Infinite Professions

Chapter 201 - 102: Fate of Heaven

Leave the matters of others aside for now.

Shen Hex came and went hurriedly, returning to Fish Dragon Island fully loaded.

"Master!"

Inside the cave mansion, the sword light dissipated, revealing two figures.

Looking at the familiar arrangements in front of her, Zhong Yuxiu quickly reacted and hurriedly came to Shen Hex, looking at his graying temples: "Master, why have you become like this?"

Shen Hex smiled and sat down: "The cultivation caused my Life Essence to wane, but I have methods for nurturing life; in due time, I will recover without needing worry."

"This..."

Listening to his words, Zhong Yuxiu still couldn’t rest assured; after all, she was no longer the naive girl first entering the Cultivation Realm, who lived long in the palace.

But as a disciple, she could not refute Shen Hex and could only take out that Storage Pouch: "Master, I have harvested many Spirit Medicines in the Profound Void Secret Realm, which might help you restore your Life Essence!"

"Oh?"

Shen Hex took the Storage Pouch, opened it, and was greeted by a dazzling variety of Tier Four and Five Spirit Medicines, even several extraordinary jade boxes containing Spirit Medicines that could be Tier Six and Seven.

"I appreciate your thoughtfulness."

Shen Hex shook his head and returned the pouch to her: "But my alchemy technique is limited; I cannot refine these high-tier Spirit Medicines into pills."

"No need to turn them into pills!"

Zhong Yuxiu replied: "Direct consumption has its effects too."

"Foolish child, how can you waste such precious things?"

Shen Hex shook his head: "I know your worries, but my Life Essence has means for natural recovery; if you doubt, wait and see, but do not act recklessly because of this."

Listening to his words, Zhong Yuxiu relaxed a bit, timidly asking: "Really?"

Shen Hex smiled, softly touching her: "When have I ever deceived you?"

It must be said, Zhong Yuxiu’s background and childhood experiences had caused her significant psychological shadows, making her more fearful of loss, even shaking her trust in her master.

Fortunately, the hesitation was only slight, and seeing his composure, Zhong Yuxiu also calmed down but still pushed forward the Storage Pouch: "These Spirit Medicines can add to your resources, master. You may keep them for reserve or replanted for future use..."

"No!"

Shen Hex rejected with a shake of his head: "These are your celestial destiny opportunities; I cannot take them."

"Celestial destiny opportunities?"

Zhong Yuxiu was confused, showing disbelief.

Shen Hex did not play mysterious, directly explaining the matter of Three Heroes and Two Talents to her.

Celestial destiny!

Catastrophe!

Karma!

Previously speaking with the South Sea Earth Nun, Shen Hex claimed to be a rustic man, unaware of heavenly mandates, which was a deliberate concealment of his prowess.

He knew well what "Celestial Dao" was.

Because the Human Empire had conducted extensive research on it and reached mature, credible theoretical conclusions.

According to the Human Empire’s research, Celestial Dao is the collective subconscious of all things and living beings in heaven and earth.

In Dao studies, it’s called Celestial Dao; in Buddhist studies, Alaya Consciousness, while the Human Empire regards it as Planet Consciousness, Star Realm Consciousness, and the highest level being Universe Consciousness.

The reason for such division is that Celestial Dao as the collective of all beings starts showing influence at the "planet" level with considerable power.

All things and beings are part of Celestial Dao, within its system, but typically, individuals cannot wield Celestial Dao’s power, only the collective can influence its trajectory.

In a metaphor, a planet is like a company, and everything and every life on the planet are shareholders, with their shares forming a "Celestial Dao board."

However, most shareholders hold too few shares to decide the company’s trajectory individually; only when united with others can their combined shares impact the company or its board.

The so-called celestial destiny, catastrophe, karma, essentially are ways of collecting "shares."

The Mystic Sect Orthodox Sect led by the Seven Taiyuan Cultivators pushes the Three Heroes and Two Talents celestial destiny oracle to consolidate karma, aiming for their "shares" to surpass others and make them the chairman of "Taiyuan Company."

This way, they can maximumly deploy the Taiyuan Celestial Dao’s power to combat the Demon Dao and the external Demon Heaven Array.

This is what fate truly is!

Celestial destiny actually does not exist initially but is an outcome of human influence and creation.

Like the Spirit Control Celestial Mandate in the Spirit Control Realm, it’s formed through public opinion and other means rather than existing from the beginning.

This is naturally expected, where a celestial destiny that exists since the beginning can only be created by a Grand Thousand World, universe-level "Celestial Dao."

Creating such existence requires the ability to deduce past and future, which a world without a universe stand cannot afford due to insufficient power.

Thus, a true child of celestial destiny only exists with the universe-level Celestial Dao.

In contrast, planet-level Small Thousand and Star Realm-level Middle Thousand Celestial Dao lack world power, and their "intelligence" is low, hence can only form celestial destiny through human-made methods.

This provides much room for maneuvering.

In a high intelligence, grand Celestial Dao world, challenging a celestial destiny child can provoke "world’s malicious intent," leading to severe misfortune or even death by heavenly strike or a falling meteor.

In such worlds, unless endowed with considerable power, opposing a celestial destiny child is tantamount to courting death, and Celestial Dao shan’t tolerate you.

But if it’s in a Small Thousand, Middle Thousand level world, then the Celestial Destiny Child doesn’t enjoy such privileges. The manifestation of the Celestial Dao is not very high, and intelligence is ordinary. As long as it’s handled properly, not only opposing the Celestial Destiny Child, but even seizing the Celestial Destiny is possible.

Before in the Spirit Control Realm, Shen Hex did just that. Relying on the results of his operation in the Martial Country and the final "broadcast" means, he successfully obtained the Spirit Control Celestial Mandate, becoming the first Celestial Destiny Holy Spirit in the Spirit Control Realm with nine great destinies in one.

The Spirit Control Realm can do this, and so can the Taiyuan Realm, as long as he can suppress both orthodox and demonic paths, the Mystic Sect and Demon Sect, then he can completely turn "Three Heroes and Two Talents" into a solo show, replacing them as the person of destiny.

It’s just that he doesn’t have this plan.

After all, now, time is tight, and the Demon Heaven Array is watching like a beast from outside. If Shen Hex starts another destiny struggle, it could end in disaster, allowing Mo Yunzi from outside the realm to benefit.

Moreover, Taiyuan, as the current Middle Thousand World, was once a Grand Thousand World; its Celestial Dao isn’t entirely so inept. Though the "Three Heroes and Two Talents" matter seems somewhat preordained, it may not lack cause and effect, as destiny dictates.

After all, one of the Two Talents is Zhong Yuxiu, his disciple, who is still protected by his hidden cultivation in the blessed land of Fish Dragon Island. How could the Mystic Sect Orthodox Sect, far overseas, promote such a prophecy of "Three Heroes and Two Talents"?

Perhaps there’s truly some "Celestial Secret" manifestation!

Therefore, this time Shen Hex doesn’t plan to be the Celestial Destiny Child again but intends to go with the flow, becoming a mentor of destiny, achieving Zhong Yuxiu and the other destinies, allowing them to resist the Demon Heaven Great Tribulation.

But this is just one preparation; it can be relied upon but not fully trusted. A second preparation must be made for stability.

Shen Hex’s second preparation is himself.

As someone overpowered, even without the help of destiny, Shen Hex is confident he can break through the tribulation.

The premise is giving him enough development time and resources.

So, disciple Shen Hex must be cultivated, and resources Shen Hex must seize.

Both strategies pursued, two hands grasping!

Frankly, this is somewhat difficult. After all, destiny also needs resources; seizing resources means seizing opportunities, ultimately possibly affecting the strength of destiny.

But without seizing resources, how can Shen Hex ensure his own strength?

A bit contradictory, but not hard to solve, as long as balance is maintained.

Moreover, Shen Hex can "strength first, lead to stronger later," as long as handled properly, then the destiny and fortune of the Three Heroes and Two Talents will not only be unharmed but enhanced.

Therefore...

"Three Heroes and Two Talents?"

"Celestial Destiny Demon Breaker?"

Shen Hex explained the cause and effect, leaving Zhong Yuxiu stunned and greatly shocked.

After being dazed for a while, she finally digested the information and looked at Shen Hex with uncertainty: "So, you’re saying my experiences and the Profound Soul Sword are all arranged by others?"

"You could say that."

Shen Hex nodded: "But you don’t need to mind it; it’s Celestial favor towards you. Even if arranged, it’s not ill-intentioned, nor is it a sinister calculation."

"It’s said that way..."

Zhong Yuxiu furrowed her brows deeply: "Yet, having one’s life arranged by others still feels uncomfortable."

"Ha!"

Shen Hex chuckled, not commenting: "Saving others is also saving oneself; under the overturned nest, no egg is intact. Since you have this destiny to resist the demonic tribulation, it’s a fortunate matter!"

"Master’s teaching, Xiu’Er understands!"

Zhong Yuxiu also came to terms: "What should the disciple do next?"

Shen Hex smiled: "Wait until the Xuanshao Sect matter is settled, then go to the Profound Void Secret Realm to meet the orthodox people. Bring these spirit medicines; they have Alchemy Grandmasters who can make them into Spirit Pills to enhance cultivation."

"Understood!"

Zhong Yuxiu nodded but hesitated: "What if they want me to apprentice?"

Shen Hex still laughs lightly: "Since ancient times, the capable are respected; serve as a master first, why not? By accepting their cause and inheritance, bowing is harmless."

"This... Yes!"

Zhong Yuxiu hesitated for a while, then finally nodded, the thoughts in her mind unknown.

Shen Hex said no more: "Now that you have accepted the Profound Soul Sword, it indicates the destiny requires you to use this sword to break demons. I shouldn’t teach you the Demon-Slaying Sword Technique to avoid undue complexity, so next focus on practicing the Profound Soul Sword and Profound Celestial Sword Technique."

"Understood!"

Zhong Yuxiu replied, with a clearly disappointed tone.

"Go now."

Shen Hex observed but said no more, only letting her leave.

"Disciple takes leave!"

Zhong Yuxiu just followed orders and departed.

Once she left, Shen Hex waved his sleeve, revealing many artifacts.

These were the spoils of this battle!

Zhong Yuxiu’s opportunity he does not take.

But his own spoils, there’s no need for politeness.

Next, the eagerly awaited unboxing session.