Styx swept his gaze over the strong cultivators of both factions and shook his head slightly. "I know that disputes over the Great Dao concern one's very foundation. They have always been battles to the death, with one side having to overwhelm the other before one's Dao Heart can become clear and one's cultivation advance."
"But in my view, the Great Daos of both your factions are not truly engaged in a dispute over the Great Dao. At most, you merely have differing philosophies."
The World Spirit's radiance suddenly brightened upon hearing this. "What do you mean, Fellow Daoist?"
Styx pondered for a moment, carefully considering his words. "As far as I know, disputes over the Great Dao have always occurred between cultivators who cultivate the same Great Dao."
"Within a single world, only one person may attain the Dao of any given Great Dao. Once two people possess the same Great Dao, a deathmatch over the Dao will arise. Only by killing the other party, absorbing the essence of their Great Dao, and perfecting oneself can one attain the Dao."
"Your world is rather unusual." A trace of astonishment appeared in Styx's eyes. "Your World Master must certainly have been a peerless genius."
"To actually comprehend such a cultivation method: Ten Thousand Laws Return to One. The entire world cultivates the Great Dao of your World Master, drawing upon the wisdom of all living beings to work together to advance cultivation and achieve individual transcendence."
"In such a world, powerful cultivators can be nurtured extremely quickly. So long as most living beings follow a certain path, they will inevitably become powerful."
"However, this cultivation method also has an obvious flaw. Those who learn from me thrive, but those who merely resemble me perish. Following an established path does indeed