[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-king-of-all-manifestations":3,"chapter-king-of-all-manifestations-king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-7":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","King of All Manifestations",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2287843,4474,"Chapter 7: The Choice","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-7",7,"\u003Cp>The room was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pitch-black crystal ball emitted a faint glow, which shone upon Li Luo’s flickering, uncertain face, making it appear somewhat eerie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he was undoubtedly caught in an extremely difficult choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his parents having exhausted all their efforts, the Empty Resonance within his body had suddenly offered him immense hope and a glimmer of light; yet, what he hadn't expected was that this hope would require such a heavy price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A remaining lifespan of only five years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could not step into the Marquis Realm within five years to evolve his life form, his lifespan would come to a complete and utter end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Marquis in five years?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was seventeen now; five years later, he would be twenty-three. To Li Luo’s knowledge, there had never appeared such a young Marquis in the history of the Great Xia Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of talent, opportunity, and effort would be required to create such a miracle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo did not know. So, at this moment, he felt a massive pressure enveloping him, making it hard to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was now, he could choose to continue living in mediocrity. The House Luolan left behind by his parents was a substantial foundation; even if he could not control it, if he were willing to concede much, living as a wealthy idler would certainly be no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he chose the path of the Acquired Resonance, he would have to remain tense at every moment. He would have to race against time, exhausting every ounce of his potential to struggle against the heavens and fight for that exceptionally difficult sliver of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between the two, how should he choose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo slowly closed his eyes, his heart surging with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he thought of many things. He thought of the strange looks in the academy, where people loved to say that a tiger father had a dog for a son, asking why such outstanding parents had a child with so little substance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also thought of that pair of pure and beautiful golden eyes. Deep down, Li Luo naturally harbored some affection and longing for Jiang Qing. Li Luo did not deny this; after all, as he had said, Jiang Qing’s excellence was naturally a huge attraction to those of the same age. A fair lady is a good match for a gentleman—this was nothing to be ashamed of; it was just human nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, since childhood, Li Luo had competed with Jiang Qing in many aspects, but for various reasons, Li Luo had likely lost more than he had won. This rivalry had gradually diminished as they both grew older.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when his Resonance Palace opened, Li Luo knew the gap between them was widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was from that time on that Jiang Qing rarely compared anything with him in this regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The experiences of these years had made Li Luo seem much more peaceful, yet only Li Luo himself knew what a strong desire to win was hidden deep within his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That deal with Jiang Qing might well have been a way of pushing himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, trying to catch up to Jiang Qing, who had already left him far behind, should have been as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Yet now... there was a glimmer of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he give up this glimmer of hope?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer was... impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze possessing an unprecedented sharpness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the light projections of Li Tianwang and Tantai Lan before him and said softly, \"Father, Mother, I have actually always had an ambition, even if others might find it ridiculous and overestimating my own capabilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't just want to catch up to Sister Qing, I also want to surpass her. And not just her; I even want to... surpass you both.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned, revealing white teeth: \"I want it so that in the future, when people see me, they won't say, 'This is the son of Li Tianwang and Tantai Lan.' Instead, I want them to say when they see you, 'That is the father and mother of the legendary Li Luo.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo chuckled and said, \"Father, Mother, I am very grateful that you gave me such a gift on my seventeenth birthday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, I won't let you down. What's a Marquis in five years... Fine, this challenge, I, Li Luo, accept it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the last word fell, Li Luo’s gaze became resolute. Without the slightest hesitation, he reached out his palm and pressed it directly onto the black crystal ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crystal ball reacted violently. At that moment, Li Luo felt a sharp pain in his palm, as if countless long needles had pierced into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the black crystal ball began to slowly split apart, and deep within its interior, two objects lay quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a black jade slip; if his guess was correct, it should contain the so-called \"Small Formless Divine Forging Art.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was a peculiar object. It seemed like a liquid, yet also like some kind of illusory flow of light. It was azure in color, and within that blue, it refracted a subtle, sacred light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo’s gaze remained fixed on that mysterious object that looked like both liquid and light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this was the thing that could change his destiny... an Acquired Resonance that his parents had spent all their efforts to refine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he could also feel that the moment he first saw this object, a sense of compatibility originating from the depths of his soul arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if this object had been born from within his own body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that, just as his parents had said, this Acquired Resonance was forged from his own soul and essence blood, so naturally, the two were incredibly compatible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Luo stared obsessively at that mysterious \"Acquired Resonance,\" a sigh containing complex emotions sounded softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo looked up and saw the light projections of Li Tianwang and Tantai Lan becoming vivid once more. Their expressions revealed a hint of complexity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Luo, it seems you have made your choice,\" Li Tianwang said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As your father, this choice of yours, while it makes my heart ache, from a man's perspective, makes me feel gratified and proud.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The path you take from now on will be filled with difficulties and obstacles, but how could the son of Li Tianwang fear such things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Tantai Lan’s eyes seemed to shimmer with moisture. It was likely that when she left this recording, she felt extremely distressed thinking of Li Luo making this choice; after all, as a mother, it was hard for her to accept that her child would only have five years of life left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she did not dissuade him, because she knew this choice could only be made by Li Luo himself. Since he had made it, she would only support him with all her might and believe in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Luo... since you have made your choice, let Mother tell you about this Acquired Resonance we have refined for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Tantai Lan’s words, Li Luo’s spirit lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Acquired Resonance was refined only after your father and I went through countless tests and trials, finally finding the most compatible material among countless others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This resonance is of the Fourth Grade, with Water Resonance as the primary and Light Resonance as the secondary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo was stunned upon hearing this, then gave a bitter smile: \"How could it be a Water Resonance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among elemental resonances, while there was no distinction of high or low, in terms of attack power and destructive force, Fire, Thunder, and Gold were naturally the strongest. Water Resonance, among many, tended toward the gentle and mild; this resonance was clearly a bit soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly had not expected that the first Acquired Resonance his parents refined for him would be of this type.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, Little Luo, do you think Water Resonance is weak and doesn't match what you had in mind? You must not underestimate Water Resonance. While its attack and destruction might be slightly weaker, its enduring and profound nature surpasses all other resonances. As long as you can bring out the advantages of the Water Resonance, it will not be weaker than any other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, your Water Resonance is not ordinary, because it is supplemented by Light Resonance. The combination of water and light—if you can develop it well, the final effect will likely exceed your expectations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, there are two other extremely important reasons why your father and I decided that your first resonance would be Water and Light.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After you fuse with this first Acquired Resonance, you will lose a large amount of essence blood, and the shortening of your lifespan will also cause you great trauma. Water Resonance is gentle, and the power of the Water Resonance you cultivate will be able to nourish your injured body and help you recover quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo suddenly realized; so that was it. If one were to talk about nourishing and repairing injuries, Water and Light resonances were indeed the best in this regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the second reason?\" Li Luo wondered curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His question did not wait long for an answer. Li Tianwang smiled: \"The second reason is that we hope you can become a Resonance Refiner to assist in your own future cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you remember the basic requirements for a Resonance Refiner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo was stunned, then couldn't help but reply: \"The basic requirement for a Resonance Refiner is to possess either Water Resonance or Light Resonance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As resonance types were widely prevalent, many auxiliary professions had naturally emerged, and the Resonance Refiner was one of them. Their ability was to refine various spiritual waters and wondrous lights that could refine and improve the quality of one's resonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, there were Alchemists, but that required Wood or Fire resonances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also Resonance Toolsmiths, who crafted various resonance tools, which required Gold, Fire, or Earth resonances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resonance Refiners were somewhat similar to Alchemists, but the essential difference was that Resonance Refiners could only improve the quality of a resonance, while the pills refined by Alchemists mostly increased resonance power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Water and Light resonances possessed purifying effects, which was why they were the basic and necessary conditions for becoming a Resonance Refiner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why become a Resonance Refiner?\" Li Luo asked with some confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could ask, Li Tianwang’s voice had already risen: \"Because you possess the Empty Resonance, which allows you to refine the quality of your own resonance without limit. If you become a Resonance Refiner, you will have a deeper understanding of this in the future, and it will be more likely that you can bring your own resonance to perfection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, other Resonance Refiners likely only possess one of either Water or Light resonance, while you have Water as primary and Light as secondary. With the two purification powers working together, honestly, if you don't become a Resonance Refiner with such conditions, it would truly be a waste of natural gifts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The spiritual waters and wondrous lights you refine will likely be of a quality far superior to other Resonance Refiners.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tantai Lan covered her mouth and chuckled: \"Little Luo, this can also be considered a backup plan your father and I left for you. If you manage to bankrupt House Luolan, at least you will have a skill to rely on, and you won't suffer anywhere you go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo opened his mouth, but in the end, he could only scratch his head. What else could he say? He could only say that his father and mother were indeed deep-thinking. The profession they envisioned for him truly maximized the capabilities of this first Acquired Resonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, Little Luo, this first Acquired Resonance is only the beginning, so your father and I could help you forge it using your soul and essence blood. But the second and third ones are even more profound and complex, so you will have to rely on yourself to explore them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your father and I suggest that when your strength steps into the Resonance Master Realm, you should consider forging the second Acquired Resonance. We have left some experience regarding the specific forging ideas in the jade slip, which you can use as a reference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The 'Small Formless Divine Forging Art' inside this jade slip can only forge the second resonance. As for the Divine Forging Art for the third resonance, we have placed it in the Royal City. The specific information is in the jade slip; when you feel the time is right, just go to the Royal City to retrieve it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached this point, Li Luo noticed that the light projections of Li Tianwang and Tantai Lan suddenly began to dim. This made his expression tighten, as he understood in his heart that this exchange was about to end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, Mother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo couldn't help but reach out his hand toward the light projections, but it passed right through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Tianwang and Tantai Lan looked down at him, their eyes filled with kindness and affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Luo, this time it might have to end here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father and Mother both believe that since you have chosen this path, you will certainly successfully walk out of that five-year desperate situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father and Mother both know you are worried about us, but don't worry. Before we see you again, we won't let anything happen to us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, Little Luo, you must remember, no matter how worried you are about us, you must not come looking for us until you have become a Marquis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light projections continued to dim until they finally disappeared completely. The room returned to silence and dimness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo sat before the black crystal ball. His eyes were red, but in the end, he did not shed tears. He simply wiped his eyes and said softly, \"Father, Mother, thank you for everything you have done for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please wait for me... when we meet again in the future, I will definitely make you feel shocked and proud of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually putting away the surging emotions in his heart, Li Luo first reached out to take the black jade slip from the crystal ball, then cast his gaze toward the other strange object flickering with azure and sacred light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From today on...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am also someone who possesses a resonance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burning heat surged in Li Luo’s pupils. Without further hesitation, he reached out his palm and grabbed fiercely at the Acquired Resonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he made contact, a cold sensation first surged from his palm, followed immediately by an indescribable, sharp pain that erupted suddenly within Li Luo’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intensity of that pain instantly overwhelmed Li Luo’s reason. His vision went black, and his entire body slowly collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2498,"2026-06-20T03:27:18.369Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","e52d571bc039b180de433ceaeb9b102016f062e700de15a2e15b6163fcb4473d","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-8","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-6",999,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fking-of-all-manifestations-cover.jpg"]