NOVPUBHearing Sun Erlang’s words, the White-haired Daoist gave a slight smile.
"Indeed, each person has their own independent personality and thoughts. It is the instinct of living beings to scatter in the face of great disaster. It’s somewhat difficult to expect everyone to be united in heart and deed. The various events that have occurred in the history of the Xuanhuang World demonstrate this point."
With a light flick of his horsetail whisk, numerous scenes suddenly appeared before Sun Erlang in the pure white space.
Representing the Apocalypse, a Dark Shadow floated above the Xuanhuang World, ready to descend at any moment. However, regarding how to confront this Catastrophe, the various sects within the Xuanhuang World still held different attitudes.
Some decided to flee the realm, some chose to be the proverbial turtle drawing its head in its shell, and some made every effort to run about, calling people to unite.
There were also those who used the chaos to brawl, satisfying their own desires.
In the images, all the living beings lacked specific forms, all represented by faceless figures.
Yet the absurdities unfolding in these scenes were incredibly real.
"But this was the past Xuanhuang World."
The White-haired Daoist waved his whisk again, and the scene abruptly changed.
"Unified Heart of the Masses, firm in defying Destiny, boldly unifying Divine Powers, Wuyou hence fearless, one word solidifying truths…"
Accompanied by the words of the Real Celestial Sovereign, what appeared before Sun Erlang were the details of human life across the territories of the Five Elders Organization.
"What do you think, how does this compare to the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals?" Real Celestial Sovereign asked.
"It’s far stronger than the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals," Sun Erlang said without hesitation.
He then added, "It’s just a pity that all of this is founded on the Great Divine Powers of the five Heavenly Sovereigns. Everything is as illusory and elusive as flowers in a mirror or the moon’s reflection on water. Should any of these five Heavenly Sovereigns suddenly encounter misfortune one day, this seemingly beautiful scene will collapse in an instant."
Discussing the potential downfall of a Heavenly Sovereign openly and rightfully in the territory of the Five Elders Organization, such ideas could indeed be considered hugely defiant, yet the White-haired Daoist, who might be the Real Celestial Sovereign, did not get angry.
He nodded in agreement, "What you say indeed makes some sense, but also lacks sense."
Sun Erlang’s expression faltered as he respectfully said, "Please bestow your teachings, Heavenly Sovereign."
"The reason why you make sense is that, from the perspective of an outsider or ordinary Cultivator, it is indeed so. The order here exists because of the five Heavenly Sovereigns. Should the Heavenly Sovereigns pass away, the order would also dissipate utterly."
"And the reason you make no sense is that you fail to grasp the true meaning of the Immortal Realm of this world."
Real Celestial Sovereign stroked his beard and spoke slowly, "To defy the Logics of Heaven and Earth, to prove Longevity."
"After a Cultivator defies reason, he naturally becomes a part of the Logics of the world itself. Just like this sunlight, these droplets of water, the air, all together constitute the ’World’ itself."
"Humans are not isolated entities. Denying the existence of the Immortal Realm, and then discussing the Cultivators under the aegis of the Immortal Realm is also meaningless."
Sun Erlang did not quite understand the words of the Real Celestial Sovereign.
To him, it seemed somewhat like sophistry.
But the Immortal Sovereign, standing at the pinnacle of this realm, obviously would not argue over such trivial verbal advantage with a junior like him.
Sun Erlang then furrowed his brows and pondered deeply.
After a long time, he thoughtfully said, "We are discussing the Cultivators of the Xuanhuang World. This is the major premise. And the Immortal Sovereign has already become an inseparable part of the Xuanhuang World, so…"
"No," Sun Erlang suddenly became alert, "The key is, your power doesn’t seem to cover the entire Xuanhuang World? It’s just limited to this area."
"Have you sensed the existence of Heavenly Venerated Divine Power of Wuyou Celestial?" asked Real Celestial Sovereign.
Sun Erlang nodded, "Of course I am aware of it."
"Being in the same level in the Immortal Realm, Wuyou’s strength isn’t much stronger than ours. What he can do…"
"We naturally can also do," Real Celestial Sovereign said slowly.
Hearing this, Sun Erlang was initially skeptical by instinct.
Then, as he thought it over, his expression gradually became more serious.
"Then why?" he couldn’t help but ask.
"It is not yet time," the White-haired Daoist said with a gentle smile, then waved his whisk again.
The white space of the Tree of Truth gradually began to fade.
And the figure of the Real Celestial Sovereign also slowly became blurred.
"Heavenly Sovereign!"
It was then that Sun Erlang suddenly remembered the instructions from his Master, and quickly called out, "Heavenly Sovereign, are you aware of the matter concerning Eastern Supreme Celestial?"
"You will see in a moment."
The white space burst explosively.
Countless rays of light finally burst forth simultaneously in Sun Erlang’s Spirit Consciousness.
Back in the Real World, but Sun Erlang was still immersed in the images conveyed by the Real Celestial Sovereign.
"Defying the Principle of Heaven and Earth again? Are you mad? You’ve already reached this point, just a step away from Contrary to Reason, just follow the normal process, and you’ll be sufficient to prove Longevity. Why do you need to do this?" The young Daoist’s face was full of confusion, his words intense.
"Longevity? It’s merely Body Transformation Dao," the person opposite, whose face was unclear, spoke with a tone that quite disdained the "Immortal Realm."
He continued, "If it weren’t for that existence, our Body Transformation Dao to Longevity wouldn’t matter. But the entire Cultivation system is built upon the framework he created…"
"Starry Expanse, do you understand the consequences?"
The young Daoist fell silent.
"Xuanhuang World is being destroyed and reborn. That’s the only thing he currently cares about. Whether someone proves Longevity is utterly trivial to him. In fact, he even hopes for the emergence of an Immortal Realm that fits his wishes, do you know why?"
