Cao Ya sat cross-legged at the mountain gate, listening to the many taunts, his face calm and unmoved.
He slapped the bronze bell, and the sound waves reverberated, shaking heaven and earth.
"Don't interrupt, I'll continue," Cao Ya said. There was no ethereal mist surrounding him, but every word he spoke attracted countless eyes.
The supreme ruler's attention and the murderous intent of the immortals from other realms—all these things seemed to be building momentum for him, spreading throughout the heavens and the earth.
Moreover, despite all the ridicule and scrutinizing gazes, he remained calm and composed, maintaining a serene and unhurried demeanor. This composure is truly admirable and worthy of respect.
Cao Ya didn't think that much about it, nor did she care about the ridicule.
Because he understood very well how terrifying the upper limit of the new method was, which was rooted in the martial arts of the [Nine Cauldrons Chronicle] world and the profound system of the [Panlong] universe laws.
Aiming straight for seven stars!
With confidence in one's abilities, one can naturally remain quite calm.
Cao Ya held the bronze bell, and only after the ripples subsided did he continue speaking slowly:
"We all know that the true mark of excellence in the Immortal Ancient Method is to cultivate immortal energy, one strand of immortal energy, two strands of immortal energy, or even three strands of immortal energy. For this reason, many powerful forces have gone to great lengths and racked their brains to help their young clansmen cultivate immortal energy."
His gaze swept across the sky and the ground, a hint of a smile playing on his lips.
"Yes, many young people who cultivate immortality do so with the help of others, rather than by cultivating on their own. This kind of shortcut naturally deprives them of the tempering and challenges they will face in their future cultivation journey."
Such words caused many people to bow their heads.
The countless beings present understood that those powerful forces, such as the Longevity Clan, possessed profound and unfathomable resources. They could completely help the young people in their clans cultivate immortal energy, thereby undergoing a complete transformation and reaching the realm of the extraordinary.
Some people even had a completely different body, a physical body imbued with immortal energy that had been sealed away from the ancient immortal realm.
However, while young people from powerful backgrounds might possess such shortcuts, those from ordinary backgrounds are naturally excluded. Want to possess immortal energy? Cultivate it yourself! Failure means death!
This is a shocking reality resulting from the comparison of resources.
Families specializing in immortality and the like have monopolized far too many resources for cultivating the Dao.
Upon hearing Cao Ya's condemnatory attitude, many beings felt a surge of warmth in their hearts.
Regardless of the circumstances, the fact that he spoke out in support is enough to demonstrate the attitude of this descendant of the Kunpeng.
They were determined to support the new law no matter what it was like.
However, Cao Ya will not let them down.
“Those who possess immortal energy, very few of them actually cultivated it entirely on their own; most of them took shortcuts,” Cao Ya continued, speaking calmly, yet stirring up waves in the hearts of countless beings.
"Moreover, the cultivation of immortal energy cannot be achieved in today's world. It must be done in the ancient immortal ruins, because it can only be cultivated in that kind of environment. After the ancient immortal era, the environment has changed. The world we live in is not suitable for cultivating ancient immortal methods, and it is very difficult to break through."
"The ancient method of today and the ancient method of immortality seem to be better. In reality, the demanding requirements of the ancient method of immortality are simply difficult for ordinary people to meet."
"However, in the basics, before becoming a god, the two paths are not much different."
At this point, Cao Ya actually laughed, which drew the attention of many people, who were quite surprised.
These are common knowledge in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, but normally people rarely talk about them.
Was it useful to talk about it? No, it wasn't.
Most living beings can only hope that they have extraordinary talent and comprehension, or that they have some great fortune. Otherwise, if they cannot cultivate immortal energy after becoming gods, then their lives will basically be like that, and it will be difficult for them to make any major breakthroughs.
As for the basic realm before becoming a god, most people don't care. Although it is better to build a solid foundation, one should also act according to one's ability. Otherwise, if too much time is wasted, one's lifespan will be exhausted, and one will be old and frail. How can one become a god then?
There are specific requirements for igniting the divine fire, which are almost impossible for people with weakened qi and blood to meet.
Moreover, isn't today supposed to be about the new method? Why is Cao Ya only talking about the ancient and modern methods and the immortal ancient methods?
They were already very familiar with those two cultivation systems, so there was no need for Cao Ya to explain them; it was unnecessary.
They paid a high price to come here, not to listen to this kind of thing.
Some members of the immortal families immediately started making a fuss, spewing many sarcastic remarks. If there hadn't been so many important figures around, they probably would have started hurling insults.
The other cultivators, though suspicious, remained patient, listening quietly without interrupting or questioning Cao Ya.
Unlike the first two groups of people, there was another group of beings who had studied ancient and modern methods and had a deep understanding of them. Their expressions shifted, and they seemed to be deep in thought.
The difference between the ancient and modern methods and the ancient immortal methods is not just a matter of whether they are suitable for the general environment or whether or not one cultivates immortal energy. Even in the basic aspects, the two methods have different emphases.
Sure enough, Cao Ya then began to recount:
"Blood Transplant, Cave Heaven, Spirit Transformation, Inscription, Array Formation, and Venerable Realm—these are the basic realms. After Venerable Realm comes Godhood."
"Many cultivators of ancient and modern methods also cultivate to this level, but they are different from cultivators of immortal and ancient methods. They yearn for the ultimate sublimation, to surpass the ancient sages, and to reach an incomparably profound state."
"In the Cave Heaven Realm, ten Cave Heavens are opened up and merged into one, becoming a single Cave Heaven. Just how terrifying must that Cave Heaven be?"
"Or, at the Inscription Realm or Array Realm, one can inscribe ancient immortal killing arrays or the top ten killing arrays since the beginning of time within one's flesh and blood. Once one reaches mastery and activates the top ten killing arrays, what kind of killing aura will that be? Will it be able to shake the heavens and suppress ancient immortal cultivators who have cultivated immortal aura? Even if it is only three strands of immortal aura."
"When ancient and modern methods are taken to their extreme, they are equally terrifying, no less so than ancient and immortal methods."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone gasped. Shattering the ten great grotto-heavens and merging them into one, surpassing all the ancients—what a magnificent spirit and style this was!
To have the Heaven-Opening Killing Array engraved within one's body—what kind of unparalleled and fierce person must that be?
Even those great cultivators at the Escape Realm and Supreme Realm couldn't help but be moved or sigh, for the strong among the ancient and modern cultivators are all peerless figures whose brilliance shines through the ages.
However, Cao Ya still didn't mention his new law.
"Could this be your new method? A pirated version of the ancient and modern methods?" A Grand Cultivator of the Escape Realm from a family of immortals said coldly.
Immediately, many members of the immortal families burst into laughter.
His disdain was palpable.
"What's the rush?" Cao Ya said, not in a hurry at all. He continued, "If you don't explain the ancient and modern methods clearly, how can anyone understand my new method?"
"Heh, I'll wait and see." The great cultivator said disdainfully, with an attitude of looking down on others.
Cao Ya surveyed the sky and the earth, observing the expressions of countless living beings, and saw a hint of impatience. He smiled slightly and said:
"Since everyone is so eager to see it, I won't keep you in suspense any longer."
This immediately got many people excited, and they held their breath and listened attentively.
"My new method, in its basic part, is the same as the ancient and modern methods, following the paths of Blood Transfer, Cave Heaven, Spirit Transformation, Inscription, Array Formation, and Venerable. However, starting from the Venerable level, the practice of the new method is completely different from the ancient and modern methods."
Cao Ya remained calm, gazing at the countless cultivators with composure, before uttering a statement that stunned everyone.
“After the Venerable One, the new Dharma does not seek or require becoming a god.”
"To create a new world and evolve the universe is the goal of the new law."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com