High Martial Arts Era

Chapter 749 The Heart Transforms into the Universe
"The limit of the first stage of the Eternal Heart?" Li Yuan asked, puzzled.

"Correct."

“The Star God Cultivation System is known as the strongest cultivation system, so the will of the God Kings can basically reach the level of ‘Eternal Heart’,” Jin Yuan explained. “But for other cultivation systems, or some Star Beast Emperors, their will may not be able to transform after entering the eighth rank.”

Li Yuan nodded.

Indeed, in the immortal world, many low-level quasi-saints can exist for hundreds of millions of years because their will is strong enough.

However, many eighth-level cultivators who have not yet opened their path, even if their true form is residing in the inner universe of the Emperor Realm, still find it difficult to survive for hundreds of millions of years in the Eternal Ruins.

The main reason is that their willpower is not strong enough.

Only when one's will reaches the level of an eternal heart can one maintain one's original intention and clear consciousness amidst the erosion of endless, long years.

“The Eternal Heart is also divided into levels,” Jin Yuan said. “The wills of God-Kings, Emperors, and even Supremes all belong to the category of the Eternal Heart, but can they be the same? The will of a Supreme is so terrifying that a single glance is enough to annihilate countless low-level Quasi-Saints.”

Li Yuan suddenly realized that it was indeed so.

If we only consider my willpower, it is much stronger than when I first climbed Zishan Mountain, but it still belongs to the category of 'eternal heart'.

"Please enlighten me, senior," Li Yuan said respectfully.

“The Eternal Heart can be divided into three levels.” Jin Yuan smiled, seemingly quite pleased with Li Yuan’s attitude: “They are: One Mind, Immortal Mind, and Mind Transforms the Universe.”

Three levels? Li Yuan silently noted it down.

“Countless low-level Quasi-Saints, and even most ordinary Emperor Realm cultivators, belong to the first stage, ‘Mind and Will as One’,” Jin Yuan said. “At this stage, one places great importance on one’s own convictions and achieves unity of mind and action. No amount of external temptations or illusions can shake one’s mind.”

"It is precisely because of such a strong will and adherence to one's original intention that one can withstand the erosion of time," Jin Yuan said solemnly.

Li Yuan seemed to be deep in thought.

According to Jin Yuan, his will has now reached the limit of 'unity of mind and will'? In other words, his will is no less than that of most ordinary Emperor Realm cultivators?
Li Yuan was not surprised by this.

Having opened up the path of the mind and the deduction of the origin of the soul, my understanding of the virtual world and the material world has undergone earth-shattering changes.

Naturally, this also leads to a transformation in one's will.

"What about the immortality of the mind?" Li Yuan asked.

“This level is generally only attainable by those at the peak of the Emperor Realm,” Jin Yuan said. “Of course, there are also many ordinary Emperor Realm cultivators whose will is very strong and who have reached this level… There are also Sovereigns who have never been able to comprehend it and remain at the level of ‘One Mind.’”

Li Yuan listened.

In terms of the strength of the soul's origin, the Dominator is definitely stronger, but the will is more mysterious... If the strength is weak, the will can be very strong.

“A cultivator’s mind is as one as a god’s, and his will is as strong as a god’s. He relies on that powerful obsession in his heart.” Jin Yuan said, “But can this obsession really sustain us for eternity? True eternity is not being bound by obsession.”

"Give up your obsession?" Li Yuan frowned.

Whether it's the cultivation of the strong or the hard work of ordinary people, they all have desires and wants in their hearts... If there are no desires or wants, how can one achieve great things?
Even some so-called virtuous and respected figures are often burdened by fame.

For fame, and also for desire.

Li Yuan, on the other hand, yearns to reach the pinnacle of cultivation, to protect the Seven Star Civilization and the Chaos Divine Court, and also hopes that his relatives and friends whose souls are entrusted to his inner universe can live on forever...

It was precisely because of his many desires that he was able to advance so rapidly.

"No!"

Jin Yuan shook his head and said, "According to what Master said, the so-called immortality of the mind is not about giving up obsessions, but about getting rid of obsessions, understanding obsessions themselves, and not being trapped by obsessions."

"I haven't let go of anything, yet I can let go of everything."

"Only in this way can our will remain immortal and eternally endure through the endless passage of time," Jin Yuan solemnly declared. Li Yuan was taken aback by his words.

He hasn't let go of anything, yet he can let go of everything, free from obsession?
These words are easy to say, but difficult to put into practice... How difficult it is to truly understand them! Just one word: let go.

In this world, how many people can truly let go of their inner obsessions?
"To be able to maintain a single-minded focus and forge an eternal heart requires a sufficiently strong obsession." Li Yuan pondered silently: "The stronger the obsession, the more one pursues it throughout one's life, yet one must also be able to let go with equanimity?"

After pondering for a while.

Li Yuan shook his head slightly; for the time being, his willpower cultivation had not yet reached that level.

"What about the third level, the Mind Transformation into the Universe?" Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.

"I don't know." Jin Yuan spread his palms: "Actually, the three levels of the Eternal Heart were only discovered by the master by accident... In terms of will, the master is only at the second stage, and doesn't even know if he has reached the limit of the second stage."

"The third stage, 'Heart Transformation into the Universe,' according to the master, if one truly reaches this level, the power of will alone would be enough to rival the Supreme Being," Jin Yuan sighed with emotion.

Li Yuan was deeply moved.

Willpower is ethereal and intangible... However, a strong willpower can be extremely effective in resisting soul attacks, illusions, and other virtual realm techniques.

A strong will also allows one to deduce the eternal path more quickly.

But willpower alone is not very lethal... No matter how strong the hatred in one's heart is, it cannot kill the enemy.

According to Jin Yuan, a will that reaches the third level of the Eternal Heart seems to possess terrifying power.

“These are all Master’s words, but looking at the vast universe, let alone the present, even in the endless history of the universe, there should be very few who can reach the third stage.” Jin Yuan shook his head and said, “Let’s get back to the present.”

"Heart Source".

“With your current will and soul essence, you should be able to break through many Soul Pillars and undergo more trials of will... but you still cannot pass through all 136 Soul Pillars.” Jin Yuan looked at Li Yuan.

Li Yuan nodded, realizing that his willpower had only reached a normal level within the Emperor Realm.

It's normal to fail the test.

But at least, we can explore more Pillars of Souls now. Perhaps through repeated trials of willpower, our will will be transformed once again?
“Now, you should be completely free from the danger of getting lost,” Jin Yuan said. “You can leave one of your true bodies here to hone your skills slowly… Apart from the Ancient Universe Realm, take the other true body and your other treasures and leave.”

"Leave?" Li Yuan was taken aback. "Didn't you say I couldn't leave?"

Previously, Jin Yuan did not have this attitude.

“According to the master’s rules, neither of your two true forms can leave.” Jin Yuan laughed. “However, the master has passed away, and there are some things in this immortal world that are greater than the rules he left behind. I have no choice but to let you go.”

Li Yuan was startled.

Is it greater than the rules that Supreme Lord Hongying left in the Supreme Hall?
"The Immortal Temple?" Little Tomb instantly realized that the most powerful force in this immortal world had never been the Supreme Star City.

It is the Temple of Immortality.

"Ah."

"The divine guards of the Immortal Temple want to see you. They have been waiting outside Star City for some time. They communicated with me directly through special means, demanding that I release one of your true forms." Jin Yuan said, "The entire Star City is trapped by the Immortal Heavenly Pillar... I cannot refuse."

"Go."

Li Yuan and Xiao Mu exchanged a glance.

The Temple of Immortality is actually looking for me?
“Li Yuan, this shouldn’t be a bad thing,” Xiao Mu transmitted his voice. “Perhaps it’s because you’ve shown too much potential and they want to cultivate you. As far as I know, many peerless geniuses have received this kind of treatment.”

(End of this chapter)