Hmm
Wu Chenkong hesitated for a moment, then cautiously spoke:
I might be dead, or I might still be alive.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu's expression turned somewhat ugly, and he shouted at Wu Chenkong:
You didn't say anything at all, did you?
No, no, no.
Wu Chenkong shook his head repeatedly, stroked his chin, and revealed a playful smile:
I am not entirely sure about the fate of my true self.
It depends on how you define life and death.
Chen Qingyu frowned and pressed for an answer:
What's the meaning?
Wu Chenkong leaned back, resting his head on his hands, and said leisurely:
Between life and death lies great terror.
The boundary between life and death has been a mystery since ancient times.
Body or soul, who truly controls life and death?
If the soul can exist even without a physical body, then can it still be considered alive?
If a person becomes Corpse Demon but retains all their thoughts and reason, can they still be considered alive?
If one's body and soul are completely destroyed, but all their thoughts and memories are copied, would that copy be considered alive?
He asked a series of questions, then pointed to himself and asked seriously:
In your opinion, am I still alive?
Am I not just a copy? Yet I possess my own thoughts and memories, while I am completely separated from the original.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu fell into deep thought.
After thinking for a long time:
He then looked at Wu Chenkong and slowly spoke:
So, based on your intuition, do you think your original self is still alive?
Upon hearing Wu Chenkong hesitated for a moment before speaking:
I know him, or rather, I know a part of him.
From the very beginning, we were not normal people. If he had a way to survive, he would fight desperately to survive no matter the cost.
If he had failed, he would have died; if he had succeeded, he would be alive today.
As he spoke, he looked at Chen Qingyu and smiled slightly:
I cannot confirm whether he is alive or dead, but you can.
There is a place where, if you go there, you will definitely find a way to confirm whether he is still alive.
Chen Qingyu's expression immediately changed, and he pressed for an answer:
Where?
Wu Chenkong laughed heartily:
Kid, wait until you defeat my other illusory image in the [ Divine Ability World ], then I'll tell you.
Chen Qingyu frowned and said calmly:
Are they pulling this stunt again?
I can defeat you once or twice, and I can defeat you countless times.
This makes absolutely no sense.
Wu Chenkong smiled and shook his head:
No, you're mistaken, kid.
He looked at Chen Qingyu with a broad smile:
I can sense that you possess many terrifying powers, each stronger than the last, powers that make you invincible and unstoppable.
But this will not be an aid to you in cultivating your Innate Divine Ability; rather, it will be an obstacle. Do you understand?
The greatest truths are the simplest, and the most profound abilities are the purest.
The most powerful Innate Divine Ability must be the simplest in terms of power and effect, representing some principle of the operation of heaven and earth.
But in your case, there are far too many of these principles. It's a chaotic mix of dragons and snakes, a fierce struggle between powerful forces, like trying to cram seven or eight elephants into a small pond.
Innate Divine Ability are the transformation and sublimation of the true self, revealing the way of the self.
If you continue in this state, your Innate Divine Ability will become extremely weak. Although you will still be invincible among those of the same level, you will no longer be my match.
Wu Chenkong said, laughing heartily:
Kid, don't blame me for not warning you, you need to deal with this trouble as soon as possible. (Meow Meow said)
Goodbye, [ Divine Ability World ]
As soon as he finished speaking:
His entire body instantly transformed into a beam of white light and vanished completely.
Chen Qingyu remained silent, gazing at the spot where Wu Chenkong had disappeared, pondering his earlier words:
The greatest truths are the simplest, and the greatest supernatural powers are the purest.
He pondered for a moment, and as if he had gained some insight, he turned and left.
A moment later.
On the Desolate Continent, Chen Shaojun's appearance in [ True Gang Heaven ] once again triggered a sensational frenzy.
His reputation as the Number One Heavenly Prodigy of All Time, which had long been undisputed, has once again been confirmed.
Meanwhile:
Chen Qingyu had already arrived deep within the Floating Heavenly Palace, on that Star Sea Floating Island.
What?
The Ninth Ancestor was greatly surprised after hearing his words:
You said you suspect Wu Chenkong might be the founder of the Sage Evolution Palace?
right!
Chen Qingyu nodded solemnly and said:
Wu Chenkong's past image is in a very strange state, and he even holds a part of the authority belonging to the Great Void Primal Spirit.
What a coincidence!
I strongly suspect that he founded the Sage Evolution Palace and, through some means, such as becoming Corpse Demon, has survived to this day.
As he spoke, he paused, then flipped his hand over:
Wow!
A layer of True Gang surged and condensed into a pale golden mask.
Ancestor, look.
Chen Qingyu gestured for the Ninth Ancestor to look at the golden mask and spoke;
This is the mask Wu Chenkong is wearing, and it has many similarities to the mask worn by Zhang Yanqing of the Sage Evolution Palace when she appeared inside the belly of the Bashe.
At first, I wasn't sure and suspected it was just a coincidence, but now I'm more certain.
Upon hearing this, the Ninth Ancestor shook his head and said:
That's impossible.
It's highly unlikely that Wu Chenkong, the patriarch, was the founder of the Sage Evolution Palace; moreover, even if he had become Corpse Demon, he wouldn't be alive now.
He looked at Chen Qingyu and said in a deep voice;
Even Corpse Demon have a limited lifespan.
ah?
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu was taken aback.
Having become Corpse Demon, is there still a Lifespan limit?
This is the first time I've heard such astonishing news.
Of course.
The Ninth Ancestor slowly spoke;
No one in this world can live forever, not even Corpse Demon.
Generally speaking, becoming Corpse Demon is equivalent to being reborn, gaining a new Lifespan corresponding to one's cultivation level.
After Corpse Demon dies, if it is not completely destroyed by the power of the void, there is still a very small chance that it will become Corpse Demon again, but its Lifespan will not be extended.
He paused for a moment before continuing:
Therefore, even if Ancestor Wu Chenkong really did become Corpse Demon after his death, he couldn't possibly be alive now.
Everything you've said is probably just a coincidence.
After all, this Great Cang Sage Emperor himself is shrouded in many mysteries. As I told you before, he has some kind of mysterious connection with the Great Void Primal Spirit.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu pondered for a moment before cautiously asking:
Is there any way to overcome this limitation?
For example, how could one transform a living person into a state similar to Great Void Primal Spirit?
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