SFS Chapter 126 3 Great Heavenly Roots
Chapter 126 3 Great Heavenly Roots
The old man snorted, his eyes widened, and he continued, "A cultivator, in addition to tangible qualities such as physique and bones, also has three great innate roots. One of them is the spiritual root you just mentioned. The other two are the wisdom root and the life root."
"What? Wisdom root and life root! How come I've never heard of this before?" Du Fan was taken aback and asked in surprise.
"Hmph! Don't even mention you, I'm afraid even your sect elders might not know this clearly, because things of this level only circulated in the ancient times of this world."
"Years ago, in the cave dwelling of an ancient cultivator, I obtained a relic left behind by an ancient powerful being—a book containing some records about innate talent and aptitude, which originated from that ancient book."
The old man snorted heavily, a smug look on his face, and spoke arrogantly.
"I see. But what does this have to do with me?" Du Fan's breathing quickened slightly upon hearing this, as if he had guessed something. His eyes lit up as he asked, his expression full of anticipation.
"Of course it has something to do with you, because you possess all three of these heavenly roots at the same time. You brat, you clearly guessed it, but you're still acting innocent."
I must say, you are incredibly lucky. That ancient book clearly states that the probability of developing a wisdom root is tens of thousands of times smaller than that of developing a spiritual root, while the life root is incomparable and exists only in legends.
In ancient times, there might have been some cultivators with innate wisdom, but the concept of a "life force" was never mentioned; it existed only theoretically and had some methods of identification.
The old man took a deep breath, and his gaze toward Du Fan became serious.
"Senior means that I possess not only spiritual roots, but also wisdom roots and life roots? What are these two kinds of innate roots?"
Du Fan's mouth dropped open, his eyes gleaming, and he was so excited he was almost at a loss for words. He had long accepted the fact that he was ranked last in terms of aptitude, but he never expected that he would have a day when he could make a comeback.
"That's not right. If that were the case, why didn't Chu Liantian mention it that day? With his abilities, there's no way he wouldn't have noticed."
Du Fan couldn't help but think of the blue-robed man who had broken through the barrier. He frowned and began to have doubts, feeling somewhat hesitant.
"I must say, this is truly an unbelievable thing. Simply put, those who possess wisdom will have different enhancements in their ability to comprehend the universe and all things, depending on the level of their wisdom."
The levels of wisdom, from lowest to highest, are: Entry, Intention, Illusion, Stillness, Awakening, Enlightenment, and Emptiness. If I'm not mistaken, your level of wisdom is between 'Enlightenment' and 'Emptiness'.
"For a low-level cultivator like you, the greatest manifestation of innate talent lies in your magical cultivation. Do you practice your spells much faster than your fellow disciples?"
The old man's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he gave Du Fan a deep look before speaking.
"That's right. I think I have a lot of talent in spell cultivation. I can usually master low-level spells in two days at most. So this is related to the so-called innate talent." Du Fan nodded and said thoughtfully.
"Of course it's related to your spiritual root. Otherwise, with your useless spiritual root, how could such a thing happen to you?"
However, if you only possess wisdom, it is not enough to move this old man. With your spiritual root aptitude, it will be difficult for your cultivation to advance further. Therefore, even if your magic cultivation is incredibly powerful, what use will it be?
The key lies in one's destiny root. Those who possess such a destiny root will have their life's opportunities and fortunes determined by its grade; it truly is the crux of a cultivator's destiny.
The old man's expression finally softened. He took a deep breath and slowly spoke.
"What! Such a thing actually exists in this world! Then how are the ranks of life roots divided? And which level do I belong to?" Upon hearing this, Du Fan could no longer remain calm. His pupils suddenly contracted, his breathing became rapid, and he took a step forward, asking urgently.
"This kind of celestial root is ethereal and mysterious. The description in that book is too vague. Even in ancient times, such things were not easily understood. Perhaps only when we reach the upper realm can we find the answer."
Now we can explain why the activation of your hidden spiritual root, the two identity tokens in your ring, and your survival here today—all of these things are not accidental. Perhaps they are part of the destiny within you…
Alright, I've said all I can say. Now, let's discuss a deal.
The old man suddenly changed the subject, his face darkening, and said this.
"Senior, please speak. As long as you can save this young lady, I will agree to anything. Of course, as long as it is within my power!" Upon hearing this, Du Fan was overjoyed. He no longer cared about Tiangen's matter, immediately clasped his hands in a bow, and said resolutely.
"Don't worry, I will save this girl myself. However, that's another matter. We can talk about it later."
The old man shook his head, paused, and his expression changed slightly. After a long while, he slowly said:
"Back then, my beloved and I roamed the Nine Provinces together. Whether it was the Qixia Sect where you were or the Seven Star Merchant Alliance, they all treated me with great courtesy."
Even the number one sect in the Nine Provinces, the Wentian Sect, offered me the position of the sect's first Supreme Elder, but I have no intention of being bound by anyone. I only wish to live a carefree life with my beloved.
Throughout my life, I have roamed the world and been admired by thousands. There are few things I have not been able to do. If I were to say what I have not been able to fulfill, there is only one wish, which I have never been able to let go of. I have no other desires.
If you agree to help me complete this task, I will teach you how to leave this place.
The old man was initially arrogant and domineering, but in the end, his expression turned to helplessness and sorrow.
"With your abilities, what can't you do? If even you can't do it, how could I possibly succeed?"
Du Fan frowned, seemingly puzzled. He had initially thought the other party wanted to ask him for something, but now it seemed that the old man intended to have him do something for him.
"Hmph! Do I look like I can move?" The old man glared at Du Fan and snorted angrily.
Upon hearing this, Du Fan was taken aback. He looked the old man up and down for a long time before sighing and saying, "Could it be that you were harmed by a villain? Why didn't your partner come here to save you? Could it be that she also met with misfortune?"
If that's the case, please forgive my bluntness, but I am not capable of avenging you, senior.
"Why are you being so indecisive, brat? As a cultivator, you cultivate confidence. I haven't even said anything yet, and you're already backing down?" Upon hearing this, the old man's anger surged, and he immediately started cursing.
"Even if I am confident, I understand the stakes involved. To be qualified to be your enemy and to cause you such harm, I am no ordinary person. I have that much self-awareness."
Du Fan wilted instantly, like a frostbitten eggplant, and sighed helplessly.
"I only asked you to agree, not to do it right away. With your current skills, you wouldn't even be able to lick her toes properly!"
With your monstrous existence, possessing the three great heavenly roots, I believe that one day you will be able to surpass that vile woman. At that time, you can then destroy her for me.
In addition, this person cultivates a kind of reincarnation technique. If you do meet her in the future, you may not be in her strongest state. If you are lucky, it is very possible that when you meet her, she will have the cultivation level of Qi Refining Stage.
Also, before you kill her, be sure to mention my name to her. Make sure she dies knowing why, make her regret what she did. You remember this, boy: my name is Jiuyang!
The old man glanced at Du Fan, looking at him with a disappointed expression, and said irritably.
"If that's the case, then I can agree." Du Fan pondered for a moment, took a deep breath, clasped his fists together, and nodded in agreement.
"Alright, then the first matter is settled. Here are these two items for you. This jade slip contains information about that bitch, and this talisman wood is your means of leaving this place."
After the old man finished speaking, he suddenly opened his mouth and two items shot out, which arrived in a flash and hovered steadily in front of Du Fan.
Du Fan's heart stirred, and he raised his arm, activated his object manipulation technique, and grabbed the two objects into his hand.
He first released a wisp of divine sense, probing into the cyan jade slip. After a while, Du Fan's expression suddenly changed, and he abruptly looked up at the old man, exclaiming incredulously, "Senior Jiuyang, the person who harmed you was actually... your Daoist partner?"
"Hmph! If it weren't for her, who else could have harmed me?" Jiu Yang snorted coldly, a flash of resentment in his eyes, but he didn't say anything more, clearly unwilling to mention the matter.
Seeing this, Du Fan kept quiet. Given this man's strange temper, he was capable of anything. He didn't want to provoke the old monster. He turned his gaze and began to examine the piece of talisman wood.
The piece of talisman wood was entirely green, and it was inscribed with complex and unusual runes, somewhat similar to ordinary talismans. However, it did not have the shimmering spiritual light of high-level talismans, and everything about it looked rather unremarkable.
"Senior Jiuyang, what is this talisman wood? And how do we use it?" Du Fan asked, playing with it for a moment.
"Use the talisman the same way you would use it. The difference is that it can be used three times. Don't do the foolish thing of throwing it away after using it once. This thing might save your life in a critical moment!"
As for the exit location, I will point it out to you when you leave.
Alright, let's leave this matter here for now. Now let's talk about this girl. What's your relationship with her? Are you cultivation partners?
Regarding the matter of the talisman, Jiu Yang only gave a brief explanation before turning his gaze to Chen Ru, who was still unconscious. With a strange expression, he spoke indifferently.