Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant-Chapter 1609 - 110 The Secret of the Ascension Tribulation_4

The Ascension Tribulation is like the palm extended by the ’worker’ sitting beside the assembly line.

The more he thought about it, the more it filled him with dread!

Xuan Yuanzi, however, shook his head slightly:

"It may not necessarily be so."

"The Realm Sea is vast, almost boundless. We, as living beings, though countless in number, are infinitesimal compared to the Realm Sea."

"Perhaps such a possibility exists, but there may not be any necessity... Therefore, I have conceived of another possibility."

He paused, then posed a question:

"Why do you think the Will of Heaven and Earth in the Little Cang World imposes such severe restrictions on the living beings within its domain?"

"Void Refining cultivators are clearly capable of Crossing Tribulation and ascending, yet for tens of thousands of years, they have been confined to the realm, unable to leave, and dying in frustration?"

In Wang Ba’s mind, the image of the Little Cang World seen earlier under Li Yuehua’s guidance in the Outer Realm flashed in an instant.

He blurted out almost immediately:

"Because the Outer World lacks Chaos Origin Substance, and when a cultivator or spirit beast ascends, they take away a substantial amount of resources. Thus, the Little Cang World operates at a deficit, accelerating its extinction. To ensure self-preservation, these restrictions were imposed."

"Precisely!"

Xuan Yuanzi nodded approvingly, then contemplated aloud:

"The Little Cang World acts for its self-preservation, which is understandable. So could it be that the Realm Sea, by continuously unleashing Thunder Tribulations upon beings meeting specific conditions, also acts out of self-preservation?"

Wang Ba furrowed his brows slightly, struggling to grasp this concept.

Xuan Yuanzi explained further:

"For instance, if the Realm Sea is actually composed of multiple domains, then when any domain becomes unstable, could it not affect the stability of the entire Realm Sea? And the instability of a domain might originate internally or externally. The Void Refining cultivator on Huangji Continent who tore through the Realm Membrane was clearly due to the Little Cang World’s severe weakness but evidently represents an internal issue."

"In short, cultivators who surpass the tolerable limits of a domain pose a threat to the domain itself, indirectly destabilizing the Realm Sea. To ensure the Realm Sea’s perpetual stability, the special mechanism of the Ascension Tribulation was thus gradually formed."

"Prematurely eliminating certain dangers in their infancy."

"But for a world like the Little Cang World, which is already on the brink of death, this mechanism becomes instead the spark accelerating its demise, creating a conflict between the realm’s instinct and the Realm Sea’s will."

Wang Ba suddenly understood. Though Xuan Yuanzi’s words lacked solid evidence, he vaguely felt that such a possibility might indeed exist.

It also provided plausible explanations for the various anomalies of the Little Cang World.

Still, he recalled Xuan Yuanzi’s earlier statement and asked hesitantly:

"But how does this relate to cultivators obtaining Chaos Origin Substance?"

Xuan Yuanzi smiled:

"If the primary goal is maintaining overall stability, then the most crucial aspect of the Ascension Tribulation lies in identifying the Crossing Tribulators and sending them to the world where they belong. For example, most of the cultivators from the Little Cang World throughout history have ascended to a domain called the ’Cloud Sky Realm’."

Upon hearing this somewhat familiar name, Wang Ba nodded slightly. Though unsure about other details, he at least knew that the patriarchs of Jin’s Three Sects were currently in the Cloud Sky Realm.

"But once Chaos Origin Substance is absorbed, or the Ascension Tribulation is triggered in the Outer Realm, be it cultivators or spirit beasts, they lose the aura of the Little Cang World. The Ascension Tribulation, lacking consciousness, might misjudge and thus send you to unknown realms."

"If fortune favors you, you may be sent to realms suitable for cultivation. If luck turns, however..."

Xuan Yuanzi shook his head slightly, not elaborating further.

In the Realm Sea, the abundance of domains is vast. Domains unsuitable for survival far exceed worlds like the Little Cang World or the Cloud Sky Realm.

He then added:

"These are but my suppositions, though based on past observations, the situation largely aligns."

Wang Ba’s heart trembled, immediately recalling Fu, and muttered lowly:

"So this is the flaw of Chaos Origin Substance?"

Xuan Yuanzi nodded:

"As for World Eaters, I need not elaborate. They are the fusion of the Dao and Chaos Origin Substance — after refinement, they do indeed aid cultivation and greatly benefit spirit beasts. Yet one must take caution; the Dao of World Eaters is often flawed. Excessive consumption without timely refinement may disrupt one’s inner balance and even lead to self-destruction."

He shared techniques for refining the Dao Intention of World Eaters, offering guidance.

Wang Ba’s thoughts began to develop avenues for cultivation and nurturing.

"By the way, about the Ice Daoist..."

Wang Ba was about to continue.

Xuan Yuanzi preemptively spoke:

"Let the clone remain here with me. First, to assist in nurturing your destined treasure. Second, it will be easier here to perfect its Dao Domain. Once reintegrated, its efficacy will far surpass what would result from immediate fusion."

Upon hearing Xuan Yuanzi’s suggestion, Wang Ba refrained from further questions.

He bowed respectfully in gratitude, briefly sought additional guidance on Dao Domains, then took his leave.

Xuan Yuanzi did not attempt to dissuade him. With the impending cosmic disaster, Wang Ba lingering here would amount to wasted time.

Upon departing the Northern Ice Abyss, Wang Ba soon halted before a snow-covered mountain not far away from the Abyss.

Atop the snowy peak rested a temple blanketed in ice and snow.

A plaque hung beneath the temple’s eaves, inscribed with the words ’Great Snow Mountain Great Wheel Temple’.

Wang Ba stopped from afar and released Wu Monkey King from the Spirit Beast Bag.

Sensing the aura of Wang Ba and Wu Monkey King, multiple monk figures swiftly emerged from the snowy mountain Zen temple.

They called out from afar:

"We humbly welcome the Buddha Lord!"

Wu Monkey King turned his head to look at Wang Ba, a rare hint of dismay flickering in his eyes.

Wang Ba also felt a trace of reluctance in his heart. Having parted ways with Wu Monkey King for over three hundred years, their reunion was brief before another parting. Yet, to allow Wu Monkey King to deepen his comprehension of the ’Unseen Power’ under the monks’ guidance, this decision was inevitable.

Softly consoling, he said:

"Your cultivation base is still insufficient; you must devote yourself to cultivation. Once this calamity has passed, I will come to bring you back."

As he spoke, several monk figures descended near the man and ape from afar.

With solemn expressions, they kept their distance.

One shirtless monk spoke suddenly upon hearing Wang Ba:

"With the impending cosmic disaster, if Patron wishes to assist the Buddha Lord in advancing further, this humble monk may have a way."

"Oh?"

Wang Ba raised an eyebrow, glancing at Wu Monkey King.

Wu Monkey King also turned curiously to the shirtless monk Zhao Jie, speaking:

"What method is this? Why am I unaware of it?"

As the reincarnated Buddha Lord, Wu Monkey King held an unparalleled status in the monks’ eyes. Even Zhao Jie immediately bowed, lowered his head, and explained earnestly:

"In the Great Wheel Buddhist Nation of Xituo Continent, there exists the ’Ten Thousand Buddhas Relic Pagoda’, housing relics of successive Monk Kings from countless Buddha Kingdoms in Xituo Continent. In the past, during the Great Flood, none dared retrieve it in reverence to Master Xinyuan, and it was ultimately submerged by the deluge. Now that the flood has receded, perhaps returning to Xituo Continent might reveal the pagoda, aiding the Buddha Lord’s cultivation and reviving the Buddhist Nation."

"Xituo Continent... Ten Thousand Buddhas Relic Pagoda..."

Wang Ba’s interest was piqued. Although he had planned to travel through Little Cang World, hearing such a fascinating secret, he couldn’t help but be intrigued.

His gaze swept across the monks before him, finally resting on the shirtless old monk Zhao Jie. Smiling faintly, he said:

"Then, Master, please accompany me on this journey."

Zhao Jie hesitated briefly, then turned to look at Wu Monkey King.

Wu Monkey King naturally did not object, nodding slightly.

The old monk immediately pressed his palms together in a reverent gesture and chanted a Buddhist invocation. Then, he curiously asked:

"Patron, shall we proceed now?"

Wang Ba shook his head slightly. His figure flickered, and in an instant, beside the astonished Mystic Ascension monks, he appeared right beside Zhao Jie.

"Before that, Master, I ask you to accompany me somewhere first!"

In the next moment, a Divine Pattern flashed in Wang Ba’s eyes, and they vanished instantaneously.

Only the stunned Mystic Ascension monks remained behind, bewildered.

Wang Ba’s disappearance was so unfathomable that they could make no sense of it.

"Who would have thought Wang Patron would become so enigmatic upon entering Mystic Ascension."

Recalling how he had not received equal respect when first arriving as a Nascent Soul cultivator and seeing how rapidly he had risen beyond comprehension in just a few hundred years, monks like Zhao Cheng’s expressions grew increasingly complex.