The great hall fell silent for a time, but Bai Aoxue knew Fang Qianyuan's temperament and habits well. She did not disturb him, simply standing there quietly as she waited.
Only after nearly half an hour had passed did she suddenly ask, "Did it fail again?"
Fang Qianyuan's tone was calm, as though he had not been affected at all. "Indeed. I once thought that, beyond transforming true Gang into lightning, I need only add the power of the laws I command to have a chance of cultivating dharma power. But now it seems things are not so simple."
He did not expect to be able to discuss the Dao with Bai Aoxue. In this age, no one besides himself understood the Heavenly Dao and the power of origin so deeply. Even outstanding figures such as Tian Heng and King Mu, or ancient cultivation powerhouses such as Yellow Venerable and the Heavenly Pivot Holy Envoy, fell far short.
Perhaps the only person who could discuss this matter with him was Past King, who was recuperating in the Zhilin World.
Yet even Past King had a clear shortcoming in his understanding of the changing times and the advent of the Dharma-Ending Age. He likewise did not know how to cultivate dharma power anew in this era and truly master divine abilities and spells whose mighty power resided within oneself.
Thus, in the end, only Fang Qianyuan himself could make any progress.
With some confusion, Bai Aoxue asked, "After reaching great attainment in the Heavenly Dao and mastering the power of origin, shouldn't you already be able to do whatever you wish?"
Fang Qianyuan said, "Indeed, but only within the domain under my own control. I am cultivating dharma power to bring hope to the cultivators of the world, and at the