Chapter 1393 - 267: The Greatest Drawback of the Divine Path

Chapter 1393: Chapter 267: The Greatest Drawback of the Divine Path

"Again?"

Dongfang Zhao looked at the trembling space in front of him, his expression as dark as water.

He had thought the Central Profound Realm would quiet down for a while, but before long, yet another Heavenly Realm emerged.

Immediately.

He passed the news on to Shen Changqing.

When a Heavenly Realm appears, there’s a high chance that top-tier powerhouses will come along with it.

With his current strength, dealing with an Ordinary Divine Realm wasn’t a problem, but once it involved the Divine King Level, he had no way to handle it.

The message went out.

He waited a long time, but never got a reply.

"Trouble..."

Dongfang Zhao’s heart sank.

Right now, the only one in the Imperial Court who could block people from the Central Profound Realm was Shen Changqing alone.

But now that the transmission had gone out with no response at all, it was obvious the other party had been held up by something.

No matter what it was.

If the other party didn’t come, he could only rely on his current strength to hold the line. Otherwise, if the Central Profound Realm’s experts really drove straight in, the Western State Domain that had just begun to rise would have to declare its destruction.

...

Space traversal.

It didn’t take long before the four formally stepped out of the Central Profound Realm.

Spiritual Energy surged toward them, making Ji Quan’s expression freeze for a moment.

"Such dense Spiritual Energy!"

He had originally thought the Spiritual Energy outside would be thin, but unexpectedly it was this rich. Though it couldn’t compare to some of the more important places in the Central Profound Realm, it was already no weaker than other regions in the slightest.

At the same time.

Ji Quan also clearly saw the surroundings.

He saw dozens of people encircling them, but the power on each person was extremely weak. Only the one in the lead could barely be considered passable.

Seeing everyone looking as if facing a great enemy, his heart gave another jolt.

What’s going on?

On the other side.

When the four came out, Dongfang Zhao had already seen who the leading person was, and the heart that had been hanging immediately settled down.

He simply waved his hand, cancelling the state of battle readiness, then walked up to the group.

"Why did Defender Shen come out of the Heavenly Realm?"

He was full of puzzlement inside.

He had thought a powerhouse from the Central Profound Realm was invading, but unexpectedly, among the people who came out was Shen Changqing himself.

Moreover, judging from the other people’s demeanor, none of them showed any killing intent. Clearly, they bore no malice.

Shen Changqing smiled faintly: "I went into the Central Profound Realm some time ago. There are some matters that would take too long to explain. Have your people disperse first—no need to surround this place."

"Alright."

Dongfang Zhao nodded, immediately ordering everyone to disperse.

...

Inside the city.

The few of them each took their seats.

Shen Changqing introduced everyone: "This is one of the current Four Emperors of the Imperial Court, Bai Emperor Dongfang Zhao. This is a powerhouse from the Central Profound Realm’s Transference Divine Palace, Divine King Ji Quan. The other is Transference Divine Palace’s Proud Heaven, Wen Tianchou.

As for the last person, I believe I don’t need to introduce him; Bai Emperor should recognize him."

Divine King!

Proud Heaven!

Hearing Shen Changqing’s introduction, Dongfang Zhao’s heart shook violently.

He hadn’t expected that Shen Changqing would go to the Central Profound Realm once and actually bring back a Divine King.

And judging from the aura Wen Tianchou was revealing, he too was an extremely terrifying powerhouse.

As for Ji Ying—

Dongfang Zhao was not unfamiliar with him at all.

What likewise surprised him was that this person had actually abandoned his original Sect Forces and thrown in with the Imperial Court.

"I greet Bai Emperor!"

Ji Quan cupped his hands and spoke.

Though he was a powerhouse of the Divine King Realm, the person before him, judging from his appearance, had only stepped into the Divine Realm. Under normal circumstances Ji Quan wouldn’t even give such a person a second glance—but the problem was, this person’s status was different.

Under another’s eaves, one must recognize reality.

Even if the other party had no cultivation at all and was just a mortal, as long as he bore the title of Emperor, Ji Quan had to maintain respect.

Dongfang Zhao returned the salute: "Divine King Ji is too courteous!"

"The Imperial Court is divided into five great domains. Aside from the Zhongzhou Continent where the Human Emperor sits in town, the other four domains are each governed by one of the Four Emperors. I can see that Divine King Ji likely wishes to revive Transference Divine Palace.

Among the five domains, if there’s a place you fancy, just speak up. As long as it’s feasible, I can inform the Human Emperor and have that region allocated to you, to serve as the foundation for Transference Divine Palace to establish itself."

Shen Changqing spoke up at this moment.

A Divine King—and one at Ji Quan’s cultivation level—if left unused would undoubtedly be a waste.

Only by founding a Sect could he truly be put to proper use.

Once Transference Divine Palace was established—

Others would have the chance to join the palace and receive the guidance of a Divine King.

In this way, the Imperial Court would have the opportunity to nurture even more powerhouses.

Even though the Imperial Court now primarily follows the Immortal Dao, with no one walking the Faith Divine Path, the Myriad Paths Paths all interconnect, and Ji Quan’s experience in all sorts of aspects is still something others cannot compare to.

"This old man thanks Defender Shen!"

Ji Quan said solemnly.

His main purpose in seeking allegiance with the Imperial Court was to rekindle the prestige of the Transference Divine Palace.

Within the Central Profound Realm, the Five Sects and Twelve Palaces hold sway; even with his own strength, attempting to revive the Transference Divine Palace would be fraught with difficulties.

Setting aside all other factors for the moment.

Just Biyun Palace alone would never sit idly by and watch the Transference Divine Palace rise; obstruction from them was a certainty.

On the surface.

Ji Quan naturally did not fear a mere Li Gu.

But one must understand, within Biyun Palace, it is far from being as simple as only Li Gu.

Alone and isolated in power, wanting to revive the Transference Divine Palace, the difficulties involved were self-evident.

Now, things were different.

By seeking asylum with the Imperial Court, if he wished to restore the Transference Divine Palace, no one would move to hinder him; on the contrary, the Imperial Court would even lend its strength in support, for strictly speaking, even if the Transference Divine Palace re-emerged in the world, it would still be a force subordinate to the Imperial Court.

Thus, how could the Imperial Court possibly obstruct it.

And what Shen Changqing was speaking of now was tantamount to further confirming the thoughts in Ji Quan’s heart.

"The Myriad Clans follow the Divine Path, while the Human Clan follows the Immortal Dao. In Ancient Times, the Human Clan Imperial Court suppressed the Heavens by relying on the power of the Immortal Dao, but now the Human Clan has declined and is compelled to take the Divine Path as its mainstay.

Yet in my view, the Divine Path is never the proper way; only the Immortal Dao is the true foundation of the Human Clan.

At present, within the Imperial Court, all Humans now take the Immortal Dao as their primary path. I believe it will not be long before a great many powerful beings rise.

If the Transference Divine Palace seeks to be rebuilt, it would be best to abandon the Divine Path, for compared to the Immortal Dao, the Divine Path bears a great limitation, and that is faith."

Shen Changqing spoke slowly.

"The Divine Path depends upon faith. If faith is insufficient, then it is destined that the Divine Path will find it hard for powerful beings to emerge. At the same time, the constraints of faith also predetermine that the number of experts within a single race will be limited.

A scene like that in the Central Profound Realm, where there are fifty-some Divine Kings, is the result of accumulation over countless ages, and yet the accumulation of countless ages amounts only to this."

In his eyes.

The Central Profound Realm had already entered a bottleneck.

The Humans of the Central Profound Realm numbered many; although they were dozens of times more numerous than Humans of the outer realms, to house so many Divine Kings was already pushing the limits.

In this way, wanting a powerhouse on the Divine Lord Level to emerge was nearly impossible.

The shackles from the Divine King Realm to the Divine Lord Realm were one aspect; the insufficiency of faith was another.

To forge a single Divine Lord, unless other Divine Kings abandoned their faith, then relying on personal accumulation alone, even in several hundred thousand years, success might still not be achieved.

Precisely because of this.

The Central Profound Realm had never seen a Divine Lord appear.

And this.

Was also the greatest flaw of the Divine Path.

Hearing this, Ji Quan nodded: "Defender Shen speaks rightly. The Faith Divine Path is greatly constrained, but the fact that the Central Profound Realm takes the Faith Divine Path as its core is also something done out of helplessness.

It is said that the Immortal Dao is taboo, and thus does not exist in the world.

At that time, with the Immortal Dao absent, one could only revere the Divine Path. But now that the Immortal Dao has reappeared, all former problems are no longer problems."

"Enough, Divine King Ji has just arrived, so go down first and rest for a time. Later I will have someone take the two of you around the Imperial Court, to see if you can find a suitable place to establish your sect."

"Then I must trouble Defender Shen!"

Ji Quan nodded, then took out a piece of jade stone from his storage ring.

"This is the Sect-Defining Ultimate Technique of my Transference Divine Palace, the Godslayer Saber Art. I ask Defender Shen to look it over."

"You are thoughtful indeed!"

Shen Changqing smiled faintly.

He had already witnessed the power of the Godslayer Saber Art; if he could comprehend the Laws within, it would be of no small benefit to himself.

Immediately afterward.

Ji Quan and Wen Tianchou stood up and left, and Dongfang Zhao did likewise.

In the great hall, before long only Shen Changqing and Ji Ying remained.

"Does Holy Son Ji now have any plans?"

"I will follow Defender Shen’s arrangements in all things."

Ji Ying shook his head, a bitter smile on his face.

What plans could he have? When the Five Sects and Twelve Palaces concluded their agreement with the other side, he himself had already been cast aside by the Heavenly Dao Sect.

From beginning to end, Shenxu had not mentioned him even once.

To this.

Ji Ying was deeply chilled in his heart.

Since the Heavenly Dao Sect no longer wanted him, he too had no intention of remaining in the Central Profound Realm, and thus followed the other side in departing.

Giving the other man a deep look, Shen Changqing also understood his thoughts, then said: "The Heavenly Dao Sect’s heritage is not lacking. Now that the Imperial Court is short of experts, your strength could rank in the top five within the Imperial Court.

In my view, you should choose a place within the Imperial Court to found a sect and pass on what you have learned.

In addition, I will copy for you a full set of the Heavenly Dao Sect’s Sect-Defining Ultimate Studies and Immortal Dao Methodologies."

"My thanks, Defender Shen!"

Ji Ying was overjoyed.

Whether the Immortal Dao Methodologies or the Heavenly Dao Sect’s Zhen Sect Ultimate Studies, to him they were all Supreme Treasures difficult to obtain.

"Your founding of a sect is a boon to the Human Clan; the Imperial Court providing resources to you is only right. But let me speak the harsh words first: how you conducted yourself before, I do not care to inquire, but once you enter the Imperial Court, you are one of the Imperial Court.

I do not wish to see the day when you commit an act of betrayal against the Imperial Court. Should I ever perceive such a thing, I will certainly not show mercy."

When Shen Changqing spoke to this point, his gaze turned slightly cold.

A terrifying chill spread through the great hall, causing even Ji Ying’s heart to stagnate.

"Rest assured, Defender Shen, I will never betray the Imperial Court!"

"Good, I hope you can match deed to word. Otherwise, whatever I can give you, I can just as easily take back."

Shen Changqing nodded slightly. After giving the other party a mild warning, he said no more.

To not warn him would not do.

Ji Ying had been able to betray the Heavenly Dao Sect earlier, and he might just as well betray the Imperial Court later. Though a single warning may not ensure that he would devote his whole heart to the Imperial Court, when he truly wished to betray it, he would at least have to weigh whether he could bear the corresponding consequences.