Yuan's Ascension

Chapter 724: Sourcing For Faith Power (2)

Under the gazes of the many divine generals, Wu Yuan flew directly into the highest hall in the hall complex. The interior was simply decorated, with only a single jade platform.

On the jade platform sat a man in beast-skin robes, his legs crossed. Even within the voidrealm, he emanated an unfathomably vast aura.

However, Wu Yuan was no longer his former self. Having distantly glimpsed the image of a supreme being, he could naturally remain composed.

Wu Yuan bowed respectfully. "Disciple Wu Yuan pays his respects to Master. This disciple arrived late, and hopes Master will forgive the transgression."

"It's no matter. I know that you've just returned." Sovereign Kua Chi gazed down at Wu Yuan. "Over six hundred years, and you've become an Earth Eldritch. It seems you've had no small fortune in the Immutable Land."

Wu Yuan nodded. "This disciple did indeed have some good fortune."

Yet he couldn't elaborate. Upon leaving the Immutable Land, Wu Yuan had already sensed an invisible force preventing him from speaking of anything related to the Creation Divine Hall, let alone matters concerning the Immutable True Saint.

The abilities of supreme beings were unfathomable.

Hmm? A flicker of shock suddenly passed through Sovereign Kua Chi's eyes. "Wu Yuan, you... you've crystallized the True Intent of Creation. Your soul's aura?"

In the voidrealm, physical bodies couldn't be examined, but soul auras could be sensed. With Sovereign Kua Chi's abilities, he could naturally perceive it clearly.

"Yes." Wu Yuan nodded firmly. "In the Immutable Land, this disciple chanced upon an opportunity to take the path of the Creation Great Dao, going against Master's instructions from years past. I await Master's punishment."

Years ago, while he had explored the Thunder Marsh World, Master Kua Chi had specifically instructed him to avoid directly treading the path of an Essence Great Dao if possible. Though broad, that road had too many obvious pitfalls.

"Punishment? What is there to punish? I can't praise you enough." Sovereign Kua Chi shook his head.

The way he looked at Wu Yuan was completely different now. “When I gave you that piece of advice years ago, it was because you had shown no talent for the Law of Death, and hadn't even begun to grasp the Law of Life. Blindly pursuing that path then would have led you astray.

But now, I see that your achievements far exceed my expectations. I know a thing or two about your qi refiner self's exploits in the Spacetime Dao Realm, and your astounding aptitude for the Law of Time." Sovereign Kua Chi continued, "In mere centuries, you've crystallized the True Intent of Creation. Your talent for the Law of Death must also be extraordinary.

Well done!”

“It was all thanks to some opportunities and providence," Wu Yuan said vaguely.

"Everyone knows the Immutable Land holds great opportunities, but of the countless entrants from myriad macrocosms, how many actually obtain them?" Sovereign Kua Chi shook his head. "Being able to seize a great opportunity is a testament to your strength."

Wu Yuan listened. Strength? Indeed, he had to rely on his strength to defeat the level nine guardian of the Creation Tower.

“To crystallize a Great Dao's True Intent within a thousand years – even among the countless macrocosms under the Eldritch Court's dominion, throughout endless ages, peerless geniuses like you are rare." Sovereign Kua Chi smiled.

"You're not the least bit inferior to even the most outstanding geniuses in the Eldritch Court's history."

Wu Yuan couldn't help but smile.

His qi refiner self had learned much from its time on the Spacetime Island. The Eldritch Court was a vast faction second only to the Immortal Court in the river of space and time, and the two forces were locked in endless conflict.

The number of macrocosms under the Eldritch Court's rule was immense, far surpassing the Taiyuan Divine Court at the very least.

To receive such praise from his master naturally filled Wu Yuan with joy.

"In just a few centuries, your Dao comprehension level is on par with your Senior Brother Jiang Huan’s." Sovereign Kua Chi smiled. "Of all the disciples I've taken over my long years, you rank first among them."

"This disciple wouldn't dare claim such," Wu Yuan hastily replied.

"What’s this talk about daring again? In terms of raw power, you still fall short, but your potential far surpasses theirs." Sovereign Kua Chi said, "For you, the only real challenge in the future will be becoming a Sovereign. It's exceptionally difficult for Essence Great Dao cultivators to advance to that phase."

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

Clearly, Master Kua Chi was also familiar with this information. Moreover, by Wu Yuan's estimation, Master Kua Chi was likely treading the path of the Great Dao of Creation himself.

Every Sovereign yearned to fully comprehend an Essence Great Dao.

"Very good. Your cultivation seems to still be at the second-stage Earth Eldritch phase. You should return to the eldritch world as soon as possible. Or shall I send someone to escort you?" Sovereign Kua Chi offered.

"Your current Dao comprehension level is extremely high, but your cultivation level is still relatively low. This is a very dangerous period for you."

"Master, there's no need to trouble yourself. I can return on my own," Wu Yuan said, shaking his head repeatedly.

"That works too." Sovereign Kua Chi nodded and said, "Do you have any thoughts on your cultivation path going forward? Is there anything your master can help with?"

"After returning to the eldritch world, this disciple wishes to accumulate more cultivation insights for a time. Once I advance to High Eldritch, I'll continue to venture out and temper myself," Wu Yuan said. "There's only one matter where this disciple may need Master's assistance."

"Speak," said Sovereign Kua Chi.

"Faith Power," Wu Yuan uttered. "This disciple requires vast amounts of Faith Power to aid my cultivation."

"Faith Power?" Sovereign Kua Chi pondered, "Faith Power can indeed aid your cultivation. I'll arrange to convert the Faith of some worldlets to you as soon as possible, but it takes time for living beings to multiply."

"It’s not that,” Wu Yuan's gaze met Sovereign Kua Chi's directly. "Master, the vast amount this disciple needs isn't on the scale of ten or a hundred worldlets... but Faith from living beings on the scale of immortal continents."

In the past, while he was at the Amethyst Cradle/Shambhala phase, a small amount of Faith Power had sufficed.

But at his current level, especially after both his qi refiner and body refiner selves had established an Apotheosis soul and Apotheosis root respectively, the amount of Faith Power he could process was over a million times greater than during the Shambhala phase.

Once he broke through to High Immortal and High Eldritch, his ability to absorb and refine Faith Power would increase exponentially again.

Ordinary immortal cultivators didn't dare refine too much Faith Power, but Wu Yuan possessed Genesis Power, effectively removing this cap. He feared not having enough Faith Power, rather than having too much.

His perception of the Great Dao's essence was still hazy, which meant his cultivation would inevitably slow. Increasing Faith Power was one of the methods Wu Yuan could think of to greatly boost his comprehension and cultivation.

"You want Faith on the scale of immortal continents?" Even Sovereign Kua Chi was stunned by Wu Yuan's words.

The entire Cang Feng Eldritch World contained a vast number of immortal continents, numbering in the millions, but in reality, every single immortal continent already had a master. The weaker ones were ruled by Astral Lords, while the stronger ones were occupied by Astral Monarchs.

Yes, he was a Sovereign, and Wu Yuan's master. But he was also one of the leaders of the Cang Feng Eldritch World, and had to consider the big picture.

"My disciple." Sovereign Kua Chi pondered briefly, then said, "You're only an Earth Eldritch, yet you're asking for such an enormous amount of Faith. When you eventually become a High Eldritch or even an Astral Monarch, I fear you'll require even more Faith, won't you?"

Wu Yuan nodded. He understood his master's thoughts – this was a bottomless pit.

As one progressed in cultivation, especially in comprehending an Essence Great Dao, the difficulty increased exponentially. Perhaps a single bottleneck would trap him for a long time.

Faith Power? Naturally, the more the better.

"If it were just allocating the Faith of living beings from one or a few immortal continents, I could manage that." Sovereign Kua Chi said slowly. "That wouldn't be difficult, but if it's more - say, hundreds or thousands of immortal continents - that's different.

You should understand one thing: the Cang Feng Eldritch World doesn't belong solely to us few Sovereigns." Sovereign Kua Chi looked at Wu Yuan.

"Master means the Eldritch Court?" Wu Yuan mused thoughtfully.

"Correct. You've spent time in the Eternal Sun Immortal World, so you should understand that every living being on any immortal continent in the entire Eternal Sun Immortal World dedicates their Faith to True Saint Taiyuan." Sovereign Kua Chi said, "Our Cang Feng Eldritch World is the same.

Ninety-nine percent of the Faith from countless living beings in the eldritch world is collected by the Eldritch Court. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The Eldritch Court raises a vast number of powerful experts, seizing territory and vying for land in countless macrocosms. One important reason for this is to obtain Faith," Sovereign Kua Chi explained.

"Faith Power is extremely important to the Eldritch Court. The monitoring of Faith Power's ebb and flow is also exceptionally strict. Even Sovereigns would face punishment if they violated the rules."

Wu Yuan immediately understood.

The Faith of vast populations of living beings wasn't something his master could decide with a single word.

"Therefore, if you want to obtain a large amount of Faith from the Eldritch Court, the best way is to take up an official position," Sovereign Kua Chi said. "To truly become a member of the Eldritch Court."

"An official position?" Wu Yuan asked, puzzled.

"Right now, you're not yet considered a true member of the Eldritch Court. Generally speaking, only those with the strength of a seventh-stage Archimmortal are granted the title of Astral Lord," Sovereign Kua Chi smiled. "Only then are you counted as a member of the Eldritch Court."

"One needs Astral Lord strength to be considered a member of the Eldritch Court?" Wu Yuan was secretly shocked.

It was a truly high standard. Even ordinary Archimmortals weren't qualified.

However, it made sense. Ordinary Archimmortals only had lifespans of a hundred million years. What was that worth to the Eldritch Court, which stood at the pinnacle of the river of space and time?

"The Eldritch Court does make allowances for geniuses," Sovereign Kua Chi said. "If High Immortals or High Eldritches can fully conquer the Eldritch Deity Tower, they'll also be granted positions. Taking up a position allows you to truly access various privileges within the Eldritch Court.

You'll also be given clearance to enter the Eldritch Court Voidrealm. The higher your position, the more benefits you'll receive from the Eldritch Court, including Faith Power," Sovereign Kua Chi explained.

"The more merits you accumulate, and the greater talent you display, the more Faith Power you'll obtain."