Though he said nothing, he really wanted to curse: how damned lazy.
Neither of these two fellows had been destined to become a Sage.
Helping them defy heaven and change their fates was one thing, but now he would also have to help them comprehend laws and principles.
Sometimes he even wondered whether making them both Sages was simply saddling himself with two deadweights.
But what could he do? They were his brothers. The fact that they could attain Sagehood already left him thoroughly satisfied.
Dijun had yet to become a Sage, so Daochen used the time to explain the laws and principles of Sagehood to Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
"After becoming a Sage, you must begin comprehending your own laws and principles. Mine, for example, is the law of strength, one of the most fundamental principles of the entire Primordial World."
"The law of strength is about overcoming ten kinds of skill with a single overwhelming force."
"Of course, you don't need to deliberately comprehend the law of strength, because you have your own principles. You need to comprehend a path suited to you, whether it's the power of the five elements, darkness power, or light power. I think the power of fire is the most likely. After all, our true forms are Three-Legged Golden Crows."
As Daochen explained, Eastern Emperor Taiyi only grew more bewildered.
Just then, Dijun behind them suddenly erupted with a vast power of fire, as though he were burning the void itself.
The scorching flames seared the space before the two of them a deep yellow.
At the sight, Daochen froze briefly, then murmured in realization, "So that's how it works. The path you'll follow is already determined when you become a Sage."
"But why is the difference between you two so great?"
He looked