Shrouding the Heavens: The Ultimate Daoist Venerable

Chapter 896 The Concept of the Spirit World

During their conversation, Liang Yu and Yuanshi Tianzun determined the future structure of the human universe as the main world.

In their vision, the future human universe would first become more perfect due to the support and evolution of these several immortal kings, and at least the laws of heaven and earth in the human realm they could support would be absolutely no weaker than those of any great world.

Then, they left behind various laws and insights in the deep Dao of the human universe, which would help future Daoists become immortals in the mortal world or undergo several transformations, so that future generations could stand on their shoulders and go further.

Finally, there is the existence of longevity substances, but they are restricted by the Longevity Tribulation, allowing future generations to benefit but not enough to achieve immortality.

In this scenario, the future human universe should be even more glorious than the mythological era and this era.

Liang Yu continued, "This is roughly the future of the human universe. Next, we need to consider what kind of world to establish in the human universe, where one can obtain the substance of immortality without having to undergo the tribulation of immortality."

Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Fellow Daoist Wuji should have had a plan for this long ago, I wonder what your thoughts are?"

Liang Yu said, "I will name this strange world, which has the substance of immortality that does not require tribulation and can be used to prolong life, the Spirit Realm."

"For the Spirit Realm, this world needs to have longevity substances that can be obtained without the Longevity Tribulation. It also needs to contain various profound laws that are difficult to see in the human universe, so that cultivators who enter this world can have a better environment. Ideally, this Spirit Realm should also be relatively independent from the human universe to avoid mutual interference."

The Primordial Celestial said, "If you want to create a spirit realm, we can do it. We just need to refer to those wondrous places and the Earthly Immortal Realm, and make this realm relatively independent from the human universe, but highly connected to the laws of heaven and earth. This is not difficult at all."

Liang Yu nodded and said, "That's true. But after it's opened up, we still need to consider many things. This spirit realm can't be open to everyone, nor can it be a matter of chance. Therefore, this world needs a threshold, and only those who reach the corresponding level can enter."

"Fellow Daoist Yuanshi, what realm do you think should be the threshold for this world where one can avoid the tribulation of immortality and attain immortality?"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable said, "In the original strange world, we used those who attained the Dao or achieved it in a completely different way as the threshold, allowing only cultivators at this level to ascend through the Immortal Gate."

"But for the Spirit Realm, which is located within the human universe, this threshold seems a bit too high. In my opinion, a high-level Quasi-Emperor would be sufficient."

Liang Yu said, "No, Fellow Daoist Yuanshi, I think that as long as one reaches the Quasi-Emperor level, one can enter this world."

Yuanshi Tianzun said with great interest, "Fellow Daoist Wuji, do you have other ideas?"

Liang Yu said, “Fellow Daoist Yuanshi’s suggestion about the Longevity Tribulation inspired me. I was thinking before about how to ensure that the Spirit Realm does not become a separate world that develops its own independent system, but only serves as a testing ground, and how to prevent those who rely on time to hone their powerful Dao fruits from influencing the human universe. But now that I have the Longevity Tribulation, I have a plan.”

"To enter the Spirit Realm, one must be at least at the Quasi-Emperor level. Once inside, they obtain longevity substances to extend their lives, but at most they can gain a lifespan equivalent to ten times their own lifespan. Once that is exceeded, they will still face the end of their lifespan."

"After all, if one cannot break through to the next level even with ten times the lifespan, then the upper limit is indeed set and there is no potential left." "In order to prevent these people from developing their own racial power in that world, all cultivators below the level of Quasi-Emperor are not allowed to exist in the Spirit Realm."

"At the same time, in order to prevent them from relying on their long lifespan to cultivate in the spirit world and then returning to the human universe to wreak havoc, we can also use the Longevity Tribulation to restrict them."

"The longer they stay in the spirit world, the longer they will need to overcome the longevity tribulation corresponding to the longevity substance they obtained before they can move freely again in order to return to the human universe."

"Furthermore, to prevent top geniuses from entering the Spirit Realm, a restriction needs to be added: cultivators in the Spirit Realm cannot attain enlightenment or merge with the Heavenly Heart Mark. If they want to become enlightened beings, they need to leave the Spirit Realm, return to the human universe, and undergo the corresponding tribulation of immortality."

“Even those who have attained enlightenment can only follow one path after entering the spirit world. It is almost impossible for them to stay for long before returning to the human world. This also prevents them from affecting the human universe.”

Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Fellow Daoist Wuji is indeed kind-hearted and compassionate, and you want to benefit as many people as possible. Indeed, I agree with your idea. The cultivators in this spirit realm are like those in a strange world. They should not be able to return to the human world while enjoying the substances that grant them longevity."

"However, I think there is something to add."

Liang Yu said, "Fellow Daoist Yuanshi, please speak."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable said, “What I’m thinking about is the issue of the Heavenly Heart Imprint. After we take turns nourishing the human universe and transforming this world, the mysteries contained within the Heavenly Heart Imprint will become even more profound.”

“Although cultivators in the Spirit Realm cannot advance as bravely and diligently as those in the human universe, they should still be given a chance. I believe that cultivators who can cultivate in the Spirit Realm and reach a level comparable to those who have attained the Dao without actually attaining it should also be given a chance to align with the will of Heaven.”

"Of course, it's just to let them use this to comprehend the Dao and build a foundation for immortality; it won't suppress others."

Liang Yu said, “That’s very good. There will always be some cultivators in the spirit world who are not suited to the vigorous and diligent style of the human universe and prefer to achieve great things later in life and proceed step by step. Their potential may not be inferior to those who have attained the Dao, but they are not suited to the environment of the human universe. This will also give them an opportunity.”

The Primordial Celestial Venerable said, "That's just right. The human universe and the spirit world complement each other, which will also allow future cultivators to obtain better conditions for cultivation."

Liang Yu said, "Finally, there is the issue of ascending to the Immortal Realm. In the mortal universe, let's set the threshold at proving the Dao. Those who cannot prove the Dao will all go to the Spirit Realm to cultivate and then explore the path to ascension. And in the Spirit Realm, the threshold for ascension will be set at achieving the Dao through alternative means."

Yuanshi Tianzun naturally agreed, saying, "This plan is already very clear, and I think Fellow Daoist Daoist Morality and Fellow Daoist Lingbao should have no objections."

In this way, the interconnected relationships between the mortal realm, the spirit realm, and the immortal realm are now perfectly seamless. Whether they are invincible warriors striving for excellence or steady seekers of the Dao seeking a master, they can all find a suitable path to immortality, and after entering the immortal realm, they can all forge their own future.

(End of this chapter)