“I’m afraid that you’ll become conceited if I don’t rend your heart,” Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword said earnestly—it was also afraid that if Song Shuhang continued speaking, it was going to be the one that ended up having its heart rent.
In its opinion, it was better to rend Song Shuhang’s heart than have the same thing done unto itself. As such, it chose to viciously act without hesitation.
“Senior, let’s not talk about money anymore. What comes after the Life Wheel?” Song Shuhang took the initiative to change the subject.
Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword continued to move its body and write in the air.
“After the Life Wheel comes the [Ten Heavenly Layers]… Hm, at least that should be its name. Anyway, its name isn’t that important, just know that it’s the small realm that comes next. This small realm is very important as this is the realm when a cultivator integrates all of the foundations they have laid in the past.
“The first four layers of the Ten Heavenly Layers represent the apertures of the First Stage, the small dantians of the Second Stage, the four mysterious meridians of the Third Stage, and the nine immortal bones of the Fourth Stage. These four heavenly layers can be condensed by any cultivator who has reached the Sixth Stage. As long as they live long enough, they will be able to attain these four layers through sheer effort. However, if one wants to condense the fifth layer, they would need a golden core with at least four dragon patterns as a prerequisite.”
Truth be told, a golden core with four dragon patterns would only allow a cultivator to become a Sixth Stage True Monarch of the lowest rung. As for those with only one to three dragon patterns, without a heaven-defying encounter or adventure, they would be unable to get past the Fifth Stage Realm.
“However, that is the limit of the potential of someone who has a four-dragon-pattern golden core. If they do not go on great adventures, those with such a golden core would stop at the fifth heavenly layer.
“Moving along, cultivators with five or six dragon patterns are able to go a step further, and condense the sixth heavenly layer. After the sixth layer, the cultivator can choose to directly enter the next small realm.”
Song Shuhang asked curiously, “Then what about the seventh, eighth, and ninth heavenly layer? Do those correspond to the number of dragon patterns one has?”
Soft Feather then said, “But if that’s the case, then what about the 10th heavenly layer? Could it be that one would need 10 dragon patterns?”
“You two, how can your minds be so rigid as cultivators?” Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword said. “It is at times like this that your mind should be active. Apart from dragon patterns, what else can affect your Life Wheel, thereby affecting the 10th heavenly layer?”
Soft Feather blinked. “The Big Dipper and the life-bound magical treasure?”
“That’s right. Among the 7th to 10th layers, there is a layer that corresponds to the Big Dipper and life-bound magical treasure.” Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword tilted its hilt in satisfaction.
Soft Feather smiled. “I am the best at answering questions.”
Song Shuhang curiously asked, “So which layer is related to the Big Dipper as well as the life-bound magical treasure?”
“Take a guess. This is where you should be using those brains of yours,” Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword said, and it seemed to think of another thing. “Right, Song Shuhang, you only got several questions right out of the 50 questions back then. It seems like you have no talent in this aspect, so you can just forget about it.”
“…” Song Shuhang.
With a slip of his hand, he used the ❮Saber-Nurturing Technique❯ twice on Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword. “Senior, could you give me a hint?”
“Not bad, although you have no talent for answering questions, you still know how to behave,” Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword said cheerfully. “The answer is, I don’t know. When it comes to the process of ascending from the Sixth Stage to the Seventh Stage, me knowing this much is already not bad. I really am not too clear on the specifics.”
“Thank you, Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword.” Song Shuhang slid his hand again. “What about the following small realms?”
Soft Feather felt that the relationship between Senior Song and Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword was so interesting that it could be made into a part of the film The Victim.
Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword said, “What is known by most is that there are two events that come after the Ten Heavenly Layers. When one attains at least six heavenly layers, they can decide to continue getting more layers or directly move onto the Lotus Forming. Once the lotus is born, the phase of nurturing and nourishing it starts. After caring for it long enough, the lotus flower will take shape and draw the heavenly tribulation. After transcending the tribulation, a nascent soul would take shape inside the lotus flower, thereby allowing the cultivator to enter the Seventh Stage Venerable Realm.”
Song Shuhang asked curiously, “How long does nurturing the lotus take?”
Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword said, “Looking at the foundation you have laid, a short duration would be about 10 years, but it can take up to 100 or even 1,000 years.”
Song Shuhang said, “Then the only thing that Soft Feather will have to experience in the future is this Lotus Forming…”
Soft Feather had a patternless golden core. According to Senior White Two’s experience, the patternless golden core would sink to the bottom of the lake like a seed and receive nourishment… One day, the golden core would transform into a lotus, and the lotus would then begin to grow a nascent soul.
But Song Shuhang was not certain whether he would have the same experience as ordinary cultivators or as that of Soft Feather with her ‘patternless golden core’ in the future.
Therefore, he had decided to first understand both methods to avoid any mishaps.
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“If the Celestials are really gathering because of a Big Dipper, then this matter is very important for the seniors of the Nine Provinces Number One Group.” Song Shuhang raised his head, and looked out the window.
Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword added, “If it’s a low-grade Big Dipper, then it doesn’t make much sense. But if it’s a medium-grade Big Dipper or higher, then it becomes a must-have for Sixth Stage cultivators with seven or more dragon patterns.”
Song Shuhang said, “Then let’s wait for the news from Senior Yellow Mountain. If it happens to be true, we might have to fight for this Big Dipper.”
Moreover, the Celestials were their enemies. As such, going against them wouldn’t cause them any psychological pressure.
“There’s a message.” Soft Feather reached out, and opened the chat software. “Senior Yellow Mountain has sent word that it really is a Big Dipper!”
Inside the Nine Provinces Number One Group.
Yellow Mountain is very tired and wants to retire: “As I’ve guessed, a Big Dipper is about to be born. However, estimating from the aura that’s leaking, this should only be a medium-grade Big Dipper. When I condensed my Life Wheel, the high-grade Big Dipper that my master had led me to had a much richer aura compared to this.”
Northern River’s Loose Cultivator said, “A medium-grade Big Dipper is already enough, and it is worth fighting for. When our Spirit Lake reaches its limit, and the time comes to condense the Life Wheel, we can still use a high-grade Big Dipper if we come across one. If not, a medium-grade Big Dipper is still a very good choice.”
Fairy Lychee asked, “Does this Big Dipper have a large volume? How many people can use it?”
Immortal Master Copper Trigram: “As long as the quality of this medium-grade Big Dipper is good enough, it is indeed worth fighting over. I’ll be requesting a leave!”
Venerable Yellow Mountain replied, “I still can’t sense the details, as I don’t dare to get too close. However, I keep on feeling that the aura of this Big Dipper that’s about to be born is rather strange.”
Sage Monarch Seventh Cultivator of True Virtue asked, “What’s strange about it? Can you send a picture?”
Venerable Yellow Mountain replied, “I’m getting the feeling that this Big Dipper is somewhat unnatural. Wait, I’ll send a picture. I have to be careful. If I’d known earlier that Song Shuhang had returned, I would have borrowed the sheet from Soft Feather.”
After a while, Venerable Yellow Mountain sent a picture.
“!!!” Sage Monarch Seventh Cultivator of True Virtue.
Sage Monarch Seventh Cultivator of True Virtue said hurriedly, “I’ll be there soon!”
