Above the sky, there was another world.
The beings who lived on the continent had countless conjectures about that world, which gradually faded with time.
An ascendant appeared only once in a thousand years. Even if they had once yearned for it, how long could that yearning last?
Why concern oneself with the Other Shore, which one could never reach, even if it was a realm of immortals?
But for gifted Daoist cultivators like Zhao Layue, whose goal was to seek the Dao and ascend, they would naturally wonder what lay over there.
This was also what she could not understand about True Person Taiping.
The goal of cultivation was longevity and ascension. Why did an unparalleled figure like him always keep his gaze fixed on the mortal world?
"He has a powerful sense of crisis. He believes that world is full of competition and danger. He also has a very strong sense of responsibility, believing he should lead the entire world truly forward. That is why his goal differs from other cultivators'."
Jing Jiu said, "He wants to break this world's rules and lead all cultivators out together."
That magnificent scene appeared before Zhao Layue's eyes. Stunned, she remained silent for a long time before saying softly, "Is this what it means for everyone to ascend?"
"Yes. On the surface, it bears some resemblance to the Chan Buddhist teaching that everyone can become a Buddha."
Jing Jiu said, "He served as Abbot at Fruitful Accomplishment Temple and studied Buddhist Dharma very well. Perhaps it influenced him."
Zhao Layue said, "You think... none of what he envisions can be achieved?"
Jing Jiu said very directly, "I don't know. I simply dislike the things he has to do in the course of realizing his ideals."
In his previous life, he had