Chapter 661: Chapter 123 Chess Tao Spirit-Entering (Two in One)
“I hope that this child can cultivate what she desires in this life…”
Mr. Lin watched his departing granddaughter and shook his head with a light sigh.
Given Lin Qingyue’s talent, equipped with Holy Bone, coupled with the frequent reincarnations and manifestations of saints over the past millennium, it was hard not to speculate that she, too, might be the reincarnation of a saint. However, which particular saint was a mystery.
But Mr. Lin didn’t feel disgusted by this; at least in this life’s memories, she was his granddaughter, whom he had lovingly held since she was a child.
Lin Qingyue’s parents had died early, and it was he who took care of her as a child, amusing her when she cried. The playful and well-behaved moments of her childhood were deeply etched in his heart.
“Mr. Lin, why do these saints need to rebuild?”
Li Hao asked curiously, holding a teacup.
Mr. Lin, holding a teapot, refilled his cup and looked up at the clouds floating beyond the eaves as a gentle breeze blew through the courtyard, a sense of leisure and comfort in the air.
He smacked his lips after a sip of tea, turned his head with a light chuckle, and said, “You kid, you still claim you don’t practice alchemy!”
“If you were a true martial artist, you should know that these saints reincarnate in search of a fully unobstructed Martial Arts Extreme Realm. I have heard that cultivating each realm to the utmost involves a shocking secret of the universe, especially the Sixth Extreme Realm!”
I really don’t practice alchemy… Li Hao gave a wry smile. Ever since he had demonstrated his skill in purification, the old master had taken to treating him as a descendant of his family’s declining Alchemic legacy. His explanations were seen as hiding his identity, as not trusting the other party, and being secretive.
On this account, he naturally wouldn’t bother to explain further, so as not to provoke annoyance.
“The Sixth Extreme Realm? Is there something mysterious about it?”
Li Hao’s curiosity stirred.
“How would I know, I haven’t heard of anyone who has cultivated all the Extreme Realms yet, including the saints,” Mr. Lin said, shaking his head.
Li Hao was taken aback, looking at him in astonishment.
Saints had long lifespans, and the history of the Land of All Saints was incredibly ancient, far predating the Dayu Divine Dynasty. Although the various Martial Arts Extreme Realms were difficult to master, beings who became saints naturally lacked neither talent nor resources. Given enough time, they could eventually refine themselves.
And yet, these exalted saints had not mastered all the Extreme Realms?!
Ever since he had killed the Dao Law Realm and encountered beings who mastered several Extreme Realms, Li Hao had subconsciously assumed that saints had generally perfected all the Extreme Realms. But it seemed that this was not the case.
“Your ancestors were Alchemists, so it’s normal for you not to understand about the Martial Arts. These Extreme Realms are not so easily cultivated.”
Seeing Li Hao’s shocked expression, Mr. Lin patiently and gently explained: “If it were any other Extreme Realm, perhaps it wouldn’t matter, but the Third Extreme Realm, Heaven and Earth Law Manifestation, requires one to be born with the heart of a saint, daring to contend with heaven and earth! And as for the Sixth Extreme Realm, it’s universally acknowledged as the most difficult to cultivate, very mysterious. According to the secret information I have received, most saints reincarnate precisely for this reason.”
Li Hao was somewhat stunned. The Sixth Extreme Realm was the hardest to cultivate? It even forced the All Saints to reincarnate for it?
He suddenly felt unexpectedly flattered. Could his talent surpass that of saints?
When he first cultivated the Six Extremes Realm, although he did spend several months in contemplation, compared to the other realms, it didn’t seem to differ much.
It just seemed to require some perception and understanding of heaven and earth.
“This Sixth Extreme Realm is very mysterious; it’s not about perception, ambition, nor the depth of Cultivation Techniques. No one can clearly state how to achieve it, but all of the saints suppose it might be a certain State of Mind!”
Mr. Lin continued: “But the State of Mind happens to be the most elusive thing. Oddly enough, among the myriad talents of the world, each with different experiences and differing states of mind, none who are qualified to touch the Sixth Extreme Realm has grasped this State of Mind. It is indeed strange.”
Li Hao froze, not expecting the Sixth Extreme Realm to be so challenging.
Had he arrived from the Immortal Gate in the usual way, he might have startled the entire Land of All Saints.
The Void Saint’s disregard for face in attacking him was likely due to this apprehension as well.
“If one is to cultivate the Six Extremes Realm, why do saints need to reincarnate?”
Li Hao couldn’t help asking.
“Of course, it’s because, just like the Third Extreme Realm, the Sixth Extreme Realm is an irreversible state! Once attempted, it cannot be recultivated!”
Mr. Lin said: “Moreover, if it’s a matter of State of Mind, with the thoughts of saints being unable to figure it out, it’s naturally best to start from scratch. After all, the will of a saint can sometimes be an interference. Once you become aware of certain things, it’s hard to pretend you’re unaware.”
“Experience, history, can sometimes be a terrifying intrusion, one that can completely alter your appearance.”
Hearing this, Li Hao immediately understood the other’s meaning.
With the Dao Thoughts born of a saint’s mind, attempting to comprehend things beyond one’s own Dao could instead become an obstacle.
It was easier to start from scratch.
Even if saints pretended to be naïve, some things, once known, could not be forgotten.
“Along with my wine to celebrate the sale of my orchids, this era cannot compare, to the travels of youth…”
Li Hao murmured to himself; this was probably the reason why saints needed to reincarnate for cultivation.
Only by living another life, truly starting anew, could one return to the genuine simplicity of youth.
Seeing the jump in his Poetry and Book Experience, Li Hao ignored it.
Beside him, Mr. Lin heard Li Hao’s murmuring and was a bit stunned, feeling something poetic in his words.
After pondering it carefully, a look of surprise emerged on his face as it dawned on him how fitting it was for the mindset of saints who reincarnate for recultivation.
“With such talent, you would have no trouble securing the position of Scholar of Literature in the Mortal Realm’s Dynasties.”