Upon hearing this question, the many senior sisters pricked up their ears.
Ji Xian Yuan frowned for the first time, her voice slightly solemn. "Following the chaotic and dark aberrant way, our normal cultivation speed as ordinary cultivators is far inferior to that of cultivators enticed by the dark aberrants."
"Therefore..."
"Each time the dark aberrants attack, their experts are several times more numerous than ours, and due to their aberrant nature, it is extremely difficult to eliminate them completely."
"Not only that..."
"Often, the cultivation realms of the dark aberrant cultivators will be much higher than ours."
"This is why Chaos has produced the Ten Ancient Divine Weapons and other such divine artifacts to help our side achieve victory against higher-ranked opponents."
"But even so..."
"Each great tribulation that arrives is still incredibly bloody and tragic."
"Every time, countless human powerhouses perish, and countless prodigies are lost in the great tribulations, leaving our side of Chaos severely weakened, to the point where cultivators today are far fewer than in the past."
Bai Zi He fell silent.
Indeed.
In the ancient past, there were experts like Sages and prodigies like Human Emperors.
Even later, there were various Immortals who could fly through the heavens and burrow through the earth, capable of being human-shaped destructive forces, annihilating all laws with a single thought. Their brilliance and unparalleled elegance were rarely seen in the world.
And now...
As far as Bai Zi He knew,
Within the entire Great Xia's cultivation world, there wasn't even a single Immortal.
No, that's not right.
The Penglai Immortal is one such individual, though it's unknown what his cultivation level is, and whether he will stand up to fight when the great tribulation arrives.
"Moreover..."
Ji Xian Yuan sighed, "The invasion of dark aberrants is silent and often does not erupt easily, but once it does, it already possesses formidable power."
"Those dark experts will also consider it their mission to slaughter us, to spread their darkness throughout time."
"Of course..."
"It's not just humans; powerful spirits and sea demons will also give rise to dark aberrants. All things are equal before darkness and chaos."
Bai Zi He felt a heavy burden on his shoulders.
This was no longer a matter concerning him alone.
It involved the lives of countless people and the survival of innumerable races.
"However..."
Having spoken of such heavy topics, Ji Xian Yuan did not want Bai Zi He to feel too much pressure, and continued, "Junior Brother, you don't need to worry too much."
"Regarding the dark great tribulation..."
"For countless years, numerous benevolent individuals have been making plans, developing, and jointly resisting it. Your master, for instance, is one of the great powers among them."
"As long as you cultivate diligently, our chances of victory this time are quite high."
Bai Zi He nodded heavily.
Yes.
He was not fighting alone.
There were so many senior sisters, several grand-aunts, and the mysterious master.
"Eighth Senior Sister..."
"What is your current strength?"
Bai Zi He was still very curious about this question.
Just now...
The strength of the Sky Sword Elder was not weak. Even when Bai Zi He used the Xuanyuan Sword and unleashed the technique "Heaven Splitting Earth," he was able to break it open in a very short time.
However, he was easily killed by Ji Xian Yuan...
Clearly, the gap in their strength was like heaven and earth, incomparable.
"Me..."
Ji Xian Yuan smiled, unconcernedly saying, "The cultivation in our Xuanyuan Palace is actually different from most cultivators."
"Because..."
"The inner palace of Xuanyuan Palace is situated deep within the Kunlun Mountains, and within it, there is still some primordial chaotic energy that has existed since the dawn of creation."
"For several hundred years, while cultivating, I have also been comprehending the chaos. Even if it's the same Tribulation Crossing realm, other cultivators are far from being my match."
Bai Zi He suddenly understood and felt a surge of eagerness.
Chaotic energy...
If he could comprehend this in the future, would he become a Chaos Saint Body?
According to the little pagoda's explanation, one must first awaken the Five Elements Body, then comprehend chaotic energy, or be enlightened by a chaos overlord, and then one could achieve the Chaos Saint Body!
This was quite promising.
"Eldest Senior Sister, Second Senior Sister, you..."
Ji Xian Yuan looked at them and said enthusiastically, "I've recalled some cultivation methods that might be helpful to you."
"Why don't..."
"You come back to Xuanyuan Palace with me?"
At first.
Ji Xian Yuan did not recognize Bai Zi He as the junior brother because of her cultivation technique.
The cultivation technique Ji Xian Yuan practiced was called the "Myriad Manifestations Great Technique," a supreme art originating from ancient times.
Upon reaching minor completion, one could have several external avatars.
These avatars...
Were different from the clones of cultivators in the Integration realm.
They were living, breathing beings with flesh and blood and their own thoughts, and upon birth, they carried some cultivation memories and continuously grew stronger.
When they reached a certain level of cultivation, or upon death.
The cultivation and comprehension of the avatars would merge with the main body.
This was another reason for Ji Xian Yuan's immense power – having several avatars cultivating simultaneously, comprehending the laws of heaven and earth, and contemplating chaos...
It was similar in principle to the Haotian Tower in Bai Zi He's hands.
The difference was.
As Bai Zi He's strength grew, the Haotian Tower's assistance to him increased exponentially!
And Bai Zi He's Eighth Senior Sister was one of Ji Xian Yuan's avatars.
Therefore, Ji Xian Yuan's main body did not recognize Bai Zi He at first, but only felt a strange sense of closeness towards him, and did not immediately take the Xuanyuan Sword.
This time, upon arriving here.
Seeing Shangguan Xian Ling, Ji Xue Yun, Yue Ru Shuang, and so many familiar faces, that long-lost trace of memory was suddenly awakened, and only then did Ji Xian Yuan recognize him.
Then, she recalled all the events from her time as the Eighth Junior Sister, including the last time the dark aberrants attacked.
"This..."
All of Bai Zi He's senior sisters looked at Shangguan Xian Ling, waiting for her decision.
"Eldest Senior Sister, Second Senior Sister..."
Seeing their hesitation, Ji Xian Yuan continued, "I have heard of your secular powers, but now that the world is in chaos, one's own strength is the fundamental means of survival."
"As for..."
"The Wolf Army, Xuantiange, the Southern War Zone, and the like..."
"I can dispatch people from Xuanyuan Palace to garrison them. I believe with the deterrence of Xuanyuan Palace, there will be no trouble."
Shangguan Xian Ling and the others felt relieved.
Right.
They had also been feeling a great deal of pressure recently.
The emergence of the Longevity Sect meant that seemingly colossal existences in the secular world were nothing before them.
These individuals possessed the power to destroy heaven and earth with a mere gesture.
Unless they could overwhelm them in terms of strength, numbers were meaningless.
Therefore.
Shangguan Xian Ling was the first to agree. "We can."
"Good."
"No problem."
"Then it's settled."
"Eighth Junior Sister, we'll be counting on you from now on!"
"..."
Everyone agreed.
They were different from Ji Xian Yuan.
Ji Xian Yuan was undoubtedly primarily driven by her consciousness from several hundred years ago, while they were all driven by their present consciousness.
None of them wanted to be a burden to Bai Zi He.
And becoming stronger was the only way forward.
"Junior Brother!"
Ji Xian Yuan continued, "The ancient secret realm is about to open. Will you come with me to Xuanyuan Palace?"