roccoschili Chapter 715 715: Spiritual Treasure Dharma Disturbs People's Mind_1
Chapter 715 715: Spiritual Treasure Dharma Disturbs People's Mind_1
"'The changing heavens and earth...' Ding Chaomu's eyes widened. He was now in the Immortal Sovereign Realm, and his breakthrough in the past three months had been very smooth. Simultaneously, with the aid of the 'Xuandu One Breath Skill,' he had successfully comprehended a special Heaven and Earth method: the 'Hundred Refining Spirit Treasure True Scriptures.' This method could integrate Magical Artifacts into his own body, granting him numerous mystical abilities.Others did not know that Ding Chaomu's journey to his current cultivation was due not only to his own talent and inheritance but also to a powerful innate magical treasure. This treasure could accelerate his Cultivation and increase the probability of breakthroughs. Even when breaking through from the Immortal Emperor Realm to the Immortal Venerable Realm, this innate magical treasure provided him with a success rate as high as forty percent. It possessed other abilities as well, but to Ding Chaomu, the innate magical treasure was ultimately an external object he couldn't fully control. Now, things were different. With the 'Hundred Refining Spirit Treasure True Scriptures,' he could meld this innate magical treasure into his own body.
"'But this innate magical treasure is difficult to incorporate into my body; after all, it's a spirit of Heaven and Earth,' Ding Chaomu muttered under his breath.
The primary purpose of the 'Hundred Refining Spirit Treasure True Scriptures' was to refine acquired magical treasures, though it could also refine innate magical treasures. However, refining the latter was far more demanding in terms of both difficulty and time.
"'No rush. First, I'll return to deal with the Grand Heaven Sect. Then I will have plenty of time to cultivate the 'Hundred Refining Spirit Treasure True Scriptures,'' Ding Chaomu thought. He did not intend to immediately begin comprehending and cultivating it, as there were priorities. The survival of my Hengtian Sect matters most.
Suppressing his excitement, he flew towards the Hengtian Sect. However, what came into view was not his mountain gate's familiar appearance, but a pile of ruins.
In that instant, Ding Chaomu froze. I must have gone to the wrong place, was his first thought. But the various chaotic energies and traces indicated that this was indeed his Hengtian Sect.
It has been destroyed... Who did this? Ding Chaomu suppressed his rage. He could not believe such a thing could happen just three months after he left.
He didn't linger for long. Through covert channels he had previously established, he quickly learned the full story.
Just three days after he had entered seclusion and broken through to the Immortal Sovereign Realm, the Grand Heaven Sect began its assault on the Hengtian Sect. Then, two months ago, the Grand Heaven Sect launched a sudden, decisive attack. This time, it wasn't just the Grand Heaven Sect acting alone; having already seized control of the Western Region, they mobilized all its sects. Due to the backing of the Supreme Sword Sect, both Righteous Path and Demon Path sects participated in the attack.
The Hengtian Sect held out for fifteen days but ultimately fell. The mountain gate was breached, and everyone, from the newest Outer Disciples to the esteemed Guest Elders, was slaughtered by the Grand Heaven Sect. Not a single soul was spared.
More importantly, a warrant had been issued for his arrest. The alleged crime was collusion with the Strange Domain and the Evil Realm—a transgression punishable by death. This same accusation had been the pretext for destroying the Hengtian Sect.
The Supreme Sword Sect in the Central Territory did not react to this. They had authorized the Grand Heaven Sect to consolidate all sects in the Western Region, precisely to counter the Strange Domain and the Evil Realm. Although the Grand Heaven Sect was indeed abusing its authority, it was merely the destruction of a single sect. As long as it didn't affect the larger strategic situation, the Supreme Sword Sect was willing to turn a blind eye, considering it a minor affair.
After understanding the causes and consequences, Ding Chaomu's expression was complex, a furious rage burning wildly within him. "They... how dare they!!!" he roared under his breath. At this moment, he also learned that until their deaths, no one in the Hengtian Sect had betrayed him. This realization fueled his hatred even more.
"I thought the Supreme Sword Sect was the leader of the Righteous Path, but it seems they are no different from the Demon Path." Not only did he hold a grudge against the Grand Heaven Sect and all the sects in the Western Region, but he also resented the Supreme Sword Sect. If not for the orders issued by the Supreme Sword Sect, none of this would have happened.
"I want them all dead." Ding Chaomu gritted his teeth. He understood that if he truly dared to retaliate, he could indeed wipe out all the Western Region sects involved in his sect's destruction. However, the Supreme Sword Sect would undoubtedly intervene because they still needed people to deal with the Strange Domain and the Evil Realm. If he dared to act, the Supreme Sword Sect would send people to take his life.
So, I need a foolproof plan. Now that the Righteous and Demon Paths have joined forces, and even the three major sects of the Demon Path have become lackeys of the Supreme Sword Sect, what should I do? He didn't act rashly out of anger. After all, this matter was immense, almost tantamount to making himself an enemy of the entire Green Nether Fairyland. I want revenge, but not thoughtlessly.
'Come~ Cultivate me, I can help you~'
Suddenly, an inexplicable voice emerged in his mind. Tracing the source, he realized it was the 'Hundred Refining Spirit Treasure True Scriptures.' This is completely unexpected.
But just as he was about to explore further, an unaccountable rejection surged within him, as though something unfortunate would happen if he started cultivating. Therefore, he became slightly cautious. Is there a problem with this Heaven and Earth method? he frowned. I don't know why this is happening, but I can tell something is amiss. Otherwise, why would such a mysterious voice be tempting me?
However, upon another look now, there were no apparent problems. It must be an illusion! He attributed it to his own mind playing tricks, which was not uncommon. Perhaps it's because I've been overthinking and instinctively jumped to that conclusion. After all, the 'Hundred Refining Spirit Treasure True Scriptures' is a Heaven and Earth method. It can even refine Heaven and Earth Magical Treasures into oneself. Perhaps it can truly offer me a slim chance of survival.
In fact, if Ding Chaomu were willing to let this matter go and negotiate with the Supreme Sword Sect as an Immortal Honored Realm Cultivator, the sect might agree to eliminate only the primary culprits in the Grand Heaven Sect. However, if he were to let it go, his Dao Xin would undoubtedly be Broken. Not only would he be trampled by the Supreme Sword Sect, but he would also have to act as their obedient dog. How could I ever let go? If I did, then instead of me slaying the entire Grand Heaven Sect, they would destroy me. After all, I would have no power to resist at that point.
Therefore, at this moment, he had no alternatives left. My only choice is to lie low and cultivate the 'Hundred Refining Spirit Treasure True Scriptures.' It's a gamble. If I win, not only can I make a comeback, but I can also become even stronger. If I lose, meaning the 'Hundred Refining Spirit Treasure True Scriptures' isn't as powerful as I imagine, it doesn't matter. I can just wipe out all the sects in the Western Region, then flee to the Eastern Region or hide somewhere in the Central Territory. As for being caught, that's a problem for later.
Such situations, battling against Heaven and Earth, weren't unfamiliar to him; in fact, he had encountered many. So the first step is to refine the innate magical treasure. I need to find a safer place.
Although Ding Chaomu had already reached the Immortal Sovereign Realm, he still took his personal safety very seriously. This was not difficult. Now, stronger than before, things were much easier. Very quickly, he established a hidden and safe temporary cave dwelling, undetectable unless by an Immortal Honored Realm Cultivator.
With all preparations completed, he naturally began to deeply comprehend the 'Hundred Refining Spirit Treasure True Scriptures.' However, the more he comprehended, the more intense his own rejection became, as if the 'Hundred Refining Spirit Treasure True Scriptures' were not a good thing. This time, I don't doubt the 'Hundred Refining Spirit Treasure True Scriptures'; I doubt myself instead. Could it be that the innate magical treasure has already affected me?
The 'Hundred Refining Spirit Treasure True Scriptures' stated that innate magical treasures are sentient, capable of perceiving their own fortunes and misfortunes. Because Cultivators cannot refine them yet use them for extended periods, they can, to a certain extent, be influenced by these innate magical treasures. If a particularly powerful innate magical treasure were involved, it could even turn the Cultivator into a Treasure Slave, completely subservient to it.
At this thought, a chill seized his heart. Since his rise from obscurity, if he had to admit relying on anything, it was undoubtedly this innate magical treasure he had acquired. Rethinking it now, it might be harboring ulterior motives. A Heaven and Earth method is merely an inanimate set of principles, while an innate magical treasure is a Spiritual Object. How could an inanimate thing affect me? Therefore, the rejection I feel must be coming from the sentient innate magical treasure, trying to prevent me from Refining it. That's why it's starting to influence me.
It seems this 'Hundred Refining Spirit Treasure True Scriptures' is destined for me. If someone else had it, they might unknowingly become a Treasure Slave without even realizing it. At this point, Ding Chaomu grew wary of his innate magical treasure. All evidence pointed towards it, unless the innate magical treasure could somehow speak and prove its innocence. But if the innate magical treasure did speak, I would trust it even less. That would mean it possesses high intelligence and is fully capable of scheming against me.