Lin Bai looked at Fisherman seriously, waiting for his explanation.
Fisherman smiled faintly. "The cultivation of Heaven and Earth Intent, from low to high, is respectively Ninth-Grade Martial Intent, Heaven and Earth Intent, Tribulation Transcendence Dao Entry, Dao Union Immortal Ascension, and immortality for immortals..."
"Lin Bai, you're only taking the first step on the path of cultivation right now—Ninth-Grade Martial Intent!"
"Martial Intent is like an adaptation phase. It lets you freely comprehend Heaven and Earth, experiment and explore, find the path best suited to you, and then keep walking it!"
"Once you find it, you enter the second step: Heaven and Earth Intent!"
"Heaven and Earth Intent is the beginning of the Dao, the threshold for pursuing the Great Dao!"
"After you officially step through the threshold of the Great Dao, you'll undergo the Dao Tribulation and achieve the Great Dao!"
"After the Great Dao comes immortal ascension!"
"Immortals live forever!"
"Martial artists cultivate power; the Great Dao creates eternal life!"
"Why do so many people cultivate the Dao? Because this is the road to eternal life!"
Fisherman spoke indifferently.
"Senior, according to what you're saying, above Ninth-Grade Martial Intent is comprehending Heaven and Earth Intent?" Lin Bai asked curiously.
Fisherman smiled. "Yes. There are countless intents in Heaven and Earth, born from feeling. But in this vast world, the four most common intents are Blazing Fire Intent, Water Drop Intent, Earth Intent, and Gale Wind Intent!"
"These four intents are the ones cultivated most often throughout endless ages, and they're also the easiest for martial artists to comprehend."
"Of course, besides these four intents, there are other rare intents!"
"For example, back then, Crimson Immortal Sect had a disciple of mediocre aptitude. He struggled bitterly for his entire life, yet failed to cultivate even a single intent.