Silence filled the hall. Chu Mo stood motionless, considering the three methods of reaching Spirit Transformation.
Seeking refuge with a Dao Venerable meant living under another's roof, his Dao Path subject to someone else's control from then on. Besides, there was no Dao Venerable whose Dao Path was particularly close to his.
Switching to Qi-Collecting Foundation Establishment meant starting his cultivation over from scratch. Though he would attain his true self and seek freedom, his combat strength would be far too weak. He would be a little biscuit in everyone else's eyes, someone anyone could step on.
Only anchoring himself to a Root Origin offered a true road to the heavens.
Though this path was extraordinarily perilous, when had cultivators ever feared climbing toward the Great Dao? Without liberation, what did life or death matter?
"This disciple understands." Chu Mo cupped his hands, his voice calm.
Yichu nodded slightly, but did not stop there. He raised his hand, holding up three fingers. "Since you have made your choice, I shall explain a little more clearly. Listen well. Reaching Spirit Transformation through a Root Origin involves three tribulations."
"Three tribulations?" Chu Mo's eyes flickered, and he listened intently.
"Heavenly Tribulation, Earth Tribulation, and Human Tribulation." Yichu lowered his fingers one by one and said slowly:
"Heavenly tribulation means that if you seize that Root Origin, the other realm's Heavenly Dao will fight you to the death. It might strike you with lightning, burn you with fire, or bring the heavens crashing down and the earth splitting apart...
"In short, it will do everything it can to kill you. This tribulation is the hardest to evade and the most dangerous. The Heavenly Dao is without feeling, yet holds grudges better than anyone. Steal its possessions, and it will demand your life."
Chu