Chapter 607: How to Defeat the Heavenly Dao
“Yes, it’s been a long time, almost twenty years!”
Yu Qian’s reply echoed, and before her voice faded, she had already appeared before Lu Yao.
Qi Huang observed the legendary “Mobile Girl” seriously. The woman appeared to be in her early twenties, with a small, palm-sized face and delicate features that evoked pity. However, she possessed a pair of large, sparkling eyes and long, black hair that cascaded down to her hips, making her look like an elf untouched by the mortal world.
“You are Yu Qian? The so-called Mobile Girl? You should understand my reason for coming!”
Lu Yao got straight to the point. Being a man, she wasn’t swayed by the other’s pitiable appearance.
“I know. You must have many questions for me, right? But before that, I need to confirm something. Did you use the item my father gave you?”
Yu Qian reminded her cautiously.
“Yes, I did,” Lu Yao replied casually.
“Excellent, then let’s find a quiet place to talk slowly!”
Yu Qian said with a satisfied smile.
“And you? Aren’t you going to use it?”
Lu Yao instinctively offered the Heaven Concealing Water.
“No need. I have it in my storage ring, and I’ve already used it,” Yu Qian explained.
With no further reservations, Lu Yao and Yu Qian vanished from their spot.
The two women soon left Blue Ring Star and landed on a quiet planet.
“Ask away. I’ll tell you anything I know,” Yu Qian said sincerely.
“First, do you know what the Heavenly Dao is? Is it truly omniscient and omnipotent?”
Lu Yao asked the question that had been troubling her for a long time.
Qi Huang listened intently as well; this was something she desperately wanted to know.
“The Heavenly Dao… is the myriad worlds we inhabit!”
What? Lu Yao thought she must have misheard.
“You didn’t mishear. The Heavenly Dao is indeed the myriad worlds we inhabit! If we were to compare the Heavenly Dao to a cultivator, then each world would be equivalent to one of its organs, and each star would be equivalent to an inch of its flesh. As for us and the surrounding flora, we can only be considered as the fine hairs on its flesh. The Heavenly Dao’s Will, in turn, would be the cultivator’s soul. With this understanding, you should have a clear idea of whether it is omniscient and omnipotent.”
Yu Qian explained sternly.
“Hiss!”
Qi Huang instinctively gasped. She hadn’t expected such an answer. If the reality was indeed as described, it meant that every blade of grass and every tree in these myriad worlds was under the Heavenly Dao’s constant surveillance, just as a cultivator knew every inch of their own body like the back of their hand.
Lu Yao’s expression also turned grave, but there was no hint of dejection. She continued, “Even so, how can this Heavenly Dao know everyone’s future? Cultivators don’t know what will happen to their own flesh the next moment.”
“That’s why I said it was just a metaphor. In reality, the Heavenly Dao is far more advanced than a cultivator. It knows everyone’s future because it has already arranged a lifetime for each person. Ranging from birth, aging, sickness, and death, to minor details like eating, drinking, urinating, and defecating, everything is a creation of the Heavenly Dao. This is what is called destiny! If you are unaware of this truth, you will spend your entire life following the path arranged by the Heavenly Dao, and you won’t resist. Even if you do resist, how would you know that it wasn’t also arranged by the Heavenly Dao?”
Yu Qian offered a helpless smile.
“Heh, it seems I’ve found the right enemy!”
Instead of despair, Lu Yao rejoiced.
“My benefactor, I know your past and understand what you want to do. But we are inherently part of the Heavenly Dao, so no matter how hard we try, our limits cannot surpass it. This means your hope for revenge is extremely slim. Even so, do you still want to continue?”
Yu Qian warned her.
“Why not? I’m already considered dead anyway. Am I afraid of death?”
Lu Yao retorted nonchalantly.
“In that case, I will do my utmost to help you.”
Yu Qian expressed her stance.
“Then, in your opinion, how can we defeat the Heavenly Dao?”
Lu Yao asked urgently.
“As I said earlier, since you are a part of the Heavenly Dao, your potential is already capped. To defeat it, you must find an alternative path and cultivate powers that do not belong to it!”
Yu Qian elaborated.
“Powers that don’t belong to it? For example?”
Lu Yao inquired with a frown.
“For example, the Yin Energy within you is one such power. It can corrode all things and can counteract the five elemental spiritual energies that the Heavenly Dao uses to evolve worlds. However, this is not enough. You also need to find something that can deal with the Heavenly Dao’s Will. This is akin to facing a powerful immortal; we must guard not only against his cultivation level but also against his Spiritual Sense!”
Yu Qian explained in detail.
“Then what can deal with the Heavenly Dao’s Will? I am a Zombie, without a soul, so cultivating Spiritual Sense is not an option for me.”
Lu Yao stated in advance.
“Even if you could cultivate Spiritual Sense, you wouldn’t be able to deal with the Heavenly Dao’s Will. As I said, you are inherently a part of the Heavenly Dao, and your soul is no exception. Therefore, your potential is capped,” Yu Qian shook her head and continued, “However, fortunately, there is something in this world that is the bane of Spiritual Sense, and that is Killing Intent!”
“Killing Intent?”
Lu Yao’s face showed surprise. This was the first time she had heard of such a thing.
“Yes, Killing Intent! Killing Intent exists outside the five elements and can directly attack a person’s state of mind, causing them to be unable to use their Spiritual Sense in a state of panic. Any intelligent being will be affected, and the Heavenly Dao is no exception!”
Yu Qian spoke eloquently.
“It sounds good, but I don’t have Killing Intent, nor do I know how to cultivate it,” Lu Yao admitted with some embarrassment.
“It’s alright. I have a guide on comprehending Killing Intent here. You can take it and study it slowly,” Yu Qian handed Lu Yao a piece of paper.
Lu Yao glanced at it casually and exclaimed in surprise, “This Killing Intent actually needs to be comprehended through killing people?”
“Of course. Killing Intent, Killing Intent, naturally arises from conflict and killing,” Yu Qian chuckled.
“Besides Yin Energy and Killing Intent, do I need anything else?” Lu Yao asked again.
“Of course. Yin Energy and Killing Intent are merely methods for you to become stronger, but you lack the time to do so. The Heavenly Dao will not allow you to continuously become stronger, so you must find a way to completely conceal your tracks.” Yu Qian offered her advice.
“Can this Heaven Concealing Water do that?” Lu Yao inquired after some thought.
“No, this Heaven Concealing Water can only deceive the Heavenly Dao’s lackeys, that is, the puppet celestial beings from the upper realm. It cannot deceive the Heavenly Dao itself,” Yu Qian stated, her words astonishing.
“Ah? Then everything we are saying now has already been heard by the Heavenly Dao?” Lu Yao was stunned.
Qi Huang also found it somewhat amusing. If the Heaven Concealing Water was useless, why bother with this pointless effort?
“Don’t panic. The Heavenly Dao fought a battle with another Heavenly Dao countless ages ago. Although it won, it hasn’t been able to fully digest the other Heavenly Dao yet, so it is currently in slumber!” Yu Qian dropped another bombshell.
“How do you know the Heavenly Dao is in slumber? Could the foresight ability of the Heavenly Mystic Master surpass the Heavenly Dao?” Lu Yao questioned.
“Of course not. My ancestors from the upper realm told me through telepathy!” Yu Qian explained.
“Telepathy?” Lu Yao frowned, her face showing disbelief.
“Yes, in our Immortal Realm, if the awakened Celestial bloodline is strong enough, one can establish telepathic communication with their ancestors, sometimes even reaching a point of direct communication!” Yu Qian elaborated further, adding, “Don’t laugh, but the predictions I make are actually transmitted by my ancestors from the upper realm through telepathy. Because they are very close to the Heavenly Dao, they naturally know everyone’s destiny, including yours.”
“Such a thing exists?” Qi Huang was once again utterly shocked.
“I’m confused. Each person’s destiny is definitely a heavenly secret. Aren’t your celestial ancestors afraid of punishment from the Heavenly Dao if they reveal it so casually?” Lu Yao asked.
“Punishment? You are thinking too lightly. Once discovered by the Heavenly Dao, death is certain!” Yu Qian said with a wry smile.
“Then why did he risk facing death to tell you?” Lu Yao pressed.
“Of course, it’s for the prosperity of his descendants. The appearance of a Heavenly Mystic Master in a family means endless wealth will flow in,” Yu Qian said with a self-deprecating smile.
Lu Yao’s expression softened with understanding. If that was the case, it made sense. Ancestors trading heavenly secrets for the prosperity of their descendants, even if it meant sacrificing their lives, was worth it.
“Alright, let’s get back to the main topic. Didn’t I just say that if you want to become strong enough, you need to conceal your tracks? But these myriad worlds are all part of the Heavenly Dao, so it’s impossible for you to hide.” Yu Qian returned to the subject, continuing, “However, I also mentioned something else. The Heavenly Dao had a life-and-death battle with another Heavenly Dao a long time ago. Although it defeated and devoured the opponent, it hasn’t fully digested it yet. If you can find the residual power of that foreign Heavenly Dao, you can conceal your tracks.”
“Really? How do you know that finding its power will allow me to conceal my tracks?” Lu Yao quickly asked.
“Because the ability of this foreign Heavenly Dao is assimilation!” Yu Qian explained sternly.
