries, so they had no access to such high-level information.
But the Listening Tide Cliff was different. The Celestial Master's heritage had been passed down for thousands of years without interruption, and its existence was even more ancient than the Great Xuan, having explored the Great Wilderness countless times. It was only natural to possess detailed intelligence about the Divine Realm.
"The Divine Heart and Divine Body?"
Chen Mu pondered for a moment. What Cang Ming spoke of was largely in line with his own deductions and insights.
Once the physique transcends the Blood Transformation Realm and reaches the Ninth Realm, one can cultivate the Divine Body. When the soul breaks through its current limitations, it can transform into an immortal soul, or the Divine Heart. The convergence of the Dragon and Tiger, thus, completes the Divine Realm.
Cang Ming had shared some intelligence about the Divine Realm, and Chen Mu didn't mind reciprocating. He said, "The information I possess about the Divine Realm is similar to what Elder Cang Ming has shared. Additionally, I know that beyond the Divine Realm, one's cultivation is no longer focused on the Martial Dao Intention but instead shifts to entirely different paths, one of which is the Void Path."
"The Void Path? I didn't expect Lord Feng Chen to have insights into the Primordial Path as well. However, without entering the Divine Realm, even if one can comprehend a fraction of the Void Path, it's challenging to apply it with ease. To comprehend the Void Path, the soul must at least cultivate some degree of immortal radiance, possessing the characteristics of the Divine Realm. Otherwise, no matter how much one comprehends, it's like trying to grasp the moon's reflection in a well, beyond reach."
Cang Ming was slightly surprised by Chen Mu's words, but he sighed and shook his head.
This was also consistent with what Chen Mu knew.
"The Primordial Path?"
This time, Chen Mu asked proactively.
The system panel presented him with the cultivation path of the Primordial Path, but he wasn't sure how many types of Primordial Paths existed. The information Cang Ming possessed seemed to be even more extensive than he had anticipated.
Hearing Chen Mu's question, Cang Ming didn't hide anything and spoke frankly, "As far as I know, there should be three types of Primordial Paths. The Void Path is one, the Time Path is the second, and the Creation Path is the third."
The Void Path, the Time Path, and the Creation Path!
Three distinct Primordial Path lineages!
Chen Mu had once made a promise with Xu Hongyu in the Seekwood Heavenly Realm to choose the Void Path after entering the Divine Realm.
He now had some understanding of the Void Path, and although he hadn't comprehended the Time Path, he could still grasp it intuitively. The only Primordial Path that left him slightly puzzled was the 'Creation' path, so he continued to ask, "Why Creation?"
But this time, Cang Ming merely shook his head.
"I don't know either. I only know the name of this Primordial Path. However, according to my understanding, the Ancient Demonic Tribes that once existed in this world seemed to cultivate power through this 'Creation' path."
"Is that so..."
Chen Mu had previously suspected this, and now he received some confirmation from Cang Ming's words.
At this moment, Cang Ming looked at Chen Mu, smiled sincerely, and said, "The current Body Tempering Martial Art has its flaws, and Heaven and Earth have not yet reached that stage. I, in this life, have no hope of touching the Divine Realm. But Lord Feng Chen, with your extraordinary talent, may truly be able to reach the Divine Realm in this life. I'm itching to try, and I wonder if Lord Feng Chen would be willing to offer some guidance."
Chen Mu now understood Cang Ming's intentions. In Cang Ming's view, the current Body Tempering Martial Art couldn't reach the Divine Realm, but Chen Mu had appeared out of nowhere, making the impossible seem slightly more possible. If Chen Mu could truly enter the Divine Realm in the future, Cang Ming didn't dare to ask him to leave a heritage in the Listening Tide Cliff. He only hoped that Chen Mu could provide some guidance along the path.
"I am willing."
Chen Mu nodded slightly after hearing Cang Ming's words.
(End of Chapter)
Hearing Chen Mu's words, Cang Ming stepped forward with delight. With a single step, his entire body suddenly rose into the clouds, reaching the sky above. Chen Mu followed calmly, taking each step with composure.
Although he had personally slain the Spirit Race's elder, Ling Huan, Ling Huan was ultimately not a complete Celestial Master. While a Celestial Master might not be much to Chen Mu now, it was still worth understanding.
The two of them ascended step by step.
After a brief moment, they reached a height of nearly ten thousand zhang, where the sky above was crystal clear.
"Please."
Cang Ming raised his hand in invitation.
Chen Mu followed and stood quietly in the sky.
Since it was a friendly spar, there was no need for a physical confrontation. Cang Ming didn't wield a Spirit Armament; he merely used his finger as a sword, pointing it towards Chen Mu. In an instant, the hundreds of zhang of sky seemed to distort under Cang Ming's finger, and a vast, overwhelming force of nature accompanied his finger, whistling towards Chen Mu.
"Once upon a time, the vast sea was insignificant."
The roaring force of nature condensed into a line.
Chen Mu observed Cang Ming's finger and couldn't help but nod slightly. The Celestial Master's power was indeed extraordinary. This single finger's might far surpassed that of ordinary Blood Transformation Realm experts. Even the Mystic Pavilion Master, a top-tier Blood Transformation Realm expert, would have to retreat in the face of this finger, unable to withstand its edge!
Blood Transformation Realm experts could only hope to survive against a Celestial Master. It was almost impossible to counter them, unless six or seven Blood Transformation Realm experts joined forces, then they might have a chance to challenge a Celestial Master.
Moreover, Cang Ming was not an ordinary Celestial Master. Among Celestial Masters, even if he couldn't be considered the very best, he was at least in the middle tier. He was one of the top ten unparalleled experts in the current world!
But even with such a powerful finger strike, a top-tier Blood Transformation Realm expert would suffer a heavy blow if they tried to withstand it directly. Yet, Chen Mu neither dodged nor evaded; he didn't even deploy the Heaven-Earth Domain or manipulate the force of nature. He simply raised his hand and pointed his finger.
Ding!!!
Chen Mu's fingertip collided with the invisible force that had condensed into a line in the void, emitting only a crisp sound of metal and stone striking together. Cang Ming's terrifying finger force, which could distort the heavens and earth, was crushed!
The void ruptured, revealing a dark rift with swirling Heaven-Earth energy around it.
"What a Heaven-Earth Finger, truly controlling the heavens and earth with a single finger."
Cang Ming watched this scene, and a trace of admiration flashed in his eyes. He had already known that his strength was inferior to Chen Mu's. He just wanted to see how powerful Chen Mu was before reaching the Heaven and Man Realm. He wanted to know if Chen Mu's foundation, with his incredibly robust physique, could touch upon the legendary Divine Body level in this era.
But this single finger clash made it clear that the gap between them was even greater than he had imagined!
A single finger, relying solely on pure physical strength, could shatter his technique!
Although Cang Ming hadn't used a Spirit Armament and might have had more powerful moves, it was still far from enough to bridge the gap between them. One could say that Chen Mu's physical strength alone was enough to rank him among the top three in the world!
Furthermore, Chen Mu's soul level was no less impressive than Cang Ming's, and he hadn't even utilized the Heaven-Earth Intention. In terms of martial prowess, Chen Mu was undoubtedly invincible in this world. Even the top Celestial Masters from the Great Xuan Dynasty would struggle to defeat him.
A single finger.
Neither Chen Mu nor Cang Ming moved further.
After a sigh in his heart, Cang Ming nodded to Chen Mu and said, "What a Heaven-Earth Finger. Indeed, it controls the heavens and earth with a single finger."
At their level, a spar didn't need to be elaborate; a single move could decide the outcome. After roughly gauging Chen Mu's current martial strength, continuing the spar would be like showing off in front of experts, completely pointless.
Chen Mu remained calm. He had known from the start that Cang Ming wasn't his match. From the previous move, he also understood Qing Yu's strength level. In fact, Cang Ming's perception of his strength might have been underestimated.
If Chen Mu unleashed his full martial strength, he could even create a void. But doing so would also invite the void's backlash. As he hadn't yet mastered the Void Path, he couldn't dissolve the void's power. Even with his extremely robust life force, which allowed him to regenerate from severed limbs, there was no need for such force. Thus, he restrained and controlled his power.
The gap between him and Cang Ming was almost like the gap between Cang Ming and an ordinary Blood Transformation Realm expert!
If he went all out, even this Celestial Master would struggle to withstand a single move!
(Chapter End)
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