novelden Chapter 724: Sourcing For Faith Power (2)
Chapter 724: Sourcing For Faith Power (2)
Chapter 724: Sourcing For Faith Power (2)
Under the gazes of the many divine generals, Wu Yuan flew directly into the highest hall in the hall complex. The interior was simply decorated, with only a single jade platform.
On the jade platform sat a man in beast-skin robes, his legs crossed. Even within the voidrealm, he emanated an unfathomably vast aura.
However, Wu Yuan was no longer his former self. Having distantly glimpsed the image of a supreme being, he could naturally remain composed.
Wu Yuan bowed respectfully. "Disciple Wu Yuan pays his respects to Master. This disciple arrived late, and hopes Master will forgive the transgression."
"It's no matter. I know that you've just returned." Sovereign Kua Chi gazed down at Wu Yuan. "Over six hundred years, and you've become an Earth Eldritch. It seems you've had no small fortune in the Immutable Land."
Wu Yuan nodded. "This disciple did indeed have some good fortune."
Yet he couldn't elaborate. Upon leaving the Immutable Land, Wu Yuan had already sensed an invisible force preventing him from speaking of anything related to the Creation Divine Hall, let alone matters concerning the Immutable True Saint.
The abilities of supreme beings were unfathomable.
Hmm? A flicker of shock suddenly passed through Sovereign Kua Chi's eyes. "Wu Yuan, you... you've crystallized the True Intent of Creation. Your soul's aura?"
In the voidrealm, physical bodies couldn't be examined, but soul auras could be sensed. With Sovereign Kua Chi's abilities, he could naturally perceive it clearly.
"Yes." Wu Yuan nodded firmly. "In the Immutable Land, this disciple chanced upon an opportunity to take the path of the Creation Great Dao, going against Master's instructions from years past. I await Master's punishment."
Years ago, while he had explored the Thunder Marsh World, Master Kua Chi had specifically instructed him to avoid directly treading the path of an Essence Great Dao if possible. Though broad, that road had too many obvious pitfalls.
"Punishment? What is there to punish? I can't praise you enough." Sovereign Kua Chi shook his head.
The way he looked at Wu Yuan was completely different now. “When I gave you that piece of advice years ago, it was because you had shown no talent for the Law of Death, and hadn't even begun to grasp the Law of Life. Blindly pursuing that path then would have led you astray.
But now, I see that your achievements far exceed my expectations. I know a thing or two about your qi refiner self's exploits in the Spacetime Dao Realm, and your astounding aptitude for the Law of Time." Sovereign Kua Chi continued, "In mere centuries, you've crystallized the True Intent of Creation. Your talent for the Law of Death must also be extraordinary.
Well done!”
“It was all thanks to some opportunities and providence," Wu Yuan said vaguely.
"Everyone knows the Immutable Land holds great opportunities, but of the countless entrants from myriad macrocosms, how many actually obtain them?" Sovereign Kua Chi shook his head. "Being able to seize a great opportunity is a testament to your strength."
Wu Yuan listened. Strength? Indeed, he had to rely on his strength to defeat the level nine guardian of the Creation Tower.
“To crystallize a Great Dao's True Intent within a thousand years – even among the countless macrocosms under the Eldritch Court's dominion, throughout endless ages, peerless geniuses like you are rare." Sovereign Kua Chi smiled.
"You're not the least bit inferior to even the most outstanding geniuses in the Eldritch Court's history."
Wu Yuan couldn't help but smile.
His qi refiner self had learned much from its time on the Spacetime Island. The Eldritch Court was a vast faction second only to the Immortal Court in the river of space and time, and the two forces were locked in endless conflict.
Yes, he was a Sovereign, and Wu Yuan's master. But he was also one of the leaders of the Cang Feng Eldritch World, and had to consider the big picture.
"My disciple." Sovereign Kua Chi pondered briefly, then said, "You're only an Earth Eldritch, yet you're asking for such an enormous amount of Faith. When you eventually become a High Eldritch or even an Astral Monarch, I fear you'll require even more Faith, won't you?"
Wu Yuan nodded. He understood his master's thoughts – this was a bottomless pit.
As one progressed in cultivation, especially in comprehending an Essence Great Dao, the difficulty increased exponentially. Perhaps a single bottleneck would trap him for a long time.
Faith Power? Naturally, the more the better.
"If it were just allocating the Faith of living beings from one or a few immortal continents, I could manage that." Sovereign Kua Chi said slowly. "That wouldn't be difficult, but if it's more - say, hundreds or thousands of immortal continents - that's different.
You should understand one thing: the Cang Feng Eldritch World doesn't belong solely to us few Sovereigns." Sovereign Kua Chi looked at Wu Yuan.
"Master means the Eldritch Court?" Wu Yuan mused thoughtfully.
"Correct. You've spent time in the Eternal Sun Immortal World, so you should understand that every living being on any immortal continent in the entire Eternal Sun Immortal World dedicates their Faith to True Saint Taiyuan." Sovereign Kua Chi said, "Our Cang Feng Eldritch World is the same.
Ninety-nine percent of the Faith from countless living beings in the eldritch world is collected by the Eldritch Court.
The Eldritch Court raises a vast number of powerful experts, seizing territory and vying for land in countless macrocosms. One important reason for this is to obtain Faith," Sovereign Kua Chi explained.
"Faith Power is extremely important to the Eldritch Court. The monitoring of Faith Power's ebb and flow is also exceptionally strict. Even Sovereigns would face punishment if they violated the rules."
Wu Yuan immediately understood.
The Faith of vast populations of living beings wasn't something his master could decide with a single word.
"Therefore, if you want to obtain a large amount of Faith from the Eldritch Court, the best way is to take up an official position," Sovereign Kua Chi said. "To truly become a member of the Eldritch Court."
"An official position?" Wu Yuan asked, puzzled.
"Right now, you're not yet considered a true member of the Eldritch Court. Generally speaking, only those with the strength of a seventh-stage Archimmortal are granted the title of Astral Lord," Sovereign Kua Chi smiled. "Only then are you counted as a member of the Eldritch Court."
"One needs Astral Lord strength to be considered a member of the Eldritch Court?" Wu Yuan was secretly shocked.
It was a truly high standard. Even ordinary Archimmortals weren't qualified.
However, it made sense. Ordinary Archimmortals only had lifespans of a hundred million years. What was that worth to the Eldritch Court, which stood at the pinnacle of the river of space and time?
"The Eldritch Court does make allowances for geniuses," Sovereign Kua Chi said. "If High Immortals or High Eldritches can fully conquer the Eldritch Deity Tower, they'll also be granted positions. Taking up a position allows you to truly access various privileges within the Eldritch Court.
You'll also be given clearance to enter the Eldritch Court Voidrealm. The higher your position, the more benefits you'll receive from the Eldritch Court, including Faith Power," Sovereign Kua Chi explained.
"The more merits you accumulate, and the greater talent you display, the more Faith Power you'll obtain."