Bei Ming slowly closed his eyes and let out a long breath of turbid air. "The convergence of so many factors could be considered fortunate.
The greatest difference between me and Primordial Wilderness cultivators lies in the fact that, in their understanding, 'Dao-Proving Sainthood' is the supreme realm.
But from the very beginning, I knew of another path distinct from becoming a saint—a path belonging to the Hundun era.
Especially after finding the Destruction Demon God, taking Hongjun as my master, obtaining Hongmeng Purple Qi, and gaining immense Merit through the Restoration of the North...
I have to admit that I truly developed a trace of disdain for 'becoming a saint.'"
He watched Bei Ming silently, understanding and relief showing in his eyes.
With the clarity that came after enlightenment, Bei Ming continued:
"If, from the perspective of the Primordial Wilderness, Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortals are equated with Saints, both may be called Dao-Proving.
But at present, my Obsession is not Dao-Proving. It is an attachment to the so-called Hunyuan path."
"Mhm." He nodded, his gaze gentle and profound.
"Driven by such attachment, you risked coming here to refine the Destruction Demon God.
If Eternal Years Daoist had not staked everything on one attempt, you would have lacked the power to resist.
You could only expend Merit for self-preservation, sever an arm to survive, draw Heavenly Punishment, and kill the Destruction Demon God. Yet your pursuit of Hunyuan would fail, while your own Merit would be depleted.
The Hunyuan path would be cut off. Unless such an opportunity appeared again, you would remain trapped by this, unable to Slash Corpse and sever your Obsession. You could only achieve Merit Sainthood."
Bei Ming replied unhurriedly, "Looking at it now, the risk was worthwhile. Only now do I truly have a