fictionpage Chapter 1998 - 1987: Investiture of the Gods
Chapter 1998 - 1987: Investiture of the Gods
Similarly, comprehending the Rule Power requires Taoist Cultivators to refine their Dao Heart through insights into themselves and the Heavenly Dao, only then can the Primordial Spirit emerge.This is the biggest difference between Divine Cultivation and Taoist Cultivation.
Divine Cultivation doesn't consider State of Mind; as long as the power is sufficient, breakthroughs can be made with unstoppable force.
But Taoist Cultivators are different. Simply having power without a matching State of Mind, they can't advance even a step further.
In this aspect, Ning Fan is the perfect example.
Before the Golden Core disappeared, Ning Fan was stuck at a bottleneck, unable to refine spiritual power into Divine Sense, which is the foundation of the Primordial Spirit.
Without Divine Sense, entering the Divine Origin Realm is impossible.
Numerous Taoist Cultivators, from the moment they embark on the Path of Celestial, begin honing their State of Mind.
On the surface, Divine Cultivation seems to have a massive advantage.
There are no bottlenecks; as long as strength accumulates, cultivation can rise rapidly like a rocket.
In fact, this is indeed the advantage of Divine Cultivation.
But its drawbacks are just as obvious, like the true name.
The true name and Primordial Spirit both represent a unique imprint in the Heavenly Dao.
Like it's previously mentioned, getting inscribed in the heavenly roster.
The true name of Divine Spirits, due to awakening with the help of the rules, is openly displayed in the roster.
Divine Spirits cannot sever the bond between their true name imprint and the rules.
If the true name is revealed, the opponent can use Rule Power to launch Divine Arts attacks directly on the true name imprint.
Thus, the true name is critically important to Divine Spirits, even their closest kin won't disclose it.
And the Primordial Spirit of Taoist Cultivators, although also on the roster,
After years of State of Mind refinement, they can hide their Primordial Spirit within themselves, erase the imprint from the roster, and remain unaffected.
This is the difference Vivian mentioned.
Ning Fan's true name is just as it implies, merely a name, a code, only the Primordial Spirit truly represents his imprint.
After hearing Vivian's description, Ning Fan suddenly recalled a very famous myth, namely the prestigious Investiture of the Gods.
The story of the Investiture of the Gods is simple, revolving around the term "Investiture of Gods."
The Heavenly Court intended to select three hundred sixty-five Celestials, to be inscribed according to their dao cultivation.
Thus, Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian gathered together to draw up an investiture list, this list is the "Investiture of the Gods."
Although the name sounds grand, only the unlucky ones get invested as gods.
Only those on the Investiture of the Gods who die can be inscribed, thereafter governed by the Heavenly Court.
No more leaping beyond the Three Realms, free from the Five Elements.
Otherwise, as the biggest loser, how could Tongtian Sect Hierarch lose to the point of vomiting blood, since most of those inscribed were his disciples.
Paired with the Investiture of the Gods is the Divine Whip.
Without the Investiture of the Gods, the Divine Whip would be utterly useless.
Otherwise, this Divine Artifact wouldn't end up in the hands of the least powerful Jiang Ziya.
The Divine Whip, attacks gods but not immortals. The gods here doesn't refer to Ancient Gods, but the proper gods on the Investiture of the Gods.
No matter how high your cultivation, as long as you're on the Investiture of the Gods, even Jiang Ziya can whip you until your soul is scattered.
"No wonder Divine Spirits dare not reveal their true names."
In Ning Fan's view, the true names of Western Divine Spirits are somewhat like the Investiture of the Gods, except this roster is drafted by the Heavenly Dao.
The consequence of a true name being exposed is akin to waiting for the "Divine Whip" to strike.
With Ning Fan's gaze upon her, Vivian hesitantly said, "So you don't need to worry, even if I know your true name, I can't harm you."
"Wouldn't that mean you've definitely considered it."
Vivian hurriedly said, "Not at all. I'm really just curious. You have to believe me."
"Alright, I believe you."
Perhaps Ning Fan's quick response made Vivian momentarily unable to accept, asking a foolish question, "Do you really believe me?"
Ning Fan retorted, "Don't you want me to believe you?"
"Of course I do. I mean… I…"
As she spoke, Vivian lowered her head speechlessly.
Ning Fan half-jokingly said, "I hope we can coexist peacefully. Do you understand?"
If Vivian can truly accomplish this, then all would be well.
Otherwise, things will be unpredictable in the future.
If one day Ning Fan has the power to truly kill Vivian, and she's still flirting with disaster, he won't hesitate.
"I understand."
At this moment, Vivian's thoughts were also complex; she didn't know why things turned out this way, having to rely on a mortal.
"If not for those damned Ancient Gods, I wouldn't have turned out like this."
If Ning Fan could hear Vivian's inner thoughts, he would surely feel gratified.
This bad-tempered, dim-witted Evil Dragon finally found the culprit.
Ning Fan was completely caught off guard, and a wrench was thrown from above, losing everything, a perfectly fine Golden Core just vanished.
Before setting off, Ning Fan gave his final instructions: "From now on, you must live within human society. Some unnecessary words, I need not say them again."
"I know. Mary taught me some things."
"That's good. You should be clear, it wasn't me who caused you to become like this."
After reiterating this point, Ning Fan waved his hand and said, "Let's go. Mary should be waiting anxiously."
Vivian looked at Ning Fan with a complex expression, not knowing what thoughts lingered in her mind.
Stepping onto the Teleportation Formation, just arriving at the Barrier's desert location, Vivian suddenly fell with a thud, sitting on the ground.
Ning Fan instinctively glanced at her burden, then asked, "What's wrong?"
"I'm fine."
Vivian seemed completely okay, stood up from the sand, and explained, "Wasn't paying attention earlier, felt suppressed by the Will of the Origin."
"Suppression? Do outsiders experience suppression?"
Ning Fan recalled that Chen Min hadn't mentioned this.
"Generally, no. I was affected because I ignited the Divine Fire and possess Divinity."
"Means too strong."
Ning Fan felt a bit sour inside, he had hoped to obtain such treatment, which is a testament to strength.
After releasing Mary, Vivian hurried over to her "good sister."
For some reason, in human form with Ning Fan she felt inexplicably uneasy.
This unease may perhaps be the result of being subjugated.
"Vivian, welcome to America."
As soon as Mary appeared, she opened her arms wide, expressing her enthusiasm.
But Vivian stood dumbfounded, pondering the significance of Mary's gesture, "Intent on strangling me?"
"Oh! Poor child."
The pitiful gaze for the mentally deficient appeared once more, Mary proactively embraced Vivian, softly saying afterwards, "An embrace is a gesture between good friends, good sisters."