Chapter 200 True Immortal Trial and Above the Harmonization Realm... Transformation!

Chapter 200: Chapter 116: True Immortal Trial and Above the Harmonization Realm... Transformation!

"Therefore, many Cultivators with this ambition intentionally stall their Cultivation at the Foundation Establishment Stage, waiting for this Pocket World to open.

"Yi Hanqing from Sword Concealment Peak, Meow King from Cyan Cloud Peak, Wei Shan from Gangding Peak... and the prodigies of many other Sects who deliberately remain at the Foundation Establishment Stage all share this goal."

Hearing this, Lu Chen more or less understood.

This so-called True Immortal Trial was essentially a place akin to a game Dungeon for him. Most of those who could enter were the chosen prodigies of the Central State Hundred Sects. Among them, a significant number were veteran Foundation Establishment Cultivators who had stalled their Cultivation at Foundation Establishment Perfection, deliberately avoiding any attempt to break through to the Golden Core Stage.

At this thought, Lu Chen immediately asked, "Are there many of these Pocket Worlds? And how many people have obtained Immortal inheritances?"

"Currently, within the borders of the Central Province, a total of only four Immortal inheritances have been discovered," Jing Gong replied. "The earliest of these four can be traced back ten thousand years.

"In those ten thousand years, only six people in total have obtained a complete Immortal inheritance.

"Of those six, apart from one who perished during the Nascent Soul Stage, three cultivated to the Mahayana Stage, and two successfully survived their heavenly tribulations to Ascend to the Thirty-Three Heavens.

"With that, you should understand what this True Immortal Trial means to the vast majority of people, right?"

Lu Chen nodded, indicating that he fully understood.

After all, among the six who obtained a complete inheritance, excluding the one who died prematurely, the remaining ones reached at least the Mahayana Stage—which meant they became Half-Step Immortals. The other two even achieved successful Ascension. The true prestige of the True Immortal Trial was clearly evident.

"But in a place like that, the competition must be incredibly fierce, right?"

Jing Gong nodded and sighed. "Naturally. After all, this is an Immortal inheritance—something that allows Cultivators to change their fate. While it contains massive opportunities, it also entails immense danger. You could say that risk and opportunity go hand in hand.

"After all, in the latter half of the True Immortal Trial, mutual slaughter between Cultivators is not prohibited.

"Therefore, every time the Ancient Moon Pocket World opens, quite a few disciples from various Sects and factions are left in there forever.

"That’s why I was so confused earlier when my senior brother, the Sect Leader, wanted you to participate in the True Immortal Trial. Even if everything goes smoothly for you, you’ll only be at the Foundation Establishment First and Second Levels of Cultivation in five years.

"That Cultivation might be decent among your peers, but in the True Immortal Trial, it’s far from enough.

"Setting aside veteran Foundation Establishment prodigies like Yi Hanqing who intentionally stall their Cultivation, the other participants will undoubtedly be at or above the Foundation Establishment Fifth Level.

"Compared to them, your disadvantage in Cultivation is far too obvious.

"However, after hearing the Sect Leader say that you’ve comprehended three types of Dao Entry Realms, I changed my mind.

"Relying on the Power of your three Dao Entry Realms, ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators will be no match for you once you enter the Foundation Establishment Stage. Protecting yourself inside the Ancient Moon Pocket World shouldn’t be a problem.

"But having reached your current stage, you should have also realized that if you want to advance further in the Dao Entry Realm, it’s fraught with difficulties and practically impossible to progress an inch further, right? Otherwise, you wouldn’t have gone to learn other Mental Realms."

Lu Chen nodded, confirming that he had indeed encountered this exact problem.

In response, Jing Gong turned to Gu Liqing. "Senior Brother, I’ll have to trouble you to give my disciple some guidance. After all, you are one of the rare Great Divine Ability Users in our Sect who has comprehended realms beyond the Harmonization Realm."

The title "Great Divine Ability User" had never referred to a Cultivator’s Cultivation Realm, but rather a status. It specifically referred to existences beyond the Harmonization Realm.

Yes, not just the Harmonization Realm, but beyond it.

Hearing that Gu Liqing was actually a Great Divine Ability User, the look in Lu Chen’s eyes instantly grew much more respectful.

After all, the mere thought of cultivating up to the Harmonization Realm already made him feel immense pressure. He couldn’t even imagine how terrifying the realms beyond the Harmonization Dao were.

Gu Liqing coughed twice, then said calmly, "You already know very well what Entering the Dao means. I don’t need to elaborate on that. Instead, I’ll talk to you about the Harmonization Dao and Transformation.

"Harmonization Dao means exactly what the name suggests: fusing everything a Cultivator has learned to form their own unique, exclusive Dao.

"While Entering the Dao has a traceable path where one can cultivate by following the experience of predecessors, from the Harmonization Realm onwards, a Cultivator can only rely on themselves.

"How far you can walk down this path depends both on what kind of Dao you fuse and how many Daos you combine.

"Generally speaking, to reach the Harmonization Realm, you need to comprehend at least three Dao Entry Realms, a requirement you have already met.

"However, fusing three Dao Entry Realms is not the limit of the Harmonization Realm. After all, back in my day, I entered the Harmonization Realm by fusing an entire eight Dao Entry Realms."

At this point, a smug expression appeared on Gu Liqing’s face.

It seemed that fusing eight Dao Entry Realms was something highly worth bragging about.

"Although the Harmonization Realm can theoretically fuse countless Dao Entry Realms, in reality, no one has ever fused more than nine. Do you know why?"

Lu Chen thought for a moment before answering, "That’s probably because the more Daos you fuse, the harder the Harmonization Dao becomes."

Gu Liqing nodded. "A Cultivator’s lifespan certainly far exceeds that of a Mortal, but until they succeed in Becoming an Immortal, they have not truly transcended heaven and earth.

"Therefore, while the comprehension of the Dao is important, a Cultivator’s Cultivation is equally crucial.

"If a Cultivator obsesses too much over comprehending the Dao, it may not necessarily be a good thing for them. They could very well develop fixations, which would in turn affect their underlying Cultivation.

"Aside from that, fusing too many Daos will also impact a Cultivator’s future Transformation."

Lu Chen paused, surprised, and asked, "Why is that?"

Gu Liqing didn’t answer and instead broke into a sudden smile.

In the next second, Lu Chen felt his surroundings spin wildly.

He then found himself standing on a massive chessboard. It was so enormous that he couldn’t see its edges at a glance.

At the same time, he suddenly felt a gale-force wind gusting from above. He looked up, only to see a colossal finger pinching a black Go stone, descending slowly toward him.

Lu Chen was shocked beyond measure by this sight because the person wielding the black piece was none other than Gu Liqing.

Moreover, he could clearly feel that he was completely incapable of using any of his Skills. It was as if the rules of this world had been altered by something.

Just as the black piece was about to crush him, Lu Chen abruptly realized that he was back in that ancient hall.

"Now do you know what Transformation is?"

Looking at Gu Liqing, who was calmly sipping his tea, Lu Chen immediately cupped his hands. "Thank you for your guidance, Sect Leader. I understand now."

Gu Liqing looked at him and nodded in satisfaction.

With such Comprehension, it was no wonder he could comprehend three Dao Entry Realms while still in the Qi Cultivation Stage.

Recalling the scene from just moments ago, Lu Chen now understood exactly what the so-called Transformation was. He also understood why Cultivators who had mastered the Transformation Realm were referred to as Great Divine Ability Users.

It was because Cultivators who had grasped this Realm could no longer be judged by common sense.

They possessed the ability of the Body Transformation Dao.

Within a specific Domain, they were the incarnation of the Celestial Dao.

The rules within their surrounding pocket of heaven and earth were entirely decided by them!

A Great Divine Ability User meant that within this small realm... their skills approached Divine Communication!

Thinking of this, Lu Chen suddenly began to look forward to the day he would master Transformation Realm Skills.

Although he was getting a bit ahead of himself, after witnessing Gu Liqing’s "Heaven and Earth Chessboard," he couldn’t help but feel a deep yearning.

After all, only abilities of that magnitude fit his vision of an Immortal’s methods.

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