In Ling Qing's view, the greatest gain from this journey was comprehending, through the emergence of the Crystal Wall World, the principle of refining the illusory into the real.
But to Orochimaru and the others, the greatest benefit they could see was this Crystal Wall World itself.
Even Ao was no exception.
The difference was that Ao had no need for it—and no way to make use of it.
He did not need to be like Ling Qing and comprehend the principles within. Once the Crystal Wall World completed its evolution, and he was able to control it—or even take the leading role—
what awaited him would be a Great Luo within reach.
Orochimaru and the others, meanwhile, lacked the necessary realm and refinement of understanding to grasp Ling Qing's thoughts.
Moreover, even if they understood, they could neither use it nor comprehend it.
Such principles were the provisions needed to attain heavenly immortality and step toward the eternal.
They could not digest it, nor could they swallow it.
On the contrary, dominion over this world—even ownership of it—was what was truly practical to them.
Even without all that, if they could truly gain something from this transformation, then at the very least, they could break through the shackles of Earth Immortals and become undying heavenly immortals.
Different horizons led to different pursuits. Even if he told them, others might not believe him.
And Wondrous Existence had neither the obligation nor the interest to instruct them on their future paths.
Seeing the two of them muttering to themselves, he chuckled softly. "Just a joke. You two needn't take it to heart.
Though I do not fear Ao, with your help, I could save quite a bit of time."
That was true. The sooner the world evolved, the sooner Ling Qing