Chapter 607: Chapter 53: Divine Spirit Secrets (Part 2)
Sun Huai’an, although born from humble origins, possesses a remarkable appearance. It’s no wonder Nie Shensha took a liking to him at first sight.
At this moment, he stands with his hands behind his back, speaking eloquently. His narration of ancient secrets gives the impression that he has personally witnessed them, lending him an aura of profound mystique.
"So, that’s how the Ancient Divine Spirits were born?"
Zhao Wenhe clapped his hands lightly and sighed with admiration, looking thoughtful:
"Even in the Yama Sect, no one knows such secrets. Who would have thought that Young Brother Sun would understand them so well."
As he spoke, he glanced at the Nie Family’s ancestor.
He wasn’t aware of Sun Huai’an’s background and merely regarded him as the son-in-law of the Nie Family and a Magical Sage. But now, it seemed there might be more to his identity.
Little did he know,
even the Nie Family’s ancestor was ignorant of Sun Huai’an’s true situation. In response to the curious glances, he could only return a wry smile.
"You flatter me, senior,"
Sun Huai’an clasped his hands in respect:
"Regarding the affairs of ancient times, I only learned of them by chance from the remnant Divine Thought within the Star Constellation Divine Banner left by the predecessors."
"As for the Yama Sect, being one of the Three Paths and Four Sects, surely they too have records, but they must have been lost over time."
"As for such stone carvings, they are related,"
The Star Constellation Divine Banner is an ancient artifact, allegedly with a total of twenty-eight banners, of which six are in his possession.
The six divine banners, each possessing extraordinary power.
This is the fundamental reason why Sun Huai’an, despite being newly initiated as a Master, possesses such formidable strength.
Everyone looked towards the stone carvings on the wall and, recalling what he had just narrated, indeed found corresponding images.
However, the carvings are so intricate that, without someone to guide them, they would never have guessed they were tied to ancient secrets.
For hundreds of years, two Ghost Kings, Zhao and Wang, have presided over the Ethereal Celestial Palace, yet they never comprehended their true meaning.
"Husband,"
Nie Shensha’s beautiful eyes shimmered as she asked:
"Since Divine Spirits are born from the worship of the Human Race, they should protect the Human Race. Why, then, were they all slain by the first generation of Celestial Masters, and the method of worshipping Divine Spirits became forbidden?"
"Indeed,"
City Lord Nie nodded slowly:
"Throughout history, worshipping an Evil God has been considered a grave crime of treason, and all sects have traditions of slaying followers of Evil Gods."
"Anyone who practices cultivation techniques related to Evil Gods can be killed without reporting."
There surely must be a reason for such drastic measures.
"Heh..." Sun Huai’an chuckled softly and spoke without hurry:
"In ancient times, the ancestors of the Human Race discovered the method of worship and gradually perfected it, creating various Divine Spirits."
Creating Divine Spirits!
The term sounds peculiar, yet it makes perfect sense, as Divine Spirits are born from the beliefs of humans.
Without people,
there are no gods!
"Divine Spirits protected the Human Race, slaying fierce beasts, dominating the ancient world..."
Sun Huai’an’s voice carried an unexplainable sentiment:
"Before this period was called the Era of Wilderness, and the long period thereafter was called the Era of Gods."
"During the Era of Gods, under the protection of Divine Spirits, the Human Race expanded and eradicated fierce beasts from the world."
At this point, he shifted the focus of his speech.
"You all must know, the ancient Human Race was divided into many Clans, each having its own Divine Spirit."
"Some worshipped the Thunder God, some the Rain God, some the Divine Dragon, and others Emperor Houtu..."
"These gods..." Nie Shensha’s expression was complex, carrying an indescribable shock:
"Were all imagined by humans?"
"Correct." Sun Huai’an nodded:"The method of worship is artificially creating something out of nothing and granting it immense power."
"But there is a problem."
"What problem?"
"The power of the Divine Spirit doesn’t only rely on human imagination, but also on the number of believers."
Upon hearing this, everyone’s expression drastically changed.
They were not foolish.
On the contrary,
each was shrewdly aware.
Thus they immediately understood, if the power of a Divine Spirit is linked to its followers, how could it not involve taking over other Clans?
"It seems you all have realized,"
Sun Huai’an sneered and said:
"Once the wilderness and fierce beasts were cleared, great wars among the gods followed. No... even before the beasts were fully subdued, the Clans were eager to act against each other, especially those with longstanding animosities."
"Powerful Clans would subdue weaker ones, forcing others to worship their own Divine Spirits. This led to relentless conflicts among the Clans in their struggle for followers."
Everyone looked at the stone walls.
Indeed, there were depictions of battles among humans.
"In those years, the Youxiong Clan, Yanhuang Clan, Fangfeng Clan, Huaxu Clan, and others all showcased their prowess one after another."
Sun Huai’an walked along the stone wall, talking as he went:
"During this time, the Divine Spirits, unwilling to remain as puppets of the Human Race’s world conquests, began to take action."
"Humans forgot, the Divine Spirits..."
"Were granted wisdom by them and, more importantly, ambition!"
He stopped, gazing at an image depicting an unknown god holding a baby, his expression complex.
His voice was distant, like the wheels of history turning.
"The gods gave birth to a Divine Son!"
"A Divine Son?"
Lord Nie asked:
"What is that?"
"Not only do the Divine Spirits possess intelligence, but some were also granted immense wisdom." Sun Huai’an’s lips curled up, providing no direct answer. Instead, he said:
"These Divine Spirits, alongside the Human Race’s wise ancestors, deduced various cultivation methods from the world, which became the initial source of our current cultivation techniques."
"The Divine Spirits created corresponding cultivation techniques based on their characteristics, allowing their followers to practice and perform rites of union with them."
"Followers..."
"Gave birth to Divine Sons!"
"These Divine Sons possess a portion of the Divine Spirit’s Divine Power, with talents far beyond human imagination."
"The key is..."
"The flesh of these Divine Sons can accommodate the descent of the Divine Spirit."
"What a method!" The ancestor of the Nie Family murmured:
"Divine Sons are gifted, and due to their connection with the Divine Spirits, they earned the worship of the Clan’s people. Once grown, they are certain to become Clan leaders."
"With the Divine Spirit controlling the Divine Son, it’s equivalent to having control over the Clan, no longer being a puppet of the Human Race."
"Indeed," Sun Huai’an nodded.
"Heh..." The ancestor of the Nie Family chuckled softly:
"But in times of conflict, what use is it?"
"Do these Divine Spirits naively believe that, in this way, other Clans will not invade their own?"
"No!"
Nie Shensha shook her head:
"Ancestor, Divine Spirits are abstract and controlled by the beliefs of humans, rarely gaining freedom, but Divine Sons are different."
"Shensha is indeed wise," Sun Huai’an cast an appreciative glance her way:
"These Divine Spirits not only aim to control the Clans but, more importantly, seek freedom to exist even without worship."
The attendees understood.
Indeed.
Despite their might, Divine Spirits are bound by their believers, and without them, they have no roots.
"Only a Divine Spirit with a physical body can be considered a true Divine Spirit," Sun Huai’an spoke slowly:
"Otherwise, it’s a false god!"
"This was part of the actions of the Divine Spirits during those years."
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"Are you kidding?"
Fang Zheng said speechlessly:
"The Divine Spirits were all but exterminated during ancient times by the first generation of Celestial Masters. Even if a few survived by luck, they dare not show themselves. Where can one find Divine Spirit remains for refinement?"
The crux is,
to cast Sacred Bone through the Devouring God technique, one does not need two hundred and six bones, but two hundred and six Divine Spirits.
Nowhere today,
not even in ancient times, was it possible, except perhaps for the first Celestial Master.
Fortunately, even if not two hundred and six Divine Spirits, just refining the Divine Bone could still have some effect.
"If I refine these four pieces of Divine Bone, I should gain several decades of mana, saving a lot of effort."
"And furthermore..."
"The Divine Bone has an immortal nature, making it very difficult for you to kill me if refined!"
Consider Lady White Bone, whose cultivation base and strength were no match for Fengdu Ghost King Zhou Qi, yet she had confidence in the power of Divine Talismans for self-preservation.
This was due to cultivating the Devouring God and Casting Sacred Bone.
"Whoosh..."
Flames of Thunder Fire blazed, supporting the Desolate Pole. As the cultivation technique circulated, the Desolate Pole gradually transformed into a pool of golden liquid, merging into Fang Zheng’s body.
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