"From now on, the focus of my cultivation, aside from uncovering more of the Destiny Panel's potential and using Martial Drill to raise the grades and proficiency of my techniques, must first and foremost be cultivating a Dharma body and condensing a Primordial Dao Fruit! First, it will help me cross the threshold into True Immortality; second, it will raise my combat strength to face the tribulations of becoming immortal."
"However, the tribulations of becoming immortal are far too perilous. Especially for a 'thief' like me, with a rebellious heart and defiant bones—I have long since been blacklisted by the will of the universe. My tribulation will likely be even more terrifying than the Longevity Devil Lord's."
"I still need to use every possible method to strengthen my foundations and increase my chances of surviving the tribulation. Besides, if one has merit in the Dao and deeds among men, the immortal tribulation will be somewhat lighter, and the True Immortal Dao Fruit one achieves will be of a higher grade as well... Aside from slaying Heavenly Demons, sweeping away Evil Spirits, and resisting remnants of the old era, spreading the Dao among the people can also earn considerable merit and deeds." Shen Mo murmured.
As for what counted as merit in the Dao and deeds among men, the heaven-and-earth will of the Xuanhuang Universe had its own profound and unfathomable standards of judgment. Yet after consulting Fairy Yuquan in detail, Shen Mo could confirm one thing: if he could bring prosperity to the immortal Dao in a region or even an entire continent, that too would be a great service to heaven and earth.
In Shen Mo's understanding, a flourishing immortal Dao benefited the entire Xuanhuang Universe on the grand scale, continuing to mend the innate deficiencies of the Dao