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Zhao Yang watched with admiration as Song Baliang finished off his opponents, appreciating the spectacle before him. Despite being someone who disliked violence, he had gradually become accustomed to the sight of corpses strewn across the ground and no longer felt disgusted.
Just as he was about to approach, he sensed more people arriving through his Divine Sense. Therefore, Zhao Yang decided to remain still and moved to another hilltop, preparing to continue watching the unfolding drama. It wasn't that he wanted to test Song Baliang or see him embarrassed; he simply had a genuine interest in watching others fight.
Two figures approached from ahead, both possessing considerable cultivation levels, their vitality strong and fierce like tigers lying in wait. One of them was at the Divine Transformation Stage. The Divine Transformation Stage was above the Core Formation Stage, with power ten times greater. Not only did they possess a larger amount of True Qi, but a person at the Divine Transformation Stage also had a Primordial Spirit, which could easily suppress a Core Formation Stage cultivator. The Primordial Spirit is formed from the essence of the Primordial Infant; it is an ethereal entity while the Primordial Infant is physical. When a cultivator transitions from the Divine Transformation Stage to the Nascent Soul Stage, they condense their Primordial Spirit into a seed that gradually evolves into an embryo, eventually forming a complete Primordial Spirit.
When the Primordial Spirit emerges, it significantly enhances combat power, comparable to that of a Nascent Soul. However, outside of life-and-death battles, it is rare for anyone to allow their Primordial Spirit to manifest because if it is damaged, the cultivator will die. The defense of the Primordial Spirit is zero.
The Nine Major Realms of Cultivation are divided into Refining Qi, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Transcendence, Primordial Infant, Dao Fruit, Great Achievement, Transcend Tribulation, and Ascend.
Among these nine realms, the most perilous is the Divine Transformation Stage due to an additional ability: the emergence of the Primordial Spirit.
In the cultivation world, not everyone has an easy path; throughout life, one will inevitably encounter those stronger than themselves. When these individuals are enemies, one may resort to desperate measures. There is also a saying: with great power comes great responsibility. The kind of person you are determines the kind of people you meet. For instance, if you are human, you should not live among wolves; if you are well-read, you should not associate with those from impoverished backgrounds because differing thoughts, habits, and experiences can lead to profound loneliness over time.
Much of the world's evil stems from loneliness.
As a cultivator, one naturally associates with other cultivators. Similarly, those at the Divine Transformation Stage will not always be surrounded by Qi Refinement Stage practitioners; they will need to interact with peers of equal standing—this reflects social hierarchy in human interactions.
A cultivator at the Divine Transformation Stage will eventually encounter those at the Nascent Soul Stage. However, among the nine realms of cultivation, the most challenging is indeed the Nascent Soul Stage due to its overwhelming power. Killing a Divine Transformation Stage cultivator is akin to crushing an infant; throughout history in combat power contests, it has never been heard that someone at the Divine Transformation Stage could compete against a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator.
When faced with someone they cannot defeat, those at the Divine Transformation Stage may resort to one of their abilities: allowing their Primordial Spirit to emerge.
The emergence of the Primordial Spirit can greatly enhance one's combat capabilities; however, this comes at a cost—the defense of the Primordial Spirit is zero. A defense rating of zero means that even minor damage can harm the Primordial Spirit significantly.
The Primordial Spirit is closely related to the soul. Throughout history, masters of the Countless Soul Theories have dedicated themselves to studying the connection and distinctions between the Primordial Spirit and the soul, but ultimately, they have not been able to clarify it; it remains a mystery, with concepts that are vague and unclear.
However, it is certain that the Primordial Spirit and the soul are significantly intertwined. Once the Primordial Spirit dies, a person’s soul will scatter, ceasing to exist. This is akin to the concept of the Primordial Infant; when the Primordial Infant dies, it signifies the complete death of a cultivator.
When cultivators at the Divine Transformation Stage face an unbeatable existence, they will use the ultimate power of the Primordial Spirit to seek a glimmer of hope. Sometimes, when a cultivator is defeated by someone of the same rank, in a fit of anger, they may also resort to using their Primordial Spirit in an attempt to overpower their opponent. The one being attacked, unable to win, will naturally also use their Primordial Spirit. The Primordial Spirit is highly vulnerable; once damaged, it is nearly impossible to repair, leading inevitably to physical decline or death.
Thus, various sects have established numerous prohibitions regarding the Divine Transformation Stage. Disciples are strictly forbidden from using their Primordial Spirit in confrontations. If any disciple is found using their Primordial Spirit in combat, they will face severe punishment. In cultivation history, some sects have even imposed death sentences to curb such confrontations.
At present, among the two individuals who have arrived, one is indeed a cultivator at the Divine Transformation Stage—full of vigor and strength, like a tiger lying in wait; he appears to be quite young.
Indeed, both newcomers are young men. Zhao Yang recognizes one as Nangong Wuxin and the other as Scholar Xiu.
A rare mischievous smile appeared on Zhao Yang's face; he was eager for them to fight. When Nangong Wuxin and Scholar Xiu encountered Zhao Yang, Song Baliang was not present. At this moment, Song Baliang was cloaked, covering himself entirely; Nangong Wuxin and Scholar Xiu had no idea he was a monk.
“Wait!” Nangong Wuxin and Scholar Xiu approached and called out to Song Baliang, asking, “Did you kill all these people?”
Looking at the corpses scattered on the ground—about half of which he had indeed killed—Song Baliang did not evade the question and replied, “Sort of.”
“Friend, you’re joking! If it’s true, say so; if not, then say no! What do you mean by ‘sort of’?” Scholar Xiu found it amusing.
Song Baliang was never good at wordplay and was too lazy to explain further; he simply said, “Sort of means sort of. Whether it’s true or not has nothing to do with you.”
Nangong Wuxin frowned slightly and said, “Friend, saying it like that seems rather forceful. So many people have died here—among them are not a few from the Five Great Sects—and even half are from Genius Academy. Aren’t you afraid of their retaliation?”
"Fortunately, there are no monks from Xuanfo Temple," Scholar Xiu whispered to Nangong Wuxin.
"Whether I face retribution is my own business; what does it have to do with you two?" Song Baliang replied, his tone casual yet irritating, making one want to hit him.
"Hey, are you blind? Can't you see there are two of us and only one of you?" Scholar Xiu exclaimed in frustration, but as he looked at the hundreds of dead bodies in front of him, he hesitated. It seemed that the other party was not afraid of numbers. He pointed at Nangong Wuxin and said, "He is at the Divine Transformation Stage. Do you really think you can defeat us? What a joke."
Zhao Yang nearly laughed out loud; he wished he had a bucket of popcorn and a cup of milk tea in front of him.
"Is there a difference?" Song Baliang asked coldly. In his eyes, someone at the Divine Transformation Stage was still worth fighting. He stared at Scholar Xiu's mouth, finding this person particularly annoying.
"Isn't it inappropriate for you to act this way? Many people have received messages saying that someone here has made the first move. Do you realize you've provoked a great disaster in the Cultivation world? Everyone knows about that thin layer of paper; if you break it here, aren't you afraid of becoming a sinner?" Nangong Wuxin continued to advise, though he was starting to lose patience.
"Is there a difference?" Song Baliang repeated. To him, since the Central Sovereign had such intentions, it didn't matter who broke the paper first. Once trouble arose regarding the Treasure, someone would inevitably take action. He was not someone who feared trouble; in fact, some cultivators from other regions had already taken sides, though their scale was not as large as this one.
"I think you're extremely annoying!" Scholar Xiu said angrily, pointing at Song Baliang.
"I think so too. Why don't you come and try to hit me?" Song Baliang looked at Scholar Xiu.
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