Yuan’s Ascension

Embark on the path of the Space Dao, boundless benefits? Wu Yuan mused inwardly with a hint of surprise.

For Master Kua Chi to speak so highly of this path, the power one could attain upon walking it had to be truly extraordinary.

As Wu Yuan contemplated further, his mind raced with possibilities.

Though I'm not yet certain of the future Master speaks of... comprehending the True Intent of Space would indeed greatly increase my strength. Wu Yuan reflected silently.

If he could grasp the True Intent of Space, he could physically step into the higher-dimensional Fragmentary Spatial Layer, vastly improving his self-preservation ability. He wouldn't need to wait until he gained Archimmortal-level strength.

The Space Dao was profoundly mysterious, second only to the enigmatic Law of Time. Of course, this path would also be extremely challenging. Wu Yuan could foresee that pursuing the Law of Space would prove even more challenging than the Law of Life.

After all, Wu Yuan had a great affinity for the three Intermediate Laws of the Law of Life: True Domain, Longevity, and Celestial Body.

But regarding the three Intermediate Laws of Space? His aptitude for the True Domain Dao was undoubtedly exceptional. His aptitude for the Qiankun Dao was decent, having already crystallized Qiankun True Intent.

However, his talent in the Spatial Rift Dao was merely average. He had only reached the third-level Domain stage, hardly qualifying as top-tier among the countless immortal cultivators of this era in the Greenridge Macrocosm.

Master Kua Chi's assessment of the Immutable Land had proven accurate, leading Wu Yuan to undergo a profound transformation.

The rise of any peerless genius was always tied to opportunities, many of which are beyond even what Sovereigns could offer.

Of course, the vast river of space and time held countless opportunities. One must strive to seize them, just as Wu Yuan's body refiner self had done step by step in Huanggu.

At the very least, the two Sovereigns wouldn't harm me. They're both urging me to comprehend the Law of Space, so they must have some confidence in my success.

Moreover, the fundamental principle of the Law of Life is to fight! In the vast mortal realm, one must fight to cross over, battling for that fleeting chance of transcendence. Though Wu Yuan's qi refiner self was unaware of his body refiner self's experiences, his body refiner self's grasp of Life True Intent had gradually begun to alter the thoughts and mindset of his qi refiner self as well.

There was nothing wrong with being cautious, but excessive caution could also cause one to miss out on many opportunities. At crucial moments, holding back might lead to failure on the cusp of success. When the time comes to fight, one must do so.

Master Kua Chi had said this path would take up part of his qi refiner self's mental energy for several centuries. But why not give it a try? Dividing his focus would indeed impact his progress in the Law of Life to some degree, but what if he succeeded? The gains and losses were difficult to predict.

"This disciple understands. In the coming years, I shall strive to meet Immortal Sovereign Bei You's requirements," Wu Yuan solemnly declared. "I am grateful for Master's guidance."

"I've shown you the path ahead, but you must walk it yourself," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi said with a faint smile. "You’ve exceeded my expectations by comprehending the Life True Intent so quickly, and normally I would grant you some rewards. However, it's not convenient for me to meet your qi refiner self directly.

For now, I'll reward you with one hundred Dao Temple points. The other rewards will have to wait. Come look for me again after your body refiner self returns from the Immutable Land," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi said with a smile.

"Yes, Master." Wu Yuan was pleasantly surprised.

One hundred Dao Temple points would allow him to receive twenty simulations of the Law of Life or Law of Space – already a considerable reward.

It was worth noting that Dao Temple points were different from ordinary ethercrystal or divine crystals. They couldn't be purchased with common treasures or wealth.

I'm not lacking in Dao Temple points now. Whether it’s the Taiyuan Divine Court or the Eldritch Court, I have over a hundred points. I could receive twenty to thirty Greater Law inheritances or nearly a hundred Intermediate Law inheritances from either faction... Wu Yuan mused.

Wu Yuan had been receiving a Greater Law inheritance every twenty years - already an extravagant expenditure of his points.

Wu Yuan understood that his progress only seemed rapid because he was just starting out, and Master Kua Chi and Ancestral Master Bei You were showering him with rewards. As his strength increased, progress would inevitably slow.

Take the Seven Star Luminaries Tower of the Taiyuan Divine Court – one could challenge it below a million years of age, as long as one had yet to become an Archimmortal. One could imagine how difficult that would be. Naturally, obtaining such rewards would become more challenging as time went on.

I should conserve them and use them gradually. Wu Yuan thought to himself. Though from Master's tone, it seems there may be additional rewards once my body refiner self returns?

"Additionally, your body refiner self’s eldritch root should have been upgraded to the first degree by now," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi stated.

"A first-degree eldritch root?" Wu Yuan's qi refiner self's eyes lit up.

"Indeed. There are many methods to upgrade one's immortal root. For example, some extremely rare and wondrous treasures can merge with one's root essence, naturally elevating it greatly, like the Boundary Tree and such," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi explained.

"However, treasures that can upgrade one’s eldritch root to the first-degree are exceedingly scarce. It’s more common for one to cultivate treasures together with the Dao using special secret arts."

Wu Yuan listened attentively.

He was already familiar with these general methods.

"But the most difficult path is that of essence metamorphosis," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi said with a smile. "Your body refiner self is likely only at the Elysian Field phase. So, as long as you comprehend one Greater Law to the True Intent stage, or an Intermediate Law to the Dao Field stage... In short, attaining Archimmortal-level comprehension will lead to an upgrade of your immortal root."

Wu Yuan was astonished, quickly grasping the implications. At the Void Refiner/Elysian Field level, attaining Archimmortal-level Dao comprehension directly upgraded one's root to first-degree.

At the Divided Soul/Dharma Body level, Astral Monarch-level comprehension was required for the upgrade.

At the Tribulation/Universe Architect level, one needed to fully comprehend a Greater Law for the upgrade.

"The further one advances on the path of cultivation, the more difficult root upgrading becomes." Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi gazed at Wu Yuan with increasing satisfaction. "Both your true selves have now established first-degree roots, and your Dao comprehension is remarkably deep.

Your foundation is set. There's no need to delay further. Break through as soon as you’ve reached the minimum time requirement, and strive to reach the High Immortal and High Eldritch levels as early as possible. That will be when you truly shine," Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi declared.

"Yes, Master," Wu Yuan replied solemnly.

One had to consolidate one’s insights at the ninth-stage Void Refiner/Elysian Field phase for a minimum of three hundred years, and at the ninth-stage Earth Immortal/Earth Eldritch phase for at least eight hundred years.

In other words, in about a thousand years, if all goes smoothly, I can advance to the High Immortal and High Eldritch levels. Wu Yuan thought with a hint of anticipation.

"You may leave." Eldritch Sovereign Kua Chi waved his hand.

…

This strand of consciousness departed from the Cang Feng Eldritch Voidrealm, returning to the meditation chamber of his personal courtyard in the Immortal Belvedere.

I'm unaware of my body refiner self's current state, but judging by my progress over the past few centuries, I’ve mainly been comprehending the Law of Life.

I should harness my understanding of the Law of Life to drive my understanding of the Longevity Dao, advancing my comprehension of the Longevity Dao. Wu Yuan's qi refiner self pondered.

His comprehension of the Longevity Dao had also reached the third-level True Intent stage, sufficient to support progress in the Law of Life.

As for my qi refiner self, going forward, I'll take Master's advice and focus all my efforts on comprehending the Law of Space. Wu Yuan contemplated silently.

His qi refiner self had three major advantages when it came to comprehending the Law of Space.

First was his powerful Yuan Soul. After nearly a century of Visualizing the black pagoda, his qi refiner self's Yuan Soul had grown to a terrifying level. With a single thought, he could extend it across eight million li, and that wasn’t even its limit.

My qi refiner self's Yuan Soul can rival that of an ordinary High Immortal. Wu Yuan mused. As for my perception of higher dimensions...

In an instant, Wu Yuan's Soul Will spread out, entering the higher-dimensional Fragmentary Spatial Layer.

In the past, he wouldn't have dared to interact with it, only sensing it faintly. But now? Having comprehended the Law of Space to considerable depths, coupled with his strengthened Yuan Soul, Wu Yuan now dared to manipulate a thread of Soul Will, sending it into the Fragmentary Spatial Layer to roam and explore.

His perception of Space had advanced to another level. But perception was just one aspect; aptitude was crucial. Evidently, after being nurtured by the Fire Divine Gorge Brew, Wu Yuan's aptitude for Space had grown even stronger.

Second was the unique environment of the Immortal Belvedere, along with the inheritances of the ‘True Domain Law Codex’ and ‘Compendium of the Law of Space’.

Third was the abundance of Dao Temple points, allowing him to repeatedly receive inheritances and obtain the best guidance.

I’ll give it my all, sparing no expense. A thousand years? There are still 920 years until Ancestral Master Bei You's deadline. Wu Yuan had a clear cultivation plan in mind.

First, advance my comprehension of the Spatial Rift Dao to the True Intent stage. Once all three Intermediate Laws reach the True Intent stage, it will signify that I've truly mastered different aspects of the Law of Space, with no more gaps in knowledge. Then, fusing them and stepping into the Space Domain stage will be much easier. Wu Yuan reflected.

This was what Wu Yuan had learned from his past experience comprehending Life True Intent.

First, he would lay a sufficiently deep foundation, but not so deep as to be affected by Dao Assimilation, then proceed with fusion.

Let's begin. From this day forward, Wu Yuan's qi refiner self devoted himself wholly to comprehending and deducing the Law of Space.