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Chapter 575: The Devouring Scripture, Choosing a Research Topic
Chapter 575: The Devouring Scripture, Choosing a Research Topic
"Beyond the Realm?" Qi Yuan was taken aback.
Clearwind Domain Lord explained, "Within the Dao systems, all beings, knowingly or unknowingly, have entered the cycle."
"But if a universe has not given birth to a Dao Lord, it can be called Beyond the Realm."
"However, any Beyond the Realm without a Dao Lord is extremely fragile and can be easily overwhelmed by the Fourth Layer of Yang Shen at any time."
The first stage of the Fourth Layer of Yang Shen possesses various unique qualities.
These qualities are mysterious and bizarre, primarily focused on destruction, devouring, and annihilation.
Even the Bright Sovereign of the Unique Palace, the Sword of Future Severance, willingly transforms into an Odd Treasure, allowing future cultivators to master it.
Yet, despite countless epochs, the Phoenix Transformation still occurs, causing Yang Shen to fall and transform into a different spirit.
"The Universe Void Realm is different from ordinary Beyond the Realm locations. The tentacles of the Fourth Layer of Yang Shen cannot reach here, nor can the Dao systems of the Fifth Layer of Yang Shen descend upon this place," Clearwind explained. "This place is very special. Among all the research topics we have in the Infinite Transformation Society, one of them is to study the origin and principles of the Universe Void Realm."
Qi Yuan had always been a good listener, paying close attention.
"If you can complete these research topics or make breakthroughs in your cultivation, you will earn a significant number of points and may even become the Lord of the Infinite Transformation Society.
In this epoch, the Witch Dao Lord presides over the Infinite Transformation Society. Once you become the Lord, you may have a chance to meet the Witch Dao Lord," Clearwind mentioned the Dao Lord, his eyes filled with reverence.
Such an existence had already reached the pinnacle of cultivation, representing the ultimate pursuit for almost all cultivators.
Being able to meet a Dao Lord was highly beneficial for any cultivator.
After all, a Dao Lord embodied countless rules.
Seeing them or hearing their words might bring insights, which would be immensely advantageous for powerful cultivators like Qi Yuan.
"I also have some doubts. Can I find the answers in the Infinite Transformation Society?" Qi Yuan asked.
"Of course," Clearwind replied confidently. "As long as you are willing to pay the price or contribute merits, you can find answers to any question."
The research topics studied by the Infinite Transformation Society were all extremely challenging, even capable of puzzling Dao Lords.
Generally, the desires or doubts of cultivators in the Third Layer of Yang Shen could be fulfilled by Dao Lords.
"You can take out the Golden Jade Pendant and voice your questions.
If they are simple, other members can see them and help you find the answers," Clearwind said.
"Really? Any question is fine?" Qi Yuan's eyes lit up with joy.
"Of course!" Clearwind exuded confidence.
The Infinite Transformation Society had existed for countless epochs, and the research topics they tackled were grand and profound, solving numerous difficulties.
"Alright, I'll go in and ask right now," Qi Yuan said as he directed his consciousness into the Golden Jade Pendant.
Soon, he sensed a place similar to a forum or chat group.
"Newcomer, or Golden Jade Pendant?"
"It seems like there aren't many Golden Jade Pendants joining the Infinite Transformation Society this epoch."
"You've come to the Inquiry Palace with a question, right?
Newcomers can ask one question for free, so go ahead."
In a place called the Inquiry Palace, a flower resembling a cauldron chattered incessantly.
"The Nine Cauldron Flower is the spirit of the Inquiry Palace, possessing almost 90% of the forbidden knowledge of the Infinite Transformation Society. It can find answers to your questions within the information of the Inquiry Palace," Clearwind explained from the side.
"So, it's a bit slow?" Qi Yuan asked, slightly dismissive.
It was similar to the AI on Blue Star, which collected information from the internet and answered questions.
"Hey, you're being impolite, and now you're looking down on me?" The Nine Cauldron Flower retorted with a hint of arrogance. "Go ahead and ask any question, and let's see if I can't solve it effortlessly."
"I'm not looking down on you," Qi Yuan quickly clarified.
He believed in equality for all and never discriminated against anyone, not even a flower.
After some thought, he asked sincerely, "Nine Cauldron Flower, I want to know if there's a Yang Shen in this world that far surpasses a Dao Lord?"
The Nine Cauldron Flower fell silent.
"I've hit a bottleneck in my cultivation. If I break through, my power might rival the Fourth or Fifth Layer of Yang Shen.
But the Fourth Layer is too weak, and even Dao Lords have limitations. I can't help but feel disappointed.
I have some talent, and I've worked hard in my cultivation, facing countless dangers. If I only achieve power comparable to a Dao Lord, I won't be able to bring glory to my ancestors. It would be a disservice to my mother, father, and the ancestors of my Qi family," Qi Yuan said earnestly, putting on a pitiful act.
As the saying goes, the crying child gets the milk.
Of course, they must be good-looking.
If a wild pig were to act pitiful, it might make others feel nauseous.
The Nine Cauldron Flower paused for a long time before speaking, "I understand your situation. Your question... is also the ultimate research topic of the Infinite Transformation Society, and currently, there's no answer. You can... ask some questions related to your life."
"The newcomer must have a screw loose," thought Jiudinghua, as he listened to the peculiar question.
Who asks about the past and future of the world? Such a question could only be answered by the Infinite Transformation Society.
If everyone in the Society has surpassed the Dao Lord, then who could possibly help?
Qiyuan's heart sank with disappointment.
As expected, this guy is a certified AI idiot. He can't even answer such a simple question.
"Is it about life?" Qiyuan pondered.
"Yes, it's a life-related question," Jiudinghua replied confidently.
There's no way to resolve an issue concerning the Dao Lord, but life is a different matter.
Jiudinghua had lived for countless years and was an expert in such matters.
"I have a wife, but I can't find her, and I've never seen her," Qiyuan asked earnestly, his expression anxious.
"Finding people is my specialty," Jiudinghua said with a smile.
"Her name is Ruan Yiyi," Qiyuan continued.
"I'll remember the name. Are there any other distinguishing features?"
"She exists in the past and future, but not in the present. Is there any way I can meet her?"
"..." Jiudinghua was taken aback, "Your wife is a Fourth Layer Solar Deity?"
"No wonder you're so smart, Jiudinghua. That's brilliant!"
Jiudinghua was speechless. "Your taste is... unique."
"Hey, don't insult her! Although Ruan Yiyi is my Master, this isn't a feudal society. Showing disrespect to one's Master is not a crime!" Qiyuan was getting annoyed.
"I can't help you find this person, but you can join the 'Summoning' research project at the Infinite Transformation Society," Jiudinghua suggested, feeling a twinge of pity for Qiyuan.
The 'Summoning' project was one of the top three most challenging research topics in the Society, second only to 'How to Transcend the Fifth Layer Solar Deity' and 'How the Dao Lord Can Break the Cycle'.
"This... doesn't seem to help me," Qiyuan said.
'Summoning' was something he could do. With his supernatural ability related to 'mouth', he could establish a connection with the Fourth Layer Solar Deity.
With his exceptional eloquence, he could surely bring the Fourth Layer Solar Deity to life.
After all, wasn't this how he had brought Master Ruan Yiyi to life?
"It's indeed difficult, but it's an opportunity," Jiudinghua consoled.
He thought Qiyuan understood the challenge of 'Summoning'.
"You can't even do this?" Qiyuan concluded that Jiudinghua was genuinely AI-challenged.
"I'm sorry, but I can't," Jiudinghua apologized.
"Let me ask a simpler question," Qiyuan said after a moment's thought. "When I was cultivating my Golden Core, I established a Stellar Golden Core path. I wanted to refine stars into Golden Cores and consume them, but I encountered a problem. The process was too slow. Is there a way to speed it up?"
"Hmm..." Jiudinghua pondered for a moment. "When it comes to consumption, the Stellar Golden Core path is unparalleled in the universe."
"Stellar Golden Core?" Qiyuan's mind made an unpleasant connection upon hearing the name. "I know of a Fourth Layer Solar Deity in this world named Stellar, and this path..."
Both were named Stellar, and both were related to consumption.
"A Fourth Layer Solar Deity named Stellar? I've never heard of that," Jiudinghua replied directly.
The Stellar Golden Core path was the pinnacle of consumption, yet it was named after the Fourth Layer Solar Deity.
So, this Dao name will be unique to Him.
The rest of the Fourth Layer Solar Deity and the Fifth Layer Solar Deity are unable to obtain this Dao name.
Of course, the Third Layer Solar Deity and below are not restricted by this.
Is there none? Qi Yuan pondered.
Perhaps... the multiverse is too vast, and that so-called Black Heaven is too far away from here.
Nine Cauldron Flower doesn't know either.
"What about Radiantlight Domain Lord?" Qi Yuan asked again.
"Never heard of him." Nine Cauldron Flower shook her head.
"What about Ch'un?"
"Nope."
Hearing this, Qi Yuan didn't ask further.
Perhaps it's just too far away.
"This is the Devouring Scripture. With your current achievements and identity, you wouldn't normally be able to directly obtain this scripture, but I, Nine Cauldron Flower, am giving it to you out of compassion and love."
As Nine Cauldron Flower spoke, information about the Devouring Scripture flowed into Qi Yuan's consciousness.
The information was abundant and profound.
"The Devouring Scripture is extremely difficult. In the Infinite Transformation Society, only fifteen members have studied this method, but only three have entered the door, and... it took them tens of thousands of years to barely enter." Nine Cauldron Flower informed him.
This type of Dao scripture cannot be mastered through time alone.
Without talent, even if one spends an entire cosmic era or more, they still won't be able to enter.
But with the relevant talent, the time required might be very short, needing only tens of thousands of years.
"So slow?" Qi Yuan felt a bit disappointed.
He considers himself an ordinary man.
"Even this is slow?" Nine Cauldron Flower was speechless.
This is already extremely fast.
Moreover, for such powerhouses, cultivating a Dao scripture for billions of years is not an issue.
"Alright, now that I've given you this, you can choose... which research project to join?"
Nine Cauldron Flower asked.
All members of the Infinite Transformation Society must join a research project team.
As she spoke, a stream of information flooded into Qi Yuan's mind.
"Project Code: Transcend... Transcend the Solar Deity."
"Project Code: Seek Change... Breaking the Domain Lord Cycle."
"Project Code: Soul Summoning... Resurrect or Summon the Fourth Layer Solar Deity Consciousness."
"Project Code: Remake Witch... Reform the Witch Dao and forge a new Great Dao."
"Project Code: Fourth-Fifth Fusion... Merging the Fourth and Fifth Layers of Solar Deity."
...
"Project Code: Open Frontier... Searching for a new unknown world in the universe."
"Project Code: Time Machine... Building a time machine to travel back to the past of the Fourth Layer Solar Deity."
Looking at this information, Qi Yuan felt dizzy.
These research projects were mostly answers to his questions.
For instance, transcending the Solar Deity.
Or the time machine, which reminded him of the Time Lord in the Mortal Heart Domain.
That time machine had helped him return to the past, where he guided the villagers to enhance their strength.
He had even encountered the Glutton Mother three times.
The functions of that lost time machine were unique.
Qi Yuan couldn't be sure if he could go back and meet his master with that lost time machine.
This return to the past was not the same as a Domain Lord traveling back in the time river of the universe.
"Can I join two research projects?" Qi Yuan asked.
"Yes."
"In that case... I'll join the 'Soul Summoning' and 'Time Machine' projects," Qi Yuan said seriously.
This Infinite Transformation Society is quite impressive.
He needs to accumulate more achievements.
Soul Summoning and the time machine are projects he feels confident about, where he can earn achievements.
As for transcending, he has no idea yet.
Better to leave it for now.
After all, his mind is still clear, unpolluted.
Joining that project might lead him astray, which would be unfortunate.
"Alright, from now on, you're a research member for these two projects." Nine Cauldron Flower's gaze at Qi Yuan made it clear she understood his choices were to meet his master, Master Ruan Yi.
After further discussion with Nine Cauldron Flower, Qi Yuan decided to temporarily leave the Universe Void Realm to cultivate the Devouring Scripture.
Once done, he would report back to the society.
The Devouring Scripture was linked to his Stellar Golden Core, and every moment wasted could mean thousands fewer cores.
This was about his strength.
After Qi Yuan left, Nine Cauldron Flower posted in the Inquiry Palace.
"Infinite Transformation Society Newbie Secrets Revealed: My Female Master is a Fourth Layer Solar Deity!"
(End of Chapter)
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