93 Approaching the Mystic Realm (1/2)
”A thousand years ago, many scholars used various methods to determine that not only are there other planets in our galaxy that hold life, there are also other civilizations, other forms of life, in the universe.
”One thousand years of change, and this was slowly proven. Thirty years ago, that ancient greenish-bronze sword proved it even more!
”In the cosmos, there are other civilizations!
”And clearly, one of those worlds that contains civilizations is where the ancient greenish-bronze sword originated from. There, life is similar to ours, but there is one big difference. They… are called cultivators!”
As he spoke, the Chancellor's expression showed his admiration. As for Wang Baole, his emotions were like a tempestuous storm. At the Five Peaks in the Pond Cloud Rainforest, he had seen some scenes, and he knew that… what the Chancellor was saying was true!
”In that world, there might be treasures everywhere, or it might be that the Spirit Qi is so thick that it cannot be described. Regardless of whatever method… it can make the human body form Spirit Roots and begin cultivation.
”As time passed, maybe the treasures grew scarce, perhaps the Spirit Qi became thin, or maybe it was because of other reasons—in any case, there was a war. This war must have been completely destructive, so this huge sword flew off with the last power and hope of that world.
”Or maybe they planned to find another place to live, multiply, and regain their previous glory. That's why the huge sword must have one of the True Breath storage treasures belonging to that sect. All the people of that sect must have condensed their Spirit Root into the sword, to pass the seed of their power to future disciples.” The Chancellor sounded regretful, sighing and shaking his head.
”But it's a pity… In the midst of its journey, the sword must have met some kind of situation, shattering after being smashed. Finally, it landed in our solar system. When it passed through the sun, the hilt and parts of the sword shattered, and the True Breath storage broke open, melding with the broken pieces, scattering all over the starry sky.”
Hearing the Chancellor's words, Wang Baole's heart was deeply moved. He thought of the scenes that he had seen at the Pond Cloud Rainforest's Five Peaks, that unsurpassed beauty of a generation, and all the scenes of a world being destroyed. The Chancellor's words imprinted themselves onto his heart, and Wang Baole felt that there was a fundamental answer to all of this.
”But if it's like this, that means… there is a limit to the number of people who can become cultivators!” Wang Baole immediately saw the problem and looked at the Chancellor.
The Chancellor looked impressed. He nodded, and his tone became more excited.
”That's right. To us, the arrival of the ancient greenish-bronze sword is a lucky chance and creation for our world. With this chance, the progress that cultivators make… depends on ourselves!
”To live in this kind of revolutionary world, the people of my generation are not worthy!”
Wang Baole's question seemed to have stirred up the Chancellor's emotions. The Chancellor laughed and stood up, using his finger to point at the misty region on the Upper Academy Island.
”Wang Baole, do you know what sort of place the Upper Academy Island is? Only True Breath experts can enter, and it is the true heart of Ethereal Dao College!
”If we categorize according to the information on the huge sword, comparing the Lower Academy Island Dao College to sects, we are only the outer sect. All of you are outer sect disciples. Only those who have entered the Upper Academy Island are considered part of the inner sect!”
”Outer sect? Inner sect?” Wang Baole felt that this communication with the Chancellor was like a lightning bolt tearing apart his world. In an instant, he understood many things.
”It's also only people from the Upper Academy Island who have the ability to become a government member of the Federation. In the Spirit Inception Era's Federation, cultivation level and government positions are directly related. The weak… have no right to lead us into our future in this era!”
The Chancellor laughed, his gaze revealing his encouragement and expectation.
”Thus, you must become a True Breath expert, and you must enter the Upper Academy Island!”
Hearing the Chancellor's words, Wang Baole inhaled deeply and nodded. He felt that he had an even deeper understanding of Spirit Breath Village and the Upper Academy Island. Thereafter, the Chancellor told Wang Baole more about the environment of Spirit Breath Village. He gave Wang Baole a jade slip with instructions on things to take note of in Spirit Breath Village. Only then did Wang Baole take his leave.
He returned to the Dharmic Armament Peak. Due to the Chancellor's order to stay silent, no outsiders knew about his fight with the Vice-Chancellor. Seeing that the day to depart was nearing, Wang Baole immediately went to the Spirit Cauldron Cave to organize and repair his Dharmic artifacts. He also focused on absorbing the important points that he needed to take note of for attaining True Breath.
There are actually so many things to remember when absorbing Spirit Root! Wang Baole's eyes were bright. According to the jade slip's introduction, the Spirit Breath Village had a large number of True Breath Spirit Roots. These Spirit Roots were not dead; instead, they had their own Spirit nature, spreading to all the areas of Spirit Breath Village.
They all ranged from one-inch to eight-inches, of which, one-inch was the most common, growing rarer as they got longer. There was even a nine-inch Spirit Root, but it was a pity that the human body could not absorb it.
There were two difficulties in absorbing Spirit Root. The first… every Spirit Root would automatically look for its fated person. Thus, rather than saying that people had found their Spirit Roots, it was more like the Spirit Roots appointed their counterpart!
Only a person chosen by the Spirit Root could absorb it. If the person was not chosen, they would not be able to fused together, and there would be a repelling effect. If anyone continued to forcefully absorb it, their life would be in danger.
The way Spirit Roots chose people was simple—once it had chosen someone, it would take on that person's appearance. Like that, it would become the fate of only that person.
It was just that Spirit Breath Village had many Spirit Roots, so one needed to search extensively.
As for the second point, it was the method of absorbing Spirit Root. According to the research done by the Federation, there was only one way to succeed without loss. That was… the Substitution Method!
Everyone needed to first absorb a one-inch Spirit Root, suppressing it so that it would not have a breakthrough. With the foundation from a one-inch Spirit Root, one had to absorb one's own fated two-inch Spirit Root to substitute. If there was no one-inch foundation, there was no way to substitute it for two-inch!