NOVEL NEXT Chapter 342: Simulation: The Hope Pearl
Endless resentment and hatred sprang from the heart of Meng Xiaolan, seeking to become obsessions and to possess her, to become another her.
But who was Meng Xiaolan?
The leader of The Crimson Republic, her will so firm, how could she be disturbed by such mere resentment?
"Be gone!"
The power of the mind transformed into a surging tide of ruddy radiance, sweeping away all resentment and hatred, before eventually enveloping the pearl of spite, and "seeing" that faint glimmer of red hope!
"A single spark can start a prairie fire!"
The tide of ruddy radiance turned into flames, burning the pearl of spite. That speck of red within also responded, bursting forth with its potential, continuously expanding, transforming the surrounding resentment into hope, into passion, into gratitude, and into a shining, glowing ruddy brilliance.
The pearl of spite was transformed!
"Resentment becomes grace, from negative to positive, thus I shall name you the pearl of hope," Meng Xiaolan gave the pearl a new name and integrated it into her own Path of the Crimson.
In that instant, Meng Xiaolan felt her own path broadening, yet it seemed illusory, as the pearl of hope did not add any foundation to her, appearing to be an energy from another dimension that she could not yet utilize.
"So, what exactly is the use of this pearl of hope?" Meng Xiaolan scratched her head, ultimately deciding to set it aside for the time being and continue with her work.
The Cultivation World was vast, and two hundred years were simply not enough to unify it...
...
Meanwhile.
After acquiring the Great Emperor's Relic, Jiang Li discovered that it could help him enter the Embryonic Breathing Realm, directly absorbing endless spiritual energy from two-dimensional space for cultivation.
"With this treasure, I don't need to consume any kind of supplements, not even any food."
Humans eat food mainly to get trace elements and to provide energy for life activities, but the miracle of spiritual energy can completely satisfy both needs.
Not to mention, the stone could also help him enter the Embryonic Breathing state!
Elated, Jiang Li placed the stone beneath his tongue to enter the Embryonic Breathing Realm, but once again he slipped into a dream. This time, however, he didn't meet the female immortal but instead saw a colorful vortex-like orb of light.
"Young child, awaken, awaken."
The ethereal voice echoed through Jiang Li's mind, rousing his consciousness once more. With eyes clear, he gazed at the orb before him and curiously asked, "Who are you? Are you calling me?"
"I am the will of the Cultivation World. I was trapped inside this Great Emperor's Relic by petty people of my realm who saw an opportunity when the Heavenly Demons invaded from outside our domain, hoping to refine me."
The will of the Cultivation World introduced itself briefly and directly, its vast voice resounding within Jiang Li's mind, "Rest assured, I am trapped here, unable to leave, and I will not possess you."
"However, there is one thing I wish to ask for your help."
Jiang Li was somewhat cautious, "What is it?"
The will of the Cultivation World spoke slowly, and its colorful halo grew much dimmer, "I hope you can take me back to the Cultivation World so that I may return to my place. By then, you will be the chosen one of the Cultivation World."
Jiang Li shook his head, "That's not possible. The Cultivation World is within the Taixu Illusory Realm, you cannot resist the will of the Taixu Illusory Realm."
"Then, you may take me out of the Taixu Illusory Realm and help me find a living planet in the future," the will of the Cultivation World fell silent for a moment, lowering its requirements.
"That I can do," Jiang Li nodded earnestly, "But there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. What can you offer me?"
The will of the Cultivation World spoke, "In my Cultivation World, there is a supreme divine technique, the Eternal Supreme Scripture..."
"Ming Lun also has it, and you can learn it if you pay," Jiang Li interrupted the will of the Cultivation World directly. Although he didn't have the wealth to learn it, he hoped the will of the Cultivation World would offer more, considering he was now the master of the Great Emperor's Relic, and the will before him needed his help.
"I can let you learn it directly," said the will of the Cultivation World, "Even if Ming Lun opens up the study of the Eternal Supreme Scripture, I doubt anyone could truly learn it, but I can let you learn it directly!"
Jiang Li nodded his head, recognizing the truth in that statement.
"Besides, I can also pass on to you another supreme divine technique, the Great Dream Heart Sutra!"
"Deal!"
Jiang Li's face broke into a delighted smile.
He suddenly felt like the legendary protagonist of tales, not only possessing two divine techniques but also accompanied by a Great Emperor's Relic that could enable him to enter the Embryonic Breathing Realm. Surpassing the founders of Ming Lun might not be impossible in the future!
Thus, with the boost from the Great Emperor's Relic, Jiang Li's vitality skyrocketed, and his mental realm quickly elevated, even bringing benefits to his family members as well.
In the final examination, Jiang Li used the 3 vitality and the Heart Emperor's Seal to defeat the examination projection of Cao Yi, who was in the same realm, becoming the top scorer in Ming Lun's examination.
"Is that Jiang Li, the son of Jiang Zhendong?" Jiang Xin Yue also arrived there.
She didn't need to participate in the Ming Lun examination. Being a teacher at the Ming Lun inner academy, she needed to lead those with exceptional talent into the inner academy. Catching a glimpse of Jiang Li's spirited appearance, she couldn't help but frown slightly.
"It's him." Jiang Xin Yue's brother Jiang Xian had already gathered information on Jiang Li, "If it weren't for the laws and rules of the United People that cannot be exceeded, he wouldn't even have human rights."
It was clear that Jiang Xian held no affection for Jiang Li.
For a test-tube baby to possess such exceptional potential was truly infuriating!
"Stay calm and don't provoke him; let's pretend the lineage of Jiang Zhendong doesn't exist in our Jiang Family," Jiang Xin Yue advised her younger brother, "The rules of Ming Lun are even more important than those of the United Alliance."
Jiang Xian remained silent.
When Ming Lun was mentioned, he dared not show any disrespect.
"Alright, geniuses among geniuses, follow me to the inner court of Ming Lun," Jiang Xin Yue took a step forward, her gentle voice exploding in everyone's ears.
"Is this a teacher from Ming Lun?"
"Indeed powerful!"
"And extremely beautiful too!"
"Could she have reached the Stable Realm already?"
"I think it's the Embryonic Breathing Realm!"
"..."
While everyone was discussing through whispered transmissions, Jiang Xin Yue seemed unconcerned as she spoke slowly, "My name is Jiang Xin Yue, and I am a teacher of the inner court. Enough small talk, follow me into the inner court of Ming Lun."
For a moment, everyone felt the environment around them twisting and changing until they stood outside the inner court.
The scene was vibrant with colors, with a soft layer of clouds underfoot and a splendid gate before their eyes with the characters "Ming Lun" engraved upon it.
It was said that the signboard was personally inscribed by the principal of Ming Lun. However, after the martial hall was transformed into a martial arts school, the signboard had been kept away, placed somewhere within the inner court to provide a fortunate student with an "opportunity."
After the vice-principal took office later, the signboard was rehung above the gate.
"Jiang Li, within these two characters lies an endless array of martial arts and true meanings, but when you realize them in the future, you can only learn the martial arts, not their true meanings. That you must comprehend on your own," transmitted the voice of the heavenly intent within the Cultivation World from the Great Emperor's Relic, "The reason being that these true meanings are Ming Lun's brainwashing tactics, speaking of hypocrisy like mutual love, non-aggression, benevolence, morality, hope, Great Harmony and such; the universal truth is survival of the fittest, the victor takes all."
Jiang Li didn't agree entirely with this statement but understood that a fist is power.
Doesn't Ming Lun have that kind of power because it has the mightiest fist?
However, regarding Great Harmony, Jiang Li had his own views, differing from those of the heavenly intent of the Cultivation World, but at present, he dealt with the heavenly intent with feigned compliance and did not show his true thoughts.
Heavenly intent could sense the human heart, but as the heavenly intent of the Cultivation World was trapped within the Great Emperor's Relic, it naturally could not sense Jiang Li's inner thoughts.
"Xiao Tian, is Jiang Xin Yue cultivating the Eternal Supreme Scripture as well?"
Xiao Tian was the name Jiang Li had given to the heavenly intent of the Cultivation World, and what he currently cared about was whether Jiang Xin Yue was cultivating the Eternal Supreme Scripture; after all, he was practicing both the Great Dream Heart Sutra and the Eternal Supreme Scripture and was able to detect certain clues.
However, Jiang Xin Yue could not discover Jiang Li's secret, because Jiang Li could freely switch between the two divine skills, and ordinary people could not tell which one he was truly practicing.
"Yes," affirmed the heavenly intent of the Cultivation World, "And she has reached fairly profound levels, having already condensed three Embryonic Spirits. Once nine are condensed, she would be a Nine Nine Supreme Being." ThiscontentoriginatesfromM1VLEMPYR,MyVirtualLibraryEmpire.
"Logically, such a person would not submit to any force, but she still joined Ming Lun and became a hound for Ming Lun; clearly, she is not worthy of being a Nine Nine Supreme Being."
"Jiang Li, if the opportunity arises, you can dual cultivate with her; your divine skills will surely progress extremely fast in Mahayana! Not to mention that you also practice the Eternal Supreme Scripture, the Great Dream Heart Sutra itself complements the Eternal Supreme Scripture in certain aspects, which can aid your cultivation,"
Jiang Li was speechless.
Dual cultivate with Jiang Xin Yue?
Wishful thinking!
Still, the idea remained at the bottom of his heart...
After entering the inner court, Jiang Li and his classmates attended classes that were innovative, presented in the form of illusory realms; however, for Jiang Li, this was far less effective than directly absorbing spiritual energy to cultivate.
He had grown fond of the feeling of constant strengthening.
He knew he was different from others who were still in deep slumber or meditative states. His mental realm was also at the third stage of deep sleep, but he was capable of absorbing spiritual energy from Two-Dimensional Space, something only possible at the Embryonic Breathing Realm.
Although Jiang Li knew that such a mentality was inappropriate, he felt deep down that he was distinctive and shouldn't waste time in such classes.
Luckily, Ming Lun was flexible, and students were allowed to take leave.
Therefore, Jiang Li took an extended leave to travel through various illusory realms, to enhance his insight, make friends he identified with, and build his own endeavors.
"Indeed, one cannot see a rainbow in the greenhouse of Ming Lun. Only on the battlefield, through relentless combat, can one continuously progress."
At this moment, Jiang Li was in the Moon Trial Field, a place with eighteen layers of hell that suppressed countless extremely vicious beings, extracting their cultivation and spirit to condense various monsters for the sake of tempering the trialists.
Now, Jiang Li's mental realm had reached the Embryonic Breathing Realm, having condensed the Great Emperor's body and Embryonic Spirit, with a vitality nearing one hundred.