Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor

After the performance with Wang Chong, everyone had high expectations of what he was about to say. However, Wang Wei remained calm and asked a question first: "Be honest with me. Throughout the Chaos Universe, how would you rank your fighting ability?"

"If you're talking about pure fighting skill, then I can say with confidence I'm in the top 5, and top 3 if I'm being cocky," Li Ming said calmly.

"That's good. In that case, you can draw inspiration from Maitreya's flaw method," Wang Wei said. "You can visit all your variants and fight them to absorb their battle skills. Then, you can slowly and methodically elevate your skill to the level of transcendence."

"That's an interesting plan, but isn't that a path of condensing a Dao Quintessence?" Li Ming asked,

"Yes, but your path will be walking backwards. You will condense the Dao Quintessence and use its power to nourish your soul and body," Wang Wei explained. Yan Liling had long planned to walk a skill path, and this method was also applicable to her.

"But Grand Dao said…Yes, I can't be limited by its rules," Li Ming said. "However, there must be a reason for placing the restriction that the Soul Quintessence can only be condensed on the third step. Or do you think it's just about control?"

"Control plays a role, but I also think there is some logic to this decision," Wang Wei continued. "What do you think the Dao Quintessence is?"

Li Ming frowned deeply, thinking for a few seconds. Luckily, his big brother came to his rescue: "An independent Grand Dao Source or Grand Construct," Qiyuan said.

"Exactly," Wang Wei nodded. "It makes sense you would need a potent soul and body to contain or control a Grand Construct as powerful as the one in our universe."

Li Ming's eyes shone with brilliant lights. "As long as I can control the size of my Battle Grand Construct, it won't be considered a true Dao Quintessence and can bypass Grand Dao's rules and not suffer any punishment. Then, I will use its power to elevate my body and soul."

"Yes, but you should understand it won't be as simple as you stated," Wang Wei warned.

"Oh, I know," Li Ming nodded. Grand Dao was not a fool, so it would not allow such a loophole to be easily exploited. "Can I see Maitreya's original flawed technique?"

"Oh, no problem," Wang Wei said before condensing an orb and slowly entering the rune world. The recording process took him three hours since he had to do it by memorization instead of just copying an existing version.

"Thanks," Li Ming nodded.

"No problem," Wang Wei said before thinking of something. He hesitated briefly before asking: "Where is the scroll?"

"It's with me," Yan Hai said before summoning it. Wang Wei received it and bought an [Existence Contract]. He recorded the terms and handed them to Qiyuan.

"Before I say anything else, please sign this contract. The information I'm about to share does not belong to me, hence the need for secrecy."

"We understand," Qiyuan said with a smile. This conversation has proven that his decision was correct. Wang Wei was the future of the sect, and he would bring everyone along with him toward the path of transcendence. There is a saying that when a man is enlightened, even his chickens and dogs will become immortal, and that conversation was the best proof of that ancient wisdom.

The contract was straightforward since it was about not revealing any information. So, the three signed it without hesitation.

"If you want to have a head-start for your Dao Quintessence, talk with Wu Hong and she'll allow you to study her seal. However, you must pay her something worth the exchange or owe her a great karma."

Qiyuan squinted his eyes as he put two and two together about his recent missing memory. "No problem."

"Even if you didn't say, we wouldn't take her stuff for granted," Yan Hai added.

"Just making sure," Wang Wei said while sending a talisman to Wu Hong to warn her of what he did. "I think that's everything for now, right?"

"You're a peak Paragon, meaning you have to participate in the Supreme Elder Ceremony," Li Ming reminded, making Wang Wei furrow his brow.

"I remember the ceremony can be a big deal or not based on personal choice, right?"

"Yes. The standard ceremony is to invite all the Overlords and top factions. However, given the current situation, it may be best to keep it in the sect," Li Ming replied.

"Then, let's keep it simple," Wang Wei said.

"Don't forget you're also the Wang Clan Patriarch," Qiyuan added. "According to the rules, you're a Primal Seed, so you can keep the position until you reach that level. However, given your potential, it may be in our best interest for you to keep the position until you've condensed your Soul Quintessence."

"That's true," Wang Wei nodded. The feedback the clan will receive should be astronomical if he remains the patriarch.

"What's Yan Liling and Li Jun's situation? Do you think they have transcendent potential?" Yan Hai asked. It would be best if those two had such potential since they can give them the patriarch position for the same reason as Wang Wei.

Their status was that of [Ancestor], meaning they could not retake the patriarch position as that would damage the sect's luck instead of improving it. After all, for an [Ancestor] to retake power would mean they are morally corrupt or the clan's situation has reached the point in which there are no viable heirs — all things that will negatively affect the clan's luck.

"Before I left, Yan Liling had already found a path similar to the skill path I mentioned," Wang Wei replied. "As for Li Jun? I have a feeling his time as the Earth Emperor will be an immense opportunity for him."

"You haven't checked on them?"

"When did I have the time?" Wang Wei sighed.

"That's true," Yan Hai nodded.

"You better check on them as soon as possible," Qiyuan warned. "According to my calculation, Heavenly Dao will probably lock down the lower dimension again once the catastrophe begins."

"It should have learned from its mistake and know the significance of the lower dimension," Wang Wei nodded. He decided to check the situation of the lower dimension as soon as he got everything situated here.

"Did we miss anything?" Wang Wei asked.

"I should tell you that Su Dandan has already left for the Primeval Body Mansion," Qiyuan said.

"So, you agreed with my decision?" Wang Wei asked.

"We indeed need a possible way out of this catastrophe," Qiyuan nodded. "However, you should understand that even the most surface karma with such an entity will never be simple."

"I know. That's why I left the ultimate decision to you guys. You know more and understand better than me of the risk," Wang Wei nodded.

"Based on the current system, the mansion should at least have one second-step Quintessence Powerhouse," Qiyuan said with great severity. "We must also assume their founder left a means to protect them from Grand Dao, so at the bare minimum, a third step weapon, array, or guardian puppet."

"Why do you think they've never abused that power?" Wang Wei asked. "Do you think there is something, besides Grand Dao, that is balancing their power?"

"Are you talking about the First Transcendent?" Li Ming asked.

"Yes."

"It's possible," Qiyuan nodded. "It's also possible that at their level, a Chaos Universe means nothing. Maybe even family affection is pointless."

"That would be sad," Wang Wei stated. If he became emotionless after achieving transcendence, it would not be worth it.

"You guys' thinking is too negative," Yan Hai added. "I think the most likely cause is they took their loved ones with them, and the people remaining are just the branches far removed from their bloodline."

"That's possible," Wang Wei nodded. "But if that's true, true transcendents' bloodline is on another level." When one clan member reaches a higher level, family members with the same bloodline will receive nourishment or a blessing. This fact is one of the reasons that most clans can remain prosperous for eons.

It is terrifying that the current rulers of the Primeval Body Mansion are distant descendants of the Second Transcendent but have still reached the level of the second step.

"There is no need to envy them," Qiyuan said with a smile. "Under your leadership, our sect will one day be a transcendent faction with numerous True Transcendents."

"Okay, now you're talking nonsense, meaning it's my time to leave," Wang Wei said as he stood up. He would not readily accept this burden even if he had such ambitions. At least, not now.

"I have done what you asked, so come to my mountain to check on these people," Yan Hai suddenly said.

"Why do you people keep preventing me from meeting my future wife?" he complained. However, he immediately fled to Yan Hai's [Heaven Slashing Mountain] after she stared at him.