Diviner: No one in this world can deceive me

The term "Immortal" has many definitions and descriptions in Daoist classics.

However, Jian Cunyi's transformation into an "Immortal" through his "Heart Domain" and "Ascending to Immortality" is essentially an existence whose life level and Divine Rank are on par with the Deity, but who does not possess "Authority".

So...

What would happen if he gained true Authority in his "Immortal" state?

The answer is, of course,...

Nothing will happen.

The unstable changes that the "Diviner" had predicted regarding Jian Cunyi did not occur.

That "Authority," which became fully real in that very moment, did not allow Jian Cunyi to irreversibly and uncontrollably embark on the path to Becoming a God.

On the contrary...

As an "Immortal," Jian Cunyi even looked to be in better condition than before!

After all, the "Authority" borrowed from the broken "Destiny" was merely a "superficial" and not a "real" existence.

He could only borrow a trace of that Authority's power flowing from the future, or rather, he was using "Destiny" and [Fragment of Fate] to simulate the effect of that Authority.

But at this moment... with the help of the "Diviner" using his "Heart Domain," this Authority on Jian Cunyi... is at least real and complete in this instant.

"Thank you so much, Brother Jing. Thank you for using your 'Heart Domain' to help me consolidate my Authority," Jian Cunyi, raising his hand slightly. "You really haven't changed in this respect—you're clever and cunning, so you can also be too clever for your own good."

"Diviner" and "Feng Shui Master" do indeed know each other quite well.

Just like how Leng Jing was certain that Jian Cunyi would destroy the Qimen Formation...

Jian Cunyi was also quite certain that after he borrowed the Authority in advance, the other party would definitely help him complete this "Authority".

The borrowed Authority was indeed insufficient to kill the "Diviner" here.

But... if it's complete, then it's different.

"Thank you so much—for personally helping me complete my ultimate method to kill you using 'Heart Domain'."

Jian Cunyi continued speaking, and then...

A bluish-green light appeared and then disappeared in his hand.

The next moment, the Diviner suddenly sensed something... He couldn't detect Jian Cunyi's presence.

Jian Cunyi was right in front of him, but the other person seemed to have become omnipresent.

For "advanced" "Player," their judgment of the surrounding situation often relies more on the "perception" ability constructed by the Supernatural System than on their own five senses.

After all, it's too easy to Deception someone.

So even though he could still clearly see Jian Cunyi standing right in front of him, the "Diviner" subconsciously began to be wary of his surroundings—because in his perception, Jian Cunyi was all around him.

But this subconscious judgment lasted for less than half a second before the Diviner realized what was happening.

"This time... it might really be true that eyes are more reliable!"

After all, Jian Cunyi has now used that "natural" Authority to integrate the concept of "self" into all aspects of the natural world of the Prison Mountain Realm.

But... even with complete "Authority," Jian Cunyi couldn't possibly wield it skillfully right now.

Even if a person has the Authority to mobilize the power of nature, if they act solely as a "person" for a long time, they cannot truly regard themselves as "all things in nature" and manipulate them.

Even many Becoming a God Deity retain the appearance they had before their ascension—this is a common trait among Living Beings.

The full exercise of Authority must inevitably merge with the Life Form of the person who wields Authority, unless they are completely devoid of self. Therefore, even Deity need a long time to adapt in this process.

But the Diviner knows very well that there is no one in the world who is completely without a "self."

Therefore... Jian Cunyi needs to be most wary of right now is still his original "true form"!

Therefore...

The Diviner was only momentarily distracted before immediately realizing what he needed to be most wary of.

But...

Even with his exceptional combat Wisdom and lightning-fast thinking, a moment's lapse in concentration during the intense heat of a Divine Rank battle could be a fatal mistake!

Even though the Diviner's aura re-locked onto Jian Cunyi's true form, it was still very difficult for him to grasp it...

Jian Cunyi attack!

The opponent's attack methods have also blended into the natural world!

"Bang!"

A gentle breeze appeared less than half a meter in front of him, blowing towards the "Diviner," and then...

The "Diviner" felt himself undergoing the same transformation as Jian Cunyi —the gentle breeze blew over him, and his figure blended into the surrounding environment!

He seemed to have forgotten himself for a moment - his soul and self-awareness were submerged in this huge world.

For a fleeting moment, the "Diviner" felt the heavens and the earth, felt nature...

Then, I came to understand all living beings.

He seemed to see all the Living Beings that had ever appeared in this Prison Mountain Realm —the swaying weeds, the beetles crawling through the grass, the birds swallowing the beetles, the foxes gazing up at the birds, the dogs biting the foxes, the hunters keeping the dogs, the tavern owners talking to the hunters, the wandering knights arguing with the tavern owners, the soldiers escorting the wandering knights, the bandits who killed the soldiers, the officials who executed the bandits, the emperor who promoted the officials, the emperor's guards, the woman the guards fell in love with, the child the woman gave birth to, the raccoon dogs chased by the children, the butterflies the raccoon dogs killed, the saplings the butterflies had landed on...

He is every sentient being in this world; he has seen all those who have died and those who have lived in the Prison Mountain Realm... the common people, all living beings.

They are born, they rejoice, they fall ill, they grieve, they suffer, they are fortunate, they die...

They are alive.

They lived.

Two lines of tears streamed down the "Diviner's" face. He felt a silent shock, a sense of loneliness, and a feeling of powerlessness in the face of the overwhelming.

Like an astronaut standing in space looking back at Earth, the scale of perception is stretched.

"Brother Jing... what are your thoughts?"

Jian Cunyi's words rang out, seemingly from all directions—but Leng Jing himself was already in this world, so his words also seemed to come from within his soul.

"The myriad All Living Beings and All Their Forms... are as vast as the sea."

He spoke Leng Jing in a low voice.

Jian Cunyi low voice, "Yes... as vast as the sea, as boundless as smoke... on such a scale of all living beings, the joys and sorrows, gains and losses of any individual seem to have no meaning. Isn't that strange?"

"But if you concentrate and feel it, each one is real; each life is living its own life and experiencing its own life."

"Especially... every 'person,' who lives, thinks, and experiences emotions... regardless of noble or lowly birth, good or evil, powerful or weak... everyone is living their own life."

After listening Leng Jing to Jian Cunyi's words, he said, "So... Brother Cunyi, are you using this method to deal with me so that I will 'turn over a new leaf' and 'return to the right path'?"

"Do you want me to All Living Beings and All Their Forms, witness their happiness and suffering, and feel what they feel... to become an altruistic person from now on?"

"I'm sorry, Brother Cunyi... I can't do that—showing me these people's lives, while it might move me, would only strengthen my resolve."

"Whether they are ordinary people, merchants, or Emperor, generals, warriors, or Daoist Mage, they are all the same... Their lives may seem magnificent or ordinary, but they are all insignificant—although when gathered together they form Ocean that can move even me, each one... is too insignificant."

The Diviner paused for a moment, then said, "Therefore, I do not want to live my life like them, in such a small and powerless state—I want to attain a higher level of life, a longer life, and a more powerful, transformative force—I want to become the Ocean all by myself."

"I never wanted to be drowned in this sea of suffering. Showing me these things will only strengthen my resolve and my character."

"I will surely ascend to godhood and become an undisputed power among the Deity, an immortal and eternal being... Deity."

The Diviner spoke, his tone calm yet firm.

Upon hearing the other party's declaration, Jian Cunyi sighed softly, "Do you think... I don't understand this about you? Leng Jing."

"I know all too well how extreme, paranoid, and hopeless you are—in a sense, you are an extremely 'determined' type, it's just a pity that you were crooked from the start."

"So... I'm showing you this not to move you or make you repent... I'm showing it to trap you."

Jian Cunyi said coldly, "You want to become a vast ocean, but unfortunately... you're far from enough right now."

Do you think... that by holding fast to your steadfast 'original intention,' you can escape this predicament?

Jian Cunyi said sarcastically, "You can't do it. This is a 'dilemma' I prepared especially for you... no, it should be called a 'killing trap'! Leng Jing!"

"Prepare to be forever lost in this vast 'heaven and earth'—though you will still live, your sense of self will be gradually eroded away by the sights here!"

"Until... your soul is annihilated and your body returns to the natural world!"

Jian Cunyi spoke, the "Diviner" remained Leng Jing and did not show any signs of panic or despair.

"That's a really clever move, Brother Cunyi... Indeed, this is truly a 'dilemma' for me."

"But... if you think I can't crack this, you're seriously underestimating me."

The Diviner spoke, glancing at Jian Cunyi, and said calmly.

"I know what gives you your confidence... it's nothing more than the real 'Authority' here."

"I just asked you what this nascent 'Authority' is, and you said it's 'nature'... But I didn't believe it at all, Brother Cunyi."

You... you couldn't fool me.

"Or rather, no one in this world can truly deceive me."