Chapter 446: Qi Yuan's Supreme Absolute Truth

Chapter 446: Qi Yuan’s Supreme Truth

In the Sixth Heaven, countless eyes were fixed upon the clouds.

Many cultivators clenched their fists, silently cheering for their own ancestors.

If their ancestor comprehended a truth and achieved the realm of Truth Yang God, the status of their sect would also be greatly elevated.

More gazes were concentrated on Black Sword and Tai Ri Heavenly Lord.

Because some had explained that these two… would surely comprehend truths, and astonishing ones at that.

A few also cast their eyes upon Mo Chi Heavenly Lord, who lay on a bed.

“That fellow is ugly, and his actions are bizarre.”

“Don’t slander a Heavenly Lord like that—do you want to lose your life?”

“What’s there to fear? He’s far away.”

Some of these onlookers were in the First Heaven, so they were quite bold.

Time flowed by, minute by minute.

Sister Horn, holding a jade slip, continued her commentary: “Look, that three-headed one is shaking his head wildly. I suspect he’s brewing something big—could he be about to comprehend?”

“I was wrong; he’s not comprehending—he just has a sore neck.”

“Now, let’s shift our gaze to the ugly freak Mo Chi and see what astonishing performance he has in store.”

“Oh dear, is he asleep?”

At that moment, Qi Yuan, who had been lying on the bed sleeping, suddenly turned around and glared fiercely at Zi Yuan Da Xue.

He was furious.

This fellow was simply too much.

“Oh, he’s not asleep—I was just guessing. My bad, I shouldn’t have said he’s ugly; I should have said he’s not very convenient to look at.”

Sister Horn was quite bold.

Since she was about to step into Yang God and hailed from the Black Demon Abyss, she naturally didn’t care about Mo Chi of the Mo Luo Clan.

Seeing this, the burly male cultivator couldn’t help but say, “Aren’t you afraid that this Mo Chi Heavenly Lord might suddenly erupt and comprehend some Heaven-grade truth, stepping into the Great Truth Realm?”

As for Ice Sword, he was clever and kept silent.

He was shrewd, knowing better than to provoke Zi Yuan Da Xue.

And indeed…

Zi Yuan Da Xue tilted her head and looked at the burly man.

“If someone as ugly as him can comprehend a Heaven-grade truth, and you two are equally matched in looks, why don’t you go up to the Wall of Truth and comprehend a Heaven-grade truth yourself?” Zi Yuan Da Xue’s words were dripping with sarcasm.

She was practically calling the burly man ugly outright.

The burly man’s face flushed red, choked into silence by Zi Yuan.

“That Mo Chi Heavenly Lord has a very large bed—do you want to go up and keep him company?” Zi Yuan Da Xue mocked everyone equally.

The burly man said nothing more.

And then, at the Wall of Truth, a dazzling flash of light suddenly swept across.

Everyone’s attention was drawn to that radiance.

“Divine light comes from the east—has someone comprehended a truth?”

“So soon?”

“This is… a Yang God from the Third Heaven, named Kuang Nu Heavenly Lord—how could he be so fast!”

“What truth has he comprehended?”

“Such private matters—how would we know? But judging by the divine light, its grade is not low!”

“The divine light is like the eastward-flowing river, ceaseless and endless—this is a Profound-grade truth!” A Truth Yang God spoke, delivering the final verdict.

Hearing this, all cultivators turned to look at Kuang Nu Heavenly Lord, their faces filled with envy.

A Profound-grade truth was not a low grade.

It also meant that this Kuang Nu Heavenly Lord, after stepping into the Truth Realm, would not be among the weak.

“This fellow’s sect… has truly soared to the heavens!”

“When will our ancestor comprehend a truth?”

Voices buzzed with discussion.

Wu Sheng Heavenly Lord’s eyes sparkled: “This is a good omen. I hope that at this Truth Discourse Gathering, many truths will emerge.”

The Truth Society hoped that more truths would appear in the Sixth Heaven.

Every truth was a potential member of the Truth Society.

Beneath the Wall of Truth, over a thousand Yang Gods sat with closed eyes, deep in thought.

Some were startled awake by Kuang Nu Heavenly Lord’s comprehension of truth; others remained immersed in their own worlds.

Time flowed slowly.

Before the Wall of Truth, divine light surged from time to time, drawing countless exclamations.

Every truth that appeared was enough to change the landscape of many worlds.

Especially for forces in the same heaven and close in distance—seeing their rival’s ancestor comprehend a truth made their faces look worse than if their own father had died.

As for their own ancestor, they shared in the glory.

Time flowed swiftly, and all eyes were fixed on the Wall of Truth.

Especially Black Sword and Tai Ri—these two received the most attention, and much of it came from Great Truth Realm experts.

After all, no matter how many other truths appeared, they could not affect the grand scheme.

Only those who comprehended supreme truths had the qualifications to become players and change the overall situation.

“My path—the path of bloodline.”

“The sole divine blood.”

“Ask me whence I come—I come from the realm of nothingness.”

“Trace back to the origin!”

Black Sword stood before the Wall of Truth, his bloodline boiling and surging.

On the Wall of Truth, a wisp of purple divine light quietly rose.

This scene was also noticed by the Great Truths.

“Purple aura stirs in secret—this Black Sword… indeed has the potential to comprehend a supreme truth!” Wu Sheng Heavenly Lord spoke, his voice trembling.

Because, although Black Sword had the potential to comprehend a supreme truth,

until he actually comprehended one, no one could guarantee that Black Sword would definitely achieve a supreme truth.

Now, a purple aura stirs unseen—the omen of comprehending the Supreme Principle.

In an instant, countless gazes fell upon the Black Sword.

“It has been millions of years since a Yang God Heavenly Venerable comprehended the Supreme Principle. Could it be that this Black Sword is the one?”

The Great Principle of Ghost Yutian’s expression shifted, and murderous intent stirred within him.

Originally, the Banner Master’s plan was to send an ordinary Yang God to slay the Black Sword.

Now it seemed he would have to act himself.

The Three Elders of the Black Demon Abyss saw this and laughed until their beards twisted: “He hasn’t comprehended it yet—rejoicing is premature.”

If the Black Sword comprehended the Supreme Principle, the Black Demon Abyss’s status in the Sixth Heaven would soar.

The Black Demon Abyss had many Great Principles, but none who had comprehended the Supreme Principle.

If one emerged, the situation would reverse.

“Hmph, Brother Black Sword is about to comprehend the Supreme Principle, while some are still at the Yin God stage!”

An Xunlu said smugly.

Ziyuan Xiaolu stamped her feet in anger.

Ziyuan Daxue held a jade slip: “Purple aura stirs unseen, divine light guards the body. Senior Brother Black Sword drifts like an immortal. Hmm, now let’s see what Mo Chi Tianzun is doing?

Good, Mo Chi is also sleeping as if drifting on clouds.”

Ziyuan Daxue said with a smile.

“I feel like chiseling open his skull to see what he’s thinking—could he be comprehending the Principle in a dream?”

Meanwhile, beneath the Wall of Principles, Qi Yuan tilted his head, lost in deep thought.

Comprehending the Principle was a matter of great importance in his life.

His mind had to race wildly.

“Why?”

“Why is that?”

“Why can’t I out-argue Ziyuan Daxue?”

Qi Yuan pondered.

This matter was very important.

He racked his brains but could find no answer.

Suddenly, a flash of insight struck him.

The Wall of Principles could indeed clear the mind and awaken the spirit.

“I understand—because when I was a child, I studied Moral Character Education!”

“Sister Niujiao never studied Moral Character; she has no moral virtue, so I can’t out-argue her!”

“Abandon virtue, and you can enjoy a perfect life!”

“If I had studied law… that would be right.”

Beneath the Wall of Principles, Qi Yuan’s mind was far clearer than usual.

He realized that the reason he couldn’t out-argue Sister Niujiao was that he himself had too much morality.

“Moral decay is not frightening. If I had studied law, I would be invincible.”

“So-called morality is nothing but a shackle.

No, law… isn’t it also a tool for some people?”

“None of this matters.”

Qi Yuan thought of many things.

Morality restricts people, giving them a bottom line, making them cautious in their actions, and maintaining social stability.

Moral decay invites condemnation and universal scorn.

“But…”

Qi Yuan frowned.

It seemed that even with moral decay, as long as one didn’t break the law, one could live quite well.

“Morality is order, law is also order… If I have no morality but know the law, can I out-argue Sister Niujiao?”

Qi Yuan pondered.

Morality and law maintain social stability.

To some extent, they are also linked to exploitation.

“Probably not.”

“Is there a more advanced way?”

Qi Yuan thought: maybe morally blackmail Sister Niujiao and use legal weapons against her.

But then he thought: Sister Niujiao has no morality either, so it probably wouldn’t work.

“No, I came here to comprehend the Principle. How can I be so petty? I need to have vision.”

Qi Yuan was a stingy man, but he wanted to be a stingy man with vision.

“I need to think big!”

“I don’t want to out-argue Sister Niujiao—I want to… morally and personally reform her!”

“How does Blue Star reform people?”

“No, why am I back to Moral Character Education and law?”

“Sister Niujiao wouldn’t like hearing this either.”

“What is all this… for?”

“It seems I still haven’t transcended; my vision isn’t broad enough.” “I’m not here to reform Sister Niujiao… I’m here to…”

Qi Yuan racked his brains.

Suddenly, Qi Yuan remembered what Ling Yi had told him.

“The ten thousand paths return to the One; the Great Dao is survival!”

“I don’t want to out-argue Sister Niujiao—I want to survive!”

“Isn’t the meaning of all living beings simply to survive?”

From the sea they crawled onto land, flesh sprouted wings.

Living beings have always sought their own way out.

Genes have always changed, adapting to the environment.

What for, if not to continue and multiply?

So-called morality and law are nothing more than creating a stable environment for better reproduction and better continuation.

“I want to out-argue Sister Oxhorn—it’s all for survival!”

“Exactly, if I can’t win the argument and grow depressed, what if I suddenly die of anger?”

“Thus, survival is paramount!”

“But… how exactly does one survive?”

“Memorize the law? Shout ideals? Yet in reality, moral boundaries are flexible…”

Qi Yuan pondered deeply.

Suddenly, a cry of astonishment rang out.

“Again, purple qi stirs in secret—could it be that at this Supreme Principle Discourse, another one will comprehend the Ultimate Principle?”

All eyes fell upon the Sun Sovereign.

“This is witnessing history!”

All the Yang Gods trembled in spirit.

Especially the Moonlight Sovereign, whose expression shifted repeatedly.

Originally, the Moon God Palace was at a disadvantage in its rivalry with the Grand Sun Palace… and now, another Yang God who comprehended the Ultimate Principle had emerged in the Grand Sun Palace.

How could the Moon God Palace fight?

At that moment, the Boundless Sovereign’s expression changed slightly.

He had been watching the Sun all along.

If the Grand Sun Palace gained one more, the situation would shift.

“Moonlight Sovereign, your Moon God Palace seeks the Moon Dew Wind Spirit, do you not? As it happens, the Supreme Principle Discourse has it in stock.” The Boundless Sovereign spoke openly, without concealment.

The Moon God Lord had been wounded and had remained in seclusion.

The Moon God Palace was searching for various treasures to heal the Moon God Lord’s injuries.

The Moon Dew Wind Spirit was one of them.

With these words, the Boundless Sovereign conveyed the will of the Supreme Principle Assembly.

Clearly, the Assembly intended to aid the Moon God Palace.

After all, if the Grand Sun Palace produced two Great Principle Masters who comprehended the Ultimate Principle, it would threaten the Assembly’s dominant position.

“Many thanks, Boundless Sovereign!” The Moonlight Sovereign showed a delighted expression.

The Great Principle Master from the Grand Sun Palace wore a sardonic look but said nothing.

The other Great Principle Masters present fell into silence, as if contemplating the future state of the Six Heavens.

Just then, Sister Oxhorn sent a telepathic message to Qi Yuan’s Spirit Infant: “Your enemy is that one from the Grand Sun Palace. Now… there’s another Ultimate Principle master. Looks like I can’t be your concubine anymore.”

There was a hint of worry in Sister Oxhorn’s words.

“They only have two… can’t I just comprehend two myself?” Qi Yuan’s Spirit Infant replied calmly.

Hearing this, Sister Oxhorn chuckled and said no more.

Time ticked by, second by second.

The purple qi around the Black Sword and the Sun Sovereign grew denser.

When the purple qi condensed into divine light and etched itself onto their souls, it would signify the completion of their Principle comprehension.

During this period, more and more Yang Gods comprehended Principles.

Perhaps because a great era was approaching, as many as sixty Yang Gods had now comprehended Principles—and the number was still rising rapidly.

Qi Yuan lay on the bed, feeling his mind couldn’t keep up.

“My enemies are growing stronger… survival is too hard.”

He thought for a moment, then secretly took a Blood-Raising Shape-Enlightening Pill.

Perhaps because the unusual attracts the unusual, Violet Fate Great Snow kept staring at Qi Yuan.

“Is this guy here on vacation? And he’s eating?” Violet Fate Great Snow couldn’t help saying. “He’d better not shit the bed later.”

After taking the Blood-Raising Shape-Enlightening Pill, Qi Yuan felt his mind become sharper.

“How can I survive better?”

“Going through life and death—those who live are three in ten, those who die are three in ten, and those who move from life to death are also three in ten. Why? Because they cling too fiercely to life.” Qi Yuan recalled some famous sayings.

“The vile ones, they disguise themselves with high morality, shout ideals, wield the law, and send their followers to die?”

“When the scales cannot be balanced, it is the kind who are sacrificed first.”

“If you can endure hardship, then endure more hardship!”

“When it rains, carry an umbrella; when the sun is about to explode, take the Blue Star and flee?”

“All things in the world, to survive, must adapt—adapt to the rules of this world!”

“I am vile by nature, but I can disguise myself!”

“I am greedy, so I urge others to endure more hardship!”

Qi Yuan’s thoughts were chaotic, countless ideas flooding his mind.

As the saying goes, the good die young, but the wicked live long.

In this world, those who live best may not be the most virtuous or moral.

Rather, they are the ones who know how to disguise and how to exploit the rules.

“Odebeck once said, eat what you lack—so to become a man above men, you must not endure the bitterest bitterness, but eat men!”

“Odebeck also said, some suffer because others enjoy blessings in their stead!”

“To survive better, one must… adapt!”

“Adapt to morality, adapt to the law, adapt to the weather, adapt to the rules!”

“All things in the world—survival of the fittest, the adaptable survive!”

“Thus, my Ultimate Principle is… Absolute Adaptation!”

“When it rains from the sky, what to do if I get wet? I grow an umbrella on my head!”

“When I help an old lady and am falsely accused—‘if you didn’t hit her, why would you help?’—I grow a camera on my head!”

With the aid of the Blood-Raising Shape-Enlightening Pill, Qi Yuan’s mind was extraordinarily sharp.

In an instant, he understood his own Ultimate Principle.

Absolute Adaptation!

Only by adapting to everything can one survive!

Survival is the true essence of the Dao!

“I… have awakened!”

A gleam of brilliance flickered in Qi Yuan's eyes.

Suddenly, a purple aura stirred in secret.

Those Great Supremes, who had been silent, abruptly widened their eyes.

"The Supreme Principle... someone else has comprehended the Supreme Principle!"

"This is... Mo Chi!"

Within the celestial canopy, these Great Principles were shaken to the core.

"Mo Chi Celestial... has actually comprehended the Supreme Principle!"

All the Great Principles were stunned.

That Black Sword and Tai Ri Celestial had comprehended the Supreme Principle—that they could still accept.

But where did this Mo Chi Celestial spring from?

And suddenly, he comprehends the Supreme Principle?

Among the Great Principles present, none wore a darker expression than Yue Hua Celestial.

For the Moon God Palace was not only at war with the Tai Huang Palace, but also locked in battle with the Mo Luo clan, and even clashed with the Black Abyss.

And now... all their enemies had comprehended the Supreme Principle?

Was this too much of a coincidence?

Wu Sheng Celestial, witnessing this, couldn't help but blink—perhaps if he too declared war on the Moon God Palace, another Supreme Principle would emerge in his assembly?

Every gaze involuntarily fell upon Mo Chi Celestial.

Even Black Sword and Tai Ri cast an extra glance at Mo Chi.

And at this moment, Black Sword and Tai Ri had already inscribed the Supreme Principle upon their divine souls.

Their eyes then turned to Qi Yuan, carrying a trace of surprise and doubt.

Though they had sensed Qi Yuan's extraordinary nature, they never expected him to comprehend the Supreme Principle.

Black Sword glanced at Tai Ri, his expression calm, gave a slight bow, and his form dissolved into nothingness.

Tai Ri Celestial's figure also vanished in that instant.

Having grasped the embryonic form of the Supreme Principle, they needed time to stabilize it.

Both had disappeared, yet the Principle Discourse Assembly continued.

Countless eyes fixed upon Mo Chi.

"Three have comprehended the Supreme Principle—this session of the Principle Discourse Assembly will surely be recorded in history!"

"The Six Heavens... are about to change!"

"Eh, he has already inscribed the Principle, so why hasn't he left?"

"Oh, I see—the Mo Luo clan has no Great Principle to protect him, and it's safer here beneath the Wall of Principles..."

Many Yang Gods whispered among themselves.

Wu Sheng Celestial stared at Qi Yuan, his gaze shifting.

He pondered whether there was a chance to recruit Mo Chi into the Principle Assembly.

If so, the Principle Assembly would once again outshine the Tai Huang Palace.

Sister Horn finally lost her composure: "You're pretty familiar with Mo Chi, aren't you? Don't you dare tell him I said he's ugly!"

She transmitted her voice to Qi Yuan's Divine Infant.

Qi Yuan's Divine Infant smiled but did not reply.

And now, beneath the Wall of Principles, Qi Yuan furrowed his brow again.

"Absolute adaptation is strong—it is the way of survival!"

"But... why should I adapt to this world?"

"Shouldn't the world adapt to me?"

"Yes, the world owes me everything!"

Qi Yuan suddenly felt that while absolute adaptation was strong, it was merely average.

On Blue Star, adaptation makes one powerful.

Adaptation allows one to master strength.

But adaptation is also compromise.

Qi Yuan's nature refused to compromise.

Why should he prove his innocence with a camera over his head?

Why should a junior Qi Refining girl falsely accuse him, a Violet Mansion cultivator, and still force him to prove his innocence?

"So, merely adapting to the world is not enough!"

"My Principle must not be merely absolute adaptation!"

"The world must also adapt to me!"

"I... will..."

PS: I need to find my rhythm again—this feels dry and dull.

(Chapter End)