Some people are alive, yet in truth, they are already dead.
For instance, Chi Tian, who narrowly escaped death by feigning it—Chen Yi has noted this for now. Once he fully comprehends the alternative system of the Flying Star Heavenly Dao's deductions and can completely isolate himself from the coverage of the orthodox systems of the myriad heavens, he will surely settle this karmic debt thoroughly!
Thus, Chi Tian, though alive, is in a sense already dead.
And some people are dead, yet they still live.
For example, the humanoid Dao Ancestor self-propelled elixir, Cui Changsheng, who threw himself into the Chaos Crucible!
Although it was cruel for the Dao Fruit condensed through hundreds of millions of years of bitter cultivation to be reduced to ashes, the unorthodox Chen Yi and the eeriness of the alternative system gave him new inspiration.
Therefore, when Cui Changsheng returned once more from the Heavenly Robe Stone Stele, he had already abandoned the idea of starting over from scratch. Instead, he even considered severing his remaining Great Luo Dao Fruit to refine it into an avatar, aiming to overtake on the curves!
After all, condensing fifty strands of foundational Dao Marks had exhausted his energy over hundreds of millions of years. Even with successful experience allowing him to avoid many detours, avoiding detours does not mean he could be faster than overtaking on a curve!
And how old is Chen Yi?
Over eight hundred years old!
A youngster of over eight hundred years could press down a former Immortal Emperor, and very likely possessed strength not inferior to that of a contemporary Supreme Immortal Emperor!
But what about himself?
An old relic from the Primordial Desolation Era, who once fought side by side with the young Ling Xiao. Accumulating over nine great epochs, he had only barely broken through to the Dao Ancestor realm. Faced with the former Immortal Emperor Chi Tian, he was not only powerless to resist but was even refined in an instant...
Comparing the two, the difference is stark!
What does this illustrate?
It illustrates that being fast on the curve is true speed!
It must be said, since his will was tainted by Chi Tian, Cui Changsheng's mentality had undergone a subtle change. Even though the mental corruption had been purified, the shift in mindset was irreversible!
Or perhaps, Cui Changsheng had reforged his Dao Heart, no longer stubbornly clinging to the orthodox supremacy of the myriad heavens, but also wishing to be as free and unfettered as Chen Yi!
"Senior, are you truly decided? Will you not reconsider?"
Within the Illusory Star Grotto-heaven, Chen Yi's true self looked at Cui Changsheng, who intended to sever himself, speaking with a rather grave tone.
He clearly knew this path was not easy to walk, especially for an old relic like Cui Changsheng, who had drifted within the orthodox systems of the myriad heavens for many years and ascended to the pinnacle of the Dao Ancestor throne!
This was a conflict between new concepts and ingrained perceptions. Senior Cui Changsheng might comprehend the essence of the alternative system, but attempting to practically apply it would be hindered by the instinctive, soul-deep habits of the orthodox systems!
It was akin to a colossal whale in the vast ocean trying to come ashore and transform into a land creature—the difficulty far exceeded that of an ordinary small fish!
Cui Changsheng pondered for a long time, finally revealing a serene expression: "Losing the foundational Dao Marks cultivated over many years is actually shedding a body of shackles. As long as the Dao Fruit remains for a moment, I cannot let go for a moment!"
"Having cultivated bitterly for hundreds of millions of years yet still being trapped by the Dao, the more I strive to cross, the less I can see my true self. Perhaps..."
"This is fate's best arrangement. Changing direction is the only way to surpass oneself and transcend everything!"
As his words fell.
The Heavenly Robe Stone Stele instantly turned to dust and dissipated, leaving only a remnant Great Luo body!
And within that brilliant radiance, a vibrant young man, yet exuding an immensely ancient aura, slowly walked forward. With a bright smile, he bowed slightly to Chen Yi:
This humble Daoist, Cui Changsheng, pays his respects to the Calamity-Sovereign!
Chen Yi nodded slightly in respect: "I dare not claim such a title. Since Senior has made his decision, this junior wishes you smooth sailing on your journey!"
With that, he waved his hand, opening a teleportation vortex leading directly to the Flying Star Realm.
"Hahaha, head held high, I stride forth from here; why should this body fear wind and rain!"
The corner of Cui Changsheng's mouth lifted, his Dao robes fluttering, as he stepped boldly into the dazzling teleportation vortex.
At the same time.
Flying Star Continent, former site of the Sacred Void Sect, within the Sacred Void Secret Realm.
Chen Hao, the closed-door disciple of the Calamity-Sovereign, was huffing and puffing, vigorously eating dirt.
This was not a metaphor; he was literally eating dirt!
Though not very elegant, it was the method with the highest material utilization rate!
If possible, he wouldn't want to make himself so wretched, not resembling a cultivator at all, but rather like a starving ghost who hadn't eaten for eight lifetimes, even finding dirt so delicious...
But there was no choice. Cultivating the ecological capsule bubble system combined with the Entropic Spirit Reverse Shedding Dao was a task left by his master. Moreover, that old geezer left without providing a passing standard, forcing him to grind himself to death!
"Soft upon entry, a smooth glide down the throat. Although not as fragrant as the Primordial Earth Essence the old geezer gave, this spirit soil once nurtured vast quantities of spiritual herbs, fertilized with premium spirit spring water. The taste is really... bleh, who the hell cultivated together here? This filthy smell, it's disgusting me, bleh..."
Cui Changsheng, witnessing everything: ...
Is this the entry path of the alternative evolution system?
A mouthful of dirt, a handful of source, enhancing the physique, with an indescribable, elusive power derived and lingering...
Indeed, it cannot be measured by common sense!
Hiss...
But does it have to be so self-debasing?
What if one can't bring themselves to put it in their mouth?
No!
Cui Changsheng, oh Cui Changsheng, how can you be so degenerate?!
Since you've decided to pursue transcendence, you must see it through to the end!
Eating dirt is merely that. One must not be superficial about the form; its true essence lies in the utilization of matter, using the body as the seed, transforming all things for one's own use...
It seems one doesn't necessarily have to eat dirt. In principle, direct contact absorption should be possible?
But can anyone explain why this guy is vigorously eating dirt?
pression Bureau] Transported to a fantasy world overrun by demons and monsters, Gu Qingfeng becomes a jailer in the Demon Suppression Prison of the Great Yan Dynasty's Demon Suppression Bureau. From this point on, bizarre cases frequently occur in the Demon Suppression Prison, once known as hell on earth and infamous for its gloomy, terrifying atmosphere! Why do the demons and monsters in the prison wail miserably every night? Why has the corpse demon, capable of transforming into various beauties, donned black stockings and switched careers to become a foot massage therapist? Why has the eye demon, expert in soul-snatching and illusions, turned into a VR headset? Why is the fox spirit performing otaku dances? Are all these occurrences a twisted expression of demonic nature, or a descent into moral depravity? After peeling away layer upon layer of mystery, all clues ultimately point to a jailer named Gu Qingfeng. Gu Qingfeng: "Hehehe... My dear demons and monsters, whose card shall we flip today?"
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
he colors of other people’s emotions. Light red meant anxiety. Gray meant exhaustion. Orange meant excitement. Yellow... meant repression. At the same time, he could gain unlimited control over one of those colors. Pale cyan: relaxation. Using this ability, he started offering “two-yuan hugs,” spending an afternoon exchanging emotional-color experiences with others. Then came his final female customer of the day— a girl whose emotional color was pure black... —— A week later, Xu Chuan had become skilled at using pale cyan—Relaxation—treating it like a bottle of menthol balm whenever he needed it. That was when he discovered he had unlocked another unlimited emotional color: Purple, the color of fear. So these emotional colors refresh every week? Fine, I take it back—I’ll never call you useless again... —— Much later, after Xu Chuan had accumulated countless emotional abilities, one night, he suddenly found himself inside someone else’s dream. There, he could use the emotional colors he possessed to paint. And in her dream, he painted her a shower of pink shooting stars, spreading across the depths of the night sky...
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
