The Witch Hunter System

Chapter 1128: The Three Fusion Paths

"You... Sigh, never mind."

Empyrean Oshenra shook her head helplessly, knowing that even if she persuaded Vaan to give up his ideas, it wouldn’t change anything. After all, it was already too late for him to abandon the five paths and focus on one.

Since that was the case, it was better to let him continue with confidence.

After all, if her persuasion causes him to become dispirited and abandon life’s pursuit, wouldn’t that be the fall of a genius? She didn’t want to be the destroyer of such a genius.

Even if he couldn’t become a True Divinity, he was already a True Sage, with the potential to nurture True Divinities. Although such True Divinities were limited only to the True God level, he could still advance to Heavenly Sage or even Empyrean Sage!

If this genius could reach such heights in the path of Sage, so what if he couldn’t become a True Divinity?

His status would become even more exalted than True Divinities!

Although Empyrean Oshenra found it pitiful that Vaan couldn’t become a True Divinity, she didn’t find him any less important. In fact, his True Divinity-level potential was insignificant compared to his Empyrean Sage-level potential.

After all, the merfolk’s rise and prosperity depended on the Sages!

"Since you have just risen to True Sage, there are a few things you should know. As a True Sage, besides access to all cultivation facilities and secret realms, you can also peruse any cultivation technique and divine arts freely. You also receive an annual allowance of one million CP."

"Of course, these benefits aren’t granted completely free of conditions. However, you are only required to conduct at least one lecture a month to enjoy all these benefits."

"This requirement is very lenient considering the accompanying privileges..." Vaan commented thoughtfully with surprise.

Empyrean Oshenra smiled faintly.

Naturally, a True Sage’s lecture was not the same as a Professor’s lecture; it was far more effective, often resulting in breakthroughs on the spot. However, such effective lectures weren’t drawn from nothing.

True Sages needed extensive research and study to produce such effective lectures. For that reason, they were granted full access to all cultivation knowledge.

"Also, I will assign a True God to protect you," Empyrean Oshenra added with a sudden air of solemnity.

"If possible, try not to wander outside the Mermen Domain. Your recent feats have attracted too much attention. While this has made you invaluable to the Myriad Sea God Palace, you have also become the target of elimination in the eyes of some short-sighted fools."

"I won’t be able to protect you if you decide to leave the domain," Empyrean Oshenra stressed.

Although Vaan expected this, he still asked, "Oh? There are people after my life?"

"There will always be such stupid people in the world; they would rather harm the collective interest of the Holy Land if it means securing their own interest and status. Even if they don’t want your life, they will likely deprive you of your free will if you fall into their hands," Empyrean Oshenra stated.

Vaan had to acknowledge that such possibilities exist.

Within a world where True Divinities weren’t exactly rare, he was simply still too weak. He had no means to guard against the brainwashing spells of such beings.

If Vaan’s interests had not aligned with the merfolk’s, perhaps they would have also resorted to such methods to keep him.

A few moments later, a merman True God entered the hall.

"Empyrean Oshenra, may I ask what you summoned me for?" the merman True God inquired respectfully.

"This is True Sage Vaan. In the coming days, you’ll be responsible for his safety. Of course, as long as it’s not too difficult, you should also try to satisfy all of his requests," Empyrean Oshenra tasked. ṙᴀꞐồ𐌱Êȿ

"True Sage..."

The merman True God reacted in astonishment, quickly glancing at Vaan with surprise, and his mind spun with doubt and suspicion.

The recent commotion wasn’t unknown to him.

In fact, it could be said that that wasn’t anyone in the whole Mermen Domain who didn’t know about it. Vaan’s feats have generated endless waves of shock and awe.

However, Vaan was only considered a Prospective Sage, not a True Sage.

Had he already achieved the status of True Sage in such a short time of meeting Empyrean Oshenra?

If Empyrean Oshenra personally bestowed him the True Sage status, then...

The merman True God’s heart immediately trembled with shock upon realizing something, and his gaze toward Vaan transformed into respect and awe.

"I am True God Puretide, but you may call me Galevyr, Sir," Galevyr introduced himself to Vaan humbly, not daring to take advantage of his seniority in front of him.

Someone who could even teach Empyrean Oshenra something deserved this much respect and couldn’t be offended! Otherwise, there would be no opportunities to receive some guidance from such a being!

"So it’s Sir Galevyr. I will have to trouble you in the coming days."

"It’ll be no trouble at all. Hahaha!"

Regarding Vaan’s respectful approach, Galevyr replied with nervous laughter.

...

After Vaan’s meeting with Empyrean Oshenra concluded, he immediately visited the Core Palace’s Divine Arts Depository to expand his knowledge, supplement his lacking arsenal of Divine Aura Arts, and stabilize his Divine Emperor-level mana cultivation.

At the same time, he needed to expand some theories to prepare for his future True Divinity Breakthrough.

Body, spirits, energy, magic, law, and soul...

These were the six cultivation paths he needed to review, optimize, and harmonize to make his True Divinity Breakthrough easier to achieve.

Even if he was confident he could succeed without any additional preparations, what about his Beyond True Divinity Breakthrough?

It would undoubtedly be much more difficult later if he didn’t invest more hard work early.

He had to suffer more early to suffer less later.

’Body, spirits, energy, magic, law, and soul... How can I lower the condition without abandoning any of these paths?’ Vaan repeated this question in his mind.

Although they each represented different cultivation paths, they also intersected in more ways than one.

After some pondering, Vaan noticed his six cultivation paths could be divided into three pairs with very strong connections.

’Body, spirits, energy, magic, soul, and law... Spiritual Body... Magical Energy... Soul Law... If these three pairs can be fused, I can reduce the requirement of harmonizing six paths to three paths for my future True Divinity Breakthrough...’ Vaan mused, eyes glowing brighter by the moment.

Upon drawing this conclusion, he became clear of the path ahead.

Although the fusion of six different cultivation paths was very likely to be more difficult than their harmonization, Vaan vaguely felt the results would be even more extraordinary than his original path.

’In order to contain the ultimate power, a solid vessel is required. For the first step, I have to fuse the Body Path and Spirits Path and lay the foundation of my Spiritual Body Path. Next should be the fusion of the Energy Path and Magic Path, establishing the Magical Energy Path.’

’The third step is the fusion of the Soul Path and Law Path to form the Soul Law Path... Forge the Spiritual Body, nurtured by Magical Energy, and governed by Soul Law...’

In a short time, Vaan formulated the necessary order of the three steps.