CHAPTER 567: CHAPTER 542: SO THAT’S HOW IT IS!

The soul power underwent a tremendous transformation, and all insights of the sixth level of "Zheng" surfaced.

However, when Wang Xu took a step into the sixth level, he suddenly discovered that the realm of "Zheng" hadn’t reached perfection!

Indeed, "Zheng," which was supposed to have only six levels, surprisingly hadn’t attained the Perfection Realm!

"What’s... what’s going on?"

Wang Xu was astonished, "Lan Ji taught ’Zheng,’ which only has six levels, from the First Level’s ’Heart Capturing’ to the Sixth Level’s ’Grinding Plate Great Space-Time,’ and then there are no more levels. How could a seventh level appear?"

Wang Xu’s gaze turned towards the Dark Night Saint Venerable.

"Could it be that even he didn’t realize the existence of the seventh level in ’Zheng’?"

Doubt spread in Wang Xu’s heart, "Or... does the Dark Night Saint Venerable know of the seventh level’s existence but hasn’t mentioned it?"

For a moment, Wang Xu was utterly perplexed.

"Zheng" originated from Lan Ji, but Lan Ji only provided them with the cultivation methods for the first six levels.

Yet, this couldn’t make the realm of "Zheng" reach perfection.

"Lan Ji, he was a faithful spirit who served the Great Emperor of Profound Dragon in life and, after death, guarded here in the Profound Dragon Room by the Great Emperor’s decree."

Wang Xu pondered, "Logically speaking, Lan Ji wouldn’t possibly make any alterations to ’Zheng,’ much less deliberately make things difficult for us. Could it be... all this is the Great Emperor of Profound Dragon’s intention?"

If concealing the fact of the seventh level in ’Zheng’ was intentionally done by the Great Emperor of Profound Dragon, then everything could be explained.

"But why would the Great Emperor of Profound Dragon conceal the seventh level of ’Zheng’?" Wang Xu still couldn’t figure it out, "Never mind, at present, I shouldn’t waste time pondering such questions. The pressing matter is to elevate the Law Realm to the ’Inverse Pole’ level. Once I have the ability of the Law of Body Transformation, it won’t be too late to think more!"

Clearing his thoughts, Wang Xu began wholeheartedly "slaying dragons."

...

A few tens of thousands of years passed in an instant.

The Profound Dragon Room remained in a state of harmonious tranquility.

Since Wang Xu entered, no newcomers had come to the Profound Dragon Room, as acquiring the Profound Dragon Talisman was no easy task. Before Wang Xu’s arrival, for a whole six Law Eras, there were no new arrivals, and now, it had been just over a million years.

Along the way, once Wang Xu accumulated a certain level of power of laws, he chose to abandon the trial.

The power of laws differs slightly from realm power; it cannot be easily elevated like expanding the Inner Cosmos. It requires insight and gradual accumulation and sedimentation. Only with sufficient depth of accumulation can there be a breakthrough with a single stroke.

"Indeed, though these powers of laws are profound, they contribute little to elevating my Law Realm," Wang Xu sighed, shaking his head.

In the past, to elevate his Law Realm to the "Reversal" level, under the guidance of the Ancestor of Wine and Music, he meditated for a mature million years.

Now, achieving "Inverse Pole," the Perfection Realm of the power of laws, requires even more insight and time.

"It seems I must consult with the Ancestor of Wine and Music."

Wang Xu glanced around to find the Ancestor of Wine and Music deeply asleep. Not wanting to disturb him, he thought, "I’ll consult him when he wakes up."

Then, Wang Xu simply sat cross-legged, independently beginning to comprehend the laws.

A hundred years later.

Finding the Ancestor of Wine and Music still asleep, Wang Xu returned to the Dragon Circle, choosing a trial challenge again.

This time, Wang Xu again consumed a large number of Golden Dragons, gradually increasing his strength.

"Let’s try once more."

With a flash in his eyes, Wang Xu controlled his power, severely wounding a Golden Dragon until it was on the brink of death.

His hands suddenly lifted.

Rumble~~~

Vast and surging soul power flowed from his body, gathering above his head into a massive grinding plate spanning several light-years.

The giant grinding plate slowly rotated, distorting the void, trembling the soul.

The Sixth Level, Grinding Plate Great Space-Time.

It was almost identical to the mighty power once exhibited by the Dark Night Saint Venerable.

"Enslave!"

A flicker of black light manifested as Wang Xu cast his hands towards the extremely weakened Golden Dragon.

Howl——

A sharp cry of agony escaped the Golden Dragon’s mouth, its massive body desperately struggling.

But this did not attract much attention from the numerous Saint Venerable Ancestors below.

Previously, Wang Xu had attempted to enslave a Golden Dragon with the Sixth Level of "Zheng."

However, like the Dark Night Saint Venerable, either the Golden Dragon’s soul couldn’t withstand the terrifying soul power of the massive grinding plate and shattered to death, or the Golden Dragon survived the enslavement attack but wasn’t enslaved.

All ended in failure.

As expected.

The life aura quietly extinguished, and the Golden Dragon ceased its struggle, and the soul grinding plate spanning several light-years also vanished accordingly.

"Still a failure." Wang Xu’s face turned pale, his breath slightly labored.

The use of the Grinding Plate Great Space-Time requires unimaginable amounts of soul power, and using it once demands the consumption of at least hundreds of Golden Dragons to replenish it.

The Dark Night Saint Venerable didn’t possess the Chaos Devouring Fire, so his soul power recovery couldn’t match Wang Xu’s, leaving him to sit and contemplate while awaiting the recovery of his soul power.

Conversely, Wang Xu chose to keep trying, seeking the true reason behind his failures.

But he still gained nothing.

"Could it be that one must really reach that unknown Seventh Level to succeed in subjugation?"

A sense of powerlessness also arose in Wang Xu’s heart.

The trial left by the Great Emperor in the Profound Dragon Room was simply too difficult.

"What exactly is lacking?" Wang Xu pondered deeply while slaying the Golden Dragons.

He found himself in the same predicament as the Dark Night Saint Venerable.

...

Thousands of years later.

"Ancestor of Wine and Music, you’ve finally woken up."

Wang Xu approached the Ancestor of Wine and Music, who had just awoken.

"Hehe, little one, seeing your worried expression, have you encountered some difficult problem?" the Ancestor of Wine and Music took out a jug of wine and took a swig without a word.

"Indeed, I’ve encountered some thorny issues, but mainly, I wish to ask for guidance from the Ancestor of Wine and Music on Law Realm matters," Wang Xu humbly said.

Every Ancestor Realm has reached the stage of "Inverse Pole" in the Law Realm.

Only by reaching Inverse Pole can one have the qualification to "Cross Reincarnation" and achieve becoming an Ancestor.

The Ancestor of Wine and Music is a Heaven-Reaching Ancestor, one Realm higher than an ordinary Ancestor, so his understanding of Laws is naturally clearer, making his guidance doubly effective for Wang Xu.

More importantly, among all those in the Ancestor Realm, the Ancestor of Wine and Music is the easiest to talk to.

"So it’s this matter, little one, I’d love to help you, but I can’t," the Ancestor of Wine and Music took another sip of wine and said.

"Why?" Wang Xu was puzzled.

"Your Law Realm has already reached inversion, the next breakthrough is the end of the Law Realm, the Perfection Realm, Inverse Pole," the Ancestor of Wine and Music explained. "The Inverse Pole Realm is entirely different from all the previous Law Realm insights you’ve had."

"Why is it called Inverse Pole?"

"Because you are reversing the Laws, creating a Law Realm that belongs to you, suited to your path of Cultivation."

"It will be the perfect manifestation of your understanding of the Laws; in other words, if your inner Law is filled with destructive violence and cold ruthlessness, the Inverse Pole will manifest as a destructive, violent, cold, and ruthless state. If your inner Law is gentle and harmonious, as warm as a spring breeze, then the Inverse Pole’s presentation will be entirely different from the former."

The Ancestor of Wine and Music took another gulp of wine, wiped the moisture from his lips, "Now you understand why I say I can’t help, right? Each creature manifests the Inverse Pole Realm differently; you must comprehend it yourself."

Listening to the words of the Ancestor of Wine and Music, Wang Xu suddenly realized.

No wonder there are so many Saint Venerables, but so few become Ancestors.

After all, a Saint Venerable can rely on external aids and strong figures’ guidance, but an Ancestor cannot.

Each Ancestor must have a path that belongs to them.

Only by comprehending which path suits you and which path you should take... all strong individuals have a path of their own.

"Little one, don’t fret, sometimes achieving the Inverse Pole Realm also requires a bit of luck," said the Ancestor of Wine and Music, "When luck comes, you might sit down right now and break through to the Inverse Pole Realm, creating your own Inverse Pole Law."

"Without luck, even if you sit motionless for millions or billions of years, you won’t grasp a single strand."

Wang Xu nodded thoughtfully.

Inverse Pole is about creating your own Law, a path different from anyone else’s.

Its presentation will be all your insights and understanding of the Laws, but when you can fully understand and comprehend it is not something humans can control.

"Thank you, Ancestor of Wine and Music, for resolving my doubts!" Wang Xu bowed.

This reminder was too important for Wang Xu.

The Inverse Pole Realm cannot rely on guidance from others or external forces, only self-realization.

Once understood, enlightenment happens on the spot.

If not understood, you’ll remain trapped and wandering indefinitely.

At least Wang Xu no longer needs to worry about this aspect, and he should let everything proceed naturally!

...

"Inverse Pole, manifesting the most perfect Law in one’s heart... How will my Law ultimately manifest?" Wang Xu murmured in deep thought.

"Is it about creating my own path? How different the Power of Laws is."

Wang Xu was walking, returning to his original location.

However, just halfway there——

His body suddenly halted, and Wang Xu’s confused and perplexed eyes suddenly seemed to see through something, bursting with brilliance!

"My own path... my own path... I know it now... I know it now!"

Slowly, a hint of joy appeared on Wang Xu’s face, the joy mingled with a bit of excitement.

But as the things he contemplated in his heart became clearer, his excitement became increasingly uncontrollable!

"Haha..."

Finally, Wang Xu couldn’t restrain the excitement in his heart, laughing loudly to the sky, "So that’s how it is, so that’s how it is!"

"I’ve figured it out, ’Zheng’ doesn’t have some Seventh Level, only the Sixth Level!"

"Why isn’t the Sixth Level complete? Because that’s not my path; it’s the path of the Great Emperor! Everything is his insight, and I haven’t any insight on ’Zheng’ at all!"

"I have to comprehend my own ’Zheng’, my own Sixth Level; only then can I truly use my Soul Power to subjugate the Golden Dragons!" (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)