Blind Spot
Chapter 644 - 592 routes, four

Chapter 644: 592 routes, four

The three men stopped talking. Chun Fan and Li Chengyi, who hadn’t made their choices yet, continued to ponder which one to choose.

Li Chengyi wandered for a while, then suddenly thought that his Good Fortune Flower Language had even affected the Ancestor. If he used it to collect taboo knowledge that suited him...

The idea sparked something in his mind.

’My Ziwei Flower hasn’t evolved to its Ultimate Form yet. If it were in its Ultimate Form, it would surely be able to... Wait!’ Suddenly, he realized something.

’If we go by the Sect’s classification... then is the Evil Flower System also a kind of taboo knowledge?’ He thought.

This idea flashed through his mind like a streak of lightning.

Primordial Soil, Royal’s City, the Twelve Flower Generals... The Emperor’s Armor of Flowers, and so on... If one changed perspective, it was the First Generation Flower Emperor who had found the Evil Flower System and then ascended to the pinnacle step by step by relying on it.

’If the Evil Flower is also considered a system of taboo knowledge... Then it would make sense why Ancestor Tian Xuanzi could not hear the secret information about the Evil Flower. It’s because this involves the fundamental rules of the Black Sea, and taboo knowledge is unique,’ he thought.

Li Chengyi’s mind was filled with such speculations.

Suddenly, he addressed Sage Qianyan.

"May I ask the sage, why does taboo knowledge possess uniqueness?"

"I asked my master’s master about this, who is Ancestor Tian Qingzi," Sage Qianyan said with a smile, "It’s because... Oh, why am I telling you all this? I’m not your teacher. You should save these questions for your own master."

He abruptly stopped talking with a sly smile.

Li Chengyi was at a loss for words and looked towards Que Ru, who also shook her head, indicating she didn’t know either.

At this time, what Li Chengyi was thinking was different. If the Evil Flower System is also a form of taboo knowledge, was he already on this path?

Could he still choose a second one?

"Then, sage, may I ask how many systems of taboo knowledge can a person master at most?"

"As many as you like, as long as you can reach the ultimate end. But it will take a lot more time..." Sage Qianyan answered this directly. "Also, don’t think about relying on your elders to reverse time and undo bad karma. The result would be a permanent loss of the potential to delve into taboo knowledge and completely seal off the path to breaking through limits."

Hearing this, Li Chengyi thought of the many characteristics of the Evil Flower System, and felt more and more that this system was the taboo knowledge the First Generation Emperor used to prove his way.

With this in mind, he pondered for a moment, then quickly approached a crystal column.

’The Evil Flower System, the First Generation had used it to reach the apex, even though he ultimately failed. But according to the uniqueness of taboo knowledge, the part he mastered and the part I master can only form a complete system if combined.’

He suddenly recalled the previous attack on him and the mysterious man who was killed by his elder sect brother, Xuan Yunzi.

According to what Xuan Yunzi said, the attacker came from the former Primordial King City, which would explain why they attacked him.

To piece together the complete system of taboo knowledge belonging to the Evil Flower...

’If that person really came from two generations ago of the Primordial King City, then why did this system end up in my hands?’

The Evil Flower System is undoubtedly one of the most powerful systems; this can be seen from the traces left behind by the Flower Emperor in various places. Also, when Xuan Yunzi thought he hadn’t heard anything, due to the time being frozen, he did indeed hear the conversation between the two because of the help of the Evil Flower.

The overlord of the past...

’This means that even the Tian Ju Pavilion recognizes the power of the former Guilty Crown. Clearly, this system can reach the highest summit...’

In a short time, Li Chengyi thought of many things.

"Have you made your choice?" Sage Qianyan started to urge from behind.

By now, Chun Fan had also reluctantly made his choice, and from his expression, it was clear it was a choice of the lesser evil.

"It’s this one."

Finally, Li Chengyi pressed his hand decisively against the crystal column in front of him.

"Are you sure!?" Sage Qianyan looked at the column and then at Li Chengyi.

Though he was petty and jealous, when it came to such significant life choices, he didn’t want them to act impulsively and regret it for the rest of their lives.

"This system’s difficulty and danger are the highest. Theoretically, it’s just there for show," Sage Qianyan cautioned. "Many geniuses chose it before because it’s the strongest, but they all perished. Because of the uniqueness of taboo knowledge, no one knows what happened to them. Once you investigate and find out the truth, it means you’ve also become involved and have made a choice of taboo knowledge."

"I’m sure, it’s this one," Li Chengyi firmly patted the Eternal Vitality System.

With his Flower Language to aid him, the difficulty was relatively reduced. He didn’t believe that the Flower Language Ability, which could affect even Ancestor Tian Xuanzi, would be powerless against a system of taboo knowledge.

Of course, the most critical reason was that if he had to compete with the previous two Flower Emperors for the complete system, and if his second choice was not strong enough, it would all be in vain. He would be completely unable to withstand the old Flower Emperor.

Therefore, strength was his only criterion for selection, no matter how difficult it was.

At this point, Que Ru and Chun Fan also saw the system he had chosen, and their expressions changed slightly.

The difficulty of the Nine Stars... was the highest assessed among all systems.

"Alright... you’ve decided for yourself," Sage Qianyan no longer bothered persuading.

Some people and some matters only turn around when they truly hit the southern wall.

After making their choices, the three descended from the spire.

"Next, the corresponding information you’ve chosen is stored in the Forbidden Library," he explained. "Just follow the signs along the road and head all the way to the back. There might be acceleration services available there, but be careful with them, don’t die using them. Accelerating time is not that simple."

Sage Qianyan couldn’t help but offer a reminder.

"Thank you, Sage!"

The three respectfully gave a bow.

They all realized that Qianyan was a kind-hearted soul who didn’t always speak his mind and genuinely held a bit of goodwill towards the disciples of his own sect.

Upon leaving the spire, the three companions walked together in the direction indicated by the roadside signs.

"How about we three band together for cultivation from now on?" Chun Fan offered kindly, "I’ve heard that this year there are over seventy geniuses participating, coming from all different regions. Among them, the three most highly regarded from the north are known as the Three Stars. When the time comes to compete, it definitely won’t work out if we’re each on our own."

"Compete? For what?" Li Chengyi was puzzled, not understanding the implication. If everyone is studying their unique forbidden knowledge, what is there to compete for?

Forbidden knowledge is unique; others can’t learn it, right?

"How do you not know anything?" Chun Fan looked at Li Chengyi, somewhat bewildered.

"What should I know?" retorted Li Chengyi.

"He comes from a common background and is only a few decades old," Que Ru added in by way of explanation. "It’s normal for him not to know."

"A few decades old???" Chun Fan was stunned. "Alright, I understand now." With only a few decades of accumulation, one cannot possibly reach Qi Fire so quickly; clearly, he took some sort of shortcut to advance and then entered here.

In theory, burning more Origin Seals can indeed rapidly boost someone to the level of Qi Fire.

"Let’s not talk about that. You don’t think we’re the only ones who chose these systems, do you?" Chun Fan spoke helplessly. "Brother Dao, before someone reaches the apex of a system, countless others will be competing for it. Among the seventy or so people this year, at least five have chosen my system."

"The one I chose isn’t too intense, and about thirty competitors are expected," Que Ru said calmly from the side. "However, I never intended to reach the apex; my goal is to use it to reach the Saint Position and then return it."

"You’re not pursuing your dimension any further?" Chun Fan was surprised.

Forbidden knowledge is just a supplementary aid for reaching the Saint Position; the true significant element is the Dimensional Realm. Without forbidden knowledge, one can’t carve out a dimension that belongs solely to oneself.

"My inherent talents and constitution are limited; to reach the Saint Position would be satisfying enough for me," Que Ru was both realistic and clear about his goals.

The two then looked towards Li Chengyi.

"What are you looking at me for? I just plan to give it a try; if it doesn’t work out, I’ll just return it. At worst, I’ll just give up," Li Chengyi replied.

"If you return it, you won’t be able to enter the system again. Aren’t you afraid?" asked Chun Fan.

"Stop overthinking it," Que Ru said helplessly. "You talk as if reaching the Saint Position is so easy. Out of the seventy or so people this year, if five make it to the Saint Position, that would be considered quite impressive."

The Saint Position, Dimensional Demon Gods—these are realms of immense difficulty and breadth that signify the ultimate sublimation of all life; reaching them is far from easy.

Before long,

The trio arrived in front of a large, black, solid structure.

The building’s shape was like a giant rectangle, with no windows, only a door resembling that of a majestic temple, ornate and delicate.

A black stone stele stood next to the door, on which was carved: Forbidden Library.

A group of men and women wearing Taoist robes were standing near the entrance, softly discussing something.

Li Chengyi glanced over and noticed that these people were all strikingly refined and perfect; each patch of their skin followed the golden ratio and was exceedingly harmonious.

It was obvious that their bodily strength and realm were very high, and wisps of True Fire aura faintly emanated from them.

The impressive furnace heat they radiated was palpable even to similar cultivators who could feel their unabashedly released aura upon a closer approach.

Among them, the most eye-catching was a tall man with eyes like countless galaxies, deep and profound.

The man had bright red hair, cut short, and wore black bird feather earrings, with a set of extremely intricate and lavish gold circular ornaments hanging around his neck.

An indescribable aura spread from him, prompting almost no one to dare come too close.

"One of the Three Stars, Zhou Lu... Be careful; all three stars possess Divine Fire." Chun Fan warned Li Chengyi in a whisper.

Li Chengyi nodded, simply from the other’s demeanor alone he could feel a strong sense of oppression, forcing the True Fire in his own Sword Furnace to shrink.

This guy posed a threat to him that was not inferior to that previous attacker.

The group standing at the entrance also noticed the three approaching, but judging from the aura of cultivation emanating from them, they didn’t pay much attention.

After all, just three of them with Qi Fire, a realm that can be achieved through the accumulation of external resources, was not much to note.

Only Divine Fire, true Divine Fire, represents a real transformational leap.