"I apologize, age has a way of inviting nostalgia. I hope you can forgive my sentintal mont," ng Huan said with an apologetic smile, raising his tea cup and saluting Su Heng from across the distance before lifting his head and downing the tea in one gulp.
"Seniors being so candid is admirable," Su Heng said with a smile.
As for what ng Huan had just said,
Su Heng wasn’t hearing it for the first ti, and combined with what he had observed,
Those speculations certainly weren’t unfounded. Various ominous signs had started to erge, though the Jiang-E region was too remote, so the impacts were less felt there. But as the situation developed, the future was bound to get worse and deteriorate.
But there was nothing to be afraid of.
Focus on the matters at hand and improve your strength. If that day really cos, you can just plow through and sweep across the opposition.
"Senior,"
Su Heng set down his tea cup, his eyes sparkling, "I’ve heard more than once that the echo from the Realm of Eternal Life is deepening, but the specifics elude ."
"You ntioned earlier that powerful beings would be returning from the Realm of Eternal Life, and I hope you can clarify this for ," he added.
"The Realm of Eternal Life is sotis referred to as the Boundless Ocean. You can think of it as an ocean, and our current world as an island atop this ocean," Find adventures at empire
ng Huan dipped his finger in the tea, drawing a circle on the table to represent the island, and then added a few wave lines beside it to symbolize the ocean.
"Upon reaching the Earth Immortal Realm, if one continues to stay in the current world, under normal circumstances, they would have a lifespan of about five hundred years. To achieve eternal life, one must go to the Realm of Eternal Life, and that’s the origin of its na," ng Huan explained.
"What is in the Realm of Eternal Life?" Su Heng asked.
"It’s hard to say, as both ti and space there are chaotic," ng Huan replied, "Every individual experiences and sees different things. But there’s one certainty, and that’s the Realm is rife with danger."
"Demon gods, chaotic currents, ancient races, broken worlds, and so on..."
"An Earth Immortal may seem powerful, but navigating through it is like sailing a wooden boat in a stormy and murky ocean, always at risk of perishing at any mont. Of course, where there’s crisis, there’s opportunity, and no one can say for sure what they might find in the Realm of Eternal Life—it’s even possible to stumble upon a fragnt of a broken world."
"As for the deepening echo of the Realm of Eternal Life,"
ng Huan wore a contemplative look before gently tapping the wave lines on the table:
"If you think of the Realm of Eternal Life as an ocean, this ocean has periods of stability and periods of tides. The deepening echo is like the sea transitioning from a calm state to churning waves, turning an already perilous environnt even more brutal."
"The ripple effects from the depths of the Realm of Eternal Life can extend to our current world. The manifestations include the birth of more demons and monsters, and the conditions for the descent of great rulers and demon gods beco much simpler and easier."
"Of course, there are also benefits,"
ng Huan said, "Various martial resources will beco more abundant, and cultivation will be easier."
"Those strong explorers of the Realm of Eternal Life, unable to endure the turmoil deep within, chose to return to the current world."
Su Heng nodded in understanding, slowly grasping the concept, "Then, how do they return?"
"The Realm of Eternal Life is an ocean, and the most important thing for navigating through an ocean is an anchor point," ng Huan explained, "Have you heard of ’paying homage to Buddha’?"
"I know there are so Buddha statues in the Northern Jiang Province that seem to help people break through to the Heavenly Deceit," Su Heng replied eagerly.
"Those statues of deities and Buddhas serve as anchor points for their return," ng Huan nodded and said.
"So of the strong beings who leave this world leave a legacy. As long as the incense continues and their descendants or disciples call their nas, they will sense it in the Realm of Eternal Life."
"I see,"
ng Huan said, "Of course, there are many intricate details involved in this. It’s very complicated and can’t be explained in a short ti."
"Is there anything else you would like to understand?" Seeing Su Heng’s enlightened expression, ng Huan gently placed his tea cup down.
"Is ’Heavenly King’ a specific realm, or simply an honorary title?" Su Heng asked amidst the gentle breeze.
"Only the eminent ones in the Earth Immortal Realm are qualified to be conferred the title of Heavenly King,"
ng Huan replied, "On the one hand, it’s a matter of strength, at least the second stage of the Dharma Realm, capable of suppressing demon gods. On the other hand, it’s about maintaining a certain degree of, at a minimum, superficial loyalty to the empire. Under specific circumstances, they can be deployed."
"Dharma Realm... I don’t recall seeing his Dharma image on King Dingxuan," Su Heng wondered aloud.
"That’s because King Dingxuan had a serious battle with King Qingyang before, which left him severely injured, shattering his Dharma image," ng Huan answered.
"Hiss..."
Su Heng imdiately took on a solemn expression, "From this perspective, it seems King Qingyang is far stronger than King Dingxuan by no small margin."
"As an old-guard Heavenly King of the empire, even in the Central Region where strong contenders and dark horses proliferate, King Qingyang still commands significant renown," ng Huan responded thus.
"If King Xuan was at his peak, beating him would not be easy," Su Heng appeared quite serious.
"My young friend, you needn’t sell yourself short," ng Huan said, raising his teacup. "I have traveled extensively and visited the Central Plains several tis, rarely encountering soone as physically robust as you. Moreover, during your battle with King Xuan, it seed as if you were still not exerting your full strength... which is even more terrifying."
"Your prowess is also unfathomable," Su Heng looked deeply at ng Huan and smiled.
The two exchanged complints, both in good spirits.
"However, to firmly overco King Xuan at his peak, it’s necessary to increase one’s spiritual foundation," ng Huan said. "You’ve only stepped into Heavenly Deceit recently, and there is still a long road ahead."
"That’s true," Su Heng nodded, sharing the sa thought.
"The second step of Heavenly Deceit is Qi Control. This realm involves integrating the power of longevity’s heaven with one’s martial arts will into one’s energy, achieving a preliminary transformation. Afterward, the martial artist’s energy will carry a trace of vitality, possess many variations, and it’s also the foundation for the Dharma Realm later on."
ng Huan briefly explained the features of this realm and then asked, "As for the cultivation technique required for this realm, do you have any plans?"
"Not at the mont," Su Heng honestly replied.
After all, he had not yet perfected the first step of Heavenly Deceit, the Tathagata’s Treasure Sutra.
"If you’re not in a hurry, you might want to try cultivating our Sword Sect’s ’Sword Refining Technique.’ This technique is quite profound," ng Huan suggested, twirling his wine cup with a self-satisfied smile on his face.
He would not refuse such a beneficial offer.
Su Heng was moved, quickly clasping his fists and saying, "Then I shall respectfully follow your advice."
"No need for formalities," ng Huan waved his hand casually. "Cultivation techniques are like divine weapons; they only shine in the hands of the right person. It’s our honor to have a young man with your abilities inherit our Sword Sect’s technique."
"There’s another matter I wish to consult you on," ng Huan stroked his chin, his smile gradually fading away.
Their gazes t, and Su Heng asked, "About the Mythical Battlefield?"
"Yes!" ng Huan nodded.
Su Heng, treated earnestly by ng Huan, naturally would have no secrets to keep.
He then recounted in detail everything that had happened in the Dharma King Temple.
Once the Mythical Battlefield descends, the seven provinces of the Jiang and E regions will face severe threats. In actuality, Su Heng’s situation was not too bad – if truly unable to withstand it, he could simply take his family and friends and flee.
But for the likes of immortal sects and noble families, with great establishnts to their na,
Their subordinate forces and the intricate web of interests would make fleeing a complex affair. Even if there was the option to flee, leaving their current sphere of influence would inevitably an relying on others in new lands. Not only would the sect’s vitality be greatly diminished, but they would also face many humiliations.
Unless absolutely necessary, they would certainly be unwilling to give up without a fight.
"The Mythical Battlefield can lead to two different situations," ng Huan said seriously after listening. "The first is a direct connection to the void in Longevity Heaven. The second is to a specific small world within Longevity Heaven."
"Based on your description, it’s very likely we’re facing the latter situation."
Seeing his expression turn slightly grim, Su Heng asked, "Is the second situation very bad?"
"The small worlds in Longevity Heaven are usually occupied by demon gods or are the holands of ancient races; either way, they’re extrely dangerous," ng Huan said with a bitter smile.
"It seems our luck isn’t very good," Su Heng responded breezily.
"However, it’s not entirely disadvantageous," ng Huan shifted the conversation. "Do you rember what I told you earlier? Being able to imprint your spirit in one of the small worlds of Longevity Heaven gives you the qualifications to beco Sealing Heaven."
"Even in the Great Zhou Dynasty, that’s considered a legendary figure. Not to ntion the myriad of unique resources within a small world; they’re invaluable."
"These things are a bit too far off, let’s focus on surviving the initial onslaught first," Su Heng chuckled.
He had noticed sothing.
ng Huan had his own considerations, promising various benefits in the hopes of keeping Su Heng by his side.
With the potential for king-level combat power and limitless prospects, whether the Sword Sect could survive this catastrophe or even flourish and expand depended on keeping a firm grip on this powerfully muscled support.
Of course, neither of them explicitly stated this arrangent, with an implicit understanding between them.
"When the tide recedes, you’ll see who’s been swimming naked," ng Huan frowned slightly and sighed before speaking again. "The three great immortal sects and four major families have never been particularly united. Now that the Mythical Battlefield is upon us and a calamity approaches, the choices to be made will probably differ."
"How so?" Su Heng inquired.
"So people may choose to stay while others might decide to leave. This involves the distribution of interests, and a lot could happen. Before the enemy even arrives, the immortal sects and noble families might already erupt in a small-scale conflict internally."
"If such a conflict does erupt, we might need a Stabilizing Pillar," ng Huan said, his gaze intense as he looked at Su Heng.
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