Infinite Professions

Chapter 209 - 107: Approaching

Profound Void Secret Realm, within the Profound Void Palace.

Mei Daoist sat on the prayer mat, forming finger formulas and divining.

In this world, when discussing the Celestial Secret Technique, the Profound Celestial Sect’s Innate Divine Calculation is supreme.

He, a person from the East Sea Taihua, though not versed in Innate Divine Calculation, also possesses a method derived from the Innate Eight Diagrams known as Meihua Divination, which allows him to faintly deduce celestial secrets. That is why he returned inland with his army to preside over the matter of the two disciples fulfilling their destiny.

But now...

"Can’t divine it, can’t divine it, who exactly is this Li Qingming?"

Mei Daoist frowned deeply, feeling the celestial secret was utterly elusive, without a single clue.

Not only with Li Qingming, but the two disciples too seemed to be intermittent, their Celestial Destiny lingering in an inexplicable manner, constantly elusive.

With no choice, he had to give up.

"Daoist brother, how is it?"

The South Sea Earth Nun and Old Turtle Fisherman watched him divining, both filled with tension.

"The celestial secret is chaotic, without any clues."

Mei Daoist shook his head: "But that Li Qingming is so capable, definitely not something ordinary. Now linked causally to the two disciples, in the future he will become a pivotal force, influencing the world’s great trend."

"This..."

The South Sea Earth Nun and Old Turtle Fisherman exchanged a glance, momentarily at a loss for words.

Isn’t this obvious?

It’s clear as day, who can’t see it? Is divining even necessary?

The two fell silent, changing the subject: "So what should be done next?"

"Alas!"

Upon hearing this, Mei Daoist sighed deeply.

"That Celestial Slaughter Demon possesses extraordinary skills, with a swarm of demons assisting him. I am not his match. Even though we barely maintain defense with the Three Talents Sealing Demon Array and Profound Void Spiritual Energy, enduring over time, eventually it will be exhausted."

"Not to mention the Demonic Dao practicing the Gu-raising method, those loose cultivators who fall into it will ultimately become the Demon’s Primordial Spirit resources!"

"Once that Celestial Slaughter Demon or other Demonic Nascent Souls achieve Primordial Spirit, this Profound Void Secret Realm will break in an instant."

Mei Daoist spoke solemnly: "If both disciples gather here, harnessing the power of Xuanxiao Profound Soul to deploy the Yin Yang Array, then there is hope to break this calamity. At this point, I can only take a risk, striving for Divinity Transformation!"

In his words, a tinge of helplessness.

Celestial Destiny, Celestial Destiny!

The concept of destiny is nebulous and ethereal, even for a Nascent Soul cultivator skilled in divination like him, it is difficult to grasp.

It seemed this time, he had thought of leading the army here, expecting to break through with the two disciples’ Celestial Destiny, achieving Primordial Spirit Body.

However, developments were unexpected. First, at Xuanxiao Mountain, they suffered a heavy blow from the Demonic Dao, then surrounded by the Celestial Slaughter Demon Monarch at Hidden Sword Mountain. Judging by the trend, he is likely to sacrifice his life for righteousness, granting the two disciples a glimmer of hope.

This is destiny!

Not only do they become stepping stones for opposing the Demonic Dao, even those Righteous Cultivators conforming to Celestial Destiny might become paving stones.

Like those protagonists in fictional stories, who all have to go through losing parents, losing mentors, losing friends, and then strive to achieve their destined great achievements.

Now it seems, he too must comply with this Celestial Destiny.

"Daoist brother..."

Hearing Mei Daoist’s words, the South Sea Earth Nun and Old Turtle Fisherman also fell into silence.

Though they did not understand the Celestial Secret Technique, they were aware of the current situation. If the array is broken, the three Nascent Soul cultivators, including them, might have to sacrifice for Gux Shenxiu’s survival.

The only method to break the stalemate is to achieve the Primordial Spirit.

But the merit of achieving Primordial Spirit, how could it be easily attained?

The Immortal Dao speaks of the "Three Realms and One Celestial Layer."

Gathering Spirit, Cultivation Technique, Qi Refining.

Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul Formation.

Divinity Transformation, Returning Void, Integration.

Mahayana, Crossing the Tribulation, Human Immortal.

Twelfth Realm, Fourth Celestial Layer, every Three Gates is an enormous watershed.

The difficulty of Nascent Soul Divinity Transformation is tenfold, even a hundredfold greater than breaking the Core to form the Nascent Soul.

That Celestial Slaughter Demon Monarch has such exceptional talent, being the foremost in Demonic Nascent Soul, yet even they need the Gu-raising power of the Demonic Dao to achieve Primordial Spirit merit.

They... besides the oldest and most foundational Mei Daoist, others have no hope for Divinity Transformation unless both disciples succeed, their Celestial Destiny greatly increases, leading their mentors and friends, like the saying "when one person attains the Dao, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."

"Regardless, strive with all your might!"

Mei Daoist took a deep breath: "That Celestial Slaughter Demon is definitely achieving Primordial Spirit within a hundred years, I will stake my life to compete for this opportunity, Gux Shenxiu entrusted to two fellow Daoists, though the two disciples have not gathered, ultimately they carry Celestial Destiny, ensuring a glimmer of hope."

Hearing Mei Daoist’s words, the two also bore solemn expressions.

"Daoist brother rest assured, we will undoubtedly exert ourselves in teaching this young one!"

The South Sea Earth Nun spoke: "Moreover, I see that Fellow Daoist Li is a True Cultivator, also being the mentor of the two disciples. He surely wouldn’t stand idly by. When the time comes, we act in and out together, perhaps we can comply with Celestial Destiny, and break through the demons."

"Hopefully!"

Mei Daoist sighed, his gaze deep and unpredictable.

Elsewhere...

"Desperate attempts, strike from the bottom of the pot?"

On the withered mountain, Shen Hex opened his eyes, his sight radiating Divine Light, surpassing Spiritual Sense as it swept across, seeing Demonic Lights rise, rushing toward Hidden Sword Mountain.

There’s no need to say, it must be the doing of that Celestial Slaughter Demon Monarch.

This person helpless against him, could only employ the strike from the bottom of the pot method, using the reserves of Demon Skill’s prohibition, forcing various demon cultivators toward Hidden Sword Mountain, thereby severing his resource for refining the Demon Saber.

If unable to raise Gu, then they cast the net, reaching this desperate measure, they too were at the end of their rope.

"Achieving Primordial Spirit, huh?"

"Then let’s see who is quicker!"

Anticipating the opponent’s plot, Shen Hex didn’t speak further, as the Demon Saber hummed to life, and re-ignited the Karmic Fire.

...

Meanwhile, at the West Sea Demon Cave.

Outside the Celestial Demon Palace, Taihua Sect Leader and Master Miaoyi sat floating in the air, a sword lying across his knees, resembling a True Dragon in hibernation.

And within the Celestial Demon Palace, demonic qi surged, countless demons converging into a stream, surrounding the palace, readying to emerge.

"Old Ghost Qii, I heard your disciple fell into an ancient danger. As a mentor, instead of rescuing them, you’re here guarding my door. Aren’t you afraid of losing Taihua’s destined person?"

Within the Demon Palace, a voice echoed, resounding across the West Sea’s borders.

"Celestial Punishment!"

Qii Yunming’s expression remained unchanged: "Do you truly believe the Demonic Cloud would spare you for the sake of camaraderie, giving you a way out?"

"Hahaha!"

From within the Demon Palace, the laughter intensified: "You don’t need to bother with that! Just think about how to protect those young ones. Within a hundred years a Primordial Spirit will emerge. Can you guard us and guard the whole world too? Better retreat, shut doors and cultivate, I’ll ensure no disturbance, letting you nurture those juniors, how about it?"

"Then let’s see who destiny favors!"

Qii Yunming hearing this, didn’t speak further, closing his eyes, letting the opponent’s clamor continue.

Such scenes weren’t isolated.

West Sea, North Sea, South Sea.

Celestial Demon Palace, Black Demon Sect, Blood Demon Dao, Baiman Mountain, Profound Yin Sea...

The world’s great trend changed like the wind and clouds, waiting for the hundred-year opportunity to start the final Chapter of the grand calamity.