Chapter 362: Merging of Worlds 27 (1/2)
The law of the universe
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Since the beginning of the universe, there is an entity that controls everything and put them in order. We call it, the law.
The law puts everything in line and it is absolute.
However, since the creation of the universe, there is something that either merges with the law or diverts from it. It is called free will.
It is either planned by a higher being or was created by mistake but freewill became the crucible to chaos. And because of that there formed two factions within the universe. Those who follow the law and merge with it or go above it became rulers and deities, but those who divert from it and bends it became the rebels or the outcasts.
Thousands and millions of years have passed and those who are called outcasts are now starting to make their move. They began by entering the planets and slowly corrupting the mortals within and adding them to their ranks.
Sometimes people thought that the gods are not listening to mortals and that they are just playing with the lives of the people, but in truth, the gods are just following the laws. What they can do is give hints to the mortals under their reign, and give them some blessings or a curse according to the law.
But this became the hinge that hampers the relationship between mortals and the gods. As time went by mortals would always blame the gods in their circumstances and forgot that it is all according to one of the laws of the universe, the law of cause and effect. As so the mortals began to distance themselves to the gods and the outcasts gain more and more in their ranks.
In response, the gods decided to open up 2 paths for the mortals to overcome the temptation of the outcasts and forever destroy their chance to gain true immortality. The first is obedience to the law and entering the path to reincarnation or godhood. And the second one is rising above one's self and becoming strong enough to go above the law and attain godhood… this path is called cultivation.
However, this path is the hardest to follow and can draw a mortal closer to outcast's temptations. But if one can overcome this hurdle, then godhood can be attained if not, then they will become one of the outcast and be stripped from their flesh forever.
But in a certain small blue planet, the god in charge decided to save his own children staying in it. He gave them free will but controls the power within. Because of his love for his children even though they would succumb to the temptations of the outcasts, every mortal in his stead can still have a chance to become immortal. But there are still those who few who would turn into deities or outcasts. The god of this planet has successfully implemented as such because of his control of the power within that planet.
He did this by limiting the Qi and mana within the planet and then limiting the power output of an individual to the spirit refining realm. This way destruction and chaos have their limits.
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As Shin Jiao is trying to break through to the second container which would turn him into a spirit refining realm cultivator, but it seems that he is unable to break through it.
Then in his attempt, he finally heard the words.
”Who? Who are you? How come you can talk to my mind?” Shin Jiao asked.
”I am… I am the god of this world, the supreme deity of this planet.”
”You? You mean… you're THE God?” Shin Jiao felt dumbfounded upon hearing those words.
”Haha… yes, I am… Many have come before you and were able to gain my attention. However, you are different from them. They gained my attention because of their obedience to the law, but you… you became an anomaly. I can sense that you have gone to that woman's domain… Haha… She is still at it. Trying hard to turn that huge chaotic planet of hers into a peaceful place is one of the reasons why she tried to use what humans called the law of relativity and transmutation to get you there.” The voice explained.
”But it seems that the law of cause and effect still get you back here. But I am regretful to your memories. I cannot interfere with this… Right now I can see the overflowing Qi and mana in your body. I can say that it is going to interfere in this world's affairs. I cannot let that happen… However, I can tell you in advance that you can only advance to the spirit refining realm and no more.” The voice added.
”So you are the one limiting this world's cultivation?”
”Yes, I need to. I don't want my children to suffer what other planets have gone through. Even to the point of destruction. The outcasts have already entered this planet, but thanks to my plan, they can only take a few… Haha…”
”I understand… But, what if my strength grew further?”
”Hmm… then you would be a threat to your brothers and sisters. I cannot allow that. I can only give you two conditions… first, if you cannot help but to make a breakthrough to the core-forming realm, then I will just send you back to... Her planet…”
”… and the second condition?”
”Stay here and protect this world… It has been a long time... Hmm... I can use a vacation you know... But of course, that is on the premise that you will not use your power to dominate and rule… I abhor those domineering attitudes of many cultivators, if you are like that then I will send you away… for good.”
”Hmm… Can I make my choice when the time comes?”
”Yes, you may, my son. This is your free will, your agency.”
After that, Shin Jiao suddenly fell to the ground.
It was as if all the strength within his body was drained. He didn't expect that by only talking to the deity of this earth he become so weak even with his strong physique. He could not imagine facing such a powerful being. He might even wilt and die in the deity's presence.
”Thank you…” Shin Jiao muttered as he slowly gathers the Qi and mana in his surrounding once again and recovers his strength.
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