Blind Spot
Chapter 668 - 613 vitality one

Chapter 668: 613 vitality one

Black Sea unknown region.

The gigantic, multicolored coffin floated slowly, bound by endless pure white chains within the seams, confining a regal and majestic Armor.

Like sand in the wind, black flower petals scattered and drifted here, coalescing and dispersing like mist.

"It is time for the third one to awaken...."

The Armor’s head lifted slightly, revealing a blurred, human-like face.

Twelve Flower Generals, once all are awakened, it would be time for Royal’s City to reappear.

And the Royal Castle System still resided in the third generation; before their awakening, it must be completely reclaimed.

"Such is the intact Primordial Soil...." the voice beneath the Armor was resonant and powerful, as if speaking to someone while also seeming to talk to itself.

Before long.

He looked up, his blurred eyes seemingly piercing through the coffin to the farthest reaches of the Black Sea unknown region.

There lay a special area radiating white light.

A giant monster with the upper body of a whale and the lower body of a human was slowly stretching its form, rising from within that zone.

Clank.

The crisp sound of chains vibrated from its body.

The monster, holding a pure white Tri-pointed Halberd towering over its head, had a black metal cage embedded in its chest, imprisoning a dense mass of twisted black figures.

Its body was taller than hundreds of thousands of leagues, muscles coiled powerfully. Upon revival, it looked towards the coffin straight away.

"Soul Whale, at your service, Your Majesty."

"The original darkness has failed.... Next, it is up to you to reclaim the Royal Castle System," the First Generation stated calmly.

"Your Majesty... The failure of the original darkness is entirely due to the interference of Tian Ju Pavilion. Twice have we taken action, and twice has Tian Ju Pavilion disrupted our efforts; clearly, they are determined to hinder our revival," the consciousness of the whale-headed being transmitted across infinite distances to the inside of the coffin.

"So?"

"Therefore, we must resolve the issue with Tian Ju Pavilion first. The Four Elders of Heaven’s Harvest possess Omniscient pinnacle strength; any of their actions may impede us," the whale-headed being seemed to grasp the whole situation as if it knew everything immediately upon awakening.

"In that case... let’s resolve it with Tian Ju Pavilion first..." the voice inside the coffin spoke faintly.

"When the tenth awakens, I will break the seal and act in person to deal with the Four Elders of Heaven’s Harvest."

"Long live Your Majesty!"

At the same time, within the Black Sea surrounding the coffin, countless vibrations echoed.

Even among those at the Omniscient pinnacle, there were levels of strength.

Omniscience is but a threshold, but apart from the Void Mother, who has touched the boundary’s limit, and the giant hand, Asraduni, only the First Generation Flower Emperor knows truly how vast the difference is within.

The Four Elders of Heaven’s Harvest might seem strong to other forces.

But in his eyes, they could be extinguished with a flip of his hand.

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Tian Ju Pavilion.

Four elderly Taoists sat cross-legged, facing each other, with a semi-transparent flame burning on the ground at their center.

The flames flickered, seemingly containing the pulsations of countless beings. A myriad of intricate vibrations spread continuously from it.

"Some forces are restless, aiming to subvert our great plan," a Taoist with a blue crystal embedded in his forehead said in a deep voice.

"No need to mind them; targeting our external bodies would be a death wish," another spoke indifferently.

"There might be trouble brewing at the boundary’s edge. How shall we deal with it?" Tian Xuanzi asked, frowning.

"Notify Lian City, combine for a clean sweep, just label it as the Void Mother," the last one stated calmly. "Nothing must slow our plans. We are missing the last five pieces of the concept of heaven. Anyone who tries to stop us is merely a mantis trying to stop a chariot."

The other three nodded in agreement.

Behind them, numerous menacing spider legs extended, rapidly digging out masses of colorful light from the void and stuffing them into the mouths of the four elders.

As waves of messages pulsated from Tian Ju Pavilion’s headquarters, the vast Tian Ju Pavilion system began to initiate slowly.

Countless scattered Taoist masters, like shooting stars, returned to the four divisions.

Omniscients performed Instantaneous Movement to appear at headquarters. Dimensional Demon Gods used their own dimensions to cross infinite distances, arriving at the Multi-Dimensional Tower, fast or slow.

Saints, carrying their respective Holy Artifacts, headed to the Saint Division.

While Zhen Division didn’t mobilize disciples, countless powerful vassal creatures surged from numerous Blind Spots to join the Lian City Allied Forces as the vanguard.

Across the Black Sea region, Tian Ju Pavilion united with other Lian City forces, using the pretext of a Taoist mysteriously attacked at the edge of the boundary, to brazenly launch a search operation.

Blind Spots were used as an excuse to set up temporary Tian Ju Pavilion outposts.

Temporary it was said, but when it would be dismantled was up to Lian City to decide.

The Black Sea is vast, encompassing endless territories where the unknown and known continually transform into each other.

This region appears and disappears unpredictably, expanding and contracting beyond the control of any force.

Tian Ju Pavilion, under the pretext of exploring this region, encroaches upon the domains of other powers.

Any resistant area is swiftly stripped of its heavenly essence.

Countless beings are forced into submission, and even with internal dissent within Lian City, no one dares to openly object.

Only Divine Eagle Nation in alliance with Eternal Ice Sea began to contend with Tian Ju Pavilion for control over blind spots.

In the ensuing turmoil, innumerable beings quietly perished, and numerous blind spots, detached from the concept of heaven, teetered on the brink of collapse.

Meanwhile, Li Chengyi was still preoccupied with the vexations of attaining a Saint Position.

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Outside Silent Oblivion City.

The boundless Black Sea and static blind spots seemed like a frozen tableau before Li Chengyi and Xuan Yunzi.

Beside them, shooting stars whizzed by, sailing across the immobilized Black Sea and toward the outskirts.

Upon closer inspection, these were the Taoists of Tian Ju Pavilion who had previously been in seclusion within Silent Oblivion City.

"Not everyone can continually elevate themselves," Xuan Yunzi sighed. "Many brothers and sisters reach their limits and find themselves unable to advance further. They choose to embrace all they have and stagnate, ceasing their cultivation."

"What is it that limits them?" Li Chengyi inquired softly, looking at the Tian Ju Pavilion Taoists he did not recognize.

"Divine Fire can actually be accumulated through effort over time, but it’s only meaningful if achieved within a specified timeframe," Xuan Yunzi replied. "Collecting Divine Fire seems straightforward: a building up until a breakthrough occurs. But the accumulation requires an immense amount of time. Initially, it’s a matter of material energy; later, it becomes a matter of consciousness and spirit. Many stumble because their foundational work was not solid, only realizing too late that they had either neglected the material or the spiritual. Then looking back, they spend precious time addressing the shortcomings."

He paused.

"Many of our fellow disciples are halted by this. By the time they self-reflect and find the cause, much time has already elapsed. The best moment to ignite the Divine Fire is right after a breakthrough, but once missed, finding another opportunity requires a significant investment of energy and time."

Li Chengyi nodded in understanding.

That was indeed the case; seizing the moment for sublimation, he too had easily ignited the Divine Fire without much effort.

"There’s going to be a major move within the Pavilion, and it’s common to mobilize these brethren whose cultivation has ceased. However, we don’t need to join them. If the Purple Cloud Ornament does not move, there is no need for concern. The Pavilion would not call disciples in active cultivation to battle unless it’s a last resort," Xuan Yunzi continued to explain.

"I understand..." Li Chengyi nodded, "I plan to go back to the blind spot I visited before, searching the nearby worlds for an opportunity to ascend to sainthood. Brother, do you have any advice?"

Somehow, he felt as if something was slowly closing in on him.

He couldn’t discern its origin or direction, but as time passed, the sense of unease in his heart grew.

"When I attained my Saint Position, I did so with the aim of achieving an indestructible eternal essence, but that’s not the only path. During the process, you can choose from several paths," Xuan Yunzi explained.

"Firstly, following the classic route described in the Yin Canon, you pass through natural calamities, surviving and comprehending the principles of Myriads of Tribulations to grasp the essence of sainthood. This is the least advanced yet the most reliable approach, which I call: The Way of Tribulation Avoidance."

"Secondly, the essence of a Saint Position is to withstand Myriads of Tribulations without erosion. So what is truly eternal? The answer is the world itself. Thus, the second method is to merge with the Tao. If you become part of the world, you cannot be eroded by tribulations. The world naturally replenishes any loss, making you as enduring as the pathway itself."

"Thirdly, this is the hardest yet the most formidable one. You create a world entirely your own. From the beginning, you are the world, and the world is you. Nourish and strengthen it, and you can naturally achieve the primordial unity."

"Create my own?" Li Chengyi was greatly moved.

"This is the strongest yet most difficult part," Xuan Yunzi nodded. "First, you must find a world cornerstone. Using it as the core, you start from scratch, molding a world out of the blind spots, piece by piece. The cornerstone must be solid enough to withstand the assault of debris within the Black Sea, or it collapses, and you’d fail in proving your Saint Position." Xuan Yunzi whispered, "Many disciples have tried to create their own, but all were shattered by countless perils of the Black Sea, eradicating years of hard work in an instant. You can’t truly understand that feeling without experiencing it yourself."

"...I can imagine," Li Chengyi nodded.

"Creating your world demands immense perseverance. It’s a long journey spanning at least ten thousand years; moreover, you cannot make use of time acceleration. You must develop in the Black Sea on your own," Xuan Yunzi detailed.

"Time acceleration being off-limits certainly doesn’t suit me," Li Chengyi shook his head.

"Regardless of the option you choose, remember to conceal your world of ascension after acquiring the Saint Position, lest the world collapses, and your status falls. If you fall from a Saint Position, another ascension would be virtually impossible," Xuan Yunzi cautioned.

"Thank you for the reminder, brother."

Li Chengyi nodded.

"Now, without further delay, you should leave. The time-space stasis near Silent Oblivion City will make it easier to enter the rift’s depths," Xuan Yunzi said.

Li Chengyi nodded again, gave a respectful bow, and took a step forward.

His body coalesced into a sword, the Sword of Wisdom, forming a blade over ten meters wide beneath his feet, carrying him into the distance.

He appeared to be just like the other departing Taoists, but after a short while, his figure silently flashed and vanished into the void.

Xuan Yunzi watched him leave and then turned to look at Que Ru and Chun Fan, who were being quietly advised by another senior brother.

They had not yet ignited their Divine Fire and were preparing to venture out for the accumulation of consciousness.

Not only them, further away, true disciples of Saint Division were being guided by their sect elders and floated at the edges outside Silent Oblivion City, ready to seek and ignite Divine Fire in the world.

Xuan Yunzi shook his head slightly; he had admonished Zhou Lu and Qianyan to keep Li Chengyi’s ignition of Divine Fire a secret.

By the timeline, Li Chengyi ignited his Divine Fire almost simultaneously with the Three Stars. Such speed, if not due to luck, indicated he possibly possessed hidden potential...

"However, luck won’t influence a Saint Position. Next, we shall see if one is truly powerful or merely mediocre," he mused.

Turning around, Xuan Yunzi leaped and disappeared on the spot.