Taoist Master Xuanhuang

This is no joke. Judging from how fiercely they're fighting over it, and how troubled the three gods look, this is going to be a big scandal.

It's still a big scandal that I can't participate in because I'm not strong enough.

This is very frustrating. I can choose not to eat, but I can't be prevented from participating just because I don't eat. That's the mentality of the cultivators.

“In Xiawai, everyone relies on their own abilities,” the Lord of All Beings replied after a long period of contemplation.

Those within the Xia Kingdom who are registered and organized can be disregarded by cultivators, but their disappearance or weakening must be recorded.

There's no need for those from overseas.

"So, besides the Xia Kingdom, even realms in the universe are acceptable?" Jiang Shang asked further.

"That's the principle." The Lord of All Beings' expression grew increasingly grim.

It seems these guys have no intention of committing crimes within the Xia Kingdom; they've already set their sights on places outside of Xia Kingdom and all over the universe.

This is a vast resource. If there truly is a way to easily refine a realm, it's hard to imagine how terrifying a deity would be if they were freed from the control of a realm.

This is practically a monster that was bred by the realm itself.

Once large-scale refining spreads throughout the universe, the divine power will be immeasurable.

"We cannot and will not stop you fellow cultivators from doing this. The sky is high enough for birds to fly and the sea is wide enough for fish to leap. This is your personal path of cultivation, and others will not judge it. However... have you ever considered losing control, losing control of your will?"

The Lord of Heaven and Earth, who had remained silent until now, asked.

The Lord of Heaven and Earth and the Lord of the True Self have never appeared in front of the public, nor have they ever spoken a word.

Even at this grand assembly, it was the Lord of All Beings who responded to everything.

This was the first time the cultivators had heard the Lord of Heaven and Earth speak.

"It's impossible not to think about it; that's the most crucial point. The only way to achieve sainthood is through willpower," Confucius said.

"Hehe!" My true self.

"Haha, that's an idea!" Heaven and Earth Lord.

The two men revealed meaningful smiles, which were not hard to understand; they were not optimistic about the sanctification of these divine wills.

Is achieving sainthood through sheer willpower really that simple?

This is the biggest obstacle to entering the seventh-level True Saint realm, a feat that countless beings struggle to overcome even in their entire lives. They think it's too simple.

"We know it's difficult, but it's not without a path. Aside from the Dao Lord's method of tempering our will, even if we can't reach that level in a short time, we can rely on the Dao Lord's suppression and Fellow Daoist Jianmu's help." Confucius wasn't annoyed.

He offered an explanation in response to the doubts of the three deities.

There are still roundabout ways. It's not urgent if you can't achieve sainthood in a short time. You can rely on the Dao Lord's suppression, or you can use the Jianmu's power to stabilize the refined realm.

It is possible.

"That's quite pragmatic. Let me remind you that achieving sainthood through willpower is not so simple. For the vast majority of beings, it's a dead end. Unless there's a miracle, I don't believe any being can achieve sainthood through willpower." The Lord of Heaven and Earth rarely spoke more than a few words.

The implications derived from these few sentences are worth careful consideration.

After all, these three are one with the Dao Lord, and the Dao Lord is a saint who achieved sainthood through willpower, which makes him stronger than countless others.

"Don't think this is an exaggeration. Currently, the only person known in the entire Great Realm to have achieved true will is myself. The others can only be called saints of will at most. There is a big difference between true and saint," said the True Self Lord.

After saying both, they shut up, seemingly losing interest.

"Don't doubt it, you two are right. The True Saint you think of is not a True Saint in the strict sense. It is completely different from what we think of as a True Saint. Strictly speaking, the term True Saint is a continuation of the concept of Realm or Realm Heaven. According to my opinion, the seventh level should be called True Spirit, just like the fourth level True Essence Realm, the fifth level Earth Soul Realm, and the sixth level Heaven Soul Realm. This is the name in the vast universe. The so-called True King, Venerable, Venerable Lord, etc. are all names within our Great Realm."

"It may seem like a difference in titles, but it is fundamentally different. The will of the Realm Heaven True Saints is not strong enough to become real, but rather they rely on the power of the Realm Heaven. It is as if they have obtained the primordial energy within the Realm Heaven, so they are True Saints. The real will that they cultivate themselves is the true one."

The two fell silent, so the Lord of All Beings had no choice but to step in and, with great difficulty, explain the situation to everyone.

"Heaven and earth have no two wills, but they are shackles and restrictions. Once the will becomes true, it means that heaven and earth have two wills. Such a heaven-defying existence is very difficult. Your idea is good, but you must act according to your ability and have a long-term plan. Relying on the suppression of this deity or the maintenance of the Jianmu tree is a good way."

Nothing else to say.

The best explanation is that Heaven and Earth have no two intentions.

Ideally, there should only be one will in a universe, and this will is everything; it is the foundation of the Way of Heaven.

It is the foundation of all stability. Once a second will appears, it means that an uncontrollable existence has emerged, which is a calamity for heaven and earth.

If you were the universe, you wouldn't tolerate such a thing existing.

Unless you are powerful enough to defy the heavens and earth and cannot stop you, give up on that idea. The tribulations of becoming a saint will tear all challengers to shreds.

The deities of the four top realms suddenly realized that there was such a secret that they truly did not know.

They were born from the realm, and although they possess the abilities of a sixth-order Venerable Lord, in terms of willpower, and true willpower, none of them currently exceed the third order.

Yes, there isn't a single one above the third rank; they're only on par with, or slightly stronger than, the Four Super Sect Masters and others.

Willpower is something that becomes increasingly difficult, yet also increasingly powerful, as one progresses.

Just like Xuanhuang before the fourth-order true will, although he also crushes his peers and can even cross orders with the help of many means.

But it's still very, very difficult to advance to a higher level.

But after the fourth-order will becomes real, it directly crushes the fifth-order Venerable and is comparable to the sixth-order Venerable Lord. The difference is earth-shattering.

Willpower is truly incredible; it's very strong in the early game, but it doesn't have the same leap forward in the mid-to-late game.

Differences so great they're hard to comprehend.

The true will of the second-stage Venerable Lords, such as Confucius, borrowed the origin of the realm and, as if they had obtained the primordial energy within the realm, gained the strength of a sixth-stage Venerable Lord.

In terms of true will, it is insufficient, which is why I dare not presume to address fellow Daoists such as Yan Lai and Sun Hui.

They are simply humble, low-key, and have a broad mind. They are not afraid to regard cultivation level as the standard, but value the authenticity of will more, hence the title "fellow Daoist".

"Thank you for your guidance, fellow Daoist!" The group of deities hurriedly expressed their gratitude.

The three deities could have chosen not to say it; saying it was a gesture of goodwill.

Even if it's just to stop them from conquering more realms, it's still a favor.

But would that scare Confucius?
No, on the contrary, it only strengthened his resolve.

Because I saw the gap, I saw the gap between myself and those who truly cultivate.

Although he is a sixth-order Venerable Lord, his true will is only at the second order, and he cannot cultivate. All of this is due to the limitations of his status as a Realm Saint.

In short, the realm does not want the will of the saints to be too strong.

It's enough to just barely maintain it; the rest can be sustained by the essence of the realm. This is what the realm's will desires.

It is one of the means of control.

Once a deity's own will can sustain its cultivation, it becomes difficult to control.

Moreover, if a divine will is too powerful, it will restrain the control of the realm's will, making it a system with loopholes everywhere once it is opened.

It's better not to know about this situation, or better not to have any comparison.

If you didn't know, you wouldn't think that way at all.

Without comparison, one might comfort oneself by thinking that this is the best.

However, the discovery of the existence of a true cultivation system for comparison was unacceptable to the Holy One. This situation had to be changed.

The only way for humans to change this situation is to break free from the control of the origin of the realm; there is no other way.

The existence of Xuanhuang happens to provide this ability.

It's inhuman not to change!
The three fellow Daoists have made it sound difficult, but are there any other options?
No, we can only do it.

It's simply a matter of lowering the bar a bit, prioritizing the suppression by the Dao Lord and the help of the Jianmu tree, and achieving sainthood through one's own will—no, is it the realization of one's will or the ultimate goal?

However, this ultimate goal requires long-term planning and cannot be rushed.

The Lord of All Beings glanced at Confucius and the powerful figures in the Confucian Temple, and saw unwavering determination in their eyes.

He understood that instead of dissuading these people, they became even more determined, only their goals had become smaller.

However, this dialogue had a profound impact on the Holy Land, including the Saniwa (Master of the Soul).

Everyone knows that there are true saints in the Heavenly Realm, but it turns out that they are not like the true saints they thought they were, but true saints whose will came true.

It turns out he was also a puppet.

Calling it a puppet might be a bit of an exaggeration, but that's the reality.

The only one in the entire world whose will has come true is the Dao Lord. This explains why the Dao Lord disregards everything and even brings out the three great gods. This means that he is truly invincible.

No opponent could pose a threat to the Dao Lord anymore; one could only say, "So that's how it is."

"My lords, shall we change our form of address?"

Bai Xiaosheng got excited. If things were changed and Ditinglou got involved, what a great achievement that would be!

"Fool!" the Lord of Heaven and Earth spoke again.

"Huh?" Bai Xiaosheng was stunned. Who was he? He had always been the top intelligence officer, the master of calculation, and the manipulator of fate.

Everyone respects me, but this is the first time I've been called an idiot.

It is said that the personalities of the Lord of Heaven and Earth and the Lord of the True Self are completely different, and I have indeed witnessed it.

Kind of embarrassing.

However, people need to be able to adapt and not fall into panic and self-blame, as this will only increase anxiety and resentment, which is not a wise solution.

Most people would feel uncomfortable, anxious, or even distraught if they were criticized in public like this.

Bai Xiaosheng wouldn't do that, otherwise he wouldn't be worthy of his status as the master of Diting Tower.

Transformation is the best solution.

Self-blame, guilt, and fear will only make things worse; change your mindset immediately when you encounter such situations.

With a "thump," Bai Xiaosheng knelt down.

"Please enlighten me, Lord of Heaven and Earth, so that I may not continue to make foolish mistakes and embarrass you three."

Very sincere, not stubborn or defiant.

"Hmph, you're sincere, kid. I'll reluctantly give you a few pointers. Your ambition is commendable, but don't forget that titles are also a matter of fate. And whose fate is it? You've defied fate? Do you think you're your own Dao Lord?!"

The Lord of Heaven and Earth thought this guy was pretty good.

After being scolded by himself, he was not panicked, resentful or dissatisfied. Instead, he immediately turned the tables and changed his perspective. He is truly a shrewd person.

"Ah!" Bai Xiaosheng suddenly realized.

"In the end, the Heavenly Dao will return to its original state. You have done too many things against the will of Heaven. Even if you are protected by the luck of cultivators, you will still be plagued by misfortune... Secondly, although the luck of cultivators is the luck of cultivators, it is not the Dao Lord himself. Guess who manages this luck of cultivators?"

"The Way of Heaven!" said Bai Xiaosheng.

"Now that you understand, think it over carefully," said the Lord of Heaven and Earth.

There's no need for further explanation. Unless you transcend and leap beyond, you're still within the universe.

Within the universe, this means that cultivation, though seemingly yours, is actually the way of Heaven; merit, though seemingly yours, is actually the way of Heaven; and fortune, though seemingly yours, is actually the way of Heaven.

Following the way of Heaven is the mainstream, while the mysterious and eccentric is the non-mainstream.

These cultivators lived in an era where the Heavenly Dao was incomplete and Xuanhuang supported everything, naturally ignoring the vastness of the Heavenly Dao, which needs to be corrected.

Cultivators are cultivators, and Dao Lords are Dao Lords; they cannot be treated the same.

Making sweeping generalizations will lead to disastrous consequences.

The names concealed by the Heavenly Dao are not meant to be known by living beings in the Chaos Sea, which is not under His jurisdiction. Yet you are spreading them widely. Aren't you just asking for trouble?

Besides, isn't it good to know more?

Too much leads to confusion, too little leads to folly; moderation is the true path.

"Thank you for your guidance, sir!"

"Bang bang bang!" Bai Xiaosheng kowtowed to the Lord of Heaven and Earth in gratitude.

"Your methods of fortune-telling are not bad, but they are ultimately very limited in the main world. Wait for my summons and go to the Heavenly Realm to gain some insights," said the Lord of Heaven and Earth.

"Thank you, Your Excellency!" Bai Xiaosheng exclaimed excitedly.

This means that the Lord of Heaven and Earth has taken notice of us, and our opportunity has arrived.

From being criticized to being viewed favorably, he fully demonstrated what transformation and wisdom are.

Many people were filled with envy upon seeing this scene.

Although the Lord of Heaven and Earth and the Lord of My True Self have bad tempers, they really do give me good things. I love them!

……

"If no one has any other objections, how about we divide it this way?"

The conference did not end in one day; it lasted for three whole days.

Despite the unexpected incidents, the main event was the division of divine positions, and within three days, most people got what they wanted.

Although it's far from my most perfect plan, it hasn't crossed my bottom line, and that's enough.

There's nothing more to say about the fact that the most powerful and responsible positions were taken by the Merit Hall of the Evil Suppression Department.

Some of them are also very important but particularly specialized, and were obtained by the eight great beings, special creatures, and special existences.

For example, the Martial Temple focuses on mountain gods and river gods, and although they thought they could obtain the qualifications for nurturing in the field, they did not get much. It seems that the three gods are intentionally controlling the conferment of titles in this regard.

The City God's spirit system benefits all, but the majority of those are ghost cultivators led by the Yellow Springs True Self Lord.

Competition for the title of City God is fierce in some large cities. For example, in the top 108 cities, no title has been designated.

However, rules have been established that positions will be temporarily vacant and earned through hard work.

also……

...(End of chapter)