A father who Sage Realm Stage?
Han Xuanji was somewhat puzzled. He was unaware of the cultivation levels in the Eternal Continent, but the fact that the other party could explain it in such a way indicated that they were not of low status.
However, his expression remained calm as he asked:
"Since you come from the Eternal Continent, why have you come to this Primal Chaos universe?"
Upon hearing Han Xuanji mention this matter, a hint of lingering fear flashed across the Soul Ancestor's face, and his tone became more solemn:
"Back then, in order to seek a breakthrough, I went to the Primordial Sea alone to look for fortuitous opportunity."
Unexpectedly, I was attacked by Spirit of Hongmeng at the True Lord Realm in the Primordial Sea. These Spirit of Hongmeng could move freely in and out of the Primordial Sea by nature, and their strength was formidable. I was no match for them at all. In order to seek a sliver of hope, I could only flee in a sorry state. I unintentionally came to this world and was thus able to save my life.
She paused, then continued:
"After entering this Chaos realm, I discovered that it was originally a Primal Chaos universe, but it had given birth to an independent Chaos Will. This Chaos Will, however, does not allow Chaos beings to transcend and step into a higher level."
Han Xuanji nodded, but he didn't know why the Chaos Will would do this.
Is it simply that it doesn't want the Chaos beings to take away its power?
"Fellow Daoist should know that the Primal Chaos universe is quite rare in the Primordial Sea. It contains pure eternal Dao essence, a rare resource. If it were discovered by the Evil Dao cultivators of the Eternal Continent, they would surely launch a large-scale invasion to seize its Dao essence, and might even destroy this Chaos, devouring the Chaos Will. The best outcome would be for it to be refined and integrated into someone else's divine kingdom."
The Soul Ancestor slowly explained:
"The reason why the Chaos Will restricts the transcendence of living beings is also an instinctive self-preservation. Once Chaos being transcends, its aura will leak into the Primordial Sea, easily attracting the attention of powerful beings from the Eternal Continent or the Spirit of Hongmeng. At that time, this Chaos realm will face annihilation."
Upon hearing this, Han Xuanji felt a sudden sense of relief.
He had always wondered why the Chaos Will was so "stingy," perhaps because it was afraid of death.
That makes sense now.
Putting myself in his shoes, I'd also be afraid of this happening.
If the beings of his own Mystic Heaven Realm transcended, it would bring him mortal danger, and they would most likely not offer him any help. In that case, he would also become a "world-destroying demon king."
However, while he understood, he did not share the same stance as the Chaos Will. His goal was transcendence, to explore a higher level of the Great Dao, and he would never stop his progress because of the Chaos Will's self-preservation.
Moreover, Han Xuanji was confident of success.
After a moment of silence, Han Xuanji looked at the Soul Ancestor, his tone tinged with a hint of probing:
"Since you come from the Eternal Continent, why don't you tell me about the specific situation there, the realm divisions above the Eternal Continent Hunyuan Wuji, and the powerful forces on the continent?"
Soul Ancestor was overjoyed. In her mind's eye, she thought this was Han Xuanji's test for her, and also a signal that he intended to go to the Eternal Continent. She immediately told him everything in detail:
"On the Eternal Continent, above the Hunyuan Wuji lies the Eternal True Realm, which is further divided into three smaller realms, from lowest to highest: Dao Master Realm, True Lord Realm, and True God Realm."
However, the methods for achieving breakthroughs actually vary depending on the path of cultivation.
"Oh?"
Han Xuanji was somewhat surprised, but he quickly realized the profound depth of the Eternal Continent, which even offered multiple paths to take, undoubtedly benefiting many more people.
What's the most mainstream one?
The Soul Ancestor gave Han Xuanji a deep look and replied:
"The most mainstream path is naturally the Dao of Principle, which is also the path you are currently on, and it is also the path with the greatest potential."
The Dao Master Realm is reached by absorbing the Qi of Eternity, comprehending the Eternal Dao Principle, and mastering a region's Eternal Dao Principle, thus becoming Eternal Dao Master.
In the True Lord Realm, after comprehending ten of the Eternal Dao Principle of the Dao Master Realm, one can forge them into an Eternal Principle and create a body that condenses into True Master.
The True God Realm involves condensing one's divine soul into an eternal divine soul, capable of annihilating a Chaos with a wave of the hand, and serving as a pillar of the Eternal Continent.
Above the Eternal True Realm lies the Eternal Saint Realm, which is also divided into three realms: Sage Realm, Holy Lord Realm, and Saint King Realm.
The Sage Realm allows one to forge the Eternal Principle into the Eternal Great Dao, wield the Eternal Great Dao, occupy a territory on the Eternal Continent, and explore most areas of the Primordial Sea. My father is at this realm, ruling over a province and serving as the patriarch of the Soul Lineage. I, on the other hand, am only at the Dao Master Realm, merely a relatively outstanding member of the Soul Household.
At this point, the Soul Ancestor's tone became somewhat melancholy.
It's clear that the relationships within the extended Lineage are probably not very harmonious.
Han Xuanji could guess that for a powerhouse of this level, there must be many descendants, and it wouldn't be easy to stand out. Otherwise, the other party wouldn't have gone out to seek fortuitous opportunity and almost died.
And he didn't expect that the path he was taking was the most mainstream one?
Perhaps there are many divine wills in the the Unseen that he is unaware of.
The Soul Ancestor might know something, but he didn't elaborate. Han Xuanji didn't press further, but instead asked:
"It seems that in the Eternal Continent, only those at the Saint Realm are truly powerful?"
"Of course."
The Soul Ancestor answered casually, then took a deep breath and continued:
"A Saint Realm is more precious than a hundred Eternal True God. As for the Holy Lord Realm, I don't know the specifics, but a Saint Holy Lord Realm expert is enough to rule a great domain, and even in a supreme power, they would be an absolute high-level figure."
As for the legendary Saint King Realm, it represents the pinnacle of existence on the Eternal Continent. I know even less about the specifics; only the nine supreme powers possess experts of this level, and the birth of each Saint King Realm Stage is nothing short of a myth.
"Legend has it that there is an even higher realm, a realm that transcends all others. It is said that those who reach the Supreme Realm can control the Tree of Eternity and determine the fate of all things. However, this realm is too ethereal and unattainable; from ancient times to the present, no one has ever been able to reach it. It exists only in the ancient legends of the Eternal Continent."
At this point, the Soul Ancestor looked at Han Xuanji, his tone carrying a hint of approval:
"Fellow Daoist's talent is exceptional, even on the Eternal Continent; it's enough to be called a prodigy. With such talent, if one were to go to the Eternal Continent, one might even have the opportunity to enter one of the nine supreme powers and obtain top-tier inheritances and resources, making it possible to break through to the Sage Realm."
After finishing his speech in one breath, the Soul Ancestor looked intently at Han Xuanji, his eyes full of anticipation.
She hoped that Han Xuanji agree to go to the Eternal Continent with her. Having such a prodigy by her side would not only ensure her safety but also allow her to gain merit in front of her father. If Han Xuanji achieved something on the Eternal Continent, she could also get a share of the benefits.
Han Xuanji's mind was in turmoil; the Soul Ancestor had given him a lot of information.
The Eternal Continent, higher realms, nine supreme powers... this information undoubtedly opened a brand new door for him and gave him a clearer direction for the future.
It can be proven that even with his current combat strength and aptitude, he is hardly considered very high in the Eternal Continent.
The heroes of the world are as numerous as carp crossing a river...
Han Xuanji couldn't help but recall this sentence.