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Speaking of Fortune, it was truly a good thing. Some said Fortune was simply luck. How should one put it? That was not exactly wrong, but it was not comprehensive enough. Strictly speaking, luck was one aspect of Fortune; Fortune encompassed luck. But what were Fortune's true benefits?
First, just like luck, those with great Fortune were absolutely far luckier than those with little Fortune. It could be said that a lucky star shone overhead. Perhaps while sitting at home, a Spirit Treasure would come knocking; while walking down the road, one careless stumble might lead to finding a Spirit Treasure or spiritual herb. That was just how miraculous great Fortune was. If your Fortune was low, then sorry—perhaps you could choke to death even while drinking water. That was not impossible. If it fell low enough, it could be said that a star of misfortune hung over you, worse even than a broom star.
Second, those with great Fortune would receive the protection of the Heavenly Dao. Anyone who wished to kill someone with great Fortune would have to pay an enormous price.
Once one's Fortune reached a certain level, even Sages would not dare kill them. Perhaps the very moment you slew someone with great Fortune, you would fall from the Sage Altar yourself. To any Sage, that was unforgivable—and not worth the cost. Even if one wanted to cause trouble for a person with great Fortune, one had to weigh the matter carefully first.
It could be said that once Fortune reached a certain point, although one was not a Sage, one could still enjoy some of a Sage's treatment.
Of course, great Fortune did not mean great cultivation. Strength still depended on one's own cultivation. Some