Chu Jiang opened his eyes, as if he had come to a realization.
Spiritual energy was Dao, Killing Intent was Dao, thunder was Dao, killing intent was Dao. Indeed, every force in heaven and earth that could be understood, used, and governed by his will was an outward manifestation of Dao.
Dao knew no rank; power had strength and weakness. Yet the root of that strength lay in the user's spirit, will, and wisdom, as well as the depth of their understanding of the Essence of Power.
With a mortal body, he refined myriad baleful forces, merged thunder intent, condensed a heart of slaughter, and forged martial Dao. What he had achieved was neither immortal nor demon, but a path belonging solely to himself—the "Dao of Power," centered on severance and dominion.
But this reincarnation felt somewhat strange. Could it be that, in the unknown history, there had once truly been an era of immortal cultivators?
This Path-Joining Fruit had grown through countless ages. Perhaps it truly recorded a corner of forgotten history.
Yet in later generations, only martial Dao remained; immortal cultivators were nowhere to be seen.
Chu Jiang's gaze fell upon the conclusion displayed on the panel.
[First Life Reincarnation Settlement: A mortal slays an immortal. Core Insight: First glimpse of the Essence of Power; will governs all possibilities; Killing Intent, killing intent, and other "non-spiritual"]
Using one's own heart in place of Heaven's heart?
My heart is Heaven's will!
Master Meng had once mentioned it in passing while speaking with him.
A Great Emperor was the pinnacle representative of this system. His heart was Heaven's heart, and his words were Heaven's will.
That was why a Great Emperor possessed the strength to push across the Eight Desolations, invincible beneath the heavens.
This kind of power
could only