Li Ling had read the writings of many eminent predecessors and learned that, after reaching a certain stage in cultivation, it was best to travel the world and temper oneself through experience.
In the past, he had not quite understood. Why could he not attain realization in seclusion, devote himself wholly to cultivating until he reached the very peak, and only then emerge? Why could a cultivator not know all the world's affairs without leaving home, understanding everything through deduction and divination alone?
Settling karmic ties alone could not explain this phenomenon. If anything, hiding away to cultivate made it harder to become entangled in worldly karma.
Later, once he learned of the existence of Ying Spirit and understood the basic principles of material cycles and the circulation of spirit resonance, the answer became self-evident.
The resources, spirit resonance, and principles of heaven and earth were hidden throughout all things. Although the wise could glimpse the whole through a small part and realize a Dao fruit, deviations were inevitable.
The circulation of material resources was even less efficient.
Never mind rogue cultivators with no holdings-even a wealthy magnate like him, with an entire sect as his foundation and businesses spread across the North Sea, could only claim to possess every kind of unranked spirit material. Once they entered the ranked grades, there were always limitations.
Moreover, some heavenly treasures could only be encountered by chance, not sought at will. Others required special harvesting and storage methods, making it better to gather them in person.
Besides, his disciples were gradually maturing. He could finally leave behind the sect's foundation that he had always protected and truly entrust it to them.
However, Li Ling held considerable power and standing. His presence in the North Sea touched the interests of many parties, so