Chapter 217
Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/PazjBDkTmW
You can buy coins here to unlock advanced chapters: https://gravitytales.com/coins-purchase-page/
Chapter 217: The Evolution Path of the Spiritual Law Family
"You have practiced the Walking Law until now and have perfected two laws, so you can naturally sense the existence of the Heavenly Path."
"This is a guide inscribed in our bloodline; only by crossing the Heavenly Path can one move further."
"I mentioned before that as a member of the Xiang Family, to step into the spiritual realm, you must cultivate the methods of the Xiang Family. This is the destiny of us cultivators, and no one can change it."
"Even a powerful figure from the Frost Lan Clan is helpless in the face of destiny; all they can do is try to compensate later."
"But why is that?"
The old man seemed to pose a question but answered himself, "It’s simple; the Heavenly Path contains the Origin Law, and a single bloodline corresponds to only one Origin Law. Even if you possess immense power, you cannot solve this problem, and thus you cannot ascend to the spiritual realm!"
"What is the Origin Law? Why can’t immense power resolve it?" Yun Ye asked with curiosity.
"It bears the name ‘Origin’ because it relates to bloodlines and essence. This is not a domain accessible just because of strong talent. Life holds unimaginable mysteries; any minor misstep can lead to a collapse of the bloodline. At that time, not only can one not achieve invincibility, but they may also suffer great harm, leading to death as the Heavenly Path closes off." The old man said, his gaze deep.
He had seen many side branches who underestimated themselves, boldly advancing on the Heavenly Path, thinking they could reverse destiny and rewrite the essence of their bloodline.
But the result was always the same: their bloodlines collapsed, their bodies turned to pus and blood as they perished.
Those few who managed to change their fate, even in the entire Luo Dynasty, became legendary!
The Xiang Family had none of such extraordinary individuals.
"Then will the Origin Law of our family never grow?" Yun Ye asked.
"Of course, it will grow, but very slowly. Almost all Spiritual Law families rely on time accumulation, gradually optimizing their bloodlines—what ultimately forms is the Origin Law," the old man replied.
"What specifically does that mean?" Yun Ye asked again, genuinely not understanding the riddle.
The old man shook his head and said:
"First, you need to understand the concept of the Heavenly Path. It is a vessel that records bloodlines and the Walking Law. This vessel is a crucial concept with an amazing origin."
The old man emphasized the key point with a serious expression, "In ancient myths, many figures were born carrying precious treasures. They all had tremendous opportunities, sweeping through the world in their youth and ultimately becoming True Immortals."
"The key point to all these achievements lies in their accompanying treasures, which are vessels capable of bearing their status, allowing them to continuously alter their fate and reach tremendous heights."
"The Heavenly Path operates on the same principle; it carries our family bloodline and records it. Whenever a new powerful bloodline is born, descendants waking the ascending bloodline can gradually align with its form and ultimately gain invincible talent and combat power."
"Rewalking the path of predecessors is the Origin Law. I don’t know if the head of the family has mentioned it to you, but on the Heavenly Path, not altering one’s bloodline is a strict rule; any slight change could lead to a collapse of the bloodline. Countless geniuses have fallen due to their intense self-confidence."
After listening, Yun Ye nodded sincerely, "The head of the family indeed reminded me not to be arrogant; I will heed that."
"I hope so. In any case, this old man doesn’t have many years left, so it doesn’t really matter. Let’s continue discussing the key points you need to know about ascending the Heavenly Path."
The old man chuckled, "Ascending the Heavenly Path causes memory loss; knowing the details can indeed be tricky, but there are always people who manage to cross the heavenly steps. Based on these differences, we can still discover some rules."
"For example, our Xiang Family has existed for four hundred years, with over a hundred individuals in the spiritual realm documenting their situations, and one of the most important patterns is combat power. Only with sufficient combat power can one progress in ascending the Heavenly Path."
"Therefore, we speculate that ascending the Heavenly Path is likely related to battle; perhaps it is a form of combat test."
"Next is knowledge; the more knowledge one acquires, the higher the possibility of progressing far on the Heavenly Path."
"Lastly, there’s luck. Some exceptionally strong talents, even with terrifying combat power, may inexplicably fall at a certain step, unable to advance even a little."
"This phenomenon is hard to explain; perhaps the difficulty fluctuates, and some may draw the worst lot."
The old man spoke extensively, covering many topics beyond just the Heavenly Path.
By the time Yun Ye finished listening, it was already evening, and he bid farewell before heading to the Nurturing Heart Pavilion.
As they made their way, the guards closely followed, openly crossing through the family grounds.
"Xiang Ying, what did you do? The elders want me to keep an eye on you. Don’t you know causing such a scene is annoying?"
A girl, arms crossed and accompanied by several attendants, approached with an impatient tone.
"Stop! You are in the presence of the heir."
But midway, the guards halted her, several suppressed auras locking onto her, forcing her to change her words.
This scene caused veins to bulge on Xiang Xiang’s forehead, revealing her anger. She lowered her arms and spoke coldly, "What a grand show! Do you realize you’ve drawn too much hatred, Xiang Ying?"
"My apologies, Lady Xiang Xiang. This is necessary," one of the spiritual realm guards said lightly.
Rather than saying their purpose was protection, it felt more like they were monitoring, a display that was unavoidable.
Xiang Ying’s thoughts and company were matters the Xiang Family had to pay attention to.
"…"
Xiang Xiang had no words in response to this attitude. She shot a cold glance at them before turning to leave.
Yun Ye had no desire to speak, simply following behind as they entered the Nurturing Heart Pavilion.
Not everyone could enter the Nurturing Heart Pavilion; only the two spiritual realm guards were allowed inside, while the rest waited outside.
As they stepped into the Nurturing Heart Pavilion, the entire place was revealed. It stood twenty meters high with seven levels, offering a vast sense of space when one looked up at the night sky.
Each level of this pavilion was filled with golden lamps, illuminating the area brightly.
At the center, there was a round table and chairs made from spiritual wood. Many people had already gathered, with Xiang Baizheng, the head of the family, sitting directly opposite the main entrance. On his left was the Supreme Elder, Xiang Tianyu, and to his right was an empty seat.
"Xiang Ying, please take a seat." A servant guided Yun Ye to the empty spot right next to Xiang Baizheng.
Yun Ye nodded and moved to sit down.
However, a figure blocked his path. It was a tall young man with long grayish-blue hair, looking very handsome.
He was Xiang Dongqi, Yun Ye’s elder brother in this life, his cultivation level having reached the spiritual realm, his hair color changed by the ascending bloodline.
"Head of the family, the Nurturing Heart Pavilion doesn’t open often; is there a big matter this time? Why have you summoned me back?"
Xiang Dongqi also did not call their father by title, as the head of the family represented Xiang Baizheng’s status, rendering all else meaningless.
"Xiang Ying, take your seat." Xiang Baizheng did not respond immediately but instead spoke to Yun Ye.
Upon hearing this, Xiang Dongqi was taken aback. He stood in the way, implying that he should give up his seat?
After a brief moment of silence, he stepped aside.
Yun Ye sat down without a word, offering a salute to the Supreme Elder and the head of the family before taking his seat.
