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Chapter Ninety-Six: Shaping My Heart
"Master Ancestor, do you know what their intentions are?" Lin Feng asked.
The man listened carefully as Lin Feng recounted his journey, paying close attention to everything Master Da had given him. After pondering for a long while, he finally said, "They chose you, which should be related to your background."
"I am just the son of an ordinary person from a mountain village; my identity should be nothing special."
At this point, Lin Feng suddenly recalled that he came from Earth and added, "To be honest, I am not actually from this planet. I come from Earth. But even on Earth, my identity was not special. I was just an orphan raised by others."
The man looked at Lin Feng seriously and after a long silence said, "Your identity must be more than that simple. You possess a Foundation Aura; although it is very faint, those who have entered the Cave Profound Realm can detect it."
"What is Foundation Aura?" Lin Feng asked.
"When a Walker enters the Cave Profound Realm, everything about them—cultivation, experience, their path, their soul—merges together to form a unique aura. We call this the Foundation Aura," the man explained.
After hearing this, Lin Feng smiled and said, "Master Ancestor, don't tease me. I am currently at Fate Realization; I don't even know when I'll reach Enlightenment Realm, let alone the Cave Profound Realm."
The man continued, "This is indeed a strange fact; thus, I suspect it relates to your background. Perhaps only by returning to your planet can you uncover the truth."
"And the Divine Ruins chose you largely because of your inherent qualities. However, they seem uncertain; hence they use the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference as a kind of test."
"Because you possess this inherent quality, they have passed on the General Outline for you to cultivate. If it weren't for your inherent qualities, the words in the book would not change; they would remain constant."
"The Many Paths of the Dao—any supreme cultivation method can be obtained if the Market desires it. However, they did not impart any specific method to you nor did they clearly indicate how you should cultivate. I suspect they do not know how to teach you either. It seems they are experimenting with you."
Lin Feng listened quietly, suddenly recalling the day in Qingshan Town when he saw a gray figure flicker by, which led him to find the Stone Pearl. That figure, it seemed now, was Master Da.
From the very beginning, they had chosen themselves. It was not that their talents were astonishing, but rather that they could glimpse a fragment of their future or a piece of their past.
Lin Feng felt a sudden clarity and enlightenment within. He said, "The Founder is right. The Great Dao has countless paths. With Master Da and Second Senior Brother's talents, it is entirely possible for them to cultivate to the utmost and thereby derive their own path and foundation."
"Thus, the Divine Ruins no longer require a step-by-step approach to cultivation. What the Divine Ruins lack is not talent. They need to see a new path."
Lin Feng thought back to his conversation with Old Spirit Monkey that day. Old Spirit Monkey spoke of the Market's layout over thousands of years, and within this scheme, he occupied a certain role. If he were to cultivate in a conventional manner, he would be nothing more than a dead piece on the board. But if he were to forge a new path, he would become a living piece—one that others could not see clearly and could thus turn the tide of the game.
Suddenly, Lin Feng felt an overwhelming surge of confidence. If anyone were to belittle his cultivation level in the future, even if that person were a Supreme Being from the Market, Lin Feng would remain unperturbed.
Because the path he walked was one that had never been tread upon in the vast history of Walker cultivation. Even someone as powerful as Master Da did not know how to guide him in his practice.
"Therefore, I am an existence worthy of pride."
As his confidence and pride surged, Lin Feng felt an unexpected clarity wash over him. The road ahead seemed to clear like fog lifting, revealing some distinct paths.
"Yes, I must be an existence worthy of pride because I am who I am—the only one."
This pride was a form of noble spirit; it was not mere arrogance or haughtiness displayed outwardly. It was a powerful self-awareness and clarity. On the path of cultivation, what is most precious is one's state of mind.
Today, having encountered Master Ancestor and received his guidance, Lin Feng's state of mind reached perfection. For this profound grace, Lin Feng had no way to repay it other than bowing deeply before the man—once, twice, thrice.
The man smiled silently, accepting the situation calmly. After Lin Feng paid his respects, he said, "Throughout history, for anyone who has cultivated to the level of Divine Ability or Supreme Being, resources are undoubtedly important. However, what is even more crucial is great opportunity."
"At the right moment, encountering the right person for guidance. If it weren't for the Master of the Divine Ruins pointing me in the right direction, leading to my sudden enlightenment and allowing me to glimpse the General Outline, my cultivation would not have progressed as it has. Now, this opportunity lies with you. It can be considered a matter of cause and effect."
Encountering the right person at the right time—this statement held profound meaning, and Lin Feng felt deeply moved. If it weren't for meeting Sword Saint Senior's guidance, he would have followed the same path as everyone else in his cultivation.
Whether it was about resources or great opportunities, Lin Feng knew he could not compare to Master Da or his second senior brother. Thus, he could already see the end of this path.
After parting ways with Sword Saint, he entered the borderlands. He explored his cultivation on his own and was fortunate that he possessed a solid foundation, which allowed him to unlock the General Outline. His progress in cultivation had been decent so far. Yet, there was always a sense of confusion in his heart; he did not know where his path of cultivation would lead. Sometimes, he even dreamed of Master Da or his second senior brother suddenly appearing and handing him a book, saying, "Junior brother, this is a Divine Technique. After cultivating it, you will surely sweep through Tens of Thousands of Troops and become invincible."
When he saw Sima Shangshan unleash the Manifestation of Divine Powers and dominate all directions, how envious he felt! How much he wished to possess a set of Divine Technique.
Later on, amidst the thousands of troops, when he killed the War Maniac, his first reaction was to take what was in his storage bag because it must contain some Divine Technique.
Now, after having a heart-to-heart with Master Ancestor, Lin Feng gained clarity.
"The path I am walking is one that neither Master Da nor my second senior brother has ever taken. They wouldn't dare teach me anything for fear that I might go astray."
"So from now on, I—Lin Feng—will no longer hope for Master Da or my second senior brother to appear out of nowhere and impart upon me supreme Divine Techniques or cultivation methods. I will forge my own path in cultivation; regardless of success or failure, others can only watch."
"Because this is my path."
Suddenly, Lin Feng realized that achieving success in cultivation as an individual was truly not easy. Relying solely on one's own resources and efforts was already challenging enough. One also needed to encounter the right people at the right time for guidance and assistance while obtaining some rare treasures to aid them along the way.
Lin Feng finally understood something: why Master Da had gifted him the Shoushan Bronze Cauldron.
This cauldron, while merely a form, was intimately connected to his cultivation. Master Da intended for him to practice while also refining the cauldron. The Shoushan Bronze Cauldron was a special and precious material for creating an Emperor's Artifact.
Their intention was for him to forge an Imperial Artifact.
Thinking of this, Lin Feng couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"You guys really have some nerve, and your imagination is incredibly rich. You want someone who has just begun their cultivation journey to help refine an Imperial Artifact? Such an unreliable thing could only be conceived by those from the Divine Ruins. Don't you fear that I might take this cauldron and run away?"
Lin Feng mused, having gained much from discussing cultivation matters with the Founder.
"Master Ancestor, what exactly is the Manifestation of Divine Powers?"
"In this world, some people can cultivate while others cannot, depending on whether they possess a Spiritual Root. All things in nature are derived from the Five Elements: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Spiritual Roots can be classified into these elements."
"Some people have only one type of Spiritual Root, some have three, and others possess all five. Thus, there is a distinction between talented cultivators and mediocre ones."
"Vital Energy is also derived from the Five Elements. When cultivation reaches Fate Realization, practitioners strengthen one specific attribute of their Spiritual Root according to their Martial Arts Technique. The remaining attributes become auxiliary Spiritual Roots."
"For example, my Manifestation of Divine Powers—Desolate Smoke in the Desert—spreads the powers of Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth into a desert landscape with rivers and sunsets. Meanwhile, my Metallic Spiritual Root transforms into a sword through day and night of cultivation. This sword resembles smoke, which is the greatest power of this Divine Ability."
Lin Feng nodded in understanding. "So to unleash the corresponding Manifestation of Divine Powers, one must cultivate the corresponding attribute of their Spiritual Root to an extremely strong level."
"Indeed. The so-called different paths leading to the same goal all involve cultivating the Metallic Spiritual Root; it's just that the final manifestations differ."
"Then, what if someone were to cultivate all five attributes of the Spiritual Root to their utmost strength?"
The man smiled lightly and replied, "Currently, each sect has its own methods of cultivation. As a result, knowledge of the five attributes of the Spiritual Root is gradually fading. However, those who come into contact with the Spiritual Roots will inevitably ponder this question. I once thought the same way, wishing to cultivate all five attributes of the Spiritual Root to become the strongest in the world."
"Unfortunately, this is an extremely difficult endeavor. Without extraordinary talent, numerous great opportunities, guidance from senior experts, and efforts beyond the ordinary, there is only a slim chance of success."
"Has there ever been such a person throughout history?"
"The Emperor Huang."
The man calmly uttered these three words.
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