One Pound Meat, One More Attribute Point

Chapter 478: Chapter 397 Evolve Dao Path, Transcend the Mundane

"I never thought that things would deteriorate faster than I had imagined.”

The Ming Daoist pondered for a long time before heaving a light sigh, “Back in the days of the Great Yue Dynasty, the threats from Wanyuan Plain were nowhere near this level; it was just a normal Mythical Battlefield. Over a millennium, Changyue Heaven has been subtly invading the material world, and the area of Wanyuan Plain has expanded accordingly. The creatures that emerge from it have become increasingly terrifying.”

The Ming Daoist slowly stood up and walked towards the lakeside.

A thick layer of snow covered the flat ground around, crunching underfoot.

Su Heng followed behind her.

The Ming Daoist waved her hand, plucking a few tender Bodhi Leaves from the nearby Bodhi Tree and then scattered them onto the lake in front.

The lake was connected to a stream of clear water gurgling underneath, filled with black pebbles. The Bodhi Leaves followed the stream, spinning and slowly vanishing from Su Heng’s field of view.

"I have never truly made contact with beings of that level, so most of the knowledge I have comes from records in ancient texts,” the Ming Daoist looked down at the cold spring flowing beneath her feet, her voice unhurried, “Moreover, the cultivation system has been evolving over thousands of years.

Might contain some deviations.

Thus, they can only be taken as a reference, do not be too obsessed.”

"I understand,” Su Heng nodded. Gaining any useful information from the Ming Daoist was an unexpected delight for him.

"Above the level of Earth Immortals lies the Realm Master, which in some texts is also referred to as a Saint,” said the Ming Daoist, “To transcend and become a saint is not only a transformation at the life level but also a sublimation of the level of power one controls.”

"The first step of this realm is Sealing Realm, merging one’s spiritual power with a world within Changyue Heaven.”

"Sealing Heaven?” Su Heng’s heart skipped a beat.

The Ming Daoist turned around and gave him a slight nod, “Correct.”

"But to refine a world does not equate to true metamorphosis; it’s just the first step. What’s more crucial is the next step, which is to use the world you have refined as a foundation to evolve a Dao Path unique to oneself.”

The Ming Daoist spoke, “For example, the Corpse King you have encountered before, his Dao Path was likely related to reincarnation, life and death, decay, and the like.”

"From this point of view, whether it’s humans, demons, or ancient races like the Demon Descendants from Changyue Heaven, the cultivation methods after stepping into this stage are generally the same. It’s only the details that differ.”

"After evolving one’s unique Dao Path, what benefits can one gain?” asked Su Heng.

"The strong amongst Earth Immortals, even people like you and me, hold nothing but Divine Skills, which are the law. But if one can evolve one’s own Dao Path in Changyue Heaven, then the power wielded is the ‘Dao’, and between these two lies a fundamental difference,” the Ming Daoist explained.

Su Heng nodded, “Then the strength of one’s Dao Path should be closely related to the refined world.”

"Indeed,” answered the Ming Daoist, “normally, the more prosperous the world, the stronger one’s own Dao Path.”

"Then, if a person wishes to control multiple Dao Paths, would they need to refine multiple worlds within Changyue Heaven?” Su Heng speculated.

"It’s also possible to evolve multiple Dao Paths within a single Daoist Field,” the Ming Daoist shook her head and said earnestly, “However, this carries great risks. If two Dao Paths conflict, not only will you be unable to make progress, but it could also lead to collapse and severe vitality damage. 𐍂åꞐǑᛒĚŝ

Therefore, those who attempt to evolve multiple Dao Paths generally adopt a few similar approaches, and one shouldn’t overreach.”

"Since the Daoist Field is closely linked to the strength of a cultivator, will the cultivator be severely damaged if their Daoist Field is destroyed?” Su Heng inquired.

"You are correct,” the Ming Daoist nodded, “Once a Daoist Field is destroyed, at the very least, cultivation regresses, or in the worst case, it can lead to instant death.”

Su Heng frowned slightly, “But in doing so, while it might be possible to raise the upper limit of one’s power, it also arbitrarily adds a fatal weakness to oneself.”

"True, which is why the ancient texts say one must never reveal the location of their Daoist Field to others,” replied the Ming Daoist.

Su Heng thought for a moment, then asked:

"If I refine the Blood Realm, could I evolve my own Dao Path on it?”

The Ming Daoist answered, “Indeed you can.

In fact, in my view, the origin of the Blood Realm is quite powerful, and its World Will is extremely active.

Under normal circumstances, such a world would be a coveted place of enlightenment for many strong individuals. Because as long as it can be refined, given the special environment of the Blood Realm, it should be relatively easy to step into the Realm Lord Realm.

The Dao Path obtained afterwards is likely to be related to blood, slaughter, and such.

Its boost to one’s combat capabilities would be quite significant.”

"However, there is a downside to this,” the Ming Daoist continued, “The Blood Realm is connected to the Mythical Battlefield, and after refinement, it would become an easy target.”

Su Heng made a decisive remark, “I have no intention of embarking on this path right now.”

"That’s also straightforward.”

The Ming Daoist didn’t urge further, “Simply crush the Blood Realm Will without fully refining it. The path lies at your feet, whether to tread it or not, it all depends on your own thoughts.”

"I understand,” Su Heng bowed his fist towards the Ming Daoist, sincerely expressing his gratitude.

Then he turned and left.

He originally thought his enemies were in the Blood Realm.

But now it seems that those with the Power of Destruction are clearly up to something big.

Su Heng also rarely felt a sense of urgency; he must hurry and enhance his strength as swiftly as possible.

…

Su Heng returned to the Demon Suppression Tower.

Although the situation in the Blood Realm started to stabilize, things here were almost driving people crazy.

Su Heng pushed the door open, only to see figures bustling about before him, efficiently handing off an assortment of matters.

A phrase suddenly popped into his head—

‘Back here, there’s a lot for support personnel to consider. Frontline fighters just need to throw themselves wholeheartedly into the battlefield, following orders, fighting bravely. But the people at the rear have so much more to think about.’

He couldn’t help but find it somewhat amusing.

Bang!

A nearby door was flung open from the inside, making a loud noise.

Li Hongxiu usually dressed in red, moved slowly and silently.

But this time, she wore a form-fitting short jacket over training trousers, her fair arms exposed, forehead dappled with sweat. Her long hair, usually hanging down her back and waist, was now fastened with a wooden pin, giving her an air of brisk efficiency.

She pushed the door open with her left hand, a thick stack of documents in her right.

Her clear gaze quickly swept across the room.

Then, her expression brightened on seeing Su Heng.

"These are some documents that need your approval,” Li Hongxiu said crisply, approaching Su Heng.

Su Heng took the handed-over folder and started to examine it closely.

It was a trade record.

With the situation stabilizing, follow-up troops had begun to exploit the resources of the Blood Realm, cataloging the resources they collected.

Some of these resources would be kept to train talent and reward frontline warriors. The rest, which were abundant or less urgently needed, would be exchanged through major trading associations with the Immortal Sect Families from places like Linjiang and Changyue.

Resource management here was a huge issue.

While Li Hongxiu had Su Heng’s trust, she didn’t dare make a rash decision regarding this matter.

Knowing the gravity of the situation, Su Heng contemplated deeply and began to scrutinize the documents with furrowed brows.

The resources mined from the Blood Realm could be categorized into several types.

First, there were biological materials.

This included the flesh of Demon Gods and ordinary demons, as well as some materials that could be used to train War Slaves, etc.

The demon flesh was a ubiquitous material in the Cultivation World, and Su Heng, with his insatiable appetite, would need to keep most of this part for internal consumption.

As for some demons with special talents,

They could be sold as specialties to some small and medium-sized sects.

Next were the minerals.

Other than the more common minerals, two types were noteworthy.

One was the “Blood Poison Ore,” tainted by the aura of the Blood Realm. Weapons forged with this material could prevent wounds from healing. Even Earth Immortals could be affected, making the material’s value self-evident.

The second type was “Volcanic Melt.”

Volcano Bombs refined from this ore could produce considerable explosive damage.

Su Heng had previously been at a disadvantage against the giant crocodile Reylo when he fought at Zunfa Temple.

At that time he had not merged with the Dragon Corpse,

And although his physical strength couldn’t compare to his current state, it was still quite formidable.

Yet, he had suffered some superficial wounds from the immense energy released by a Volcano Bomb’s explosion.

"Hmm

After some thought, Su Heng made a glaring mark on the document.

A portion of the Blood Poison Ore could be sold, but all of the Volcanic Melt needed to be kept.

As for the last category – plants.

The Blood Realm was barren, and currently, there weren’t many discovered medicinal plants.

However, some of the researched plants seemed to enhance spiritual power.

Su Heng ordered Zhao Zongwu at the front to continue investigating and to send him a detailed report as soon as possible. After annotating the file, Su Heng handed the document back to Li Hongxiu.

Li Hongxiu took it, glanced briefly over it,

And then, as if by magic, she presented another document to Su Heng, which listed potential purchases from other powers.

Upon opening it, Su Heng’s eyes lit up. He saw many special drugs that could boost spirit, seemingly with excellent effects.

Though he didn’t plan on using the Blood Realm as a Daoist Field to pursue the path of a “Realm Master,” to completely overpower the Blood Realm Will without ample spiritual power was impossible. These drugs could relieve Su Heng’s urgent need.

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