Free Web NovelChapter 716: Chapter 308: Divine Embryo
"You mean this Heavenly Dao... the Heavenly Path?"
"I learned about the secret knowledge of paths in the Withered Wood Monastery. Long ago, there were no paths in the secret world. Later, pioneers forged their own paths and became divine beings, and those paths were passed down. Future cultivators could walk on their paths. In the old epoch, there were countless great paths. However, as epochs changed, the paths to deification became fewer and more difficult, and new paths became increasingly scarce. Entering the Sixth Epoch, the ancient paths barely survived by attaching to the four universal paths, while the Celestial Principle School stood out among the new paths. When demigods appeared, it proved that the path aligned with the new epoch, and all who embarked on this path would follow. The Inheritance Record you hold symbolizes a path, also known as a divine embryo. Legend says that ultimately, when it becomes a divine being, it will also transform into a divine artifact, used to gather faith. Every divine being holds absolute authority over their path, their words become law."
Estella felt both excited and happy, but a trace of sadness flickered in her eyes because it meant Vladimir had given up on his future, passing the Celestial Principle School into Mr. Gemini’s hands.
"Logically, only someone born with a divine embryo can use it..." Estella looked at Li Xin with some confusion. Wasn’t this Vladimir’s demigod? Could it be that it originally belonged to Mr. Gemini?
Li Xin caressed the Inheritance Record. Perhaps his emergence and his avant-garde statements had a significant impact on the Celestial Principle School, leading to the birth of the Inheritance Record. Its name also suggests a connection to past lives and Heart Learning, indicating it might truly be fated with him.
"I’m not too sure about the details. Dean Mordo didn’t say much else. I only later discovered the function of the Inheritance Record. The Holy Word from the Celestial Principle School is quite handy," Li Xin said. "It can also be used against the slave master. Miss Aries, do you know anything else about the divine embryo?"
"Mr. Gemini’s situation is unprecedented in the old epoch. The divine embryo grows with the divine being, recording divine power. The divine power on it is also the authority of the path. Later cultivators, when walking on this path, will gradually gain power. In essence, the power of each path comes from the divine being of that path. My teacher says that not only power but the challenges faced during the growth of the divine being are also what later cultivators must face," Miss Aries said. "By the way, the authority of deities accumulates continuously during its formation. My teacher says it is the most brutal contest. With a divine embryo, one can absorb abilities. At a certain point, it involves authority, but authority is limited, so once it touches another deity’s authority, at best, it’s a divine war, at worst, civilization collapses."
At this point, Estella began to worry again because Li Xin was only a two lives, how could he face deities?
Sensing Estella’s concern, Li Xin smiled slightly, "I have faith in Vladimir the demigod. Currently, it’s still just a secret item related to the Celestial Principle, far from any disputes over authority."
Estella suddenly had a realization, "Could it be that Teacher Vladimir was standing at the forefront, letting you grow quietly?"
Li Xin nodded, "That’s possible. Can it absorb abilities? I don’t seem to have sensed it."
The Inheritance Record was already connected to his soul, yet during use, it hadn’t reached a level of desire-driven operation. The dice and the Inheritance Record he currently possesses are both in similar situations, reflecting his level of spiritual ability. Without the support of the Nine Syllables Mantra, he wouldn’t even be able to wield it. To activate the Inheritance Record, he must use the Nine Syllables Mantra, indicating it requires reaching the level of an angel to fully unleash it.
"I’m not entirely sure either. My teacher once lamented that strong paths automatically absorb power. In this world, power and faith always flow endlessly towards deities who are never lacking," Estella mimicked Dean Alasha’s expression at the time, "My understanding is that once power reaches a certain level, it creates a siphoning effect."
"This is a disaster for the operation of the secret world, surely there must be legal checks and balances. Otherwise, the world would’ve already perished," Li Xin thought for a moment before saying.
The Withered Wood Monastery certainly holds something; this much is experience. Items appropriate for the Celestial Principle School will manifest in the Inheritance Record. Last time, after a conversation with Phierson, his familiarity with the Inheritance Record increased, and when using the Holy Word, a sense of closeness would emerge, meaning that when a matching ability is discovered, the Inheritance Record will acquire it, allowing him to utilize it.
Placing his hand on the Inheritance Record, Li Xin envisioned a power in his mind and slowly flipped open a page. The first page was the Holy Word, inherited from Vladimir. It took Vladimir a lifetime to open a page. Anyone who has wielded the Preacher’s power knows it is formidable, indicating that Vladimir’s Heavenly Dao path was mimicking the Church Court’s Preachers. This imitation hardly formed a new path until it heard Heart Learning and made a breakthrough.
This means it is Heart Learning brought by him that is the key for the Heavenly Dao to become a path.
The second page was blank. The subsequent pages could not be opened, likely synchronizing with his Life Star. Two lives open two pages. He can still bear one more ability, though how to bear it is not yet mastered. It appears to be passively absorbed.
Vladimir’s gift was far grander than imagined. Since ancient times, the courage and determination of pioneers were beyond imagination.
East District, Flame Dragon.
In the Flame Dragon’s base, the Night Patrol was reporting on the surveillance situation. Hong Ye was present as well.
In the past, Shadow Owl was the most powerful among the Night Patrol members. Over the years, the Flame Dragon and White Dove, located in the East District, were the strongest. The East District is the most crucial part of the Dragon Capital. Ensuring the highest standard of secret security is paramount. Although the overall Night Patrol has faced weakening, Flame Dragon and White Dove were relatively better.
"You know, right?" Long Ji said.
Hong Ye nodded, "All the evidence currently points to Ji Sheng. Ji Sheng is highly likely the slave master, heavily suspected."
"The main team’s plan is to push this case’s trial through the Hong Family. The corrupting force of the extraterrestrial starstone is indeed a good idea, providing a breakthrough point, and forcing the Hong Family to act."
"Are you saying the corrupting force is fake?" Hong Ye frowned, "The opponent is Ji Sheng. Once he catches hold of this, the consequences would be dreadful."
"Hong Ye, you are being overly cautious. Engaging such an opponent with a defensive stance only leads to failure. I believe what the main team is doing is right: attack, continuously attack. Whether this move is true or false isn’t that crucial. The Hong Family is just a catalyst. With this leverage, it can touch the sensitive points of the Royal Family and Council. Why is Ji Sheng involved in this if not for a restoration."
With the mention of restoration, the Justice Party and the Liberal Party would unite like never before. Neither would allow the order to regress. Having become masters, who would want to become slaves? Nobody is born to be humiliated.
"I really don’t know how the main team at such an age came up with this idea." Hong Ye said with a wry smile.
"Back then, the sugar cake incident, who else but him could have thought of such a subtle method?"
"Indeed, even if you racked your brains, you couldn’t come up with that." Hong Ye remarked with admiration.
"The Hong Family has been contemplating how to recover losses suffered from Hong Yan’s death all this time. Revenge isn’t the main focus, but publicly, they can’t avoid pursuing it. Adding this point can gain them more benefits; they will certainly cause a stir," Long Ji said. "Even if they fail to deal with Ji Sheng eventually, he will definitely have to pay a sufficient price, and it could break his golden body. He will no longer be the untouchable Chief Steward of the Royal Family."
"Do you think this still won’t topple him?"
"It’s not that easy unless he’s caught in the act of killing Hong Yan in full view. Otherwise, relying solely on this kind of evidence makes it difficult to pin him down. The Royal Family compromised a lot back then, and now it seems unlikely they’ll go for the kill, plus we don’t know if Ji Sheng has other contingencies." Long Ji said.
"With so much evidence and still nothing, can’t the Church come forward to investigate?"
"The problem is the Church won’t intervene, maintaining the balance benefits them. It seems all they’re thinking about is how to extract more from this matter."
"So many people died for nothing then?"
"It’s always been like that, hasn’t it," Long Ji said, pausing for a moment before continuing, "But I think the main team surely has other cards up their sleeve."
