Chapter 414

What is life and fate?

Translation: What is life and fate? (life and fate = life and fate). We'll translate as "What is life and fate?" Keep punctuation.

In the immortal deity civilization culture that Linke understands, there are three main points regarding life and fate.

Translation: In the Immortal God Civilization culture that Lin Ke understands, the discussions on "life and fate" mainly have three points: (We need to keep meaning). We'll produce: In the Immortal God Civilization culture known to Lin Ke, the discussions on "life and fate" mainly have three points:

Qian Dao transforms, each proper life and fate.

Translation: Qian Dao transforms, each proper life and fate. Actually "Qian Dao changes, each correct life and fate." We'll translate: Qian Dao transforms, each proper life and fate.

Nature refers to the innate quality, such as the differences between hardness and softness, slowness and speed; fate refers to what one is endowed with, such as nobility, humility, and heavenly lifespan.

Translation: Nature is the innate quality, like the difference between hardness and softness, speed and slowness; destiny is what one is endowed with, like nobility and lifespan. We'll translate: Nature is the innate quality, like the difference between hardness and softness, speed and slowness; destiny is what one is endowed with, like nobility and lifespan.

What things receive is nature; what heaven bestows is fate.

Translation: What things receive is nature; what heaven bestows is destiny.

Simply understood, life and fate are the heavenly gifts and endowments of all things, present from birth.

Translation: Simply put, life and fate are the innate talents and endowments of all things, present from birth.

What makes Linke's light of life and fate special, worthy of the Elemental Sage coming specially to meet him, seeking to obtain it, and promptly giving feedback?

Translation: What is special about Lin Ke's Light of Life and Fate, making the Elemental Sage specially come to meet him, seek to obtain it, and promptly give feedback? We'll translate: What is special about Lin Ke's Light of Life and Fate, that the Elemental Sage specially comes to meet him, seeks to obtain it, and promptly gives feedback?

After thinking it over, Linke could only think of one point: that is where his true spirit originates, namely that he rode one of two beams of light traveling through the universe and was born into the wizard civilization.

Translation: After thinking, Lin Ke could only think of one point: that is where his True Spirit comes from, that is, he rode one of two beams of light, traversed the universe, and was born in the Wizard Civilization. We'll translate: After thinking, Lin Ke could only think of one point: that is where his True Spirit comes from, that is, he rode one of two beams of light, traversed the universe, and was born in the Wizard Civilization.

The Elemental Sage took a bit of Linke's light of life and fate from him; its greatest use is to seek the other beam of light, or to do something to it.

Translation: The Elemental Sage took a bit of Lin Ke's Light of Life and Fate from him; its greatest use is to seek another beam of light, or to do something to another beam of light. We'll translate: The Elemental Sage took a bit of Lin Ke's Light of Life and Fate from him; its greatest use is to seek another beam of light, or to do something to another beam of light.

As for using that bit of life and fate light to deal with Linke Grand, Linke feels it's impossible now or in the future.

Translation: As for using that bit of Light of Life and Fate to deal with him Linke Grand, whether now or later, Lin Ke feels it impossible. We'll translate: As for using that bit of Light of Life and Fate to deal with Linke Grand, whether now or later, Lin Ke feels it impossible.

Even if Linke later truly becomes as optimistic as the Void Sage shows, and ascends to sage, he still couldn't immediately become a match for those veteran Elemental Sages.

Translation: Even if Lin Ke later truly shows the promise that Void Tranquil Heavenly Master displayed, advancing to Sage, he could not immediately become a match for those veteran Elemental Sages. We'll translate: Even if Lin Ke later truly shows the promise that Void Tranquil Heavenly Master displayed, advancing to Sage, he could not immediately become a match for those veteran Elemental Sages.

Haven't you seen how Michel exhausted so much thought, finally cultivating and ascending in a parallel universe to become a celestial venerable equivalent to a sage's rank, yet still fell under the sway of the Supreme Council and the Heavenly Court?

Translation: Look at Michelle, who exhausted so much thought, finally in the parallel universe cultivated and ascended to a Heavenly Venerable equal to the rank of Sage, yet also fell under the ways of the Supreme Council and the Heavenly Court? We'll translate: Look at Michelle, who exhausted so much thought, finally in the parallel universe cultivated and ascended to a Heavenly Venerable equal to the rank of Sage, yet also fell under the ways of the Supreme Council and the Heavenly Court.

He became a celestial venerable, gained the rank of sage, eliminated worries about lifespan, but also lost freedom.

Translation: The Heavenly Venerable is achieved, the Sage rank is obtained, the worry of lifespan is gone, and at the same time, freedom is also lost. We'll translate: The Heavenly Venerable is achieved, the Sage rank is obtained, the worry of lifespan is gone, and at the same time, freedom is also lost.

This freedom is not freedom of action, but freedom of will.

Translation: This freedom is not freedom of action, but freedom of will.

Bound by agreements with the Heavenly Court and constrained by the means of the Supreme Council and the Heavenly Court, Michel is unable to act freely in most matters, especially those involving the interests of the immortal deity and wizard civilizations, and the disagreements between the Heavenly Court and the Supreme Council.

Translation: Bound by the agreement with the Heavenly Court, bound by the means of the Supreme Council and the Heavenly Court, Michelle, in almost all matters, especially those involving the interests of the Immortal God Civilization and the Wizard Civilization, and the disagreements between the Heavenly Court and the Supreme Council, has no choice. We'll translate: Bound by the agreement with the Heavenly Court, bound by the means of the Supreme Council and the Heavenly Court, Michelle, in almost all matters, especially those involving the interests of the Immortal God Civilization and the Wizard Civilization, and the disagreements between the Heavenly Court and the Supreme Council, has no choice.

The lessons of the past are there; if he truly had a chance to become a sage, Linke doesn't believe he could avoid numerous schemes.

Translation: The lesson of the preceding cart is there; if there truly is an opportunity to become a Sage, Lin Ke does not believe he can avoid many schemes. We'll translate: The lesson of the preceding cart is there; if there truly is an opportunity to become a Sage, Lin Ke does not believe he can avoid many schemes.

This is not a matter of confidence or inferiority, but of rational thought.

Translation: This is not a matter of confidence and inferiority, but of rational thought.

Numerous thoughts flashed quickly through his mind; Linke showed no expression, calmly asking the Void Sage, "Then what?"

Translation: Many thoughts flashed quickly in his mind; Lin Ke showed no expression, calmly asking Void Tranquil Heavenly Master: "Then what?" We'll translate: Many thoughts flashed quickly in his mind; Lin Ke showed no expression, calmly asking Void Tranquil Heavenly Master: "Then what?"

The Void Sage smiled and said nothing more.

Translation: Void Tranquil Heavenly Master smiled, and said nothing more.

A resounding drum does not need a heavy mallet.

Translation: A drum does not need a heavy mallet.

A single, just-right hint is enough.

Translation: A single apt hint is enough.

Saying too much, overdoing it, becomes unpleasant.

Translation: Saying too much, overdoing it, is instead not beautiful.

The carriage instantly fell silent.

Translation: The carriage instantly fell silent.

The transport vehicle sped toward the next destination, and the magnificent cloudscape outside the window streamed backward.

Translation: The transport vehicle sped toward the next destination, and the magnificent cloud-scenery outside the window streamed backward.

The Void Sage tilted his head, watching with relish, truly appreciating the different scenery.

Translation: Void Tranquil Heavenly Master tilted his head to watch, with relish, truly appreciating the different scenery.

Linke stared ahead blankly, but his thoughts had already flown to the Storm Sea.

Translation: Lin Ke stared ahead expressionlessly, but his thoughts had already flown to the Storm Sea.

After the immortal martial world and the small island reef in the Storm Sea were anchored, the process of fusion and expansion never ceased.

Translation: After the Human Immortal Martial World and the small island reef in the Storm Sea were anchored, the process of integration and expansion never stopped.

Originally only showing a sharp corner, the small reef that could only support Linke's foothold rose at a visible speed, and its area exposed on the sea surface grew larger and larger.

Translation: Originally only a sharp corner was exposed, a small island reef that could only provide Lin Ke a foothold; it rose at a visible speed, and the area exposed on the sea surface grew larger and larger.

Just now, letting Konelia enter the small world "Sun" of the Sea of Knowledge to sleep, and letting Alfrothena enter the "Sun" of the immortal martial world to sleep, also accelerated the reef's rise and expansion.

Translation: Just now letting Cornelia enter the "Sun" of the Sea of Consciousness Small World to sleep, and letting Aphrodite enter the "Sun" of the Human Immortal Martial World to sleep, this measure also accelerated the rise and expansion speed of the island reef.

The area of the reef now exposed above the sea surface is about a square li.

Translation: The area of the island reef now exposed above the sea surface is about a square li.

Also, a new change has appeared.

Translation: Also, a new change has appeared.

After the immortal martial world became Linke's life-and-fate world, he could summon objects and people from it.

Translation: After the Human Immortal Martial World became Lin Ke's Natal World, Lin Ke could summon objects and people from the Human Immortal Martial World.

Objects are fine; as long as they are used within their validity period, it's okay.

Translation: Objects are fine; just use them within their valid period.

For people, however, they can only stay briefly; they cannot remain long-term in the domain shrouded by the wizard world's will.

Translation: As for people, they can only stay briefly, cannot long remain in the domain shrouded by the will of the Wizard World.

After the stay limit expires, they are often assimilated by the wizard world's will.

Translation: After the stay limit expires, they are often assimilated by the will of the Wizard World.

Those with luck can obtain a status similar to a "black household" and continue to exist.

Translation: Those with luck can obtain an identity similar to a "black household" and continue to exist.

Those unlucky will fade away dimly, becoming nourishment for the wizard world.

Translation: Those without luck can only fade away silently, becoming nourishment for the Wizard World.

For these reasons, and since there was no battle requiring his participation, Linke did not summon his own teacher Li Shuwen from the immortal martial world.

Translation: For these reasons, and besides there being no battle to participate in, Lin Ke did not summon his own teacher Li Shuwen from the Human Immortal Martial World.

The new change resolved Linke's rear concerns.

Translation: The new change resolved Lin Ke's rear worries.

From now on, Linke can give three quotas to the natives of his life-and-fate world, allowing them to stay long-term in the domain shrouded by the wizard world's will.

Translation: From now on, Lin Ke can give three quotas to the natives of his Natal World, for long-term stay in the domain shrouded by the will of the Wizard World.

Linke must confront his predetermined fate; naturally, the more power he holds, the better.

Translation: Lin Ke wants to face his "predetermined fate"; the power he naturally grasps, the more the better.

With the immortal martial world's limit raised to sixth-level sage, the divine-martial practitioner Li Shuwen also gained a chance to touch the higher "sixth realm."

Translation: With the Human Immortal Martial World's limit raised to Sixth-level Sage, the God-Seeing Realm Human Immortal Martial Practitioner Li Shuwen also gained the opportunity to touch the higher "Sixth Realm". We'll translate: With the Human Immortal Martial World's limit raised to Sixth-level Sage, the God-Seeing Realm Human Immortal Martial Practitioner Li Shuwen also gained the opportunity to touch the higher Sixth Realm.

Shallow waters cannot raise a true dragon.

Translation: Shallow waters cannot raise true dragons.

For Li Shuwen, staying in the immortal martial world, relying on his talent and comprehension, spending a long time, he might eventually reach the sixth realm in his lifetime.

Translation: For Li Shuwen, staying in the Human Immortal Martial World, relying on his talent and comprehension, spending a long time, perhaps he could ultimately reach the Sixth Realm in his lifetime.

But that would be too slow, wasting life.

Translation: But that would be too slow, wasting life.

If Li Shuwen were willing to leave the immortal martial world, jump out of that well, come to a broader world, see more splendid scenery, and learn richer knowledge, he could definitely shorten that time.

Translation: If Li Shuwen is willing to leave the Human Immortal Martial World, jump out of that well, come to a broader world, see more splendid scenery, learn richer knowledge, he could definitely shorten this time.

Regarding this, Linke had already, in his earlier communication with Fulan Duo, had her inquire about his teacher Li Shuwen's attitude and decision.

Translation: Regarding this, Lin Ke previously communicated with Flandora, already having Flandora step forward to inquire about Teacher Li Shuwen's attitude and decision.

Li Shuwen did not decide alone; instead, after obtaining Linke's consent, he told his wife and they discussed it together.

Translation: Li Shuwen did not decide alone, but after obtaining Lin Ke's consent, he told his wife and they discussed it together.

A petty-minded woman cannot keep a man like Li Shuwen.

Translation: A petty woman cannot tie down a man like Li Shuwen.

The result of the discussion was naturally to let Li Shuwen go boldly out into the world.

Translation: The result of the discussion was naturally to let Li Shuwen boldly go out and venture forth.

Household and martial hall affairs need not worry Li Shuwen; he has no rear concerns.

Translation: Household and martial hall affairs need not worry Li Shuwen; there are no rear concerns.

Therefore, Linke's next destination is precisely that reef in the Storm Sea.

Translation: Therefore, Lin Ke's next destination is precisely that island reef in the Storm Sea.

If it were only a brief stay, Linke could simply summon Li Shuwen now.

Translation: If it is only a brief stay, Lin Ke can completely summon Li Shuwen right now.

But if he wants to stay long-term, he must summon Li Shuwen from the reef anchored in the immortal martial world.

Translation: But if he wants a long stay, he must summon Li Shuwen at the island reef anchored in the Human Immortal Martial World.

Only after learning this series of information did Linke gain a deeper understanding of the significance behind the wizard world's reorganization into five parts, major regions, regions, and special zones, and thus realized more clearly why each wizard force has a base world.

Translation: Only after knowing this series of information did Lin Ke more deeply understand the significance of the division into five parts, major regions, regions, and special zones after the Wizard World's reorganization, and thus more deeply comprehend why each Wizard Force has a Main Base World.

Those base worlds are actually the life-and-fate worlds of the forces' owners.

Translation: Those Main Base Worlds are actually the Natal Worlds of the power holders.

The regions where those wizard forces reside are the anchors of their owners' life-and-fate worlds within the wizard civilization.

Translation: Those regions where the Wizard Forces are located are the Natal Worlds of the power holders, anchored in the Wizard Civilization.

According to the immortal deity civilization, this is the "foundation."

Translation: According to the Immortal God Civilization's saying, it is the "foundation".

If Linke's understanding is correct, Michel's inability to ascend to sage in the wizard civilization, and his immediate restriction after becoming a celestial venerable in a parallel universe, also stem from lacking a solid foundation.

Translation: If Lin Ke's understanding is correct, Michelle in the Wizard Civilization has long been unable to ascend to Sage; after ascending to Heavenly Venerable in the parallel universe, she was immediately restrained, also due to lacking a solid foundation.

Floating fluff in the wind, drifting duckweed in the water—can't they just be at the mercy of others?

Thinking this, Lin Ke decided he must certainly learn from this aspect and properly manage his foundation.

Vigorously developing and promoting the Construct Wizard school is one aspect; driving the development and integration of the Immortal Martial World and Immortal Martial Arts into wizard civilization is the other.

Summoning Li Shuwen out, letting him stay long-term, broaden his horizons, increase his experience, is precisely the start of the second aspect.

The reason he does not avoid Xu Jing Tian Shi is also because there is nothing to avoid.

Xu Jing Tian Shi's current stage, while Fu Lisi Te Dean obviously could have early advanced to seventh-level great sage, but in order to avoid giving anyone a handle, he deliberately suppressed himself while handling the mundane affairs of Rui Wo Si Think Academy, thus delaying promotion just the same.

He can ascend to celestial immortal or celestial venerable at any time, as long as he wishes.

Conditions in all aspects are extremely mature, including resources.

But after promotion, Xu Jing Tian Shi would no longer be able to act freely and travel about as he does now.

Given Xu Jing Tian Shi's understanding and experience in managing the foundation, Lin Ke could not hide it even if he tried.

Better to be frank.

In a rush, the transport vehicle crossed vast territories, flew over the stormy sea with huge waves, and landed on an island reef whose area already spanned a square li.

"Not bad! Very good!" After getting off the vehicle, Xu Jing Tian Shi lightly stomped his foot, causing a tremor in the island reef, yet not causing it to collapse; then he expressed appreciation with a sigh.

Lin Ke beside him turned pale, unable to speak for a long time.

The Immortal Martial World is Lin Ke's natal world.

The island reef is the anchor point of the Immortal Martial World.

What Xu Jing Tian Shi stomped was not the island reef; it was clearly a kick to Lin Ke's buttocks.

A ninth-level great sage who can ascend to sage at any time kicking a wizard whose combat prowess may be exceptional but whose rank remains fifth-level great sage—what damage could that cause? It's easy to imagine.

Fortunately, Xu Jing Tian Shi retained most of his strength; Lin Ke only briefly lost his voice, rather than vomiting blood, fainting, or dying on the spot.

After a moment, he finally eased; Lin Ke exhaled a long breath of foul qi.

Seeing Xu Jing Tian Shi's half-smile, Lin Ke knew this was retribution for his earlier retort, "And then?"

Indeed, the more people interact and the longer they stay together, some little habits and temperaments will eventually show.

Just like Luòtèsīnuò's madness, just like Xu Jing Tian Shi's insistence on repaying every grudge.

Huh…

Lin Ke exhaled another long breath, easing his state and emotions, not minding the earlier interruption, focusing on his own affairs.

With a thought, Lin Ke's consciousness sank into his sea of consciousness, connecting with Fúlán duǒ.

Fúlán duǒ had long been ready, immediately cooperating tacitly.

Soon, an exquisite intricate magic formation arose beneath Lin Ke's feet, then gave rise to another equally exquisite intricate formation.

The two formations faced each other; viewed from above, they resembled the yin-yang eyes of the immortal god civilization's taiji diagram.

Li Shuwen, carrying a small bundle, appeared on the formation opposite Lin Ke.

The two met, glanced at each other, and remained silent.

To Li Shuwen, the Lin Ke before him looked and acted no different from his former disciple, yet the feeling he gave was completely different.

To Lin Ke, his memories of experiences in the Immortal Martial World were very clear, but separated by a layer of frosted glass, lacking sufficient immersion.

Both familiar and unfamiliar to each other, they need time to adapt to a new way of getting along.

In the end, Li Shuwen broke the slightly awkward silence.

Li Shuwen clasped his hands, performed the Immortal Martial Artist's fist salute, and loudly said, "I am the Divine Realm Immortal Martial Artist Li Shuwen; I have seen the World Lord."

As soon as the term "World Lord" was spoken, both parties' identities were firmly established.

The former mark of "Lin Ke" is now fading.

Or rather, it had already begun to fade earlier; now it is merely accelerating.

"Li Hall Master need not be overly polite."

Lin Ke thought for a moment, then returned a wizard's greeting etiquette.

"Li Hall Master" is a response to Li Shuwen's "World Lord."

Xu Jing Tian Shi watched the scene unfold with amusement.

Speaking of which, there is still a karmic bond of incense between the Immortal Martial World and Xu Jing Tian Shi.

Xu Jing Tian Shi has indeed laid many plans in the Immortal Martial World, all to bind a karmic tie with Lin Ke.

Xu Jing Tian Shi understands quite well the relationship between Lin Ke and Li Shuwen.

This scene made Xu Jing Tian Shi feel much, finally turning into a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

Lin Ke caught this in his peripheral vision, paid it no heed, and simply focused on communicating with Li Shuwen, explaining his arrangements for him.

In the short term, Li Shuwen's task is not to follow Lin Ke into war, but to familiarize himself with wizard civilization, broaden his horizons, and increase his experience.

Thus, Lin Ke's initial arrangement for Li Shuwen is to have him successively serve as library administrator at the Rui Wo Si Think Academy's elementary institute, advanced institute, and main institute.

Isn't there a saying that library administrators always hide big shots?

Lin Ke rather wants to see how Li Shuwen, having leapt out of this well of the Immortal Martial World into a realm that can be called the vastest of heavens and earth, will achieve what accomplishments.

Merely a sixth-level great sage?

He greatly underestimates Li Shuwen's talent and comprehension.

In Lin Ke's view, if the later solves the Immortal Martial World's upper limit problem, not to mention ninth-level great sage, seventh-level great sage is certainly attainable, eighth-level great sage is highly likely.

"Yes, World Lord."

Li Shuwen, having heard Lin Ke's arrangement, hesitated not at all and immediately agreed.

No delay, Lin Ke immediately produced a new transport vehicle, set its intelligent driving mode and route, and had Fúlán duǒ accompany Li Shuwen to report to the library of the Rui Wo Si Think Academy's elementary institute.

Li Shuwen also did not dawdle; he got on the vehicle and left.

Seeing Li Shuwen off, Lin Ke turned to look at Xu Jing Tian Shi, who smiled at the corner of his mouth, and said seriously, "Thank you, Xu Jing Tian Shi, for wasting so much time accompanying me back and forth. My affairs are done; now it should be my turn to accompany you in your affairs."

"Oh?"

Heavenly Master Xu Jing seemed somewhat surprised, "Do you sincerely consent, or do you have no choice but to consent?"

"It doesn't matter if it's sincere, nor does it matter if it's not voluntary."

Lin Ke gave a faint smile, "When I chose to seek the aid of Heavenly Master Xu Jing, to seek the aid of the Heavenly Master's Manor, to accomplish some goals, I had already prepared myself to pay the corresponding price."

"Good."

Heavenly Master Xu Jing nodded, said nothing more, merely gestured with his right hand, "Grab my hand. Hold tight, don't let go, otherwise there will be danger."

Lin Ke had no suspicion, and decisively reached out to grip Heavenly Master Xu Jing's palm.

"Got it!"

Heavenly Master Xu Jing slightly raised his voice to remind, then immediately sprang into action.

Without seeing him make any movement, the two entered an extremely wondrous state.

It was like a starship entering 'warp mode' navigation, like a shuttle through a black or white hole, and yet seemed different from both and even more advanced…

Lin Ke, unaware of the details, only felt his vision blur, and he arrived at a peculiar space he had never been to before, nor seen described in any materials or documents.

This place seemed like a river, but what flowed was not water, but bundle after bundle of light.

Hmm…

Not only were there bundles of light, but also specks of light.

The wave-particle duality of light was displayed here in full.

After entering this peculiar space, Lin Ke's body also emanated a faint glow.

The faint glow resembled breathing, its rhythm gradually synchronizing with the light flowing in the 'river'.

In a flash, Lin Ke felt that the faint glow on his body was not like breathing, but more like…

whispering something.