In the blink of an eye, another six months have passed, and Lin Yun is still stuck at the peak of the lower-level saint realm.
On this day, Lin Yun opened his eyes.
"How is it?" The spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower flashed over and asked immediately.
"No..." Lin Yun shook his head slightly.
For the past six months, he has been accumulating experience at the peak of the lower-level Saint realm, but his progress has been minimal. He feels that if things continue like this, it will take him quite some time to break through to the intermediate-level Saint realm.
The closer you get to the limit, the harder it is to cultivate. This is a qualitative change... Quantitative change leading to qualitative change is not so easy.
"It's a pity that the rare and precious materials here aren't of very high quality. Otherwise, if I let you use some, it would be easy for you to break through to the intermediate Saint Realm..." the spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower said regretfully, with a hint of annoyance in its tone.
Back then, its owner was no weakling even in the Saint King realm. As its owner's most powerful magic weapon and spatial item, it also stored many high-level materials, including rare and precious materials that could greatly improve even Saint King level experts.
Unfortunately, that battle was too brutal. A large number of high-grade natural treasures were consumed by its owner, and in the end, its owner could not escape the calamity and had to enter the cycle of reincarnation.
Otherwise, if he had kept just a few of those rare and precious materials, Lin Yun could have easily broken through to the intermediate Saint realm, and even overcoming the hurdle of the advanced Saint realm would not have been difficult.
To put it bluntly, what Lin Yun lacks now is a catalyst.
The catalyst for qualitative change caused by quantitative change.
Previously, Lin Yun broke through from the Super Realm to the Saint Realm using a low-grade Saint Realm ghost cultivator crystal core, which is why he broke through to the low-grade Saint Realm so quickly. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been so fast.
High-quality natural materials and a superior environment can both serve as catalysts for breakthroughs.
Unfortunately, the Heavenly Dao Tower space doesn't have such high-level natural treasures. Lin Yun has already used up that low-grade Saint-level ghost cultivator crystal core. Furthermore, Lin Yun is currently breaking through to the intermediate Saint-level. Even if there were still that low-grade Saint-level ghost cultivator crystal core left, it would be difficult for it to become the catalyst for Lin Yun's next breakthrough.
A ghost cultivator's crystal core at the intermediate Saint level might be enough, but there are five ghost cultivators at the Saint King level guarding Lin Yun and his group outside. Even if Lin Yun's current strength is enough to kill a ghost cultivator at the intermediate Saint level, he wouldn't dare to go out!
The Heavenly Dao Tower can only rely on its own body for defense; it cannot kill or help kill a mid-level Saint-level ghost cultivator from the outside world!
As for the environment...
The environment of the Heavenly Dao Tower space is good, but only relative to ordinary cultivators in this universe. Lin Yun is already at the Saint Realm, and not just any Saint Realm cultivator. This environment is of great help to Lin Yun's cultivation, but it is not enough to become the catalyst for Lin Yun's breakthrough!
"Now, all we can do is endure it..." The spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower sighed softly and said.
"Yes! How's the situation outside?" Lin Yun nodded and then asked.
When he and True Martial Saint Lord came to the Heavenly Dao Tower, they saw many living beings in this universe being hunted down by ghost cultivators from the Netherworld. Although he felt bad seeing this, he was powerless to do anything about it.
He knew that many living beings were being killed every day, and he also wanted to break through to a higher realm as soon as possible so that he could drive all those ghost cultivators back to the Netherworld. However, his training over this period of time had taught him that this matter could not be rushed.
"It's still the same as before. There are fewer ghost cultivators coming from the Netherworld. Although a large number of living beings are killed by them every day, it's not excessive. In fact, some powerful beings are even hunting down many ghost cultivators to make themselves much stronger..." said the spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower.
"Some powerful beings hunt down many ghost cultivators, making themselves much stronger?" Lin Yun was taken aback and asked in confusion, "Don't those powerful ghost cultivators care?"
The powerful beings outside, no matter how strong, are only at the Saint Realm, and it's uncertain whether there are even any mid-level Saint Realm beings. There are five Saint King-level ghost cultivators that can be seen outside, and it's still uncertain whether there are any other Saint King-level ghost cultivators.
Compared to the level of powerhouses, the space of this universe is not large. If these Saint King-level ghost cultivators really take charge, how can those living beings and powerful beings kill many ghost cultivators to strengthen themselves?
“That’s normal. I estimate that those ghost cultivators probably want to treat this universe as a breeding ground, so that it can continuously produce powerful beings for them to cultivate in. In this way, it is necessary for some powerful beings to hunt ghost cultivators and grow stronger quickly. Otherwise, low-level beings are of little help to those high-level ghost cultivators…” The spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower shook its head and said.
It didn't tell Lin Yun much about these things, but it had seen a lot in the outside world.
"Let some powerful beings hunt down ghost cultivators to grow stronger quickly, so they can use them for training... Aren't those ghost cultivators their own kind?" Lin Yun asked incredulously.
"The same kind? You're overthinking it. The Netherworld is connected to billions of living universes. Many beings from those universes have perished and entered the Netherworld to become ghost cultivators. It's arguably the most chaotic place. They might not necessarily consider other ghost cultivators as their own kind..." The spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower chuckled.
"You heard about the Blood Emperor's deeds that Black Mountain recounted earlier. That Blood Emperor was so renowned, not only because he killed powerful beings, but also because of the fall of countless ghost cultivators from the Netherworld..." The spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower paused and said.
"Just like you, you are also a living being. Would you consider pigs, dogs, sheep, star beasts, or other races as your own kind?" the spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower then said.
"I understand," Lin Yun nodded.
At that moment, he knew he had overthought things; he had underestimated the Netherworld.
"Not only that, so what if they are of the same kind? For the sake of strength, many powerful people will stop at nothing. They will even sacrifice their own kind. You can't be too naive. If you are like this, it will be difficult for you to survive in the outside world. Back then, my master was too kind-hearted, which caused many troubles and ultimately cost him his life. This was also closely related to this..." Seeing Lin Yun like this, the spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower couldn't help but say again.
During this time, it had been paying close attention to Lin Yun's cultivation and hoped that Lin Yun would devote himself to cultivation and break through quickly. Therefore, it did not communicate with Lin Yun much. However, it had learned some things about Lin Yun during this period.
It knew that many of Lin Yun's attitudes were unacceptable; these were not the attitudes a mature and powerful person should have. Otherwise, Lin Yun would inevitably suffer losses once he entered a wider world.
This is based on experience.
Once the topic was brought up, it couldn't help but talk more with Lin Yun.
Whether it's humans or other living beings, many people have this mentality: once they feel they've been taken advantage of, they can't help but tell others about it, and even advise others not to do so.
Following this topic, the spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower recounted some of its master's experiences to Lin Yun.
This broadened Lin Yun's horizons considerably.
It turns out that the outside world is so complex, and so... wonderful.
Yes, it was wonderful. In fact, after his strength broke through to the Saint Realm, this universe became somewhat small and low-level for him. However, the narration of the Heavenly Dao Tower spirit unfolded a magnificent world for him.
There, saints are as numerous as clouds, rain, and hairs on a cow. Only saintly rulers are considered significant figures. If one is not a saintly ruler of a high realm, one is merely a minor figure. Only those who reach the realm of saintly kings can be considered powerful figures.
Lin Yun longed for such a world.
"Thank you for your guidance, senior. I will definitely pay attention," Lin Yun nodded repeatedly.
He knew that the spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower was saying all this for his own good, and he didn't reject it. He was growing up too fast and was too young. He did have some weaknesses in his personality and needed to continuously improve.
"Of course, I'm not telling you to be too heartless. That kind of person is no good either. My master once told me that a gentleman has things he will do and things he will not do..." Seeing Lin Yun's serious attitude in listening to advice, the spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower suddenly felt a little embarrassed and said.
Most importantly, it is now trying to build a relationship with Lin Yun so that Lin Yun will help it and its master in the future. If Lin Yun really listens to it and becomes heartless and ungrateful, no longer helping it and its master, or even having bad intentions towards it and its master, wouldn't it be shooting itself in the foot?
Thinking this, the spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower even felt a little worried and regretful. If only it hadn't said so much to Lin Yun earlier. Lin Yun's previous personality wasn't necessarily bad. At least, it felt very comfortable cooperating with the Lin Yun of the past.
"Don't worry, senior. A gentleman knows what to do and what not to do. I have always believed in this. I know the thought behind what you told me earlier. I have my own judgment..." Seeing the spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower like this, Lin Yun couldn't help but smile and said.
What the spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower was worried about, how could he not know?
It can only be said that the spirit of the Heavenly Dao Tower was overthinking things.
A person's character is not so easy to change. There is a saying that goes, "It is easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature." This saying is not without reason. Only by adhering to one's original intention can one achieve great things. One's original intention can be tempered, but it should not be changed frequently, otherwise, it will be difficult to achieve great things.
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