Forge your destiny into a sword, slash your soul and ascend to immortality

Chapter 342 The Roots of Heretical Paths Are of Great Importance
Since [Chao Ming], Jing Qian is not the first [Da Yuan] cultivator to attempt to advance to [Transcendence].

There are always a few [Old Time Orders] who have completed their cultivation and come to this "nothingness".

Their endings were all tragic!
First came the insects, then the Buddha; the two totems joined forces to lay the "Lock of Transcendence," burying all the daring ones.

Later cultivators of the Great Abyss, even those as powerful as Situ Yizhong who had already attained the rank of Seasonal Venerable, dared not attempt to advance further easily.

Having witnessed this predicament firsthand, Jing Qian decided to go back and reflect for a while, and then start over once he figured out how to deal with the two [totems] in front of him.

Moreover, he also needed to figure out why [Ye Fei] and [Pu Di] were joining forces to target [Da Yuan].

His thoughts rapidly collapsed into the Abyss, easily returning along the path the sword light had just slashed.

Even though the emerald green Bodhi root was still extending rapidly, it couldn't catch him.

This place of "nothingness" returned to tranquility once more, slowly fading away without a trace.

Not long after, another thought, transformed into light, was cast towards that "nothingness".

With the "Three Powers and Four Hidden Powers" controlling so many [Great Ruins], there will always be cultivators who have reached the pinnacle of their cultivation and attempt to break through to the [Transcendence] rank.

This idea originated from Gray Castle, which was under the banner of Night Jade.

Unlike Jing Qian, this idea progressed incredibly smoothly!

Not only did the insects not obstruct the way, but even the Bodhi root did not move.

The thought easily entered the "nothingness," adding another "transcendent" combat power to the [Night Jade] system.

Unlike the Great Abyss, other realms without restrictions make it 99% easier for a Transcendent being to be born, and they will absolutely not be stuck at the final certification stage.

On the dark side of the Clock of Time, Jingqian is systematically adjusting his own foundation.

His foundation as a Three-Lifetimes [Dimensional Lord] is complete and harmonious, a trinity. Even though he failed to take the final step to transcend the limitations of the realm, he still maintains a complete state and can advance again at any time.

Currently, his cultivation level can be described as half a step into the Transcendent realm, a quasi-Dao Lord level, still making him one of the strongest figures in the Great Abyss world.

The failure to advance had no negative impact on him, and his Dao heart remained undisturbed.

He is still in seclusion, digesting the gains from the [Lord of Summer].

The totem fire still burns fiercely around him!

Within the [Sumeru] dimension, the tributary of the river of time continues to evolve slowly. The divine fire within the [Hongjun Furnace] is also burning fiercely, refining the [Totem Fire]. Meanwhile, the [Eye of the Annual Rings] is rapidly improving in quality amidst the flames.

This requires a lot of hard work, and results can't be achieved in a short time!
Jing Qian sat there, calming his mind to cultivate diligently, waiting to fully digest these [Totem Fires] and usher in a new wave of advancement.

At the same time, a thought flashed through his mind, and he left the Great Abyss and headed for the Ruins of Imagination.

He walked towards the fifth brother's residence to gather information.

When he knocked and entered, the fifth brother was still dressed as the sword-wielding boy. However, he had been dealt with quite a bit by the third and fourth brothers recently, and his violent temper had lessened considerably. He no longer shouted threats of violence or sought revenge.

Upon seeing Jing Qian arrive, the fifth brother began by asking a question:
"Eighth Brother, your cultivation has improved again!"

"The Great Abyss contains the legacy of the Five Saints; it truly is a blessed land for cultivation!"

"A blessed land?"

Jing Qian chuckled lightly, casually sat down opposite the fifth brother, and then replied:

"It is indeed a 'blessed land,' but behind this blessing lies a considerable price."

He lightly tapped the air with his fingertip, and a blurry scene containing the experience he had just had flowed out.

The ferocious incarnation of the "Zhi" and the emerald green Bodhi root blocking their path were both presented before the two.

"Fifth Brother, I just went to that 'nothingness'."

Jing Qian spoke calmly, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

"I also took the opportunity to witness the unique [Chain of Transcendence] of us [Great Abyss] cultivators."

"Please enlighten me, Fifth Master. How can I break through my current realm when the power of this [Totem] expert is blocking my path?"

Upon seeing the scene of the insects and the Buddha, the fifth brother's eyes suddenly sharpened, and he spoke again:
"Eighth Brother, you've been a bit rash, attempting to break through directly and making direct contact with a [Totem] powerhouse."

"You cultivate within the Great Abyss, are you unaware of the existence of the Lock of Transcendence?"

Jing Qian's expression remained unchanged, the scene at his fingertips shifting, reflecting the unimpeded thought from [Grey Castle].

He then continued:

"Of course I know."

"It's understandable that we have some doubts, seeing other cultivators having a smooth journey while we have to face two [Totem] incarnations blocking our way."

His tone was calm, but his gaze was sharp as he looked at the fifth brother:

"Fifth Master, what is the reason for this [Chain of Transcendence]? Why is it targeting my [Great Abyss] specifically?"

The fifth brother answered directly:
"The reasons are rather complicated, involving too many powerful [totem] beings, with the Three Powers and Four Hidden Ones all involved. I can't really explain it clearly myself."

"However, your cultivation level is still low right now, so you don't need to worry too much about these things. Just make sure you can advance in your cultivation."

At this point, the fifth brother raised his hand and took out a jade talisman with an extremely unique aura, handing it to Jing Qian.

He continued:

“You are a core member of my [Imagination Society], the successor of [Nothingness], an innate saint, and your status is naturally different from that of ordinary cultivators.”

"As long as you possess the runes of my [Imagination Society], the next time you attempt to advance, you will be able to proceed smoothly and directly into the [Transcendence] realm."

"The [Zhi Sheng], the [Buddha], and even other [Totem Saints] will no longer stop you once they see this talisman."

"In fact, whether you come from the Great Abyss or other Great Ruins, if you want to advance to the Transcendent level, you will eventually have to get involved with the Three Powers and Four Hidden Ones."

"Whether you are a Daozhi, a Covenant, or a Yefei or Yejia, you can always advance safely."

"But if you don't have a powerful backer and a solid foundation, even if you have enough cultivation to advance, it's useless, and you can give up trying."

Upon hearing this, Jing Qian instantly understood!

It turns out that the [Chain of Transcendence] is not only aimed at [Transcendence] cultivators within the [Great Abyss]!
Conversely, other seeds of transcendence within the Great Ruins will face the same fate if they are separated from the support of the totem.

The opportunity to advance to the [Transcendence] realm has long been completely monopolized by you [Transcendence] cultivators!
This result greatly exceeded Jing Qian's expectations.

But upon further reflection, it seems perfectly reasonable.

This cultivation world is inherently a cannibalistic world, where the big fish always eat the small fish.

The various [Totems] who have reached the pinnacle of power want to maintain their position and control power and resources in the long term. Therefore, monopolizing the opportunity to reach the top is naturally a convenient course of action.

If one tries to force one way into that "nothingness" place, it's probably not just the [Zhi] and [Buddha] who are blocking the way.

If Jing Qian continues forward, the power of the [totem] from other realms will likely manifest as well.

All other Great Ruins have totems, which are passed down in an orderly manner and have strong roots.

Within the Great Abyss lie the Five Saints in eternal slumber. Without sufficient support, cultivators in the Great Abyss are unable to compete fairly with cultivators from other realms for advancement opportunities.

Only by establishing connections with the "Three Powers and Four Hidden Ones" and obtaining opportunities for advancement from these ethereal organizations can one possibly break through to the point of "Transcendence".

This is probably also a way for other realms to absorb the high-quality human resources of the Great Abyss.

Just then, the fifth brother spoke again:
“I never expected your cultivation progress to be so fast, otherwise I would have given you this rune long ago.”

"In that case, you have probably already completed your advancement and achieved [Transcendence]."

"If you can advance to the [Transcendence] level, I will grant you another opportunity in exchange for you helping me retrieve something."

"Go back and work even harder, and advance to the Transcendental Realm as soon as possible."

Jing Qian reached out and took the rune that symbolized a breakthrough opportunity, his mind filled with thoughts.

He then asked:

"Fifth Master, what is the reason behind this [Transcendence] advancement?"

"My foundation in the Great Dao is not weak. In terms of cultivation and magical power, I am confident that I have far surpassed the ordinary [Transcendence]."

"Why is it necessary to rely on runes to continue advancing?"

"What secrets does that void hold? Please enlighten me, Fifth Master."

Jing Qian only knew that projecting some of his thoughts into the void and setting up anchor points of power outside the realm of his origin was the only way to advance to [Transcendence].

But he never expected that there would be so many twists and turns involved.

The tradition he possessed did not have such a complicated system.

The fifth brother was once a big shot in the "Other Shore" and personally experienced the entire process of the "Transcendence" promotion.

They were naturally very clear about the changes in that "nothingness" place.

He treated Jing Qian as one of his own and didn't hide anything from him, explaining in detail to Jing Qian:

“Eighth Brother, although you have a lot of totem resources in the Great Abyss, the inheritance is lacking.”

"Having cultivated to this point, you should be able to realize that every advancement in your realm signifies a fundamental change."

"And the Transcendence rank is an extremely crucial one among them."

"The cultivation systems of the various Great Ruins differ considerably, and the titles for the Transcendent rank also vary. As far as I know, there are Dao Lord, God, Heavenly Tathagata, Great Amitabha, Void Dragon, Outer God, and so on."

"No matter which path one takes or what merit one cultivates, the essence is to transcend the Great Ruins within this realm and plant the seeds of either the Outer Path or the Celestial Phenomenon in the void."

"This is also closely related to the subsequent cultivation on the other side."

"After advancing to the [Transcendence] stage, continue your cultivation and gradually accumulate [Heretical] power."

"When one's own [Outer Path] power is strong enough, one can naturally pull one's original body up from the original [Great Ruins]."

"At that time, the fusion of the original body and the [Outer Path] will be the achievement of the [Other Shore]."

In just a few words, Lao Wu clearly explained the cultivation of "transcendence" and "the other shore," demonstrating a truly insightful and comprehensive understanding.

In this stage of cultivation, cultivators need to accumulate an additional "external path" of Great Dao cultivation above the void, in addition to their original cultivation level, and use this as a foundation to continue advancing.

For Jing Qian, he achieved transcendence by becoming a "Dimensional Master".

If one wishes to continue advancing, one must accumulate a cultivation of the Great Dao of Time above the void, transform it into the Outer Path, and ultimately use the power of the Outer Path to pull oneself out of the Abyss.

At that time, he will be able to cross the Great Abyss River and complete his advancement.

In fact, after receiving the inheritance of the [Time Sequence Saint], he already had a relatively clear understanding of the practice of [The Other Shore].

What the fifth brother said was not beyond his understanding.

But what the other person said next gave Jingqian a new perspective.

The fifth brother said:

“Eighth Brother, you have never left the Great Abyss, so you are naturally unaware of the true meaning of the void.”

"This world is supported and built by the three powers and four hidden aspects."

“Living beings live and cultivate within several Great Ruins, while their true forms transcend the Great Ruins, which is the highest realm that everyone pursues.”

"But in essence, without the existence of these few [Great Ruins], this world would not exist."

"In that void, the [Eternal Silence Divine Wind] blows ceaselessly, almost eternally."

"Only power at the [Totem] level can withstand this divine wind."

"In the void, there was nothing but that divine wind."

"If you rashly project your own thoughts outward, they will only be shattered by the [Eternal Silence Divine Wind]."

"Only by relying on that void can one protect one's own thoughts and slowly accumulate [the heretical path]."

"And that void was created by several [Totem Saints] from the Three Powers and Four Hidden Ones."

"That is precisely why, without a [totem] foundation and without permission, it is impossible to advance to [transcendence]."

The eternal [Eternal Silence Divine Wind] is enough to obliterate any unprotected thoughts. The so-called "transcendence" actually depends on the "safe zone" jointly created by the [Totems]!
However, the "Eternal Silence Divine Wind" mentioned by the fifth brother is not in the inheritance of the "Time Order Saint". That means that the "Eternal Silence Divine Wind" did not exist before the "Time Order Saint" went into eternal slumber.
Jing Qian couldn't help but ask:
"Fifth Master, what is the source of that [Eternal Silence Divine Wind]? Is it possible to find a way to eliminate it?"

The fifth brother shook his head and continued:
"That divine wind has a special origin, stemming from a set of [Innate Spiritual Treasures], which are held by four [Totems]: [Dao], [Eternal Night], [Nothingness], and [Master].

"This divine wind was also created by the four of them working together with the help of [Innate Spiritual Treasures]."

"If you want to eliminate this [Eternal Silence Divine Wind], it's impossible unless you take the [Spiritual Treasure] from the four [Totem Saints].

"However, you are the successor of [Nothingness], so you don't need to care about these things at all."

"Just take the runes I gave you and focus on advancing!"

(End of this chapter)