"Strip the Library of Heaven's Path?"
"That's right. The heavens aren't something that humans can control. If we don't strip them of the Library of Heaven's Path, it'll only be a matter of time before we become the other party's puppet!" Kong Shi said. "It's just like how your cultivation technique is flawless despite the fact that you have comprehended the Heavens' Path Imperfections. This is clearly the greatest flaw of your cultivation technique! "
Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
Indeed!
The Heavenly Dao was clearly flawed. Even the Heavenly Dao had flaws, so why was his cultivation technique flawless?
This was clearly a false proposition.
No, just because it's flawless now doesn't mean that it'll be flawless in the future.
A thought suddenly surfaced in Zhang Xuan's mind.
Due to this, his cultivation had gone berserk once, and it was the pendant that Lozosy had given him that saved his life.
Perfection was only limited to a single world. When he advanced to a higher world, the laws of the world would be different, and the flaws would be different as well.
As such, the Perfect Heaven's Path Cultivation Technique that he cultivated was not truly perfect. It was just that it was more compatible with the heavens in this world.
Instead of saying those words aloud, Zhang Xuan asked, "Could it be that … Kong Shi, you have already stripped the Heavens' Order from your body?"
"Indeed. I have already stripped the Heavens' Order from my body, just like how I gave up on the Celestial Master Teacher title back then. Only with sacrifice can one gain. Only with sacrifice can one reach higher realms!"
Kong Shi looked at Zhang Xuan calmly. "How is it? You should understand the choice you have made, right?"
Zhang Xuan fell silent.
If he hadn't given up on his identity as a Celestial Master Teacher back then, he wouldn't have been able to push for a breakthrough to Ancient Sage.
Could it be that what Zhang Xuan said was true?
Could it be that only by abandoning the Library of Heaven's Path would he be able to reach greater heights?
Zhang Xuan asked. "The Library of Heaven's Path is connected to one's soul. How can one abandon it?"
The Library of Heaven's Path was fused with his soul, so his soul was able to use the Library of Heaven's Path to look for flaws. His soul could be split, but the Library of Heaven's Path still existed.
"I have experienced abandonment before, so I know what I should do!"
Kong Shi smiled. "It sounds difficult, but it's actually very simple. It requires … the means of a sacrificial ritual!"
"Are you saying that … he used the same means as the leader of the Hall of Gods?" Zhang Xuan asked.
"Yes!" Kong Shi nodded. "I used this method when I broke free from the Heavenly Dao Order. The people of the Hall of Gods should know about it, so they want to take the Heavenly Dao Imperfection from you …"
"Since the Heavenly Dao has such a big loophole and flaw, why did he snatch it from me?" Zhang Xuan asked.
Kong Shi had already said that when the Heavenly Dao was placed on one's body, it would eventually cause one to lose oneself and become a part of it. He and the others would not even be able to escape from it in time. Why would the leader of the Hall of Gods pay such a price just to obtain it?
"If you can't get it, you'll always feel that it's good. Besides … everyone has their own goals! What you and I pursue is the true dao of heaven and earth. We want to enter the God World and become the ruler of a region. However, the other party only wishes to be a good master of the Radiant Temple.
Kong Shi explained.
"That's true!"
Zhang Xuan nodded.
If a person's perspective was different, their future achievements would be different as well.
The bigger the perspective, the greater the achievements. On the other hand, the smaller the perspective, the more limited one would be.
"Stripping the Library of Heaven's Path requires an altar, but the altar is currently in the hands of the Hall of Gods. I'm afraid that it won't be easy for me to do so!"
Zhang Xuan remarked with a frown.
Since he was going to use the same method as the leader of the Hall of Gods, he would have to use the altar of Starchaser Palace and Du Qingyuan to conduct the ritual.
Given that both of these were under the control of the Hall of Gods, it was unlikely that he would be able to free himself from the Library of Heaven's Path for the time being.
"You don't have to worry about that. Take a look at what this is …"
Kong Shi chuckled softly as he flicked his wrist.
Hu!
An altar immediately appeared in the hall, floating quietly in the air.
"You … brought the altar here?"
Zhang Xuan could hardly believe his eyes.
Not only did the other party fend off the attacks of eight Semi-Divinity realm experts with a single move, he even managed to take the altar away with him. The other party's strength was truly fearsome!
"Just the altar alone isn't enough. Without Du Qingyuan's ritual, I won't be able to do it!"
"I have learned Du Qingyuan's ritual back then, and it's even smoother than hers," Kong Shi replied with a smile.
"Very well. Let's begin then!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
"Un."
Kong Shi waved his hand lightly, and a pile of artifacts fell on top of the altar. Then, he chanted some obscure words in the ritual, and just like what the Hall of Gods had done, a bundle of flames abruptly burst forth.
"Alright, let's head over."
After which, Kong shi said.
Zhang Xuan nodded before making his way over to the altar. However, before he could get far, Kong Shi's voice suddenly sounded. "Wait a moment. Give me the pendant on your chest first."
"Pendant?"
Zhang Xuan halted his footsteps.
"I saw it when the Hall of Gods was conducting the ritual earlier. There's something strange about your pendant. It sealed the Library of Heaven's Path, preventing it from leaving your body. I'll keep it for you for the time being, and I'll return it once you're free from the Library of Heaven's Path!"
Kong Shi said.
"Very well."
Without much hesitation, Zhang Xuan removed the pendant and tossed it over.
A glint flashed across Kong Shi's eyes as he caught the pendant. He stowed it into his storage ring before beckoning, "Please!"
Zhang Xuan took a step forward before coming to a halt once more. A hint of worry surfaced in his eyes as he asked, "Will I be fine after losing the Library of Heaven's Path?"
The Library of Heaven's Path had already fused with him. Even though the other party was confident that he would be fine, Zhang Xuan was still worried.
"Judging from my current state, you should be able to tell that I'll be fine!"
Kong Shi said. "I've lost the Heavens' Order, but I'm still alive and well, aren't I?"
Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment before moving up to the top of the flames.
"In order to prevent any accidents, I'll fix you to the top. Don't worry, this is just to prevent the backlash of the heavens …"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan had landed on the altar, Kong Shi heaved a sigh of relief.
Hong long!
A powerful force descended from the sky. At the same time, a metal chain similar to the one in the Hall of Gods wrapped around Zhang Xuan, locking him tightly above the altar.
Not expecting that he would have to be locked up as well, Zhang Xuan frowned.
"It's starting!"
With a light chuckle, Kong Shi waved his hand, and an altar appeared beneath his feet. A bundle of flames burst forth and enveloped him.
Seeing the other party's actions, how could Zhang Xuan not understand what was going on? His body tensed up, and he exclaimed, "No … You're trying to steal my Library of Heaven's Path into your body …"
"It's too late now …"
With a cold sneer, Kong Shi muttered under his breath. Following which, he began chanting the incantation once more, and the flames on the altar grew brighter and brighter.
"Why? Didn't you say that the heavens will affect one's body, turning one into a puppet? "
After struggling for a moment, Zhang Xuan realized that he was completely trapped. There was no way for him to escape at all.
"It does affect one's body, but without it, how can one reach greater heights? Do you really think that you'll be able to become a true god through your own talents? That you'll be able to overcome the restraints of the world and ascend to the Firmament? "
Kong Shi sneered coldly. "Dream on!"
Zhang Xuan was rendered speechless.
Kong Shi harrumphed coldly. "Hand over the Heaven's Path Imperfections obediently. Back then, I left a sliver of my will in the Qiu Wu Palace, intending to capture you and strip you of your Library of Heaven's Path. Back then, you were still extremely weak, so it was easy for you to do so. However, it was a pity that Lozosy foiled my plans …"
"Qiu Wu Palace?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback. The memories from before surfaced in his mind once more.
Back then, in the Qiu Wu Palace, he had encountered the sliver of Kong Shi's will in the crystal ball. Before he could finish his words, Kong Shi had raised his hand … and Lozosy had shouted for him to stop, causing the other party's will to dissipate.
Back then, he had thought that Luo Ruoxin had done so intentionally, and it was only out of trust that she had for him.
But from the looks of it now, it was to save him!
If Luo Ruoxin had not woken him up, there was a good chance that he would have been stripped of the Library of Heaven's Path. After all, it wasn't too difficult for Luo Ruoxin to strip his will from the crystal ball.
If that had been the case, the consequences would have been dire.
Given his cultivation back then, there was a good chance that his soul would have dissipated, and he would have been doomed.
(For those who have forgotten, please refer to chapter 1087, Kong Shi's Advice. There are a thousand chapters of foreshadowing, and I nearly forgot about it. Damn. Also, I have calculated it. Those words are free.)
"Speaking of which … the Ancient Sage 4-dan Immortal Envoy from the Kunxu Domain is one of your men?"
Zhang Xuan muttered as some memories began to flow into his mind.
Back in the Kunxu Domain, in the folded space of the Hundred Schools of Philosophers, an Ancient Sage 4-dan Immortal Envoy had descended from the Azure. Back then, he had been referring to Zhang Xuan as the sect leader.
Later on, when he learned of the Six Sects, he had suspected that the other party was from the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion. However, he soon realized that the other party had nothing to do with the Six Sects at all. He had also suspected the Starchaser Palace, but he soon realized that the other party was most likely from the Ethereal Hall!
After all, Kong Shi had come from the Master Teacher Continent, so he should know where the passageway was.
This was also the reason why the Ancient Sage 4-dan Immortal Envoy had wanted Kong Shiyao's bloodline.
The latter possessed the purest bloodline of Kong Shi. If the Ancient Sage were to obtain it, her talent would surely soar, and she would be highly regarded by the Ancient Sage 4-dan Immortal Envoy!
"Indeed. I have sent my men to guard the passageway," Zhang Xuan replied.
Kong Shi did not deny the matter.
"The people on the other side of the passageway are your students and juniors. You … don't mind their lives?"
Zhang Xuan could hardly believe what he had just heard.
In order to prevent the mercury-like zhenqi of the Azure from descending upon the Master Teacher Continent, the Ancient Sage had gone to the extent of using the corpses of his students to suppress the mercury-like zhenqi of the Azure. On top of that, he had even ordered the members of the Hundred Schools of Philosophers to guard the folded space, forbidding them from leaving.
The reason why he had done so was so that mankind would be able to develop further.
So, why would he send his men down to the Azure and even go to the extent of killing Kong Shiyao?
It was understandable that the Ancient Sage would target Zhang Xuan. After all, even if the Heavens' Order was incomplete, it should not be too far from it.
As long as the Ancient Sage could gather all of them, he would surely be able to push for a breakthrough to higher realms. Perhaps, he might even be able to break through the shackles of the Azure and ascend to the Firmament.
Yet, the Ancient Sage chose to disregard his juniors and the juniors of his disciples?
Why would the compassionate and compassionate World's Teacher of the Master Teacher Continent suddenly change so much in the Azure?
It was as if he had become a completely different person!
"You … You aren't Kong Shi!"
Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes.
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