Chapter 50

Knowledge is priceless.

But sometimes, it is also cheap.

Fuxi the Great Sage spoke at length, "Different environments, different values."

Fengxi listened attentively; this was the comment of a supreme powerhouse.

"The Three Thousand Great Daos, even if fragmented……are they useful?" Fuxi said, "Of course they are!"

Laying bare the fundamental principles of heaven and earth……mastering them is, for this splendid article of the world, as important as grasping the words.

Through it, you can comprehend the myriad phenomena of the Myriad Heavens, clearly understand all principles of the world, becoming provisions for your own advance……then, with your own wisdom and logic, write essays, summarize a school of thought, expound the eternal, universally valid principles of the Myriad Heavens—this is proving the Dao.

For those pioneers utterly lost on the path before cultivation, do you say the value of these Creation Jade Disc fragments is great or not?

Great! Great beyond bounds!

Fuxi the Great Sage smiled, "No matter what cultivation system you wish to establish, all changes never depart from their source; ultimately you must follow the most basic rules—whether you seek inward self or outwardly rely on heaven and earth."

Where do living beings come from? Heaven and earth produce essence and qi; essence and qi transform into living beings……every step and detail must evolve according to the world's principles—an eternal truth.

How can one, within heaven and earth, act contrary to the principles of heaven and earth?

Unless you are a supreme power who truly comprehends the supreme principle of 'creation from nothing,' opening possibility from the impossible……but for you, that is truly too distant.

Therefore, the value of these Creation Jade Disc fragments can be said to be priceless.

But it is priceless only for some people.

Oh? What people? Fengxi asked.

Those without foundation or background, loose cultivators, or beings cultivating in the barbaric era." Xihuang beamed, "With no way forward, no reference, no model……obtaining these so-called Creation Jade Disc fragments truly can open the life of becoming a revered Dao Ancestor.

A textbook covering knowledge from low to high, except the ultimate content of the Daluo section has been excised; the remainder can be referenced for cultivation up to the peak of Taiyi……even if there are some difficult points, a moment's hesitation in thought, for cultivators there is endless time to contemplate, so no obstacle cannot be overcome.

But alas!" Xihuang sighed suddenly, "The times have changed!"

Each Daluo who founds a sect and inherits the Dao lineage……each Daluo fully comprehends the Three Thousand Great Daos and can be called a Dao Ancestor!

What great use could this counterfeit Creation Jade Disc fragment made by a Daluo possibly have?

Fengxi froze.

Any direct disciple of a Daluo faction wouldn't really take this treasure to heart……after all, they have backing!" Xihuang laughed, "The backing will consider for them whether to give instruction in the Three Thousand Great Daos.

Moreover, from a higher, overarching perspective, they absolutely know better than you your ability to accept new knowledge, your learning pace, where you'll get stuck; at the right moment they give a slight hint, easily passing another threshold.

Little brat, don't forget……you are not a loose cultivator!

Behind you stands one of the strongest, most domineering forces in the Honghuang world—the Wu Clan!

Twelve Ancestral Witches, hundreds of great witches……such a massive teaching force, plus the wartime need to train core warriors, opportunities like these Creation Jade Disc fragments for studying the Three Thousand Great Daos are abundant!

However, considering that the Dao is not lightly transmitted, plus aspects of stimulation and urging, wanting to join such study may require some hard indicators—say, battle achievements? Or contributions to rear base construction?

Fuxi the Great Sage's words, like a morning bell, like an evening drum, resonated in Fengxi's sea of consciousness, giving him a sudden feeling of enlightenment.

He nearly forgot that he himself was a member of the Wu Clan—perhaps because the Wu Clan's base is too vast, with trillions of similar beings, making Fengxi feel his weight is light, utterly insignificant.

But no matter what, he does have Wu Clan identity, and within the Wu Clan there remain advancement ladders of fair and reasonable competition left by the higher-ups!

His path ahead is not bewildering; he need not grope in darkness.

As long as he can attain a certain position within the Wu Clan, what fear is there of lacking opportunities to study the Three Thousand Great Daos?

Choosing this now is undoubtedly a potential loss.

However……

Why is Xihuang so confident about the possible future appearance of the Wu Clan's wartime talent cultivation plan?

Do they think it will definitely appear?

Fengxi furrowed his brow, feeling this matter worth pondering.

After thinking for a while, he voluntarily gave it up.

The level is too low; considering the thoughts of such a great divine ability is truly unnecessary.

If my Wu Clan were to roll out a training program, these Creation Jade Disc fragments would be somewhat chicken ribs." Fengxi sighed, "But without the Three Thousand Great Daos recorded in this counterfeit jade disc, letting me self-study advanced materials early to gain a transcendent realm and boost my strength, how could I stand out from the Wu Clan's trillions of elites, rack up massive battle merits, and be selected as someone worth cultivating?

Although for now I think I'm already quite excellent……but within the Wu Clan, there are still several million talents like me!

Ranking among the trillions of the Wu Clan within the top few millions is already very difficult and impressive.

But even so, it leaves Fengxi without confidence……the competition is truly too fierce!

The manifestation of strength need not be merely a rise in realm and cultivation; it could also be combat power?" Fuxi chuckled, "Or rather, it could simply be an increase in potential, a sublimation of cultivation speed, the accumulation over time, surpassing others.

In this regard, there are far too many methods.

Take another look at these golden fingers; perhaps a surprise is hidden among them.

They can cater to both your early and late needs, and also satisfy your battlefield survival goal……among millions of cheats, there is sure to be one that suits you.

Fengxi listened, put down the jade disc fragment in his hand, and shifted his gaze elsewhere.

There lay a dazzling array of spiritual treasures, flashing with enticing luster.

On the battlefield of the Lich Great Tribulation, to rack up battle merits, one's combat strength must first be high.

And what could compare to the combat boost from a powerful spiritual treasure—most direct, fastest acting?

Just like the Nine Nether Diagram……when Di Jiang Zu Wu permits him to wield this spiritual treasure at its peak, even if a Taiyi powerhouse attacks, he can take a scroll of the diagram and refine it to kill, turning it into calamitous ash!

Alas, there are no such domineering innate spiritual treasures here……they are all acquired treasures, although not weak.

Fengxi felt a scroll of sword formation, accompanied by four killing swords; reading the internal description, his eyes grew somewhat red.

Slaughter Immortal Sword Formation!

The famed slaughter formation of Honghuang, its might shaking the myriad calamities!

Although the masters who control this slaughter formation seem to have no good ending, this point is rather frightening; otherwise there are no other flaws.

Even though what lies before is merely a counterfeit sword formation……that piercing sharpness is real and not false, terrifying and horrifying!

Fengxi rubbed the sword formation, imagining planting it on the battlefield someday……the formation together, the galaxy stained with blood!

With this sword formation set up, slaughtering tens of millions of the Demon Race isn't a dream, is it?

Then my battle merits will surely skyrocket, right?

Hmm, your eye is good." Fuxi Great Sage glanced, nodded in approval, "Relying on this sword formation, although your strength is somewhat lacking… but with the calamity and killing qi bolstering during the Great Calamity, below Great Luo, head-on slaughter, not many can do anything to you.

I'll take this one then!" Fengxi delighted.

Oh?" Fuxi smiled, lightly flicked with one hand, sending the sword formation forward, "Think it over again, are you sure you don't want to change?

Ugh…" Fengxi caught a hint of subtext, instantly alert, "Is something wrong?

Could this sword formation be demonic, easily causing me to stray from my nature and turn slaughter into demonhood?" His mind turned, guessing some bad situations.

That's not the case… matters of demonization, bloodlust, there are ways to resolve them." Fuxi Great Sage shook his head, "There are many methods to sever affection and sentiment; a bit of personal emotion is nothing to speak of.

I'm just saying, if you want to rely on this treasure to slaughter wildly and recklessly reap battle merits on the battlefield, that's not very realistic.

Why?" Fengxi puzzled.

You treat the Demon Race's demon gods, Yao Marshals, and demon emperors as blind?

On low-level battlefields, appearing with such special combat power… what do you think you'll encounter next in terms of targeted measures?

Fuxi smiled faintly, yet it made Fengxi feel a chill.

The bird that sticks its head out gets shot!

An overly outstanding newcomer will always be singled out for special attention.

Even though the Great Luo Supreme Emperors, constrained by their status, cannot personally strike… but even if they casually offer a pointer, Fengxi's slight frame cannot withstand it.

Indeed, the Immortal-Exterminating Sword Formation's killing power is unmatched; it's very difficult to break through head-on.

But… who said we must attack head-on?

Honghuang is vast, and there are myriad esoteric arts.

There are many ways, such as striking across spacetime to destroy the target.

For example, the Nail-Head Seven Arrows Scripture that can kill a Great Luo Supreme Emperor outright.

For example, the invisible gu worms that can poison a Taiyi to death.

……

Since you are weak, you must have the awareness of the weak.

Fuxi Great Sage sighed, "Always remember, in everything you must keep to a measure."

Exceeding that measure, which does not match your true strength and background, will bring misfortune.

Do you think that with this killing formation in hand you can run rampant on the battlefield?

Your thought is too naive.

Xihuang advised Fengxi, "When you truly go onto the battlefield, you can perform excellently, but it's best to merely be excellent."

A war that stretches across countless ages, where top-tier beings casually enter and place their pieces, always has too many accidents that wipe out some stunning talents.

No matter how talented, if they cannot grow, it's all illusory.

PS: So embarrassing… The scheduled release date was set wrong, I only just noticed… Sorry, sorry, the next chapter will be today's.

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